The Climb [RMW, CVerse]

[Historian]

 

GWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship: Mikey James vs. The Minor Annoyance ©

Comments: Is James still on a talent trade? Either way, get the belt on a stud that can bring it with him to CWL.

 

James works for me full time. I just don't use him on TV every week, but he's on my full time roster.

[Historian]

Independence

 

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Broadcast On Pay Per View Exclusively by MySelectUSA

Week 4, July 2023.

Held At: Shakeshaft Auditorium [Great Lakes, USA]

In Attendance: 5,000 [sELL OUT]

Buy Rate: .14 [70,080 buys]

Commentators: Lee Bambino & Ricky Dale Johnson

 

 

LB: Hello and welcome to Independence! We are coming to you live from the Shakeshaft Auditorium in Detroit, Michigan. We have a capacity crowd on hand to see what promises to be an exciting night of professional wrestling. The World Junior Heavyweight, World Openweight, and World Tag Team Titles will all be decided tonight -- as will the North American Heavyweight, Women’s, Tag Team, Women’s Tag Team and United States Championship. That’s right folks, you’re in for eight big championship contests and none are bigger than our main event.

 

RDJ: That’s absolutely right. Riley McManus has been a fighting champion since he defeated Spencer Spade for the North American Heavyweight Championship at the Seventh Anniversary back in January. He has put on sensational performance after sensational performance -- and has survived tough challenger after tough challenger. Including matches against Torment’s running buddies Hellion and Scythe -- who have no doubt not only filled Torment in on what he needs to do, but also softened Riley up for this contest.

 

LB: Ricky, you’ve been the top champion in a company before. You were the top star in the Texas Wrestling League and down in Los Angeles for years. You’ve been in Riley’s position. How do you prepare for a monster like Torment?

 

RDJ: You don’t prepare for a wrestling match. You prepare to survive. You try to plan out how much of a beating you can take. You have to try to prepare your body and your mind for the knowledge that you’re going to hurt -- more than normal. Riley has had to do that the last few months. Hellion and Scythe were incredibly physical in their matches with him. You don’t just heal from that. People forget that Riley still wrestles most nights. He makes all the live shows. His body doesn’t get any real time to heal. If Hellion damaged something inside of Riley, a bruised rib -- a hurt back. Anything. Then Scythe made it worse and now Riley has to go up against the monster of monsters. This will not be an easy night for Riley McManus.

 

 

Opening Match

Singles Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

“The Dragon” Mikey James versus The Minor Annoyance ©

 

In a poor match, Mikey James defeated The Minor Annoyance in 6:49 by pinfall with a Scything Side Kick. Mikey James wins the GWC World Junior Heavyweight title.

 

Tag Team Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

The Uprising versus Ladies Night ©

 

In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, The Uprising defeated Ladies Night in 12:06 when Talia Quinzel defeated Danielle Sweetheart by pinfall with a handful of tights. The Uprising win the CWL Women's Tag Team titles.

 

Singles Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

“The Butcher” Alexandre Vasquez versus “Lionheart” Funakoshi ©

 

In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Alexander Vasquez defeated Funakoshi in 17:24 by pinfall with a Side Blaster. Alexander Vasquez wins the CWL United States title.

 

 

Father Grim had an interview hyping the upcoming singles match between his client Torment and Riley McManus.

 

Tag Team Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

The Heartbreak Express versus The Dynamite Express © w/ Henry Garner

 

In a bout that had good wrestling but didn't have much heat, The Dynamite Express defeated The Heartbreak Express in 10:52 when Syd Collier defeated Ralph Liotta by pinfall with a Chop And Change after Henry Garner interfered. The Dynamite Express make defence number 1 of their CWL Tag Team titles.

 

Singles Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

Alicia Strong w/ Lisa Bowen versus “Country Made” Pearl Flanders

 

In a bout that had good wrestling but didn't have much heat, Pearl Flanders defeated Alicia Strong in 8:29 by disqualification. Pearl Flanders makes defence number 1 of her CWL Women's title.

 

Singles Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

“Headhunter” Jeffery Aroma versus Cameron Vessey w/ Lisa Bowen

 

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Cameron Vessey defeated Jeffery Aroma in 13:36 by pinfall with a Vessey Driver II following interference from Casey Valentine.

 

 

Jeffery Aroma is celebrating his victory in the ring. C-V-2 run in and attack, beating Aroma down into the mat.

 

Singles Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

“American Hellspawn” Hellion w/ Father Grim versus Matty Faith ©

 

In a bout that had superb wrestling and good heat, Matty Faith defeated Hellion in 16:58 by pinfall with a Leap Of Faith. Matty Faith makes defence number 8 of his GWC World Openweight title.

 

Semi Main Event

Tag Team Match

Thirty Minute Time Limit

The Diaz Cousins versus The Keith Brothers ©

 

In a bout that had superb wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, The Diaz Cousins defeated The Keith Brothers in 18:02 when James Diaz defeated Greg Keith by pinfall with an Asian Thumb Spike. The Diaz Cousins win the GWC World Tag Team titles.

 

 

Riley McManus cuts a promo hyping up his upcoming match with Torment.

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Main Event

Singles Match

Sixty Minute Time Limit

Torment w/ Father Grim versus “The Cornerstone” Riley McManus ©

 

In a bout that had superb wrestling and great heat, Torment defeated Riley McManus in 18:25 by pinfall with a Big Bite. Torment wins the CWL North American Heavyweight title.

 

Overall

 

[Historian]

SNSM Ep 107

 

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Available on NCTV

Week 4, July 2023.

Filmed at: Irvine Hall [Mid South, USA]

In Attendance: 5,000 [sELL OUT]

Rating: 2.11 [1,584,590 viewers]

Commentators: Lee Bambino & Ricky Dale Johnson

 

 

Opening Match

Singles Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

Hammer Hadley versus Ranger ©

 

In a decent match, Ranger defeated Hammer Hadley in 12:53 by pinfall with a Global Meltdown. Ranger makes defence number 2 of his CWL Television title.

 

Singles Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

“Red Hot” Laura Flame versus Toni Parissi

 

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Laura Flame defeated Toni Parissi in 7:05 by pinfall with a Flame Fire Kick.

 

Singles Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

Eddie Carter versus Pavel Vanzycha

 

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Pavel Vanzycha defeated Eddie Carter in 8:44 by pinfall.

 

 

Sgt. Bison cuts a backstage promo.

 

Singles Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

Jaime Quine versus Hellcat Hernandez

 

In a decent match, Jaime Quine defeated Hellcat Hernandez in 7:59 by pinfall with a K.O. Kick.

 

Singles Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

“The Troubador” Floyd Reeves versus “Mr. Impact” Hugh Ancrie

 

In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Floyd Reeves defeated Hugh Ancrie in 9:13 by pinfall with a Six String Slam.

 

Tag Team Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

The Cummos versus The Fighting Irish

 

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, The Cummos defeated The Fighting Irish in 9:39 when Kurt Cummo defeated Jason O'Conner by pinfall with a Bat Fist.

 

Luis Cummo carried the match in terms of in-ring performance.

 

 

Father Grim had an interview hyping the upcoming singles match between his client Scythe and David Stone.

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Main Event

Singles Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

“The Canadian Wrestling Machine” David Stone versus “The Nightmare” Scythe w/ Father Grim

 

In a bout that had superb wrestling and good heat, David Stone defeated Scythe in 13:41 by disqualification.

 

Overall

[christmas_ape]

Enjoyed the big show, pretty important one for you it seems with your main champions being changed.

 

One question though, did Vessey or Aroma win? Match says Vessey but that Aroma then celebrates.

 

Not been following this long enough to know really but was the main event one of your highest rated matches ever?

[ElSheriffo]

Well I wasn't sure who would beat Riley, looks like I got my answer! Another great show, looking forward to seeing where you go from here!

[DarK_RaideR]

The Minor Annoyance as GWC World Junior Heavyweight champion was a crime that needed fixing and you did just that!

 

One question though, did Vessey or Aroma win? Match says Vessey but that Aroma then celebrates.

Looks like Historian copy-pasted the game text, so I'm guessing he used the pre-made "2 on 1 attack" angle that's written out as two men attacking a match winner. The way I'm seeing it, Valentine interfered to help Vessey win, then CV2 beat down Aroma.

[EBEZA]

THE UPRISING!!!

 

But damn, poor Riley...

[Historian]

The Minor Annoyance as GWC World Junior Heavyweight champion was a crime that needed fixing and you did just that!

 

 

Looks like Historian copy-pasted the game text, so I'm guessing he used the pre-made "2 on 1 attack" angle that's written out as two men attacking a match winner. The way I'm seeing it, Valentine interfered to help Vessey win, then CV2 beat down Aroma.

 

You are correct on both of these points good sir.

[Historian]

Enjoyed the big show, pretty important one for you it seems with your main champions being changed.

 

One question though, did Vessey or Aroma win? Match says Vessey but that Aroma then celebrates.

 

Not been following this long enough to know really but was the main event one of your highest rated matches ever?

 

I had just forgotten to change the text over. Vessey won with outside interference and then he and Valentine continued to put the boots to Aroma.

 

And it's a top ten match in company history. Riley McManus put on four straight A matches, two against Spade, one against Campbell, and one against Hellion that are our top four matches at this point.

[Historian]

 

July had been a good month. I couldn’t complain really. We were rolling as an organization. Ratings were up. The buy rate for Independence was fantastic. Majorie, KC, and Riley were settling into their new roles wonderfully. Marjorie and KC were spending a lot of time learning how to run the business end of a wrestling business. Neither of them had the makings for a booker. That wasn’t how their brains worked. They could add seasoning to a meal, but you didn’t want them to menu plan. Riley had been shadowing creative. He had a brain for the business. He understood the creative necessities of wrestling. A lot of fans on the internet assume they understand how the business works. But, that was an argument I was never going to win.

 

August was going to be a tough month. Several contracts were coming up for negotiation and I had to make a decision on if we could afford some of the talents. A lot of those decisions would depend on the kind of offers the guys were being made.

 

I pulled the door to the Rocky Mountain School of Wrestling open. Ricky had asked for me and Joel to both be here. I walked in the front door and there stood Ricky and Joel.

 

"Finally." Ricky said. "You're late."

 

I nodded. "I know. I was on the phone with Kyle. He's got a big money offer from the Eisens. I have to decide if I can match it." I replied.

 

"S*it." Joel said. "Kyle's done really well. He's been a very solid member of the roster."

 

"I know. He and Andrew's contracts are both up. Pavel and Nigel. Those are just the first four. End of August and September have a lot of contracts coming up too."

 

"You think you can keep everyone?" Joel asked and I had to shake my head.

 

"With the offer Kyle is getting if Andrew gets one similar, no way. I know Packer has had some interest in Andrew. Especially with Steve DeColt booking. They need new monsters and Andrew is a prime candidate. Especially after his matches with Matty and Riley."

 

"Guys. I know all of this is important, but I called you here for a reason." Ricky interrupts Joel and my conversation. He was right. He did ask us here.

 

"What's going on Ricky?" I asked.

 

Joel nodded. "Yeah. It's not a short trip from Amarillo to Denver at my age. What's going on?"

 

Ricky smiled and motioned for us to follow him deeper into the training center. We passed the front desk and entered where the magic happens. Two ring set up. McFly was in one, putting the advanced class through some drills. KC was here working with the beginners class. Then I saw what Ricky brought us here for.

 

"Ricky... Who the hell is that?" I asked.

 

Ricky looked over his shoulder and grinned.

 

 

"That is Michael Cavanaugh. He's been training here for about six weeks. He's ready." Ricky said with a nod.

 

"That's one big bastard." Joel murmured.

 

"Seven feet two inches. He is four hundred and forty-six pounds." Ricky said with a grin.

 

I looked at the mammoth man. I'd had a lot of big guys come through. Guys that were six ten or six eleven. But over seven feet and almost four hundred and fifty pounds? He was two inches shorter than Bruce -- who drew millions of dollars over his career. He was an inch or two taller than Marat, who had drawn and continued to draw big money. He could be the biggest draw in wrestling. "How long did you say he'd been here?"

 

"Six weeks." Ricky said. "But, he's got it. He's a natural. He's not just some giant who doesn't understand the business. I'm telling you. This is the attraction. He's our Bruce or Marat. He is money. Imagine in two years... This kid versus Brody Irons. That is money."

 

I listened. Ricky was giving the hard sell. "I can't put him right on the main show."

 

"I know. But he can go to Texas. Let him work for Joel for a little while. Get his feet under him and then you can bring him right up."

 

Joel grinned. "Give him to me for awhile. Let me draw some big houses with this big bastard."

 

I nodded. "Alright. He'll go to Amarillo for awhile. Let's see if he can live up to the hype, Ricky."

 

"Oh he will." Ricky said, supremely confident.

 

Over the last few months, we had gotten several talents that guarenteed we had a rich future ahead of us. Dave Derringer. Johnny Rain. Serena Savage. Brody Irons. Malachai Roaring Bear. Albert Turnball. Now this kid. I'd have to change his name. Give him a name that could draw money. Our future was bright. Very bright.

[King Bison]

I had just forgotten to change the text over. Vessey won with outside interference and then he and Valentine continued to put the boots to Aroma.

 

This is why I only use free style angles lol

 

And I really liked the introduction for the Giant! I hope he’s everything promised for ya!

[Hashasheen]

A 7'2 mobile giant... I'd almost call bullshit and scream chargen if you haven't had the coolest luck in characters so far. Do giants take longer to improve and faster to decline or is that not accounted for in game mechanics.

[christmas_ape]

Do giants take longer to improve and faster to decline or is that not accounted for in game mechanics.

 

Not that I'm aware of although it would make for a cool game mechanic if giants gained a small bonus for say 'wowing the crowd' , but that their prime is much shorter than most.

[DarK_RaideR]

Pretty sure Giants are treated like all other workers as far as their career circle goes, though they're rarer in terms of random generation for obvious reasons. With star quality changing with changes in size, I'm pretty sure Giants have a built-in SQ boost to reflect that "wowing the crowd" factor.

[WilburTrey]

Can you teach us how to get these regens please?

[Historian]

A 7'2 mobile giant... I'd almost call bullshit and scream chargen if you haven't had the coolest luck in characters so far. Do giants take longer to improve and faster to decline or is that not accounted for in game mechanics.

 

In fairness, his mobility is good narratively. I have no idea how he will actually perform, but I wanted to structure the narrative to be vaguely reminiscent of when guys first saw Big Show. He was a giant who was fairly mobile and it made them salivate. It’s entirely possible that he will be terrible in the ring.

 

As DR says, the only real initial benefit to being a giant is SQ and Menace. They start out with higher numbers there because of their size.

[Historian]

Can you teach us how to get these regens please?

 

Well, in fairness I am almost eight years I to the game and o turned regeneration on for just about everybody. So this guy is a Bruce the Giant regen — but there is no secret to getting them. Just luck. I got lucky and got the Sam Strong and Bruce the giant regens. Roaring Bear is a Two eagles regen, but SWF didn’t pick up his contract so I did.

 

Again, a lot of it is just luck and time in the game. And worker generation being set to high so that new workers continue to show up. No real secret!

[BigJay2003]

Well, in fairness I am almost eight years I to the game...

 

I know it is a lot of work, but any chance we can get an update on some of the guys that came and left in the last couple years? I am curious to see how they went on and fared, especially after you made the climb towards the bigger stage.

[Historian]

I know it is a lot of work, but any chance we can get an update on some of the guys that came and left in the last couple years? I am curious to see how they went on and fared, especially after you made the climb towards the bigger stage.

 

Sure. Are there any specific people you're wanting an update on? Because there have been a lot of guys, so any help in culling down the list would be fantastic.

[olde_gregge]

Is this new guy the only active giant in the game right now? Really have enjoyed the last two months worth of shows. It really feels like the seeds are getting planted for the next generation of superstars.

[DarK_RaideR]

Is this new guy the only active giant in the game right now?

Pretty sure the narrative mentioned Marat Khoklov is still active.

[Historian]

Is this new guy the only active giant in the game right now? Really have enjoyed the last two months worth of shows. It really feels like the seeds are getting planted for the next generation of superstars.

 

Marat is still active in SWF but he’s 48 at this point.

[Historian]

SNSM Ep 108

 

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Available on NCTV

Week 1, August 2023.

Filmed at: Ellison’s [Hawaii, USA]

In Attendance: 4,811

Rating: 2.10 [1,579,930 viewers]

Commentators: Lee Bambino & Ricky Dale Johnson

 

 

LB: Hello and welcome to another exciting and thrill-packed episode of Saturday Night Slammasters. We are coming to you from Ellison’s on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. We are fresh off the heels of Independence that saw Torment end the reign of Riley McManus and become the new North American Heavyweight Champion.

 

RDJ: I have it on good authority that Riley McManus has not been medically cleared to be here tonight, he is still under supervision for injuries he sustained battling Torment. I also know that the Fallen is not here tonight. Father Grim left word with CWL management that the Fallen were taking tonight off. So who knows what is next?

 

 

Opening Match

Singles Match

Twenty Minute Time Limit

Johnny Anderson w/ February Malaise versus Ranger ©

 

In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Johnny Anderson defeated Ranger in 10:17 by pinfall with a handful of tights. Johnny Anderson wins the CWL Television title.

 

Pearl Flanders cuts a promo hyping up her upcoming match with Alicia Strong.

 

Singles Match

Fifteen Minute time Limit

Rocky Weatherfield versus Keith Holly w/ February Malaise

 

In an extremely short match, Keith Holly defeated Rocky Weatherfield in 4:59 by pinfall with a Reaper Breaker.

 

 

Pistol Pete Hall announces that Greg Keith will be competing in this year’s Gold Rush tournament.

 

Tag Team Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

Eddie Carter & Floyd Reeves versus European Stretching Crew

 

In a decent match, Eddie Carter and Floyd Reeves defeated European Stretching Crew in 11:08 when Eddie Carter defeated Nigel Svensson by pinfall with a Star Face Slam.

 

Eddie Carter was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance.

 

 

Pistol Pete Hall announces that David Stone will be competing in this year’s Gold Rush tournament.

 

Singles Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

Foxxy LaRue versus Toni Parissi

 

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Foxxy LaRue defeated Toni Parissi in 8:49 by pinfall with a Flash Head Kick.

 

 

Pistol Pete Hall announces that Ash Campbell will be competing in this year’s Gold Rush tournament.

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Tag Team Match

Fifteen Minute Time Limit

Amber Allen & Jaime Quine versus Hellcat Hernandez & Tiffany Jade

 

In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Amber Allen and Jaime Quine defeated Hellcat Hernandez and Tiffany Jade in 11:44 when Jaime Quine defeated Hellcat Hernandez by pinfall with a K.O. Kick.

 

Hellcat Hernandez was the weak link, struggling to keep up with everyone else's in-ring performance.

 

Main Event

Eight Man Tag

Twenty Minute Time Limit

Homegrown & The Cummos versus Bowen Services w/ Lisa Bowen

 

In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bowen Services (Ash Campbell, Cameron Vessey, Casey Valentine and Franklin Rush) defeated Homegrown and The Cummos in 15:23 when Ash Campbell defeated Luis Cummo by pinfall with an Ash 2 Ash.

 

Overall

[Historian]

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European Stretching Crew Leaving CWL

 

The European Stretching Crew, Nigel Svensson & Pavel Vanchyza are leaving CWL as they have signed deals to return to Europe for Ultimate European Wrestling. While their deals in Europe are not exclusive, "Pistol" Pete Hall and CWL management felt it based to let the European duo focus exclusively on their new commitments -- as they felt the consistent international flights would wear the talent out. It is assumed that both men will still appear in CWL semi-regularly. Both men are excited to be returning to their native Europe in the close future.

 

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Lucy Stone-McFly leaving CWL

 

Lucy Stone McFly, North of the Border Pro Wrestling, and Continental Wrestling League have decided that Lucy Stone-McFly will be competing solely for NOTBPW when she returns from maternity leave. She is the daughter of current NOTBPW matchmaker Victoria Stone-McFly. In her time in CWL, she became a two-time North American Women's Champion. She is expected to be the focal point of the Candian company's female division upon her return.

 

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Dan Stone III & Nolan Dunn to NOTBPW

 

The Duo, collectively known as the Stone Foundation are also headed to NOTBPW. Dunn is the significant other of Lucy Stone-McFly, Dan Stone III is the younger son of Dan Stone Jr. Both are expected to join Lucy and newly arrived John Stone -- son of Jeremy Stone on the NOTBPW roster. It is also rumoured that David Stone, whose CWL contract ends soon, will be joining them as competing exclusively in the family company.

 

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Scythe Leaving CWL

 

"The Nightmare" Scythe, who has been a CWL wrestler for the past two years has signed an exclusive contract with SWF. He is a graduate of the Supreme Wrestling University and spent his early career in their developmental organization RIPW. During his time in CWL, Scythe won the Oxford Invitational, the United States, and the World Six Man Championships. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

 

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Hellion Leaving CWL

 

"American Hellspawn" Hellion is leaving CWL for USPW. The super heavyweight was the initial Gold Rush tournament winner and he also won the Oxford Invitational and the World Six Man Championships while employed with us. We wish him all of the best in his future endeavours.

 

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[EBEZA]

Damn, that's a pretty big mass exodus!