CornellVerse 2020: The Future Begins (Hype)

ChairToFace · January 7, 2019

The SoCal Wars

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Back in October, CJ Weston left GSW following a dispute with Brother Grimm. He then formed ELITE Pro Wrestling and declared war on GSW. Weston also announced he was coming out of retirement and would wrestle in his new promotion. Fans were shocked, and many began to wonder what IPW would do. This question has been answered, because last night Weston got on social media and insulted IPW, Gil Thomas and the workers in the company. This declaration of war has sparked what fans are calling the SoCal Wars. It will be interesting to see the result of this, as this could result in serious consequences for the future of hardcore wrestling in America. Promotion PSW, who has a working agreement with IPW, has said they will not be getting involved in the war. This war is taking place in CZCW's home, but CZCW have said they are not at war with any promotions involved. That may change as time passes.

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In October 2019, CJ Weston got into an argument with Brother Grimm, the owner of GSW. Weston, the booker of GSW at the time, disagreed with Grimm over how to book the company. The argument quickly became a shoving contest, which evolved into a brawl. Workers had to separate Grimm and Weston, and Grimm was left with a bloody nose from the scuffle. Weston resigned from the company, but he quickly formed

ELITE Pro Wrestling

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In October 2019, GSW booker CJ Weston had a dispute with owner Brother Grimm, leading to Weston leaving the company. Using the tagline "The Bad Boys Of Pro Wrestling", he formed ELITE Pro Wrestling and declared war on GSW and IPW, starting the SoCal Wars.

Based in Los Angeles. they claim to be the most rebellious company of the modern era. ELITE promote a hardcore product with an emphasis on blood, violence and hot girls. Unashamedly controversial, they take perverse delight in crossing the line of good taste and decency as often as possible.

Through their investors, ELITE have strong links to the LA porn scene (there are rumours that most of their investors are actually porn companies), and often flaunt that by having performers make cameos on their shows.

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Making a company more risque than any of the old East Coast Promotions, he partnered with several porn companies in the area, and formed his vision of chaos. Using an integrated roster, ELITE Pro Wrestling is the only active promotion in the world where men fight women. They also don't use a tag division.

Their roster includes two stolen GSW alumni: Aces High and Busta Capp. They hired the legendary Dread as their road agent. A number of young talent is on the roster, including Texas Hangman, Marie Punnen, Lucas Danger, Kid Fantastic, and Brimstone. They also have former backyard wrestlers like G Force and Extreme Deluxe. Joker The Pimp and Hustler D provide commentary.

Aces High is dating Marie Punnen. Capp and High have bad relationships with Cali Slick and Grimm for leaving the company.

ELITE Champion: Citizen X (since December 2019)

ELITE SoCal Champion: Texas Hangman (since December 2019)

ELITE Inter-Gender Champion: Marie Punnen (since December 2019)

Meanwhile, the other side of this war involves:

Invincible Pro Wrestling

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The Californian promotion Invincible Pro Wrestling was set up in 2011 by three unlikely partners - Gil Thomas brought financial muscle to the table, Nemesis was the booking brains and link to the wrestling community, and the rapper Brother Grimm provided media savvy, image, and his club (The Warehouse) as the base of operations.

After a successful first year, things turned ugly in mid 2012 when Grimm became unhappy that his ideas weren't being used often enough and quit, not only setting up a rival promotion (Grimm SoCal Wrestling) but also stealing several members of the IPW roster, kick-starting a war. Years later, following a dispute within GSW, ELITE was formed, and declared war on both GSW and IPW. IPW have continued to thrive however, not least because of the booking genius of Nemesis.

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IPW are considered the future of West Coast hardcore. They have a working agreement with PSW. IPW now have a war in their company between a stable of cowboys and a stable of army men. Desert Storm, Sgt. Bubba Lee West, and The Silencer are the Army of Hardcore, while The Outlaw, Cowboy Buck Winchester, and Texas Pete are The Texas Outlaws. Ash Campbell has also come to the promotion, but he continues to work in PSW. Ash has the gimmick of being the boss's favorite in IPW, and Buzz Reid has been added to be his bodyguard.

IPW Champion: Ash Campbell (since October 2019)

IPW Californian Champion: Buzz Reid (since August 2019)

IPW Tag Team Champions: Cowboy Buck Winchester and The Outlaw (since April 2019)

The final part of this war involves:

Grimm SoCal Wrestling

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The high-profile Californian rapper and well known wrestling fan Brother Grimm got his first taste of the business when he joined up with Gil Thomas and Nemesis to form Invincible Pro Wrestling in 2011. Although initially a success, Grimm fell out with his partners over the creative direction of the company; feeling disrespected, he quit and promptly formed his own company, Grimm SoCal Wrestling.

Grimm SoCal Wrestling operates in a very similar way to IPW and has been helped enormously by Grimm's media contacts and urban appeal. They run all of their shows out of Grimm's infamous Warehouse club, which adds a unique atmosphere. In late 2019, an argument with booker CJ Weston led to Weston leaving and forming ELITE Pro Wrestling, starting the SoCal Wars. Unsurprisingly, there is a high level of animosity towards IPW and ELITE.

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Following Weston leaving and taking Capp and High with him, Grimm began booking the company himself. Cali Slick remains loyal to Grimm and because of that, Grimm is pushing him hard. Grimm is determined to end IPW and ELITE and any cost, and has told all GSW employees that anyone who jumped ship to either company wouldn't be allowed back in, and Grimm would make sure they couldn't find work elsewhere.

GSW American Champion: Cali Slick (since November 2019/Won in tournament after Aces High left, making the belt vacant)

GSW King of California Winners: Busta Capp (2016), Aces High (2017), Cali Slick (2018), Aces High (2019)

GSW West Coast Champion: Cheech Kong (since January 2019)

GSW Tag Team Champions: Drop Kix and E-Soteric (since June 2019)

Now, with the SoCal Wars only three months in, fans speculate who will come out of this as the dominant company in West Coast Hardcore. Fans believe CZCW could get involved one day if they lose one of their workers to one of the companies, but for now CZCW hasn't come under attack. Only time will tell what will happen when the dust settles, and the winner of the SoCal Wars are declared.

DatIsraeliGuy · January 8, 2019

as if I could've been any more hooked, you bust out yet ANOTHER west coast wars scenario!

ChairToFace · January 8, 2019

Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling

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DAVE's demise in April 2007 hit many people hard, but it was far from unexpected - there had been signs of their coming closure for years in advance. Mitch Naess, Phil Vibert's protege and the long time voice of DAVE, therefore had a lot of time to plan ahead in case the worst did happen, and that is how Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling came to be.

The concept was simple; to start again and to repeat the formula that had worked first time around, but to avoid the traps that DAVE fell into. Naess, aided by a number of DAVE alumni, thus began the mission to try and succeed where DAVE failed....and to complete the revolution.

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PSW hasn't changed much since 2016. They've grown in popularity, but are still about mid-regional sized. Logan Wolfsbaine and Nelson Callum have left the company for bigger places. A former USPW worker now works there. Sayeed Ali, who works for 4C and UCW, also works for PSW. PSW has a working agreement with IPW and WEXXV.

PSW Champion: Sayeed Ali (since June 2019)

PSW National Champion: Teddy Powell (since April 2019)

PSW Tag Team Champion: Grandmaster Phunk and Greg Black (since March 2019)

ChairToFace · January 8, 2019

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DatIsraeliGuy" data-cite="DatIsraeliGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>as if I could've been any more hooked, you bust out yet ANOTHER west coast wars scenario!</div></blockquote> Thanks. I thought it up while doing thinking about the East Coast Wars. I decided I wanted some new hardcore based scenario to happen, so I planned to either make the West Coast Wars, or make two rival hardcore alliances. I was starting to do the latter plan, but by the time I finished Canada I decided against it and undid what little work had been done on that and began working on the West Coast Wars.

ChairToFace · January 9, 2019

Angel Athletic Association

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Set up in 1996 by Anne Stardust, the Angel Athletic Association were for many years the only place in the US where decent women's wrestling could be found. Although QAW and the USPW women's division have since added to that, AAA remain one of the best places to work for female wrestlers.

Almost exclusively active in the North West, where they have a devoted fan base, AAA have always resisted expanding any further, seemingly content to continue with their comfortable existence rather than taking a risk and aiming for much larger profits. In 2015 Catherine Quine took over the company and looked to change that long-time approach. She began working agreements with NOTBPW and 5SSW, joined the Women's Championship Wrestling alliance, and has helped the company gain popularity in Canada.

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AAA are still regional sized, but now have 30% popularity in the MidWest and SouthWest. They have 45% popularity in the NorthWest. They're trying to expand into Canada, with 7% popularity in British Columbia. Cherry Bomb has retired and is a road agent for the company. They've added young workers such as Gypsy Rose, Joanna Silver, Glorious Gloria, and Sandra Shine. One of their best alumni, Belle Bryden, left USPW and has returned to AAA to end her career with them under her old Wanda Fish name.

AAA Femme Fatale Champion: Wanda Fish (since February 2019)

AAA Top Contender's Champion: Gypsy Rose (since October 2019)

AAA Tag Team Champions: Talina Quinzel and Selina Svelte (since August 2019)

ChairToFace · January 10, 2019

Queens of American Wrestling

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The Queens of American Wrestling promotion was formed by the former AAA star Farrah Hesketh in 2010. Based out of Houston, Texas, her idea was to combine the traditional American style of women's wrestling with that of the luchadoras of Mexico to create an exciting hybrid.

Basing the company out of Texas has been a clever move on the part of Hesketh - not only does it give QAW easy access to the talent pools on both sides of the border, but it is far enough away from the Washington-based AAA to ensure that there is no sense of competition, thus allowing them to co-exist peacefully. In 2016 booker Boss Man Brayfield began increasing the company's popularity, and joined the new Women's alliance when it opened. Slowly growing, QAW seems like a new must see promotion to watch.

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QAW has grown a bit in size. With 34% popularity in size in the mid-south, they also have 12% popularity in the southwest and north Mexico, and 5% popularity in the midwest.

QAW World Champion: Teresa Perez (since February 2019)

QAW Queen Of The Ring Winners: Foxxy LaRue (2016), Raquel Alvarado (2017), Teresa Perez (2018), Danielle Sweetheart (2019)

QAW Shockwave Champion: Charity Sweet (since June 2019)

QAW Tag Team Champions: Hellcat Hernandez and Pamela Rojo (since March 2019)

ChairToFace · January 11, 2019

Confederation of the Territories

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The Confederation Of The Territories was created by Sam Keith in 2011 as one of his first big acts after taking over Mid Atlantic Wrestling. His pitch was that an old-school talent trading alliance between regional-level promotions would benefit everyone - the companies would get fresh talent on a regular basis and the wrestlers would gain experience and more places to work. Originally the alliance was only active in America, the founding members being NYCW, MAW, and CZCW, but the grouping soon proved popular and 2012 saw the COTT expand further by adding in 4C from Canada and OLLIE from Mexico. Although it's since lost them, it's added FCW and has since thrived. There are rumors it will become international and add Britain's UKCW. It added a North American Championship and a King Of The Indies belt, and is now considered the premier alliance in North America.

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The COTT alliance has grown. While gaining FCW, they lost 4C and OLLIE, because 4C was getting ready to become cult and left in December 2018, while OLLIE left to form their own alliance and prepare to grow in September 2019. For a bit of time, OLLIE was the only cult sized promotion in the alliance. Despite their size, Sam Keith allowed them to stay in the alliance so they could use other workers to help them grow, as he respected their drive.

COTT is now planning to expand internationally. As Sam Keith is getting ready to hit 60, he plans on retiring and handing over MAW and the COTT alliance to another promotion owner. Some rumors about a new owner include FCW owner Puerto Rican Power (48), NYCW booker Steve Flash (53), and CZCW booker The Guru (51). Other fans are claiming it could be Mean Jean Cattley (41). However, one thing Sam Keith seems to want to do before he retires is expand COTT internationally and expand it's guidelines for who can join. There are heavy rumors that within the next year, he wants to allow companies from the British Isles, Australia, European, and possibly even India. This would be gradual, with the British Isles coming first, then Europe, then Australia, then possibly India. Companies rumored to be hoping to join the COTT alliance include UKCW, a new Canadian company rumored to be in development by Ed Monton, and Ultimate European Wrestling. Some ZEN fans hope their promotion joins the alliance as well.

COTT have also added new championships. A new North American Championship and King of The Indies Championship are active. Some rumors are beginning that a special event will take place. A new COTT event could be held, being held by the member companies, with the host changing each year. It would involve workers from member companies,and involve a popularity gain for the alliance and the promotions involved. However, these are just rumors.

Members:

Mid Atlantic Wrestling

New York City Wrestling

Coastal Zone Championship Wrestling

FREEDOM Caribbean Wrestling

COTT World Heavyweight Champion: George Wolfe (MAW) (since October 2018)

Previous Champions: Hollywood Bret Starr (MAW), Nicolas Lopez (OLLIE), Greg Gauge (MAW), Frankie Dee (4C), Bulldozer Brandon Smith (NYCW)

COTT World Tag Team Champions: Johnny Needham and Ralph Liotta (MAW) (since December 2018)

Previous Champions: Marvel Malloy & Storm Spillane (CZCW), Dean Waldorf & Marv Statler (NYCW), Cameron Jones & Syd Collier(MAW), Jason Thunder & Lightning Lomas (4C)

COTT North American Champion: Miller Fforde (MAW) (since August 2019)

Previous Champions: Andrew Harper (NYCW), Extraordinario Jr (OLLIE)

COTT King of the Indies Champion: Frankie Dee (CZCW) (since October 2019)

Previous Champions: George Wolfe (MAW)

ChairToFace · January 12, 2019

United States Pro Wrestling

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Created in 2001 by Danny Jillefski, United States Pro Wrestling has built its subsequent success around offering its fans a family-friendly product that is heavy on unabashed patriotism and 1980s wrestling nostalgia. The legendary Sam Strong became owner in 2006 and leveraged his enormous name value to make the company into a genuine player, turning the traditional 'Big Two' of SWF and TCW into a 'Big Three'.

In the biggest wrestling story of 2014, USPW were bought by billionaire Allen Packer to provide exclusive content for his new 'Reverie' subscription-based network. With the network's financial muscle and enormous viewership behind them, USPW have quickly become the biggest wrestling company on the planet. With creative genius Phil Vilbert booking the company, it's future looks bright.

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Now the largest promotion in the world at international size, they have 95% popularity across America, Canada, and Mexico. They have 60% popularity in the British Isles and Europe. They have 30% popularity in Japan, and 15% popularity in Australia. With Reverie's worldwide expansion completed, USPW now dominates the world of wrestling.

However, a major change has happened. In 2019, Phil Vilbert returned to the wrestling business, replacing Robbie Sanchez as USPW's head booker. He manages a stable of big heel workers in the promotion. Vilbert is slowly changing the company. The product elements of cult is now at very low, while modern, hardcore, and daredevil have been increased to low. The spinal impact moves ban has been lifted. All matches are scripted. While USPW still looks the same, changes in the product are slowly becoming noticed. However, one thing within the company that could derail it all is steroids. USPW has always been the land of big men, and it can never escape that. Not all men get big without steroids, and somebody within the company is distributing steroids, without the knowledge of owner Allen Packer (who's never at USPW shows), or booker Phil Vilbert, as the secret is being guarded closely between the drug users. If this secret is exposed, it could result in dire consequences for USPW and it's workers.

A number of workers have been added, giving USPW an inflated roster. They have Ross Henry, Bulldozer Brandon Smith, Ekuma, Kashmir Singh, Kirk Jameson, Donnie J, Marat Khoklov, Molokai Milk, Nelson Callum, Rayne Man, Rockin Ryan Turner, Roger Cage, and Stan Manna. DC Rayne, deciding he wanted to leave USPW, tried to get Eddie Howard to leave with him. However, Eddie refused, leading to Rayne going to SOTBPW on his own. Eddie was renamed Eddie Electricity and teamed with Kashmir Singh (as Mr. Electricity). Bulldozer Brandon Smith, Marat Khoklov, and Steve Frehley are in a stable managed by Phil Vilbert. Alicia Strong went to NOTBPW.

USPW World Champion: Rick Law (since October 2019)

USPW World Tag Team Champions: Nelson Callum & Kirk Jameson (since August 2019)

USPW National Champion: Bulldozer Brandon Smith (since March 2019)

USPW Television Champion: Retired (April 2018) (Final champion was Molokai Milk)

USPW Womens Champion: Miss Sara (since July 2019)

DatIsraeliGuy · January 12, 2019

Not all men get big without steroids, and somebody within the company is distributing steroids, without the knowledge of owner Allen Packer (who's never at USPW shows), or booker Phil Vilbert, as the secret is being guarded closely between the drug users. If this secret is exposed, it could result in dire consequences for USPW and it's workers.

OoooooO

I smell a scandal coming in the future

ChairToFace · January 12, 2019

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DatIsraeliGuy" data-cite="DatIsraeliGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OoooooO I smell a scandal coming in the future</div></blockquote> That is one of the things I hope to do, but right now I''m settling for what I can do. I was planning on adding scandals to occur, but you can only set a scandal to occur at the start of the game, not in the future. So, I have some narratives set for a few scandals. One is set for Brother Grimm, one will be set for USPW, and the other is set for SWF. All it does is either decrease company popularity and prestige, or hurts their finances. Wish I had some more options when making a narrative.

ChairToFace · January 13, 2019

Supreme Wrestling Federation

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The Supreme Wrestling Federation are the most famous wrestling company in the world and have dominated the North American wrestling market for almost the entire modern era. Run with an iron fist by Richard Eisen, the company has been characterised by his ruthless attitude toward any competition and his genius at promoting.

Having seen off many challengers over the years, SWF were finally overthrown as undisputed kings of American wrestling in 2015 thanks to the combination of USPW's massive growth and a horrific year where they lost several of their biggest stars. Following Valiant's loss to TCW, Richard Eisen began letting Jerry change the company to prepare for his reign as owner, and while it's mostly the same, he has toned down the comedy and risque of the product and increased action, even bringing back the Shooting Star title. With their own network, SWF looks to lead a revival, which will soon be led by Jerry.

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As Richard Eisen continues to age, he's giving Jerry Eisen more control over the company. While he isn't officially owner yet, Jerry has done a number of things within the company. Aside from starting a brand split, he's started The Supreme Network, SWF's subscription based broadcaster. It has coverage in North American and Britain. He's changed the product, toning down some elements like risque, comedy, and realism, while increasing the modern and daredevil aspects. Thanks to his actions, the SWF have increased their popularity, but are still not very close to becoming an international company like USPW has.

SWF has added some workers as well. Bull Wrecker, Gargantuan, and Hell's Bouncer, Jackpot Jordan, and Jake Idol are now in the company, all looking at titles. Spencer Spade and Scythe have been brought up. However, Hal Harvard and Tex Tagan have sneaked their way into the company, and the investigation is close to being brought to the public eye.

The final straw for Richard Eisen was when TCW stole Valiant from them. Deciding he wasn't going to any more workers to the competition, he told Jerry to start pushing younger talent, and do whatever it took to keep all the stars they had. While releasing guys like Joe Sexy and Jungle Jack, they haven't lost anyone else.

Some new titles have been added. The Shooting Star Championship has been brought back. The World Heavyweight Championship has been renamed to the Supreme Championship. The North American Championship was split into the Intercontinental Championship and United States Championship. The US Championship has the North American titles lineage. While workers haven't been assigned to brands, Jack Bruce will not have any specific brand, and will go between both brands.

Supreme Brand

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TV Show: Supreme TV

SWF Supreme Champion: Jack Bruce (since December 2019)

SWF Intercontinental Champion: Primus Allen (since July 2019)

Uprising Brand

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SWF Uprising Champion: Rogue (since September 2019)

SWF United States Champion: Spencer Spade (since July 2019)

Both Brands

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2019 Starr Studded Tournament Winner: Hollywood Bret Starr (Inaugural Winner) (Tournament in honor of the deceased Micky Starr)

SWF World Tag Team Champions: Skull DeBones and Scythe (since December 2019)

SWF Shooting Star Champion: Jimmy Hernandez (since April 2019)

ChairToFace · January 14, 2019

Total Championship Wrestling

One of the 'Big Three' of American wrestling, Total Championship Wrestling are known for producing an excellent in-ring product in which talented workers are allowed to go out and showcase their abilities without the need for elaborate storylines. This is an intentional move to position themselves as a more realistic alternative to the glitz and glamour of SWF and USPW.

TCW traditionally suffered by being unable to match the financial resources of the other major promotions; long-time owner Tommy Cornell especially was severely handicapped by having to keep a tight budget for many years. In 2015 Cornell sold his stake in TCW to the American toy company BriCo, saving the company from near bankruptcy. Kyle Rhodes was appointed CEO and overtime, the company made lots of money through broadcasting deals. In 2016, they updated logos and TV deals, and eventually Ricky Dale Johnson was appointed booker. A child company, USWF was formed, and has thrived. TCW's future looks extremely bright.

TCW is now more popular than it was. With $10,000,000 to use, it's made money through TV deals. It has 90% popularity across America, 80% popularity across Canada, and 20% popularity everywhere else in the world, thanks to a deal with USA Sports 1 and J-Network East 3. They now use a red logo to symbolize how they've moved past Cornell. They're actually the only big promotion in America without any dirt to hurt them.

Ricky Dale Johnson was retired by Jay Chord in 2016 at Total Mayhem XX. He became the booker of TCW in 2017, but was already making changes through his influence. While the product hasn't really been changed, he opened the USWF as a child company, and brought back two legends to run it. He was also responsible for TCW Hollywood Dreams, an anniversary event honoring TCW's original name of HGC. It also hosts the Hollywood Dreams ladder match, where the winner can cash in for a world title shot at any time. Aaron Andrews came up with the Hollywood Dreams ladder match. While he won the first one, injuries have been plaguing him, resulting in him not yet winning a world title since he had it in 2016.

In December 2017, Valiant left SWF for a run in TCW. As of 2020, TCW is considered a place where more people will go in the near future. While they've lost Eddie Peak, who went to WEXXV to reunite with Doug Peak, they've gained Lassana Makutsi, Donte Dunn, Samoan Machine, and Valiant. Mario Heroic returned to work for EMLL and TCW. In a big story, Matthew Keith left BHOTWG in December 2019 to go to TCW, where he has yet to make his debut, but is expected to be in a feud for the world championship. There are rumors other people will follow Keith to TCW to form a new stable of workers who've worked in Japan.

TCW World Heavyweight Champion: Valiant (since December 2019)

Hollywood Dreams Ladder Match Winners: Aaron Andrews (2016), Wolf Hawkins (2017), Jay Chord (2018), Valiant (2019)

TCW World Tag Team Champions: Mighty Mo and Donte Dunn (since May 2019)

TCW International Champion: Matt Hocking (since October 2019)

TCW Television Champion: Lassana Makutsi (since June 2019)

ChairToFace · January 15, 2019

Rhode Island Pro Wrestling

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After seeing how successful Rip Chord had been with Mid Atlantic Wrestling at creating an old-style territorial promotion to help give workers valuable experience, Richard Eisen decided that imitation was the sincerest form of flattery and promptly followed suit.

Rhode Island Pro Wrestling was set up in August 2006 to be a "feeder league" for the SWF, using the MAW-template of taking raw talent off the independent circuit and seeing if they could be molded into workers worthy of the main roster. Professor Nero was originally entrusted with the job of running the company, with Mean Jean Cattley taking over upon Nero's retirement in 2014. RIPW has been a big success, with many of its alumni graduating onto the SWF roster. In December 2019, Cattley left RIPW to return to wrestling, and Wilson Carlise took his place. It seems like Carlise won't be changing anything in RIPW.

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The typical promotions have occurred. Scythe and Spencer Spade are in the SWF. Lassana Makutsi went to TCW. Ekuma went to USPW. RIPW has gained Rocky Weatherfield, Melvin Otto, and Mutant. However, in the biggest story for MAW fans, Mean Jean Cattley, also known as The Mean Machine, left RIPW in December 2019 and decided that he wanted one more wrestling run. He went to NYCW, as MAW is for younger wrestlers and he wanted to let them shine instead of himself. At age 41, he wants to make his last run special, and he intends to visit a number of companies before his final retirement. Some have said he intends to work around the globe, and make it last a while. He is a freelancer and works in NYCW as Mean Machine Cattley.

RIPW Champion: Rocky Weatherfield (since May 2019)

RIPW USA Champion: Mutant (since October 2019)

RIPW Tag Team Champions: Hellion and Melvin Otto (since January 2019)

RIPW March To Victory Tournament Winners: Ekuma (2016), Scythe (2017, Scythe (2018), Matty Faith (2019)

DatIsraeliGuy · January 15, 2019

Two interesting entries, I like that TCW didn’t die like usual.

I’ve been meaning to ask you, did you add more new workers? CV is plagued with old people and nowhere nearly enough young ones, and in 2020 I assume the situation is horrid if created workers weren’t added

ChairToFace · January 15, 2019

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DatIsraeliGuy" data-cite="DatIsraeliGuy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Two interesting entries, I like that TCW didn’t die like usual. I’ve been meaning to ask you, did you add more new workers? CV is plagued with old people and nowhere nearly enough young ones, and in 2020 I assume the situation is horrid if created workers weren’t added</div></blockquote> I see TCW thriving. I've made tons of money in under a year in each TCW save I've done, mostly by using good broadcasting deals. I've created about 4 wrestlers so far and 1 or 2 non-wrestlers, and will probably make much more once I'm done. New characters have been made, including 2 2nd generation wrestlers, 1 3rd generation wrestler, and a new wrestler.

ChairToFace · January 16, 2019

United States Wrestling Federation

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Formed in May 2018, the United States Wrestling Federation is the child company of TCW. The brainchild of Ricky Dale Johnson, RDJ convinced Christian Faith and Rip Chord to come back in the business to manage the company. Under the control of 3 amazing icons from pro wrestling, the company has thrived. It's hired the best of the best from across the Indie Circuit, and as a result has producted quality wrestling. Some fans think that one day it should break off and become it's own company.

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once Ricky Dale Johnson became the booker, he decided to create a child company for TCW which embodied the spirit of TCW and TWL. He created the USWF, with a product that mixes elements of both companies. Based in TWL's old home in Texas, the company is run by Rip Chord, and booked by Christian Faith, who is also the authority figure. They've hired Peter Michaels, Shane Sneer, and Duke Hazzard for commentary and announcing, and are currently a small sized company on the verge of hitting regional.

Among it's workers are Austin Smooth, Seth Whitehead, Aldous Blackfriar (as Matthew DeVille), Dustin Deuce, The Architect, Quentin Queen, Harvey Robbinfield, Logan Wolfsbaine, and Lisa Bowen as a manager.

USWF United States Heavyweight Wrestling Champion: Austin Smooth (since December 2019)

USWF Wrestling World Cup Winners: Austin Smooth (2018), Logan Wolfsbaine (2019)

USWF American Champion: Logan Wolfsbaine (since June 2019)

USWF United States Tag Team Champions: Austin Smooth and Harvey Robbinfield (since March 2019)

cool name · January 16, 2019

I want to play this now lol

Lundinz · January 16, 2019

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ChairToFace · January 17, 2019

Capital City Wrestling

Founded by veteran wrestler Steve Flash, Capital City Wrestling is a promotion based in Washington DC. Unlike MAW, CCW isn't trying to make the next generation of wrestlers. CCW wants to actually grow a bit while also holding onto the traditional product it uses. While it's unknown how this new promotion will do in the world of pro wrestling, many expect that with Flash at the reigns of power, the company could thrive.

Despite being based in the Mid Atlantic, which has been ruled by Mid Atlantic Wrestling for the last 15 years, the two companies have a friendly relationship, and both are members of the COTT alliance.

A company set to open in July 2020, the 2nd promotion set to open later, and the third yet to open promotion covered in this thread so far, CCW is Steve Flash's company. Following his retirement, rumors started to circulate that he'd be making a new company in the near future. Despite this, he's stayed in NYCW to book it, but will open CCW in July 2020. Using a product mixing USPW and MAW's product's of American wrestling and traditional wrestling, it looks to be a somewhat minor success.

It only has $250,000 in it's account, and has 15% popularity in the Mid Atlantic. Once joined, it will be the 5th promotion currently in the COTT, with the previously mentioned NCWF joining later that year in 2020. Although these two promotions have yet to open and won't open unless their respective owners are available, if they open they should provide interesting competition for other promotions.

Now that I've covered each active promotion in Canada and America, and each yet to open promotion I've added in Canada and America (except one, which will be covered later), I'll be moving on to Mexico, where I'll cover SOTBPW's changed main event scene, OLLIE's road to back to glory, and the newest thing in Mexican wrestling.

DatIsraeliGuy · January 17, 2019

can't wait for OLLIE, they should be the biggest one in Mexico!

regarding new workers, if you'd like, I'd love to get in and help a bit, obviously you can set guidelines etc and that way you don't have to worry about it

ChairToFace · January 17, 2019

can't wait for OLLIE, they should be the biggest one in Mexico!

regarding new workers, if you'd like, I'd love to get in and help a bit, obviously you can set guidelines etc and that way you don't have to worry about it

Thanks, but I'll probably handle new workers myself. I won't start mass producing them until the rosters of active promotions are finished, and I'll still probably add a few recently debuted people to rosters to bulk them up a bit. I might have someone help me a while I'm in the testing phase, but that'd mostly be to do trivial stuff like employment histories, which I would probably tackle though after a bit of time.

ChairToFace · January 18, 2019

Comité Internacional de Lucha Libre

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Comité Internacional de Lucha Libre were set up in 2011 by the veteran luchador El Maestro who clearly wanted to capitalise on the Mexican wrestling boom that was in full swing at that time.

Operating as a fairly traditional lucha libre promotion, CILL have developed a roster that is a nice mix of youngsters looking to make a mark, veterans who want one more run, and rejects from the bigger promotions with a point to prove. Most notably, CILL also heavily promote luchadoras as a key part of their show. Despite having decent wrestlers and are being run well, they can't seem to find that particular spark, and could be in trouble if they don't find it soon.

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CILL aren't exactly full of momentum at the moment. They've lost a slight amount of popularity. On their roster, they haven't lost anyone major, and they've gained Blue Phantom, Luna Clara & Luna Oscura, Mustang Blanco Jr, and others. Blanco Jr has been pushed hard and looks like a future world champion, closely being watching by OLLIE and SOTBPW. Two veterans have gone there, looking for tag gold and one more run.

They're a part of the new Wrestling Alliance of Mexico, alongside OLLIE and EMLL.

CILL World Champion: Hush (since June 2019)

CILL Mexican Champion: Mustang Blanco Jr (since November 2019)

CILL World Tag Team Champions: Luna Clara and Luna Oscura (since December 2019)

CILL World Womens Champion: Estrella Blanca (since August 2019)

ChairToFace · January 19, 2019

Extreme Modern Lucha Libre

Set up by the legendary luchador El Bandido (a man whose name value alone made it easy to get investors) in April 2012, Extreme Modern Lucha Libre (Lucha Libre Extreme y Moderna to lucha fans) are an attempt to do something a little different to capture a piece of the booming Mexican wrestling market.

Although taking classic lucha libre as its base concept, what makes EMLL different is that it completely removes the tag team element, instead making every show all about a series of head to head battles between individual wrestlers. According to El Bandido, this was inspired by watching his nephews playing beat 'em up video games.

Not much has changed with EMLL. They've gained popularity in Mexico and are mid-regional sized. They lost Angel de Mexico to SOTBPW, but have gained Atlantis Jr, Fernando Fernandez, Chess Maniac, Hijo del Vigilante, Mascara Roja Jr, and Nomad. Laberinto Jr was released from OLLIE and made his way to EMLL. Mario Heroic returned to wrestling, taking two jobs with TCW in America and EMLL in Mexico.

EMLL are a part of the Wrestling Alliance of Mexico alongside OLLIE. They intend to continue growing, and El Bandido is refusing to retire so his star power can continue helping EMLL. He intends to wrestle as long as possible, or until EMLL grows to cult.

Campeónato del Mundo EMLL: Chess Maniac (since July 2019)

Campeónato de Histórico EMLL: Hijo Del Vigiliante (since November 2019)

Campeónato del Mexico EMLL: Mascara Roja Jr (since November 2019)

ChairToFace · January 20, 2019

Federacion Femenil De Lucha Libre

Federacion Femenil De Lucha Libre is an all luchadora promotion that was opened by veteran luchadora Luchadora Original. Although it hasn't grown a lot since it's formation, it's managing to do make luchadora wrestling a respected thing in Mexico. It has a partnership with OLLIE and became a part of the Women's Championship Wrestling alliance a few months after forming.

Owned by Luchadora Original and booked by Estrella Blanca,FFLL are the first all luchadora promotion in Mexico. While they don't have a lot of finances, they have the potential to grow if booked well. They're partnered with OLLIE and QAW, and are in Woman's Championship Wrestling, an alliance consisting of women's wrestling promotions.

Their roster is full of luchadoras from QAW, OLLIE, CILL, and some unemployed luchadoras.

Campeónato de las Mujeres FFLL: Hellcat Hernandez (since December 2019)

Campeanatos de Parejas FFLL: Aguila Azul Celeste and Electric Dreamer (since March 2019)

ChairToFace · January 21, 2019

Original Lucha Libre Is Eternal

OLLIE are the oldest active wrestling promotion in the entire world, having celebrated their 64th birthday in 2019. They are sometimes known as "The People's Promotion", a reference to their golden era when their low-cost shows would fill arenas with entire families.

In the mid 1900s they were the most successful company in Mexico, running sold out shows every night with the greatest collection of stars ever seen on one roster. The emergence of MPWF and SOTBPW ended OLLIE's stranglehold on lucha libre though, and their glory days were well and truly a thing of the past as they struggled to stay afloat in the face of SOTBPW's domination. However, following Phoenix I's takeover in 2017, he began what he called the "Golden Eagle Campaign", where he began revamping the company. He pushed Gino Montero as the figurehead, which helped OLLIE grow and get a TV deal. They made a huge profit, and are now looking to challenge SOTBPW.

OLLIE are going back to glory. They have $5,000,000 and are on the verge of hitting national, currently being at 76% popularity across Mexico and 20% popularity in Puerto Rico, the South West, and the Mid South. Their growth in popularity is thanks in part to a TV deal with Canal Dos and a PPV deal with Demand-TV Mexico. Due to being a cult sized company, they use written deals for some of their most important wrestlers. After Joaquin Soler left the wrestling business, Phoenix I took over OLLIE and has been a great reason for it's success. He left the booking position and appointed Queen Amazon as the new head booker. Amazon is the face of OLLIE's luchadora division. She is also married to OLLIE figurehead Gino Montero and are considered Mexico's First Couple.

Gino has been pushed heavily, and this has been the biggest reason for OLLIE's new success. Gino is thought of as a true future legend throughout Mexico. Montero has held OLLIE's belt three times so far and if he holds it multiple times when OLLIE hits national, he could get himself into the Hall of Immortals. The young man, currently ages 30, certainly has a lot of time to do that.

OLLIE have released Laberinto Jr and Extranjero Loco. Nicolas Lopez has retired. They've gained Blue Wolf, El Hijo del Fantasma, El Mitico Jr, Hellcat Hernandez, Felipe Caballero, and his fictional brothers Marcos & Jose Caballero. Due to WLW's working agreements with CZCW and OLLIE, OLLIE now have young WLW wrestler Tiger Prince on their roster. Tiger Prince is in Mexico on an excursion that will last 2 more years, after which he plans to return to WLW and dominate there. Blue Wolf is being mentored by Extraordinario Jr. Jose & Marcos Caballero are best friends who have friction with Felipe, because they believe Felipe overshadows them.

Campeónato de Universal OLLIE: Gino Montero (since December 2019)

Campeónato del Mexico OLLIE: El Hijo Del Fantasma (since March 2019)

Campeanatos de Parejas OLLIE: El Mitico Jr and Mr. Lucha III (since August 2019)

Campeanatos de Tríos OLLIE: Extraordinario Jr, La Sombra Jr, and Cosmic Rider (since February 2019)

Campeónato de las Mujeres OLLIE: Hellcat Hernandez (since April 2019)

Wrestling Alliance of Mexico

In August 2019, OLLIE left the COTT alliance. After rising thanks to the push of new figurehead Gino Montero, OLLIE decided they no longer needed the COTT and decided that they wanted to align themselves with other Mexican promotions to take on SOTBPW. Aside from OLLIE, CILL, and EMLL are also in the alliance. Considered the premier alliance in Mexico, it seems like they'll also dominate Mexican wrestling if OLLIE can take down SOTBPW.

OLLIE is no longer a part of the COTT alliance. Feeling they no longer needed them, they left in August 2019. The next month in September 2019, they formed the Wrestling Alliance of Mexico. Somewhat similar to the Modern Japan Movement in Japan, this alliance is an actual alliance. Although they have no titles, they do share talent. The purpose of the alliance is to defeat SOTBPW by sharing talent and helping each other against the behemoth. The challenge may be slightly easier, now that SOTBPW have gone through a roster change.

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