Like father, like son? - Part Two: Arutha Hawke Jr. (Cverse 97)

[Bad Collin]

I decided to take this dynasty idea literally.

 

As mentioned in part one this is my favourite ever TEW save and I really wanted to make sure I wrote the story of Arutha Hawke. Hawke is still going strong but now it's time for the focus to shift to the next generation. How will Hawke Jr. compare to his father? Will he achieve the same greatness in the ring? Will he build a company as mighty as NWF? We'll find out the answers to these questions as we go along.

 

You can read the (ridiculously long) prologue to Hawke Jr's diary here: http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=543776

 

and here is the TLDR version:

 

Arutha Hawke made his wrestling debut and took the book of the NWF in January 1997, the same month his son was born. The NWF was an incredible success, rising from literally nothing to being a global wrestling phenomenon. Along the way stars like Tommy Cornell, Jeff Nova, Dark Angel and Angry Gilmore became established NWF names. Hawke lost the book in 2003 after pushing women's wrestling further than many people were comfortable with. The final straw came when Sensational Ogiwara won the NWF Heavyweight Title at the biggest show on the NWF calendar. Hawke has continued his illustrious career winning seven world championships and being named wrestler of the year twice.

 

In 2015 his son, Arutha Jr. who had been training at the NWF wrestling school was offered an NWF contract and a storyline with his dad. Hawke Jr. rejected the offer, deciding instead to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming the booker of a small promotion and working his way up from the bottom. He joined his friend Kevin Jones, who is the owner of Mighty Wrestling Group, a small promotion based in Pamplona, Spain. Hawke decided the hide his identity and donned a mask to become the villainous El Gamberro. This is his story. Can he eclipse his father's incredible career? Will he ever return to the NWF? Only time will tell.

 

Credits

 

Derek_B for creating the awesome Cverse 1997 mod.

Anyone whose graphics I had picked up down the years, if you see one of yours here please let me know so I can credit you:

King Bison created the awesome Bear Bekowski mask I use for Barenhaft

Jlant created the El Mitico render

[Bad Collin]

Mighty Wrestling Group Champions (As of 1st March 2017):

 

MWG Triple Crown: Wael Hossam (defeated Karl Kozlowski and Champagne Lover in December 2016)

 

MWG Tag Team: Vitality - Antonio Arias and Seb Koller (defeated El Gamberro and Mark Adonis in October 2016)

 

Mighty Cup 2016: Karl Kozlowski defeated Wael Hossam in the final

[Bad Collin]

Mighty Wrestling Group

Home Region: Iberia (Europe)

Founded: January 2014

Size: Regional

 

User Character

 

Arutha Hawke Jr.

 

Notable Wrestlers

 

Wael Hossam

 

Karl Kozlowski

 

Antonio Arias

 

Barenhaft

 

Champagne Lover

 

Kalu Owusu

[Bad Collin]

Pre show notes: During the pre-show production meeting it became clear that most of my babyfaces do not live up to their on screen personas. Fernando Cardoso was already creating animosity due to his attitude and tendency to prank the wrong people.

 

The crowd is down by 35 people, this is not a good sign.

 

MWG Vertigo

January, Saturday Week 4

Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 830

 

Angle featuring Wael Hossam, Stefan Kozlowski and Kalu Owusu

 

The first show of the year opens with some generic Egyptian sounding music (we have no music budget) and Wael Hossam makes his way to the ring with a mic:

"I am here to thank you all. I remember Mighty Wrestling Group's first ever show and we have come so far since then. I want to thank you also for voting seven of my matches as the best seven matches of last year. This is my third year here in MWG and to start it I have two resolutions. Number one; to continue to entertain you all. Number two; to win the MWG title. I have previ...." Hossam is interrupted mid sentence by more generic sounding music and the MWG champion, Stefan Kozlowski appears on the ramp.

 

 

"Hossam! You have a big problem with one of your resolutions. You can do what you want want for the fans but no one is taking the MWG title from me". Kozlowski is in the ring now and as they square up, Hossam towers over the five foot five inch Kozlowski. Hossam signals that he is taking the belt but yields the ring to allow the champion to speak. As he reaches the top of the ramp he is felled by a huge blow from behind. Kalu Owusu steps out of the shadows and the mammoth Ivorian and Kozlowski put the boots to the Egyptian. They pose with the MGW belt much to the vocal distain of the audience.

 

Rating – 77.

 

This went well although it was supposed to be a babyface turn for Hossam but I forgot to set him to turn.

 

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Fernando Cardoso (with Vita) defeated Shane Hannigans via Pinfall

 

Rating – 48.

 

These guys have great chemistry and the match was still not good. Vita debuted her new Girl Next Door gimmick and got an initial rating of awful, this is going to be a problem. I was the road agent for this match and did a bad job, I imagine I’ll be seeing a lot of that message.

 

Jones rolls out of the ring and Vita grabs a mic. "You see this man?" Indicating Cardoso. "Take a good look at him." She licks her lips. "MWG is in good hands. Every wrestling promotion should always be looking to the future, look no further than Fernando Cardoso. For years he has trained and toiled looking for an opportunity to chase his dreams and here in MGW his opportunity has arrived. Tonight he showed his athleticism and his will to win and..." Vita stops as a large man wearing a white mask with a red cross walks up to the ring swigging from a beer bottle.

"Let me stop you there." He has a cockney accent and sounds half drunk. "Neither of you half wits has any kind of future in this business. Look at this string-bean, i'd have him unconscious in less than a minute." He moves into the ring menacingly and motions to hit Vita with the bottle. Cardoso leaps to her defence and the masked man rolls out of the ring and walks to the back smirking and drinking.

 

Rating – 30.

 

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The Foreign Legion (Pierre and Jacques DuPont) defeated Billy Langworth and Xavi

 

Rating – 31

 

When the Legion carry the match you know it was a stinker. I don’t think I’ll be inviting Langworth back:

 

 

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Arjen Van Den Leyne defeated Puffy the Sand Iron Player via pinfall with a Dynamite Head Kick

 

Rating – 44

 

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Tino Leopoldo defeated Matt Macks via Pinfall after a Momentum Bomber through a table

 

Rating – 44.

 

This was the crowds required dose of a high spots match. I hope they enjoyed it.

 

Kozlowski comes out microphone in hand accompanied once again by Kalu Owusu.

"Why do you think I am your champion? I don't have the physical advantages of someone like Owusu yet I am still the best wrestler here in MWG, by some distance. It must be my mammoth intellect as well as my speed, technical ability and will to win. I have overcome all the odds but now I am going to even them. Owusu and I have made a deal and..." Once again a promo is interrupted, this time by the Spanish National Anthem (it's free) and hometown favourite, Antonio Arias, comes out for the match. Rating – 71.

 

Yep, these guys are money.

 

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Wael Hossam and Antonio Arias defeated Stefan Kozlowski and Kalu Owusu via submission

 

Arias is nursing a (legit) arm injury so Hossam did the heavy lifting for his team. He started off with Kozlowski who was soon outmatched and tagged in Owusu. Owusu outpowered Hossam but Hossam used his mat wrestling skills to get the better of the big man. Hometown hero Arias got a hot tag and flew all over the place taking out the heels. Hossam tagged back in just as Owusu was tagging out to Kozlowski, Arias took out Owusu with a suicide dive and Hossam caught Kozlowki in the Camel clutch making the champion tap out!

 

Rating – 61.

 

Arias really struggled due to his injury and the fact that he does not click with Vita who was managing him for the first (and last) time.

 

Overall rating – 59

 

It could have been worse for sure. Every match got dinged for low content risk but that is easy to fix. Locker room morale is very low which also affected ratings and that is harder to fix.

[Bad Collin]

Stefan knew something was wrong the moment that he finished the move. He slid back into the corner of the ring lightheaded due to the pain in his knee, yeah, something was very wrong. He somehow got through the match and straight afterwards signalled for one of the ring crew to call an ambulance.

 

“Do you want the good news or all of the bad news?” Not a great question to hear from your new boss. I always like to get the bad news out of the way and end on good news so that is the option I chose. The bad news was that the show was reviewing worse than my predecessor’s last effort and it had drawn fewer fans. Further bad news was that Vita’s new gimmick had received a disastrous reception and she was not happy about it. Even more bad news was that locker room morale was very low and that was affecting performances.

 

The good news was that we had turned a profit of $592, well that’s something at least.

 

Then Kevin took a call which overshadowed everything. Stefan Kozlowski, MWG champion and the man we had built our plans around was out for 11 months with a ruptured patella.

[Bad Collin]

Mighty Wrestling Group's next show: Masters of Pain 2016

 

 

Leopoldo and Cardoso © v The Foreign Legion for the MWG Tag Team Titles

Scott Van Den Berg © v Antonio Arias for the MWG Intercontinental Title

Kalu Owusu v Wael Hossam

 

Plus: An announcement about the MWG Heavyweight Title

 

[Bad Collin]

MWG Masters of War 2016

 

 

Pre Show notes:

 

No issues backstage issues today. Maybe it's the improved morale from the random friends I hired or maybe the slap on the wrist I gave Cardoso last week really resonated.

 

The announcers, Mark Stanford and Dougie Horwood, are on the live mic hyping the show.

"Welcome to Mighty Wrestling Group: Masters of Pain." Begins Stanford.

"Yes, welcome." Continues Horwood. "We first have to address the big news. The MWG champion, Stefan Kozlowski seemed to be injured at the last show and we expect an announcement about the MWG Heavyweight Title tonight."

"Scott Van Den Berg will be in action tonight, defending his Intercontinental title against Pamplona's own Antonio Arias!" Says Stanford to loud applause from the audience.

"Our main event is Kalu Owusu against Wael Hossam, that is sure to be a great match."

"It certainly will." Agrees Stanford "But first, our tag team title match..."

 

Rating - 54

 

Fernando Cardoso and Tino Leopoldo © defeated The Foreign Legion with a Execution Savage Kick to retain the MWG Tag Team Titles

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Rating - 56

 

Cardoso and Leopoldo stay in the ring to celebrate retaining their titles and are joined by Vita.

"Tonight, all three of my boys will be champions when Antonio Arias defeats Scott Van Der Berg for his Intercontinental Title." She stops to allow the crowd to cheer their hometown hero. "Last month I told you that Cardoso is the future of MWG but don't overlook Leopoldo and Arias, all three will be legends here. They are the 'Vitality' of MWG. Now, to some unsettled business; if you dare to face us again come out. I'm talking about you in the mask; 'El Gamberro' - 'the thug'. Come out here and face the tag team champions." The masked man appears with a mic alongside a man whose jawline and physique seem to have been chiseled from marble.

"I'm not going to fight any of you chumps but El Gamberro? I like it. Now, I'm due to be in a tag match with my mate Mark Adonis here so you better scram so these sweaty little Navarrans can see real men in action." Cardoso and Leopoldo refuse to move, shouting at Gamberro to fight one of them. Gamberro and Adonis enter the ring and suddenly attack laying out Cardoso and double teaming Leopoldo. The tag champs fight back but Adonis grabs Vita by the hair. Gamberro produces a bottle and moves to hit the writhing Vita but Leopoldo and Cardoso pull their manager free and the champions beat a hasty retreat.

 

Rating - 46

 

Not bad considering Gamberro and Adonis are starting with no popularity.

 

El Gamberro and Mark Adonis defeated Lion Genji and Murai Enamoto

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Gamberro and Adonis bully the Japanese debutants from the start and score an easy pitfall win in about ten minutes. The finish was Adonis tagging in Gamberro, DDTing Genji then taking the fight to Enamoto whilst Gamberro hit a springboard lariat for the three count.

 

Rating - 23

 

This did not go well; Genjji and Enamoto got penalised for being rusty and bad chemistry. Still, everyone's got to start somewhere.

 

The lights go off and a humming sound grows louder changing to a slow, discordant reggae song. The lights fade back in softly, flashing green, yellow then back off in sequence. Into this eerie scene steps Voodude. The lights are back on when Voodude makes it to the ring and he takes a mic and starts to speak slowly in his deep Jamaican accent:

"For too long I have been overlooked, trampled and disrespected. No more! I have called on the protector of my island and Nanny calls for a blood sacrifice, bring me the victim!"

A bear roar is heard and soft German rock plays as a large man with shaggy hair, a moustache and a fur coat takes up the challenge. He is announced as Werner Barenhaft from the Black Forest and he does not look at all intimidated by Voodude.

 

Rating - 51

 

Werner Barenhaft defeated Voodude by countout

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The match is a brawl which goes back and forth until Voodude gets out of the ring and walks to the back shouting "Not this one Nanny! Not this one!"

 

Rating - 42

 

I hired Neal Fearn as a referee because he is friends with Matthew Macks but he is really bad, I hope he is not refereeing the main event.

 

Antonio Arias defeated Scott Van Den Berg after a Neck Wrecker to win the MWG Intercontinental Title

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The young hometown hero has the crowd at fever pitch as he runs rings around the 290lb Dutchman. Van Den Berg catches the challenger occasionally but can't keep him down and Arias finishes the match after putting the champion down with a slingblade variation he calls the Neck Wrecker. Arias is delighted with his win and sinks to his knees holding the belt. He is joined by Vita, Cardoso and Leopoldo and Vitality pose with all the belts.

 

 

Rating - 54

 

The crowd is shocked by a surprise debut as former SWF and BHOWTG star Phillip "The Enforcer" Roberts arrives flanked by Kalu Owusu! There's a stunned mix of cheers and boos as Roberts begins to speak:

"I am Phillip Roberts and I have the honour of being the representative of your Heavyweight Champion; Stefan Kozlowski. Mr Kozlowski has retained me as his 'Championship Enforcer'. Now, I am sorry to start with some bad news, the rumours on social media are true, Mr Kozlowski is injured and will be out for at least 11 months." Roberts stops to glare at the fans as they cheer this news. "I do have some good news however, Mr Kozlowski will remain your MWG champion! The MWG championship belt represents proof that the holder is the absolute best MWG has to offer and Mr Kozlowski is still the best." Owusu looks very angry at this development and grabs Roberts shouting

"This was not the deal! The belt is supposed to be mine!" Roberts is saved by the appearance of Wael Hossam who is eager to get the match started. The bell rings and Roberts makes a sharp exit as Hossam and Owusu size each other up.

 

Rating - 71

 

This was a great segment despite the fact that Roberts' Enforcer gimmick bombed. I finally got around to Hossam's face turn and it went pretty well

 

Wael Hossam defeated Kalu Owusu via Camel Clutch

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Kalu was clearly outmatched against Hossam and constantly had to roll out of the ring to avoid submissions. Wael worked the lower back of Kalu but looked to have lost the match after Kalu hammered him with a series of blows and set up for his big lariat finish. Wael managed to duck the lariat and slapped on the Camel Clutch for an immediate tap out.

 

Rating - 73

 

What a great match, even with Fearn as a referee. Hossam is amazing, you can bet your life that i'll be making the most of him before he is signed by a big promotion.

 

Overall show rating - 61

[Bad Collin]

<p><img alt="GUBt1zX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GUBt1zX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">MWG Fight On 2016</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> Sunday, March Week 4</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 942</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pre show notes:</strong> Mark Adonis turned up very late. He's a good guy so I just gave him a slap on the wrist. It's a bumper crowd, i'm looking forward to this.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="vjYaPLK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vjYaPLK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NzeQWdr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NzeQWdr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Kalu Owusu opens the show in a furious rage.</p><p> "Roberts!" He shouts down the mic. "Roberts!, get yourself out here now or I will come back there and beat you so hard even your buddy Kozlowski won't recognise you." Phillip Roberts appears in the entrance way and make his way down the ramp, he looks confident rather than intimidated. Roberts starts to speak but Owusu cuts him off. "Kozlowski and I had a deal. I was going to back him up and keep the belt around his waist and if for any reason he had to vacate the belt he would hand it to me. Listen to me very carefully, I want that belt now!" </p><p> "Kalu. I know you had that deal with Mr Kozlowski but unfortunately it hit a snag. You see, MWG were not going to let my client just hand the title over." Owusu moves to attack Roberts and he takes a couple of steps back. "Wait, wait, wait! I have good news. Mr Kozlowski came up with a better plan! You are to win the Intercontinental Title! When Mr Kozlowski returns you can run this place as dual champions. You'll undoubtedly win the tag belts too. It would be a complete 50/50 split in prize money. What do you say?" Owusu seems to like this plan and starts nodding his head. "And..." continues Roberts "...there's more good news. I called a few people and pulled a few strings and I had you added to the Intercontinental Title match tonight. Arias v Hossam is now Arias v Hossam v Owusu. Your title reign can start tonight!" Owusu cracks a smile and shakes Roberts by the hand.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 63</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Nice start, I like having Roberts around.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>El Gamberro and Mark Adonis defeated Puffy the Sand Iron Player and Xavi with an Adonis Elbow</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="gZZ1w5k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gZZ1w5k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nySwSMH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nySwSMH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="CQH5z64.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CQH5z64.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CliGgPf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CliGgPf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 30</strong></p><p> </p><p> Gamberro beats up on Xavi a bit more then grabs a mic. "That was piss easy, eh Mark?" Adonis nods in agreement and indicates that he hasn't broken a sweat. "Listen, i'll make this statement very simple for you because we all know that the Spanish are the stupidest people in Europe and the Navarrans are the stupidest people in Spain. We. Are. The. Best. Tag. Team. Here. And probably in the world. It's high time we got some respect and some gold around here. So...Cardoso and Leopoldo. Let's make it happen. We demand a tag title shot next month." Adonis takes the mic.</p><p> "If you need us, we'll be an hour up the road in San Sebastian. I don't see any need to hang around this dump of a town for a moment longer."</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 30</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Voodude v Lion Genji</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="3tPWljp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3tPWljp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="FjoIDLq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FjoIDLq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Genji makes a bright start to the match, going toe to toe with his much larger opponent and getting him into a few tough looking holds. Voodude is too big however and starts to wear Genji down with flurries of punches. After a while it is clear that Genji can't defend himself but Voodude refuses to go for the pin. Referee Neal Fearn steps in at the 9.48 mark to protect Genji. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 30</strong></p><p> </p><p> Voodude is not finished, he keeps punching an unconscious Genji until he gets what he wants; blood. Genji's brow is busted open and blood starts to trickle down his face. Voodude takes a white handkerchief from his pocket and soaks it in Genji's blood. Satisfied, Voodude leaves the ring as medical staff rush to help Genji.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 54</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="raF2gS5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/raF2gS5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Oo2eX6C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Oo2eX6C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Mark Stanford presents a pre taped interview from Wael Hossam's gym in the outskirts of Pamplona. We see clips of Hossam eating with a group of children, running work out sessions then teaching them some basic wrestling moves. We cut to Stanford sitting with Hossam in the empty gym.</p><p> Stanford: "Wael, thank you for inviting me to your gym. How long have you been running these sessions for the children of the town."</p><p> Hossam: "Ever since I started wrestling for MWG, in fact just after the company's first ever show in January 2014. I grew up very poor with no father in Cairo and everything my family and I had came from the kindness of strangers. It was a bad time but my mother and three brothers and two sisters got through it and managed to live full lives. Me and my brothers used to come to a gym like this in Cairo where they fed us and taught us how to be physically fit. I learned to wrestle there and that is the start of my journey to MWG."</p><p> Stanford: "I saw you feeding some of the children earlier, are there a lot of disadvantaged people here in Pamplona?"</p><p> Hossam: "Yes, a great many. Especially in the winter before the tourists come. When the town is full for the festival and the bull runs there is always lots of work for the people of the town but in the winter it is hard. I am so grateful to the people who helped me and I want to help the people here."</p><p> Stanford: "Moving on to your Intercontinental title match against Antonio Arias, what do you have to say to him."</p><p> Hossam: "Antonio. I respect your abilities and I know the crowd in the arena will be on your side but do not expect an easy evening. It is sad that we cannot compete for the Heavyweight title, Kozlowski has no right to keep the belt if he can't defend it, but this makes the Intercontinental belt the most important in MWG. You are quick and you are fit but I will get you on the mat and stretch your limbs to breaking point. So ask yourself; at Fight On, how are you going to deal with the Cairo Crippler?"</p><p> <img alt="raF2gS5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/raF2gS5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZYMW3CI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZYMW3CI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> We cut back to Stanford and Horwood at ringside. "A fascinating insight into Wael Hossam there." says Horwood. Stanford agrees "He prepares in meticulous detail for every match, it will be interesting to see how he deals with Owusu's surprise addition to the match."</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 84</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Wow, note to self; more Hossam overness based promos.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Vitality (Cardoso and Leopoldo) defeated Scott Van Den Berg and Bully Benrubi with a Momentum Bomber to retain the MWG Tag Team Titles</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="KdpJZws.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KdpJZws.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kZqXfLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kZqXfLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="EW6OBCj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EW6OBCj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kgsLJ7q.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kgsLJ7q.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 58</strong></p><p> <img alt="qfepLD8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qfepLD8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KdpJZws.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KdpJZws.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kZqXfLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kZqXfLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oRqX62W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oRqX62W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Vita, Cardoso and Leopoldo are in the ring after the match and Vita has a message for Gamberro and Adonis. "Gamberro, I could see in your eyes that you really were going to hit me with that bottle last month. You are a nasty piece of work. There's no way you deserve a tag title shot and you won't be getting one. Two victories does not put you in the same class as these boys. Now, enough of bar room vermin, it's time for a true main event. It is my absolute honour and privilege to be able to introduce to you the new MWG Intercontinental champion. He hails from here in Pamplona, Spain.........Antonio...Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrias!!!!" Arias makes his entrance to a warm welcome from the crowd and starts to warm up ready for the epic challenge ahead.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 44</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">MWG Intercontinental Title</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> Antonio Arias © v Wael Hossam v Kalu Owusu</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="oRqX62W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oRqX62W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Oo2eX6C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Oo2eX6C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NzeQWdr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NzeQWdr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Despite being the champion Arias is sidelined early, Owusu slams him into the barriers outside the ring and Roberts keeps him out of the contest with punches and kicks whenever the ref is not looking. Hossam controls the bout with his exquisite chain wrestling but as Arias is complaining to the referee about his ill treatment Roberts nails Hossam with a police baton and Owusu covers him for the 1...2...3. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Your winner and neeeeeeeeeew MWG Intercontinental Champion, Kalu Owusu!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 72</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating - 64</strong></p>

[Bad Collin]

 

MWG Know My Name 2016

Sunday, April Week 4

Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 1000 (sell out)

 

Stanford: "Hello and welcome to Mighty Wrestling Group: Know my Name!"

Horwood: "Last month there was a despicable denouement as Philip Roberts struck Wael Hossam with a baton to hand Kalu Owusu the Intercontinental Title."

Stanford: "Despicable is right and I can't wait to see what repercussions they face. And here they come now." Generic music plays and out come Owusu and Roberts ready for the first bout. Owusu is clearly very proud of his new championship and he holds it aloft for all to see.

If you can imagine generic Dutch music then imagine it now because here comes Scott Van Den Berg, Owusu's tag team partner.

Stanford: "We know that Owusu and Van Den Berg are facing a team making their debut, now we get to find out who." Generic military music plays and out come Victor Beskov and Yuri Illakov.

Horwood: "The Red Devils are here in MWG!" The Devils get a good reaction from the crowd and walk right up to Owusu and Van Den Berg. The Dutchman looks annoyed but Owusu just stares back implacably.

 

The Red Devils v Kalu Owusu and Scott Van Den Berg

 

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The bell rings and The Devils start out hot against Van Den Berg. Beskov and Illakov are a great team and their constant tags stop Van Den Berg from getting any sustained offence in. Eventually Owusu gets the tag and the mood changes. The fans are desperate for Owusu to get comeuppance for robbing Arias of the title but he is too big and too strong for the Devils. The Devils are tough though and wear him down to the point where the near falls are getting nearer and nearer. After a excruciating 2 9/10's count Owusu kicks out and Illakov picks him up into the suplex position as Beskov goes up to the top rope. From nowhere Roberts hits Beskov with the baton and Van Den Berg and Owusu double team Illakov with Owusu using the ropes to hold him down for the 1....2....3

 

Your winners; MWG Intercontinental Champion Kalu Owusu and Scott Van Der Berg!

 

Rating - 54

 

Matthew Macks defeated Shane Hannighans via pinfall after a Red Lightning

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An easy victory for Macks in a decent high spots match, Hannighans had no answer for Macks speed.

 

Rating - 41

 

Gamberro and Adonis's theme hits (I told a local band to get as close to Up The Bracket by the Libertines as possible without breaching copyright). The two Englishmen swagger down the entrance ramp full of bulldog spirit (e.g. acting unreasonably and looking for a fight). Gamberro takes a mic:

"Vita! You are not giving us a title shot. Well that is no surprise; cowards don't like fighting tough guys. Don't worry, we'll get our chance and take those titles, believe me." Adonis takes over:

"Actually, Carbozo and Leopervo are the last thing on my mind tonight. I have been chosen for the Know my Name challenge match, tonight I become an instant legend!"

Stanford: We better explain what this match is.

Horwood: Right. The wrestler chosen for the Know my Name challenge can challenge any veteran non-champion on the roster.

Stanford: And what do they get if they win?

Horwood: $10,000 in cash and a title shot, for any belt, redeemable within the next 12 months.

Stanford: Is this how Adonis is planning to get his tag title shot? I can't wait to see who he challenges.

Whilst the announcers were explaining the rules, Adonis and El Gamberro had dragged Shane Hannigans back into the ring. Adonis holds Shane down as El Gamberro verbally assaults him.

"What's your name sunshine?" Shane mumbles and Gamberro slaps him. "Louder"

"Shane"

"Shane what?"

"Shane Hannigans"

"Shane Hannigans? Shenanigans? Are you taking the piss out of me? Where are you from?"

"Surrey, England"

"You are a disgrace to England, Shane. What, you thought you could get all these dirty Spaniards to like you by being funny? You're English so we're taking you under our wing but you need a proper name, have one ready for the next show. Now, get out of our ring." Shane stumbles to his feet but Gamberro puts him back down with a stiff lariat. Adonis drags Shane away and Gamberro awaits his opponent. The Spanish National Anthem hits to a large cheer from the crowd and here comes the hometown hero Antonio Arias.

 

Rating - 32

 

Antonio Arias defeated El Gamberro via pinfall with a Neck Wrecker

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El Gamberro talks a good game but he's rookie in the ring and is completely shown up by the more experienced Arias. He tries to grapple the hometown hero but Arias always slips away and hammers Gamberro with powerful and speedy offence. Gamberro is worn down and when he can barely stand he is finished off with a Neck Wrecker cutter.

 

Rating - 36

 

Voodude defeated Murai Emamoto by referee stoppage

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Enamoto looks focused waiting in the ring for Voodude, all month he had been tweeting about getting revenge for the vicious attack Voodude carried out on his friend Genji at the last show. Enamoto looks visibly shaken as Voodude makes his disturbing entrance accompanied by Genji! The match is over as a contest very quickly, Enamoto seems transfixed by the sight of his friend standing silently at ringside. Voodude has Enamoto beaten but once again he refuses to pin his opponent and once again the referee has to step in and stop the match to protect him.

 

Rating - 44

 

Once the bell has rung to signal Voodudes victory he starts laying into the unconscious Enamoto trying to draw blood, Genji is helping too. They pick Enamoto up ready to throw him into the ring steps head first but are interrupted by Werner Barenhaft! The Bavarian wildman slams Genji into the side of the ring and goes after Voodude but he has already retreated up the ramp.

 

Rating - 52

 

Adonis comes to the ring and challenges Barenhaft!

Stanford: "He's going to take on the Bearman!"

Horwood: "Strange choice if you ask me."

 

Werner Barenhaft defeated Mark Adonis via pinfall with a Bear Knee

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The bell rings and Barenhaft quickly gains the advantage over Adonis. 'God's Gift' constantly rolls out of the ring to put a stop to the pummelling. This lasts for about ten minutes until Barenhaft hits a huge scoop slam and takes his fur covered knee pad off to hit the Bear Knee. Barenhaft covers the brash youngster for the 1-2-3. Adonis has failed the challenge.

 

Rating - 45

 

Hossam comes to the ring to thunderous applause and cheering.

"People have been asking me all this month, 'what are you going to do about Owusu and Roberts?' I tell them; I am going to what I always do; get them the ring, tear their muscles from their bones and make them submit." Arjen, you are a great competitor and I'm here to test myself against the best. I can't wait for this, let's go!"

 

Rating - 82

 

Arjen Van Der Leyne appears next, slowly walking down to the ring.

Stanford: "He is thinking through his game plan, focusing on how to execute each part of it." Van Der Leyne eventually enters the ring and the bell sounds to start the match.

 

Intercontinetal Title Number One Contenders Match

Wael Hossam v Arjen Van Der Leyne

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VDL's plan is immediately obvious; keep his distance and strike hard when Hossam tries to grapple. Hossam doesn't try to strike back and fails to get hold of VDL. One huge left hook from the Dutchman sends Hossam reeling back but he recovers in time to slap on an armbar and now the match is in Hossam territory. VDL breaks loose but not before Hossam has wrenched his arm half out of the socket. VDL's punches are slower now and Hossam can block and counter. Hossam hits a back cracker then flows smoothly into three German suplexes and before VDL can blink he is tapping out to the Camel Clutch.

 

Your winner and new number one contender for the Intercontinental title.....Wael Hossam

 

Rating - 75

 

Overall Rating - 65

 

A sell out, a decent show and a $1,150 profit. I'm very happy with that.

[Bad Collin]

 

MWG Maximum Showdown 2016

Sunday, May Week 4

Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 1000 (sell out)

 

Sirens and generic American cop music starts the show and out comes Phillip Roberts. He is joined by Kalu Owusu as always but also a very large man wearing a leather jacket and sunglasses.

Stanford: "Hello and welcome to Mighty Wrestling Group presents Maximum Showdown 2016. As you can see Phillip Roberts, the championship enforcer for our absent champion is here alongside the Intercontinental Champion."

Horwood: "Who is that behemoth with them?"

Stanford: "I think Roberts is about to tell us."

"As you all know I am Phillip Roberts, our Heavyweight champion - Stefan Kowlowski's championship enforcer. Now, you all must be thinking, who is this stud of a man standing before you....I just told you, I'm Phillip Roberts." Roberts and Owusu start laughing but the newcomer is not amused and slaps Roberts on the back to get him to get on with it. "Oh, right" he continues. "Allow me to introduce Stefan's brother...Karl Kozlowski!!"

Stanford: "Whaaaaatt?! Stefan has a brother?!"

Horwood: "He's twice the size of Stefan." Roberts continues.

"Now, Stefan thought that we might need a bit of extra help to see off Hossam so he has sent Double K here to..." Roberts is interupted by generic Russian military music and the Red Devils come out to the entrance ramp. "Karl, you stay here, Kalu and I will deal with idiots." Roberts and Owusu run towards the Devils and start brawling. Meanwhile a hooded figure sneaks into the ring, attacks Double K and puts him in a agonising looking armbar!

Stanford: "Who is that? He's going to rip his arm off!" Double K is frantically tapping the mat as Roberts and Owusu are losing the brawl against The Devils. The hooded figure releases the hold and reveals himself as Wael Hossam!

Stanford: "It's Hossam!"

Horwood: "I think he'll regret this." Double K retreats holding his injured right arm and is followed by Owusu and Roberts as Hossam and The Devils pose in the ring."

 

Rating - 59

 

Vitality (Arias, Cardoso and Leopoldo) defeated Bully Benrubi and The Foreign Legion (Jaques and Pierre DuPont) via pinfall after a Neck Wrecker

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A very basic match. Vitality dominate and Vita gets the crowd going, The Legion and Bully try to cheat but Vitality are just too strong for them and Arias pins Jacques after hitting his springboard cutter.

 

Rating - 53

 

Scott Van Den Berg defeated Shane Hannighans via pinfall by using the ropes illegally

v

Shane gave a good account of himself here but Van Den Berg was just too clever and and after 12 minutes managed to reverse a powerbomb attempt into a pinning position and used the ropes as leverage to take the win.

 

Rating - 44

 

Van Den Berg leaves and Hannighans is joined in the ring by El Gamberro and Mark Adonis.

"Alright then." Begins Gamberro. "What have you got for us?" Hannighans shrugs, he doesn't know what Gamberro means. "Your new name. If you are going to join us you can't have a pisstake name like Shane Hannighans."

"I...I think i'll be ok by myself." Hannighans says nervously. Gamberro and Adonis are furious.

"Ok by yourself? When was the last time you won a match? You're running round with the stupidest name in the company, losing every match. When you lose, England lose and I'm sick of it." Gamberro starts shouting as the boos get louder. "We are from the greatest nation on earth and we need to start showing it!"

"Billy Carter" Offers Adonis.

"What's that?"

"Billy Carter. That's a proper name, we'll call him that." Gamberro smiles.

"I like it, come on then Billy, let's get you some new gear." Adonis holds 'Billy Carter' up and Gamberro knocks him out with a vicious lariat. They drag their new recruit out to the back.

 

Rating - 34

 

Werner Barenhaft comes to the ring and makes a very short statement:

"I, like you, do not know what kind of evil Voodude is conjuring up to control Lion Genjji but I will not allow it to continue."

 

Rating - 51

 

Werner Barenhaft and Murai Enamoto defeated Voodude and Lion Genji when Barenhaft pinned Genji after a Bear Knee

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Enamoto comes into his own in this match, he is furious with Voodude and keeps him occupied allowing Barenhaft to overpower a sluggish Genji.

 

Rating - 43

 

Hossam comes to the ring with the Red Devils and takes a mic.

"Double K! Welcome to MWG! You might be shocked by my actions earlier but I needed to send a message. If you join Kowlowski's coalition to deny these fans a clean fight for the Heavyweight title I will stretch you beyond breaking point. I will humble you, I will make you beg for mercy and tap out until your hand is sore. It's not too late to do the right thing and let me face Owusu one on one for the IC Title. Once I have beaten him you can drag you brother out here so he can either hand the title over or fight me for it. I made a resoluti...." Roberts music hits and 'The Coalition' come to the ring.

"Hossam!" Begins Roberts. "You made a big mistake and now we are going to make you regret it."

 

Rating - 88

 

Karl Kozlowski, Kalu Owusu and Arjen Van Der Leyne defeated Wael Hossam and The Red Devils when Karl Kozlowski pinned Yuri Illakov with a handful of tights

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Wael Hossam is on fire and almost wins the match via submission many times early on. Guided by Roberts the 'Coalition' show great teamwork and always break up the hold just in time. Eventually it becomes clear that Yuri Illakov is in over his head and as Hossam is grappling with Owusu and Van Der Leyne rams Beskov into the guard rail, Roberts hits Illakov with his baton and Kozlowski rolls him up using the tights for the win.

 

Post match the Coalition retreat in celebratory mood as Hossam checks on Illakov.

 

Rating - 68

 

Overall rating - 67

[Bad Collin]

<p><img alt="GUBt1zX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GUBt1zX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">MWG Escape from Hell 2016</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> Sunday, June Week 4</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 1000 (sell out)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Werner Barenhaft v Bully Benrubi</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="c0Y5X1d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c0Y5X1d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="kgsLJ7q.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kgsLJ7q.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> "Bearlike" makes his way to the ring to open the show and gets into a stand up brawl with the ultra aggressive Benrubi. Barenhaft starts to wear Benrubi down with throws and suplexes and Bully's strikes get weaker and weaker until Barenhaft finishes him off with a Bear Knee for the 1....2.....3.</p><p> </p><p> Your Winner: Werner Barenhaft</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 39</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="c0Y5X1d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c0Y5X1d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3tPWljp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3tPWljp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FjoIDLq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FjoIDLq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> With Barenhaft celebrating in the ring the lights flicker off and Voodude's eerie, discordant reggae starts playing. He comes to the ring with Lion Genji and comes face to face with the fur clad Barenhaft. </p><p> "Last month you say you don't understand me. I want to show you my ways. Next month, you and me in a first blood match." Barenhaft nods and throws a punch but the lights go out and when they come back Voodude is gone.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 48</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">El Gamberro and Mark Adonis v Gavin Owen and Beau Bolder</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="gZZ1w5k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gZZ1w5k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nySwSMH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nySwSMH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="RDG8RsJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RDG8RsJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="COBu1Bs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/COBu1Bs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Adonis and Hawke are too good for the debuting Bolder and Owen but draw the match out, refusing to make a cover until Hawke finally pins Owen after hitting his finishing move, a springboard lariat he calls Swing Low Sweet Lariat.</p><p> </p><p> Your Winners: Mark Adonis and El Gamberro</p><p> <strong>Rating: 33</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="gZZ1w5k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gZZ1w5k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nySwSMH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nySwSMH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iArDfvD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iArDfvD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qfepLD8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qfepLD8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oRqX62W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oRqX62W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KdpJZws.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KdpJZws.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kZqXfLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kZqXfLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> El Gamberro and Adonis celebrate in the ring and are joined by Billy Carter. They grab a mic, Gamberro clearly has something to say. </p><p> "Today is a historic day. Today the United Kingdom voted to leave the corrupt, decrepit European Union. Myself and my countrymen are free. Free from the grubby little hands of inferior nations, like Spain. The UK is once again a sovereign nation, in fact, that's a pretty good name for us too." Adonis agrees and takes over.</p><p> "That's right, boo all you want but there are no more handouts from us. You can pay for your own damn motorways. Perhaps if you didn't sleep all afternoon you wouldn't need to rely on handouts from proper countries." The crowd cheers as Vitality interrupt the boorish Brits.</p><p> "You wanna leave? Then leave!" Vita begins. </p><p> "By all means." Continues Arias. "The sooner you vandals get out of here the better." Leopoldo takes over. </p><p> "What you thugs don't understand is that the spirit of the bull runs through this region, these people (indicating the crowd) and us. Next month is the running of the bulls in this beautiful town. At Running of the Bulls we are the proud bulls, you are the stupid tourists who will be trampled."</p><p> "We'll see about that!" Retorts El Gamberro. "Let's make next month really interesting. You want to back up your big words? Let's make our match at Running of the Bulls no disqualification!" Leopoldo and Cardoso quickly agree much to the excitement of the crowd.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 47</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Red Devils v Matthew Mack and Grave Digger</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="ufMKWxg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ufMKWxg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mTG1lW5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mTG1lW5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="8XHuquK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8XHuquK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GrLvgcN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GrLvgcN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Matthew Macks is well known to the MWG fans as a high flying Irishman but no one had ever seen his giant tag team partner. He is announced as Grave Digger and even Macks was in awe as the 7 footer threw the Devils around like dolls. Eventually the Russians develop a strategy and with Grave Digger bundled over the top rope after a double clothesline they go to work on Macks and Beskov makes Mack tap out with the Red Devil Lock</p><p> </p><p> Your Winners: The Red Devils </p><p> <strong>Rating - 49</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="ZYMW3CI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZYMW3CI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vjYaPLK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vjYaPLK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2vLyWX5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2vLyWX5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Interview with Philip Roberts and Karl Kozlowski at the Kozlowski mansion. We see a montage showing the grounds of the mansion, the swimming pool and some huge bedrooms. Roberts and Karl are sat in the large gym with Horwood. Stefan is not there; "rehabbing in the best facility in Europe." according to Roberts. Horwood: "Stefan, your father is a successful investment banker, is that where your drive for success comes from?"</p><p> Karl: "We have to be successful, there's no other way."</p><p> Horwood: "And what is success to you?"</p><p> Karl: "Money. Pure and simple. Father supported our wrestling careers because he knew we would rise to the top and make money. As champion Stefan makes the most money in MWF, as the promotion grows his champions bonus will grow with it. Maybe we'll jump ship to somewhere more lucrative but for now no one is taking that title, that bonus, away from us. </p><p> Horwood: "Do you feel bad about Stefan refusing to give up the title, about denying the fans World Championship matches?"</p><p> Karl: "Not at all, the fans don't deserve anything. Father took shortcuts to success, we don't feel bad about doing the same. Instead of asking why we help each other out, ask why no one wants to help Hossam."</p><p> Horwood: "What about Owusu? Is he here? How does he feel about all this."</p><p> Roberts: "Owusu is here, he's working. Look, he's on a very lucrative contract, he does what he's told because he's very well looked after."</p><p> Horwood: "Do you take his Intercontinental bonus?"</p><p> Roberts: "Of course, he'd be nothing without us."</p><p> Horwood: "Karl, Hossam attacked you on your debut last night. What is your message to him?"</p><p> Karl: "Hossam doesn't understand how far we'll go to keep this title. Soon he will. There are NO LIMITS!" Horwood looks flustered as Karl Kozlowski stands up and starts hammering a punch bag.</p><p> "We're very busy, it's time you left." Roberts says and Owusu arrives to usher Horwood out of the house.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 53</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Karl Kozlowski v Wael Hossam</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="2vLyWX5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2vLyWX5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="Oo2eX6C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Oo2eX6C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> This is a true clash of styles as the monstrous Kozlowski looks to bludgeon Hossam whilst the Egyptian dodges and attacks the back of his opponent. Double K finally gets Hossam down with a clothesline and stamps on him randomly before picking him up, whipping him into the corner and following up with a hard splash. Hossam looks to be in trouble and takes a beating until he counters a power bomb by shifting into an arm bar. Double K reaches the ropes and Hossam has to break the hold but now Double K looks tired and Hossam can manoeuvre around him with ease. Hossam peppers Double K's back and legs with kicks and punches before hitting a dragon screw and putting on the Camel Clutch. Kozlowski is in the middle of the ring and looks set to tap until Owusu and Roberts come out and attack Hossam. The ref calls for the bell, Hossam is the winner by DQ.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 82</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="Oo2eX6C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Oo2eX6C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vjYaPLK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vjYaPLK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2vLyWX5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2vLyWX5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NzeQWdr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NzeQWdr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Double K is furious that Hossam just out wrestled him and he and Owusu start destroying the Egyptian with punches in the corner. Hossam has no defence against the numbers game and he is soon overwhelmed. Owusu and Double K drag Hossam into a corner of the ring and hold his arm up as Roberts brings a chair crashing down on his right hand! Hossam screams in pain as Roberts hits the hand again and the coalition scatters as The Red Devils arrive to assist Hossam. The show ends with the doctor rushing over to help the number one contender.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - Nothing because I forgot to book this angle in the game!</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Rating - 66</strong></p>

[EBEZA]

Just got caught up with this, really enjoying it so far!

[Bad Collin]

MWG Running of the Bulls 2016

Sunday, Week 4 July

Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 1000 (sell out)

 

Owusu, Double K and Philip Roberts come to the ring to open the show.

"Hossam, you attacked me on my debut and I more than paid you back last week." Double K sneers. "You continue to cross us and more agony is in your future. However, there is a way out of this for you. Do two simple things and the pain will stop." Roberts takes over.

"First, lay down for Owusu tonight. That title is staying with the coalition one way or another, make it easy for yourself. Second; sign over half of your MWF earnings."

"Yeah, put your hand in your pocket." Interjects Double K to uproarious laughter from the Coalition. Roberts continues.

"If we are going to make sure you come to no harm it's only fair we get paid. That's the offer." All three shout at once.

"Take it or leave it!"

 

Rating - 60

 

First Blood Match

Werner Barenhaft v Voodude

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Barenhaft makes his entrance first dressed head to toe in fur.

Stanford: "He must be burning up in that get up!"

Horwood: "Look how focused he is though"

Voodude is out next, he walks slowly to the ring bathed in an eerie green light, his discordant entrance music giving everyone the creeps.

Barenhaft stands toe to toe with his opponent, utterly refusing to be intimidated. Then they go at it with fists flailing looking to draw first blood and win. Barenhaft takes control but instead of focusing on making Voodude bleed he tries to win a wrestling match. He wears Voodude down with suplexes and ground based holds but Voodude can't be pinned or submitted. Barenhaft eventually switches tactics and looks for a weapon to take out his weakened opponent but Voodude is way ahead of him and hits 'Bearlike' in the head with a viciously spiky looking pair of brass knuckles. Blood starts to pour from the head of Barenhaft and the referee calls for the bell.

 

Your winner: Voodude

Rating: 44

 

Voodude decks the referee and Lion Genji takes out Enamoto when he tries to run in to make the save. Voodude goes to work on Barenhaft with the spiky knuckles and a pool of blood soon forms on the mat. Genji hands Voodude a bag a flour and the Jamaican starts spelling something out around the unconscious and bloody Barenhaft.

Stanford: "He's using the flour to spell something. It's mixing with the blood, that's disgusting!" Horwood remains in shocked silence. "What is he spelling!" Continues Stanford. "N-A-N"

Horwood: "Oh God, she's here I can feel it."

The lights shine bright, fade to green and then go out. When they come back on everyone is gone except Enamoto who is unconscious in the ring.

 

Rating - 30

 

Red Devils v Scott Van Den Berg and Arjen Van Der Leyne

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The Dutch duo are great brawlers and they look to see The Devils off early with devastating strikes. Beskov and Illakov manage to block and evade at first but soon Dutch punches and kicks start hitting home and the Devils are lucky to survive some very near falls. The Devils start aggresively grappling and it becomes clear that their tactic is working; the Dutch are getting tired. Van Den Berg kicks out of a superplex and a brainbuster but can't make the tag to Van Der Leyne and Beskov makes him tap out with the Red Devil Lock.

 

Rating - 62

 

Next is a pre taped interview with El Gamberro and Adonis sitting in a bar in Pamplona watching preparations for the bull running. El Gamberro speaks first; "Cardoso. Leopoldo. You two mugs don't understand what trouble you are in. Last month you compared us to the tourists who jump these fences and get gored. You said that you are the bulls, proudly storming through the town, nothing getting in your way. I've got news for you amigos. Those bulls are being led to the bullring to be slaughtered and we, Adonis and I, are the bullfighters ready and waiting to stick a sword in your head." Gamberro waves a bottle around mimicking a bull fighter killing a bull. Adonis takes over

"You say you have Bull Spirit?! All I can smell is bullshit. We're harder than you, we're better than you, we're cleverer than you and we're taking your titles home to a Sovereign Nation."

"Ole!" Finishes Gamberro

 

Rating - 42

 

MWG Tag Team Title Match: Vitality - Fernando Cardoso and Tino Leopoldo © v Sovereign Nation - El Gamberro and Mark Adonis

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The challengers are out first, insulting the fans and swigging from beer bottles. Leopoldo and Cardoso appear next and they run down to the ring to attack Sovereign Nation as the bell rings. El Gamberro tries to out wrestle Leopoldo but the Italian is too quick and Vitality take control. Leopoldo and Cardoso make quick tags and stay on top of Gamberro until he is forced to tag in Adonis. Adonis has a bit more success, Vitality struggle against his strikes and quick suplexes but they once again use their speed to take control.

Weapons are conspicuous by their absence in this DQ match until the Brits pull out chairs from under the ring. Leopoldo drop kicks one into Adonis's face but gets wiped out from behind by a Gamberro chair shot. Gamberro instructs Carter to pass him a bottle, he does so reluctantly and holds back Vita as Gamberro bottles Cardoso then hits Swing Low Sweet Lariat for the win. Arias arrives to check on his bleeding teammates and Sovereign Nation grab the titles and high tail it out of there.

 

Rating - 58

 

Hossam is backstage having his hand wrapped and is approached by the Red Devils.

"We can help you tonight, yes?" Asks Beskov. Hossam grimaces and shakes his head.

"Come on friend. You can't beat the Kozlowski's on your own." Says Illkov. Hossam shakes his head again.

"Especially with a broken hand." Insists Beskov. Hossam stands up and starts stretching.

"I can do this." He says and walks to the ring.

 

Rating - 66

 

MWG Intercontinental Title Match: Kalu Owusu © v Wael Hossam

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The competitors make their entrances and Hossam and Owusu stare at each other in the middle of the ring. Owusu smiles as Roberts and Double K make their way to ringside to lurk menacingly. The bell rings and Hossam immediately takes Owusu down. The Egyptian's grappling is peerless but with his broken hand he can't maintain a hold. Hossam has more success when he can use his arms and legs to put pressure on Owusu's joints but that champion is strong and always makes the ropes quickly to force a break. Chaos ensues when Double K distracts the referee and Roberts hits Hossam's injured hand with a small hammer he was carrying in his pocket. In response the Red Devils run down to ringside and brawl to the back with Double K and Roberts leaving Owusu and Hossam one on one.

 

The champion doesn't seem phased and starts to pepper Hossam with lefts and rights. The challenger is staggered and Owusu moves on to slams and lariats as he looks to beat the fight out of the Egyptian. Owusu starts to brutalise Hossam's broken hand and at one point he viciously stamps on it to leave Hossam writhing in agony. Hossam weathers the storm and starts to comeback at Owusu with low dropkicks and chop blocks. He continues to work the tree trunk legs of the Ivorian. With Owusu prone in the ring Hossam delivers a perfect moonsualt to the knees and rolls him into a figure four leglock. Owusu writhes to the ropes but can't stand up after Hossam breaks the hold. Hossam tries to lock on the Camel Clutch but he can't get the grip because of his injured hand and and Owusu breaks the hold. Owusu stuns the challenger with uppercuts and sets him up for the big finish, a series of hard lariats. He hits the first one but Hossam ducks the second, trips the champion and rolls him up for the 1....2....oh, Owusu just kicks out! Owusu does not have another plan so he goes for the lariats again. This time he hits two of them but on the third Hossam jumps up and wraps his legs around Owusu's outstretched arm. The momentum takes the champion over into a Crucifix Pin and the 1...2...3! The crowd erupts and Owusu desparingly rolls out of the ring. Wael Hossam is the MWF Intercontinental Champion!

 

Rating - 79

 

Overall - 70

[Bad Collin]

Just got caught up with this, really enjoying it so far!

 

Thanks. I had a huge break from this because watching the G1 took over my spare time but I have 2016 booked out for the most part.

[Bad Collin]

[Local Navarran Radio Ad (imagine it's in Spanish]

 

"Hi! It's Dougie Horwood here to tell you about the huge Mighty Wrestling Group event which will be starting very soon at the Plaza La Navarre. It's my honour and priviledge to announce the Mighty Cup 2016!

 

The first ever Mighty Cup will feature all of the top MWG talent including new Intercontinental Champion Wael Hossam, 'Double K' Karl Kozlowski, Arjen Van Der Leyde and the mysterious Voodude!

 

16 competitors will battle over five shows in single elimination competition. It's winner take all and the Mighty Cup winner will walk away with a cool fifty thousand Euros!

 

Check out Mighty Wrestling on Twitter for the full bracket and don't miss out on the wrestling event of the year!"

 

[christmas_ape]

I decided to read part 1 mostly because I saw Arutha and I share the same hometown! But really enjoyed following the years, it's always interesting to see game files that have lasted along time so seeing a diary start 19 years in is cool.

[Bad Collin]

I decided to read part 1 mostly because I saw Arutha and I share the same hometown! But really enjoyed following the years, it's always interesting to see game files that have lasted along time so seeing a diary start 19 years in is cool.

 

You're from Lancaster? I was born in Oldham so I knew I wanted him to be a Lancastrian and The Lancaster Bomber sounded like such a cool nickname.

 

Thanks for reading. I've been playing this save for at least four years so I wanted to tell some of the stories I came up with. Hopefully Hawke Jr. can make some impact in the wrestling world before the new game comes out and I start again with Hawke Sr.

 

Any predictions for the first Mighty Cup winner?

[Bad Collin]

MWG Monsters of Wrestling 2016

Saturday, Week 4 August

Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 1000 (sell out)

 

The show opens with Dougie Horwood in the ring. On a table next to him is a large trophy.

"If you heard my radio ad then you'll know what this is. If you did not then allow me to inform you. This is the Mighty Wrestling Cup and tonight begins a five month long single elimination tournament to crown the first winner. It's winner take all and the grand prize is this fine trophy and fifty....thousand....Euros." The crowd gasp then boo as the Kozlowski's music hits and Karl, Kalu and Philip Roberts come to the ring.

"Fifty thousand?" Asks Roberts

"That would more than cover the income lost by your capitulation last month Kalu." Says Karl, turning menacingly towards his teammate. Kalu doesn't back down.

"When you beat Hossam come back and talk to me. Until then get out of my face." Kalu pie faces Karl for good measure. The two Coalition members start throwing punches but Roberts manages to separate them.

"No, this is not the way." He shouts backing each man into opposite corners where they glare at each other. "You saw the bracket, we can't get a shot at Hossam until at least the final so forget about him for now. You're fighting the Red Devils tonight and we need to go and prepare." With that he drops the mic and marches Karl and Kalu out of the ring.

 

Rating - 60

 

Mighty Cup First Round - Antonio Arias v Mark Adonis

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This is a hot opener as Arias flies around the ring and hypes up the crowd. Adonis tries brawling, chain wrestling and a bit of high flying but nothing is particularly successful.

"Adonis is very talented." Notes Horwood. "But he needs to learn what he is really good at and stick to it."

Adonis manages to ground Arias and put him in a Full Nelson. With the vocal crowd urging him on Arias manages to slip out. He sweeps Adonis' legs and suplexes him. He climbs up to the top rope and hits a picture perfect Shooting Star Press for the win.

"He calls that the Pamplona Press and his hometown crowd are delighted that he's through to the next round." Says Horwood. Arias celebrates and leaves as the winner of the first ever Mighty Cup match.

 

Your Winner: Antonio Arias

Rating: 40

 

Mighty Cup First Round - Billy Carter v El Gamberro

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Gamberro and Carter come to the ring, Gamberro consoles Adonis and helps him off the canvas. Adonis leaves the ring and the bell sounds for Gamberro v Carter. Carter stands stock still in the middle of the ring with a worried look on his face.

"Like we agreed Billy." Shouts Gamberro, Billy reluctantly nods in agreement. Gamberro goes onto the ring apron and springboards into the ring hitting a hard lariat which sends Carter crashing to the ground.

"Swing Low Sweet Lariat!" Exclaims Stanford.

"Carter just stood there and took it." Horwood adds.

Gamberro makes the cover and the referee counts 1...2...3! Gamberro advances.

 

Your Winner: El Gamberro

Rating: 45 [booked as an angle]

 

Green light bathes the arena and Voodude's slow discordant reggae starts to play as he walks to the ring. He is joined by Lion Genji and a hooded figure. Once in the ring he removes the hood to reveal a man in a bear mask.

"The bear has joined the hunt." Booms Voodude.

"Barenhaft looks......different." says Stanford. Horwood maintains a stunned silence. Enamoto runs down to the ring but stops in his tracks when he sees Barenhaft. "It's like he doesn't recognise him." Stanford adds. Barenhaft suddenly grabs hold of Enamoto as Voodude puts on the spiked knuckles he used to defeat Barenhaft in last months First Blood Match. Enamoto wriggles away and sprints up the ramp to safety.

"Nanny wants you next!" Booms Voodude pointing a finger at the fleeing Enamoto.

 

Rating - 59

 

Mighty Cup First Round - Barenhaft v Fernando Cardoso

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Cardoso comes out to face Barenhaft but he doesn't stand a chance. He's intimidated by Voodude and Genji at ringside and Barenhaft is too strong and powerful for him. Cardoso manages to dodge the Bear Knee but stumbles and gets taken down by a vicious pounce from the muscular Barenhaft. The announcers call it the Bear Charge and it is enough to put Cardoso down for a three count.

 

Your Winner: Barenhaft

Rating - 56

 

The Red Devils v Karl Kozlowski and Kalu Owusu

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It's clear from the outset of this match that Double K and Owusu have something to prove to one another. Double K starts the match and every time he hits a big move he looks over at his partner. Beskov forces Double K back into his own corner and Owusu tags in with a hard slap to Double K's chest. As the match goes on the Red Devils realise that the Kozlowski Coalition team are not on the same page and they manage to take control by using double team moves and quick tags. After a series of near falls for the Devils the Kozlowski team get it together and take the advantage by using their brute strength. Double K hits a running power slam on Beskov on the outside of the ring and Owusu sets about decapitating Illakov with lariats. Illakov survives three but collapses in a heap after the fourth and Owusu covers for the win. The winning team celebrate separately after the match.

 

Your Winners: Karl Kozlowski and Kalu Owusu

Rating: 59

 

Horwood: "Earlier today I spoke "The Dutch Master" Arjen Van Den Leyne and it almost didn't end well for me. Run the tape."

Horwood and Arjen are sat in a plain, white room. Arjen looks impatient.

Horwood: "Arjen, thank you for agreeing to this interview. You've had an amazing career, as an MMA competitor your kickboxing skills were without equal."

Arjen: "I was kickboxing world champion."

Horwood: "Then you retired from MMA in 2005 and spent some time in Japan before debuting here in MWG on the promotion's very first show in January 2014."

Arjen: "That's right, I beat Antonio Arias too."

Horwood: "Given your undoubted talent and your excellent record in singles matches in MWG; why do you think you are yet to hold a title in MWG?"

Arjen: "Did you know that I have never had a title shot in MWG? You are right, my singles record is very good. Six wins and three defeats and not a single title shot."

Horwood: "Your last singles match was in April when you were defeated by Wael Hossam, who is also your opponent tonight. Do you feel like Hossam has surpassed you." Arjen bristles at the question and starts to look quite angry,

Arjen: "No, he has not surpassed me. He is on a lucky winning streak. I will end that tonight. However, I do feel like I am not performing as well as I can. You saw the tag match last week?" Horwood nods. "My training partner, Scott Van Den Berg, is very sloppy, he lost us that match. Scott is here in MWG because of me and and if I don't win tonight he is out of here." Arjen is now visibly turning red and shifting in his seat.

Horwood: "And how do you intend to beat Hossam." Arjen lunges forward and grabs the lapels of Horwood's jacket.

Arjen: "I'm going to kick him in the head until he falls unconcious! Would you like a demonstration?!" Horwood screams and knocks the camera over as he flees from the furious Dutchman.

 

Rating - 55

 

Mighty Cup First Round - Arjen Van Der Leyne v Wael Hossam

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Van Der Leyne is out first, pacing the ring like a caged animal. Hossam is out second, his hand is still wrapped from the Kozlowski Coalition attack two months ago.

 

The bells rings and Arjen tries to put Hossam away early with vicious looking kicks. Hossam is sharp and agile and either slips the kicks or catches the leg to take the Dutchman down. Arjen gets angrier and angrier and peppers Hossam with flurry after flurry of blows. One kick hits Hossam's injured hand as he was defending his head and Hossam drops the hand in pain. Arjen follows up with a hard kick to the head which staggers Hossam. A second kick connects and sends Hossam to his kness but the wiley Egyptian catches a third kick and puts on a single leg crab forcing Arjen to scramble to the ropes.

 

The pattern of kicks and punches being countered by Hossam's grappling skills continues until Arjen once again catches Hossam's hand and once again follows up with two hard kicks to the head. This time however he lands the third and Hossam collapses onto the canvas. Arjen looks to grapple rather than going for the cover. He tries to get an armbar locked in but instead Hossam counters with a small package for the 1...2...3! Hossam advances to the next round and Arjen is even more furious.

 

Your Winner - Wael Hossam

Rating - 74

 

Overall - 66

[Bad Collin]

News from Totalextremewrestling.com

 

 

MWG Exodus

 

The roster of minor European wrestling promotion, Mighty Wrestling Group looks a little bare after several workers were fired or left after their recent Monsters of Wrestling show.

 

Tino Leopoldo and Fernando Cardoso, who were very recent tag champions, were fired for their bad attitudes according to backstage reports. Announcer Mark Stanford was also released for the same reason and will be replaced by Steve Smith.

 

Both Dutch members of the MWG roster also left. Scott Van Den Berg was another victim of the backstage troublemaker cull and BHOTWG announced this week that Arjen Van Der Leyne has signed an exclusive contract.

 

Leopoldo and Van Den Berg were supposed to face off in the first round of MWG's inaugural Mighty Cup at the next event, it will be interesting to see how they deal with these departures.

[EBEZA]

Wow, that's a lot of guys leaving! BTW, I'm from the north west, too!

[Bad Collin]

<p><img alt="GUBt1zX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GUBt1zX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> MWG Flaming Youth 2016</p><p> Saturday, Week 4 September</p><p> Plaza La Navarre. Attendance - 1000 (sell out)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="qfepLD8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qfepLD8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oRqX62W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oRqX62W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bH5JwCZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bH5JwCZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="twqfUcS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/twqfUcS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0lbiAa7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0lbiAa7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fLClNcs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fLClNcs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DRRAF4c.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DRRAF4c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Vita and Arias area in the ring to start the show.</p><p> "The rumours are true." She begins. "Leopoldo and Cardoso have moved on." She pauses to allow the crowd to react. "But! I meant what I said about every promotion always needing the Vitality of youth. So it is my pleasure to introduce the newest member of Vitality." She points towards the entrance ramp as generic German rock music hits and out comes Sebastian Koller to a great reaction. He reaches the ring and takes the mic from Vita.</p><p> "I am the Rock and Roller, Sebastian Koll..." Koller stops in his tracks as four debuting wrestlers enter the arena. One of them, a very good looking man in his mid thirties has a mic.</p><p> "Vita. I know who you are and I would like to know you better." He says in his Mexican accent. "I don't know who you are." He continues, Indicating Koller and Arias. "But, I think I can beat you up. Some of you know me, I can see, some do not....yet. For the uninformed I am the Hero of High Living, the Decedent Destroyer....Champaaaaaagne Lover." He says his name with passion and smiles at the camera to end the skit.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 43</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Mighty Cup First Round - Victor Beskov v Voodude</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="ufMKWxg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ufMKWxg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="3tPWljp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3tPWljp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> In all the excitement of the Mexicans debuting the new MWG announcer forgot to introduce himself. Steve Smith does now and says it's an honour to be calling this show with Horwood.</p><p> Beskov is out first and he stands in the ring stoically as Voodude makes his eerie entrance. Beskov looks to make this a wild brawl as soon as possible but Voodude is playing games; rolling out of the ring and avoiding a fight. Beskov appeals to the referee but Voodude is not here to fight fair. After ten minutes of timewasting Lion Genji distracts the referee and Voodude pulls out the spiked knuckles he used to defeat Barenhaft. Voodude uses the knuckles on Beskov but the referee turns round in time to see and calls for the bell. </p><p> "He had no intention of winning this match." Notes Smith.</p><p> "He was looking for another victim." Agrees Horwood.</p><p> Voodude and Genji approach the bleeding Beskov but Illakov runs in for the save.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Your Winner: Victor Beskov by DQ</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating - 52</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="gZZ1w5k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gZZ1w5k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nySwSMH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nySwSMH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iArDfvD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iArDfvD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0lbiAa7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0lbiAa7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bH5JwCZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bH5JwCZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> El Gamberro, Mark Adonis and Billy Carter come to the ring. Gamberro looks furious and takes the mic.</p><p> "What the hell just happened?" He shouts. "We finally see off Cardoso and Leopoldo and these greasy Mexicans turn up!"</p><p> "We just looked at the run sheet for tonight and an FEW title match has been added from nowhere!" Adonis complains. "We are in the main event for the first time tonight and this is how the company try and upstage us."</p><p> "This is unacceptable and we are not leaving until the Mexicans are sent packing and we get a full apology." Agrees Gamberro. Out runs Koller and one of the debuting Mexicans, El Mitico, who clear Sovereign Nation from the ring and are announced for their Mighty Cup first round match.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 44</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Mighty Cup First Round - El Mitico v Sebastian Koller</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="0lbiAa7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0lbiAa7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="bH5JwCZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bH5JwCZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> With Sovereign Nation cleared from ringside and the wrestlers announced Koller and Mitico stand in the ring soaking up the excited reaction from the crowd.</p><p> "This is fascinating." Smith says. "We don't know how these guys wrestle but I can't wait to find out."</p><p> Mitico claps to get the crowd going and starts off with a head scissors takedown followed by an attempted armbar. Koller wriggles out of the hold and attempts to grapple. Mitico is quick and agile and Koller can't hold him for long. The German switches tactics and starts to attack the legs of Mitico to slow him down. This works for a while and Mitico starts to attempt more desperate offense. The Mexican knocks Koller off the apron and goes for a Tope Con Hilo but misses! Koller rolls him into the ring, puts him on his shoulders and hits the rolling senton followed by a superkick he calls the Hamburg Rock City for the win.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 55</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Campeonato del Mundo FEW Title - Champagne Lover v Roderick Remus ©</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="twqfUcS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/twqfUcS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="1vxMlPa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1vxMlPa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Champagne Lover comes to the ring first, he's not the tallest wrestler in the world but he oozes charisma and plenty of MWG fans were clearly won over by him immediately. Now the champion, Roderick Remus, comes out to a chorus of boos. The crowd know who he is and they do not like him.</p><p> They start with a lock up and when they break Remus slaps Lover hard in the face. Lover smiles and slaps Remus back.</p><p> "There is absolutely no respect between these two." Notes Horwood. </p><p> Remus tries to grapple to take control but Lover outwrestles him, he tries to brawl but Lover is stronger and better at striking, he then tries to use high flying moves but Lover is quicker. Completely outmatched, Remus tries to leave. Lover convinces the referee to stop counting Remus out and goes after the cowardly champion. Lover hits a delayed vertical suplex on the ramp way which causes Remus to hold his back in agony. Lover throws Remus back into the ring and slaps on the Champagne Breakfast....Remus immediately taps! Champagne Lover is champion after a very one sided affair.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 62</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <img alt="2vLyWX5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2vLyWX5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Double K comes to the ring grinning from ear to ear. He reaches the ring and grabs a mic. </p><p> "It's just me tonight. My opponent was so scared about facing me that he flew thousands of miles to avoid the match. Now, what I need you (pointing at referee Neal Fearn) to do is raise my hand and declare me the winner." Fearn does so to a chorus of boos. "Shut up! I'm not finished. Hossam, you are a fraud and I'm going to prove it in the final of this tournament, if you get that far. Kalu Owusu, you need to know your place. You work for the Coalition, don't forget that or you will be out on your ear." With that Double K drops the mic and leaves.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 50</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Mighty Cup First Round - Yuri Illakov v Kalu Owusu</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="mTG1lW5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mTG1lW5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="NzeQWdr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NzeQWdr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> "This is going to be a battle between two tough dudes." Exclaims Smith as Ilakov makes his way to the ring. "Illakov, the Russian street fighter against the mammoth Ivorian, Kalu Owusu." </p><p> They stand toe to toe and we can see that Owusu has a significant size advantage.</p><p> "Illakov has his work cut out tonight." Says Horwood, stating the obvious. Suddenly all hell breaks loose as the competitors start trading heavy blows. Neither man is willing to back down but eventually Illakov drops to one knee. He is soon back up roaring in Owusu's face that he wants to go again. Owusu obliges and after another brutal exchange of blows Illkov is knocked down. Owusu drags him up and hits a big suplex in the middle of the ring. He covers but Illakov kicks out at two. Illakov starts working over Owusu's body with lefts, rights and kicks. He has the Ivorian staggered with a drop kick but when he tries to follow up with a suplex he cannot lift the bigger man. Illakov goes to work on the body again but then makes a big mistake as he Irish Whips Owusu to the ropes, Owusu counters with a devastatingly accurate running lariat and Illakov is rocked. Owusu hits another, and another and the fourth lariat sends Illakov crumpling down to the canvas. </p><p> "He collapsed like an accordion!" Shouts Horwood and Owusu covers for the 1...2...3</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 50</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46735" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Wael Hossam and Antonio Arias v Sovereign Nation</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="Oo2eX6C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Oo2eX6C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oRqX62W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oRqX62W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>v</span><img alt="gZZ1w5k.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gZZ1w5k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nySwSMH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nySwSMH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Sovereign Nation swagger to the ring first. If we could afford licensed music they'd be coming out to Oasis but as things are it's some generic rock we found on the internet. Arias is out next followed by Hossam. Nation waste no time in attacking their opponents before the bell rings.</p><p> Once the referee manages to calm the situation down Adonis starts off in the ring with Arias. Nation make quick tags and manage to isolate Arias by attacking Hossam on the apron and choking and eye gouging Arias while the ref is distracted. Gamberro runs through a series of holds designed to wear Arias down and Adonis tags in to deliver some high impact offense. Ten minutes in and Hossam is yet to get into the match. Arias is fighting hard but is kicking out of covers later and later. Finally with his last reserves of energy he bodyslams Gamberro and hits a running bulldog DDT on Adonis. He crawls over to his corner and the crowd erupts as Hossam tags in. Hossam immediately puts Adonis in an armbar but 'Gods Gift' scrambles to the ropes to force the break. Gamberro eats a back fist and a slingblade but rolls out of the Camel Clutch. He tags in Adonis but he's exhausted and Hossam quickly ties him up into a painful looking figure four. Gamberro comes in to break the hold but gets put in the Camel Clutch! Hossam is close to his corner and he breaks the hold long enough to tag Arias. Hossam reaplies the clutch and Arias hits a picture perfect Pamplona Press and covers for the 1...2...3!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating - 61</strong></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Show Rating - 56</strong></p>

[christmas_ape]

You're from Lancaster? I was born in Oldham so I knew I wanted him to be a Lancastrian and The Lancaster Bomber sounded like such a cool nickname.

 

Thanks for reading. I've been playing this save for at least four years so I wanted to tell some of the stories I came up with. Hopefully Hawke Jr. can make some impact in the wrestling world before the new game comes out and I start again with Hawke Sr.

 

Any predictions for the first Mighty Cup winner?

 

That's right. There is also an ale called Lancaster Bomber but never tried it actually. It's a better name for a wrestler than an ale anyway!

 

I'll go with Barenhaft as that's a badass render.

[EBEZA]

How in the Hell did you get Champagne Lover?!

[Bad Collin]

That's right. There is also an ale called Lancaster Bomber but never tried it actually. It's a better name for a wrestler than an ale anyway!

 

I'll go with Barenhaft as that's a badass render.

 

It's incredible isn't it. Full credit goes to King Bison for that one.

 

How in the Hell did you get Champagne Lover?!

 

I bought out FEW and pillaged the Mexican guys who debuted on the last show. God knows how long i'll get to keep him for. He only works in Mexico and now Europe so he only company that could sign him on a written is MPWF who are international level.

 

There was more big news in September; we hit Regional and signed a TV deal so the next show will be the very first episode of the Mighty Wrestling Hour.

[Bad Collin]

Mighty Cup update: