Texasrangers13 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 The Fight Club Prologue **An unknown, seemingly faceless man standing on a darkened pulpit speaks** The world of wrestling changed dramatically in early 2019 when Tony Khan and “The Elite” announced the formation of All Elite Wrestling. Many of the top names suddenly became attached to the fledgling promotion. Elsewhere, Impact! Wrestling continues to move towards stability, utilizing a fresh blend of established and up and comers. Ring of Honor recently held a pay-per-view in conjunction with New Japan Pro Wrestling in Madison Square Garden, the same venue that Vince McMahon made famous, and the same venue that will host Mexico’s AAA later this year. Major League Wrestling has begun to put together classic wrestling with a modern feel and has made it easily accessible via free streaming platforms. Wrestling is stronger than ever, but now fans are more aware and more in-tune. They are always demanding more. And that is what pushes us forward. ***The screen which previously was nearly all-black, flickers to reveal the man standing in the middle of a ring in black and white tones, his face still not visible in the lack of light*** Inside this squared circle, the competitors will step through the ropes not just as wrestlers, but as combatants. Wins and losses not only matter, they keep these men on the show. Three divisions, promotion and relegation, the cream always rises to the top. If these men want the limelight, they’ll have to prove their worth day in and day out. Starting with Episode One, The Fight Club will be the place where the world’s best wrestlers, many familiar, some entirely new to you, will come to prove they have it what it takes. Our focus is on the men themselves. What makes them special, and what makes them tick. The stories, the dreams, the fights. Every month, I, the matchmaker will put together the card featuring ranked contests and our warriors will do battle. Their stories will be showcased. Their highs and lows will become your highs and lows. The concept truly is simple, and yet it is game-changing. Three divisions, Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight. Eight ranked fighters in each, each with a chance to climb to the top of their respective space and capture GOLD. Competition will be fierce, and around every corner a new challenge will exist. Struggle to find a foothold, and you'll find yourself off the show and back on the street trying to claw your way back. For those wanting a piece of the pie, monthly showcases with a chance to impress a ravenous audience and a merciless judge, jury, and executioner. Impress, and earn your spot. This is The Fight Club. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authors Note: First and foremost welcome. This is a Real World diary and may or may not stick with the audience, but I think it is unique and it will bring a little something different to the RW board. Think a little bit UFC and a lot a bit wrestling. There will be stories, but they will be more about the wrestlers themselves than formal "feuds". The roster will intentionally be small and ever-changing. 24 total wrestlers all of whom don't currently belong to any of the "bigger" companies (WWE/Impact/MLW/ROH/NJPW/AAA/AJPW/CMLL/NXT etc). Many of the names you'll recognize immediately, some you'll likely have to read the story we tell to find out if your interested in. The shows themselves will be 80-90% matches with 10-20% promos aimed entirely at either self-promotion or verbal assault on the upcoming foe. The initial format will be Chapters to introduce the combatants and Episodes to represent the Monthly event. At least to start the Matchmaker is merely that, the voice behind fans. He won't be a character with a face but will be the one responsible for the cards. The matches will primarily all be "clean" contests ending in a win/loss/draw but that's not to say there won't be some classic "wrestling" tactics... At least until I change my feelings the main card will only be One on One bouts. The pre-show showcases for guys who aren't on the roster and are looking to make an impression and earn their way into the Top 8 of their respective division will include tag bouts, fatal-4-ways, etc. In the top 8 of a division, records matter. Take too many losses, and you'll be off the roster. Get hot and go on a win streak and you'll find yourself facing the champ. In this sense it'll feel a bit like the UFC. So think UFC, but on Wrestling "steroids". I want this to be different. I want it to be unique and I want it to be a fun read. Lastly, for those of you who loyally follow my ROH: Where Superstars Are Born diary that has been dormant since April but ran through 18 game months, and started in December of 2017, I haven't officially stopped it, but I need some new inspiration if it's going to continue in the future. Just felt like it was hitting a bit of a wall and think this is a nice way to refresh the brain and reintroduce my style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Interesting start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasrangers13 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Chapter 1: The Highway Man Chapter 1: The Highway Man The road is hard and in my 22 years as a professional wrestler, I’ve crossed it more times than I can count. I’ve won big matches all over the world, Japan, the UK, and of course the US of A. And yet I’ve watched as opportunities that I had earned were given to lesser-men. I’ve bet on myself and sometimes that hasn’t paid off, bet you can bet your ass I am always true to myself… There is one thing that never gets old in this game, and that’s kicking ass and taking names. I’ve held some of the most prestigious titles in the game and I even proved my worth and climbed the mountain to become a World Champion; Only to have my partner and then best friend strike me over the damn head with a beer bottle a week later and take my title. Honestly, after that I was a bit listless, I tried to be the cool kid, I tried to do what everyone wanted… but you know what… That’s not who the Tennessee Cowboy is. I am the pedal to metal, boots to the road, Highway Man, and I am going to turn The Fight Club into my own personal playground! So if you get in my way… well then, Sorry About Your Damn Luck! James Storm is the first official member of The Fight Club ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Going to roll out part of the roster in this format, won't always be one at a time. Might do a huge group. Won't reveal everyone, just characters that I want to create a story/voice for. Crafting the roster was fun and I think this is a cool way to introduce some of the names. Here's where I'm at, I've signed and locked in the eight heavyweights. That division is complete. The middleweights I have eleven names floating around right now with six confirmed. The lightweights, well... You'll see what I have in mind when we get there, but it won't be in episode one. Next post will introduce the Heavyweight division as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBEZA Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Awesome, unique concept! Sign me up, and James Storm as the first name only reinforces my decision! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasrangers13 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 Chapter 2: Hoss Fight Chapter 2: Hoss Fight The concept behind The Fight Club is simple really, be the best wrestler in your weight class and defeat all comers. At all times there will be eight ranked competitors, the man ranked #1 is well... simply put... #1. Three divisions, strict limits, no crossover. Middleweights are certainly the most flexible of the divisions, with competitors able to add or subtract weight to join either the lightweight or the heavyweight divisions. The lightweights tend to feature more of the quick, aerial-types, but also present a different challenge in that they tend to have the most varied styles. In fact so much so that the lightweight divisions initial eight competitors won't even be finalized prior to the first event. Rumor has it The Fight Club will instead feature a show dedicated entirely to figuring out the Top Eight lightweights. The heavyweights on the other hand, didn't have the same issue. The group that represent that division at the launch is diverse, with combatants from Europe and the USA represented, and features multiple former World Champions. In fact, the initial top eight was easier than most and already locked in. With that said... let's meet them... "The Last of a Dying Breed" Bull James Famously known for his stint with NXT as Bull Dempsey, James has resurfaced as a take no prisoners badass in the form of his trainer, Tazz. James calls himself the "Last of a Dying Breed" because he believes that wrestlers shouldn't be entirely about the NO BS, hard-nosed, hard-knock attitude he brings to the fight. "Avalanche" Robert Dreissker Rarely seen on US soil, "Avalanche" Robert Dreissker is an Austrian-born HOSS mostly known for his work in WXW in Germany. While he isn't the tallest, standing in at 5'10" he carries 260 pounds and is a human-wrecking ball with sneaky strength capable of pushing him to new heights here in The Fight Club. "His Highness" Mike Knox Known for multiple stints with the WWE and Impact! Mike Knox has been off the scene for the last few years and recently re-emerged as a self-proclaimed "New Man". Referring to himself as "His Highness" Knox believes he is holier than thou and has stated that the only way to make others see the light as he has is to force them into a state of no return. "The Freak" Rob Terry A genetic beast, Rob Terry burst onto the scene as part of the British Invasion but the Welsh giant didn't exactly win over many fans in his stints with Impact. Most recently seen in the Menagerie with the aforementioned Knox, Terry has faded from the limelight to focus on his bodybuilding and proving he is more than just a side-show. "Da Beast" Shad Gaspard Yo yo yo, it's Crime Time was once one of the biggest comedy acts in the WWE but for "Da Beast" Shad Gaspard it also represented his roots. Having bounced from home to home and gang to gang as a kid, the 6'7" Gaspard learned the hard way that it was put-up or shut-up on the streets. Now known as more of a Hollywood stunt double, Gaspard is here to make his name remembered in Squared Circle once again. "The All-American" Jake Hager Fromt he highest of highs, capturing a World Championship with the WWE. To the lowest of lows occurring when he was arrested before a show for a DUI, Hager has withstood the ups and downs of life as a pro wrestler... All the while he was looking for a chance to prove he was more than a big bodied, former College All American Wrestler. Hager recently took to the MMA circuit where he joined Bellator and has two submissions to his name. Fresh off his last fight, Hager is transitioning back to the ring to show that he can handle being a true "Two-Sport Fighting" champion. And while these six men are all unique and each bring a specific dimension to The Fight Club, this next fighter well... Let's let his words do the talking... "Gimme the damn mic. You see, when I look at these other boys and then I look at me, I see what perfection looks like. And when I see perfection I know that I'm gonna be goin home with all these guys girls tonight because I'm the Big Bad Booty Daddy and that's what I do. So here, at The Fight Club I can do a little math for you cause I've heard you like that. When you take the fat ass, Bull James and show him a Shoney's he has only a 50% chance of walking out of there with the same clothes fitting the way they did when he walked in there. And when you put him next to the Avalanche, well then you got 33% of understanding what he's said, cuz he's not from here. So if I face either of them, I'd automatically have a 83% advantage, but when you look at the other four men you've mentioned and you realize that none of them stand more than a 25% chance of beating each other, and you add those together, then you realize I have a 157 and 2/3% chance that the #1 Heavyweight in this division is the real Genetic Freak!" Scott Steiner is the newest member of The Fight Club heavyweight division ... And what about the eighth fighter you ask? Unfortunately he's forced us into signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement due to his role as an "Executive Consultant" to The Fight Club and the creation of this brand. So you'll just have to tune in and find out who he is when he makes his debut at our first official event: Episode 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasrangers13 Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Chapter 3: Sometimes The Middle Is The Best Place To Be Chapter 3: Sometimes The Middle Is The Best Place To Be We learned pretty quickly that The Fight Club would be a place for serious fighters when it was announced that James Storm was the first official member of the Middleweight division. And with yesterday's introduction of the Heavyweight division it must now be time to take a deeper look at the locks for the Middleweight division, and look at the six men who will do battle in two triple threats at Episode 1 to determine who will earn spots seven and eight. First and foremost, "The Highway Man" James Storm is the man to beat in the division. Taking center stage on the marquee but there are other names that are more than happy to steal that limelight from them. Let's take a look at them in a couple small groups.[/center] The Hardhitters "The Gatekeeper" Kevin Kross Recently notable for a short but successful run with both Impact and Lucha Underground as well as a stint in Mexico with AAA, "The Gatekeeper" Kevin Kross is a dark and twisted individual who views himself as the man that controls the universe. He's powerful, and lethal, and you'll never see him coming. "Bambikiller" Chris Raaber Austrian-born, but German trained. Bambikiller is a gentle soul outside of the ring, but as soon as the bell rings, something inside of him snaps and he turns into a killer that will not be stopped. Once viewed as the next big thing, Raaber has seen his career stall over the last decade after a failed stint in WWE developmental. He has the size and look, and this opportunity is a shot to restart his climb and get that next big shot. "Bad Bones" John Klinger Another Europen, Klinger has had opportunities in America before, but he's never quite clicked with the audience. Now Bad Bones has returned stateside with a even more experience and the attitude to match. The world is against him, and he is against it. AKA the perfect candidate for The Fight Club. The Former WWE Champions "Mr. 305" MVP 305 Til I Die, MVP started his adult-life in prison but ultimately turned his life around and turned to wrestling, where he made a name for himself in the WWE. A two-time WWE US Champion and a one-time tag champion. MVP has been popping-up all over the world since his departure from the WWE, and while he's participating as a competitor here, we've heard rumblings that he's actively looking for his promoters license so that he can represent other fighters here. Mr. Anderson Another former WWE US Champion, and a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Ken Anderson has recently moved away from the ring and transitioned into an announcer role in professional boxing, but the lure of being able to step back through the ropes and represent only himself was more than enough to bring Mr. Anderson out of the woodwork. Much like MVP, we aren't sure how long he'll be here, but for now, everyone better watch out. "The French Phenom" Rene Dupree A two-time WWE Tag Champion with 22-years of in-ring experience, Rene Dupree is still only 36 years of age. And while his WWE career stalled out in the mid-2000's, Dupree established himself in Japan and started his family with a Japanese woman. Now a global assassin for hire, Dupree has wrestled all over the world and returns stateside a different, more vicious, man. Jayson "Just That Gangsta" Paul So maybe the WWE champion part is a bit loose here. Paul never captured a WWE title, but he did steal the WWE Tag titles a time or two. Plus he managed to stay "employed" well past his expiration date. After a couple years chasing the hollywood dream, Paul reunited with his partner Shad Gaspard and has returned to the ring. With Gaspard as part of the heavyweight division, Paul will give it a go in the Middleweight group. "The Lord of the Ring" Nick Dinsmore Before becoming a household-name as Eugene, the mentally disabled "nephew" of Eric Bischoff, Nick Dinsmore was a rising star as a technical wrestler with size and power on his side. He was widely known as one of the best technical wrestlers in the late 90's, early 2000's but took the opportunity presented to him and chased the WWE dream. Now back on his own, Dinsmore is here to prove that he is the true Lord of the Ring. The Longshots "The Night Marcher" Taiyo Kea Ancient Hawaiian beliefs state that any mortal looking upon or being seen in defiance toward the nightmarchers will die violently, and Taiyo Kea proudly proclaims that he will carry forth the traditions of his family into the ring will eliminate all challengers in the name of Pele. "The Professional" Mike Mondo Known as a lunch-pail type worker, Mondo is always ready for a fight and never afraid of men that stand taller than him, which is good since he stands only 5'9". Mondo is pretty well known for his time in the Spirit Squad as Mikey, so this stands out as an opportunity to break-away from a comedy gimmick and show his fighting chops. "Death Match Dragon" Ryuji Ito Perhaps known only to the die-hard deathmatch fans and the Japanese, Ito is a genuine psycho. Called by many as the best true deathmatch wrestler ever. Ito brings a level of violence to The Fight Club that will be hard to replicate. And while the rules aren't 100% clear, the matchmaker has said that Ito will be able to fight to his style...so his opponents will likely have to adapt to a style many of them haven't fought before in order to stop Ito. With that you've now seen a detailed preview of both the Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions and those are the two divisions that will be featured on the first Episode of The Fight Club. What we do know is that five of these men will be joining James Storm on the main card, and the other six will face off in two triple threats to earn the last two ranked slots in the Middleweight division. Stay tuned as the next chapter will be a preview of the debut Episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBEZA Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Scott Steiner doing maths! I am so in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshspicer Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Oh boy, an old as dirt Scott Steiner should make things...interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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