TCW Discussion Thread

[Jon The GOAT]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="jeronullet" data-cite="jeronullet" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47616" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I need a name for a stable of partying babyfaces including Tana, Edd Stone, Benny Benson, Flying Jimmy Foxx, and Mighty Mo.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I had a similar stable featuring Freddy Huggins, Matt Hockings, Flying Jimmy Fox, Danny Fonzarelli, & Dazzling Dave Diamond. I just called it the 24/7 Party Express tbh and I didnt really get fancy with it. It's somewhat similar to Edd Stone's 24 Hour Party Animal gimmick.</p>

[miz468]

<p>Well guys I’m a few days away from Where Angels Fear To Tread and I just signed one of my favorite CV characters that I’ve never booked, Pirata Malvado. I’m thinking about feuding him with Edd Stone or Sammy Bach for Total Mayhem. </p><p> </p><p>

Also, earlier this month USPW elected not to re-sign Rick Law, which likely means he’s in time decline, but I picked him up on a one year deal anyway because I desperately need babyfaces. </p><p> </p><p>

Those two pick-ups, plus getting three young lions (Matt Blackburn, Daigo Goya, and Nobuyo Hikichi) from PGHW this month, has really refreshed my roster for some new storylines heading into the post-Total Mayhem season. </p><p> </p><p>

First things first though, gotta get WAFtT and TM booked.</p><p> </p><p>

EDIT: Also looking for a Dazzling Dave Diamond/Maverick team name, and a stable name for T-Bone Bright, Fro Sure, and Papa Swoll.</p>

[Joel Ridley]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="jeronullet" data-cite="jeronullet" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47616" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I need a name for a stable of partying babyfaces including Tana, Edd Stone, Benny Benson, Flying Jimmy Foxx, and Mighty Mo.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I called my stable of Benny, Jimmy & Tana "Feel Good Inc."</p>

[jeronullet]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Joel Ridley" data-cite="Joel Ridley" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47616" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I called my stable of Benny, Jimmy & Tana "Feel Good Inc."</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Nice, from The Gorillaz song?</p>

[miz468]

<p>Total Mayhem is in the books! And what a show it was! This was my highest rated show this save by far. </p><p> </p><p>

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[Joel Ridley]

Nice, from The Gorillaz song?

 

Yeah sure was.

 

I'm treating them as a fun loving "New Day" style group, initially feuding with the Sinner Society. Benny & Foxx have had a long tag title reign.

[WCGreyghost]

<p>I've slowed down on my booking lately, but I added a US Title as a floating championship to put something on Mighty Mo, and I added a Trios title. </p><p> </p><p>

On the promoting side, I added a 2nd monthly ppv, held on the 2nd Saturday of every month. I call it TCW Road Riot, and I number the shows. The first one featured Hawkins v Mo on top and drew a 91 overall. Also added a B show, which will probably be mostly my lower card getting wins over talent I borrow from my development company.</p><p> </p><p>

Still stockpiling talent. Stole Scythe, Dr. Rudo, Emily McQueen and another big name I can't remember lately. Hawkins leaves the company for a tv show at the end of this month, so he's putting Mo over, and Scythe will come in to feud with Mo while Hawkins is away.</p>

[Hazemore]

Managed to steal Tommy Cornell. Mayhem in 2020 was Andrews vs Wolf, Andrews retains. Andrews holds the belt until Mayhem 2021, making it the longest ever world title reign, before he loses it to King of Kings winner Jay Chord, in their 1st singles match of the save. At that same PPV the opening match is face Tommy who returned to save Roger Cage and High Flyin' Hawiian from the syndicate to form K1ngdom against syndicate leader Wolf Hawkins. Tommy wins.

 

Chord holds it until November where he loses it at Psycho Circus (I feel TCW PPV's need to be moved around a lot) and he loses it to Tommy Cornell. Wolf wins King of Kings again, but decides to have his shot at Malice instead of waiting. He's about to win, until Tommy lowblows, DQ. Syndicate come out and attack Wolf, aligning themselves with original leader Tommy, turning Tommy heel and Wolf face.

 

Wolf is then approached by Roger and Hawiian, and they become the new K1ngom. Wolf wins a triple threat at Battleground to become number 1 contender at Mayhem. And finally, at Mayhem 2022, 2 years after Wolf got his title shot, but most importantly 1 year after a face Tommy Cornell who led K1ngdom against the syndicate defeated a heel syndicate leader Wolf to open the show, a year later a face Wolf Hawkins who leads K1ngdom against the syndicate defeats the the heel syndicate leader Tommy to end the show. Long term booking at its finest

[WCGreyghost]

Dunno if I mentioned it, but Andrews qualified for the Hall of Immortals after the main event at Total Mayhem. Hawkins is about 65% of the way there, and Jay Cord already has about 40%.

 

I ran Road Riot #2 last night-it's a second monthly event I run on the 2nd Saturday. Main event was a triangle match with AA/Cord/Gauge that was rated 88. Mo/Hawkins 3 got an 85 rating, show was 88 overall. Gauge is now perceived to be a Major Star.

[JTremblay2]

Just finished the 2020 year with TCW. Here are the main story points of the year:

 

After beating Sammy Bach at Total Mayhem, Jay Chord won the World Title in July from Aaron Andrews. He went on to form The Heritage, his faction of second-generation wrestlers with Greg and Matthew (acquired in November) Gauge.

 

After losing to Andrews at Total Mayhem, Wolf Hawkins pretty much disbanded the Syndicate right after that. He already kicked out Chris Flynn earlier in February, who went on to have a break-out 2020, including a 5-month TV Title reign after defeating Greg Gauge in May. Johnson and Chandler have been reduced to a jobber tag team, while Doc has reunited with One Man Army as The New Wave to beat The Behemoths for the titles in November. Wolf is now backed by Shooter Sean Deeley in his quest towards title contention.

 

Sammy Bach receive the ''Old man, last chance for the title'' push when he won the King of Kings tounament while breaking his forearm in the semi-finals, giving him a World Title shot at Malice in Wonderland 2021 (I changed the canon reward). Unfortunately, SWF signed him in December, with his last date being Psycho Circus. He challenged Chord for the title then in a Career VS Title match, which he lost.

 

Aaron Andrews hasn't done much after losing the title in July. As he tried to get back into title contention in the fall, he got caught up with ''The Anarchist'' Cameron Black (Aldous Blackfriar), who recruted a few young prospects (Booth, Yougman & Wolfsbaine) to form his anti-establishment group.

 

Other wrestlers who had a great 2020:

- Mighty Mo: The leader of the Fab Five (happy go-lucky group of him, T-Bone Bright, Tana, Fro Sure with agent Ross Henry), had a great program with Jay Chord in the fall for the title.

- T-Bone Bright: Member of the Fab Five, he was put over early on by TCW veterans Joshua Taylor and Freddy Huggins. Highly involved in Mo / Chord program.

- Matt Hocking: Had a lenghty feud with Freddy Huggins (since Laura Huggins was dating Matt outside the ring), turned him face and has been a great sidekick to Sammy Bach during his last few months.

- Roderick Remus: Current TV champion, after defeating Flynn in October. Very consistent performer.

 

2021 plans:

- Chord will defend the title against Chris Flynn and T-Bone Bright and go into Total Mayhem as the champion. I will look to sign either Cameron Vessey or Hollywood Bret Starr to add to the Heritage group. This new member will probably overtake the faction, eventually leading Chord to turn face at the end of 2021.

- Wolf will turn face, feud against Deeley and go on to challenge Chord at Total Mayhem. He will probably win the World title at that point.

- As the Black / Andrews program comes to a close in early 2021, Andrews should turn heel against Chris Flynn, who tried to help him in battle. This will lead to the co-main event of Total Mayhem.

- Total Mayhem match will feature The Fab Five against Black's group. As tensions rise between members of the Fab Five, a breakup between Mo and T-Bone is imminent.

- Probably looking at Matt Hocking as the next TV champion in a few months to replace Remus. As for the tag team titles, The New Wave will probably lose to the Gauge Twins, who should run the division for a while.

[jeronullet]

<p>T-Bone</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="JTremblay2" data-cite="JTremblay2" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47616" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just finished the 2020 year with TCW. Here are the main story points of the year:<p> </p><p> After beating Sammy Bach at Total Mayhem, <strong>Jay Chord</strong> won the World Title in July from Aaron Andrews. He went on to form The Heritage, his faction of second-generation wrestlers with Greg and Matthew (acquired in November) Gauge.</p><p> </p><p> After losing to Andrews at Total Mayhem, <strong>Wolf Hawkins</strong> pretty much disbanded the Syndicate right after that. He already kicked out Chris Flynn earlier in February, who went on to have a break-out 2020, including a 5-month TV Title reign after defeating Greg Gauge in May. Johnson and Chandler have been reduced to a jobber tag team, while Doc has reunited with One Man Army as The New Wave to beat The Behemoths for the titles in November. Wolf is now backed by Shooter Sean Deeley in his quest towards title contention.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sammy Bach</strong> receive the ''Old man, last chance for the title'' push when he won the King of Kings tounament while breaking his forearm in the semi-finals, giving him a World Title shot at Malice in Wonderland 2021 (I changed the canon reward). Unfortunately, SWF signed him in December, with his last date being Psycho Circus. He challenged Chord for the title then in a Career VS Title match, which he lost.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Aaron Andrews</strong> hasn't done much after losing the title in July. As he tried to get back into title contention in the fall, he got caught up with ''The Anarchist'' Cameron Black (Aldous Blackfriar), who recruted a few young prospects (Booth, Yougman & Wolfsbaine) to form his anti-establishment group.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Other wrestlers who had a great 2020:</strong></span></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">- Mighty Mo:</span> The leader of the Fab Five (happy go-lucky group of him, T-Bone Bright, Tana, Fro Sure with agent Ross Henry), had a great program with Jay Chord in the fall for the title.</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">- T-Bone Bright:</span> Member of the Fab Five, he was put over early on by TCW veterans Joshua Taylor and Freddy Huggins. Highly involved in Mo / Chord program.</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">- Matt Hocking:</span> Had a lenghty feud with Freddy Huggins (since Laura Huggins was dating Matt outside the ring), turned him face and has been a great sidekick to Sammy Bach during his last few months.</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">- Roderick Remus:</span> Current TV champion, after defeating Flynn in October. Very consistent performer.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>2021 plans:</strong></span></p><p> - Chord will defend the title against Chris Flynn and T-Bone Bright and go into Total Mayhem as the champion. I will look to sign either Cameron Vessey or Hollywood Bret Starr to add to the Heritage group. This new member will probably overtake the faction, eventually leading Chord to turn face at the end of 2021.</p><p> - Wolf will turn face, feud against Deeley and go on to challenge Chord at Total Mayhem. He will probably win the World title at that point.</p><p> - As the Black / Andrews program comes to a close in early 2021, Andrews should turn heel against Chris Flynn, who tried to help him in battle. This will lead to the co-main event of Total Mayhem.</p><p> - Total Mayhem match will feature The Fab Five against Black's group. As tensions rise between members of the Fab Five, a breakup between Mo and T-Bone is imminent.</p><p> - Probably looking at Matt Hocking as the next TV champion in a few months to replace Remus. As for the tag team titles, The New Wave will probably lose to the Gauge Twins, who should run the division for a while.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I like T-Bone in the mix for TV Title and Tag Title scene more than the World Title scene because of his limited psychology.</p>

[EIOEIO]

I'm a year and a half in and as currently the #1 promotion in the world. Current champion is Jay Chord, who is sitting at 96 pop and is killing it every match. His contract came up for renewal. Every major promotion went nuts trying to sign him, ended up costing me 400k a month to keep him! Ouch!

[JTremblay2]

I like T-Bone in the mix for TV Title and Tag Title scene more than the World Title scene because of his limited psychology.

 

I forgot to mention that Andrews offered to put him over for 2 wins in August/September, which I did. Andrews then raised his hand as a sign of respect, making him a legit contender.

 

His psychology went up 7 or 8 points, he can call in-ring matches since March or so. Getting matched up against Joshua Taylor and Andrews probably helped him. He's pretty consistent with 70-75 ratings.

 

Not against putting the TV title on him, although I see it more as a workhorse title .

[SimplyPerfect]

After thinking about it I think I'm with you here. I really like Wolf, Andrews, Chord, Gauge, Taylor, and Bach but after those guys it's just... yikes. Mo is fine and I always get him to be a great part of the midcard and nothing else.

 

Like, just looking at the rest of the roster I have no clue who I'm going to push. Face Edd Stone doesn't really work for me. Same for the singles New Wave. I hate Giant Tana's guts and the fact he's getting pushed is a major no. There's some midcard guys who I can use but aren't getting pushed any higher than that like Benny, Devine Fortune, and Troy. For the lower card I'm not really interested in anyone there. Hocking left a bad taste in my mouth after how annoying he was for me last game. Only Gauge is someone I want to elevate there because he's awesome.

 

Maybe this will be the year I give Freddy Huggins a go at the main event picture to see what he's got. Remus looks fairly alright too so he might benefit early as well.

 

I skipped forward a year and Freddy Huggins was champion and pulling in great match ratings... although with Andrews, Chord,Hawkins and Bach, it's difficult to see how he couldn't.

[jeronullet]

I skipped forward a year and Freddy Huggins was champion and pulling in great match ratings... although with Andrews, Chord,Hawkins and Bach, it's difficult to see how he couldn't.

 

Some people seem to like putting Killer Shark in the World Title scene but I never have tried that. I think it can be done with Huggins, Edd, and Hocking.

[WCGreyghost]

I just ran a submission match with AA against Doc Hammond, 18 minutes, open match, decisive win (AA), for the belt that got a 93 rating! 2nd best match of this save (Week 3, July). Really wasn't expecting that. I figured it would be a decent match, TV main event, maybe rated 85ish or so.

[wrestlingfan1]

How much money do house shows really make? I'm half way through the year and signed some of my staples Cobra and Hell's Bouncer and some new faces Storm Spillane and Marvel Malloy for tag team help.

 

The reason for my question is all 4 of them along with seemingly half the roster are working fatigued. Should I cut a day of shows or narrow the road show route?

 

To make things worse Malloy was injured in his third TV match, so much for the tag team help. Is there a certain stamina stat I should be looking for?

[WCGreyghost]

When my roster gets fatigued, I cancel house shows for a week or so, and leave the fatigued guys off TV that week.

[Malioc]

I currently do 2 house shows per week (Mo+We) and 2 TV shows/events (Fr+Su). That works fine. The few workers, who still fatigued, I took off the schedule.

 

With 3 house show and more I had major problems. And I don't like micromanaging duty in the House Show section.

[Wailer]

Two TV shows Tues and Sat. And then House shows on Wed. and the 3 Sundays I don't have a PPV. So 7 house shows a month was a schedule that left me with no fatigue issues at all.

[EIOEIO]

I've got three TV shows per week so only one house show a fortnight for me. Mainly just to look at chemistry.

[Koholos]

<p>Finally was able to get a copy and went straight for TCW. Thanks to Phantom Stranger, wherever he may be, TCW is always my first play.</p><p> </p><p>

I took over as Matt Keith, thinking that father and both sons working together would be cool. My first signing was Nelson Callum, and I’m planning to hire slow. Last couple games I always bought a dozen or more guys, and never had enough for them all to do.</p><p> </p><p>

Edd Stone and Chance Fortune had a Great tag chemistry, so I’m doing a storyline to break up Devine Fortune and have Devine and Huggins eventually team up. And Eddie Peak is working great as a crazy preacher type, while also still letting me throw him in matches against Main Eventers.</p><p> </p><p>

As far as business, I immediately added a Canadian TV broadcaster, and I set my weekly shows to cheaper tickets. I figure that the more audience, the more viewers, the faster we can increase size. And then I counterbalanced by making the PPV tickets premiums</p>

[SimplyPerfect]

<p>Heading towards TWTSTS and Wolf Hawkins had his toe broken by a botch from Edd Stone. No issues. The following week, in a tag match, Edd with another botch on Wolf and he's annoyed. A week off has left him irritated. </p><p> </p><p>

Any ideas how I can get him back onside?</p>

[Devilb0y]

Heading towards TWTSTS and Wolf Hawkins had his toe broken by a botch from Edd Stone. No issues. The following week, in a tag match, Edd with another botch on Wolf and he's annoyed. A week off has left him irritated.

 

Any ideas how I can get him back onside?

 

Bonuses is my way of doing it, usually. Toss ten grand at Wolf and he'll probably be fine.

 

I managed to re-sign Koshiro Ino in my dynasty game and am so happy about it. Always loved the big painted monster.

 

Also noticed that someone else here also put Jay Chord and Greg Gauge in a "Legacy" style stable called "The Heritage" which is very funny. Mine has Edd Stone in it though. Houses of Chord, Keith and Stone and all. Now if only I could get my hands on a Valentine, a Vessey, a Faith and a DeColt...

[Jomosensual]

Bonuses is my way of doing it, usually. Toss ten grand at Wolf and he'll probably be fine.

 

I managed to re-sign Koshiro Ino in my dynasty game and am so happy about it. Always loved the big painted monster.

 

Also noticed that someone else here also put Jay Chord and Greg Gauge in a "Legacy" style stable called "The Heritage" which is very funny. Mine has Edd Stone in it though. Houses of Chord, Keith and Stone and all. Now if only I could get my hands on a Valentine, a Vessey, a Faith and a DeColt...

 

I'm doing something similar but have Gauge, Chord, Starr, and Valentine together. Have Cameron Vessey and Edd Stone but I'm low on faces so I'm keeping them as is.