TCW: The Texan Rides Again

[Dross]

Just found this and can't stop reading. Great job!

 

I see that we had the same idea with RDJ. Hope you don't mind. My diary will be pretty different otherwise :-)

[dbritton987]

TCW Monthly Report

February 2020

 

Financial Report

 

Top Ten Merchandise Earnings

1) Aaron Andrews – 64.7K

2) Sammy Bach – 15.05K

3) Ricky Dale Johnson – 9.02K

4) Wolf Hawkins – 8.7K

5) Mighty Mo – 2.9K

6) Jay Chord – 2.8K

7) Tana The Mighty – 2.8K

8) Frederique – 1.8K

9) Danny Fonzarelli – 1.36K

10) Benny Benson – 1.32K

 

Top Five Matches Of The Month

1) Sammy Bach defeated Jay Chord (The War To Settle The Score, 82)

 

2) The Syndicate (Wolf Hawkins & Doc Hammond) defeated TCW World Heavyweight Champion Aaron Andrews & Mighty Mo in a Street Fight (The War To Settle The Score, 76)

 

3) TCW World Heavyweight Champion Aaron Andrews & Mighty Mo defeated Freddy Corp. (Freddy Huggins & “Coach” Julian Watson) by Disqualification (Total Wrestling – Week 4, 74)

 

4) Jay Chord defeated Flying Jimmy Foxx (Total Wrestling – Week 4, 74)

 

5) Joshua Taylor defeated Frederique (The War To Settle The Score, 73)

 

Company Signings

Masked Cougar, Dreadnought (Development)

 

Contract Extensions

Elliot Thomas (6 months)

 

Company Size

Average Of Regions in Area

USA: 74

Canada: 59

Mexico: 14

British Isles: 15

Japan: 15

Europe: 15

Oceania: 15

India: 15

[dbritton987]

So, I'm currently at the end of the 2 month demo period. I'm thinking of cooking up a new entry in the next day or so to fill time until then. Otherwise, it's a waiting game here until I can continue on with the full version of TEW2020.

 

Thank you for all the support, hope you continue to enjoy this dynasty.

[Hashasheen]

One of the newer beta updates extended the demo to three months, IIRC!

[tucking fypo]

This diary is so good. Excellent writing style and the off-screen stories suck me in.

[dbritton987]

One of the newer beta updates extended the demo to three months, IIRC!

 

Yup, you're right. Totally missed that update with all the news coming out. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Welp, back to work!

[dbritton987]

March – Week 1 – 2020

 

Monday – Creative Meeting

 

Kyle Rhodes: We’re calling the new show TCW Uprising. It’s going to air on both ACE and Maple Leaf Sports, just like Total Wrestling. It will also be airing online with the TCW Network is every other country.

 

Joel Bryant: When do we start?

 

Rhodes: Immediately, this Friday. It is exactly what I was dreaming about. A one hour show, pretty much a brand off of Total Wrestling. Uprising will be our extra credit. We are giving our broadcast overlords exactly what they want, more product to air on their channels.

 

RDJ: Are we going to be ready for Friday? That’s cutting it pretty close.

 

Rhodes: *shrugs* What can I say? The broadcasters were willing to sign immediately if we were ready to roll immediately. So, that’s what we agreed upon. This week, we have booked a small arena for Uprising on Friday. But after that? We intend most weeks to tape Uprising on Tuesday Nights with Total Wrestling. We’ll see how that works financially.

 

Brent Hill: So is the focus of Uprising what we were brainstorming last week?

 

Rhodes: Exactly, yes. This is the show where we’re going to push the young guys. We’re going to give some guys a much needed win. We’re going to hype big Total Wrestling matches. And if we didn’t have time for certain storylines on Total Wrestling that week? Then we get it on Uprising. No story left behind, even if it’s just a highlight video.

 

RDJ: Hot damn, you weren’t kidding when you said these television deals could open doors.

 

Rhodes: It’s what we really needed. I’m done sitting idly here in the US. The entire world watches USPW and SWF every week. If we’re going to compete with them, then we have to do exactly the same.

 

Hill: And Uprising is there to solidify the roster. Keep midcard guys look strong. Make new stars.

 

Rhodes: That’s why I sign your checks, Brent. By the way, when you book the first Uprising show, I want Gauge and the TV Title in the Main Event. I want it to feel special.

 

Hill: You got it.

 

Rhodes: Alright folks, let’s move onto this month’s Pay-Per-View.

 

RDJ: *claps* Alright, that’s what I’m talking about! Let’s do it.

 

Ricky was excited because when he first was in talks to return to TCW, he had successfully convinced Kyle Rhodes to bring back his favorite TCW event. A Little South of Sanity! Being a country boy himself, Ricky always enjoyed when TCW put a little southern hospitality to their product. Back in the day, Ricky always had himself a big match on A Little South of Sanity. The fans down south were always suckered in by the big guy in a cowboy hat with taped fists.

 

Rhodes: So, we clearly have our big main event. Andrews and Hawkins is already a buzz all over the internet. The fans are dying for this one after all the hype and wait.

 

Bryant: Let’s just make sure to wrap Wolf in bubble wrap this time.

 

RDJ: Hell, bubble wrap Aaron, too. Just in case!

 

Rhodes: Yes, Malice in Wonderland was a terrible predicament. But story wise, it worked out alright, and just built the anticipation. It just made the fans want this match more and more. So the main event is good. But, we need a solid Co-Main Event. Seeing that we’re bringing back this gimmicky event, I want a big gimmicky match.

 

Hill: Dare we go for the Sammy (Bach) – Jay (Chord) rubber match? The first two times were a success.

 

Rhodes: *thinks it over* I don’t think it’s the right time yet. I think it would be overshadowed by Aaron-Wolf. I think we need to let that third match brew a bit before pulling the trigger.

 

Bryant: (Eddie) Peak & (Mighty) Mo seems to be ready for Round 2, especially after how we finished the last P-P-V. I’m sure we could kick up a fun match there. A Steel Cage maybe?

 

Rhodes: Not a bad idea. But I was thinking bigger than a one-on-one contest. When I said I wanted a big match, I meant BIG. I want something shiny that most of the roster would promote for the entire month.

 

RDJ: Well hell Rick, why didn’t you just say so? There’s a reason why I talked you into bringing this show back from the dead. I always had this idea I wanted to do, but never got the green light.

 

Rhodes: Okay Rick, you have my full attention.

 

RDJ: Well…actually, it isn’t my idea. It’s something I saw in an old company back in the day. They used to do shows in Virginia and the Carolinas. If you want a little southern home cooking for the show, then I might have exactly the idea for you…

 

Tuesday – Total Wrestling

 

Commissioner Ricky is in the ring at the start of Total Wrestling. He was in the midst of promoting the first episode of TCW Uprising.

 

RDJ: In the inaugural main event of the first ever Uprising show, boy do we have a treat for you fans! It will be TV Champion versus Tag Team Champion! Brand New Tag Team Champion Human Arsenal will challenge Greg Gauge for his TCW Television Championship! How d’ya like that?

 

The crowd likes that!

 

RDJ: If that’s not enough for you, then I got something planned for the first episode of Uprising. You see, I was the one who talked the TCW Board into bringing back my favorite TCW show, A Little South of Sanity! I talked them into it with the nostalgia of the historic event. But the biggest sell for them was this idea I had, an idea for a big ol’ match. And on Uprising this Friday? I am going to reveal this match to the world! So, make sure to tune in Friday to find out what idea came out of-…

 

Ricky is interrupted by the sound of “Uprising” by Muse. Cue the boos! Wolf Hawkins has a big smirk on his face as he straightens his black tie, which goes perfectly with his suit. With his enforcer Chris Flynn following, the Syndicate leader marches down to the ring. Flynn snatches a mic for his leader as Hawkins shares a little trash talk with Ricky.

 

Hawkins: Yeah yeah yeah, that is all great. Really, it is, I swear! But Rick, let’s talk about what is really important. Let’s talked about what happened at The War To Settle The Score.

 

RDJ: You mean when Eddie Peak interfered and helped you win?

 

Hawkins: *smirks* Say whatever you want, Rick. The Syndicate won the Street Fight! That means I earned back my World Title Shot! So, forget whatever stupid idea you have, I want my title match with Aaron Andrews, and I want it at A Little South of Sanity!

 

Despite the crowd booing Wolf Hawkins just mere minutes ago, they’re now cheering Wolf for what he just said. They want Andrews versus Hawkins just as much as Wolf does! Ricky clearly sees the approval from the fans.

 

RDJ: Well Wolf, you are right. Maybe it wasn’t as pretty as I hoped because of Eddie Peak, but you did win the Street Fight. You are officially the #1 Contender once again. So….yes! At A Little South Of Sanity, you, Wolf Hawkins, will challenge Aaron Andrews for the TCW World Heavyweight Championship!

 

The crowd pops as Hawkins & Flynn are all smiles. Ricky actually holds out a hand for Hawkins to shake. Despite being career rivals, Hawkins is elated enough to accept the handshake from Ricky. But, when Hawkins tries to break free, the Commish holds tight! The smile instantly disappears from Hawkins’s face…and reappears on Ricky’s!

 

RDJ: Let me make one thing perfectly clear, though, right off the bat. Let me make it clear for you, Wolf. Let me make it clear for you, Chris. Let me make it clear for the entire Syndicate. Aaron Andrews vs Wolf Hawkins will be exactly that. A one-on-one encounter! No outside interference!

 

Off-mic, Hawkins tells Ricky that he doesn’t need help to win.

 

RDJ: That’s great! That’s what I want to hear. But…I don’t trust you, and I don’t trust your group! So I’m going to put it black and white, both to you now and later in the title match contract. If any…ANY of your Syndicate boys decide to interfere in the title match at a Little South of Sanity? Then they’re going to be sent packing with their walking papers!

 

Later On That Night

 

Back from commercials, Kyle Rhodes is standing by on the interview stage.

 

Rhodes: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome my guest. The TCW Television Champion, Greg Gauge!

 

“Icky Thump” by The White Stripes plays, and out comes the TV Champion. In a fine dress shirt and slacks, Gauge joins Rhodes on the stage. He shows no emotion regarding the boos of the crowd. Clearly, he thinks he is better than all the fans.

 

Rhodes: Greg, you had what some people consider your best title defense at The War To Settle The Score, ending your long feud with Benny Benson. You have clearly made the TV Title, still a new championship to professional wrestling, quite prestigious with your lengthy title reign. Next up for you is Human Arsenal, who will challenge you for your title this Friday on TCW Uprising. What are your thoughts on the title match, on the debut of Uprising?

 

Gauge: My thoughts? My thoughts are that I’ve been there, done that. I’ve defended this TV Title against Human Arsenal already, and I’ve done it successfully. I beat Arsenal once, and this Friday? I will beat him again! The truth is, Kyle, I’ve beaten them all! I have worn this title belt for nearly two hundred days, and I have taken on all challengers, and I left them all lying in that very ring! So why bother? Why bother keep wearing this title if I have defeated all challengers? What am I going to do? Go back around in a circle and beat them all the same challengers again? Forget that!

 

Rhodes: So if you’ve claim to have beaten all challengers, what do you intend to do now?

 

Gauge: It’s simple, Kyle. I deserve bigger challenges. I deserve to be the face of TCW. I’ve beaten all the little cubs in this jungle. Now, it is time that I step up to the lions. It is time that I receive the opportunities that I right deserve. It is time that I-…

 

Gauge pauses mid-sentence. Coming up onto the interview stage is Joshua Taylor, who just defeated Danny Fonzarelli in singles competition prior to commercials.

 

Taylor: I’m sorry Greg, but I was just about to get dressed backstage. But right before I left the gorilla position, I heard some of your little speech. You see, something sounded wrong to me. You said that you’ve beaten every challenger. Well Greg, you and I know that isn’t true, because I have challenged you! I’ve talked to you about challenging for the title, and I’ve talked to the TCW Board. I’ve challenged you Gauge, and you’ve dodged my challenge!

 

Gauge instantly becomes uncomfortable and begins to look around.

 

Rhodes: Well Gauge, is that true? Has Joshua Taylor challenged you for your title?

 

Rhodes holds the mic out towards Gauge. After a moment, he eases in.

 

Gauge: Yes, you did, Joshua. But you misunderstood what I was saying before. When I said I defeated all challengers, I meant that I defeated all worthy challengers.

 

And the crowd goes OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH!

 

Even Kyle Rhodes looks stunned in between both wrestlers!

 

A big smirk on his face now, Gauge is mighty proud of his insult. Taylor turns away for a moment, seemingly trying to laugh it off. Then, Taylor spins back and dishes out a vicious slap across the face! A slap that echoes throughout the arena!

 

Absolutely stunned by the slap, Greg Gauge tumbles off the interview stage, dropping the TV Title in the process. Gauge gets back to his feet quite heated, his cheek bright red.

 

Joshua Taylor has Kyle Rhodes by the wrist as he begins to roar into the mic.

 

Taylor: Don’t you ever speak to me like that, boy! I don’t care who your daddy is, you snot-nose punk! I’ve been wrestling here in TCW more years than your little brain can possibly count! You said you’re tired of fighting the cubs? You said you want to fight the lions? Well, when you have the balls to face me in the ring, this lion will be waiting for you!

 

Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of

TCW Presents Total Wrestling!

 

 

*Show Notes*

*T-Bone Bright was close to pulling the upset against Freddy Huggins. Unfortunately for T-Bone, Julian Watson was there to make sure that wasn’t going to happen! The Coach of Freddy Corp. caused enough of a distraction to help Huggins pick up the win.

 

Post-Match, Freddy Corp. attempted to teach T-Bone a lesson with a 2-on-1 beatdown. But, it would be Tana The Mighty making the save, sending Freddy Corp. fleeing! Huggins has had his problems with Tana recently, and their issues clearly aren’t over just yet!

 

*There’s a minor mistake on the show card. I forgot to give a legit title to the booking, “ANGLE: Angle with Azaria, Tornado, Hocking, W.M.D.” That was supposed to be a post-match interview segment. The Shade Gang hyped their match next week on Total Wrestling, when they will challenge W.M.D. for the TCW World Tag Team Championship!

[dbritton987]

March – Week 1 – 2020

 

Friday – TCW Uprising

 

“Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the Commissioner of Total Championship Wrestling, Hall of Famer, Ricky…Dale…Johnson”

 

Ricky heads out to the ring with the approval of the crowd. It is a smaller crowd than Ricky is used to, but the fans are just as happy as ever to see him. He waves to the crowd with his cowboy hat before requesting a microphone.

 

RDJ: It is my honor to be here tonight at the premiere of TCW’s new show, Uprising. I said the moment when I returned to this company that I am determined to return TCW to the prestige it once knew. Uprising is a big step in that direction, and ya know what? We’re going to keep on moving up! Who’s ready to join me on that ride?

 

The crowd is definitely ready to ride!

 

RDJ: Now, I have no desire to waste too much time here. We’re all here for the main event, the big TV Title Match. But, I promised a big announcement, and I’m here to give it. When I found out TCW was going to bring back A Little South of Sanity, I immediately pitched an idea for the show. Something that would give that taste of southern hospitality. And, let me be honest, it’s something I’d really wanted to see! So let me ask you fans. Do you want to see yourself a big ol’ fight?

 

They do!

 

RDJ: Well, that’s what you’re going to get! At A Little South Of Sanity, we’re going to debut a new match right here in TCW. No no no, we can’t call it a match. We can’t even call it a fight! No No No! Folks, we’re going to have ourselves a Bunkhouse Brawl!

 

Ricky circles the ring, letting the name sink in with the crowd before continuing further.

 

RDJ: What’s a Bunkhouse Brawl, you ask? Well, Daddy Rick is going to tell you. The Bunkhouse Brawl is an invitational battle royal. Anybody on the TCW roster can tape their fists and mosey on down to the ring. As long as you’re in the ring when the bell goes ding, you are invited to join the Bunkhouse Brawl!

 

With a big grin, Ricky stops in the middle of the ring with his index finger raised.

 

RDJ: But! There’s a catch to this battle royal. Each and every wrestler is allowed to bring a weapon into the ring! If you can carry it into the ring, it is legal! There are, of course, exceptions to that rule. Knives, guns, flamethrowers, the obvious stuff! Come on, common sense, people! Aside from that, it’s standard battle royal rules. You get tossed over the top rope, your feet hit the floor, YOU’RE OUT! But of course, the prize! There’s got to be a prize! Well…do you want to know the prize?

 

The crowd does!

 

RDJ: So what should be the reward for winning a match like the Bunkhouse Brawl? Well, it can only be one thing! The winner of the Bunkhouse Brawl will be awarded a future TCW World Heavyweight Championship Match! The winner of the brawl will be handed an open contract, and they can use it whenever they want. There’s only one catch to this golden ticket, and that’s the World Champion, whoever they might be, must receive two weeks’ notice to prepare for their title defense.

 

Ricky turns and gestures towards the curtains.

 

RDJ: So everyone in the back, if you’ve been waiting for that opportunity to grab the brass ring, here I am! I’m holding out the brass ring! At A Little South of Sanity, here’s your chance! Join the Bunkhouse Brawl! BUT…be warned! You might walk in fine…but you might walk out empty handed…and with two bruised eyes!

 

After The Show…

 

The first ever episode of TCW Uprising is over now. It was amusing to be back in such a small venue, but Ricky was ready to hit the road and get back to his usual large arenas. He also thought Uprising would get a better reaction next week when taped with Total Wrestling on Tuesdays.

 

Ricky is passing off his suitcase to his driver when he hears his name called from behind him. Ricky turns to see Thom “One Man Army” Barrowman walking towards him, minus his classic face paint. Ricky’s mood seems to sink at first after the little argument the two had prior. Yet, he managed to greet Barrowman with a smile.

 

RDJ: Hey Thom, you didn’t get the day off either?

 

Barrowman: Nah. The boss wanted all men on deck just in case for the premiere episode. Ya know, unless your name is Andrews or Hawkins, guys like that. I just spent several hours texting my kids on the phone, so I guess it wasn’t that bad.

 

RDJ: *chuckles* At least those teenagers still talk to you.

 

Barrowman: *laughs* Ain’t that the truth. Listen man…I just wanted to catch up with you. I’m sorry that I got hot with you before. I should have just listened to you about teaming me up with John (Anderson). I thought we were just getting slapped together to kill time.

 

RDJ: Thom, I would never insist on any such thing for you. You mean too much for this company. John, too.

 

Barrowman: I appreciate that, Rick. It’s just that I was sold on this singles push when New Wave broke up, and just hearing I was getting put into another team just felt wrong. But this thing with John? It might be something special.

 

RDJ: Thom, the credit is all yours and John’s. I am merely here to help the roster and give advice. The tag division needed a rock at the center, and I knew you guys could be that rock. And hey, who knows what doors this tag team could open up. By the way, I heard you thought up the tag team name. Nice job there.

 

Barrowman: Ehh, it was nothing. One Man Army. Human Arsenal. Calling us W.M.D. just made sense.

 

RDJ: So you got two fine wrestlers with appealing gimmicks. You got a great manager in Vita. Oh yeah, and you guys are the champions! That’s pretty good start to the year, Thom.

 

Barrowman: *chuckles* Yeah…yeah I guess you can say that. Listen man, I just wanted to make sure that we were okay. It wasn’t right for me taking my frustration out on you.

 

RDJ: Thom, I’ve been in this business way too long to get my feelings hurt so easily. It’s water under the bridge.

 

Barrowman: Good to hear. Hey, before I let you go, I got to ask. What’s the word on the World Title? Is Aaron (Andrews) going to drop it to back Wolf (Hawkins)? He “has” been champion for awhile.

 

RDJ: Dead honest with you, Thom? I don’t even think Kyle (Rhodes) and Brent (Hill) have figured out what they want to do yet. I personally just hope the guys have an awesome match.

 

Barrowman: Yeah…yeah, me too. Alright Rick, I’ll see you next week.

 

Ricky waves as Thom Barrowman departs towards his own car. Ricky was relieved to know that Thom was cool with him again. He didn’t like having heat with old friends, no matter how little.

 

The truth was, though, Ricky had just lied to his old friend. There was no real long term plan for One Man Army & Human Arsenal teaming up. That was all for a storyline with the Sinner Society, and nothing was planned past that. While it could have happened at some point, there were no long term plans for Thom & John as a duo.

 

Then, of course, Killer Shark dropped John on his head and dang near broke his neck. That was the last straw for Kyle Rhodes. He had grown tire of Killer Shark’s recklessness, no matter how great of a look he had. He couldn’t have Shark representing TCW as champion anymore.

 

That’s how the wrestling business goes, thought Ricky. One quick moment can change a lot of things. Now, W.M.D. was a hot commodity, and clearly the most important team in TCW. And to think, it was because of one poorly performed slam.

 

Please Enjoy The Premiere Episode Of

TCW Uprising!

 

 

*Show Notes*

*Kyle Rhodes was in the midst of interviewing Benny Benson, who was clearly still sulking over his loss to Greg Gauge at The War To Settle The Score. The loss meant Benson could not challenge for the TV Title again as long as Gauge was still champion.

 

Benson expressed confusion over what his next step was in TCW. He had already agreed to cut ties with Flying Jimmy Foxx during his ongoing feud with Greg Gauge. Foxx had already started a new tag team with Bart Biggins. Meanwhile, Benson felt like he had another big singles run in him…he just didn’t know how he could do it now.

 

Out came The Syndicate’s Doc Hammond & Chris Flynn to interrupt the interview. Hammond spoke for the duo, and insulted Benson for acting like a crying puppy.

 

Hammond: What happened to you, Benny? Ya know, it wasn’t a long time ago when you were a 2-Time International Champion. Heck, it wasn’t a long time ago when we battled all over this planet. High Concept vs New Wave, we had a million, great battles! I respected that Benny Benson! But this guy before me? He’s just a pathetic, washed up has been!

 

That clearly set a fire under Benson!

 

Benson: Ya know what Doc? Maybe I am a little pathetic right now. But, I am still my own man! I’m not you, Doc. I’m not some blind lackey who follows orders from your BOSS!

 

The insults continued to fly until a resolution was set. Benny Benson and Doc Hammond agreed to face each other one on one, next week on Total Wrestling!

[dbritton987]

March – Week 2 – 2020

 

Tuesday – Backstage at Total Wrestling

 

In the midst of mingling before show time at Tuesday Night’s taping, Ricky eventually wanders into catering to grab a bite prior to show time. Frankly, everyone wanted so much advice in the locker room tonight, he just wanted a break from it all.

 

T-Bone Bright wanted ideas how to gel with Tana The Mighty as a tag team.

 

RDJ: Just have fun with the big guy, he’ll lead you!

 

Rather than asking CEO Kyle Rhodes, Roderick Remus had approached Ricky about being booked to lose yet again to Masked Cougar.

 

RDJ: Just keep working hard, kid. I know it sucks to be on the losing end, but the best thing you can do is put on a helluva performance. Then, you can’t be ignored by anyone.

 

Lastly, some white meat babyface kid by the name of Jack Avatar came up to Ricky, asking for advice in general. Frankly, Ricky had barely seen the kid work, and when he did Jack was getting his butt kicked.

 

RDJ: Kid, if I may be frank, you’re as green as grass. But, you got the look, a look that ninety to ninety-nine percent of wrestlers could only dream about. That gives you a head start. Just keep working hard, and find a character within yourself for the fans to buy into.

 

That was enough for Ricky to take for now. A quick bite to eat before the show sound awfully nice now. Ricky was delighted to see Sammy Bach all alone in catering. With an empty plate in front of himself, Bach was relaxing while listening to ear buds. As Ricky approached, Bach looked up from his cell phone and smiled. Sammy welcomed Ricky by removing his ear buds.

 

Bach: Hey Rick, what’s up?

 

RDJ: Hey Sammy, oh should I say Mr. Money Bags? Eh?

 

Bach: *laughs* Oh, so you heard about my new contract?

 

RDJ: Of course, I did. So, TCW for life, right?

 

Bach: Looks like it. Besides, wasn’t like I was given much of a choice.

 

Sensing his veteran advice needed, Ricky sat down across from Sammy.

 

RDJ: What’s that? Were you expecting a little contract battle with the other companies?

 

Bach: I don’t know. I guess I just expected some interest. Not to say I was going to leave. It just would have been nice to see a little fight over me. Truth was, I never heard back from anyone. It was all just Kyle.

 

RDJ: It’s probably for the best, to be honest. Kyle knows you. You go to SWF or USPW, you might just end up getting fifteen minutes, then job out the rest of your time.

 

Bach: I suppose you’re right. I guess….

 

Bach pauses, looking over the rest of catering.

 

RDJ: What is it?

 

Bach:…I guess I’m being forced to recognize the inevitable. There’s no reason to lie to myself. I know I’m starting to slow down. I feel it.

 

RDJ: It happens to all of us. What are ya? Forty?

 

Bach: Forty-one.

 

RDJ: Hell Sam, you move much than I did at forty-one.

 

Bach: *laughs* No offense Rick, but I still move better than you did when you were twenty-one.

 

RDJ: *laughs* Dang, kid! I know that! You didn’t have to actually say it aloud!

 

Bach: *smiles* I guess...I guess I’m just looking back now and wondering what could have been. I mean, up until Kyle took over, guys like (Tommy) Cornell overlooked me cause I was the little guy. Twelve years here. Forget the World Title, I don’t even have a International Title win to speak for me.

 

RDJ: Come on Sam, you’re talking like you’re going to hang up your boots tomorrow. You still have plenty of time.

 

Bach: Come on Rick. I mean, maybe I’m lucky and I get pitied with a TV Title run. But the World Title? That door has closed. I know what this feud with Jay (Chord) is about. It’s about Jay, not me. Hell, I’m not even going to be on television tonight so it looks like I’m recovering from getting my butt kicked.

 

Ricky wished he could tell Sammy that he was wrong. Unfortunately, Sammy has absolutely right. The endgame of his feud with Jay Chord was to get Jay over as a potential World Champion. Which, by the way, Sammy was doing. If Jay does become World Champion, a lot of credit will go to Sammy.

 

But after the feud was over? Who knows what waited for Sammy afterwards. Sure, there would be something, Sammy was still a fan favorite. But as big as his feud with Jay? That certainly wasn’t guaranteed.

 

RDJ: Sam, I’m going to tell you the same thing I’ve told so many guys in your position before. Yeah, a lot of what you just is true. Maybe all of it. But screw it, screw them all. You are done when you say you are done. They say you are done, then you prove them all wrong. They say you don’t have a big run in you anymore, then prove them wrong. If you go out there and kill it every single night, then they have no choice but to give you your moment. Ya here me?

 

It all soaks in on Sammy’s mind, and Bach begins to nod.

 

Bach: I hear ya, Rick. I guess I have a lot to think about.

 

RDJ: I suppose. I’m here for ya bud if you need me. Alright?

 

Bach: Alright, thanks.

 

Total Wrestling – Late In The Show

 

Ladies and Gentlemen, Please Welcome The Commissioner of Total Championship Wrestling. Hall of Famer, Ricky…Dale…Johnson!

 

Ricky walks out to his usual large pop. He gives his classic wave of the cowboy hat, to which fans have begun to wave their baseball caps and foam RDJ cowboy hats back at him. Ricky makes his way onto the interview stage, a mic already in hand.

 

Ricky was out there “apparently” to promote next week’s main event on Total Wrestling. Little did fans know, there was more to it than that.

 

RDJ: Next week, my hope was to have a rematch of the main event from The War To Settle The Score. After how it went down, I wanted to wipe clean that tainted smell! But unfortunately, Mighty Mo is not cleared from the back injury he suffered at the hands of Eddie Peak! But, we will still have a tag team main event next week! It will still be The Syndicate’s Wolf Hawkins & Doc Hammond on one side. And on the other side, I have given Aaron Andrews the opportunity to pick his own tag team partner to battle The Syndicate. Aaron has decided, and his tag team partner will be Benny Benson! Also, in the co-main event, Jay Chord will return to action, and he will-…

 

Ricky is interrupted by the sound of “Breathe” by Fabulous. Cue the pop from the fans, out comes Mighty Mo with street clothes. Ricky plays the boss character, looking frustrated by the interruption but not surprised. Mo, meanwhile, clearly isn’t in a good mood, either. Mo is handed a mic after he walks onto the stage.

 

RDJ: Mo, we already had this discussion backstage. I’m not doing it again.

 

Mo: Rick, I’m ready! I want to fight Eddie Peak, and I want to fight him next week right here on Total Wrestling!

 

The crowd pops. They want to see it!

 

RDJ: Mo, nobody understands that more than me. But, you are not medically cleared by TCW doctors for your back injury. So, you’re going to have to wait until they give the okay.

 

Mo: That’s it?! Really?! I’m just supposed to sit in the back while Sinner Society ambushes W.M..D.? I just have to watch them try to hurt some of my friends? I can’t do it, Rick! Make the match! I’ll be ready by next week!

 

Earlier in the night, the TCW Tag Team Champions W.M.D. (One Man Army & Human Arsenal) successfully defended their titles against Shade Gang’s Troy Tornado & Marc Speed. Post-Match, the entire Sinner Society ambushed W.M.D., with Eddie Peak there to add the exclamation point to the assault. Clearly, this was retaliation W.M.D. for taking the Tag Titles from The Behemoths.

 

RDJ: I’m not doing that, Mo! When you are cleared, then we can talk! If you get cleared, then hell, I’ll put you in a match with the entire Sinner Society if you want it! But not until-…

 

A sadistic laugh is heard, interrupting Ricky’s thought process. Both Ricky and Mo look around to find where it is coming from. Finally, Eddie Peak’s face appears on the tron, cackling away.

 

Peak: Poor Mighty One, worrying about his friends. They came out to play, just as I hoped. Say Mo, why didn’t you come out to play? Ohhh…that’s right. You’re hurt. Well, that’s a shame….

 

Mo: Where are you, Eddie? I’ll come find you and we can play all you want! I’m done with your games!

 

RDJ: The hell you will! There’s been enough mayhem tonight!

 

Peak: Oh, poor Commissioner. There is already room for more mayhem. But don’t you worry, Sinner Society is done for this evening. You too, Mighty One. No need to worry. Your time is coming soon. You’re worried about your friends? Well cheer up, you’ll be joining them soon!

 

Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of

TCW Presents Total Wrestling!

 

 

*Show Notes*

*Jay Chord’s interview to open the show was mostly about Chord mocking Sammy Bach, whom he viciously attacked the week before. But also, Chord also announced his entry into the Bunkhouse Brawl at A Little South Of Sanity, the first wrestler to do so!

 

*The Tana-Huggins saga continued, with Tana The Mighty battling Freddy Corp.’s Coach, Julian Watson. To no one’s shock at all, Freddy Huggins would get involved, raking the eyes of Tana when Watson had Referee Ray Johnson distracted. T-Bone Bright would hit the ring and attack Huggins, evening the odds and getting some redemption from last week’s tainted loss to Freddy! Left alone with Tana, Watson would face the inevitable. A Fat Samoan Splash, and a 3 Count from the referee!

 

*During the Flying Jimmy Foxx – Joshua Taylor match, TV Champion Greg Gauge would walk to the ring, clutching the gold on his shoulder. Whether or not his intentions were to distract Taylor after last week’s altercation (they were), Gauge’s presence did exactly that. The distraction nearly cost Taylor the match, but Joshua would recover and force Foxx to tap to the Butterfly Lock.

 

Post-Match, Taylor would open the ropes and welcome Gauge to enter the ring. The TV Champion would merely smirk, though, and walk back to the dressing room.

 

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March – Week 2 – 2020

 

Thursday – Creative Meeting

 

Creative Meetings usually took place on Mondays, as long as Ricky knew. But, with the addition of the new television Uprising, CEO Kyle Rhodes decided to also shake things up and rearrange the business schedule a bit, too. It didn’t really matter to Ricky, really. The BriCo Headquarters was less than a hour away from Ricky’s ranch. For Ricky, it was just the same on Thursdays as it were on Mondays.

 

Kyle Rhodes: So, I’m sure you guys all have heard that Sammy Bach is going to be sticking around here for at least a few more years. It makes me happy to know that Sammy will continue to represent us.

 

Brent Hill: He may be in his forties, but Sammy is still money. The fans still love him.

 

RDJ: He’s still hungry, too. Believe me.

 

Rhodes: Trust me, I know. But, that’s not the only big signing recently. I’m proud to announce that Joshua Taylor has also signed a long term contract. SWF raised the price, but I just couldn’t let Josh go.

 

RDJ: Ah, did you get a talking to by Mommy and Daddy?

 

Ricky shot a glance at the two BriCo executives who sat down at the end of the table. They rarely ever said anything during the meetings, instead just took notes. They never spoke to Ricky, and only seemed to get on Kyle’s case after the meetings, well out of earshot. Even now, with Ricky’s jab, they sat there with their heads down. They took more notes, pretending that they didn’t hear him.

 

Rhodes: I’m going to pretend like I don’t understand that comment, Rick. Josh is worth every penny. I consider him one of the best wrestlers in the world.

 

Joel Bryant: The guy certainly can work with virtually anyone. I’m really looking forward to him and Gauge getting it on.

 

Rhodes: As am I. Alas, the contract talks aren’t done yet. Eddie Peak is also in negotiations with us right now, and SWF is sniffing around again.

 

Hill: That should be an interesting one. I mean, I love Peak, such a charismatic dude. But, he’s clearly on his last legs.

 

Bryant: Yeah, all he can really do now is have a good brawl.

 

RDJ: Hey, all I could do was brawl my entire career. Nothing wrong with that!

 

Rhodes: All your points are spot on. This is going to be a tricky one with the financial department. I want to keep him around, even when his wrestling days are over. But, SWF might make that more difficult. Unlike Sammy or Joshua, there’s concern locking Eddie down for a handful of years for main event money.

 

Hill: If we’re really trying to bring in younger talent, then yeah, that’s a rough one.

 

Rhodes: Indeed. Again, I don’t want to get too gloomy. We’re just starting to talk. Who knows where it will all land. We just have to be ready for life after some of our older talent.

 

RDJ: Hey, ouch! I’m sitting right here, Kyle!

 

Rhodes: *chuckles* Yeah yeah, Rick. We’re “definitely” talking about you. I will say Rick, I am really liking this Bunkhouse Brawl idea more and more. Its making me think we should do bigger gimmick matches at pay-per-views.

 

Bryant: People do buy in to the big, flashy matches, especially when a title or shot is on the line.

 

Rhodes: I don’t want to do it too often, and it doesn’t always have to be a major part of the show. But, I think it’s something we need to consider with future events. Like you said Joel, a little flash to the show.

 

RDJ: Well, we have an obvious one coming up, if that’s what you fancy. Where Angels Fear To Tread. Kind of writes itself.

 

Hill: You’re thinking a ladder match of sort, aren’t you Rick?

 

RDJ: *shrugs* It doesn’t have to be a ladder match. I’m sure we could cook up something more crazy or whacky if we wanted to. But, we do have some very talented guys who can definitely go a little crazy with the right materials.

 

Bryant: If we’re talking about guys flying around, what about one of those wired matches? With the title belt or briefcase hanging in the middle?

 

Rhodes: I’ve never been a fan of those matches myself, to be honest. A bit too out there. But, I like what we are going here. Here’s what we’ll do. Take the week and cook up some ideas. It doesn’t have to be for Where Angels Fear To Tread necessarily, but our next event should be top priority. We’ll come back to the topic next week.

 

RDJ: Can we do a Floyd Goldworthy on a pole match? The winner gets to beat the snot out of him?

 

Rhodes: *laughs* The only person who wants to see that is you, Rick.

 

RDJ: What can I say? He’s great at being an annoying heel! Even out of character, I want to punch him in the face!

 

Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of

TCW Uprising!

 

 

*Show Notes*

*With his partner Dave Diamond still injured, Danny Fonzarelli falls to the numbers game versus The Shade Gang yet again. This time, it’s in one-on-one competition versus Matt Hocking. Fellow Shade Gang members Troy Tornado & Marc Speed would get involved, allowing Hocking to catch Fonz with a roll up for the three count.

 

*Three more wrestlers announced their entry into the Bunkhouse Brawl at A Little South Of Sanity. First, in a post-match interview after a tag team victory, both Bart Biggins & Flying Jimmy Foxx expressed their desire to enter the battle royal to potentially earn a TCW World Heavyweight Title Match.

 

Later on, in the midst of complaining about Tana The Mighty & T-Bone Bright, Freddy Huggins would inform the world that he would be representing Freddy Corp. in the Bunkhouse Brawl.

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March – Week 3 – 2020

 

Tuesday – Total Wrestling

 

Eddie Peak stands in the ring with Sinner Society followers hovering behind him. On the mat motionless are two developmental talents who were just destroyed by Peak’s men, The Behemoths. Sinner Society’s manager, Floyd Goldworthy, arrogantly enters the ring and places a microphone in the outstretched hand of Peak.

 

Peak: Look at this destruction. This is beautiful art to me, and how I missed it so much. People thought they were safe while I was gone. My followers here were clearly lost without me. But I am truly back, and you will all feel my wrath through the Sinner Society. There is no commodity in this company that will survive, as the sweet destruction will continue to flow throughout Total Championship Wrestling.

 

Peak is about continue further, but is interrupted by “Breathe” by Fabulous. Cue the crowd pop, Mighty Mo appears through the curtains. Mo is topless with his hands taped, and he’s carrying a baseball bat! In his other hand, Mo also carries a mic.

 

Mo: Eddie! I’d figure I’d let you be the first to know the big news. The TCW doctors have cleared me to compete! But I have even better news, news that I know you will love! I’m out here to play, Eddie! I’m out here to play, just like you wanted! But….I’m not the only one who wants to play![/i]

 

B.Y.O.B by System of a Down, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Out comes the TCW World Tag Team Champions, W.M.D.! Last week, Human Arsenal & One Man Army were ambushed by all four members of Sinner Society, and now they’re out for revenge. With Vita by their side, W.M.D. aren’t carrying their tag titles, but instead 2X4s!

 

Vita walks in front of the three men. She looks over the crowd and smirks. Vita points to the ring, and the men oblige! Mo & W.M.D. march down to the ring for a fight.

 

It is definitely a fight we get, but Mo & W.M.D. overcome 3-on-4 handicap with the use of their weapons. Mo catches Eddie Peak in the ribs with the baseball bat, then uses the bat to clothesline Peak! Peak tumbles through the ropes and to the floor!

 

Nick Booth is the last Sinner Society member left in the ring, and he pays the price for being the last man standing. Human Arsenal drives his 2X4 into the ribs of Booth. With Booth bent over, One Man Army rears back and breaks his 2X4 over Nick’s spine! Booth collapses to the mat and smartly rolls out to the ring.

 

As Sinner Society retreats towards the curtains, Mo regains his microphone.

 

Mo: Hey Eddie! You opened the toy box, and now we want more fun! So how about this? At A Little South Of Sanity, me and the Tag Champs here challenge you and The Behemoths. But, we don’t want a standard six man tag. No no no, no sir! We want…a Six Man Steel Cage Match!

 

Peak doesn’t give Mo an answer, but we all receive a pretty solid clue. Standing among his men on the entrance way, Peak begins to laughs at Mo’s suggestion. Apparently, he’s delighted by the idea!

 

Total Wrestling – Late In The Show

 

Ricky is backstage with his longtime friend Sam Keith, now a Road Agent for TCW. The two wrestling legends managed to find a room in the back of the arena all for themselves. Most importantly, one without a smoke alarm. They sit together and relax while enjoying some mighty fine cigars.

 

Ricky had a pretty easy night on Total Wrestling. The show was built on mayhem this week. A bunch of brawls, a bunch of match interview. A bunch of ruckus to built up hype for storylines leading into the next pay-per-view in twelve days.

 

All Ricky had to do this was film a backstage segment, where as TCW Commissioner he informed Greg Gauge that he would defend his TV Title against new rival Joshua Taylor at A Little South of Sanity. Then, Ricky would make a small appearance in the arena to turn a tag team match between Devine Fortune & The Elite into a six man tag after a pre-match brawl broke out. Edd Stone came out to join Devine Fortune in the brawl, as did Chris Flynn join his Syndicate brethren. Thus, the six man tag wrote itself.

 

Now, Ricky was just waiting for the show to end before heading back to the hotel.

 

Keith: So what do you think about Jay (Chord) becoming World Champion? It sure does seem only a matter of time.

 

RDJ: Yeah, it sure does. The kid is just too dang talented. It’s just attitude. He might win the title, but his negative ego might not keep it there long.

 

Keith: So many second generation kids can’t help themselves but come into this business with an ego. I got lucky and have two kids who keep their nose clean and focus on their profession.

 

RDJ: You definitely did good by those kids. Greg (Gauge) is one of the best additions TCW made in quite awhile. You think he is ever going to start going by the Keith name?

 

Keith: Greg is committed to being his own man. I totally respect his decision and admire it. A lot of kids just want to milk on their parents’ last name, but that’s not Greg. But, I did suggest to him that going with the Keith name might be best for marketing. Greg doesn’t agree, though. Maybe I should be happy. Trying to build his own name probably helped Greg from building that bad ego.

 

RDJ: To be honest, I’ve avoided Jay for the most part. The kid rubs me the wrong way.

 

Keith: I wasn’t around when Jay got here, but people tell me he’s gotten a little better. Maybe that’s why Kyle (Rhodes) is willing to push him now.

 

RDJ: I suppose. And let’s be honest, you gotta have some ego to be a champ. Remember that guy Tommy?

 

Keith: *chuckles* Tommy…ummm…Cornish, right? Yeah I remember him. He certainly had an ego, that’s for sure.

 

RDJ: Boy he did, but he knew how to temper it. If Jay does the same, he can certainly carry the company. But..that’s a big if to me.

 

Outside the room, there’s a commotion in the hallway of the backstage area. At first, the two men ignore it and continue their conversation. But, the commotion gets a little louder. With a grunt, Ricky pulls himself up from his chair and passes his cigar off to Sam.

 

RDJ: I’ll go check it out.

 

Ricky pokes his head out into the hallway, just in time to see a couple of TCW’s medical crew following a wrestler around the corner. The wrestler appeared to be Wolf Hawkins, but Ricky wasn’t completely sure. If that was the case, then the tag team main event was over, as was this week’s Total Wrestling episode.

 

Just as Ricky stepped out to the hallway, CEO Kyle Rhodes appeared from the other end of the hall with his assistant and Head Booker Brent Hill following. Rhodes has a clear perturbed look on his face.

 

RDJ: Kyle, what’s with all the noise? Something happened?

 

Rhodes: It’s Wolf, he’s hurt.

 

RDJ: Again??!! Christ, maybe the bubble wrap was a better idea than we joked. Do we have any clue?

 

Rhodes: *shakes head* They’re checking him out now, but he collapsed as soon as he came through the curtains. He’s in a lot of pain. Whatever the medics say, I’m sending him to the hospital. I….I just can’t believe this is happening again. I can’t believe we’re about to lose Aaron Vs Wolf yet again.

 

RDJ: Now now, let’s not cancel our big match yet. We need to let the doctors do their thing.

 

Kyle: Yeah…yeah I suppose you’re right. I just don’t have a good feeling…

 

Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of

TCW Presents Total Wrestling!

 

 

*Show Notes*

*It appeared Edd Stone & Devine Fortune Vs Chris Flynn & The Elite would be a fair fight, but unfortunately, there are more than three members in the Syndicate! That said, Doc Hammond would interfere in the match, helping his Flynn & The Elite pick up the big six man win for their stable.

 

*Sammy Bach would make his surprise return after being assaulted by Jay Chord two weeks ago. As Chord departed from ringside after his win over Bart Biggins. Suddenly, Chord’s music changed to “Higher Grounds” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, which is Sammy Bach’s theme! The crowd would erupt, as Chord turned to the curtains, waiting for Bach to appear.

 

Instead, Bach came flying out of nowhere onto the scene, apparently from the crowd! Enraged by Jay’s dirty attack, Bach tackled Chord and began to pummel away at him. TCW officials would appear to break it up, and a stunned Chord would flee towards backstage.

 

Bach rolled into the ring and called for a mic.

 

Bach: Hey Jay! I heard that you entered the Bunkhouse Brawl at A Little South of Sanity. Well, that's great news Jay, BECAUSE I’LL SEE YOU THERE!

 

*With Dave Diamond still sidelined, it would appear Danny Fonzarelli has found a new ally in his battle against The Shade Gang. Marc Speed would use the Shade Gang numbers to defeat Frederique. But, their attempt at a 3-on-1 beatdown would be halted by Fonzarelli hitting the ring! Together, Fonzarelli & Frederique would send the Shade Gang into a retreat. Tornado, Speed, & Hocking would leave ringside in shock over this turn of events!

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <span style="font-size:24px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">March – Week 3 – 2020</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">Thursday – Creative Meeting</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kyle Rhodes:</strong> Well, I might as well get it out of the way. I know you’ve been waiting on the bad news. Here it is. Wolf (Hawkins) suffered a crack sternum Tuesday night.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>The room fills with groans, thanks to everyone else around the table.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Wolf must have walked under a ladder or something. Such bad luck.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Well, at bad as it sounds, he isn’t going to miss a lot of time. But one thing’s for certain, he is out for A Little South of Sanity. It’s not even up for debate this time.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Brent Hill:</strong> It really does feel like déjà vu. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> It does, and it stinks. Let me make one thing straight before we talk about pay-per-view changes. When Wolf is cleared? We’re running the Aaron (Andrews) vs Wolf for the title immediately, whether it’s on Total Wrestling or the next big event. We can no longer stall for time with our top feud. If they’re going to have a big, successful finale at Total Mayhem, then they need to be in the ring one-on-one at least once before then. Though, I’d prefer twice.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Joel Bryant:</strong> On the bright side, if we run the title match on television, we would almost definitely get the highest ratings of the year.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> And we might as well rush it. Every time we take our sweet time, Wolf gets himself injured again!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> It’s a shame, they’ve been telling quite the story, too. Nevertheless, the show must go on as far as A Little South of Sanity goes. I’ve been thinking about it since getting news on Wolf, and I believe I know how we’re going to solve this conflict. Next Tuesday on Total Wrestling, Rick here is going to go out and announce Wolf’s injury.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Grreeeeaaattttt. I’ll be ready to duck tomatoes.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Well hopefully you win the crowd right back, because you will also announce the changes to the pay-per-view. Here’s my plan. We’re going to open A Little South of Sanity now with the Bunkhouse Brawl. The winner of the Brawl will no longer receive a future title match contract, but instead they will go on and challenge Aaron Andrews for the World Title that very evening in the main event. Anyone oppose that idea?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> It’s as good of an idea as any, especially this close to the show.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> I like it. It would definitely turn a negative into a positive, sort of.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Fine by me, let’s do it.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Alright, so we’ll roll with that plan. Next, here comes the hard part. Who is going to win the Bunkhouse Brawl and challenge Aaron? Let’s hear it folks, let’s rundown the roster.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> I’ll just say it and get it out there. Jay Chord. Do we pull the trigger?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> That depends. If you want the obvious choice who’s riding plenty of momentum, then do it. But, the plan has been to keep Aaron and Jay separate as much as possible for the time being so they can have their big feud later. If the plan remains alive, then we pass on Jay and move on the next option.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Great point, Rick. I’m keeping Jay on the table, but if you guys can convince me there’s another good option, then we’ll stick with the original plan with Jay. Alright then, who else?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> I guess we can rule out Doc Hammond?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> I’d think so. I mean, we already had him win a battle royal to replace Wolf once.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Not to mention we’re already hyping the Andrews-Hammond rematch for Total Wrestling this week. Welp, sorry Doc! Next?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> I think we have to consider Eddie Peak? Follow me here. We book him in the Bunkhouse Brawl. He wins. Peak then bows out of the scheduled Six Man Cage Match and has Nick Booth substitute for him. Peak then proceeds to wrestle Aaron in the main event.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> It’s a good idea on paper, but is Eddie’s body ready for all that work? I mean, we were just talking last week how Peak is clearly on his last legs. Can he get through a battle royal AND a main event match? </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> It’s hard to believe that it will end pretty. Besides, I think the Six Man Cage Match loses way too much star power if Peak is taken out of the match.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> I think I side with Brent and Rick here. I’m just not so sure Eddie could keep up with Aaron in a title main event. Alright, what’s our next option?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> Me personally, I think we should consider Freddy Huggins. The Freddy Corp. gimmick is working really well with the crowd. They love to hate the group for their antics. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> Can’t agree more. He might not have the name power of Eddie or Jay, but he’s doing great with this new gimmick of his. I think if Freddy wins the crowd is going go nuts booing, and I mean that in a good way.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Most of all, I have no doubt Huggins could pull double duty. He’s still in his prime.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Good, good Freddy is definitely at the top of the list. What else could we do?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> Let’s not forget Greg Gauge. The TV Title makes him a viable threat. Plus, I believe the fans will instantly buy in on the Champion vs Champion match. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Yeah, but what do we do about Greg’s scheduled match with (Joshua) Taylor? Do we can another promoted title match and move Greg up the card? Or does Greg pull triple duty? He might be young, but that’s a lot to put on the kid.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> It would be quite the story, though. Greg wins the Bunkhouse Brawl, defends his TV Title, then challenges for the World Title all in one night. If we ever want to make Greg a legit star, it’s a solid moment to do it.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> I totally agree, it would be quite the push. I just don’t want to see Greg get hurt by trying to do too much.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Alright, Greg also joins the good options. I might as well put Joshua in that bag as well, the story is pretty much the same as Greg. So, what else we got?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> I’d consider Troy Tornado like we did Freddy Huggins. Troy might be getting old, but he can still put on a decent match. Plus, if his boys (Marc) Speed & (Matt) Hocking join him at ringside, that could build some drama. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> That might be true, but if we want that type of drama, we might as well go with Freddy, the younger guy still in his prime. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> Any thoughts on maybe a big, stunning victory? How about Davis Wayne Newton pulling the big upset?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> I don’t know man. Way too soon to me.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> I agree with Rick. It might be quite the moment, but I think it’s possible it could fail just as much as it could succeed. I don’t think it’s worth the risk.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> Agreed. Davis is almost ready for something bigger, but “this” would be too much. He just doesn’t have the name value just yet. Who else we got? Maybe a Syndicate guy besides Doc?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Ehhh, I think if it’s not Doc then it’s nothing. Chris Flynn would be the best option of whose left, but I don’t think he’s ready for something that big.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> I think it would be good story if the Syndicate were in the Bunkhouse Brawl, just to make it believe they could win it and replace Wolf. But actually winning it? I’m not buying it. Personally, I think this title match should stand alone from Aaron’s current feud with Wolf and The Syndicate.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> I suppose you’re right, Brent. It would unbelievable if another Syndicate member wins a battle royal to replace Wolf, no matter which guy it might be. Alright then, so who’s left to choose from? We haven’t talked about any babyfaces right now. Let’s not stick to the bad guys. I want all options on the table.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> I’d say Sammy (Bach), but we just had Sammy & Aaron for the title. Are the fans ready for a rematch between the two?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> I mean, we can always slip Sammy into a title match and the fans will buy it. If we don’t want to use Jay or Eddie but want name value, then Sammy is a great option. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Problem is I can’t think of any other good boys that would make sense besides Sammy. (Mighty) Mo and the W.M.D. boys got that Six Man Cage Match, otherwise I’d suggest them. Tana (The Mighty) would be an interesting story, but it wouldn’t much of a match to headline a pay-per-view.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bryant:</strong> I agree with Rick. If we’re not looking for the big, shocking win, then I don’t really see many options left. I think we’ve touched upon all the best options.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> What do you think, Brent?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hill:</strong> I think I side with Joel. We’ve pull all the best options out on the table. We can definitely salvage the event. We just need to decide who’s the right guy to put our trust in. </p><p> </p><p>

<em>For a long moment, Kyle Rhodes eases back in his chair and looks up towards the white ceiling.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> This whole situation really stinks….alright, I think this was really constructive, but I believe I’m going to take the weekend to mull it through. The fans won’t “officially” know about Wolf’s injury until Tuesday’s show, so we got time. Before the show Tuesday we’ll get together and I’ll let you know my decision. Until then, I’ll just continue to scream into a pillow over this awful situation…</p><p> </p><p>

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[Hashasheen]

Well, here's food for thought: Who's around on the open market that's a recognizable star that could come in for a month or so to win the Brawl without pissing off your homegrown guys, job to Andrews and then do a couple of more jobs for momentum's sake before leaving?

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Man, Wolf just can't catch a break.

[dbritton987]

Well, here's food for thought: Who's around on the open market that's a recognizable star that could come in for a month or so to win the Brawl without pissing off your homegrown guys, job to Andrews and then do a couple of more jobs for momentum's sake before leaving?

 

Definitely have considered that to some extent. Was actually going to include the idea in the creative meeting discussion, but I felt like my last post was already a bit long.

 

Man, Wolf just can't catch a break.

 

It's been fun! :(

[dbritton987]

March – Week 4 – 2020

 

Tuesday – Backstage at Total Wrestling

 

Showtime is about an hour away in Nashville, Tennessee. Ricky is in the hallway backstage, relaxing for the time being before he has to put on his suit and cowboy hat. The locker room quite loud this evening with friendly chatter, Ricky had hopped out to chat with his wife about her day and the children. Sitting on a fold up chair, Ricky looks up from the tile to see Jay Chord standing there. Chord gestures to Ricky, asking if they can talk. Ricky nods.

 

RDJ: Hey honey, I have to go. I’ll call you after the show, alright? Yup, love ya. Bye.

 

Ricky cuts the call off and eases back on the chair. He greets Chord with a smile, then gestures to the other fold up chairs in the hallway.

 

RDJ: How’s it going, Jay? Care to take a seat?

 

Chord: No thanks, I just needed to talk to you quick.

 

RDJ: No problem, kid. That’s why I’m here. What can I do for you?

 

Chord: Look Rick, I know you never liked me when you were here originally…

 

RDJ: I wouldn’t say that, not exactly. Let’s be blunt if we’re really going to do this, Jay. You came into this company as quite the arrogant kid. You acted like you were better than everyone right from the moment you entered that locker room. That said, I always thought you were an amazing athlete, and you are clearly one of the best in the company now.

 

Chord: Maybe I did come in with an attitude, and I’ve tried to work on it in recent years. Ya know? When you haven’t been here?

 

RDJ: *chuckles* Okay, that comment didn’t seem necessary, but alright. To be honest, I have in fact heard that you have tried to act better around here, so I commend you for that.

 

Chord: Look Rick, I just need to say it. If you got a problem with me, then you need to talk to me about it.

 

RDJ: *confused* Jay, I honestly have no idea what you’re talking about. Where is this coming from?

 

Chord: I heard that you were against me wrestling in the main event this Sunday. I heard you went out of your way to tell Kyle (Rhodes) that it was a bad idea.

 

RDJ: *waves hands* Whoa whoa whoa, that is absolutely not true. Look, you want the 1-0-1? The creative team discussed in depth about who would be the right guy to wrestle Aaron (Andrews) for the title, and of course your name came up.

 

Chord: And that’s when you trash the idea.

 

RDJ: I absolutely did not! I have no problem seeing you versus Aaron. Hell kid, that would be awesome to watch! But, when I first came back to join the creative team? I was told by Kyle himself that he wanted you and Aaron kept as far apart as possible for the time being. That way? When you and Aaron finally feuded? It would be a fresh, brand new spectacle. So, I reminded Kyle of what he had instructed myself and the rest of creative.

 

Chord: *doubtful* So, that’s it? Really? That’s all you said?

 

RDJ: *nods* That’s all I said. Besides, I don’t even know who Kyle has chosen yet to face Aaron this Sunday. He hasn’t told creative yet. Do you know?

 

Chord: No, no one has said anything.

 

RDJ: Then what the hell are we doing, Jay? What are you worked up about?

 

Chord: I don’t like someone trying to sabotage me, that’s what I’m pissed off about! If you got a problem with me Rick, then you come to me!

 

RDJ: Trust me, if I ever have a problem with anyone, I’m going to face them nose to nose. You are certainly no exception. But let me ask you something now, Jay.

 

Chord: What? What do you want?

 

RDJ: Who told you I was trashing you in creative?

 

Chord freezes and doesn’t respond. He just looks at Ricky.

 

RDJ: The reason I ask? I haven’t talked to anyone about the conversation we had in creative. Not about you, not about anyone. I am certain of that. So…who told you I trashed you?

 

Chord still doesn’t answer him. But, Ricky can see in Jay’s eyes that he realizes he has screwed up. Changing the subject, Chord points his finger at Ricky.

 

Chord: I’ve been working my @$$ off, Rick. I deserve to be one of the top guys here. You better not try to screw me on that.

 

RDJ: Jay…that is absolutely the last thing I wish to do.

 

Jay Chord doesn’t respond, but instead storms away down the hall. His mind reeling over the confrontation, Ricky leans his head back and looks up towards the white ceiling. He closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.

 

Total Wrestling – Late In The Show

 

Ricky had been out in front of the crowd at the show’s opening to announce Wolf Hawkins’s unfortunate injury and the changes to A Little South of Sanity as a result. After announcing that the winner of the Bunkhouse Brawl will now challenge Aaron Andrews for the World Title on the same night, the breaking news had been hyped over and over, both by the announcers and promos. It was all to make sure every fan tuning in were prepared for the last moment changes to this Sunday’s Pay-Per-View.

 

Now, Ricky was heading out to the ring again to play TCW Commish, right before tonight’s main event. This time, the ring was set up for the promoted contract signing. After tipping his cowboy hat to the crowd, Ricky took one of the mics off the contract table.

 

RDJ: Folks, we might have lost our original main event for A Little South of Sanity, but there is still a highly anticipated title match taking place this Sunday. It will be a match between two of the best wrestlers in not just TCW, but in the entire world. These two will go to battle Sunday for right to be called TCW Television Champion. Allow me to introduce the competitors. First, the challenger. He is a former International Champion, and is an eleven year here in Total Championship Wrestling. Joshua Taylor!

 

Taylor appears through the curtains to the sound of “Animal I Have Become” By Three Days Grace. Taylor actually is getting some cheers after some of his altercations with the champion in the past few weeks. Taylor enters the ring and shakes hands with Ricky before taking a seat at the contract table.

 

RDJ: Next, this man has dominated his division for over half a year now. He comes from a family lineage that we all in TCW know quite well. He is the TCW Television Champion, he is Greg Gauge!

 

“Icky Thump” by White Stripes plays, and out comes the TV Champ. In a dress shirt and slacks, the title belt glistening on his shoulder, Greg Gauge calmly makes his way to the ring. He completely ignores the boos and chants of the crowd, clearly not caring what the fans thinking of him. Gauge enters the ring, and stands the TV Title up on the contract table, deliberately right in the face of Taylor. For a moment, Gauge leaves Ricky hanging on the handshake before accepting it halfheartedly. Gauge takes his seat.

 

RDJ: Gentlemen, the contract is already ready to go. All we need now is your signatures to make this official. Joshua, you are the challenger, so you sign first.

 

RDJ pushes the contract folder across the table towards Taylor. But, Taylor initially makes no attempt to reach for it. Instead, Taylor & Gauge stare at each other across the table, eye to eye. Oozing confidence, a little smirk begins to come across Gauge. Eventually, it does for Taylor as well. Finally, Taylor opens up the folder and signs his name to the match contract.

 

Taylor closes the folder and shoves the contract across the table. There is another stoic staredown between the two men before Gauge opens the folder. The champion takes his time and looks over each page of the contract. Satisfied, he finally takes the pen and signs the contract. Gauge doesn’t bother giving the contract back to Ricky, forcing the Commish to reach across the table and take it back.

 

RDJ: It is official! This Sunday, Joshua Taylor will challenge Greg Gauge for the TCW Television Champion! If you men have anything to say about this match, say it now.

 

There’s a long pause, then Gauge starts to reach for his mic. No, he takes his TV Title off the table and places it upon his shoulder. Gauge pushes his chair away from the table and starts to stand up.

 

Taylor: Sit your @$$ down.

 

Taylor says it calmly, but the veracity is clearly there, and the crowd reacts to it. Gauge pauses midway up and stares at Taylor. Slowly, he obliges the challenger and slumps back down into his seat.

 

Taylor: Here’s the truth, Greg. I respect you. You are clearly part of the future of Total Championship Wrestling. But, here’s my problem with you. You think you just deserve it. You think that it’s just yours to have. Why? Because your daddy was a star? Let me tell you something. Guys like me and Ricky here? We scratched and clawed to the top of the card. We earned every opportunity we earned. You want to know why these fans go crazy when Ricky comes out here? You want to know why that locker room looks up to me as a leader? It’s because we worked our @$$es off to be who we are! Then, there’s you. You don’t think you don’t have to do that, because you think you are that great. Well Greg…maybe you are that great, but you’re going to get a reality check this Sunday. Maybe one day you’ll be headlining this place, but I’m still one of the top lions here, and I’m going to give you the whooping you most definitely deserve. And if that isn’t enough of a reality check? I’m going to take that title from you.

 

Gauge shows no emotions towards Taylor’s words and threats. The two men stare at each other for another long moment. Then, calmly, Gauge reaches out and grabs his own mic.

 

Gauge: Josh, it is so nice that, despite all you just said, you do in fact respect me. It is big of you to say that. So, allow me to do the honor and return that respect…

 

Suddenly, Gauge jumps up and flips the table on top of Taylor! Both Taylor and his chair fall backwards hard onto the mat, the table coming down on top of Joshua. In no real harm, Taylor is quick to regain himself and rushes to his feet.

 

Taylor is enraged and ready to confront Gauge, but the TV Champion has already exited the ring! With a huge smile on his face, Gauge walks backwards up the entranceway. Taylor stands on the second rope and barks threats towards Gauge. Greg doesn’t respond verbally, but he does point to the TV Title and continues to the smile.

 

Jason Azaria: I can’t believe the act of disrespect we have just seen from our TV Champion!

 

Kyle Rhodes: He’s clearly playing some mindgames with Joshua Taylor, trying to rile him up before this Sunday. The question is, will they work? Or will they backfire?

 

Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of

TCW Presents Total Wrestling!

 

 

*Show Notes*

* Mighty Mo Vs Titan wasn’t much of a match, as fellow Sinner Society members Killer Shark & Nick Booth would interfere on the first sign that Titan was in trouble. Mo earned the DQ victory, and WMD were there quickly to save Mo from the Sinner Society ambush.

 

Mo, Human Arsenal & One Man Army together fended off the attack. They began to celebrate, but then they heard the sadistic laugh of Eddie Peak. From the curtains, Peak slowly walked out, a sick grin on his face.

 

Peak: It makes me so happy that you boys have become such close friends. That’s what that little attack was all about. I just wanted to make that you three were ready for this Sunday. I’m happy to see that you all are. It’s going to make it that much more fun…when you’re locked in a cage…WITH ME!

 

** In a 2 Out of 3 Falls Match, The Elite would defeat Devine Fortune in the feud's rubber match. Eddie Chandler & Nate Johnson would do it in tainted fashion, of course, because...well...they're the Syndicate!

 

*** Heated rivals Sammy Bach & Jay Chord exchanged threats after Bach’s victory over Matt Hocking. Chord is quite hot after Bach’s surprise attack on Jay last week, despite the fact that it was Chord who originally tried to injure Bach.

 

After sharing some mean words back and forth, Bach made his intentions for the Bunkhouse Brawl and A Little South of Sanity quite clear.

 

Bach: This Sunday, I plan on winning the Bunkhouse Brawl, and I plan on beating Aaron Andrews for the World Title. But if I can’t do that, Jay? Then I’m damn sure going to see to it that you can’t either!

 

**** In The Main Event, Chris Flynn would attempt to help his fellow Syndicate brethren Doc Hammond defeat Aaron Andrews in the Non-Title Contest. Benny Benson would eventually hit ringside to duke it out with Flynn, negating his presence there! Benson has had his problems recently with The Syndicate, particularly Hammond, and he wasn’t just going to let them steal the big main event win!

 

Enraged to see Benson fighting Flynn, Doc Hammond would be distracted just enough for the World Champion. Andrews came flying off the ropes and crushed the distracted Hammond with a spear. Then with Hammond staggered, Andrews hit Doc with his brand new finisher, The Ace in the Hole! 1,2,3, The World Champion stands victorious at the end of Total Wrestling!

[dbritton987]

March – Week 4 – 2020

 

Thursday – Creative Meeting

 

Kyle Rhodes: Next order of business, a bit of TCW Uprising news. We’re going to be doing a bit of rearranging to our weekly schedule.

 

RDJ: Again already?

 

Rhodes: Just a bit. The overall reviews of Uprising have been positive. The show will continue to air on Friday, there are no issues there. But, we’re no longer going to record Uprising on the same day, in the same arena, as Total Wrestling. The overall response to that response is that the live shows are going too long and are tiring fans out. So, we are going to move the Uprising recording to another day.

 

RDJ: Do you need me to be on the road an extra day?

 

Rhodes: Probably not. Don’t worry, Rick. If need be, we’ll pre-record any segment with you.

 

RDJ: *raises hands* Phew, thank god.

 

Rhodes: *smiles* Starting next week, we are going to try our new format. Wherever we might tape Total Wrestling on Tuesday, we are going to stick around in the area and tape Uprising in a smaller venue. It might be an extra day and smaller venue, but on the bright side, it will be with a fresh crowd.

 

Joel Bryant: It would be nice to allow some of these younger guys more time, too.

 

Rhodes: Good point, Joel. We don’t have to rush things along as much. Maybe even give our developmental guys more time and a little exposure. So, we’ll see how that goes. The hopes is it will work better. Brent, I will just need your team on top of communication. Work with the travel department to let wrestlers know whether they will be needed in town one more day.

 

Brent Hill: You got it, boss. I’ll make sure that’s done, and all the booking is a go by Tuesdays, at the latest.

 

Rhodes: Awesome. Now folks, I’d like to go over our roster and current storylines going into April. Total Mayhem is getting pretty close, but we still got a pretty important show in Where Angels Fear To Tread. Now, we already discussed today the Ladder Match we’re going to do. But, there’s plenty more time to fill. First things first, we’re hoping Wolf (Hawkins) is ready to do something with Aaron (Andrews) by our next event.

 

RDJ: Please, Lord Jesus, let it be true!

 

Rhodes: We certainly need a few prayers. So, let’s look at the TV Title. I’m loving what’s going on with Greg (Gauge) & Joshua (Taylor). Are we all in agreement on that?

 

Hill: Yup, love it. They’re building a fine story of prominent star versus rising star.

 

Bryant: Seconded.

 

Rhodes: Good then, so no need to mess with that right now. So that leads up to the Tag Titles. We have W.M.D. still feuding with Sinner Society and The Behemoths. Do we keep that going?

 

Hill: I think the story is start to stretch thin, but it’s got a bit more gas. We still haven’t done the Tag Title rematch, and I think that could be the ending the feud needs.

 

Bryant: So, who comes away with the Tag Titles at the end?

 

Rhodes: I can’t put the titles back onto the Behemoths until Killer Shark cleans up his work in the ring.

 

RDJ: Did I hear he almost hurt another guy this week, some developmental kid?

 

Hill: A young man by the name of Guillotine, yes.

 

RDJ: Sheesh…Joel, I think Shark needs five minutes with you.

 

Bryant: *shakes head* Trust me, we’ve tried with the big guy. Something in his head just ticks off when the match keeps going.

 

Hill: At least the animosity between Shark and John (Anderson) has cooled.

 

RDJ; That, and John’s head is still on his shoulders…

 

Rhodes: Alright, so back on topic, I think Brent is right here. It’s time to finish thing up this feud. Any thoughts on how to do it? Type of gimmick match, I mean.

 

Bryant: Going to be interesting to try to top a Dog Collar and Cage match.

 

Hill: *waves hand* I say don’t bother. Keep it simple and let the mayhem ensue. I was thinking a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Just let the guys beat the crap out of each other all over the arena.

 

RDJ: Would be a nice 180. First, they were encaged. Next, they’re let loose!

 

Rhodes: Good, good. Let’s not print it just yet, but I like the idea very much. Next, outside the title picture. I think it’s about time for the Bach – Chord rubber match. I wouldn’t mind extending things to Total Mayhem, but it just feels time.

 

Hill: Unless we do some foggy finish in their encounter, it would seem about that time. The boys have killed it in this feud, but all good things must come to an end.

 

RDJ: All it needs is some stipulations. 2 out of 3 Falls, at least.

 

Bryant: I’d suggest a Steel Cage match if we didn’t just have one. Last Man Standing?

 

RDJ: I’d buy that idea.

 

Rhodes: Alright, so the rubber match is a go. Speaking of rematches, I think it’s time for (Mighty) Mo & Eddie (Peak) to go at it again. It’s been anticipated long enough.

 

Hill: Now, that one I think we should extend until Total Mayhem somehow. You want mayhem, you’re talking Mo and Peak going to war.

 

RDJ: Hot damn, just let those big boys beat the piss out of each other. Don’t have to be pretty. People will buy a ticket.

 

Rhodes: Just remember that the end game is to make Mo a viable top contender. That’s the endgame. Next up, I want to make sure we have something for Freddy Huggins. I think we struck gold with this obnoxious Freddy Corp. gimmick. I want to keep riding that.

 

Hill: I’m not sure who you have in mind for Freddy, but I’ve love to get him in the TV Title picture.

 

RDJ: A triple threat with Greg, Joshua, & Freddy? Take my money now.

 

Rhodes: I also want to keep a look at some of our up and coming talent. Julian (Watson) is doing some great work in his mentor spot with Freddy, but I wouldn’t mind building onto the stable.

 

Bryant: Give Freddy some more goons?

 

Rhodes: *nods* Exactly. And maybe being goons will some guys more TV time, and who knows what else. Any thoughts on the tag team division? Anyone you guys think we should highlight?

 

RDJ: I think it would be wise to make Tana (The Mighty) & T-Bone (Bright) a focus. They are definitely winning over the fans character-wise.

 

Bryant: They’re never going to blow anyone away as far wrestling goes, so I’m not sure they could be our top team long term. That said, Tana sells merchandise, and T-Bone is starting to gel with the big guy.

 

Hill: Let’s not forget Frederique & (Danny) Fonzarelli. I’m telling you guys, their best days are behind them. But, they’ve found some magic as a team during house show matches.

 

Rhodes: I’m happy to hear you guys are so positive on some of these guys. We need challengers with this W.M.D. & Behemoths feud coming to a close.

 

RDJ: I think most of all, that Shade Gang has to be at the top of your options for contending. You guys put together quite the trio. (Troy) Tornado can still go a bit, but his work as the mouthpiece is doing wonders for Marc (Speed) & Matt (Hocking).

 

Hill: The trio work has rejuvenated all three guys, really. They were drowning a bit in the midcard.

 

Rhodes: The tag team division definitely looks a lot different than it did a few months. You guys and the locker room have really turned things around in the midcard in general. We just have to keep it going.

 

Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of

TCW Uprising!

 

 

TCW A Little South of Sanity 2020

The Official Match Card!

Card Subject To Change

 

TCW’s First Ever Bunkhouse Brawl!

Winner challenges Aaron Andrews for the TCW World Heavyweight Championship later in the Main Event!

Pre-Announced Entries: Bart Biggins, Flying Jimmy Foxx, Freddy Huggins, Jay Chord, Marc Speed, Matt Hocking, Sammy Bach, Tana The Mighty, Troy Tornado

 

TCW Commissioner Ricky Dale Johnson welcomes all competitors to try and win themselves a TCW World Title Match! The Bunkhouse Brawl might go by battle royal elimination rules, but this ain’t yo’ momma’s battle royal! Each and every entry is allowed to bring one weapon into the match. In the words of RDJ, if you can carry it into the ring, it’s legal! (Warning: Knives, Guns, & Flamethrowers are not allowed!)

 

TCW Television Championship Match

Greg Gauge ( C )

Vs.

Joshua Taylor

 

Six Man Tag Team CAGE Match

Mighty Mo & “TCW World Tag Team Champions” W.M.D.

Vs.

Sinner Society (Eddie Peak & The Behemoths)

 

8 Man Tag Team Match

Benny Benson, Edd Stone, & Devine Fortune

Vs.

The Syndicate (Doc Hammond, Chris Flynn, & The Elite)

 

Tag Team Action

Frederique & Danny Fonzarelli

Vs.

The Shade Gang

 

Davis Wayne Newton Open Challenge

Davis Wayne Newton

Vs.

?????

 

Masked Cougar also scheduled to be in action!

[Herrbear]

TCW’s First Ever Bunkhouse Brawl!

Winner challenges Aaron Andrews for the TCW World Heavyweight Championship later in the Main Event!

Pre-Announced Entries: Bart Biggins, Flying Jimmy Foxx, Freddy Huggins, Jay Chord, Marc Speed, Matt Hocking, Sammy Bach, Tana The Mighty, Troy Tornado

 

TCW Television Championship Match

Greg Gauge ( C )

Vs.

Joshua Taylor

 

Six Man Tag Team CAGE Match

Mighty Mo & “TCW World Tag Team Champions” W.M.D.

Vs.

Sinner Society (Eddie Peak & The Behemoths)

 

8 Man Tag Team Match

Benny Benson, Edd Stone, & Devine Fortune

Vs.

The Syndicate (Doc Hammond, Chris Flynn, & The Elite)

 

Tag Team Action

Frederique & Danny Fonzarelli

Vs.

The Shade Gang

 

Davis Wayne Newton Open Challenge

Davis Wayne Newton

Vs.

?????

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<em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Pre-Show</span></em></p><p><em>

Nick Booth defeated Yuri Yoshihara</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Akima Brave defeated Harvey Robbinfield</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Jeremie Courtney & Roderick Remus defeated Dean Daniels & Elliot Thomas</em></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The Main Card!</span></strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="color:#006400;"><strong>The TCW Bunkhouse Brawl!</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>

Winner Challenges Aaron Andrews For The TCW World Heavyweight Championship Tonight In The Main Event!</strong></span></p><p>

The ring is flooded with TCW competitors, many in street gear and taped fists. Every single competitor came with their own weapon, as the rules allowed. Everyone…but Tana The Mighty, who thought his giant mitts were plenty enough! We got steel chairs, we got a kendo stick, we got a lead pipe, we got a guitar (Troy Tornado), a hockey stick, a biker chain, brass knuckles, a crowbar, a giant hairbrush (Frederique), a blackjack, and even a cattle prod!...although Referee Ray Johnson deemed it too hazardous, and took it away from Doc Hammond!</p><p> </p><p>

It is downright ruckus! As the ring begins to clear of competitors, the referees at ringside remove the clutter of the ring. One by one, the ring begins to empty…</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Order of Elimination</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

• The Elite together use Nate Johnson’s hockey stick to clothesline <strong>T-Bone Bright</strong> over the top rope and to the floor.</p><p> </p><p>

• The Syndicate gang up on <strong>Chance Fortune</strong> to send him tumbling to the floor. Fortune tries to hold on, but a couple shots to the ribs by Chris Flynn’s brass knuckles forces his grip to loosen.</p><p> </p><p>

• The Elite attempts their hockey stick clothesline again, this time on Sammy Bach. Bach ducks under the attack, though, and catches <strong>Eddie Chandler</strong> with a dropkick that sends him out of the ring!</p><p> </p><p>

• Bart Biggins nearly has Matt Hocking out of the ring, but Hocking’s Shade Gang brethren Marc Speed comes to his rescue. Speed manages to get his biker chain wrapped around Biggins’s neck, and from the outside apron uses the chain to pull <strong>Bart Biggins</strong> over and tumbling to the floor! </p><p> </p><p>

• <strong>Danny Fonzarelli</strong> charges for the big boot on Freddy Huggins, but Huggins leaps out of the way. Danny Fonzarelli gets caught on the top, and Jay Chord quickly rushes in and dumps the big Fonz to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• Matt Hocking tries to come off the top rope and hit Tana The Mighty with his lead pipe, but Tana sees it coming and delivers a sick, smacking chop to the chest in midair! <strong>Matt Hocking</strong> stumbles to his feet, and Tana takes him by the head and sends him flying to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• With Doc Hammond set up in the corner, Darryl Devine tries to rush in, leaping off from a seated steel chair. But the other Syndicate members, Chris Flynn & Nate Johnson, interfere and catch Devine in midair! <strong>Darryl Devine</strong> struggles, but ends up getting dumped to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• Always the opportunist! As <strong>Edd Stone</strong> tries to push <strong>Flying Jimmy Foxx</strong> over the top rope with the kendo stick as leverage, Jay Chord comes up behind and dumps both men to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• Frederique dodges a clothesline by Nate Johnson, and then catches Johnson on the jaw with a home run swing of his giant hair brush! <strong>Nate Johnson</strong> gets sent flying over the top rope, hitting the apron hard on the way down!</p><p> </p><p>

• Doc Hammond & Chris Flynn have Sammy Bach up in the air in Double Powerbomb position in the hopes to dump him out. Benny Benson interrupts their plans though, catching Hammond with a Springboard Kick. Still holding Bach up on his shoulders, Flynn still attempts to throw him out, but Bach reverses into a Hurricarana! The momentum sends <strong>Chris Flynn</strong> over the top rope, bouncing off the apron, and onto the floor! </p><p> </p><p>

• Tana The Mighty nearly has Marc Speed dumped out of the ring, when Speed’s stablemate Troy Tornado smacks Tana across the back with his guitar! Tornado gears up for a big swing with the guitar as Tana turns around. Tornado swings the guitar, but Tana catches Troy by wrist! Tana rips the guitar free from Tornado’s grip, wraps both of his mitts around Troy’s throat, and sends <strong>Troy Tornado</strong> flying over the top rope and hard to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• Benny Benson attempts the Shockwave From Next Year on Doc Hammond, but Hammond throws him off. When Benson regains his balance, Hammond is right there to hit him in the ribs with the crowbar Eddie Chandler brought into the match! With <strong>Benny Benson</strong> in pain, Hammond lifts him onto his shoulders and tosses Benny to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• Sammy Bach finds himself strangled by Marc Speed, who’s using his biker chain to squeeze the breath out of Bach. In a last ditch effort, Bach races forward to the ropes. As Bach ducks, the momentum sends Speed tumbling over the top rope! <strong>Marc Speed</strong> tries to hold on, but Freddy Huggins races over and stomps Speed until Marc loses his grip! Speed falls to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• Frederique and Jay Chord find themselves in a standoff. Frederique with his giant hairbrush, Chord with his blackjack. They take a swing at each other, only for their weapons to collide together. Frederique ducks under a swing of the blackjack and connects on Chord’s jaw with the hairbrush. Chord stumbles backwards from the shot. Frederique rears back for a big swing with the hairbrush, but Chord reacts quickly and takes Frederique off his feet, striking him on the knee with the blackjack! Frederique struggles to stand, only for Chord to hit him right on the jaw with the blackjack! </p><p>

<strong>Frederique</strong> falls into the ropes, and Chord quickly rushes forward to knock him over the top rope and to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

• Doc Hammond is taking Tana The Mighty apart, piece by piece, striking him here and there with the butt of the crowbar. Tana drops to one knee, where Hammond strikes him right in the ribs. Hammond looks for the knockout. Hammond runs off the ropes, only to get hit in the head by Troy Tornado’s guitar by Sammy Bach! The guitar explodes upon impact, and Hammond collapses to the mat! Quickly, Bach drags a dazed <strong>Doc Hammond</strong> to his feet and tosses him out of the ring!</p><p> </p><p>

We are down to the Final Four! </p><p>

<strong>Sammy Bach, Tana The Mighty, Freddy Huggins, & Jay Chord!</strong> </p><p> </p><p>

The trio of Bach, Huggins, & Chord quickly come to an understanding. Their chances would be better if Tana were out of the equation. That being said, the three ambush Tana together! Despite Tana fighting back, he would find himself down in the corner. Huggins pushes Chord & Bach aside and continues to stomp on his longtime rival, Tana. Awfully cocky with the giant, Huggins insults Tana, then poses over him with a million dollar smile. Huggins turns around, and dang near gets his head taken off by Jay Chord’s swing of his blackjack! Huggins might be out cold!</p><p> </p><p>

Rather than taken advantage, Chord turns to go eye to eye with Sammy Bach. This blood feud is about to blow the roof off of the arena! Chord looks at his blackjack, then tosses it aside. They rush each other! Bach & Chord exchange punches until Jay catches Sammy with a knee to the ribs. Chord tries to hit Bach with the Cradle Piledriver, but Bach fights it. Bach instead lifts Chord up and dumps Jay over the top rope! Chord clings onto the ropes for dear life, and manages to rake Bach’s eyes to stay alive! </p><p> </p><p>

As Bach tries to regain his composure, Chord heads to the top rope. Chord leaps off for an aerial assault, but gets a spinning wheel kick from Bach in mid air! Right in the face! Ouch! Bach and Chord stagger up, and they’re back to exchanging punches. They’re so focused on each other that they don’t see that Tana is back up, and Tana takes both men by the throat! Tana storms forward and dumps both Bach & Chord backwards over the top rope! Nearly men can hold on, and they tumble to the floor!</p><p> </p><p>

We are down to two men! </p><p> </p><p>

We go split screen for a moment, as Bach and Chord continue to brawl at ringside! This feud will never end! TCW officials hit ringside to try to break the fight up. Meanwhile, in the ring, an energetic Tana turns to see Huggins pulling himself to his feet. The crowd is behind Tana as Huggins starts to figure out what’s going on. He’s stuck all alone with his arch-rival, Tana! All of a sudden, Huggins becomes apologetic with the big man!</p><p> </p><p>

Huggins calls for a truce with Tana, and Freddy has a gift for him! Huggins gestures to his sister, Laura Cathertine. Laura climbs onto the apron and hands Freddy the weapon he chose for the Bunkhouse. A giant portrait of a smiling Freddy Huggins! In a sign of kindness, Huggins offers the portrait to Tana to have! After looking over the crowd, Tana snatches the Freddy portrait…and breaks it over Freddy’s head! </p><p> </p><p>

Tana grabs Huggins and goes to toss Freddy over the top rope. Huggins is hanging upside down, clinging to the ropes for dear life. Tana kicks and punches, trying to knock Huggins off. Wait a minute! It’s Julian Watson, the Coach of Freddy Corp! Watson is up on the apron, punching away at Tana. Tana takes Watson by the throat, and Julian immediately begins to flail. But, the distraction does its job! Free from Tana’s onslaught, Huggins crawls back into the ring under the ropes. Huggins takes the giant Tana by the legs, and he tips the big man over the top rope! Tana tumbles to the floor! </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Freddy Huggins</strong> has won the first ever Bunkhouse Brawl! Huggins gets to challenge Aaron Andrews for the World Title later on tonight!</p><p> </p><p>

As “Sureshot” by Beastie Boys plays, Huggins runs around the ring, a big smile and arms flailing around. Meanwhile, an enraged Tana starts to chase a terrified Julian Watson right out of the arena. Back in the ring, the Huggins sibling are hugging and jumping up and down.</p><p> </p><p>

After everything calms down a bit, Kyle Rhodes enters the ring to interview Huggins about his victory. After a couple jabs at Tana and Aaron Andrews, Freddy makes his intentions short and sweet.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Huggins:[/.b] Ladies and Gentlemen…Boys and Gals…And Especially You, Mr. Andrews…Tonight…Freddy Corp. is going to take over the WORLD!!!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><strong><em>STAY TUNE FOR THE REST OF THE RESULTS</em></strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong><em>

COMING SOON!</em></strong></strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p>

[dbritton987]

 

TCW A Little South of Sanity 2020

 

CONTINUED!

 

Masked Cougar Vs. Capitao Brasil Jr.

Masked Cougar looks to continue his undefeated streak in TCW. This time, TCW’s newest face is in his way, and that face also happens to be masked! Brasil won his debut match on TCW Uprising, and looks to continue his success tonight.

 

The two competitors go back and forth a bit, showing off their amazing technical and high flying abilities. But as the match goes forward, Cougar takes over and has Brasil reeling. Here it is! I Am Cougar, Hear Me Roar! The cover, 1,2,3! Masked Cougar remains undefeated in TCW!

 

Frederique & Danny Fonzarelli Vs The Shade Gang (Marc Speed & Matt Hocking)

Frederique is clutching his jaw after the blackjack shot he took from Jay Chord in the Bunkhouse Brawl, but nevertheless, this tag match is a go! The new team of Fred & Fonz come out of the gates red hot, but of course, it is only a matter of time until the third wheel of Shade Gang, Troy Tornado, gets involved and sways the momentum in their direction.

 

Shade Gang cuts the ring off on Frederique and attempt to dismantle him, but they can’t get the three count. Hocking executes a beautiful Top Rope Moonsault to put Frederique away, but Fred rolls away, leaving Matt to crash and burn!

 

Here comes Fonzarelli with the hot tag! Fonzarelli catches Hocking with a big boot and goes for the cover, but Speed breaks it up. Frederique is back in it, and it’s an all out brawl now. Frederique and Speed fall to ringside, and when Tornado thinks Referee Francis Long isn’t looking, he shoves Frederique into the ringpost! Long doesn’t catch it, but is suspicious of how Tornado is standing over Frederique. Long sends Tornado to the showers ! He’s out of here!

 

Long and Tornado argue over the referee’s decision. Meanwhile, Speed and Hocking double team Fonzarelli in the ring. Wait a minute! It’s the Dazzling One! He’s back from injury! Dave Diamond is in the ring, he came out of the crowd! Diamond hits Hocking with a huge lariat, then catches Speed with a boot to the gut. Here it comes! Speed gets planted with the Dazzle Driver! Diamond slips out of the ring before Referee Long sees any of this…but Tornado sure did! Troy is having a temper tantrum on the entranceway!

 

Hocking is left alone with Fonzarelli, and he’s in trouble! The Retro Rocket! Boom! 1,2,3! Frederique and Fonzarelli pick up the big tag team win, and celebrate with Diamond.

 

Six Man Tag Team CAGE Match!

Mighty Mo & “TCW World Tag Team Champions” W.M.D.

Vs.

The Sinner Society (Eddie Peak & The Behemoths)

The cage is lowered down onto the apron, the massive amount of humanity enters the ring, and here comes the carnage. Folks, this is not for the faint of heart. There are no flips or moonsaults or dives off the top rope from these big guys. There are just punches, kicks, and using the cage as a weapon as much as possible!

 

Mo, Human Arsenal, & One Man Army start off hot, but that’s until Floyd Goldworthy slips in a spike to Peak. When Mo least expects it, Peak drives the spike into Mo’s throat! Mo collapses to the mat, gasping for air! For a long while, W.M.D. is left in a two-on-three handicap match with the Sinner Society, and it isn’t pretty. The Behemoths smash Arsenal repeatedly off the cage. Meanwhile, Peak covers OMA’s painted face with his own blood by piercing his forehead with the spike!

 

Mo is back up, and he’s enraged! Mo goes crazy, hitting every that moves. Even Floyd Goldworthy goes flying to the floor after he tries to climb the cage to distract Mo! Mo presses Titan’s face against the steel cage and grates his face until the Behemoth’s blood covers the structure!

 

Mo turns to see Peak pulling himself up in the corner. Mo rushes him and delivers a huge avalanche splash. Mo starts to lift Peak up onto the top rope, and climbs up there as well. It looks like…yes, it looks like Mo is trying to hit Peak with some type of samoan drop or death valley river from the top rope. Peak fights though, and the two men begin to brawl on the top rope. It looks like Mo is gaining the advantage, but then Peak grips his hand tightly around Mo’s throat and begins to squeeze the life out of him!

 

Peak lifts Mo up and sends him plummeting from the top rope with a SUPER Chokeslam! Mo comes crashing down on both the W.M.D. & Behemoths, wiping out all the competitors on the mat! Oh my god!

 

Peak climbs down from the top rope and looks for his victim, a sick smile on his face. Human Arsenal is the first man to his feet, and pays the price for it. The Peak of Perfection! Peak plants Arsenal! The cover, 1,2,3! Eddie Peak wins it for the Sinner Society! The bloody, brutal cage match is finally over!

 

The Davis Wayne Newton Open Challenge!

Newton’s ego has escalated tremendously from not yet tasting defeat here in TCW, so much so that he has challenged anyone on the TCW roster to a match tonight.

 

Newton awaits his opponent for a long moment, and then the music of Flying Jimmy Foxx hits! It all makes sense as the two men exchange trash talk. Newton defeated Foxx’s tag team partner, Bart Biggins, earlier this week on TCW Total Wrestling, and proceeded to stand over and mock Bart post-match. Foxx is out here to avenge his partner, and teach the newcomer some respect!

 

And that’s exactly what Foxx does for awhile in this contest. Foxx has Newton reeling after a dropkick knocks Newton to the floor. Foxx then follows up with a splash off the top rope, wiping Newton out at ringside.

 

Foxx’s next attempt at an aerial assault, though, falters, as Newton trips him on the top rope, crotching Foxx on the turnbuckle. Newton sends Foxx tumbling to the mat after a sick enziguri to the head.

 

After that, it is the Newton show. Foxx tries to fight back into the match, but the Triple Threat is always one step ahead. After Foxx misses with yet another aerial attack, Newton is there to put him away with the Fisherman’s Suplex! 1,2,3, Davis Wayne Newton picks up yet another win over a veteran TCW talent!

 

TCW Television Championship Match

Greg Gauge ( C ) Vs Joshua Taylor

This instantly becomes a technical masterpiece, as these two talented competitors pull out some impressive maneuvers in the hopes to gain the momentum. Don’t get me wrong, these two don’t like each other, so there are also some stiff punches!

 

Outside the ring, it looks like Taylor is gaining the advantage, but that’s when Gauge dodges his flying knee off the apron. Taylor lands on the floor awkwardly, clearly tweaking his left knee. Gauge sees it immediately, and it becomes his target. Gauge lifts up Taylor and drives that knee into the steel steps, and that’s only the start of it!

 

Taylor can barely stand. Gauge does all he can to torment Taylor, but yet the injured Joshua refuses to submit. Gauge even locks in the Proton Lock, his version of the Texas Cloverleaf, but even then Taylor scratches and claws to the bottom rope. Looking to put him away, Gauge goes to hit the Broken Gauge, but Taylor manages to flip out of it on one foot! Taylor connects to Gauge’s face with a Rolling Heel Kick, buying himself some time to recover!

 

Hopping on one foot, Taylor fights back into this match, and he actually has the TV Champion reeling. After catching Gauge on the top rope, Taylor hits Gauge with a perfect Superplex. Instead of covering, Taylor stalks Gauge as he gets to his feet. Wait a minute…what the hell…there’s a fan on the apron, arguing with Referee Ray Johnson!

 

Jason Azaria: Wait a minute Kyle…yes, that’s the same red haired woman who jumped the barricade last month at The War To Settle The Score! What is going on here?

 

Kyle Rhodes: You’re right, Jason! There is no way this is a coincidence. She got involved in Greg Gauge’s title match last month, and here she is again!

 

Once again, the red haired woman is trying to get in the ring, and Referee Johnson is fending her off as TCW officials hit ringside to escort the woman away. But, the commotion distracts Joshua Taylor long enough to benefit Gauge. Gauge comes up behind Taylor and connects with a chop block that makes Taylor do a 180 flip before crashing hard to the mat! Taylor is in agony!

 

Gauge locks on the Proton Lock again, and Taylor is now in serious trouble. He tries to drag himself to the ropes again, but this time Gauge drags him back to the center of the ring before he can do so. In agonizing pain and drained of all energy, Taylor is left with no choice if he wants to avoid serious injury. Bitterly, Taylor softly slaps his hand against the mat! Taylor taps! Greg Gauge successfully retains his TV Title in arguably his toughest defense to date!

 

Eight Man Tag Team Action

Benny Benson, Edd Stone, & Devine Fortune

Vs.

The Syndicate (Doc Hammond, Chris Flynn, & The Elite)

Tonight, four men with all their own issues with the Syndicate have aligned together to gain some revenge against the faction. It’s all out mayhem to start the match, as the action spills out all over ringside before Referee Long can gain some control. By then, Doc Hammond hip tosses Chance Fortune into the steel steps, leaving Syndicate with a temporary 3-on-4 advantage.

 

The Syndicate takes advantage and tries to dismantle Fortune’s partner, Darryl Devine inside the ring. The Elite attempt to put Devine away with their finisher, The Elitism. Devine, though, manages to flip out of the maneuver and catches both Eddie Chandler & Nate Johnson with a flying double clothesline!

 

Benson gets the tag and he comes into the ring on fire, hitting everything that moves. Benson hits Chandler with the Shockwave From Next Year, but Chris Flynn breaks up the pinfall. This leads to all out mayhem again, as a rejuvenated Chance Fortune comes flying into the ring, tackling Flynn to the mat and pummels Chris on the way out of the ring.

 

Referee Long loses all control again, and this time, it doesn’t look like he’s getting it back. Darryl Devine gets tosses over the commentating table and onto the announcer’s table. Fortune gets some revenge on Hammond, wiping him out at ringside with a front flip off the ring apron.

 

Back in the ring, The Elite have the 2-on-1 advantage on Benny Benson. Chandler & Johnson hit Benson with the Elitism! The legal man Chandler goes for the pin, but Referee Long informs Chandler that Benson is no longer the legal member of his team! The Elite is arguing with Long when Edd Stone comes flying off the top rope! Stone wipes out both Elite members with a Double Dropkick!

 

Referee Long points to Stone as the legal man! Apparently, he made the blind tag for his team, and The Elite never saw it! Stone targets Chandler as he gets up. The Party’s Over! Stone hits it! 1,2,3! Edd Stone gets the win for his team!

 

“Jump Around” by House of Pain plays as Stone’s team celebrates by carrying Edd around the ring. Syndicate is sent in retreat tonight, though this war seems far from over, especially between the two rivals Stone & Chris Flynn, who exchange some words post-match.

 

IT’S TIME FOR THE MAIN EVENT!

 

TCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Aaron Andrews ( C ) Vs. Freddy Huggins

Despite how arrogant Huggins has come into this match, the champ Andrews comes out on fire. Freddy is in big trouble as the World Champions beats him up from post to post. Huggins is forced to escape to ringside to regain his composure, but Andrews goes out right after him and continues to beat up Freddy at ringside.

 

That’s when Laura Catherine Huggins gets involved, and distracts Andrews with her…ummm…persuasion? It does its job, as Freddy enters the ring, runs off the ropes and wipes Andrews out at ringside with a suicide plancha! Huggins takes full advantage of his sister’s distraction and takes complete control of the match inside the ring.

 

The Huggins Kiss! Freddy hits it! 1,2,3NO! Andrews barely gets his shoulder up! Huggins is in disbelief, to the point that he begs Referee Johnson to change his decision. Johnson looks at Freddy as if he’s crazy and shakes his head! Too much time wasted already, Huggins goes for the Huggins Kiss again, but this time Andrews breaks free. Andrews races off the ropes and flips Huggins inside out with a spear!

 

It’s all Aaron Andrews from there, as he’s back to beating up Huggins all over the ring. Huggins is in trouble. Andrews goes to hit Huggins with the running kick he calls The Ace in The Hole, but Huggins dodges it. Huggins shoves Andrews from behind, and Aaron collides with Referee Johnson as a result! Johnson goes tumbling through the ropes and to the ringside floor!

 

Kyle Rhodes: What the-?! That looked deliberate! I think Huggins meant to throw Andrews into the referee!

 

And Kyle just might be right. After wiping Huggins with a spinebuster, Andrews targets Huggins once more for his finisher. That’s when The Coach of Freddy Corp., Julian Watson, comes running down to ring, and immediately climbs to the top rope. The Coach flies off and whacks Andrews over the head with his coach’s clipboard!

 

Kyle Rhodes: Julian Watson just might have knocked Andrews out cold with that clipboard!

 

Jason Azaria: A clipboard?! That thing looks as thick as a brick!

 

Watson drags Huggins on top of a motionless Andrews, then tosses Referee Johnson back into the ring! Johnson comes to enough to make a slow count. 1….2….Andrews gets his shoulder up! Laura Huggins & Julian Watson are stunned at ringside! They can’t believe it!

 

The crowd erupts as “Dare” by Gorillaz hits the PA! Julian Watson’s jaw drops as a ticked off Tana The Mighty comes marching down to the ring! Watson charges Tana, only to get a chop to the head, knocking the Coach silly! Watson stumbles to the feet and starts to flee through the crowd. Tana goes after him, chasing Watson out of the arena for the second time tonight!

 

Huggins is now all alone with Aaron Andrews in the ring. With Referee Johnson still foggy, Huggins arms himself with that awfully thick clipboard, which Watson left on the mat. Andrews pulls himself up with use of the ropes. Huggins takes a baseball swing with the clipboard, but Andrews ducks under! Andrews races off the ropes! Another Huge Spear to Huggins!

 

Huggins is in trouble as Andrews calls for the end. Here it comes! The Ace in the Hole! Boom! The cover by Andrews, and Referee Johnson is now well alert enough to make the count!

 

1….2…..3!

 

Aaron Andrews retains the TCW World Heavyweight Championship!

 

As Laura Catherine consoles her brother Freddy at ringside, Andrews celebrates with the crowd to the sound of “Feel Invincible” by Skillet. Standing on the second rope with his title raised, Andrews shares some last words with both Huggins siblings before focusing on his enjoying his victory.

 

A Little South of Sanity comes to a close as Andrews climbs the barricade to celebrate his victory with the live crowd. The scene goes black as Andrews is swarmed by fans, his World Title raised high in the air.

 

Jason Azaria: Thank you for joining us for A Little South of Sanity! We’ll see you all again this Tuesday on Total Wrestling, then back on Pay-Per-View in April with our next big event, Where Angels Fear To Tread!

 

Show Results

[dbritton987]

TCW Monthly Report

March 2020

 

Financial Report

 

PPV Revenue took a huge hit in March, and I’m guessing it had a lot to do with losing my Main Event (Andrews vs Hawkins) less than two weeks prior to A Little South of Sanity.

 

Also, I took a chance with a bigger Canadian PPV Broadcaster for less percentage of revenue. Yeah…I think I learned immediately that I should stick with the smaller Broadcaster (w/ the higher percentage revenue) for now. A fine lesson learned!

 

Top Ten Merchandise Sales

1) Aaron Andrews – 213K

2) Sammy Bach – 79.9K

3) Ricky Dale Johnson – 37.7K

4) Wolf Hawkins – 37.1K

5) Jay Chord – 18.4K

6) Mighty Mo – 12.6K

7) Tana The Mighty – 11.6K

8) Frederique – 6.8K

9) Benny Benson – 6.2K

10) Danny Fonzarelli – 4.9K

 

Top Five Matches Of The Month

1) Aaron Andrews defeated Marc Speed in a Non-Title Match (Total Wrestling – Week 1, 82)

 

2) Aaron Andrews defeated Freddy Huggins to retain the TCW World Heavyweight Championship (A Little South of Sanity, 81)

 

3) Jay Chord defeated Bart Biggins (Total Wrestling – Week 3, 80)

 

4) Wolf Hawkins defeated Frederique (Total Wrestling – Week 2, 78)

 

5) Aaron Andrews defeated Doc Hammond in a Non-Title Match (Total Wrestling – Week 4, 77)

 

Company Signings

Akima Brave, Capitao Brasil Jr., Papa Swoll (Development)

 

Contract Extensions

Eddie Peak (3 years), Floyd Goldworthy (3 years), Joshua Taylor (4 years), Kyle Rhodes (6 months), Sammy Bach (2 years), Vita (3 years)

 

Company Size

Average Of Regions in Area

USA: 75

Canada: 63

Mexico: 15

British Isles: 16

Japan: 17

Europe: 18

Oceania: 16

India: 17

[Theheel]

Enjoying the journey here with the Cowboy and TCW. Really tough break with Hawkins setting injured again but you rebounded nicely and gave a nice shot in the arm to Huggins. You definitely have some nice storylines going here.

 

Looking forward to April to see what happens next.

[dbritton987]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <span style="font-size:24px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">April – Week 1 – 2020</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">Total Wrestling – Early in the Show</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jason Azaria:</strong> Welcome back from commercials, folks, to TCW Presents Total Wrestling. Coming up next is tag team action, and one of the competitors involved is Freddy Huggins. Freddy Huggins had quite the Sunday Night, and before this-…</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Azaria is cut off by the sound of “Uprising” by Muse. Cue the boos from the crowd.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kyle Rhodes:</strong> I…I didn’t see The Syndicate scheduled to come out.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>The crowd reaction quickly becomes mixed between boos and cheers of respect, because </em><em><strong>Wolf Hawkins</strong></em><em> walks through the curtains. With his slick suit and sunglasses, Hawkins looks over the crowd before heading to the ring.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Azaria:</strong> Ladies and Gentlemen, Wolf Hawkins was NOT scheduled to be here tonight! In fact, by doctor’s orders, he is not even supposed to be traveling until he has been cleared.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rhodes:</strong> If that’s the case, is that what I think it means?!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Hawkins calls for a mic. As the music cuts off, Hawkins proceeds to remove some folded up paper from his interior coat pocket. Hawkins holds them up in the air.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hawkins:</strong> I am fresh off my personal plane, straight from my appointment with my personal physician. He has cleared me to return to the ring! Now…I am in a very impatient mood, so I am not here to screw around. RDJ! Get you’re a** down and give me the World Title match that I earned!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>It doesn’t take long before AC/DC hits the PA with “Shoot To Thrill.” Not even taking the time to put his cowboy hat on, TCW Commissioner </em><em><strong>Ricky Dale Johnson</strong></em><em> is marching down to the ring, and he doesn’t look pleased. Ricky calls for his own mic and immediately speaks into it.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Christ in heaven, what is with you brats coming out and crying and complaining rather than talking to the boss behind scenes? Holy hell, Wolf, how about even an ounce of respect for a man you went to war with hundreds of times?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hawkins:</strong> To hell with respect! You took my World Title shot from me, and I want it back! </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> I didn’t take squat from you! You got injured, Wolf!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hawkins:</strong> Say it however you want. You owe me a title shot, and I want it, and I want it tonight! I want Aaron Andrews tonight!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>The crowd goes nuts for that idea! Ricky is immediately waving his hands, trying to calm the fans down.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Whoa whoa whoa, I haven’t even see these medical records of yours!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Hawkins hands them out to Ricky, who snatches them out of Wolf’s grasp.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> That’s great, but these papers don’t mean you can just waltz down here and demand a championship match! For the love of god, you’re a legend of this sport, not a d*** five year old!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hawkins:</strong> Read the papers, call my doctor, do whatever you need to do. But, I am not leaving this ring until you give me what belongs to me!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Wolf, we’re going to go backstage and talk like gentlemen. You will get your title match, but it will be-…</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Ricky is interrupted by “Feel Invincible” by Skillet. The crowd goes nuts as they await the World Champion, while the TCW Commish looks like he’s about to rip his hair out. </em><em><strong>Aaron Andrews</strong></em><em> appears in street clothes, the World Title on his shoulder. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Andrews enters the ring and gestures for his own mic. The Champ doesn’t speak right away, though. Instead, Andrews and Hawkins have a staredown in the ring. Aaron finally speaks to the Commish without looking away from his longtime rival.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Andrews:</strong> Give him what he wants, Rick. Give him his title shot tonight, I’m ready.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>The crowd nuts! Ricky is not happy, and he lets his top wrestlers know it.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> NO! No, god d*****, NO! I know you little kids are used to getting your own way by pouting and crying your little eyes out. It ain’t happening here! I’m sorry to you fans, but I can’t make the match until I can confirm with the TCW brass that Hawkins is 100% cleared.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>The crowd boos for Ricky’s decision.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Gee, thanks Wolf! Thanks Aaron! Now, I’m the a******! So be it! The match isn’t happening tonight!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Both Aaron and Wolf try to argue, but Ricky isn’t hearing it.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> You boys didn’t care to show respect to your Commish, so you can save your breath! Shut your mouths and listen! These fans want the match, but I can’t make it happen tonight. BUT…if you’re really cleared, Wolf, then it will go down next week, right here on Total Wrestling! 1 Week! You two will fight for the World Title! Until then, both of you can kiss my wrinkled, hairy a**!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Ricky storms out of the ring and right out of the arena. Total Wrestling goes to commercial with the camera panned in on the face off between Andrews and Hawkins. They manage to hold back their punches, but plenty of trash talk is shared.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Later In The Show</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><em>Here is your winner, and STILL TCW Television Champion, Greg Gauge!</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Referee Ray Johnson awards Greg Gauge his TV Title with “Icky Thump” by The White Stripes blaring through the PA. Gauge snatches his title from the referee, then climbs the corner to raise the gold high. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Gauge continues to celebrate his successful title defense over Frederique when he realizes he has a visitor. Gauge turns to the TCW Commissioner himself on the apron. Ricky Dale Johnson is leaning on the ropes, a big smile on his face. Gauge looks confused as Ricky holds up an index finger, gesturing for him to wait “just one second.” Ricky enters the ring, and with a mic in hand, he gestures for the music to cut.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Ya know, this is something I would have done professionally backstage, but ya know what? None of you little kiddies like to show respect, so why should I? Ya see, Greg, you have a problem. A pretty big problem.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Greg Gauge gets himself a mic, then walks right up on the Commish.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> What the hell are you talking about? </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Come on Greg, let’s not even play this game. Let’s just get down to business. For two straight pay-per-views, the same woman has jumped out of the crowd and interfered in your title matches. Her interferences assisted you in keeping that TV Title. Just do me a favor, and don’t act like you don’t know.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Greg Gauge shakes his head.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> I don’t know who that woman is, and I don’t care! All I care is that I am still TV Champion! That’s all that matters.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Ricky drops his head and lets out a long sigh.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> We’re really going to do this…okay. Well Greg, I am by no means a tech guy. My own kid has to set up my computer and cell phone. But, I do have my own people to do research for me. I know who that woman is, Greg. Her name is <strong>Juliet Balconi,</strong> also known as Ravishing Red. She is an independent wrestler and manager.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> Wonderful! Good for her! What does that have to do with me?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Seriously, kid?! We’re still going to play this game?! Fine! Production! Show the photo!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Ricky gestures to the tron, where in which appears a photo. In it, Greg Gauge is sitting in a restaurant, and across the table from him is the red haired woman who’s been interfering in his matches!</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> That photo was posted online by a wrestling fan. A fan of yours, in fact Greg. Who would’ve thunk?! More importantly, that photo was posted a day before A Little South of Sanity. It was also taken not too far from where we hosted A Little South of Sanity.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Ricky smiles at Gauge, awaiting an explanation. Gauge is clearly turning red as he tries to look for a decent explanation.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> What’s that photo supposed to prove? Sorry to tell an old ogre like you, Rick, but dates with beautiful woman aren’t exactly uncommon for someone like me! That doesn’t prove anything!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Here’s what you don’t understand, Greg. I’m the boss! I don’t have to prove anything to do what I’m about to do. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> Oh yeah? What’s that?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Greg, you conspired with someone not under contract with TCW to interfere in a TCW title match. That gives me plenty of reason to strip you of that TV Title…right…now! </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> WHAT?! Like hell you are! I dare you to try to take this title from me!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Hold on kid! That is entirely up to you. The choice is yours! I will give you two options. Option A is simple. I strip you of the TCW Television Championshp, right now, right here. Or….you choose Option B.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Gauge waits for Ricky to explain what Option B…but he doesn’t.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> What happened, old timer? You get lost? What’s Option B?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> I’ll tell you what Option B is…if you choose Option B.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> What?! That is not fair! That is NOT fair!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> That’s a shame you think that. Ya know what’s really not fair? Having some outsider interfere in your title matches. So, Greg, you need to decide now. Option A or B? Decide now, or I decide for you. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> Well, geez, I don’t know, Rick! Obviously, it’s Option B!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Good choice! You’ll like Option B! Option B means you get to keep that TV Title. That is…you get to keep it for now…</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> What does that mean?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Well, Greg, you’re going to have the honor of participating in a brand new TCW match. It’s called the <strong>Stairway To Heaven Match,</strong> and it will take place at Where Angels Fear To Tread. Get it? Heaven? Angels?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> Yes, you idiot! I get it! What’s the match about?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> It’s real simple, Greg. That TV Title of yours is going to hang high above the ring, and the only way to win is to retrieve it. Are you following me, Greg? You’re going to defend your title in a ladder match…a Four Way Ladder Match!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>As the crowd pops for the match, Gauge is irate.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> That\s insane! You can’t make me defend my title in a match like that!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Yeah, you’re right, my mistake. It’s not a Four Way Ladder Match. No…it’s a FIVE WAY Ladder Match!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Gauge:</strong> Oh come on?! What is this? A game to you?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> No, it’s not a game, Greg. But you’re right, I can do better. The Stairway To Heaven Match is actually a <strong>SIX WAY Ladder Match!</strong> </p><p> </p><p>

<em>Greg Gauge goes to berate Ricky some more, but Ricky cuts him off.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Do yourself a favor, Greg. I don’t know how high I can count, but I do have ten fingers! You better get out of here before I start using them!</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Following Ricky’s advice, Greg Gauge storms out of the ring and heads for the curtains before he can makes things worse.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> And hey, Greg! You might think you’re a smart kid and the world is yours. But, this old dog still has a few tricks! </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>

</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TCW Presents Total Wrestling!</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;">

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</span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>*Show Notes*</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;">

* Tana The Mighty would be at ringside for his partner T-Bone Bright’s match with Syndicate’s Chris Flynn, but that would end up being a detriment. To distract T-Bone, fellow Syndicate members Eddie Chandler & Nate Johnson would attack Tana at ringside. Flynn would take advantage of the distraction and make T-Bone tap to the Flynn-Lock.</span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;">

**The Syndicate would be up to their tricks one more time later, this time Doc Hammond helping Eddie Chandler & Nate Johnson defeat Benny Benson & Edd Stone in tag team action. Hammond would get decked by rival Benson for his interference, but the distraction allowed Chandler & Johnson to hit Benny with the Elitism and steal the win. </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;">

*** Right before the Main Event, TCW Commissioner Ricky Dale Johnson announced the first few qualifying matches for the Stairway To Heaven Match. The first qualifying match will be this week on TCW Uprising, when Beautiful Love’s </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Danny Fonzarelli</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> takes on The Shade Gang’s </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Marc Speed.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;">

Then, next week on Total Wrestling, there will be two more qualifying matches. First, </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Edd Stone</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> will do battle with Shade Gang’s </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Troy Tornado.</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> Also, in what is labeled as their final encounter, rivals </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Tana The Mighty</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> & </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Freddy Huggins</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> will fight to join the Six Man Ladder Match! </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;">

Also, the Commish announced another title match for next week! Along with Andrews & Hawkins battling for the World Title, </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>W.M.D.</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> will be defending the TCW World Tag Team Titles! Their challengers will be The Syndicate's </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>Eddie Chandler & Nate Johnson,</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> also known as </span><span style="color:#006400;"><strong>The Elite.</strong></span><span style="color:#006400;"> Chandler & Johnson have earned their opportunity after this week's win, and their victory over Devine Fortune last week. </span></p><p><span style="color:#006400;">

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <span style="font-size:24px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">April – Week 1 – 2020</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">Late Tuesday Night</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Total Wrestling has been over for a few hours now. For most weeks, that would mean Ricky Dale Johnson would be back in his hotel room to get sleep. That way, he can be up early for a flight back home to his family. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Not this week. As it turns out, the hotel where RDJ booked a room just happens to have a pretty nice bar. Usually, when that’s the case, it would mean RDJ would have to meet up with an old friend. Both two beers in already, the bartender pours a shot of Jack Daniels for both RDJ and Sam Keith.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

A few years back, RDJ wouldn’t book himself in a nicer hotel like this one. Not only was he saving money, but he also didn’t want to seem like a snob to the guys in the locker room who couldn’t afford finer hotel rooms. But RDJ was retired now, and frankly, he didn’t care if anyone was jealous. Fifty years old now, RDJ recognized he deserved whatever luxury that he could slide himself into.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> He said the whole social media storm is in his head right now. He’s worried about saying the wrong thing, doing the wrong thing, and getting dragged through the fire again.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Sam was talking about Wolf Hawkins, who was currently being grilled online by the wrestling world. Wolf had gotten into it on social media with a wrestling fan, and it got pretty heated. In Wolf’s defense, the fan had used some derogatory remarks towards him. After one too many insults about Wolf’s career and social media choices, Hawkins lashed back at the fan and ripped them apart.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Well, as it turned out, that fan was a twelve-year-old boy portraying himself as older. That, of course, did not matter to those calling for Wolf’s head after his insults. Wolf was immediately portrayed as a bully for going after a kid. Hawkins thought he was trading insults with an adult, but that didn’t matter to the PR-police.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> These young kiddies think I’m just some old man when I warn them about social media. They think I’m just an old man refusing to change my ways. But over and over, I’m proved to be right. I pay someone to post some photos here and them on Twitter for me, to promote TCW when the company asks me to. But me? I never touch the thing. I know better.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> It was a stupid move by Wolf, going after a fan, period. And now all this after suffering two back to back injuries? It certainly has been a rough year for the guy.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Twitter. Facebook. Instagram. It’s just asking for trouble eventually. That little kid deserves a spanking for the things he posted about Wolf, but now he’s portrayed as a victim just because he’s fresh out of diapers.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> That’s just the way it is. People hide behind their online accounts to say whatever they want. They love to insult people, but they also love a good pity party for themselves, too.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> They’re both wrong. This punk kid, going online and saying things that he would never say aloud to another person. Wolf’s wrong for even responding to such a trash. For having all those social media accounts, period. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> He’ll get past it, it just takes time. Everyone just needs time to find their next thing to complain about.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>RDJ & Keith tap their shot glasses together before downing the Jack Daniels. Both let out a sigh, RDJ taking a swig of his beer to follow.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Another? </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> My wife might say no, but she isn’t here.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Smiling, RDJ calls for another shot of Jack.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> If I tell you something, can I trust you can keep it confidential?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Oh boy, who did you piss off this time? </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> That’s just it. I don’t know. That’s why I’m trying to watch what I say.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Alright, spill it.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> I’m pretty sure someone in the creative meetings is trying to sabotage me. Spreading rumors of what I say in the meetings to the boy. Rumors that aren’t exactly true.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Does this have anything do with Jay (Chord) thinking you have it out for him?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Hell, even you know about that?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Of course, I’m a agent. Every time I work a match with Jay he’s pissing and moaning about you. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> *sigh* What a little brat…</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Oh, I’m definitely going to tell him you said that.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> So, why do you think someone is trying to make me look like an ***hole?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> You mean, besides the fact that you can be a giant ***hole?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Of course, besides that. I make stupid, wise *** comments. I can be pretty blunt with my opinion, because ya know…I don’t give a crap. But, that’s what the creative meeting is supposed to be. Blunt honesty. You can’t lie in there, to the boss or yourself. That’s how you screw things up.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Who is in these creative rooms?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Well on most days, there’s me. Kyle (Rhodes), of course. Brent (Hill) & Joel (Bryant). That’s it.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Geez, Kyle keeps it tight. That’s really it?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Oh yeah, and there’s always some BriCo executives lurking in the back, but they always keep their traps shut.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Maybe they have it out for you?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Well, I do mock them at every chance possible. But as far as I know, they don’t react to anything I say. They’re just geeks there taking notes and grilling Kyle before and after.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> So, there’s no chance you pissed one of them enough that they want to sabotage you with the boys?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> *shakes head* As far I know, I’ve never seen them at any the shows. They’re strictly office geeks.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Okay….alright, so if it isn’t these geeks, I think I might know.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Keith raises his shot glass and gestures for RDJ to join him. He does. They clank glasses and down their shots.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Go for the hat trick?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Don’t see why not.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>RDJ gestures to the bartender for a third shot.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> So genius, what’s your idea?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> It’s just a rumor I heard, something you probably heard, too, but you have the attention span of a two year old.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Very funny. Maybe you’re the one crapping on me to the boys.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Of course I am, but not for this. Do you want my idea or not?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Yeah yeah, what is it?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Well, word is Kyle is looking to hand off some of his duties, and take a more hands off approach with the roster. Focus on more business and financials.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> *confused* Okay, so what the hell does that have to do with mean?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> It means Kyle doesn’t want to do everything anymore, which he has been doing since BriCo bought the company. He now has the available money so he doesn’t have to do it all.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Well, that’s great that Kyle doesn’t want to kill himself anymore. But, what does that have to do with me?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Do the math, Rick. There’s probably going to be a big job or two opening up, and someone has to be assigned to it.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> And you think Kyle is going to offer it to ME? What is he, crazy?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Rick, as much as I joke, it’s pretty obvious Kyle does value you being around. The morale in the locker room has improved since your return, despite these rumors. The product is just better with you around because fans adore you. I think there’s a good chance someone recognizes this, and that a nice job opportunity is getting taken away from them as result.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> So…you think it might be Brent or Joel? </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Not unless Kyle is sabotaging his own team! I’m afraid so. Has either of them shown any animosity towards you?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> *shakes head* It’s always pretty chill in there. Hell, we work as a team, just bouncing around ideas. Nobody gets pissed off at anyone. It’s all professional.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Well, maybe to your face. People can be two faced. I hate to say it about Brent or Joel, I respect them both, but power entices everyone. To me, it sure does seem one of them is determined to move up the ladder. Hell, maybe both.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Holy hell. I don’t even want some big fancy job. I like what I’m doing right now. I work two or three days, I spend the rest of the week with family on my ranch. It’s perfect.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> So, if Kyle offered you some executive gig, you would decline it?</p><p> </p><p>

<em>RDJ goes to answer, but stops. He comes to a realization in his head, and begins to dwell in it while taking a long swig of beer.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Keith:</strong> Ahhhhh, and there it is. So, maybe you found your answer.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>RDJ:</strong> Maybe. Let’s shut up about business now. It’s ruining my buzz.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Putting the drama aside for the evening, RDJ & Keith down their third shot of Jack.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="color:#800080;"><strong>Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#800080;"><strong>

</strong></span><span style="color:#800080;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TCW Uprising!</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#800080;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#800080;">

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</span><span style="color:#800080;"><strong>Show Notes</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#800080;">

*With a little help from fellow Shade Gang member Matt Hocking, Marc Speed defeated Danny Fonzarelli, forcing the big guy to tap out to the Deadly Heel Hook. Speed is now the first competitor to qualify for the Stairway To Heaven Match at Where Angels Fear To Tread. Four more spots remain! </span></p><p><span style="color:#800080;">

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April – Week 2 – 2020

 

Please Enjoy A Brand New Episode Of

TCW Presents Total Wrestling!

 

 

It Needs To End

 

Back from commercials, the crowd erupts to the sound of “Higher Ground” by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Out comes Sammy Bach in street clothes, high fiving every outreached hand on his way to the ring. After working the crowd up a little bit, Bach calls for a mic.

 

Bach: Alright, so I know we have a big night tonight, a big fight night. So, I’m not going to waste time. I’m just going to do what I said I would. Jay Chord, I’m calling you out to this ring, right now!

 

After a long moment, “Kings Never Die” By Eminem hits the P.A. Out comes Jay Chord in a fine dress shirt and slacks. Unlike Bach, Chord glares over the booing crowd through his sunglasses. Chord is hesitant to enter the ring, but Bach backs off, swearing that he’s safe to do so. Chord gets his own mic as Bach starts to talk.

 

Bach: Jay, let’s be frank. I don’t like you! I think you’re just another punk, second generation kid that struts into this industry. You come into this ring thinking that everything should be given to you on a silver platter. Your Pops was something, so you deserve everything! And what makes me dislike you is that more of these kids are just going to follow suit because of the way you act. The way you talk down to people. The way you treat people backstage. Honestly? It’s taking a lot of self control to not punch you in the mouth right now. It just feels natural!

 

Chord: Gee, thanks Sammy. I’m glad you felt the need to call me out here to let me know your opinion of me. It’s not like I don’t have anything better to do. Now, if you excuse me, I’m going to-…

 

Bach: Ya see?! That right there. You think you’re too good to listen to your elders. You were graduating high school when I was debuting here in TCW. I was moving up the card here while you were still popping zits! But the hell with me, and to the hell with everyone else! Right, Jay?

 

Chord goes to respond, but Bach interrupts.

 

Bach: Nah, that was rhetorical! I know the answer! I know how you feel about me, and what you think of yourself! But, you know what I hate most about you? You’re right about yourself! You are the future of this company. You are the future of this wrestling industry. You are as talented as they come, Jay. And these people know it, too! But, rather having respect for this industry, having respect for these fans, having respect for this locker room, you have like a complete and total jack***!

 

Well, that gets quite the pop from the crowd! Jay just stands there, a little smirk on his face while shaking his head.

 

Bach: But despite all that, I’m going to do the right thing. I’m going to give myself the opportunity to pass the torch. This blood feud between us? It needs to end, and it needs to end yesterday. But instead of us going back and forth, ambushing each other ten more times, I’d rather throw down a challenge. I want us to have a match that will not only blow these fans away, but it will have the right consequences. Either I’m going to teach you a little thing called humility, or you can prove to the world that you are the rightful heir to this wrestling industry. At Where Angels Fear To Tread, I challenge you to a match, Jay. One more time, Best 2 Out of 3 Falls!

 

Bach begins to pace back and forth in the ring. Chord stands still, though he looks over the crowd who seems to approve of the match idea. Finally, Jay lifts the mic to his lips.

 

Chord: Sammy, you sure do seem to think like you’re the first veteran that has come along to tell me how to act, to tell me what I do is wrong. Have you ever thought maybe its vets like you that make me act the way I do? You vets that hate to move on when your time is past? You vets that take one look at Rip Chord’s son and think I have a silver spoon in my mouth? You ever stop to think that maybe I’m a jack*** because people tell me every day that I’ll never be as good as my father? Or better yet, maybe I’m bitter because I’ve been in this company for seven years, and I have yet to have a single World Heavyweight Title match?

 

Chord steps forward, shaking his finger at Bach.

 

Chord: You don’t take the time to stop and think that it’s a bit more complex than I’m just a rich kid brat. But you are right about a few things, Sammy. I am as good as I think I am! I am the future of this business! And most of all, I couldn’t give a d*** what you think of me!

 

Bach: Awesome to hear, Jay! Then, let’s do it, then! Prove to the world you are the best! Accept my challenge!

 

Chord: No! I’m not going to accept your challenge, because just like I am better than you? I’m going to take your idea and make it better! You want a 2 out of 3 Falls Match? Sounds good, but we’re going to do it on MY terms. First fall, only pinfalls. Second fall, only submissions. Third fall, if necessary. NO…HOLDS…BARRED.

 

Chord receives arguably the biggest pop of his TCW career. Bach smiles at the concept.

 

Bach: You can take the credit for the match idea, Jay. All I can about is having the match. I agree to your stipulations, now shake my hand, and let’s have this match.

 

Bach steps forward and holds his hands out to Chord. Chord looks down at it, then eye to eye with Sammy.

 

Chord: You were wrong about one thing, Sammy. This match isn’t going to be my coming out party. No, I’m already a star! But you? Sammy Bach? This match is going to be your last crescendo. Your last hurrah! After I beat you and you drag yourself to the showers? The Sammy Bach Retirement Tour officially begins!

 

Chord slams his microphone in Bach’s chest, then storms out of the ring. Chord doesn’t look back and walks right out of the arena. Bach can only watch Jay leave and shake his head.

 

A Wonderful Spectacle

 

After a decisive victory over Jeremie Courtney, Mighty Mo gets his hand raised by Referee Ray Johnson. Mo celebrates with the crowd to the sound of “Breathe” by Fabulous, but the celebration doesn’t last very long. When the crowd quiets down, Mo realizes something is wrong, and soon sees for himself.

 

The Sinner Society has made their way down to the ring. Killer Shark, Titan, and Nick Booth stand at ringside, surrounding Mo. The Behemoths were just out here minutes before, ambushing the Tag Team Champions W.M.D. They demolished the team that took the Tag Titles from them, finishing them off by Powerbombing Human Arsenal through a table. Now, the Behemoths were back out here with Booth, but they just stand at ringside.

 

Never backing down, Mo challenges all three men to get in the ring. Sinner Society, though, just stand there. Finally, we hear the voice of Eddie Peak. Through the curtains appears Peak with Floyd Goldworthy by his side.

 

Peak: The Mighty One is all alone. This time, your little friends won’t be coming out to help you. No, I made sure of that already. And now? Look at this. All I have to do is snap my fingers, and that would be the end of you. My Sinner Society would hurt you so bad that they would have to scrape you off the mat.

 

Peak shakes his head, giggling.

 

Peak: But, I’m not going to do that. No, I’m just showing you that I could. I could destroy you any time I desire, but where would the fun be in that? No, Mighty One, when I decide to destroy you finally? It’s going to be a wonderful spectacle. I’m going to make sure all eyes are on that ring when I put everyone’s new hero out of his misery.

 

Mo grabs a mic. He marches across the ring, so energized that he climbs on the second rope as he barks back.

 

Mo: When are you going to learn, Eddie? Your little tactics, your little games might work on most, but they don’t work on me! I’ve stood up to you over and over, and I’m going to keep on standing up to you! You want your little spectacle? Then name the time, and name the place! Actually, NO! I’ll do it for you! Where Angels Fear To Tread! You and me, Eddie! Last…Man…STANDING! Come on, Eddie! Is that enough of a spectacle for you?!

 

Eddie Peak smiles at Mighty Mo’s challenge, and in fact has to pause a moment because he begins to laugh too hard!

 

Peak: That’ll do pig, that’ll do. We’re going to put on quite the show, Mighty One.

 

Eddie Peak gestures to his men, then departs through the curtains. After a long pause when it seems they might do something, the Sinner Society follow their leader out of the arena, leaving Mo pumped up in the arena.

 

Best of Luck, Sport

 

After some tag team action, the scene changes backstage to the Syndicate locker room. With the rest of the group surrounding him, Wolf Hawkins is preparing for the World Title Match in a matter of minutes. Currently, he is taping his wrists up while getting words of encouragement from Doc Hammond. There’s a knock at the door, and in comes TCW Commissioner Ricky Dale Johnson. RDJ is greeted…well…as he expected to be! RDJ manages to brush it off and does what he came to there to do.

 

RDJ: I hope you guys don’t think I forgot, just because we had to reschedule the match. I still don’t want any Syndicate interference in the World Title match, and I mean it.

 

Hawkins: Yeah yeah, they get it. They’ll just stay in here and watch the match. None of these wants to get fired, Rick.

 

RDJ: Yeah…well, I decided that’s just not going to cut it for me. You guys just find it too second nature to interfere in each other’s matches. I want to make sure nothing foul happens in this World Title Match and that’s why I made a few phone calls. Turns out the local police captain is a huge wrestling fan, and he lended me two of his officers. They’re right outside in the hall, and they’re going to follow you back to your hotel rooms. You guys are going to stay there until after the show is over.

 

Hawkins stands there shaking his head as the rest of the Syndicate give RDJ a piece of their mind.

 

RDJ: Boys, I’m going to be frank. After how your leader here treated me last week? I couldn’t give a **** about your feelings! So let’s go, the officers are waiting to escort you right now. I’m sure Wolf can find his way to the ring all on his own.

 

Reluctantly, Hawkins nods to the rest of the group to follow the Commish’s orders. Hammond, Flynn, Johnson, & Chandler all depart from the room. Quite annoyed, Hawkins goes nose to nose with RDJ.

 

Hawkins: You’re really going to hate it when I win the World Title tonight. Aren’t you?

 

RDJ smiles, then pats Hawkins on the shoulder.

 

RDJ: Best of luck, sport.

 

Aaron Andrews Vs Wolf Hawkins

TCW World Heavyweight Championship Match!

 

The anticipation is palpable after this match had to be rescheduled twice. Now, this live crowd is pumped up after finding out just one week ago that they were going to host such a huge match. Two of the best in the game go to war, and they don’t hold back. The champion is determined to remain the face of TCW. The challenger is determined to become a rare 4-Time TCW World Heavyweight Champion.

 

For twenty minutes of back and forth action, Wolf Hawkins proves that he doesn’t need his Syndicate to give him an advantage. He meets Andrews head on and manages to gain many nearfalls. But, he cannot finish Andrews off for the three! Hawkins tries to finally put Andrews away with the Springboard Forearm that he calls the Full Moon Rising. Andrews dodges the maneuver! Hawkins manages to land on his feet, only to be almost speared out his boots by the Champion!

 

Andrews is on fire now, and Hawkins is clearly in trouble. Every big move that Andrews hits, the more Hawkins barely gets his shoulder up. Andrews stalks Hawkins as he gets up. Here it comes! Andrews charges and connects with the Ace in the Hole! Andrews covers! 1..2..3NO! Hawkins was too close to the ropes, and Wolf got his foot on the bottom rope! Andrews is so stunned that he can’t help but argue with Referee Ray Johnson over the decision!

 

Kyle Rhodes: Aaron just can’t believe it. He just gave Wolf his best shot, and Hawkins somehow managed to survive!

 

As Hawkins starts to stir, Andrews heads to the top rope. He’s looking for his signature Flying Cross Body Press! Hawkins gets to one knee and starts calling for the referee. Ray Johnson questions Hawkins over an apparent injury. Wolf falls over onto the mat, pulling Johnson down by his zebra shirt with him. Hawkins seems to be pointing at his eye.

 

Wait a minute! Someone just rolled out from under the ring! A man in all black, including a black mask! The masked man is on the apron, and before Andrews can even react to his presence, the masked man whacks Andrews across the head with some type of metal pipe! Andrews tumbles to the mat, and the masked man is back under the ring before Referee Johnson sees him!

 

Jason Azaria: No…No! No, it can’t happen like this!

 

Miraculously, Hawkins is perfectly fine now! Meanwhile, Referee Johnson is confused when he turns to see Andrews down on the mat. The crowd is booing immensely as Hawkins staggers over to the apron. Wolf is all smiles as he watches a hurt Andrews use the ropes to drag himself up. Hawkins launches himself into the air! The Full Moon Rising! Hawkins hits it perfectly on Andrews!

 

The cover! 1…2…3! We have a new World Champion!

 

Jason Azaria: I can’t believe this…

 

Kyle Rhodes: Wolf Hawkins is once again TCW World Heavyweight Champion! Wolf Hawkins has just stolen the World Title from Aaron Andrews!

 

On his knees, an exhausted Wolf Hawkins rips away the World Title from Referee Johnson and grasps it against his chest. As the new champion struggles to stand, the masked man appears from under the ring, and they disappear through the crowd! A moment too late, an irate Ricky Dale Johnson storms to ringside with security following him. RDJ orders them to follow after the masked man through the crowd.

 

RDJ turns his attention to Hawkins in the ring. As RDJ accuses Hawkins of being behind the interference, Hawkins smiles and shrugs his shoulders. The camera is able to catch Wolf’s rebuttal without a microphone.

 

Hawkins: He wasn’t one of us!

 

RDJ joins TCW medical in the ring to check on Andrews, who is still down. Meanwhile, Hawkins continues to enjoy the vile from both the Commish and the fans. Wolf raises the title high and poses on each corner of the ring. Then, Hawkins mockingly approaches RDJ and asks him how Andrews is doing. Having enough, the TCW Commish jumps to his feet and shoves Hawkins! Hawkins laughs it off, and finally exits the ring with his newly won title.

 

Jason Azaria: Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a new TCW World Champion, but the controversy that surrounds this title change? I don’t know…I just don’t know where to start…

 

Kyle Rhodes: It is clear as day to me that Wolf Hawkins had planned to have this masked man interfere. But it wasn’t a member of the Syndicate! They were all removed from the arena!

 

Jason Azaria: Then who?! Who was that masked man?!

 

*Show Notes*

*In their final encounter, it looked like we were finally going to get a somewhat fair, one-on-one match between Freddy Huggins & Tana The Mighty. Tana’s tag team partner T-Bone Bright would chase the Coach of Freddy Corp., Julian Watson, out of ringside before the match even started. Watson would not be a factor this time!

 

Alas, Freddy Corp. had another trick up their sleeve. As Tana sized Huggins up late in the match, Tana would be shocked to find someone clutching at one of his massive legs. Roderick Remus?! Not taking time to ask questions, Tana dragged Remus onto the apron by his hair and delivered a big chop to the skull!

 

That, though, was all the distraction Huggins needed. Huggins would fly off the ropes and drop the big Tana with a springboard dropkick. As Tana tried to get up, Huggins would lock the arms and drive the big guy’s into the mat with his version of the DDT, the Huggins Kiss!

 

1,2,3. Freddy Huggins defeats Tana The Mighty and in the process earns a spot in the Stairway to Heaven Match!

 

** Later on in the show, Edd Stone would follow the ways of his old tag team partner Freddy and also earn a spot in the Stairway to Heaven Match. Despite some interference from Marc Speed, Stone was able to recover and put away Troy Tornado with the Party’s Over to earn his title opportunity.

 

*** Joshua Taylor would approach Ricky Dale Johnson backstage prior to all the Syndicate, World Title Match ruckus. After how his TV Title opportunity was taken from him at A Little South of Sanity, Taylor was insistent that he be given a spot in the Stairway to Heaven Match.

 

RDJ: Joshua, I get it, and I’m sympathetic towards you with how it all went down against Greg Gauge. But, I can’t just hand you a spot in the Stairway to Heaven match when all these guys are out there earning it. So, I’ll give you two things I know you want. I’ll give you a chance to earn a spot, and I’ll give a chance to get your hands on Greg Gauge. Next week, we will have a tag team match. It will be You and Benny Benson teaming up against Greg Gauge and Doc Hammond. Benson can’t challenge Gauge for the TV Title again, so if your team wins? You get the last spot in the Stairway to Heaven Match. If Gauge’s team wins? Then Doc Hammond gets the final spot.

 

****As noted in previous posts, Wolf Hawkins is currently dealing with a "Social Media Storm" after arguing with a fan online, who turned out to be a twelve year old. Wolf is apparently being labeled as a bully by the media. And according to the Dirt Sheet, this whole predicament is having an affect on his match performance. Soooo....Yay!!!