X-Wrestling America: The Dare

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December, 2019

 

 

"...and that's why Burning Hammer is firmly estabilished as the best wrestling company in the world, going into 2020. Continuing on with the special end of the year Pro Wrestling Reporter live stream, next we'll be taking questions with some donators. Starting up with EasyE, thank you for the $1000 dollar donation, welcome to the stream, and what's your question?"

 

"Hey Greg, so I was wondering from earlier, when you said booking Scythe to defeat Skull DeBones, why did you say that was the worst decision SWF had in years?"

 

"Thank you for the question, EasyE, that's a good question. So, in my mind, there were a lot of factors that went into that. First of all, Scythe's ring gear. It's horrible. He looks like a blue nun, with that excessive robe. The mask's a problem too."

 

"Nah nah, Greg, the cosutme's fine for a monster heel like that."

 

"Well, we'll agree to disagree on that front. Next up, there's the fact Scythe was nowhere near ready to defeat DeBones. He had yet to gain any traction with the fans. Retiring a loved figure like Skull DeBones like that would be sure to leave a sour taste in the fans' mouths."

 

"But Skull DeBones was a jewel of the past, Greg. He could barely move anymore. He had to go out, even if he had to be forced to do so."

 

"...alright, what about his storyline that started at Christmas Clash, EasyE? Them strapping him on this feud with Rocky Golden now is even worse than that. We all know he won't beat Rocky, and all his mystique will be gone."

 

"No, no, Greg. Listen, that'll be a great feud for Scythe. Even while he loses, he'll be getting a rub from Rocky, and further down the line he can even challenge again? Who knows, he might win by 2021, man!"

 

*sigh* "Eric, is that you?"

 

"...no."

 

"Look, Eric, we've done this before, you've trolled our publications before, your booking's not that great, and everyone knows it."

 

"Oh, my booking is bad, huh? Then, why don't you book a highly successful wrestling company, huh Greg?"

 

"Well, if I had gotten the opportunity, I sure-"

 

"No, no, Greg. You don't have what it takes. All you do is write about how amazing japanese wrestling is and how Aaron Andrews is our saviour."

 

"That's because the quality of the actual wrestling in TCW is miles ahead of that in SWF's, Eric. And you can't touch Japan."

 

"Face it. You can't do it."

 

"No, that's not it, if I wanted, I could make a good show."

 

"Nah, you can't."

 

"Listen here, Eisen. If I wanted to, I could put on a show miles ahead of whatever you produce."

 

"Oh, yeah? Then do it."

 

"...it's not that easy. Even if I used the Reporter's connections, I wouldn't have the fundings to do it."

 

"Haha. So that's it, eh? I told you, You. Can't. Do. It."

 

"Alright then, give me 50 thousand dollars, right here, right now, and I promise you that I'll sell out a 20,000 arena in 5 years at most."

 

"Oh, right?"

 

"Yeah, right."

 

Donation received.

 

"Excuse me, thank you for the dona- ...you can't be serious."

 

"Is that enough for you, Greggy boy?"

 

"Alright, then. It's on, Eisen. I'll repay you your 50 grand by the end of next year."

 

"I can't wait to see you crash and fail, loser."

 

Sound of Eric Eisen leaving the call.

 

"What a prick. Alright, everyone. You heard it here first. Thanks to Eric Eisen's dare, I'm starting my own wrestling promotion next year. You'll be hearing more from me in next week's Pro Wrestling Reporter. As for now, we'll continue with the show as regular. Next up on the line, we have MMArk. Thank you for the 20 dollar donation, what's your question?"

 

"Hey Greg. So, would you say you're considering hiring Jack Bruce for your new promotion?"

 

"Ah, God dammit."

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Early January, 2020</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

"No. Not for you."</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

"Hey Greg. Remember that one time you wrote that I needed to lay down the cheeseburgers and hit the gym more? No."</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

"No. After all, I have a dumb name, right?"</p><p> </p><p>

...as it turns out, criticising wrestlers on your newsletter might make some guys less than enthusiastic to work for you.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>sigh</em> "Ahhh, this is bad. James, what do I do?"</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="SkiCVRJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SkiCVRJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p>

James Lowell, my co-editor for the Reporter, was sitting in his desk, opposite of mine, smirking to himself.</p><p> </p><p>

James: "Well, first of all, I wouldn't take the bet."</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Yes, very helpful, thank you."</p><p> </p><p>

James: "Relax, man. You'll figure it out. Just because Brendan Idol and Air Attack Weasel don't want to work for you doesn't mean-"</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "And Al Coleman, and Tennessee Williams, and the entirety of the FCW roster..."</p><p> </p><p>

James: "Sheesh man, you're in trouble."</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Yeah, thank you, again. No one wants to work for me, and I have no idea what to do now. I <em>need</em> this show to be up and running by this month, if I want to have any success. I want to have a stronghold before the end of this year, after all, if I want any chance at challenging Eisen."</p><p> </p><p>

James: "So, what's the matter with Eric Eisen, anyway? How did this even happen?"</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Ahh, Eric has trolled our forums for years and years on end, and he's gotten worse after I got harsher on him, following his garbage storylines..."</p><p> </p><p>

James: "If you hate SWF so much, why do you watch it tuesday, dude?"</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "You don't get it, man. What if the show suddenly becomes good again? You don't wanna miss it. After all, they listened to me and gave Angry Gilmore the championship, haven't they?"</p><p> </p><p>

James: "I'm pretty sure it was the internet as a whole, but sure."</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Yeah, well, that doesn't help me make my roster."</p><p> </p><p>

James: "Why don't you use our Youngsters to keep an eye on for 2020 list for a start?"</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "There were be a lot, and I mean a LOT of green guys on that list. I can't just make a show with them all, it wouldn't work."</p><p> </p><p>

James: "Okay...so what about notable guys that are currently unemployed? They can add some name value to the show, can't they?"</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Everyone I called has rejected me. Plus I still need a commentary team, referees, someone to work backstage...this is a mess."</p><p> </p><p>

I sighed and rested my head on the table closing my eyes for a second. James laughed for himself for a minute, and resumed typing on his computer. After banging my head on the table a few times, I decided I'd admit defeat and return the $50,000 to Eric Eisen, and publicly apologize on the Reporter. Until...</p><p> </p><p>

<em>phone ringing</em></p><p> </p><p>

James: "You take it."</p><p> </p><p>

I sighed and picked up the phone, before telling James about my defeat.</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Hello, Pro Wrestling Reporter offices."</p><p> </p><p>

???: "Hello, can I talk to Greg Sluchinski?"</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "You're speaking to him."</p><p> </p><p>

???: "So, this is about your upcoming promotion."</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Oh, that. Sorry, but I'm afraid that-"</p><p> </p><p>

???: "I was wondering if you were looking for wrestlers right now?"</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "You'd...like to work for me?"</p><p> </p><p>

James looked over form his desk, raising an eyebrow in amusement.</p><p> </p><p>

???: "Yeah! I've been out of work for a while now, and this would be a fresh opportunity for a restart, so I'd really be interested. And I know some guys on the indy scene that'd be willing to help too."</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "Excuse me, but...who are you, again?"</p><p> </p><p>

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Raphael: "Oh, sorry for not introducing myself. I'm Raphael! You know, the RIPW and 4C guy? I'd love the opportunity, as I'm a big fan of your work."</p><p> </p><p>

I smiled and looked over at James.</p><p> </p><p>

Greg: "We're back in business."</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>XWA New Wave, Day 1</strong></p><p><strong>

Chicago, IL</strong></p><p><strong>

Saturday, Third week of January, 2020</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A</strong></p><p>

Prime Time Jack Pryde vs Garry the Entertainer</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A</strong></p><p>

Raphael vs Axl Cage (Axl Avatar)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A</strong></p><p>

K.P. Davis (K.P. Avatar) vs Masked Miracle (Masked Avatar)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A</strong></p><p>

James Diaz vs Kid Fantastic</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B</strong></p><p>

Jack Avatar vs Hammer Hadley</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B</strong></p><p>

Ace Youngblood vs Stan Manna</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B</strong></p><p>

Keith Vegas vs Pepper Pelton</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B</strong></p><p>

Wild Red Stallion vs Jules Night</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C</strong></p><p>

Christopher Ball vs Dreadnought</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C</strong></p><p>

Ozzie Goldstein vs Conner Threepwood</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C</strong></p><p>

Blue Dragon vs Big Tex (Avatar)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C</strong></p><p>

Happy Elwood vs Jason Patterson</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>XWA Championship tournament rules</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The tournament opens with three separate brackets on day 1, Consisting of 4 matches each. The winner of each match advances to the second day's bracket, where they face each other on one on one quarters and semi finals, with the winner of each bracket advancing to the final three-way match for the championship belt.</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Martel123]

XWA New Wave, Day 1

Chicago, IL

Saturday, Third week of January, 2020

 

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A

Prime Time Jack Pryde vs Garry the Entertainer

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A

Raphael vs Axl Cage (Axl Avatar)

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A

K.P. Davis (K.P. Avatar) vs Masked Miracle (Masked Avatar)

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket A

James Diaz vs Kid Fantastic

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B

Jack Avatar vs Hammer Hadley

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B

Ace Youngblood vs Stan Manna

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B

Keith Vegas vs Pepper Pelton

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket B

Wild Red Stallion vs Jules Night

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C

Christopher Ball vs Dreadnought

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C

Ozzie Goldstein vs Conner Threepwood

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C

Blue Dragon vs Big Tex (Avatar)

 

XWA Championship tournament first round, bracket C

Happy Elwood vs Jason Patterson

[Blake Trask]

<p>Sluchinski: Come work for me!</p><p>

The indy scene: You said we suck</p><p>

Sluchinski: *surprised pikachu.jpg*</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

I have to admit I was thoroughly entertained by the notion of Eric Eisen just flinging money at someone to troll/make a point.</p>