100 years of Wrestling Solitude: An Effganics diary

Portlius · May 23, 2020

100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude

As soon as Versace opened the door, he knew it wasn't going to be his decade. Michael always insisted on awarding the wings of a full angel personally, but instead Versace was greeted by the sight of Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey beavering away at his celestial desk.

"Ah come in Versace, do sit down" drawled Humphrey, sounding exactly like the civil servant he had been in his human existence, "We have a little task which should suit your particular skills perfectly"

Knowing it was useless, Versace still chanced his arm, "I was hoping Sir Humphrey that I might be in line for a promotion to full Angel. I have been a mere Power since the 13th Century and i hoped my efforts during the Great War might have been enough"

"Indeed you performed marvellously in that conflict, your miracle of Mons was first class work" Humphrey was all charm and polish "but might i remind you about your recent report on bringing Russia into the 20th century. You recommended Lenin as a sound man who could bring a workers paradise into being. What were you thinking?"

"I spent a lot of time with Vladimir and he seemed tremendously concerned about his fellow workers" Versace replied defensively. Internally he wondered whether accepting that last bottle of vodka from that Stalin fellow was a wise idea.

"Be that as it may, Archangel Michael and I have a final mission for you which should secure your promotion. Recently in the Deep South of the USA we have been receiving reports of something called....Professional Wrestling. Our boffins are divided on whether it is a sport or a kind of muscular theatre. They are even using some strange language called Kayfabe. Be a good chap and go check it out will you?"

"How long do you want me to spend on this?"

"Not long, just a hundred years"

"A century, exiled on earth.What in heaven have I- done to deserve this?"

"My dear chap, our experts reckon we could be spending most of the next century sorting out the mess you created in Russia. Now get out!" snarled Sir Humphrey.

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As Versace prepared to teleport to Georgia, he reflected on his mission. "It could be worse, that new Jazz music sounds divine and there is always Southern Comfort and Mint Juleps". He began to brighten up at the thought of an alcohol fuelled assignment.

The next day the Volstead Act was passed and prohibition began.

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This will be a watcher game based in the Effganics universe and starting in 1920. Massive thanks to I effin Rule for creating this and giving me permission to try this. The starting roster of Southern Professional Wrestling can be found [THREAD=547388]here[/THREAD]

Portlius · May 23, 2020

1920

100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1920 ReportAmended to weekly schedules

FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

A year has passed since i first arrived in the deep deep south of the USA and the home of the only professional wrestling organisation in the world. Southern Pro Wrestling operate out of the Loomis Plantation and initial reconnaisance soon realised that the weekly wrestling events are little more than fronts for the sale of Papa Loomis's two star Moonshine.

The business model appears to be working as they are consistently selling out the 150 seat barn and have made a little over $100,000 dollars in profit. Their popularity, calculated by the Celestial Computer, has increased from 17 to 32 and their three best shows were all rated in the 50s.

Their product was described me as "Silver Age Pro Wrestling" and no i dont know what that means either. They have a roster of 20, 15 of them are male wrestlers. The best are mentioned below:

Champions of SPW(Pop refers to home region)

- Slow Joe Boone - American -SPW Heavyweight - Pop 28 - Star
- Frederick Herzog - German - SPW South Eastern Champ - Pop 18
- Emilio Suarez wrestling as El Espiritu - Mexican - Pop 31 - Star and Worlds 1st professional Luchador. Only 21 Young Wrestler of the Year 1920
- Sir Anthony Henry - British - Pop 32 - Major Star
- Danielle Loiselle - Canadian - Pop 40 - Major Star independent wrestler of the year 1920
- Saito Kuruki - Japanese
- Dan Loomis - Owner & Moonshiner - Announcer of the Year 1920

Big Valley- SPW Tag Champs (El Spiritu & Earl Wilkens)

Earl Wilkens - American - 2020 graduate of the Great Lakes Pro Academy - Pop 19 in SE

Match of the year: Herzog defeated Loiselle (59) MOTY 1920

Show of the year: SPW The Ego has Landed (56)SOTY 1920

As for the rest of the world, there are approximately 25-30 unemployed wrestlers in the USA and 9-12 in other regions apart from the empty India. So I expect new promotions should be opening shortly.

Your humble servant

Versace the Watcher

Portlius · May 23, 2020

1920 Diary

"The Watcher's" Diary, 1920Amended

Infiltrating the command structure of SPW proved surprisingly easy. Loomis's two star moonshine was cheap and easy to make, but

customers were starting to go blind. I persuaded Monaghan I was a distant cousin from the old country, Compton Mackenzie, who was

also a master distiller. Inside the week I was a junior partner of the Loomis distillery and the quality of the moonshine improved

ten fold. I also acquired my moonshine moniker "Whiskey Mack"

I wondered if it was appropriate that a probationary Angel was working for organised crime but I justified it by saving serveral souls

from an untimely death by alcohol poisoning, as well as ensuring I had some decent hooch to swig.

People were soon coming from all around - Loomis coined the phrase "Come for the booze, stay for the wrestling". Setting the events at

his plantation meant he got plenty of warning of a raid by the Bureau of Prohibition, and Sheriff O'Keefe was delighted to receive a bottle

or two of "Loomis Premium Reserve" alongside a decent retainer.

We even had a party of Yankees from New York City come by, they were a charming bunch of colonials. A strapping young buck called Baby Ruth could

drink like an archangel and i got a little bit tipsy. So when he mentioned his troubles with a bunch of Bostonians I impulsively shouted "A curse on

the Red Sox!" I am sure it will wear off soon.

Inside the SPW

Those good old boys sure can drink! Fortunately they seem to be blessed with a sunny disposition when inebriated so the mood of the company looks

pretty good at the moment. Mister Loomis is making money growing the worlds only wrestling promotion so why not enjoy the ride?

They do however have a few potential problems on the horizon. the main ones being Friedrich Herzog & Earl Wilkins. Herzog has an inflated

opinion of his skills and value. Herzog is ably represented by Monaghan so probably feels protected. Fortunately

the workhorses of the promotion seem content to let the rookie have his moment in the sun for now.

Wilkens on the other hand could be something special. Good on the mic, good performance skills, this super heavyweight could be the future of a Sports

Entertainment promotion, but he is an egomaniac

1921 Prediction Competition

1. A new promotion will be formed at the end of 1921. Which founder member of the SPW will return to his home region to become CEO?

2. How many SPW titles will change hands in 1921?

3. [Tiebreak]. Levi Andrews was on $50 a show in 1920. What does his pay rise to in 1921?

EpicCorey · May 24, 2020

1. Saita Kuroki: He won't keep up his health will fail.

2. 2, both single tiles.

3. he will go to $70 a show

Portlius · May 25, 2020

1921 report

<div style="text-align:left;">100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1921 ReportAmended

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FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

1921 has been a case of "steady as she goes" for SPW. Weekly events have increased popularity to 42 (now Small Size)and made a shade over $460,000.

Notables of SPW(Pop refers to home region)

<ul><li><img alt="q9wD0rV.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/q9wD0rV.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Slow Joe Boone - American -SPW Heavyweight - Pop 40 - Star - Independent WOTY 1921 </li><li><img alt="XGb75di.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XGb75di.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Frederick Herzog - German - SPW South Eastern Champ - Pop 35 - Star </li><li><img alt="ZSAkmEJ.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ZSAkmEJ.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Emilio Suarez wrestling as El Espiritu - Mexican - Pop 38 - Star and Worlds 1st professional Luchador. Only 21 Young Wrestler of the Year 1920-21 </li><li><img alt="xJ5mJSX.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/xJ5mJSX.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Sir Anthony Henry - British </li><li><img alt="ulNZ5pO.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ulNZ5pO.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Danielle Loiselle - Canadian - Pop 40 - Star - independent WOTY 1920, Tag Team WOTY 1921 </li><li><img alt="rNBUVJN.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/rNBUVJN.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Saito Kuruki - Japanese </li><li><img alt="giYCivC.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/giYCivC.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Dan Loomis - Owner & Moonshiner - Announcer of the Year 1920-21 </li></ul>

Big Valley vacated the SPW Tag Team title due to Wilkens injury

Best Matches: Daniel Loiselle defeated El Espiritu - 68 MOTY 1921,

Show of the year: SPW Epidemic of Hate- 64 SOTY 1921

Awards

<ul><li> Company of the Year </li><li> Most Improved Company of the Year </li><li> Announcer, Colour Commentator & Referee of the Year </li></ul>

At the end of the year, Pride of Germany opened in Hamburg (Pop 15 and $50,000). Friedrich Herzog is Head Booker, Swede Lars Fridell is CEO

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Your humble servant

Versace the Watcher

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Portlius · May 25, 2020

1921 Diary

"The Watchers" Diary, 1921Amended

I enjoyed a long glorious summer of 1921 of watching the SPW succeed despite the booking of Loomis and Norris. The shows often felt like they had

been put together in the middle of a two day drinking binge, which is pretty much what they were. Allowing Big Valley a long run as tag champs

made sense as both El Espiritu and Earl Wilkens are youngsters loaded with potential. The individual belts were a different matter...

Slow Joe Boone is as loyal as a hound dog and about as smart. Herzog is as strong as a bull and about as smart. Daniel Loselle and Sir Anthony Henry are both brilliant

workers but neither have been given a title shot. Loselle is quite relaxed but I can see Sir Anthony demanding a title run soon.

Joe Boone herniated a disc back in April. While recovering he has made a habit of passing out drunk in the evenings. One of the youngsters

dubbed him "Slow Joe" and the nickname stuck. He is now hopelessly scatterbrained.

In December I was surprised that Herzog became Head Booker of Pride of Germany Wrestling and shocked that he remains on the SPW roster. Mister Loomis seems quite relaxed

about Harry Hun working for both promotions, surely he will spend half the year at sea?

In January i met President Warren Harding at the inauguration. I have a feeling he could be one of the great presidents.

1922 Prediction Competition

1. A new promotion will be formed at the end of 1922. Which founder member of the SPW will become CEO?

2. There were no SPW title changes in 1921. How many SPW titles will change hands in 1922?

3. How will Friedrich Herzog book himself?

<ul><li> A - To win the main title of course, he is the star! </li><li> B - To lose in the title match, he is being a true professional </li><li> C - Stay clear of any title matches for a while </li></ul>

CPBHBK · May 25, 2020

1. A new promotion will be formed at the end of 1922. Which founder member of the SPW will become CEO?

Emilio Suarez

2. There were no SPW title changes in 1921. How many SPW titles will change hands in 1922?

2

3. How will Friedrich Herzog book himself?

A - To win the main title of course, he is the star!

B - To lose in the title match, he is being a true professional

C - Stay clear of any title matches for a while

EpicCorey · May 26, 2020

1. A new promotion will be formed at the end of 1922. Which founder member of the SPW will become CEO?

Levi Andrews

2. There were no SPW title changes in 1921. How many SPW titles will change hands in 1922?

1 Herziggy boi

3. How will Friedrich Herzog book himself?

A - To win the main title of course, he is the star!

B - To lose in the title match, he is being a true professional

C - Stay clear of any title matches for a while

Portlius · May 27, 2020

1922

100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1922 Report

FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

1922 has seen the formation of Europe's first promotion Pride of Germany based in Hamburg.

- Pop 49 SE USA (+7) - $1815k (over a million)
- Pop 27 C EUR (+12) Now Tiny Size - $54k (+4k)

Notables of SPW(Pop refers to home region)

- Slow Joe Boone - American -SPW Heavyweight - Pop 49 - Major Star - Independent WOTY 1921
- Frederick Herzog - German
- El Espiritu - Mexican - Pop 38 - Star and Worlds 1st professional Luchador. Only 21 Young WOTY 1920-22, Tag Team WOTY 1921
- Sir Anthony Henry - British - SPW South Eastern Champ - Pop 40 - Star
- Danielle Loiselle - Canadian - Pop 52 - Star - Independent WOTY 1920 & 1922, Tag Team WOTY 1921-22
- Saito Kuruki - Japanese
- Dan Loomis - Owner & Moonshiner - Announcer of the Year 1920-21
- Auguste Monnin - Canadian - Tag Team Wrestler 1922

SPW Tag Team title still vacant

Best Matches: Joe Boone beat Daniel Loselle - 74 MOTY 1922,

Show of the year: SPW Subbaculture - 71 SOTY 1922

Awards

Company of the Year 1920-22
Manager, Announcer & Colour Commentator of the Year

Champions & Notables of POG

- Friedrich Herzog - German - Pop 35 Major Star & Booker
- Teddy Lageson - Swedish - Pop 21 - POG World Champion - Excellent Stamina
- Arjen Plooster - Dutch - Pop 22 - POG National Champion - v good and good performance and physical skills
- Lars Fridell - Swedish - Pop 18 - Owner - Lively - World Class SQ
- Bjorn Wickstrom - Swedish - Pop 18 - POG Tag Team Champ - good performance skills, v good fundamentals
Pelias Paris - Greek - Pop 18 - POG Tag Team Champ

Best Match: Arjen Plooster defeated Friedrich Herzog - 43

Best Show: 3 in Nov/Dec at 38

Awards

Most Improved Company of the Year
Referee of the Year

At the end of the year Viva La Lucha is founded in Monterrey, NE Mexico

It has 15 pop and $50,000. Jorge Allende is CEO & El Espiritu is head booker

Your obedient Servant

Watcher Versace

Portlius · May 27, 2020

1922 Diary

"The Watchers" Diary, 1922

Inside the POG

1922 could be described as the life on the ocean waves, I lost count of the number of transatlantic crossings i did in the company of Herzog and Mornaghan. It soon became

clear why Loomis allowed Herzog to work for both companies: while Mornaghan might be a third rate carnie he was also a first rate smuggler. Cigarettes went across to Europe

and fine French brandy, Irish whiskey and German Schnapps went back to the states. His real genius was an ability to sense a bent custom official at fifty paces. With hyper inflation

running rampant throughout Germany bartering was back in a big way and premium brand Virginian cigarettes were much in demand.

I was pleasantly surprised by how positively the titanic teuton reacted to the responsibility of being the boss. He knuckled down to learning the trade and on no less than eight

occasions he booked himself to lose title matches to Teddy Laubson and Arjun Plooster, and these were the top eight shows of the year. In honour of this i awarded him the Giving Performer and Professional attributes

Unfortunately the owner Lauro Fridell proved to be a bit of a sleazy bounder, over 20 workers quit by the end of the year. Even in a recession POG cannot afford to alienate so many employees.

Both Teddy and Arjen can be described as charismatic athletes but sorely in need of training in the fundamental skills. Indeed that sums up most of the roster, there doesn't appear to be a ring general

in the whole of Europe. Its going to be a challenge to get good match grades without changing from the Classic Wild West product.

Unfortunately the most talented worker i saw this year didnt join the POG. An austrian called Schiklegruber was the best heel manager i had ever seen. The prancing ranting buffoon could generate

an unbelievable amount of heel heat. He only wanted to be the boss though and that wasnt going to happen. He went off to Munich to do something political, I reckon thats the

last we'll see of him.

Inside the SPW

Trouble could be brewing in the SPW, old man Loomis is making money hand over fist but he is still paying the workers peanuts. He finally booked Sir Anthony to win the South Eastern title

but Slow Joe's perpetual hold on the main title is creating resentment.

El Espiritu has just created an unbelievable new move, he was good before, now he is world beating.

1922 Prediction Results

CPBHBK 1

EpicCorey 1

1923 Prediction Competition

A new promotion will be formed at the end of 1923. Which founder member of the SPW will become owner?
Which founder member of SPW will walk out in 1923?
How many SPW & POG singles titles will change hands in 1923?
How will El Espirtu book himself?

A - To win the main title of course, he is the star!
B - To lose in the title match, he is being a true professional
C - Stay clear of any title matches for a while

Portlius · May 29, 2020

1923 report

<div style="text-align:left;">100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1923 Report

FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

1923 has seen the formation of Mexico's first promotion, Viva La Lucha based in Monterrey in the Noreste region. It has been a disastrous year for SPW losing arguably the two best workers in the world, El Spiritu & Daniel Loselle, as well losing a million dollars worth of booze and equipment to a Bureau of Prohibition raid in October.

Viva La Lucha in contrast swept into second place on the back of record setting growth.

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li> <img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Small - Pop 54 SE USA (+5), 21 Mid South USA - $2927k (over a million) </li><li> <img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Small - Pop 47 NE Mex (+32) - $284k (+234k) </li><li> <img alt="FQRBRYv.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/FQRBRYv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Tiny - Pop 31 C EUR (+4) - $54k (+4k) </li></ol>

<img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Notables of SPW

<ul><li><img alt="q9wD0rV.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/q9wD0rV.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Slow Joe Boone - American - SPW Champ - Major Star - Independent WOTY 1921 & 1923 </li><li><img alt="xJ5mJSX.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/xJ5mJSX.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sir Anthony Henry - English - SPW South Eastern </li><li><img alt="XGb75di.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XGb75di.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Friedrich Herzog - German </li><li><img alt="rNBUVJN.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/rNBUVJN.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Saita Kuroki - Japanese - Veteran WOTY 1922-23, Tag Team WOTY 1923 </li><li><img alt="T5SWxB6.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/T5SWxB6.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Severe Serge" Chauvette - Canadian - 1920 graduate. Muscular Middleweight, Tech Striker. Excellent Menace, consistency, stamina, athleticism, Very Good Star Quality </li><li><img alt="SecMaxs.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/SecMaxs.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Leroy Truax - American - 1920 graduate. Average Lightweight Brawler. World Class Consistency and toughness, very good brawler Young WOTY 1923, Tag Team WOTY 1923 </li></ul>

SPW Tag Team title was held by Loiselle and Wilkens before both left the company. The SPW appear not to care about tag teams, they have no active teams

Best Matches: Joe Boone beat Daniel Loselle - 78 MOTY 1923,

Show of the year: SPW Defiance - 75 SOTY 1923

Awards

<ul><li> Company of the Year 1920-23 </li><li> Manager of the Year - Sorley Monagahan - 1920-23 </li><li> Announcer of the Year - Dan Loomis - 1920-23 </li><li> Colour Commentator of the Year - Frank Norris -1920-23 </li><li> Referee of the Year - Kenny Lyles -1920-21 </li></ul>

<img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Notables of VLL

<ul><li><img alt="ZSAkmEJ.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ZSAkmEJ.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - El Espiritu - Mexican - Major Star & Booker - VLL Radio Champ - Young WOTY 1920-22, Tag Team WOTY 1921</li><li><img alt="FMwJvEX.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/FMwJvEX.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Jorge Allende - Mexican - Owner & VLL Universal Champ - Troublemaker - nothing outstanding</li><li><img alt="xBR4Jmy.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/xBR4Jmy.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Brown Snake - VLL Tag Team - Mexican - Protege of El Espiritu - v good entertainment skills</li><li><img alt="iz0yzvV.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/iz0yzvV.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Jaime Arroyo - VLL Tag Team - Mexican - v good SQ, excellent stamina and athleticism - BULLY</li><li><img alt="VPdMGxA.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/VPdMGxA.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Felipe Soliz - Mexican - excellent Menace, v good power and most fundamentals</li></ul>

Best Match: El Espiritu beat Jorge Allende - 59

Best Show: 56

Awards

<ul><li>Most Improved Company of the Year 1923 </li></ul>

Champions & Notables of POG

<ul><li><img alt="XGb75di.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XGb75di.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Friedrich Herzog - German - Major Star & Booker - POG Tag Team Champ </li><li><img alt="ctUZqSl.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ctUZqSl.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Teddy Lageson - Swedish - POG World Champion - Excellent Stamina </li><li><img alt="lJkbiBb.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/lJkbiBb.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Arjen Plooster - Dutch - POG National Champion - v good and good performance and physical skills </li><li><img alt="QOj0ffi.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/QOj0ffi.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Lars Fridell - Swedish - Owner - Lively - World Class SQ </li><li><img alt="ChcicC4.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ChcicC4.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Bjorn Wickstrom - Swedish - good performance skills, v good fundamentals </li><li><img alt="IMVVtab.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/IMVVtab.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Janno Janssen - Finnish - POG Tag Team Champ - Nothing outstanding </li></ul>

Best Match: Arjen Plooster beat Friedrich Herzog - 45 (five times)

Best Show: Three times scored 41

Awards

<ul><li>Most Improved Company of the Year 1922 </li><li> Referee of the Year - Zelimir Kohman - 1922-23 </li></ul>

At the end of the year Quebec Championship Wrestling is founded in Montreal, Quebec

It has 15 pop and $50,000. Daniel Loselle is owner and head booker.

Your obedient Servant

Watcher Versace

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Portlius · May 29, 2020

1923 diary

"The Watchers" Diary, 1923

Inside the VLL

After all the travelling of the last year it was rather relaxing to spend most of the year in various cantinas getting an acquaintance with the marvellous tequila. El Espiritu walked out of SPW at the first opportunity claiming a debt, he was furious at the meanness of Loomis. Now that he could concentrate full time on VLL he simply powered the fed on a record breaking year of relentless growth, being the star of the show on nearly every occasion. Attendances grew from 90 to nearly 1500 and grew to small size in under a year.

A strong batch of rookies and the perfect product of Historical Lucha Libre mean that they are putting on matches way above expectations, and VLL is expanding unbelievably fast. Dan Loomis and SPW must have noticed this rise and hatched plans, surely?

The sense of camaraderie is almost palpable with this group of young men, and the nights at the Cantina are becoming the stuff of legends.One night i tried a mix of Tequila, Triple Sec and Lime Juice, and that scamp El Espiritu put salt around the rim of my glass instead of sugar. The joke backfired though as it was absolutely delicious. The barmaid Margarita asked me for the recipe and I was happy to oblige. If it becomes a local favourite then who I am to be jealous with the recipe?

Notes from SPW

The good news was that the SPW made over a million dollars, the bad news is that it should have been two. Losing the two best wrestlers on the planet was bad but in Sir Anthony Henry and Slow Joe Boone they have at least some cover. However losing a million pounds worth of top quality hooch in a Treasury Raid was a disaster. They seemed to know when and where to strike, so now Dan Loomis has an unpleasant thought: does he have a stool pigeon in his organisation?

Notes from POG

It doesnt get any easier for Friedrich. While his young roster are getting much needed on the job training, the owner Lars Fridell continuesto be an utter sleazeball. It's going to be tough enough for the German promtion to get much bigger with a Classic Wild West product, so could I help this company out?

After a few weeks i realised Fridell was possessed by a minor demon of self-destruction. I wound up Herzog enough to smite the sleazy swede with righteous fury and then exorcised the demon. When he came around, Fridell now has a lively personality. It will still be extremely tough for POG though.

1924 prediction contest

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li> Which region gets its first company in August 1924? </li><li> Who is the stool pigeon in the SPW, if any? </li><li> SPW Head Booker Frank Norris is due to retire very shortly. Who will take over the Book? </li></ol>

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poopykokko · May 29, 2020

This is really interesting!

Blake Trask · May 29, 2020

Looks like some of the images are busted, but I'm enjoying following along with the emergent narrative of the world!

Drunk angel is a great framing device too XD.

Portlius · May 30, 2020

Thanks for the heads up Blake, have fixed the pictures hopefully. Glad you like the drunken angel schtick, he also has a bit of the Forrest Gump in him

Portlius · May 31, 2020

1924 report

100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1924 Report

FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

1924 January saw the launch of Quebec Championship Wrestling in Montreal which was an immediate success. August saw the launch of All Out Wrestling in Birmingham

which had a far more problematic start. The big three start hitting a wall as they get close to medium size, high popularity workers are much sought after as are road agents.

- Small - Pop 58 SE USA, 24 Mid South USA - $6137k (-219k)
- Small - Pop 50 NE Mex, 19 Centro - $1609k (+55k)
- Small - Pop 48 Quebec (+33), 18 Ontario - $284k (+234k)
- Tiny - Pop 33 C EUR - $491k (+1k)
- Tiny - Pop 21 Midlands - $42k (-8k)

Notables of SPW(Power 500 ranking in Bracket)

(1) Sir Anthony Henry - English - SPW Heavyweight (Top) - Star - WOTY 1924, Independent WOTY 1924, 10% Immortal
(2) Friedrich Herzog - German - Tag Team WOTY 1924
(5) Beckett Byrd - American - SPW South Eastern - Impactful Muscular Middleweight - Good all rounder
(8) Slow Joe Boone - American - Star - Independent WOTY 1921 & 1923
(12) Levi Andrews - Australian - Veteran WOTY 1924, Tag Team WOTY 1924
(13) "Severe Serge" Chauvette - Canadian - Star - SPW Nationwide (sec) - 1920 graduate. Muscular Middleweight, Tech Striker. Excellent Menace, consistency, stamina, athleticism, Very Good Star Quality

Tag Team: Blood Pack - two veterans Levi Andrew & Friedrich Herzog (52 exp)

Best Matches: Sir Anthony Henry beat Friedrich Herzog- 73 MOTY 1924,

Show of the year: 70 SOTY 1924

Awards

Company of the Year 1920-24
Manager of the Year - Sorley Monagahan - 1920-24
Announcer of the Year - Dan Loomis - 1920-24
Colour Commentator of the Year - Frank Norris -1920-23
Referee of the Year - Kenny Lyles -1920-21

Champions and Notables of VLL

(6) El Espiritu - Mexican - Major Star & Booker - Young WOTY 1920-22, Tag Team WOTY 1921
(10) Alberto Parra - Mexican - Luchador Muscular Middleweight - nothing special but brings out the best in El Espiritu
(14) Luiz Elizade - Mexican - Tech Flyer Ripped Lightweight -excellent SQ
(18) DT Krieder - American - Brawler Skinny lightweight - excellent SQ and physical, very good performance
(25) Felipe Soliz - Mexican - VLL Radio Champ - Regular Bulky Light Heavyweight - excellent Menace, v good power and most fundamentals
(28) Jorge Allende - Mexican - Owner & VLL Universal Champ - Brawler Flabby Middleweight - Troublemaker - nothing outstanding

Best Match: El Espiritu beat Alberto Parra - 66

Best Show: 62

Awards

Most Improved Company of the Year 1923

Champions and Notables of QCW

(3) Daniel Loselle - Canadian - Major Star & Booker - QCW National Champ - Independent WOTY 1920 & 1922, Tag Team WOTY 1921-22
(7) Gautier Therien - Canadian - Impactful Big Heavyweight - 96 menace and a whole host of good performance and physical skills Young WOTY 1924
(30) Alain Dedeaux - Canadian - Average Middleweight Brawler - QCW Tag Champ - Excellent Consistency
(58) Constanzo Arbour - Canadian - Impactful Muscular Big Heavyweight - QCW World Champ & Tag Team - WC Menace & Physical, excellent consist, good stuff in most places
(69) Bryant Larcher - Canadian - Powerhouse Muscular Big Heavyweight - QCW TV Champ - good all-rounder

Best Match: Loiselle beat Therien - 69

Best Show: 65

Awards

Most Improved Company of the Year 1924
Colour Commentator of the Year 1924 - Thibaud Harpin

Champions & Notables of POG

(2) Friedrich Herzog - German - Major Star & Booker - POG Nationwide Champ & Tag Team - Tag Team WOTY 1924
(32) Bjorn Wickstrom - Swedish - Striker Skinny Middleweight - good performance skills, v good fundamentals
(37) Janno Janssen - Finnish - Hardcore Muscular Light Heavyweight - POG Tag Team Champ - Nothing outstanding
(39) Lars Fridell - Swedish - Owner - POG National - High Flyer - Muscular Lightweight - Lively - World Class SQ
(42) Arjen Plooster - Dutch - Hardcore Average Light Heavyweight - v good and good performance and physical skills
(62) Teddy Lageson - Swedish - POG World Champion - Tech Striker Average Lightweight - Excellent Stamina

Best Match: Arjen Plooster beat Friedrich Herzog - 45 (five times)

Best Show: Three times scored 41

Awards

Most Improved Company of the Year 1922
Referee of the Year - Zelimir Kohman - 1922-23

Champions and Notables of AOW

(1) Sir Anthony Henry - English - Major Star - WOTY 1924, Independent WOTY 1924, 10% Immortal
(73) Perry Johns - Welsh - AOW National - Impactful Skinny Lightweight - w/c athlete, vg Star Quality
(79) Todd Mustoe - English - AOW World Champ - Tech Striker Average Lightweight - V Good entertainer
(81) Jimmy Horn - English - AOW Intercontinental- Impactful Average Heavyweight - Good entertainer, ok others
(86)Harvey Flair - English - AOW Tag Team - Impactful Muscular Heavyweight - w/c menace, excellent physical v.good entertainment
(87) Dillon Lewis - English - AOW Tag Team - Regular Average Middlewight - sums him up

Best Match: Mustoe beat Henry 52

Best Show: 49

Awards

Referee of the Year - Donnacha Shields - 1924

Your obedient Servant

Watcher Versace

Portlius · May 31, 2020

1924 Diary

"The Watchers" Diary, 1924

Notes from the QCW

Montreal may be cold in the winter but it is undeniably beautiful. The beer is first class even if the whisky is a bit strange. It feels ironic that the border

towns of goody two shoes Canada is making a killing exporting quality booze to the thirsty yanks. For the first six months of the year I witnessed the remarkable

rise of QCW using a Wrestling as a Sport product.

Daniel Loiselle had 33 singles matches in 1924, he won 33 of them. They ranked #1 - #33 in the top matches of QCW. He pretty much carried

the entire promotion on his back from Insignificant to Small in under a year and the World Wrestling authority rated him the third best wrestler

on the planet. Third. Apparently the ratings committee of the WWA met at the Loomis plantation where much top quality hooch was handed around, but even

so....

To be fair he has some good young talent to back him up: Galtier Therien is the prototypical monster heel but he also can talk and he can properly wrestle. He was

deservedly young wrestler of the year and the future looks very bright. Bryant Larcher, Constanzo Arbour and Alain Dedeaux all bring something to the table as well plus

they have the second best commentary team in wrestling. Can they keep this forward progress next year?

Notes from the AOW

While I waited for AOW to open in Birmingham, I took a few weeks off to watch the Paris Olympics. There I met a remarkable young Scotsman called Eric Liddell. The earnestness

of his faith cast a blazing aura around him for those with the sight to see it. His refusal to compete on a Sunday meant he was unable to compete in his preferred event but I

persuaded him to run in the 400m. I also cast a small blessing which was magnified by his devotion. When I heard he won the gold medal even I was moved to prayer. He left to do

missionary work in China, I have no doubt I will see him in heaven at the end of this assignment.

The Owner/booker of the AOW, Dustin Youngblood, had established a catch wrestling product. He was hampered severely by the talent, some good athletes and talkers but there was nothing resembling

a decent road agent or ring general around.

However in a stroke of genius he signed up Anthony Henry and the worlds greatest wrestler (according to the WWA) returned from exile. Even more importantly he put over each of

the three individual belt owners and these matches pushed the company up to Tiny Size. They still have a long way to go but with a young roster getting regular matches the

capability to improve is there.

Now the big mystery to solve is this: Henry was destined to be the Owner/Booker of All Out Wrestling, it was written to the stars. So why did he opt out?

Notes from the SPW

The gradual exodus of the starting seven is starting to hurt SPW. They cannot get any traction towards rising to Medium Size and they blow several hundred thousands running events

in the Mid South in a vain attempt to get that all important second region up to scratch. They really need some of the new guard to step up but it doesn't help when some of the

best jump ship. Mr Loomis's increasingly miserly ways are hurting this company now, whats the point of having six million in the bank if you dont use it?

Three key workers left this year: Awesome Alan Baldwin and Vincent Hecht both had a ton of promise and losing the legend that is Saita Kuroki was a psychological blow

if nothing else. Loomis needs to realise that keeping workers at $30 a show is a false economy.

I had a strange premonition in December when they finally shut down the old 150 seater Plantation barn. Don Loomis is the 60 year old owner of a multi-million dollar business, pretty soon the likely heirs will be staking a claim...

Notes from the VLL

Like the QCW the VLL rely on one man to do the heavy lifting. Unfortunately the VLL has very little in the way of second string talent becoming Main Eventers. Felipe

Soliz is the best of a mediocre bunch. The biggest problem is Jorge Allende, the boss and champion. One defence in two years is not acceptable. The VLL need El Espiritu feuding

for a title, ideally with Allende. Somebody needs to step up and become the number two and fast. The product change to Classic Lucha Libre in July caused some disruption

but hopefully the more modern product will help now.

Notes from the POG

Steady as she goes. The biggest story for European Wrestling comes from the popular press. Noted Greek superhero The Black Bee has expressed an interest in

becoming a pro wrestler. His Popularity of 57 throughout Europe means he would be worth signing even if he cannot hit a move. Wonder what his match fee would be though?

Finally it appears that 1925 will be the year of something called the Radio. Apparently sounds come out of thin air from many miles away. Pah humans, we learnt that trick millenia ago.

There are tiny radio stations appearing in every wrestling area and the SPW, VLL and QCW are all starting a regular broadcast show to boost popularity.

Watcher Versace

1925 Prediction Competition

Which one of the SPW, VLL or QCW get their radio show cancelled in 1925?
How many of these three radio shows are broadcast in an area that will help them grow to Medium Size?
Predestined Frank Norris Promotions will open in Philadelphia in July. Which SPW founder will be the Head booker?
The seventh company will open in a virgin territory at the end of 1925. Will it be in Queensland or Chubu?

[Tiebreak: how much will it cost per appearance for POG to sign Black Bee?]

If anybody wants to suggest a possible heir to the Loomis fortune feel free: so far I am contemplating some from the following: wife, trophy wife, long lost son, baptist minister nephew , sheriff son-in-law,

overlooked daughter, illegitimate sprog, black sheep of the family, pushy nephew, harvard student grandson....as well as possible power plays from existing SPW workers. Any requests or suggestions

gratefully received

Portlius · June 2, 2020

1925 report

<div style="text-align:left;">100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1925 Report

FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

1925 saw the first Hall of Fame open at the SPW. Unfortunately if came about after the demise of Frank Norris in May. Frank Norris Jr opened Frank Norris

Productions in Philadelphia in July, while Karl Laboy opened Queensland Wrestling in Brisbane at the end of the year.

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li> <img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Small Owner: Don Loomis, Booker: Jay Boone, Cash: $10 million <ul><li> </li><li>Regional Popularity </li><li> 56 - South East </li><li> 22 - Mid South </li><li> 22 - Mid Atlantic </li><li> 18 - Tri State

</li></ul></li></ol>

<ul><li>Title Holders </li><li> <img alt="q9wD0rV.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/q9wD0rV.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Heavyweight Champ Slow Joe Boone (2) - Past Champ Sir Anthony Henry </li><li> <img alt="Iveu9yz.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/Iveu9yz.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Nationwide Champ, Beckett Byrd - Past Champ Levi Andrews </li><li> <img alt="iqLtLgq.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/iqLtLgq.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Southeastern Champ Augustus Robinson - Past Champs: Friedrich Herzog(2), Beckett Byrd, Sir Anthony Henry </li><li> <img alt="xJ5mJSX.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/xJ5mJSX.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> & <img alt="Z7sBleO.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/Z7sBleO.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tag Champs Sir Anthony Henry & Alf Moonin - Past Champs Boone/St Hubbins, Wilkins(2)/Loiselle, Wilkins/El Espiritu </li></ul>

[*]Statistics

[*]Best Match: Boone beat Henry - 70

[*]Event of the year: 67

[*]Radio Show: 67

[*]Best Attendance: 8,678

<ul><li> </li><li>Awards & News </li><li> Tag Team of the Year - Henry & Moonin </li><li> Manager of the Year - Sorley Monagahan (6) </li><li> Announcer of the Year - Dan Loomis (6) </li><li> Other News - SPW regret to announce the death of Head Booker Frank Norris. He was 67. Joe Boone has taken over the role </li><li> Other News - Frank Norris joins the SPW Hall of Fame

</li></ul>

[*] <img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Small Owner: Jorge Allende, Booker: El Espiritu, Cash: $4.33 million

<ul><li> </li><li>Regional Popularity </li><li> 56 - Noreste </li><li> 28 - Occidente </li><li> 22 - NorOccidente </li><li> 22 - Centro

</li></ul>

<ul><li>Title Holders </li><li> <img alt="FMwJvEX.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/FMwJvEX.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Campeonato de Universale Jorge Allende (Five defences in three years!) - Past Champs: </li><li> <img alt="MHK8QUD.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/MHK8QUD.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> TV Champ Pascal Acuna - Past Champs: Felipe Solis, El Espiritu </li><li>Parejas/Tag Champs Vacant for nearly two years - Past Champs: Crane/Arroyo, Parra/Leon, Dominguez/Solis </li></ul>

<ul><li> </li><li>Statistics </li><li>Best Match: El Espiritu beat Ballesteros 69 </li><li>Show of the year: 64 </li><li>Radio Show: 65 </li><li>Attendance: 5,508

</li></ul>

<ul><li> </li><li>Awards & News </li><li> Young Wrestler of the Year - Albano Romero </li><li> Referee of the Year - Salamao Ocasio

</li></ul>

[*] <img alt="DyG8rge.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/DyG8rge.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Small Owner & Booker: Daniel Loiselle, Cash: $3.56 million

<ul><li> </li><li>Regional Popularity </li><li> 60 - Quebec </li><li> 27 - Ontario </li><li> 23 - Maritimes

</li></ul>

<ul><li>Title Holders </li><li> <img alt="8riAvV0.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/8riAvV0.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> World Champ Constanzo "Stan" Arbour (one defence in two years) - Past Champs: </li><li> <img alt="ulNZ5pO.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ulNZ5pO.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> National Champ Daniel Loiselle - Past Champs: </li><li> <img alt="SiwetBL.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/SiwetBL.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> TV Champ Gautier Therien - Past Champs: Bryant Larcher </li><li> <img alt="8riAvV0.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/8riAvV0.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> & <img alt="Z7sBleO.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/Z7sBleO.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tag Champs Stan Arbour & Alain Dedeaux - Past Champs: </li></ul>

[*]Statistics

[*]Best Matches: Loiselle beat Denier 72 MOTY

[*]Show of the year: 68SOTY

[*]Radio Show: 34!

[*]Attendance: 9,048

<ul><li> </li><li> Awards & Other News </li><li> Company of the Year </li><li> Wrestler of the Year - Daniel Loiselle </li><li>Independent Wrestler of the Year - Daniel Loiselle </li><li>Colour Commentator of the Year - Thiabaud Harpin </li><li>Other News - Manitoba Radio announce the cancellation of QCW's show due to poor quality

</li></ul>

[*] <img alt="EKYuwOh.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/EKYuwOh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Small - Owner: Frank Norris Jr, Booker: Levi Andrews, Cash: 61k

<ul><li> </li><li>Regional Popularity </li><li> 23 - Tri State

</li></ul>

<ul><li>Title Holders </li><li> <img alt="78yHJPA.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/78yHJPA.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> World Champ Levi Andrews (Major Star) - Past Champs: </li><li> <img alt="sREtkx2.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/sREtkx2.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Top Contender Champ Manny Cousins - Past Champs: </li><li> <img alt="fSZbtMn.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/fSZbtMn.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> & <img alt="VgiXqqL.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/VgiXqqL.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> World Tag Team Champs Leyton Cropper & Eddie Tressler - Past Champs: </li></ul>

<ul><li> </li><li>Statistics </li><li>Best Matches: Cropper/Tressler beat Violett/Robinson - 44 </li><li>Show of the year: 33 </li><li>Attendance: 215

</li></ul>

<ul><li> </li><li>Awards & Other News </li><li>Levi Andrews Veteran WOTY (2)

</li></ul>

[*] <img alt="FQRBRYv.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/FQRBRYv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Small - Owner: Lars Fridell, Booker: Friedrich Herzog, Cash: 470k

<ul><li> </li><li>Regional Popularity </li><li> 36 - Central Europe </li><li> 10 - Scandanavia

</li></ul>

<ul><li>Title Holders </li><li> <img alt="P9akuzo.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/P9akuzo.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Heavyweight Champ Black Bee (Major Star) - Past Champs: Teddy Lageson </li><li> <img alt="ChcicC4.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ChcicC4.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Nationwide Champ, Bjorn Wickstrom - Past Champs:Friedrich Herzog </li><li> <img alt="QOj0ffi.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/QOj0ffi.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> National Champ: Lars Fridell (Major Star) - Past Champs: Arjen Plooster </li><li> <img alt="XGb75di.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XGb75di.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> & <img alt="IMVVtab.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/IMVVtab.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tag Team Champs: Friedrich Herzog (Major Star) & Janno Janssen - Past Champs:Wickstrom/Pelias </li></ul>

<ul><li> </li><li>Statistics </li><li>Best Matches: Bee/Wickstrom beat Bizarro League(Fridell/Lageson) 46 </li><li>Show of the year: 44 </li><li>Radio Show: 45 </li><li>Attendance: 719

</li></ul>

<ul><li> </li><li>Awards & Other News </li><li>Most Improved Company of the Year

</li></ul>

[*] <img alt="Qay6cKK.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/Qay6cKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> - Tiny - Owner & Booker: Dustin Youngblood, Cash: $147k

<ul><li> </li><li>Regional Popularity </li><li>33 - Midlands

</li></ul>

<ul><li>Title Holders </li><li> <img alt="xJ5mJSX.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/xJ5mJSX.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> World Champ Anthony Henry - Past Champs: Todd Mustafa </li><li> <img alt="E0OOtCF.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/E0OOtCF.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Intercontinental Champ Jimmy Horn - Past Champs: </li><li> <img alt="0o0NMTz.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/0o0NMTz.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Southeastern Champ Perry John - Past Champs: </li><li> <img alt="0ybmeNB.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/0ybmeNB.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> & <img alt="HPxzdAl.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/HPxzdAl.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tag Champs Maxwell Edge & John Rechsteiner (exp-19) - Past Champs: Lewis/Flair (exp-37) </li></ul>

<ul><li> </li><li>Statistics </li><li>Best Matches: Henry beat Imes 57 </li><li>Show of the year: 54

</li></ul>

Power 21 Major Stars Stars

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li><img alt="DyG8rge.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/DyG8rge.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ulNZ5pO.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ulNZ5pO.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />Daniel Loselle - Canadian </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="q9wD0rV.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/q9wD0rV.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />Slow Joe Boone - American </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xJ5mJSX.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/xJ5mJSX.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />Sir Anthony Henry - English </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZSAkmEJ.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ZSAkmEJ.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />El Espiritu - Mexican </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nzh3AlB.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/nzh3AlB.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Ernesto Ballesteros - Mexican </li><li><img alt="DyG8rge.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/DyG8rge.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vrsUM3F.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/vrsUM3F.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Ansell Denier - Canadian </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="T5SWxB6.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/T5SWxB6.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Severe Serge" Chauvette - Canadian </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Albano Romano - Mexican </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Iveu9yz.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/Iveu9yz.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Beckett Byrd - American </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Grey Sword - Mexican </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Benedito Cardenas - Mexican </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sam St.Hubbins - American </li><li><img alt="DyG8rge.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/DyG8rge.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Deodat Duga - Canadian </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="iqLtLgq.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/iqLtLgq.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Augustus Robinson - American </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SecMaxs.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/SecMaxs.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Leroy Tremaine - American </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PLmC9y3.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/PLmC9y3.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Alberto Parra - Mexican </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Z7sBleO.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/Z7sBleO.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Alf Moonin - Canadian </li><li><img alt="e0Cwldr.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/e0Cwldr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Earl Wilkins - American </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VPdMGxA.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/VPdMGxA.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Felipe Solis - Mexican </li><li><img alt="VHXBN99.jpg" data-src="https://imgur.com/VHXBN99.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Felipe Zuniga - Mexican </li><li><img alt="FQRBRYv.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/FQRBRYv.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XGb75di.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XGb75di.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Friedrich Herzog - German </li></ol>

Your obedient Servant

Watcher Versace

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Portlius · June 2, 2020

1925 diary

"The Watchers" Diary, 1925

Radio killed the Newspaper Star?

By the end of 1925 no less than four promotions were making shows especially for Radio. The owners and bookers struggled

initially though: both SPW (tristate Radio) and VLL (Occidente Radio) chose regions which would not help them grow to medium

size, while QCW's offering for Manitoba Radio was so poor that the show was cancelled within three months.

Only Friedrich Herzog and POG seemed to have their finger on the pulse, once they grew to Small they put out a show on Scandanavian

Radio which will definitely help them rise to medium. This company is impressing more and more with their slow and steady expansion.

The Funeral of Frank Norris

One afternoon in May, Frank Norris fell asleep in the Georgia Sunshine after a jar of moonshine. Unfortunately that was the 67 year olds last

drink of the devilish stuff as he shuffled off this mortal coil. I will miss the good old boy, I hope purgatory wont be too long for him. The death of

his old partner and drinking buddy hit Don Loomis hard. He clearly started thinking about his own mortality.

The funeral was held at the Loomis Plantation and Frank's Ashes were reverently placed under his plaque in the newly created SPW Hall of Fame.

Most of the originals of the SPW attended to pay their respects, and in many respects the wake was a defacto summit meeting for the heads of

the five wrestling promotions.

Frank Norris Jnr turned up, a real chip off the old block but with more hair and less liver and brain damage. I could sense greatness in him, his

booking skill is world class. He also inherited Old Franks minority share holding in the SPW so he immediately became a major player in the

wrestling world.

Inside FNP

Young Frank Norris wanted Don Loomis's blessing to open a promotion in Philadelphia in July. The negotiations clearly went well: a whole host of workers are now on

the weekly Atlanta-Philadelphia commute and working for both promotions: Loomis, Norris, Andrews (as booker of FNP), Savage Serge Chausette,

Augustus Robinson/Ahmed Partin, Beckett Byrd & Sam St. Hubbin are all major stars for FNP. Five others are stars working for both promotions.

With such a talent base the company couldnt help but have a decent start, and the product is Respectful Wrestling, so as these guys can gain

experience it should grow nicely. It wouldn't be too much of a stretch to see FNP becoming a development promotion for SPW or allied to it. Conversely

if they fall out the loss of talent could be catastrophic for either or both.

Potential Heirs to the SPW

Honey Loomis - Don's second wife after Miss Diane passed away in 1919. Honey is a former Texas beauty queen and good time girl. Surprisingly shrewd

but interest in wrestling ends at the massage table, offering to oil up the young men.

Don Loomis III - Grandson & Harvard Business Student. Son of Don Jr who perished in the Great War, missing in action near Passachendale. A bit of a wild child but

getting a solid education on how to be a company guy, while spending the vacations in the front office of the SPW. Lives for wrestling.

Pastor Otis - Younger Brother. A safe pair of hands, earnest soul who has a fine chapel and rectory thanks to generous donations from Don. A keen member of the

temperance society, he nevertheless has the occasional mint julep as a "nerve tonic". Cares deeply for the spiritual wellbeing of the SPW.

Otis Jr - Nephew and son of Otis. This son of a preacher man is a human tomcat. Beautiful, charming and an utterly one-tracked mind. Allegedly a genius, but only ever

used for seduction.

Buford P Johnson - Son-in-law and Mayor. Not a man to be underestimated, especially as the new sheriff is his brother Roscoe P Johnson. Would be a great ally for the

next chairman of Southern Professional Wrestling, or a terrible foe.

Versace

1926 prediction contest

<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li> Who will be the first company to make it to Medium Size? </li><li> Which potential heir to the Loomis estate will be the next owner of the SPW? Or will it be an internal candidate? </li><li> The next two companies in the world will both be based in US cities east of the mississippi? Which two? </li></ol>

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vladjarca · June 2, 2020

Who will be the first company to make it to Medium Size? VLL

Which potential heir to the Loomis estate will be the next owner of the SPW? Or will it be an internal candidate? DL3

The next two companies in the world will both be based in US cities east of the mississippi? Which two? I don't know USA's geography, man

Portlius · June 4, 2020

1926 report

100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1926 Report

FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

1926 saw the openings of Queensland Wrestling in Brisbane in January and Chicago Style Wrestling in

- Small- Owner: Don Loomis, Booker: Jay Boone, Cash: $13.67 million, Silver Age Pro, No Women
- Regional Popularity
- 55 - South East
- 28 - Tri State
- 21 - Mid South
- 21 - Mid Atlantic

Title Holders
Heavyweight Champ Slow Joe Boone (2) - Past Champ Sir Anthony Henry
Nationwide Champ Savage Serge Chauvette- Past Champ Beckett Byrd, Levi Andrews
Southeastern Champ Alf Moonin - Past Champs: Gus Robinson, Friedrich Herzog(2), Beckett Byrd, Sir Anthony Henry
& Tag Champs Sir Anthony Henry & Alf Moonin - Past Champs Boone/St Hubbins, Wilkins(2)/Loiselle, Wilkins/El Espiritu

[*]Statistics

[*] 18 male wrestlers, 1 tag team

[*]Best Match: Boone beat Henry - 71

[*]Event of the year: 68

[*]Radio Show: 67

[*]Best Attendance: 5,992

Awards & News
Manager of the Year - Sorley Monagahan (7)

[*] - Small - Owner: Jorge Allende, Booker: El Espiritu, Cash: $7.45 million, Classic Lucha, No Women

Regional Popularity
59 - Noreste
37 - Occidente
27 - Centro
23 - NorOccidente

Title Holders
Campeonato de Universale Jorge Allende (Five defences in four years!) - Past Champs:
TV Champ Pascal Acuna - Past Champs: Felipe Solis, El Espiritu
& Parejas/Tag Champs Crane & Arroyo (2) - Past Champs: Crane/Arroyo, Parra/Leon, Dominguez/Solis

Statistics
24 male wrestlers, 5 tag teams
Best Match: El Espiritu beat Hunfredo Cintron 73
Show of the year: 69
Radio Show: 68
Attendance: 8,184

Awards & News
Independent WOTY - El Espiritu
Color Commentator of the Year - Bartolmeu Banda
Referee of the Year - Salamao Ocasio (2)
Other News - VLL regret to announce the death of Color Commentator Ramiro Saldivar. He was 21
Other News - Ramiro Saldivar joins the VLL Hall of Fame

[*] - Medium - Owner & Booker: Daniel Loiselle, Cash: $7.46 million, Episodic Sport, No Women

Regional Popularity
65 - Quebec
39 - Ontario
25 - Maritimes

Title Holders
World Champ Constanzo "Stan" Arbour (one defence in two years) - Past Champs:
National Champ Daniel Loiselle - Past Champs:
TV Champ Gautier Therien - Past Champs: Bryant Larcher
& Tag Champs DeGrasse & Denier - Past Champs:Stan Arbour & Alain Dedeaux

[*]Statistics

[*] 28 male wrestlers, 1 tag team

[*]Best Matches: Loiselle beat De Grasse 75 MOTY

[*]Show of the year: 71 [sOTY]

[*]Attendance: 17,850

Awards & Other News
Company of the Year (2)
Most Improved Company of the Year(2)
Wrestler of the Year - Daniel Loiselle (2)
Young WOTY - Didier De Grasse

[*] - Tiny- Owner: Frank Norris Jr, Booker: Levi Andrews, Cash: 276k, Respectful, No Women

Regional Popularity
34 - Tri State

Title Holders
World Champ Levi Andrews - Past Champs:
Top Contender Champ Kamil Uhl - Past Champs: Manny Cousins
& World Tag Team Champs Leyton Cropper & Eddie Tressler - Past Champs:

Statistics
30 male wrestlers, 6 tag teams
Best Matches: Tremain beat Monnin - 52
Show of the year: 50
Attendance: 635

Awards & Other News
Levi Andrews Veteran WOTY (2)

[*] - Tiny - Owner: Snow Devil Hellard Booker: None, Cash: 76k, Classic SE, small WD

Regional Popularity
26 - Great Lakes

Title Holders
Triple Crown Vacant - Past Champs:
National Champ Cesar Smart - Past Champs:
Female Champ Emerson Weldon - Past Champs:
& National Tag Team Champs Squadron Sinister Eisele/Burkey (exp 16) - Past Champs:

Statistics
20 male wrestlers, 3 tag teams
6 female wrestlers, 2 tag teams
Best Matches: Burkey/Wrexler beat Riffle/Greyjoy - 32
Show of the year: 28
Attendance: 279

Awards & Other News

[*] - Small- Owner: Lars Fridell, Booker: Friedrich Herzog, Cash: 514k, Classic Wild West, no women

Regional Popularity
41 - Central Europe
19 - Scandanavia

Title Holders
Heavyweight Champ Black Bee - Past Champs: Teddy Lageson
Nationwide Champ, Bjorn Wickstrom - Past Champs:Friedrich Herzog
National Champ: Lars Fridell - Past Champs: Arjen Plooster
& Tag Team Champs: Joel Imes & Tallak Andersen - Past Champs: Herzog/Janssen, Wickstrom/Pelias

Statistics
24 male wrestlers, 5 tag teams
Best Matches: Fridell beat Imes 54
Show of the year: 48
Radio Show: 49
Attendance: 1,108

Awards & Other News
Most Improved Company of the Year

[*] - Small - Owner & Booker: Dustin Youngblood, Cash: $275k, Catch Wrestling, No women

Regional Popularity
35 - Midlands

Title Holders
World Champ Anthony Henry - Past Champs: Todd Mustafa
Intercontinental Champ Joel Imes - Past Champs: Jimmy Horn
National Champ Jimmy Horn- Past Champs: Perry John
& Tag Champs Maxwell Edge & John Rechsteiner (exp-19) - Past Champs: Lewis/Flair (exp-37)

Statistics
24 male wrestlers, 2 tag teams
Best Matches: Henry beat Imes 57
Show of the year: 54

[*] - Tiny - Owner: Keith Laboy Booker: None, Cash: 100k(100k loan), Hokey Southern Rassling, small WD

Regional Popularity
23 - Queensland

Title Holders
World Champ Terry Aguirre - Past Champs:
Australian Champ Oran Rios - Past Champs:
Female Champ Vacant - Past Champs:
National Champ Barry Beckett- Past Champs:
Queensland Champ Leland Rothwell - Past Champs: Ledezma
& National Tag Team Champs Delvalle/Gallagher - Past Champs: Rios/Laboy

Statistics
20 male wrestlers, 4 tag teams
6 female wrestlers, 0 tag teams
Best Matches: Aguirre beat Allman 50
Show of the year: 48
Attendance: 179

Awards & Other News
Announcer of the Year - Billy Bahena

Power 25

Daniel Loselle - CAN
Didier DeGrasse - CAN
El Espiritu - MEX
Ansell Denier - CAN
Sir Anthony Henry - ENG
Hunfredo Cintron - MEX
Slow Joe Boone - USA
Mega Snake - MEX
Sam St.Hubbins - USA
Ernesto Ballesteros - MEX
Beckett Byrd - USA
Felipe Solis - MEX
"Severe Serge" Chauvette - CAN
Alberto Parra - MEX
Luis Elizade - MEX
Augustus Robinson - USA
Ace Tower - USA
Benedito Cardenas - MEX
Alf Moonin - CAN
Cory Spradlin - USA
Earl Wilkins - USA
Albano Romano - MEX
Ayden Whetstone - USA
Awesome Alan Baldwin
Grau Leon - MEX

Your obedient Servant

Watcher Versace

Portlius · June 4, 2020

Diary 1926

"The Watchers" Diary, 1926

The Birth of Queensland Wrestling (8th)

Arriving in Brisbane in the middle of a glorious aussie summer, I reflected that this place had developed quite a bit since my last visit. My last visit was as an officer on the first fleet

in 1788 and the early colonists/prisoners had clearly done well. The convict genes are clearly quite strong: my suggestion that they start smuggling their excellent rum into

the US was taken up with alacrity.

Frank Laboy started up as owner of Queensland Wrestling but for some reason he didnt want a head booker. I stepped in for the first event and convinced him to hire cricketing legend Terry

Aguirre whose 50 popularity throughout the Australia had to be worth his $900 a show pay packet. Unfortunately it wasn't. For some reason the aussies cannot produce more

than one or two good shows a year. I quietly resolved to set up QW with a decent credit line until Frank hired a decent booker. A $100,000 injection of funds ought to help them

stabilise themselves financially, all bets are off though if a second Oceanic promotion opens.

QW have one major star, two stars and no head booker. They are the first promotion to have a womens division.They have a talented young squad, several of whom are potential ring generals,

but they desperately need a head booker. They lost 50k last year, Terry Aguirre's wages pretty much account for that.

Birth of CSW (5th)

August saw me heading to Chicago to investigate wrestling's newest promotion, Chicago Style Wrestling. They are the first "Sports Entertainment" style promotion so they could be a natural home for the hordes of workers whose main strength is their entertainment skills. They too have a small womens division and Emerson Walden became the first female

champion for any promotion in the world.

CSW have no stars at all, so either need to develop some or buy them in. Starting with 25 popularity in the Great Lakes really helped.

I met a prominent local businessman called Al Capone. He was utterly charming but i soon realised that his soul was lost to the other side. I made my excuses and left town very quickly, looks like Chicago is not a safe place for angels right now.

Inside SPW (1st)

It is a sad thing to say but SPW are waiting for Don Loomis to retire. Slow Joe Boone is not strong enough to carry the company and they have lost a succession of talented youngsters to other promotions because they got tired of waiting for their shot. The development of Beckett Byrd into a major star has been the one bright spot, when will the Don let Beckett challenge for

the heavyweight crown? SPW have two major stars and three stars.

More details have emerged about Jay Lutter leaving: the road agent wanted a piece of the company and Mr Loomis went ballistic. Lutter is still the worlds only legitimate road agent and now he works for QCW and FNP. I can see both of them going past SPW within a few years.

Inside VLL (2nd)

VLL now have two major stars (no stars): the improvement of Paco Acuna into a legitimate rival to El Espiritu has kickstarted VLL towards medium size. A year or two and they will be there.

Inside QCW (3rd)

A strategy of alternating between Quebec and Ontario paid off: By October they were the world's first medium sized company, more awards than you can shake a stick at and three of the four best wrestlers in the world. They also had tempted Jay Lutter into being their road agent. Yet the WWA rate them only the third biggest company? Don Loomis must have a lot of friends on that judging panel.

Only one major star in Daniel Loiselle, can they raise the profile of others? Or will they start poaching talent?

Inside FNP (4th)

Four major stars and three stars. Being perceived as the junior company to SPW has its perks. Should increase to small size, indeed its long term future may be better than SPW, it certainlyhas more depth in its roster than SPW has.

Inside the POG (6th)

Two major stars and two stars. Another year of solid growth. They may only be sixth but they have a good squad, no local rivals and a clear media plan.

Inside the AOW (7th)

One major star and two stars. Sir Anthony Henry may not have wanted to be the owner but he is quite happy to be the superstar on this roster. The development of Joel Imes and Jimmy Horn into stars has been most pleasing. Similar to position to POG, a lot of positives to look forward to.

Versace

1927 prediction contest

Who will be the booker to the first Japanese promotion?
Who will be the booker to the next American promotion?
How many SPW champions are poached by a written contract from QCW?

Blake Trask · June 4, 2020

One day those belts will get defended. One day...

Portlius · June 5, 2020

1927 report

100 years of (Wrestling) Solitude - 1927 Report

FAO: Deputy Archangel Sir Humphrey

Dear Sir Humphrey

1927 saw the openings of KINKI puroresu in Kansai in March and Championship Wrestling of Buffalo in October.

- Small Owner: Don Loomis, Booker: Jay Boone, Cash: $17.64 million, Silver Age Pro, No Women
- Regional Popularity
- 55 - South East
- 37 - Tri State
- 21 - Mid South
- 21 - Mid Atlantic

Title Holders
Heavyweight Champ Slow Joe Boone (2) - Past Champ Sir Anthony Henry
Nationwide Champ Awesome Alan Baldwin- Past Champ Savage Serge Chauvette, Beckett Byrd, Levi Andrews
Southeastern Champ Cory Spradlin - Past Champs: Alf Moonin, Gus Robinson, Friedrich Herzog(2), Beckett Byrd, Sir Anthony Henry
& Tag Champs Ayden Whetstone & Cory Spradlin - Past Champs Henry/Moonin, Boone/St Hubbins, Wilkins(2)/Loiselle, Wilkins/El Espiritu
two major stars (Boone, Henry), one star (Byrd)

[*]Statistics

[*] 18 male wrestlers, 1 tag team

[*]Best Match: Henry beat Robinson - 76 MOTY

[*]Event of the year: 71

[*]Best Attendance: 5,677

Awards & News
Tag TOTY - Whetstone & Robinson
Manager of the Year - Sorley Monagahan (8)
Young WOTY - Ollie Cooper

[*] - Medium Owner: Jorge Allende, Booker: El Espiritu, Cash: $9.63 million, Historic Lucha, No Women

Regional Popularity
59 - Noreste
49 - Occidente
37 - Centro
24 - NorOccidente
22 - Other two

Title Holders
Campeonato de Universale El Espiritu - Past Champs: Jorge Allende
TV Champ Pascal Acuna - Past Champs: Felipe Solis, El Espiritu
& Parejas/Tag Champs Fire Monkey & Ballesteros - Past Champs: Crane/Arroyo, Parra/Leon, Dominguez/Solis, Crane & Arroyo (2)
two major stars (Espiritu, Acuna)

Statistics
28 male wrestlers, 6 tag teams
Best Match: El Espiritu beat Fire Monkey 73
Show of the year: 69
Attendance: 8,667

Awards & News
Most Improved Company of the Year (2)
Color Commentator of the Year - Bartolmeu Banda (2)

[*] - Medium Owner & Booker: Daniel Loiselle, Cash: $10.85 million, Episodic Sport, No Women

Regional Popularity
65 - Quebec
43 - Ontario
25 - Maritimes
21 - Manitoba

Title Holders
World Champ Daniel Loiselle - Past Champs: Constanzo "Stan" Arbour
National Champ Derrell Belizaire - Past Champs:
TV Champ Awesome Alan Baldwin - Past Champs: Gautier Therien, Bryant Larcher
Vacant Tag Champs - Past Champs:DeGrasse/Denier, Arbour/Dedeaux
one major star (Loiselle)

[*]Statistics

[*] 28 male wrestlers, 2 tag teams

[*]Best Matches: Loiselle beat De Grasse 76

[*]Show of the year: 72 [sOTY]

[*]Attendance: 18,693

Awards & Other News
Company of the Year (3)
Most Improved Company of the Year(2)
Wrestler of the Year - Daniel Loiselle (3)

[*] - TinyPNG - Owner: Frank Norris Jr, Booker: Levi Andrews, Cash: 544k, Respectful, No Women

Regional Popularity
34 - Tri State

Title Holders
World Champ Levi Andrews - Past Champs:
Top Contender Champ Kamil Uhl - Past Champs: Manny Cousins
& World Tag Team Champs St. Hubbins/Cousins- Past Champs: Cropper/Tressler
six major stars, four stars

Statistics
36 male wrestlers, 2 tag teams
Best Matches: St.Hubbins beat Tremain - 54
Show of the year: 52
Attendance: 937

Awards & Other News
Levi Andrews Veteran WOTY (2)

[*] - Tiny - Owner: Snow Devil Hellard Booker: None, Cash: 267k, Classic SE, small WD

Regional Popularity
29 - Great Lakes

Title Holders
Triple Crown Cesar Smart - Past Champs:
National Champ Callen Birmingham - Past Champs: Cesar Smart
Female Champ Kacie Imes Past Champs: Emerson Weldon
& National Tag Team Champs Hellard/Tallman Past Champs: Squadron Sinister Eisele/Burkey

Statistics
20 male wrestlers, 2 tag teams
6 female wrestlers, 1 tag teams
Best Matches: Birmingham beat Wexler - 37
Show of the year: 37
Attendance: 354

Awards & Other News

[*] - Tiny - Owner & Booker: Saita Kuroki, Cash: 112k, Strong Puro, no women

Regional Popularity
32 - Kansai

Title Holders
World Champ K Yamashita - - Past Champs:
#1 Contender, R Kaneko - Past Champs:
National Champ: Y Yanagi- Past Champs:
& Tag Team Champs: Y Ochiai/H Higashikuni - Past Champs:
one star (Yanagi)

Statistics
20 male wrestlers, 2 tag teams
Best Matches: Yanagi beat Higashikuni 40
Show of the year: 38
Attendance: 336

Awards & Other News

[*] - Small - Owner: Dustin Youngblood, Booker: Mateo Pastor, Cash: $598k, Wrestling as Sport, No women

Regional Popularity
48 - Midlands
22 - Southern England

Title Holders
World Champ Maxwell Edge - Past Champs: Henry, Mustafa
Intercontinental Champ Anthony Henry - Past Champs: Imes, Horn
National Champ Perry John (2) - Past Champs: Jimmy Horn,
& Tag Champs Flair/Rechsteiner - Past Champs: Frost/Gallagher, Edge/Rechsteiner, Lewis/Flair
one major star (Henry), one star (Imes)

Statistics
24 male wrestlers, 2 tag teams
Best Matches: Henry beat Imes 70
Show of the year: 67
Attendance: 1620

[*] - Small - Owner: Lars Fridell, Booker: Friedrich Herzog, Cash: $1.22 million, Classic Wild West, no women

Regional Popularity
44 - Central Europe
30 - Scandanavia

Title Holders
Heavyweight Champ Lars Fridell - Past Champs: Black Bee, Lageson
Nationwide Champ Teddy Lageson - Past Champs: Wickstrom, Herzog
National Champ: Aiden Longe - Past Champs: Arjen Plooster
& Tag Team Champs: Fridell/Herzog(2) - Past Champs: Imes/Andersen, Herzog/Janssen, Wickstrom/Pelias
Two major stars (Black Bee & Fridell), two stars (Longe & Lageson)

Statistics
24 male wrestlers, 5 tag teams
Best Matches: Fridell beat Imes 54
Show of the year: 48
Radio Show: 49
Attendance: 1,108

Awards & Other News
Most Improved Company of the Year

[*] - Tiny - Owner Patrick Tepper, Booker: Anthony Henry, Cash: 48k, Silver Age, Small WD

Regional Popularity
19 - Tri-State

Title Holders
World Champ Sir Anthony Henry - - Past Champs:
Womens Champ Tenley Londono - Past Champs:
Heavyweight Champ Loke Brinkley - Past Champs:
National Champ Leroy Tremaine - Past Champs:
American Champ Leo Tasker - Past Champs:
& Tag Team Champs Cropper/Tressler - Past Champs:
Seven major stars, ten stars

Statistics
45 male wrestlers, 6 tag teams
6 female wrestlers, 0 tag teams
Best Matches: Henry beat Maes 62
Show of the year: 59
Attendance: 177

Awards & Other News

[*] - Tiny - Owner: Keith Laboy Booker: None, Cash: 49k(100k loan), Hokey Southern Rassling, small WD

Regional Popularity
23 - Queensland

Title Holders
World Champ Oran Rios - Past Champs: Terry Aguirre
Australian Champ Barry Beckett - Past Champs: Oran Rios
National Champ Kylan Gallagher- Past Champs: Barry Beckett
Queensland Champ Barry Forster - Past Champs: Rothwell, Ledezma
& National Tag Team Champs Morton/Texas - Past Champs: Delvalle/Gallagher, Rios/Laboy
One major star (Aguirre), three stars (Rios, Gallagher, Forster)

Statistics
20 male wrestlers, 4 tag teams
6 female wrestlers, 0 tag teams
Best Matches: Aguirre beat Allman 50
Show of the year: 48
Attendance: 179

Awards & Other News
Announcer of the Year - Billy Bahena (2)

Power 30

Daniel Loselle - CAN
Sir Anthony Henry - ENG
Augustus Robinson - USA
Didier DeGrasse - CAN
El Espiritu - MEX
Fire Monkey - MEX
Gautier Therien - CAN
Hunfredo Cintron - MEX
Ernesto Ballesteros - MEX
Benito Martin - MEX
Tony Denier - CAN
Benedito Cardenas - MEX
Slow Joe Boone - USA
Ayden Whetstone - USA
Awesome Alan Baldwin - USA
Grau Leon - MEX
Olly Cooper - USA
(Exclusive) Alf Moonin - CAN
Cory Spradlin - USA
Luis Elizade - MEX
Paco Acuna - MEX
Grey Sword - MEX
Felipe Solis - MEX
Joel Imes - ENG
Beckett Byrd - USA
Ultimate Machine - MEX
Jaime Arroyo - MEX
Mega Snake - MEX
Yellow Crane - MEX
Alberto Parra - MEX

Your obedient Servant

Watcher Versace

Portlius · June 5, 2020

1927 diary

"The Watchers" Diary, 1927

The birth of KINKI (6th)

Saita Kuroki returned to the land of his birth to open the first promotion in Japan. Kinki operate a strong puroresu style and given the quality of worker available, a

good strong start from KINKI was inevitable. I don't remember too much about my trip to the land of the rising sun other than the sake was wonderful.

The birth of CWB (9th)

The fourth American promotion and second based in the tri state area. it is really reaping the benefit of all the experienced pros with previous big promotion experience. Buffalo

is not a great place to stay, i was so bored that i even pranked the guys that their fried chicken were tiny buffalo wings.

Rest of the Promotions

Another year of stagnation for SPW.

VLL made it to Medium Size. It's only a matter of time now before they become number one.

QCW increased Loiselle's pay to $620 per appearance and more importantly poached Savage Serge, Alf Moonin and Awesome Alan from SPW&FNP handshake deals.

The squeeze will be on SPW's small squad.

FNP radio show Featured Attraction lasted for only four episodes. Losing three stars to QCW slowed them down big time. They have stopped gaining popularity.

Slow and steady improvement.

Inside the AOW - Mateo Pastor's appointment as Head Booker has made a difference, as well as the product change to wrestling as a sport. AOW have gone past POG. They are looking good

for medium size in a couple of years.

POG is still improving but it is slowing right down. They need some star talent to kick on.

QW is really struggling, no improvement and a 50k loss.

Versace

1928 prediction contest

Who will be the number one promotion at the end of 1928?
Which potential heir to Don Loomis signs for a rival promotion??

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