dstephe4 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Bigelow Cartwheel" data-cite="Bigelow Cartwheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="50909" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Thank you man, that is a huge compliment. This'll be a little different than Oddworld - a lot more stripped down. Hopefully still entertaining. Thanks for reading.<p> </p><p> Rhino, Credible, RVD, Tajiri, Lynn... they're all in the ungrateful arms of Vince, being buried as he sees fit. Lance Storm as well. *weeps* This is ECW from the ashes, literally saved from bankruptcy at the eleventh hour. WCW are dead. The Invasion PPV went ahead. Meanwhile I'm working with what's left.</p><p> </p><p> Where is Jack Victory? Strangely, you're the first to mention it...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I remember when Raven turned the Royal Rumble all Hardcore by adding weapons that was fun. But they never let him promo, which was daft. I also remember being so, so angry when the WWE 'listened' to the fans and put RVD against Jerry Lynn... on Heat. </p><p> </p><p> Is XPW alive in your save, or have Rob Black & Co already been driven into bankruptcy? If they're still going, are they at war with ECW? They potentially have Sabu, Shane Douglas and Terry Funk on their roster if they're still about...</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dstephe4" data-cite="dstephe4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="50909" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I remember when Raven turned the Royal Rumble all Hardcore by adding weapons that was fun. But they never let him promo, which was daft. I also remember being so, so angry when the WWE 'listened' to the fans and put RVD against Jerry Lynn... on Heat. <p> </p><p> Is XPW alive in your save, or have Rob Black & Co already been driven into bankruptcy? If they're still going, are they at war with ECW? They potentially have Sabu, Shane Douglas and Terry Funk on their roster if they're still about...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, Raven was criminally underused. And the RVD/Lynn match on Heat was heavily edited so that the offence was nearly all Van Dam and Lynn looked like a jobber IIRC.</p><p> </p><p> XPW are still about though I'm not sure what health they're in. Oddly they're one of the only ones not to declare hostility/war. JAPW, NWA:NJ and NWA:Wildside seem to be the ones gunning for me. Oh, and Dusty. I've booked ahead by nearly a year though so all that is yet to happen.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarK_RaideR Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 BC and ECW, count me in. Even if it means the Oddworld has to fall behind a bit Loved the touch of using some historical quotes from Rise and Fall of ECW, One Night Stand etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 This looks great, I expect some awesome storylines will be starting soon and I'm looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leohunter Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 The Sandman all the way! Loving the styles report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 BC and ECW, count me in. Even if it means the Oddworld has to fall behind a bit Loved the touch of using some historical quotes from Rise and Fall of ECW, One Night Stand etc. Thank you man. I'm conflicted where to take Oddworld. There are ends that definitely need tying. It's not done for yet anyway. And thank you for noticing. Rise and Fall is one of the greatest docs ever made. I don't just mean wrestling docs, any subject matter. It's that good. Although I am biased. I wanted to make the intro feel legit and then anything that comes after might have a shred of authenticity. We shall see. This looks great, I expect some awesome storylines will be starting soon and I'm looking forward to it! Thanks dude, appreciate it. The Sandman all the way! Loving the styles report! Haaa, I know you're a big Sandman fan. I am too. Glad you like The Styles Report as well. It's useful to just try and get a few points over that might not be in the match write ups. Thanks for coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 <div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(245, 245, 245);padding:25px;color:rgb(26, 26, 26);text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri;border:5px solid rgb(33, 33, 33);"> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/WBxqHyg/ECW-Heatwave-ECWL.jpg" alt="ECW-Heatwave-ECWL" border="0"> Staten Island Pavilion, NY Attendance: 3,000 July 2001 <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> <div style="font-weight:normal;text-align:left;"><div style="font:18px Calibri;"> • Backstage the camera is on a faded, whitewashed brick wall. Into shot steps New Jack promising to break the necks of Hot Commodity... and he isn’t alone. From the other side of the camera steps Balls Mahoney. The two men smile and Heatwave is underway. <font color="#9912A2">D</font> • Joey Matthews defeated Chris Chetti with a Virginia Necktie. <font color="#9912A2">E+</font> • Tables match Hot Commodity (w/ Elektra) defeated New Jack and Balls Mahoney in a wild affair. Joey Styles: “New Jack and Balls looked to have the match sewn up, only for Elektra to rush into the ring to protect Julio Dinero. Balls stopped for just a moment and it was all EZ Money needed to send the Hardcore Chair Swingin’ Freak through a table and score the victory.” <font color="#9912A2">D</font> • Dawn Marie promo on how her team, Simon and Swinger, will beat Doring and Roadkill to become the next ECW World Tag Team champions. <font color="#9912A2">E</font> • ECW World Tag Team Championship Doring and Roadkill defeated Simon and Swinger (w/ Dawn Marie) when Roadkill pinned Simon with an Amish Bomb. <font color="#9912A2">D</font> • The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer and Mikey Whipwreck are backstage in a cleared out locker room with some choice words for Steve Corino, Brian Lee and CW Anderson. Sandman is drunk, Dreamer is taping his fists, itching to get at Lee, and Mikey… Mikey is giggling nervously to himself. <font color="#9912A2">C</font> • Little Guido (w/ Sal E. Graziano) defeated Super Crazy with a Fujiwara Armbar after interference from Big Sal. <font color="#9912A2">C+</font> • Nova is backstage goofing about, cracking wise about his match tonight but then becomes deadly serious when he mentions Kid Kash and the TV title. He stares into the camera and tells Kash he’s coming for his belt. Joey Styles: “Nova’s a fun guy. He’s a fun dude… but he’s all business tonight.” <font color="#9912A2">D</font> • ECW World Television Championship Kid Kash defeated Nova in a fast-paced encounter. The challenger came close but Kash ended it with the Dead Level and a successful first defence. <font color="#9912A2">D+</font> • Steve Corino, Brian Lee and CW Anderson defeated The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer and Mikey Whipwreck when Corino pinned Dreamer after a Superkick and an Old School Expulsion. Joey Styles: “This was an arena wide brawl. All six men put their bodies on the line tonight. Dreamer signalled for the DDT on Lee but Corino caught him with the Superkick and one Old School Expulsion later the referee makes the three count. What an absolute battle!” <font color="#9912A2">C</font> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> SHOW RATING: <font color="#9912A2">C-</font> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasrangers13 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 New Jack is going to kill Balls... I can’t get over that Swinger is both still wrestling today (and only mid 40s) and better than ever... so him losing here was sad for me haha, but expected. Great show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 New Jack is going to kill Balls... I can’t get over that Swinger is both still wrestling today (and only mid 40s) and better than ever... so him losing here was sad for me haha, but expected. Great show. Sorry man, New Jack was only here short term. He's finished up now. I know, I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasrangers13 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 That’s.... for the better. Now Balls really is in danger (kidding... I hope?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 That’s.... for the better. Now Balls really is in danger (kidding... I hope?) Ah, he’ll be fine. Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Good show, could totally see it happening IRL. It's interesting seeing how you handle the (lack of) talent in ECW post 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightExpress Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 The roster deficiency is showing with the repeated bouts already but thats not a million miles away from what ECW was like near the end. What will be interesting to see is how you can incorporate non ECW talent in the future in a way that would please an ECW crowd post 2000 (also, I wonder if you will get a spill over of former WCW fans looking for a product but who presumably would be in despair at the booking of the Invasion angle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leohunter Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Awesome show! Haha poor Dreamer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstephe4 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Balls Mahoney teamed with Chilly Willy in their last PPV I seem to remember. Is he in the mod. Why the hell Paul E didn't think to name the team Chilly Balls is beyond me. The stress really must've been getting to him. Or Willy & Balls for that matter. Looking forward to more bare bones ECW goodness, possibly featuring an inevitable Paul E nervous breakdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blodyxe Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 E-C-W, E-C-W! When in doubt, give the title to Sandman Will follow this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Good show, could totally see it happening IRL. It's interesting seeing how you handle the (lack of) talent in ECW post 2000 Thanks man. That's what I'm going for. I will have to bring in more names but the plan is to stick with known ECW guys as much as possible. The roster deficiency is showing with the repeated bouts already but thats not a million miles away from what ECW was like near the end. What will be interesting to see is how you can incorporate non ECW talent in the future in a way that would please an ECW crowd post 2000 (also, I wonder if you will get a spill over of former WCW fans looking for a product but who presumably would be in despair at the booking of the Invasion angle). Yeah, parts of it are getting a little congested. But like you say, it is what we were seeing back then. *whispers* There'll be a announcement soon for a relatively exciting signing. Everyone was in despair over Invasion. Just utterly brutal. Awesome show! Haha poor Dreamer! Thanks man. Yeah, it's not going the best for Tommy so far. Balls Mahoney teamed with Chilly Willy in their last PPV I seem to remember. Is he in the mod. Why the hell Paul E didn't think to name the team Chilly Balls is beyond me. The stress really must've been getting to him. Or Willy & Balls for that matter. Looking forward to more bare bones ECW goodness, possibly featuring an inevitable Paul E nervous breakdown. Yeah Balls and Chilly were a team. I think they were just booking whoever was still available to them at that point. He is in the game. He may turn up at some point. E-C-W, E-C-W! When in doubt, give the title to Sandman Will follow this Thanks man. Yeah, you're not wrong. Sandman's a safe bet, what with all the drinking and... oh no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 <div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(245, 245, 245);padding:25px;color:rgb(26, 26, 26);text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri;border:5px solid rgb(33, 33, 33);"> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/fCnqMrC/ECW-Banner.jpg" alt="ECW-Banner" border="0"> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> <div style="font-weight:normal;text-align:left;"><div style="font:18px Calibri;"> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/tJgHFLP/Styles-Report2.jpg" alt="Styles-Report2" border="0"> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> Ladies and gentlemen, this is The Styles Report with me Joey Styles and we begin with some breaking news: James ‘Little Guido’ Maritato has been offered and accepted an exclusive contract with All Japan Pro Wrestling. Paul Heyman and everyone at Extreme Championship Wrestling would like to convey their sincere thanks to James for everything he has done during his time here. While every attempt was made to convince him to remain with ECW, Maritato has cited career ambitions and increased financial security for his family as reasons for accepting the contract. It has been made clear that James will always have a home here and we hope we have not seen the last of him in an ECW ring. Little Guido will be part of the main event in our upcoming show ECW 3 Way Dance on August 4. Guido will wrestle against Super Crazy and an as yet unsigned opponent. Stay tuned for more news on that story as we have it. Tommy Dreamer is an unhappy man following his pinfall loss in the six man tag at Heatwave. He has stated he will be at 3 Way Dance and looking for a fight. No match has been sanctioned for Tommy at this time. The Sandman has accepted a challenge from ‘Prime Time’ Brian Lee to defend his ECW World Heavyweight championship. Sandman originally won the belt back in May at Hardcore Heaven. This will be the first time the two have faced each other in singles competition since Lee’s original run with the company. And there will be an additional three way bout between Doring and Roadkill, Simon and Swinger and York and Matthews for the ECW World Tag Team titles. Danny Doring has been quoted as saying that the team “welcome all challengers and look forward to cementing our legacy in ECW with a long title reign.” His partner Roadkill appeared to confirm this by saying, “Chickens.” ECW 3 Way Dance, August 4 2001 at the TD Bank Sports Center, Connecticut. For ticket information, call the ECW ticket-line or head to extremechampionshipwrestling.com. - Joey </div> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 <p><div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(245, 245, 245);padding:25px;color:rgb(26, 26, 26);text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri;border:5px solid rgb(33, 33, 33);"></p><p> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><img src="</p><a href="https://i.ibb.co/fCnqMrC/ECW-Banner.jpg" rel="external nofollow">https://i.ibb.co/fCnqMrC/ECW-Banner.jpg"</a> alt="ECW-Banner" border="0"></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div></p><p> <div style="font-weight:normal;text-align:left;"><div style="font:18px Calibri;"></p><p> <img src="<a href="https://i.ibb.co/GQf9Rzg/TAKA-announce2.jpg" rel="external nofollow">https://i.ibb.co/GQf9Rzg/TAKA-announce2.jpg"</a> alt="TAKA-announce2" border="0"></div></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmas_ape Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Taka is a great sign. ECW alumni but at the same time not at all who I would have expected and offers something different to the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leohunter Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Oh yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarK_RaideR Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 You know, back in the day I was in no way aware of ECW's links to Japan, from the deathmatch style and partnerships with FMW to guys coming in from Japan to wrestle for them. Taka is a great addition and I do hope you tap into that same vein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricX Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I've really been enjoying this dynasty so far. Love the presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Taka is a great sign. ECW alumni but at the same time not at all who I would have expected and offers something different to the roster. I was very happy when he became available. Especially as I'd just had news Guido was leaving for All Japan. He's only on a short deal as a freelancer but there's some great matches coming up. Watch this space. Oh yeah! Oh yeah indeed! You know, back in the day I was in no way aware of ECW's links to Japan, from the deathmatch style and partnerships with FMW to guys coming in from Japan to wrestle for them. Taka is a great addition and I do hope you tap into that same vein. I was late to ECW and my knowledge still has holes in it. I didn't actually realise TAKA had been in ECW. I know of FMW and deathmatches but I'm short on the really liberal guys who would work that kind of bout. It is something I want to do if/when the opportunity arises. I've really been enjoying this dynasty so far. Love the presentation. Thank you man. Very good of you to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow Cartwheel Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 <div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(245, 245, 245);padding:25px;color:rgb(26, 26, 26);text-align:justify;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:14px;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri;border:5px solid rgb(33, 33, 33);"> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/6vK7x51/ECW-Three-Way-Dance-ECWL.jpg" alt="ECW-Three-Way-Dance-ECWL" border="0"> TD Bank Sports Center, CT Attendance: 3,240 August 2001 <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> <div style="font-weight:normal;text-align:left;"><div style="font:18px Calibri;"> • Francine is the opening backstage promo and begins by announcing herself as the ‘Queen of Extreme.’ She doesn’t get to say much, however, as TAKA Michinoku wanders into shot smirking. Staring directly into the camera he speaks quickly in Japanese and smiles sinisterly before leaving. Joey Styles: “TAKA with some words for our Japanese-speaking fans. He looks confident.” Francine doesn't know what to make of what just happened. <font color="#9912A2">D+</font> • Balls Mahoney defeated Tony Mamaluke (w/ Sal E. Graziano) with a Nutcracker Suite. <font color="#9912A2">D</font> • Dawn Marie promo on the upcoming three way tag match. Dawn believes Simon and Swinger will be the next ECW tag team champions. <font color="#9912A2">D-</font> • ECW World Tag Team Championship Doring and Roadkill defeated Simon and Swinger (w/ Dawn Marie) and York and Matthews in a Three Way Dance tag team match. York eliminated Swinger with the Rebel Yell and then Roadkill pinned Matthews after a Buggy Bang. <font color="#9912A2">D+</font> • Steve Corino is out and looking very pleased with himself. The ‘King of Old School’ reminds the fans in attendance that he pinned Tommy Dreamer at Heatwave and claims that he alone was responsible for his team’s victory. This brings out the ‘Innovator of Violence’ Tommy Dreamer. Tommy Dreamer: “Corino, you talk too much. Let’s do this.” <font color="#9912A2">D+</font> • Tommy Dreamer defeated Steve Corino in a bloody brawl. Dreamer hit the Dreamer Driver and followed it up with the Dreamer DDT for the three count. <font color="#9912A2">C+</font> • CW Anderson defeated Mikey Whipwreck with a Spinebuster. <font color="#9912A2">C-</font> • A clearly inebriated Sandman has some choice words for Brian Lee and their upcoming World title match. He knocks into the camera as he bustles out of the locker room. Joey Styles: “Sandman’s match preparations going to plan, I see.” The camera stays on and we see Sandman return to fetch his Singapore cane and stuff three more beers into his zubaz pants. <font color="#9912A2">C-</font> • ECW World Heavyweight Championship The Sandman defeated Brian Lee to retain the World title. Lee hit Sandman with the Chokeslam but then walked straight into a DDT from Tommy Dreamer! Sandman hit the White Russian Legsweep and the referee made the three count. <font color="#9912A2">C-</font> • Tommy Dreamer is still in the ring. Joey Styles: “Where did Tommy come from? He must have ran in through the crowd, Lee never saw him coming… but wait! It’s Simon Diamond and Swinger… Problem Solver! Dreamer is laid out and they’re putting the boots to the ‘Innovator of Violence!’ <font color="#9912A2">E</font> • TAKA Michinoku defeated Little Guido (w/ Sal E. Graziano) and Super Crazy in a Three Way Dance. Crazy eliminated Guido early on with a Triple Jump Moonsault and a Crazy Bomb and then he and TAKA put on a wrestling clinic. TAKA scored the win after a second Michinoku Driver II. <font color="#9912A2">B-</font> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> SHOW RATING: <font color="#9912A2">C+</font> <div style="font-weight:normal;border-top:3px solid rgb(153, 18, 162);"></div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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