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[Nevermore]

I smell big things for Vito, I think this thing with Taker is going somewhere perhaps

 

Haha, maybe . I don't think it's any sort of secret that I'm trying to establish some of the young undercarders.

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

[Nevermore]

*Two rather dumb errors in the original post. Thus, below, is the updated (and accurate) card*

 

From ECW.com

 

Confirmed for Blood, Sweat & Beers:

 

World Cup Pool Stage Matches

 

The sWo vs. Italy (Pool A)

England vs. Mexico (Pool B)

Canada vs. Scotland (Pool C)

Puerto Rico vs. Samoa (Pool D)

 

The pool stages are just as important heading into the fifth round of matches:

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Pool A

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<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>USA</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>13</td></tr>

<tr><td>Italy</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>sWo</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

In Pool A, the sWo are still looking for their first win. Another loss here will result in elimination. Can Italy secure the all-important qualification?

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Pool B

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>

<tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>

England have clearly been left reeling from their somewhat shocking loss to India in the last round. However, a win here will guarantee their qualification, while a loss could be catastrophic as India will be left with a match in-hand.

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Pool C

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Canada</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>

<tr><td>Japan</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>

<tr><td>Scotland</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

Both Japan and Canada now seem almost certain to qualify. However, who will claim the top spot to take on the runners-up of Pool D in the Quarter-Finals and who will be forced to the face winners of Pool B?

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Pool D

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<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Puerto Rico</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>

<tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Samoa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>

And, in Pool D, Puerto Rico have broken away from their rivals. A win here against Samoa will guarantee that they top their group. Equally, a win is surely vital for Samoa to remain in the race!

 

 

 

Plus...

 

 

 

Nate Hatred & AJ Styles vs. The Sandman & Juventud Guerrera

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Two matches scheduled for Summer Assylum are combined here as ECW's self-proclaimed "Most Extreme Athlete" and the World Television Champion square off against their respective rivals. Who will gain the momentum ahead of the PPV?

 

 

 

Vito Thomaselli vs. Monsters Inc.

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Again, the main event has been scheduled by Comissioner and World Heavyweight Champion, Raven. Clearly unamused by Vito's involvement in the Nest's affairs on Revolution, he is forcing Vito to face the same threat that Mark Calaway endured earlier in the week. Will the Soul Taker make his presence known?

 

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[keefmoon]

I'm really digging this World Cup. Giving India a win was a good idea to make sure it doesn't become too predictable, as it would be easy to have Mexico, Japan, UK and US steamrollering. I think the last group is very interesting though, as they're all quite evenly matched. Out of interest, I imagine the US team isn't amazingly over (compared to a lot of Americans on your roster). Are they pretty much a developmental team? I hope London performs well for you because I'd interested in seeing how he'd get over in ECW as he's always struck me as a bit of an obvious, 80's style smiling-and-kissing-babies sort of face, which probably wouldn't work.

 

Outside of the diary context, Nevvy, how do you think this would have gone down in real life ECW? Of course you've ensured that you've got the appropriate people in for it, to keep the ECW fans happy and giving them a global product for a little while, which makes me think they would have gone down well.

[Nevermore]

Now, see, this is why I love your posts: I get to answer all sorts of cool hypothetical stuff :

 

Out of interest, I imagine the US team isn't amazingly over (compared to a lot of Americans on your roster). Are they pretty much a developmental team?

 

Yeah, pretty well. Truth be told this cup is serving three functions:

 

1. Bringing up some developmentals and seeing if they can make the main roster,
   
2. Seeing which young stars already on the main roster deserve more of a push,
   
3. As the roster is becoming quite large, seeing if any of the older guys should be released.
   

 

So, most of the teams are an effort to balance youngsters/incumbents and established guys.

 

I hope London performs well for you because I'd interested in seeing how he'd get over in ECW as he's always struck me as a bit of an obvious, 80's style smiling-and-kissing-babies sort of face, which probably wouldn't work.

 

It's interesting. In the words of Heyman himself, the trick to getting anyone over in any envrionment is to showcase their skills and hide their flaws. So, in this instance, I just don't see London getting any real mic time. I'm relying on his getting over from inciting "Holy sh*t" chants and such as . So far, he's fared quite well actually. Kendrick has been lagging.

 

Outside of the diary context, Nevvy, how do you think this would have gone down in real life ECW? Of course you've ensured that you've got the appropriate people in for it, to keep the ECW fans happy and giving them a global product for a little while, which makes me think they would have gone down well.

 

Well, this, of course, is extremely hypothetical and has all been my vision of how ECW should have been run in order to survive; that is, slightly altering the product as the federation gains popularity. So, it's a constant balancing act between staying true to the roots and not being too edgy. For instance, for the sake of realism, Revolution is a more risque show, in the main, because its's on a smaller, more underground netweok (i.e. MTV 2); whereas, with BS&B (on CBS) I allow swearing but try and keep it a bit less offensive to the masses.

 

As for the World Cup, I can see something similar going down in Heyman's ECW. He was always big on those two things: showcasing international talent and creating new stars. As you say, most teams have an obviously-ECW guy in their like Lynn, Tanaka, Storm, Mysterio (in this reality).

 

All in all, this is why this is an exciting point for this diary. Guys like Cactus Jack, Tommy Dreamer and Sandman are still here tearing it up but are slowly being phased out of the main event. With new guys (who I think have received enough of a "rub" to be considered "hardcore") like Burchill, The Iron Saints (and, soon, Hero and Hatred) I can literally take the promotion in any direction I see fit. I will strive to keep the cult-feel but could, perhaps, tone down the hardcore aspects and bring in more of a modern/cruiserweight emphasis.

 

In my view, ECW's downfall rested on one principle. IF you are going to be broadcast on a national network you have to appeal to the nation. So, I think the fed should have either stayed hardcore and underground without a TV deal or put effort into attracting a wider audience. No one could begrudge them that and, again in my view, that is a common misconception: hardcore edginess is not what made ECW great. It was great because it was the most enjoyable and creative product going, regardless of style (which was proved by the influx of many different wrestlers).

 

The concept of this entire diary is performing the latter of these two ideas: a quest to catch up with WWF without losing the initial, loyal following if you will.

 

Sh*t, I should put some of that in the backstory .

 

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Nevermore

[Mr T Jobs To Me]

Just wanted to say that this diary is friggin' awesome. Smart booking, excellent writeups... The Lex Luger of real world dynasties, in that it's the Total Package!

[Nevermore]

Saturday, week 2, July

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Joey: Hello and welcome to ECW Blood, Sweat and Beers. I'm Joey Styles alongside former World Heavyweight Champion, Taz.

Taz: Joey, this World Cup has been off the damn chart! All of these pool stage matches are important as hell seeing as we may well witness India, Scotland and the sWo all eliminated here tonight!

Joey: Oh, but not just that Taz. The Sandman and Juventud Guerrera get a chance at some sweet revenge tonight as they take on their respective rivals in Nate Hatred and, World Television Champion, AJ Styles.

Taz: Yeah and then Vito has to tackle Raven's monsters.

Joey: But he may well be assisted by his as-of-late-ally, Mark Calaway.

Taz: Oh, man, let's get to it!

 

Sasuke World Order-----------------------------------------------Italy

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Big Sasuke Cool and Guido start as the legal men, leading to an extremely entertaining and fast-paced exchange.

However, Guido appears to adapt to the lucha style well and, before long has hit the Sicilian Driver on the leader of the sWo.

Sasuke, shows great awareness, though, rolling out of the ring and allowing Chessman to legally enter.

As Chessman now takes the fight to Guido, Sasuke informs the ref that he wishes to make a substitution.

 

Joey: Well, it looks like this will be the first use of the substitution rule.

Taz: ...and it has to be for a non-legal man. So, either Espiritu or Sasuke, himself is outta here.

 

Oz makes his way down to the ring as the replacement.

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However, before Jim Molineaux can oversee the change, Espiritu enters illegally, forcing the referee to restrain him.

 

During the comotion, Sasuke steps off the apron and pulls his mask off.

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It is, in fact, Escoria underneath who hands the mask to Oz.

Oz puts the mask on and steps up to the apron as Escoria exits through the crowd.

 

Taz: What the...

 

Espiritu finally gives up and exits as "Big Sasuke Cool" who is "still" on the apron announces he has changed his mind about the substitution.

Chessman then tags in Espiritu and whips Guido to the corner.

Chessman gets on all fours, allowing Espiritu to springboard of his back and hit a pin-point dropkick to Guido's face.

The Italian staggers forward into a DDT from Chessman.

Espiritu covers for the fall.

 

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Fall 1

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Big Sal then enters and after a short brawl, Espiritu tags in "Big Sasuke Cool".

Again, a brawl ensues which Sal gets the better of.

The big Italian throws "Sasuke" to the corner and hits a huge Avalanche.

He follows up with a Big Splash.

1...2...

Chessman reaches through the ropes and pulls of "Sasuke's" mask, which, of course, reveals Oz.

Molineaux abandons the count, explaining that Oz is not a legal man.

As Sal protests the ridiculousness of the situation, Big Sasuke Cool (yes, that is to say another one) appears from under the ring, slides in and rolls up Sal in a small package.

1...2...3!

 

Match Rating: B- (Wow, that was unexpected)

 

Taz: Will the real Sasuke please stand up?

Joey: This is insane... but, nonetheless, the Sasuke World Order have gained the victory.

Taz: ...with a bonus point, which actually puts them into second place in the pool!

Joey: Jeez, I feel bad form Italy. Talk about shafted; they now have to beat the undefeated USA to qualify!

 

Paul Heyman tentatively approaches Rhino backstage

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Heyman: Err... Rhino.

 

Rhino glares at Heyman without saying a word.

 

Heyman: I'm afraid your match with the bWo at Summer Assylum...

 

Rhino's face becomes even more angry.

 

Heyman: Will have to be... err... rescheduled.

 

Rhino grabs Heyman by the lappels of his jacket and slams him against the wall.

 

Rhino: Why?!

 

Heyman opens his mouth.

 

Rhino: ...and I warn you, you better have a f**king good contingency plan!

 

Heyman: Well, I'm afraid, with the World Cup matches the card is just to full.

 

Rhino's grip becomes tighter.

 

Heyman: But... err... what if I bring the match forward?

 

...and tighter still.

 

Heyman: Okay, okay... the Revolution before Summer Assylum you can have the bWo.

 

Rhino nods.

 

Heyman: Could you... please... y'know... let go.

 

Suddenly, Rhino launches Hyman across the corridoor into the opposite wall.

The Man Beast storm off, leaving the Chief Talent Official seemingly out cold.

 

Canada------------------------------------------------------------Scotland

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Despite Scotland showing promise and Canada fielding a fairly young team, this one is over before it begins.

Storm picks up the first fall over Drew Galloway with a Stump Piledriver.

Bobby Roode picks up the second over White Tiger with a Roode Awakening.

Match rating: D+

 

Mark Calaway enters The Iron Saints' locker room, in which Vito is warming-up.

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Taker: Hey, kiddo.

 

Vito: Hey, amico.

 

Taker: Just so you know, if anything bad goes down tonight, I got your back; I owe you for last week, man.

 

Vito: No problem and thanks for your support.

 

The two men touch fists and Taker leaves.

 

Puerto Rico--------------------------------------------------------Samoa

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Ekmo and Jeff Jeffrey start as the legal men and Ekmo looks determined to make a statement.

He lands several hard blows to the Puerto Rican and folows up[ with a whip into a Back Body Drop.

He tags in his brother, Anoai, who mounts Jeffrey and hits several back elbows.

The cover is immediately made.

 

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Fall 1

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Taz: Wow, the Samoans look hyped!

 

Indeed, as Chicano runs in he, too, suffers a Back Body Drop.

After a few more minutes the Puerto Rican is clearly struggling to contend with his much latger opponent.

Anoai hits a Chokebomb and tags in Afa.

All three Samoans hook up for the Samoan Driveby.

 

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Fall 2

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Match Rating: D+

 

Joey: What an impressive performance from the Samoan siblings!

Taz: Yeah, and that's the secon bonus point of the night Joe, taking Samoa into first place in Pool D.

 

The Dudley family is backstage for a shoot promo.

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Daizy: The most dominant family in ECW history is back, me hermanos, and you know what that means? It means that the Whole F**kin' Show are in a whole f**kin' lot of trouble.

 

D-Von: Oh, my sister... testify! Y'see, me and Bubba have been ruling the tag ranks for ten years anyway but now, with our niece and nephew, the second generation of Dudleyz, in our corner, there will be no way to stop us! Big Dick Jr, the "Biggest Balbutient Behemoth in Dudleyville", is the braun of Operation Domination and the "Li'l Latina Lolita" Daizy will be the brains.

 

Daizy: So, RVD and Shawn Michaels... and especially you, Traci, better watch your backs because...

 

Bubba: THOU SHALT NOT MESS WITH THE D...D..D.D...DD..D...D.DD...DD..D...

 

Big Dick joins in with his uncle.

 

Dick Jr: D...D..D.DD.D...D.DD...D..D...D...

 

D-Von clips the both around the head.

 

Daizy: ...DUDLEYZ!

 

The camera cuts back to ringside.

 

Joey: Hang on, Lil' Daizy Dudley is the brains? Oh dear god...

Taz: You better believe it, Joey. "Operation Domination": The Dudleyz OD.

Joey: Yes, well I've certainly had an overdose of Dudleys!

 

England-----------------------------------------------------------Mexico

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The English clearly want to make amends for their loss to India.

Psicosis and Davey Boy Smith start as the legal men, the latter looking suitably determined.

By the fifth minute, he has hit a Hanging Brainbuster Suplex for the fall.

 

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Fall 1

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However, the English progress stalls as Rey Mysterio Jr enters.

He takes out Smith immediately with a Flaying Head Scissors, leading the Bulldog to tag out to Doug Williams.

From here, Mysterio controls the next few minutes, eventually scoring a fall after a 619 and a Springboard Huricanrana.

 

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Fall 2

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Regal enters and regains some momentum for the Engilsh.

However, Mysterio tags out to the fresh Ricky Marvin and the advantage swings back to Mexico.

In the twelfth minute, Marvin lifts Regal up to the Mexicans' top rope and tags in Psicosis.

The two luchadores climb up and position their heads under each of Regal's arms.

They simulataneously perform Moonsaults, resulting in a Double Super Fisherman's Suplex.

Psicosis covers.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C

 

Taz: So, Mexico astay undefeated and at the top of Pool B.

Joey: ... which means that England have to rely on India losing on Monday night in order to qualify for the Quarter-Finals.

Taz: Yeah, tough gig.

 

Raven sits alone in a dark corner of the arena.

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Raven: Its said that it is the things one cannot control that defines him: his city, his country, family or even appearance; those things in which the masses take pride as if they are something that can be willfully achieved. What about me? What about Raven? I control all that concerns my destiny and it is this that defines me. When I was young, I asked the local priest how you could get to heaven and still protect yourself from all the evil in the world. He told me what God said unto is children "You are sheep among wolves. Be wise as serpents, yet innocent as doves." Well, I am no sheep; I lead those too weak to lead themselves and destroy those too foolish to be led. They say the devil's greatest accomplishment was convincing the world that he did not exist; perhaps my weakness is, in fact, my strength; my failure, in fact, my success. An animal should never be cornered for that is when he is most dangerous and, as you have cornered me, Mark Calaway, my hand has been forced.

 

So it is written; so it shall come to pass.

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

 

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Hatred and Styles are accompanied by James Mitchell while their opponents are joined by Francine.

The match is a fairly even contest from start finish, carefully organised so that the high-flyers and brawlers are legal men at the same time.

In the twelfth minute, The Sinister Minister goes to clock Sandman with his walking cane but Francine restrains him.

In a shocking moment, Mitchell instead nails Frannie with the cane.

As The Sandman goes to apprehend Mitchell, he is greeted by a handful of white powder in the face.

He staggers around, blinded, and once again feels the full force of the Decapitator Lariat.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C+

 

Taz: Granted, Mitchell and Hatred make one hell of a team but it would be nice to see what he could do on his own.

Joey: It'd be nice to see him get the ass kicking he deserves too!

 

Paul Burchill and Shane Douglas are backstage talking in their locker room.

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Douglas: Well, we know he's at the arena tonight. We could jump him.

 

Burchill: Yeah, like he won't see that coming. He has those damn monsters by his side at all times.

 

Douglas: But you're "The New Franchise", you...

 

Suddenly Douglas stops as a huge shadow looms over Paul Burchill's back.

 

"The New Franchise" turns to see "The Soul Taker".

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Burchill gets to his feet and a staredown ensues.

Calaway laughs.

 

Taker: How come you weren't in that World Cup Match?

 

Burchill: Apparently, I'm a "liability" because of my issues with Raven. Anyway, what's it you?

 

Taker: Nothing... I just know you hate that ass hole... almost as much as I do.

 

Burchill: No, mate. Trust me; whatever issues you think you have with Raven, they don't come close to our history.

 

Taker again laughs.

 

Taker: Well, I guess it doesn't matter anyway; seeing as you can't challenge for the title anymore.

 

Burchill glares at the Deadman.

 

Taker: ...but, as far as I'm concerned, a champion names his own opponents and, when I take that belt from Raven at Summer Assylum, you'll be the first to challenge for it.

 

Taker leaves before Burchill can respond.

 

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The match starts as you'd expect, Vito playing the brave hero against the odds.

However, obviously, before long he cannot deal with the monsters.

He slips to ringside and brings in a chair to even the odds.

First flooring Abyss and then Goliath.

Abyss gets up and, again, is felled.

The same treatment is given to Goliath.

However, after two chair shots, the monsters rise simultaneously and grab Vito by the throat.

 

"The Soul Taker" comes out to the ring with his biker's chain around his fist.

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The monster's drop Vito to deal with the new challenge but appear no match.

The Deadman almost beheads Abyss with his own brand of knuckle duster and hits a similarly vicious haymaker to goliath.

He then picks up Abyss by the throat.

However, instead of hitting the chokeslam, he helps the monster onto Vito's shoulders.

Vito Driver!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

 

Joey: So, Calaway returns the favour to... Wait, what the hell?

 

Raven and CM Punk emerge from the crowd with electric cattleprods.

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They enter the ring.

Punk shocks Vito and Raven shocks Calaway, both of him collapse to the mat, spasming in agony.

 

Taz: Jesus Christ!

 

The shocks continue as Abyss and Goliath start t lay the boots in.

 

Joey: This is disgusting! Someone do something!

 

Unsurprisingly, Vito's brothers run into make the save.

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Equally unsurprisingly, they are no match for four men, two of whom are giants and two of whom are armed with enough electrical wattage to send a cow unconscious.

Before long, The Iron Saints are overpowered as well and shocked for their troubles.

Raven grabs a microphone as the violent assault continues.

 

Raven: Everyone seems to think that I am a weak champion. Everyone seems to think that my reign is nearing its conclusion. Well, think again because not only am I the greatest and most succesful wrestler this organisation has ever seen; not only was I the first ECW Triple Crown winner, a three-time Masters Of Pain Champion, a Two-Time Tag Champion and a Six-Time World Champion but I am also the commissioner of Extreme Championship Wrestling.

 

Boos thunder around the arena.

 

Raven: And what that means is that I will always have the advantage, an advantage that I shall never relinquish! So, in order to alter the momentum heading into Summer Assylum, I am booking two matches for next week's Revolution. First off, Brand and Sal Thomaselli will face one another in singles competition!

 

Joey: What?

 

Raven: ...and if I'm not satisfied that they have given a proper performance, I will fire them both!

 

Taz: Wow... Raven's not gonna make any friends but, then, I guess that's not high on his list of priorities.

 

The boos continue.

 

Raven: And secondly, in the main event, which will be a First Blood match and the same rules of effort and employment shall apply... Vito Thomaselli will face Mark Calaway!

 

Joey: Damn it!

Taz: Well, you gotta hand it to Raven, he knows what he's doing. That match, despite being between allies, could be brutal!

 

Show Rating: B+

[fordc76]

Taz: So, Mexico astay undefeated and at the top of Pool B.

Joey: ... which means that England have to rely on India losing on Monday night in order to qualify for the Quarter-Finals.

Taz: Yeah, tough gig.

 

England having to rely on another team losing to qualify for the next stage of a competition?

 

I'm sorry but I can't suspend my disbelief that much, that would never happen in rea.........Oh bugger!

 

Nice show again and really looking forward to seeing how the World Cup continues....although I'd have liked to see the SWO go out without a point, I did love the way they won their match.

 

Maybe as a follow up do a US Version of the Cup, East Vs. West or States Vs. States.......basically anything that will let you have a Dudleyville Team :-D.

[keefmoon]

basically anything that will let you have a Dudleyville Team :-D.

 

Nevvy, you missed the trick there! Instead of Scotland you should have had the team from Dudleyville. You could have included the Chinese wrestler like I suggested "Li Yong Dudley" and bang, you've got one hell of a World CUp right there! Most the countries represented in the Dudleyville team!

 

Not so sure about cattle prongs (maybe as it sort of reminds me of how Goldberg ridiculously lost the streak) but that's a brilliant piece of Raven booking. Such a great idea to make him put Calaway and Vito in a First Blood match. And his weekly "what about me, what about Raven?" promo was absolutely top rate, as always.

[W3LSHY]

Great show, really looking forward to next week's Revolution. England .

[Nevermore]

Nevvy, you missed the trick there! Instead of Scotland you should have had the team from Dudleyville. You could have included the Chinese wrestler like I suggested "Li Yong Dudley" and bang, you've got one hell of a World CUp right there! Most the countries represented in the Dudleyville team![/Quote]

 

I know; I know. I'm sorry . I just didn't come up with the "Second Generation of Dudleyz" idea until too late. Either way, they'll be getting a few storylines in the coming months.

 

...and yes, I want an Asian Dudley as well; I just haven't worked out who or how. See, I think the stories on the conceptions of Dick Jr and Daizy are pretty cool. I'd need one for "Li Yong", too.

 

Not so sure about cattle prongs (maybe as it sort of reminds me of how Goldberg ridiculously lost the streak) but that's a brilliant piece of Raven booking. Such a great idea to make him put Calaway and Vito in a First Blood match. And his weekly "what about me, what about Raven?" promo was absolutely top rate, as always.

 

I'm pleased to say that the Goldberg reference has flown freely over my head . So, I apologise if that was a rip-off; I'd never heard of it happening previously and it seemed like a reasonable way of subduing the unsubduable (hmm... good word).

 

And, yeah, it's one of the big ambiguous points - how much power does Raven really hold as commissioner? It's never been defined but it does allow him some proper heat!

 

Cheers for the responses as always, boys. Much appreciated .

 

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[Nevermore]

From ECW.com

 

Confirmed for Revolution:

 

The Final Round of World Cup Pool Stage Matches

 

Italy vs. USA (Pool A)

Mexico vs. India (Pool B)

Scotland vs. Japan (Pool C)

Samoa vs. Ireland (Pool D)

 

The pool stages this week carry vital significance. Who will qualify and who will go home?

<table border="1">

<tr><th colspan="6">

Pool A

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>USA</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>13</td></tr>

<tr><td>sWo</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Italy</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>

Thanks to the sWo's trickery, the Italians have a mountain to climb. They must beat the undefeated Americans in order to qualify. Can they overcome the odds?

<table border="1">

<tr><th colspan="6">

Pool B

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td></tr>

<tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>

Similarly, the Indians' fate lies in their own hands. Should they gain the upset victory over Mexico, they will qualify at the expense of the English.

<table border="1">

<tr><th colspan="6">

Pool C

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Canada</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>14</td></tr>

<tr><td>Japan</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>

<tr><td>Scotland</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

It is now confirmed that Canada and Japan are in the Quarter-Finals. However, a bonus point win for Japan will mean that the seeding will be made at random, allowing them a greater chance of an easier match against the runners-up of Pool D. Anything less and they will face Mexico.

<table border="1">

<tr><th colspan="6">

Pool D

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Samoa</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>

<tr><td>Puerto Rico</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>

<tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>

The Puerto Ricans, on the other hand, have left their fate in the lap of the wrestling gods. A victory for Samoa is the only means through which they can qualify. Should Ireland gain the victory, they will qualify ahead of Puerto Rico based on the premise that they will have scored more falls in total.

 

 

 

Plus...

 

 

 

Salvatore Thomaselli vs. Brandon Thomaselli

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Even when Vito was a member of the New Age Enterprise and Raven's Nest, Sal and Brandon stayed as a loyal and united force. However, with their jobs potentially on the line, is loyalty an expense they can afford?

 

 

First Blood Match

Mark Calaway vs. Vito Thomaselli

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The same premise holds true here: anything less than 100% effort and you're fired! Calaway has guaranteed his victory over Raven at Summer Assylum; Vito has sworn his revenge on the Nest. Can either man afford a loss if he is to be taken seriously?

 

Join the Revolution; Monday nights at 10pm

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[fordc76]

 

...and yes, I want an Asian Dudley as well; I just haven't worked out who or how. See, I think the stories on the conceptions of Dick Jr and Daizy are pretty cool. I'd need one for "Li Yong", too.

 

 

 

How about using an stablished japanese wrestlers. Ultimo Dudley = Ratings. Or even Dudley Mask IV.

 

I personally would love to see a masked Dudley.

 

 

If Yokozuna is still alive in your world have him as Cuddly Dudley....lots to love.

 

And if you don't change Gertner back to Studly Dudley at least for one night, I'll be upset.

 

 

 

Another back story twist you could have them say their father was Big Dick....until the shock reveal months later that they meant Big Dick Toga and not Big Dick Dudley....ok maybe not :-p.

[Nevermore]

How about using an stablished japanese wrestlers. Ultimo Dudley = Ratings. Or even Dudley Mask IV.

 

I personally would love to see a masked Dudley.[/Quote]

 

I was thinking something very similar. Only, the mask would have to change some .

 

 

If Yokozuna is still alive in your world have him as Cuddly Dudley....lots to love.

 

Nice ; and he is still alive... well passed his prime, though

 

And if you don't change Gertner back to Studly Dudley at least for one night, I'll be upset.

 

This, again, I'm toying with (the possibilities for this gimmick are endless) but I'd need to find someone else to fill colour comm on Revolution. We'll see...

 

Another back story twist you could have them say their father was Big Dick....until the shock reveal months later that they meant Big Dick Toga and not Big Dick Dudley....ok maybe not :-p.

 

And, priceless though this is, that is a flat out "No", I'm afraid .

 

Maybe I'll open a competition "Create-A-Dudley".

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

[Phantom Stranger]

Samoa Dudley!

 

(Seriously - the number of Samoans who've just had that applied to their name...)

[Nevermore]

Samoa Dudley!

 

(Seriously - the number of Samoans who've just had that applied to their name...)

 

Haha, I was contemplating using Afa as "Fugly Dudley" .

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

[fordc76]

Just thought of one and actually had to run to the PC and log on here before I forgot it.

 

 

Andrew Martin as Test E. Fie Dudley.

 

Come on, you can hear D-Von shouting it now. "Oh it's my brother, Test E Fie"

 

Jesus, I ran to the PC for that, I need help.

 

 

 

EDIT - How about someone like Hornswoggle as Dud......he's not big enough to have the full Dudley name, so he just gets the first part.

 

Again, I really need help.

 

 

 

EDIT 2 - Jesus, I can't switch off from Dudley origins now. How about someone like Paul London, Chris Sabin etc, a high flyer who's always doing crazy stuff/can't stay still and call him Attention Deficit Dudley.

 

Hmmmmm if I keep logging off and then thinking of more Dudleys, I think I may have this.

[keefmoon]

Just thought of one and actually had to run to the PC and log on here before I forgot it.

 

 

Andrew Martin as Test E. Fie Dudley.

 

Come on, you can hear D-Von shouting it now. "Oh it's my brother, Test E Fie"

 

Jesus, I ran to the PC for that, I need help.

 

 

 

EDIT - How about someone like Hornswoggle as Dud......he's not big enough to have the full Dudley name, so he just gets the first part.

 

Again, I really need help.

 

 

 

EDIT 2 - Jesus, I can't switch off from Dudley origins now. How about someone like Paul London, Chris Sabin etc, a high flyer who's always doing crazy stuff/can't stay still and call him Attention Deficit Dudley.

 

Hmmmmm if I keep logging off and then thinking of more Dudleys, I think I may have this.

 

I think maybe you should lay down... just take it easy for a bit nah seriously them so funny suggestions, Nevvy you better be paying attention.

 

By the way, if you do go with Ultimo Dragon, DO NOT lose the mask. Just slap the glasses on top, give him the overalls and bam, perfect. I'd seriously mark out if we had a United Colours of Benneton Dudley team. Big Daddy Dudley needs to introduce himself, though. The guys an absolute playa.

[Nevermore]

By the way, if you do go with Ultimo Dragon, DO NOT lose the mask. Just slap the glasses on top, give him the overalls and bam, perfect. I'd seriously mark out if we had a United Colours of Benneton Dudley team. Big Daddy Dudley needs to introduce himself, though. The guys an absolute playa.

 

Two things. I will not be making Ultimo Dragon a Dudley. I have other plans for him; besides, he's too iconic .

 

Second, of course, I'll keep the mask for a masked dudley... that would be too funny .

 

EDIT: Oh, and before long, Big Dick Dudley (the original) will come across as an absolute playa too!

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

[Ghoul]

hey there nevermore, you have a great diary up here, and i have to say the last show let raven look extremly strong exactly the way i like it :]. i mean heels should look strong and you're doing a good job to let raven look strong.

 

you know as much as i like it to see raven as the champ(yeah ima little raven mark too*cough*) i think its time for a change, raven has the title for a very long time now. also i would love to see a raven - cm punk feud, punk could be that arrogant straight edge who is going to say that raven lost the title(just letting my fantasy flow here a little) because of drugs or alcohol...maybe that would be just a rip off from real life^^.

 

ok great diary its a lot fun to read, keep up the great work.

 

ps: wich gimmik does your raven have in the diary and what rating does it has?

 

pps: maybe i overread it but when came stevie richards and nova back from the sWo? as i recall it i havent read that they were saved, but as i said i might overread this part.

[Nevermore]

hey there nevermore, you have a great diary up here, and i have to say the last show let raven look extremly strong exactly the way i like it :]. i mean heels should look strong and you're doing a good job to let raven look strong.

 

Cheers, bud. Much appreciated.

 

you know as much as i like it to see raven as the champ(yeah ima little raven mark too*cough*) i think its time for a change, raven has the title for a very long time now. also i would love to see a raven - cm punk feud, punk could be that arrogant straight edge who is going to say that raven lost the title(just letting my fantasy flow here a little) because of drugs or alcohol...maybe that would be just a rip off from real life^^.

 

I'm not making any comments on future plans for the strap .

 

ps: wich gimmik does your raven have in the diary and what rating does it has?

 

Cult Leader rated at "A".

 

pps: maybe i overread it but when came stevie richards and nova back from the sWo? as i recall it i havent read that they were saved, but as i said i might overread this part.

 

Haha, they didn't. Sasuke got injured and I couldn't exactly run the story I had planned without him. So, the babyface Dudleyz versus an expanded sWo storyline was scrapped last minute and I've now brought back the bWo.

 

Well spotted .

 

There is an angle I'm planning based upon the fact that the storyline got ditched, though. So, we'll see how that goes.

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

[theoutlaw321]

Great as always Nevy! I like the angle you are going with Calaway. The World Cup is shaping up nicely. Can't wait to see how you twist and turn it using you magic touch.

[Nevermore]

Front Page Announcement:

 

In celebration of reaching 50,000 views, I have done a complete overhaul of the first post on the front page. It now includes a "History of ECW" section that will detail what I consider to be major events that took place in the gameworld post-1994 (when I started booking).

 

Currently, two installments are completed: the histories for all ECW titles (including the Masters of Pain tournament and the Baptism of Fire match) and a column on the most important/recognisable ECW wrestlers of the decade. Both will be updated as required or as I see fit.

 

Further installments should appear detailing marquee feuds, events, matches, signings/releases etc.

 

Finally, I also plan to add another section that will recap solely what has occured so far in the diary (i.e. that which has occurred from June 2006 onwards). Any further updates will be reported in "Front Page Announcement" posts such as this.

 

Please check it out (and alert me to any typos you notice ) and keep your eyes peeled in the future.

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

[keefmoon]

Great idea buddy. I love seeing what went before, that was a masterstroke if you ask me.

 

Amazing looking at some of the names you've had at the top who are now pretty much in the midcard, like Goliath, HBK, Jericho. Look forward to seeing more updates on it.

 

EDIT: Oh, by the way, congrats on the 50k mark! That's fookin' hooge!

[shamelessposer]

(and alert me to any typos you notice )

 

It's "unsuccessful," not "insuccessful." In Shane Douglas' bio you accidentally spell deathmatch as "deatmatch."

 

Great stuff, though. Always admired this diary but never really kept up with it because it just seemed too big. The modified first post has convinced me to really start reading it.

[mad5226]

Wow 50K! Congrats buddy that's no easy feat.