Newbiezverse Project

[newbiezness]

 

NEWBIEZVERSE 2010 PROJECT

 

 

1. Introduction

 

The Newbiezverse 2010 Project is an attempt to create a different TEW verse with its own exclusive workers, companies, etc. This is still a project and it's not ready for release yet, but this will serve as an introduction, a quick guide and it may help hype it a little bit. I'll be updating this from time to time.

 

 

2. What's the story of the Newbiezverse 2010?

 

This wrestling universe starts in the year 2010. This year marks the end of a difficult period for wrestling and the beginning of an era of growth. The devastating 2007-2008 world economic crisis had an immense effect on the wrestling industry in the Newbiezverse. The once untouchable NAUW had to close and other medium-size companies like ISW or WECZ met the same end. But lets start from the beginning.

 

 

3. USA and Canada

 

The first company to become truly national was the North American Union of Wrestling (NAUW) in 1962, when many wrestling territories merged into one company. Their first serious competitor was the Pacific Grappling League (PGL), an alliance founded three years later. Although based primarily in the West they accepted small companies across the United States to join them.

 

In the 70's the Atlantic Grappling League (AGL) was created when some of the companies from the East Coast felt they were misrepresented in PGL. Until 1986, when PGL and AGL finally put aside their disputes to form the American Grappling League.

 

UCCW (Unified Comitee for Canadian Wrestling) became in 1973 equivalent of AGL in Canada. In the 80's AGL and UCCW were the only real alternatives to NAUW. Other companies created during the 80's like International Star Wrestling (ISW) and Wrestlers of America (WA) were too small to defy NAUW.

 

For many years NAUW was the leading company in America, but in the 90's new competitors appeared. In 1990 Wrestling Entertainment Combat Zone (WECZ) was founded. In 1993 the puertorican Latino Wrestling Company (LWC) became the first american company to give a real opportunity to hispanic wrestlers, mexicans especially, in places like Florida or California. In 1997 Wrestling Show Promotions (WSP) was founded in California and gained popularity as an underground trend with their no-style style. Things were changing so much that AGL and UCCW soon looked old-fashioned and both of them closed before the end of the 20th century.

 

But the company that changed the landscape of wrestling in the 21st century wasn't created until 1998. Wrestling Club America (WCA) was an overnight success. Thank to their stable financial backing and long TV deals they could sign the best workers outside NAUW. Their greek themed events like Olympus or Marathon and their TV show Spartans mixed perfectly good matches and compelling stories and were original and fresh, quickly positioning them as NAUW's new alternative.

 

The 2000's brought new styles. In 2001 the Combat Sports Wrestling Association (CSWA) opened and their MMA style matches shocked the fans. Three years later Global Entertainment Wrestling (GEW) was founded with the vision of giving american fans a fusion of the best wrestling traditions of the world in one place.

 

 

NAUW's paulatine decline was evident during the mid 2000's. By the end of 2007 NAUW was the third company in USA after WCA and then GEW surpassed them. The world economic crisis that unfolded caught NAUW in the worst possible moment and they went bankrupt when they were unable to pay off its huge debts while having to pay for gigantic contracts of wrestlers signed before the crisis. ISW and WECZ had the same ending.

 

Wrestling insiders think the financial crisis in the industry is over after the companies with economic problems were purgated and the future looks promising for those that survived. WCA is the number one company in North America, with GEW and CSWA as their only significant competitors. WSP and LWC appeal to very specific targets and their growth might be limited. Victory Wrestling Company (VWC) based in Toronto wants to revive UCCW flavor after ten years missed for canadian traditionalists. WA is the same touring small operation it's always been.

 

Edited September 17, 2023 by newbiezness

[229tman]

Nice! I always love new databases

[newbiezness]

 

 

4. Mexico

 

In 1958 Empresa Luchistica Independiente Mexicana (ELIM) from Monterrey was founded. It was the first company to achieve national recognition in Mexico and was the richest company in the world until the late 60’s. Their classic approach to lucha set the standard.

 

In the 70's NAUW became the most important company in the world and following the example of the american company in 1981 many regional mexican companies merged to create Federacion de la Lucha Libre de Mexico (LUCHAFED). Their style was very traditional too and they didn't change the essence of lucha one bit. In Ciudad de Mexico soon LUCHAFED was the dominant force.

 

LUCHAFED and ELIM dominated the scene in mexico for the next two decades, while other promotions were just popular in their home regions and were unable to fight with them when they poached their best luchadors.

 

In the 90’s many changes were taking place in the USA and even the puertorican LWC was using mexican talent in their shows there. In 1996 inspired by all these events RAZA Lucha was born. RAZA was, and still is, far more open minded when it comes to employing foreign talent, mixing styles and much more oriented toward sports entertainment than their competitors.

 

The trio of LUCHAFED, ELIM and RAZA was broken by the economic crisis when a weakened ELIM had to close due to its large debt in 2008.

 

Coming 2010 RAZA is chasing LUCHAFED closely as they have begun to built a small fan base outside the country and also have become the home of women’s wrestling in Mexico. LUCHAFED refuses to change their traditional approach because they pride themselves as the protectors of the lucha legacy.

 

 

5. Japan

 

Japan Pro Wrestling Organization (JPWO) was founded in 1965 as the first nationwide japanese operation. The smaller local companies represented puroresu tradition, while in JPWO it was common to see international stars in their most important events.

 

In 1980 Super Dojo Champions (SDOJO), a company that represented traditional puroresu, was born. Their focus on quality matches let the likes of Hideo Masuda shine. SDOJO started to shine above JPWO during the late 80’s.

 

The 90’s would change things once again. JPWO were accused of connections to the Yakuza, an scandal that would announce their subsequent defunction. Japan Revolution Wrestling (JRW) debuted in 1991 as a new place for strong style.

 

During the early 2000’s Kings Of Japanese Wrestling (KJW) became the second japanese company, just behind SDOJO. KJW was a natural heir to JPWO's legacy. Kenichi Yuma, the most popular japanese wrestler in the 21st century, was their figurehead before he left them to sign for GEW. In America Yuma was key for the growth of GEW and since them he has alternated periods in Japan and America, not only with GEW but in Hollywood becoming a film star.

 

The world economic recession hit hard Japan too and JRW collapsed in 2008, leaving the japanese scene with a new duo where Kenichi Yuma’s KJW is the new leader and SDOJO maintains a large loyal fan base.

 

Edited September 16, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

 

 

6. British Isles

 

British Wrestling Promotions Association (BWPA) was the dominant force in the UK during the 70’s and 80’s, but the economic power of NAUW and the other american promotions led them to bankruptcy in 1997.

 

A couple of years before BWPA closed, Independent Kingdom Wrestling (IKW) began offering a variety of matches during their shows like hardcore or high spots.

 

Founded in 2003, Extreme Pro Wrestling (EPW) is today the most successful british company. The energy and intensity of their matches is their trademark, with a special emphasis in high flyers. The Gibbs brothers catapulted EPW to a level of popularity in the UK similar to that of major american promotions and it wasn’t a surprise when GEW signed them.

 

The world economic crisis had a very negative impact on british wrestling. IKW had to close in 2009. EPW seems to be safe now and has hired some of IKW’s stars as their products weren’t so much different, but they should have concerns with the growth of GEW and WCA in the British Isles.

 

 

7. Rest of the world

 

There has never been a European company that has been able to establish itself throughout Europe. There were some fairly successful companies in the past, but they were always limited to their countries of origin, however the economic recession hit those tiny companies mercilessly and it is not likely that a new european company will manage to conquer the continent in the near future. 

 

In Oceania, the Australian Championship Wrestling (ACW) was a household name in the 80’s but competition from american companies forced them to close at the end of the 20th century. There have been rumors that some Australian business groups could be interested in creating a new company but with the effects of the economic recession still too fresh they may think twice. Japanese company KJW has started to hold events in Australia and is becoming the most popular company in Oceania.

 

[newbiezness]

 

 

8. Companies

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WCA

WRESTLING CLUB AMERICA

1998-Present

 

Ranked 1st in world

Ranked 1st in USA

Classic Sports Entertainment

 

 

 

WCA has a unique style that has captivated the fans in North America. WCA events have Ancient Greek themes like Olympus or Marathon and all the titles are singles. Some years ago WCA started a tag-team division but it never caught the attention of the fans and it was cancelled. There are 2vs2 matches frequently, but they are mainly used to develop stories and fill gaps. The women's division is the largest in the world, but it lacks the quality of GEW's and it is an area where WCA needs to improve.

 

Although WCA has become the largest company in the world, it still employs almost exclusively American workers and the only market where it is the number one outside the US is Canada. The company is still Medium size, as WCA has reached its leading position in recent years and the wrestling industry has just recovered from a very difficult period, but the company is prepared to grow to even greater proportions and to extend its influence. GEW is now the strongest competitor but CSWA is another one to watch out for.

 

The Champion - Fred Michaels, now 28, won the WCA God last year when he defeated Paul Lyle at Magno Summer 2009. To dethrone Lyle at such a young age, breaking Lyle's record for the youngest WCA God champion, has annoyed many WCA fans. Michaels as a heel has recently started to use all the hate in his favor, but this strategy has yet to prove successful. A storyline between Scott Winkel, who is very over, and Michaels has potential to help the champion, but at the same time a new reign for a proven veteran who is adored by the fans like Winkel could be too tempting for the bookers to pass on and that would harm a generational talent like Michaels.

 

The MVP - Paul Lyle is WCA's figurehead. At only 32 years old Lyle is a 2-time WCA God champion and he won the title at the Olympus season finale event both times. The question now is not if he will win a third God title, but when, and also if he will be able to add the prestigious Hercules Tournament to his record books and ultimately if he will tie The Canon as the only wrestler to win the WCA Slam (WCA God, Hercules Tournament and Marathon) or even if he can surpass the legend by adding the WCA Apollo to the list. The sky is the limit for the most popular wrestler in the world, but The Canon himself, his archrival Jeff Garrett or the youngest God in history Fred Michaels are just some of the enemies he will encounter along the way.

 

EVENTS

 

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by newbiezness

[newbiezness]

 

 

 

GEW

GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT WRESTLING

2004-Present

 

Ranked 2nd in world

Ranked 2nd in USA

World Fusion

 

 

 

GEW, as the name suggests, is an American company with an international vision, in fact it is the number one company in markets like British Isles or Europe. In a few years GEW has become one of the largest companies in the world. One key factor to GEW's quick success was the downfall of NAUW. GEW offers the fans a combination of the best wrestling styles in the world. Notable wrestlers in the history of the company include international stars like Kenichi Yuma (Japan), the Gibbs brothers (UK), Kryshov (Ukraine) or current GEW Global Tag-Team champions Los Castigadores (Mexico).

 

GEW possesses the best tag-team and women's divisions in the world, thanks in part to the fact that WCA, the largest company in the world, doesn't have a tag-team division and didn't have a women's division until 2005, one year after GEW was born. The tag-team stars are the super dynamic Xplosion, in a division that offers assured quality matches, while the rivalry of Anna Lance and Laurel Robins is the most important that women's wrestling has ever seen and a younger generation of female talent led by the likes of Rina Owens and Myra Burke guarantees the future. The quality of the matches has always been very important, but the stories need to be good to satisfy GEW fans. GEW needs to balance its ambition to grow in many markets without risking financial stability. The only way for GEW to beat the richer WCA is being smarter.

 

The Champion - 33-year-old Phil Winks became the GEW Global champion last month by beating Andy Gibbs at Planet Wrestling VI. Winks is a charismatic face but many wrestling insiders consider him a transitional champion as he ultimately lacks what is needed to be the face of the company. He is a solid performer and the quality of the matches during his reign shouldn't be a problem.

 

The MVP - Dwight Malloy at 33 is a former 3-time WCA Apollo champion and Hercules Tournament winner. There have been few wrestlers in history to jump from WCA to GEW or vice versa and Malloy may be the most important since Sander Brentwood. In WCA Malloy was built as the new big star for years and he felt devastated when the younger Fred Michaels was chosen to dethrone Paul Lyle for the WCA God title last year. Malloy refused to extend his contract and surprised wrestling fans when he debuted in GEW at season finale event Planet Wrestling VI. Malloy wants to finally become the number one but the shadow of Japanese star Kenichi Yuma, the most important wrestler in GEW history, is too long and it wouldn't be a surprise if GEW sings Yuma again as soon as he is available. But GEW has signed Malloy to a very lucrative multi-year contract and that move would turn the heads to Yuma, hurting Malloy and putting him in a secondary position again. Malloy needs to prove he can be the go to guy.

 

EVENTS

 

 

Edited September 22, 2023 by newbiezness

[Jaysin]

Just a small thing, it says Global Wrestling Entertainment in their bio in the last post instead of Global Entertainment Wrestling.

Edited September 22, 2023 by Jaysin

[newbiezness]

Just now, Jaysin said:

Just a small thing, it says Global Wrestling Entertainment in their bio in the last post instead of Global Entertainment Wrestling.

Thank you very much Jaysin. I should revise more before publishing but those edit buttons make it so easy... 😅

[Jaysin]

6 minutes ago, newbiezness said:

Thank you very much Jaysin. I should revise more before publishing but those edit buttons make it so easy... 😅

Strangely enough, I only found it because I'm working on my own original universe and searched the forum for the name Global Wrestling Entertainment to see if anyone else had that name used elsewhere. 😂

[newbiezness]

Just now, Jaysin said:

Strangely enough, I only found it because I'm working on my own original universe and searched the forum for the name Global Wrestling Entertainment to see if anyone else had that name used elsewhere. 😂

Well if you are willing to pay for the rights we can negotiate... 🤣

[newbiezness]

Quick update:

 

- Simulations with WCA and GEW are going well. I wanted to adjust the rosters, titles, broadcasters, etc to work with the AI in a certain way and I think there is a nice balance now.

 

- Next company I'm planning to introduce here is CSWA (company ranks 3rd in USA). 75-80% of the roster is already done.

 

- I'm thinking about releasing a beta when USA and Canada are completed. Do you think I should do it?

[newbiezness]

 

 

 

CSWA

COMBAT SPORTS WRESTLING ASSOCIATION

2001-Present

 

Ranked 3rd in USA

MMA Entertainment

 

 

 

CSWA is known as the land of tough guys. This American company has changed the wrestling industry, breaking the traditional molds and demolishing the walls between mixed martial arts and wrestling. Early critics, some of them still remain to this day, said that CSWA was not wrestling and it was not MMA, but the quality of the matches has spoken louder than the criticism during all these years and CSWA has grown steadily.

 

CSWA's growing popularity in the United States makes the company the third member of a new Big 3, but outside North America its influence is still very limited. Their product should be interesting for fans around the world but they still haven't found the way to promote their shows internationally. CSWA's schedule is different to their competitors as the monthly shows are called Big Nights while True Warriors is the TV show.

 

The two pillars of CSWA style are only hosting 1vs1 matches and a weight split between heavyweights and lightweights. Heavyweights are the main focus, although the interest for the Lightweight Division has grown thanks to wrestlers like 4-time CSWA Lightweight champion Patrick English. Storylines are usually developed during the matches and segments are just a complement, but rivalries are very important and are created organically in the ring, what works better with the fans is what is most likely to be developed and start a new storyline.

 

The Champion - 36-year-old russian wrestler Ilja Volkov became the CSWA Heavyweight champion for the first time when he defeated Martin Wounds at Big Night 93. Volkov is a cold-blooded performer who feels legitimate and in fact, as many others in CSWA, he has a past in MMA. He is the first non-North American champion. Having an established 4-time CSWA Lightweight champion like Patrick English around has helped Volkov to stay focus in the ring and leave him most of the promotional work during this reign.

 

The MVP - 38-year-old Miles Aldrin is a rara avis in CSWA. He is someone who can give the fans stellar performances in-ring while being one of the most talented and charismatics members of the roster outside the ring, including his good microphone skills, something that many others lack in the company. This solid combination is one of the main reasons he has become a 3-time CSWA Heavyweight champion and one of the best performers in the world, but it's also why many people consider he could leave at some point to join WCA or GEW, a path that has been very uncommon for CSWA stars. This potential move is a concern but also Aldrin loves CSWA and the fans love him.

 

EVENTS

 

(Monthly event)

 

[Skol Viking]

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