The Alternative [HGC, CV97]

[Dalton]

HOLLYWEIRD GRAPPLING COMPANY

Incorporated in August 1996, Hollyweird Grappling Company is an American professional wrestling promotion founded by young tech billionaire JK Stallings Jr. Stallings is a lifelong wrestling fan and used his fortune to achieve his dream of owning and operating a wrestling company.

HGC was created to be the first true rival to the Supreme Wrestling Federation in two decades. SWF's monopoly on national television wrestling led to resentment towards the company and its product, and Stallings was the first man with the finances and wrestling knowledge to break into the market. HGC's mission statement was to present an alternative, with big stars and young, hungry talent who had been biding their time for an opportunity. 

Stallings used his resources to obtain the services of two of pro wrestling's greatest icons: Sam Strong and Rip Chord. 

Sam Strong is perhaps the most iconic wrestler in history, and is a four-time SWF World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-time BHOTWG World Champion. He wrestled for the Supreme Wrestling Federation from 1978 to 1994, and then for Burning Hammer of the Wrestling Gods in Japan for a year after. He then went on a year hiatus with the presumption being retirement, but he was tempted back to American wrestling by JK Stallings and HGC.

Rip Chord wrestled across the American territory scene from the early 70s to 1981, when he was signed by the SWF. He became a three time SWF World Heavyweight Champion there before heading to Japan like Sam Strong. However, he worked for Golden Canvas Grappling instead, winning their world title one time. He was then signed to a lucrative contract by HGC and has returned to the United States for one last run. 

With a roster full of experienced veterans like Dusty Streets, the Black Serpent Cult, and Richie Pangrazzio Jr., and hungry young wrestlers like Liberty, Ricky Dale Johnson, and Jack Bruce, HGC is prime to take the wrestling world by storm when they debut in January 1997. HGC Hollyweird TV will air every Wednesday on NCTV in the United States and FBC in Canada, with pay-per-views airing monthly on USA Free Choice and Canada 1-Choice.

 

Edited October 22, 2023 by Dalton

[Dalton]

Reserved

[Dalton]

STARTING ROSTER
JANUARY 1997

 

     

BLZ Bubb | Bryan Vessey | Charlie Homicide | Cobra | Danny Rushmore | Dark EAGLE

     

Demon Anger | Demon Spite | Dusty Streets | Electrico | Golden Fox

       

Grunt | Jack Bruce | Jason Jackson | Java | Jimmy Power

      

Joel Bryant | Joey Flame | Larry Vessey | Liberty | Monty Walker

    

Mr. Lucha | Paul Steadyfast | Peter Valentine | Ramon Paez | Richie Pangrazzio Jr.

    

Ricky Dale Johnson | Rip Chord | Robert Oxford | Romeo Heartthrob | Sam Strong 

     

Stink | Teddy Flame | The Danger Kid | Tribal Warrior | Viper | Whistler

 

Edited October 22, 2023 by Dalton

[Dalton]

COUNTDOWN TO HGC HOLLYWEIRD TV #1

Before the debut of the spectacular one-hour wrestling show HGC Hollyweird TV, presented by Hollyweird Grappling Company, NCTV aired a half-hour special to give fans a sneak-peek into what to expect from HGC. 

Hosts Jason Azaria and Kyle Rhodes, who are also the announce team for Hollyweird TV, ran down the roster for the promotion, giving fans background on where each man comes from, their special moves, and their attitudes towards fans and towards their opponents (so the fans know who to boo and cheer). 

Azaria and Strong welcomed their first of two guests: Sam Strong. The living legend, a five-time world champion, talked passionately about HGC, and said that owner JK Stallings Jr. is very smart and knows the business better than anyone else at his age. Strong said he is proud to represent HGC, and told the hosts that he will become the first ever HGC World Heavyweight Champion after he wins the Battle Royale at Malice in Wonderland, the first HGC pay-per-view. This is Strong's return to America after a year in Japan followed by a year away from wrestling. When Azaria asked Strong about Rip Chord, another man returning to wrestling after a hiatus and stint in Japan, Strong emphatically stated that Chord may call himself the best in the world, but as long as Big Sam is still kicking, that simply ain't true. Rhodes mentioned for Strong's thoughts on Peter Valentine, a young wrestler who was a surprise signing for HGC, and an even more surprising choice for the first ever main event for Hollyweird TV, opposite Sam Strong. Strong stated that he once had immense respect for Valentine, and it was actually his idea for Stallings to sign him after seeing him at a gym in Venice Beach. Unfortunately, Strong said, he didn't know at the time how much of an evil person Valentine is. He is looking to end Strong's HGC career before it even starts and take all the glory for himself. Strong claimed that Valentine is going to end tonight flat on his back after a Strong Arm Tactic, and if he is man enough, he will shake his hand after the match.

Azaria presented the bracket for the HGC World Tag Team Championship Tournament, which features eight of the best tag teams on the planet doing battle. On the first episode, the Black Serpent Cult, four-time world tag team champions and currently the biggest foreigners in Golden Canvas Grappling in Japan, will due battle with Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson, two men that have never teamed together before tonight. Jason Jackson is the former leader of the Tempest Society group in Burning Hammer of the Wrestling Gods in Japan and is looking for his biggest break yet stateside with HGC. Ricky Dale Johnson is a twenty-seven year old charismatic brawler from Texas who many consider a future megastar. However, with their opponents being one of the greatest tag teams ever, will Jackson and RDJ be able to work out their chemistry on the fly and advance in the tournament?

Azaria and Rhodes watched highlights of Mr. Lucha and Dark EAGLE, courtesy of MPWF and CZCW. Arguably the greatest luchador of all time, Mr. Lucha comes to HGC looking to break out in the United States for the first time in his career. Ranked number four on last year's Power 500 list, Mr. Lucha was among the first signees to the company. Shortly after the announcement of the formation of HGC, it was announced that the opening match on the first episode of HGC Hollyweird TV would be Mr. Lucha versus Dark EAGLE in a highly-anticipated dream match for the HGC Cruiserweight Championship. Dark EAGLE has wrestled across the globe, including in Mr. Lucha's home promotion of Mexico Premier Wrestling Federation, albeit never facing off with him in the ring. Dark EAGLE's innovative and explosive matches in BHOTWG led to him becoming a favorite of tape traders, which then led to a stint in North of the Border Pro Wrestling in Canada, and Coastal Zone Championship Wrestling in Los Angeles. His run in LA is what has landed him in HGC, and the forthcoming title match is sure to entice curious fans tuning in tonight.

The second guest of the night was Coach Dick Pangrazzio. Coach P, as he has asked to go by in HGC, is the mouthpiece for the All Star Team, a longstanding faction of gifted athletes. Coach P and his son, the remarkable Richie Pangrazzio Jr., another HGC wrestler, have returned to wrestling after a long hiatus following the birth fo Richie's children. Coach P has reformed the All Star Team alongside RPJ and the Vessey Brothers. Bryan and Larry Vessey are returning to the United States after spending three years with Canadian Golden Combat in Canada. Coach P spent much of his time talking about Bryan Vessey, who he said is the best pure athlete he has seen since his son's early days, and he is honored to be seconding him in HGC. Coach P stated that the Vesseys should be the favorites to win the inaugural tag team title tournament. But first, they face a trio of world-class wrestlers in the Untouchables tonight. Whoever wins this match has the momentum heading into the first round of the tournament, which sees the Vessey Brothers facing the Tag Team Specialists: Joel Bryant & Robert Oxford.

Jason Azaria and Kyle Rhodes then gave one final rundown of the card, and thanked the fans for allowing Hollyweird Grappling Company become a reality. They promised a great night of action tonight, and every single week going forward.

HGC HOLLYWEIRD TV #1 - PREDICTIONS

1. HGC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Mr. Lucha vs. Dark EAGLE
2. The Untouchables (Paul Steadyfast, Robert Oxford & Joel Bryant) vs. The All-Star Team (Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Bryan Vessey & Larry Vessey)
3. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS: Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson vs. Black Serpent Cult (Cobra & Viper)
4. Sam Strong vs. Peter Valentine

 

 

 

Edited October 25, 2023 by Dalton

[ColdBloodedSausageMaker]

1. HGC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Mr. Lucha vs. Dark EAGLE
2. The Untouchables (Paul Steadyfast, Robert Oxford & Joel Bryant) vs. The All-Star Team (Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Bryan Vessey & Larry Vessey)
3. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS: Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson vs. Black Serpent Cult (Cobra & Viper)
4. Sam Strong vs. Peter Valentine

[smw88]

Mr. Lucha

The All-Star Team (Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Bryan Vessey & Larry Vessey)
Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson vs
Sam Strong

[azzak]

1. HGC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Mr. Lucha vs. Dark EAGLE
2. The Untouchables (Paul Steadyfast, Robert Oxford & Joel Bryant) vs. The All-Star Team (Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Bryan Vessey & Larry Vessey)
3. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS: Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson vs. Black Serpent Cult (Cobra & Viper)
4. Sam Strong vs. Peter Valentine

[DAVEFAN95]

Aw yiss. I love CV97. I am ready, where's my popcorn? 

 

Lucha

Eagle is cool but Lucha is usually the HGC cruiserweight king

All-Star Team

Big Untouchables fan here but it's hard to vote against Richie Pangrazzio and The Vessey's

Black Serpent Cult

Actual Tag teams should go further in the tournie

Sam Strong

You better do the job, brother.

[newbiezness]

I love the concept.

 

Mr. Lucha

Very close but I think  a mexican champion makes more sense

The All-Star Team (Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Bryan Vessey & Larry Vessey)

I'm a huge fan of the Vesseys

Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson

I think Ricky will make the difference in this match

Sam Strong

He is one of the pillars of the company

[CGN91]

I don't know nothing about the CV97 but here we go.

Mr. Lucha
All Star Team
Jacksons
Sam Strong

[Dalton]

HGC HOLLYWEIRD TV #1
WEDNESDAY WEEK 1, JANUARY 1997 - LOS ANGELES, CA

The first ever episode of HGC Hollyweird TV opened with Sam Strong coming to the ring to raucous applause from the Los Angeles crowd. Strong talked about how happy he was to be in HGC and how he wants to put the company on his back and bring them to the top of the world. After a few more minutes, he was interrupted by the legendary Rip Chord. Chord brought up the "supreme wars" they had in years past, and he'll be damned if lets Strong take over another company. Chord claimed he was the top name in HGC, and Strong will finally have to play second fiddle for the first time in his career. The two men took turns hyping the upcoming battle royale for the HGC World Heavyweight title at Malice in Wonderland, with each claiming they would be crowned the inaugural champion. Chord left the ring and posed on the ramp as Strong stared at him from the ring. Then suddenly, Strong was attacked from behind by Peter Valentine, his opponent in the main event. Valentine stood tall, putting a boot on Strong and raising his arms as Chord looked on with a smile.

In the first ever HGC match, Mr. Lucha defeated Dark EAGLE to be crowned the first ever HGC Cruiserweight Champion. The Los Angeles crowd was familiar enough with the two men that the match had huge heat, and it delivered on every level. If this was a preview of what is to come for HGC's cruiserweights, the fans are in for a treat.

The second match of the night saw the All Star Team take on and beat The Untouchables, giving momentum to the Vesseys ahead of their tournament match against the Tag Team Specialists next week. Richie Pangrazzio Jr. was incredibly over to the crowd, and Larry Vessey held his own, but the spotlight went to the young Bryan Vessey, showing that Bryan is a future star for HGC.

Pat Deacon, TWL legend and HGC interviewer, was backstage with Whistler, the patriotic Philadelphian. Deacon asked him what his first plans are for him in HGC, to which Whistler responded that he is aiming to shoot right to the top. He challenged Rip Chord to a match for next week.

In the first match of the HGC World Tag Team Championship tournament, the Black Serpent Cult defeated Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson. Johnson almost rolled up Cobra for the victory at one point, but Viper broke it up, and just a minute later Jason Jackson was pinned.

Four-time SWF World Tag Team Champion Dusty Streets came to the ring for a promo before the main event. He talked about his successin tag team wrestling first with his father Rocky Streets, then with his brother Sid. Two title reigns with each man. Eventually he wanted to venture out on his own, so he went to Japan, working for BHOTWG. Now he has returned to the United States, and chose HGC over anywhere else. He is here on his own two feet, and will become the first ever HGC World Champion at the PPV. 

The main event saw Sam Strong take on the young strongman Peter Valentine. This was a throwback to Strong's many main events in SWF, with him overcoming a monster heel. The crowd was not as excited for this one, as it wasn't the alternative that the rest of the show provided. Eventually, after ten minutes, Strong avoided a big boot and hit Valentine with his patented lariat, the Strong Arm Tactic, to score the victory. The first episode of Hollyweird TV ended with Strong posing in the ring and celebrating. 

1. HGC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Mr. Lucha defeated Dark EAGLE in 10:07 by pinfall with a Master Drop. (50) (NEW CHAMPION!)
2. The All-Star Team (Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Bryan Vessey and Larry Vessey) defeated The Untouchables (Paul Steadyfast, Robert Oxford and Joel Bryant) in 10:03 when Richie Pangrazzio Jr. pinned Joel Bryant with a Grand Slam. (66)
3. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS: Black Serpent Cult defeated Jason Jackson and Ricky Dale Johnson in 5:51 when Cobra pinned Jason Jackson with a Dragon's Breath. (69)
4. Sam Strong defeated Peter Valentine in 10:24 by pinfall with a Strong Arm Tactic. (58)

 

[Dalton]

Thank you all! FYI after the first month, I switched the writeups to be more of a traditional recap by a outside wrestling site/magazine, with much more editorializing in order to give background to the booking decisions and possible directions I am going. It helps explain why I am doing something rather than just telling you it happened. So look for those starting in February after Malice in Wonderland closes out January.

@azzak 4/4
@DAVEFAN95 4/4
@newbiezness 3/4
@CGN91 3/4
@ColdBloodedSausageMaker 3/4
@smw88 3/4

[Scottie]

This is a fun start! HGC's roster is so good, but every time I've played with them I've struggled with the fact there's just so much which needs to be done and decided at the start (e.g. champions, teams, etc.). It's all too overwhelming!

Excited to see where you go from here.

[Dalton]

HGC HOLLYWEIRD TV #2
WEDNESDAY WEEK 2, JANUARY 1997 - SAN DIEGO, CA

The theme of the second episode of Hollyweird TV was introducing the audience to more of the lesser-known roster members.

The show opened with two-time TWL Champion Liberty beating the highly-respected Jimmy Power. The crowd got behind Liberty, with chants of "first-time-champ" reverberating throughout the San Diego arena.

In an oddly-lit cinematic video, Karen Killer hyped her "client," the menacing BLZ Bubb. She promised a wave of unspeakable violence coming to HGC.

At the announce desk, Kyle Rhodes and Jason Azaria announced the HGC Hardcore Championship, with the inaugural champion being crowned at Malice in Wonderland between two extremists: Charlie Homicide, and "The Python" Monty Walker. All hardcore title matches will be contested under special rules, with the only paths to victory being pinfall, submission or knockout. No rope breaks, no countouts, no time limits.

Golden Fox beat Ramon Paez in a cruiserweight showcase designed to give the audience a taste of who Golden Fox is world-traveled, working for the biggest companies in the US, Japan and Mexico. Now back in the US for the first time in six years, Fox is aiming to finally hold championship gold for the the first time.

Pat Deacon interviewed the Blazing Flames, Teddy and Joey, backstage. The duo are eight-time SWF World Tag Team champions, and are often in the conversation for greatest tag team of all time. However, before the Flames could answer Deacon's question about their opponents for next week in the tag tournament, Nation of Filth, they were attacked from behind. Grunt and Stink tore apart the interview area and tossed Joey and Teddy over a stack of boxes nearby. Stink looked into the camera and stated that the tag team titles are there's come the PPV.

In a tournament match, the Vessey Brothers defeated the Untouchables, Robert Oxford and Paul Steadyfast, to advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winners of Demons of Rage (Demon Anger & Demon Spite) and Spirit Warriors (Golden Fox & Dark EAGLE).

As HGC personnel were cleaning up the mess left behind by the Nation of Filth earlier, Romeo Heartthrob stood in the interview area and cut a promo hyping himself up. He called himself the sexiest man in HGC, and the reason that the ladies are tuning in. 

Last week, Whistler challenged Rip Chord to a singles match, leading to tonight's main event. Unfortunately for Whistler, his challenge did not pay off as he fell to Chord in just under ten minutes. Chord looked like a megastar, and even taunted Sam Strong by imitating his showboating in between moves on Whistler. After a Rip Chord DDT, Whistler was finished, and Chord grabbed a microphone to proclaim himself the biggest and best wrestler on the planet. Sam Strong then came out onto the ramp and told Chord that he will see him in the battle royale at Malice in Wonderland.

1. Liberty defeated Jimmy Power in 7:17 by pinfall with a Liberation Slam. (60)
2. Golden Fox defeated Ramon Paez in 9:58 by pinfall with a Flying Fox. (58)
3. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTERFINALS: The Vessey Brothers defeated The Tag Team Specialists (Robert Oxford & Paul Steadyfast) in 7:20 when Bryan Vessey pinned Joel Bryant with a Vessey Driver. (64)
4. Rip Chord defeated Whistler in 9:34 by pinfall with a Rip Chord DDT. (68)

Edited October 29, 2023 by Dalton

[Dalton]

HGC HOLLYWEIRD TV #3
WEDNESDAY WEEK 3, JANUARY 1997 - PHOENIX, AZ

With no Sam Strong or Rip Chord, HGC Hollyweird TV focused instead on other veterans in a reintroduction to the audience. 

Before that however, the opener was another cruiserweight contest between Eléctrico, a twenty-one year old MPWF regular and tag team partner (and friend) of Mr. Lucha, and The Danger Kid, an eccentric veteran of the east coast independent scene. Electrico came out on top in just over eight minutes.

Immediately after Electrico left the ring, Jack Bruce stormed out with a microphone in hand. He called himself the "now" of HGC, not the future, and called out a man he said is from the past, Dusty Streets. After a moment, Streets came out and they bickered, with Bruce calling Streets a has-been and Streets telling Bruce that he hasn't done a thing in this business yet. After a few more moments of jawjacking, Bruce swung the microphone at Streets' head, knocking him down, then hit him with his finisher, the New York Minute.

Romeo Heartthrob, the self-proclaimed sexiest man in HGC, defeated Jason Jackson while posing and attempting to seduce women at ringside. Immediately after the match, Pat Deacon was backstage with Liberty, and Deacon announced that at Malice in Wonderland, the inaugural HGC International champion would be crowned in a match between Romeo Heartthrob and Liberty. Deacon then asked for Liberty's thoughts, to which the Texan vowed to win the title and show that HGC is the land for the future, not for people like Romeo Heartthrob.

In the first of two tournament matches, The Demons of Rage defeated The Spirit Warriors (Dark EAGLE & Golden Fox). However, in the process, Demon Spite suffered an eye injury and left the match just before the finish, putting next week's match with the Vessey Brothers in jeopardy.

Backstage, Pat Deacon was with a recovering Dusty Streets in the trainer's room. Streets said that he's happy Jack Bruce did what he did, because that was exactly the fire he needed. He said he would see Bruce at the PPV.

Kyle Rhodes and Jason Azaria announced that due to Demon Spite's injury tonight, the Vessey Brothers would be receiving a bye to the finals of the tournament at Malice in Wonderland.

The Blazing Flames beat The Nation of Filth in the main event to advance to the semifinals of the tag team tournament, and will face the Black Serpent Cult next week. As the announcers were talking about that upcoming match, Cobra and Viper hit the ring and decked Teddy and Joey Flame, laying them out before proclaiming that they will become the first ever HGC World Tag Team champions.

1. Eléctrico defeated The Danger Kid in 8:06 by pinfall with an Electric Shock. (33)
2. Romeo Heartthrob defeated Jason Jackson in 6:53 by submission with a Cupid's Clutch. (50)
3. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTERFINALS: The Demons Of Rage defeated Spirit Warriors in 10:28 when Demon Spite pinned Dark EAGLE with a Double Demon Down. (59)
4. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTERFINALS: The Blazing Flames defeated The Nation Of Filth in 11:35 when Joey Flame pinned Stink with a Swandive Splash. (50)

 

[hailthebulldog]

Oh. This is GOOOD

[newbiezness]

16 hours ago, Dalton said:

Before that however, the opener was another cruiserweight contest between Eléctrico, a twenty-one year old MPWF regular and tag team partner (and friend) of Mr. Lucha, and The Danger Kid, an eccentric veteran of the east coast independent scene. Electrico came out on top in just over eight minutes.

Let's go Eléctrico! It's insane Eléctrico is just twenty-one years old. In my diary he is one of my most veteran wrestlers. He has a great gimmick, in 1997 he sure was great. I hope he goes after the HGC Cruisewerweight championship, Mr Lucha vs Eléctrico could be a good match.

Edited November 1, 2023 by newbiezness

[Dalton]

HGC HOLLYWEIRD TV #4
WEDNESDAY WEEK 4, JANUARY 1997 - LAS VEGAS, NV

The go-home episode of HGC Hollyweird TV for the first ever HGC pay-per-view, Malice in Wonderland, was entirely dedicated to hyping the show on Sunday.

In the opener, Golden Fox defeated Electrico in another cruiserweight showcase, with the announcers calling it a de facto number one contender's match for Mr. Lucha's HGC Cruiserweight title throughout. It was made official after Fox's victory, with the championship match being made for Malice in Wonderland.

Backstage, HGC's new interviewer Emma Chase was introduced. Emma is a young, charismatic manager from New York who has been a part of the wrestling industry since 1994. Originally just a valet, it was immediately evident that she was capable of so much more. With an excellent work ethic and unteachable way of handling interviews, she has earned a full-time contract with HGC, with many saying she has a bright future ahead of her. Her first interview was with Coach P and The All Star Team. Coach P hyped up the Vesseys tag team title match at the PPV against the winners of tonight's main event, and also claimed that his son, Richie Pangrazzio Jr., would become the first HGC World Heavyweight Champion by winning the battle royale this Sunday.

Rip Chord came to the ring for a promo, in which he hyped up the battle royale at Malice in Wonderland, and claimed he would throw Sam Strong out last to become the first ever HGC champion.

BLZ Bubb then made his in-ring debut with a completely one-sided squash over local wrestler Shawn Chase. Karen Killer proudly presented her demonic client, as BLZ Bubb's red eyes glistened.

Backstage with Emma Chase was the eccentric Jack Bruce, who also hails from New York. Emma asked Jack about Dusty Streets, his opponent for the PPV, but Jack ignored the question and started fawning over Emma instead. Emma, disgusted, instead walked away and left Jack alone in the interview area.

A number of the battle royale participants, including Sam Strong, Rip Chord, Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Whistler, and many more, all gave their case for why they will win the battle royale to become the first HGC World Heavyweight Champion. 

In the semifinal match of the tag team tournament, the Black Serpent Cult defeated The Blazing Flames, albeit with some clever distractions, to advance to the finals and secure a match against the Vessey Brothers at Malice in Wonderland, with the winners being crowned the inaugural HGC World Tag Team Champions. 

The go-home show ended with the Vesseys staring down at Cobra and Viper from the ramp.

1. Golden Fox defeated Eléctrico in 9:42 by pinfall with a Flying Fox. (63)
2. BLZ Bubb defeated Shawn Chase in 4:39 by pinfall with a Hades Bomb. (11) 
3. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS: Black Serpent Cult defeated The Blazing Flames in 17:33 when Cobra submitted Joey Flame with a Cobra Constrictor Vice. (66)

 

Edited November 3, 2023 by Dalton

[ColdBloodedSausageMaker]

On 11/1/2023 at 12:45 PM, newbiezness said:

Let's go Eléctrico! It's insane Eléctrico is just twenty-one years old. In my diary he is one of my most veteran wrestlers. He has a great gimmick, in 1997 he sure was great. I hope he goes after the HGC Cruisewerweight championship, Mr Lucha vs Eléctrico could be a good match.

In both CVerse and RW mods Im always tempted to push Luchas to the moon, they debut younger and are less likely to be tied down to exclusive contracts.

[Scottie]

Fun few shows, which are building nicely to the first PPV. Did you reduce your show length to 1 hour? If so, I like the idea - the roster at the start of the game doesn’t feel big enough to fill two hours - unless there are long matches which doesn’t feel very HGC at the start (but I might be wrong on that!)

[Dalton]

10 hours ago, Scottie said:

Fun few shows, which are building nicely to the first PPV. Did you reduce your show length to 1 hour? If so, I like the idea - the roster at the start of the game doesn’t feel big enough to fill two hours - unless there are long matches which doesn’t feel very HGC at the start (but I might be wrong on that!)

Thanks for the feedback!

Yes, I lowered HGC's TV time to one hour. I felt like HGC is better set up for one hour of TV, in a similar vein to how WCW Nitro was originally one hour. You're right about the roster; the way it is constructed fits so much better into one hour at the start of the game.

[newbiezness]

2 hours ago, Dalton said:

Thanks for the feedback!

Yes, I lowered HGC's TV time to one hour. I felt like HGC is better set up for one hour of TV, in a similar vein to how WCW Nitro was originally one hour. You're right about the roster; the way it is constructed fits so much better into one hour at the start of the game.

I think 1 hour is perfect for the size of your roster. I'm already hyped for Malice In Wonderland. I've never played CV97, is that a real HGC event from the CV97 or did you choose that name?

[Dalton]

1 hour ago, newbiezness said:

I think 1 hour is perfect for the size of your roster. I'm already hyped for Malice In Wonderland. I've never played CV97, is that a real HGC event from the CV97 or did you choose that name?

It's default. I believe the HGC PPV schedule is the same as the 2020 TCW schedule, although I made a few changes that will be revealed throughout this diary.

Edited November 3, 2023 by Dalton

[Dalton]

HGC MALICE IN WONDERLAND PREVIEW - JANUARY 1997

The first pay-per-view for Hollyweird Grappling Company is happening this Sunday. HGC Malice in Wonderland will feature FIVE title matches, with the biggest being the battle royale to crown the first ever HGC World Heavyweight Champion. Some of the favorites include the iconic Sam Strong, the legend Rip Chord, the hungry Richie Pangrazzio Jr., and the patriotic Whistler. However, there are many other wrestlers in HGC vying for the title, each of them aiming to have their breakout moment.

The finals of the HGC World Tag Team Championship Tournament will take place, with the Black Serpent Cult taking on the Vessey Brothers. Cobra & Viper advanced to the finals with wins over Jason Jackson & Ricky Dale Johnson and the Blazing Flames. Bryan & Larry Vessey advanced with a win over the Tag Team Specialists (Joel Bryant & Robert Oxford), and then had a bye in the semifinals after Demon Spite's eye injury forced the Demons of Rage to pull out. The Black Serpent Cult are four-time world tag team champions, so they are the favorite heading into this contest.

The inaugural HGC International Champion will be crowned in a match between the young hotshot Liberty and the veteran egomaniac Romeo Heartthrob. This is a battle of philosophy, as Liberty is aiming to win the title and kickstart his major league career, whereas Romeo believes he deserves the title for being the self-proclaimed sexiest man in Hollyweird. Romeo has vowed to go international with the International title, taking the title to every country on the planet and show it off to the local gals.

Charlie Homicide and Monty Walker will go to war for the HGC Hardcore Championship in a no-rules match. Homicide is an innovator of the hardcore style that Walker has built upon in his young career in the east coast indie scene. This is both men's debut match in HGC, so the crowd will be in for a treat when they watch these two do battle.

Mr. Lucha is the only current titleholder heading into the PPV, as he won the HGC Cruiserweight Championship in the first match on the first episode of HGC Hollyweird TV. His opponent, Golden Fox, has won two matches on HGC television, scoring pins on Ramon Paez and Electrico. This will be the first meeting between Mr. Lucha and Golden Fox, a long-standing dream match that diehard fans have been asking for. HGC will make this dream a reality.

A grudge match between Dusty Streets and Jack Bruce finally takes place at Malice in Wonderland. Dusty Streets said he came to HGC to finally step out on his own and become the solo star he was always destined to become. Jack Bruce on the other hand, he claims he is not the future of HGC, but the now. He wants to show Dusty that HGC is for people like Jack Bruce, not washed up also-rans like Dusty Streets.

A cruiserweight showcase match will kickoff the PPV, with The Danger Kid taking on the debuting Yosuke Narita. Narita is a thirteen year veteran at just thirty-one years old, and has had successful runs in the biggest company in Japan and the biggest company in Mexico, and now aims to take over America. Narita is considered one of the best wrestlers in the world and has been a favorite to wrestling fans for nearly a decade. The Danger Kid lost to Electrico in what many considered an upset a couple weeks ago, and aims to not let history repeat itself by losing to another debuting highflyer.

7. HGC WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE ROYALE: ???
6. HGC INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Romeo Heartthrob vs. Liberty
5. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: Black Serpent Cult vs. Vessey Brothers
4. Jack Bruce vs. Dusty Streets
3. HGC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Mr. Lucha © vs. Golden Fox (1st defense)
2. HGC HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: Monty Walker vs. Charlie Homicide
1. Yosuke Narita vs. The Danger Kid

BATTLE ROYALE PARTICIPANTS: BLZ Bubb, Danny Rushmore, Dark EAGLE, Demon Anger, Dusty Streets, Grunt, Jack Bruce, Jason Jackson, Joel Bryant, Joey Flame, Paul Steadyfast, Ramon Paez, Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Ricky Dale Johnson, Rip Chord, Robert Oxford, Sam Strong, Stink, Teddy Flame, Whistler

 

 

Edited November 4, 2023 by Dalton

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7. HGC WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE ROYALE: BLZ Bubb, Danny Rushmore, Dark EAGLE, Demon Anger, Dusty Streets, Grunt, Jack Bruce, Jason Jackson, Joel Bryant, Joey Flame, Paul Steadyfast, Ramon Paez, Richie Pangrazzio Jr., Ricky Dale Johnson, Rip Chord, Robert Oxford, Sam Strong, Stink, Teddy Flame, Whistler
6. HGC INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Romeo Heartthrob vs. Liberty
5. HGC WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: Black Serpent Cult vs. Vessey Brothers
4. Jack Bruce vs. Dusty Streets
3. HGC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: Mr. Lucha © vs. Golden Fox (1st defense)
2. HGC HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: Monty Walker vs. Charlie Homicide
1. Yosuke Narita vs. The Danger Kid

Edited November 4, 2023 by ColdBloodedSausageMaker