wOw/EWB Simulcast: whacked Out wrestling Memorial!

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I didn't really know which board this best fit at for the start, and in my book (and hey, it is my book-er, board), this is the place where it fits the most in with, so I present the simulcast to whacked Out wrestling Memorial: The "Sequel"* to wOwfed!

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[Reflecto]

I can still hear all the things my siblings told me before...

<<10 years ago.>>

"Hey, Tom? I'm doing a show for wOwfed over at Vets' gym- you want to come with? I can get you backstage..."
"wOwfed? I've never heard of that one, Shane- is it like the WWF?"
"Even better, Tom. You know, there's supposedly a myth that's been going around wOwfed..."
"What myth?"
"Well, legend around the indies here is that wOwfed is the premiere fed for the wrestling divas of the future, and has a good track record with male wrestlers to boot..."
"So? Who wants to be on a card with a bunch of icky girls trying to be the next Madusa?"
"Well, there's more to it. According to the rumor- when one of those 'icky girls' gets signed by a bigger federation or leaves the company for other reasons, such as retirement, word has it that if they declare their love for a co-worker that day, the two will live happily ever after and achieve a measure of success, to boot..."
"Oh, sure...like that stuff really exists..."
"Want proof? Look at our sister for an example..."
"Come on...Sharon?"
"Yeah. She used to be one of wOw's top female stars at the time when wOwfed was starting, about 7 years ago. Reason Richter took me on as a trainee in the first place, in fact. Anyway, from what she told me, back in 1987- you wouldn't remember, you were still a little young- just before her first tour of Japan, she told her tag team partner at the time how she felt about her. They're still together, and we both know she's one of the most renowned Americans in joshipuro today..."
"Still- it's just mumbo-jumbo to me...doesn't seem realistic..."

Geez, was I an idiot back then. Lord knows it seems more realistic now...or at least, I hope it is.

I suppose I should introduce myself. My name (or at least my professional name) is Tom Goddard, I'm 20 years old, and I haven't really had much good luck with women. Suffice it to say, I've been good at wrestling, bad at relationships, at the very least: Good enough to get every federation in the New England area talking- which always works. However, despite all of that, I'm finally back at home in Rhode Island, working for the local place: whacked Out wrestling.

Of course, things have changed a bit- it's a development federation for NWATNA now, we bought out ACW to become arguably the number two wrestling company in the region [granted, number one is the WWE and we are FAR from them, but it sounds impressive-right?], and oh yeah- my brother and sister both do work on both sides of the ring now there, but still- it's cool.

Oh, yeah, that "myth"? I still don't trust it, but I've seen its factors since 1993...for one thing, my brother's new bride worked as a fairly popular valet here until an injury forced her retirement a few years back. She confessed, now they're happily married and he got enough respect that he was even given a tryout with ECW back in 1999. Of course, it didn't work out, but it was still cool to have happen.

The way I figure it, if it's true, it'll be cool. If not- well, I'll get to hang out with all my old buddies again...

[Reflecto]

October 1.

Well, it's official- my first day on the job. Me and my tag team partner Steve headed through the offices. It's strange- I remember watching matches for this company since I was really young, but being an employee, being one of the in-ring talent makes it almost seem more...different.
"You ready, Steve?"
"You know it, bud- let's go find the boss." We found the boss's office, which was really a nicer name for the family room.
"Well, well, well- little Tommy Goddard...I remember when you were just this high..."
"Hello, Mr.Richter..."
"Come on- you've known me this long, call me Robbie. You know, your brother and sister have put some pretty big shoes to fill here in wOw: both of them were great wrestlers for me, and now they're high on my staff here..."
"Well, I'd like to think my family saved the best for last..."
"Good man." Robbie had me wait a little bit, before my siblings came through.
"I assume you two need no introduction, but this is one of our trainers and low-midcarders, Sharon Goddard, and this is our head booker and low-midcarder, Shane Goddard, and his beautiful wife Sophie..."
"We've met- I'm pretty close to their mother, don'tcha know..."
"I see...so, I assume you've heard the rumor about wOwfed- most of the young guys who come out of New England have, all of the Rhode Island boys we bring in have, and when they're basically like a prince of the place, you must have grown up with it!"
"Of course."
"Well, I just let all of them know- whatever happens outside the ring is separate from in the ring, just as long as it doesn't get in the way of your wOwfed duties..."
"...And when it does, I'm right there to regulate!"
"Your brother's invaluable to this place...does all that we need. Now, I assume you're interested in the people we have here..."

I looked at the male roster. It looked like a great mix of up-and-coming superstars on the indy circuit.
"Not bad for these people..."
"It is good, huh? It just shows what a good reputation can do for someone..."
"And the female staff?"
"Well, we will be signing many more soon- female wrestlers seek this place out like it's nirvana, or NWATNA. Actually, we've got one under contract right now..."
"Very cool." Just then, a beautiful girl came was seen in the hallway.
"Hey, Tom, I think I see one of the ones under contract! I recognize her- she's considered the best female prospect in New England! I've heard WWE's sent feelers to her matches- think she can be the next Diva!"
"Oh, Steve, I see you know of my daughter's reputation..." Daughter? You mean...

<<15 years ago>>

"Hi, there. I'm Jocelyn- my daddy runs this federation for a living. He's really cool..."
"Hi...I'm Tom. My sister's in the ring. She's really good in the ring..."
"Yikes! You're not a thespian too, are you? Mommy won't let Sharon play with me too often because she's a thespian..."
"Um...no..."
"Okay! Let's go play- daddy says he knows how these things turn out... He must be psychic or something, because they always end up that way! Isn't that weird?">>

<<10 years ago>>

"That match wasn't too bad, considering what we usually get..."
"Yeah, your brother's pretty decent..."
"Not as good as Shane is...he is talented, and SOOOO cute..."
"Eeewwwww...I'm telling him you said that..."
"Meany!" >>

Suddenly, all of those memories just flooded back as she re-entered my life...
"Tommy! What've you been up to? I haven't seen you in 7 years..."
"I know! I just signed with your father..."
"You're going to be in the ring? That's so cool! I was trained by my brothers and my dad..."
"Pretty much wung it, though my sibs did teach me some things..."
"Cool! I'll see you Friday, then...!"
"Friday?"
"Come on, you're working it and you don't know when we have our show on public access?" Jocelyn left. At that moment, I knew who I wanted to confess to me when we left...

That Friday, I was hyped up. I was so ready to work that I didn't even care what station was on...

"Welcome to 98.1, Rhode Island's country station! We're here with Toby Keith. As all of you know, he's one of the most popular country singers in the US today, and he also is regularly wrestling for local federation whacked Out wrestling!"
"Don't remind me..."
"Why? What's the problem?"
"It's run pretty slipshod. I mean, they've got me and Bryce Samuels, two true Americans, and those anti-war pussies put us as a heel tag team! Why don't they just go to hell...or France, whichever's worse!" Yikes, this'll be bad...

Meanwhile, in the back (brief interlude)...
"Did you hear their fucking stuff? What's his problem?"
"I don't know..."
"Well, if he can do that stuff- he can go to hell, because I'm canning his ass! We don't need him here...who wants to see Toby Keith wrestle, anyways?"
"Well, you might want to hold off on that, Shane..."
"Why...?"
"I just got a fax from Jody Fleisch- he said he was sorry, but he recieved a better offer from WWA, and he's taking it."
"FUCK! Why does this stuff always happen to us?"

[Reflecto]

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"Welcome to wOw Flagship! I am Madison Carter, and with me as always is Gristleizer! We've got a show that's almost too big for public access! Commissioner Robbie Richter's declared all titles vacant, and there will be some big belts on the line, including the World Title!"
"This is pretty big, so let's just start up!" Just then, the theme from the "Pink Panther" hit as Aram Babikyan and BILLYDOGG, the Suit Brigade Detective Agency, headed to the ring.

"It was just a normal day at our agency. We were shaking like madmen..."
"Possibly from the TWO SIPS OF BUDWEISER we had..." The SBDA waited for a pop that did not come.
"We got the offer for a case- some punks who call themselves Team ODB. Our mission: Go out there and kick their asses!" just then, "Triumph" hit over the loudspeakers, as the Ol'Dirty Bastard led Team ODB out to the ring for their matchup.

The Match: Babikyan slams Patricio del Chulo down. Babikyan hits a piledriver on Patricio del Chulo. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Aram Babikyan and BILLYDOGG. The S.B.D.A. whip del Chulo into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Patricio del Chulo charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. There's a two count on the pin. del Chulo gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. del Chulo flips out of a BILLYDOGG bodyslam attempt. Tiger suplex on BILLYDOGG. Tag between Patricio del Chulo and Eminoh. Running clothesline from Eminoh was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Weak bodyslam by Eminoh. BILLYDOGG ducks a wild right hand. BILLYDOGG tags out to Aram Babikyan. Powerslam from Aram Babikyan on Eminoh. Side suplex from Babikyan. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Aram Babikyan strikes Eminoh. Eminoh reverses a Aram Babikyan hammerlock. Weak bodyslam by Eminoh. Ol' Dirty Bastard is at ringside! Babikyan wastes valuable time by yelling at ODB! Eminoh takes advantage of the distraction and nails Babikyan from behind! Eminoh moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Splash. 1....2...3, it's finished. The S.B.D.A. are left down and out in the ring thanks to the attack of del Chulo, Eminoh and ODB.

22, 70, 46

Sophie: "Aram Babikyan, BILLYDOGG, Eminoh, and Ol'Dirty Bastard's gimmicks were liked by the crowd, but they didn't like Patricio del Chulo's gimmick."

Kintaro Kanemura v. Kangor v. Jonny C v. Matt Morgan

"This is a big match for the Extreme title, Grist!"
"You know it- we have one of the best hardcore wrestlers of Britain in Jonny C, one of the best in Japan in Kanemura, a former WWE development talent in Matt Morgan, and a wOw homegrown star in Kangor!"
"And it looks like he's taking the mic..."

"GROWL FUCK FUCK YOU FUCKING FUCKERS THINK YOU CAN FUCKING COME TO OUR FUCKING HOME AND FUCKING TAKE OUR FUCKING EXTREME TITLE? NOT FUCKING LIKELY I'LL FUCKING EAT THEN FUCKING FUCK YOUR FUCKING FAMILY BEFORE FUCKING KILLING THEM WHILE FUCKING FUCKING THEM! GROWL!"

The Match: BIG clothesline on Morgan. Morgan takes a headbutt from Jonny C. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Jonny C and Kangor. Matt Morgan charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Death valley driver by Kangor connects and Matt Morgan is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tag between Kangor and Kintaro Kanemura. Bodyslam by Kanemura. Tag between Matt Morgan and Jonny C. Jonny C hits a right hand. Kanemura blocks a punch. Powerbomb on Jonny C. Cover gets three for Kintaro Kanemura, Jonny C got pinned. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Kintaro Kanemura by Morgan. Spinebuster by Matt Morgan. There's a two count on the pin. BACK Body drop by Kanemura gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Tag between Kintaro Kanemura and Kangor. Hellbeast slams Matt Morgan down and motions to the crowd. Matt Morgan charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Morgan counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Matt Morgan with a spinning neckbreaker on Hellbeast. DEATH VALLEY DRIVER by Matt Morgan just KILLS Kangor! Cover gets three for Matt Morgan, Hellbeast got pinned. Spinebuster by Matt Morgan. DEATH VALLEY DRIVER by Matt Morgan just KILLS Kintaro Kanemura! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! Kanemura powers out of a headlock. Kintaro Kanemura moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Fire Thunder Powerbomb. 1....2...3, it's finished.

Winner (new wOwfed Extreme): Kintaro Kanemura

26, 75, 50

Sophie: "Kintaro Kanemura, Kangor, and Jonny C's new gimmicks all got good responses by the fans."

Brad Richter v. Sharon Goddard

"This is a big matchup- for years, the Richters and Goddards have just killed each other for our fans since almost the beginning of wOwfed..."
"These families just hate each other, Madison!"

Before the match, Richter came to the ring and took the mic...

"People of wOw, I know you've all been waiting to see me, the Undisputed King of Workrate, destroy this Goddard like so many others!" The crowd started chanting "OWN-ER'S KID..." "That's so nice- I'll dedicate the first H-Bomb Post-Nuclear Apocalyptic Death Driver I hit on Sharon Goddard to all of you..." "Samoan Drop, Samoan Drop!"

The Match: Nice Goddess Funky Monkey Breaker (piledriver) on Anti-Diva. Suddenly, someone ran out of the stands...
"Wait...that looks like...it is! Jocelyn Richter, the baby of the family!" Anti-Diva turns...and falls for the distraction! Brad Richter attacks Anti-Diva from behind! Sharon Goddard can barely stand. Here it comes - H-Bomb Post-Nuclear Apocalyptic Death Driver. 1....2...3, it's finished. Sharon Goddard slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Richter turns around...and gets planted with a huge LARIATOOOOOOOOO!!!!! After that, J.Richter took the mic...
"Okay, Okay, Sharon- I know you have no reason to like me, and I don't know why? I mean, you may not like me...but your brother sure does..."
"Wait...she is NOT saying Shane Goddard's allying himself with her, is she?"
"I don't want to think that, Grist- that would be like Steinbrenner buying the Red Sox! Out of the realm of possibility!"

26, 71, 48

Sophie: All three's gimmicks were well-liked, however, they seem like they'll turn on Sharon Goddard and Brad Richter soon..."

Ash Parker and Austin Lee v. Youthanazia v. Gedo and Jado v. Kakihara and Naruse (Tag Titles)- Not important to wOw fans- Gedo and Jado won

37, 80, 58

Sophie: "The fans liked the new gimmicks for Gedo and Jado, Kakihara and Naruse, and Austin Lee."

Gary Steele v. Eric Gracie- Not Important- Gracie won

31, 74, 52

Sophie: "The fans liked Gary Steele's new gimmick."

After the break, "Same Old Song" hit as Shane Goddard came to the ring with a small scattering of boos...
"Apparently, these fans are believing the claims Jocelyn Richter made about being aligned with her..."
"Hey, don't you people know by now? I stay true to my family, yo! But that's beside the point- any person who wants a piece of me, I'll take you on!" Suddenly, Seven came out of the back and headed to the ring!

Shane Goddard v. Seven

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Shane Goddard nails a running forearm to the face. Seven elbows Shane Goddard in the face to break a hammerlock. Seven connects with rights and lefts and Shane Goddard is down! Seven misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Massive lariat! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Seven misses a clothesline. BIG clothesline on Seven. Showtime hits a piledriver on Seven. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Seven. Pin, but Seven is out just before the three count. Seven counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Full nelson slam on Showtime. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Showtime powers out of a headlock. Seven is in trouble. Goddardsmack!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

39, 67, 53

Sophie: "The fans liked Shane Goddard's new gimmick."

Transcontinental Title: Nova v. Sonny Siaki- Not important- Siaki won

60, 75, 67

World Title: 20 man Battle Royal- Not important, Vito won

50, 59, 54

Sophie: "The fans liked the gimmicks of Alex Shane, Anthony Durante, Big Vito, Carly Colon, Chris Divine, Dr. Luther, Dragon Kid, John Hennigan, and Johnny Smith. Change the gimmicks of Big Boss Man, Big Vito, Jorge Estrada, Chris Divine, and Dr.Luther."

Overall: 53

"So, did you like the angle we have planned, Tom?" Jocelyn asked me.
"It sounds pretty cool...almost makes up for having to watch a show when I'm wrestling..."
"Oh, come on. Hey, I'd like to introduce you to one of my friends...this is Jamie..."
"Hi, Tom! Jocelyn's told me so much about you- I'm glad we'll be working together here..."
"Working together, eh?"
"Yeah- both of us worked for ACW before wOw bought it out. Cool, huh? I guess no matter where you start out, if you're a Richter or a Goddard, you'll end up in wOwfed..."
"You've got that right..."

Steve Evans: "Tom has met '2' Girls. Their bios will be stored."

<<SAVE GAME>>

[Reflecto]

That week went pretty well, for the most part. Nothing new came up, but nothing major came through. Considering that last week involved one of wOw's intended major stars jumping ship and another being canned, that's a good thing. I headed to the gymnasium, pretty much knowing that I wouldn't be on the card this week. Sometimes, knowing that's a good thing...

"Welcome to wOw Flagship! I am Madison Carter, and with me is Gristleizer- we're here waiting for a big matchup!" In the ring, PsykoSlash and Milo were waiting...
"Okay, okay, we were told that tonight, we'd have a matchup here, but who the hell are our opponents supposed to be?"
"Milo wants to know who he fights if fighting is needed to keep him away from boogieing the night away..." Just then, Commissioner Richter came out to the ring...."Boys, boys, boys! You guys need some help here. I mean, where's the Vicious and Delicious II that would fight anyone! You two are talented enough for the big leagues, and can take on anyone I ask you to...like...like football players...and...and Greeks...you know, MEN FROM GREECE?" Instantly, "Grease" hit as the Men From Greece came to the ring for their tag team matchup!

VICIOUS AND DELICIOUS II v. THE MEN FROM GREECE

Great double-team work by both teams started off the matchup, as neither team was able to miss too much. Once it went to a singles match, Milo's high-flying ability wasn't able to match up with the sheer power of Stavros, who quickly took the advantage. Milo played Ricky Morton as the Men From Greece took control of the matchup. A mistake by Nico led Milo to get a tag to PsykoSlash, who was able to match up with the Men From Greece. The Men From Greece fought back, however, getting PsykoSlash down and managing to hit the "HOPA!" Stereo Bionic Elbows. One quick Big Fat Greek Suplex later, and the Men From Greece pulled off the win over Vicious and Delicious II!

23, 91, 51

Sophie: "All four of these wrestlers' new gimmicks went over well with the crowd. Now you see why we hire out people to write our matches..."

Air Paris v. Billy Kim v. Chris Cassidy v. Xavier (Cruiserweight Title)

The Match: Kim uses a basement dropkick to the knee to start the match off. Kim then proceeded to out-brawl Air Paris, only managing a two-count before tagging out to Chris Cassidy. Cassidy proceeded to continue the beating on Paris, only getting a two count himself before tagging out to Xavier. Xavier tried a second-rope axe handle, but the time he spent playing to the crowd gave Air Paris enough time to tag out to Billy Kim. Kim proceeded to attack Xavier with an array of nice moves, only stopped by a Tornado DDT by Xavier. That proceeded to be enough for him to get a three-count, as Billy Kim was eliminated. Air Paris came in for the attack, and proceeded to start using a variety of nice moves on Xavier. However, Xavier managed to get away after a flying elbow by Air Paris missed its mark, tagging out to Cassidy. Cassidy proceeded to use a number of nice moves on Air Paris, but a reversed hammerlock proceeded to allow Air Paris to take control. A couple of nice moves later, and Air Paris was able to eliminate Cassidy. Air Paris then proceeded to attack Xavier relentlessly, but Xavier was able to get out at 2.9999999. Air Paris proceeded to argue with the referee, but Xavier used this to get a low blow on Air Paris, then hit a Schoolboy on him for the win!

Winner: Xavier

35, 81, 52

Sophie: "Air Paris and Chris Cassidy's new gimmicks got over well."

Boyce LeGrande/Buck Quartermain- Not important- LeGrande won

25, 79, 46

Sophie: "Boyce LeGrande's new gimmick was liked by the crowd."

Brad/Jocelyn Richter v. Shane/Sharon Goddard

Sharon Goddard started the match out brutally beating down Jocelyn Richter with a series of nice, stiff-looking power moves.
"She's old enough to be that girl's mother! This is just wrong!"
Sharon Goddard then tagged to her brother, who helped out on a double backdrop before continuing the same attack. Richter ended up playing Rikki Morton as Richter mostly took a beating. Suddenly, a mistake by Shane Goddard allowed Richter to tag to her brother! Brad Richter then proceeded to attack to a loud "OWNER'S SON!" chorus. Brad Richter then hit an Inverted Scabby Eggplant (DDT) on Shane Goddard, but Sharon Goddard managed to break the pinfall. With the break, Shane managed to tag Sharon Goddard. Brad Richter tried to hit a Magic Airwalker Attack (High Knee), which Sharon Goddard no-sold. Richter tagged out to his sister, who proceeded to get beaten down some more by the wily veteran. Shane Goddard tried to throw a chair in, but the chair hit Sharon Goddard in the face! With Sharon Goddard dazed, Jocelyn Richter drives Sharon Goddard into the corner and hit a Springboard Tornado DDT on her!
"I believe she calls that move the 9.0..."
1....2....3!! It's all over. After the match, Jocelyn Richter waved to the Goddards, which caused Sharon Goddard to start arguing in the ring...
"What's your problem? Isn't she half your age?"
"I'm sorry...do you REALLY believe her? I can't take this! My own sister thinks I'd turn my back on her!"
"You better not be lying, Shane- you know the drill..."
"Yeah, yeah- you're bigger than me, you're stronger than me, you get more girls than me..." Sharon Goddard, incensed, hit a stiff LARIATOOOOOOOO!!! on Shane Goddard as she left the ring.

34, 72, 47

Sophie: "Brad Richter's gimmick doesn't seem to be working."

Race Steele v. Tommy Suede- Not important- Steele won

50,75, 55

Steve Blackman v. Vampiro- Not important- Vampiro won

63, 90, 68

Dave Menne v. Steve Bradley (number one contender)- Not important, Menne won

60, 76, 61
Sophie: "The fans liked Steve Bradley's new gimmick, but they get more and more bored with Big Vito's gimmick."

Overall: 55

The show didn't seem too bad by wOwfed's usual standards- just about par for the course, so to speak. I spent most of the time just watching the show with the others in back. I kept watching, until a girl came up to me in the back during the Goddards/Richters mixed tag...
"Great brawl, huh?"
"Oh, sorry- I'm not much of a brawl-fan...Slobberknockers aren't my thing. I'm mostly watching because, well, they're my siblings, and it is their style..."
"Let me guess...Tom Goddard?"
"Why'd you think that?"
"Well, Sharon Goddard's a legend in josei-brawling, while Jocelyn Richter just does that trampoline act that doesn't really get fans behind you..."
"Yep- Sharon's a Bah-Gawd HOSS! in ways that don't describe what she looks like..."
"Hey, don't mock it- the ability to train under her is a main reason I came up here from Pittsburgh."
"I see- you're a wrestler here?"
"Barbara Vixen's the name, beating down trampoline artists is my game."
"Charmed, I'm sure."
"Well, I've got to go- I'm sure I'll see you around..." Yikes...violent girls, childhood friends, said friends' close friends- I'm not living in a Japanese dating sim, am I?

Steve Evans: You have met '3' Girls.

<<SAVE GAME>>

[Reflecto]

That Monday, possibly out of nervousness from the things I had been hearing- or possibly because of the Monday Night Football bash at my brother's house where me and the boys all drank a little too much- I started to fade around...

"*knock, knock* Just a minute, it's open..." I quickly headed away from the latest EWR diary chapter I was writing and took the door...
"So...Jocelyn tells me you're really good in the ring...how good are you outside of it?" Jamie...this is...so sudden...Just then, I bumped into someone from the back...
"Not so fast, bitch- I'm going to beat this little whelp like he has *never* been beaten before!" Yikes...the violent girl...no...I'm too pretty to be a bitch..."Ah, Steve! You'll help me...that girl- right there, she's totally digging you, man! Go do your wingmanly duty!"
"Of course...after all...I LOVE YOU, SPARTACUS..."ICK! ICK! You're my boy, but our friendship has its limits! Just then, I saw Jocelyn crying in the corner..."What's...what's wrong?"
"Tom...they kicked me out of my house...I...I don't want to be alone..."
"Give me some of that!"
"On your knees, bitch!"
"Don't knock it if you haven't tried it..."
"Do...me..."

<<Morning>>

"Well, well, well...I know that wOwfed tends to help your luck, but I never thought that it'd help you finally get to make out with your pillow..." Ah...just a dream...OR IS IT? Oh, yeah, it is.
"Yikes...that was a weird dream..."
"It's just jitters- everyone gets them...oh, by the way- clean up that mess- mom really doesn't like cleaning up sleep-related nosebleeds..." Geez. That was bad. I checked out the Internet sites. Nothing major happened for us, so that's a plus."

"Hey, Shane? I'm getting a call from the card shop- apparently, Caly no-showed her appearance there to hype Electric Supernova..."
"Yeesh...these petulant people- give them a break, they think they're a superstar. See how she feels after 3 months in development..."
"It gets worse, apparently...musical chairs has hit our fed- apparently, someone's signed one of our prospects...that guy HeartBurnKid..."

When I heard the news, I headed over to check it out.

"So, congratulations on the news, HBK!"
"Thanks, Tom. I take it you got the word?"
"Internet's a beautiful thing...so, since you're getting the news- you confessing to anyone?"
"Come on, man. You only do that when you're making a big move for the future. I'm going to some glorified backyard fed Revolution Pro Wrestling; it's not like I'm making a big move."
"If they're so bad, why'd you sign?"
"Dude- they may suck, but their money's still green..."
"I getcha."
"Besides, the pickings are still a little slim..." Despite all of these things, it didn't prepare me for what I found on Friday when I headed to the show...

"Ah, here he is. Gary, this is Tom Goddard- he's one of our good young talent. Tom, this is Gary Yap- he's going to be running the day-to-day operations for wOwfed from now on..."
"Pleasure to meet you, sir....I do have to ask..."
"I know what you're thinking...your siblings' jobs are all safe..."
"But..."
"I didn't make any roster cuts, as well..."
"No..."
"And Robbie here is going to be supervising our training camp, so we're set there..."
"No...XYZ..."
"Oh...OH! Yikes..." The new owner headed off to try and fix his zipper as my brother took me aside.

"You ready, Tom?"
"Ready as I'll ever be..."
"Good- you're debuting tonight. It's going to be a run-in, so sit in the stands. One of our security will tell you when it's your turn to run in and let you through.
"Gotcha."

[Reflecto]

"Welcome to wOw Flagship, everybody. I am Madison Carter, and with me is Gristleizer. Tonight we've got a great lineup planned for you. Let's start off with a good match, featuring two very good prospects for the future..." Suddenly, the wOw speakers started to say something...

"Hi everybody, this is Adam Knoxville, and tonight, we're going to be wrestling!" The "Jackass" theme then hit as Adam Knoxville came to the ring as he postured to the crowd. After that, "Loving Each Day" hit on the speakers as I tried to keep it to normal 'wrestling fan' mode- it gets hard when you get told that's going to be your tag team's first entrance song. When Steve went to the ring, it was all I could do to keep it in normal mode so as to not give myself away.

Adam Knoxville v. Steve Evans

The Match: Knoxville walks into a high dropkick from Steve Evans. Knoxville powers out of a headlock. Adam Knoxville connects with a back heel kick on Evans. WE had a ref bump, which led to a back heel kick off the second rope by Knoxville. Steve Evans was able to duck a clothesline attempt Flying elbow from Steve Evans connected. Knoxville took a NICE hurrancarana from Steve Evans. Covered for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Steve Evans and Knoxville is out! Pin, but Knoxville is out just before the three count. Evans charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Once there, Adam Knoxville tried to go up and hit a Diving Headbutt onto Steve...
"I believe he calls that move the Bad Idea, Grist..."
However, a cover only got 2.99999. Evans then fought back against Knoxville, finally heading to the top rope and hitting a Diving Headbutt of his own...
"I've heard about this kid Steve Evans- rather than adopting a finisher of his own, he copies his opponent's finishing move and calls that action the Slight Remix!"
"Very nice- you have to be really good to be able to manage that one!" The crowd went wild at that (as they are wont to do), and the win was rather easy.

16, 78, 47

Sophie: "Both Steve Evans and Adam Knoxville's gimmicks were liked by the fans."

Aidan Nathans v. Johnny Jeter- Not Important, Jeter won

24, 73, 48

Sophie: "The fans liked Johnny Jeter's gimmick, but it seems like he'll lose overness in the long run."

HeartBurnKid v. Kintaro Kanemura

"This is a big match- Kanemura's going up against one of the top prospects in wOw."
"I know- I just heard this week that RPW's bringing HeartBurnKid in..."

The Match: HBK chair shots Kintaro Kanemura. Spear by HeartBurnKid. HBK gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Kintaro Kanemura smashes a Playstation console over the head of HBK. Back body drop by HBK gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Frying pan shot by Kanemura. Spear by HeartBurnKid. HeartBurnKid scores with a standing spinebuster. HeartBurnKid drives a table into Kanemura. Fallaway slam by HeartBurnKid puts down Kintaro Kanemura. Chair shot connects! Kanemura slams HeartBurnKid down and motions to the crowd. Powerbomb on HBK. Kanemura sets up a table, pours lighter fluid on it...then sets it alight! HBK comes over, takes a boot to the gut...powerbomb through the flaming table! Cover gets three for Kintaro Kanemura, HBK got pinned. The fight has started up again! HeartBurnKid attacks Kanemura, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting.

30, 75, 52

Sophie: "HeartBurnKid's gimmick got a good response."

Just then, my brother came to the ring with his tag team partner in a big match with Gedo and Jado for the Tag Titles. The fact that Shane's so over here allowed me to make a little more noise, until a security guard came up to me and handed me a note-
"You're on deck- don't draw too much attention to yourself. When I put the radio I'm carrying up to my mouth, that's your cue to run in."

The Divine Squadron (Kevin Killgore/Shane Goddard) v. Gedo and Jado

The Match: Gedo scoops and slams Kevin Killgore. BIG clothesline on Killgore. Power drive elbow by Gedo. Killgore tags out to Shane Goddard. Gedo powers out of a headlock. Gedo connects with rights and lefts and Shane Goddard is down! Tag between Gedo and Jado. Jado and Gedo hook up Showtime, then hit a double suplex. Spear by Jado. Jado scores with a standing spinebuster. Tag to Gedo. Gedo floors Shane Goddard. Here it comes...Gedo Clutch! Shane Goddard taps!

49, 99, 74

Damn, my brother's a meany...did he put on a match that great before me JUST to psyche me out? How do I rise above something like that?

Sophie: "The fans loved Kevin Killgore's gimmick."

After the match ended, Jocelyn headed in to the ring and started to make eyes at Shane...
"Good show, Shane...I knew you'd be able to put on a great match like that..." Just as she said this, Sharon then proceeded to run into the ring and attack her...
"And Sharon and Shane Goddard are beginning to attack Jocelyn Richter again..."
"She has to learn- trying to play mind games doesn't help them! With these families, blood is thicker than that stuff!"

I saw the security man start to raise his radio up to his mouth...Here goes nothing... Now!"

"Wait a minute...someone's running into the ring! That's...no, that can't be..."
"It is! That's Tom Goddard! Sharon and Shane's baby brother...and..."
"<<Come on, Tom- just do it...>>" I took all my skill and proceeded to lay Shane out with a nice dropkick!
"NO! I don't believe this! He's helping Jocelyn Richter out!"
I proceeded to attack Sharon more often, finally placing her on the top rope...
"<<You're sure you trust me with this one? I mean, it is a pretty bad-ass move...>>"
"<<Come on- if you can't trust your brother, who can you trust?>>" Well, she gave me carte blanche, so I laid into her with the Tiger Driver from the top rope that I had been working on as a finisher. After that, me and Jocelyn headed out of the ring as they whispered to me, "Welcome to the big time..."
"This...is just surreal. We couldn't believe a Richter and a Goddard could be on the same side, but Tom Goddard and Jocelyn Richter have apparently just proved us all wrong..."

48

Sophie: "The fans ate it up! Your gimmick got a great response from the fans, and everybody gained in overness!"

Adam Windsor v. Sonny Siaki- Not important, Siaki won

51, 90, 70

Sophie: "The fans liked Adam Windsor's new gimmick."

Joey Idol v. Jorge Estrada- Not important, Idol won

54, 90, 72

Sophie: "You might want to change Jorge Estrada's gimmick."

After the match, Siaki stayed in the ring as Big Vito and Big Tony came to the ring for their matchup. Just then, Dave Menne came to the ring and said he'd team up with two other great athletes. In walked 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry and former XFL star Rod "He Hate Me" Smart!

The Match: Menne drives a forearm into the chest of Vito. Big dropkick by Dave Menne. Tag to Rod Smart. Running knee lift from Rod Smart. He Hate Me hits a piledriver on Big Vito. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Mark Henry. He Hate Me and Henry whip Vito into the corner. Rod Smart whips Mark Henry in for a hard clothesline. Running clothesline from Mark Henry. Henry walks into a drop toe hold. Fallaway slam by Big Vito puts down Mark Henry. Tag to Big Tony. Tony hits a soaring kick on Henry. Flying knee to the face from Big Tony got only a close two count. Face crusher from Tony on Henry sets up for an elbowdrop. Tag to Sonny Siaki. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Henry goes down. Henry takes a flying neckbreaker from Sonny Siaki. Henry flips out of a Sonny Siaki bodyslam attempt. Henry tags out to Dave Menne. A Gut buster connects on Siaki and hits hard. Tag to Big Vito. Menne gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Big Vito charges, Menne moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Big Vito knocks Menne to the outside. Dave Menne slides back in, carrying the ring bell! He swings, but Big Vito avoids it and hits a kick to the gut. Vito grabs the bell and smacks Dave Menne over the head with it! The referee wakes up to see Vito making the pinfall: 1....2....3! Forget about it. Another referee comes running down the aisle, and points out to the first official that Big Vito used the ring bell as a weapon. The referee reverses the decision! Big Vito has been disqualified!

47, 76, 61

Sophie: "Rod Smart and Big Vito's gimmicks got good responses."

Overall: 59

After the match, my sibs treated to dinner. On the one hand, it was a good excuse to just hang out and celebrate my debut, but it got a little hard, especially with all the commotion that we got. The problems came from the drama- Sophie telling Shane that Adam Pearce missed a photo shoot we had planned (drawing a 3 month suspension), Gary Wolfe asking for a title shot, Steve Bradley asking for shots with Nova, Adam Knoxville asking if he could get raised up the card...it got to be nerve-wracking. Finally, Jocelyn pulled me over...
"So, how was your debut match for wOw?"
"Well...it was nerve-wracking. Like my first match, period."
"Same here. I kind of expected it, though- Brad said that he felt more at ease during his tryout for Ring of Honor than he did working his first matches for wOwfed, if only due to the legacy: There, no one knew who he was, it was all right. Come here, you're expected to be as good as everyone in your family who came before you, or better."
"I dig it..." Just then, someone came over to the table.
"Hey...great match out there...mind if I can get an autograph?"
"Wow...your first one here, Tom! Good show..." I quickly got out a pen...
"Who should I sign it to?"
"Oh, Kari's fine...just out of curiosity- how would I go about getting into wOw? I'd like to learn how to be a great wrestler, and this looks like a place to start..."
"Wrong people to ask...both of us are legacies- all we had to do was ask nicely..."
"If you're interested, I can check with my father, and he'll give you a tryout..."
"WAI! Nice meeting you- hopefully, I'll be your coworker..."

Steve: <<YOU HAVE MET '4' GIRLS>>

<<SAVE GAME>>

[Reflecto]

I tried to take it easy that next week. However, more fun started to happen when I went to get my paycheck, and found Jamie sitting there..

"Um...Tom? I was wondering...my car won't start...would you give me a ride home?"

<< YES>> <--Best choice. Use this one.
<<NO>> <--could possibly fail
<<I hate you. I hate you so much. My Dad hates you too. You're a sorry bitch. My dad buys me all the stickers I want, so I don't even need more stickers. You are greedy and an asshole.">> <-- I DARE you to use this one...

"Sure, I'll be happy to..." I let her get in the car as we headed off.
"Where do you live, anyway?"
"Over in the burbs- I'll give you the directions. For now, since we're going this way anyways, how about I treat you to dinner- you know, since you gave me the ride?"

<<YES>>
<<NO>>
<<Oh, I'll eat something of yours, all right...>>

"Okay- free food's the best kind!"
"Excellent- I know a nice place..."

"Welcome to McDonald's, can I take your order?" Yeesh- is she TRYING to sabotage my chances? It's not like I have a superstar look... these were just normal, at least until I saw one of the members of our roster in the back run out towards me...

"STOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE COOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDD!!!!"
"I see...hey, Pretty Manny..."
"That other guy the Rock Sucks!"
"Okay..."
"Hello, McDonald's patrons! This is wOw Superstars and my bestest buddies, Tom Goddard and Jamie Kogyaru!" Pretty Manny then proceeded to get up on the table and dance.
"Um...aren't you supposed to be working?"
"Who cares about work, man! Look, I've got some good stuff right here..." Pretty Manny then proceeded to bring out a bag of a white powder...
"Dood- is that...?"
"You know it, home boy! The best Colombia has to offer! Wanna freebase?"
"Um, no- Winners don't use drugs! Early '90s video games said so, and they never lie!"
"Suit yourself..." Pretty Manny then proceeded to cut a line of cocaine out on the table and snort it up. "WHOA!!!!"
"Um, dude- I think you have to go into rehab..."
"Why should I do that?"
"Um, let's see...I don't know- you're doing cocaine...in a McDonald's...in front of the brother of someone who has the power to fire you?"
"That seems like a good idea..."
"Trust me, man...if you go to rehab, I can promise you that you will not lose your job at wOw. If you don't, I'm going to have to snitch on you, and you'll probably end up released. Your choice?"
"Okay, I'll go to stupid rehab..." Pretty Manny left as the others in line started to cheer. The manager came over to us...
"You did the right thing, getting that guy to rehab- he came in here all the time with his brain fried."
"Thanks...I suppose saving one of your workers can get us free food, right?"
"Hell no!"
"Crap in a hat!"

On the way back to Jamie's house...

"You did the right thing..."
"Ah, well, he's a nice guy, it's just the gimmick."
"You mean, he got addicted because he lives his gimmick?"
"No, I mean that if the bookers forced me to have the gimmick of a guy who thinks he's an anime magical girl, I would have to use a shitload of blow too!"
"I see..."
"Well, thanks for the ride..."

<<"You're Welcome.">>
<<I'll see you at work...">> <--
<<"You know, my homies call me Harry Potsmoker because I got the Magic Stick- you want a demo?">>

"I'll see you at work Friday..."
"Yep. Cheer for me, I debut!" Okay...that actually managed to go well, aside from the drug counseling for one of my fellow workers...

"Geez...this is a good week...first that Pretty Manny freak goes to rehab, then Ol' Dirty Bastard lambasted our wrestlers, then Athena gets injured on Total Nonstop Action...what else can go wrong?"
"Um, Matt LaPlaca didn't show at that public appearance we scheduled..."
"That was a rhetorical question! Suspend him 3 months..."

[Reflecto]

"Welcome to wOw Flagship! We've had a few shortcomings this month, but we're still going! I am Madison Carter, and with me as always is Gristleizer!"

Brandon Downard v. Halo

"This is going to be a good match- from what I've seen, these kids have future star written all over them!"

The Match: Halo takes a headbutt from Brandon Downard. Halo powers out of a headlock. Halo hits some punches.Superhero reverses an irish whip...and Halo runs into the referee! Death Valley Driver by Halo just kills Brandon Downard! Brandon Downard once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Superhero slams Halo down and motions to the crowd. Brandon Downard hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Superhero pulls a jumping piledriver out of nowhere!! Hooks the leg, but only got a close two count. Halo is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Halo hits a piledriver on Brandon Downard, which also only got a close two. Superhero kicks Halo in the gut to reverse the momentum. Brandon Downard moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Facade Breaker. 1....2...3, it's finished.

24, 84, 54

Sophie: "The fans liked both wrestlers' new gimmicks."

Kintaro Kanemura v. Harley Lewis- Not important, Kanemura won

20, 79, 49

Sophie: "The fans liked Harley Lewis's new gimmick."

And now...

Steve: "There's a 20 Woman Battle Royal up next, with '3' of the girls you've met in it. Who are you going to cheer for, Tom?"

Jocelyn Richter <---
Jamie Kogyaru
Barbara Vixen

"Okay..."

The Match: Angela gets hip tossed by Betty-Jo and follows it up with two more. Cadey takes a hangman's neckbreaker from Betty-Jo. Flying dropkick from Angela on Richter gets a two count. Belladonna hits a clothesline! Angela got bundled out by Belladonna. (Elimination # 1) Alda hits a back kick, doubling Adara over. Adara James was eliminated by Alda. (Elimination # 2) Back suplex on Storm. Anti-Diva threw Amanda Storm all the way over the top rope to the floor. (Elimination # 3) Angel snapmares Betty-Jo Walton and goes for the chinlock. Betty-Jo Walton got tossed over the top rope to the floor by Angel. (Elimination # 4) Buffy connects with some weak punches on 21st Century Fox. 21st Century Fox was eliminated by Buffy. (Elimination # 5) Boring brawling from Belladonna. Angel Williams got bundled out by Belladonna. (Elimination # 6) April connects with some weak punches on Angelicsin. Angelicsin got bundled out by April. (Elimination # 7) Kogal takes a headbutt from Barbara Vixen. Barbara Vixen scores with a standing spinebuster. Mower gets caught with a short powerbomb from Anti-Diva. Double arm suplex by Sharon Goddard connects as Mower hits hard. Allison Danger strikes Amy. Amy Action was eliminated by Danger. (Elimination # 8) Anni King connects on April with a flurry in the corner. April was eliminated by Anni. (Elimination # 9) Alda hits a back kick, doubling Vixen over. Alda face jams Barbara Vixen. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Anti-Diva. Anti-Diva threw Jocelyn Richter over the top rope, but Jocelyn Richter skinned the cat to save herself! Anti-Diva walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Anti-Diva takes a kick to the chest, and staggers back. Back heel kick from Alda on Belladonna. Alda tried to eliminate Belladonna, who hung onto the top rope for dear life! Alda hits a quick kick on Richter. Back suplex on Cadey. Cadey was eliminated by Anti-Diva. (Elimination # 10) Richter gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Anti-Diva! Alda snapmares Barbara Vixen and goes for the chinlock. Barbara Vixen was eliminated by Alda. (Elimination # 11) Richter takes a back suplex. Boring brawling from Belladonna. Buffy got bundled out by Belladonna. (Elimination # 12) Boring brawling from Anni. Punch by Anni, missing Danger completely. Weak kick from Anni. Sharon Goddard connects with a right hand. Caryn Mower got tossed over the top rope to the floor by Anti-Diva. (Elimination # 13) Delayed brainbuster by Anti-Diva. Flying elbow from Allison Danger. Danger threw Belladonna all the way over the top rope to the floor. (Elimination # 14) Anni King connects on Allison Danger with a flurry in the corner. Flying elbow from Jamie Kogyaru connects. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Anti-Diva. Alda Moreno got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Anti-Diva. (Elimination # 15) Anti-Diva walks into a high dropkick from Jocelyn Richter. Sharon Goddard got bundled out by Richter. (Elimination # 16) Anni King was eliminated by Kogal. (Elimination # 17) Kogal hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Kogal is down! Danger hits a back kick, doubling Kogal over. Flying elbow from Allison Danger, grazing the target slightly. Jocelyn Richter gets hip tossed by Danger. Allison Danger uses a running dropkick into the corner. Jocelyn Richter strikes Kogal. Hard back suplex on Kogal. Spinning back kick from Jocelyn Richter. Danger hits an arm drag on Kogal, follows it up with about 3 more and locks in an armbar for good measure. Jocelyn Richter strikes Danger. Tiger suplex on Danger. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Richter is down! Spinning bulldog in the corner and Richter is down! Kogal went for the elimination, but Jocelyn Richter held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Second rope flying axe handle, Kogal goes down. Jocelyn Richter hits a rolling kick on Danger. Allison Danger was eliminated by Richter. (Elimination # 18) Lightning kick by Richter on Kogal. Back heel kick off the second rope, Kogal goes down. Richter walks into a drop toe hold. Jocelyn Richter got bundled out by Kogal.

Winner (New wOw Women's Champion): Jamie Kogyaru

"That was a good show for the future of the wOw Women's Division, Grist..."
"If that's the future, then I'm officially becoming a Luddite starting now!"

24, 29, 26

Sophie: "The fans liked the new gimmicks of Anni King, Barbara Vixen, Belladonna, Betty-Jo Walton, Buffy, Cadey, and Jamie Kogyaru. After your match, can you help me take the three Red-Hot Pokers out of your brother's ass for that travesty?"

After the match...

"I...I see you didn't cheer for me, Tom...*sniffle* Fine. Be that way!"(Yikes, Jamie's not happy now...)
"Why didn't you cheer for me?" Barbara Vixen proceeded to attack me as she headed back to the waiting area.

[Reflecto]

Geez...this is hard... and I'm supposed to be next on the card. I can hear Brad Richter out in the crowd...

"Now, I know all you fans are behind me in my family's trying times..." "OWNER'S KID, OWNER'S KID..." "I mean, come on! My baby sister's apparently went crazy and started being chummy with...with a Goddard?" A scattering of cheers went up- that's a plus for me... "It's still no matter- I realized that this problem's nothing that a good H-Bomb Post-Nuclear Apocalyptic Death Driver can't cure..." Geez, don't tell me he's going to use his Samoan Drop on me...! I headed into the ring, and actually got a good reaction, which is always a good thing.

Brad Richter v. Tom Goddard

The Match: I started the match off with a nice flying elbow move, then managed to get hit with a big lightning kick. However, he only managed to get a two-count for this one. I grabbed Brad's arm, but as I tried to work on it, he countered with an elbow to the head. then hit me with his Tiger Monkey Dragon Attack (just a forearm to the face, nothing serious.) Richter then proceeded to hit his Special Somethings Four {a clothesline on me}, before hitting an Inverted Scabby Eggplant on me. Luckily, I'm a family friend, so it was alright that I kicked out at two on his weak DDT. He proceeded to hit the Nyan Nyan Mega-Breaker (a spinning neckbreaker) on me, but I was able to stop it with a right hand, then hit a big Hurricanrana on him as I was ON! I managed to get a good variation of an X-Factor on Brad, which only got a two, then hit him with a Rocker Dropper. I tried to put a waistlock on Brad for a released German Suplex, but he reversed it and hit a Goddess Funky Monkey Buster on me, then grabbed my tights in a rollup to assure that I did the J-O-B as the crowd booed relentlessly! (My work was done...) Just then, Steve came to hit his more pedestrian Slight Remix (I mean, how hard is it for him to do a Samoan Drop?) as we proceeded to attack Brad. I then took the mic...

"Hey, Bradley...can I call you 'OWNER'S KID?'" The crowd cheered and chanted along. "I just wanted to let you know- you didn't HAVE to try to pull my tights down just now- I'm sure your sister can give you a general description..." The crowd rocked as I left the ring!

Sophie: "Great stuff, Tom- you managed to solidify Brad's heel turn well and get him more over in the process!"

31, 73, 52

Kakihara and Naruse v. Youthanazia- Not important, Youthanazia won

36, 99, 67

Rob Conway v. Paul London- Not important, London won

48, 77, 62

Joey Idol v. Sonny Siaki- Not important, Siaki won

36, 94, 65

Mike Rotundo v. Big Vito- Not important, Vito won

59, 79, 69

Sophie: "The fans liked Mike Rotundo's new gimmick. You might want to change Big Vito's gimmick- he's fairly safe on our control from the loss of heat..."

Overall: 57

EXTRAS OF NEW GOAL:

WrestlingHeat Claim of Relationship in wOw (+1 each):
Ranked Up: RUNINMAN, Candice (for more info, see "How To Change Your EWR's Genre" when I get the urge to put it in this diary.)

[Reflecto]

Sunday, October 26.

Somehow, the really big shows just have more electric of an atmosphere. I know when I went to the shows, I was psyched to see it, but when I know I'm going to be on the roster- that's just a thrill...

...at least it would have been, until my brother came up to me...

"What do you mean I'm not going to be on the card? I've been pushed the past month on Flagship!"
"We know. However, it's our policy that for the big shows, we tend to focus on the bigger wrestlers, titles, and the like. We know you're in the storylines, but we also know more people will come to the show if they have heard of a lot of the people who are on the card...you understand?"
"I guess..."
"That's good. Well, here- all the wOw superstars get free tickets to the show, so pass them around!" Darn, I have tickets- this would be prime date bait...unfortunately...hey, girl storage boy, this is where you could help me out!"

Steve: "You have met '4' Girls. Who would you like to invite?"

Status:

<<Jocelyn Richter- Head Trainer's Daughter. Co-Worker. Can get as many tickets as her little heart desires.>>
<<Jamie Kogyaru- Co-Worker. wOw Women's Champion. Will be on the card. Can get free tickets.>>
<<Barbara Vixen- Co-Worker. Can get free tickets on her own. >>
<<Kari...>> Wait... <---

"Oh, hey, Tom! Listen, I've been meaning to thank you- I got a meeting with Mr.Richter, and they hired me as a possible valet! You're awesome- thanks!" Well, that certainly failed...

<<Go with friend- your current Tag Team partner. Also gets free tickets.>>

Since I didn't have much of a choice...I had to go stag to the show. At the very least, it was a good time: The Dropkick Murphys were booked to play the show, and most of the wrestlers were pretty good that they signed for it, so it's a big plus!

wOw Electric Supernova

"Ladies and gentlemen in the audience, welcome to Electric Supernova! We're happy you chose to come to this show and support one of the fastest-growing federations in New England. I am Madison Carter, and with me is Gristleizer. You may recognize us as the members of 91.1's morning show, but tonight, as we always are Friday nights on public access, we're here to call the action for wOw! Now, let's start the action!"

Match Report for Electric Supernova:

Bobby Rude v. HeartBurnKid.

This seems to be a good match- HeartBurnKid's been making noise both here on the East Coast and in RPW on the West Coast, and has been getting a great reputation. Bobby Rude is one of the wrestlers who wOw was able to sign after BCW changed owners, and will be debuting tonight. The match was somewhat decent as an opener, as both are fairly good power wrestlers. However, Rude did more work for HeartBurnKid, finishing with HBK hitting the Pepto Plunge (if you haven't seen this move, it's a sick looking High Angle Piledriver). After the match, Rude made an attack afterwards, hitting the Rude Awakening on HBK (which tends to look weaker considering time and how his opponent's move looks.) All in all, basically a lovefest telling the fans that HeartBurnKid's homegrown...

29, 76, 52

April v. Jamie Kogyaru (for the wOw Women's Title)

Steve: <<'1' Of the girls you know is wrestling in this match. Will you cheer for her?>>

Yes <---
No

Maybe this is a good place to tell you that women's wrestling hasn't really taken hold in the US like it did in Japan- but don't tell wOw that. wOw's gotten a good reputation for being one of the better federations for women's wrestling (possibly helped by a seemingly unfounded rumor that if a girl tells a co-worker how they feel for them on the day they leave the company, the two will live happily ever after or some such bullshit), but the facts go through, as a lot of good female wrestlers come through this federation (while many others, most notably famed "josei-gaijin" Sharon Goddard, got their starts in wOw.) ...And after all of this, their Women's Title match is a Bra and Panties matchup.

Despite this, it was fairly good as eye-candy material, as Jamie Kogyaru (one of the closer things to a home-grown wOw talent) and April (more well-known for her stints in NWATNA) put on a standard matchup for it. The match wasn't great by any standards (though Kogyaru shows definite promise as a legit wrestler), and the fact that the two have "indy diva" syndrome where no one cares whether they lose their clothes or not, it worked to get horny 12-year-old boys into the show. Kogyaru finished off April with a surprisingly nice Shining Wizard into a Sunset Flip move [which an announcer said was called the Japanese Schoolgirl Pin] before ripping April's clothing off, leaving her in her bra and panties for the win. Bad match, but with the stuff shown, you'd wonder why April was an NWATNA diva and why no larger federation has come calling for Kogyaru yet.

39, 28, 35

After the match...

"Aw, you cheered for me all the way, Tom! I knew you cared about me..." (She seems happy...)
"Oh, sure- you cheer for your little friend and not an established Diva? I knew you were small-time..."
Steve: You have met April, but she seems to have a bad impression of you..."

Brandon Downard v. Kintaro Kanemura

This match is more representative of wOw's surprisingly good reach outside its area, mostly in managing to get Japanese Deathmatch legend Kanemura to work regularly for an American company while also getting Downard, a good prospect in the Pittsburgh area, to come work for them [where he's become a face to watch here.] The match itself is a deathmatch, which wOw's Hardcore division's pretty famous for. However, wOw Deathmatches are pretty renowned for being fairly pedestrian fare in response to classic Japanese deathmatches and XPW's versions, usually ending up as really good weapons-laden hardcore matches. This was no exception, finishing when Downard got laid out by a hidden pair of brass knuckles by Kanemura (though why you need to hide brass knuckles in a freaking Deathmatch is beyond me... Not a bad hardcore match in the end- XPW or CZW could use either of these two in their ranks.

33, 83, 58

Shane Goddard v. Horshu

This is one of the bigger things to show for wOw- namely, the attraction of Shane Goddard. Goddard's managed to get a good following in the Northeast, however, despite requests from most of the Philly feds for him to join them, he's been mostly steadfast to stay in wOw for some reason. For obvious reasons, the crowd here loves this guy, and for good reason- he has what it takes to be a superstar- he works a somewhat WWE-style in the ring and has bucketloads of charisma. And yet, he's going against Horshu. Horshu tries to match up with Goddard in the "WWE-styled" department, but failed (at least talent-wise.) However, for some unknown reason, Horshu got the win here, hitting a Shu-icide for the victory as the crowd voiced its opinions on the match.

41, 71, 56

[Reflecto]

Gedo and Jado v. Youthanazia (Tag Titles)- Not important, Youthanazia won

57, 97, 77

Xavier v. Justice Pain- Not important, Xavier won

47, 78, 62

Sonny Siaki v. Matt Cappotelli (Transcontinental Title)- not important, Siaki won

41, 71, 56

Steve Blackman v. Vampiro- Not important, Vampiro won

64, 91, 77

Big Vito v. Dave Menne (World Title)- Not important, Vito won

51, 100, 75

Final tally: This federation's been getting a great buzz in the industry for its unique style, and this show was a testament to that. Don't be surprised if wOw eventually becomes a major player- with a great nucleus of young talent, good off-the-beaten path choices for stars, and an investors' list a mile wide, wOw can definitely succeed in the near future.

Strongly Recommended, especially for the Gedo-Jado/Youthanazia, Blackman/Vampiro, and Vito/Menne matches.

Sophie: "Change Vito's gimmick."

64

This show was good, which made it worthwhile that I was watching it again. While I was there, someone came up to me...
"Hi, my cousin over there had a question...are you really that guy...?"
"Well, let's see...what do you mean?"
"Well, Joe told me that he saw a guy here..."
"yes..."
"Fairly attractive..."
"And your thought?"
"Pretty on the money there..." (YES!)
"Yes..."
"...and who was one of the BIGGEST examples of nepotism in wOw, and couldn't handle the BRITISH VAAAHHHHLENCE in the ring..."
"I see...so, Ironwood put you up to this, didn't he? Well, tell him that if that bloody wanker ever wants a piece of us, get his little sidekick in the ring and me and Steve will be happy to teach him why every indy fan in New England has a serious case of Shonen-Ai..." Just then, Ironwood came up to us.
"So, what's going on, Tommy?"
"I think he wants to get in Shonen-Ai with you and Matty, Joe..."
"Oh, I see...freak!"
"Just out of curiosity, how do you know this guy?"
"Well, when I had just moved to the US to wrestle, Tommy here was one of my regular opponents in New England..."
"Yep- I 0wnzed his ass..."
"As you can see, Robbie gave me a contract to wrestle here regularly. Me and her were waiting for a regular deal, so this works..."
"I see...and the girl is?"
"Oh, she's my little cousin Lori- I stayed with her family in New York while getting a name here in the US, and now that I've got a regular federation, she's living with me while she gets established as a valet!"
"Sounds good, man!"
"I'll see you in the ring, old friend!"

Steve: <<YOU HAVE MET '6' GIRLS>>

<<SAVE GAME>>

[Reflecto]

The next few days were tense as we waited for the final results of Electric Supernova, knowing that a bad move could break us. Eventually, Sophie came to the people waiting...

"THE SHOW WAS A HIT! Over 1000 people came to the gate, and we did very well! We keep gaining like a freight train!" The entire backstage cheered as we found out about this. The group cheered. Finally, the whole thing was brought to a halt when Silent Storm called for a break...

"omg lets get a momint off silence remy!!!11 lol" Silent Storm's everpresent sockpuppet/claimed friend took over...
"oh great L.Ron Hubard...we thank you for your guidance lol...i swear battlefield earth ruled...lol!!!"

Geez...he's found Scientology and changed... I saw the celebration, and finally found my brother.

"Hey, little bro- I'm going to be taking the week off- Robbie said if you want it off, you've got it. Me and Sophie are probably going to catch a movie- you want to come with? That is, if you can find someone...

"Sorry, I think I should show up..."
"Okay, your loss, man!"

Friday, October 31.

"Hey, Robbie, I'm ready for work..."
"You showed up? I'm surprised- I gave Shane the night off from work, and I assumed you'd join him like he said. Luckily I have a space- do you want to wrestle tonight?"
"Sure!"
"Okay, you're on the card...who'd you like to face?"
"Well, Ironwood and General Apathy said they'd like to face me and Steve- how about that one?"
"Sure! I'm in negotiations with Ironwood's cousin, you know- that could work as a future 6-person tag in a few weeks..."
"Cool."

wOw Flagship (Different booker than normal, matches to match):

Steve: "One of the girls you know is in this match. Will you cheer for Jamie Kogyaru?"

Yes <---
No

Jamie Kogyaru v. Adriana Belli

Pretty bad matchup, but not as bad as many of the wOw Women's matches that they have. Jamie Kogyaru beat Belli with her Panty Flash (In the Dames' terms, a Legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD!!!). These two have some talent- I could see good things for both in the future when they get some heat behind them.

27, 49, 38.

After the match...

"Aw, Tom- you keep cheering for me. You're really a nice guy..." Jamie proceeded to kiss me as Adriana Belli walked back.
"Oh, sure- jerk. You'll only cheer for friends?"

Steve: "You have met Adriana Belli. She's not happy." Just then, a guy headed through for his match...

"Don't worry, miss, I'm right here to do you right, even if Tom Goddard's a second-rate nepotism-benefitting jerk..."
"And who are you supposed to be?"
"The name's Jayce Simmons, and while I'm in wOw, I intend to get more confessions than a Catholic Priest!"
"I see...info boy?"

Steve: "Name- Jayce Simmons. A somewhat talented wrestler originally from the Orlando area who joined wOw after hearing that all the ladies in wrestling came there. A self-professed ladies' man, he's a former model and was reportedly in the finalists to join one of the many boy bands that proliferate in the area [however, I doubt that stories' reality.]"

"Listen to your tag team partner- I'm going out there , and I am going to win all those girls' hearts!"

Jayce Simmons v. Big Tony

Pretty much a squash for Simmons to debut himself.

20, 80, 50

Sophie: "Jayce Simmons's gimmick was well-liked by the fans."

Siaki/Nova angle: Not important

74

British Violence v. The Bishie Boys

These are two of wOw's more respected prospects. British Violence are two guys from the United Kingdom who've been getting a great reputation in the U.S, while The Bishie Boys are seen as the next big thing in wOw- young, talented Rhode Island natives, with one half of the team (Tom Goddard) seen by many as the top prospect in wOw due to his pedigree as the brother of wOw stars Sharon and Shane Goddard...and despite the skill of all four, the match was a total Styles Clash. The Bishie Boys' high-flying ability did not mesh with British Violence's brawling skills at all. Finally, The Bishie Boys managed to end the clash following interference by Jocelyn Richter, who loaded Goddard up for a nice Top Rope Tiger Driver (which the announcers called the My Final Heaven) for the win!

21, 74, 47

Sophie: "Ironwood and General Apathy's gimmicks got over with the crowd."

Buck Quartermain-Jon Heidenreich- Not important, Heidenreich wins

31, 69, 50

Adam Windsor v. Air Paris- Not important, Paris wins

42, 97, 69

Carly Colon v. Matt Cappotelli- not important, Colon wins

57, 74, 65

Dave Menne/Vitor Belfort/The Mamalukes- not important, Menne/Belfort win

66,90,78

Overall: 61

Monthly Finals:

None for wOw Wrestlers

[Reflecto]

OMAKE: Current Roster, Last Month's Changes

Changes made in last month (EWR-wide):

Dunn and Wenzel- Friends
Matt Sydal and Tentsyushi Shinjoh- Friends

No Bonus for wOw wrestlers

Michinoku Pro has released its roster of touring workers:

No wOw Wrestlers on roster.

whacked Out wrestling Current Roster:

Main Eventers

Sophie: "All the wrestlers underlined are those who I feel are at serious risk of being stolen by a larger company..."

Face:

Anthony Durante, (67, Bad Ass)
Carly Colon (62, Blue Chipper)
Dave Menne (75, No Gimmick Needed)
John Hennigan (62, Blue Chipper)
Nova (64, No Gimmick Needed)
Steve Blackman (75, Martial Arts)
Vitor Belfort (69, No Gimmick Needed)

Heel:

Big Vito (68, TBA) [also: World Japan]
Bryan Clarke (66, Bad Ass)
Hardcore Holly (66, Bad Ass)
Joey Idol (61, Metalhead) [also: APW]
Johnny Smith (70, No Gimmick Needed) [also: AJPW]
Johnny Stamboli (62, TBA)
Malice (58, Occult) [also: PWI/AJPW]
Matt Cappotelli (62, Angry Young Man)
Mike Rotundo (62, That '80s Guy)
Sonny Siaki (62, Cocky) [also: NWATNA]
Vampiro (80, Vampire)
Gedo [63, Ninja] [also: NJPW]
Jado [63, Ninja] [also: NJPW]

Upper Midcarders

Face:

Adam Windsor (46, Bumbling Englishman)
Chris Divine (45, Highlight Reel) [others: NEPW]
Justice Pain (44, No Gimmick Needed) [also: XPW]
Race Steele (53, No Gimmick Needed)
Air Paris (51, Blue Chipper)

Heel:

Alex Andrade (55, No Gimmick Needed)
Gary Wolfe (52, Bad Ass) [also: 3PW]
Harley Lewis (47, Bad Ass) [also: PCW]
Josh Prohibition (61, No Gimmick Needed) [also: XPW/IWA-MS]
Matt Cross (61, No Gimmick Needed) [also: XPW/IWA-MS]
Rob Conway (48, Cocky)
Tommy Suede (49, Obnoxious) [also: WXW]
Xavier (54, Cocky) [also: ROH]

Midcarders:

Face:

Gary Steele (41, No Gimmick Needed)
Shane Goddard (41, Cool)
Masahito Kakihara (40, Foreign Star) [also: NJPW]
Masayuki Naruse (40, Foreign Star)

Heel:

Alex Shane (41, Obnoxious)
Brad Richter (44, Obnoxious)
Eminoh (40, Rapper)
Eric Gracie (37, Martial Arts)
Horshu (40, Bad Ass)
Jon Heidenreich (40, Monster)
Kintaro Kanemura (40, Extremist) [also: BJPW]

Lower Midcarders:

Face:

Anni King (32, Blue Chipper)
Billy Kim (32, Highlight Reel) [also: UPW]
Buck Quartermain (30, Old School Face)
Ian Knoxx (29, Fun Drunk)
Rod Smart (30, Legitimate Athlete)
HeartBurnKid (21, Cocky) [also: RPW]
Johnny Jeter (21, Punk)
Matt Morgan (25, BFG)
Steve Evans (24, Teen Idol)
Tom Goddard (22, Teen Idol)

Tweener:

Brandon Downard (21, Split Personality)


Heel:

Seven (32, Occult)
Sharon Goddard (29, Bitch)
Aidan Nathans (23, Loner)
Ash Parker (29, Arrogant)
Austin Lee (23, Arrogant)
Bobby Rude (28, TBA)
Boyce LeGrande (28, Bad Ass)
Brandi Alexander (28, No Gimmick Needed)
Johnny Spade (25)
Jonny C (29, Psycho)

[/i]Opener:

Face:

Amanda Storm (20)
Amazing N8 (11)
Belle Lovitz (14)
Buffy (16, Girl Power)
Chris Cassidy (15, Old School Face)
Derek Wylde (16)
El Tornado (14)
Eric Young (14)
Geoffrey Richter (15, TBA)
Kevin Killgore (20, Cool)
Milo (15, Fun Babyface)
Nico (18, Fun Babyface)
PsykoSlash (15, Bad Ass)
Stavros (18, Fun Babyface)
Tyson Dux (18)
Cadey (12, Slut)
General Apathy (15, Crazy)
Ironwood (15, Bumbling Englishman)
Jayce Simmons (18, Teen Idol)

Tweener:

Aram Babikyan (12, Detective)
BILLYDOGG (12, Detective)

Heel:

Adam Knoxville (15, Putz)
Allison Danger (15, Tomboy)
Big Tony (18, Mafia)
Brittany Summers (12)
Caryn Mower (20, Bitch)
Kangor (16, Man Beast)
Lazarus (20, TBA)
Petey Williams (13)
Halo (15, Religious Zealot)

Jobbers:

A Bunch of guys you haven't heard of and won't until they debut


"Dubohdub.Com News

-whacked Out wrestling has just announced massive roster cuts in order to lower its costs and keep itself less dependent on other, larger federations today.

"It's sad to make these moves, but we felt that doing these would allow us to be more able to be independent from major federations and shine on our own, plus not have to actively worry about roster theft", wOw Owner Gary Yap said in a statement Saturday.

Gone are:

Big Bossman
Hardcore Holly
Mark Henry
Steve Bradley
Chris Hero
Dragon Kid
Paul London
Adam Pearce
Dr.Luther
Travis Bane
Killer Moth
RockLobster
Tony Cobuzzi
Truth Martini
Zeeboe
Chris Freeman
Danny Hillstead
CyberFreak
Dexter Hart
Dr.Dan Darsow
Inita Ho
J-Rad
Gaylord Focker
Phox

In addition, reports have circulated that some big names for wOw will be released imminently, which might mean that nobody is safe: The fact that the names weren't released for press time may mean that jobs could be in danger for a wOwfed reigning champion...

[Reflecto]

When I went home on Monday, I expected things to be a little easier for myself. What I got...seemed to be one of those moments when your career could be made or broken.

Shane: "Tom, I need to talk to you...this is something very big..."

"What do you want, Shane?"

Shane: "Well, Tom...how would you like to hold the Tag Titles?" I knew just then what he meant, but I had to play dumb.

"Well, it sounds cool...could you tell me the angle?"

Shane: "No angle. I suppose you checked out dubohdub.com, right?"

"Well, yeah...the roster cuts?"

Shane: "I think you should know, not all of them were cuts. Dragon Kid jumped to CZW yesterday, and Gary Yap's been paranoid ever since. He already cut most of the wrestlers working for two other feds, thinking they'll jump ship too. The only problem is that there's only two wrestlers left, and those two are Youthanazia- the Tag Team Champions..."

"So, you want me and Steve to go Montreal on them?"

Shane: "Saying I want you to pull a Montreal on them is so...accurate, please don't use the term." Great. I'm getting the call, and I have to pull off a screwjob.

"So...why don't you use one of the other teams? You and Kev, give Gedo and Jado the belts back, or perhaps give the push to Kakihara and Naruse?"

Shane: "There's the rub. You see, we need to make this look natural, somewhat. I'm going in knowing that if I, someone those fans know to be the head booker, then turns around and screws the tag champs, those fans will hate this whole federation. I'm already taking a risk asking you as my younger brother to do it, but Gedo, Jado, Kakihara, and Naruse all refused to screw them over. That Japanese code of honor- it can be great sometimes, but a real bitch others...anyway, you and Steve are the most over tag team besides those two."

"I see..."

"All we need you to do is to screw them in the title win. We'll make it through interference, the fans hopefully won't suspect it. The next week, we'll play it by ear..." Yikes. This is it. I knew my family had been helped for years by wOw, and now I get a chance to pay them back. However, pulling off a screwjob seemed unseemly- I knew what I had to do, but I had to buy myself some time to do this stuff...

"Shane..."

Shane: "Yeah, bro?"

"I've got to talk this through with Steve, so write up a backup plan for this stuff in case it's no go. I'll tell you on Thursday beforehand what the deal is."

Shane: "I suppose that's fair. Oh, and Tom..."

"Yeah?"

Shane: "Sorry I have to lay this on you so soon..."

"That's okay."

Tuesday, November 4.

I decided to head over to Steve's to get his view on what we should do. Just before I got out of the house, Shane called me.

Shane: "Hey, Tom- be careful when you go to check this stuff. I heard that rumors of this got through to Prohibition and Cross, and they shot on Brad Richter to get it to come to a halt. Wrecked his ankle pretty bad, from what I saw- he'll probably be out for two months. Remember, if they did that to someone not involved in it, imagine what they'd do to someone who's going to be doing the damn thing..." Yikes. I proceeded to get over to Steve's house, and there, we worked out our plan.

Steve: "I think we need to do it, Tom. I mean, come on- like Shane said to you. Gedo and Jado refused, Kakihara and Naruse refused- we're their top option. We have to do it, for wOw's sake. If Youthanazia are going to be fired either way, we need to make sure the titles stay prestigious."

"I know, man. It's the only thing we can do."

Steve:"So it's agreed- we're going to screw them over. Now, the only problem is- how can we do this while being careful..."

"I see you've heard about how they stiffed Richter and broke his ankle?"

Steve: "Hell no! I'm talking about how we manage to do this and still leave you well-liked by the girls, man! I'll tell you what- you work out a plan to do this, and I'll get in touch with the girls you know for their feelings on a screwjob..."

"How do you know them all again?"

Steve: "Dude, I know EVERY girl in wOw...especially the ones you know..."

"Excellent, man. Oh, by the way- Shane told me to stay here so as to not have to go out much- mind if I crash here the next couple days?"

Steve: "Of course- what's a tag partner for?"

Thursday, November 5.

I woke up early that Thursday to have Steve stand over me.

"Good news, I have the results for the girls you have met..."

<<What would you say if I ended up screwing a tag team legitimately out of their titles for the good of wOw?>>

Jocelyn Richter- <<"I would be very pleased- to think that you'd be that willing to do the right thing for my family's business would be extremely sweet.">>

Jamie Kogyaru- <<"I would be a little wary you wouldn't be able to be trusted, but if it was for wOw, I would possibly see it as a good thing.">>

Barbara Vixen- <<"I would be wary of you in the future- screwing another wrestler's something you just don't do.">>

Kari- <<"It would depend on the situation- if it was absolutely necessary,like say, for a title to stay in wOw and not get trashed, I could see it as the right thing. Otherwise, you'd be in the wrong.">>

Lori Angel- <<"I'd think it would prove you were a good company guy- things like that are necessary sometimes.">>

April- <<"I'd think you were scum- is a Regional federation's tag title really that important?">>

Adriana Belli- <<"I'd think it was a bad move, and I would be wary around you from there on out.">>

Steve: "So, what's your verdict?" I thought it over for most of that day, finally calling Shane around 5:00 p.m...

"Yeah, Shane- it's a go. We're in."

Shane- "Excellent. I'll send someone to pick you two up- we've got some shoot holds to teach you..."