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Lightning bolt fights between Undertaker and Bray Wyatt. Not sarcasm.

Not really trying to white-knight for WWE here, but this thread kinda illustrates the very real challenge the company has appealing to the diverse audience they have. If they came in here and implemented every idea Raw would be Cesaro wrestling Kevin Owens in a warehouse with no crowd for 180 minutes every week. Which, one time. would be pretty rad.

Iwf/big time is passing aa well

For everyone, just spaced on a quip for the women and whomever else MLW had. Sorry about the confusion

If I have assumed those MLW dates with the promotion switch up, you can go ahead and free them up. Our doctors won't clear Abby and the midgets are a strain on our travel budget.

I'd pay like $49.95 to watch Halloween Havoc on PPV. Killer card.

Added those dates in

On the records, that's something I tossed in to make me work a bit harder creatively. Kayfabe wise, I won't bury anyone else's talent in that department unless it's part of the instructions when they get sent over, if anyone was concerned

Lord Humongous vs Hogan in the AWA is exactly the type of awesome but believable program that drew me to this concept

Thanks for the feedback, dudes. I'll be in your threads soon.

Oh no ... not at all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP5Xv7QqXiM

Ok, I'm taking this over apparently so here's an updated list. I assume I've also inherited Grimmas/Maple Leaf bookings, but have no intention of using any freelancers this month so I vacated those and then added the requests made since it was updated (all accepted) Abdulllah the Butcher 17-21 for WWC 24th for Starrcade 27-28 for WWC Bruiser Brody 2nd for Mid South 4th for World Class 5th for Mid South 7th - Memphis 9th for Mid South 10th for Stampede 14th for World Class 15th- Memphis 16th- Memphis 18th for World Class 21st- Memphis 24th for Starrcade (25th + in AJPW) Stan Hansen 2nd for Mid South 5th for Mid South 7th- Memphis 9th for Mid South 10th for Stampede 15th- Memphis 16th- Memphis 21st- Memphis 24th for Starrcade (25th + in AJPW) Mil Mascaras 2,3,4,5 - Mid South 24th for Starrcade (25th + in AJPW) The Sheik Midgets 6, 8 - MACW 24th for Starrcade Women 24th for Starrcade Anything I'm missing?

Big Time Wrestling 10/29 (“Free for All” by Ted Nugent plays as shots of Detroit are mixed with shots of Greg Valentine, Rick Martel, Dick Murdoch, Jesse Ventura, and other former WWF/IWF stars in action) Show opens on Bill Bonds at a studio desk “Detroit is no stranger to hard times. You know that, and I know that. But the Motor City - the Arsenal of Democracy - doesn’t stay down on the mat. We’ve all heard the challenges facing professional wrestling in this area over the years. Tonight, in association with the Detroit Athletic Club, we’re proud to move on from that era. This is the return of Big Time Wrestling. It’s the return of hard hitting, fast paced, championship action - right here in Detroit - and just like Detroit, pro wrestling in the Great Lakes is going to bounce back with a vengeance. Each and every week, we’re going to bring you the best matches possible from the world of professional wrestling. You’ll see the biggest stars and the biggest matches, right here on the Big Time Wrestling program. Tonight, we will kick off a tournament for the Big Time Wrestling Heavyweight Championship. You’ll see veteran Tony Garea and his new protege Angelo Mosca, Jr. in tag team action. The Valiant Brothers will take on two young Canadian stars, Ben Bassarab and Stephen Pettipas. Dick Murdoch will be in action, and as mentioned, two matches from the heavyweight championship tournament - Pedro Morales versus Leo Burke and a true main event anywhere in the world, Greg Valentine versus Bob Backlund. Let’s go to Lord Athol Laython in the arena …” Lord Layton welcomes us to the arena (Michigan State Fairgrounds Coliseum) for this episode of Big Time Wrestling. We waste little time heading to the ring for the first match Tony Garea/Angelo Mosca, Jr vs. Killer Karl Krupp/Gary Royal These two teams show their inexperience together in a topsy turvy first few minutes, but Garea’s experience wins out as he takes control before ending the fast-paced opening contest at 4:30 with a pinfall on Krupp. Garea/Mosca, Jr (1-0) d. Killer Karl Krupp/Gary Royal (0-1) at 4:30 Bill Bonds is back to run down the BTW Heavyweight Title Tournament Bonds turns to Rick Martel - he knows fans in the area have seen him competing for titles and likely wonder where he is. He explains Martel’s injury situation, combined with prior obligations, have forced the BTW leaders to exclude him from the tournament due to the timing. Stephen Petitpas/Ben Bassarab vs. The Valiant Brothers (with Don Carson) Don Carson parades out with his new acquisition, the Valiant Brothers. Another fast paced tag team contest, with the Canadians putting up a valiant (ha!) effort against the veterans, but falling short. Bassarab gets tripped by Carson, resulting in a pinfall victory for the Valiants at 8:16 The Valiant Brothers (1-0) d. Petitpas/Bassarab (0-1) at 8:16 The Magic Hour with Paul Christy Paul Christy introduces himself as the Magic Man, the host of the Magic Hour. He attempts to pull flowers from his sleeves but instead produces a spray of loose change. He angrily transitions into his first guest - Jesse Ventura. Ventura tells us that that loser Tunney and that even bigger loser McMahon have failed to produce the payroll, the venues, and the matches that top-flight competitors in wrestling want, and that’s why they’ve failed. He compares them to the Big 3 and their inability to thrive in this environment. Since the management can’t make things happen, Jesse is going to make things happen himself, for the workers. He brings out the first two members of the International Alliance of Wrestlers - Greg Valentine and Dick Murdoch. Greg’s going to run through the heavyweight title tournament, and Murdoch is going to have his back. Dick Murdoch vs The Don of Downriver, the Baron of Birmingham, Pete Doherty Murdoch murders (possibly literally) Doherty. He scores the pin at 2:40 and then brutalizes him some more before Jesse Ventura calls off the attack. Dick Murdoch (1-0) d. Pete Doherty (0-1) at 2:40 We see a short video package highlight both Pedro Morales and Leo Burke Pedro Morales vs Leo Burke In a clean scientific match, Burke and Morales put it all on the line for a chance to move to the second round. Burke has a bit more in the tank though, and scores the victory at 15:36. They shake hands after the match, but Morales looks more than a bit disappointed… Leo Burke (1-0) d. Pedro Morales (0-1) at 15:36 We see another short video package introducing Greg Valentine and Bob Backlund As Backlund makes his way to the ring, he offers some condolences to Morales, who accepts and continues dejectedly to the locker room Greg Valentine vs Bob Backlund Murdoch and Ventura are at ringside for the bout, but surprisingly play little role in the affair. This is a hard-hitting bout that sees many near-falls. In fact, Valentine even gets going a bit before the 15 minute mark. It’s tough, it’s intense, and Valentine scores a clean victory at 19:20 of the contest to move on to the next round. Greg Valentine (1-0) d. Bob Backlund (0-1) at 19:20 We close with the announcement that the tournament will continue with the other first round matches next week, and implore you all to come back for Big Time Wrestling. Author Notes: I hope to start doing longer match descriptions but my main concern right now is staying on-track timewise. Also, some of these dudes I have no idea how to write bouts for - I’m talking especially Bassarab, Pettipas, Burke, Chicky Starr and a few others. If you have any suggested match watching for anyone on my roster feel free to PM. Anyways, I hope to flesh these out a bit more over the weeks as I start getting rough drafts for the next few weeks written that I can then go back and add to as the air-date gets closer. Thanks for the patience!!

If they want Brock to literally be the new Undertaker, they might be thinking they could milk another 15 years out of him. Imagine that scenario

COMING THIS WEEK TO DETROIT The return of BIG TIME WRESTLING to the Motor City Catch it live in the arena on Thursday nights - or from the comfort of your own home on Saturdays (check local listings for availability) Featuring the roughiest, rowdiest, toughest competitors in professional wrestling Promotion Information --- HQ: Detroit, MI Champions: TBD --- TV Big Time Wrestling - Taped on Thursday, Airs Saturday (shows posted on Saturday) House Show Schedule No Regularly Scheduled Shows Notes: The no scheduled house show aspect may change at some point, but running so many shows and starting from scratch on everything seems like a poor idea both in-game and for my sanity. I'm taping on Thursday nights. The show will be posted on Saturday. So, this week's debut show will be posted 10/29. There will be larger shows about every 4-6 weeks at the Cobo and other places, which I'll be looking to bring in other acts for as well.

I write big checks

Valid point about Canada. I've come across a few different announcers in Detroit. I like Layton for some reason so wanted to go with him.

Yeah I don't have any particular interest in organizing that show myself but if people were counting on it or guys from IWF for it I'd help out anyway possible

I'll get the November freelance stuff rolling here in the next couple days. Couple outstanding questions I am not sure where to find the definitive answer to: - Announcers Don't seem to be listed under rosters unless it's a wrestler/announcer combo - I was going to use Detroit Icon Bill Bonds as a studio host and then the .. unique .. Lord Athol Layton as the main TV guy if that's all acceptable Grimmas was organizing that Canadian joint show on 11/26 ... but it seems off since I don't see build for it anywhere. Correct?

Alright, cool. Sounds like this is happening. Here's my plan: - I'm putting together my rough plans and schedule this weekend - I plan to run my first show towards the end of next week, most likely Thursday will be my weekly event. - I'm not running any regularly scheduled televised house shows at the beginning both to make my life easier and to fit the image of the promotion I'm trying to create - Weekly TV, occasional untelevised events, and then a regularly scheduled "big" show once per month is the rough framework After I get a draft of those plans together, I'll probably be hitting some of you up with talent offers. If there's anyone on the roster you're interested in, feel free to send a reasonable proposal and we'll see if it works - but just FYI, I probably won't be responding to those offers til Monday or so because I'm in the process of putting my own plans together I'll do the freelance bookings that Grimmas was supposed to do but if it's cool give me a couple days here to catch up on the situation and such in full before I do much in that thread I'm reading through a lot of threads I've either missed lurking or didn't pay full attention to get up to speed on the game world, so to speak, but most importantly - if you have any exchange/trade/whatever agreement with any of the guys on the roster please let me know, I want to make sure any outstanding deals are fulfilled, if any still exist. Looking forward to it!

I have no issue with that. Mr. Mouran won't pay for freelancers anyway. I'm a lazy man but could handle booking freelancers since that's the precedent and easiest way to roll,

Honestly, if I get in officially and all that, I'd almost PayPal someone else 9.99 to do the freelance booking for November

ATTN: PROMOTERS Matty Mouron is offering to purchase the IWF roster. He proposes the following terms and conditions to this purchase: 1. Only the roster will switch hands - no previous history, titles, etc. of the former Maple Leaf/WWF/IWF enterprises 2. The new entity will run shows only in Michigan, with a home base of Detroit, but with no restrictions on television distribution 3. The new entity will not be a part of any existing inter-promotional alliances exclusively at the outset - but is willing to work, case by case, with any other promotion or alliance 4. The new entity also does not "contest" other promotions appearing in Michigan live or on television. Other promotions wishing to air TV in Michigan will be invited to air before or after the new entity program as part of a "wrestling block" if they so desire. Consideration of booked dates is appreciated but not mandatory. 5. The former Maple Leaf/WWF/IWF names, towns, and properties will remain available for another promoter to purchase. In the event of said purchase, the new entity will work in good faith, and as completely as possible, with the new promoter to help resolve outstanding continuity and business issues if they chose to revive/retain those promotions in line with previous history. 6. All existing obligations of the IWF roster will be fully honored Matty Mouron has authorized the following message to this proposal to the owners: To foster global sportsmanship, honor, and competition, the new Detroit-based promotion will entertain any, and all, reasonable offers for trade, exchange, or general co-operation. Thank you ____ Anyway, that's the kayfabe version. I've lurked around a lot and posted occasionally but never here. I've been following off and on since the beginning and have a good time in my life to jump in right now if it's cool. I don't really want to book a WWF/IWF sized promotion so I'd like to take the roster, move to Detroit, and run a different style. I won't accept any and all trades but I think you'll find I'm pretty open to ideas and I don't intend to hog the prime main eventers from that roster in Detroit all the time at all Sooo that's my pitch

Loved the spot where Buddy threatens him with a shoe and Butch responds with the chair Reed looks like a badass mf'er in all these matches. Wanna send Brock back in time to battle him.

Right on, thanks for the recommendations. I'm stoked to check out Gino. I've never seen much of him but have thought he was cool every time I ran across something with him in it. Is every Butch Reed match on here awesome? Because I feel like so far they are all awesome.