Super Stan

Nice to see one of my favorite writers not only alive and kicking but writing somewhere as well. Some really good stuff going on here.

If you're talking about the wrestling Legends board, I don't think they are on their last legs. Yes, they are small but are fairly active.

Looks like this place is dead?

I enjoyed this read. As one who didn't watch the WWE version ECW, I can't judge this versus the real thing rather than on it's own merits as an enjoyable read and something that I would have enjoyed watching. I would have liked to have seen Tommy as the one against Angle - Tommy's impassioned speeches as the "face" of ECW, the "Everyman" who bleed, sweat and cried his tears for the company at every turn while listening to Angle rant's about being a superior athlete with actual talent instead of being a no-talent bum like Dreamer who got by on his high threshold of pain and the stupid fans who bought into what he was selling. The "Superman versus the Everyman" showdown. With that, I would have enjoyed Punk versus RVD who I believe fit the bill perfectly as the foil to the Straightedge Punk just as Sandman would have. With the foundation of the Straightedge Society, Punk setting his sights high for the superior athlete and champion in RVD to make an example of would have led to some good matches, allowing Punk to not only grow but shine and perhaps revisited putting RVD and Sabu back together for the short term in dealing with this menace, Hell, you could have even brought in Fonzie who just on his look alone puts him at odds with Punk's message. Big Show's place was interesting and far better than I would have done with him. I did like him as a pseudo-911. Would liked to have seen more of Trinity and perhaps working Kelly in there somehow as a Full Bodied Italian/Irish mix? As for not debuting Thorn, I would have eventually liked to have seen him but under a different guise/gimmick. Yeah, the Sci/Fi channel connection and all but a different look/gimmick might have done the guy wonders. Without much thought - partnering him with Gary Wolfe as a new Pitbull mixes the old with the new for the fans to easily relate to. In any case, I am guessing this won't continue past what we won't be seeing anymore than what has already been posted BUT if you're fishing for requests to continue, I am there brother ready and wait to read.

GeneGene the Writing Machine has a fantastic point about the feedback issue AND he is a fantastic writer as well. I am quite familiar with some of the promotions he has written in the past.

Did you not know that a few weeks ago? Sure did. Thought I'd give it a try and go from there.

I am not scolding anyone. Don't get me wrong, I am not blaming anyone for anything. Like others, I just gave my opinion - you don't have to listen to it, you don't have to bring it up or do anything with it. I came in and noted some things that stuck out like a sore thumb to me as a new reader. That's all. The above comments were to point out incorrect notations about things. People coming and going is the nature of the beast (no pun intended). That happens everywhere. People get interested, drafts are especially fun and seems to get lots of interest but then the reality of having to write sets in, life gets in the way and stuff happens, so people drop. Other times, people argue, people don't get enough comments and a whole host of other reasons. I hope they get things squared away and have a good long run. The more places that are open and operating is a good thing, giving writers more options and places to write. Always a good thing. Telling me to move on ... eh. You're right, I joined, wrote and left in a few weeks. I'm a busy person. No ways around that. Then you have drama and some hostile threads. No time for that. Now, with several people out, maybe the drama is gone? I hope so. Possible re-drafting, rule changes and such, no interest in that so I left. No biggie, I was only in for a short time, so my leaving should impact no one but I'll move on.

I would have to disagree with you. Roster cap, what to do with vacant promotions, Free Agent listings to name just three - all things that should have already been in place. Is it major? I guess each of you would have to decide that and what happens when someone new comes in and doesn't like the rules? Will you vote to change it again? Having majority participation is nice but is not a good way to promote stabilization, especially if someone is going to call for a vote when they don't like something. BUT that is neither here nor there because I am no longer an active member as far as writing goes. As far as numbers of participating people in this writing exercise/game ... again, I will have to disagree with you. I believe based on the number of leagues, You Book It boards and SIM boards, you will find quite a few people involved. As for the last point about naming just one league that has been around for years and not being able to ... again, I would have to call you out on that one. Check out the Wrestling Classics board - their WCFL league has been around for 14 years. It is the exception rather than the rule but there are others that are going well.

I don't know - 6 months or more into the project, there shouldn't be more discussion. Things by now should be set up. If you have to discuss rules each time someone drops out or someone new comes in, that isn't a recipe for stability. New people coming in want something stable. Rules in place, easy to read, easy to find are a must. What comes to mind here is the saying: "Too many Indians, not enough chiefs".

This is something that has plagued other boards as well. People come and go, people argue over rules, people fight, interest drops - this isn't unique to this board and has happened elsewhere. Things will be worked out (which appears to be going on at the moment) and the board/league will continue. Get your rules straightened out, put someone in charge as the arbiter of those rules and by all means ... have fun.

Not to cause any problems, I'll be bowing out of the project. A combination of factors with being just too busy as the main one at this time. I appreciate the opportunity and wish you guys nothing but luck moving forward.

International All Star Wrestling Saturday, November 7th - 11 am Taped Thursday, November 5th from the WKYT-TV Channel 27 Studios in Lexington, Ky Episode 004 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B5jhFflP2k Liz Hulette Liz Hulette: I'm your hostess Liz Hulette and welcome to International All Star Wrestling, bringing you some of the finest professional wrestling stars from all over the world! Tim Tyler & Edgar Wallace Tim Tyler: Thank you, Liz! Along with the lovely Liz Hulette, I'm Tim Tyler and sitting to my left, my broadcast partner, Mister Edgar Wallace. Edgar, lots to talk about today on the heels on the show from the Rupp Arena. Lanny Poffo in the studio as well as Ronnie Garvin with a few things to say about his match with Adrian Street ... and speaking of Mr. Street, the "Adorable One" will be in action ... Edgar Wallace: Yes sir, lots to get to today ... and it looks like we're getting Lanny Poffo out here first. A healthy dose of cheers for Lanny Poffo as he joins our hosts. Appears they have more or less forgiven him for past transgressions a few months back. Lanny Poffo: Guys, I've got so much to talk about and so little time to do, so I am going to jump right in. The Rupp Arena show was great. It was terrific seeing all the fans in Lexington as always and working with Mike and Mike was amazing. Tim Tyler: The young tag team of Mike Davis and Mike Doggendorf. Lanny Poffo: No disrespect to the current champions, New Generation but Mike and Mike are going places and one day they are going to be carrying the tag straps. Now, giving a little payback to the Samoans and this Taras Bulba character went very well. A little message for Sardo out there ... I will get my hands on your man one-on-one and prove who the better man is as I defend this belt for Randy and all the fans out there. Tim Tyler: Speaking of Randy, you personally paid for a front row seat for Randy at the show in Lexington and it didn't go as planned ... Lanny Poffo: Tim, I've been paying for a front row seat now for Randy wherever the ICW rolls into and I know ... I KNOW ... that one of these days, Randy is going to walk in and have a seat. He will make a return, I just know it. Edgar Wallace: Amen! Tim Tyler: While this can't be confirmed it was him, someone who wasn't so ghostly that looked an awful lot like Randy did make an appearance in your match and played a big part, catching Taras Bulba by surprise that allowed you to pick up the win. Lanny Poffo: He certainly did, Tim. I know that ghost or no ghost, Randy Savage is out there watching over all of us. Edgar Wallace: I don't like ghosts. Tim Tyler: There you have it fans from Lanny Poffo, for lack of a better term, the interim ICW World Heavyweight Champion, defending the belt in Randy's name. Right now, we have to take a commercial break, so don't go away! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We get a rundown of the House Show line-up and the cities ICW is coming to! A return to the program and Tim Tyler and Edgar Wallace. Their attention is grabbed by a commotion off-camera. Quickly, it is Pez Whatley and Gino Dellaserra duking it out while Sonny King and Bob Dellaserra do their best to seperate the pair. Tim Tyler: We have a battle that erupted from the back ... WATCH YOURSELF EDGAR! The pair battle it out in front of our hosts who quickly vacate the area as the pair continue hitting each other, making their way towards the ring. Edgar Wallace: You can say that again, Tim. Tim Tyler: Looks like our pair here got started a little early ... let's go to the ring! Gino Dellaserra w/Bob Dellaserra versus Pez Whatley w/Sonny King The two are already hitting each other when the bell rings. Gino with a block, turns it into an Irish whip and sends Pez over with a big back body drop. Pez with a chance to do the same, telegraphs and Gino with a sunset flip gets a near pinfall. Back and forth with Pez Whatley making some flubs, giving Gino several openings. Caught in a corner, Dellaserra escapes when Pez comes in with a headbutt that hits only the top turnbuckle. A backslide and Gino Dellaserra picks up the win. Dellaserra leaves the ring to celebrate with his brother while inside, Pezz has a hissy fit, kicking at the bottom rope and complaining to the referee about his tights being held. Sonny King can only shake his head at the display. Fans cheer as we head into another commercial break! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We come back to our hosts and Tyler with a quick recap of the heated first match and Pez Whatley's continued losing streak ... a streak that Pez would probably deny as being his fault. Next up, Adrian Street! Don't have to wait long as Miss Linda leads a prancing Street out to the ring. She spritzes the air with perfume while Adrian blows kisses which riles up the small but boisterious audience. Adrian Street w/Miss Linda versus T.G. Stone Street prances and plays grab-ass with Stone who does his best to stay away from him. Once the match starts, Street delays things by using the ropes to create breaks in the action. A frustrated Stone complains to the referee and fans agree with him 100%. Street finally locks up and takes things to the mat, riding Stone with some suggestive moves that brings on more booing. Street is able to roll Stone for a pinfall but pulls him up before the three. While arguing with the referee, Street creates an opening for Miss Linda to get involved and spritz Stone in the eyes, blinding him. More prancing from Street as Stone tries to clear his eyes, taking wild swings at the air. The fans come to life as Ronnie Garvin runs out to the ring. Street hides behind the referee who warns Garvin away. The angered Garvin looks around the ring with his fists cocked, ready to hit something. Rearing back, Garvin does the unthinkable ... HE KNOCKS OUT T.G. STONE! The referee immediately calls for the bell ... giving the victory to T.G. Stone by Disqualification! Out of time, Tyler and Wallace remind us to tune in next week for more International Championship Wrestling! Good night!

ICW takes a pass this month.

Nice production - well written and set up with pictures. Good stuff there that makes this visibly pleasing. Content-wise, this is some good stuff with some of the Florida regulars in Dusty and Sullivan (and gang) at the top of things as they should be. Looking forward to some wars between both parties. Speaking of Dusty, you have his speech patterns down, so I can picture the slobbering Rhodes ramble on.

Life has a way of getting involved in our fun. If you don't have to leave altogether, write something similar in style to what Jhawk did for his TV. It is short, sweet and to the point but certainly got the gist of the TV show across. Forget the houseshow circuit, switch to a big monthly show instead - that way your TV builds to something. Less writing for you, doesn't become a chore or take away too much of your time and doesn't allow you to fall behind which is a killer. People who fall seriously behind rarely come back.