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[SuburbanPimp]

This business sucks.

I was hired by World Wrestling Entertainment (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) right after the “boom” of 2000 had faded. Thanks to a huge deal with Viacom, the WWF was moving to the renamed TNN – The National Network – in just under a month. With the addition of the “Velocity” and “Confidential” programs, the WWF was looking to hire more writers.

Enter me, Darren Carver. I was a fan of professional wrestling ever since I could remember, proudly cheering on Hulk Hogan as he defeated villain after villain, holding onto the WWF Championship at every turn. After the world of cable hit my neighborhood in the late 80s, I was turned onto the National Wrestling Alliance and the greatness of Ric Flair. Even when the NWA became World Championship Wrestling, the wrestling world had options. Competition would bring out the best in both the WWF and WCW, but rarely ever at the same time. It didn’t matter to me, for I loved the actual wrestling itself. Leave the storyline junk to the others, I’ll take a fifteen minute psychological classic any day of the week.

I got my foot in the door shortly after I graduated from high school. While I was attending classes at Towson State University, I got a job as a ring crew member for the Maryland Wrestling Alliance through some contacts. After getting to know “the boys” on the roster over a period of time, I would offer input on improving their character/matches/etc. whenever I was asked. After two years of ring crew and referee duty, MWA found their way onto local cable channels in southern Maryland. Writers were needed, and through the help of a few wrestlers, I was named to the writing team. I would say the rest is history, but that’s too cliché. Let’s just say that I found my niche plugging the right wrestlers together, and this caught the eye of the World Wrestling Federation.

Jump ahead in time, now to 2002. After earning my stripes, I became head writer of “Velocity”. My fingerprints were all over this show in two ways: the use of young, technical wrestlers (such as Paul London, Brian Kendrick (AKA “Spanky”), Tajiri, Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas, to name a few), and giving these wrestlers 10-15 minutes to create a good match. Other young stars were able to showcase their interview skills as well, most notably a young wrestler by the name of John Cena, whose rap gimmick would launch a career that will skyrocket into mainstream entertainment (much like Steve Austin and The Rock) in the future. At the end of the year, it was voted “Best Wrestling Program” by Turnbuckle Magazine, and it was the darling of the “Internet Wrestling Community”.

Although I was doing well with Velocity, it seemed that I could never jump to that next level, becoming a part of the Smackdown writing team. From what I was told by others “in the know”, the senior writers felt threatened by me, scared that I would take their jobs. I know that I was held down by them, despite the positive feedback I was getting by a few of the wrestlers.

That leads me to today, a man without a job. The Maryland Wrestling Alliance closed a year after I left, and I have no real desire to start over for the second level promotion in the wrestling business, National Wrestling Alliance: Total Nonstop Action (NWA-TNA). Maybe I should just get out of professional wrestling altogether.

This business sucks, but I love it too damn much.

[SuburbanPimp]

This just in...



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Turner: “I’m Back in the Game!”

ATLANTA, GA – Longstanding rumors were put to rest today, as media mogul Ted Turner announced that he was returning to the professional wrestling business with the formation of Global Sports Entertainment. “I never wanted to leave the wrestling business, but I did not have much say in the matter.” Turner stated in a press release. Turner, who purchased the National Wrestling Alliance and renamed it to World Championship Wrestling in 1989, was forced out of power at WCW in 2000 following Time Warner’s merger with America Online. WCW and its tape library would later be purchased by Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment in 2001. Turner hopes to have GSE up and running within six months. Check back here for more details when they become available.


WWE Chopping Block Still Open

STAMFORD, CT – With house show attendance and pay-per-view buyrates down, many expect additional cuts to be made by World Wrestling Entertainment. Four writers were released on Monday, including Velocity head writer Darren Carver. It appears that the WWE will turn their focus to not just the RAW and Smackdown rosters, but the roster at the WWE developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling. A number of wrestlers are looking towards smaller promotions, namely NWA-TNA, Ring of Honor (ROH) and Ted Turner’s new GSE.

[SuburbanPimp]

“In the long run, we can’t use guys like Hogan or Savage. If your company is going to succeed, it has to avoid the mistakes that were made before. Younger, talented, more technically sound wrestlers must be put in the main events. As the old saying goes, it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. The only way that you’re going to win the marathon, Mr. Turner, is with youth.”

And I thought I had no chance of getting this job.

Say hello to the new Vice President of Operations at Global Sports Entertainment. My personal goal is clear: get my revenge by putting Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment out of business.

I’m starting immediately, so I don’t have much time to discuss how I wowed the boss. Mr. Turner is the only man that I answer too, so it appears that GSE will be my baby. Before I go, let me show you what I’m working with:


Global Sports Entertainment
Owner: Ted Turner
Money: 30,000,000
Size: National
Public Image: 2% (out of 100)
Based in: America
Risk Level: 64% (out of 100)
Production Values: 100%
Merchandising: 100%
Advertising: 100%
Television: None. Weekly pay-per-view program in the works!

Top 5 Faces: None
Top 5 Heels: None


And now, a look at the competition:


World Wrestling Entertainment
Owner: Linda McMahon
Size: Global
Public Image: 60%
Based in: America
Risk Level: 66%
Production Values: 100%
Merchandising: 100%
Advertising: 90%
Television: RAW (Mondays-Spike TV), Smackdown (Thursdays-UPN), Velocity (Saturdays-Spike TV), Heat (Sundays-Spike TV)

Top 5 Faces: Steve Austin (Non-Wrestler), The Rock, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero
Top 5 Heels: Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar (On Hiatus), Triple H, Ric Flair (Non-Wrestler), Vince McMahon (Non-Wrestler)


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NWA: Total Nonstop Action
Owner: Jerry Jarrett
Size: National
Public Image: 90%
Based in: America
Risk Level: 70%
Production Values: 75%
Merchandising: 60%
Advertising: 70%
Television: Total Nonstop Action (Wednesdays-PPV), Xplosion (Saturdays-Urban American)

Top 5 Faces: Raven, Sabu, The Sandman, Dustin Rhodes, AJ Styles
Top 5 Heels: Jeff Jarrett, Vince Russo (Non-Wrestler), Shane Douglas, Glenn Gilberti, Christopher Daniels

[Travis]

Good to see you back man, bring Vinnie to his knees, then do with him as you wish ;)

[SuburbanPimp]

Let’s face it, we’re not going to beat the WWE right away. It’s going to take some time, so my first mission is to get the wrestlers that will represent this company in the future. They will be in our developmental territory for a long time, and they will be brought up when the time is right. If all goes right, these men will not only possess unlimited amounts of charisma, but also the technical skills to put on **** and ***** classics every night. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the “Mat Pack”:

Christopher Idol (Free Agent) – This man has “franchise heel” written all over him. He’s 18 years of age, and our scouts have him listed at 85 (out of 100) on charisma, 69 on technical skill. He’s a speedy guy (57 rating), and these stats will only get better with some work in development. Although he is technically gifted, he is also not afraid to go aerial and is willing to hit high spots (risky moves) in matches. Put it simply: this man could become for GSE what Ric Flair was for the NWA. We’re talking possible legend here, folks.

Generalin Intikami (Free Agent) – For every great heel, there must be an equally great face to oppose him. Look no further to 20 year old Generalin Intikami from the UK. With a charisma rating at 78 and technical skill at 51, he looks like a can’t miss prospect. Although he may not have the “superstar look” that Idol possesses, he can go toe-to-toe with him in the ring, including high spots. Hey Vince, you don’t think cruiserweights can “make it” in this business? In about five years, this kid will prove you wrong.

Rob Vegas (Free Agent) – At 22, this guy seems like a grizzled veteran compared to the first two. In order for a promotion to be successful, it must have 3-5 “main eventers” to carry the promotion. Rob Vegas can be one of those people, already possessing a charisma rating of 70 and a technical skill of 49. Don’t let that low technical rating fool you, he can already “bring it” in the ring. He’ll only get better with some development. The name screams “heel”, doesn’t it?

Caprice Coleman (ROH / NWA-W) – For those who follow today’s world of wrestling, I see this 25 year old as something similar to Shelton Benjamin, but with more charisma. As of right now, he has open contracts (open contracts allow wrestlers to work for more than one promotion) with NWA: Wildside and Ring of Honor right now, but hopefully the chance to work for a national promotion will be too tempting to pass up. With a charisma rating of 72 and technical skill at 59, we can’t pass him up.

J.R. Ryder (Free Agent) – Yet another young man who has “megastar” written all over him, J.R. clocks in at 82 charisma / 73 technical. He loves to use those high spots, and as you can tell with the technical rating, he can already put some good matches together with just about anybody. I’m projecting him to be a face for right now, but anything can change.

Paul London (WWE) – London is one of the darlings of the IWC (Internet Wrestling Community). At 24, he was already showing promise on the Velocity program before I was let go. One of the current wrestlers I compare him to is Chris Benoit, a technical dynamo who is not big on charisma (55 charisma / 78 technical). Although some might think that lack of charisma is someone’s downfall, a “kick ass, no nonsense, all business” attitude goes over big with the crowd. He's currently under contract with WWE, but rumor has it that he could be on their chopping block.

Kevin Martel (Free Agent) – The nephew of underrated former wrestler Rick Martel, this kid could be just as good as Christopher Idol. 20 years old, charisma at a 70, technical skill at 75. He possesses something that Idol does not, something our scout calls the “Fonz Factor”. Fans take to him right away, much like The Rock or Steve Austin. He could be huge not just for ticket sales and ratings, but for our merchandise sales as well.

Well, it’s time for me to go to work and pick these guys up. Wish me luck!

[SuburbanPimp]

More news coming…



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Who Will Sign with GSE?

ATLANTA – Just a day after Ted Turner announced his return to professional wrestling with Global Sports Entertainment, the rumors are starting to fly as to who will be signed. Names such as Bill Goldberg, Randy Savage, Sting, Hulk Hogan, and even former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson have been thrown around. Sting recently spoke of his desire to go to the WWE, but will he rejoin his former WCW boss? Goldberg is a likely candidate, as he is looking for work after failing to sign a new contract with the WWE. With Darren Carver’s disinterest with “old stars”, Savage and Hogan appear unlikely. Tyson is a very long shot, as he is trying to work on getting fights with Roy Jones Jr. and Antonio Tarver. It should definitely be interesting days ahead for the GSE camp.


Maryland Wrestling Alliance: The Rebirth

After being closed for nearly two years, the Maryland Wrestling Alliance is being reborn. The new MWA will now be associated with Ted Turner’s Global Sports Entertainment in the form of GSE’s developmental territory. Darren Carver signed the first wrestlers for MWA today, inking Caprice Coleman, Generalin Intikami, Christopher Idol, J.R. Ryder, Kevin Martel, and Rob Vegas to two-year contracts.

[SuburbanPimp]

Here are some quick tidbits that I have before I go…

- Many thanks to the fantastic people in our advertising department, who were able to get sponsors signed on with GSE in mere days. So, Global Sports Entertainment is proudly presented by Electronic Arts, Domino’s Pizza, Sega, and New Line Cinema! To squash a rumor, we will not be doing a wrestling character based on a hobbit.

- We hired what I feel is one of the best wrestling announcers in the business today, former Extreme Championship Wrestling announcer Joey Styles. He will be the voice of GSE programming, and he’s a guy who can actually keep up with every wrestling move and hold that these guys will use. To compliment him, we have signed wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler. A recent victim of the WWE chopping block, Lawler has been commentating with the WWE for almost ten years. It’s going to be great listening to Styles and Lawler bicker back and forth in the future.

- As mentioned in the previous post, we were able to acquire most of the “Mat Pack”. We’re still waiting on Paul London, but in the meantime, we need to get some established talent on our roster. On a related note, we have not been in talks with any of the wrestlers in the GrappleFanatics top story. While we are looking for talent, we have really yet to begin our search.

-Maryland Wrestling Alliance signings: Aki Mann, Austin Lee, “Chance Meeting” (Cade Sydal & Kriss Sprules), Chris Masters (WWE release), Enygma (HUGE future for this kid), “Backseat Boyz” (Trent Acid & Johnny Kashmere), Jonny C, Seven (released by WWE), and The Idol (WWE release). We’ll have more on all of these guys and our other development signings in the future.

[SuburbanPimp]

My apologies for the lack of updates. My cable modem has been online sporadically over the last few days, and I will hopefully get it fixed over the weekend.



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GSE: Let the Signings Begin!

ATLANTA – Two men are getting second chances at the professional wrestling business. Juventud Guerrera, the 28 year old luchadore dynamo that was a benchmark of the WCW cruiserweight division at their peak, signed with GSE today to a two year contract. Guerrera has had troubles with the law in the past, but Darren Carver believes that he can put the past behind him and become a valuable asset to GSE. The other move was the signing of UFC legend Ken Shamrock, who was last seen in the WWE in 1999. Although Shamrock is 39, he still possesses the skill to put on good matches in the ring, thanks to his grueling training regimen for UFC matches with Tito Ortiz and Kimo Leopaldo.


Former WWE Wrestler Signed to MWA

ATLANTA – Global Sports Entertainment announced today that they have signed internet favorite Paul London to a developmental contract today. London, 24, who was released by the WWE earlier in the week, will join an already promising Maryland Wrestling Alliance roster. It is rumored that London was on a shortlist created by Darren Carver deemed the “Mat Pack”, a collection of wrestlers that Carver felt would become franchise players for GSE in the future.

[SuburbanPimp]

Back with some updates!!



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Two Legends Sign with GSE

ATLANTA – In a press conference held today, Global Sports Entertainment announced the addition of two legends of professional wrestling, Bret “Hitman” Hart and Sting. Although both men are past the prime of their careers, these two men bring the name value that GSE needs to get started. Sting was last seen in NWA:TNA in a special attraction tag team match with friend Lex Luger, but he has not worked a full-time schedule since the end of WCW. Hart has not seen action since his WCW days as well, as a hard kick by Bill Goldberg put the “Hitman” on the shelf. With GSE’s early plans to only hold one televised event per month, the light schedule should help both legends.


GSE Coronation: Sunday, June 13th!

ATLANTA – It is official: Global Sports Entertainment will be coming to pay-per-view. On June 13th, a four-man tournament will held to determine the first GSE Champion. The event will take place at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum in Atlanta, and tickets are officially available. We will keep you posted as more information develops.


News and Notes

- WWE has announced they have signed Bill Goldberg, Kevin Nash, BG James (aka Road Dogg), and Konnan to written contracts.

- NWA:TNA has announced they have signed Scott Hall to a written contract. They have also signed Sabu and 2 Cold Scorpio to open contracts.

- GSE has signed the entire La Resistance stable that was recently released by the WWE. Rene Dupree, Sylvan Grenier and Rob Conway have all been sent to the MWA. It is rumored that Dupree and Grenier will be promoted to the GSE roster next month.

- WWE superstar Edge is in the rumor mill this month, as word is floating around that he was contacted by GSE representatives recently. Sources say that GSE presented a contract that doubled his current salary in WWE, but the young superstar turned down their advances.

[SuburbanPimp]

Global Sports Entertainment Roster

Main Event (Overness / Face or Heel / Gimmick)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sting.jpgSting (94 / Face / Mysterious)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Bret_Hart.jpgBret Hart (92 / Heel / Unique)


Upper Midcard
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Ken_Shamrock.jpgKen Shamrock (85 / Face / Legitimate Athlete)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Juvi_Guerrera.jpgJuventud Guerrera (80 / Heel / Cool)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Devon_Storm.jpgDevon Storm (73 / Heel / No Gimmick Needed)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Jeff_Hardy.jpgJeff Hardy (73 / Face / Daredevil)


Midcard
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sean_O_Haire.jpgSean O’Haire (64 / Heel / Troublemaker)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Mike_Sanders.jpgMike Sanders (61 / Heel / Cocky)


Lower Midcard
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Lenny_Lane.jpgLenny Lane (61 / Face / Arrogant)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Lodi.jpgLodi (61 / Face / Arrogant)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Matt_Stryker.jpgMatt Stryker (60 / Face / No Gimmick Needed)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Funaki.jpgFunaki (58 / Face / Underdog)


Tag Teams
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http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sean_O_Haire.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Mike_Sanders.jpg “New Revolution”: Sean O’Haire & Mike Sanders

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Maryland Wrestling Alliance Roster

http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Aki_Mann.jpgAki Mann (18 / Face / None)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Austin_Lee.jpgAustin Lee (24 / Heel / Degenerate)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Cade_Sydal.jpgCade Sydal (10 / Face / None)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Caprice_Coleman.jpgCaprice Coleman (18 / Face / None)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Chad_Collyer.jpgChad Collyer (47 / Face / No Gimmick Needed)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Chris_Mordetsky.jpgChris Masters (12 / Face / Bad Ass)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Christopher_Idol.jpgChristopher Idol (8 / Heel / Egomaniac)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Colt_Cabana.jpgColt Cabana (43 / Heel / Old School Heel)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Enygma.jpgEnygma (16 / Heel / Manic Depressive)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Eugene_1.jpgEugene (56 / Face / Fun Babyface)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Fab_Frederick.jpgFabulous Frederick (20 / Heel / Old School Heel)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Generalin_Int.jpgGeneralin Intikami (18 / Face / Highlight Reel)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/GQ.jpgGQ (34 / Heel / Suave)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/JR_Ryder.jpgJ.R. Ryder (48 / Face / No Gimmick Needed)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Johnny_Kashmere.jpgJohnny Kashmere (55 / Heel / Cocky)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Jonny_C.jpgJonny C (24 / Heel / None)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Kevin_Martel.jpgKevin Martel (56 / Face / Franchise Player)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Kriss_Sprules.jpgKriss Sprules (5 / Face / None)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Nova.jpgNova (64 / Heel / No Gimmick Needed)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Orlando_Jordan.jpgOrlando Jordan (45 / Face / Blue Chipper)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Paul_London.jpgPaul London (48 / Face / No Gimmick Needed)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Rene_Dupree.jpgRene Dupree (65 / Heel / Anti USA)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Rob_Conway.jpgRob Conway (48 / Heel / Anti USA)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Rob_Vegas.jpgRob Vegas (18 / Heel / Arrogant)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Seven.jpgSeven (30 / Heel / Occult)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Unknown.jpgShawn Stylez (3 / Face / None)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sylvan_Grenier.jpgSylvan Grenier (64 / Heel / Anti USA)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Unknown.jpgThe Idol (14 / Heel / None)
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Trent_Acid.jpgTrent Acid (55 / Heel / Cocky)


Tag Teams
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Johnny_Kashmere.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Trent_Acid.jpg “Backseat Boyz”: Johnny Kashmere & Trent Acid
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Cade_Sydal.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Kriss_Sprules.jpg“Chance Meeting”: Cade Sydal & Kriss Sprules
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Rene_Dupree.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sylvan_Grenier.jpg “La Resistance”: Rene Dupree & Sylvan Grenier
http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Nova.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Unknown.jpg “Full Throttle”: Nova & The Idol

[SuburbanPimp]

GSE Coronation
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Alexander Memorial Coliseum – Atlanta, GA
Announcers: Joey Styles, Jerry “The King” Lawler

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[Bret Hart has arrived, and is not happy!]

Hart: “You know, I have traveled through every country, down every highway, being a slave to this business. I used to love this business, getting the chance to compete against the very best night after night. I worked my ass off, and I got to the very top as World Heavyweight Champion…six times. So tonight, I get the opportunity to win another one, and I get the opportunity to sacrifice my body for you fans. The problem is…I don’t give a damn about any of you!

I gave my blood, sweat, tears, blah blah blah, and for what? A bunch of sheep who throw their money down and then cheer and boo for whoever the bookers want them to. When I got screwed back in 1997, I saw a bunch of people cheering as I was mocked by a midget on their programming the next night. These sheep…these morons, they said that I was a crybaby, and that I should have done the ‘time honored tradition’. DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?! I’m the man who kept this entire business ALIVE during the 90’s! When times were tough, I put the wrestling business on my back and carried it, only to be forgotten and ridiculed in return. So tonight, when I become the first GSE World Champion, all of you can stick it up your ass!”

Overall Rating: 76%
Hart lost overness from this segment.



[GSE Championship Semifinal: Sting vs. Juventud Guerrera]

Sting, being the technical genius that he is, starts off the match by nailing Juvi with a running forearm. Sting goes ULTIMATE WARRIOR~! on Juvi with a flying shoulder tackle, but without the whole ring rope shaking stuff. Fall-away slam by Sting on Juvi gets two. Hey, that’s a Scott Hall move, is he in the building? QUICK, HIDE THE WET BAR! Sting tries to go for the Stinger Splash on Juventud in the corner, but gets the Filet Da Boot Sole instead. Juvi goes to the second rope, then puts Sting down with a Macho Man flying axe handle. DIG IT BROTHA!! Lightning kick on Sting gives Juvi a two count. JUVI JUICE~! misses a spinning kick, and Sting counters with a spear, which gets two. Second spear by Sting gets two again. Back up, Juvi blocks a punch, then gets Sting down with a leg sweep. HOLLYWOOD LEGDROP OF DOOM by Juvi misses the mark, and Sting repeats yet another move with a flying shoulder tackle. Sting hooks on the Scorpion Deathlock, and The Juvi Juice has to tap out. Post match, Juvi starts crying and screaming at everyone who cares…which is about zero. Winner: Sting by submission. Sting advances to the finals.

Match Rating: **1/2
Crowd Reaction: 87%
Match Quality: 75%
Overall Rating: 74%



[GSE Championship Semifinal: Ken Shamrock vs. Bret Hart]

“Mr. Montreal” starts off with a forearm into Shamrock’s chest, but then misses a clothesline cause he’s horribly old. Shamrock counters with a forearm of his own, and Hart is down. HE BROKE HIS REPLACEMENT HIP, BY GAWD!! Shamrock whips Hart into the corner, and the referee is taken out! FIVE STARS FOR FRESH AND INNOVATIVE NEW STORYTELLING! Okay, no. Hart gets hit with a splash by Shamrock, and Kenneth makes a pin cover. Hey moron, no referee! RING THE DAMN BELL!! IT’S A SCREWJOB!! Okay, it’s not, as Hart recovers with a low blow on Shamrock. Hey, they don’t do that in the UFC! Russian leg sweep by Hart gets two, and a gutwrench powerbomb by Hart gets another two. Shamrock then gets planted with an exploder suplex. Should be three, but Shamrock just gets a shoulder up before the final count. Shamrock makes a valiant comeback with some punches, then puts Hart down with a jawbreaker. Pinfall attempt gets two. Shamrock wastes no time in slapping on the anklelock, and Hart is screaming in pain. TAP OUT DAMN YOU!!! He won’t, but here comes Frank Shamrock (!) to cheer his brother on. Hart reaches the ropes, and Kenny has to break the hold. When the ref is not looking, however, Frank drops Kenneth throat-first on the top ring rope! SMELL THE DOUBLE CROSS! WHAT A DASTARDLY THING TO DO INDEED! Hart sees an opportunity to slap on the Sharpshooter, and Shamrock taps out to give Bret the match. Post match, Frank slides into the ring, then lays some punches into Kenny’s head, drawing blood. Frank leaves to HUGE heat as Ken lays bloody in the ring. Winner: Bret Hart by submission. Hart advances to the finals.


Match Rating: **1/4
Crowd Reaction: 85%
Match Quality: 72%
Overall Rating: 72%
Frank Shamrock turned heel, it got a positive response.



[Say hello to the New Revolution (Mike Sanders & Sean O’Haire)!]

Sanders: “A couple of years ago, when we were in WCW, we were regarded as the ‘future of the business’. We were young, we were hungry, and nobody was going to get in our way. That’s until we found out about ‘backstage politics’.”

O’Haire: “While we were wowing the crowds in the ring, guys like Hogan, Hall, and Nash were in the back, persuading the writers to hold us back, to keep us from the spotlight that we deserve. So we get to WWE, and it looked like it was going to be a fresh start for the both of us…”

Sanders: “It was different from WCW, because it was worse. Sean was saddled with an old bag like Roddy Piper, and I didn’t even get a chance to be on their programming! They kept saying ‘Mike, you have a lot of promise, but you just need a little more development’. I was stuck in development hell for two years before I got the pink slip because they need to ‘cut costs’.”

O’Haire: “Come to think of it, they cut me loose because of the same damn reason! Well tonight, all of this political crap comes to an end when we get in the ring! Tonight, Mike Sanders and Sean O’Haire will walk out not only as the GSE World Tag Team Champions, but we will walk out as the ‘Greatest Tag Team in the World’!”

Sanders: “West Hollywood Blondes, you think you have a shot at glory tonight? After we get through with you, you’ll be wondering what was that freight train that hit you. So, let me give you a little hint. The license plate reads: THE NEW REVOLUTION!”

Overall Rating: 75%
Sean O'Haire debuted his new gimmick (Evil), it got a positive response. Mike Sanders gained overness from this segment.



[A little surprise from the folks at GSE!]

Joey Styles: “Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, I would like to introduce to you the latest signing by Global Sports Entertainment. His reputation and fame has been built in the world of mixed martial arts, and this will be the first time he has ever stepped into a professional wrestling ring. Ladies and gentlemen, the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion…‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’…TITO ORTIZ!!”

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[The crowd is stunned as Ortiz steps out from the curtain, then heads down to the ring.]

Ortiz: “So, this is professional wrestling? A couple thousand people packed into an arena to cheer some guys that this company has the nerve to call “superstars”? With the exception of a couple of Shamrocks, these guys have never stepped into my domain. I’ve dominated the octagon to the point where there was nothing left to prove. I’ve punished every mixed martial arts fighter known to man. So now, I’m coming to GSE for three things: big money, big gold, and to kick some more ass. Interview over.”

[A few people in the crowd cheered, enjoying his bad ass attitude.]

Overall Rating: 72%



[GSE Tag Team Title Match: West Hollywood Blondes vs. The New Revolution]

Lenny Lane starts “playing Ricky Morton” right from the get-go, as Sean O’Haire takes Lane out with a reverse neckbreaker. That would be the end in 1987, but it only gets two here. O’Haire and Sanders make frequent, crisp tags, punishing Lane while keeping him away from his own corner. Sanders gets in and takes Lane down with a running clothesline, then puts him back down with a dropkick. Sanders gets a two count. Spinning back kick by Sanders should be it, but Lane gets a shoulder up before three. The crowd is KINDA SORTA ENTHUSED! Lenny reverses a Sanders hammerlock, then puts Sanders down with a superkick. GET SHAWN MICHAELS ON THE HORN FOR FINISHER THEFT~! Instead of being smart and going for the cover, Lenny dramatically crawls to his corner to give the hot tag to Lodi. Lodi is a HOUSE OF FIRE, taking down both Sanders and O’Haire in an attempt to get the crowd going. Unfortunately, it’s not working. MACHO MAN ELBOW off the top by Lodi on Sanders, and let’s just say that Lodi should stick to the ground stuff. Sanders walks into a spinning heel kick, and someone should check if his head is attached. That gets a two count. Lodi misses a clothesline, and Sanders counters with a kneelift. Sanders tags to O’Haire, who nearly puts Lodi through the mat with a vicious spinebuster. Lodi floats over O’Haire on a suplex attempt, and he stumbles over to tag in Lenny. Lenny walks into an O’Haire clothesline, and he’s officially dead. O’Haire goes for a cover, but Lodi breaks up the count before three. This brings in Sanders, and WE’VE GOT A FRACAS BABAY, IF YOU WEEL!! Where’s Dusty Rhodes when you need him? Anyway, Sanders & Lodi tumble outside and get the ref’s attention as O’Haire grabs one of the tag title belts and nails Lane in the head. Count to one million, as O’Haire gets the pin on Lane. Lodi tries to get some sort of revenge on O’Haire, but the New Revolution spill out of the ring with their title belts. Winners: New Revolution by pinfall. New Revolution are the first GSE Tag Team Champions.

Match Rating: *3/4
Crowd Reaction: 52%
Match Quality: 77%
Overall Rating: 57%
This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a letdown to them. Lenny Lane is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Lodi is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. The GSE Tag Team titles have gained in image.



[Frank Shamrock explains his motives...]

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Styles: “Frank Shamrock, what the hell was that earlier?”

Shamrock: “You talk like that to me again, and I’ll rip your head right off your shoulders! That was years of aggression finally being released! Ken Shamrock, “The World’s Most Dangerous Man”? The last UFC fight you were in, you were beat up like you were a rookie. Me, I just keep on destroying everyone who dares to get in my way. Ken, you’re nothing more than a disgrace to the Shamrock name. Tonight is just the beginning, because I’m tired of being the second fiddle in this family. I’m going to take pleasure in destroying my brother, and then strapping that GSE Championship belt around my waist!”

Overall Rating: 63%



Segment Eight: GCW Championship Match: Bret Hart vs. Sting

Sting starts out hot, hitting Hart with a bodyslam/piledriver combo on the “Hitman”. That only gets two? Damn, that would paralyze a man back in the day. Sting misses a clothesline, then gets his head nearly taken off with a counter clothesline by Hart. Swinging neckbreaker by Hart gets two. Hart hits a brutal DDT on Sting, which gets another two. Pair of hard clotheslines on Sting, followed by a back body drop. Sting gets the shoulder up JUST before three. Short powerbomb on Sting by Hart, who is looking pretty good for a 46 year old. Another two count for Hart. Hart whips Stinger into the corner, but gets a boot to the face when he charges in. Spear by Sting, and that could be all! ONE…TWO…NO! Shoulder up before three! Sting plants Hart’s face into the mat, and he calls for the Scorpion Deathlock. He tries to hook it, but Hart counters into a small package for a CLOSE two count. Hart gets up to argue with the referee, but gets a headbutt from Sting when he turns around. Hart stumbles into the corner, and Sting misses his patented Stinger splash! Hart pulls Sting down with a school boy pin, and Hart has the tights! ONE…TWO…THREE!! The referee totally missed Hart’s cheating! DASTARDLY!! Hart escapes the ring before Sting can get his hands on him, then backpedals to the curtain with the GSE Championship raised over his head. Winner: Bret Hart via pinfall. Bret Hart is the first GSE Champion.

Match Rating: **
Crowd Reaction: 97%
Match Quality: 67%
Overall Rating: 78%
The GSE Championship has gained in image.

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Overall Card Rating: 72%
Attendance: 4,602
PPV Buy Rate: 0.42
Ticket Sales: $184,080
PPV Revenue: $1,050,000

[SuburbanPimp]

NEWWWWWS!!



From the Desk of Darren Carver

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I’m not a big fan of open contracts, because it becomes costly. With open contracts, you have to pay a wrestler per appearance, where a written contract you only pay once a month. Unfortunately, it seems like the only young talent I can get is through open contracts, so I had to bite the bullet today.

We signed three guys today, two of which will automatically join our GSE roster. Christopher Daniels (photo on left) has signed an open contract with us, and I couldn’t be more excited. He’s one of the most talented wrestlers today (90 charisma/91 technical), and he’ll help us out in the upper midcard department. The other wrestler pictured is Brian Kendrick, who goes by the ring name “Spanky”. He has signed an open contract as well, and will be paired with Funaki to create the “Spanky’s Midnight Runners” tag team. Our third signing was Ryan Wing, who signed a written developmental contract with MWA.



GSE Showdown: Sunday, July 18th!

Coming off a successful “Coronation”, we will be at the Mid South Coliseum in Memphis for “Showdown”! Bret Hart escaped with the GSE Championship, but he has to battle Sting again in a return match. We will also be crowning a new champion, as someone will walk out of Memphis as the GSE North American Champion!



NWA:TNA On Verge of Going Global

The WWE is going to have some competition. NWA: Total Nonstop Action is about to hit the global level any day now. What does that mean for GSE? It means that some good young talent might sign written contracts with NWA:TNA (including newly signed Christopher Daniels), and then they would be off limits to us. I’m not too worried, as we have a good core group of guys in GSE, and a total franchise that will destroy WWE & NWA:TNA waiting in the wings in the MWA.

[SuburbanPimp]

Sunday, July 18th

As I arrived to the Mid South Coliseum, I had butterflies in my stomach, but far different from the obvious reasons. I have put on many wrestling programs before, and this pay-per-view was going to be easy. Unfortunately, it was the news that I received last night that had me nervous.

Walking down the hallways of the Coliseum, I passed by numerous signs which read “Mandatory Staff Meeting – 2:00 PM”. I had asked head road agents Trina Laurent and Dean Malenko to round up the troops, and as I walked into the makeshift dining hall, I saw that they did just that. All 17 wrestlers and 34 crew members were present and accounted for, the majority helping themselves to the catered food.

“I want to thank all of you for coming out today. You probably know by now that I talked to Mr. Turner last night, and I’m sure there’s a number of rumors already floating around-”

Devon Storm quickly interrupted me. “We’re getting the axe, aren’t we?” As soon as he asked that question, the room was filled with chatter, negative chatter.

Matt Stryker was next. “How can he do this? We’ve only had one show!”

“No no, we are not getting shut down! Nobody is going anywhere!”, I told them. Granted, we weren’t making a lot of money putting on only one show a month, but it was not that bad. “The fact is, everything is about to change…for the better.”

As soon as I made that statement, the chatter stopped. “Ted Turner has struck a deal with the InDemand people, and starting in September, we will have our own weekly pay-per-view program on Tuesdays!”

The pendulum of emotion in the room quickly turned to happiness. Much of the crew was applauding, while wrestlers were high-fiving and patting each other on the back, happy to know that they have a permanent job…for now. As for me, I have mixed emotions. Yes, it is fantastic that we can show off our talent on a weekly basis. Our public image will definitely rise just by being out there every week. But, we only have 17 workers on our GCW roster, and there’s not a lot of free agent talent out there to be had. To fill out a two-hour timeslot every week and be fresh, we need more wrestlers. But who?

With that floating through my head, I sat down behind the entrance curtain, ready to give instructions and direct the show.

GSE “Showdown”!
Sunday, July 18th
Mid South Coliseum – Memphis, TN
Announcers: Joey Styles, Jerry “The King” Lawler

[The show opens up with a brief fireworks display from the entrance stage. Cut over to Styles & Lawler.]

Styles: Last month, Global Sports Entertainment kicked off a new era in professional wrestling with “Coronation”. Tonight, the stars of GSE return at “Showdown”!

Lawler: And once again, the man known as Sting fails to capture the GSE Championship!

Styles: Well Jerry Lawler, that remains to be seen! Indeed, the GSE Championship is on the line tonight, as Bret Hart defends against Sting in a rematch of last month’s classic bout! Also tonight, three men compete against one another to determine the first North American Champion!

Lawler: Hey, don’t forget about the return of “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Piper’s Pit”!

Styles: That’s right, Roddy Piper will bring Ken and Frank Shamrock together on the same set since Frank betrayed his brother last month at “Coronation”! But right now, we have a pivotal contest in the GSE Championship picture.

Lawler: Yes, we get to see the return of JUVI JUICE!

Styles: Last month, Juventud Guerrera was unsuccessful in becoming GSE Champion, as he was defeated by Sting in the semifinal round. Guerrera claims that Sting held onto his tights, although numerous replays since the event have proven those claims to be false.

Lawler: Are you kidding me? Sting had the tights! Not only that, but it was obvious that Sting came to the ring with brass knuckles, a tire iron, handcuffs, deadly sumo salt, a lead pipe, a sledgehammer, and a steel chair! He was smuggling them in his entrance robe!

Styles: Stop it! Sting did nothing of the sort! Anyway, Juvi does not have an easy time on his hands tonight, as he goes up against a talented youngster by the name of Matt Stryker. Although he is new to GSE, he has plenty of experience from wrestling all over this great country.

Lawler: This guy has no chance. THE JUICE SHALL BE VICTORIOUS!

[B] [Opening Match: Juventud Guerrera vs. Matt Stryker] [/B]

Juvi’s reaction was rather mixed, as the heel Guerrera now has a cult following that cheers for him. Although the result of this match was a no-brainer, it was a super hot opener. Juvi tries to hit everything but the kitchen sink on Stryker (standing leg lariat, dropkick to the knee, implant DDT), but Stryker has too much heart to stay down. Stryker walks into a Juvi superkick that should have been all, but gets two. A follow-up spin kick to Stryker’s jaw should have been it, but Stryker gets a shoulder up. Finish comes when Juvi stops a Stryker comeback with a low blow, setting up a rollup for the victory. Juvi bolts before Stryker can exact revenge. [B]Winner:[/B] Juventud Guerrera by pinfall.

Match Rating: ***
Crowd Reaction: 72%
Match Quality: 85%
[B]Overall Rating: 78%[/B]

Styles: That was highway robbery! Juvi should be disqualified for that illegal low blow!

Lawler: Illegal? The referee didn’t see it. THE JUVI JUICE PREVAILS AGAIN!

Styles: Will you stop that?!?!

Lawler: *whispering* JUVI JUICE!!

[Cut backstage, as Spanky and Funaki, better known as “Spanky's Midnight Runners”, are standing in front of a makeshift interview area. GSE announcer/investigative reporter Mike Johnson is between the duo.]

Johnson: Midnight Runners, it is no secret that a certain promotion “up north” did not give you two gentlemen the chance to shine in the tag team division. However, the upcoming GSE Tag Team Title match is of great concern to you, as you have already been deemed the next challengers for the winners of this match. Is it too much too soon?

Spanky: I can definitely understand that argument, but what the world doesn’t know is how talented the Runners are. Our chance at tag team gold has been a long time coming, and after all the crap we had to put up in the “big leagues”, we more than deserve this shot. You can also bet that we’ll make the best of it.

Johnson: Alright, with that said, who do you think will win tonight?

[Johnson points the microphone to Funaki, who begins talking. Unfortunately, he cannot be heard. Suddenly, a booming voice is heard, a voice that does not belong to the Japanese star. Oh, that voice doesn’t match up with what Funaki is saying. Yes kids, it’s a bad English overdubbing. See: all Godzilla movies.]

Funaki: IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO WINS TONIGHT. THE MIDNIGHT RUNNERS ARE THE MOST GLORIOUS TEAM IN THE LAND, AND WE WILL DESTROY OUR FOES WITH THE MIGHTIEST OF BLOWS. WHY? BECAUSE WE ARE EEEEVIL!! INDEED!!

[It takes a moment for Johnson to respond, causing dead air. He’s as perplexed as we are, folks.]

Johnson: Um…okay! Joey, Jerry…uh…back to you!

[B]Overall Rating: 60%[/B]

Lawler: Those Japanese guys are weird.

Styles: No comment. Well, “Spanky’s Midnight Runners” will be looking at this next match with a close eye, as the GSE Tag Team Championships are on the line! It’s a rematch from last month, as the “New Revolution” will take on the “West Hollywood Blondes”!

[B] [GSE Tag Team Championship Match: The New Revolution © vs. West Hollywood Blondes] [/B]

Although the Blondes are supposed to be the face team, a few fans in attendance did not let that stop them from using slurs attacking the Blondes “hinted” homosexuality. In the ring, it just didn’t seem to “click”. Standard southern tag team wrestling here, as the Revolution punishes Lenny Lane for the majority of the match, not allowing him to tag Lodi in. Lenny makes a short comeback with a desperation armdrag on O’Haire, which is enough to get the tag to Lodi. Lodi comes in like a house on fire, single-handedly taking the Revolution on. The finish comes when Lodi climbs to the top rope, then lands on Mike Sanders with a splash. The ref counts three, and we have NEW tag champs! The new champions embrace as the fans look away. Nothing of note happened, due to the writers deciding their “gay” gimmick was too risqué. [B]Winners:[/B] West Hollywood Blondes are the NEW GSE Tag Team Champions.

Match Rating: **
Crowd Reaction: 63%
Match Quality: 77%
[B]Overall Rating: 70%[/B]
[I]The fans were confused by the gimmick change of Lodi (Fun Babyface) so soon after his last one. The fans were confused by the gimmick change of Lenny Lane (Fun Babyface) so soon after his last one. Mike Sanders lost overness from this match. Sean O'Haire lost overness from this match. Lenny Lane gained overness from this match. Lodi gained overness from this match. The GSE Tag Team titles have gained in image.[/I]

Styles: We have new Tag Team Champions! Lenny & Lodi have done it!

Lawler: They cheated! This is not right! This is a travesty! This is-

Styles: A miscarriage of justice?

Lawler: Yeah!

[We now cut to a pre-taped interview with tonight’s GSE Championship challenger, Sting.]

Johnson: Sting, tonight is a big night for you. You were cheated out of the GSE Championship last month, but you can get revenge tonight.

Sting: That’s right, Mike. Tonight [B]is[/B] my chance for revenge. Some may think that taking that title belt from Bret Hart would be enough for revenge. However, it’s no secret that Bret and I have a little history together, stemming back from our days in WCW. Tonight, I make up for years of revenge with every punch that I throw, with every kick that knocks the wind out of his body. Tonight, I not only become GSE Champion, but I also dismantle the self-proclaimed “best there is, best there was, and the best there ever will be”.

[B]Overall Rating: 90%[/B]

[Cut again to the backstage area, specifically one of the hallways inside the Mid South Coliseum. Lenny Lane & Lodi, with GSE Tag Team Titles in one hand and champagne in the other, are celebrating their victory over the New Revolution. Out of nowhere, Mike Sanders & Sean O’Haire ambush the new champions. Sanders whacks Lodi in the back with a steel chair, as O’Haire nails Lenny Lane in the head with a sick chair shot. As the champs fall to the ground, Sanders & O’Haire rub in their attack by pouring the champagne over their fallen bodies.]

[B]Overall Rating: 75%[/B]

Styles: That was totally uncalled for! Poor losers, yes, but Sanders and O’Haire should be fined and suspended for those actions!

Lawler: This is professional wrestling. That is [B]not[/B] going to happen.

Styles: …

Lawler: Styles, it’s true.

Styles: [sigh] Let’s go to the North American Title match! Three men are battling for the second biggest prize in GSE!

Lawler: Excuse me, Styles, but their fighting for the third biggest prize. The crown on my head [B]always[/B] counts for second!

[B] [GSE North American Championship Match – Triple Threat Match: Devon Storm vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Tito Ortiz] [/B]

Despite playing a tweener, Ortiz received a bigger pop than the babyface Jeff Hardy. A very fast-paced match, which may have hurt it by not being longer. Hardy gets some good offense on Ortiz to start, as Storm decides to stay back. It is only when Ortiz gets on the offensive that Storm decides to attack, getting the wrath from the fans. Storm doesn’t get much, as Hardy takes over. A death valley driver by Ortiz on Storm should be all, but Hardy breaks up the pinfall attempt. Ortiz retaliates by planting Hardy into the mat with a sick spinebuster, and gets the pin and the title. Post match, Devon Storm decides to crack Hardy over the skull with a steel chair. Hardy is OUT, Devon is NUTS, and Ortiz is out of harm’s way. [B]Winner:[/B] Tito Ortiz is the first GSE North American Champion.

Match Rating: ** 1/2
Crowd Reaction: 69%
Match Quality: 79%
[B]Overall Rating: 74%[/B]
[I]Devon Storm debuted his new gimmick (Psycho). The GSE North American title has gained in image.[/I]

Styles: Security is getting Devon Storm out of here, and I think we need some paramedics down here to attend to Jeff Hardy! We need some disciplinary action of some sort against that…that…nutcase!

Lawler: Sure, but who are you going to get to sheriff this bunch?

Styles: Well, I can start with the host of this next segment, for one. Fans, the upcoming segment should be interesting. It is the return of “Piper’s Pit”, right here in Global Sports Entertainment!

Lawler: The Shamrock family will be ripped to shreds in front of our very eyes!

Styles: Well, I don’t know about that-

Lawler: It’s gonna be sweet! Oh the blood! The carnage! And “Old Man” Piper will be beaten to death with his very own fake hip!

Styles: Stop it! Coming up next, it’s the return of “Piper’s Pit”! Tonight, the “Hot Rod” brings Frank and Ken Shamrock together…on the same set! The tension within both the Shamrock family and GSE has been high since “Coronation”, and it might explode here tonight!

Lawler: Might? I’ve got a shiny nickel that says it [B]will[/B] explode tonight!

[The sound of bagpipes can mean only one thing, as the legendary “Rowdy” Roddy Piper arrives to the largest pop so far tonight. Dressed in his usual kilt, “Hot Rod” shirt and leather jacket, Piper slaps a few hands as he walks to the ring. Once inside, it takes him a few moments to speak, overwhelmed by the “Piper” chants that fill the arena.]

Piper: Please, please, thank you!

[“PIPER! PIPER! PIPER!”]

Piper: You know…uh…guys, we only have so much time. You know me, uh, I always have a few things to get off my chest!

[The fans cheer, knowing that Piper is about to cross that line between the business and reality with his “shoot” commentary.]

Piper: Now, I have never claimed to be a “company” kind of guy. Maybe I get blackballed a little bit because I decide to call [B]any[/B] sort of decision – from the “suits” or from the “boys” – the way that I see it. So, that gets me to a little rant on some character named “Mr. America”…

[The crowd proceeds to boo, because there’s nothing worse than seeing Hulk Hogan in a patriotic mask, claiming to be “Mr. America” to avoid suspension from Vince McMahon for being seen as the “Hulkster”. One of the worst…WWE…angles…[B]ever.[/B] ]

Piper: Now I’m not exactly a fan of masked angles, especially when the stupidity level of such an angle is at an all-time high. It’s no secret that I don’t get along with Hulk Hogan, but damnit, that is one of the worst uses for [B]any[/B] wrestler I’ve ever seen in my career! So, Vinnie Mac, what do you decide to do?

[Pause for effect.]

Piper: You decide to blame [B]me[/B] because I’m not “putting over” the angle as well as I could be! Then, you want ride me out of WWE on a rail because I like to have a couple of drinks! Well Vince McMahon…F[I][bleep][/I]CK YOU!!

[HUGE pop for the use of profanity.]

Piper: This company is going to take you and your whole family down! By the time that GSE is done with you, you’ll be begging for a job, just like Bischoff begged at your feet! Karma is a bitch, and it’s about to kick your ass!

[While Piper was on his rant, an impatient Frank Shamrock has decided to make his way to the ring. Just after Piper turns around to face Shamrock, the microphone is ripped from his hands.]

Frank Shamrock: I thought this was supposed to be a “family confrontation”, not a “whining session from a washed-up legend”!

Piper: [Wiping his face, then grabbing the mic] Please, Frank, ditch the spitting please. I, uh, already had a shower before I got to the arena tonight.

[Some generic music cues up, as out comes Ken from behind the curtain. He is as focused as his younger brother, marching down the aisle and sliding under the bottom rope. Once inside the ring, the two men have a stare down in the center of the ring. Piper tries to take control, offering each man their own microphone.]

Piper: Come on guys, let’s ease it up a little bit.

Ken: Look, Frank…I don’t know what your deal is, man. I’ve always supported you in everything that you’ve done, ever since we were kids. When you won that first UFC belt, who was the first man to hug you and celebrate with you?

Frank: Yeah, that’s so like you Ken. Hop into [B]my[/B] spotlight by acting like the “supportive brother”. I guess I’m the only one that can see your hidden agendas. When I defeated Tito Ortiz a couple of years ago, I was on the top of the world. I was known as the best in the Shamrock family, so what did you decide to do? You had to face Ortiz yourself, just to see if you could do it too. But, after Ortiz waxed the mat with you, everyone just talked about how “classy” you were in admitting defeat. Did anyone mention that you couldn’t do what your younger brother could? Nope.

Ken: Oh come on, Frank-

Frank: Hey, let’s go back a little bit beyond that. Vince McMahon came to you one day back in 97, declaring that he wanted the “World’s Most Dangerous Man” to be one of the franchise players in the World Wrestling Federation. He signed you to a pretty sweet deal, and he started pushing you to the moon, beginning with being assigned the special referee for the Bret Hart/Steve Austin match at ‘Mania 13. But while you were off making big money, did you ever mention a word to Vince about me? Hell no! I had to be the big fish in a tiny puddle in the UFC, making crap money for saving that company from going under. Way to help me out, big brother!

Ken: I did talk to him!

Frank: Oh really? So, what happened to [B]my[/B] big fat contract? I guess Vinnie “misplaced” it, because I would have been a shoe-in if I had the chance!

Ken: This is totally stupid, Frank. You know, if you had a problem with me, we could have settled this behind closed doors, like a personal matter should be handled. But instead, you decide to be a [B]child[/B] and bring this out into the open-

[Frank inches closer to Ken, as they are literally nose-to-nose. Piper tries to interject by putting his arm in between to separate them.]

Frank: Child? You want to talk about being…

[Frank looks down at Piper, who is still trying to separate them.]

Frank: Piper, I’ve had just about enough of you trying to play mediator. If you don’t back off of me, there [B]will[/B] be problems.

[Piper looks directly into Frank’s eyes.]

Piper: Let me tell you something son, I have beaten kids that were younger and better than you, so I’m the [B]last[/B] person you want to get an attitude with!

[After a few empty seconds, Frank hoists Piper up, then takes the legend down with a [B]vicious[/B] belly-to-belly suplex. Piper’s head hits hard on the canvas, and as Frank stands up to bask in his glory, Piper is not moving. Ken drops the microphone, then goes to attend to the unconscious Piper. As he does this, Frank slides out of the ring, but soon returns with a steel chair. As Ken tries to get Piper to wake up, Frank does the unthinkable…]

[B]**THWACK!**[/B]

[…a steel chair shot to the back of his brother’s head. Shamrock is out instantly, his body falling on top of Piper’s.]

Styles: YOU SICK SON OF A BITCH!! KEN SHAMROCK WAS ATTENDING TO SOMEONE, ABSOLUTELY DEFENSELESS, AND YOU CLOCK HIM IN THE HEAD WITH A STEEL CHAIR?!?!

Lawler: Yeah, isn’t it great?!?!?!

[Frank begins to laugh, dropping the chair on the canvas. As he walks down the aisle, EMT’s are rushing to the ring.]

[B]Overall Rating: 70%[/B]

[As the EMT’s rush to put Ken Shamrock and Roddy Piper on stretchers, we cut back to the announcer’s table. Joey Styles is visibly shaken.]

Styles: I…I’m being told that we have to move on to the main event. Jesus….

[As Styles shakes his head, Lawler picks up the slack.]

Lawler: Tonight, it’s a GSE Championship rematch from “Coronation”! Tonight, Bret Hart will defend the GSE Title against Sting, and in my opinion, Sting will have [B]no chance[/B] of walking out of here as the new champion!

[B] [GSE Championship Match: Bret “Hitman” Hart © vs. Sting] [/B]

It almost looks like it’s over early, as the Hitman hits Sting with a piledriver, which almost gets three. This gives Hart the chance to go on the offensive, using a couple of clotheslines, a double arm suplex and a back suplex that nearly gets three. Russian legsweep might lead to the famous “five moves of DOOM”, but Sting makes a comeback to prevent that. A spear by Sting almost gives us a new champion, but Hart gets a shoulder up at two. Sting nearly takes Hart’s head off with a hard lariat, followed by a reverse neckbreaker that nearly gets three. Hart takes a breather with a thumb to Sting’s eyes, which opens up the opportunity for a snap suplex by the Hitman. Hart hits with a spinebuster, which looks rather sloppy to Tito Ortiz’s earlier in the night. That only gets two, and Hart is frustrated. Sting is back up on his feet, and Hart goes for a clothesline, but Sting ducks and Hart takes out senior referee Billy Silverman instead! Sting hits his Scorpion Deathdrop DDT, which sets up the Scorpion Deathlock submission. While Hart is tapping out with one hand, his other hand is pulling out brass knuckles from his tights! After Sting gives up the hold to check on the ref, Hart gets to his feet with the knucks. Sting barely misses a punch with the brass knucks, then a kick to Hart’s gut frees the weapon. Sting picks them up and uses them, knocking out Hart cold! The referee wakes up to count the pinfall…ONE…TWO…THREE!! WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION! Wait…referee Robert Brisko comes out, and informs Silverman that Sting used a foreign object (hells yeah, I’m using “foreign”!)! Silverman reverses the decision, and Sting has been disqualified! As Hart rolls out of the ring with his belt, Sting blasts Silverman and Brisko with a double clothesline! [B]Winner:[/B] Bret Hart retains the GSE Championship.

Match Rating: **
Crowd Reaction: 94%
Match Quality: 68%
[B]Overall Rating: 86%[/B]
[I]The GSE Championship title has gained in image.[/I]

Lawler: Fine him! Suspend him!

Styles: This event has been mired in absolute anarchy! Who will be able to stop all of this chaos? Hell, [B]will[/B] someone be hired to stop all this chaos?

Lawler: THE JUVI JUICE~!

Styles: Stop it! Folks, we’re out of time! We’ll see you next month at “Civil War”!


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[B]Overall Card Rating: 77%[/B]
Attendance: 4,602
PPV Buy Rate: 0.42
Ticket Sales: $182,840
PPV Revenue: $1,050,000

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WWE Heat (On Spike TV)
Rating: 5.20
Attendance: 10,024
Ticket Sales: $400,960

How can a ONE HOUR SHOW make such a profit?!

[Travis]

Holy crap, he is alive! Nice write up man, and check your pm's.

[SuburbanPimp]

GSE “Civil War”!
Sunday, August 22nd
On the campus of the University of Virginia!
University Hall – Charlottesville, VA


Tag Team Warfare!

http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sean_O_Haire.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Mike_Sanders.jpgvs. http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Funaki.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Spanky.jpg

New Revolution vs. Spanky’s Midnight Runners

- It has not been the best of weeks for the New Revolution, reeling following the loss of their GSE Tag Team Championships to the West Hollywood Blondes. The Revolution has served notice that they want their titles back, but the “brass” in GSE has told them that they must work for it! At “Civil War”, an impressive win in the tag team division would surely put them back in the title picture. Standing in their way is the team of Spanky and Funaki, an odd duo who are focused on capture tag team gold. A win by either team should set themselves up at a shot at the GSE Tag Team Champions!


Spend a Little Time with “THE JUICE~!”

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- He will not be in a match at “Civil War”, but cult favorite Juventud Guerrera has been granted time to talk about the current state of Global Sports Entertainment, not to mention his place in it. Matt Stryker might have a few words to say to “The Juice”, which should make for an interesting situation!


A Hardcore Grudge Match!

http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Jeff_Hardy.jpgvs. http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Devon_Storm.jpg

Jeff Hardy vs. Devon Storm

- Devon Storm is a little unstable. Last month at “Showdown”, a frustrated Storm cracked Jeff Hardy in the skull with a steel chair. Why? Well, that has yet to be determined. Regardless, Jeff Hardy is not pleased, and he wants a piece of Storm, and he’s willing to do it on Devon’s terms. So, at “Civil War”, these two men will battle in a hardcore match! Anything can be used as a weapon, and pinfalls count anywhere, even outside the arena! The winner of this contest would surely get a bump in the North American Title division.


For the GSE Tag Team Championships!

http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Lenny_Lane.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Lodi.jpgvs. http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Rene_Dupree.jpg http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sylvan_Grenier.jpg

West Hollywood Blondes © vs. La Resistance

- The Blondes are flying high, taking out the New Revolution to become the new GSE Tag Team Champions. After being brutally attacked backstage by the Revolution at “Showdown”, the Blondes want one more shot at the young duo. Unfortunately, GSE officials have different thoughts on their mind, allowing the newly arriving duo of Rene Dupree and Sylvan Grenier to get a shot at the straps. Can the French-Canadian sympathizers shock the world and become GSE Tag Team Champions? Find out at “Civil War”!


Tito Ortiz’s North American Open Challenge!

http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Tito_Ortiz.jpg

- Everyone’s dance card is already full, with the exception of our North American Champion. Tito Ortiz has put out the A.P.B. to all comers, as he is willing to put his title on the line against anyone! Who will decide to accept the “Huntington Beach Bad Boy’s” invitation? We will not find out until “Civil War”!


Brothers Divided!

http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Ken_Shamrock.jpgvs. http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Frank_Shamrock.jpg

Ken Shamrock vs. Frank Shamrock

- Ken Shamrock never wanted it to come to this. Unfortunately, a sick chair shot to the back of his head has changed things. Frank Shamrock wants respect, to prove that he is the best in the Shamrock family. Ken fears no man, even his own flesh and blood, and has agreed to face his brother in Charlottesville. This has been two months in the making, and it will explode at “Civil War”!


THE MAIN EVENT
For the GSE Championship…In a Steel Cage!

http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Bret_Hart.jpgvs. http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Sting.jpg

Bret “Hitman” Hart © vs. Sting

- So close, but no cigar. That has been the story for Sting in his quest for the GSE Championship. This could be his last chance, so he knows he has to make it count. Bret Hart has escaped with the belt in his possession on two occasions, his technical skill matched by his cunning. He has nowhere to run at “Civil War”, and no weapon will be illegal, so it’s anything goes inside a 15 foot high steel cage! “Civil War” will climax with the third in the series of battling legends!

[SuburbanPimp]

Monday, August 16th

I arrived in Charlottesville last night, making preparations with the GSE ring crew for our setup for “Civil War”. University Hall only holds a little over 9,000, and it is my hope that every seat is filled on Sunday night.

The crew had created a makeshift office for me in the back, complete with a folding table, a chair, and a pretty crummy desk plant for atmosphere. It was pretty close to the refreshment table in the hallway, so I can’t really complain.

As I was looking over the event’s script and making changes, my door suddenly swung open. The muscular figure that breezed into the room was the man known by fans worldwide as Sting. However, there was no face paint today, no black scorpion outfit or black trench coat. No, the man in front of me is the man behind the Sting character, Steve Borden.

“What the hell is going on, Darren?” he asked me. Steve has joked around with me before, but this time, his voice was dead serious. The look in his eyes gave me the feeling that he was going to reach over the table and pull me out of the office. I slid back in my chair a little bit.

“Steve, what are you talking about?” I queried.

“I’m talking about this.” He proceeded to provide me with two sheets of paper that were printed off a computer. The low toner caused a slight discoloration, but the article and its headline was clear as day:

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http://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Wrestlers/Jeff_Jarrett.jpghttp://www.globalwrestling.photosite.com/Logos/logo_NWATNA.jpg

BREAKING NEWS: Jeff Jarrett to Retire, Darren Carver to NWA:TNA?

Nashville, TN – In a shocking announcement yesterday, former multi-time NWA World Champion Jeff Jarrett announced his retirement from professional wrestling. “This business has given me the opportunity to travel the world, but now I want to go home and focus on my family”, Jarrett said in a teary press conference with father and NWA:TNA owner Jerry Jarrett. There is no word if Jarrett will return to the business in either a wrestling or backstage position, but many in the company feel that this is just a “breather”.

As NWA:TNA rises in both the financial and public image level, WrestlingHeat.com has learned from an unnamed source that NWA:TNA owner Jerry Jarrett has put a multi-year contract offer to Darren Carver, currently the Vice President of Operations of Ted Turner’s Global Sports Entertainment. Although much of the specifics of the deal are unknown, what is know is that Carver would have 100% control over the roster in both writing and hiring, now that the lone man with creative control (Jeff Jarrett) is heading towards retirement.

Since being created over two years ago, NWA:TNA has been recognized as the “number two” wrestling promotion in the country, a great distance behind Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment. The roster is filled mostly with young talent with great technical skill, something that Carver definitely favors. He has placed written contract offers to TNA stars such as AJ Styles, Kid Kash, Chris Sabin and Frankie Kazarian, but has been turned down on all accounts. His only acquisition from TNA is Christopher Daniels, who works for both NWA:TNA and GSE with open contracts.

Calls placed by WrestlingHeat.com to Global Sports Entertainment have gone unanswered.



As soon as I placed the paper down on the desk, the inquisition by Steve began.

“So, is it true?” Steve put both hands down on the table, now leaning towards me, looking for an answer. I was dumbfounded, mainly because I had tried to keep it quiet for a while now.

“Look…uh…Steve, yeah, Jarrett has sent me an offer.” Steve shook his head. He was known for being a cool-headed guy, so this outburst from him was rather shocking to me.

“So, are you going to take it?” I felt like I was being interrogated on an episode of NYPD Blue, only that the lights weren’t off, there was no spotlight on me, and I had a crappy plastic plant sitting on the edge of a folding picnic table.

“I…Steve, I really don’t know.” It was the truth. It was a very nice deal that Jerry offered me, and I can’t look past the abundance of talent that TNA has. It’s a very hard deal to turn down, because I know that their roster can compete and defeat Vince McMahon, which is priority one in my quest.

“Jeez…You know Darren, about three months ago, you came out to my house, and you plotted out this huge dream that you had. You talked about a wrestling company where wrestling came first, and anyone that lacked talent wouldn’t even get an interview. You told me that you wanted to start from scratch, to build from the ground up. That way, when you finally defeated Vince and that sideshow circus of his, it would mean that much more to you. You wanted to bring me and Bret in, and you wanted us to be the centerpieces of this thing, man. We were in 100 percent, and…and I started to see myself in this company beyond the days when my body gave out, helping you out behind the scenes.”

I could only look down at the desk as he lectured me. “I know, I know” is all I could say.

“So what the hell happened to that guy that I met? What has happened in the last three months to make this whole dream go in the crapper?” By this point, Steve backed up a bit, now just standing in front of my “desk”.

“Steve, I’ve been trying so hard to bring guys in here. Sure, the young guys are chomping at the bit to get into the MWA, because at least they know they’re getting a shot on the big stage soon. But, it’s those veterans, those names that I need right now, that just aren’t believing in it.”

He leaned back in again. “Then you know what? Fuck ‘em. Fuck ‘em all. WCW was filled with egotistical crap like that, and it sunk the whole ship. The people that you have here now, we believe. We know that you’re going to take Vince down, that you’re going to innovate the business. We drank the “Kool-Aid”. We go out there five nights a week, and we bust our collective asses for these beliefs. And now…now we come to realize that our leader doesn’t believe in what we created.”

“Oh come on Steve, you know that’s horseshit.”

“Oh really? Why haven’t you turned down the offer yet, Darren?” And with that, Steve walked out of my office, never to return that day.

For the first time, I honestly don’t know what to do.

[Travis]

Listen to the Stinger man, no sense taking the pay increase if it'll all go to medical bills :P