TEW: Extreme Championship Wrestling 1997: The House of Hardcore -- FOFC Interactive

[DeToxRox]

The landscape of wrestling in 1997 was about to change the face of the industry. Bret Hart was just screwed by Vince McMahon, the nWo was in the middle of a mega hot run and in a little Bingo Hall in Philadelphia people were being wrapped in barbed wire and put through tables set ablaze.

As talent scouts searched high and low for talent, Paul Heyman started his ECW House of Hardcore. It didn't promise fame and glory, but it did promise blood and tears in exchange for the opportunity to headline WrestleMania or Starrcade or even November to Remember.

The application for the House of Hardcore was printed in Pro Wrestling Illustrated and is as follows:

Name (Wrestler Name)
Birthday (Month/Year)
Nationality:
Based In: (USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, UK, Japan)
Active In: (Where can he wrestle, pick any or all of the above)
Main Area Of Competiton: (Where he will wrestle most starting out, ie Tri-City, Southwest, Southeast, etc)
Wrestling Style:
Size:
Personality:
Attitude:
Face Gimmick:
Heel Gimmick:
Language Skills (Can be fluent in up to three)

Main Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission)
Other Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission)

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be (Comparsions to present wrestlers are helpful):

Biography: (A few lines about yourself)


I'll be running this using the Montreal Afterman Mod set in Dec 1997 as ECW. I will try and use guys created here but I won't automatically make them stars. As I chronicle my attempts to lead ECW to the top I'll do reports on your created guys.

[SegRat]

Looking forward to this.

[DeToxRox]

Extreme Championship Wrestling

Style: Hardcore Modern
Location: Tri-State (USA)
Size: Regional
Money: $1,726,750
Prestige: D-

Owner Goals

#1. Must rise in size (Very doable)
#2. Must not be in debt (Easy)
#3. B- Grade Wrestlers in Basics (Easy)
#4. No guys in other promotions (Pain in the ass)

ECW Champions

ECW World Champion: Vacant (85.6% Prestige)
ECW Television Champion: Taz (70.0% Prestige)
ECW Tag Team Champions: FBI (50.0% Prestige)

ECW Roster

MAIN EVENTERS

The Sandman
Sabu
Tommy Dreamer
Taz
Bam Bam Bigelow

UPPER MIDCARDERS

Rob Van Dam
Juventud Guerrera
John Kronus
Chris Candido
Bubba Ray Dudley
Chavo Guerrero Jr

MIDCARDERS

Tommy Rogers
Axl Rotten
Justin Credible
Little Guido
Pitbull I
Kid Kash
D-Von Dudley
Lance Storm
Jerry Lynn

LOWER MIDCARDER

The Blue Meanie
Pitbull II
Mikey Whipreck
Tracy Smothers
Big Dick Dudley

OPENERS

J.T. Smith
Roadkill
Spike Dudley

ENHANCEMENT

Doug Williams
Ace Steel

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 1, December 1997
Live from Hofstra Arena (Tri-City)
5000 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Kid Kash defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 7:44 by pinfall with a Dead Level (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Lance Storm and Justin Credible defeated Dudley Boys in 7:54 when Lance Storm defeated D-Von Dudley by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf (D)

Shane Douglas hits the ring unannounced, displaying his ECW World Title triumphantly. He grabs the mic and in a shocking announcement, tells the world he is leaving ECW to head to New Jersey and he's taking this title he made with him! Tommy Dreamer hits the ring without music and says theres "No fucking way" he is leaving with this belt and tonight Dreamer is going to bring it back where it belongs! (C)

Taz defeated Jerry Lynn in 10:46 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex. Taz makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Television title (D)

In the back Tommy Dreamer is beyond incensed at the news of Douglas trying to leave ECW with the title. Dreamer tells everyone he'll die before letting that happen. (C+)

The Sandman defeated Axl Rotten in 8:58 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop (D+)

As Shane Douglas waits in the ring to start the Main Event, Tommy Dreamer is nowhere to be found. "Man in the Box" keeps playing but still no dreamer. Finally we cut to the back where Dreamer is a bloody mess on the ground trying to figure out what the hell happened to him (B-)

Tommy Dreamer drew with Shane Douglas in 19:26 when the referee lost control and stopped the match. Shane Douglas makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (B-) The match was thrown out when Bam Bam Bigelow came out and attacked Dreamer. The Sandman hit the ring to even the odds, which brought out Sabu and Rob Van Dam. Finally, ECW Television Champion Taz came out and it became a 3 on 3 donnybrook as Shane Douglas escapes to the back with his ECW Title as the show ends (B+)

Show Rating: C+

- Dreamer was show MVP for sure. The convoluted finish was set up for something down the line potentially involving a return of the Franchise.

- A 3 on 3 match is set for next week as Dreamer, Taz and Sandman will take on RVD, Sabu and Bigelow.

[General Mike]

Name (Wrestler Name) - Mike Ritschel
Birthday (Month/Year) - January 1974
Nationality: American
Based In: USA
Active In: All
Main Area Of Competiton: Tri State
Wrestling Style: Technician
Size: Middleweight
Personality: Normal
Attitude: Professional
Face Gimmick: Legit Athlete
Heel Gimmick: Rabid Wolverine
Language Skills: English - Fluent, Spanish - Passable, German - Passable

Main Finisher: Ritschelocity (pinfall)
Other Finisher: Sharpshooter (submission)

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be (Comparsions to present wrestlers are helpful): Chris Benoit/ Lance Storm

Biography: A former college football standout, Ritschel turned to pro wrestling when a serious knee injury ended his pro football career. Made the long trip to Calgary, Alberta, Canada to train in the Hart Dungeon. Lance Storm has become a mentor of sorts to the youngster.

[Sublime 2]

Name: The Gladiator
Birthday: 02/1975
Nationality: USA
Based In: USA
Active In: ALL
Main Area Of Competiton: New England
Wrestling Style: Technician
Size: Heavyweight
Personality: Driven
Attitude: Normal
Face Gimmick: Blue Chipper
Heel Gimmick: Cocky Youth
Language Skills: English

Main Finisher: The 5 Star Lock (submission)
Other Finisher: Reverse DDT (pinfall)

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be: Bret Hart + Dean Malenko

Biography: A 4 year starter on the Boston University hockey team before following his true dream of professional wrestling. Has a lot to learn, but the potential is unlimited.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 2, December 1997
Live from Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse (Tri-City [Very Small])
2000 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 7:32 by pinfall with a Revolution DDT (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
John Kronus defeated Ace Steel in 8:24 by pinfall with a 450 Splash (E+)

Before the first match, video highlights air of Chavo Guerrero Jr and Juventud Guerrera wrestling in Mexico. It highlights a dazzling array of high risks moves and is voiced over by Joey Styles explaining that the fans are about to see two of the most innovative guys in the sport next (D)

Juventud Guerrera and Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Lance Storm and Chris Candido in 14:55 when Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Lance Storm by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (C)

Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman and Taz come to the ring. Dreamer says he is livid at Bam Bam Bigelow for costing him the ECW Title and letting Shane Douglas high tail it out of here with the belt. So tonight these three flag bearers of ECW want their match to be a Street Fight! (C)

Justin Credible defeated Axl Rotten in 8:32 by pinfall with a Superkick (D)

Rob Van Dam, Sabu and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman and Taz in 17:15 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall with a Power Bomb through a table (C+)

Paul Heyman comes out from behind the announce desk with the mic. Because Shane Douglas decided to F over ECW he has no choice but to vacate the ECW Title and put it up on the line in a Fatal Four Way at Holiday Hell. Because of his win tonight, Bam Bam Bigelow is the first participant in the match. The other three will be determined next week in qualifying matches where the winners get a shot at the title. (C+)

Show Rating: C

[JeffNights]

Name: Jeff "Hot" Nights
Birthday: March, 1976
Nationality: USA
Based In: USA
Active In: Usa, Canada, mexico
Main Area Of Competiton: Midwest
Wrestling Style:Regular Wrstler
Size: Heavyweight
Personality: Driven
Attitude: Egomaniac
Face Gimmick:old school face
Heel Gimmick: Egomaniac
Language Skills English, the Hot One doesnt need to speak anybody else's langauge!

Main Finisher: Hotplex (Pinfall)
Other Finisher: Nitey-Nite (submisison)

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be: White THunder, AKA, The Big Bad Booty Daddy, AKA Big Poppa Pump, AKA The Genetic FREAK, AKA Scott Steiner!
Biography: Nights always having a passion for his body and knowing full well that he is simply the best thing ever created on Earth, decided to show his talent to the world, and joined professional wrestling.

[law90026]

Name (Wrestler Name): Dayne Ho, The Asian Superman
Birthday (Month/Year): July 1978
Nationality: Doesn't matter
Based In: USA
Active In: USA, Canada, Japan
Main Area Of Competiton: Tri-State
Wrestling Style: Technical / High-Flyer
Size: Average
Personality: Normal
Attitude: Professional
Face Gimmick: Model Citizen
Heel Gimmick: Sneaky
Language Skills: English, Mandarin, Japanese

Main Finisher: Asian Atomic Apocalypse (High-flying move/Pinfall)
Other Finisher: Touch of a Thousand Needles (Submission)

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be: Similar to Rob Van Damme, the Hardy Boys ... i.e. high-flying, high-impact, somewhat dangerous

Biography: (A few lines about yourself)
Dayne is seeking to represent Asia in the US wrestling market. He intends to start out as a face and will be a role model for youngsters all over ... at least until he does a heel turn in the future when he's going to be a really nasty sneaky SOB that creeps people out.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 3, December 1997
Pizzitola Sports Center (New England)
2000 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dave Taylor defeated Doug Williams in 7:58 by pinfall with a Butterfly Suplex (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Tracy Smothers and Little Guido defeated Spike Dudley and Mikey Whipwreck in 7:47 when Little Guido defeated Spike Dudley by submission with a Sicillian Crab. Tracy Smothers and Little Guido make defence number 1 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D-)

Backstage Tommy Dreamer and Bam Bam Bigelow find each other and begin a brawl that is pulled apart by every available hand backstage (D-)

Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman defeated Chris Candido and Rob Van Dam in 13:03 when Tommy Dreamer defeated Chris Candido by pinfall with a DDT (D-)

The Dudleys are backstage and they say at Holiday Hell, they want an ECW Tag Team Title Match (D+)

Juventud Guerrera defeated Jerry Lynn in 10:45 by pinfall with a 450 Splash (D)

Taz defeated Sabu in 14:48 when Sabu was put through a table. Taz makes defence number 2 of his ECW World Television title (C+)

As the show goes off the air a video plays hyping the Main Event for Holiday Hell - Bam Bam Bigelow vs Taz vs Tommy Dreamer vs The Sandman for the vacant ECW World Title (D+)

Show Rating: D

[Travis]

Name: The Hunter
Birthday: March, 1979
Nationality: Canadian
Based In: Canada
Active In: All
Main Area Of Competiton: Random is fine here, not sure what there'd be for Canadian areas (would go Prairies if that is an option, or Western Canada)
Wrestling Style:
Size: Heavyweight (6'6)
Personality: Leader
Attitude: Focused
Face Gimmick: Honorable against faces, but will fight fire with fire against heels (not necessarily cheating, but will dig deeper into the hardcore avenue of wrestling in these situations, using chairs/tables/etc).
Heel Gimmick: None
Language Skills: English, Russian, Japanese

Main Finisher: Deathgrip (combo Sharpshooter/Camel Clutch) - Submission
Other Finisher: Deathdrop (reverse DDT from the top rope) - Pin

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be (Comparsions to present wrestlers are helpful): Sting meets Bret Hart, but bigger. A big man who relies mostly on technique and leverage, trying to maximize his power through proper form.

Biography: Starting in the Hart dungeon, TH has woven his way through the wrestling ranks on both sides of the ocean since he was 18. Unshakeable faith in himself and his abilities allows him to step up to any challenge, but also rarely allows him to walk away. Has yet to turn heel in his already lengthy career and while he may be semi predictable, sometimes that's more a deterrant than a weakness.

[SirFozzie]

Name (Wrestler Name) "Wildside" Will Bradley
Birthday (Month/Year) 11/1975
Nationality:American
Based In: (USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, UK, Japan) USA
Active In: (Where can he wrestle, pick any or all of the above) Everywhere
Main Area Of Competiton: (Where he will wrestle most starting out, ie Tri-City, Southwest, Southeast, etc): Northeast
Wrestling Style: Modern High Flying
Size:LightWeight (6'1, 220)
Personality:Free Spirit
Attitude:Nice
Face Gimmick:Show Stealer
Heel Gimmick:Extremist
Language Skills (Can be fluent in up to three) English, Spanish (passable), Japanese (passable)

Main Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) Walk On The Wild Side (Twisting Cross-Body Block from the top rope)
Other Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) Senton Bomb

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 4, December 1997
Deer Park Community Center (Tri City)
1000 People (SELL OUT)

Pre-show Dark Match
Dave Taylor and Doug Williams defeated Spike Dudley and Mikey Whipwreck in 7:49 when Dave Taylor defeated Mikey Whipwreck by pinfall with a Butterfly Suplex (D-)

Pre-show Dark Match
Ace Steel defeated The Blue Meanie in 7:40 by pinfall with a Twist of Cain (D-)

Paul Heyman comes to the ring with an aggitated look on his face. Ripping the mic away from Gary Coppetta he goes into a typical Paul tirade. Apparently Bam Bam Bigelow decided to reneg on his word and is on a plane to Japan leaving tomorrows Main Event without an integral piece. So tonight, to complete tomorrows main event, it'll be Sabu vs Rob Van Dam vs Juventud Guerrera! (C-)

Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Taz in 11:02 by pinfall following interference from Juventud Guerrera. Chavo Guerrero Jr. wins the ECW World Television title (C-) Post match Taz freaks out at ringside and goes to the back looking for Chavo and Juvy (C+)

In the back Chris Candido lets everyone know how god damn good he is (D-)

Dudley Boys defeated Tracy Smothers and Little Guido in 2:35 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Tracy Smothers by pinfall with a Power Bomb. Dudley Boys win the ECW World Tag Team titles (D) Little Guido was leaving tomorrow unbeknownst to me so I had to drop the titles before he left, he wouldn't have made the show.

Tommy Dreamer defeated Lance Storm in 10:44 by pinfall with a DDT (C+)

Juventud Guerrera defeated Rob Van Dam and Sabu in 12:23 when Juventud Guerrera defeated Sabu by pinfall with a Dragon Suplex (C-) Juvy leaves the ring to a chorus of boos leaving Sabu and RVD to wonder what happened. As Bill Alfonso tries to mediate, Sabu snaps and tosses RVD to the outside where he then DDT's RVD onto the concrete. The normally hostile ECW crowd looks on in a shock as RVD lays motionless to close the show (C-)

Show Rating: C-

[DeToxRox]

ECW Holiday Hell
Saturday, Week 4, December 1997
Alumni Hall (Tri-City)
4,294 People

Pre-Show Dark Segment
Doug Williams runs down Mikey Whipreck and promises he'll end his night early (E)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 5:55 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Ace Steel defeated Spike Dudley in 4:31 by pinfall with a Steel Spike (E+)

Holiday Hell opens up with RVD coming to the ring. The fans chant RVD to show support for him even being here after the beating he took last night. RVD says 25 stitches and a mild concussion won't keep him from competing tonight and that Sabu better meet him in the ring later on or he'll regret it for the rest of his life (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Jerry Lynn in 14:42 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (D-)

Bill Alfonso comes out to accept RVD's challenge tonight against Sabu (D+)

Axl Rotten defeated Kid Kash in 8:31 by pinfall with a DDT (D)

Taz hits the ring and says he is pissed off about losing his ECW TV Title last night against Tommy Dreamer and promises tonight he just isn't gonna make Juvy tap, he's going to tap his ass out! (C+)

Dudley Boys defeated Justin Credible and Chris Candido in 12:43 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Chris Candido by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb (D+)

Dave Taylor defeated John Kronus in 10:10 by pinfall with a Butterfly Suplex (D-)

A replay of last nights attack on RVD by Sabu plays (D+)

Rob Van Dam drew with Sabu in 19:02 following a double count out (C)

A video hyping the main event for the Vacant ECW Title plays (C-)

Juventud Guerrera defeated Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman and Taz in 17:39 when Juventud Guerrera defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall with a 450 Splash. Juventud Guerrera wins the ECW World Heavyweight title (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 1, January 1998
William H. Pitt Center (New England)
2,000 People
SELL OUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Axl Rotten in 7:33 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Spike Dudley and Mikey Whipwreck defeated Ace Steel and Kid Kash in 7:43 when Spike Dudley defeated Ace Steel by pinfall with an Acid Drop (E+)

The Sandman defeated Dave Taylor in 6:21 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop (E+)

Tommy Dreamer is seen wandering around backstage, livid at himself for losing the fall in the ECW World Title Match. Swearing at himself for letting two WCW wrestlers now hold all the singles gold in ECW he makes a challenge for the ECW TV Title tonight vs Chavo Guerrero Jr! (D-)

Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Tommy Dreamer in 11:36 by pinfall following interference from Juventud Guerrera. Chavo Guerrero Jr. makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Television title (C-)

Chris Candido defeated Jerry Lynn in 8:28 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (D)

Joey Styles and Paul Heyman plug tonights Main Event as it'll be RVD & Taz taking on Sabu & Juvy Guerrera (D-)

Sabu and Juventud Guerrera defeated Rob Van Dam and Taz in 16:20 when Juventud Guerrera defeated Taz by pinfall by using underhanded tactics (D+)

Show Rating: D

[DeToxRox]

House of Hardcore Update #1

Mike Ritschel:

Ritschel has signed a written deal with AJPW and is being used as a Heel Opener there. He's currently 1-1, losing to Jado while pinning Haruka Eigen.

The Gladiator:

The Gladiator has signed with WWC where he is already pushed as a Main Event Heel. He defeated James Maritato (Bubba Ray Dudley) in his only match so far.

Jeff "Hot" Nights:

Nights has signed a written deal with AAA of Mexico where is a heel opening the show. He is 0-1, losing his debut to Pirata Morgan.

Dayne Ho:

Ho is an Enhancment Talent working for NJPW where is on a Written deal. Dayne is waiting for his debut.

"Wildside" Will Bradley:

Bradley signed with Japans FMW and is on a one show talent exchange with my ECW. Bradley is on a PPA with FMW working as a Heel Opener. He has yet to debut.

[PilotMan]

Name (Wrestler Name)"Hotrod" Wallace Bass
Birthday (Month/Year) 7/75
Nationality:American
Based In: (USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, UK, Japan)USA
Active In: (Where can he wrestle, pick any or all of the above)ALL
Main Area Of Competiton: (Where he will wrestle most starting out, ie Tri-City, Southwest, Southeast, etc)Southwest
Wrestling Style: Regular Wrestler
Size:Middleweight
Personality: Manipulative
Attitude: Master Politician
Face Gimmick: Peoples Champion
Heel Gimmick: I'm from Hollywood!
Language Skills (Can be fluent in up to three)English, Japanese(basic), Spanish (passable)

Main Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) Master of Disater/superkick/pinfall
Other Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) Last Call/sleeper/submission

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be (Comparsions to present wrestlers are helpful): Charasmatic, cocky ala Ted DiBiase/Curt Hennig. Technically sound and a better mat wrestler than brawler. Great on the stick.

Biography: (A few lines about yourself)
Hotrod is a Cali boy who can get the crowd riled up on the mike or in ring. Oozes charisma, clearly believes he is better in the ring than anyone else. He has played some minor roles in Hollywood, but is still trying to break in.

[WVUFAN]

Name (Wrestler Name) Damien Omega
Birthday (Month/Year) 05/80
Nationality: US
Based In: (USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe, UK, Japan): US and Canada
Active In: (Where can he wrestle, pick any or all of the above) US and Canada
Main Area Of Competiton: (Where he will wrestle most starting out, ie Tri-City, Southwest, Southeast, etc) Northwest
Wrestling Style: Technician/Mat Wrestler
Size: 6'1" 230 lbs
Personal ity: Patterns himself after Lance Storm, in personallity and style.
Attitude: Wishes wrestling was more pure, without the gimmicks and nonsense of "sports entertainment". Think the old school gimmick Mick Foley had in ECW
Face Gimmick: no idea what gimmicks are available -- Stoic Face
Heel Gimmick:
Language Skills (Can be fluent in up to three) Japanese and English

Main Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) "End Game" Nagata Lock
Other Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) "Omega Rush" Handspring Corner Elbow

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be (Comparsions to present wrestlers are helpful): Think a combo of Bret Hart and Lance Storm.

Biography: (A few lines about yourself) Omega is a new face coming out of the northwest. Born in Niagra Falls, New York, he spent a majority of time in Canada, where his father worked.

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- We send John Kronus to FMW for a show in exchange for Will Bentley just to see what he can potentially offer down the road.

- Taz has signed with WWF on a PPA basis meaning we're going to be hurting down the line when his deal is up.

- Not much talent is out there right now that no one has hired yet so we're going to make due and just see what happens.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 2, January 1998
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
5,000 People
SELL OUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dave Taylor, Doug Williams, Justin Credible and Kid Kash defeated Axl Rotten, Jerry Lynn, Spike Dudley and Mikey Whipwreck in 15:58 when Dave Taylor defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall with a Butterfly Suplex (D)

Dudley Boys defeated Lance Storm and Chris Candido in 11:57 when D-Von Dudley defeated Chris Candido by pinfall. Dudley Boys make defence number 1 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D)

Tommy Dreamer is the back saying he is sick of how he has let down ECW and that tonight it all comes out against FMW rookie and loaned wrestler Will Bentley (C)

Tommy Dreamer defeated "Wildside" Will Bradley in 10:41 by pinfall with a DDT (D+)

Taz hits the ring and says he is going to be the Special Ring Announcer for tonights Main Event between RVD and Juvy. And if Chavo thinks about getting involved he is going to wish he was back down South (C)

Rob Van Dam defeated Juventud Guerrera in 20:31 by pinfall following interference from Taz (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 3, January 1998
Hart Recreation Center (New England)
2,000 People
SELL OUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dave Taylor defeated Jerry Lynn in 7:49 by pinfall with a Butterfly Suplex (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated The Blue Meanie in 7:32 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (E+)

Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Lance Storm in 10:16 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT. Chavo Guerrero Jr. makes defence number 2 of his ECW World Television title (D+)

Backstage Sabu is seen laying into RVD as Bill Alfonso blows his whistle. Alfonso says RVD is in for the worst beating ever at House Party (E+)

Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Axl Rotten defeated Chris Candido, Justin Credible and Kid Kash in 10:02 when Axl Rotten defeated Chris Candido by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (D-)

Tommy Dreamer comes out to the ring and cuts a promo on how he lives and dies for ECW and lately he's let the fans down but that'll all change at House Party where he promises to bring back the ECW TV Title (D+)

RVD is in the back being stitched back up. He promises that Sabu has just earned himself a trip to hell (D)

Sabu defeated The Sandman in 11:43 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (D+)

The show ends with Taz and ECW Champion Juventud Guerrera engaged in a heated stare down (E+)

Show Rating: D

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 4, January 1998
Tom Gola Arnea (Tri City)
5,000 People
SELL OUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Doug Williams in 8:03 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
D-Von Dudley defeated Ace Steel in 8:01 by pinfall (D-)

Lance Storm defeated Spike Dudley in 9:35 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (D)

The Sandman is in the ring getting ready for his match when Chris Candido and Justin Credible attack him. The Dudleys hit the ring for the save and make a challenge to face them tomorrow at House Party (D+)

Taz defeated Dave Taylor in 9:57 by submission (C-) Taz keeps the Tazmission locked in and refuses to release it. Finally after a bunch of officials hit the ring, they convince him to break the hold (D+)

Paul Heyman says tomorrow night at House Party he can't let Sandman have revenge vs Credible & Candidio so instead he's going to give them their lackey Kid Kash to Sandman as a result of their needless attack (D+)

Juventud Guerrera defeated The Sandman in 10:48 by pinfall with a 450 Splash (D+) The bell rings and Taz jumps in the ring to get another piece of Juvy. The two battle all the way around the building as the show ends (C)

Show Rating: D

[DeToxRox]

ECW House Party
Saturday, Week 4, 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5,000 People
SELL OUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dave Taylor and Doug Williams defeated Jerry Lynn and Mikey Whipwreck in 10:08 when Doug Williams defeated Mikey Whipwreck by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D)

Lance Storm defeated John Kronus in 8:26 by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf (D+)

Taz sits in the back, towel over his head. Tonight he says, he fulfills his destiny by winning the ECW World Title (D+)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Axl Rotten in 12:46 by pinfall with a DDT (C) Chavo Guerrerro Jr was booked elsewhere, an oversight I somehow missed.

The Sandman defeated Kid Kash in 6:04 by pinfall with a DDT (C)

The Dudleys are backstage with Joey Styles. Tonight the Dudleys show the world they're the greatest tag team in wrestling today. Candidio and Credible are just footnotes on their resume, and after tonight, they'll be just part of lifes footnotes (D)

Dudley Boys defeated Chris Candido and Justin Credible in 11:51 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Justin Credible by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb. Dudley Boys make defence number 2 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D)

RVD comes to the ring first, taunting Sabu. Finally the taunting gets too much for the Homicial, Suicidial, Genocidial one, who rushes to the ring starting up their match (C) Rob Van Dam defeated Sabu in 18:26 by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C+) Following the match Sabu throws chairs around the ring, irate with his loss (C-)

A video plays showing what has lead us to our main event of Taz vs Juvy (D+)

Taz drew with Juventud Guerrera in 30:00 at one fall each. Juventud Guerrera makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C-)

Show Rating: D+

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- We head into February in a rut. It's hard to book with these guys I have on roster but we have to forge on.

- Starting every Wednesday we present ECW Extreme OD, a weekly house show that will be used to work on getting our prestige up in other territories while also serving our young guys a shot to get extended match time.

- We put out feelers for a new show to numerous small and very small outlets, as well as a few medium sized ones. We aren't holding our breath though.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme OD
Wednesday, Week 1, February 1998
Ringside Entertainment Complex (New England)
300 People
SELLOUT

Taz comes out to the ring to make sure everyone knows he is sick of this BS and that he is going to be taking that World Title from Juvy this month, on Pay Per View because he has talked to Paul Heyman and he has promised him a match that will make things right. (D+)

Doug Williams defeated Jerry Lynn in 11:27 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D-)

Lance Storm defeated Axl Rotten in 11:05 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (D)

Paul Heyman tells everyone Chavo will be defending vs Tommy Dreamer Friday on ECW TV (D-)

Kid Kash defeated Dave Taylor and The Sandman in 12:39 when Kid Kash defeated Dave Taylor by pinfall with a Dead Level (D)

Chris Candido defeated Rob Van Dam in 12:40 by pinfall following interference from Sabu (D+)

Dudley Boys drew with Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Juventud Guerrera in 14:43 following a double disqualification. Dudley Boys make defence number 3 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D-)

Show Rating: D-

Ugh. This is absurd.

[JeffNights]

Chris Candido and RVD only gets a D+? Damn...

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by JeffNights

Chris Candido and RVD only gets a D+? Damn...

You're telling me .. This is the most frustrating game I've played because I don't have the performers who can go out there and put on a good match on skill alone on a consistent basis. When Candido/RVD does nothing it's aganoy.

[Neon_Chaos]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

You're telling me .. This is the most frustrating game I've played because I don't have the performers who can go out there and put on a good match on skill alone on a consistent basis. When Candido/RVD does nothing it's aganoy.

Tinker your promotion's product to cater to your roster's strengths.

[ArlingtonColt]

My brother is an Indy wrestler for PCW in Arlington,Tx this will be based on his real life gimmick (if it's not too late)

Name (Wrestler Name) Viktor Tadlok
Birthday (Month/Year) 06/24/1988 (may need to make him older due to the start date)
Nationality: American (German gimmick though)
Based In: USA
Active In: USA
Main Area Of Competiton: Texas
Wrestling Style: technical wrestler, brutal
Size: 5'10" 225
Personality: Driven
Attitude: Think Kurt Angle
Face Gimmick: Loves his stable, manager, and crowd
Heel Gimmick: Anti-American, Nazi
Language Skills (Can be fluent in up to three) German, English

Main Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) The blitzkreig/pinfall (moonsault)
Other Finisher: (Name .. Pinfall/Submission) The Last Breath/ submission (sleeper hold)

Describe the type of wrestler you envision to be (Comparsions to present wrestlers are helpful): Kurt Angle, Mr. Perfect

Biography: (A few lines about yourself)
German Born, American raised. Hates everything American and will do anything to drive the country into the ground, starting with any American wrestler he is put up against.

[molson]

Remember that match grade reflects more than quality.

If you have a small promotion, and you're running a show in a place where neither the company, nor the workers have much popularity, you're going to get a low rating, regardless of how much talent is in the match.

This varies on your promotion setting, but I'm guessing ECW has a pretty high "sports entertainment" rating (which means popularity is as important, or more important, than in-ring talent).

A D- show rating isn't necessarily a bad thing if your popularity in the region is an F. It's pretty much impossible to deliver A/B shows in a region where your popualrity is that low.

So focus on improving your popularity in your key regions, rather than trying to get any particular grade.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by molson

Remember that match grade reflects more than quality.

If you have a small promotion, and you're running a show in a place where neither the company, nor the workers have much popularity, you're going to get a low rating, regardless of how much talent is in the match.

This varies on your promotion setting, but I'm guessing ECW has a pretty high "sports entertainment" rating (which means popularity is as important, or more important, than in-ring talent).

A D- show rating isn't necessarily a bad thing if your popularity in the region is an F. It's pretty much impossible to deliver A/B shows in a region where your popualrity is that low.

So focus on improving your popularity in your key regions, rather than trying to get any particular grade.

Yeah I know that. Sadly we have a C rating in Tri City and a D + In New England. We just don't have great workers. I'll figure it out but it's tough.

[DeToxRox]

Maybe this is a gift but when clearing out old saves I cleared out this one by mistake (My fault for naming the game ECFNW and another one ECFNDUB) so I'm restarting. All the guys are officially in the game who posted above.