That day started like a lot of days started. I woke up at 7:30, rolled out of bed, and jumped in the shower. As I ate my breakfast, my phone rang. I recall that it was odd at that time. I knew that my boss was aware I didn't show up until 8, and it was 7:45.
I didn't recognize the number on my caller ID, so I let it go to voicemail, and continued to eat my cereal. In a few minutes, my phone chirped again, letting me know there was a new voicemail. I figured I should just listen to it.
"Mr. Snider, I have an important business proposition for you. I have read your wrestling "dynasties" on Operation Sports, and I believe you're just the man to get the job done. Call me immediately if you are interested."
Most of the time, I would immediately delete this voicemail. Something, though, struck me funny. He knew about my posts on Operation Sports. More importantly, he seemed to enjoy my NRVWA wrestling dynasties. I wrestled with the idea of calling him, but decided against it for now. I went to work, but couldn't focus on the task I was assigned to.
I made it through the day, making some progress on the task, and came back home. The message had been eating at my brain all day. I decided to call the person back. The phone rang once... twice... click.
"Hello, Mr. Snider. I have been expecting your call."
"I'm glad to meet your expectations. Who am I speaking to?"
"Mr. Snider, you will find out in time. It is not important now."
"Alright then, Mr. Mysterious Voice. Let's talk about the offer, then, if you're going to be mysterious."
"I can understand your eagerness to get to the point. I have recently acquired wrestling material, and I plan on making an investment in a wrestling promotion in your area. The problem is, however, that there aren't a lot of people to take over a wrestling promotion from square one and take it places. That's where you come in, Mr. Snider. I have read your NRVWA "dynasties", as they are called, and I feel you are the right man for the job."
"So you've decided to take a major risk on a wrestling promotion with me, because of a text simulation game. To quote the Miz, "REALLY?""
"Yes, Mr. Snider. I have one million dollars ready for the new promotion if you accept. You will have almost complete control over the promotion. At times, I might object to some proposed signings. There are some real characters in the wrestling world."
"So basically, I can name it, and basically run it as I see fit?"
"As long as you make a profit, Mr. Snider."
"I don't know if it's difficult in real life, but I've never been able to make a promotion make a profit in TEW."
"Mr. Snider, you will turn a profit if you want to continue to be my creative director."
At that point, the voice hung up. Who was I to argue with this offer? I figured I could keep my stable job, and try something new on the side.
I went to start making dinner, when the voice called again.
"Mr. Snider, I trust you have accepted my offer?"
"Sure, Mr. Mysterious Voice. Let's do this."
"Alright. I do have some news for you. I have three wrestlers signed. I did some looking and found these wrestlers, and I believe they will be the future of wresting."
Oh great, I thought. He's using his power already.
"Well, sir, can you tell me some stuff about them?"
"I have sent an email to you with a file on each one."
He hung up again, and I went to check my email. True to his word, he had sent an email from an obfuscated email address.
The email read as follows:
"Mr. Snider, here are the three wrestlers currently signed to your promotion.
David Karslake - I found him on a trip to the UK. He performed for a few tiny promotions, and I sought him after the shows. He agreed to come to America with me and signed with me. He's a naturally charismatic performer, but his wrestling leaves some to be desired. He's got the ability to draw a crowd in with his performances, but will leave "smart marks" unhappy with his workrate. He has a bit of a... checkered past, so be sure not to get on his bad side. He also has a tendency to do things his own way, so make sure you always have a contingency plan.
Lintzkrieg - To be honest, when I first saw him, I didn't like him. He doesn't necessarily have the best in-ring work, nor does he have a lot of charisma, but he's solid in the ring. He's got the basics down, and can tell a decent story in the ring. Most importantly, he won't injure anyone in the ring. He does have some good aerial skills, so be sure to make sure you always feature that. He's loyal like no one else I've found. He'll be a loyal wrestler. I just don't know if he'll ever be a spectacular one.
Red Light - This is the future of your promotion, and of wrestling in general. He is the prototype of a big man with a lot of physical skills. He's a former football/basketball player who was quite good in both, so it's a bit shocking he'd decide to wrestle. That being said, he's very raw. He's mainly got the physical gifts, but he's need to going to learn how to wrestle, and entertain. He's surprisingly competent with amateur wrestling as well, even though there is no record of him doing so. In the backyard fed I saw him in, he was placed in angles demonstrating his athleticism, like dunking on a 12' rim, and wrestling in 1 vs 4 handicap matches, dominating the whole time. He's just as loyal as Lintzkrieg.
These are your first three wrestlers."
I remember reading the email, and stopping to think. These are three very diverse talents. This is going to be one of the more interesting times of my life.
I didn't recognize the number on my caller ID, so I let it go to voicemail, and continued to eat my cereal. In a few minutes, my phone chirped again, letting me know there was a new voicemail. I figured I should just listen to it.
"Mr. Snider, I have an important business proposition for you. I have read your wrestling "dynasties" on Operation Sports, and I believe you're just the man to get the job done. Call me immediately if you are interested."
Most of the time, I would immediately delete this voicemail. Something, though, struck me funny. He knew about my posts on Operation Sports. More importantly, he seemed to enjoy my NRVWA wrestling dynasties. I wrestled with the idea of calling him, but decided against it for now. I went to work, but couldn't focus on the task I was assigned to.
I made it through the day, making some progress on the task, and came back home. The message had been eating at my brain all day. I decided to call the person back. The phone rang once... twice... click.
"Hello, Mr. Snider. I have been expecting your call."
"I'm glad to meet your expectations. Who am I speaking to?"
"Mr. Snider, you will find out in time. It is not important now."
"Alright then, Mr. Mysterious Voice. Let's talk about the offer, then, if you're going to be mysterious."
"I can understand your eagerness to get to the point. I have recently acquired wrestling material, and I plan on making an investment in a wrestling promotion in your area. The problem is, however, that there aren't a lot of people to take over a wrestling promotion from square one and take it places. That's where you come in, Mr. Snider. I have read your NRVWA "dynasties", as they are called, and I feel you are the right man for the job."
"So you've decided to take a major risk on a wrestling promotion with me, because of a text simulation game. To quote the Miz, "REALLY?""
"Yes, Mr. Snider. I have one million dollars ready for the new promotion if you accept. You will have almost complete control over the promotion. At times, I might object to some proposed signings. There are some real characters in the wrestling world."
"So basically, I can name it, and basically run it as I see fit?"
"As long as you make a profit, Mr. Snider."
"I don't know if it's difficult in real life, but I've never been able to make a promotion make a profit in TEW."
"Mr. Snider, you will turn a profit if you want to continue to be my creative director."
At that point, the voice hung up. Who was I to argue with this offer? I figured I could keep my stable job, and try something new on the side.
I went to start making dinner, when the voice called again.
"Mr. Snider, I trust you have accepted my offer?"
"Sure, Mr. Mysterious Voice. Let's do this."
"Alright. I do have some news for you. I have three wrestlers signed. I did some looking and found these wrestlers, and I believe they will be the future of wresting."
Oh great, I thought. He's using his power already.
"Well, sir, can you tell me some stuff about them?"
"I have sent an email to you with a file on each one."
He hung up again, and I went to check my email. True to his word, he had sent an email from an obfuscated email address.
The email read as follows:
"Mr. Snider, here are the three wrestlers currently signed to your promotion.
David Karslake - I found him on a trip to the UK. He performed for a few tiny promotions, and I sought him after the shows. He agreed to come to America with me and signed with me. He's a naturally charismatic performer, but his wrestling leaves some to be desired. He's got the ability to draw a crowd in with his performances, but will leave "smart marks" unhappy with his workrate. He has a bit of a... checkered past, so be sure not to get on his bad side. He also has a tendency to do things his own way, so make sure you always have a contingency plan.
Lintzkrieg - To be honest, when I first saw him, I didn't like him. He doesn't necessarily have the best in-ring work, nor does he have a lot of charisma, but he's solid in the ring. He's got the basics down, and can tell a decent story in the ring. Most importantly, he won't injure anyone in the ring. He does have some good aerial skills, so be sure to make sure you always feature that. He's loyal like no one else I've found. He'll be a loyal wrestler. I just don't know if he'll ever be a spectacular one.
Red Light - This is the future of your promotion, and of wrestling in general. He is the prototype of a big man with a lot of physical skills. He's a former football/basketball player who was quite good in both, so it's a bit shocking he'd decide to wrestle. That being said, he's very raw. He's mainly got the physical gifts, but he's need to going to learn how to wrestle, and entertain. He's surprisingly competent with amateur wrestling as well, even though there is no record of him doing so. In the backyard fed I saw him in, he was placed in angles demonstrating his athleticism, like dunking on a 12' rim, and wrestling in 1 vs 4 handicap matches, dominating the whole time. He's just as loyal as Lintzkrieg.
These are your first three wrestlers."
I remember reading the email, and stopping to think. These are three very diverse talents. This is going to be one of the more interesting times of my life.
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