Above Average

Well, I've just made level 37. Suck on that, Muzzums.

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE Sacred v. "The Franchise" Mak Francis Oi. Who decided to give me a title shot, after one match (which was a time limit draw). That said, I'll put in the effort, but this is Muzz we're talking about and he has beaten me, whereas I have not beaten him. I even have logical booking against me... CLUSTERFUCK Spike, just because if he wins and I win, I'd get to suplex him on a bong as the buildup to our match. In reality, I don't know. I liked Frost's handicapping idea from a few years back, but am too lazy to do it. That said, Stryke will beat all of them if he shows, since the guy went toe to toe with Eric Taylor... but I doubt he will. No pick as of now. PURE WRESTLING MATCH Dace Night v. Toxxic Odd, this seems to be booked in Toxxic's favor. He's the recovering heel going into a match against a face that will go on leave very soon. He's at a distinct disadvantage with the stip and he's number one contender to the world title. Dace goes out on his back more than likely.

Odd that the show just happens to be in Philly... bah, now I have to promo and show and such.

Edited May 14th, small moveset and stat changes, bitches... Smarks Board Name: Above Average Wrestlers Name: "The Franchise" Mak Francis Height: 6'2" Weight: 240 Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Age: 22 Face/Heel: Cocky Face with an attitude Tag team: N/A Stable: N/A Ring Escort: N/A Weapon(s): steel chair Quotes and Catchphrases: None just yet... but he's a catchphrase machine. Looks: A black male, with brown eyes... think Shelton Benjamin, without a shaved cut. The Franchise had been neglecting his 'clean shaven' and 'close cut' image, but now he's rockin' longer hair that can actual be grabbed and a clean goatee with a thin beard connecting to his sideburns. Llyod Banks meets Will Smith is a good enough example. Ice blue Oakley shades are still a must. In ring, he wears black tights with blue and white barbed-wire image on the sides and black boots. He has black athletic tape on his left wrist up to his forearm and white tape on his right wrist. A black knee brace, much like Steve Austin’s over his left knee. He has taken to wearing a black trench coat to the ring… those that are in the know might remember the last time he wore one... which was in the JL. In the back, he’ll in a white tee shirt and faded jeans with retro sneakers. A sneaker-head is he. Ring Entrance: The house lights shut off as the wispy sounds of a digital xylophone echo throughout the arena. You can feel the pulsation of the light dings, as a hard beat done by violins, suddenly strikes up slightly overshadowing the original background rhythm. “So do you wanna’ be a Franchise… And live large… A big house… five cars…” The SmarkTron flares up with a blue and white photonegative image of Mak Francis, which is followed by ‘The Franchise’ in large green lettering, flashing on the screen in time with the beat. “The rent charge… Comin’ up in the world, don’t trust nobody… Gotta’ look over your shoulder constantly!” As the opening lyrics from Rock Superstar by Cypress Hill, slightly altered of course, blare over the PA system, it takes a little while but eventually the self proclaimed franchise makes his way through the curtain. The lights come back up and Francis comes out onto the stage, tilting his shades down on the bridge of his nose, before looking left and then right… “I remember the days, when I was a young kid grownin’ up… Lookin’ in the mirror dreamin’ about blowin’ up!” That cues multiple short bursts of green pyrotechnics erupting from either side of him. He readjusts his shades with a smirk, before slowly strolling down to ringside and after walking up the ring steps, he cockily wipes his feet on the apron, giving a salute to the crowd, before entering through the middle ropes. Francis climbs the nearest turnbuckle and poses with both fists raised in the air. Entrance Notes: This is a guide. Change this as you like. I know I will be using different wording. Also, if he comes out second, Mak will usually stare down his opponent before hitting the turnbuckle. If first, Francis props himself in the corner and awaits his opponent with a smirk. Stats: ¯¯¯¯¯ Strength: 4 – Francis definitely has that pop in his hips, being a suplex expert. His power is more about leverage than anything else. He German suplexed 350+ pounds of Thugg multiple times, though it wasn't pretty. At all. Doubt he could do it now, but you never know... Speed: 4 – Mak's ring speed is coming back. He's able to bust out a slingshot/springboard move or two from his past and he flows about the ring with grace again. Give him a little while to set up and he'll pull off something "Spectacular". Vitality: 6 – Resilient is the word; think Vince McMahon shilling Shawn Michaels. He’ll go down to a finisher, but on PPV has been known to rise to the occasion and show un-be-fuckin-lievable fighting spirit. See, Danny/Mak. He's got a complex about tapping out, but he will do it, if necessary. Though, he has passed out in holds, as opposed to tapping. Charisma: 6 – He’s very solid on the stick and his cocky mannerism can annoy opponents like no other. But he can't draw in the crowd like he used too (unless it's against a truly hated heel) nor does he care if he does, as much. Style: Technical, dirty, counter puncher. As of now he’s a Heavyweight with some Junior Heavyweight tendencies. He’s got some solid strikes and his high impact maneuvers help round out somewhat hard to categorize style. I call it “Attack with Impact” because each move, while having solid execution, uses leverage and speed to increase the impact his somewhat "smallish frame" can dish out. He was never the greatest physical specimen known to man and since he's got to work himself back in ring shape; Mak isn’t as quick or strong as he once was, but he still has great anticipation and ring savvy. He’ll continue to use more of his amateur roots to make up for injuries and ring rust, as finding his way out of a tricky situation with a counter will always be a big part of his style. As opposed to a Landon Maddix or formerly Ejiro Fasaki, Mak no longer does CHEAT 2 WIN! His dirty tactics are just that, DIRTY and used to inflict damage on his opponents, most times. Sometimes just pain. Game Plan: His fighting style is solidly based in the mat being an amateur wrestler, even more so after his injury, but he’s always out to show up his opponent at least once or twice a match, so a few flashy counters and combos are a staple of his repertoire. He'll usearm work (and on occassion amateur mat wrestling techniques) early to control an opponent, but his main goal is to work the neck and upper back with an array of suplexes and combination attacks, that leads to the Franchise Tag. If there is a glaring weakness, ex., an injured leg or arm, then he’ll work the part over with extreme predjudice, and go for a brutal tap out from one of his flash submissions. He’ll pull out the Brotherly Love combo to pop the crowd, but it’s nowhere near as common, since he does it only when he’s feeling the electricity of the audience. Signature moves: -Gut-wrench suplex - His most common set up for the Frog Splash, but now this suplex has been landing high and tight recently, dropping opponents on their neck. Not just a set-up suplex anymore. -Release German suplex, a.k.a ‘Filthy German™’ - 'Super Filthy German™' optional. -Forearm strikes - He will throw punches sometimes, but forearms and European uppercuts on occasion, rule. No more "WHOOO"ing for Mak, at least involving knife-edges. -Railgun suplex - Mak will catch a running opponent with an Overhead belly-to-belly suplex and the Overhead can be done without momentum, much like a Kurt Angle capture suplex. -Yakuza Kick -Knee related offense - Running knee, HBK's recent knee uppercut or a straight knee to the chin off a whip. Stiff stuff, but he's not John Duran yet. -“The Truth Hurts” - Running bulldog into a Strutting Fist drop - This move is all about humiliation. Pelvic thrusts of truthittude optional. In most serious situations no showmanship is necessary. -“That’s Franchisable” - Side shoulder jawbreaker into a 270 degree Hot shot - Quicker than it is strong. -Rolling German Suplexes -“Million Dollar-plex” - Cobra clutch suplex. Dumps a body on their head, nuff said? Common moves: -Amateur arm drag w/ optional arm-bar attempt -Rear Gut-wrench w/ optional pins or forearm cross-faces -Roll-ups: Any and all: Amateur, Oklahoma, La Majistral, Shooting a half or the dreaded Peterson... bitches. -Leaping Enzuigiri -DDT - JBL-esque in its quick and dirty execution. -Dirty tactics - Thumb to the eyes, low blow, knee brace assisted face rake, etc., but won't use the ropes to get a pin. -Northern lights suplex w/pin -Textbook dropkick - not so textbook at the moment... but give it time. He used to throw a mean dropkick. -Kidney punch into a Side Russian leg sweep -Shelton Benjamin's Three quarters backbreaker -Corner boot scrapes -Senton Atomico - back in full effect, Eddie G. style. -Tilt-a whirl backerbreaker - shoulderbreaker optional Rare moves: Springboard Leaping Forearm - AJ Styles 'Superman' style. This is "Spectacular" for sure. Float over DDT - A little extra flare added on to show up his opponents. Has the added advantage of surprise. Flying Hart Attack Clothesline - A leaping clothesline from the top rope. Cross arm-breaker - serious submission not to be taken lightly. Taught to him by Mercury and Tom Flesher, after his run against Danny Williams it has become a very respected move. Finishers: Striking: Franchise Tag - (Jumping fisherman's buster) - The Franchise Tag is a variation of a brainbuster. It starts out like a typical brainbuster but the opponent is placed in a cradle position (a vertical setup of the fisherman's suplex). Then as Mak jumps into the air, the opponent is dropped into a brainbuster. Nobody HAD kicked out of the Franchise Tag until Spike Jenkins did so, in his quest to get back to Toxxic... Submission: None at the moment. So many people have countered out of his once reliable hold that Mak just depends on his flash submissions. Re: Shoot fighting - fujiwara, guillotine choke, triangle choke, anklelock w/ leg grapevine, etc... not to mention the cross arm-breaker which is covered in greater detail above. Mak's amateur background lends itself well to flash submission holds, which is why he picked up the cross arm-breaker as easily as he did. Arieal: Brotherly Love – (Frog Splash after Gut-wretch suplex) - No need for an explaination. Notes: Mak Francis is cocky. You can see it in the way he walks and in the way he talks. Now back in ring shape, Mak is struggling to find his way back to the Main Event after a series of losses and surprising responses from the crowd, who backed Spike Jenkins over him. Extended (and boy do I mean EXTENDED) Bio: Mackenzie Francis (Mak to most), nicknamed “The Franchise” after receiving 2 time All-American status, 2 National Championships and US amateur gold medal, left amateur wrestling because there's no money in it and a true Franchise deserves to be living the high life… so, Mak entered the SJL and after gaining a small win streak, lost a TV title match to TNT. Requesting a rematch, Francis had a plan, joining the sWo and winning the belt with the help of its founding member, and Matt Myers. Under the tutelage of Chris Wilson, bitter and feeling as though he was being held down by then commissioner, Edwin MacPhisto; Mak rose to the top of the JL, becoming a Euro/TV double champion, recruiting Fugue and Spike Jenkins for the sWo and during a high profile feud with CIA, held the World championship for a month. The pair ended this feud at Genesis III, with the Franchise coming out the victor and later that night joining the SWF’s Magnificent Seven by helping Chris Wilson defeat longtime rival Divefire. After Genesis, Wilson left the fed leading to the ascension of Tom Flesher as leader of the Magnificent Seven. Francis, a cocky rookie in the SWF, joined Flesher in tag team action as the East Coast Legacy and scored two high profile singles wins over WF veteran Thoth (the ICTV challenger at the time) and was set to challenge for said ICTV title… which Flesher held. Mak held his own on PPV in a great match, but Flesher was just too good of an opponent and forced the rookie to submit for the first time in his career. This falling out lead to the Franchise being “kicked-out” of the stable, though Mak had made a point in saying after the match, he could not respect Flesher for how he conducted himself during the match and therefore would not work with him. Joining Ced Ordonez, the two tag teamed and followed Thoth (a man he could respect) against Flesher, but Thoth turned on the two, believing himself to be a God and gained the ICTV title from Flesher on his own. Francis struggled, being on his own for the first time in his wrestling career, but a surprise non-title win over then US champ Danny Williams, got him back on track. He pinned Thoth the next show in a non-title match, staying undefeated against him (which is no longer the case) and solidified his tag team with Ced. Entering a Tag title contendership match, Mak was gaining his confidence back, but Ced was injured the day of and Francis had to call on longtime rival CIA to back him up. The two won and face Flesher and Frost, losing a close contest. Mak found out that Danny Williams, distraught over his non-title loss to a “green” Cruiserweight rookie who was kicked out of his stable; had attacked Ced, because he believed he was disrespected. After another loss to Flesher in singles, Francis confronted Williams and the M7 leader, saying that he wanted some respect, realizing that even though Flesher was the better man, that didn’t mean he was the entire M7’s bitch. This was seen by Williams as a complete LACK of respect for him (which it wasn’t) and the two traded wins and the US title, leading to Mak challenging Danny in a match Williams excelled in. A match that he could earn Williams’ respect in called an Ironman match. After a hard-fought contest that had Francis down a fall mere minutes into the match, Mak won in the final seconds (2 falls to 1) and after shaking hands with his opponent, became US champ and was made. Only to be put out of action by Michael Craven. Mak, upset at his losses/injury to Craven, worked hard and came back early, beating Craven on PPV in his return match for the US belt. After losing the belt back to Craven, Mak moved on to get an ICTV title shot… and won, holding the title for 79 days! During this time, SWF Hall of Famer Andrew Blackwell, or Sacred took an interest in Francis and his belt. The Sacred one played mind games and chipped away at Mak’s confidence, leading up to a triple-threat match during the Genesis IV World title tournament. Sacred, using a favor from the Suicide King, called off the match so no one could advance, screwing Mak and then challenged Francis at Genesis to a 2/3 falls’ Submission match, which was to be the final nail in the coffin—destroying Francis’ confidence. Fighting valiantly, at the biggest stage of them all, Mak was “stretchered” out of the ring after finally tapping out to Sacred’s upright figure four, re-injuring his knee and placing him on the shelf. Mak made a less than stellar comeback, clearly not ready to wrestle, and went down to another Hall of Famer, the H-Ville Thugg, in an “I Quit” match, as Francis tried to regain his lost pride and break into the main event. He was “stretchered” out once again, fighting hard, but failing and still not receiving a World Title shot in his entire three year SWF career. Now the Franchise is back. He’s been cleared to wrestle and is clearly after Sacred. But now, facing the challenge of his career—a return from over a year away from the business—can Mak finally break into the Main Event and prove what he has always believed. That he’ll only need one shot at the big belt to prove he’s this companies Franchise. Mak’s determined and more aggressive than ever, though the pressure is rising. But, as always, the Mak Attack has a trick or two up his sleeve… Meeting Sacred at Clusterfuck, in his first shot at the World title, Mak snapped in the Main Event, beating his opponent with a chair and getting disqualifed, after Sacred attempted to replicate his Genesis 4 preformance. After the match Toxxic and his Revolution came down, laid out Mak, and executed one of the most shocking turns of the year on Sacred. Francis wanetd Toxxic and anyone to do with the Revolution. Enter Spike Jenkins. Mak proved his short fuse once again, by facing off against Spike Jenkins, a former sWo partner and member of the Revolution who had laid him and Sacred out (before he got turned on as well), in a number one contendership match, which had Spike win by dubious means. Mak called him on it, saying Spike was a bitch and "proved" it by pulling out the win in a Pure Wrestling rules match, making Spike submit, even though he made the ropes and was almost outside the ring. This lead to a final battle, a 2/3 falls match ofr the right to face the hated Toxxic, ending with the Franchise on top and moving on to the Main Event. In his second attempt at World title gold, Mak was forced to submit by the Straight edge sensation and then Ejiro Fasaki in back to back matches. Clearly upset by this Mak was in a rut and got booked against Spike Jenkins. Sure he could win the match, Francis went into the match with his confidence high, but came out of it a loser as Spike became the first person to EVER kick out of the Jumping Fisherman's buster! Where does Mak go from here? Just what path will he take? Many predicted he'd win the World title by now and he hasn't. He may not walk the 'King's road™' (all rights reserved) but, as everyone knows... the third times the charm. Bank on it...

*Cries* Couldn't I at least job to Sacred in a Dark match Main Event like they've been doing on Smackdown with Taker vs JBL/Jordan. I kid. Good job WC.

In the backstage area of the Trump Plaza, tucked away in a locker room, Ben Hardy stands clearly somewhat keyed up. “Hey,” says Hardy, the SWF’s resident interviewer. “Hey, I’ve been looking for you. I’ve been hoping to get an interview with you, since you’ve returned and all…” “I’m not back yet. Still gotta’ pass my physical…” wafts the low voice of Mak Francis from off camera. “Well, I’m sure you’ll be fine—Gus, come on!” adds an enthused Hardy, pausing briefly. “Err, with all this tension backstage, I’ve heard that Revolution Zero, in particular, Toxxic, has had something to say about your involvement with a certain member of his stable.” Mak snorts at this, but says nothing, hardly taking his eyes off the television in front of him. “Anyway, word going around is that you’re going after Sacred—I believe the exact phrase was,” Hardy pauses and clears his throat. “Soon.” The only indication Francis gives that he’s even heard Ben, is a slight smirk. Hardy stares at him for a moment and realizes he’s got to prod this conversation along. “Any idea how soon—Soon, will be?” “No, Hardy.” Ben pulls a face at this, but quickly shakes it off, remaining undeterred. “A lot of people also seem to think that you might just interject yourself into tonight’s Main Event—screw Sacred out of his shot at the World title. What, if anything, are you going to do?” “I’m not going to do anything.” “…what?” Francis sighs, as Hardy blanches and sits down on the sofa to collect himself. He was sure he had a great interview all lined up after finding Mak. But apparently, Francis didn’t get that memo. Mak puts his arm around Hardy and takes on the tone of a school teacher to a first grader. “There are a few things you pick up, as you spend time in the SWF, Hardy. Number one is nobodies ever completely retired. Number two is that low blows never get caught. And finally, number three is you’ve always, always, got to pick your spots. And this isn’t the right time. Besides, the slow burn is where it's at..." Mak mentions off-handedly. "I don’t know if Sacred can beat Maddix, but the higher up Sacred goes, Hardy, the better I’ll feel about knocking him right back down—and taking his spot.” Ben looks quite shocked by the vindictiveness of the Franchise’s last statement, and is about to tell him so, when Mak raises a finger to his lips. “Shh, Hardy. The match is starting.” Both men turn towards the TV and then Gus does as well, focusing the camera on the graphic of “Landon vs. Sacred”, for the World Heavyweight Title, as we fade…

Reading over the show, I do have one question... what's with everyone getting submissions on returning wrestlers. I just noticed, mostly because when I have my first match back I'm afraid I'll get my ass whooped and tap out like a bitch. Hopefully I won't. And I've decided that I'll post my promo as an SWF exclusive, because I don't feel like rewriting it and it fits the show well, considering I didn't know about Sacred's Rev Zero conflict. And now, for the man of the hour and to outdo Flesher's weak attempt, I present... Maddix vs Sacred I love the way you handled the openings and cast doubt on Sacred in Rev Zero, even with Funyon's announcing. The prose of Landon's entrance just makes this feel like THE big match, which it is. This is perfect setting for a vet vs. rookie dynamic and as we go through the earlier striking sequence. Landon wins out and Sacred takes a powder, but Landon learns quickly, it seems, waiting on Sacred this time. But Landon's still a rookie and makes the SAME mistake from there previous match, going for the superkick early. This leads to basic leg work, establishing the no rope breaks and Sacred as the ring general of the match. The low blow works well as a transition here, if not a little down played. Landon's been out maneuvered but he's always got that trick to fall back on. I'd have spaced out the time between the cover and attack a little more, with some more prose about Landon interacting with Megan and the crowd. Kick-out just seemed a little quick, for a low blow and impact move combo, is all. The quick backslide could be a really a great tease later in the match instead of here, but we quickly go back to Sacred in control of the leg, so I guess it was put in to establish the back and forth nature of the match. Landon adapts to the no rope break, using the ring to his advantage in a wonderful spot and we get a stand-off, of the non-indy variety. The match just makes sense and the prose/commentary is spot on for the situation. They both DO need to rethink their plans. Well not really the plan, but the execution of the plans. The subtleness of the leg work shows through in the prose and proves that if Maddix is going to win this one, it'll be on guts. Clearly the rope break off the throwback is a mistake, and at this point in the match, Sacred would have kicked out easy, in my opinion. It's not a big thing though. It seems as though this section of the match is devoted to showing how Maddix has improved from the Seven minute challenge, while still putting over the leg work, which will have to be a huge part of the finish. Maddix beating Sacred on the outside is odd to me, but that's cause he beat and outsmarted Mak on the outside in our match, staying in control and even getting Mak to injured himself on a risky move... like Maddix on the Spaceman plancha. Maddix IS better equiped to handle himself on the outside though, given the fact that he's in complete control though and Mak wasn't when he went for the frog splash. Odd how I can draw parallel's between this match and Mak/Sacred... isn't it. Though I doubt you thought about that one. I'd write in more parallel's but that's not the point of this review. Cute spot with the 'Oi' stuff. Sacred's desperate on the outside and it shows, pulling a drop toe hold out of his ass and using the belt. Although, once again, I think you downplayed the amount of impact the move had -- same as the low blow. Big ass triple jump moonsault again puts over the desperateness and leg injury. Guts is the theme of the day for Maddix, who ducks a chair, trades blows, hits a edge-o-matic and goes up top for an elbow, all on a bum leg! Tough kid. This match is making him look like a legit badass... but he misses as high risk is just that. Sacred goes to the Cattle Mutilation, but Maddix has seen this more than enough times and counters into a great near fall, from a chair assisted DDT. Landon goes for the Crash Landon, but it's countered and in a inspired spot, Sacred catches some Sweet Cuca Music and locks on the upright figure four and then positively BLASTS Landon with a chair to the dome. Un-be-fucking-lievable finishing sequence there, which had me thinking that you read my promo... which you obviously didn't. The only minor change I would have had is getting rid of the earlier superkick sequence in the matches beginning, if only to show how much Maddix has learned from your last match. If he had gone for the superkick one time and at the right time in the match, only to still lose to the experienced vet Sacred, it would have made the story slightly more complete. More sad in a way, since he did everything right, but it still wasn't enough. Still a great, great match. In the end, guts and quick learning about previous mistakes got Maddix to the final dance, but he just lost to a better opponent. The finishing statements about Rev Zero and Martial Law ties up the big match feeling and it seems Sacred did make the right choice...

Oye, I wish I'd been able to PM my promo for Storm... now, as it stands, I need to update it.

Odd, I think I may have to promo or something.

Pleasantly surprised with how the show came off. I'll actually comment on a (as in one) match if someone asks. The Sacred/Rev Zero dynamic is very interesting and Dace Night's return is all about kickin' ass. Dats Cool.

Bricks are SO passe now, Flesher. And no mention of Ejiro and Judge hating us blasting 'East Coast, Fuck You!'. The green as grass comment must have been inspired by Z. One last thing, though. You need a finishing quote like Mark's 'keep swinging for the fences'. I'll think something up for you.

I'd suggest doing something slightly similar to the RAW teasers they post on wwe.com. Like vaguely recapping one or two of the angles/matches from the previous show along with this. Otherwise people might not even read the show, for lack of general knowledge of whats going on.

Yes. +1

Give me a few weeks to get back into things, Spike. I have to bide my time and then spring the asshole comments on them, when they least expect it. Although, I actually do like the premise behind 'Martial Law'. The Heel revolution has been running wild, so, the faces institute martial law to combat it and anarchy ensues... still, it is pretty cheese. But this is wrestling, cheese is a pre-req.

It would have been funnier if you said: "Fuck me..."

The name is hot. Martial Law just seems like a good name. If you can pull it off, a little goofiness could go a long way. It does seem like two different promos though.

Honesty sad to see you depart Mark. And you make sense, if that means anything. Some of the most fun I've had has come from ad-libs and rolling with someone 'burying' my character. Never really had a chance to talk with or write with/against you, but those are the breaks. I'd just like to say good luck. Thank you for helping the fed and giving us a retirement story like yours.

Bah, I still can't believe Grappler beat out my ICTV reign. That bastard. He'll always be a JOBBER to me, even though he actually, you know, won the World title...

I'd like to say that King's promo was fuckin' awesome. It was one of the most inventive ways to give Mark the win, while not actually giving it to him. Storyline wise I did think King was going to win, but while reading the match I didn't see that technicality at all. A great closing to an angle I'm sure you've wanted to finish for a long time. In other news. Revolution Zero is doing a great job of character developement, and I can see Spike and Sean starting to string out there character motives. Sacred's always been an awesome character to build introspectives around. And finally, I can really get behind Landon's chase for the belt. Toxxic vs. Carnage seems very interesting and the Ghost storyline is seemingly starting to pick up some steam. A lot of things are happening.

You can bank on these picks picks. They're Franchisable. MAIN EVENT WORLD TITLE BOUT STREET FIGHT Toxxic© vs Annie Eclectic It wouldn't do to have Toxxic job here. From what I've seen the belts been passed back and forth like a potato that's hot. But then again, this is the Fed and writing ability is all that matters. Toxxic to retain, since he is the safer pick of the two. HELL IN A CELL "Grand Slam" Mark Stevens vs The Suicide King Well, Mark can't win. He's the beaten up, beat-down, broken down face. Going against a fresher, cheating, heel of a bastard. Clearly, Mark's going to lose... Pfft. Although, now that I think about it. A HBK-like valiantly injured but still fighting loss might work here. And these two guys are HUGE Shawn fans... SINGLES MATCH Manson vs Nathaniel Kibagami I'll go with Manson here. Tough to call, but a PPV comeback for Kibagami could be a hindrence or help. TAG TEAM MATCH Todd Cortez & ??? vs Sean Davis & ??? I'm the mystery partner, in both cases. I'll go out on a limb and say, SS and TC. I have no clue who is teaming with Davis. Someone give me a good heel name. Either way it's a really tough match to call. ICTV TITLE BOUT ROYAL BEATING MATCH "The Icon" Max King© vs Landon "La Cucaracha" Maddix They're both jobbers. Clearly, they're both writing to lose so that the winner (or loser in this case) can move into the World title scene. WOMEN'S TITLE SINGLES MATCH Kelly Connelly© vs Megan Skye Why are all the non wrestlers in the SWF leggy, in comparsion to the female writers? SINGLES MATCH Andrea Montgomery vs David Cross Andrea. Done and Dusted. Period. CRUSIERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH "Hollywood" Spike Jenkins© vs Austin Sly Look at this kid writing like a champ. HSJ to continue his winning ways. Only to job to the_Mak when he makes his triumphant return to the ring. HARDCORE TITLE MATCH Carnage© vs Christian Fury I'll go with Fury cause I remember that he writes in the first person and I really don't know all that much about Carnage. It seems like he is somebody to look out for.

Back on topic. I'm glad I stopped in and saw this. Honestly, Z, you had the talent to do much in this fed as a writer. It was a shame it never happened for you. I'll always be disappointed that I never got to see Z as a champion. They know you were a good booker, but people won't know that you could beat anyone head-to-head when you showed. Those were my thoughts on the subject anyway. The skill was there, no denying that. We were never close friends, and you seemed to enjoy your internet power over me in chat a little too much, but I hope you've always known that I thought you could've been the best writer the fed ever had. Better than ELM and HVT. Better than Raynor and Edwin. And even better Tom... and I respected Flesher's skills so much that I always jobbed to him, even though I was and still am, clearly better... To keep up appearances and all that. A lot of people helped me become a better writer, but honestly who would think that something so insignificant as 'green as grass' would've given me a character direction and motivation to prove the idea wrong. It put me in my place. I have a lot of good and bad qualities, but I know two things for certain about myself. I have a good mind for wrestling. I just get wrestling sequences and counters and talking them out with Tom helped me learn to visualize that. The other thing I know is that, even in this paragraph about being humbled, I'm still cocky. And having somebody tell me, even in jest, that I wasn't good enough to be writing against them, was the driving force behind getting me through the JL. Hell my entire character was based around being held down and not respected, until I started to get that respect from other writers, including yourself. Whether you believed that statement or not, it made me improve, so thank you. I'm sure you'll think I'm a douche for mentioning this but, well, now that hockey is dead and buried I'd like to say ONE LAST TIME that John Leclair was the best player ever in the NHL.

I think it was an okay movie. I'll completely agree with AndrewTS about the pacing early. It was on point. I kept thinking back to when I first played RE:Nemesis. My theater loved Epps comic relief role, as did I. He was hilarious, but I liked him in the Friday series, so take that as you will. Best things: They did a good job of tying things into the game (winks to the fans) and the last movie. Angie Ashford being the model of the Red Queen, I think. The explanation of Nemesis' S.T.A.R.S fetish got a reaction out of the people behind us, as well. But I was sad to say they didn't explain why Jill knew about how to kill the Zombies. They should have mentioned the other Mansion. And the little kids killing the report was money to my crowd. It was a solid movie. Loud, but I wasn't falling alseep like in Van Helsing. Honestly, I don't think I wasted my money.

Damn. Wilson coming back would almost be enough to bring me out from the rock I crawled under. ALMOST.

Muzz is the elite drawing mastah, bitches.

Marks for JD. This should be quote of the week!