Hawk 34

KKC has obtained "The Z Man", Tom Zenk and Mr. Wrestling II Hawk 34 has obtained Crowbar and Public Enemy

Does anyone want Gorgeous George? He doesn't fit into my promotion anymore. I won't ask much in return.

I'm not sure but I think this was my worst output in this contest ever. Next week, NO MAC TEAMS.

I don't think 'Taker had the power to reject booking plans that early since a great deal of his power comes with tenure (at that point 6 years isn't that long when others were around longer at that point) and loyalty (Undertaker hadn't shown that loyalty to Vince yet by not going to WCW when he could've). It's possible they would have simply made it to be a "never beaten/pinned" but it'd still be be 15-1*.

Horrible start. I picked the wrong MAC teams.

I shoud've offered you Crusher and Bruiser for Demolition. That'd been a good pair for Briscos.

I'll take a risk that MVC can get over as faces in Texas. Even if the team consists of a Oklahoma boy.

I'm putting Crusher/Bruiser, Mark Henry and Gorgeous George on the table with Taz.

It'd be interesting if they had booked WM9 to be a DDQ or have him lose by count-out. I'm sure if you go back, they had to at least mention that 'Taker had never lost a WM match by the time he got around 3-0.

Hawk 34 has obtained Dave Prazak Mellow has obtained Louie Spicolli

The importance of keeping Bret Hart would’ve remained intact but the fact would remain that keeping Bret would’ve been far too pricey given the offer WCW was throwing at him. WWE simply couldn't afford it at the time. I don’t think Austin’s absence would’ve driven Bret to reduce his asking price that significantly especially since he had lost an ally in Austin. Bret still would’ve left and without Austin, Shawn likely wields even more power. With that being the case, Bret is still gone and I think Owen is more inclined to follow him in this case since he’s aware that he injured the future of the company and would’ve seen the writing on the wall. The most likely replacement in WWE at the time would’ve been Ken Shamrock as he was essentially the #3 face behind Austin and Undertaker at the time. Did Shamrock have the ability to captivate a national audience in the manner of Austin? Absolutely not but that doesn’t mean Shamrock was completely incapable of being a #2 guy in the absence of Austin. Certainly The Rock, Triple H and Foley were still emerging but it’s hard to imagine they’d become who they were without Austin’s place. I think they would’ve turned Shawn back into the top face of the company but keeping the DX gimmick intact as it was clearly a money maker, even in its early inception which started around the time of Austin’s hypothetical career ending injury. Does that mean Triple H gets that big heel turn a year and a half early and faces Shawn at WM? I can’t imagine that. Perhaps they stick with the Evil Vince McMahon thing (which didn’t really occur until well after this situation but the seeds of Vince being a bigger player was placed already) and he battles the rebellious DX instead. Shawn never was the prototypical champion with his size, arrogance and attitude, which would be the driving point. Bret could’ve dropped the title back to Undertaker on his way out and they could’ve pushed Hell in a Cell back to Survivor Series. Allow Bret to leave WWE by putting over Shamrock or Foley. Shawn would win the title at Survivor Series with the assistance of Kane as I don’t think the absence of Austin would derail something they clearly had in mind. They would paint that Shawn got away with a title win and would serve to propel the DX Vs Vince McMahon rivalry. I’m not sure whom they would push as Shawn’s adversary, perhaps Foley in a one similar to that in 1998. With Shawn as a face, I think they don’t do the casket match and that in turn would save years of Shawn’s career. By the time WM14 comes around, I think Rock emerges more and more of a legitimate superstar of the future and they can feel more comfortable. Would Mike Tyson still work with Mankind in the picture and a baby face DX? I think they could’ve altered the circumstances to have McMahon use Shamrock as his “enforcer” and DX brings in the World’s Baddest Man to counter the World’s Most Dangerous Man. They could’ve teased Tyson-Shamrock confrontations leading to WM, which would’ve gotten some mainstream media sports attention. However, the lost of Austin truly would’ve been catastrophic and I think they would’ve tried to get Austin involved in the company somehow, perhaps as a modern Jesse Ventura in the commentating role.

Remember that Cabana and Steele were meant for that spot. I believe they would have made it work.

The Franchise has obtained Dean Malenko Hawk 34 has obtained Yoshihiro Tajiri

Once again, Taz is on the board. I've taken to completely revamping my storylines, so Taz isn't a MUST HAVE anymore.

If anyone has a good offer for TAZ, let me know. I've decided it's a do-able move.

I realize that I’m probably in the minority right now and it might stem from frustrations about broken trades and miscommunication but I believe we really should’ve had a cap on the amount of trades. For myself in particular, I spent the whole time on this project making intricate designs and crafting ideas, concepts and personalities. Now, it seems that so many people are completely transfixing their roster that they spent that time building. It feels somewhat tainted that the effort we spent trying to put the right pieces together along the way are being tossed aside in a mad scramble of confusion, politicking and bad timing with mismanagement. I would’ve loved to have seen what the presentation of those rosters would’ve have offered without being altered by these trades. I'm not saying these trades haven't improved rosters or allowed for new and perhaps "better" material for us but there's a definite feeling of something lost.

Yes, great drama overcoming injured opponents. Just so we can be beat over the head once again how lucky and advantageous Punk was. No. The idea would be that the other four keep knocking Punk down but he never gets pinned or lets anyone take that title away from him for a single second. If he ended up winning in the final seconds, that'd come off more of a fluke then a wire to wire victory would because they would do the typical finish with that. Punk would also be harboring injuries as he suffers from severe rib damage during every single match.

You have a pick left in the scavenger round. You can conduct trade talks via PM. I know I got a very good offer for you. Here are your options Yokozuna (100) Mark Jindrak (151) Stu Hart (243) Santino Marella (279) The Great Khali (294) Doink the Clown/Matt Bourne (326) Tank Abbott (347) Hugh Morrus (368) Sable (389) The Brooklyn Brawler (404)

I'm hoping Zeke just chases him out of the building and Kendrick throws the tag title/his jacket on the ground.

I think it's across the board. It's a little confusing to keep all the proposals in one neat order.

I meant to include this in my earlier post but I believe in order to truly cement Punk as a top dog, the title can't change hands at all during the match. Let Punk survive 4 former world champions in one night. The other matches will probably be loaded with hot shot falls. I believe the drama would be great if Punk went Wire to Wire.

Unlimited. However, I believe people can't be re-traded. Also, Drury, I sent you a PM and you still have a make up pick.

You're haboring a pretty severe case of dissent for TBK. You've spent the better part of the last week since TBK was placed in the scramble deriding him and openly wanting to see a retread obtain that spot.

I’m in favor of the company making alternate directions from the typical approach to their so-called lesser pay per view offerings. It’s quite different not just with the concept itself but those involved in the match-ups. I’m not sure if this unique concept will attract more potential viewers then a conventional rigid pay per view would have but it’s certainly much more intriguing. There will be three separate versions of this match on the show and all three provide spectacular differences that will allow for each of them to present themselves in a different manner. First, the likely opening act that will serve to illustrate the concept, the ECW Championship Scramble. Obviously the match is short on star power but it’s an intriguing mixture. It’s a slight breath of fresh air to see Miz being showcased in this considerable spotlight instead of his partner and I don’t believe the location was a factor. Miz, to me is a better fit for this match as he’s a much more skilled heel and takes a better beating in addition to his stronger skills of facial ability and selling techniques. I believe Matt will begin the match with Henry. I think we’ll see a hot potato booked match here intentionally designed to demonstrate the importance of time but I don’t think Matt will be involved with the hot potato routine. I think the finish will see a hot crowd behind Matt as he tries to knock down Henry in the final minute and succeeds. At first, I considered the idea of Matt winning but not by manner of a pin-fall over Henry but someone else in order to continue the feud but with roles reversed. Matt’s a much better chaser like most faces are, so I wouldn’t expect a long tenure for Matt and the ECW Championship. The next installment is a fascinating medley of workers that are all talented and this will probably be the most entertaining version. The rumored speculation of the Undertaker title shot on that night really does throw a curveball into the equation. It was seemingly a given that Triple H was walking away with the victory since the perception is that everyone else involved is well beneath Hunter’s level. If it was considered a mistake at the time to do Cena-Batista with minimal hype at Summer Slam, what would the reaction be for HHH-Taker with absolutely zero hype or build? The early expectation is that of Triple H hitting a pedigree as the clock nears the end only to eat a running kick from MVP whom would make the cover for the win (similar to that of WM). On one hand, this allows for ‘Taker to get the title without having to do the HHH match right away or it’s a great opportunity to give yet another emerging superstar the chance to run with the ball. It also gives MVP new material. If they do the finish with MVP stealing the final pin-fall from Hunter, I would hope and trust that MVP would score a DQ finish against Undertaker. It’s important to point out that while it might be a result of a injury rash on Smackdown (Kennedy and Umaga, namely), it’s good sign to see guys such as Benjamin and TBK get a spot, even if they have no chance whatsoever. If it weren’t for my hesitation to believe in him, I’d almost wager that Jeff would be a stronger possibility to get a title reign out of this match but that distrust in Hardy is an albatross he’ll carry for awhile, perhaps for the remainder of his career. Finally, the biggest match of the three scrambles by terms of size and star value will be contested over the WHC. The belief is seemingly split down the middle that this is the golden opportunity for WWE to truly cement Punk as a top dog in the company by defeating 4 former world champions in one match or the excuse to pull the title from Punk and onto the apparently more dependable, Batista. It’s one of the preeminent debates swirling around the fan-base of professional wrestling. What is more important to WWE right now, having an established and proven commodity in Batista to carry things in the wake of Cena’s injury or keep chugging the Punk train along in hopes to have a bankable star for the future to come. Fittingly, the match only revolves around those two. Despite the annual Kane push being in progress, it’s hard to believe Kane will come out with the title. Mysterio with his collection of injuries can’t shoulder the load as champion. JBL certainly isn’t getting another run with the title, at least for now. It’s down to Punk and Batista and I believe on this night at the least, it’ll belong to Punk.

I hope you use the Badd Company version.