Garth 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Agreed on the picture front. I think I have an idea of what venue I'd like to take. It's by no means steeped in wrestling history, but I figure by the time my pick rolls around that all the famous venues will be long gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I can think of 30-35 "famous" wrestling venues, so I don't think anyone will be stuck with having to take a modern corporate cookie cutter venue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 For the venue selection, I think the tradition of a photo should continue. Agreed. I don't think there should be any trouble finding a venue. You might have to look a bit deeper than you have with the wrestling draft but there's a good two dozen cities that I consider great wrestling towns and worthy of havign a promotion centered there. Question; Could two members pick different venues in the same city? Say Stevieguy picks The ECW Arena/Viking Hall and I pick The Spectrum, would that be allowed? Didn't mean to spoil venues there but I just wanted an example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I say it's fine to take another venue in the same territory. Many places have multiple venues of historical value. Otherwise, some people might be forced to select lesser cities and venues that likely don't connect with their roster Also, MSG can't be re-picked, even if multiple versions of MSG have existed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 For the venue selection, I think the tradition of a photo should continue. Agreed 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Oh snap, I get first dibs at the venue? I think it's pretty obvious with which I'm going with. We don't need to declare any year or anything right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Oh snap, I get first dibs at the venue? I think it's pretty obvious with which I'm going with. We don't need to declare any year or anything right? And manager. It's painfully obvious which building is going to go first. Personally, I'm gonna go with a Wal-Mart parking lot like IWA-MS... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Ugh. No venue dropping ^!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maztinho 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Watch HTQ reap his vendetta by swiping my logical choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Watch HTQ reap his vendetta by swiping my logical choice. Six Flags, OVW-style? Oh yeah, naiwf is up. Make-up selections: Fratsauce - 3 picks Broward83 - 1 pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broward83 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Chris Chetti Good midcard guy that I can use for filler or to have a decent spot-match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Chris Chetti Good midcard guy that I can use for filler or to have a decent spot-match Just look at that face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I thought about taking this guy about 6-8 rounds ago, but I had a feeling he'd be there later on so I've been delaying this selection for quite a while. Even though I think he had a better career as Mr. Águila, I'll be selecting him as Essa Rios because I liked his look better back then and considering the venue I'm likely going to pick he'd be better off without a mask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broward83 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I've got a venue in mind and I swear to god if one of you take my god damned venue.. it will be death! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I've got a back-up venue ready now since I know mine won't be around. However I'm scared the back-up will be gone too. mellow, for a venue to be eligible how many times would it have had to have hosted a wrestling show? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I assume a single time. If I hadn't already gotten a specific area because of my roster in mind, i'd have selected a wrestling arena used just once myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Franchise nailed it. There are hundreds of great places that have hosted wrestling cards (some even only once, which is okay), so pick one of those. bps is up. Make-Up Selections: Fratsauce - 3 picks HTQ - 1 pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Erick Stevens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Since Chris Jericho is my lead heel, I like the thought of him having a gang/stable around him to serve as his thugs and minions. At first I thought having him be part of the Kings of Wrestling with Hero and Claudio, but I thought better of it. They really don't need him, as they are going to be in the running for the tag belts. I previously picked Chuck Taylor, as he'd be a great undercard sidekick for Jericho. But that's not enough. If he's going to be the comic relief in this group, they should have an undercard tag team to serve as his thugs. Kind of like what Edge has with Ryder/Hawkins. I found the perfect team, as they are already Chuck's running mates. So what do Jericho, Chuck and this team have in common?. They are all going to be friends. And they will be friends in similar tights. TEAM F.I.S.T*. (Icarus and Gran Akuma) Friends In Similar Tights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I was looking into F.I.S.T., or at least Akuma as a solo act. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Together they have great chemistry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 For my next pick, I'm going with a guy who will be fill the young lion role in my cruiserweight division. He's very talented, and I think he has a bright future. At least, he will in my promotion. My next pick is... Ryusuke Taguchi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I haven't quite decided what he's doing yet.. possibly something with 'The Ripper' Paul Birchill.. Tatanka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I've always thought Tatanka was a bit underrated. I was considering taking him a couple of rounds back but then I realized that Chief Jay Strongbow was on the board and decided to go with the original popular WW(W)F wrestling Indian. Tatanka was a half decent worker and I was a bit of a mark for him back in the day. Fun fact; Tatanka was the first wrestler I ever met. Met him at an autograph signing at a local video store a couple of weeks before he turned heel and joined The Million Dollar Corporation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I was a little surprised that Tatanka was still on the board.. but like you, i'd have preferred Strongbow personally. But it's not a bad pick at this stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maztinho 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Somewhere Drury is weeping a single tear for Tatanka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 I need to bolster the women’s division beyond Lacey and I’m surprised this gal is still around. She isn’t the best worker but she’s attractive, skilled enough in the ring and is a good sweet face to counter the bitch Lacey. With the next selection, I have chosen Gail Kim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Takao Omori. and.... The Messiah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 The Red Rooster was picked already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Terrific Taylor Made Rooster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
