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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 28, 2021 23:03:51 GMT -5
So we're all familiar with the concept of a belt decorated in jewels and precious metals to indicate a combat sports championship that is to be defended from contest to contest.
Can we discuss other types of items that would be cool to use in place of a belt?
For example: In my 1/18th scale figure fed, I created what I thought of as an artifact type item to represent my fed's flagship championship title. I essentially was struggling to make a decent, functioning belt for the four inch/gi joe sized figures and elected to create a pair of castle towers made of jewelry that were hung about the champion's neck. It was meant to indicate that said champion now has the burden of ruling the kingdom of the promotion and the ring.
"Heavy weighs the neck yoked to glory" was my phrasing.
Those of you who know me are aware how much I cherish tradition, but I also like it when we can create new traditions based on well thought out ideas. "
So I was wondering if anyone else has done this or if anyone had any cool ideas they want to share about physical items to represent championships. This is in no way hating on belts or advocating getting rid of belts. Just to add something different and potentially preserve the novelty of seeing belts.
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Post by Sizzle on Jan 28, 2021 23:43:14 GMT -5
I feel like a gauntlet would be something appropriate to compete for. Also, although I only know a little bit about it, I know Progress wrestling used to have a staff as their main championship and the tag team titles were a shield split in two that would fit together.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 29, 2021 1:47:36 GMT -5
I feel like a gauntlet would be something appropriate to compete for. Also, although I only know a little bit about it, I know Progress wrestling used to have a staff as their main championship and the tag team titles were a shield split in two that would fit together. The shield sounds awesome! Also with the popularity of Thanos and the Infinity War/End Game films, you would think a gauntlet would carry more cultural significance to people than before. |
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Post by bababooey on Jan 29, 2021 8:59:06 GMT -5
Some type of trophy is the first thing that comes to mind. We see it in all other sports and competitions.
There’s also like a simple plaque or medals to go around the neck.
If you think about it, companies like WWE and AEW do toy with this concept a bit. You have the money in the bank briefcase, which I consider to be a championship. When they do the King of the Ring, there’s a crown, robe, and scepter. AEW had the Diamond Dynamite Ring.
I also consider the Royal Rumble winner to be a champion, even though there is no physical championship.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 29, 2021 9:13:08 GMT -5
Some type of trophy is the first thing that comes to mind. We see it in all other sports and competitions. There’s also like a simple plaque or medals to go around the neck. If you think about it, companies like WWE and AEW do toy with this concept a bit. You have the money in the bank briefcase, which I consider to be a championship. When they do the King of the Ring, there’s a crown, robe, and scepter. AEW had the Diamond Dynamite Ring. I also consider the Royal Rumble winner to be a champion, even though there is no physical championship. Yes. As much as I detest Tony Khan as a booker, the dynamite ring is a great concept. Even if they haven’t done it well. I think the Rumble winner needs a medal. |
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Post by vampiroporvida on Jan 29, 2021 9:19:05 GMT -5
The PP3 cup championship in cwfh is an urn (paul bearer). Maybe have a one off championship item be unique to that winner of a tourney, that represents that person, like a blown glass beer can for SCSA, a gold action figure for ZR, beer logo painted singapore cane for Sandman, etc. Might be a unique item that the wrestler is the only one to ever have, and be able to remember when the look at it in their homes.
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Post by CM Poor on Jan 29, 2021 10:09:41 GMT -5
WWE should capitalize on pop culture meme glory and award the reigning champion a boat load of shares to be passed between champions so that the value of the championship can fluctuate in a more measurable way than it already does now.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 30, 2021 14:51:56 GMT -5
WWE should capitalize on pop culture meme glory and award the reigning champion a boat load of shares to be passed between champions so that the value of the championship can fluctuate in a more measurable way than it already does now. Oh my god, they could be called the Lion’s Shares😂 |
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Post by Tomoblivion on Jan 30, 2021 17:13:55 GMT -5
A staff would be cool, just like what Progress Wrestling did in the past.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 31, 2021 1:57:25 GMT -5
A staff would be cool, just like what Progress Wrestling did in the past. I think it’s becoming clear I am not familiar enough with PROGRESS and need to check it more of their stuff. |
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Post by Mclovin on Jan 31, 2021 2:35:09 GMT -5
I consider the Money In The Bank to be a championship, any trophy from a tournament, and the royal attire for the King of the Ring winner.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Jan 31, 2021 5:44:06 GMT -5
Back in the 80s, the Mid-South television championship was a medal. Dick Slater won it & called it "an unimpressive piece of junk" & threw it into a river.
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Post by Stuart? on Jan 31, 2021 6:57:31 GMT -5
FCW had a medal as their Jack Brisco 15 Championship.  |
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Post by Kill Em' All on Jan 31, 2021 13:21:36 GMT -5
Participation trophy
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Post by Road Warrior Shark on Jan 31, 2021 13:54:54 GMT -5
Never seen it anywhere, but I think a Flag to carry to the ring and wave around might work. Plus, then you have the flagpole as an obvious weapon when needed.
And then you can have custom colors and designs to match the gimmick of the champion.
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Post by JC Motors on Jan 31, 2021 14:03:26 GMT -5
Huge Ornate Loving Cup Trophy
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Post by Tim of thee on Jan 31, 2021 14:08:58 GMT -5
Sports jacket
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 31, 2021 14:36:53 GMT -5
FCW had a medal as their Jack Brisco 15 Championship. I love how they spared no expense on the medal. |
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I dont know good luck 
