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Post by pero on Feb 17, 2007 6:34:06 GMT -5
Association of Professional Wrestling - APWOn 5th February 2007, I recieved a call. I didn't quite know what to think of this call, it was completely unexpected, yet, always wanted. I had been given my release from the ever failing WWE. Now you see, TNA wasn't an option to me, not with Russo there, we never got along and I didn't think my style of booking was quite right for places like ROH, not that they needed a new booker of course. As I placed the phone back down on the table, I didn't know what to think, I was happy to be free from my contract with a company that frankly didn't care, yet, I knew I didn't have any income. I had to get a job and fast to support my family. Then it hit me; I picked up my phone once again, quickly dialed a number and thats where it all began. On that night, the Association of Professional Wrestling was born. On that night, I rang long time friend Mick Foley and told him of my release from WWE and that I needed his endorsement for a new "venture" Mick was always nice to me you see, he always enjoyed the direction I wanted to take things in. Mick said everything was going to be fine and that I have his full support, a week later, we bought a ring and rented out a local community centre in Long Island, NY, Foleys hometown. I knew we weren't going to be big like WWE, but I didn't care, aslong as we regained the passion and drive for wrestling that they lacked, I would be forever happy. So we had this ring, it was the worst looking ring I have ever seen, in the worst looking community centre I had ever seen. Mick and I decided to ask the local council if we could paint the center and they agreed. We gave it a coat of white paint and placed some folding chairs around the ring. I didn't know if this was going to work, but we were making progress and thats all I cared about. That night I went back to Micks house, he told me of how he was going to be returning to WWE soon to plug his new book. I obviously wasn't happy, but I knew he was doing whats best for his family, something I will now always understand. He said he would make an appearance on APW's first show, whenever that may be and that he may get a couple of friends to acompany him. I shook Micks hand and went back home to my wife and kids, and as I lay in bed that night, I thought about my future, my future in the business I had forever loved. The next day I went to the bank and secured a £10,000 loan, I knew it wasn't much, but it was enough. I then spent the night E-mailing workers, asking them to appear on the show, some accepted and some didn't; However, I always knew with Mick behind me, I was bound to suceed. ---------------------------------------------- APW - Show One: 17th Febuary 2007
[Former WWE Superstars to Appear!]
Main Event
Billy Kidman vs. Psicosis
Latin Lover vs. D-Lo Brown
and a Special appearance from Mick Foley!
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Post by Daz on Feb 17, 2007 6:40:38 GMT -5
beautiful back story, i look forward to reading.
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Post by mitch on Feb 17, 2007 6:44:01 GMT -5
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Feb 17, 2007 6:51:17 GMT -5
Will there be Vader?
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Post by hotfuss on Feb 17, 2007 7:07:40 GMT -5
God, I love you man.
Backstory was amazing, and the whole concept is insane! And please, Dude Love for APW Champ.
kthxbi.
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Post by pero on Feb 17, 2007 7:20:58 GMT -5
 Association of Professional Wrestling: Show OneAttendance: 24 The show opened with Mick Foley in the ring. He came out to quite an ovation considdering there were only a few people in the crowd. Foley said he was here tonight to endorse the ever dying trade of "Professional Wrestling" Foley said he gives the Association of Professional Wrestling his full endorsement and that he will be sticking around for the entire night. D-Lo Brown vs. Latin LoverThe top rope broke after Brown gave LL a hiptoss in the opening minutes of the match. Both men ignored it and continued on. Brown kept the advantage and hit Lover with a series of right hands, he went to give him a suplex, but LL shifted the weight and landed on his feet, he then gave brown a Neckbreaker for the 2 count. Latin Lover got to his feet and gave Brown a clothesline, causing him to hit the mat with a hard thud, he then left the ring and got one of the many chairs from ringside. LL went to hit Brown with the chair but got a droptoe hold into hit for his actions. D-Lo then lifted the Lover to his feet and connected with a hard Spinebuster for the 3 count. Winner by Pinfall: D-Lo Brown APW owner, Cia House came down to the ring after the match along with Mick Foley, the two men secured the top rope in place once again as the crowd waited patiently. Once in place, Cia got on the mic and announced that the next match up was between Billy Kidman and Psicosis. Psicosis made his way to the ring and got on the mic, he said "I don't even know why I'm here tonight, I should be working for the Major companies. I sh..." The microphone cut out. Psicosis looked confused and the crowd begin to boo. Cia once again ran down to the ring and approached Psicosis, he whispered something in his ear before leaving. Billy Kidman approached the ring and the match began. Billy Kidman vs. PsicosisKidman and Psicosis locked up and Kidman got the better, he hit Psicosis with a kick to the gut followed by a huge DDT. Kidman went to lift Psicosis to his feet and as he did recieved a series of elbows to the stomach. Psicosis then hit a stiff dropkick and made the cover for a 2 count. Psicosis went to the top rope, which shaked heavily as he did, Kidman got to his feet and Psicosis cautiously leaped off with a double axe handle. Psicosis then hit Kidman with a huge legdrop. He lifted Kidman to his feet once again and went for a clothesline but Kidman ducked under and rolled Psicosis up, holding the tights to get the 3 count. Winner by Pinfall: Billy Kidman Billy Kidman celebrated before leaving, followed by Psicosis. Cia House then ran down to the ring and appologised to the fans for some of the goings on tonight, he said APW would return in 2 weeks for another show, once again featuring Mick Foley. The crowd boo'd and began to leave as Cia left the ring. |
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Post by pero on Feb 17, 2007 7:21:32 GMT -5
17th Feburary 2007 -
I came home tonight and my wife asked me how the show went, I didn't even know what to say, so I didn't say anything at all. I knew she could see the dissapointment in my face, but I just didn't want to talk about it. I sat down, ate my TV dinner and thought about what else could have gone wrong. Later in the night I got a Phone call from Mick, he said he didn't want to appear on APW's Second show and I fully understood why. I told him not to worry about it, thanked him for all his help and hung up.
I was alone once again and quite low on funds. I knew I had the skills to suceed, I just needed to plan things out a little better, Im going to go to bed now and tomorrow I'll start thinking about the next show. Until then, peace out.
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Post by jbird991 on Feb 17, 2007 7:26:21 GMT -5
bit of heat on cia eh?
but somehow i see this turning around and its good to see things not going great in a diary instead of being awesome all fo the time
ill keep reading Cia
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Post by Ramos on Feb 17, 2007 7:27:37 GMT -5
liked the show and the whole everything going wrong storyline will keep reading to see how it works out
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Post by chaz on Feb 17, 2007 7:45:20 GMT -5
Good God this is good. I love how it's like an updating your life and daily routine etc and how that fits in with the promotion. It's great. Shame about Foley. But things can only get better..
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Post by Daz on Feb 17, 2007 7:59:25 GMT -5
awesome dude, i laughed my ass off at how bad things went on the first show. tis very realistic and adds a whole new dimension to the show.
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Post by pero on Feb 17, 2007 8:18:20 GMT -5
APW - Show Two: 3rd March 2007
[Former ECW Superstar to Appear!]
Main Event
Kid Kash vs. Johnny Swinger
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Post by mitch on Feb 17, 2007 8:40:07 GMT -5
Looking good dude. I was like "PWNED!" at everything. Hope APW does better  |
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Post by pero on Feb 17, 2007 8:48:16 GMT -5
24th Feburary 2007 -
One week until the next show and I have already confirmed Kid Kash, Ryan Reeves, Johnny Swinger and Axl Rotten for the show, I'm feeling extremely optomistic in regards to this show, we have two great matches planned and although Mick isn't going to be there, I can feel it will be good. My wife asked me today if we were going to introduce a title. It's something I hadn't thought about before hand, probably due to the fact our wrestlers aren't contracted, they're just paid fee's to appear. I thought to myself for a while and then phoned a wrestling fan friend of mine from highschool for advice, he said I instead of introducing a title, I should Introduce a trophy. In the Main Event each week, the AWF Trophy is on the line, and the superstar that wins gets an extra $50 on top of their fee, I thought it was a pretty smart idea and were going to be introducing on the show after this one.
Association of Professional Wrestling seems to have taken over my life, I'm thinking about it constantly, where I want it to go, what I want to achieve. I know its just wrestling but its the only thing in this world after my wife that I love. I have contacted the company I got the ring from and they are sending a technician before the show next week to double check the ring is secure, also, were using new microphones, so there shouldn't be many problems.
I've estimated that around 30 people will attend the show this weeks, there are flyers in every local store and theres an add on the radio. I can't sell tickets yet so entry is free, I'll have to think of someway to make some money soon though, or were going to end up going bankrupt. Anyway, I have some last minute things for the show to look over, Peace.
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Post by mitch on Feb 17, 2007 8:58:02 GMT -5
Wow dude, can't believe how realistic this is. Try getting some local wrestlers, not big known stars, maybe for less cash>
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Post by hulkhoganrules on Feb 17, 2007 9:30:29 GMT -5
Nice concept mate, i like it and think you could do really well with this, the failing storyline has got me hooked.
Reply to TNA 2007 please? Thanks.
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Post by pero on Feb 17, 2007 10:11:10 GMT -5
Association of Professional Wrestling: Show Two Attendance: 33 A technician can be seen checking over the ring once more as "Silverback" Ryan Reeves makes his entrance, he has a rather mixed reaction upon entering the ring. The technician leaves the ring and sits in the crowd as Reeves taunts from the ring. 'Silverback' Ryan Reeves vs. Axl RottenReeves and Rotten locked up as Rotten got the advantage, he hit Reeves with a series of shots to the face and followed up with a stiff clothesline. He comes off the ropes, leaps up in the air and gives Reeves a huge leg drop before mounting him and hitting a series of stiff rights and lefts. The referee dismounts Rotten and tells him to keep the fists open, as he does, Reeves gets to his feet and stalks his opponent, Axl turns into a kick to the gut from Reeves followed by a DDT. Reeves makes the cover for a two count. Reeves pulls Rotten to his feet and goes for a Big Boot but Axl moves and rolls Reeves up for a two count. Both men quickly get to their feet and Axl hits Reeves with a right hand, he then kicks him in the gut and goes for a Suplex, which connects. Axl then lifts Reeves to his feet and hits a huge Implant DDT for the win. Winner by Pinfall: Axl RottenAfter the match, Reeves hit Rotten from behind whilst he was celebrating and exited the ring, he grabbed a chair and got back into the ring. Reeves proceded to hit Rotten with the chair several times on the back. Reeves then laid the chair on the floor and gave Rotten a DDT onto it. Ryan Reeves then left the ring and made his way to the back as the Ring technician and Cia House attended to Axl Rotten. After the ring was cleared, House got onto a Mic and announced the APW Trophy Match for next week, Cia said it would be Billy Kidman vs. the winner of tonights Kid Kash/Johnny Swinger match. This got a few cheers from the crowd. House then announced that the Kash/Swinger match was next. Kid Kash vs. Johnny SwingerSwinger had the advantage throughout the match. He hit Kash with a series of suplex combinations and went for an Elbow off the top, Kash moved and Swinger crashed onto the mat below. Kash then began the beatdown, hitting Swinger with a series of stomps and put him in a headlock, which looked like a choke, but the referee confirmed it wasn't. Kash lifted Swinger back to his feet and connected with a Spinning Wheel Kick, he then made the cover for a two count. Kash got to his feet and went to the top rope, he stalked Swinger... Swinger got to his feet and Kash tried to give him a crossbody but Swinger moved and Kash crashed into the canvas, which ripped it a little. The match continued though. Upon seeing the canvas was ripped, the technician went to the back and called for the match to be stopped. Cia said the wrestlers continued it, so the match goes on. Swinger lifted Kash to his feet and gave him a huge Brainbuster DDT for the cover and the win. Winner by Pinfall: Johnny SwingerAfter the match Swinger celebrated as Kash left the ring and headed for the back. The crowd cheered Swinger as he got on the mic and announced that next week he would become the first ever APW Trophy Holder.
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Post by pero on Feb 17, 2007 10:11:36 GMT -5
3rd March 2007 -
God tonights show actually went well, besides the slight rip in the ring that cost me 50 fuc*ing dollars to repair, but yes, besides that I'm extremely happy with how it went and I think I have finally found a way to earn some cash. A kid from the audience approached me after the show and said he always wanted to wrestle and asked if we offered training, I said no and he began to walk away, then it hit me... I ran after him and told him to come back in a few days and we'll discuss some training. I told him it would cost $1000 to be trained for 6 months and he instantly without hesitation said thats fine. I think I was happier than he was.
Now I'm going to start advertising APW as a Training School/Promotion I can get money from the Trainee's who enroll and continue to put on Shows, using them as talent, meaning I won't have to pay out as much for Indy guys. Tonight has been a great night for APW, I'm hoping the show in 2 weeks is as good. I'll post up another Blog about what happned with the kid and how I'm going to train him with no Training behind me lol.
Peace.
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Post by mitch on Feb 17, 2007 10:18:37 GMT -5
Looks great, and Im glad you had a good show.
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Post by therock7 on Feb 17, 2007 10:25:24 GMT -5
This is brilliant man, glad things are on the up now after the first show, the last show was good, i like the idea of a training school and the APW Trophy idea is good too, so realistic man, keep it up.
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