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Post by drakerko on Aug 2, 2008 9:15:36 GMT -5
This is getting good, hopefully London can shine in TNA, hope you can keep this diary going for the long haul dude, keep it up!!!
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Post by Groundswell on Aug 3, 2008 5:43:39 GMT -5
I'm loving this diary.
Your doing a great job bro.
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 3, 2008 14:51:14 GMT -5
15rd July Bad news I’m afraid. Due to my contract I now have a ‘no complete clause’ for a whole month. I’m not aload to appear in any wrestling promotion meaning my TNA appearance have been put on hold. Instead I have been going to Booker’s PWA nearly every day. Its awsome down there trainning with all the trainniees, I see some of them as the future of wrestling in a few years time and I’m glad I’ve helped them. On the other hand they have helped me! They have showed me a lot of good moves that I’m looking forward to using. During the WWE it was quite bland I was banned from using highflying moves and told to keep my feet on the ground so it has been great hitting some old favourites. Also being in the WWE seperated me from my friends and family, this little break has been a great chance to be with them. Although this is all great, I’m missing something and come August I’m going to find it.
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Post by DTP. on Aug 3, 2008 19:17:43 GMT -5
I enjoy the fact that London is learning from his trainees, this is great so far, wonder how YOU will fill up the upcoming month before he actually gets to compete.
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Post by Dwight on Aug 3, 2008 21:41:13 GMT -5
I've been following this and I'm very much impressed with it all. Figured you were going to run with Hunter but this London story turned out great so I'm fine with the decision. I'm not a TNA fan but I look forward to reading how he builds and perhaps slowly or quickly climbs the ladder of success there.
Great stuff man.
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Post by Jord on Aug 5, 2008 15:59:29 GMT -5
I'm interested to see what you do with London having the no compete clause. I think you'll probably just blog about Booker T's school.
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 7, 2008 14:52:33 GMT -5
29th JulyNearly at the end of the month now and nearly ready to make my TNA Debut but down at Booker’s PWA I will also be making my debut on the 22nd when I face Puma who will still be here after appearing in the World X-Cup. This all came about on the 18th when I went to ‘Clash of the Champions’ with advertised guest TNA’s Awesome Kong and several autograph signings (mostly guys from TNA) I decided to go and sat though the show with all guys asking, ‘Are you Paul London?’ to which I replied in a slight Russian accent ‘I don’t know what your on about.’ At the end of the night I played a trick on Booker, as we hadn’t officially met yet I went to the autograph signing and had to stand in the line while hearing over my shoulder, ‘Is that Paul London?’ numerous times but I shrug it off and waited to see Booker. When I did he recognized me straight away and was very polite, Sharmell his wife then came over and took me backstage. After some chatting with some of the guys Booker came in fresh of his autograph appearance. After a long chat we decided that I was going to be come a semi-regular on PWA after all I only live a few hours away. Also more good news my gear has arrived, I decided to get it from the same person who did my last attire (Hooliganz gear) I went with the same idea but obviously changing the logos and colours to make it different from Kendrick who still wears them! Anyway soon I will be back in the ring and I will make my impact (no-pun intended) on TNA.
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Post by drakerko on Aug 7, 2008 15:10:02 GMT -5
enjoyed the latest update, made me laugh a few times. i hope you keep going with this it could be something special. can't wait for London's debut in TNA.
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Post by CF9™ on Aug 7, 2008 15:21:54 GMT -5
You're best update yet. I got a laugh out of London using a Russian Accent, lol, seems like something he would do. Really well written, and can't wait to see his TNA/PWA debuts.
Only flaw is that Kendrick doesn't wear the Hooliganz gear anymore, he's wearing Trunks now.
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 8, 2008 2:33:51 GMT -5
Yeah I wrote the whole backstory before hand, I'll prob say it in one of the updates. For those getting bored of the backstory its the last part next time then I'll start. Thanks for the replies
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Post by Overnight Sensation on Aug 8, 2008 3:42:57 GMT -5
lol good stuff so far mate...loving the wrestling Spirit diary..not many of these last long but your making it work
cant wait for TNA
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 8, 2008 4:19:47 GMT -5
Actully its just a EWR diary done in first person
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Post by mattoriginal on Aug 8, 2008 19:42:12 GMT -5
Dude, I'm loving these, nice short write ups, well written, and I love how Kendrick is getting the glory. I'm hoping you mention that London finds out Kendrick won't be wearing the HooliganZ pants. But, I'd rather read about London on the Indy circuit, instead of going to PWA, then right to TNA, but your decision. I'm hoping you stick with this, so I can see some match write ups.
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Post by Jord on Aug 10, 2008 15:20:21 GMT -5
The latest part you got up was great. I'm glad you can't go straight to TNA. Any other diary like this would send them straight to TNA, if I'm honest - I know I would, haha. Lookin' forward to some more, man.
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 11, 2008 12:53:44 GMT -5
31st JulyI’ve been looking back over TNA over the past month and they have been putting on some solid shows. There has also been some releases as Black Reign and Rellik have been put on the unemployment line also Tomko has decided to leave TNA and go and work in Japan full time. TNA have been playing videos showing guys doing free running, they jump of buildings and spin off roofs with a voice over saying ‘He’s Coming’ and then chants of ‘Please Don’t Die’ mostly everyone knows its me going to TNA but I still think I’m in for a load pop come August 10 (Hard Justice). Just incase you haven’t been watching here is the PPV Card: TNA World ChampionshipSamoa Joe vs. Booker T vs. Sting Basically it’s the olde steal the title storyline with Sting added in to spice things up. Six Man TagKurt Angle & Team 3D vs. Christian Cage, Rhino and AJ Styles Rivally has been going for a while now but which team will pick up the vitial victory. TNA Tag Team ChampionshipLAX vs. Beer Money End of feud match but who will leave with the title. TNA X Division ChampionshipPetey Williams vs. Mystery Opponent Petey has been annoying Cornette for a while now so Cornette booked this match, will we see a new champion and will it be me? TNA Knockouts ChampionshipTaylor vs. Amazing Kong Newbie came in, ruled a few matches, then won the title. Now its the rematch. Abyss Returns to the RingAbyss vs. Scott Steiner After Abyss returned attacking Steiner, Petey and Khan, Steiner demanded a match with Abyss (in a awful promo) and Abyss accecpted. Can Kaz Win?Kaz vs. Mystery Opponent After week after week of losing can Kaz win against this mystery oppenent and am I the Mystery Opponent. Tag Team WarfareMCMG vs. Doug Willams & Alex Koslov These two team international members stuck around to try and get some glory back after their loss at the World X Cup but now face their ultimate test. I’ll see you guys August 10th!
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 13, 2008 3:18:19 GMT -5
Updated second post with rosters, champions ect
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Post by The L.F.C Fan on Aug 14, 2008 3:34:59 GMT -5
Wow. I've just read this right the way through and I have to say this is absolutely amazing, I'm hooked... you must carry this on for....ever...
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Post by Red Dragon on Aug 17, 2008 14:18:44 GMT -5
Hard Justice August 10th
Here it is, its time. Finally Paul London makes his return to wrestling, ok I admit it isn’t the biggest storyline ever but its time we just finished the dark matches and warming up the crowd. I look over to the clock, 7:58. Two minutes until Hard Justice starts. I’m all ready. I look down, ‘What the!’ I look at myself and realise that in all this hype I havn’t even got dressed yet! I rip open my bag searching for my gear as Hard Justice starts.
As allways in TNA the voice over man talks over a video, as I was putting my gear on frantically I didn’t notice what happened I’m guessing they showed some historic moment and tried to link it up to wrestling, same thing every PPV. I finally got my gear on as I heared the fireworks burst around the arena. I leave my room and go nearer the enterance were Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are getting ready to go on.
London: Hey good luck guys Sabin: Thanks you to, big day for you
I hear Shelley mutter under his breath and as soon as I was about to reply they were called to go on. Its sad that both men have such talent and there’re being put on first, well at least its not me!
Match 1: Motor City Machine Gunz defeats Doug Willams & Alex Koslov A pretty good match, the fans seemed very behind the Gunz. Doug and Alex kept the control of most of the match isolating Sabin from Shelley. Doug and Alex both seemed great, Doug kept the match up with multiple submitions and his trademark german suplex’s after he made the tag to Koslov, Koslov kept Sabin grounded and then hit his russian dance kick move. Surprised the russian gimmick is going so well for Alex. The end came when the Gunz hit their ASCS Rush.
Shelley and Sabin left as Doug and Alex started aguing it ended soon as they were cut off by Don West and Mike Tenay who ran down tonights card, as they were talking about tonights triple threat main event Kaz came out and grabbed a mic.
Kaz told us that he has been very unhappy about his losing streak and that tonight it will change. The fans all looked at the tunnel as the lights went off and a promo played. It showed very short clips of the freerunning videos before and the screen flashed in between a man with his face covered by the shadows. All of a sudden a spotlight came on the tunnel as I stepped forward the light shinning on me as the crowd went crazy, I was home.
The lights came back on as I made my way down the ramp, shaking hands with the fans showing that I’m a face espically as the ‘great’ booking team has booked me against another face.
Match 2: Paul London defeats Kaz with the London Star Press The match started with us locking up then from there we put on a great match, After sending me off into the ropes I sent him staight back down with a guick rana sending him sliding to the outside which means it was time to fly. I set off into the ropes and flew like a bird over the top in a forward flip onto Kaz, it felt great to be back in the air again I put Kaz back in the ring were he took back advantage and even hit a torando ddt to which I flung in the air RVD style. After getting a near 3 count on me Kaz set me up for the flux capacitor but I fought back as the crowd went wild in the chant of ‘TNA, TNA.’ Kaz fell of the top and landed perfectly for a top rope move, I set myslef up then flew into the air in a London Star Press and got the victory.
I got to my feet as the crowd went crazy, so did the commentators as they allways go way over the top. I celebrated then looked at Kaz, I held my hand out and helped him to his feet. The fans applauded loadly as Kaz made his way to the back with his head down as I went into the crowd.
I got to the back were I was congratuated by some of the boys espically Chris Sabin who continued to say what a good match it was. I made my way to an interview area accompanied by a member of staff. I stood next to the interview and tried to introduce my self to her but was cut off by the staff member counting down 3..2..1.
Interviewer: So Paul London you made your debut here tonight in a great victory against Kaz, so what are your goals here in TNA? London: Well…(I struggle to remember her name so I just continue) theres a lot of opportunities here on TNA and I’m looking forward to doing them all Interviewer: Is there any person here on TNA you truly wish to face (I think back to how many times that has been asked and how no-one seems to answer it due to allways being interupted, until now) London: Well… (All of a sudden Sonjay Dutt comes from around the corner) Sonjay: So who do we have here? Another reject? Why must TNA waist their time and money on this worthless man when they could be putting me, Sonjay Dutt in a match on PPV? London: I’ll tell you why Sonjay, nice and simply. Because you suck. (Man I suck at promos, they allways end up as your plain and simple promos. At least I get the cheap pops from the crowd) Sonjay: I suck? I suck? You have one match here and your allready thinking you’re the man! London: Well lets make it two matches then, me vs. you on Impact (Why do I keep saying ‘well’ at the beginning of sentences) Sonjay: I'll see you on Impact, chump!
The camera goes off as I feel quite disapointed but at least I can watch the rest of the PPV. I get dressed during the adverts and get back to Sabin who is with Shelley and a disapointed Jay Lethal as he is not booked for tonight. We see Taylor the new Knockouts Champion come out to the ring followed by Amazing Kong in the first of 4 title matches on tonights card.
Match 3: Taylor defeats Amazing Kong to retain the TNA Knockouts Championships I heard before that the TNA Knockouts are better than the WWE divas but this is great! These two put on a good underdog story here as Amazing Kong ruled thoughout until Taylor got back and hit a diving clothesline onto Kong before covering the giant for the win.
The few of us joked around until Sting came on in the backstage arena, we knew to shut our traps when Sting was ready to talk we listened as Sting put on a awsome promo taking about why he turned on Joe and how he will win the TNA World Championship tonight.
Steiner and his ‘freak’ came out looking even more roided up than normal and that’s just Rhaka Khan. This was the return to the ring for Abyss. Abyss did his usual enterance and struted down to the ring, anyone notice he walks the same as Vince McMahon?
Match 4: Abyss defeats Scott Steiner with the Black Hole Slam A bad match for Abyss to return to but that what happens whaen your booked against Steiner, Rhaka Khan could have put on a better match than Steiner. Abyss beat up Steiner fo over half the match until Abyss sent him into the ropes ready for the Black Hole Slam but Khan got on the apron distracting the ref allowing Abyss to be distracted and Steiner to clothesline Abyss on the floor for a two count. After a headlock that lasted way over what it should have and a few more boring moves by Steiner, Abyss was able to launch Steiner into the ropes then into the Black Hole Slam to pick up his return win.
Abyss did his trademark pose as the the turnbuckles went ablaze as Shelley shouted ‘Oh my god its Kane!’ to which we all laughted. Abyss left followed by Steiner who made his way up the ramp until X Division Champion Petey Williams came out and Steiner taps him on the back and leaves while Khan stays out for the X- Division mystery match,don’t worry its not me I’ve allready been in a match.
Jim Cornette stood at the enterance and explained that Petey has been annoying him for quite some time and now it is time for some payback. Cornette said he needed someone who would be able to beat Petey and someone who connects with the fans so he picked Curry Man! ‘Curry Man!’what the…? Words could not describe how I felt. It was bad enough Daniels had to wear this stupid mask and have this stupid gimmick but then getting a title shot when guys like Jay Lethal (also strange gimmick) are left of the card. Curry Man danced out as I held my head in my hands but the guys were hooked as if Curry Man was the next Messiah they were all watching the screen.
Petey Williams to become the new X Division ChampionMatch 5: Curry Man defeats A good match too bad as soon as the match started picking up they started doing a comedy routine as in the Curry Man dance or Petey flexing and I joined TNA to get away from silly gimmicks. I looked over to the guys who were still hooked, man this is distribing. Williams got Curry in the Candian Destroyer and nailed it it was over but wait Curry got his foot on the rope, Petey goes mad until Curry Man rises kicks Petey in the mid area and hits the Angel Wings? WTF! Curry goes to the turnbuckel BME! What the… 1..2..3
What the hell just happened did Daniels forget he was under the mask? Wait Curry Man gets on the mic and starts to talk to Cornette at the top of the ramp.
Curry: You tried to get rid of me, you tried to forget about me. But now I am back and for good I just signed a 3 year contract with TNA and with this title I can finally rip of this godamn mask
Curry Man rips the mask off and jacket before saying
Daniels: And that is the gospel according to Christopher Daniels
No wonder the guys were hooked Christopher Daniels is finally back no more Curry Man. The guys lept to their feet and started giving highfives allround. I felt like a kid again marking out to a Hogan win. Daniels finally got to the back as we celebrated with him. In all the hubub we see Cage, Rhinio and AJ Styles standing by Cage grabs the mike.
Cage: Tonight is the night Team 3D! Tonight is the night you regreat ever coming anywere near me and Rhinio. We have met oh so many times before but tonight you will feel more pain than you have ever felt before. Tonight Team 3D is the end for you.
Styles: Angle its time, after all this time it comes down to this and by the end of it I will be standing tall with you on the floor
Rhino then ruins the promo by shouting ‘GORE GORE GORE!!!’
The TNA Tag Team Champions came out accompained by Salinas from their own entrance way. When I was last around on the indy market Homicide was one of the top 3 guys on the market along with Punk and Joe, now he’s reduced to a tag team although their great as a team I feel that Homicide should be booked better. After that the frankly weried pairing of James Storm and Robert Roode called Beer Money came out with their manager Jacqueline Moore ready to fight for the titles. As a stipulation to this match both Jacqueline and Salinas were handcuffed away from the ring to stop interference.
Match 6: LAX defeated Beer Money to retain the TNA Tag Team Championships A good match which kept the crowd hyped with many near falls, Storm and Roode both used a lot of cheating tactics to try and win the belt but Homicide fought thought being double teamed on numerous times and then made the tag to Hermandez who bulldozed though Beer Money eventually hitting the Border Toss on Strom for the win.
LAX opened up Salinas handcuffs and left with the belts. Roode crawled over to Storm who was holding his neck from the border toss.
Some rap groups came on and danced around, none of us paid much notice we were just talking about our bookings and I learnt that Jay Lethal and Sonjay would also be performing in the next PWA show on the 22nd. After the musical performance Team 3D made their way down the ramp getting huge boo’s from the crowd after this Kurt Angle came out to even loader boo’s! Out came the faces Christian Cage, Rhino and AJ Styles and as they entered the ring the heels excited in true old school tradition.
Match 7: Christian Cage, Rhino and AJ Styles defeats Kurt Angle & Team 3D What an awesome match! As in usual Team 3D PPV matches the match started off with all me splitting off into the crowd with Styles/Angle, Cage/Ray and Rhino/D-von all squaring off. As the match hadn’t officially started they took advantage of using weapons which included Cage putting a bin over Brother Ray’s head, Rhino using a TV screen and Bubba using a ‘Team 3D Sucks’ sign to choke Cage. As Angle and Styles entered the ring the match officially started and the crowd were split on who to watch the techniqual masterpiece in the ring or the outside brawling, either way the fans at home had a good view as the cameras flicked back and forth. As Angle locked in the Angle Lock to Styles, Rhino and Cage made a quick exit from the crowd to the ring to break up the submission, this led to the submission being broken and Team 3D coming into the ring. After the action spilled on the outside once more Styles took advantage by flying over the top knocking all 5 men over. After some more great action Styles hit a top rope Styles Clash on Angle while Rhino gored both members of Team 3D of the apron and onto the floor which left Cage to dive upon them as Styles got the count back in the ring.
The crowd carried on there’re chant of ‘TNA, TNA’ as the triumphant heroes made there’re way to the back. Angle was helped to the back while we went to a break and Team 3D hit a quick off-air promo to get the crowd into a frenzy. As we came back to the show the commentators ran down the tale of the tape or whatever they call it now.
Out comes Booker first with the title which he ‘stole’ from Joe he gets some boo’s as he poses with the title until he gives it up to referee Mark "Slick" Johnson. Then enters the real champion Samoa Joe who just storms to the ring, slides in and poses while keeping his focus on Booker all the time. Lastly the icon Sting comes out as the guitar riff plays and he recieves major heat from the crowd. Jermary Borash does his intros as the match gets under way.
Main Event: Samoa Joe defeats Booker T and Sting to retain the TNA World Championship A great ending to the show mostly controlled by Sting and Joe which had Booker getting in every now and then. The match started as Sting and Booker double teamed on the champion as the crowd went crazy in a chant of ‘Joe, Joe, Joe’ to get their champion to their feet. After more double teaming both Sting and Booker turned on each other which left an advantage for Joe as he knocked Booker to the outside with a clothesline but Sting cuts Joe’s momentum with a kick to the gut followed by a belly to belly for a two count. Sting continued to get the advantage over Joe and then locked in crossface which was broken by Booker who lifted the Icon to his feet only to send him back down with a scoop slam. As Joe and Booker went at it in the ring geting going blow for blow Sting took time to recover entered back in the ring only to be thrown out of the ring by Booker and Joe. Sting started getting mad and went over to the announce table were he lashed out on Don West much too the thanks of many of the fans. Sting then grabbed his chair and entered the ring were 'Slick' took the chair off him and returned it to the announce desk but as 'Slick' was distracted Sting grabbed his baseball bat and hit both Joe and Booker and pinned Joe.
Sting started celebrated until the music played of Jim Cornette. Jim talked about how he doesn’t want another contaversal ending so he is restarting the match but now its No DQ!
Sting tried to get the pin but failed he went to the outside and launced 2 chairs into the ring. But as Sting climbed onto the apron and was struck down by Joe from a chairshot. Joe looked over to Booker who was is the perfect position for a facewash which he did. Joe lifted Booker onto the top and hit a huge Muscle Buster onto the chair for the win.
Joe celebrated his victory as a close up of Sting showed his fustration. Sting mouthed it isn’t over as Hard Justice went off the air as we all started getting to our cars trying to get into our cars before the fans did and we would be stuck in the traffic. I had a huge smile on my face as I was happy with my performance, my job and my overall life, suddenly across the radio came ‘Things can only get better’ as my smile grew.
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Post by Max on Aug 18, 2008 12:29:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. This has been amazing so far. That last show was amazing. Can't wait for more.
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Post by Disappear Here on Aug 18, 2008 13:35:12 GMT -5
Loving this diary, one of my faves. Great way to debut London against Kaz, hopefully he gets an X Title push soon. Reply to Disappear Here's ECW 2008-09 please .
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