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Post by Red Dragon on May 18, 2014 13:36:26 GMT -5
CHAMPIONS. Didn't really expect it early in the season but slowly moved up the table and stayed on top till the end. It was close up the top though. I might need to start betting, I seem to have a knack for it. Big thanks to Batigol for running the league. I'm going to find my initial table prediction from last year to bring myself back down from earth.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 13, 2014 13:06:33 GMT -5
Yeah, it's two on the first page.
Unless your Kev.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 13, 2014 11:07:53 GMT -5
SPOTLIGHT NOMINATIONS UP
Also if you haven't seen the HOF discussion thread: I've also spent a good bit of time on the HOF thread. Added 2011-13 Simmy Awards and Spotlight Archive from 2012-13. So check it out.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 13, 2014 11:06:38 GMT -5
Thanks for asking though. Any improvements or opinions are welcomed.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 13, 2014 11:05:34 GMT -5
Hey, anyone remember this bad boy?
Maybe this was a bit ambitious but I thought if someone got into the HOF they'd want to write about their time on the board. But I know, maybe people are busy or just forgotten about this. So this is a little reminder, I'll keep it up for a good while but if there's no improvements we'll just stick to the old way.
Also, I've spent a good bit of time on the HOF thread. Added 2011-13 Simmy Awards and Spotlight Archive from 2012-13. So check it out
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Post by Red Dragon on May 13, 2014 11:01:32 GMT -5
Question wouldn't this work better if we nominated someone else's diary at this point? No we tried that out when we first started Spotlight. The problem is for example, I nominate Bock's TCW. But Bock may not want it to be up for nomination. Futhermore, he may not be able to post a show within the spotlight time. Or, it may be inactive. So in other words Bock, get a freakin show up.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 13, 2014 9:42:29 GMT -5
Welcome to 2014 Spotlight, which this year is a bi-monthly vote. This has caused some confusion (mainly to myself), this is also because it didn't start in January, it started in February. So here's the schedule rest of the year, so nobody gets confused.
February and March April and May (In Process) June and July (This vote) August and September October and November
Here's the usual stuff. Nominate diaries here to be considered for voting in June/July Spotlight. You can only nominate your own diary and you can only nominate one diary. Please make it clear what diary you want to nominate. Previous Spotlight diaries can be nominated. You can change your nomination as many times as you want, but make it clear that you want to change. The nominations will last until around the 27th May, then I'll put a poll up with all nominated diaries.
June/July 2014 Spotlight Nominations Red Dragon - SNW The Kevstaaa - WWE 08-10 Snickelodeon - TNA 02-03 darbicus - WWF 1995 AJ - WWE 09-13 underjohngrohs - WWF 94 MCMAHON - WWF 96 Jord - Impact Wrestling 2014
2014 Spotlight Archive February/March- AJ - WWE 09-13 April/May- HEELRyan - WWE 11-13
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Post by Red Dragon on May 13, 2014 5:29:22 GMT -5
That's a shame, I loved Community. Being from the UK, I'm a season or two back, so I got a few to watch yet. Same with Parks and Rec, both good American shows.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 12, 2014 17:55:59 GMT -5
I would have taken Cole. It's like Dan says, against a side where England need to defend, they could do with someone like him. He is a great defender. Don't see all this hate for Lampard either. Who are the other choices? Carrick, Barry, Cleverly (shudders), he's still got it. He can defend or set up goals. You won't be complaining when he knocks in an equalizer for you against Italy or Uruguay. I can't see England getting out of their group, but fair play to Hodge for picking a fresh team. But he still may trick everyone and pick a boring 11 ie Milner. Rooney really needs a performance, he's gonna be 32 by the next World Cup, so he really needs to perform. Those squad pics do look awful though, it's like a kid cut out and used prit stick to glue on the heads.
I need to have a little look at the groups and such before predicting. I think Brazil have got this in the bag, they killed Spain at the Confederations Cup. I think Ronaldo will carry Portugal further than Messi and Argentina, although I need to check the groups first. Hoping (like I think most people are) for Belgium to do well, got some great talent in there.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 12, 2014 9:48:48 GMT -5
NEXT SNW iPPV: ONE NIGHT IN AMSTERDAMLive from Amsterdam, Holland only on SNW Player NEXT SHOWSNW World Championship Six-Man KlauterenMike Bockwinkel vs. Chris Hammers vs. Ace Bennett vs. Jack Powers vs. Kevin Hart vs. Mike HoganIt was a hard choice for the SNW committee. Who should face champion Mike Bockwinkel for the title in the first iPPV of 2015 (and first in Holland). There was no clear challenger, so SNW went for the ‘throw it all in’ option and have put together a ‘six-man Klauteren’. In this variation of an ironman match, five-former champions and the current champ will battle for 60 minutes. The title will switch hands via pinfall, submission or DQ, this will crown a ‘temporary champion’. Any temporary champions crowned during the match will not be officially recognised title reigns, whoever holds the title at the end of 60 minutes will be the official crowned champion. SNW Duos ChampionshipsFatality Squad (Bret Thomas and Steven Kagemann) vs. AirDevils (Tom Gerard and Travis Cantrell)The Fatality Squad returned as a team at Clash of the Duos 2014 and ran though all in their path to dominance (and the Duos titles). One of those teams they destroyed was former Duos Champions and former Clash of the Duos winners Tom Gerard and Travis Cantrell. SNW has decided that the AirDevils are the most suitable challengers and they will have a tough challenge in Holland. FUSE ChampionshipRiley Shamrock vs. Safu vs. LyNNBoth Safu and LyNN came out very well in the end of year iPPV records and they have been rewarded with title shots. And the RevX duo have decided to both use their title shots at the same time. They will face their former teammate Riley Shamrock. This will be a tough bout for the ‘Young Gun’, will he leave Amsterdam as champion? SNW Women’s ChampionshipWasp vs. Red FireWasp became the second ever SNW Women’s Champion at Riot Act last year. Now she will have to put the title on the line against the young highflyer, Red Fire. Will Wasp prove to everyone she is the better female? Daniel Sinn vs. Nick JacobsAt Clash of the Duos, these two SNW vet’s clashed. However, it ended on a sour note after some cheating from Sinn. Jacobs has asked for a rematch and will get it in Holland. Can Nick get a win back? Carson Clark vs. Jason WilliamsTwo SNW athletes will return to SNW in Amsterdam. Clark has been out injured since August last year where he had to give up his FUSE Championship. While another former FUSE Champion, Jason Williams spent all of 2014 in Japan. Now they were both back and hoping to make an impact on SNW, Knife Fight (Zakk Static and Cain Jackal) vs. Joseph Brothers (Jack Joseph and Matt Joseph)Another rematch from Clash of the Duos will see the team formerly known as Adrenaline take on the re-united team of brothers. Zakk and Cain impressed once again at Clash of the Duos but the Joseph’s will be looking to reverse the outcome of the previous time they met. Mockingbird (Elliot Reid and Dean Caufield) and Jet Jaguar vs. Parkland Bros (Duke Parkland and Axel Parkland) and Cody RejeroThe opening match of the night will be a six-man tag match as the young highflyers of Mockingbird team up with fellow youngster Jet Jaguar to take on the Parkland brothers of Duke and Axel and family friend (and King of Pepsi, Cody Rejero). Countdown to the ‘DamOne Night in Amsterdam Pre-ShowJacob Ryler vs. Cameron Stone
Jordan Devine and Amy Lee vs. Drew Parkland and Rose Parkland
Matt Spade vs. A.J Matthews
El Hijo de Angel Custodio vs. Dave Demento
Baby J Jamerson vs. Noah Lee
Beast Kong vs. Kourtney Love
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Post by Red Dragon on May 12, 2014 9:46:06 GMT -5
No it's fine. We haven't had any successful MMA diaries. Good luck.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 11, 2014 5:53:01 GMT -5
Sunday 11th May: *RANDOM FIXTURE* Derby 1-1 Brighton
Sunday 11th May: Cardiff 1-2 Chelsea Fulham 2-1 Crystal Palace Hull 0-2 Everton Liverpool 4-0 Newcastle Man City 3-0 West Ham Norwich 1-3 Arsenal Southampton 3-3 Man Utd Sunderland 1-0 Swansea Tottenham 1-0 Aston Villa West Brom 1-1 Stoke
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Post by Red Dragon on May 7, 2014 18:39:24 GMT -5
YES! I always said they should do Power Rangers film. I used to watch them for hours everyday as a child.
GO GO POWER RANGERS!
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Post by Red Dragon on May 6, 2014 5:17:14 GMT -5
Yeah, I'll enter. Will be a nice trophy to put next to my premier league one.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 6, 2014 5:13:57 GMT -5
Congrats man, Wales represent!
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Post by Red Dragon on May 4, 2014 22:38:28 GMT -5
Got the sign up application posted in SNW, so please check that out if you wanna sign someone. Doesn't matter how many previous characters you got. Thanks.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 4, 2014 11:34:36 GMT -5
Frequently Asked Questions
New to SNW? Don't know your Synergy from your Riot Act? Wondering what the hell Alt:Pro is? Well here's a handy little guide:
History of Sims National Wrestling
FUSE Wrestling Sims National Wrestling (SNW) started off in late 2008 under the name, FUSE Wrestling. Originally the company was a training facility for new wrestlers owned and run by Austin Aries. The first students became known as the “Original 16” and those who have remained in SNW have enjoyed success. More students were added to the roster, however these became known as the “First Class” of students. FUSE Wrestling set up the foundation for SNW to grow, showing it’s emphasis on students, its tour shows and the big yearly event “Riot Act.” Following FUSE’s biggest event “Riot Act” Austin Aries declared he was returning to in ring competition after healing his injury and sold SNW.
The Miller Era FUSE wrestling returned with “As the Phoenix Rises” but under new ownership and a new name. FUSE Wrestling was renamed Sims National Wrestling (SNW) and unknown Zachary Miller took over. Miller continued on many of FUSE traditions including: the emphasis on making their big name stars within the company, tour shows and the return of “Riot Act.” Miller also paid tribute to the former name, naming SNW’s secondary title the FUSE Championship. Miller also set up plenty of big name shows which have turned into the staple of SNW’s yearly schedule. During Miller’s ownership SNW also managed a trial run on TV, managing 10 episodes before the contract was not renewed.
The Rise of SNW However, Zachary Miller left SNW and took plenty of SNW’s money with him. This left SNW in financial trouble which almost ended the company for good. However, Marc Ryland, a man who has been working backstage for SNW ever since the beginning, stood up and took control. He quickly earnt the faith of the workers and set about his new view of SNW. Ryland used a cut down roster, only bringing few students back from Miller’s run of ownership to use on the main roster. Slowly but surely Ryland built SNW into one of the biggest names in wrestling today. Miller promotes SNW’s family style backstage atmosphere where he believes the wrestlers work well together because they know each other so well. All of them grew up in the business together and now Miller says he is reaping the rewards. Miller’s most evident change was bringing in iPPV specials which have generated great profit in SNW. In 2014, long time friend of SNW, Red Dragon was announced as co-owner/co-partner of SNW. Dragon does most of the promoting for SNW in front of the cameras, while Ryland takes control of the booking and other areas off camera.
SNW Championships SNW World Championship: SNW's oldest and most prestigious title. The title has only changed hands 12 times in SNW's history. The most number of reigns is 3, which is by former SNW roster member Henry Edwards. He also holds the title for most defences along with Ace Bennett. However, longest reign belongs to Kevin Hart for his year long reign as champ. Current champion Mike Bockwinkel (in his second reign) will be hoping to break these records. SNW FUSE Championship: SNW's secondary title and named after SNW's original name. The title has changed hands 14 times and only Jack Joseph has held the title more than once. Kevin Hart has the record of most defences and also holds the record for the longest reign. Riley Shamrock is the current champion, after he won the tournament when the title was vacated by Carson Clark. SNW Duos Championships: SNW's tag team titles and often the most unpredictable. The titles have changed hands 14 times in SNW history, with title reigns ranging from a few weeks to over a year. The New Age Lady Killers, Safu and Steven Kagemann all have three previous reigns as champions. Most defences and longest reign goes the Gentlemen's Club of Mike Bockwinkel and Nick Jacobs. Current champions, the Fatality Squad looked unstoppable on their short quest to gold (as they did the first time). SNW Women's Championship: After many years SNW finally introduced a women's title. It was fitting that their first ever champion was also their longest serving female roster member, Amy Lee. Current champion, Wasp looks to improve on Amy's initial reign. The Triple Crown: The triple crown is a name given to a wrestler who has held the SNW World Championship, SNW FUSE Championship and SNW Duos Championship at any time during their time in SNW. Only two wrestlers have managed this feat so far, firstly Ace Bennett and then Kevin Hart.
SNW Former Stables SNW has played host to a whole load of groups and stables. These are just a few that you might hear about. Revolution X SNW's first and longest running stable. It was founded on the very first show by Chris Hammers and Safu and still runs today. It has had leaders such as Mike Bockwinkel and Jordan Devine and members like Riley Shamrock and LyNN. AirDevils: A group of highflying underdogs who always have the crowd on their side. Originally founded by Ace Bennett and Tom Gerard as 'The American AirForce' but soon developed in the AirDevils we know today. Their breakout moment was winning Clash of the Duos in 2011. The United Front: In late 2011, a group of disgruntled SNW athletes joined together to other throw SNW. The stable was led by Jack Powers and the group got success such as the World and FUSE titles. However, their dominace ended when Chris Hammers double crossed them and led Revolution X to destroy them. The Gentlemen's Club: This was a stable that tried to control SNW. Led by Mike Bockwinkel, the group tried to ensure that SNW was run properly. The stable included the likes of former owner Austin Aries, Rhett Titus, Kenny King and also Nick Jacobs who after the stable dispanded, won the Duos titles. The Adrenaline Boyz: An early SNW group of Nick Jacobs, Steven Kagemann and Super Extreme. They were the first ever Duos Champions but didn't enjoy too much success. Their egos got in the way and they soon disbanded. Later re-unions were short lived.
SNW's Big Events One Night in... : An iPPV show that takes SNW usually to a strange destination, Previously been in Germany and London, next up is Holland. Riot Act: Promoted as SNW’s biggest show of the year, packed with great matches in large buildings. Usually preceded by SNW’s award ceremony. Anniversary Show: Usually named by the year such as “Two” or “Three.”
SNW Grand Slam SNW has four big tournaments that usually happen yearly, if a competitor wins all four of them then they become a 'Grand Slam Champion'. So far no-one has reached this honour. Be the Best: SNW’s big singles tournament. Qualifiers are held to find the best of four blocks. The winner of the blocks then face off on iPPV, with the winner usually getting a World title shot at Riot Act. Clash of the Duos: SNW’s big tag team tournament. Usually held over three nights, expect title changes. Magnificent 10: Not so much a big show but a build up to the big show. One 10 man elimination match which continues throughout one night. Winner usually gets a World title shot. Tour: There has been plenty of tours in SNW starting in the UK, to Japan, Canada and Mexico. Usually contains a “Battle of (Country) tournament.
What is Synergy? In 2013, SNW announced Synergy. It is a family friendly small promotion that is co-owned between SNW and one of their older roster members, Drew Parkland. Parkland is one of the main trainers in SNW and as a result he uses Synergy to give the newer talent some ring time. Along with the youngsters there are also some old faces from SNW's past, ie Petey the Pirate, Baz Hepburn and the Masked Mrvel. There will usually be special guests on the show from SNW, sometimes SNW's champions will defend their belts on the show. At the last show, Parkland announced that Synergy will be crowning their own champion
What is Alt:Pro? Alt:Pro is not linked with SNW. If anything, it can be seen as a rival (Although, SNW won't be threatened as Alt:Pro seems to be operating on a much smaller scale). It was set up in 2015 by former SNW owner Zachary Miller. Miller is still hated within SNW because he left SNW, taking plenty of money, leaving SNW almost bankrupt. Miller has now announced a new promotion. So far, the roster is majority made up of former SNW wrestlers. Most notably, former Duos Champions, the Fire and the Fury. The promotion is marketed as 'underground' wrestling but only time will tell whether this will succeed or flop.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 4, 2014 11:34:19 GMT -5
Miller Announces Alt:Pro
Former SNW Owner, Zachary Miller has followed up with his twitter rumour by announcing the creation of a new company. Miller has announced the name of the promotion as ‘Alt:Pro’. Miller explained saying that this would be an alternative to current wrestling promotions. Saying there would be ‘no gimmicks’ and ‘all wrestling’. He has also announced part of his roster, the roster is fully made up of former SNW athletes. The one exception is Alexander Kuleshov, a Russian wrestler who Miller was impressed with and signed up. Miller has also been looking for new young talent, he has already accepted some trainees but he has announced that Alt:Pro will be holding a tryout session before their first show, a link to their application is below.
The roster for Alt:Pro at the moment looks largely lacklustre. Their promotion lacks star power although it does contain two big names of SNW. Former two time Clash of the Duos winners and two time SNW Duos Champions, the Fire and the Fury. Alongside Fury and Arsenic the other names to notice in the roster is Original 16 member Twisted Assassin. Assassin is mainly known as the forgotten Original 16 member. His time in SNW was largely uneventful which culminated in a trio team with Insane Dragon and the original Assassin. Twisted Assassin has improved a lot since leaving SNW which is shown by his appearance on the SNW anniversary show. Although, he was reportedly upset by being brought back just to job to others. Another notable name on the roster is Patrick Everson. Everson was a big name in the early days of SNW going under the moniker of ‘The Ultimate Jock’. He was managed by the now SNW commentator, ‘The Genius’ Edward Colgate and his most famous feud was with Jack Powers. Below is the full roster list for Alt:Pro and the application form for new signees.
Alt:Pro Roster Johnny Arsenic- Toronto, Canada / 28 Twisted Assassin- Orangeburg, South Carolina / 33 Antonio Benitez- Mexico City, Mexico / 24 Lloyd Blaze- Little Rock, Arkansas /23 Max Blaze- Little Rock, Arkansas / 27 Big Bob- Syracuse, New York /24 Ron Crockett- Albany, New York / 27 Patrick R. Everson- Harvard University / 29 D.J Falcon- Brooklyn, New York / 29 Tom Felix- Dallas, Texas / 28 Vincent Fury- Hollywood, California / 28 DJ Hughes- Trenton, New Jersey / 23 Christopher Kennedy Jones- Hartford, Connecticut / 27 Alexander Kuleshov- The Motherland / 27 Matt- Greater Newark Area, New Jersey / 24 Phenom- Durant, Oklahoma / 25 Vincent Valintino- Cleveland, Ohio / 25 Arthur Williams- Tintagel, England /23 Rory Wiseman- Glasgow, Scotland / 21
Application Form (POST IN THIS THREAD)
Name: (Check list above, no matching first names) Age: (16-19 Only) ----------- Hometown: Entrance Music: ----------- Fighting Style: Primary Finisher: Secondary Finisher:
----- Editor’s Note: It depends on how many sign-ups I get but it’s possible that not all of the applications will go into Alt:Pro. Some might go into SNW. It’s not that one’s better than the other, for example you may get a better chance of progression in Alt:Pro rather than SNW. But it’s just so I don’t have a massive influx of new guys on one roster. Anyone can sign up, regardless of how many characters they have. And as always, thanks for reading and your continued support.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 4, 2014 6:11:04 GMT -5
Ahh, the good old days. Loved the X Division back then, wanted Shelley to win the battle royal. What a roster though, absolutely stacked with talent. Lots of gimmick matches though, very gimmicky. I think I got the whole of 05 and 06 PPV's on recorded disc, might go back and watch them.
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Post by Red Dragon on May 4, 2014 5:50:32 GMT -5
Ahh I remember some of these names when I attempted to do backyard to global challenge. Kota Ibushi stands out, that's a pretty big name. It's cool to see this done, it hasn't been done in while, maybe starting at backyard would have been more of a challenge. I remember Jason Williams having a pretty good version of that, so check it out. All looks good so far, just establish those characters. Good luck.
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