Post by Mr. Jimmyface on Aug 2, 2013 19:38:34 GMT -5
Prelude to 2125...
With the recent purchase of the GWF by Filsinger Media, the most popular wrestling company in the galaxy is now going to be a main staple of the top media distributor in the colonized worlds. The wrestlers are not going to be part of the day to day programming and culture of FM. To get fans new and old to acclimate to the new product, they announced that there would be tournaments to crown new champions for the following titles:
GWF Heavyweight
Interplanetary
GWF Tag Team
GWF Women's
With the mantra of "The Return of Legends", interest and attendance is at an all time high. As tournaments are being announced, shows are selling out. More coverage, more interest, more fans. The GWF is ready to embark on a golden age.
Part of the re-launch process is creating a new show called The Infinity Challenge. When GWF Commissioner Sly Drury was approached by galactic sports personalities Abroz and Dialectus, he was immediately interested. For years, these two experts have been staples on sports commentary. With varied opinions and a wealth of knowledge, their takes on a sport was always a top news story. Wanting to test their knowledge publically, they have asked for a chance to recruit teams to pit against each other in a year long tournament. Seeing the possibility for higher ratings and more action, Sly Drury pulled together 22 wrestlers with no current management to be drafted in a live event.
Beginning with a coin flip, fans would see the wrestlers drafted to their new teams. For the remainder of 2125, eleven wrestlers would be on Team Arboz (also known as the Red Team), and eleven wrestlers would be on Team Dialectus (also known as the Blue Team). Once the draft is over, the teams are allowed to switch out up to three members to the other team. Once teams are finalized, 5 singles wrestlers will be tapped, as well as 2 tag teams and 2 women's competitors. Dialectus won the coin toss and the draft was on...
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS SHANN-RA - A lot of traditional fans might have been shocked that a woman would be first picked overall, but as Dialectus said, she is arguably the most talented wrestler in the group.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS U.S. MALE - U.S. Male had a big smile, as you could tell by his reaction that he did not expect to be a top pick for a team.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS SHE-DEVIL - Locking up two of the best women in the first two picks is a bold gambit, and the fans reacted with loud applause. She Devil looked at Shann-Ra with a mean spirited smile, as there was no love lost between these two.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS PANTHER WARRIOR - Another solid pick, as Abroz recruits two wrestlers who work well in both singles and tag matches.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS TRICKS THE CLOWN - The creepiest clown of all time became the first male member of Team Dialectus. The women looked very uncomfortable as the clown looked at them leeringly...
TEAM ABROZ PICKS ZYGON - The pattern continues as three singles and tag contenders fall into place. The three members looked at each other with an odd mixture of uncertainty and respect.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS THRAXX - Shocker pick here! For the first time in the tournament, partners were drafted away from the other. Zygon looked more upset than Thraxx did over the decision.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS DEADLIEST - It was a no brainer that Deadliest would wind up on Team Abroz, but her pick at this moment seemed calculated. She immediately went to Zygon and started to comfort him.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS TANCK - Back to back power picks, as Team Dialectus has arguably the two strongest wrestlers available in the draft. The potential for power play is off the chart.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS AMERICAN GUY - If looks could kill! American Guy was staring daggers at U.S. Male, who made no outward reaction to him. Was Guy upset over being picked 10th overall, or because he would be on a team with his former partner and ally.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS MALKUTH - The jungle lord strode purposefully towards Team Blue. He looked across the room towards his ally, Panther Warrior, and both gave each other a nod of respect. If there were any hard feelings about being on opposite ends, this duo did not have any.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS THE BETRAYER - The members of Team Red groaned as the masked instigator went over an attempted to hug his teammates. Despite his in-ring talents, he is troublemaker and likes to stir things up. Will this pick come back to haunt Abroz?
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS TRISTAN - Smart pick at this point, getting the half brother of an opponent on your side. And a heck of a young talent to boot!
TEAM ARBOZ PICKS NITRO - Challenge met and accepted, getting Tristan's teammate away from him and on your team. Nitro was all smiles and high fives to his team, as he wants to use this tournament to propel his career.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS MANTIS - Second generation superstar is planning to turn some heads, as he joins a strange gathering of talent. Will his youthful exuberance be something that will help Team Blue gel together?
TEAM ABROZ PICKS VIDTEK - From one media savvy coach to a media savvy wrestler, it's all smiles from Vidtek as he shakes hands with his new coach.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS ORACLE - Oracle shook his head back and forth, and kept saying over and over "This isn't right. This is not right!" A unique situation with the wrestler with the gift of prophecy.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS BLOODLINE - With a smile and wave to the crowd, Bloodline shook hands with his new team. To go from being a main event third generation champion to a low tier pick would affect most men, but Bloodline is looking at the opportunity as a chance to continue his legacy.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS SCIMITAR - A master of the blade, Scimitar has yet to make a strong impact in the world of wrestling. Perhaps this is the venue where he will start a new career push.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS ROTUNDA - Foregone conclusion that she would wind up here, but judging from her reaction, she might as well have been crowned Miss Universe. All tears and smiles as she waddled over to her team.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS PLETHADOR - Gryt had already started walking over before the pick was made, and the look on his face when Plethador was picked over him was made into meme's within moments. One of the most talked about moments of the draft show!
TEAM ABROZ PICKS GRYT - The last wrestler picked did not look too pleased. And Rotunda's running over to hug him only made his demeanor more sour.
As the teams were escorted to their locking rooms, Abroz and Dialectus adjourned to a private room to discuss trades. The cameras had visual, but no audio of the two team captains discussing (rather animated at times, to be sure) potential trades. Both teams were shown in their locker rooms, getting to know each other a little better. Old enemies were trying to bury hatchets, and allies were helping in the process. For the first time, wrestlers were no longer appearing as good guys and bad guys. Rather, they were starting to become teammates.
Thirty minutes later, both teams were called back to their two coaches in the main room. It was announced that three wrestlers from each team were going to be traded to the other team effective immediately.
GOING TO TEAM ABROZ - Tricks The Clown, Mantis, and Oracle
GOING TO TEAM DIALECTUS - Zygon, Vidtek, and Bloodline
With the teams finally assembled, it was announced what was going to happen with them over the year. As they compete against themselves and the rest of the GWF, points will be gathered for their teams. The team with the most points would not only win the contest, but each team member would be rewarded with a bonus of $250,000.00 in Galactic Credits. And all members would be allowed to compete in the title tournaments, and of particular importance, the Interplanetary title would be fought for in The Infinity Challenge starting next week...
So, to recap...
TEAM ABROZ (AKA Red Team)
SINGLES:
The Betrayer
Mantis
Oracle
Panther Warrior
Tricks The Clown
TAG TEAMS:
Stars & Stripes (U.S. Male and American Guy)
Raw Power (Nitro & Gryt)
WOMENS:
Deadliest
Rotunda
TEAM DIALECTUS (AKA Blue Team)
SINGLES:
Bloodline
Plethador
Tanck
Tristan
Vidtek
TAG TEAMS:
Frontal Assault (Thraxx & Zygon)
Claws & Knives (Malkuth & Scimitar)
WOMENS:
Shann-Ra
She Devil
NEXT WEEK - IP CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT!
Stay tuned...
With the recent purchase of the GWF by Filsinger Media, the most popular wrestling company in the galaxy is now going to be a main staple of the top media distributor in the colonized worlds. The wrestlers are not going to be part of the day to day programming and culture of FM. To get fans new and old to acclimate to the new product, they announced that there would be tournaments to crown new champions for the following titles:
GWF Heavyweight
Interplanetary
GWF Tag Team
GWF Women's
With the mantra of "The Return of Legends", interest and attendance is at an all time high. As tournaments are being announced, shows are selling out. More coverage, more interest, more fans. The GWF is ready to embark on a golden age.
Part of the re-launch process is creating a new show called The Infinity Challenge. When GWF Commissioner Sly Drury was approached by galactic sports personalities Abroz and Dialectus, he was immediately interested. For years, these two experts have been staples on sports commentary. With varied opinions and a wealth of knowledge, their takes on a sport was always a top news story. Wanting to test their knowledge publically, they have asked for a chance to recruit teams to pit against each other in a year long tournament. Seeing the possibility for higher ratings and more action, Sly Drury pulled together 22 wrestlers with no current management to be drafted in a live event.
Beginning with a coin flip, fans would see the wrestlers drafted to their new teams. For the remainder of 2125, eleven wrestlers would be on Team Arboz (also known as the Red Team), and eleven wrestlers would be on Team Dialectus (also known as the Blue Team). Once the draft is over, the teams are allowed to switch out up to three members to the other team. Once teams are finalized, 5 singles wrestlers will be tapped, as well as 2 tag teams and 2 women's competitors. Dialectus won the coin toss and the draft was on...
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS SHANN-RA - A lot of traditional fans might have been shocked that a woman would be first picked overall, but as Dialectus said, she is arguably the most talented wrestler in the group.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS U.S. MALE - U.S. Male had a big smile, as you could tell by his reaction that he did not expect to be a top pick for a team.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS SHE-DEVIL - Locking up two of the best women in the first two picks is a bold gambit, and the fans reacted with loud applause. She Devil looked at Shann-Ra with a mean spirited smile, as there was no love lost between these two.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS PANTHER WARRIOR - Another solid pick, as Abroz recruits two wrestlers who work well in both singles and tag matches.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS TRICKS THE CLOWN - The creepiest clown of all time became the first male member of Team Dialectus. The women looked very uncomfortable as the clown looked at them leeringly...
TEAM ABROZ PICKS ZYGON - The pattern continues as three singles and tag contenders fall into place. The three members looked at each other with an odd mixture of uncertainty and respect.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS THRAXX - Shocker pick here! For the first time in the tournament, partners were drafted away from the other. Zygon looked more upset than Thraxx did over the decision.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS DEADLIEST - It was a no brainer that Deadliest would wind up on Team Abroz, but her pick at this moment seemed calculated. She immediately went to Zygon and started to comfort him.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS TANCK - Back to back power picks, as Team Dialectus has arguably the two strongest wrestlers available in the draft. The potential for power play is off the chart.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS AMERICAN GUY - If looks could kill! American Guy was staring daggers at U.S. Male, who made no outward reaction to him. Was Guy upset over being picked 10th overall, or because he would be on a team with his former partner and ally.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS MALKUTH - The jungle lord strode purposefully towards Team Blue. He looked across the room towards his ally, Panther Warrior, and both gave each other a nod of respect. If there were any hard feelings about being on opposite ends, this duo did not have any.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS THE BETRAYER - The members of Team Red groaned as the masked instigator went over an attempted to hug his teammates. Despite his in-ring talents, he is troublemaker and likes to stir things up. Will this pick come back to haunt Abroz?
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS TRISTAN - Smart pick at this point, getting the half brother of an opponent on your side. And a heck of a young talent to boot!
TEAM ARBOZ PICKS NITRO - Challenge met and accepted, getting Tristan's teammate away from him and on your team. Nitro was all smiles and high fives to his team, as he wants to use this tournament to propel his career.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS MANTIS - Second generation superstar is planning to turn some heads, as he joins a strange gathering of talent. Will his youthful exuberance be something that will help Team Blue gel together?
TEAM ABROZ PICKS VIDTEK - From one media savvy coach to a media savvy wrestler, it's all smiles from Vidtek as he shakes hands with his new coach.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS ORACLE - Oracle shook his head back and forth, and kept saying over and over "This isn't right. This is not right!" A unique situation with the wrestler with the gift of prophecy.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS BLOODLINE - With a smile and wave to the crowd, Bloodline shook hands with his new team. To go from being a main event third generation champion to a low tier pick would affect most men, but Bloodline is looking at the opportunity as a chance to continue his legacy.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS SCIMITAR - A master of the blade, Scimitar has yet to make a strong impact in the world of wrestling. Perhaps this is the venue where he will start a new career push.
TEAM ABROZ PICKS ROTUNDA - Foregone conclusion that she would wind up here, but judging from her reaction, she might as well have been crowned Miss Universe. All tears and smiles as she waddled over to her team.
TEAM DIALECTUS PICKS PLETHADOR - Gryt had already started walking over before the pick was made, and the look on his face when Plethador was picked over him was made into meme's within moments. One of the most talked about moments of the draft show!
TEAM ABROZ PICKS GRYT - The last wrestler picked did not look too pleased. And Rotunda's running over to hug him only made his demeanor more sour.
As the teams were escorted to their locking rooms, Abroz and Dialectus adjourned to a private room to discuss trades. The cameras had visual, but no audio of the two team captains discussing (rather animated at times, to be sure) potential trades. Both teams were shown in their locker rooms, getting to know each other a little better. Old enemies were trying to bury hatchets, and allies were helping in the process. For the first time, wrestlers were no longer appearing as good guys and bad guys. Rather, they were starting to become teammates.
Thirty minutes later, both teams were called back to their two coaches in the main room. It was announced that three wrestlers from each team were going to be traded to the other team effective immediately.
GOING TO TEAM ABROZ - Tricks The Clown, Mantis, and Oracle
GOING TO TEAM DIALECTUS - Zygon, Vidtek, and Bloodline
With the teams finally assembled, it was announced what was going to happen with them over the year. As they compete against themselves and the rest of the GWF, points will be gathered for their teams. The team with the most points would not only win the contest, but each team member would be rewarded with a bonus of $250,000.00 in Galactic Credits. And all members would be allowed to compete in the title tournaments, and of particular importance, the Interplanetary title would be fought for in The Infinity Challenge starting next week...
So, to recap...
TEAM ABROZ (AKA Red Team)
SINGLES:
The Betrayer
Mantis
Oracle
Panther Warrior
Tricks The Clown
TAG TEAMS:
Stars & Stripes (U.S. Male and American Guy)
Raw Power (Nitro & Gryt)
WOMENS:
Deadliest
Rotunda
TEAM DIALECTUS (AKA Blue Team)
SINGLES:
Bloodline
Plethador
Tanck
Tristan
Vidtek
TAG TEAMS:
Frontal Assault (Thraxx & Zygon)
Claws & Knives (Malkuth & Scimitar)
WOMENS:
Shann-Ra
She Devil
NEXT WEEK - IP CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT!
Stay tuned...