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Post by creativeleader81 on Jul 10, 2024 17:46:10 GMT 1
Great show! That first segment is an all-time classic! A 100! Too bad about Pitbull #2!The Pitbulls are one of my favorites! It's so cool you have The Sandman and Shawn Michaels as allies. They have some great competition against the Panthers. Hopefully that goes on for a while. Your AWA has some great talent! You have some great picks!
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Post by Moore on Jul 11, 2024 14:10:49 GMT 1
I agree: the opening segment was great and personally one of my favorites from this diary. Specially, I really like how you portrayed Bill Gagne as the douchebag that runs the place. Beating Sandman will probably earn Sandoval a title match in the future... and he would probably make a great International Champion.
Lane and Saturn are a bit of an odd duo to feed Muta. I'd prefer a singles match vs. Saturn, but I get what you're doing, even if I can't really view Muta as a monster heel, since he was not that big or scary, even with a darker gimmick.
It's a shame we don't get to see Malenko and Benoit vs. Owen and Davey just yet, but the Cirice should be booked strong after winning the Team Challenge. I can actually see Bundy and Hook (Sr.) taking the gold. Oh... if Davey is ok... why didn't he compete, really? Surely having a shot at gold with his brother-in-law must mean more than simply getting revenge on AA, no?
The angle between Double J and Hayes can work. Both are charismatic enough to make the thing work, even if Hayes is a terrible singer throughout the whole story.
Nice ending for the show. Michaels and Sandman have been friends for some time now and it makes sense for them to be united against the Black Panthers. Still, I see Michaels facing a fresher challenger next, since Sandoval will probably be busy with Sandman and Moadib is just the muscle. Right?
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Post by Frank Reed on Jul 12, 2024 8:07:55 GMT 1
Oh... if Davey is ok... why didn't he compete, really? Surely having a shot at gold with his brother-in-law must mean more than simply getting revenge on AA, no? In fact, I went this route in my diary to reinforce the image that Owen and Davey were very attached to the Hart family. I mean, for both Owen and Davey, clearing up the insult to their family is more important than titles. I wanted a slightly different and unexpected match ending. Because Anderson thought he could catch Owen on his own since Davey was injured. Hart Battalion also guessed this and was clever enough to deceive him. However, you are right, when the match is written without mentioning these details, the question "Why didn't Davey play in the match if he wasn't injured?" comes to mind. OMG for a moment I felt like Vince Russo (because of his ridiculous storylines) ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Nice ending for the show. Michaels and Sandman have been friends for some time now and it makes sense for them to be united against the Black Panthers. Still, I see Michaels facing a fresher challenger next, since Sandoval will probably be busy with Sandman and Moadib is just the muscle. Right? You are quite right. I wrote this show months ago, and as I re-read it now, I could actually create a fresh rival for Shawn. However, when the Shawn vs. Sandoval match received great ratings at the TCS and backstage incidents occurred, I wanted to continue another Gauntlet PPV. Too bad about Pitbull #2!The Pitbulls are one of my favorites! Yeah man it really suck. I was thinking of a new storyline especially for them and I was going to give them a push. Now I'm going to postpone this for a while while only one Pitbull is injured.
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Post by Moore on Jul 12, 2024 11:16:35 GMT 1
Ok, the explanation makes perfect sense, then. You did right in having Bulldog not competing to surprise Arn later. Good thing, mate.
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Post by Frank Reed on Jul 20, 2024 18:56:15 GMT 1
Wednesday, Week 2, August 1993
🎙️ Announcers - Eric Bischoff, Scott Hudson and Nick Bockwinkel 🏟️ Attendance - 1,084 *SOLD OUT* 📺 Rating - 0.17 (116,300 viewers on SportsChannel America, Telelatino) ✍️ Show Grade - B- (74)
🎖️ CHAMPIONS 🎖️ AWA World Heavyweight Title: Shawn Michaels AWA International Television Title: Mr. Sandman AWA World Tag Team Titles: Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit AWA Texas Heavyweight Title: Red Hook Machine
Chris Benoit defeated Sexton Hardcastle in 5:59 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt We watched a successful in-ring match. (69)
SEGMENT - The cameras turn to Bill Gagne's office. James Sandoval and Moadib kick the door open and start arguing with Gagne. Since both parties are shouting at each other at the same time, it is difficult to understand what is being said. The door then closes. (83)
THE NB SHOW WITH NICK BOCKWINKEL - The guest is Arn Anderson. He's talking about Monday in general. He mentions that he's not surprised that Davey is so angry. “After all, I beat him at the Dungeon where he grew up, in front of younger students. Anyone would be so angry. Davey played a little game too. He pretended to have a bad foot but... BOOM... Congratulations Davey, you nailed it," he says sarcastically. (78)
Bob Backlund defeated Bart Sawyer in 7:59 by submission with a Cross Face Chicken Wing We are watching another successful match. Experienced Backlund and young Sawyer put on a not bad match. (68)
![](https://i.ibb.co/XbxgfJW/AWA-Gauntlet-15.jpg) AWA GAUNTLET 15: DAWN OF THE PANTHERS - MATCH CARD Saturday, Week 3, August 1993 (The card so far)
AWA World Tag Team Championship Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit (c) vs. Unorthodox Cirice (King Kong Bundy and Red Hook Machine)
Handicap Match "American Sweet" Stan Lane and Perry Saturn vs. The Great Muta
WHO IS WHO || Red Hook Machine is Taz, James Sandoval is Booker T, Bill Gagne is James Mitchell
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Post by Frank Reed on Jul 29, 2024 16:20:21 GMT 1
AWA Championship Wrestling Episode 126 Monday, Week 3, August 1993
🎙️ Announcers - Rod Trongard, Eric Bischoff and Larry Zbyszko 🏟️ Attendance - 6,200 *SOLD OUT* 📺 Rating - 4.88 (3,177,060 viewers on DSF, TBS, Telelatino, WGN) *NEW RECORD* ✍️ Show Grade - B (82)
🎖️ CHAMPIONS 🎖️ AWA World Heavyweight Title: Shawn Michaels AWA International Television Title: Mr. Sandman AWA World Tag Team Titles: Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit AWA Texas Heavyweight Title: Red Hook Machine
(PRE-SHOW) Ricky Steamboat defeated Joel Hawkins in 4:46 by pinfall with a Diving Crossbody Steamboat's performance skills improved with this match. (71)
SEGMENT - At the opening of the show, AWA president Bill Gagne comes to the ring. He says that the AWA board of directors had very frequent meetings last week and that the two important matches for the Gauntlet 15: Dawn of the Panthers show to be held this Saturday were determined. As a result of James Sandoval's long and tiring demands, the AWA management has arranged for him to have an AWA World championship match once again. The match will be No Holds Barred. If Shawn Michaels does not resist this decision and defend his belt, the championship will be taken from him. A second decision is also related to this, regarding Moadib getting a chance at the title on the same show. He will also have an AWA International Television title match against Mr. Sandman. It has also been decided that if these two names interfere in the Shawn-Sandoval match, which is the main event of the night, they will be fired from the company. Gagne says he has one last announcement. He wants to say it to Sandman's face. Sandman comes after a while with curious eyes. Gagne tells him very clearly and directly that he will not be able to participate in the Crockett Cup. Because he will be expected to defend his International Television title at the Crockett Cup PPV. Sandman is furious with this decision and turns red. Gagne gives one last ultimatum saying, “I called you here to show you how serious I am, if you participate in this tournament your title will be vacated” and leaves the ring. Sandman looks down thoughtfully. Could he have taken another hit on his way to the AWA World championship? (74)
Bam Bam Bigelow (w/Jesse Ventura) defeated Pitbull #1 in 6:20 by pinfall Bigelow, the star of the Team Challenge Series, is highlighted with this match. Pitbull #1 is upset that Pitbull #2 was injured last week and will be out of the ring for 8 months. The announcers also remind us that we will not be able to see The Pitbulls team during this process. Bigelow wins easily. (70)
SEGMENT - Shockingly, Ted DiBiase and Big Bossman finally show up. The duo comes to the ring with their faces covered in bruises. DiBiase explains what happened after the limo fight. In short, the duo beat up Pillman and Eddie and left them in a wooded area. DiBiase then used his money and influence to somehow get Bossman and himself out of that situation. He laughs and says he doesn’t know where Pillman and Eddie are and that we won’t be seeing them for a while. By the way, Bossman’s Crockett Cup first round match is scheduled for tonight. They also cut a promo for this match. (70)
SEGMENT - Before the next match, Jeff Jarrett and Michael Hayes are cutting a promo. The duo is incredibly excited because the new album recording is finished. Their album will be released on Saturday and they will also be performing a live concert at the show. (81)
Jeff Jarrett and Michael Hayes defeated The Samoan Lancers (Fatu and Samu) in 7:58 Thanks to their high morale, Jarrett and Hayes won the match without any difficulty. (69)
THE NB SHOW WITH NICK BOCKWINKEL - The guests of the episode are Mick Foley and Bob Backlund. Bockwinkel wants to ask them how things are going, but he is a little hesitant. Because last week the two reacted very strongly to this question. However, Foley saves Bockwinkel the trouble and talks about the subject: Don't worry Nick, I know what you're going to ask. How things are going with Bob. Isn't that the question? I mean, isn't that the question on the minds of the whole AWA? We are on GOOD terms Nick, do you understand me? After Jim Cornette made up with us weeks ago, we spent a little more time together, you know. We talked about our disagreements. We fell asleep together that night, cuddled up, like we did in our nuthouse days... You may not understand this, but what we have between us is something that normal boring minds can't understand from the outside. Bob and I are the two most IMPORTANT people in this company, and by the time you realize that, it will be too late for some things! (84)
SEGMENT - After the commercial break, Davey Boy Smith comes to the ring. Without further ado, he calls Arn Anderson to the ring. Anderson comes after a while and the two come face to face. Davey says that Anderson insulted not only his own family with the Hart Dungeon attack, but also the roots of professional wrestling. Anderson does not accept this and states that he is a wrestler who respects this, as can be seen from his technique. After a while of back and forth, Davey challenges him to a pure wrestling match. Anderson accepts. (97)
Crockett Cup First Round | Big Bossman (w/Ted DiBiase) defeated Perry Saturn in 8:18 by pinfall with a Bubba Slam Although Saturn put on a good match, Bossman wins the match with DiBiase's help outside the ring and advances to the next round. After the match, The Great Muta comes running and kicks Saturn on the ground and poses over him. Stan Lane is not in the arena because he is still slightly injured and needs to rest. (69)
SEGMENT - At the end of the program we see a fan meeting outside the arena. AWA champion Shawn Michaels arrives after a while and meets with the fans. However, James Sandoval and Moadib arrive and attack him. Michaels counterattacks but due to their superiority in numbers, BPR generally dominates the situation. (76)
![](https://i.ibb.co/XbxgfJW/AWA-Gauntlet-15.jpg) AWA GAUNTLET 15: DAWN OF THE PANTHERS - MATCH CARD Saturday, Week 3, August 1993 (The card so far)
AWA World Heavyeight Championship - No Holds Barred Shawn Michaels (c) vs. James Sandoval
Pure Wrestling Match Davey Boy Smith vs. Arn Anderson
AWA World Tag Team Championship Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit (c) vs. Unorthodox Cirice (King Kong Bundy and Red Hook Machine)
AWA International Television Championship Mr. Sandman (c) vs. Moadib
Handicap Match "American Sweet" Stan Lane and Perry Saturn vs. The Great Muta
QUICK NEWS 📰 Details of the Shawn Michaels, James Sandoval (Booker T) and Moadib (Tony Norris) fight have been learned. AWA management stated that it has completed its investigation and sees Moadib as the main responsible for the fight. It is expected that the push given to him as punishment will be stopped for a while. Sandoval's situation remains unclear. He is expected to receive a light fine. 🏥 Bobby Fulton injured (broken collar bone) and will be out for 23 days 📰 Extended deal with Larry Zbyszko 📰 Rob Van Dam has now fully recovered from injury 📰 Following the investigation of the backstage fight that took place in the past weeks, Moadib (Tony Norris) received a 2-month time off. The punishment is expected to start after the Gauntlet 15.
WHO IS WHO || James Sandoval is Booker T, Red Hook Machine is Taz, Bill Gagne is James Mitchell, Joel Hawkins is AI Generated
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Post by creativeleader81 on Jul 29, 2024 17:14:46 GMT 1
I didn't know how much Jeff Jarrett and Michael Hayes make sense as a duo until I saw it in your diary. That Davey Boy and Arn Anderson segment was HOT! A 97 rating! Is that your highest rated segment? I'm looking forward to the Gauntlet show!
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Post by Moore on Jul 29, 2024 18:21:27 GMT 1
I'm not a fan of Gagne's threat to Sandman for one reason: ultimately it's Gagne's choice if Sandman participates in the Crockett Cup or not. He could give him a choice, but not make it sound like a threat, imo. I think Sandman will vacate the gold after beating Moadib to participate in the Cup, btw.
The injury of one Pitbull is the death of the other's push, tbh. They work far better as a team (at least they did irl) but I can see you try to shut me up.
Are you planting seeds for a Backlund/Foley fake romantic angle? If there's one person who can make it work is Foley, tbh...
A 97 rating is fantastic for an angle.
The last two bits of the show are what I kinda expected.
Nice show as the card for Gauntlet is shaping up.
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Post by Frank Reed on Jul 29, 2024 18:54:51 GMT 1
That Davey Boy and Arn Anderson segment was HOT! A 97 rating! Is that your highest rated segment? The highest rated segment so far was last week's Sandoval-HBK face-off. It got a 100. I never expected this week's segment to get a 97. I don't know if there is a glitch or bug in the game. I selected both wrestlers in the freestyle angle and set the rated to entertainment. Besides, Davey's entertainment skills aren't that good. Are you planting seeds for a Backlund/Foley fake romantic angle? If there's one person who can make it work is Foley, tbh... Actually, I was just thinking about how I could make the storyline between the two more unique. I laughed a lot while writing this segment and I still laugh. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) The fact that there's nothing romantic going on between them but they do things like this makes it even funnier. Foley and Backlund... Sexual tension... I'm not a fan of Gagne's threat to Sandman for one reason: ultimately it's Gagne's choice if Sandman participates in the Crockett Cup or not. He could give him a choice, but not make it sound like a threat, imo. I think Sandman will vacate the gold after beating Moadib to participate in the Cup, btw. Actually, I'm trying to portray Bill Gagne as a bit of a money-grubbing and selfish person. Sandman's title match will be added to his show as an extra "title match" and this will increase the value of the show. I had set up his mindset that way.
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Post by Frank Reed on Aug 4, 2024 21:09:05 GMT 1
Wednesday, Week 3, August 1993
🎙️ Announcers - Eric Bischoff, Scott Hudson and Nick Bockwinkel 🏟️ Attendance - 1,298 📺 Rating - 0.17 (116,920 viewers on SportsChannel America, Telelatino) ✍️ Show Grade - B (77)
🎖️ CHAMPIONS 🎖️ AWA World Heavyweight Title: Shawn Michaels AWA International Television Title: Mr. Sandman AWA World Tag Team Titles: Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit AWA Texas Heavyweight Title: Red Hook Machine
THE NB SHOW WITH NICK BOCKWINKEL - The program opens with a previously filmed The NB Show segment. The guest is Shawn Michaels. He talks about James Sandoval and Moadib, who attacked him on Monday. He cuts a very good promo, saying that his patience is now over and that he also wants to fight Sandoval again after this attack: First of all, there were kids there. It was a fan meeting. How do you think those kids, at that age, reacted to their heroes being ambushed in such a treacherous way? They cried, their families tried to calm them down. James, I will beat you this Saturday for those kids! (89)
Unorthodox Cirice (Bam Bam Bigelow, King Kong Bundy and Red Hook Machine) (w/Jesse Ventura) defeated Tito Santana and Sudden Impact (Lionheart and Lance Storm) in 6:24 We watched the Unorthodox Cirice stable as a team in this match. They won comfortably. Bigelow hit Lionheart with a powerbomb and got the pin. (69)
SEGMENT - After the match, Ventura cut a promo for the tag team championship: Dean, Chris… See? How relaxed and professional… This Saturday, we are coming for you… (73)
PIPER'S PIT WITH RODDY PIPER - Normally, only Mr. Sandman would be the guest on this episode. However, at his request, AWA President Bill Gagne was invited to the program. He accepted. Of course, the subject is Sandman's participation in the Crockett Cup. Sandman clearly states that he wants to participate in the tournament. However, he is upset with the decision that his title will be vacated in this case. Bill clearly explains the reason why Sandman will not participate in the tournament: if he makes it to the semi-finals, he will have to compete in a total of 3 matches in one night. Two for the tournament and one for the title defense. When Bill says, "We know how prone you are to injury when it comes to the Crockett Cup," (Reminder: Sandman missed the final match of last year's Crockett Cup due to injury) Sandman gets very angry and almost attacks him. Bill leaves laughing. (74)
Davey Boy Smith defeated Sean Morley in 6:50 by pinfall with a Vertical Suplex Davey successfully wins the match. He shows more of his technical skills. Morley's flying skills improved with this match. (69)
![](https://i.ibb.co/XbxgfJW/AWA-Gauntlet-15.jpg) AWA GAUNTLET 15: DAWN OF THE PANTHERS - MATCH CARD Saturday, Week 3, August 1993
AWA World Heavyeight Championship - No Holds Barred Shawn Michaels (c) vs. James Sandoval
Pure Wrestling Match Davey Boy Smith vs. Arn Anderson
AWA World Tag Team Championship Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit (c) vs. Unorthodox Cirice (King Kong Bundy and Red Hook Machine)
AWA International Television Championship Mr. Sandman (c) vs. Moadib
Crockett Cup - First Round Brian Pillman vs. Lionheart
Handicap Match "American Sweet" Stan Lane and Perry Saturn vs. The Great Muta
WHO IS WHO || Red Hook Machine is Taz, James Sandoval is Booker T, Bill Gagne is James Mitchell
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