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Post by Asaemon on Jul 10, 2022 10:38:37 GMT 1
The Story of The World Wrestling Network
After serving out his exclusive non-compete clause with Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Jr. launched the World Wrestling Network as a new national wrestling promotion to compete with both the World Wrestling Federation and World Championshp Wrestling. Crockett began enlisting former WCW and WWF talents to fill out his roster, including Paul Heyman who worked as Paul E. Dangerously. Heyman, who had recently left on bad terms with WCW. Jim Crockett was going to work alongside Paul Heyman and Tod Gordon to exchange talent with the Eastern Championship Wrestling. The National Wrestling Alliance
was trying to make a comeback and was going to use Crockett’s new promotion as one of its flagship companies much like Jim Crockett Promotions was for years.
Former WWF stars like Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Road Warrior Hawk, The Convict (Nailz) and Bob Orton Jr. combined with ECW talent like Tommy Dreamer, Sabu and The Tasmaniac (Taz) were all on hand for the first show. Crockett and Heyman quickly began butting heads over the creative direction of the promotion. Crockett wanted to keep it a old school style of pro wrestling while Heyman wanted to modernize the wrestling action. The creative differences between Crockett and Heyman and Tod Gordon proved too much and Heyman left the WWN to focus on ECW.
The monthly World Wrestling Network PPVs will posted.
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 10, 2022 10:39:11 GMT 1
 World Wrestling Network
The flagship promotion of the National Wrestling Alliance. Cult size promotion based in Dallas, Texas.
Relationships ECW - At War after signing talent to exclusive deals and expelling ECW from the National Wrestling Alliance. SMW - Hostilities after signing talent to exclusive deals.
USWA - Hostilities after signing talent to exclusive deals.
WCW - At War WWF - At War
Owner Jim Crockett Jr.
Booker Jim Crockett Jr.
WWN World Tag Team Champions Krusher Kruschev and John Nord
National Wrestling Alliance
World Wrestling Network (Dallas, Texas) NWA New Jersey (New Jersey City, New Jersey)
NWA UK Hammerlock (Kent, England)
NWA World Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk
NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) |
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 10, 2022 10:39:21 GMT 1
Roster Tag Teams and Stables
Bad Breed  |  | Axl Rotten
| Ian Rotten
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Krusher Kruschev & John Nord  |  | Krusher Kruschev
| "Big"
John Nord |
Public Enemy  |  | Johnny Grunge
| Rocco Rock
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The Can-Am Express  |  | Doug Furnas
| Phil LaFon
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The Destruction Crew  |  | "Mean"
Mike Enos | "The Train"
Wayne Bloom |
The Eliminators  |  | Kronus
| Saturn
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The Fantastics  |  | "Fantastic"
Bobby Fulton
| "Fantastic"
Tommy Rogers
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The Perez Brothers  |  | "The Latino Heartthrob"
Al Perez
| "Lightning"
Lou Perez
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The Thrillseekers  |  | Chris Jericho
| Lance Storm
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Non Wrestlers
Commentary Team
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| Craig Johnson
| Scott Hudson
| Magnum T.A.
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Backstage Interviewers
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| | Joe Pedicino | Boni Blackstone
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Managers
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|  |  | Miss Simpson
| Paul Ellering
| Tammy Lynn Sytch
| Skandor Akbar |
Alumni
Bob Orton Jr. (released by the AI) Jason Knight
Pat Tanaka (released by the AI)
Paul Heyman
The Bruise Brothers (Don Barris and Ron Harris) (released by the AI) The Sandman Tommy Cairo
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 13, 2022 16:11:42 GMT 1
A rivalry between the World Wrestling Network and the World Wrestling Federation appears to have broken out, with some insiders calling it an “all out war” scenario. Rumours says, the two owners (Jim Crockett Jr. and Vince McMahon) are said to both have decided that the other is an obstacle that must be overcome, and the lines have been drawn for a battle that may only leave one survivor. Eddie Gilbert and Doug Gilbert leaves ECW. According to our inside sources, the split was because of creative differences between booker Eddie Gilbert and Paul Heyman. Rumours says that the creative genius Eddie Gilbert have been offered the spot as head booker for the World Wrestling Network.
Stan "The Lariat" Hansen have turned down a contract offer from the World Wrestling Network. Hansen declined the offer so that he can focus on All Japan and the Catch Wrestling Association.
Wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shocks the world, by signing with Jim Crockett Jr.'s World Wrestling Network. Piper is rumoured to feud with chickenshit heel "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel.
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 14, 2022 21:59:34 GMT 1
A new alliance seems to have been created recently, with the breaking news that World Wrestling Network and WAR have agreed to potentially share talent in the future. Rumours says a handshake deal was made when Jim Crockett Jr. and Genichiro Tenryu, the respective owners, met up recently. Tenryu had a brief stint in Jim Crockett Promotions in the 80s. Tenryu's most high-profile North American match was for the World Wrestling Federation in 1991 at WrestleMania VII, where he teamed with Koji Kitao to defeat Demolition. He also appeared in both the 1993 Royal Rumble. Rumour is that Jim Crockett Jr. want Tenryu as a credible foreign challenger for the the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
Former wrestler Tommy Gilbert joins the World Wrestling Network as a road agent. It is speculated that his sons Eddie Gilbert and Doug Gilbert are on their way in. Both left ECW after not agreeing with Paul Heyman on ECW's way forward. Terry “Bam Bam” Gordy has signed for the World Wrestling Network. Jim Crockett Jr. is rumoured to also be chasing “Dr. Death” Steve Williams so that the NWA can build the tag team division around the hard-hitting tag team when they're between All Japan tours.
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 18, 2022 22:23:12 GMT 1
AJPW mainstay Richard Slinger has signed a pay-per-appearance deal with the World Wrestling Network. Slinger. He is the nephew of All Japan Pro Wrestling legend Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy.
The Texas Mustangs (John Hawk and Bobby Duncum Jr.) have signed with the World Wrestling Network. The up-and-coming tag team was one of the most promising tag teams in the Global Wrestling Federation, with wins against Bad Breed, The Colossal Kongs and The Youngbloods.
“Big” John Tenta formely known as Earthquake in the WWF, have signed a deal with the World Wrestling Network. John Tenta will also be touring with Genichiro Tenryu's Wrestle Association R promotion.
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 24, 2022 18:57:13 GMT 1
Eddie Gilbert and Doug Gilbert have signed for the World Wrestling Network. Eddie Gilbert have been given the role of new head booker, replacing Paul Heyman that left for ECW after butting heads with Jim Crockett Jr. over the creative direction of the promotion.
Journeyman wrestler Dan Severn has signed for the World Wrestling Network. Besides working for WWN, he will also work for the Japanese shoot-style UWFi promotion, Mid American Wrestling and NWA New Jersey.
Road Warrior ripoffs The Wrecking Crew (Fury and Rage) have signed a deal with the World Wrestling Network and are expected to be pushed heavily as credible title contenders. Wrecking Crew Fury is the brother of Road Warrior Animal and Johnny Ace.
Johnny Ace have signed a deal with the World Wrestling Network. Johnny Ace will also continue touring with All Japan Pro Wrestling. He is a brother of Road Warrior Animal and Wrecking Crew Fury.
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 26, 2022 13:40:27 GMT 1
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams has signed for the World Wrestling Network. He will team with Terry Gordy as the Miracle Violence Connection and make the tag team division even stronger.
Veteran "Dangerous" Dan Spivey has signed for the World Wrestling Network. Besides working for WWN, he will also work for the Pro Wrestling America.
Kevin Von Erichs defeated Big Steel Man (Typhoon) on WWN TV to win the WWN Television Championship. Rumour has it, that new head booker Eddie Gilbert want to make the TV title into a workrate title and establish the division around workers like Tito Santana, Chris Candido, Doug Gilbert and Gary Albright. The former champion Big Steel Man will form a new tag team with "Big" John Tenta. Several main event wrestlers will miss the World Wrestling Network in Texas Pay-Per-View, due to other commitments. Among the wrestlers missing the event are NWA World Heavyweight champion Terry Funk, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Hawk.
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Post by Asaemon on Jul 26, 2022 14:15:59 GMT 1
Jim Crockett Jr presents World Wrestling Network in Texas
Live from the Dallas Memorial Auditorium!
The Wrecking Crew (Fury & Rage) vs. The Perez Brothers (Al Perez & Lou Perez)The Bad Crew (Bad Crew #1 & Bad Crew #2) vs. The Tazmaniac & TNT Christopher Daniels & Al Snow vs. "Big" John Tenta & Big Steel Man
Dave Taylor vs. "Master of the Suplex" Gary Albright Billy Jack Haynes & “Hollywood” Bob Holly vs. Hot Stuff International, Inc. (Eddie Gilbert & Doug Gilbert) "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas vs. "Hacksaw" Butch Reed Tommy Dreamer vs. Tommy Rich Singles Match for the WWN TV Title (15 Minute Time Limit) "The Golden Warrior" Kevin Von Erich vs. Chris Candido w/ Sunny
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. The Convict Dick Murdoch & Dory Funk Jr. vs. The Warlord & Doomsday w/ Paul Ellering
The Can-Am Express (Dan Kroffat & Doug Furnas) vs. The Miracle Violence Connection (Steve Williams & Terry Gordy) Street Fight for the WWN World Tag Team Championships Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) vs. Krusher Kruschev & John Nord
Tag Team Match for the WWN World Tag Team Championships The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) vs. The Destruction Crew (Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom) Singles Match for the WWN World Heavyweight Title Tito Santana vs. King Kong Bundy w/ Skandor Akbar Two Out Of Three Falls Match
“Rowdy” Roddy Piper vs. “The Nature Boy” Buddy Landel
Prediction Card The Wrecking Crew (Fury & Rage) vs. The Perez Brothers (Al Perez & Lou Perez) The Bad Crew (Bad Crew #1 & Bad Crew #2) vs. The Tazmaniac & TNT Christopher Daniels & Al Snow vs. John Tenta & Big Steel Man Dave Taylor vs. Gary Albright Billy Jack Haynes & Bob Holly vs. Hot Stuff International, Inc. (Eddie Gilbert & Doug Gilbert) Tony Atlas vs. Butch Reed Tommy Dreamer vs. Tommy Rich Kevin Von Erich vs. Chris Candido Jim Duggan vs. The Convict Dick Murdoch & Dory Funk Jr. vs. The Warlord & Doomsday The Can-Am Express (Dan Kroffat & Doug Furnas) vs. The Miracle Violence Connection (Steve Williams & Terry Gordy) Street Fight for the WWN World Tag Team Championships Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) vs. Krusher Kruschev & John Nord The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) vs. The Destruction Crew (Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom) Tito Santana vs. King Kong Bundy Roddy Piper vs. Buddy Landel |
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Post by Frank Reed on Jul 26, 2022 15:10:21 GMT 1
The Wrecking Crew (Fury & Rage) vs. The Perez Brothers (Al Perez & Lou Perez)
The Bad Crew (Bad Crew #1 & Bad Crew #2) vs. The Tazmaniac & TNT
Christopher Daniels & Al Snow vs. John Tenta & Big Steel Man
Dave Taylor vs. Gary Albright
Billy Jack Haynes & Bob Holly vs. Hot Stuff International, Inc. (Eddie Gilbert & Doug Gilbert)
Tony Atlas vs. Butch Reed
Tommy Dreamer vs. Tommy Rich
Kevin Von Erich vs. Chris Candido
Jim Duggan vs. The Convict
Dick Murdoch & Dory Funk Jr. vs. The Warlord & Doomsday
The Can-Am Express (Dan Kroffat & Doug Furnas) vs. The Miracle Violence Connection (Steve Williams & Terry Gordy)
Street Fight for the WWN World Tag Team Championships
Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge & Rocco Rock) vs. Krusher Kruschev & John Nord
The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) vs. The Destruction Crew (Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom)
Tito Santana vs. King Kong Bundy
Roddy Piper vs. Buddy Landel
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