ROH Redux Week 2 posted.

[vince]

ROH Redux

Using May 2014 data

The Setup
• Complete financial collapse of ROH, new owners come in to save the company but complete loss of staff and wrestlers due to unpaid wages. (To make life easier I've kept all their promotion levels, TV deal and money the same, I'm not sadistic).
• New General Manager appointed in Nigel McGuinness, new roster to be revealed.


This is not a show segment as I need all 6 slots for matches

GM Nigel McGuinness comes out to a great reception from the crowd, “Thank you for all of your loyalty and patience through these hard times, its great to have ROH back where it belongs”. “After all the turmoil this company has been through, I’m proud to announce a great roster of 48 wrestlers 100% committed to this company (well, apart from some who refused a written contract, more about that later), some familiar, some you’ll never have heard of, but they’ll all be in action as they’ll all entered into 2 mega knockout tournaments to determine our new World and TV champions! OK, lets make the initial draw, the first 24 names out are drawn for the world title, next 24 for the TV title. Right, that's enough from me, let's get some Wrestling!

All 1st round matches genuinely drawn at random just to shake it up, full roster will be apparent after all first round matches . These first four shows will also be more of a quick recap than fully detailed diary, storylines become more apparent from the second round onwards, and the first round drew some right stinkers of matches.

Announcers Mike Johnson & David Jett ( Nigel McGuinness for PPV).

Week 1 round 1 of the World title tournament to come shortly, I've got the first 10 weeks all run already just need to get my writing head on to furnish the details.

[Brain Of J]

Not much to go on so far. Interesting starting point. Seeing who the roster is will fill in a lot of the blanks.

I do applaud doing the tourneys truly at random. Very brave to start without a "chosen one" you want to build around.

Jed Shaffer
~And welcome to the board.

[vince]

Thanks, been playing this on and off for a few years, but figured its about time to put it all down . If it's even a quarter as good as your universe than I'll be pleased, currently on about page 25 and love it. I've got an idea as to the direction I'm going with it, the random tourney draw just gives me a definitive starting point rather than just jumping straight in.

[ewrbooker26]

looking forward to seeing who you have on your roster, the first show and how your creative writing skills progress. you have a lot to live up to running a ROH thread, as they, in my opinion are one of the top companies out there. welcome to the diary world my friend!

[vince]

Thanks 1st week is half written up, I enjoy ROH games as you have the freedom to do what you like compared to the "big 2" and not a roster full of tat signed up to written contracts you don't want. .

[vince]

On hiatus until I can recover my week one write up. Moral of the story save your work before a 1 year old pulls the plug.

[vince]

Opening credits sequence roll, “This Is Now” by Hatebreed plays over the V/T, ending with THIS IS ROH on the screen.
Week 1
“Hi, I’m Mike Johnson, I’m joined tonight by Dave Jett here, and what an exciting new era we have coming up for you here in Ring of Honor”
“That’s right Mike, in an unprecedented move never seen, we have the Powerball lottery drawn tonight.”
“You could put it that way Dave, all we know is the newly appointed GM Nigel McGuinness has announced we have 4 8 top wrestlers in a straight knock out format to determine our next World and TV champions, the first 2 weeks effectively round 1 of the World title, the next 2 weeks for the TV, until we get our new champions”.
“What about the tag teams?”
“As far as we know this will be announced in due course by Mcguinness.”
“Ok, heads up folks, seems our first match of the night is about to be announced.”

Match 1

The crowd are still none the wiser as to whom they’ll see in action tonight, but as the opening bars of “Hey Sandy” kick in, they soon realise it’s Chuck Taylor who’s drawn number 1. His opponent is a bit less of a known quantity, as Brit Marty Scurll makes his ROH debut, hoping to make it in the big time stateside after wrestling for the majority of British and European companies.
The match proves to be greater than the sum of its parts, with both men throwing everything and the kitchen sink at this one, trying to make themselves noticed to the powers that be and win over the slightly sceptical audience. Eventually Scurll gets the advantage until a missed superkick opportunity sees Chuck Taylor able to nail an Omega Driver for the pinfall.
Winner: Chuck Taylor
Crowd: 31% (Boo) Quality: 91% (Yay) Overall: 54%

Match 2

With the audience starting to warm up a bit, match number two is announced, first to the ring is Johnny Gargano, his opponent for the second round spot is Sonjay Dutt. The two put on a superb combo of technical grappling with Gargano trying to prevent Dutt getting his aerial game into effect. However the momentum eventually swings away from him until Dutt is able to counter into a tornado DDT and a lightning quick moonsault stomp to score the victory and progress.
Winner: Sonjay Dutt
Crowd:57% Quality:81% Overall: 62%

Match 3

With two quality fights already gone in this action filled programme, the in ring action continues to come thick and fast. The first man to make his way to the ring for match 3 is erstwhile nearly man BJ Whitmer, who must see this fresh start as a great opportunity to cement himself at the top of the ROH tree. He couldn’t have wished for a better start to the tournament as his opponent is announced as flyweight Cloudy. Whitmer barely breaks a sweat in a virtual squash match as the luck of the draw gives the first real mismatch.
Winner BJ Whitmer
Crowd:48% Quality:72 % Overall:54%
*cut to commercial break*
MJ “Welcome back to This Is ROH, we’re half way through our night and we’ve already had some exciting wrestlers confirmed already”
DJ “BJ Whitmer, Chuck Taylor, Sonjay Dutt, and we’re just getting started, ok, time for match 4 of the evening, let’s see who’s up next.”

Match 4

We’re back from the break, and our next entrant makes his way to the ring, and it’s Alex Colon. The crowd await his opponent, until a familiar, possibly Jay-Z ish beat kicks in, and yes, it’s Eddie Kingston, making his return to ROH. Colon tries his best to make his mark but he has no answer to the sheer intensity displayed by Kingston, who absolutely clobbers him with a hellish backfist for the victory.
Winner: Eddie Kingston
Crowd: 48% Quality: 79 % Overall: 57%

Match 5

First into the ring is Australian rookie Daniel Swagger, we know that one of the goals of this reset is that everyone gets a fair shot to show everyone their talent, and what an opportunity this is. However it soon becomes apparent it’ll be an uphill task as his opponent is announced as one of the Young Bucks, Matt Jackson. The difference in class soon becomes apparent as Jackson soon asserts his authority on the match, catching Swagger with the Worst Case Scenario to score a fairly run of the mill victory.
Winner: Matt Jackson
Crowd: 48% Quality:75% Overall: 54%

Match 6

The final match of our first week back in business sees the first competitor Jake Manning make his way to the ring,  make his way to the ring, like Swagger in the previous fight, this is a great opportunity for a “lesser” star to showcase themselves. Manning is left waiting what seems an age before the PA kicks in “Reach for the sky boy”, and the crowd picks up as Mark Briscoe makes his way to the ring. The difference in quality is obvious as Briscoe scores an easy win, but has the good grace to give Manning a hand shake at the end.
Winner: Mark Briscoe
Crowd: 55% Quality:80% Overall:60%
Attendance: 447 Gate:$8,940 TV Rating:3.25.

Observations.
Quite pleased with the quality of some of the matches, Taylor Vs Scurll a particular surprise. I can win the crowd over so the basic quality of matches pleases me.
Some big names making their returns to ROH, Briscoe, Jackson, Kingston, Dutt to name a few look like they can be big time players, and I've got some ideas in place for some of the "also rans" too.

Vince

[Dan O'Mac]

Daniel Swagger?!?! I'M IN!!!

[vince]

This Is ROH Week 2 13 Dec 2014

*Credits roll*

“Hi, Mike Johnson here, joined again by Dave Jett, and it’s time for the remaining 1st round matches in the World championship tournament.

“That’s right Mike, evening folks, once again this week we’ve got no idea which 12 wrestlers have been drawn to fight, but we know they’ll be giving it all with the possibility to get a shot at the world title, and if last week is anything to go by we’re in for a treat.”

“OK Dave, looks like we’re set to find out our first matchup tonight”

Match 1

Week 2 of This ROH kicks off with a veteran of the Indy scene Jayson Reign making his way to the ring, his opponent tonight is announced and it’s Frightmare making his wayward way to the ring. Ultimately Frightmare’s haphazard ways get the better of him and the better disciplined Reign gets the win.
Winner: Jayson Reign
Crowd 36% Quality: 83% Overall: 53%

Match 2

Match is announced in quick order given the tight schedule of these early weeks, and the first man making his way to the ring is The Greek God Papadon. His opponent pretty much sprints to the ring, and it’s a Brooklyn Vs Bronx battle as Jigsaw comes out crazily fired up for this one. The differing offensive techniques both have their chances to shine, until Jigsaw scores the win.
Winner: Jigsaw
Crowd: 46 % Quality: 89% Overall: 60%

Match 3

Next up to try and earn a place in round 2 is the 2nd half of The Young Bucks Nick Jackson. It seems he’ll have a tougher challenge than his brother if he is to get to the next round as his opponent is named as TaDarius Thomas, one half of Adrenaline Rush. The two young high fliers don’t disappoint and put on an aerial master class, before Jackson nails a 450 splash to win.
Winner: Nick Jackson
Crowd:51% Quality:76% Overall:56%

Match 4

First man to come to the ring is the 2nd half of Adrenaline Rush ACH. His opponent tonight is announced as Mike Quackenbush, what an opportunity this is for the legend of the Independent scene. These two, the veteran and the up and comer put on a great mix of technical and aerial combat, before Quackenbush catches ACH and nails him with a Quackendriver II.
Winner: Quackenbush
Crowd: 49% Quality: 93% Overall: 63%

Match 5

Our penultimate match of the night sees “The Ripper” Paul Burchill making his way to the ring, this could be a serious contender, his opponent is announced, and it’s the World Champion from before the rebirth, Adam Cole. In what can best be described as a fight more than a match, the two guys batter each other before Cole scores the win with the Corona Crash.
Winner: Adam Cole
Crowd: 41% Quality: 84% Overall: 55%

Match 6

The final match of this evening and the first contender is announced as Roderick Strong, his opponent for the night makes his way to the ring, and it’s the Canadian Destroyer Petey Williams. In an absolute slobberknocker the two guys bash seven shades of shit out of each other, going less for finesse and more for pain infliction. Williams nails the Canadian Destroyer for the victory.
Winner: Petey Williams
Crowd: 41% Quality: 79% Overall: 54%

MJ: “Well, that’s the first round of the World title challenge over; let’s have a look at the 2nd round matches coming up on Showdown 28th December.

Nick Jackson Vs Jigsaw
Petey Williams Vs Jayson Reigns
BJ Whitmer Vs Eddie Kingston
Matt Jackson Vs Sonjay Dutt
Mark Briscoe Vs Chuck Taylor
Adam Cole Vs Mike Quackenbush

DJ: “ some great matches to look forward to there Mike, and next week we have the beginning of the TV title tournament, join us next week for This Is ROH, live on National Syndication.”.

TV Rating: 3.26 Attendance: 448 Gate: $ 8960