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Post by Adrien Cochrane on Aug 6, 2013 23:09:33 GMT -6
So we have a very underrated wrestler in Mr. William Regal representing England. Regal might be one of the best workers the WWE ever had that never broke into the main event. He had four tag team championships, five Hardcore titles, held the fitting European title a total of four times, and had two stints as the Intercontinental Champion. He also won the 2008 King of the Ring. And it doesn't just stop at what he's done for himself. Wrestler trained by William Regal include CM Punk, Samoa Joe, Brian Kendrick, and Daniel Bryan. He's a perfect fit for this match as he was once a member of the Un-Americans.
And his opponent, representing the United States of America, is a man who needs no introduction. He was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. He had one of the longest and most memorable winning streaks in WWE history, spanning over an entire year. With great feuds with wrestlers such as a in-prime Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, and Diamond Dallas Page and even later in his career with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Rob Van Dam. This man is the "perfect" addition to my roster, here he is...Curt Hennig!
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Post by Nicholas Gray on Aug 7, 2013 0:13:19 GMT -6
Let's make a good one. America will be represented by Big E. Langston. Still young at just 27 with only 3 years of experience under his belt, but already the WWE's most promising powerhouse wrestler coming up, able to lift and throw other wrestlers around with ease. But Big E also breaks molds, as if you looked at him you'd expect the standard "hurrf I am muscle I will crush you yes" kind of wrestler. Well you'd be wrong. Because the only thing Big E has more of than muscle mass, is charisma. Big E is AMAZINGLY entertaining, becoming the highlight of whatever it is he's on when they put a mic in front of him.  It's this combination that makes Big E one of the most promising people to be brought up from developmental in some time, and it's a testament to how promising he is that the sky is still the limit for him despite being saddled with AJ. Enter Japan's Tomahawk.He debuted only three months after Big E, and took even less time than he did to become a big thing. Initially a low level member of the Blood Warriors stable known for his power wrestling and especially for his devastating chops, Tomahawk broke out in 2012 by taking the identity of the injured Naoki Tanizaki, leading to repeated success in tournaments and titles with his fellow MAD BLANKEY members. Once Tanizaki made his return, the two embarked on Dragon Gate's highlight feud of that time, with Tomahawk stealing Tanizaki's name, only for Tanizaki to finally come out on top, sending Tomahawk to Mexico. In his time in the spotlight Tomahawk showed amazing gains, rapidly improving in the ring and on the microphone, until he stood out amongst his comrades, to become the one people are calling Dragon Gate's future Ace. This match is power vs. power, one of America's brightest performers against one of Japan's brightest. And if you're into funny things and mic work, just wait until Big E finds out Tomahawk was once known as Mr. Pii Pii Tomakomai Penguin... |
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Post by The Last Magician on Aug 7, 2013 1:07:07 GMT -6
Look, let's face it: Two things come to mind when people think of America these days. The first is fast food. The second is ill-thought-out use of force. Who else epitomises a modern day America than Mark Henry. 412 pounds, World's Strongest Man (once upon a time), and a Pan-American Medal (because who cares about the rest of the world, yeah?) to boot.
And taking on the American behemoth? Well, what feud is bigger and better than the feud that started this all: USA v Great Britain? No other feud gets more flag-waving and 'oorah-ing' than seeing a Brit bite the dust. But, such is the way of America, a simple close contest would never suffice (see: every war since WWII). That's why we'll be filling seats with a good ol', deep fried, stars and stripe squash match. So we're recruiting Eric Tovey ... aka Lord Littlebrook.
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Post by LAZERADE! on Aug 7, 2013 2:07:16 GMT -6
I'm a little confused, but if the next round is the "vs. Sami Zayn" round, and Heather is due to start it, I'd like to use my queue jump power. If its Cory to start, or not the vs. round, disregard.
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Post by Daisuke Iwakuma on Aug 7, 2013 7:22:15 GMT -6
Heather would be starting that round, so yes, you may use your reward!
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Post by White Satan on Aug 7, 2013 10:02:57 GMT -6
I like a good opener of juniors. They seem to get the crowd going and excite them a great deal. So I'm deciding the right two juniors to open my show will get the crowd going in great ways.
First off, representing the USA is ACH. The Texas native is easily one of the most underrated guys in the country right now, and ACH delivers the goods. He can get a crowd energized, and let's be honest, a good opener excites the crowd and energizes them for great things.
Now he needs an international opponent. And only one guy is the right man for the job. He steals shows, excites them, and is great working any part of the card. He can work as a face or a heel, and this one guy is one of the best around right now. So I'm taking current Dragon Gate superstar and Japan's own...Akira Tozawa!
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Post by #ChewySweettartsLife on Aug 7, 2013 14:08:50 GMT -6
I had to do some heavy thinking on this one and watched a lot of videos of foreign wrestlers... But I came up with something that may be suitable... Though I'm not sure how well it's going to pander to our illustrious judges.
So representing America I've come up with a guy I've been tossing around in my head for some time... Now I'm just going to use him and that man is Colt Cabana... The guy already has an impressive career to his name and he's certainly earned it. He's made noise and turned heads in the indy circuit... Plus, I'll love the Second City Saints until my dying day. He's a big, powerhouse of a guy which translates into the ring... So without further ado I give you his opponent...
Representing Japan, I'm choosing Jun Akiyama. Again, I'm not sure how this is going to pander, but from the videos I watched in my research, I came to the conclusion that his power and experience would match that of Cabana's and those two could put on a display of hard hits and power moves that would leave wrestling fans at the edge of their seats. It wouldn't be the most delicate of matches, that's for sure... But who doesn't love watching to big guys beat the crap out of each other and make it look good?
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Post by White Satan on Aug 7, 2013 14:14:15 GMT -6
Heather, before you make your next selection, Pete will be taking his choice first, per his reward.
However, the winner of this round? I couldn't resist giving the win to...Lasie!
Lasie may either:
Lock one person to his roster.
Trade one pick for anyone not drafted.
Judge one round in place of me.
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Post by LAZERADE! on Aug 7, 2013 14:18:23 GMT -6
OK... bear with me here.
First of all, forget Zayn. The man is El Generico. He always has been. He always will. Loved by fans the world over for his in-ring antics. And bringing the luchador style to America, in a slightly satirical style. But he wasn't the first.
Another young man brought that style to fans all over the US before Generico. Heck, he was even signed to WCW before it fell. His antics in the ring have delighted many. He brought that satirical luchador style first. He made it his own. He brought it to the fans. And the match between these two, the seemingly destined match between these two Luchadors has never come to pass. Until now.
That is why I bring you@
El Generico vs. Shark Boy
Look upon the beauty of this, and weep.
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Post by #ChewySweettartsLife on Aug 7, 2013 21:06:11 GMT -6
I'm going to make this short and sweet.
This match is just bursting with awesome. Get Helms 10 years ago and its a fucking masterpiece.
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Post by White Satan on Aug 7, 2013 21:12:20 GMT -6
Heather, what did I say about no more YouTube videos for explanations only? Nick will be back with your punishment...
In the meantime, I've decided to give him a first time opponent of most epic proportions. They both throw great kicks, can work incredibly stiff at times, and Sami would do magnificently in this battle.
So you'll be seeing Sami Zayn vs. Katsuyori Shibata.
A man of laughter vs. A man of Laughter7.
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Post by #ChewySweettartsLife on Aug 7, 2013 21:19:32 GMT -6
Jon, I must have missed that post.
#IQuit
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Post by Nicholas Gray on Aug 7, 2013 21:28:49 GMT -6
Heather, this is the second time.
As such, you can have Helms. That's fine.
But those Hardy Boys? Well, now they're Jeff Hardy circa Victory Road 2011, and Matt Hardy circa 2012 after eating too many hamburgers.
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Post by #ChewySweettartsLife on Aug 7, 2013 22:09:55 GMT -6
I'm glad my mother can't hear the words coming out of my mouth right now....
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Post by Nicholas Gray on Aug 7, 2013 22:13:26 GMT -6
That response was so good, we're rescinding your punishment. You can have Matt Hardy at his prime.
...you still have Victory Road '11 Jeff though.
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