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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2011 12:42:34 GMT -5
See, I like the point Whitey just made. When I started the "Do It For Yellow Jacket" gimmick, I think I was the only heel on the roster who was taking the whiny, cowardly douche bag approach. My character boasted about fighting with honor and made up his own rules, only to turn around and break or exploit those rules when the going got tough.
And I wasn't afraid to laugh at myself either. My character once whined that he was scared of the dark after having a trash can placed over his head, was terrified of spiders, lost a match in mere seconds when he was tossed out of the ring, after making it a catch-as-catch-can match, dressed as Hello Kitty in a costume battle royal, and was dropkicked face first into his own birthday cake. And I think that fearlessness to go there is what allowed me to hold the Championship of Honor for eight months.
I've been one of the lucky few to never really go on a losing streak. I think part of that is because I'm always adapting the character. I'm not someone who's content to just take a gimmick and stick with it. I like to change it up, try to find other things that can enhance the character, without going for a full blown overhaul.
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Post by smokinvokoun on Aug 29, 2011 13:16:18 GMT -5
I'm beginning to try and tweak my character as well. My original character was like a combo of Raven, Mick Foley and Bad News Brown. Then it kind of evolved into a goofy Mankind phase at one point. Now it's starting to become very R-Truthish, because I might want to try to turn full heel and be like a "Whiney badass". Claiming that I'm being held down, blaming other people for his problems (which was part of the original character) and being paranoid that the WWCF managament hates him. All the while, trying to retain the psycho craziness which works even more so for Vokoun.
Also on the note of voting before reading the promo thread...I'm guilty of doing this. I think I do it because I have in my mind who should win and kind of forget about the promo thread.
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Post by TMK on Aug 29, 2011 15:09:08 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know I'm now back. Looking forward to the PPV, how's it coming along?
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You can dance if you want to.
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Post by Viva on Aug 29, 2011 15:16:59 GMT -5
I think that's why I just started shooting. It's easier to lose a lot (like I do for being a cerebral assassin on the roster) when you can just kick back and bitch about it in character. Plus, it's a hot button issue in the real world of pro wrestling, and nobody else has been doing it. I'm bitching about creative and the back, hoping that eventually some suit comes out and shuts me the f*** up. Haha.
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Post by Mr. Socko's Brother on Aug 29, 2011 16:53:05 GMT -5
I think that's why I just started shooting. It's easier to lose a lot (like I do for being a cerebral assassin on the roster) when you can just kick back and bitch about it in character. Plus, it's a hot button issue in the real world of pro wrestling, and nobody else has been doing it. I'm bitching about creative and the back, hoping that eventually some suit comes out and shuts me the f*** up. Haha. Actually, I have a bit of a weird idea about another direction you can go which I'll share with you via PM, Viva.
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THAT'S MY PURSE! *kick to the groin*
You can dance if you want to.
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Post by Viva on Aug 29, 2011 16:55:28 GMT -5
I'm all ears.
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Post by Mr. Socko's Brother on Aug 29, 2011 17:00:33 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know I'm now back. Looking forward to the PPV, how's it coming along? All signs point to it probably being posted tonight, TMK.
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Post by Connor Mackenzie on Aug 29, 2011 17:08:24 GMT -5
I'll have my match done up tonight for sure Socko. Just getting some dinner ready and then I should be able to have the final touches put on it.
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Aug 29, 2011 18:14:17 GMT -5
I'll have the title match forwarded to you as soon as I get to a computer tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2011 18:19:48 GMT -5
I'm almost done, guys. Just need to work out how to make the ending work and I'll be able to finish it up. EDIT: The match has been sent.
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Post by Connor Mackenzie on Aug 29, 2011 19:00:41 GMT -5
Just sent in my match as well Socko.
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Post by Mr. Socko's Brother on Aug 29, 2011 19:26:37 GMT -5
Excellent, that makes three of five that are done.
I have the results of the Gooker voting and will post those in a minute. Originally I'd thought about doing an awards show like the Slammies, with people giving acceptance speeches and others presenting the awards, etc. However, since some of the nominees are MIA and since I have no idea who might be able to accept an award on behalf of Colt, say, I decided to just post the results.
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Post by Mr. Socko's Brother on Aug 29, 2011 19:30:35 GMT -5
2010-2011 WORLD WRESTLECRAP FEDERATION GOOKER AWARDS
SUPERSTAR OF THE YEAR:
Whitey Fats
TAG TEAM OF THE YEAR:
Blood & Stone
STABLE OF THE YEAR: The Pantheon
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Ryan Blood
GIMMICK OF THE YEAR: The General of the Monkey Army and his supernatural mind-controlling toy wind-up monkey
FEUD OF THE YEAR: Evil M vs. Jonathan Michaels
MATCH OF THE YEAR: Team Drakin vs. Pantheon's Prophecy at Survivor Team Challenge Series
MOST AWESOME MOMENT OF THE YEAR: The Pantheon assaults Seth Drakin and Jessica Morton, hospitalizing both and usurping their power over the WWCF
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Post by "Handsome" Whitey Fats on Aug 29, 2011 19:38:01 GMT -5
Congratulation, winners!!
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TMK
Bubba Ho-Tep
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Post by TMK on Aug 29, 2011 19:39:46 GMT -5
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Post by smokinvokoun on Aug 29, 2011 19:41:16 GMT -5
Congrats to everyone who won. You all deserve it!!!!
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Post by Connor Mackenzie on Aug 29, 2011 19:47:09 GMT -5
Congrats folks!
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Aug 29, 2011 19:50:53 GMT -5
IC: I refuse to believe that me and my wife getting brutally assaulted could be considered awesome let alone Most Awesome.
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Post by "Handsome" Whitey Fats on Aug 29, 2011 19:52:23 GMT -5
I thought it was pretty awesome
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Aug 29, 2011 20:12:57 GMT -5
Congrats winners.
And the Battle Bowl has been sent. All 20+ pages of it. I need a cigar.
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