Billy Castillo

Well....

I started it back up, and right when I got to the week before I left off...Hogan got hurt and is out 9 months, which would require me to start over AGAIN. I'm just going to take that as an omen.

I had fun doing this, but I think I'm going to put it to rest-maybe I'll start another one.

For those who care, this is where it was heading before I got fired...

Steamboat was going to win at the Feb PPV and go on to face Savage at Wrestlemania. Hogan would've lost due to interference from...Jake Roberts, who obviously would've turned heel. The winner of the tag tournament was going to be the new team of Curt Hennig and Rick Rude-the team was going to be called "Perfectly Rude". They would've faced the Hart Foundation at 'Mania.

To those who read this diary and enjoyed it...glad you did! I enjoyed writing it, but having to start my EWR game over 3 times kinda sucked the fun out of it.

My next diary will be a BIT different...

Dynamite Kid didn't retire until 1993, although he wasn't any where NEAR where he was before.

As for the turn...I used an interview for turning him for EWR purposes. As far as the diary is concerned, it wasn't his "official" face turn, if that makes any sense. The next show would have set things in motion.

Hogan and Jake was an odd couple, true. I don't think their paths ever crossed IRL (that's just...weird), but I was going somewhere with it (it was not random by any means).

I think I will pick it back up. It may not be *exactly* the same this time, but I'll find a way to make it work.

Shit...I got fired. I was on Rock-Hard mode, and just so happened to be in a slump.

I got two options now....

1) Quit this diary

or

2). Start a new game, and try to get back to this point (my game was ahead of the diary, where I was already doing the build for Wrestlemania).

I'm leaning towards the latter option but it may take me a day or two to get back to where I was. I could go into the file editor and try to make things the way they were when I got fired.

What do you guys think?

WWF Superstars 1/21/05

Vince: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to a very special edition of WWF Superstars! Here with me tonight on our very first primetime Superstars is the always entertaining Jesse "The Body" Ventura!

Jesse: Believe me McMahon, the pleasure is all yours...

Vince: Ha ha ha. Anyway, let's go to our first match...

Tito Santana vs Dino Bravo

Tito starts out strong, but Bravo takes the advantage after a missed dropkick. Bravo is on offense for the next 5 minutes, when Santana hits the flying forearm for the fluke win. Rating:72%

Vince: Oh my goodness...Santana put up quite a showing against Dino Bravo.

Jesse: Oh, please...Chico* Santana just got lucky.

Vince: Jesse....

*(BC's note- For some reason, Ventura always made border-line racist comments concerning Tito Santana for some odd reason IRL)

Vince: Next up we have the new pairing of Mr.Perfect and Rick Rude squaring off against Koko B. Ware and Paul Roma in a first round tournament matchup.

Perfectly Rude vs. Koko B. Ware/Paul Roma-Tag Title Tournament- 1st Round

The face team starts out strong, making quick tags in and out. Roma especially looks sharp. Tide turns when Ware whiffs a dropkick. From there, Perfect/Rude take turns demolishing Ware. Koko avoids a Perfect turnbuckle charge, though, and gets the hot tag to Roma. Roma cleans house on the heels, but makes a fatal mistake when he lowers his head for a backdrop...Perfect Plex ends it. Rating:73%

Vince: What an impressive win for Perfectly Rude!

Jesse: Indeed, McMahon. In fact, they happen to be my pick to win the tournament.

Vince: Really?! I gotta go with the Hart Foundation....

Jesse: Please. Those do-gooders don't stand a chance.

Video plays, showing Roddy Piper getting attacked in a parking lot, then shoved in the trunk of a car, which drives off. Rating:82%

(commercial)

Smash vs. Greg Valentine

Match never starts, as Ron Garvin runs to the ring to attack Valentine, but security manages to hold him back. Rating:69%

Vince: Mean Gene Okerlund is standing by with Macho King Randy Savage...

Gene: Thank you. I'm standing here with the Macho King, who w-

Savage: Ooohhhhh yeahhhhhh....the kingdom of the madness is cracked in half, yeah!

Gene: O....kay. Now, you recently won the Royal Rumble, which means that y-

Savage: Will face the champion at Wrestlemania, dig it!

Gene: Do you have a preference of who you would rather face, Macho King?

Savage: Ooohhhhh yeahhhhhh....the kingdom of the madness is cracked in half, yeah! Dig it!!!! Now, Gene, yeahhhh....The Macho Man doesn't care one bit, yeah!!!! Either way, the title will back around my waist! Hogan....you and I have had our differences....yeahhhh....but Steamboat.....you and I have also had our differences... The Macho Man doesn't like how you've joined a gang, dig it!!!!! Gangs are not the answer, yeahhhhh....you need to fight like a man!

Gene: Strong words from the Macho Man Randy Savage!

(Rating:74% Macho Man has turned Face, and has gained overness from this turn)

(Commercial Break)

Vince: Powerful words from the Macho Man!

Jesse: *ahem* Confusing words from the Macho Man...

Vince: Next up, the new team of Ted DiBiase and the Taylor Made Man will meet a couple of youngsters in another first round matchup!

Million $ Team vs. Badd Company (Pat Tanaka and Paul Diamond) Tag Title Tournament- 1st Round

Badd Company made their debut from the AWA, but they were outclassed by DiBiase and Taylor. The Million $ Team dominated the whole match, but the ref caught Taylor when he hit Tanaka in the knee with a crowbar just for "fun". Badd Company advances, but DiBiase and Taylor continue to attack them after the bell. Rating: 71%

(Commercial Break)

Windham/Koloff vs ???-Tag Title Tournament- 1st Round

The crowd erupted when the opponents were announced as the returning British Bulldogs! They steamrolled over Windham and Koloff, pinning Koloff after he and Windham accidently clotheslined each other. Bulldogs win! After the match, Windham walked back to the dressing room alone, leaving Koloff behind...Rating:74%

Vince: The British Bulldogs are back, and they advance to the second round of the tournament!

Jesse: That's not all, McMahon. There seems to be dissension between Koloff and Windgam. If I know Barry Windham like I think I do, I know he's tired of being held back by an inferior partner.

Vince: That's unfair, Jesse. Koloff tried his best.

Jesse: Trying means nothing if you still lose, McMahon.

Vince: ...

(Commercial Break)

Rick Steamboat © vs. Jake Roberts-WWF Title

Outstanding match that went back and forth several times. Towards the end, it looked like Jake was going to win, as he hit the short-arm clothesline and signaled for the DDT. Harley Race got on the apron and distracted Roberts...who was attacked from behind by Barry Windham and the Destruction Crew! Steamboat and Race join in the assault...when Hulk Hogan comes in for the save! Apocolypse leave as Hogan poses with Jake. Rating:78%

Vince: What a heroic act by Hulk Hogan!

Jesse: Please. He just wanted to steal the spotlight like he always does.

Vince: Hulk Hogan is not that kind of man. He's loved by millions.

Jesse: So was Fatty Arbuckle, and you know what happened THERE, McMahon.

Vince: I...hmm...we'll see you next week!

overall rating:74%

WWF Wrestling Challenge 1/20/90

Gorilla: Welcome fans to an action-packed WWF Wrestling Challenge! With me today is the American Dream, Dusty Rhodes!

Dusty: Thankya Mister Gorilla Man! I the American Dream, Dusta Rhodes, an' I be glads to be here today.

Gorilla: My colleague, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is not with us today. Apparently, he has an announcement to make on Prime Time Wrestling. I wonder what it could be...

Dusty: Ahh..Bobby duh Brain...I tells you, Mr. Gorilla Man, dat no good weasel is always up to sumpthin'.

Gorilla: Indeed he is. Let's go to a pre-recorded announcement from President Jack Tunney...

(video showing Jack Tunney in his office)

Jack Tunney: Fans...today, the World Wrestling Federation has stripped Demolition of their world tag titles. Demoliton member Ax has left due to a contract dispute. Therefore, it is my duty to inform you of a 16-team, single elimination tournament for the vacant belts. The two finalists will meet on Feb. 2 for a special Friday Night's Main Event...which will be only available on Pay-Per -View. I would like to wish each team the best of luck.

Rating:62%

Gorilla: What an announcement!

Dusty: Yessir...a big open tag team elimination style event..a tournament, if you weeeeel...

Gorilla: The tournament starts right now, with two matches tonight. Let's go to the ring...

Rhythm & Blues (Honky Tonk Man/Greg Valentine) vs. Jim Duggan and Ron Garvin

An even paced crap-fest in which R&B pick up the win when Valentine rolls up Garvin while holding on Garvin's trunks. Afterwords, Duggan walks away disgustedly.

Rating:62%

Gorilla: Rhythm and Blues move on to the next round, where they will meet the winner of the match involving The Hart Foundation and Haku/The Barbarian, which will happen...later tonight.

Dusty: Ah yeah, dat should be a humdinger, a reeel slugfest, Mistuh Monsoon. Dey be clubberin'!

(commercial break)

A video package is shown of the Red Rooster, wearing a suit and having his hair slicked back into a ponytail. Rooster announces he will now been known as "The Taylor Made Man" and has Ted DiBiase as his new partner.

Taylor has turned heel, and has gained overness from this turn.

Rating:78%

Earthquake vs Brutus Beefcake

Quake jumps Beefcake before the bell rings as Brutus is jawing with Jimmy Hart. Quake does the Earthquake splash for the win..and does it 3 more times after the bell rings. Beefcake is stretchered out. Rating:65%

Gorilla: I cannot believe what we have just witnessed.

Dusty: Me needer, Monsoon. That no-good dirty Urf-Cake done juss about squashed Brutus "The Beefcake" Barber. Juss listen to me, I gettin' so angry, I caint eben talk straight...

(commercial break)

Hart Foundation vs. Haku/Barbarian

HF start out strong, but Haku takes control after Bret misses a charge into the corner and injures his shoulder. After about 5 minutes of domination, Bret comes back when Barbarian misses a falling headbutt from the top rope. Hot Tag --> Neidhart, who comes in and cleans house. Soon all four men are in the ring...Barbarian is knocked outside, leaving Haku alone with the Foundation. Hart attack! 1....2.....3. The Hart Foundation wins! Rating:74%

Gorilla: What an impressive victory from the Hart Founda- what the...?

Suddenly, two men run into the ring and attack the Hart Foundation. They hit Neidhart in the knee with a crowbar, and proceed to kick the hell out of Bret. They hit a spike piledriver on Bret, knocking him cold. Harley Race comes to the ring, and announces his newest signings....Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom, collectively known as The Destruction Crew. Rating:53%

Gorilla: I'm in shock....I've never in my long career seen such a cowardy display...

Dusty: Me needer, Gorilla. Deez men look tough, and all of ya'll know the American Dream be knowin' about the toughness.

Gorilla: Looks like another team has joined the tournament...

(commercial break)

Video preview of Steamboat/Hogan II, scheduled for Feb.2

Rating: 71%

Big Bossman vs. Bad News Brown -IC Title

Bossman attacks Brown before the bell, tearing him apart. The match is ALL Bossman, until referee Joey Marella is knocked cold. Bossman hits the Bossman slam, but Marella is still out cold. As Bossman is trying to revive the ref, Brown comes from behind and hits him with the nightstick. Brown covers as the ref wakes up....1.....2.....3!

Rating:75%

Gorilla: Brown stole this match, but you can rest assured that Bossman will get his revenge Feb.2!

Dusty: Dat Brown will be serbin' dem Hard Times when the Big ol' Bossman get hold o' him. It be bad news for the Bad News, if ya know what I mean...

Gorilla: We'll see you next week!

Overall Show Rating: 68%

If anybody is looking for a label...I just started Fear 2 Stop records.

Tuesday, Jan.16,1990.

Uh Oh (An Emergency Phone Call)

I got a call at 3:00 this morning from Pat Patterson. At first, I was pissed, thinking it something to do about the booking for WWF Wrestling Challenge/Superstars. I yelled at Pat to leave me the fuck alone and call me at a more reasonable hour-say, about 3 in the afternoon. "It can't wait," he said. "It's about Bill Eadie." My heart sank. Bill was currently one-half of the tag champs, as "Demolition Ax". Swallowing deep, I asked what the problem was. Apparently, he was caught with crack cocaine, and was going to enter rehab. Vince had told me that I free reign to hire/fire whomever I pleased, barring a few exceptions (I couldn't fire someone like, say, Hogan, without his permission). I told him to shit-can Eadie.

"What about Darsow?" Patterson asked. Barry Darsow played "Smash" in that tag team. "There's a young guy in Portland that Piper's been talking about, named Brian Adams. He could replace Ax. We could call him Crush."

"Crush?!" I asked, dumbfounded. "Sounds gay. Umm...no offense, Pat."

"None taken."

Hmm...I thought about it. Hoping there would be other options, I asked Pat what quality tag-team wrestlers were available, even if we had to steal them from other promotions. After signing two somewhat known teams, I had to make room. So, the Bolsheviks were quickly shown the door. No loss there.

As for the titles...I had a plan...

WWF PrimeTime Wrestling 1/15/90

Gorilla Monsoon: Welcome fans to WWF PrimeTime Wrestling! This is your host, Gorilla Monsoon, and here with me tonight is Bobby "The Weasel" Heenan.

Bobby: I'm not a weasel, monkey-man.

Gorilla: We had a lot of surprises last night as the Royal Rumble. Most shocking, we have a new world champion, and he is the Black Scorpion.

Bobby: That's not all! Tell the ham&eggers what ELSE, Monsoon...

Gorilla: The Scorpion was revealed to be none other than Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. I have to admit, I didn't see that one coming.

Bobby: You never do.

Gorilla: He is currently scheduled to meet the winner of the Royal Rumble...Macho King Randy Savage, who lasted over an hour to win.

Bobby: I told you, Monsoon! I told you Savage was going to win!

Gorilla: No you didn't.

Bobby: ...

Gorilla: We also had a match featuring the return of Bam Bam Bigelow, who right now is heading to the ring...

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan

A complete squash. Duggan gets no offense in, as Bam Bam attacks him from behind before the bell. After powerslamming Duggan, Bigelow climbs to the top rope and hits the falling headbutt for the win. Rating: 62%

Gorilla: What domination by Bam Bam Bigelow!

Brain: I love it! That moron got what deserved, with his "hooooo" and stupid little stick...

Gorilla: Would you stop?!

Brain: What? What did I say?

Gorilla: ...Let's take you to a special recorded message from the now-former WWF Champion, Hulk Hogan.

(Scene showing Hogan standing in a gym)

Hogan: Black Scorpion...or should I say, "Steamboat"...you think you're a bad dude. You think you pulled one over on the Hulkster..Well, let me tell you something, big dude! Hulkamania will never die, brother! Not will all the little Hulkamaniacs sitting at home, and praying to the big dude upstairs, for me to drop the big leg and bring home the gold, brother! I'm here, pumpin' iron, hanging and banging, getting ready to come get you! And when I do, you won't be a Steamboat..you'll be a sunken boat! And whatcha gonna do...when the largest arms in the world...come down on you! Grrrrrr.

Rating:98%

(Commercial Break)

Powers and Glory (Jim Powers & Hercules) vs. The Bushwhackers

Another Squash. P&G attack the Bushwhackers before the bell, and throw Luke out of the ring. They beat on Butch for about 5 minutes, finishing off with a spike piledriver. Rating: 51%

Gorilla: What an impressive display of raw power...I hate to say it, but I'm impressed...

Brain: I love to say it. I'm impressed!I'm impressed!I'm impressed! I'm impr-

Gorilla: Would you sto-

Brain:I'm impressed!I'm impressed!I'm impressed! I-

Gorilla...It never ends with you, does it?

(Commercial Break)

Big Bossman vs. Mr Perfect

Bossman whips Perfect, who reverses it only to be booted by Bossman. Bossman then continues to pummel Perfect from pillar to post. Classic Bossman as he legdrops Perfect over the middle rope. Bossman pulls out his belt and begins to whip Perfect with it. Ref grabs it and tosses it only to have Perfect grab it and nail Bossman with it. Bossman just stands there and laughs. Perfect's look of astonishment is priceless. Perfect bounces off the ropes, but Bossman catches him with the Bossman Slam. He goes for the pin. 1.....2.....NO!!!! Bad News Brown has entered the ring and is beating up Bossman! Ref calls for the bell. Bossman fights back, and eventually drives Brown from the ring. Perfect has already gotten the hell out of Dodge. Rating: 74%

Gorilla: Did you see that? What a cowardly display!

Brain: I agree. Bossman should be a man and fight.

Gorilla: Bossman?! I was talking about Brown!

Brain: Oh. No, I didn't see anything.

Gorilla: ...

(commercial break)

Ultimate Warrior hype video,showing highlights of his matches. Rating:74%

Barry Windham vs Ronnie Garvin

Slugfest to start, won by Garvin. Garvin clotheslines Windham, but misses an elbow drop. Windham then takes control for the next 5 minutes. Garvin mounts a comeback,and has Windham down. He gets ready to hit the Garvin Stomp, but Greg Valentine heads to the ring to distract them. Garvin jaws away at Valentine, but is hit with a HUGE lariat by Windham when he turns around for the win. After Windham leaves the ring, Valentine slaps the figure four on the unconcious Garvin. Rating: 67%

(commercial break)

Hype Video for The Rockers. Rating:69%

Rick Steamboat vs Superfly Jimmy Snuka-Nontitle

Snuka actually destroys Steamboat for over 5 minutes, but Steamboat takes advantage when Race trips up Snuka enabling Steamboat to hit the chopblock. From there, Steamboat methodically works on Snuka's leg,eventually forcing him to submit. After the match, Windham and Koloff run in and join in the beatdown on Snuka. Rating: 84%

Gorilla: I never thought I'd say it, but Rick Steamboat has become a disgusting man.

Brain: He's become a WINNER, Monsoon.

Gorilla: That doesn't justify his actions.

Brain: As long as you win, Monsoon.

Gorilla: ...For Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, this is Gorilla Monsoon...see you next week!

Thanks for the feedback. About to go watch Shark Tale with the wife, then I'll post the next show.

Keep up the good work man. I'm looking forward to Steamboat vs. Savage.

Yeah, but Flair was still in NWA/WCW. Swerves=Ratings~

As soon as I saw Steamboat was a free agent, I signed him and came up with this angle. I remembered that Steamboat, like Flair, are listed as residents of Charlotte. Also, one of the reasons Steamboat left WWF in 1988 IRL allegedly had to do with being held back. I was originally going to call the group nWa , but figured Apocolypse would make a great 4 Horseman reference.

I was surprised to see the 2 predictions for Savage to win the Royal Rumble. I for sure thought everyone would say "Warrior" once I made it clear that the winner would get the title shot. Savage was my pick all along.

WWF Primetime Wrestling Preview

It was an amazing night last night at the Royal Rumble! Tune in tonight to see the fallout. Scheduled up are:

Mr. Perfect will be in action!

Powers & Glory will meet the Bushwhackers!

Earthquake will be in action!

Fallout from the Royal Rumble!

Plus, a special interview with WWF Champion Rick Steamboat!

Check your local listings!

WWF Royal Rumble 1990

Ted DiBiase vs. Tito Santana

Great opener that got the crowd hot. Santana *completely* dominates the first fove minutes of the match. DiBiase takes control after Virgil grabs hold of Santana's leg, enabling DiBiase to knee him from behind. For the next 6 or 7 minutes, DiBiase methodically works Santana over. Tito hits the flying forearm out of desperation, but is unable to capitalize. Finally, he is able to mount a comeback, peppering DiBiase with rights and lefts. Dropkick, for two. Small package, for two. He hits the forearm again, but Virgil distracts the ref. Santana clotheslines Virgil off the apron, but gets caught in the Million Dollar Dream at 15:36. Rating:74%

Greg Valentine versus Ron Garvin

Garvin attacks Valentine before the bell, but Valentine counters with a rake to the eyes. He works over Garvin's leg for a couple of minutes, until Garvin comes back with a clothesline for two. He starts punching away at Valentine, when Jimmy Hart gets on the apron. Garvin knocks Hart down, who drops his megaphone. Valentine hits Garvin with the megaphone, but it doesn't phase him*. Garvin steals the megaphone and hits Valentine with it, causing the ref to DQ both men at 6:40. Rating: 59%

(*=read: Garvin no-sold the megaphone shot)

Rick Martel versus ???

Martel gets on the mic, boldly declaring himself to be unbeatable, regardless of whom he faces. Out comes...Bam Bam Bigelow! Bam Bam destroys Martel in about 3:00, finishing him off with a flying headbutt from the top rope. Rating:56%

Demolition versus Colossal Connection (Andre/Haku)-For the Tag Titles

Demolition attack before the bell, hitting Haku with a double clothesline. They do the same to Andre, who staggers but doesn't fall. They try again, Andre still doesn't go down. Third time proves to be the charm, however, as the Demos manage to knock Andre clear out of the ring. From there, the Giant is a non-factor, as Demolition immediately use the Decaption Elbow on Haku, regaining the tag titles at roughly 2:43. Rating: 68%

Big Bossman versus Bad News Brown-IC Title

Total slugfest, with neither man able to gain an advantage. Brown takes control by hitting BB with a low blow, which draws a warning from the ref. Brown then goes to town on BB for the next 6 minutes. It soon becomes apparent that Bossman has injured ribs, which Brown targets. Each time BB would try to make a comeback, Brown would hit him in the ribs, ending the rally. Bossman finally starts to regain the upperhand after surprising Brown (and the fans!) with an enziguiri. He starts beating the heck out of Brown, who bleeds. Bossman Slam! 1.....2.........DING! The time has run out at 20:00. Angry, Bossman begins using his nightstick to pummel on the fallen Brown. Refs,security, and WWF officials manage to calm Bossman down. BB leaves to a loud pop. Rating: 74%

Various interviews of participants in the Royal Rumble are shown

Royal Rumble

First two men in are Akeem and Jim Powers. Powers gets demolished, but doesn't get sent over. Hercules comes in at #3, and the two of them eliminate Akeem. A noteworthy event happens as the two partners have to face each other...and actually eliminate each other from the rumble! It looks as though they may come to blows...only they end up laughing at the booing crowd as they depart, because for the next 45 seconds, nobody is in the ring! Randy Savage is next at #4, and gets a full two minutes to do nothing but pose and taunt the by-now angry crowd...which erupts when Jim Duggan comes in at number 5! Duggan beats the hell out of Savage, but can't eliminate him. Neither can Koko B Ware at #6, who gets sidetracked when Paul Roma comes in at #7. By the time Earthquake comes in at #14, the ring is filled with wrestlers...until 'Quake begins tossing people out left and right...until he gets eliminated by (18) Barry Windham and (19) Nikita Koloff. Ultimate Warrior comes in at number 24 and cleans house. Warlord is late to come in at #30, but gets clotheslined out by (#27) Bret Hart as soon as he gets in the ring.

Final Four: Savage (who has been in there for over an hour), Barry Windham, Ultimate Warrior, and surpisingly Bret Hart. Unfortunately for the Hitman, he gets tossed up by Windham to loud boos...which turn to cheers as he gets knocked out by Warrior! Final two are Warrior and Savage. Warrior DESTROYS the Macho King, who is too exhausted to fight back. Everytime Savage manages to get to his feet, he gets knocked back down by Warrior! UW does his little war dance, and waits for Savage to slowly get back to his feet. Savage does...Warrior bounces off the ropes and delivers a flying shoulderblock...and Savage ducks! Randy Savage wins the Royal Rumble at 65:04 to the shock of the crowd!

Rating:68%

Hulk Hogan versus The Black Scorpion-For the WWF Championship

Lockup, Hogan shoves Scorpion down. They lockup again, Hogan again shoves Scorpion down. After the same result happens yet again, Scorpion heads outside to confer with Race. Each time Hogan tries to get some momentum, Scorpion retreats to the outside. Finally, Hogan heads outside,too, and slams Race's and Scorpion's heads together. Back inside, Hogan bodyslams Scorpion. Hogan misses an elbow drop, however, allowing Scorpion to take over. He hits Hogan with 5 LOUD chops that draws "oohs" and "aahs" from the crowd, and turns Hogan's chest an ugly shade of red. Hogan gets hit with a back suplex, for two. Hogan comes back with punches to the face, then bounces off the rope for a clothesline. Scorpion stops him cold with a chopblock, taking out Hogan's knee. Figure Four Leglock! Hogan screams in pain, but will not submit. He manages to get to the ropes...and begins Hulking up! Scorpion chops Hogan...nothing! He punches Hogan several times...nothing! Hogan then points at him...and punches back! Three clotheslines...big boot! Hogan goes for the leg drop...and hits it! Only...Hogan's knee has gone out. He tries to stand, but falls back down. This allows Scorpion to climb to the top rope. Hogan finally gets to his feet...and gets hit with a flying bodypress! 1............2...........................3!!!!"

Howard Finkel: The Winner of this match...and NEW World Wrestling Federation Champion...The Blac-

Harley Race: Hold on, hold on, hold on. Wait a damned minute! Now, I've been telling all you idiots, especially *you*, Hogan, that this man was the REAL World's champ. Now, the whole world knows. Hogan, you ducked this man constantly. Yet you call yourself a champion. You call yourself a MAN. You're nothing,Hogan. NOTHING!!! But, I want you to see who managed to end Hulkamania. Scorpion, would you do the honors...?

The Black Scorpion takes off his mask..and it's Ricky Steamboat!

The crowd boos and begins throwing garbage as the show ends.

Rating: 84%

Overall Rating:71%

Good predictions. As my card is already written (I'm 2 months ahead on my EWR game in comparison to the diary) I can say that you're umm...right on at least one prediction

No guesses as to whom the Scorpion is?

You'll guys will like this one...

Should be up in about 15 minutes.

Since it's a long show, I'll add the matches one by one (by editing the original post).\

If the show doesn't look finished, try refreshing it.

1990 Royal Rumble Preview

30 Man Royal Rumble (winner gets title shot at Wrestlemania)

For The World Wrestling Federation Chammpionship:

Hulk Hogan© versus The Black Scorpion

For the Intercontinental Championship:

Big Bossman versus Bad News Brown©

For the Tag Team Championship:

Demolition versus Andre The Giant & Haku ©

The Model Rick Martel versus ???

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine vesus "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin

Ted DiBiase versus Tito Santana

Only on Pay Per View!

WWF WRESTLING CHALLENGE 1/13/90

Gorilla Monsoon: Hello everybody, and welcome to WWF Wrestling Challenge. Here with me on this Royal Rumble weekend is the Brain, Bobby Heenan. We have an outstanding show for you today, don't we Bobby?

Brain: Indeed we do, Monsoon. I know *I'm* looking forward to seeing the Macho King beating up that no-good snake, Jake Roberts.

Gorilla: Also, Roddy Piper will be here tonight. But first, we have The Model Rick Martel in action, who will face a mystery opponent at the Royal Rumble due to the injury sustained by Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake at the hands of Apocolypse. Brain, do you have any idea of who this mystery opponent could be?

Brain: No I don't. It's a mystery to me.

Gorilla: ... Let's just go to the ring.

Rick Martel vs. Koko B.Ware

Ware starts off fast, hitting Martel with several dropkicks in a row. Martel soon takes over,though, after kicking Ware in the face on an attempted back bodydrop. Ware tries to mount a comeback, but is no match for Martel, and soon submits to the Boston Crab. Rating: 64%

Gorilla: What a valiant effort by the "Birdman".

Brain: Valiant, schmaliant, Monsoon! Buckwheat still lost.

Gorilla: Would you stop?!

(commercial break)

Hype video plays, detailing the events leading up to the title match at the Rumble between Hogan and the Black Scorpion. Rating: 82%

The Genius vs. "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin

A total squash for most of the match, dominated by Garvin and his plodding offense. Garvin is about to finish off Genius after the Garvin Stomp, when Greg Valentine arrives. As Garvin is jawing with Valentine, Genius rolls up and pins Garvin. Rating:61%

Brain: He outsmarted him, Monsoon! That's why they call him The Genius,Monsoon!

Gorilla: He needed help to do it, though, help from Greg Valentine.

Brain: So?

Gorilla: So?! What do you mean, "so"?!

Brain: It means what it means. Do I have to draw you a diagram? Where's my magic marker and construction paper? I need scissors...

Gorilla: Give me a break...

(Quick Big Bossman promo. Basically says he's ready for his Rumble match against Bad News Brown.)Rating:68%

(commercial break)

Roddy Piper vs. Barry Horowitz

Piper's intro takes longer than the match itself. Piper locks on the sleeper as soon as Horowitz turns his back to take off his robe. Rating: 58%

Gorilla: What an impressive win for Hot Rod. When we return, Jake Roberts will be squaring off against the Macho King, Randy Savage.

Brain: I can't wait for that one. The great thing about the Macho King, is this: He's got over a million ways to hurt you, and they all hurt!

Gorilla: Give me a break...

Hype video for Apocolypse (and Black Scorpion in particular), highlighting the search for a 4th member. Rating: 68%

(commercial break)

Macho King Randy Savage vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts

Great match that made up for a rather uneventful show. Back and forth action between the two, until Savage takes an advantage when Sensational Sherri distracts Roberts. Savage controls for the next 5 minutes, until Roberts regains the advantage when he punches Savage in the stomach during a top-rope axhandle attempt. Roberts hits Savage with a short-arm clothesline, but time runs out just when he signals for the DDT. Rating:81%

Gorilla: We are out of time! We'll see you this Sunday at the Royal Rumble!

Brain: What if our eyes are closed?

Gorilla: ...

Overall Rating: 70%

WWF Wrestling Challenge Preview

The entire card for the Royal Rumble will be announced!

Appearing will be:

The Genius

Rowdy Roddy Piper

Rick Martel

Randy Savage versus Jake "The Snake" Roberts in the main event!

Plus fallout from the attack on Hulk Hogan!

Check your local listings!

WWF Prime Time Wrestling 1/8/04

Gorilla Monsoon: Hello everybody, and welcome to Prime Time Wrestling! With me is Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

Bobby: All these ham & eggers at home are just waiting to see the in-ring debut of The Black Scorpion! He's going to face the chicken, Monsoon!

Gorilla: Would you stop!

The Black Scorpion vs The Red Rooster

The Scorpion is wearing a black bodysuit and a black mask, making it impossible to make out any distinguishing features. He is led to the ring by Harley Race and Windham and Koloff. Before the bell, Scorpion attacks Rooster. Esp. noteworthy are the loud chops he uses, turning Rooster's chest a frightning shade of red. Rooster manges to mount a bit of a comeback, which is quickly thwarted when Scorp uses a chopblock to take out his right knee. Figure Four...Rooster submits!

Rating: 76%

Gorilla: The Black Scorpion is victorious. What an impressive debut!

Heenan: I'm telling you Monsoon, this man is the REAL World's champion. Hogan doesn't stand a chance.

Gorilla: That remains to be seen, Brain.

(commercial break)

(Mean Gene is in the back, interviewing Brutus Beefcake)

Okerlund: I'm standing here with Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. Brutus, you have a match with "The Model" Rick Martel at the Roy-

Beefcake: Yes! The Model at the Royal Rumble, I know! I'm going to cut his hair, and then we'll have a bald Model! Ha ha ha ha!

Okerlund: Wai-wait a minutes...what are you guys doing here?!

(Harley Race walks in, with Windham, Koloff, and the Black Scorpion following him)

Race: Beefcake...you are a friend of Hogan's...right? Yes...of course you are. We're here to make you an offer, Beefcake.

Beefcake: Oh really? I'm not inter-

Race: You better be interested,fool. You see, I'm here with my crew, collectively known as "Apocolypse". Now, as every man,woman, and child know, there are supposed to be FOUR horsemen of the Apocolypse. What I'm saying, is this: we are looking for a fourth member. Now, I know you're pals with Hogan, but -

Beefcake: You're darn right I'm friends with Hog-

Race: Don't interrupt me. You'd be a fool not to join us. We are talking over the WWF. Soon, nobody in the WWF will be safe. So...are you with us or... GET HIM!!!!

(As Beefcake turns to walk away, the three members of Apocolypse proceed to demolish him. The four men leave, laughing, as medics attend to the unconcious Beefcake.)

Rating: 66%

(commercial)

Gorilla: What a sickening display by those...those...those THUGS!

Brain: Careful, Gorilla, or you'll end up on ice like Beefcake.

Gorilla: Let's go to our next match.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs: Greg Valentine

Dull, punch/kick affair that last for about 4 minutes. End comes when Ron Garvin runs in and attacks Valentine. The ref has no choice but to call for the bell. Garvin & Valentine brawl to the back.

Rating: 62%

Gorilla: The fued between Garvin and Valentine is far from over, Brain!

Brain: Oh, it will end Monsoon! "The Hammer" will end Garvin's career at the Royal Rumble,you can count on that!

Gorilla: Sean Mooney is standing by, with some important and shocking news concerning the Big Bossman.

Mooney: Earlier today, we received news of a vicious assualt on the Big Bossman. He was rushed to the hospital early this morning after apparently sustaining a severe beating at the hands of Bad News Brown. I'm being told that we have a live feed, where the Bossman apparently has something he wants to share with us.

( scene turns to a hospital bed, where Bossman is lying. Both eyes are swollen, and his nose looks obviously broken)

(in a pained voice)

Bossman: Bad News Brown! You got me good, you really did. Attacking me on my way to the arena...I must admit, I never saw this coming. But rest assured, I WILL get my revenge. At the Royal Rumble, I will take your Intercontinental Title away from you. You WILL serve hard time,Brown. You can guarantee it.

(scene fades away, back to Mooney)

Mooney: I have been informed that President Jack Tunney has granted Bossman the match at Royal Rumble against Bad News Brown. Hopefully, we can get words from Bad News Brown as to why the attack occured.

(Bossman is now a face. He was gained overness for this turn) Rating:61%

(commercial break)

Gorilla: I can't believe what we witnessed,Brain! Why would Bad News Brown attack the Big Bossman like that?

Brain: That's easy. I've always said Bossman was a dirty cop, and now I-

Gorilla: You have not! Just last week you said Bossman should be looked at as a hero to millions.

Brain: No, Monsoon, I said it looks like Bossman has been eating about a million hero sandwiches. Clean your ears.

Gorilla: Would you stop?! Anyway, the next match is about to begin...

Barry Windham/Nikita Koloff vs. The Bushwhackers

Windham and Koloff attack the 'whackers before the bell. For about 5 minutes, they take turns demolishing the Bushwhackers. Luke and Butch get NO offense in, to the shock of the crowd (and to the delight of Bobby Heenan). Finish comes when Windham hits Luke with a Lariat that nearly decapitates him.

Rating: 50%

Gorilla: An impressive win over the Bushwhackers, Brain. We may be looking at future tag-team champions.

(commercial)

Hype video for the new team of Powers and Glory (Jim Powers and Hercules). Rating: 55%

Mr. Perfect vs Shawn Michaels

Michaels is accompanied by Jannetty. Match is suprisingly dominated by Michaels. He makes a fatal mistake, though, when he lowers his head to backdrop Perfect, who then hits Michaels with the Perfect Plex to win.

Rating: 84%

Gorilla: What an impressive come-from-behind win by Perfect!

Brain: Of course, Monsoon, of course. The Heenan Family is the most dominant force in the World Wrestling Federation.

Gorilla: What about Apocolypse?

Brain: Well...um...quit trying to get me in trouble, Monsoon!

(Pre-recorded comments from WWF President Jack Tunney. He has lifted the suspension of Andre the Giant, who will team up with Haku to defend their tag titles against Demolition at Sunday's Royal Rumble.

Rating: 58%

(commercial break)

Gorilla: It's now time for our main event, where Hulk Hogan will face Ted DiBiase in a non-title match!

Hulk Hogan vs. Ted DiBiase

Match never happens. As soon as Hogan enters the ring, the lights go out. When the lights come back on, Hogan is unconcious, with Scorpion and Race standing beside him. DiBiase slowly backs awayand out of the ring as the two celebrate. Rating: 75%

Overall Rating: 66%

I've listened to quite a lot of grunge, and all of that, and I don't like it. I find that it rapes the guitar, makes it sound terrible, and clearly shows no talent.

I'll discuss each time period, and then give my verdict.

If you're talking about the most important time for music, I'd have to say the mid-to-late 60s, just for sheer influence. Even if you just take the Beatles and the Beach Boys (the two most influential groups of the 60s, and arguably of all time), it would have to rank tops. Then you'd have to include Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Yardbirds(who may have had a shit singer, but were important to the development of what would become heavy metal), the Stones (a *real* rock band), ect.

The 70s...probably tops when it comes to diversity. You had your metal, you had your disco, but if you think that's all the 70s produced, then you're wrong. The Eagles were huge during the 70s, and rightfully so. Hell, Rod Stewart was actually good in the 70s before he descended into adult contemporary. Late 70s too was great, with punk and the beginnings of new wave.

The 80s happen to be my favorite, for what mudda and Johnny said. Plus the fact that I grew up in the 80s, so I may be kind of biased.

The 90s were good until the latter part of the decade. What a lot of people seem to forget was that during the mid 90s, there was a bit of a retro-trend, esp. towards the 70s,between the grunge era and the start of rap-rock hell (which was GREAT in theory, but it meant we got stuck with poseurs like Fred Durst).

BTW...that comment about "Jack from A.S.S." that I had Jesse Ventura use was an actual line from the 1987 Slammy's. I don't remember the actual setup, but it was the funniest damn thing I heard back then.

Must be, if I still remember it 18 yrs later, eh?

Big update tommorrow.

edit...working on it right now. I'll post them in installments, editing until the entire card is up.

When she first came out she was shit live. Yes I liked her at the time but I wasn't afraid to admit she was a poor songer when it came down to live performances. That said though, she's improved majorly compared to how she once was.

WWF Superstars 1/7/90

Vince McMahon: Welcome fans! Welcome to WWF Superstars! This is Vince McMahon, and I'm here with the always entertaining...Jesse "The Body" Ventura!

Jesse: Believe me, McMahon, the pleasure is all yours.

Vince: Let's go to the ring...

Young Stallions vs Akeem/Big Bossman

Akeem and Bossman spend the entire match beating the hell out of Roma. After about 5 minutes of abuse, Roma manages to avoid a splash attempt by Akeem. He crawls to the corner...only Powers steps off the apron! The Twin Towers easily finish off Roma. After the match, all three men attack Roma. Suddenly Hercules runs to the ring...and joins in!

Rating: 70%

(note: both Powers & Hercules are now Heels)

Vince: What a turncoat! How could Jim Powers do this to his partner, Paul Roma?

Jesse: Very easily.

Vince: But...but...

Jesse: Who cares? It's just Paul Roma!

Vince: ...

(commercial break)

Vince: WWF President Jack Tunney is in the ring with a microphone...

Jesse: Ahh...good old Jack Tunney. Hey, McMahon, did you know that Tunney is the president of the Association of Sophisticaed Sportsmen?

Vince: No I did n-

Jesse: Yeah, good ol' Jack from A.S.S.

Vince: ...

Tunney announces Hulk Hogan will defend his WWF championship versus the Black Scorpion at next Sunday's Royal Rumble PPV. Also, the winner of the RR match itself will meet the WWF champion at Wrestlemania.

Rating: 60%

Vince: Jesse! Did you hear that?!

Jesse: I DO have ears, McMahon.

Vince: ...

Jesse: That's what I thought.

Vince: When we come back, Ravishing Rick Rude will be in action...

(commercial break)

Rick Rude vs Tim Horner

Short, quick, and to the point. Horner had no offense the entire match, as Rude beat him in under 5 minutes. Surprisingly, there was no post-match kiss from Rude this time.

Rating: 65%

Vince: What a dominating display by Rick Rude.

Jesse: Indeed,McMahon. It seems to me that Rude is more serious. Notice how he didn't kiss any of the cows in this arena.

Vince: That's not very nice, Jesse. Now, here's a special look at the Hart Foundation...

A hype video plays for the Foundation, highlighting their successful career so far in the WWF.

Rating: 84%

(commercial break)

Jimmy Snuka versus Mr Perfect

Perfect starts with some chops, but Snuka reverses a hiptoss into a pair of slams and a big headbutt that puts Perfect on the floor. Perfect returns, but is met by hard chops, and more headbutts. Snuka goes up, but hits knees on a splash. Perfectplex....and it's over.

Rating: 78%

Vince: A valiant effort by Snuka, but to no avail. What a man Jimmy Snuka is, wouldn't you agree?

Jesse: He's a moron.

Vince: That was uncalled for.

Jesse: Speaking of morons...look, it's Duggan.

Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs Bad News Brown (IC TITLE)

Slow, plodding match from the two. Brown esp. looked bad. End comes when Brown brings in a chair and swings it...which is blocked by Duggan using his board. Ref DQ's both wrestlers.

Rating: 65%

Vince: Mean Gene is standing by with Hulk Hogan!

Okerlund: I'm standing here with the WWF Cha-

Hogan: Whoa whoa whoa whoa...hold on a minute,daddy! The Hulkster's got something to say! Now, I know all my little Hulkamaniacs are sitting at home watching, and wondering, and worrying about the same thing. When is the Hulkster going to destroy that no-good Black Scorpion, and his henchman? Well, brother, I'll tell you this: At the Royal Rumble, I will wrap the largest arms in the world around you, Scorpion! I will squeeze, then I will squeeze some more, and then I'll squeeze, and squeeze and squeeze and squeeze, until you turn blue and die, brother! Then I'll drop the big leg daddy, and then you'll be beat. WHATCHA GONNA DO, WHEN THE LARGEST ARMS IN THE WORLD..... COME DOWN ON YOU!!!!! Grraaaaa!!!!

Rating: 100% (Bill's note:seriously. Never had a segment go this high in all the time I've played this game. Goddamn, why did it happen to be with Hogan)

Overall Rating: 74%

Hey, I'm liking this. I like to be shocked and lets say....Bad News Brown - IC Champ. Bloody Hell. Black Scorpion...hmmmm, has to be barry windham.

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Damn...been nearly a year...think I'm going to actually finish this. Been playing EWR for the first time since July, and I'm feeling it again. I don't have the saved game anymore (different computer), but I can get right back to that point.

I still remember where this was headed concerning the Scorpion. You'll like it.

And, yes...I know Nikita Koloff was billed as Ivan Koloff's nephew, not son, but since they were not related in real life, and since this is 80s WWF (with all the fictional backstories for workers), let's just say that's how he was being booked at this point in time.

Next show should be up in a few...been working on this the past couple of days. Thankfully this was still here...

edit...durr...had to correct my sig, which claimed this was a 1989 diary. As we all know, it's a 1990 diart.

Finishing up the card now...

Awful...absolutely awful. Although I finally saw her playing guitar live for the first time finally...