id like to take this time to now hank @Higgins for my selection but I'm going to take this time off for Seattle's playoff push. I talked to @Mike and @Draper they were ok with this and it was basically saying fuck that higgins guy
For a long time the VHL 1% (Board of Governors) have secretly run this league from the shadows. Like the stone masons (it’s possible they are the stone masons) I can’t help but feel some sort of Da Vinci Code conspiracies is afoot. They operate in hidden forums without oversight and make changes to the VHL without a moment’s notice having no regard for the rest of the league. Their latest proclamation might have gone too far disbanding the all-star game.
A long-time fan favorite and popular VHL event the All Star game has been destroyed. An event previously held to commemorate the best the VHL has to offer has been butchered. In the past this beloved event was voted upon by fans and players to reward the elite players. This off-season event was held with such regard that not once has a VHL player declined to participate. Compare that to the NFL where this past Pro Bowl saw a 7th alternate participate due to others refusing to play. The BOG didn’t like this populous approach and have taken all of the power once again for themselves.
The new rules will put two assigned puppets in charge of the teams. No surprise to anyone the captains selected this year were from their own. Elite 1%er’s Sterling and Phil who basically are founding members of the 1% class. These “captains” (puppets) draft their team and shockingly enough the list is provided by you guessed it the BOG. So instead of a mighty contest putting the VHL best head to head we have a bunch of scrubs. They selected other members who are part of this 1% club it’s like one big circle jerk of the popular kids.
Agents like Green, Boom, Kendrick, Boubabi, Yeah!, CoachReilly, Draper, Tfong, Streetlight, and CowboyInAmerica all had their players drafted in the first round. Meanwhile the more deserving agents like Zero, Tim, Jardy, Der Meister, Ball, Boomcheck, Nuck, HF92, Scotty, and StevenStamkos91 all had their players denied. Phil might even be the worst in this mess since his agencies player Phil Hamilton got placed on an All Star team without even being drafted. For those interested the new All Star Game will be held this Saturday. I for one won’t be taking part in the festivities since I don’t care to watch sup par hockey.
If you would like to return the VHL All Star Game back to the people please sign the petition sent to President Obama. If we get enough signatures the Whitehouse will be forced to respond. Hopefully public pressure can bring change back to the game and give power to the people. We will take this fight to the BOG and will not rest till the secret organization is no more.
Have you missed out on the Victory Wrestling Federation (VWF)? Check out the database I created for it here, where you can see our wrestlers, matches, etc. If you're interested in participating, it requires very little effort from you, just shoot me a PM @Molholt and I'll get you sorted out.
The VWF is now up to 22 Superstars and 1 CEO! I was shooting for 20 not that long ago, but I already think we should be aiming for 30 in order to have a full Royal Rumble match. 30 VFW superstars all competing in one match, that would be pretty incredible. I'm sure Doom would still find a way to draw #1.. 22 is great, but I'm always willing to accept more entrants. I'm also willing to modify and adjust current wrestlers, Zach Parechkin has undergone some attire changes, Rage has had some entrance adjustments - I want this to be catered to you and your desires with your wrestler, so don't be afraid to request changes. I'm also open to attribute build tweaks or move-set adjustments, it is all fair game. The VWF is constantly changing and characters can adopt new gimmicks, be repackaged, whatever needs to happen to boost your enjoyment. I'm always just a PM away. Plus, I can set alternate attires too - if you like your setup but want to sometimes mix it up, we can add multiple attires that you can switch between.
As for new superstars, I've noticed a distinct lack of a couple of things. We have absolutely zero large body types. I'm talking Vader, Big Show, Yokozuna, Earthquake, Mark Henry, Rikishi, etc. Everyone is pretty well built in the VWF, so I'm calling out the big superstars to come and join - we need some real size in the VWF. We also don't have many character gimmicks - no masked men (Kane, Mankind, Vader, Myserio) outside of Flip. We have a lot of black and white tops and bottoms, so I'm looking for some more creativity, more color, different style, something. We can do a lot with the creation, while you may not know what all is available, I'm willing to look and see if what you're hoping for is an option and provide alternatives.
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Some ideas I've been flirting with, and some have asked about: I've considered some sort of upgrade system, where you maybe get to add a few more points for wins or attending a stream or posting in the threads. I don't have any consistent ideas of how to do this, how much to allow, etc. - so right now I'm not looking to proceed with anything. If it is something that people would like to see, and would get you more involved, then I'll definitely listen to ideas or feedback. I've also considered allowing people to create more than one wrestler - right now, if we keep getting new people involved as rapidly as we have, I don't think it'll be necessary or worth the effort, but I do want to see the roster grow and become more diverse, so I'll definitely keep it in my back pocket. If that's something you'd like to see or would be interested in, I'll be glad to hear that. I'm also open to any other feedback or suggestions anyone might have, related to any aspect of the VWF. I've considered doing commentary for the matches, but first I need to be more familiar with the terminology and moves and second, I need a more interactive audience during the broadcast. I know that a lot of the time it is watched after it is archived, but I'd be much more open to doing audio if I have an audience that I can react to, interact with and it would make me feel less awkward lol.
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I want to kind of give a recap of all of our superstars. With so many people joining now, they may not have time to brush up on the VWF's history, so I think this could be a good refresher and reference to understand why we are where we are.
Aleksanteri | Heavyweight | Technician | Face | @Ahma
Aleksanteri is like a gentle giant. Not the biggest superstar on the roster, but definitely one of the biggest, Aleksanteri doesn't use his size to be brutal or overly-powerful, he is actually very technical and has great finesse. He's a bit odd for someone his size, which is why he fits perfectly into The Misfits, his tag-team with Zach Parechkin. Aleksanteri has seen the most success as a member of that tag-team, contending for the inaugural VWF Tag-Team Championship, but losing in the final round of that tournament. Aleksanteri is somewhat of a bodyguard character for Parechkin, but has held his own in singles matches. He currently has a small feud with Rage, due to some interference that occurred in that tag-team tournament, which allowed Aleksanteri to break free of Rage's pinfall attempt.
Brand new to the VWF, Birdman has only had one match (against Shawn Howard), which he won. He is probably the strangest superstar on the roster, with purple and green hair and attire, and a bizarre entrance that sees him slinking around the rink, barrier and down the ramp. With a win in his first match, he might have a bright future ahead of him.
"Mr. 450" Chris Crutchfield | Cruiserweight | Technician | Face | @crutchfield
Another new superstar, Crutchfield had a pretty solid showing in his first match, a Triple Threat match that was the match of the night on Monday VWF (2.2.16). While Chris didn't win this match, he was very competitive and showed off his athleticism and technical skill. I expect him to be a fan favorite in the VWF and rise through the ranks.
Mercer was the man who dethroned Reencarnacion from the (at the time) VHL Championship, unseating the inaugural champion from the throne. Mercer also won the VHL Tag-Team Championship (now the VWF Tag-Team Championship) with his partner Steve Bosstin, known as The Tough Guys. He is the only superstar thus far to hold two titles at once. Mercer lost his first title defense to Flip Rodriguez, but still maintains his status as one of the top contenders for a championship match. Mercer is still holding the VWF Tag-Team Championship with Steve Bosstin, they have not defended that title yet. The two brawlers make for a tough as nails combination, but with a taste of the VWF Championship, Mercer may be more focused on his solo route.
D-Money | Heavyweight | Striker | Face | @ADwyer87
D-Money debuted during our Tag-Team Championship night and has wrestled in singles matches every time he's made an appearance. He's battled hard with some tough opponents, such as Jam Master J, as the two strikers had a hell of a brawl in D-Money's debut match. He most recently took down Drapist on VWF Thursday (2.2.16) and looks to be making a push to more relevance, after being absent from 3 shows before that.
Doom is one of the Original 3 superstars in the VWF. He was infamously the man pinned in the inaugural match, which crowned Edwin Reencarnacion the champion. Koji Koenig hit him with a finisher and allowed Edwin to pin him. Doom very briefly teamed up with Zach Parechkin to get revenge on Koji and Edwin, which he did in our second ever show, which was titled Doom's Payback. He is the only wrestler to have had an event named for a specific wrestler, thus far. Doom had an unfortunate draw in the first ever Royal Rumble (1 of 10) and also felt like he got the short end of the stick in some other matches along the way too. Frustrated with the CEO Mr. Molholt, he turned heel and joined up with Rage to form Wrestlers with Attitude (WWA). Doom had a decent showing in the elimination chamber, being 1 of the 6 selected to compete for the #1 contender status, but has primarily wrestled as a tag-team with WWA since its creation. WWA hasn't been very successful, winning some revenge matches but not coming through in the tournament. Due to their multiple interruptions, WWA is considered to be a slight feud with The Misfits and Doom is in a small feud with Mr. Molholt as well.
A new addition to the VWF, Drapist has wrestled twice and lost twice, although both times he did have a good showing for most of the match. Drapist is one of the stranger superstars, evident by the way he shuffle/limps to the ring and carries himself inside of it. I have a feeling that Drapist just needs more time in the VWF and he'll come around. He could also have been just unlucky in his first two matches and will look to turn his fortunes around soon. He started a fight with Philthy&Phamous (which he lost) and called out Shawn Howard, so he may need to ease up on his callouts until he can back them up.
Another of the Original 3, Edwin Reencarnacion won the first ever match and was crowned the as the first champion. He defended that title once against Parechkin, but eventually lost it to Cian Mercer. Edwin teamed up with Koji Koenig, following their joint effort against Doom in the first match. Edwin has been a headlining act from the beginning, is one of the more recognizable superstars and more creative characters, but has struggled to find his place at the top since losing it. He has a slight feud with the current champion, Flip Rodriguez, as he beat him in a singles match, was beat by him as the final two participants in the Elimination Chamber (which named Flip the #1 Contender) and then was beat in a non-title match by Flip on VWF Monday (2.2.16). He did win the 6 man Battle Royal, which has an unannounced benefit to him, but most think it will keep him as the #1 contender until the Extreme Rules PPV at the end of the month.
Brand new to the VWF, Frank fought in the VWF Monday (2.2.16) Triple Threat match as his debut and put on quite the show. While he ended up not coming out on top, I think few would question his ability in the ring following his performance. Frank is known also as "Moneybags" and will be looking to make his name well-known in VWF circles. I expect Frank to be one of the more vocal superstars and a great promo guy as he develops in VWF.
Flip Rodriguez | Cruiserweight | Aerialist | Face | @evrydayimbyfuglien
Flip came bursting on the scene with high-energy and high-flying, and he has taken the VWF by storm. He won his first two matches before dropping one to Edwin Reencarnacion. He then won the 6-man Elimination Chamber which determined the #1 Contender, after getting the last draw and coming out last, he beat Edwin as the final two left. He then beat Cian Mercer in a hard-fought championship match and has been the VWF Champion ever since. Flip is a fan-favorite who will look to stay on top of the VWF as the singles champion.
Icicle | Light Heavyweight | Technician | Face | @der meister
Icicle came into VWF with no shoes, but has since added them with his signature union jack styling. His early attire led to a silly feud with VWF giant Koji Koenig, which then fell into a 5 match series between the two, with constant trash talking in-between. Currently, Icicle has beaten Koji twice, once in a hardcore match after putting him through a table and landing some chair shots and once in an "I Quit" submission match. He was defeated by Koji first, and Koenig's distractions led to an Icicle loss in a separate match. The two's rivalry is in the forefront of VWF and will be featured prominently following the Extreme Rules PPV, as it will heat up and resume their series. Once Icicle and Koenig settle their score, who knows what is in store for the British ice man!
Jam Master J probably has the strongest right hook in the business, and he used that to secure a win in his first ever match with another striker, D-Money. Following that win, Jam Master J failed to catch on with the crowd as he dropped a couple of matches, however, he was stellar in VWF Monday (2.2.16) Triple Threat match, which he showed resiliency and poise, taking a beating early on and then turning the tables on both Frank Bonanza and Chris Crutchfield to get the win. His right hook drew blood in that match and he was the only participant to not bleed in that battle, having one of the toughest chins in the VWF.
Canseco is a big, steroid-induced (alleged) show-off. He comes into the ring and loves to put on a show for the fans, doing stunts and overly dramatic moves to illicit a reaction from the crowd and embarrass his opponent. He won his first two matches in the VWF, but was a bit underwhelming in the Fatal 4-Way from VWF Monday (2.2.16). He started off hot and will look to keep that momentum up to climb up the contender rankings for the VWF Championship.
Kwake is another in a pretty sizable list of strikers in the VWF. He has been a bit up-and-down so far and has struggled to find a place and keep it in the business. He wasn't overly impressive in the Fatal 4-Way on VWF Monday (2.2.16) and hasn't made much of a splash since debuting on Elimination Chamber. I think Kwake needs to perform on a grander stage to make some noise, or could be in need of a tag-team partner to give him the push to make a name for himself.
Koji Koenig | Super Heavyweight | Giant | Heel | @boom
One of the Original 3 and the VWF's only giant, the largest superstar in the business. Koji Koenig has perhaps been in more matches than any other wrestler thus far, despite being a giant, he has been very versatile so far in the VWF. He has tag-teamed with a champion, Edwin Reencarnacion, he has fought multiple times with Icicle, in the Royal Rumble, etc. His signature shiny, red "pajama" pants are almost as iconic as his size. Towering at seven foot or more and being one of the most well-built superstars in VWF definitely makes him stand out. Koenig has been a solid sidekick thus far, but I think that as his feud with Icicle wraps up he could look to make more of a solo push. His versatility lends itself to a variety of match styles and his sheer size is tough to counter. He defeated Zach Parechkin with multiple powerful choke slams on VWF Thursday (2.2.16).
Philthy&Phamous | Cruiserweight | Showboat | Face | @Phil
Philthy&Phamous has quickly become a fan-favorite in the VWF. His signature look definitely plays a part in this, with pink sunglasses and a white, leather jacket to the ring and pink and black in ring attire. Like Canseco, P&P is a showboat, performing moves with just a little bit of extra flair to get the crowd going. He plays to the crowd, primarily looking to get a reaction and get the audience excited about his matches. There have been some rumors that he could be teaming up with Icicle soon as part of a new tag-team. Would this take away from his already solid solo push?
Rage | Heavyweight | Powerhouse | Heel | @Beketov
Rage is one of our bigger superstars and is a member of Wrestlers with Attitude, along with Doom. I feel like Rage is underrated in the VWF. He's held his own in singles matches, has had good matches as part of a tag-team (although the team itself has struggled to win matches) and he's performed well in major events. He's the only superstar to hit a finisher and use it as a way to eliminate someone in a Royal Rumble and lasted awhile in the Elimination Chamber. I think he can succeed both on the solo circuit and as a member of WWA, I just think he needs one or two more key wins to push him over.
Steve Bosstin has been great on the tag-team front, as one half of the VWF Tag-Team Champions with The Tough Guys. I think Bosstin could be more vocal and that would push his character development along, as we don't really see a lot of him. Bosstin was eliminated by Mr. Molholt in the Royal Rumble, which isn't his best fact to date, but I could see him being a more important player in future major events. He really needs a big win in a solo match to elevate his status, but he'll want to hold on to that VWF Tag-Team Championship as well.
Howard has struggled throughout the VWF. One of the early superstars, he has largely been underwhelming so far. He did have a big win in a non-contender ladder match, but he has lost to numerous wrestlers including the CEO Mr. Molholt, who he called out and asked for. I think Howard may need a repackage, he seems too familiar to really catch on with the fans - but either way, he needs to really put it all together to end up not being considered a jobber.
Steve Toast | Heavyweight | Powerhouse | Face | @Toast
Toast is brand-new to the VWF but made a big splash by winning the Fatal 4-Way on VWF Monday (2.2.16). Toast has one of the strangest entrance attires to couple with one of the more basic in-ring attires, but he was in prime form in his debut. He took a couple of shots with a baseball bat but still didn't back down and ended up coming out on top, after taking quite a beating. This win should push him forward in the minds of the VWF fans.
Parechkin came into the league and almost immediately made a big splash by earning a title shot against Edwin Reencarnacion, which he ended up losing. He also was a finalist in the Royal Rumble, although he was eliminated to give Cian Mercer the win, after surviving for a long time. He has been competitive in essentially every match he's been in and has formed a tag-team with Aleksanteri. The two competed for the Tag-Team Championship, which they lost, but have still been competitive in the tag-team circuit. Parechkin looked like a fan had stumbled into the ring for awhile and was ridiculed for it, he has changed his in-ring appearance and I think it'll catch on a lot better. He's definitely someone who could be a contender again, as he has proven to be a contender already.
Good win by D-Money to improve to 2-1 on his career, and undefeated in the VWF! Like my girlfriend says, it's not about finishing quick, it's about finishing strong. I would like to point out though that when the ref indicated that I won, he totally just pointed at my bulge
Hello everyone! Welcome to a new section in the VHL magazine called ‘Around the VHLM.’ Today’s article we will be focusing on the S47 season so far, summarizing the small stuff and addressing any major events that have happened. Since this is our inaugural issue, let's look at a summary of each team’s performance so far this season.
Bern Royals: Bern is currently sitting in first place in the European Conference, but their future is hard to figure out. After sending Sam Weaver, Benjamin Tumack, and Adam Holmstrom to Bratislava for Randy Savage and picks, the Royals have lost 69 points worth of production and are looking for ways to replace those holes in their roster. Kol Mikaelson is the remaining standout on Bern’s roster, leading the team in points(59), goals(22), shots(265), and power play points(19). Midseason waiver pickup Gorlab B. Fuddruckers has been a solid performer, scoring 35 points in 35 games and leading the team in power play goals. R Truth hasn't had the scoring touch this season, but his defensive presence has been felt, compiling a team leading 140 hits. If the Royals want to hold on to the top spot in the conference, they are going to need Vincent Virtanen and Sean Blacker, who have combined for just 57 points in 98 games, something that will not do from the team's top two stars.
Brampton Blades: Well, not much can be said about Brampton. Sitting in a distant last place in the North American Conference, the Blades shipped Saul Hackett, Mikhail Gribov, Zach Voss, and their combined 78 points to Bratislava in exchange for picks. Without a star player, Brampton has struggled to put much together on the ice. The offensive struggles aren't helped by the fact that Cooper Supernaw has been arguably the worst goaltender in the VHLM. The coaching staff can only hope that waiver acquisition Sterling Archer continues to make a smooth transition from lacrosse to hockey.
Bratislava Watchmen: At third place in the European Conference but with a lot of new players via trades, the Watchmen are easily the most confusing team in the league. With nine new players on the roster after three blockbuster trades, it's finals or bust for the Watchmen. Some players like Bobby Boucher and Saul Hackett have acclimated well, while players like Sam Weaver and Tanner Hynes have been less than stellar. The biggest beneficiary of these trades is Artom Zhumbayev. He has faced a lot of shots and performed valiantly, it will be interesting to see how he looks with an improved squad in front of him. Vincent Adultman has also played well, and has the most points in a Bratislava jersey this year. One player that has done poorly under the new system is RW Bogdan Podarok. His production has stalled, his efficiency gone down, and his previously prolific shot blocking has disappeared. There's no word as to whether Podarok has been clashing with the new members in the locker room, but he needs to get back to form if the Watchmen want to go all the way in S47
Moscow Red Wolves: The current first overall pick champions don't have much to celebrate, as they don't even have control of that first rounder. After sending Tanner Hynes, Bobby Boucher, and Pavel Ovechkin to Bratislava in a big trade, the whole team consists of Travis Willcox, a very solid right winger, Coca Cola, who could be the league's best goalie, and no one else. With the worst record in the league and having not been able to get more than 10 shots in a game since the trade, we could see them lose every one of their remaining games this season.
Oslo Storm: Look at the roster of Oslo and no one really jumps out and says ‘star player’. That hasn't stopped the Storm from being second in the European Conference, and now that Bern has sold off some of their best players they hope to earn the first week bye. Six players have scored over 40 points, something only two other teams can claim. Defenseman Supa Hot Fire leads the way with 58 points, as well as leads the league in PIM(80), and is third in hits(159). A pair of Pavels, Varushkin and Komarov, have proved to be integral parts of this Oslo roster, scoring 100 points in 98 games. New waiver wire pickup, Xavier Laine, has only played 5 games but has scored 5 points in those games, and has been a huge physical presence on the ice as well. He will need to develop into a solid pairing with Supa Hot Fire if the Storm hope to take first in the European Conference.
Ottawa Lynx: The defending VHLM champs are currently sitting in second into the ultra-competitive North American conference. Goalie Atticus Von Braxton IV and forward David Hamilton, two carry-overs from the S46 champion team, have put together great performances this season. Cian Mercer may not have the scoring touch, but his passing is second to none, as he leads the league with 60 assists. Kendrick Cole and Maximum Lock have been in the Lynx supporting cast, both being high volume shooters and adding more physicality to the team. Ottawa can only hope that new acquisition Adrian Kharlamov can add a new level to their offense and lead them to a second straight Finals appearance
Saskatoon Wild: Being in third isn't a great thing, but in the North American conference that means they're only six points out of first. Saskatoon is led by center Sir William Covington III and defenseman Felipe Rodriquez, who are second and third in the VHLM in scoring, respectively. Josh Merica and Stabby McFullO’Schmidt have proved to be invaluable free agent signings, combining to get 110 points in just 80 games. Rock Soapwart may not add much offensively, but defensively he is a stalwart, and currently tied for the league lead with 190 hits. Jakab Holik has struggled this year, but since new GM Austin Dwyer took over, he has responded well and has been spectacular, and is currently second in the league with 5 shutouts. The Wild will need Holik to continue his upward trend if they hope to make it to the finals.
Yukon Rush: The preseason favorite and current team in first place in the standings is playing great with a roster dominated by star power. The first overall pick in the S47 VHLM dispersal draft, Black Velvet, leads the league in goals(46), points(97), and shots(394). Legendary center Unassisted is also making noise around the league, currently is in fourth with 84 points, but health may be an issue moving forward, as he has been hit 241 times, most in the league. In net, Dmitry Dadonov has put up numbers better than anyone, posting a 33-12-2 record and a league-leading six shutouts And 2.14 goals against average. A little added production from Tyson Kohler would help out Yukon a lot, but for now they are the clear Founders’ Cup favorites.
That's all for the inaugural installment of ‘Around the VHLM’, stay tuned as we look at great weekly performances moving forward, and get exclusive interviews with the next wave of VHL superstars!
Fun fact: the All-Star game was only ever held at the end of the season because in S1 we forgot to do it during the middle so we decided to make it like the Pro-Bowl. It was never supposed to be this way, it just sorta stuck.
Nice to see the festivities finally falling where they logically should.
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