An Attempt At Glory! The Austin Pettiway Story

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An Attempt At Glory!
The Austin Pettiway Story


Austin Pettiway - 2006 Publicity Shot

Chapter I
Monday Week 1 June 2006

Excerpt From Cornellverse: A Study In Wrestling History - By Adam Ryland
Wrestling started becoming a real profession in the US around the 1960s, which is generally known as the "Traditional Era". Prior to this it had been little more than a sideshow attraction, but the 60s saw the emergence of several regional territories, with wrestlers travelling from promotion to promotion. It was hard for wrestlers to become real superstars, as they rarely stayed in one place long enough to really become dominant, but some carved out good reputations for themselves and earned great livings - amongst these were men like Dan Stone and George DeColt, who would later go on to be successful promoters. The major territories at this time included Championship Wrestling from Boston (run by Gene Plumelli), Dick The Devastator's All-American Florida Wrestling, the Tri-State area's American Pro Wrestling Federation, California Pro Wrestling (headed by Preston Holt), and the Texas Wrestling League.

The end of this situation began in around 1978, when a relatively new promotion called Supreme Wrestling Federation, under the leadership of a young promoter called Richard Eisen, began building up an impressive roster by offering long-term contracts to some of the most popular wrestlers, which was unheard of in those days. By 1980, SWF was able to put on wrestling's first pay-per-view event, which marked the beginning of the "Supreme Era". SWF became the national powerhouse, with clever marketing and showmanship making the smaller promotions look amateurish. By the mid 80s, almost all the regional promotions had been put out of business, and SWF was almost entirely dominant, with their headline wrestlers like Sam Strong and Rip Chord being national superstars.

It was over 15 years before another promotion managed to rise and take on the might SWF, and this happened in December 1996 when Hollyweird Grappling Company debuted, kicking off the "Modern Era". With a millionaire funding them, HGC brought in Strong and Chord (who had both left SWF many years ago) on big money contracts to provide star power, and populated the rest of their roster with former SWF stars (like the Vessey Brothers) and the cream of the independent leagues (such as Ricky Dale Johnson and Liberty). The tactic worked, as they were able to go head-to-head with SWF almost immediately, and were accepted as a viable competitor by the fans. The most recent twist happened in late 2004, when HGC were taken over by famous wrestler Tommy Cornell, and renamed Total Championship Wrestling

Austin Pettiway's origins are hardly anything to write about. No heart wrenching story of a loss spurring him onto greatness, or being hand picked by a wrestling legend to become his protege. It's amazingly plain. Austin grew up watching Supreme Wrestling Federation & Hollyweird Grappling Company and like many other youngsters began emulating his favourites. But while other youngsters grew out of it upon hitting the early teens, Austin's love remained and he enrolled with a local gym to train with like minded people.

After months of training, Austin submitted tapes to every wrestling promotion and was given tryouts to several of the smaller companies in the US. MAW, CZCW & USPW all offered a 12 month verbal contract to allow him a chance to develop further. He bade his folks farewell and began living in his car to cut costs.

Thanks to anyone that reads this. I don't know how long it will continue for but lets see

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USPW Americana!
Monday Week 2 June 2006
South East (USA)
Attendance: 3,289

Austin Pettiway Vs Patrick Cool
Austin Pettiway hit the Back Kick
Austin Pettiway hit the Elbow Strike
Austin Pettiway applied the Hammerlock
Austin Pettiway hit the Comedy Underwear Pull
The referee warns that that was illegal.
Patrick Cool moved and the Enzuigiri Kick missed!
Patrick Cool picks up Austin Pettiway.
Patrick Cool hit the Side Headlock Takedown
Patrick Cool applied the Arm Bar
Patrick Cool applied the Rear Chinlock
Patrick Cool hit the Elbow Drop
Patrick Cool picks up Austin Pettiway.
Patrick Cool hit the Running Dropkick
Austin Pettiway moved and the Seated Dropkick missed!
Patrick Cool moved and the Kick To Thigh missed!
Austin Pettiway moved and the Leg Lariat missed!
Austin Pettiway hit the Forearm Strike
Austin Pettiway hit the Face Plant
Austin Pettiway hit the Mounted Elbow Smashes
Austin Pettiway hit the Knee Pull
Patrick Cool easily blocked the Kneeling Kick Rush.
Austin Pettiway applied the Arm Bar
Austin Pettiway applied the Rear Chinlock
Austin Pettiway hit the Face Rub
Patrick Cool counters by fighting back.
Patrick Cool hit the Running Dropkick
Austin Pettiway counters by fighting back.
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
Austin Pettiway hit the Mounted Elbow Smashes
Austin Pettiway used the Top Rope Point
Austin Pettiway hit the Moonsault
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
Austin Pettiway hit the Bodyslam
Austin Pettiway climbs the turnbuckles.
Patrick Cool recovers and stands up.
Austin Pettiway hit the Second Rope Rana
The fans try to help Austin Pettiway by chanting his name.
Austin Pettiway applied the Choke Hold
Patrick Cool easily blocked the Kneeling Kick Rush.
Austin Pettiway hit the Face Rub
The crowd start a chant for Austin Pettiway.
Patrick Cool easily blocked the Mounted Punch Flurry.
Austin Pettiway picks up Patrick Cool from behind.
Austin Pettiway hit the Hammerlock Drive
Austin Pettiway hit the Corner Spear
The fans try to help Austin Pettiway by chanting his name.
Austin Pettiway climbs the turnbuckles.
Patrick Cool rushed the Flying Legdrop.
Patrick Cool climbs down off the top rope.
The crowd is really on the case of Patrick Cool, loving that his momentum has stalled.
Austin Pettiway counters by fighting back.
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
Patrick Cool moved and the Running Senton missed!
Patrick Cool picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Patrick Cool hit the Back Suplex
Patrick Cool stops to shout some abuse at some fans in the front row.
Patrick Cool picks up Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway slipped out the back of the Twisting Face Crusher.
Austin Pettiway hit the Kick To Thigh
Patrick Cool easily blocked the DDT.
Austin Pettiway hit the Twisting Face Crusher
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out Just After Two!
Austin Pettiway hit the Repeated Knee Lifts
Austin Pettiway used the Spirit Roar
Patrick Cool counters by fighting back.
Patrick Cool hit the Running Dropkick
Patrick Cool picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Patrick Cool climbs the turnbuckles.
Austin Pettiway rushed the Second Rope Dropkick.
The crowd is solidly behind Austin Pettiway, and he is obviously feeding off their energy.
Patrick Cool easily blocked the Super Face Crusher.
Patrick Cool blocked the Super Rana. This is the second block in a row, and Patrick Cool takes control.
The Superplex was countered into a Super Rana.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out Just Before The Two!
Patrick Cool broke the Face Crusher.
Austin Pettiway slipped out the back of the Small Package.
Austin Pettiway hit the Hammerlock Kick
Austin Pettiway hit the Atomic Drop
Patrick Cool easily blocked the Mounted Elbow Smashes.
Austin Pettiway applied the Choke Hold
The referee warns that that was illegal.
Patrick Cool rushed the Top Rope Point.
Austin Pettiway moved and the Super Kick missed!
Austin Pettiway hit the Finishing Knee Strike
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
This Could Be It!
The referee's hand starts coming down...
3!

Winnings: $640

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I'm liking this dynasty so far. I especially enjoy the fact that you didn't give the main character an outrageous backstory, instead giving him one that is realistic.

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Originally Posted by Wrestling Century

I'm liking this dynasty so far. I especially enjoy the fact that you didn't give the main character an outrageous backstory, instead giving him one that is realistic.

It definately makes a departure from my usual backstories. I've produced tales of love, loss and death before when creating a diary. Just wanted something simpler

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MAW Another Attempt
Saturday Week 3 June 2006
Mid Atlantic (USA)
Attendance: 74

Austin Pettiway Vs Ricky Douglas

Austin Pettiway hit the Back Kick
Austin Pettiway hit the Enzuigiri Kick
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the Hammerlock Drive.
Austin Pettiway hit the Back Kick
Austin Pettiway hit the Kick To Gut
Austin Pettiway hit the Monkey Flip
Austin Pettiway applied the Choke Hold
The referee warns that that was illegal.
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the Mounted Elbow Smashes.
Ricky Douglas recovers and stands up.
Ricky Douglas blocked the DDT. This is the second block in a row, and Ricky Douglas takes control.
Ricky Douglas hit the Forearm Blow
Ricky Douglas hit the Punch
Austin Pettiway tries to shake off the blow, but it was delivered with too much power.
Ricky Douglas hit the Running Clothesline
Ricky Douglas hit the Elbow Drop On Knee
Austin Pettiway slipped out the back of the Knee Bar.
Austin Pettiway hit the Blindside High Knee
Austin Pettiway climbs onto the ring apron.
The referee begins counting the competitors out.
Austin Pettiway gets into the ring.
Ricky Douglas recovers and stands up.
Austin Pettiway climbs the turnbuckles.
Austin Pettiway hit the Flying Double Axe Handle
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the DDT.
The referee reaches the halfway point of his count.
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out of the Ring Apron Ram.
The referee is almost ready to count both competitors out.
Ricky Douglas hit the Running Clothesline
Both competitors return to the ring before they are counted out.
Austin Pettiway broke the Front Facelock.
Ricky Douglas rushed the Flying Rana.
Ricky Douglas hit the Kick To Gut
Ricky Douglas hit the Vertical Suplex
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Ricky Douglas hit the Dropkick To Knee
Austin Pettiway slipped out the back of the Single Leg Grapevine.
Austin Pettiway hit the Forearm To Back
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out the back of the Hammerlock Drive.
Austin Pettiway slipped out the back of the Running Bulldog.
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the Hammerlock Kick.
Austin Pettiway whips Ricky Douglas to the corner.
Austin Pettiway hit the Corner Spear
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the DDT.
Austin Pettiway whips Ricky Douglas into the ropes.
Austin Pettiway hit the Vertical Body Press
Austin Pettiway climbs the turnbuckles.
Ricky Douglas recovers and stands up.
Ricky Douglas moved and the Second Rope Dropkick missed!
Ricky Douglas applied the Bow And Arrow Lock
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway broke the Small Package.
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out the back of the Mounted Elbow Smashes.
Ricky Douglas hit the Dropkick To Knee
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway broke the Capture Suplex.
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the Mounted Punch Flurry.
Austin Pettiway picks up Ricky Douglas from behind.
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out of the Hammerlock Drive.
Austin Pettiway broke the Slingshot Suplex by falling on top.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out!
Austin Pettiway stops to acknowledge the fans at ringside.
Ricky Douglas easily broke the Implant DDT.
Ricky Douglas hit the Vertical Suplex
Austin Pettiway broke the Texas Deathlock.
Austin Pettiway hit the Hammerlock Drive
The Tree Of Woe Dropkick was countered into a Clothesline.
Austin Pettiway counters by fighting back.
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out the back of the Implant DDT.
Austin Pettiway slipped out of the German Suplex.
Austin Pettiway hit the Stunning Face Crusher
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
This Could Be It!
Kick Out At Two-And-A-Half!
Austin Pettiway hit the Suplex
Austin Pettiway used the Top Rope Point
Ricky Douglas shook the ropes to stop the Moonsault.
Ricky Douglas throws Austin Pettiway off the top rope.
Austin Pettiway slipped out of the Single Leg Grapevine.
Austin Pettiway hit the Back Kick
Ricky Douglas moved and the Twisting Elbow Blow missed!
Ricky Douglas hit the Small Package
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out Just After Two!
The Slingshot Suplex was countered into a Elbow Strike.
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out of the Hammerlock Drive.
Ricky Douglas climbs the turnbuckles.
The Flying Body Press was countered into a Face Crusher.
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
This Could Be It!
Kick Out At Two-And-A-Half!
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the Rana.
Austin Pettiway hit the Bodyslam
Ricky Douglas easily blocked the Mounted Punch Flurry.
Austin Pettiway hit the Face Rub
Austin Pettiway stops to acknowledge the fans at ringside.
Ricky Douglas moved and the Running Senton missed!
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Austin Pettiway counters by fighting back.
Austin Pettiway hit the European Uppercut
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out of the Implant DDT.
Austin Pettiway broke the Small Package by falling on top.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out!
The Repeated Knee Lifts was countered into a Double Leg Trip.
Ricky Douglas applied the Single Leg Grapevine
Ricky Douglas climbs the turnbuckles.
Austin Pettiway recovers and stands up.
A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.
Ricky Douglas hit the Flying Double Axe Handle
Austin Pettiway broke the Slingshot Suplex by falling on top.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out Just Before The Two!
Ricky Douglas easily broke the Sunset Flip.
Austin Pettiway broke the Head And Arm Suplex by falling on top.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out!
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out the back of the Implant DDT.
Ricky Douglas hit the Back Suplex
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Ricky Douglas hit the Dropkick To Knee
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Ricky Douglas climbs the turnbuckles.
Ricky Douglas hit the Flying Double Axe Handle
The crowd start chanting to taunt Ricky Douglas.
Austin Pettiway broke the Texas Deathlock by reaching the ropes.
Austin Pettiway slipped out the back of the Slingshot Suplex.
Austin Pettiway hit the Blindside High Knee
Ricky Douglas easily makes it back into the ring before the count out.
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
Austin Pettiway hit the Mounted Elbow Smashes
Austin Pettiway hit the Rear Naked Punch Flurry
Ricky Douglas moved and the Ground Roundhouse Kick missed!
Ricky Douglas hit the Capture Suplex
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway broke the Head And Arm Suplex by falling on top.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out!
The Sunset Flip Bomb was countered into a Forearm Blow.
Austin Pettiway counters by fighting back.
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
Austin Pettiway hit the Running Senton
Austin Pettiway picks up Ricky Douglas from behind.
Austin Pettiway hit the Hammerlock Kick
Ricky Douglas counters by reversing on Austin Pettiway.
Ricky Douglas hit the Dropkick To Knee
Ricky Douglas picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Ricky Douglas hit the German Suplex
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
Ricky Douglas hit the Slingshot Suplex
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
Ricky Douglas hit the Small Package
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
Austin Pettiway broke the Capture Suplex.
Ricky Douglas easily slipped out the back of the Implant DDT.
Ricky Douglas hit the German Suplex
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
The Slingshot Suplex was countered into a Face Crusher.
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
This Could Be It!
The referee's hand starts coming down...
3!
The fans start a chant of 'That Was Awesome'.

Winnings: $799

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CZCW Battle On The Beach
Monday Week 1 July 2007
South West (USA)
Attendance: 304

Austin Pettiway Vs E.M.M Moe

Austin Pettiway hit the Bodyslam
E.M.M. Moe easily slipped out the back of the Arm Bar.
E.M.M. Moe applied the Arm Wringer
E.M.M. Moe hit the Running Clothesline
E.M.M. Moe applied the Rear Chinlock
E.M.M. Moe hit the Fist Drop
Austin Pettiway moved and the Seated Dropkick missed!
Austin Pettiway hit the Kick To Gut
Austin Pettiway hit the European Uppercut
Austin Pettiway hit the European Uppercut
E.M.M. Moe took the blow, but just shrugs it off and goes on the attack.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Running Dropkick
E.M.M. Moe hit the Legdrop To Groin
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Leg Lariat
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Running Dropkick
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Austin Pettiway broke the Sleeper Hold Neckbreaker.
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
The fans cheer for Austin Pettiway, trying to get him to take it up a level.
Austin Pettiway hit the Mounted Elbow Smashes
Austin Pettiway picks up E.M.M. Moe from behind.
The Blindside High Knee was countered into a Rolling Wheel Kick.
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Fame Dropper
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
Austin Pettiway moved and the Leg Lariat missed!
E.M.M. Moe easily broke the Face Plant.
E.M.M. Moe climbs the turnbuckles.
A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.
The Flying Body Press was countered into a Spear.
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Mounted Punch Flurry.
E.M.M. Moe blocked the Kneeling Kick Rush. This is the second block in a row, and E.M.M. Moe takes control.
E.M.M. Moe whips Austin Pettiway to the corner.
Austin Pettiway counters by reversing on E.M.M. Moe.
E.M.M. Moe counters by kicking Austin Pettiway away.
Austin Pettiway rushed the Second Rope Dropkick.
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Top Rope DDT.
E.M.M. Moe blocked the Super Rana. This is the second block in a row, and E.M.M. Moe takes control.
Austin Pettiway counters by fighting back.
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the DDT.
Austin Pettiway hit the Short Arm Knee Lift
E.M.M. Moe took the blow, but just shrugs it off and goes on the attack.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Running Dropkick
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway broke the Small Package by falling on top.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out Just Before The Two!
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Implant DDT.
E.M.M. Moe easily broke the Repeated Knee Lifts.
Austin Pettiway moved and the Fame Dropper missed!
E.M.M. Moe easily slipped out of the Double Arm DDT.
Austin Pettiway moved and the Super Kick missed!
E.M.M. Moe easily slipped out of the Implant DDT.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Running Dropkick
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
E.M.M. Moe whips Austin Pettiway into the ropes.
A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Leg Lariat
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway moved and the Super Kick missed!
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the DDT.
Austin Pettiway hit the Throat Thrust
Austin Pettiway hit the Sunset Flip Bomb
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
Austin Pettiway hit the DDT
Austin Pettiway hit the Knee Pull
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Kneeling Kick Rush.
E.M.M. Moe recovers and stands up.
Austin Pettiway whips E.M.M. Moe into the ropes.
The crowd start a chant for Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway hit the Flexible High Kick
E.M.M. Moe easily slipped out the back of the Rear Naked Punch Flurry.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Sleeper Hold Neckbreaker
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
Austin Pettiway moved and the Super Kick missed!
The Finishing Knee Strike was countered into a Clothesline.
Austin Pettiway slipped out the back of the Legdrop To Groin.
Austin Pettiway hit the Hammerlock Drive
Austin Pettiway hit the Corner Ten Punch
Austin Pettiway hit the Tree Of Woe Dropkick
Austin Pettiway waits as E.M.M. Moe stands.
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Stunning Face Crusher.
Austin Pettiway hit the Suplex
Austin Pettiway picks up E.M.M. Moe.
Austin Pettiway hit the Twisting Face Crusher
Austin Pettiway looks sharp, he knows that the match has swung in his favour.
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
This Could Be It!
The referee's hand starts coming down...
Kick Out At The Last Second!
A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the DDT.
The crowd senses that Austin Pettiway has the momentum, and are going crazy for him.
Austin Pettiway whips E.M.M. Moe to the corner.
Austin Pettiway raises E.M.M. Moe up to be seated on the top turnbuckle.
E.M.M. Moe counters by kicking Austin Pettiway away.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Flying Body Press
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
Kick Out!
Austin Pettiway moved and the Super Kick missed!
E.M.M. Moe easily slipped out of the Implant DDT.
Austin Pettiway broke the Small Package.
E.M.M. Moe easily rushed the Flying Rana.
E.M.M. Moe whips Austin Pettiway into the ropes.
A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Leg Lariat
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway from behind.
Austin Pettiway counters by reversing on E.M.M. Moe.
Austin Pettiway hit the Vertical Body Press
E.M.M. Moe moved and the Ground Roundhouse Kick missed!
Austin Pettiway moved and the Super Kick missed!
Austin Pettiway hit the Finishing Knee Strike
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
This Could Be It!
Kick Out At Two-And-A-Half!
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Double Arm DDT.
Austin Pettiway stops to acknowledge the fans at ringside.
E.M.M. Moe blocked the Finishing Knee Strike. This is the second block in a row, and E.M.M. Moe takes control.
Austin Pettiway broke the Small Package by falling on top.
The referee begins the count...
1!
Kick Out!
Austin Pettiway hit the Forearm Strike Flurry
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Face Crusher.
Austin Pettiway applied the Hammerlock
Austin Pettiway hit the Kick To Thigh
Austin Pettiway hit the Repeated Knee Lifts
Austin Pettiway hit the Mounted Elbow Smashes
Austin Pettiway picks up E.M.M. Moe.
E.M.M. Moe easily blocked the Double Arm DDT.
E.M.M. Moe blocked the Twisting Face Crusher. This is the second block in a row, and E.M.M. Moe takes control.
E.M.M. Moe hit the Leg Lariat
E.M.M. Moe picks up Austin Pettiway.
E.M.M. Moe climbs the turnbuckles.
The Flying Clothesline was countered into a Face Crusher.
Austin Pettiway takes a moment to rub his sore neck, apparently in pain.
The referee begins the count...
1!
2!
This Could Be It!
The referee's hand starts coming down...
3!
The fans start a chant of 'That Was Awesome'.

Winnings: $800