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The London-Verse
    The first couple of professional wrestling. Rich E. Platinum and his prized Jewel. Hey everybody, after months of thought and debate I have decided to construct a new fictional gaming world for TEW2010. I really like the GDS-Verse and have always thought that it was a shame that we haven't seen multiple fictional mods pop up over the years that has the ability to get the board excited. Anyway, here a few questions I will answer right off the bat that I think will crop up: What is the London-Verse? The London-Verse will be a new fictional universe for TEW2010 and will feature brand new companies and workers to capitalise on the fantastic gaming series that has been presented to us by Adam Ryland. Will the new characters/promotions have pictures? Yes, the rendering of workers will be done by myself, however, belts, logos and shows etc. will be created by various members of the board. Will I be able to contribute? Yes, as the mod progresses I will be asking for character ideas and bios along with various other creative aspects that I will explain later on. How far along is the mod? So far I have come up with the main promotions and their bios along with a select few characters, the rest is still in the works. How big will the mod be? Hopefully someday as big as the Cornellverse itself. The potential for growth is only limited to the bounds of creation. What's next? I will post the companies that have been decided upon on the information that accompanies them. When can I get involved in the creative process? Very soon. I will need ideas for so many things that it is hard to narrow down at this point so for those who want to get involved just let me know in this thread. Any graphics savvy people are more than welcome to create logos for the project and are encouraged to do so. Hope this is enough to whet the appetitie for now. Last edited by LoNdOn : 07-06-2012 at 04:22 PM. 
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09-18-2011, 02:58 PM
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USA The American Wrestling Federation was founded in January of 1972 by Adam Sutherland, a wealthy business tycoon who had been the dominant force in multiple previous industries, most noticeably corporate construction. The AWF was set up from day one to take over the world of professional wrestling and with the considerable financial clout behind the owner, the AWF sky rocketed almost instantaneously overtaking former powerhouses such as CPW and JWA.  American Wrestling Federation (AWF) The focal point of the AWF has always been its mainstream appeal with its product appealing primarily to the whole family, although the infamous disgruntled male audience has always been a hard market for Sutherland and co. to maintain due to its almost PG like approach. With that being said, the AWF has for the past thirty plus years been at the forefront of the industry and looks set to stay there for some time yet thanks to the performers under their banner and the seemingly limitless supply of capital. Size: Global Championships AWF World Heavyweight: Rich E. Platinum AWF World Tag Team AWF Television AWF Cruiserweight  Championship Wrestling Elite (CWE) The CWE have made a name for themselves over the years by grooming some of the top young stars of the business and shaping them into the main event players that the fans know and love. CWE incorporate a strong in-ring work ethic accompanied by gripping storylines for the ongoing feuds; a combination that has seen the company rise to the lofty spot in which they now reside within the industry. If anybody is to challenge the mighty AWF, the CWE may be the company to dethrone them. Size: International Championships CWE Undisputed CWE World Tag Team CWE United States  Championship Pro Wrestling (CPW) It was during this period when CPW fell almost completely off the map with few realising that the company were even still in business at one point. Fortunately in late 2002, CPW began its revival when new owner, Rick Holden gave CPW the life saving injection it so desperately needed. Although CPW looks to be on the rise once again, there is still a long way to go if the organisation wants to compete at the very top level. Size: Cult Championships CPW World CPW Tag Team CPW Junior Heavyweight CPW Women's  Dynamite USA (DUSA) DUSA, thanks to its working relationship with PWD, has been greatly successful in the US market thus far, propelling the promotion into the top five stateside rankings. Their blend of oriental and Westernized ring craft has led to its fair share of breathtaking matches; a theme which Stevens hopes to continue. Size: Cult Championships DUSA Open championship DUSA Tag Team championship DUSA No Limits championship  Xtreme Combat Wrestling (XCW) Over the years, XCW have seen more than its fair share of barbaric matches and moments, perhaps none more so than in their annual tournament known as the King of Xtreme which features 8-16 men in a deathmatch elimination tournament. Whilst XCW remains loyal to providing the bloodthirsty fans with what they want to see, perhaps the company will need to evolve their product if they want to survive in the long run. Size: Regional Championships XCW XCW Tag Team XCW King Of Xtreme (deathmatch tournament)  All Action Association (AAA) The AAA is full of unique masked workers as well as a healthy dose of technically proficient grapplers and it is this reason that makes the All Action Association one of the most popular independent organisations in professional wrestling today. Size: Regional Championships AAA King Champion Warrior AAA Dual Warrior Kings AAA Trio King Warriors AAA Universal Trio Crown (Annual trios tournament)  Empire State Wrestling (ESW) ESW are happy filling their niche role and are more than capable of living within their limitations. Not a threat to the bigger stateside organisations, both the AWF and CWE are respectful when approaching to sign talent as they restrain from raiding the entire promotion and putting them out of business. Size: Regional Championships East Coast Heavyweight East Coast Tag Team  Cutting Edge Pro Wrestling (CEPW) CEPW adheres to the ideology of sportsmanship and respect and asks all participants in a match to shake hands before the bell is sounded. Cutting Edge Pro Wrestling has only been around for a couple of years and will be looking to expand their immediate fan base in order to grow as a company. Size: Small Championships CEPW CEPW Tag Team  California Wrestling Organisation (CWO) Many expected the CWO to wither and die without the financial backing of the American Wrestling Federation, but Shawn Scott battled on and has kept CWO financially viable for the past three years. Championships CWO Heavyweight CWO Tag Team CWO Miss Sunshine (women's) Japan Currently the biggest promotion in the Orient, Honour League Grappling first came to prominence in 1997, 10 years after it first opened its doors back in the Autumn of 1987 by owner Hitoro Takegori. HLG looked to capitalise on the rapid expansion of popularity in Japan in the mid 80's that saw promotions such as the JWA, thrive on the world scene. Honour League Grappling (HLG) HLG lives by the code of professional wrestling; honour, respect and integrity. The wrestlers that compete under the HLG banner often shake hands before and after a contest has been completed regardless of their disposition. The championship titles in HLG are considered to be some of the most prestigious titles in professional wrestling; from the HLG Glory Honour Crown to the annual Best of The Light Heavyweights tournament that is held in July. What is particularly interesting about the organisation is that unlike the vast majority of Japanese promotions, HLG run shows on a weekly basis like their Westernized counterparts instead of the more accustomed touring schedule. Size: National Championships Glory Honour Crown GHC Light Heavyweight GHC World Tag Team Best Of The Light Heavyweights  Desire Pro Wrestling (DPW) As JWA further descended in the public's esteem, a new battle atop the Japanese promotional summit began as DPW went head to head with HLG to see who could call themselves the premier wrestling organisation in the continent. Although the two promotions cannot be said to be at war with each other, the competitive nature between DPW and HLG is plain for all to see. Size: National Championships DPW World Heavyweight DPW World Tag Team DPW Young Lion  Japanese Wrestling Association (JWA) The five founding fathers of the JWA set up a board of equality where all booking decisions had to be voted upon by the members. At first this proved to be a successful union with everybody working towards the same end but ultimately, cracks in the alliance began to show, resulting in bitter disputes and in-house fighting. Four of the founding fathers left the company in 1995 by which point the JWA had fallen significantly in the promotional rankings. Now the JWA is a shadow of its former self, although with the young Kato Nagayawa now at the helms, perhaps the future of JWA isn't so bleak. Size: Cult Championships JWA Heavyweight JWA Junior Heavyweight JWA Tag Team JWA Junior Tag Team  Pro Wrestling Dynamite (PWD) PWD have been gaining a strong cult following over recent years thanks to their ever increasing quality of output and now find themselves as arguably the third biggest promotion in the continent. PWD also has a sister promotion stateside known as Dynamite USA and the two companies often share talent for their shows creating an appetizing mix of oriental and American in-ring styles. PWD also shares the same philosophy as the HGL with regards to their schedule, opting to run a show every week as opposed to a touring schedule. Size: Cult Championships PWD Openweight PWD Tag Team PWD Next Level Canada The Northern Wrestling Alliance is Canada's premier wrestling organisation and has been in business since the early part of 1981. During its infancy, the NWA had to persevere during the rapid expansion of the AWF who were taking not only the US, but Canada by storm. The NWA remained focus on their business strategy however, and kept the Canadian audience gripped to their product. Northern Wrestling Alliance (NWA) A great deal of the top North American talent has at one time or another plied their trade in the ring of the NWA and it is generally accepted that the NWA is the home for the stars of tomorrow. Unfortunately for the NWA, when their top workers' contracts come up for renewal, oftentimes they head for perceived greener pastures such as the CWE of the AWF but recently the Canadian promotion has upped their determination to take the fight to their southern neighbours, offering bigger contracts to those who they so desperately want to keep under lock and key. Size: Cult Championships NWA North American championship NWA World Tag Team championship NWA Light Heavyweight championship  Gold Star Wrestling (GSW) Gold Star wrestling is only a small promotion that focuses on young North American workers who are looking to get their start in the sport. Size: Regional Championships GSW GSW Tag Team Mexico  Leyendes de Lucha Libre de Liga (LLLL) New owner and former multi-time LLLNM Campeón de Mexicana Hugo Hernandez felt the way to go was to make the promotion more 'US friendly' and went to the extent of hiring some former AWF cruiserweights to make some gains in the US. However this caused the Mexican audience to turn off in droves and also saw a drop in the US too. Hugo realised the true appeal of LLLNM, providing traditional lucha libre and all the theatrics that entails. He changed the name to Leyendas de Lucha Libre de Liga in 2005 and went back to true lucha libre. The business has never looked better! Size: National Championships LLLL Mundo Campeón de la Liga LLLL México Campeón de la Liga LLLL Parejas Campeón de la Liga LLLL Trios Campeón de la Liga  Extremo Moderno Lucha Libre (MLL) Whilst traditional lucha libre fans may struggle to invest their time in Extremo Moderno Lucha Libre, the promotion actually provides a unique take on the sport and has accrued quite a following over the years. Size: Cult Championships MLL Campeón Nacional Mexicano MLL Campeones del Trios MLL Campeones del Parejas Last edited by LoNdOn : 11-21-2011 at 11:08 AM.
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09-18-2011, 02:59 PM
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The US Wrestling Scene  The man behind CPW, "The Fighting Gypsy", Samuel Carter Championship Pro Wrestling was the brainchild of legendary grappler "The Fighting Gypsy" Samuel Carter, a man who had toured the regional promotions around the country and held a then unprecedented 20 singles championships at various stages during his career. A pioneer thinker for his time, Carter realised that professional wrestling could become more than what its short leash was currently allowing and decided to open his own company to begin his goal of national expansion. The sheer outrage that was caused throughout the promotional spectrum was incredible just as expected. The old businessmen that were too "set in their ways" huffed and puffed and venomously declared Carter a charlatan for breaking the truce of the professional wrestling landscape for what they deemed, "a cause bound to fail". But what they hadn't accounted for was Carter's inherent knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the sport; characteristics which the fat cats of the regional scene did not share. "The Fighting Gypsy" did exactly what his moniker suggested; he fought and he won. CPW, the promotion that boldly took on the challenge of national expansion For four years CPW grew exponentially in popularity, expanding its horizons to every corner of the country, a feat that no promotion had achieved before. Samuel Carter had taken his creation to the promised land and in doing so, earned himself the title of "The Fighting Promoter". Any of the regional promotions that survived the initial upheaval, meandered over the coming months until only one or two remained by 1971. All looked well for CPW as there was nobody out there who could pose a credible threat to the company, however, as any wrestling fan can tell you, the sport is not without its share of irony.The reason Samuel Carter proved so successful in the first instance was due to his forward thinking, a trait that unfortunately for him and his promotion, only extended to the reach of his grasp. In fact it was Carter's failures that stunted the growth of the CPW and ultimately gave room for a new powerhouse to dominate the American landscape. In 1972 the professional wrestling scene would dramatically evolve once again and it was entirely down to one man; well, one man and his enthralled son to be more accurate.  Adam Sutherland, the financial powerhouse behind the AWF Adam Sutherland is a name that any professional wrestling fan will inherently know yet the individual to whom this name belongs has never stepped a foot inside a ring. It was this man and his desire to please his son that capitalised on the boom created by CPW and took professional wrestling to even greater heights. Young Richard Sutherland was a wrestling fanatic ever since the day he saw late night professional wrestling as presented by Samuel Carter's CPW in 1970 on his home television. The fire that was kindled within Richard was evident to those around him including his father and after continual badgering (along with financiers and various other suits investigating the business elements of such a venture), Adam Sutherland created the American Wrestling Federation, a promotion that due to its financial backing, gained instant recognition with the audience. Unquestionably the biggest promotion in professional wrestling today; the AWF Sutherland had always been credited as being a brilliant businessman and he knew exactly how to tackle the market with his latest business creation. The AWF would adapt the pro-wrestling model and turn it into a more animated, entertainment fuelled product that would appeal to a wider demographic. It was at this moment that Samuel Carter became one of the relics that he had only a few short years ago overcome as he publically belittled the novice AWF and its newfound ethos. Carter stuck resolutely to his beliefs that professional wrestling was entirely meant to be focused upon the confrontations in the ring with little mind given to the superfluous chicanery and costume that accompanied the AWF's product. "The Fighting Promoter's" stubbornness stifled CPW and with AWF's family-friendly, entertainment driven format, Championship Pro Wrestling stagnated and remained in this state for almost 25 years.   Two of the early stars in the AWF, Daniel "The Entertainer" Harding and "The Insane One" Dr. Crush The AWF skyrocketed in popularity following their very first show, which was headlined by a 10-man battle royal. The mix of theatrics and wrestling was just what was needed to grip the paying audience and the sold-out events rolled from there on out. Not only did the American Wrestling Federation alter how the pro-wrestling model worked at a fundamental level, but they also presented a very different kind of wrestler to that seen in CPW. The days of the working-class, meat and potatoes, no-nonsense grapplers were dwindling and in their place stood the exuberant, exaggerated and downright flamboyant characters of the American Wrestling Federation. Competitors like Daniel "The Entertainer" Harding, Luke Showboat, Dr. Crush and Eddie Howitzer took centre stage and forever altered the perception of the masses on what a professional wrestler should look like.  Son of Adam, Richard Sutherland was the reason behind the AWF's creation The dominance shown by the AWF would continue for the next thirty nine years using the same tried and tested formula for success. The superstars may have changed over the years, but the structure remains steadfast and Adam Sutherland's AWF ascended to the status of a global powerhouse that is accepted worldwide as being the premier spectacle in the sport. That isn't to say that other promotions haven't found success in the American scene as Championship Wrestling Elite are eagerly snapping at the ankles of the giant. The second biggest promotion not only in the states, but the entire world In 1985, the CWE opened its doors for the very first time thanks to a union of grapplers who had grown disillusioned by the AWF and the product they were serving to the masses. Whilst Samuel Carter had effectively cut his nose off to spite his face with his promotion, the men behind the CWE were wise to the changing climate in the States and set about forming a new organisation that provided a true alternative for the wrestling fanbase. Where Sutherland and the AWF prided themselves on the extravagant and grandiose, Championship Wrestling Elite adopted a hybrid of sorts that incorporated the big, emotive storylines of the AWF and integrated them with the hard-hitting action in-ring that had made the CPW a big hit two decades prior.  Brent Adams became the figurehead of the competition when CWE debuted in 1985 The trio behind CWE were already familiar to wrestling fans stateside due to their multiple stints within the AWF. Brent Adams, Joel Bertrand and Carl Stock each had their own section of the business to handle. Adams was tasked with the responsibilities of being the figurehead for the entire operation due to his ownership of the majority of shares. Stock, who was considered to be the most savvy of the trio, was granted the position of head booker whilst Bertrand found his calling behind the announce desk. All three men focused on the shared goal of taking CWE to the top of the industry and over the following twenty five years, managed to secure themselves as the clear number two promotion in the world. Wrestlers such as Rich E. Platinum, JC Grunge and Ricky Di Rosario have all made names for themselves in Elite and experts believe that some of the best professional wrestlers of the next generation will graduate through the Elite Wrestling school over the coming years.   Ricky Di Rosario and JC Grunge are two of the current crop of young talent in CWE Whilst the two heavy-hitters of American wrestling sit atop their lofty perch, other promotions have found individual niches in the market and set up shop in an attempt to lure as many eyes to their product as the landscape will allow. The infamous cult favourite known as Xtreme Combat Wrestling (2002) out of the tri-state area, has cemented itself as the land of the barbaric; a proverbial home for the broken. XCW has gained an impressive reputation with the blood-thirsty for their particular brand of hardcore destruction. Competitors such as Bobo The Hardcore Clown, Drake Young and Eddie Van Courtlandt call the land of Xtreme their home and whilst XCW never realistically look set to be anything more than a cult favourite, those who hold the promotion in the highest of regards love it exactly the way it is.    XCW; where the extreme come to play The Japanese/American hybrid known as Dynamite USA, the honour and respect present as seen in Cutting Edge Pro Wrestling along with a select few other promotions like the cartoon All Action Association have meant that the United States of America has the most diverse and fertile wrestling scene in the sport. Indeed, the days of regional promoters sticking to their territories have long since passed and now, standing in its place, are television deals and PPV extravaganzas. As the sport is ever changing and adapting to a liquid and often fickle audience, who knows exactly what advancements pro-wrestling will see over the years yet to come. Last edited by LoNdOn : 12-28-2011 at 06:13 AM.
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09-18-2011, 02:59 PM
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Title Belts
AWF     AWF World Heavyweight Championship, AWF World Tag Team Championship, AWF Television Championship, AWF Cruiserweight Championship CPW   CPW World Heavyweight Championship, CPW Junior Heavyweight Championship CWE    CWE Undisputed Championship, CWE World Tag Team Championship, CWE United States Championship XCW    XCW, XCW Tag Team, XCW King Of Xtreme JWA     JWA Heavyweight, JWA Junior Heavyweight, JWA Tag Team, JWA Junior Tag Team PWD    PWD Openweight, PWD Next Level, PWD Tag Team DUSA    DUSA Open, DUSA No Limits, DUSA Tag Team HLG      HLG Glory Honour Crown, HLG Tag Team, HLG Junior Heavyweight GHC, HLG Sequoia Summit, HLG Super Junior Summit LLLL     LLLL Mundo, LLLL Mexico, LLLL Parejas, LLLL Trios NWA    NWA North American, NWA Tag Team, NWA Light Heavyweight WCW   WCW World, WCW Tag Team JOSHI   JOSHI Queen of the Ring, JOSHI Tag Team LSX    LSX King Warrior, LSX Dual Warrior Kings, LSX King Of Trios PHW   PHW, PHW Tag Team Last edited by LoNdOn : 08-09-2012 at 02:13 PM.
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09-18-2011, 03:00 PM
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Dojos and Events (Will add as decisions are made)
Dojos AWF Superstar Academy CWE Elite Wrestling School Events AWF Jan: AWF Explosion Feb: AWF To Hell We March Mar: AWF Road To Glory (AWF's Royal Rumble) Apr: AWF Mind Games May: AWF Showcase Of The Immortals (AWF's Wrestlemania) Jun: AWF Heatwave Jul: AWF Battleground Aug: AWF Summer Spectacular Sep: AWF Showdown Oct: AWF Justice Nov: AWF War Is Now Dec: AWF Winter Brawl TV Shows: AWF Monday Night Superstars AWF Thursday Night Titans CPW Jan: CPW Thunderstruck Feb: CPW Battle Of The Pros (CPW's Big Yearly Show) Mar: CPW Test Of Wills Apr: CPW Hostility May: CPW Old School Beatings Jun: CPW The Clash Jul: CPW Dark Days Aug: CPW Night Of Retribution Sep: CPW How The Mighty Fall Oct: CPW Beatdown Nov: CPW Cracked Dec: CPW Unleashed TV Show: CPW New Era Last edited by LoNdOn : 09-30-2011 at 12:14 PM.
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09-18-2011, 03:09 PM
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Very, very interesting. I'll keep an eye out!
And maybe volunteer a few ideas as well.
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09-18-2011, 03:28 PM
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As far as ideas go, I will hold off on character submissions until the main companies have been finalised. I'm sure that being creative yourself, a few golden nuggets can be ascertained. 
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09-18-2011, 04:20 PM
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jhd1 just provided two fantastic logos for the AWF which I have posted above. Which of the two do you all prefer, I can't decide myself?
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09-18-2011, 04:26 PM
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I prefer the red one as I like darker colors.
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09-18-2011, 06:10 PM
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I'll be keeping an eye on this as well, I always love to see a new universe coming to life. I like the background on all the worker pics too.
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