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NOTBPW: A Fresh Perspective...
Standing inside the overly large foyer for the corporate offices of NOTBPW was quite an experience. Complete with large fountain, it was what you’d expect from a multi-national corporation’s foyer to be, but it still had this feeling of something truly extraordinary. I’d been here twice before today, but this day would be the day. This would be the day whether or not I’d be hired on as part of the “Booking Committee” of NOTBPW. Sitting across from me was someone else vying for the position, a man by the name of Richard Coleman.
He was far younger then I was, I’d say maybe ten years at least, and from what I’d heard, had really left his mark in a previous interview. That, and being a former talent for the company couldn’t hurt. Apparently he was a rising star in the promotion before a severe concussion sent him into early retirement. Now he’s some kind of horse whisperer in Quebec… Guess whispering at horse’s wasn’t as glamorous as it seemed. And who am I? My name is Joseph McTaggert. And why am I here? Because I love this business. And I love this promotion. I’ve been a fan of NOTBPW for as long as I can remember. What makes me think I can make a difference as part of this company. It’s simple really, I know what the fans want, and what they want is change. Not too much change of course, but something different, a fresh perspective on a tried, and tested format. And that’s what I plan to bring. Or at least, what I’d presented in my second interview. As it would seem, the afraid to change attitude of Dan Stone Sr. wasn’t opposed to my presentation. The secretary, I think her name if Maggie, calls for me to head towards the conference room, which is where both my other interviews were held previous to this one. Encased in glass, the conference room was huge, and had a monitor at each chair surrounding a table meant for around 25. Sitting side by side were three men. The foundation of NOTBPW. Dan Stone Sr., who I’d met previously, and respectively, to his right, and left, his son’s Dan Jr., and Jeremy. I was taken aback by this, considering I’d thought it would just be senior, and I, but it was a welcome change. I could feel their eyes on me as I entered the room, and offered my hand to them. Sitting across from them made me feel small, and insignificant. Albeit, incredibly flabbergasted by the fact that these three men embody the sport of wrestling in Canada, and I’m sitting in the same room with them. They all asked questions, we went over my proposal, they asked of my experience, and I told them everything, not holding back. To my time as a wrestling fan, to founding a television station in my small township of Nappanee, Ontario. To my ill-fated effort of co-founding my own wrestling promotion that lasted all of about three and a half weeks. So I’d come to the meeting with a bit of experience in running a promotion, although a very… very… limited experience. It was more a lack of finances, with my investors pulling out due to the fact that they’d had no idea what this business was all about, looking to see some financial turnaround way before it would actually happen. There’s an unwritten rule in the business world, and I know it very well. Save the best for last, and in this particular situation, being the interview process, I was first. And when I left the office that day, even though I’d thought that it went extremely well, the way they greeted Richard Coleman with open arms really put a damper on my chances of ever being a member of this company. So with my head held high, I walked out looking for my next opportunity, never paying a thought to what had transpired. That is… Until I received a call that would change my life. 
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#2
02-05-2010, 02:49 PM
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 NOTBPW Roster Main Event Dan Stone Jr. Jeremy Stone Johnny Bloodstone Sean McFly Steve DeColt Midcard Canadian Dragon Dark Angel Derek Frost Erick Strong Harlem Haynes Harrison Hash Jason O'Conner John Maverick Lord James King Mighty Cavanagh Omar Brown Owen Love R.K. Hayes Robbie McNamara The Natural Tim Westybrook Opening Act Flash Frankie Perez Julian Watson Mainstream Hernandez Women's Division Kristabel Plum Lauren Easter Melody Sally Ann Christianson Roll Call of Champions NOTBPW Canadian Champion   Steve DeColt 12/02/09 - Present NOTBPW Tag Team Champions    Omar Brown & Harlem Haynes 09/02/09 - Present NOTBPW Womens Champion   Kristabel Plum 08/05/09 - Present NOTBPW Ed Henson Memorial Tag Team Cup    Dark Angel & Harrison Hash Current Tournament Champions Last edited by QFresh : 02-08-2010 at 05:46 PM.
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02-05-2010, 03:10 PM
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“We’d like if you come in tomorrow morning, lets say nine o’clock, just to work out some of the specifics, you know in terms of contract, and what have you.”
“Definitely, nine am, I’ll be there.” “And Joseph, I just wanted you to know that we really liked what you brought to the table, and I’m hoping to see more of that.” “No question, sir. That, and more!” “Joseph… Don’t call me sir. Makes me feel old.” “No problem Mr. Stone…” And that was that… I was hired on to be apart of NOTBPW. The smile on my face couldn’t even begin to describe the things that were going on inside my head. I couldn’t wait for the chance to sit down and work out some of the things we’d gone over in the interview. Unless they’d want to go in a different direction altogether. But then why did they choose me over Coleman. Needless to say, I was on cloud nine. This called for a celebration! Fifteen minutes later, I’m down the street sitting with my friend Tarquin, and were pounding them back like it’s no tomorrow! Tarquin had been the only investor in my previous attempt at making a splash in this business who’d decided to stick it out. He now was the primary stock holder in my television station in Nappanee. Guess it’s worked out for him. Sitting there, it had finally hit me at just what has happened. I’m going to live my dream. I’m going to be apart of the art form I love the most, and at the same time, be making a living. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Actually, I could have asked for something more… A ride home. I was smashed…
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02-05-2010, 03:34 PM
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As fresh a suit as I could find, a manila folder, a glass of Pur Filter Aqua, and a smile on my face that reeked of rookie. Back in the conference room once again, only this time, the room was near full. Dan Jr., Craig Prince, Tom Townsend, Tom London, myself, and Victoria Stone, all sitting, all waiting for the man himself to walk in. And when he did, the room went silent. You could smell the respect.
“Alright folks, first off I’d like to welcome Mr. Joseph McTaggert to the team. I’m sure you’ve all had a chance to introduce yourself. And I’m also sure that he’s going to make a fine addition to our staff. In front of you, there’s a folder. Open it up, and lets have a read shall we.” When I’d opened the folder, much to my surprise was the entire mock up of what I’d planned, and presented in my interview. Looks like I’d struck a cord with Senior after all. “Now I like where this is going, but it definitely needs some tweaking. We’re going to use this as a base for what we want to accomplish over the next little while, and with it being a new year, you all know what that means. Time to set ourselves some goals. I’d just like to thank everyone for the hard work, as we’d reached everything we wanted to do.” NOTBPW has always been a prosperous promotion, but last year was something of an anomaly. They’d done increasing better last year then they’d done in previous years, all of this with the Canadian economy in the toilet. You could chalk it up to Steve DeColt defecting over, but I think it was more then that. “I’ve got just one primary goal that we must achieve. It’s very important that we stay financially stable. We can’t fall into debt at any point! This economy is in the dumps right now, and the last thing we need is to bleed money. Other then that, there are a few minor details that I’d like to cover. As per Mr. McTaggert’s mock-ups here, I’d like to focus on what we do best, and that’s wrestling. But I’d be willing to bend in terms of how we produce our shows. Lord knows it’s working for the DeColt’s, so it will work for us. Lets start to factor in some sort of story telling by way of maybe mic promo’s, you know, only with those who are capable. But I don’t want to overall feel to change.” We must have been in that room for well over two hours. I couldn’t believe just how much detail they go through in this meeting. I did my best to stay quiet, I didn’t want to step on any toes my first week on the job. And then Senior went ahead and ruined those plans… “I want to see what Mr. McTaggert has got, so you’ll be doing the primary booking this week. You’ll have us to back you, but for the most part, your on your own. Show me why you’re here.” Fantastic. But he’s right. I need to show him why I’m here, and if taking control is the way to do it, then so be it. It’s only one week, how bad could I do…
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02-05-2010, 04:13 PM
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02-05-2010, 04:20 PM
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Tim Westybrook vs. Owen Love - Westybrook sucks apart from the good stamina, Love is GODLIKE.
Brown & Hanyes vs. The Fighting Irish - NOTBPW Tag Team Championship - There are worse teams than the Irish in the CVerse. Just not many. The Natural vs. Harrison Hash - Go Blondes. John Maverick & Derek Frost vs. Mighty Cavanaugh & Dark Angel - Mav and Angel are excellent, Cavanagh's terrible, Frost has slightly more of an upside. Johnny Bloodstone vs. Jeremy Stone - Two of my favourites, but Bloodstone has the better long term prospects. Dan Stone Jr. vs. R.K. Hayes - Easy! Easy!
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02-06-2010, 04:57 PM
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!!!NOTBPW Championship Wrestling!!! Sold Out! Live from Smallwood Field Quote:
Rated: 84  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3TlrZLpQ0 The lights dim, the strobe kicks in, and the crowd instantly begins to chant just how much they dislike Steve DeColt as he walks to the ring, Canadian Championship over his shoulder. Shrugging off just about every fan that lines the entrance ramp as he makes his way to the ring, he looks to be basking in this reception. Sauntering up the steps, and gingerly stepping through the ropes, he hits the nearest corner, and performs the "GENERIC STEVE DECOLT POSE" much to the fans dismay. Stepping down from the corner, he grabs a microphone from a random stage hand, and waits for a break in the chanting to speak. "You know... Ever since the very first day I stepped into a NOTBPW ring, you people have done nothing but berate me, and chant obscenities at me, and treat me with the utmost disrespect I've ever received in my career as a professional wrestler. Even though I've spent night in, and night out working my butt off to entertain you." More chanting ensues, and DeColt just takes it in, almost as if he's feeding off of the hatred. "You treat me this way, but when guys like Dan Stone... Or Jeremy Stone... Or Dark Angel... Or even Tim god damn Westybrook come out here, you shower them with love, and the respect that you should be giving me. I'm the NOTBPW Canadian Champion. And I did that by being the very best in this company." With each name he re-sights, the crowd cheers a little louder, making DeColt grimace, but only slightly. "But out of all the people that you shower with love, of all the people you show constant respect, one man takes the cake. One man gets everything from you people, and what you fail to realise is that he'll never give it back. He'll never perform to the standard that I've performed, he'll never... Ever... Do for you what I do for you, and still... He gets your gifts, your letters, your well wishes... And that man... Is Sean McFly." Just as he'd said, with the mention of McFly, the crowd pops large. The grimace from before has turned in a bitter distaste. "Sean McFly, the patriot saint of NOTBPW. Sean McFly, the number one contender for my Canadian Championship. Sean McFly, the guy who wishes he was Steve DeColt..." The McFly cheers unsurprisingly have returned to DeColt boo's within a matter of seconds. "And Sean... When I decide that I want to give you your shot at this title, I'm not only going to beat you... I'm going to expose you to these people for what you really are... And that's the glory hog that I've always known you to be. and when the time comes for Sean McFly and I to step into this ring, the only thing that's for certain is that I'm still going to be the NOTBPW Canadian Champion..." His music blares once again as he drops the mic to a chorus of boo's. Staring into the camera, DeColt is the last thing we see before breaking to commercial. .:Commercial Break:. Quote:
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Rated 66  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw You want to hear a bunch of screaming 12 year old girls... Search Justin Bieber on YouTube. You want to hear the same effect with a bunch of 20-something men, you watch Sean McFly make his entrance into Smallwood Field. Making his way down the ramp, the quintessential hero slaps hands with everybody he can, contrary to Steve DeColt earlier in the evening. Sliding into the ring, he grabs a mic, looking as though he's got something to get off his chest. "Earlier tonight... Our Canadian Champion came out here, and told everybody here, and everybody watching at home just how much he should be respected in this industry. And while he's done quite a bit in his career, Steve... Respect isn't given... It's earned. I've earned the respect of these fans, and that's the only reason they give it to me." McFly chants fill the ringside area as Sean stands dead center in the ring. "And as far as when you decide to give me my title shot, when that happens, which I'm sure will be pretty soon, I'm going to make good on my chance, and I'm going to take the title from you..." The same McFly chant drowns the field, and Mcfly continues his speech. "And Steve, when I become the champion, I'm going to finally restore the honor that belt represents. I'm going to bring back the respect that title deserves, and I'm going to do it for each, and every one of these fans..." The statement gets the pop it deserves. And then some. "Steve... I'm waiting... and I'm ready..." The music starts up again as Sean stands in the same place, and we cut off to commercial. .:Commercial Break:. Quote:
.:End Of Show:. Overall Rating: 72 Quick Results Bloodstone over J Stone Westybrook over Love Haynes & Brown over The Fighting Irish The Natural over Hash Angel & Cavanaugh over Maverick & Frost Stone Jr over Hayes Predictions 1: Jaded 4/6
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02-07-2010, 10:44 AM
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Hot off the heels of my “Be-The-Booker” cherry popping session, I was all smiles. The show went over well, received a decent rating on CBN, and did pretty much what I’d wanted to do. And being that I was with my head in the clouds, I’d hardly noticed all the people giving me the cut eye as I walked through the hallways towards the conference room. Senior was waiting for me, and his expression was far from what I’d expected…
I realised that maybe I was getting a little bit ahead of myself when I’d opened the door to the room to be greeted by the scowl of Dan Sr. “Were going to need to have a chat Joe…” There were only two possible follow-ups to that statement. One is that he was letting me go. That’s what I thought was happening. One show out, and I was already fired. I thought the show was great, but by the look on his face, Senior didn’t agree. “Those were some of the lowest ratings we’ve had in a while…” I was kind of lost in the words. Here I was a mere five minutes ago thinking that I’d hit a home run in terms of my ability to book a show, and now, the reality was I was being let go. A hard pill to swallow. “But I will say this, it was a pretty good show overall.” Finally, a compliment, something to make me fell a little better about myself. “Not bad for your first time. But it definitely could be better. So that’s why your going to working hand in hand with Mr. Prince from now on.” I wasn’t getting canned. What a relief. And I’m going to be working with Craig Prince, one of the very best Road Agents in the country. A weight had truly been lifted off my shoulders. “I want to continue with the formula you’ve got here, and Mr. Prince will tweak it to more so fit what our fans are used too. We want to offer something a little different, yes, but we want to ease them into this change that we’re trying to make.” Guess he’s just trying to save face with the network. The ratings have to go up from now on, I’m going to make sure it happens. And with Craig working with me, I’m sure they will. At the very least, Senior is still on board with what I’m trying to do. “Oh, and just a side note, with your background in the world of business, and finance, I’d thought I’d throw a little something else your way. You’ve dealt with contracts before, given you history in television, and I think we need a few new faces to liven up our roster a little bit. I’ve got a meeting with a couple of guys later this week, and I’d like you to sit in with me when we meet with them, more as a crash course on negotiations when it comes to this business. I want to put you in charge of revitalizing the roster…” This meeting has definitely taken a turn for the better. Here I was thinking that my stamp in wrestling business was over, and now I’m receiving more responsibilities. Time for a game face, because it’s Thursday, which means we’ve only got another six days until I get my second shot…
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02-07-2010, 10:46 AM
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Meeting with Craig was a learning curve. He told everything I needed to know in a matter of three sentences.
“One, don’t make it stale. Two, keep the untalented to a minimum. Three, Push the crap out of the boys.” One was pretty self explanatory, two I guess was a shot at my booking of Cavanaugh. And three looks to be the most important. Push the boys, meaning Jeremy, and Dan Jr. “Lets work with what you started with last week, and build on that. And lets throw out a few other things as well. I’m happy that Mr. Stone has finally budged on making a few changes to the format of the show. While the wrestling was off the charts, some of the boys just couldn’t get the story right when in the ring. Some of the boys need to rock the mic a bit, and why not, we’ve got some pretty talented guys on the stick. So lets do a little more of that…” We must have been at it hours before we finalized a card, and a script. I just hope it does better on the tube. Quote:
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02-07-2010, 11:33 AM
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 Anyhow - nice start QFresh. Will be following along.
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02-07-2010, 11:38 AM
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02-07-2010, 11:38 AM
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Tim Westybrook vs. R.K Hayes - Beating Owen is one thing, but Hayes is like your pinch-main-eventer.
Jason O’Conner vs. Omar Brown - Not a big fan of the Fighting Irish and Omar is actually pretty good. Think you'll setup a tag team feud though, so you need Brown to go down. Owen Love vs. Harrison Hash - Hash is one of my favorites, but Owen just lost. If you make him lose again, he'll flip a gasket. Derek Frost vs. Dan Stone Jr - Not even on the same plane of existence. John Maverick vs. Dark Angel - Maverick is great at putting people over and giving Dark Angel some momentum wouldn't be so bad. Could use him to job to Bloodstone and DeColt then. Jeremy Stone & Sean McFly vs. Johnny Bloodstone & Steve DeColt - DeColt rules! And I'm just not expecting you to give the big champion a loss this early, even in a tag match (unless you're planning on moving the belt off of him).
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02-07-2010, 11:55 AM
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Tim Westybrook vs. R.K Hayes
Can't see Tim getting another against Hayes Jason O’Conner vs. Omar Brown I agree this sets up a potential tag feud, but Brown strikes the first blow Owen Love vs. Harrison Hash Owen with a tainted victory Derek Frost vs. Dan Stone Jr Easy W for Stone John Maverick vs. Dark Angel I see Maverick getting this one to draw this out a bit Jeremy Stone & Sean McFly vs. Johnny Bloodstone & Steve DeColt Its a DeColt 
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02-08-2010, 05:39 PM
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Rated: 89   Following the match, the camera cuts to a scene in the back where we find both Johnny Bloodstone, and Jeremy Stone at each others throats. the two continue to brawl in the backstage area, using whatever is in their reach to inflict punishment on one another. Almost immediately, a number of backstage crew members crash the scene to separate the two men, with very little success. They still manage to get to each other, landing one final shot each before finally being pulled apart. A graphic is shown for the tag team main event involving the two before cutting to commercial. .:Commercial Break:. Quote:
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Overall Rating: 78 Quick Results Dan Jr. over Frost Westybrook draws Hayes Brown over O'Conner Love over Hash Maverick over Angel DeColt/Bloodstone over McFly/Stone Predictions BYU 14 5/6 d_w_w 3/6 Running Totals BYU 14 5/6 Jaded 4/6 d_w_w 3/6
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02-13-2010, 10:24 AM
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This time around, my swagger was non existent walking towards the board room to where previous I’d been ripped a new one by Senior for my “average” first attempt at booking a television show. The eyes that followed my every step didn’t seem as demeaning this time though, which I assume could be a good sign of things to come. Walking into the conference room was a little different on this occasion, because Senior was this time joined by his daughter, Victoria. Her beauty was incredible. Speechless is the phrase that comes to mind, but we’ll dwell on that later. It was all business this time round, and I thought it better to just sit, and take the beating that was on the way.
“Joe, I’ve gotta hand it too you, your twist on things is really receiving a positive reception. I didn’t think it was possible, but these fans are enjoying this style of product. Normally, they’re all about the action, all about the wrestling, but this, what you’ve got going on here with the angles your running, it’s working. So much so, that the ratings are up, which makes me a happy man.” “Thank you sir. I’m glad I could bring a smile to your face.” “What did I say about that… Calling me sir?” “Sorry… Mr. Stone.” “I do have a problem with whats going on here though Mr. McTaggert.” It was Victoria speaking for the first time since I think I’d even met her. Her voice was as angelic as her appearance. I tried not to get caught up in her eyes while she was about to drop a bomb on me that I hadn’t realised I missed. “You’ve yet to utilize our female talent, Mr. McTaggert… Do you mind explaining why that is?” I was lost. It had never dawned on me that I hadn’t used any of the woman on the roster. I tried to find a way out of it, but there was nothing in my head that sounded even remotely like a strong argument, so I went with the truth. “It totally slipped my mind. I was so caught up in trying to impress…” “And you think that the calibre of athletes we have in the Woman’s devision would impress. If anything, they’re just as talented as the male half of this roster, and I think it’s in your best interest to start making it seem as so.” Even when she was chewing me out, still mesmerizing. “It won’t happen again, that I assure you of.” “Give the guy a break Vicki dear, he’s new to the game, and all things aside, he’s not doing too bad, but lets try to address my daughter’s concern promptly, yes?” “No question sir. It will be done.” That I was sure of. And just to make sure that it would, I’d already had something in mind. I’d have to run it by Craig to see what he thought. “Now, I noticed you were able to lock down those two signings I’d asked for. And it looks as though you saved us a little bit of money in the long run. Plus, I was happy with the way they were used. I’d like to see more from them very soon.” “No question sir, they are both terrific talents, and I want to showcase them as much as possible. And as for Big City Brawl, I’ve spoken with Craig about the card set-up, and I think we’ve got a good one for you. We’ll have to make a few minor adjustments, and then we’ll have it on your desk by tomorrow morning.” “Make it before you leave here today, I would rather be prepared for a pay per view. Better save then sorry.” “Will do Mr. Stone. Is that everything for today?” “For now yes… Remember, before you leave, on my desk.” “No problem.” As quickly as I’d come in, I was gone, and I could feel her eyes in the back of my head. But enough of her, stay focused, I’ve got a pay per view to book.
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