Warfare, Monday May 10th

[Jason Freeman]

Will have my segments in tonight most likely, but there was one sent to CP that was not added, so CP when you see this check your box because I sent it last night before the show, you should have that one in. Did you get it?

[Kim Jong CP]

I've added both Mainer matches, a Hatley segment and one Freeman piece.

[Kim Jong CP]

CP Feedback

Royal Decree-- A classic Danny Mainer segment, showing the cocksure nature that has won him his legion of fans. A fairly standard introductory address for the new champion, continuing to get the fans on his side apologizing to them, while also putting down his challenger for the upcoming pay per view. Adrian Baird is a great character that you can actually see getting riled up and challenging the champion to a match, consequences be damned. This short little three week feud was really, really good for the Danny Mainer character.

Same Goal, Different Plan-- An effective segment from Brian here. I think Theodore is the best of his characters that I’ve read as he just seems so at ease with it. Theodore being still upset, eight days after his loss is great and his reaction is as well, his sense of entitlement furthering the snobby little cunt aura around him. I also like how he shifts blame onto everyone else, the perfect heel move to keep himself over.

Clegg Is A Mong-- I think Hatley has a chance to really make himself something here in ACW as the “freak” character is a niche we’re missing. I like the intrigue surrounding him that he’s built with this segment and look forward to more. I think the fact that he “accepts” what is going to happen is a nifty little bit of storytelling that I think adds to what I can already see as the introspective nature of the “Hatman.”

How I Became A Wrestler Pt. 1-- The first thing I like is the first person storybook style of roleplaying here by Laron. ACW is full of script writers so the stylistic change is nice and allows you to do something’s that don’t come across as well with other people. I think adding his thoughts, even though it wasn’t used as heavily in this piece is great. As far as the story, I can see this being like a Michael (Lee Homicide) thing, except spread over the next few weeks. I look forward to it.

Yahtzee! No, Yakuza-- Interesting, I know TJ and I have talked on this one so I’m not going to say a lot on it. The execution was excellent however, the scene was set before hand and gentle tension established. I also liked how easily coerced TJ was into helping him, especially knowing what he’s getting himself into. TJ’s professed he’s not that man anymore and now we’re left wondering whether that was all a ruse, whether he’s in this just for Trey, or because he wants revenge on An Woo Meng. There were many directions he went and I like this one and knowing TJ, it should be solid.

I Can Use Pictures Too-- I like Danny Mainer’s championship theme this week. First he focused on the fans, now his contract and the perks of being a champion. For a long while Mainer’s played off the fact that he’s the lowest paid star and now he has somewhere else to go as well. I liked the BK London bit as well and would love to see these two work together, even for a segment or two on that sort of thing. The closing bit with the Crucible and whispering in his ear builds a nice cliffhanger for the rest of the show.

Your Complimentary Towels, Sir— Hey, look, it’s Jake Steele and XS3. Seriously though, it’s another solid segment from Laron and typical work from Mark who’ll I assume took the lead. I like how Laron starts offended but upon noticing X and seeing the genuine nature eases up slightly. XS3 using jokes that go right over Laron’s head is great as well, allowing the new comer a chance to react to stuff. The end I hope is alluding to a potential fued at Omega Effect as I think it could be a good one.

Bleed The Sinner— Moving segment from Scorpion here. He approached me earlier in the week with the idea and I sat in anticipation of this until I got it and quickly read it and was in awe. Reading it a second time it only deepened that. I could literally feel the pain in my back (hardy har!) as I read the act of penance and could sympathize with him. I find myself when reading Scorpions segments doing a lot of self-reflection and reading this segment, I wonder if I could ever find the strength to do something like that…for anyone and I highly doubt I could. As far as In Character, the ramifications of Scorpion losing are huge and also set the table for what could happen in the future should he lose again.

Photo Album— First thing that I’d like to point out is that CP isn’t a hero and never will be. He turned his back on the few fans he had when he joined Senator. He’ll have his hometown fans and that’s it, out in California he’d be booed by everyone. He is THE HEEL in ACW. To the segment itself, it was actually really good. Buddy did an okay job working the stick although he seemed very much so like a face to me. As far as Wellington, again with the absolute dick move. He’s pissed off at losing and now he just takes it out on Buddy. I wish this was a face vs. heel feud because I think it’d be a little bit better, but you’ve done well with the hand you’ve dealt.

Just A Phone Call Away— I like when VorteX writes about the stuff at hand. I couldn’t necessarily follow the science fiction stuff but this was an excellent segment. VorteX entering the ladder match fits as well, the specialty nitch he carved for himself last year was excellent and this should work well. I hope there’s people involved in the match that will fit well with him in their and to make this years Crucible better than last years piece of shit.

Two Heads Are Better Than One— Very interesting. Or would it be Veri interesting. Naw, it’s not the latter but definitely the former. I like the Cole Freeman interaction and the hint at a potential union between the two makes a lot of sense and actually in my opinion would help both characters. It’d give Freeman a lackey of sorts to keep his hands clean while still getting the job done, but push Cole at the start, much the same as Lee, Dave and I did with our respective stables last Omega Effect. For the writing, it’s very good. A longer segment but that was good as it allowed the tension to build and be “resolved” while leaving things for the future.

Fuckin’ Magnets, Opposed— I like romance angles when they’re well written. There’s no emotion stronger than love and it allows a writer to really delve into their characters. It takes a great writer to pull it off and up and too this point Dan has hit it on the head. Fallen Heroes and this segment have really given him a lot of momentum with this angle and I can’t wait to see where he goes. As always Dan is a great writer so I’m not going to comment a lot on that. It’s a privilege to have been a part of this, we’ve worked hard to set it up and you’re doing a great job closing it.

Ya A Fake Ass Bitch— ”Colgate should pay me for dis shit” was a classic line that had me laughing when I read it. As far as the segment goes, it’s obvious Laron has some serious skills. I liked the first person interview and in this segment especially the inside thoughts really helped give Laron some direction. This week he’s really set up what he wants to do with his character, being the face who’s not going to take shit and stand up to the heels and get the crowd on his side.

My Crucible— The Crucible is one of the few books I’ve actually enjoyed studying in English so I was glad Theodore did a segment on it. Going down the list I can see how all three characters fit and like the end choice. It works for Theodore and also sets the standards for the people involved to pick up the same sort of deal. I can’t wait to see, as I said with VorteX what people do with the Crucible this year.

Group Therapy— Reading this I was trying to recall the name of the MMA movie that came out about a year ago about the street fighter because that’s what that reminded me of. I also think it did a lot for VorteX as he comes back, showing what he’s had to go through to get back to ACW and what his loss did to him. Coming off a break I like that he’s showing what he did as opposed to just showing up like a male stripper at a Stagette.

Green and Gold, It’s Like The Edmonton Eskimo’s— I like this, Wellington announces he’s in the Crucible and then has a meeting with Mainer write after. I like that he’s setting himself up as a threat to both Mainer and I who will have the belt after Omega Effect. It makes it so they can work out something with a small amount of heat already, as opposed to only having three weeks to do something. As for the segment, it served a purpose, nothing extraordinary but it did it’s job.

It’s Hard To Yell When Da Barrel’s In Ya Mouth!— Clever TJ, he initially compares Laron to an earlier CP and then goes and has Laron pull out a CP move with the gun. I liked this segment a lot as it finally sets the direction for Laron, TJ. The fake out at the end was great too as it distances himself from the CP manner and also shows the face side to Laron as well, willing to pull something like that. I see big things from him here.

[Jake Steele]

CP and Laron Xavier?

More like Jake Steele and Jake Steele. >_>