http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php ewrestling magazine en Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:10:05 GMT vBulletin 660 http://ewcentral.com/fmb/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=89 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:12:50 GMT If I've learned anything over the year that I've been e-fedding it's that each and every fed has it's own tightly woven community, and so much more than any other type of wrestling forum or communication. Every fed I've been in I've been able to work my way in and meet some of the main eventers and even lower guys who have been there from the get go, and they all have this amazing relationship unlike anything I've ever seen before. It's almost like a family in a way, the way you get to know these people so personally over the internet and get a really strong bond with them because of one small thing you all have in common.

I can honestly say that some of my best friends have been made because of e-fedding and I still talk to a lot of people that I've fedded with in the past despite leaving the fed they were in and that's something that you rarely have on the internet. It's usually the friends you make on one site, then you leave and drift away entirely from ever speaking to them again. Where as when it comes to e-wrestling, like I've already said, it's like a family. No matter how much I've tried to seperate myself from these people in the past I always find myself going to them and talking to them like they were right there and I've known them since I was a kid. Maybe it's just because having a common interest in writing and wrestling helps us to think that we can understand each other more then we do people we've actually met.

And I probably one of the strongest testimonies to this fact, and if you don't mind I'd like to tell you all about it, just for the fact that it's helped me grow as a person and see that even tho the person isn't right here, there's still someone on the other side of the screen that I've actually come to know. Well anyway, it was about a year ago now, I was on the original MWE and pretending to be a 22 year old Texan, when in reality I'm a 16 year old Canadian. Long story to that. Anyway, I was lying to these people and for some reason it just felt like I was lying to myself whenever I talked to them about things on MSN, weither it be fed related or personal issues. While, it got to be too much for me and I eventually faked my death on the internet saying that I was shot. Obviously the people I was friends with caught on and started to feel like I was lying about everything before that. But low and behold, a year later from my actual debut in e-wresting one of my old friends hits me up with a PM on another board and asks if I can talk to him on MSN. And about 20 minutes later I was talking to most of the people I had lied to like nothing had ever changed and it was then that I realized that these people were really and truly some of my best friends.

It's a hard thing to explain, but some of the best people in the world are in e-fedding and if not for anything else, what I've accomplished as an e-fedder, how much my writing has improved, whatever, The one thing I am truly proud of being part of this big game of ours is the people I've met and the friends I've made. ]]> Edge-O-Matic http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=89 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=88 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:44:25 GMT Fed Heads, let me ask you a question. Have you ever been torn between whether or not you should keep an extremely veteran with a potentially... Fed Heads, let me ask you a question.

Have you ever been torn between whether or not you should keep an extremely veteran with a potentially disruptive attitude, or a complete and utter n00b who hardly knows anything about E-Fedding who just wants to make it big?

This is just one of many decisions Fed Heads have to go through. It's not like we're given plenty of time to weigh in options. Most of the time, this kind of thing occurs over a MSN/AIM conversation. You must make up your mind, and quick.

To successfully lead an e-Fed, you need the following qualities:

Patience: With no patience, your morale will spin out of control quickly, which will spread to your members. We all know members keep the Fed going, but without your patience and your ability to PREACH patience, Feds would not survive an extended period of time.

Maturity: It's your job to make sure no one is out there trying to flex their e-muscles. I don't care who it is, it can be the mainstay from a year ago, or the rookie who thinks he can out-RP anyone on the Fed. The MOMENT someone starts to act up, it pisses off other members. That then turns into a bitching conversation via MSN where all people do is share their complaints about the arrogant RP'er and how they can't wait 'till he does something wrong to be banned. This is NOT good for an E-Fed looking for a high morale within the members.

Leadership: Throughout all the pressure situations, you MUST come up clutch. You can never show doubt in your decisions or people are going to eat you alive. You must show poise and leadership in depressing times. Always come up with new ideas when it seems like there's nothing new to look at.

So when it comes down to it, and you're thinking of who to keep: The rookie or the veteran? You've got two options.

A) You can keep the veteran, get rid of the rookie. Have faith in the vet, he's been around a year, that gives him reason to complain about a few losses right?

or

B) So the rookie doesn't know much about Fedding. Didn't we all start off that way? If you as the Fed Head want to keep your Fed going long-term you've just got to get rid of the troublemakers. Even if that means parting ways with a long-time friend, you've got to make it for the good of the Fed.

I ask you, in times when morale is low. In times where the shows aren't good, when the RP'ers feel like they're being personally punished, when they hate the look and feel of the site...

Who is supposed to be the one to help them through of all that? When an E-Fed is down to 8, 10 members, who holds the torch and keeps the spirits high? Who fights tooth and nail every DAY...for that E-Fed?

The Fed Head. Why? Because you gotta lead to succeed.

- Big Ace ]]> Big Ace http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=88 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=87 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:50:33 GMT E-Fedding is unique to me. Albeit, it is a dying brand due to general lack of wrestling and the emergence of the ''LOL U SUCK'' of AIM era.

I run MWE, Mayhem Wrestling Entertainment. This is MWE's second run (we died in March of 08 after just general disinterest in the Fed.)

MWE is sometimes a joy to run, although sometimes a pain in the ass (like most Feds). We, just like everyone else, have our fair share of egotistical sons of bitches (I used to be one), and our fair share of RP'ers who have so much potential but just can't break out. We have our vets, we have our rookies. We've got bitching about results and controversy, just like everyone else.

But what makes E-Fedding fun? For me, it's the chance to give you true room to spread your creative wings.

I guess that's what keeps bringing me back.

The fact that, this time around in running MWE, I take no prisoners. What do I mean?

In the old MWE, I used to let people with egos and attitudes run rampant and not really warn them for anything they did.

This time around, I've already banned someone for joining a rival E-Fed because I already knew the flamewar that was dying to happen.

I'm willing to get rid of the obnoxious RP'ers to keep my Fed alive.

And that is my key. ]]> Big Ace http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=87 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=86 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:44:43 GMT Yeah... like the title says... e-wrestling is text based. I've been involved in some form or fashion in the game for the past 12 years and last week was the first time I've ever heard e-wrestling referred to as (I'll go ahead and say it again) text based.

The CAW (Create A Wrestler) world apparently belives they are the cutting edge. Can you blame them? They are just one virtual engine away from changing the dynamic of how our (or should I say their?) game is played.

They are already sold on the "playing video games is better than reading or writing a book" attitude. Create a Federation? Create a Belt? Create a Wrestler? As long as all three of those things are in place there are YouTube videos and other media popping up all over the place.

I really shouldn't be that surprised. My e-wrestling 'roots' if you want to call them that came from a little game known as SFPWXP. It was a pro wrestling game based in Japan. There's a computer emulator for it. If you ever want to go old school and relive some nostalgia I highly recommend finding these sort of things that are still out there.

Meanwhile, look at the platforms that are being used for video games today. You still have Playstation 2. You have XBox 360. You also have Playstation 3. Which games are being used to make CAW leagues? Obviously Smackdown vs RAW and TNA comes to mind. There's FirePro Returns... which I have... and wasn't all that impressed with.

I think it would be cool if a game like Nintendo Pro Wrestling put together an all original cast for the Nintendo Wii or some future Nintendo based console. You'd see the return of such stars as Starman, Giant Panther, King Slender, Kin Korn Karn, Fighter Haybusa, The Amazon, and last but certainly not least... the Great Puma. Add some more wrestlers to the mix. Have some NPC storylines. Give the league some back history. Allow the players to create their own characters and compete against each other. If there was one multi-player online game I could get into it would be a pro wrestling game. Oh something like this is coming... without WWE or TNA bogging everyone else's originality down... trust me.

I don't think "text based" e-feds will be completely snuffed out when we see more Virtual wrestling leagues spawn. There are writers out there who love to roleplay, write matches, post angles through e-mail and backstage boards, and that whole bit. That's never going to go away, the same as books are still going to be written whether or not kids would rather read comic books or have their parents buy them expensive game consoles to play rather than do their homework.

"Text based" e-wrestling.... You do realize we're helping educate children with our writing... don't you? If our next generation does nothing but play video games we're going to have some really illiterate mo-fo's. I can say that because those people won't have a clue what was just typed here. My two daughters meanwhile are inheriting the SWF someday. Yes... it will still be "text based".

::feigning shock::

:mickjagger: <--- Sing it Mick Jagger!

"You can't always get what you wa-ant!"
"You can't always get what you wa-ant!"
"You can't always get what you wa-ant!"

But you'll find some times...

"You get what you NEED!" ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=86 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=85 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:57:11 GMT Wow, it's been a year since I've written a blog here, and so here I am, writing something.

Umm... Hi.

:D ]]> Jeremy J. http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=85 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=84 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:03:06 GMT - You may handle up to three characters which can be any combination of the following: *Superstar*, *Tag Team*, *Diva or Amazon*, *Cruiserweight*,... - You may handle up to three characters which can be any combination of the following: Superstar, Tag Team, Diva or Amazon, Cruiserweight, Hardcore Wrestler, Stable member, or even a MIDGET!

- Once you are an official SWF member you may send in segments, angle ideas, or post roleplays at any time for your character(s).

- If you know someone you would like to challenge to an rp -vs- rp match there is an appropiate backstage forum to do so. The stipulations can be agreed upon between both parties before the match is announced. (Example: 1 rp vs 1 rp or 2 rp vs 2 rp?)

- Pay per view opponents have the option of posting a maximum of 3 roleplays if agreed upon between one another before the PPV match is booked. Quality will always win over quantity. These guidelines mainly apply to those of you interested in participating in the competitive roleplay division. For those of you in the angle division this does not necessarily relate to you.

- If you know someone who is not an SWF member and you would like to work with or compete against him/her invite them to join! They could be just making a guest appearance or he/she could be on a pay per appearance basis. If you are a first time visitor you can join on this type of arrangement as well. We'd love to have you try things out. We're confident you'll find SWF TV is the place to be!

- Angle ideas... plan your storylines. If you'd like to be a part of a creative writing team then you've found the right place to set up shop. We'll offer all the right tools for you to tell your story. If you like to have more creative control over your character(s) the angle division may be the right option for you.

- One of the unique things about the SWF is you will be able to compete rp vs rp or work with someone in a creative writing capacity. It's your choice! We are not an angle fed or an rp fed but a true hybrid in every sense of the word.

- You can compete in the rp division and participate in the angle division at the same time. Your game play style can be decided on a match by match basis. Simply let everyone know which game play style(s) you prefer or would be willing to participate in.

- By having an SWF contract does not make your character exclusive to the SWF. You are more than welcome to join or stay a member of another e-federation or group of e-federations. (DUH!)

- We don't treat your wrestler as a piece of property. We treat YOU as a person.

- YOU make the important decisions regarding your character(s) ALWAYS!

- Putting out great shows week after week will be the main goal along with our overall objective of putting YOUR character(s) over.

- You will get out of the SWF what you put into it.

- Communication is key here. If you want something to happen, SPEAK UP!

- Never be afraid to ask a question. The only stupid question is the one that is never asked.

- We are currently using HeroMachine 2.5 to illustrate our characters. It's quick, easy, and a blast to use. Want one? Of course you do!

- If you like writing matches PLEASE let us know. We also will be offering competitive match writing competitions as well as collaberative match writing "Think Tank" discussions.

- Spread the word about the SWF!

- JOIN!

- How do you win the SWF World Heavyweight Championship or settle a dispute who should go over in a match? Four words: Paper, Rock, and Scissors.

- Last but not least, HAVE FUN! ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=84 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=83 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:17:40 GMT Warning: The following concept may blow your mind. If you weren't around during the Territorial days of professional wrestling, or e-wrestling for that matter, keep reading. You might find these random thoughts and tid-bits quite interesting.

Mr. Halkum and myself briefly discussed this idea this morning. We'd both like to see more National level e-feds not so much competing with each other in the dog-eat-dog world of e-wrestling but actually helping each other and exchanging talent from time to time.

I'd like to think that the USWL and the SWF are highly compatible. We're both, for the most part, what you would call Fan Feds/vFeds/NPC e-feds meaning the majority of our rosters are handled by one head writer. Sure, at least speaking for myself, that will gradually change, but the dynamic of putting together a show, not having to worry so much about who wins and who loses, or how someone's particular character is portrayed is very refreshing, from a Fed Head's perspective.

The talent exchange could generate more product awareness. It's not whoring, poaching, or stealing as long as it's an even exchange, superstar for superstar, tag team for tag team or midget for midget, now is it?

I don't want to commit to too many roleplays or segments elsewhere. Maybe just enough to help insure a card is filled with the right guys. A very simple one to one talent swap is a good start. If it works out maybe I'll do it more often, with more promotions involved.

Then maybe the same proposal could be offered with Victory when it opens. How about STRIFE? Maybe BRAND? Who else considers themselves National, Regional, or Local?

Also of note: Who else has a majority NPC roster? One week a guy could be here. Another week one of my guys could be there. It's a wide net to cast. At least on paper, it seems very win-win in terms of helping all parties involved generate unique content, expanding each other's universe in the process.

The National Talent Exchange? It's a catchy name and hopefully will be a catchy idea too. Let's see more National level vFeds find their way into the e-wrestling world! Let's swap ideas, help each other out, and bridge the gap that all too often is seen between e-federations. ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=83 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=82 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:22:09 GMT The USWL Presents... Prime Time Wrestling debuts this Sunday. The hour long program will contain three matches of the night and plenty of interaction... The USWL Presents... Prime Time Wrestling debuts this Sunday. The hour long program will contain three matches of the night and plenty of interaction from our superstars!

Other then the hour that will air this Sunday, the following are the results from the live event. Tune in Sunday to catch the debut of Prime Time Wrestling

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David Putsnaski defeated Brickhouse Baker via pin fall. [12:34]

"Triple Threat" Tre Taylor defeated "Mr. America" Steve Johnson via submission. [9:09]

Rocky Brown defeated Tito the Angry Mexican via countout. [14:49]

Johnny Legend/El Dragon Rojo defeated Ryan Hart/Bobby Banger via pin fall [22:23]

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On tap for "Prime Time Wrestling" this Sunday:

Bobby Banger vs. "Mr. America" Steve Johnson

El Dragon Rojo vs. Ryan Hart

Johnny Legend/"The Southern Rebel" Ron Hall vs. Mr. Fantastic/"Triple Threat" Tre Taylor ]]> TheUSWL http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=82 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=81 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:19:04 GMT What happens when two rival wrestling schools right across the street from each other finally have had enough and COLLIDE? That is the question to be... What happens when two rival wrestling schools right across the street from each other finally have had enough and COLLIDE? That is the question to be answered tomorrow night as the Wu-Tang Clan Leader himself Master Wu representing his Dojo takes on the amateur Greco Roman wrestling veteran stand out from Amarillo, Texas Bill Greco!

In other action:

The Opening Bout will feature two lovely ladies as the patroitic Washington D.C. native Miss USA goes one on one with
Mississippi's own Hot Stuff! I wonder which one is Republican and which one is a Democrat in this upcoming election?

Then it's two of the FX Pro Wrestling Academy's top two students facing off when Eric Knight meets Chris Blaze! I've also been told Shawn FoX will be in the building and plans to be front row and center during this particular match.

In International Action it's England vs Scotland when: The British Invasion butts heads with Scotty "Bloody" McAllister!

And let's not forget there is even more eye candy to behold as in a Tag Team Diva & Amazons encounter featuring:
The Blonde Bombshells vs Brooke Skye & Brenna Flame

Bring your kids! Tell your friends! It's gonna be loud, rocking, and happening in Orlando Florida during the first ever LIVE televison taping of the...

SWF Saturday Night Sizzler!

Tickets available online and at the box office. Don't miss out on this historic event! ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=81 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=80 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:39:09 GMT If I could save time in a bottle...

The first thing that I'd like to do....

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILf-54Smv9M[/media]

So were the words sung by Jim Croce (born James Joseph Croce) in 1972. He wrote this song shortly before his untimely passing. He was without a doubt an icon and an acoustic guitar music legend.

I've had to do a lot of soul searching here lately. If yesterday was any indication, I don't have enough free time to waste on drama, conflict, or generating a negative aura around myself. I'm a father and a grown adult. I should know better.

I've been pulled in a lot of different directions these days. Real life and my professional life is taking its toll on my personal time yet again. I have two daughters, both of which, are growing up so fast. I feel like if I blink they will be grown up and I'll be looking back asking why I didn't spend more quality time with them when I had the chance. A hobby like e-wrestling should never compete with time with my kids. Consider this post preventative maintenance to keep that from happening ever again.

I've joined way too many e-feds all at once during the last few months. That would have worked back when I was single with a lot less responsibilites but not these days. It's been a tough decision to make but I've sent in my resignations to three different e-federations this morning.

Make no mistake, I wish nbW, BRAND, and SHOW all the best. I feel that each of these e-federations will go on to great success. I don't think Spike, Voss, or Ryan will be that discouraged to keep fighting the good fight without me along for the ride. I expect each of them to continue to provide a platform for e-wrestling hobbyists to thrive in. I, unfortunately, can not be one of those hobbyists. I've had to come to the realization I am only one person. I've made my decision and now there is no looking back.

Meanwhile, I've put my hands in too many online projects, only to drop them, before they had a chance to see the light of day. I'm seeing that same pattern with the FX Pro Wrestling Academy, the FWL, and the SWF. Opening up any one of these places will be very time intensive. I do intend to bring each of them to fruitation, however in a realistic timeframe.

I need to pace myself. I need to focus more on the pre-planned projects I have on deck exclusively. I need to get away from all the hype and all the self-promotion. Sure, I'd like to see these new places I've proposed become successful. I won't be able to see any one of them develop and prosper however if I have my hand in too many cookie jars. My fat belly would just explode. I'd become an EPIC FAIL.

So there you have it. That is why you won't see Shawn FX debut in nbW. That is why you will not see Shawn FX as the SHOW Champion. That is why you will not see Shawn FoX put another guy over in BRAND. I can only be so many places at once. I can only give a legitimate 100% to so many places. SNM is more than enough to keep me busy.

My two daughters are already growing tired of staring at the back of daddy's head when he is always online. I've got to get out more. I've got to do more. The holidays are coming up. It's time to have some fun outdoors. It's time to laugh and play and not type so much. There is a life beyond this keyboard. There is a life beyond work. There is a life beyond my own selfish goals, dreams, and desires. It's time I snapped out of the fictious online world I've been living in and come back to the real world. I'm actually A LOT more popular in the real world anyway so why not? My kids think I'm Superman and that's all that really matters.

The first thing that I'd like to do
Is to save every day
Till eternity passes away
Just to spend them with you

Listening to these poetic words I have been able to gain a new perspective. Thank you Jim Croce for your timeless song.

I should cherish the time I have with my children.

I shouldn't take for granted the all too short time I have to spend with them.

My time is in a bottle. ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=80 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=79 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:35:44 GMT By and large, in terms of e-wrestling, "Gamemasters" have gone the way of Davey Jone's LOCK-AH. (Thank you Calypso) Instead, you have the pirates running amuck in the ocean, so to speak. I don't know if that is necessarily a good thing. I personally prefer some structure, a fleshed out environment to roleplay in, and an opportunity to add something unique to said environment. Jocking for position (to "run" the whole show) has never been that appealing to me, as a handler, or even as a one day aspiring fed head.

I, as a captain, would not want a mutiny on me hands. "HAR MATEY! WE'RE TAKIN' OVER!" Rules are meant to be broken? You, as the handler, nor you as the fed head, wants to go overboard. You simply want to work together as a team, sailing away to your next destination, across many an uncharted body of water, and drinking rum together after you land at your next port of call. Do you have a heading? "Yes Mr. Gibbs. We have our heading!" No ship can sail properly without its rowdy crew. What good is a rowdy crew without it's captain with compass in hand?

I, as an e-fed participant, just want to be able to write and tell a good story (or ongoing saga) as it relates to the promotion my character(s) is/are in. Sure, make no mistake, a World Title would be something to aspire to and is a legitimate goal of mine as well. Before that can happen however, the story behind winning that championship has to come first. An e-federation can only be as good as its representative champion and vice-versa. The challengers make the champion. Ask yourselves this question: "Is my e-federation known by its characters or are the characters known by its e-federation?"

Either way, someone did something right. Well... at least you'd hope. Pirates naturally love GOLD. Captains especially like to find it.

"ALRIGHT YE SCALAWAGS! NOW HOIST THE COLORS!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuKx7AgHLes

:pirate:

FX ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=79 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=78 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:10:06 GMT After a day or two away from being online it's time to come back and focus on something positive. I have my work cut out for me in the e-wrestling realm. I thought I'd take a moment to organize my thoughts here before getting started.

1. Debut match and segment for nbW - I got the confirmation from Spike that I was accepted. Now I just have to figure out who The Shawn Network (Shawn FX and Shawn FoX) will be taking on. I've suggested running with the School vs School angle with High Flyer but it seems like that character may have some loose ends to tie up. So I'm seeing FX versus an nbW enhancement talent just to get Shawn's feet wet in solo action. The nbW Tag Team divison definetly sounds fun too.

2. SNM pre-match discussion - Shawn FX is currently working out a program/feud with Christian Maddox. There is an on-card segment I need to write for that. Plus I need to read the last SNM webisode in its entirety to post my feedback. It's on the to-do list.

3. SHOW segment - Apparently there is no forums available until after our November 5th show but I have a pretty good idea what I want to write here. The deadline for this is the day of so it's not on the top of my priority list.

4. BRAND promo - Shawn FoX is paying his dues. A 750 word rp is hardly going to be a challenge considering I -want- him to keep losing for awhile.

5. SWF Pre-launch site - I need a WiFi Connection so I can do more website designing at home. 'Nuff said.

That's pretty much it. I'm going to give myself a cupcake just for putting my hand in so many different projects at once without literally killing myself. Multi-tasking would be an understatement.

:cupcake:

FX ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=78 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=77 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:17:42 GMT There's one thing I believe most everyone can agree on. Ed Wilson left an indelible mark on those who were familiar with his work in the e-wrestling community.

I suppose this was the response I was waiting for.

Travis,

Even though I've admired your talent and ability since I first discovered it several years ago, we've never conversed publicly. This is a first. To say you are an "illusive" individual among the many people I've talked to online over the years would be an understatement.

It's easy to fling accusations and think the worst of someone when you do not know them. I'm guilty of doing that, especially when the topic of "Travis Beaven" or the "CWL" comes up. You may have a really lucrative brand name going there. You should check into that. Just make sure you send me 10%. Alright, ok... fine.... 5%. How's the "Learn from the Travis" t-shirt sales going by the way?

You have every right to be bitter about online conversation. It's more difficult then face to face contact at times because people become too comfortable. They can hide behind a keyboard, basically say whatever the hell they want, with little to no consequence, giggling (or cackling) after they hit the enter key. If you're still reading this, then you obviously can relate to what I'm talking about here. The online world can be a cruel world.

I'd love nothing more then for the original topic to be dropped and stay dropped. There's only one problem. All anyone has to go on whether or not Ed Wilson was or was not a real person is heresay. Ditto on the issue of whether or not his tragic death was indeed a real incident in the real world.

Life imitates art as much as art imitates life. You can say, "This is what happened...." and then people have the choice whether to believe you or not believe you. Without concrete evidence, it's just words - nothing more and nothing less. Some people, much more than others, have a harder time discerning real life from make believe. Some jackass named David Tyrrell comes to mind. The guy can be a real tool sometimes. Believe me. He's not exactly on my Christmas card list right now.

Be that as it may, I'd like to have closure on this issue. We're both (figuratively speaking) in the same boat here. Throw the sceptics a bone though if you can. Provide some shred of evidence what you are saying so it can be verified. You're frustrated. I'm frustrated. You impress me as a kind-hearted guy. Why not meet in the middle? Help put this topic (and one's like it) to rest once and for all. You're not just doing me a favor, you're not just doing any and all sceptics a favor, you're doing yourself a favor. Add your friends in too if that motivates you.

I'm one of your 216 friends on myspace. I'm on AOL IM and my e-mail box doesn't require a sexy secretary (although it would be cool to have one) to send a timely reply. Sure, my comments and accusations carry little to no weight in the grand scheme of things but you've got an opportunity to nip this crapola (and that's all it really is) in the bud. DO IT!

So what do you say? You're an articulate, well educated, self-motivated guy. Put the Rush Limbaugh-like fat mouthed accusers of the online community (like me) in their place. Proving the nay-sayers wrong will be a cleansing experience for you and one less group of biting monkies off your back.

I really have no recommendation what to do about Eron though. You're on your own there pal.

Sincerely,

FX


Travis Beaven wrote in response:

I guess I don't really understand... and won't try, honestly. When Ed died people pointed to a number of different sites, myself included, with people outside the community discussing it. Ed was part of several medical forums; they discussed it there. The link to the announcement in his hospital was posted, it was discussed. Despite this, people said it was faked, or not real, or just refused to look at it. One of his friends, Wes, posted up a link to an obit and became so angry at someone who still claimed it was faked that he logged out of eWrestling and didn't log back in, and still hasn't.

I don't get it, the "shut me up by giving me proof" comments... I don't understand where it's coming from. I think plenty of proof has come out, and in the end I just wind up thinking that people want the attention of the argument. Are people still waiting for "Ed" to pop out of nowhere, say we were all suckers and that he got behind on a card, and reopen the CWL? Who thinks this way? I don't understand, and it's an ugly aspect of the online world that people would position themselves that way.

Aaron, a guy I've argued plenty with in the past still recognizes that there is a world out there that had nothing to do with me that involved Ed. He doesn't think this because he's my pal; he does it because it just is... and it's foolish and silly to think elsewise. Sending you a mail doesn't "end the crapola"... it ended years ago, when Ed died. The only people to which this is still an issue for, honestly, don't matter. Not to me anyway, and in this particular issue, that's all I care about.

Years ago, this was a tragic discussion. Today, it's just foolish. If anyone wants to carry a torch on this issue, I can't stop you. But my ability to care about other's conspiricy theories is long, long gone.

Let me make one thing abundantly clear. I don't have to "carry the torch" of any sort of conspiracy. The burden of proving innocence or guilt in this matter (unfortuately) lies with the accused. The accusers were not just me. People are still going to ask the same question they've been asking the last 7-8 years. I can't stop those questions from being asked either. I don't have to! The controversy doesn't surround me.

Eron also wrote:

And you tried to call my comments emo.

You want closure? Realize you are and never were of any importance in the delicate fabric of time and just drop it. Stop being frustrated about a meaningless conspiracy theory from an internet writing hobby seven years ago and do something worthwhile with your life.

Like I tried to tell you and you ignored my message, there are people OUTSIDE OF E-WRESTLING that knew of Ed and commented on his death when it occurred. You choose to ignore it and everything else said? Hell, I think I remember the obit Travis mentioned (Though I don't remember you in jOlt), and again, this was seven fucking years ago.

If this truly bothers you, get help.

The premise behind this post is actually good advice. If someone is spending way too much time obsessing over something that happened within the e-wrestling community then that would definetly require some psychological help of some sort.

Here's the thing though you "Vince SCREWED Bret!" Canadian horse's ass, I have no reason to obsess! Don't mistake a high volume of typing for any sort of obsession, mate. It's what I do to let off some steem sometimes. Sure, a bit of my focus could be better used elsewhere. Said focus WILL be on other things.

And now the grand finale....

William Morgan wrote:

Seven years later, David Tyrell is still proven to be a dumb piece of shit.

End of discussion. [topic locked]

Wow. I'm impressed. William Morgan utilized his "all powerful" mod authority to have the last word and childishly lock the topic. Congratulations. Now the actual problem that was being discussed calmly and logically among adults will have to be taken elsewhere. Bravo.

Here's the deal though. Beyond this blog, this little tiny corner of EWZine few people see, I'm not going to waste anymore time on the CWL/Ed Wilson/Travis Beaven/Wes/Steve/Eron/Donald/Mickey/Goofy Conspiracy.

It's just too much hassle. Hell, it's too much hassle to do it here too. BELIEVE WHAT YOU WANT TO BELIEVE! Don't ask me about Ed Wilson or the CWL and I won't have to answer your question.

THE END

:spam: <---- It's what's for dinner. ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=77 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=76 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:37:14 GMT While I stall to do some actual work....

Forum posting can become really pointless if you do it too often. I mean, you've got to draw the line somewhere. When you have to try too hard to be nice? Maybe, just maybe, it's time to find better things to do with your spare time.

Blogs are more personal. It's your own little space. A lot less people are likely to read what you have to say. If they notice nothing you have to write relates to them, they can just click on something else and go about their day. It's no harm and no foul since it's your blog. It's just your gathering of thoughts. Sometimes an audience isn't required.

I'm writing for an audience of one right now, myself. I could care less if someone replies to this tonight, tomorrow, or two years from now. What are they going to say? "Nice pointless blog, dumbass!" What should my reply be? "Thanks, but my name is not Mr. Dumas (which I'm sure is what you meant) my name is Mr. Tyrrell. That's two "r's" and two "l's". Thank you." Nah, it's nothing to worry about.

So I wrote up this big, long winded spiel about the "CWL Conspiracy". I'd like to revise my conspiracy theory here tonight. It's very simple really. What if Ed wasn't Travis? Ok, fine. We'll go with that. Who was Ed then? Could he have been a college friend of Travis' who enjoyed his time in e-wrestling but real life called and he wanted a definitive way out?

That idea is not far fetched at all. Fedheads bowing out of the game, without looking back, happens all the time. Some of them go out with a bang, others with little more than a figurative whimper, and then you have those who want to leave a mark no one ever forgets. So, at least at this point, I think Ed Wilson may have intentionally (or unintentionally) left an indelible mark on this game. 8 years after his "death" and we're still talking about him? Wow. Kudos for making that kind of impact, sir. Kudos.

I'm not going to waste my personal time questioning someone else's integrity. What's the real point? What's the motivation? It would be awesome if Travis Beaven came to EWZine one day and posted something to the effect of, "Shawn FX was close, very close but not quite right about what really happened. Here's the real story and the whole truth. I owe it to a number of you to tell you this..." Travis could then go into detail what really went down. He could be honest, candid, funny and witty (as he always seems to be) and settle all the issues and put everyone's mind to rest. The controversial issues that have lingered and reared their ugly head from time to time could be put to rest too, once and for all.

Travis Beaven could articulate his own thoughts very well. The guy obviously graduated from college. He's well versed. He's not typo-ridden or scatter brained like yours truly. I'd like to see him weigh in on what's been written. He could answer several questions without inciting a new mob. I will say this, the issue that has come full circle has been handled much better this time around.

It's October now. In a blink of an eye November, December, and January will be here. The holiday season always seems to come and go in a blur. New Years hits and then here we go. Do you know what happens next Travis Beaven fans? Yes! That's right! The fWo finally reopens!

You don't think the preparation for that is a thousand times more impartitive then silencing the fat mouth of the Rush Limbaugh-like cock and balls mouthpiece of the e-w forums world? (Not naming any names) Please!

Let's face it folks. The Ed Wilson mystery will never be solved. It won't be solved because it's just one of those topics people might care about for a moment but in the grand scheme of things, the mystery itself is pretty insignificant. What really happened? Who knows? My gut instinct tells me if the facts about this case finally came out, the truth, the real truth mind you, would be nothing more then boring fiction.

- Fin ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=76 http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=75 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:48:41 GMT Alright, so the speculation is already beginning to mount. After my debut with SNM was billed as my in-ring return a lot of questions have surfaced... Alright, so the speculation is already beginning to mount. After my debut with SNM was billed as my in-ring return a lot of questions have surfaced around the internet where will I be next. Some fans follow my career closer than others apparently. The more observant among you may have noticed my house show participation in SHOW for the last two events. I tried to keep them rather low key, much like SHOW has been low key lately but I guess you caught me!

Kudos for you for noticing.

You also noticed my rumored appearance in no brand Wrestling and BRAND Wrestling respectively. Oh and my attendance in New England for STRIFE Wrestling. Oh and my relocating the Shawn FX Pro Wrestling Academy in Orlando right next to the FWL and the SWF. Let me just say The FX has been busy all across this great contient of ours. Why have I been seen in so many places? I have one word to explain it all: Networking.

Being the head instructor of a pro wrestling school presents a lot of challenges and demands a lot of responsibility. I'm not going to just send any student anywhere. I want to know what they're going to get into before I make the final decision to send them to their first place of pro wrestling employment.

You may or may not know this but students who graduate from the Shawn FX Pro Wrestling Academy don't get paid to work in the FWL. Nada. Zero. They are all there just for the experience. Once they have been in the FWL three months they get the $3000 they put in for their intense training at my academy. My money comes directly from my contract with Matthew Martin. The money my students give me is given back, provided they put their time in as contracted by the FWL.

This is the fun part. With the SWF opening up in grand fashion it's not only going to be the wrestlers that were found from far and wide during its initial roster gathering phase but I've agreed to give the FWL's cream of the crop to them.

Until next time,

FX ]]> shawnfx http://www.ewzine.com/fmb/blog.php?b=75