Hello everyone and welcome back to our newsletter. We took a bit of a hiatus (ok, so it was only a week) to let everyone recover from our 4-day Wrestlemania event. The performers and the fans all had a blast. Will be interesting to see what transpires next year.
Before anything could begin, owners Donnie B and Jeff Meyers met with Hulk Hogan. Donnie B starts off “First of all, congratulations Hulk in pulling this off. I do want to make sure you understand 100% that at no time can you ever challenge or make an attempt at the ownership of the CSWA and HWF federations. The board of directors who have been put into place will make sure it (references to when the Negronomicon took over and almost ran the federations into the ground and bankruptcy) never happens again.” Hogan shook his head “I hear ya Brother. The Hulkster is here to do what Master Bulloney could not…put asses every 18”; sell out every show; give the fans EXACTLY what they want.” Jeff Meyers chimed in “Speaking of Bull, when he was signed in as GM, part of his contract stated that if the situation warranted it, he would become an in-ring participant. Since he is no longer GM, he will now be a full-time wrestler.” “I have no problem with that, Brother” Hulk replied. “In fact, I’m thinking that Bull can make his first in-ring appearance at our next show.” Donnie B said “Sounds like a great plan and we wish you the best at this. Just remember, we expect to see what is best for business; meaning, we want the fans to tune in each and every show…give them a reason Hulk. And one other thing, this is NOT about you; it is about the HWF, CSWA, the wrestlers and the fans.” Hogan replied “I’ll do exactly what is expected of me. You can take that to the bank…Brother.”
Hogan’s first piece of business was to meet with superfans Marvelous Marc and Dangerous Derek. He told them (over the phone because he was too cheap to fly them in for a face-to-face) that at any time, if they wanted to become in-ring performers, to let him know. They said they would.
We come to you from Philadelphia, PA for our next show. Before the show begins, Rey Mysterio approaches Hogan to talk about what happened at Wrestlemania. “Hulk, I came back and defeated Bully Ray and as I was celebrating, you came out and cut me off. I don’t think that was appropriate and would like for you to apologize.” Hogan stood up towering over the much smaller Mysterio. “Listen pip squeak, I don’t owe you anything. You were infringing upon air time set aside for Bull and Myself. It was our turn and you were the one hogging the limelight. I should be asking you for an apology.” Mysterio looked confused “Me owe you an apology? I don’t know what you’ve been smoking but you sure as hell aren’t getting that from me.” “Mind yourself little man” Hogan said. “I’m 100% in charge now and if you don’t watch yourself, you’ll find yourself in the unemployment line.” Rey stands on his tippy toes. “I’d like to see you try.” Rey then walked away.
In another part of the backstage area, we see Super Warrior and Jake Roberts talking to a man sitting in the shadows. Another man walks up before the speech begins but he too remains in the shadows. “Super Warrior” the shadowy figure starts “You were done an injustice. Master Bull didn’t want you on his team. Hell, it wasn’t until outside pressures forced him to do a tribute to your hero, the Ultimate Warrior. I can also promise you that Hogan won’t do you any favors either. Remember, he picked the A-Team over team Respect. Neither he or Bull respect you but I do. I’m offer you an opportunity to side with me; someone who holds the same values as your hero and mentor – The Ultimate Warrior. I just ask that you listen to what Hogan is offering – and he will – and decide in your heart who is telling you the truth. The Truth will set you free.” Super Warrior is seen nodding his head.
His music hits and Hogan makes his way to the stage. He poses for a few minutes before heading to the ring. “I’d like to ask for all HWF and CSWA active participants to come out to the stage.” One by one, each member of the HWF and CSWA made their way out. The last member to come out was the Triple Crown Undisputed Heavyweight Champion the Undertaker. The fans went ape-shit and it took 2 minutes for Hulk to regain control. “I want to congratulate all of our winners from Wrestlemania and pose a challenge to those who didn’t win. We’re operating under a new slate and you all have opportunities to shine. I suggest you brush up on your games. My first announcement as GM is to proclaim the creation of the Corporate World Order. My CWO will be different than the NWO of the past was. The Corporate World Order will be put into place to make sure the will of the Hulkster is understood by one and all. The CWO will be comprised of only a few wrestlers whom I will choose here tonight.” At that, Randy Orton made his way to the ring. “Hulk, I accept as the FACE of your Corporate World Order.” Hulk just stared at him. “Not interested Orton. Back to the stage.” Orton was confused and made his way back to the stage. “I have already picked out the people I want on this team. First, I want to bring down..The Pick and The Axe.” Pick and Axe elbowed and shouldered their way through the crowded stage and went to the ring. Hogan shook hands with both. “These two are what I’m looking for. The next team I want here is…The A-Team.” Austin Aries, Alberto Del Rio and Antonio Cesaro all made their way to the ring. Each shook hands with Hulk. “This team really exemplify Elite and that is why they are here. Now, I want all the Mexican wrestlers here to come down half way. Not you Del Rio. You are above these guys and that is why you are a member of the A-Team and the CWO.”
Down walk El Dragon Insano, Tornado en Fuego, Malo Leche de Mantequilla, Rey Mysterio, and the World Tag team champions El Chango and Senor Vampiro. Hogan continues “None of you are worthy material for my CWO. All you you can leave the stage now. I have no need for any of you now.” The 6 of them looked at each other and then all left.
Hogan begins again. “Next, I want to bring down the next team who exemplify Elite. I give you Prestige Inc.” Down walks King Damian Sandow, Magnus, “The Elitist” Reid Rothchild and the Diva’s Champion Ravishing Raquel. “This is Hogan’s Corporate World Order. The face of my CWO will be…”The Elitist” Reid Rothchild.” Reid walks over to shake Hogan’s hand. “For joining my team, Reid, tonight, you get a rematch for the Elitist Title as promised.” Prestige Inc, the A-Team and Pick and the Axe all stand united in the ring.
“Finally,” Hogan continued, I want to call down the Super Warrior.” Super Warrior came out and stood at midway on the ramp. “I know, Brother, that the Ultimate Warrior would have wanted you to join the Corporate World Order and in remembrance of him, I am offering you a spot on my team. You will be our Corporate Warrior leading the charge for the CWO. What do you say, Brother?” Super Warrior took two steps towards the ring and stopped. An attendant ran him a microphone. Super Warrior stared at Hulk. “The Sooopa Warriaahh has listed to what you said Huulk Hooogan. The Ullltimate Warriaahh would NOT have wanted me joining your ranks. I decline.” Hogan was surprised. “Listen Brother, I’m doing you a favor. Jim (Helwig aka Ultimate Warrior) were tight brother. We were inseparable. The Ultimate Maniacs were the team brother. I’m asking you to take his place. Join us!” Super Warrior spoke “No, Huuulk Hooogan. My mentor despised everything you were. You are a two-faced liar.” Hogan was irate now. “Listen chump, join us now or face the consequences.” Super Warrior spoke again. “The Warriors have banded together and together we stand up to the face of ignorance. This Warrior has found a team that honors what was before and what continues today. The leader of the Warriors…Bray Wyatt.” Wyatt makes his way down to the Super Warrior. “Super Warrior, I promised you the truth would set you free. Hulk Hogan, I present to you now, Wyatt’s Warriors.” Down comes R-Truth. “The Truth will be the WORD of Bray, Super Warrior will be the Brawn of Bray and intelligence comes from this man…you knew him as Master Bull. Now, he is Centurion, the Roman Warrior.” All 4 men stand united as Hogan and his CWO stand in the ring stewing. Hogan yells “Everyone dismissed.” Everyone leaves except the CWO. “Tonight is about the CWO exerting its dominance in the sport. Tonight, the CWO will be in action but first, I wanted to announce an exciting match taking place in a couple of weeks. Brock Lesnar has approached me asking for a match against Bobby Lashley, the man who defeated him in the Andre the Giant memorial battle royal. I have granted his request and it will take place at our first May show. With that out of the way, let’s get the action going.”
Match #1: Prestige Inc taking on 3MB’s Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal. This one goes to a 30 minute time limit draw. After the match, Prestige Inc destroy Slater and Mahal with chairs until Hogan comes out and asks them to stop. Prestige leaves while medics come out to take Slater and Mahal out on stretchers.
Match #2: The returning Spider Violet takes on Cactus Jackie. Jackie seemed a little disappointed in not being invited to join the CWO. She figures she has to earn her way in and proposes by starting with Violet. After 19 minutes of fighting, out runs Fusion Valentine. She attacks Violet causing the DQ. Spider Violet gets a win. Jackie didn’t seem too happy about that.
Match #3: 6 man tag team action with the A-Team taking on Brad Maddox, Bo Dallas and David Otunga. In 7 minutes, Bo Dallas is hit with an awesome dropkick from Austin Aries which sent him crashing out of the ring. He did not answer the 10 count so the A-Team wins this one via Countout decision.
Match #4: Hogan wanted to see how Pick and the Axe would function as a newly reformed team so he gave them a non-title match against Tag Team Champs VamChango (El Chango and Senor Vampiro). In 17 minutes, Dirk nails Vampiro with a Bass Body Avalanche and gets the win. Pick and the Axe now have a win over the champs and that probably means they’ll be due a title match soon.
We cut to the back where we see Rey Mysterio talking with all the other Mexican Wrestlers including El Chango, Senor Vampiro, the Mexicali Flyers, and Malo Leche de Mantequilla. “Hogan has it out for us and will do everything in his power to prevent us from getting what is due to us. Now, I know that there is some bad blood between you all but we NEED to band together for the sakes of our careers and our livelihood.” El Dragon chimes in“VamChango is the team that cost obus our NJWW tag team titles and we know it.” Both members look hurt with the “what me?”expression on their faces. “This bickering is pointless. We all need to work together against the CWO. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. You all need to shake hands and put all the bad blood behind you.” VamChango and the Mexicali Flyers (oh, and Malo too) all reluctlantly shake hands. Tornado en Fuego whispers “For now, we’re a team but once this is put to rest, so will you.” Rey speaks up again. “Our union is now the creation of the 719 Cartel. Rey Mysterio is done and taking his place will be Rey Rey. A change of name can lead to a change in attitude and that is what we need today. One last thing….Malo…I’m giving you a responsibility. You are heading to Mexico and will meet up with Konnan. He is going to teach you how to ‘keep it real’. We’ll see you when you get back. The rest of us (who by the way know already how to keep it real) will work with MMA superstar Nick Diaz and come up with a plan and have it ready upon your return. Let’s disperse as to not draw any more attention.” With that, the cartel went their separate ways.
Match #5 is our Main event with Elitist Champion Professor Cobra taking on Reid Rothchild. Reid is escorted to the ring by Ravishing Raquel and followed by Prestige Inc. Before the match can begin, Hogan comes out. “Professor Cobra…you’ve been pretty quiet up till now. You need to choose a side. You’re either with the CWO or you’re against us.” Cobra picks up a mic. “I’m my own man. I don’t need a side.” Hogan continued “There was once a man who tried to stand alone and he failed in his task. There will only be one willing team here. Pick a side.” Cobra shook his head “I stand alone.” Hogan then gave Prestige a “thumbs down” sign and they all attacked Cobra. The ref could not stop the attack on Cobra. Sandow takes out the ref. Magnus jumps out of the ring and rings the timekeepers bell. Sandow is wearing a ref’s shirt.
Professor Cobra executes a COBRA CLUTCH BULLDOG....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild attempts to defend against COBRA CLUTCH BULLDOG but is unsuccessful.
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"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a THE SNAKE'S DDT....
Professor Cobra attempts to defend against THE SNAKE'S DDT but is unsuccessful.
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is attempting a pin!!!
1...2...
Professor Cobra kicks out of the pin!
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"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a SPINNAROONI....
Professor Cobra absorbs the punishment.
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Professor Cobra executes a FLYING MAMBA - SPINNING HEEL KICK....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild reverses FLYING MAMBA - SPINNING HEEL KICK!
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a HOGAN LEG DROP....
Professor Cobra attempts to defend against HOGAN LEG DROP but is unsuccessful.
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"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a THROW OUT OF RING....
Professor Cobra is attacked by Magnus on the outside and absorbs the punishment.
Professor Cobra is on the outside. The ref begins the count.
1...2...3...4...5...
Magus tosses Professor Cobra back into the ring at the 5 count.
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Professor Cobra executes a HURL OUT OF RING....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a ROCK BOTTOM....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is on the outside. Reid is walking around talking to Magnus. Sandow begins a very slow count.
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild makes it back into the ring at the 9 count.
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Professor Cobra executes a COBRA STRIKE - SPEAR....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a SPINNAROONI....
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Professor Cobra executes a COBRA FACEBREAKER - DBL KNEE FCEBRKR....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild absorbs the punishment.
Professor Cobra is attempting a pin!!!
1...(Sandow does a very slow count)
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild kicks out of the pin!
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Professor Cobra executes a COBRA DRAG - JAPANESE ARMDRAG....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild reverses COBRA DRAG - JAPANESE ARMDRAG!
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a FLAIR FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK....
Professor Cobra neutralizes FLAIR FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK.
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Professor Cobra executes a COBRA KICK - SUPERKICK....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a THE STINGER SPLASH....
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Professor Cobra executes a FLYING MAMBA - SPINNING HEEL KICK....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a THE ROTHCHILD STUNNER....
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"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a HOGAN LEG DROP....
Professor Cobra absorbs the punishment.
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is attempting a pin!!!
1...
Professor Cobra kicks out of the pin!
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Professor Cobra executes a HURL OUT OF RING....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild absorbs the punishment.
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is on the outside. The ref begins the slow count.
1...2...3...4...5...6...
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild makes it back into the ring at the 6 count.
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Professor Cobra executes a KING COBRA DIVING HEADBUTT....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a SPINNAROONI....
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Professor Cobra executes a COBRA CLUTCH BULLDOG....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a ROCK BOTTOM....
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"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a ROCK BOTTOM....
Professor Cobra absorbs the punishment.
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is attempting a pin!!!
1...2...
Professor Cobra kicks out of the pin!
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Professor Cobra executes a FLYING MAMBA - SPINNING HEEL KICK....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild attempts to defend against FLYING MAMBA - SPINNING HEEL KICK but is unsuccessful.
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"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a THE ROTHCHILD STUNNER....
Professor Cobra absorbs the punishment.
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is attempting a pin!!!
1...
Professor Cobra kicks out of the pin!
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Professor Cobra executes a HURL OUT OF RING....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a THROW OUT OF RING....
Professor Cobra is on the outside. The ref begins the count.
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...
Professor Cobra makes it back into the ring at the 9 count.
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is on the outside. The ref begins the count.
1...2...3
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild makes it back into the ring at the 3 count.
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Professor Cobra executes a COBRA CLUTCH BULLDOG....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild executes a THE SNAKE'S DDT....
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild is attempting a pin!!!
1...2...3
Professor Cobra was pinned by "The Elitist" Reid Rothchild!!!
"The Elitist" Reid Rothchild wins with a THE SNAKE'S DDT over Professor Cobra!!!
Reid Rothchild has just regained the “Elitist” title. He celebrates in the ring with Raquel and Prestige Inc as balloons and confetti fall from the ceiling. The show ends with Hogan and the CWO coming out to congratulate “The Face” of the CWO.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for more action.
