Hello fans and welcome to another installment of the HCW Wrestling Newsletter. Tonight, we recap both today’s Fanfest and the Hall of Fame ceremony inducting Scooter J, Phat Sol, Davis Hoffmeister and Drew the Canadian Love Machine into HCW illustrious Hall of Fame.
Earlier
in the day, the fanfest took place.
Everyone on the roster was in attendance. A few of the wrestlers like Maxine DeVito,
J9, Madman Mason, Dr. Red Fang and Dash Woodbrick all stayed in character and
purposefully acted like jerks to the fans.
Most of them ate it up. The first
altercation that transpired happened between World Champion the Wicked Prophet
and his PPV opponent Jack Lumber. Jack
was brought out and he went to sit at the autograph table but we hear from
behind him “That’s my spot.” Jack turned
to see the World Champion the Wicked Prophet standing behind him. “I sit at the head of the table; not some
schmuck like you”. Jack then kicked the
chair away from the table and then went a little off the deep end (channeling
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne in his confrontation with the Joker): “You wanna get nuts? Come on!
Let’s get nuts!” Prophet doesn’t
back down. Jack eventually sets the
chair up and offers it to Prophet who shoulders Jack out of the way and sits
down. Jack then dumped a bunch of
peanuts (get it? let’s get NUTS) on the World Champion and the fans in
attendance laughed. Prophet sneered at
Jack as Jack went to sit at the other end of the table.
The
second altercation came between Madman Mason and the US Champion and King ‘the
Ragin Cajun’ Rad Gumbo. Mason attacked
Gumbo during his signing. Ms. Alexandria
was off to the side directing Mason on what to do. Gumbo suffered a small cut above his eyebrow
but it wasn’t anything serious. He ended
having to leave his autograph station early to get looked at. Fortunately, all the fans who wanted an
autograph from him got one.
The
Steel Curtain, Texas Wildfire and our four inductees all had huge lines of fans
waiting for autographs and selfies. They
stayed and signed for fans for almost an hour after the show technically ended.
This
led to our Hall of Fame Ceremony.
GM
Max McGillicutty comes out and thanks everyone – fans and roster alike – for
attending this great tribute. The four
men being inducted into the Hall of Fame each made their own mark on the
business and will go down in HCW history as some of the best wrestlers with
some of the best storylines. Max then
introduces Master Bull. (Editor’s
note: For the sake of time and brevity,
the speeches below are the highlights)
Master
Bull comes out in a tux and stands at the podium. “Tonight’s inductee is known to fans
worldwide. (A video montage of Phat
Sol’s greatest moments play on the big screen)
He is someone that never backed down from a fight. After taking a hiatus from the business, he
came back and immediately reminded everyone who his is. Tonight, it is my honor to induct Phat Sol
into the Class of 2021 Hall of Fame.”
Fans and wrestlers alike stood and applauded Phat as he came out. He shakes the hand of Master Bull and Bull
steps aside so Phat can have his time in the limelight.
“Thank
you one and all. It is my honor to
accept the nomination. I’ve worked for
years in the business before finding a home with HCW. You, the fans as well as you, the performers,
are the best in the business and it’s been my honor to fight alongside or
against you. I’m thankful I was given an
opportunity to wrestle. Before I made the
jump to the squared circle, I sat on a phone.
If I was not making calls, I was taking them. After a while, I realized that I was meant
for so much more. When HCW began
offering tryouts, I jumped at the chance.
A special thank you to GM Max McGillicutty as well as the man standing
behind me, Master Bull, for that chance to see a dream come true. Whether you cheered or booed, I hope you
enjoyed watching my matches knowing I gave 100% each and every time. Storylines notwithstanding, I just have to
say that I had so much fun doing this and if it weren’t for you, I don’t
believe I would have even made it. So
thank you to those here in attendance, to those watching around the world, the
Phat Man is officially signing off.”
Phat steps back and the fans stand and cheer him. He shakes Master Bull’s hand and the two of
them head to the back.
GM
Max McGillicutty picks up a mic.
“Although it has yet to be announced, Scooter J, our next inductee, has
asked for a special, one of a kind, wrestler to induct him tonight. To introduce our next inductee, ScooterJ, is
none other than the Vampire himself, Dr. Red Fang.”
The
crowd has a mixed reaction as the Diabolical Doctor walks out on stage. His
suit looks quickly put together, and he doesn't look comfortable. The evil
Vampire glares at the audience as he stalks to the podium. He hisses and snarls
as the spotlight shines on him. It is
quickly turned down. He sees someone in
the front row (he was glaring at Texas Wildfire), and begins to menacingly head
in his direction, until the people start laughing. Upon returning to the podium, Dr. Fang goes
through a series of roars, grunts and threating gestures. Each eliciting a
laugh. Finally in a fit, the podium itself suffers the wrath of the mad
Vampire, as he reduces it to rubble and just walks off. The announcer then states: “Ladies and Gentlemen: Scooter J.”
SJ
stands behind the rubble of the podium, trying to look organized.
"I
want to thank Dr. Fang for the introduction" he begins. "When first
started it was as a working man, I lost count of how many matches I lost and
how many back rubs my wife gave me. Eventually, I got help and climbed up the
ranks, played a lot of roles and worked for a lot of people." As SJ
speaks, he awkwardly reads from his note cards. The ones that would be on the
podium. He continues: "After many years, I finally end up in the Hall of
Fame with so many others. I may not be in the ring anymore, but I'm not
completely out of the sport. Thank you." SJ then reaches down, grabs a
piece of the podium and walks off stage.
After Scooter J left the stage, a Hall of Fame member comes out. It is El Chango – the original partner to the Stache as a member of the original Desperados. El Chango approaches the podium. “Ladies and Gentlemen…Last year, I was inducted into this glorious institution alongside my tag team partner Leon Teremoto. But before Leon, there was the Stache (a giant moustache appears on the screen).
As
the Desperados and even into singles action, the Stache made it to the top of
the game; not only being a Tag Team Champion but also winning the top title in
the business; the World Championship. An
identity change later and Davis ‘the Hoff’ Hoffmeister was born. As Davis, the also ascended to the top
winning multiple championships. Ladies
and Gentlemen, it is my honor to induct into the 2021 Hall of Fame – The Stache
aka Davis Hoffmeister.”
The
fans pop huge as Davis makes his way out.
He embraces El Chango who steps aside and lets Davis approach the
podium. It takes a moment but eventually
the crowd simmers down enough for him to speak.
“Thank
You HCW; thank you El Chango and thank YOU, the fans for this honor. I can’t convey the words to describe the
emotion I am feeling; to be part of this is beyond words. When I first started out as the Stache, as a
member of the Desperados, we were a top team trading the belts with the likes
of our friends there (he points to the Steel Curtain). As a singles competitor, I was given a chance
to be the top guy in the business and I took that ball and ran with it. I had some great moments holding the top title
but nothing compares, as some of you will see, to being included with such
illustrious names in this Hall of Fame.
I am honored and humbled and thank you, each and every one of you for
the opportunity to wrestle and entertain you.
It was my honor.” Davis steps
back and dons the Stache mask one last time.
The fans give him a standing ovation and he leaves the stage with El
Chango.
GM
Max McGillicutty comes out. “Our final
inductee of the night needs no introduction.
Here to induct him is his one-time tag team partner and friend…the
Savior.
The
Savior makes his way out to nice applause.
(For those who have not been long time readers, the Savior was a
teammate as well as opponent to Drew when he wrestled here. His tenure did not last long as he found a
passion elsewhere.) The Savior
speaks. “Drew has been around for 6
years and has carved his name and legacy into the stone of HCW and he will
forever be known as one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step foot in an HCW
ring. He had the adulation of the fans
as well as, just recently, the ire. In
the end, Drew is who he is and that is someone the fans appreciate. It is my honor to introduce the final member
of the Class of 2021…Drew the Canadian Love Machine.”
Drew
makes his way out and he too gets a standing ovation from the fans. He gets a little emotional and has to wipe a
tear from an eye. Once the applause died
down, he was able to speak.
“Wow. What a reception. Thank you everyone. When I first joined HCW, back then it was
called HWF and CSWA, I was an odd man out.
Being from Canada was not looked upon as welcoming as someone from the
States but you, the fans, welcomed me with open arms. That is the reason I was out here day after
day giving you 100%: you deserve
it. You pay your hard earned money for
just a couple of hours of entertainment.
You rely on movies and entertainment for your “Calgon, take me away”
moment. I hope that each match I had;
every promo I cut; that you felt that I was giving it my all. I loved being the ‘face’ you loved to
cheer. Hell, oops, I mean Heck, I even
got into that brief heelish period. I
want to give a shout out to Jack Lumber.
Jack, thank you for being my opponent.
For taking me from the ‘dark’ and back into the ‘light’. Over my 6 years in the business, I’ve had
some great matches; some great tag team partners with both the Savior and my
fellow inductee Davis Hoffmeister. I
loved each and every match from the Five Stars to the absolute stinkers. You followed me, you backed me and for that,
I’ll be forever grateful. Drew, the
Canadian Love Machine loves you all.
Thank you.” Drew waves to the
crowd and then is joined by Davis Hoffmeister, Scooter J and Phat Sol. The show ends with all 4 men getting a
standing ovation from the crowd.
Our
Pay-Per-View is next. Stay Tuned.
