Vengeance's GWF circa 2087

[vengeance]

I'm nearing the end of 2087 (just three more cards to go). I only have two belts right now, with the Interplanetary Championship debuting in 2088. My current champions are as follows:

Universal Champion - Star Warrior (since February 23, 2087, with 7 title defenses)
Universal Tag Team Champions - The Gladiators (since September 24, 2087, with 1 title defense)

I just finished my last PPV of the year, Winter Warfare. The results of which are as follows.

NOTE: I debut my wrestlers early throughout the year, instead of having them debut all at once at a Deimos Perennial. So, it was just the original 24 for half of 2087, with the Invasion wrestlers appearing throughout the rest of the year. Beginning in May of 2088, wrestlers such as Bounty Hunter and Mad Jester will debut, and so on. Now, on to the results...

- Pulsar defeated Vanity with the WHIRLWIND.
- The Executioner used the HEADSMAN GUILLOTINE to beat Renegade.
- The Death Squad (Splatter and Ghengis Khan) upset TitanPower when Splatter used the HATCHET JOB on Billy Jo Boxer.
- Mesmer quickly put away Killer Queen with the BLACKOUT.
- In a thrilling match, Invincible Krakan barely defeated Pit Viper with a dangerous top rope clothesline.
- The Norse Gods beat their rivals, the Greek Gods, when Lightening caught Proteus off-guard with the Lightening Kick. Lightening continued this assault on Proteus after the match, delivering several deadly backbreakers on the concrete floor, while Man-Mountain held Actagon off. Proteus suffered some moderate back injuries, and will be inactive for 6 fight cards.
- Massif won another match in his heated rivalry with Exo-King, using a grinding bear hug. After the bell sounded, Massif went berzerk and threw the referee out of the ring. He then delivered two devastating VOLCANIC DROPS onto Exo-King. The rest of the Royal Court came to Exo-King’s aid, but Massif quickly departed. Exo-king suffered a broken rib, and will be injured for 7 fight cards.
- In the first Aethran Ultimate Escape Match, The Gladiators of Aethra defeated their hated rivals, the AniMen of Andromeda. The bloodshed was quite severe in this one, with Brute, Incredible Badger, and Battering Ram requiring several stitches. The order of escape is as follows:
o Reptillo quickly exited after helping Incredible Badger deliver a perfect ANDROMEDA DROP on Brute.
o Spike performed the SUPER DESTROYER on Badger, and then exited.
o Brute, with a face full of blood, was able to escape after rendering Battering Ram useless with a knife edge.
o Massacre followed shortly after, delivering a MASSACRE SLAM on Battering Ram.
- Despite the hype, and the hatred between these two combatants, the Cygnus Brass Knuckles Match was kind of a letdown. Comrade Terror escaped with a victory, knocking Commander Sam down for the 10-count.
- Thantos dominated an already injured Wolf in a Titan Death Match, making him tap out of the MASTERLOCK.
- In the main event, Star Warrior once again successfully defended the GWF Universal Heavyweight Championship against the undefeated #1 contender, Bishop Hell. Warrior’s Running Star Blast put an end to the Bishop’s impressive winning streak.


I will be posting a 2087 Year in Review before I begin 2088.

[wildfire]

Wow, that's a pretty crazy run for Star Warrior... especially in 2087.

Good to see what others are doing in the time frame I'm playing in

[vengeance]

I know...I'm still shocked by how well he's been performing. His next title defense will be against Thantos, who just regained the #1 contender spot. It should be a tough match.

I'm glad to see others in the Golden Age as well. I'm an old school player who recently rediscovered the game (last summer). I couldn't envision myself starting with New Beginning.

[vengeance]

AWARDS
Wrestler of the Year – Star Warrior (17-5-1) – Universal Champion since 2/23/87, 8 title defenses
Tag Team of the Year – The Gladiators (13-6) – 3-time Universal Tag Team Champions, 4 total title defenses. Latest title reign from 9/24/87, 2 title defenses
Match of the Year – Comrade Terror vs. Commander Sam in a Cosmic Cage (January 10, 2087)
Feud of the Year – Comrade Terror vs. Wolf

HIGHLIGHTS
- Finishing second in the Wrestler of the Year voting was Comrade Terror (14-8-1). The Space Terrorist was part of two vicious and high-profile feuds (Commander Sam and Wolf), and took part in several violent matches over the past year, including the Match of the Year against Commander Sam (in a Cosmic Cage), the very first Polaris Prison Match (again against Commander Sam), and a brutal Torture Chamber match against Wolf. For a short time, he was the #1 Contender to the GWF Universal Heavyweight Championship after an impressive 8-match winning streak (which included a victory in a Four Corners match over Star Warrior, Thantos, and Actagon).

- Despite winning the Universal Tag Team Championships once, The Greek Gods (12-12) were major underachievers in 2087. For several matches in the beginning of the year, Proteus would inexplicably fall victim to easy pinfalls. Actagon became very frustrated at his partner, and challenged him to a Federation Exile Match. The loser would be banished for five fight cards. Proteus lost, and Actagon started a relatively successful solo career while his partner was back in Greece, trying to regain his focus. Proteus interrupted an interview segment with then champions, Brute and Massacre, warning them that once he returned from banishment, The Greek Gods would re-establish themselves as the top tag team in the GWF, and that The Gladiators should enjoy their titles while they have them. Massacre was angered by this, and challenged the Greek Gods to a match for the titles as soon as Proteus returned. This match occurred at Interstellar Overdrive. Despite numerous close calls, Proteus got the three-count on Brute to capture the belts! They held onto the belts until 9/24/87, losing them in a return bout against the Gladiators. That was the beginning of yet another losing streak which continued through the rest of the year.

- There are currently only two championships in the GWF. The Television Championship was in existence for a very short time, from January 15, 2087 to October 17, 2087. President Sulu decided to do away with the TV Title, as its prestige dropped rapidly throughout the year with the large amount of title changes. A new, much more prestigious secondary title, known as the Interplanetary Championship, will debut in early 2088. Previous Television Champions include Ghengis Khan, Death Knight, Pit Viper, The Executioner, Massif, Invincible Krakan, and Bishop Hell.

- Pit Viper was the first and only wrestler to hold two belts at one time (TV Title and Tag Team Titles with Pulsar). At a historical episode of GWF Meltdown, Pit Viper decided to wrestle two matches and defend both titles. Unfortunately, he lost the TV Title to The Executioner, and lost the Tag Team Titles to The Gladiators.

- Bishop Hell debuted on June 13, 2087, and went on a remarkable 13-match winning streak. His first lost came at the hands of GWF Universal Heavyweight Championship, Star Warrior.