TNA My Way | TEW 2003 Wrestling Simulation LP

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The part of me that wants to be historically accurate is at war with the part of me that lives in the now.

Konnan vs. Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c)

AJ Styles vs. Sonny Siaki (c) in a Steel Cage

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I got carried away and signed four people. I can change I swear.

Chris Parks (Abyss), Opener with an Exclusive PPA Contract

Joey Matthews, Midcarder with a PPA

John Hennigan, Enhancement Talent with an Exclusive PPA Contract

Milena Perez, Enhancement Talent with an Exclusive PPA Contract


Sonny Siaki is now an Upper Midcarder.

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Pre-Show

Abyss vs. Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Cross in 6:04 by Pinfall.
F+

Triple X (Elix Skipper and Low Ki) vs. The S.A.T. (Joel and Jose Maximo)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Triple X defeated The S.A.T. in 8:02 when Low Ki illegally used the ropes for leverage on a Pinfall.
D-

Main Event: John and Joey (John Hennigan and Joey Matthews) vs. Shark Boy and Jorge Estrada
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
John and Joey won in 13:14 when Matthews defeated Estrada by Pinfall with a Virginia Neck Tie.
E+



TNA Destination X

Opener: Arrival
Raven is seen brooding in the basement of the TNA Asylum. He whispers "It's Time" before the show runs its intro.
D

Kid Kash vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Kid Kash defeated Jerry Lynn in 8:35 by Pinfall after using underhanded tactics.
D+

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero came out to the entrance ramp and stated clearly that, effective immediately, Vince Russo is fired by the company.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

AJ Styles vs. Sonny Siaki (c) in a Modern Steel Cage Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Styles defeated Siaki in 12:01 when AJ Styles escaped the Cage. AJ Styles wins the X Division Championship.
D

Segment: Interview
Mike Sanders interviews Father James Mitchell. Mitchell promotes his disciples Brian Lee and Slash. He calls them The New Church.
D-

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW defeated The New Church in 14:30 when Slash DQ'd himself not releasing his grip on James Storm during rope break. Titles do not change hands.
D+

Segment: Cage Dancing
Milena Perez debuts as a dancer for TNA. Much to my dismay, the scenario calls her a man and that's why this segment bombed. Total headscratcher here.
F

BG James vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
BG James defeated Killings in 8:26 by using the ropes as leverage on a Pinfall. He seems beyond elated with himself, clasping hands with the referee and hugging random front row bystanders.
D

Segment: Backstage Interview
Konnan is interviewed by Mike Tenay about his upcoming match with Raven and Jarrett. He tells Tenay that he's sick of seeing the best of wrestling like Sonny Siaki treated like a nothing champion. He's sick of watching The S.A.T. curtain jerk each month. He's tired of how the company has handled minorities and he doesn't need another snake oil salesman like Raven to vouch for him. He's just as bad as Jarrett and the suits counting their money with their feet propped up on the backs of the working class warriors such as himself. He prattles on and on until the camera has to cut back to the ring because a match is underway.
D-

Ace Steel vs. Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Curt Hennig defeated Ace Steel in 12:01 by Pinfall with a Perfect-Plex.
D+

Segment: Product Shilling
Trinity, Desire, and Lollipop show off their...assets to hype up the brand.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C

Segment: Video Package
A video plays from the tron about Jarrett's reign as TNA Champion. As the man behind the company, it's his duty to defend the integrity of the fledgling federation. Konnan has voiced his opinions loud for all to hear. Raven seems keen to stir the pot. Something has to give in this Triple Threat.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
D+

Segment: Mysterious
Backstage, Glen Gilbertti is making a phone call. Whoever is on the line is a complete mystery, but whatever is going on has the fans curious.
D

Main Event: Konnan vs. Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Jeff Jarrett defeated Konnan and Raven in 22:01 when Jarrett pinned Konnan after The Stroke. Jarrett makes defense #3 of the TNA Championship.
C

Notes:

• Abyss debuted his Monster gimmick. It got an A.
• Fans didn't care about Abyss vs. Cross because they're both jobbers.
• Joey Matthew debuted his Punk gimmick. It got an A*.
• John Hennigan debuted his Teen Idol gimmick. A*.
• Rena Mero struggled while going off-script.
• Styles took a crazy bump in the Steel Cage Match.
• Father James Mitchell did not do well without a script to follow.
• Mike Sanders enjoyed having the freedom to go off-script.
• Melina Perez debuted her Happy-Go-Lucky gimmick. It got a B+.
• Melina's performance bombed due to being in a woman's role. Game thinks she's a man.
• Konnan improvised well without a script. His performance was good.
• Tenay did not. He was very underwhelming.
• Jeff Jarrett took a crazy bump in the Triple Threat Match.

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Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c) in a Parking Lot Brawl*

The Inaugural Lord of the Lockdown Tournament

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c) in a No DQ Match

Promoted:
Abyss - Lower Midcarder
Chris Harris - Midcarder
Chris Sabin - Lower Midcarder
Elix Skipper - Upper Midcarder
James Storm - Upper Midcarder
Jason Cross - Opener
Jerry Lynn - Midcarder
Joel Maximo - Lower Midcarder
Jorge Estrada - Opener
Jose Maximo - Lower Midcarder
Low Ki - Upper Midcarder
Slash - Midcarder
Sonny Siaki - Midcarder

Signed James Storm to an Exclusive PPA Contract.
Due to technical difficulties, I had to release Milena Perez. No MNM for me.

TNA X Division Champion



AJ Styles
D-

*Was to be a Steel Cell Match, but the representatives behind my PPV deal vetoed the idea, claiming it was too risky.

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Repackaging



The Other Brother aka "OB" manages The Harris Brothers.

It's Vince Russo in a mask. His firing was kayfabe. His contract is set to run out by the end of the month.

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Good News Everyone

For the first time since the game began, TNA has turned a profit! ($3,875)

When the game began:
Prestige: D-
Momentum: D-

Before Lockdown:
Prestige: D-
Momentum: C+

[Yaz]

Solid job on turning a profit so quickly. In my experience it usually takes about nine or ten months with a fledgling name company to come close to breaking even. Even at ~$4000 its a start.

On that Melina issue, you may be able to go into the database editor while still in your save and double check the gender. I know you can in 2016, but I'm not sure if that existed in earlier versions. Check around in the options page.

After comparing your style to mine, I'm gonna steal the color idea. I think it will help the flow better.

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Pre-Show

Abyss vs. Jorge Estrada
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Estrada in 5:45 by Pinfall.
E+

Chris Sabin vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sabin defeated Steel in 7:37 by Pinfall after a Cradle Shock.
D+

Segment: Video Package
A minute long video hypes up John & Joey, TNA's newest tag team.
E+

Triple X vs. Shark Boy and Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Triple X defeated Shark Boy and Cross in 8:10 when Low Ki pinned Cross, grabbing a handful of tights.
D-

Main Event: The Harris Brothers vs. The S.A.T.
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The S.A.T. defeated the Brothers in 10:32 when Don Harris was Disqualified after using a chair his manager OB handed him.
D-



TNA Lockdown

Opener: Sonny Siaki vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Killings defeated Siaki in 7:38 by Pinfall after a Consequences.
E+

Segment: Backstage
Glenn Gilbertti is seen backstage with an attractive woman. He calls her "Angelina Love" and together the two plot out Gilbertti's next match.
D

Glenn Gilbertti vs. Jerry Lynn (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Gilbertti defeated Lynn 12:07 py Pinfall with a Chart Buster after Angelina Love interfered.
D+

Segment: Movie Trailer
It's an obviously homemade film trailer starring BG James and some old lady he paid off the street. Together they go around the city fighting crime and having romantic dinners. Break It Til Ya Make It 2: The Forbidden Dance. Coming to a DVD bin near you. Eventually.
D+

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c) in a No DQ Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW defeated New Church in 12:58 when Storm pinned Slash with The Death Sentence...right onto a stack of 2x4 wood.
D

Kid Kash vs. AJ Styles (c) (Lord of the Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Styles defeated Kash in 7:32 by Submission with the Calf Crusher. Styles makes defense #1 of the X Division Championship here as well.
C-

Segment: Product Shilling
Trinity here to rub her breasts against the TNA logo. Get it? GET IT?!
C-

Curt Hennig vs. Konnan (Lord of the Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Decent
Konnan defeated Hennig in 17:58 by Count Out.
D

Segment: Cage Dancing
Lollipop shows the live crowd why she gets featured so often in this LP.
C-

Ron "The Truth Killings vs. Glenn Gilbertti (Lord of the Lockdown Semi-Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Killings defeated Gilbertti in 7:44 py Pinfall with the Consequences following a botched interference by Angelina Love.
D-

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero orders Jeff Jarrett to sign a waiver so that the company won't be responsible for any damages he may sustain in the Parking Lot Brawl later this evening. He does so happily.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

AJ Styles vs. Konnan (Lord of the Lockdown Semi-Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Konnan defeated Styles in 12:10 by Pinfall after a rollup.
D

Konnan vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings (Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Killings defeated Konnan in 14:23 by Pinfall with a Consequences. Ron Killings wins the Lord of the Lockdown Trophy!
D-

Segment: Promo
Raven is seen atop the hood of a Trans AM. He wonders what it would take for Jarrett and the rest of the suits to see how the other half lives. How badly must he punish a man who once called himself "The Chosen One". How bad will the foundation shake if their champion were someone they dubbed a lowlife, a thug, and a menace. Who would stand by TNA then? It is time to rewrite history, and tonight is the first shot of many from the undesirables.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c) in a Parking Lot Brawl
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven defeated Jarrett in 22:25 by referee stoppage when Jeff could not continue. During the match Konnan ran in and attacked Jarrett, making it more of a 2-on-1. Raven wins the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
C+

TNA World Tag Team Champions



America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm)
C-


The Lord of the Lockdown Winner



Ron "The Truth" Killings
B-


TNA World Heavyweight Champion



Raven
B

Notes:

• Angelina Love debuted her Bitch gimmick. It got a B.
• Glenn Gilbertti didn't do well without a script to follow.
• Raven didn't do well without a script to follow.
• Raven took a crazy bump in the Main Event.
• So did Jeff Jarrett.
• The Main Event deserved better commentary.

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Incident!

I gave him a Last Chance. He replied with "I'll try and not get caught again." This is why your ass is jobbing out to Konnan, Mr. Perfect.

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War!

I immediately signed Jerry Lynn to an Exclusive PPA Contract to get him out of his MLW Contract. He was their World Champ. I am that petty bitch.

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In Wrestling News

Nice guy. Hope he goes far.




Another boom for TNA: Post-Lockdown, I made a profit of $6,032. Of course this means I should buy up everyone.

Samoa Joe has signed with TNA in an Exclusive PPA Contract. He'll be a Lower Midcarding Heel to start.

Also in negotiations with Dave Bautista. Fair grab if I outbid WWE for him, but then again this is 2003. Batista didn't blow up for another two years. We'll see.

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Jeff Jarrett vs. Raven (c) in an I Quit Match

Kid Kash vs. Sonny Siaki vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Triple Threat Ladder Match

Ron Killings vs. Konnan in a Lord of the Lockdown Rematch

Dave Bautista was a bust. WWE was willing to put more money on the table and I'm just not in a spot to tempt him with a Written Contract. Surprised I held on to Killings, Konnan, and BG James honestly.

Vince Russo is gone. Dropped David Flair and Erik Watts. Since they were PPA it cost nothing to do so. Found replacements, one being a familiar face. No one will come in until after Hard Justice.

Christian York is coming in with an Exclusive PPA because he worked for MLW and MLW can eat my ass right now. Midcard Heel that is in an exceptional tag team with Joey Matthews as The Badstreet Boyz. Cutting the John & Joey experiment for now so this'll make up for that too.

Samoa Joe, sweet sweet Samoa Joe, has signed Exclusively with TNA. Poached him from ROH who I do have a working agreement with, but I'm sure they won't mind me just swooping in and taking their guy. Right? Lower Midcard Face.

Signed Cheerleader Melissa to be a valet.

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Pre-Show

Abyss vs. Shark Boy
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Abyss defeated Shark Boy in 9:07 by Pinfall with the Black Hole Slam, debuting the finisher.
D

The New Church vs. The S.A.T.
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The S.A.T. defeated New Church in 12:02 when Jose Maximo pinned Brian Lee with a rollup. An upset victory.
D

Chris Sabin vs. David Young
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Sabin defeated Young in 5:52 with a Pinfall after the Cradle Shock.
D-

Samoa Joe vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Joe defeated Steel in 8:26 by Submission with the Coquina Clutch.
D

Main Event: John & Joey vs. The Harris Brothers
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Brothers defeated John & Joey in 13:17 when Don Harris defeated Matthews by Pinfall with The H-Bomb.
E



TNA Hard Justice

Opener: Backstage
Cameras pan to Konnan and the new TNA World Champion Raven shaking hands. K-Dogg explained to the folks at home that Raven's speech last month resonated with him, and that he's starting to see the bigger picture - that this is war and sometimes you have to align yourself with the devil you don't know to take out the devil you do. Raven chimed in that the title is the biggest bargaining chip; under his rule Konnan and every other star the company has turned a blind eye on will have their moment in the sun. All he needs to do is defeat Jarrett tonight to ensure his reign.
D+

Segment: Relationship
Former X-Division Champion Sonny Siaki asked his valet out on a date and she said yes - but he must regain the title tonight.
D

Kid Kash vs. Sonny Siaki vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Triple Threat Ladder Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Siaki and Kash in 12:43 when he retrieved the X Division Championship. This makes Defense #2.
D+

Glenn Gilbertti w/Angelina Love vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Jerry Lynn defeated Gilbertti in 12:28 by Pinfall with a Cradle Driver. Gilbertti was furiated that Love didn't try and help him cheat.
D+

Segment: Cage Dancing
To add insult to injury, Angelina Love sticks around and climbs into the dancer cage. Gilbertti kept walking to the back, ignoring her sexy commercial break time.
D+

Triple X vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW defeated XXX in 15:28 when James Storm pinned Elix Skipper after The Death Sentence. Defense #1.
D+

Segment: Product Shilling
Trinity and Lollipop are here to show you why you should buy these Glenn Gilbertti T-Shirts with the name "Disco Inferno" scratched out with a Sharpie. Trinity goes to put one on but first must remove her top. Lollipop helps. Cut to ringside.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C

Curt Hennig vs. BG James
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Hennig defeated James in 17:02 by DQ after BG James uppercut his gnards.
D

Segment: Post-Match
BG James throws one of the commentator's swivel chairs into the ring and takes a seat. He is adamant that he will not leave until he gets what he wants - an opportunity to fight Ron Killings for the rights to the Break It sequel. Rena Mero comes out and tells him to leave, that there is no second movie in the works. Dismayed, James gets up from his seat and gets on his knees, pleading that he must have this, that he was born to play a black breakdancing secret agent. That Killings can't even do a handstand like him. That Sophia was the best Golden Girl. Rena asks him again to leave. James says no. Security come in and he brawls with them before succumbing to the numbers. Commentary is quiet throughout, giving this the solemn respect it deserved.
D+

Konnan vs. Ron "The Truth" Killins in a Lord of Lockdown Rematch
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Even though it is a rematch of sorts, the trophy is not on the line. Killings defeated Konnan in 8:43 after Konnan socked the referee. DQ.
D-

Segment: Interview
Mike Sanders is on standby with Jeff Jarrett. He asks him about his upcoming I Quit Match with Raven, and Jarrett dropped the bombshell that if he did not win tonight, he will not challenge again. That TNA is a much darker place with people like Konnan and Raven around, and even though he fully believes in giving everyone equal opportunity to shine on his program, that those opportunities should be earned. Konnan is a cheat, and Raven did not win the title right-wise. As far as he is concerned, TNA does not belong to him if he cannot beat Raven. But this is Hard Justice and Raven is getting what's coming to him.
D+

Main Event: Jeff Jarrett vs. Raven (c) in an I Quit Match
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Great
Raven defeated Jarrett in 21:32 by making Jarrett tap out to his own Figure Four Leglock after dropping the Steel Steps on them. Raven was also in his element by leaving welts on Jarrett's back with a Kendo Stick. Jarrett managed to get offense in by tossing the champion over the entrance ramp into a heap of unused cables. Defense #1 of Raven's title reign.
C+

Notes:

• Samoa Joe debuted his Bad Ass gimmick. It got a B+.
• Ace Steel used subtle mannerisms to hint at a face turn.
• Konnan did not do well without a script to follow.
• BG James was visibly tiring by the end of his match.
• Jeff Jarrett took a crazy bump in the Main Event.
• Don West was pretty weak announcing the I Quit Match.

[Yaz]

Does Konnan request to work without a script? In my test run I had Taz occasionally do in ring interviews and he would get mad if I scripted them but I usually got the same result you get with Konnan.

Shame on you making Road Dogg go nearly twenty minutes though.