Because NWA My Way was a roaring success.

I've always liked TEW2013's layout compared to EWR's, but the game costs money and the stats of individual wrestlers are not easy to grasp. So what better idea is there really than to have a good excuse to bomb playing this one?

My NWA scenario was pulling solid numbers - usually more than the average indy fed, but it was too costly to finance. Hoping I've learned my lesson, I've decided that in order to play it out in a way that's fair for me (I'm still amateur), I need to alter my budget. TNA starts with $2.5 Million with this mod. Since I'm going to have to cut a few people that are beyond useless but are contractually obligated to be part of the show ie. Dixie Carter, Vince Russo, etc., I need a bigger bank account so I can have fun with this. WWE is at $50,000,000 - obviously the biggest budget. I think it's fair to double TNA's budget for wiggle room.

TEW2013 has a place for storylines so I won't be shirking on that this go around. If for some reason WWE snatches Ron Killings from me and he's a champion, I'll figure out a way to write him off. Also going to attempt to flesh out each show so this will be a bit of a grind, but hopefully one worth reading.

Let's spend some hypothetical money together.


Titles

(TNA was still tied to NWA at this time, but since I've already played around with NWA I'm altering the championships and their respective names to suit this Let's Play.)

January 1st, 2003


TNA World Heavyweight Champion



Jeff Jarret
B


TNA X Division Champion



Sonny Siaki
D-


TNA World Tag Team Champions



Disciples of the New Church (Brian Lee & Slash)
C-


Roster (Pre-Purge)

Main Eventers
BG James - Degenerate, rated B (Heel)
Brian Lawler - Arrogant Heel, rated B+ (Heel)
Curt Hennig - Old School Face, rated B+ (Face)
Glenn Gilbertti - Disco Stud, rated B (Heel)
Jeff Jarrett - Franchise Player, rated B (Face) [Avatar & Owner/Booker]
Konnan - Gangsta, rated B (Heel)

Upper Midcarders
Don Harris - Bad Ass, rated B (Heel)
Erik Watts - Second Generation Star, rated B (Heel)
Jerry Lynn - No Gimmick Needed, rated B (Face)
Kid Kash - Arrogant Heel, rated B (Heel)
Ron Harris - Bad Ass, rated B (Heel)
Ron Killings - Rapper, rated B (Face)

Midcarders
AJ Styles - Old School Face, rated B (Face)
Brian Lee - Goth, rated B+ (Heel)
Christopher Daniels - Arrogant Heel, rated B+ (Heel)
David Flair - Second Generation Star, rated B (Heel)
Elix Skipper - Arrogant Heel, rated B (Heel)
James Storm - Cowboy, rated B+ (Face)
Low Ki - Martial Artist, rated B (Heel)
Shark Boy - Comic Book Hero , rated B+ (Face)
Sonny Siaki - Arrogant Heel, rated B- (Heel)

Lower Midcarders
Ace Steel - Old School Heel, rated B (Heel)
Amazing Red, - Thrill Seeker, rated B+ (Face)
David Young, 30 - Bad Ass, rated B- (Heel)
Mike Sanders, 33 - Arrogant Heel, rated B+ (Heel)
Slash, 29 - Goth, rated B (Heel)

Openers
Chris Harris, 29 - Bad Ass, rated B+ (Face)
Joel Maximo, 23 - Fun Babyface, rated B (Face)
Jose Maximo, 19 - Fun Babyface, rated B+ (Face)

Enhancement Talent
Jason Cross, 23 - Old School Face, rated B- (Face)
Jorge Estrada, 26 - Elvis Impersonator, rated B+ (Face)

Occasional Wrestlers
Larry Zbyszko

Personalities/Managers
Desire, 29 - Bitch, rated B (Heel)
Father James Mitchell, 37 - Occult, rated B+ (Heel)
Lollipop, 23 - Diva, rated B+ (Face)
Percy Pringle III, 48 - Old School Face, rated B- (Face)
Trinity, 31 - Diva, rated B+ (Heel)
Vince Russo, 41 - Egomaniac, rated B (Heel)

Staff
Don West, 39 - Color Commentator (Face)
Jeremy Borash, 28 - Personality (Face)
Jerry Jarrett, 60 - Road Agent (Face)
Mark Johnson, 31 - Referee (Face)
Mike Tenay, 48 - Announcer (Face)
Rudy Charles, 25 - Referee (Face)
Scott Armstrong, 43 - Referee (Face)


Bring on the smoky arenas, dancing cages, and six-sided rings!