A/N: Finally got this done! Here we go! Issue 1!
FICTION WRESTLING ISSUE #1
*On the cover: Itachi, Jonas Lazar, and Ben Tennyson are standing back to back with their World Titles. The cover, in bright red letters, says "The New Generation of Heel World Champions"
Table of Contents-
Letters to the Editor
Around the Business (News around the business)
Rookie Write-Up (Featured Rookie)
Feature Article-"The New Generation of Heel World Champions"
Superstar Spotlight-Tai Kamiya
Feature Article 2-"PCUW: The Three Creators"
Trivia Question
History Lesson
The Critic's Take (Fanfiction Wrestling Critic gives his opinions on the all around workings of the business)
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Letters to the Editors
Hello! This is The Editor-in-Chief, Justin Beiber. Now I just want to say-Hehe, sorry, I'm not Beiber. My name is Max Tennyson. That's right. I am the uncle of Ben and Gwen Tennyson, CCW's nastiest double tandem. I understand; that seems weird seeing as how I'm some great hero while my niece and nephew are the biggest heels in Fiction Wrestling. Well, I just want to say; I don't condone it. I don't condone Ben running over men, costing them a year of their careers. I don't condone Gwen making girls hard earned work go unwritten in the history books. But I still love them. Because at least they try to condone for their sins by going the straight and narrow on Animated. My little girl may win a Rumble, and Ben put on a great match for the Intercontinental Title. Not to mention, Ben was the first to cash in Money in the Bank, and he is a former Toon Champion and World Heavyweight Champion. I am still proud of their success.
Now, this section is dedicated to the letters you all send me. I hope I get a lot! I love answering messages. Brings an old soul like me joy answering your letters. Now, I don't have any letters yet, but I hope to have some by next issue with your help. Please, feel free to send me any messages! Anything you want to discuss! And if you want to ask the rest of my staff a question, feel free! This is your sound off board! Use it wisely!
Now! Let's read on! I hope you all enjoy this issue!
Around the Business
Let's see the happenings around the business!
AWF: The latest PPV, Pirinsu to Pirinsesu, saw Nobita Nobi become The Prince of Anime while his "girlfriend" Shizuka won the Princess Title. However, the win wasn't without controversy. Simon, Kuwabara, and TK's rivals would distract them, giving the Doraemon couple the win. The win would come under scrutiny, and at AWF Gattai!, GM Nazirul would make NobiShizu (my name for them) fight the couple who didn't get a chance to fight due to…"accidental circumstances", Syaoran and Sakura. The Cardcaptor couple would go on to win, due to Nobita's rookie Tsuna. He would then air out the dirty laundry: Nobita DID screw over the other couples. Nobita would NEVER train Tsuna. Nobita DID attack Syaoran and Sakura. Nobita's true colors were revealed.
CWF-Chiro is done. Bart Simpson faced off against Shugazoom's Favorite Son, Chiro; and Chiro's career was on the line. The match was hard fought, and could be called one of CWF's best matches of the year. But in the end, the Era of Bart steamrolled through Chiro, and the SRMTHFG leader was forced to retire from CWF. He will be truly missed.
XCW-March Majesty is upon us. Who will become the first March Majesty winner; Hardcore Champ Tommy Vercetti, the returning Hotsuma, The Cowboy Bounty Hunter Spike Spiegel, or the veteran of The Attitude Era Tai Kamiya? And who will win The XCW Championship? The rivals Bugs Bunny and Champion Mario are going at it one more time, but this time they have a new member of the rivalry; The Giant lasagna eating, Monday hating, fat cat, Garfield. Will Mario retain in the face of his crumbling stable, will Bugs finally get to the top, or will Garfield find a way to love Mondays when he celebrates with his new Championship?
Animated-The Royal Rumble…now with forty men! And ten of these men come from several other shows! And four more are complete surprises! Who will win a shot at The World Title at Wrestlemania? And will Itachi even get to Mania? The man who started "The Itachi Era" of Fiction Wrestling must face a returning Gary Oak, the vampire Alucard, an angry Thresh Crash, or the rookie Intercontinental Champion TD Kenelly?
WWT-Kankuro is out. Shikamaru is in. Kankuro got too cocky, and he has officially lost his WWT World Championship to his long-time rival Shikamaru. And the FBN has lost to Team Patrick! And Danny got his OWN Fiction Wrestling Award stolen! Will Spongebob ever return?
TWE-Jonas is TWE Champion. Brent Gontier is TWE US Champion. Shadow is TWE Hardcore Champion. And MegaGator Dark is…well…he's still good! The Gateway has become the new dominate force in TWE after the Rater's Organization imploded. And now Jonas has made a few choice anti-black sentiments which were said unto him by "Him", the object of The Gateway's worship. Terry Blake has his sights on the group for kidnapping his sister Tariya, while Thresh and Claymore have more singular thoughts, both wanting the TWE World Title on Jonas's shoulders. All the while, Thresh has not given up on his TWE Title. He believes he is still TWE World Champion, and he plans on showing Charlie Araya the reason why.
CCW-Gwen has been humiliated by Chell. But Gwen is still CCW Female's Champion! But if Chell can prove herself, she may just get her chance to destroy the Female Tennyson. Pretty Muscle is over, and Starfire made her opinions known towards Jillian Michaels. The Powerpuffs will face Sonia and Jenny for the CCW Female's Tag Team Titles; but after losing their last chance, the Tamaranian's replacement was known that night also…MMA phenom Ronda Rousey. After manhandling…or "womanhandling" (hehe…sorry…) Starfire, the team left Starfire a mess in the ring. On the male side of things, Ben will face Jimmy Neutron for the CCW Magnus Championship. After screwing El Blaze out of the shot, the Boy Genius and the Omnitrix wielder left the arena very cocky. And Dan vs. Brady…one last time…in a Down for the Count Match. Similar to the Last Man Standing Match of other companies, Dan plans on knocking out the star quarterback for ten seconds. Will the Pyrus Brawler win the Universal Title, or will Brady avenge his second Super Bowl loss to the Giants with a win?
PCUW-Asheel vs. Ed went off without a hitch. Ed and Asheel had a long, hard-fought match. But the Mono-browed Colossus won out in the end. Kevin, however, would find a new way to become number one contender for the PCUW Title. And a new PCUW Intercontinental Champion was named in the form of Chris O'Mac. Female-wise, a new Knockout Law was named, and her name is Marina Coleman! Also known as Zack's girlfriend. Will she prove herself as a good Knockout Law?
CAWF-CAWF has TWO new Champions! The CAWF Champion, Chris Thorndyke, was defeated by the newest member of the World Champion club, Leo! And Ben Tennyson, also a CAWF Heavyweight Champion, would lose to The Prince of all Saiyans, Vegeta! How will both of these new Champions roll into CAWF's show of all shows, CartoonMania 32!
DCA-Here is your NEW DCA World Champioooon...Um...Earl Hebner? "Wrestling's Most Hated Referee" is apparently a World Champion? What will the aftermath of this...shocking...win be like on the next DCA? (Whenever that comes out...)
Rookie Write-Up: "Scott Pilgrim"
Scott debuted on a November edition of Animated, facing Takuya Kanbara of Digivolution in an effort from Deadpool to gain another member of Team Immortal-Canada. Scott, with a little help from the debut of Deadpool's 9mm pistol to the face, won his match and gained a contract to Animated. He fought on Deadpool's Survivor Series Team; but after the win, he and Jude were attacked by the rest of the team, The Immortals. Scott has since rebounded from this attack, and it is rumored that Scott has teamed with Jude. If the rumors are true, then we should see this at The Royal Rumble.
Residing in: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Style-Brawler
Signatures-Extra Life (Flying Enzuguiri)
Finishers-KO! (Flying Fist)
Achievements-None so far; Former CAW Hardcore Champion
Words directly from Scott-"I plan on winning the World Title. I really want this. I've gotten somewhat lazy when it comes to fighting recently. I've defeated Ramona's evil ex-boyfriends, and hopefully this is just what I needed. Animated can't stop Canada's Most Wanted!
…Yeah, that was pretty lame. I-I-I'm sorry…"
Featured Article:
"The New Generation of Heel World Champions"
*The Cover Picture consists of the three World Champions holding up their Titles*
In 1965, Johnny Quest became the first ever Fiction Wrestling Champion by winning The Toon World Title in a tournament. This would establish his name in the history books.
However, in 1966, Daffy would screw Johnny over to become Toon World Champion. He would become the first Heel Fiction World Champion.
The heels of the 60s and 70s didn't use many gimmicks except their mega charisma and their skills on the microphone. Cartoons, however, have always had gimmicks. Daffy didn't want to be a goofy Dastardly or a weird Pink Panther. He wanted to become the new bad guy, just like the heels of the human wrestlers. Daffy said it best himself. "The only difference between me and Buddy Rogers is the black feathers, the lisssp, and the beak."
Daffy became the pioneer of a long line of fiction heels who used their cartoon skills to amplify their heel tactics. No more would they rely just on cartoon antics to win matches and gain reactions. They would become charismatic, skilled in wrestling, and go on to actually win matches instead of losing cartoonishly.
Daffy reigned for a year. And heels that followed would evolve the heel standard. The Creeper relied on his scare tactics to win matches. Alexandra (Josie & The Pussycats) was a memorable pioneer for the female heel. And Fat Albert would perfect the face-heel turn when he betrayed the fans and won the World Title.
The anime heel was perfected when Prince Vegeta reigned over WWE's cartoon division, and his perfect foil of Goku made his term one of the more memorable periods of wrestling history. Big Bad Pete of CWF was a great monster heel, and Mickeymania was the perfect foil to face him. By the mid-90s, Yusuke Yurameshi was one of the pioneers of "the leader of the heel faction" in the business. And the revival of the "Face versus their TV Villain/Rival" was in full force when Ash Ketchum faced off against both Team Rocket's James and his Poke-Rival Gary Oak. And we can't forget Ash's rivalry with Tai, the heel who everyone wanted to see fight Ash in a Poke-Digi Rivalry people wanted to see for a while.
Newer companies sprang up throughout the 2000s, and with each came a new heel that dominated not only their company, but the business.
Mr. Eddy of CWF has been noted as one of the most famous heels of this era from CWF, employing the classic "create a stable and get a heel General Manager to consolidate his reign". Winning the CWF Title and teaming with GM Sideshow Bob (of Simpsons infamy), Eddy would be a very powerful force in the business.
Lance Raters was TWE's greatest example of a great heel. Even with the forming of the stereotypical nWo stable, the Rater's World Order, he would still go solo and become a Unified Hardcore Television Champion. And Asheel would become his famous foil, albeit he had a nice rotating cycle of rivals such as Schultz, Killington, and a boatload of others. After injury, he would transition from heel wrestler to heel boss, training up the new generation. After a minute of finding his new protégé, and after Generation Now, the stable that went on to become the sister group of Generation Crash and a branch of the Rater's Organization, had come under Lance's control, a new heel became known as Thresh Crash. Coming over from a defunct company, Thresh would dominate TWE and become World Champion all in his first month. His undefeated streak would encompass TWE Legends, including Kenny Dentons and even the monster Jeff Killington. Mason Schultz was his main foil, and they have had many a great match with each other.
AWF has produced Daisuke, AKA Davis Motomiya from Digimon 02. The Leader of Digivolution has stopped at nothing less than kidnapping and inducing amnesia into Kari in order to gain her love and rid AWF of his rival TK. The first new World Champion of AWF Season 2, he reigned with one purpose-exterminating TK.
XCW has revived Mario, former Toon World Champion. He became the top heel of the company in the matter of a week. Creating the now crumbling Super Mario Syndicate, he would use cunning to dominate over his rival from the cartoon spectrum, Bugs Bunny.
However, three people in Fiction Wrestling would surpass the mold for the heel World Champion. Jonas Lazar, new TWE World Champion. Itachi Uchiha, Toon World Champion. And finally, Ben Tennyson, CCW Magnus Champion.
For the first time ever, we have brought these three into the same room, and they are ready to give us the insight of the modern heel World Champion. Ben Tennyson laughed when we first asked him about being a heel Champion. Itachi chuckled a bit before commenting first.
"Heel…just another label put on us by the critics and fans who have nothing better to do but criticize. A 'heel' is someone who gets a booing reaction from the crowd. However, you act as if I care that these people boo me. They're nothing but sheep being led by no-nothing critics."
Jonas replied when we asked him about him being the newest out of the three.
"I have a lot to learn, actually. But not from the people, the Champions before me, or even these two. He who has ordained me to become Champion has told me that there is a lot for me to do before I can be 'The Best of the Best". I am a World Champion, but that is not all. It is when He tells me His ultimate plan, and when I carry it out…THAT is when I shall become the best 'heel' in this business."
"I did bad things to get here. I ran over a King of Thieves. I angered a god. I went toe to toe with a luchador. And what separates us 'heels' from the others…we don't give a damn. Destroying your clan and your brother, and using absolute cunning to dominate every Title scene are some things that we have done. And they won't be the last things. I promise you; we'll probably piss off a billion people. We already pissed off a million. Why not go for the jackpot?"
"I always knew I'd be hated." Itachi said. "I always knew that no one would like my methods of attaining what I need. But I know that what most say doesn't matter. I hated labels that generalized me. Likening me to The Undertaker is my biggest peeve. I am not the Undertaker. I use the Chokeslam and have dark means of getting around. But I am not The Phenom. I am Itachi. And what I do…is none of those people's concern."
The three exchanged stories of their triumphs and their pre-wrestling careers. They even admitted that they have a bit of respect for each other.
"Itachi Uchiha and his undefeated streak are marvels in this business. His wake of destruction involves legends and World Champions." Jonas said. "It is pretty impressive."
"Tennyson does what he does for the hell of it. He doesn't care. I'm not a fan of heroes, but he really shows that even heroes have that bit of bad in them." Itachi said with a tiny smirk.
"The blue chipper made it." Ben said with a cocky smile and crossed arms. "I was rooting for him. He deserved a chance more than that Blake kid. Mason had too many shots. I was waiting for when Jonas would get his chance. He may be a bit crazy with his 'He' stuff, but he is a great wrestler."
Another Champion was to accompany these men in their interview, Kankuro of the Sand. The WWT World Champion, however, recently lost his Title to longtime rival Shikamaru. The Champions had a few comments about that.
"Kankuro whined and whined until he got a chance. And even when he won, he still bitched and whined. The Sand Ninja are more of whiners than they are fighters, ninjas, and wrestlers." Itachi commented.
"He wasn't bad. I liked his whole 'from the bottom to the top after all this time' story. However, he got too cocky. And then he had the BALLS to try to injure his rival in order to not defend his Title at the PPV. He is the only one of us World Champs to try that." Ben laughed as he admired Kankuro's work. "But in the end, his cockiness was too much."
"Cockyness. It is the destroyer of men. Kankuro of the Sand was not ready for a World Title yet, just as much as Dagget Beaver. He can be ready…once he becomes disciplined." Jonas added in.
The talk of cockiness sparked another topic; aren't they all cocky? Isn't that a prime trait in a modern top heel?
"When you got it, flaunt it." Ben said. "But if you can't back it up, then why talk smack?"
"I detest cockiness. It's next to ignorance. Why treat your opponent like a second rate child? I have faced legends like Goku, Champions like Henry Wong and Ash Ketchum, and even the chaff such as the local jobbers. I have taken each and every one of them seriously. That is why I'm undefeated." Itachi said.
"When He has told you that you will win, there is nothing much to do but ride the wave to the victory. But that does not mean to stop training. Cockiness is only good in small doses. Where Kankuro failed was taking Shikamaru too lightly. He should know that he is one of the few people who knows how he works. And he took it lightly. He tells us that even if victory is guaranteed, never go into a battle with no sword if you know that victory can be easily gained with it." Jonas added in.
The World Champion Itachi-debuting in 2003 against his brother, he has amassed a staggering record of 67-0 over his eight years. A Triple Crown Winner, he had finally won the World Title last year and began "The Itachi Era".
"I finally reached where I needed to be. The Modern Heel…I personify the modern heel as the one who doesn't run from his challengers. He faces all challenges…and defeats them all. The modern heel doesn't take his challenges lightly. But…he does whatever he needs to get what he needs accomplished. He doesn't care about the crowd. He does his own thing."
Magnus Champion Ben 10-The hero of earth with the Omnitrix. He has laid a path of destruction when it comes to his gains. His latest misdeed…running over Autolycus and winning The Magnus Title with this act of treachery.
"Hmph. What do they care? I don't need to be the strongest, fastest, or the most technically sound or whatever. It's smarts. My cunning strategies have won me the Title and gotten me awards. The Modern Heel is the one who does what he can do to survive…and he never goes back on his actions. The Modern Heel is also an all-in-one package. In the past, a heel like Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik, or Volkoff needed a man behind the mic such as Bobby the Brain Heenan or Freddie Blassie. People like Mr. Perfect, full packages, were far in-between back then. Now, you have to have it all. Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes, Robert Roode, and a host of others are the new age heel. We three, though, are the cream of the crop."
TWE Champion Jonas Lazar-A young TWE New Generation star who rose to fame due to his Television Title Matches with Terry Blake and his stable "The Gateway to Oblivion". His stable-mate Shadow would win a shot at any Title and gave it to US Champion Jonas (Did we mention he defeated Claymore Raters?). Jonas gave Shadow the US Title, and Jonas went on to cash in on a tired and elated New World Champion Mason. He says that it was all ordained by "Him", the one who Jonas worships.
"He said I would go to the top. I am only proving him right. He is never wrong. I was told I would dominate TWE, and I am now dominating TWE. He knew this would all happen. Who are we to doubt His omniscience? The Modern Heel…those two say that the Modern Heel has no stable. I say that stables will never leave the heel demographic. It is how he uses his stable. Hiding behind his stable is NOT what he should do. He should lead by example. And that means that the Modern Heel must be the alpha male of not only his group, but of his company. He must conquer all. You do not have your stable fight for you. You must fight for your stable."
These three men…young…strong…and don't give a damn. We asked them one last question…who would they love to face for their World Titles?
"I have beaten every World Champion at The Fiction Wrestling Awards's Battle Royal. But one was missing from it…Ben Tennyson. He became Champion too late. I would like to face him." Itachi said, looking over at him with a smirk. "And I hope it's soon."
"I'd like to face you too, emo." Ben put his arms behind his head. "I need a challenge."
"Mason Schultz is my prime target. Once I beat him…I will be the undisputed BEST of TWE." Jonas said.
The three World Champions got up and left the interview area…without us telling them they can leave. They must have more important things to do. But one thing's for certain; if they mean what they say…the entire Fiction Wrestling Roster will be in for a looooong year.
Superstar Spotlight: "Tai Kamiya"
Not many wrestlers can say that they're still relevant since the Attitude Era. And Tai Kamiya, unfortunately, is one of those people who can't say that. The Former Toon World Champion has been in a decline since the year 2002. The same man who won The Toon World Title, fought Ash Ketchum in a Five-Star Hell in a Cell Match at Wrestlemania 17, and went on to capture multiple Tag Titles with his best friend Matt, was the same man who: formed the Digi-nWo, lost in a Hardcore Title Match to Kim Possible, and lost to Davis in what would've been his final match.
…But that wasn't all for the Digidestined.
XCW was created. Space Ghost was, the General Manager, signed on Tai and his new wife, Sora, to the show Massacre. And they made an immediate impact, with Tai winning his first Title in over ten years, The XCW Television Title and Sora winning The XCW Women's Title. Unfortunately, the giant Garfield would cost him his Title and defeat him at the PPV Doomsday. This would put Tai into a slump similar to his decade long decline. But now he has a chance in the March Majesty Tournament to face off against the XCW Champion in a Title Match. We have gotten Tai here for an interview to tell us about his career, his favorite matches, and even about Matt.
Scoops: Glad to interview you, Mr. Kamiya!
Tai: Thanks, Scoops! I'm glad to be here.
Scoops: Now, first off, I'd like to ask; how do you like XCW so far?
Tai: I love it! I'm paid well and back to doing what I love. Although I still haven't met the chairman yet. I'd like to, but that's not important right now.
Scoops: Well, I can say that what is important is this string of bad luck you've fell upon. The TV Title you had, you lost it to Luigi. You were destroyed by Garfield. But now you have a chance to win The March Madness Match. Your thoughts?
Tai: Well, Scoops, there's something I have to admit. . .ever since I won my qualifying match, March Majesty has not been the only thing on my mind. I've thought back to the events of this past month. They reminded me of my time in WWE. Yes, the DigiDestined had its fair share of success in the late 90s-early 2000s. Sora won the Women's Championship four times, and the WCW Women's title once. I won the Toon WCW Championship, and the WWE Championship twice, as well as multiple tag team titles. But now, when people think about the Destined's run in WWE, they remember our runs with futility. You've seen Ash Ketchum put me through a table at Wrestlemania, you've seen me lose the Hardcore Championship to Kim Possible, and you've seen me reorganize the Destined into the Digi-nWo in an act of desperation! And then there was the ladder match against Davis, which I don't need to go into, but the bottom line is this: the last thing I want is for me or the Destined to be remembered for our failures. I came here to XCW with only two things: the legacy of the Destined on my back, and Sora by my side. The result of our climb back to the top of the mountain in this industry rests on how far I go in this tournament. I have to be on nothing less than my A-game, and that's what everyone in this tournament will get when they go toe-to-toe with me.
Scoops: I think many fans want to see you win this tournament. You still have some of your old Attitude Era fans. And the fans who always loved Digimon more than Pokemon.
Tai: Oh crap, how could I forget the fans? They've been so loyal to me and the DigiDestined through all the ups and downs, and especially since the Pokemon-Digimon rivalry. Even in XCW, I've met countless fans who still think that Digimon is superior to Pokemon as if it's common knowledge. To think that was fifteen years ago, and for the fans to still be around and support us to this day is simply awesome.
Scoops: They certainly have been as rabid as Edward/Jacob Twilight fans. What is your opinion on Ash these days?
Tai: Oh, we've become better friends now. Getting Splashed onto from the top of a raised cell seems to bring people closer together, hehe. We must have become good friends after we were a tag team for a month. We both respect each other's accomplishments.
Scoops: Rivals turned friends. Sounds like a great ending to a rivalry. But this whole thing with Garfield hasn't ended, hasn't it?
Tai: My feud with Garfield won't end until I finally beat the man. Beating me to a pulp in the back so that I couldn't defend the TV title was one thing. It became so much bigger when his manager, Jon Arbuckle, verbally abused my wife in the middle of the ring, and stuck his nose in my match against Garfield at Doomsday. I look forward to the day I face Garfield again, because when we do, not only will I defeat him, but I will also be the one to finally put Arbuckle in his place.
Scoops: Speaking of Arbuckle, what's your opinion on his running XCW in Space Ghosts's absence?
Tai: Well, he is responsible for signing Rolf and the South Park Four, and I'll give him all the credit for it. He's a persuasive human resources guy, I'll give him that. Hell, just look at how he got Garfield out of his bed and into the wrestling ring! But from his actions toward Sora and I, and how he talks about us...there's something about him as interim commissioner that seems really fishy to me.
Scoops: We've seen people like GB screw over people in the long run. Do you think Jon will be like that?
Tai: As of right now, I've been the only person he's screwed over, in a match against Garfield. He's been. . .okay so far as interim commissioner, but it won't surprise me if he tries something funny at March Majesty.
Scoops: We should keep an eye on him. First XCW TV Champ, huh?
Tai: Yeah, when you're the first to win a particular championship, you set the standard for the rest of the competition for that belt. And not a lot of people know this, but the TV title used to be as prestigious as the Intercontinental title, until it faded into obscurity in WCW. After I won the title, I vowed to make the Television title relevant again in pro wrestling. Of course, we all know how that turned out.
Scoops: A screw-over from Arbuckle and Garfield. How do you feel about the new Champ, Luigi?
Tai: You mean Green Mario? (laughs) He's had the Syndicate at his side for his entire reign as champion, so he's not a threat and never has been. Wait for him to get out of his brother's shadow, then he'll be a legit wrestler.
Scoops: So you'd respect the brother is he had gotten out of Mario's shadow?
Tai: If he got out of Mario's shadow and fought fairly, yes I would.
Scoops: Mario. Former CWF World Champion. Toon Tag Team Champion with Luigi and Donkey Kong. Former Toon World Champion. Cartoon King of the Ring 1993. First ever and current XCW Champion. Your opinions on him?
Tai: As someone who played his video games non-stop growing up, it's been a privilege to work with him. He's a video game icon, and a living legend in this business. Granted, he didn't win me over with his "Champion of Life" ego when XCW first started, but now that the Syndicate is all but dead, one can only hope he'll see the light again.
Scoops: The Syndicate is on the he brink of breaking up. The Destined were somewhat close to that, except they more or less drifted a part. Can you see comparisons between The Digidestined and The Syndicate?
Tai: The Destined were a family. We had each other's back. When one person won, the others celebrated. There was no jealousy. No hate. No "one man is more important". But then it all got to Davis's head...
Scoops: Davis...Tai, what are your thoughts on Davis right now?
Tai: Davis Motomiya. . .(lowers head and exhales before looking back up at Scoops) He's done more with his career than I ever will: not only was he a former Toon Heavyweight Champion, he was the first Cruiserweight Champion, and the first cartoon character to win the World Heavyweight Championship. But all the success went to his ego, and heavily clouded his mind. If I remember correctly, it was Sora who led Kari to her first Women's Championship. It was I who led Digi-Generation X*, and I led the Destined until he won our ladder match! Davis now has reason to believe that he and he alone was responsible for the DigiDestined's popularity, so much that he's forgotten how he got in the position he's in now!
The DigiDestined taught Davis everything he knows about wrestling, we came to him in his time of need, we celebrated his accomplishments, and we helped him become the star that he is today. And in return, he harassed my sister, stole our Digivices, attacked us, drove TK out of the WWE, destroyed our possessions AND the Destined in the process! What do I think of Davis Motomiya right now? I think he is nothing more than an ungrateful poser.
Scoops: Strong words. Though it seems you may have taught him well. Just as you taught him, he's teaching Taiki.
Tai: And he kidnapped a woman under Davis' wing! Taiki is another young star on the rise in this business but if he keeps doing what he's been doing as a member of Digivolution, he'll never be on the same level as the legends he's taken out.
Scoops: Tai. This is a question I think we all would like to know...do you believe you were screwed at Tha Clash during your Ladder Match with Davis? It seemed like a tie...but the ref made the decision.
Tai: Well. . .at first, I thought I was. After all, I did unlatch the goggles. But even with instant replay in this business, it was so close for the referee to call, he could've seen it go either way. And besides, now I'm here making strides in XCW with Sora by my side, so despite the match's outcome, a lot of good came out of it.
Scoops: You seem to be taking this all well. I commend you for that, Mr. Kamiya. Anyway, seems that you and Sora are happy in XCW. Now for my last few questions, how about we go over people who you admire in this business right now. Who would you say is your favorite in the fiction wrestling business right now?
Tai: Besides me? (laughs) I don't have particular favorites, but there's a lot of people I love to watch. I like watching Ed in PCUW. He's a great tag champion here and an even better World champion there. Dekisugi Hidetoshi from AWF is another one; he's one of the toughest guys in this industry. Seeing him take five Jackhammers in a row and still continue to fight will always be one of the most impressive things I've ever seen in a wrestling ring. I also like watching Naruto in WWE and CWF, Rocko in CASZ, Deadpool in WWE and DCA. . .that's all I can name off the top of my head.
Scoops: Out of all of the people in the business, who would you want to face in a match you'd call, "The Greatest Match Ever"?
Tai: Man…I thought the Greatest Match Ever already happened at Wrestlemania between me and Ash! (laughs) I guess one to tie it between the wrestlers in the business now would pit me against Mario, Bugs Bunny, Spongebob, or Naruto. As far as legends go, I'd want to take on Popeye, Mickey Mouse or even Homer Simpson.
Scoops: All good choices! And for my final question...what ever happened to Matt? Have you guys talked since the wedding?
Tai: Hate to end this on a down note, but we actually haven't. It's so weird; before Davis, Matt and I were the best of friends. But after Davis injured T.K., his brother, after the betrayal, it's as if Matt became a different person. I've e-mailed him, left him countless voicemails and texts, but have never gotten a response. Even when I asked him if he wanted to be my best man for the wedding, he didn't say anything back. As you know, he dated Sora after our adventures in the Digital World. . .there's no reason for him to be bitter. . .
Scoops: I guess he may have a bit of hostility. Knowing Digimon Season 1 and the other your match at Summerslam 2003, it seems you two can put on a good fight. You think this could turn into something bigger?
Tai: I really don't think it will come down to that, nor do I want it to. We've had our disagreements in the past, and most of them were resolved without violence. Besides, there's only a select few of the DigiDestined left in this industry, and he probably would've joined XCW when Sora and I did. Again, I don't think we'll face off again, but never say never!
Scoops: You know, it's fun interviewing you! I'm honored! Any last words, maybe give us a basic introspective of your career and what you plan on for the future?
Tai: Thanks, Scoops! That means a lot. Right now I plan to re-establish myself as one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step foot in the squared circle, and it will start when I win the March Majesty Tournament. But Sora said it best at the Rumble: cynics say that my career is fourteen years old. . .I say it's fourteen years young!
Scoops: Thank you, Mr. Kamiya for the great interview! I hope you do great at March Majesty!
Tai: Anytime, Scoops! Thanks for having me!
Feature Article 2
"PCUW: The Three Creators"
PCUW…we all know the story. The Eds -Ed, Edd, and Eddy- watched TNA. Eddy was into WWE. He watched TNA. He loved it. They thought about a wrestling show. They created PCUW, had a bunch of kids sign up…and now here we are. Almost a year into their existence, they've already had The Orange City Blazers pick up The "Best Tag Team" Award at The Fiction Wrestling Awards. They are successful in terms of popularity, and their main leaders, The Erupting Eds, have taken over the show by storm. We caught up to them in order to get an interview. The Erupting Eds were glad to sit down with us.
Scoops: First question: How does it feel being the three creators of PCUW?
Ed: AWESOME!
Double D: It's a great feeling. We created a company that has made a lot of success these passed few months. It's just a true-
Eddy: Put a sock in it, Sockhead! It's really amazing!
Scoops: I see...well, we all know the story. Watching iMPACT Wrestling, got an idea, got a couple of friends, and next thing you know PCUW is here! What were the first five months like?
Ed: Scary, but cool!
Double D: It was nerve wreching. We didn't know if it would survive the first few months. But of course, we were shocked when we actually made it half a year.
Eddy: Yeah, what they said.
Scoops: Nice! You guys seem excited! What are each of your favorite memories?
Ed: Winning the World title on the debut episode! Oh, and the New Year's War Lethal Lockdown match!
Double D: For me, it's winning the first Ultimate X match at Summerfest to win the X Division title for the fist time. And same as Ed's second choice.
Ed
Scoop: Lethal Lockdown was a fan favorite, huh?dy: When I won the TV title for the first time! And also Lethal Lockdown for me too.
Ed: IT WAS AWESOME!
Double D: The fans really loved it. It was that type of match that gave everyone goosebumps and wondered what would happen.
Eddy: Everything was amazing about it... except the part where Ed nearly pulled Wolf's wrestling shorts off!
That was gross!
Scoops: Now who do you guys think are your biggest rivals?
The Eds: *look at each other* Destiny Empire!
Scoops: Well it's time I stop asking the obvious stuff. Now first; Kevin. Your honest opinions on him. And would you ever give him another World Title shot, Ed?
Ed: Kevin is a good fighter, but isn't worth winning the World title for. So if he suddenly gets on our side, then he'll get a shot.
Double D: Now Ed, that may be a little-
Eddy: You said it, Lumpy!
Scoops: So if Kevin joins you, he can get a shot? Doesn't that sound like a plan for Kevin waiting to happen?
Ed: If he can prove he's good to us, then yes.
Eddy: Yeah, right.
Scoops: Well what about Wolf Lancaster? Would you give him a Title shot?
Eddy: You mean that Kazarian lookalike? No! Right Ed?
Ed: I agree, Eddy!
Scoops: Ed...may I speak to you? This goes only for you. Ed. Who in PCUW would you give the shot to? Asheel beside the question.
Ed: Hmm... Well, if I could, I would give the shot to either Eddy or David Williams.
Scoops: I see. Nice to give your friends a shot. What do you see in David?
Ed: David is a tough competitor. He doesn't give up until the end. He may still have zero points in the New Day series, but that's because his opponents trick him. He always tries.
Scoops: Hmm, well how about this; who would you love to fight in the entire fiction wrestling world from any company?
Ed: From ANY company?
Scoop: I see. Any specific person or people?
Ed: Maybe someday I'll face Danny Phantom and Naruto.
Scoops: Danny Phantom from WWT? You think he'll be a great opponent? The master heel of WWT?
Ed: He's never gotten hit with a Lump Drop! He's never been put in the Scorpion Death Lock! Let's see if he's a challenge for me!
Scoop: Onto influences. Who influenced you guys the most?
Ed: You mean the wrestlers that influenced us?
Scoop: Yes, Edward.
Ed: Oh! OK! Well, Sting of course is my favorite. I also like Triple H, Undertaker, Kane, Tommy Dreamer, Jeff Hardy, Matt Morgan, and classics like Stone Cold and The Rock!
Scoop: I can see Sting's moveset has influenced you!
Ed: YES!
Scoop: Do you still find him the World's Best Wrestler?
Ed: Well, he is my biggest favorite, so yeah!
Scoops: Ed vs. Sting. Best Match Ever?
Ed: Maybe, if I am able to face him before he retires.
Eddy: Which may not happen!
Scoops: Never say never, Eddy. And speaking of Eddy; you were Mr. Eddy in CWF. Remember?
Eddy: *sigh* Yes. I remember.
Scoops: You sound ashamed...
Eddy: I kinda am. But it's the gimmick I chose for the show. But at least we're together in PCUW and in Animated.
Scoops: Something about being former CWF Champion and leader of Money Inc. seem shameful? In this issue, we talked about four major Heel World Champions in the business. Toon World Champion Itachi, CCW Magnus Champion Ben Tennyson, and TWE World Champion Jonas Lazar. Many people equate you as a bit of an influence on modern heels in this business.
Eddy: Not really shameful, I just feel lonely when Ed and Double D aren't there.
Scoops: Whoa. Not the kind of stuff you'd normally hear Eddy say. What happened to "Money First"?
Eddy: Money is still my first thing.
Scoops: That sounds almost like you. I had thought Eddy was putting money before all! Well Double D, you seem to be the only Ed who wasn't a World Champion. Does that bother you?
Double D: It does a little, but not too much. It's not my time now and I'm patient for my time to come.
Scoops: You sound complacent with your place. Nothing about the events from CWF, or Eddy forcing you guys to make the EPA as a scam, or even you not being a Champion bother any of you?
Double D: It does bother me at some points. But Eddy is our friend and we can't be apart.
Scoops: A different Erupting Eds than from the first time we saw you guys wrestle; The Kankers...kissing...destruction...
Eddy: We really did strengthen up after Season 1.
Scoops: I see, Any final words for your fans and for people trying to get to the top?
Ed: Keep watching PCUW! And don't give up!
Double D: Be safe.
Eddy: We look forward to the future!
Scoops: Thank you for your time, Eds!
Eds: Anytime, Scoops!
Trivia Questions
Who is currently holding two Womens Championship titles (in different companies) at once?
A) Gwen Tennyson
B) Haruhi Suzumiya
C) Nazz
D) Princess Peach
Who's currently the Toughest SOB (Son Of a Bitch) in EXL?
A) Lobo
B) Kenshiro
C) Yoh Asakura
D) Namor
Which PPV does this 'Prince and Princess of Anime' Tournament Takes Place?
A) PCUW St Valentine Massacre
B) AWF Purinsu to Purinsesu
C) XCW March Majesty
D) WWT King of WWT
Which Tag Team that every time one of them is called 'shorty', he gets pissed?
A) Ren and Stimpy (XCW)
B) Team Amazement (WWT)
C) Mas y Menos (CWF)
D) The Elric Brothers (AWF)
How many Fiction Wrestling Companies has Naruto Uzumaki signed into in his entire career? (includes XCF and excluding AWF Season 1)
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
History Lesson
The year of 2009…
1,2,3. (Rings Bell)
Ring Announcer: Here is your winner, and new CWF Champion: Sokka!
Bender: Sokka has it, He is the CWF Champion!
Iroh: Sokka has finally achieved his Goal to become Champion!
Sokka had the Title…he could finally reign as CWF Champion…until…
(Bombshell by Powermann 5000 Plays)
Bender: What?
Iroh: What is Mr. Eddy doing here?
Mr. Eddy: Ladies, and Gentlemen, Your NEW CWF Champion... ME! I hereby Cash in My CWF Championship Case as of Right Now!
Mr. Eddy gives the Ref the Championship Case. The Ref calls for the Match to start. The match begins with Sokka mounting a small Offense as he hits afew Chops onto Mr. Eddy. Sokka tries to hit a DDT onto Mr. Eddy, but Mr. Eddy counters with a Punch to the Gut of Sokka. Mr. Eddy then hits a Knee to the Jaw of Sokka, and follows it up with a Takedown onto Sokka. Mr. Eddy then hits a Series of Ground Punches onto Sokka until the Ref forces him to stop. Mr. Eddy then backs off, and then gets himself ready to Finish Sokka off. Sokka begins to get back, but then Mr. Eddy hits a SpearED onto Sokka. Mr. Eddy then decides to pick Sokka up, and hits another SpearED onto Sokka. Mr. Eddy then pins Sokka.
Ref makes the count 1,2,3. (Rings Bell)
Ring Announcer: Here is your winner, and new CWF Champion: Mr. Eddy!
Bender: I can't believe this, Mr. Eddy is the New CWF Champion!
Iroh: Mr. Eddy has shocked the CWF World.
Mr. Eddy would reign powerfully…with each win bolstering his grip on CWF. With JC gone, and Sideshow Bob in power, Eddy and his stable Power Inc., along with the help of the Nick World Order, would control CWF until Wrestleversary, where Mr. Eddy would be defeated by a debuting Rojo Bat for his Title. Power Inc. deteriorated, Sideshow Bob was overthrown by JC, and the Nick World Order slowly crumbled. The CWF was once again, in an era of peace.
The Critic's Take
AWF: Believe it or not, Nazirul, the owner of AWF, hates almost EVERYTHING that happened in Season 1 possibly due to during that time, he was obsessed in competing with Major Leagues like CWF and CASZ. As a results, he removed almost everything that happened during that season and those things will never be mentioned again, just like how WWE would never mention Benoit again.
PCUW: Surprisingly, Ivory is the niece of TNA's Kazarian. No wonder she's so dominating in the ring. :)
AWE: Thanks to Yang's rivalry with AWE's GM Steve, the AWE Championship, the champ and the rivalry were ignored and pushed away from the spotlight. Proof? Check the latest edition of AWE.
XCW: What's awesome about this company that it has everyone talking? Two names: Claude Speed and Tommy Vercetti. Why? Because their gimmicks reminds a lot of people about the good old ECW Days. With Tommy and obviously Tommy Dreamer while Claude being err... Sandman? You can sure bet that there will be 'E-C-DUB!' chants every time they wrestle.
WWT: No offence to it's GM Mr TV, but we think that he didn't do research before making that company. They had a X Division Championship but there are no Xscape Match or Ultimate X Match. I know WWT is supposed to be WCW but come on man. D:
Animated: Lately this company is trying to pick a bone with other companies, mostly XCW, by inviting them to the Royal Rumble Match. Shouldn't the WWE be worried if someone from other company wins the Rumble and goes on to win the title at Wrestlemania? And then has the winner raise his already won title in his company? If that happens, let's hope the Vince McMahon wouldn't kill GB and the other two GMs. Although seeing him yelling 'YOU'RE FIRED!' at them would be epic. :D
CCW: Why CCW has the best Divas in any Wrestling Companies, fiction and real life? Simple. They're not for fansevice purposes! These girls wants to wrestle and that's all they want. No picture of them on the cover of a Playboy Magazine, no Moe Moe (Cute Cute) girls trying to have fanboys yelling 'KAWAII!1!1!1' at her cuteness, etc. These girls are real deal man. Don't fuck with them.
CWF: Eversince Rojo Bat won the title, CWF has ALMOST going to be just like the current WWE due to Rojo winning his matches just like John Cena. But thanks to Bart Simpson, CWF's ratings are same and they're back in competition.
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The back cover has an advertisement for Fiction Wrestling Magazine; Naruto Uzumaki is holding an issue of the magazine, telling everyone to "Subscribe Now!"
A/N: I finally got this done! Now tell me, what would you like me to talk about in the next issue for the Feature Article? Tell me please! :D
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