I wasn't sure how this story was going to turn out when I first began writing it. For the past three years, I have mostly written stories for the Tekken genre, so venturing into the wrestling fanfic world was a very new experience for me. However, I felt that I had a story to tell, and I was fortunate enough to see it through to the end.
Just a few things that you should know about me: my all-time favorite wrestler is the late Brian Adams, my current favorite wrestler is MVP, and I am also a proud Miz, Mike Knox, and Great Khali mark despite how all three of them had an internet stigma upon them. When it comes to favorites, I don't really care who the flavor of the week is: as long as I find them entertaining, it's all good to me.
Now, let's take a look at the wrestlers who DID make it to the tournament.
Chris Masters is right now doing independent bookings: I have no doubt in my mind that sooner or later he'll find his way to a bigger promotion like NJPW, but I sure do miss having him on my TV!
El Mesias is still a main eventer in AAA. I personally thought he looked ridiculous in his purple speedo(even if purple happens to be my favorite color), but hey: there was something cool about those contact lenses he wore!
Yoshihiro Tajiri is still with HUSTLE, though he still keeps in touch with WWE in regards to a possible return. Tajiri is another great wrestler and performer who would no doubt pick up right back where he left off in capturing the hearts of WWE fans. Triple H put him over huge before booking dropped the ball with him, and Trips has the stigma of utilizing the "Backstage Powers" magic card.
BxB Hulk is still with Dragon Gate, and I imagine that's where he'll stay for the time being. When this fic first began being formed in my head, this guy was going to be the star of it. It would center around his signing to ECW, where his naivete would be taken advantage of by Mark Henry, who was looking for an associate. When he finally realized he was being used by Henry, it would culminate into a match. Even though Hulk would lose, he would have won something very few had earned: Henry's respect. However, Dreamer eventually won out, so instead he became the first guy to fall under the Innovator of Violence!
The last time I checked out Ring of Honor, Nigel McGuinness was still their champion. I am a huge fan of his stiff style, and how he has mastered the lariat to a point where Stan Hansen would tip his hat to him. Hopefully he finds his way to mainstream television, as well.
Charlie Haas is right now in the midst of a midcard push on RAW where he imitates other wrestlers. I'm not sure how far this will take him in the long run, but at least he's on TV again and not just lying down for other wrestlers. The fact that people are finally chanting his name is WAY more than what he had going for him a year ago!
Booker T is still in the spotlight with TNA, though he seems to have fallen victim to Vince Russo's ludicrous gimmick ideas. I would GLADLY take the King Booker gimmick over what he has going for him now, with that ridiculous African accent.
Tommy Dreamer is still bumping and selling like a champ, doing anything from getting decent midcard wins to flat out being squashed by whoever he is scheduled to lie down for. I'm not going to hold my breath and wait for him to get that ECW title: after all, he once stated out-of-character that he would have preferred going his whole career without winning titles. There's no question that he deserves it, though!
Well, that's all I have for you for now! If you would like to talk wrestling with me further, my AIM is Psychoblue9. Thank you very much for bearing with me, and I hope to see you next time!