October 26 2008
“Ring of Honor is announcing that Gabe Sapolsky will be leaving the company effective immediately. Everybody at ROH would like to thank him for his contributions and wish him well in all future endeavors. Going forward Ring of Honor will be focusing on the stories and the talent in the ring. The company will have no further comments on this issue or a replacement for Mr. Sapolsky. We would like to thank all of the fans and media who have supported us over the years and look forward to bringing you more great wrestling excitement in the future.”
October 29 2008
Rumours began to ciculatte about Gabe getting released from the ROH booking team and why. The most popular being that Cary Silkin screwed Gabe out of his contract. Others noted that he had had history with Adam Pearce who wanted to gfet him as far away from the Ring of Honor company as possible.
October 30 2008
Gabe was the only one to know what really happened, though he was not about to divulge that information as he had already had something sitting, waiting and gaining rust on his computer. He decided to open the file and take one last look. He had his chance to execute his plan right now but the question was, is the time right?
November 31 2008
His decision had been made, he was going to go through with his plan, his plan for a new wrestling promotion to rival those the likes of his former employer Ring of Honor, Total Nonstop Action and the biggest of them all, World Wrestling Entertainment.
December 1 2008
Gabe opens his phone to make one all important call, for this was the one to make his dream a reality. He dialled the number and held it too his ear as it rang.
???: Hello, Ted Turner's office, who may I ask is calling.
Gabe Sapolsky: Hello, this is Gabe Sapolsky, I am the former booker for the wrestling company Ring of Honor, I would like to know if it is possible to arrange a meeting with Ted.
Receptionist: That is possible, I will arrange a meeting for you and Ted to meet on the 4th at 11:00AM.
Gabe Sapolsky: Thank you, I will see you then.
Gabe hangs the phone up as he has a smile on his face. His plan is coming to fruition as he is glad, 3 days till his meeting, he better prepare something to present.
December 4 2008
Gabe walks into the small room, obviously the secretarys area. A young lady is sitting at a desk typing away as Gabe carries a briefcase in one hand wearing a business suit. He walks up to the desk and gets the secretary's attention.
Gabe Sapolsky: Gabe Sapolsky here to meet with Mr.Turner.
Secretary: Mr. Sapolsky, Mr.Turner will see you in a moment, please take a seat.
Gabe walks over to where the seating is and waits as the Secretary brings his arrival up with Turner who replies with a quick thank you. Gabe does not have to wait long as the secretary begins to talk to him.
Secretary: You may go in now Mr. Sapolsky.
Gabe gets to his feet and opens the door that reads Ted Turner as he walks into the room and extends his hand to Turner.
Gabe Sapolsky: Pleased to meet you Mr.Turner.
Ted Turner: Call me Ted, Gabe, please take a seat, I hear you have an interesting proposition for me.
Gabe Sapolsky: *sitting down* Yes, I do Ted, lets skip the small talk. I am here to ask you, if you are interested in financially backing a new wrestling promotion. Before you ask, I have thought about what happened to your previous promotion with WCW and I am happy to say, I have taken that into consideration. I am happy, to run this promotion myself, I have experience in all areas needed and am happy to take into consideration anything you would like to add to the product.
Ted Turner: I am not sure about this Gabe, I had bad experience with WCW as you said and I have other things that I need to do first.
Gabe Sapolsky: I had a feeling you would say that and I have planned this all out. I have had it done for months. Here look over some of my notes.
Gabe opens up the briefcase to reveal a heap of papers inside as he hands one of the most important to Ted Turner.
Ted Turner: I am still not sure about this Gabe, how do I know this company will succeed.
Gabe Sapolsky: You have my gurantee. Wasn't it the reason you founded WCW to defeat the WWE and take them down. Well I have the same vision in mind and with you by my side, we can do this, we can take McMahon and the WWE down and do to them what they did to WCW.
Ted Turner: Your Gurantee, I know that means alot but taking down the WWE, I could not do it, what makes you think you can.
Gabe Sapolsky: I know how to beat them at there own game, younger, faster wrestlers in the main event and nothing to bore the crowd to tears, trust me on this Ted, we can do this, but I can't without your help.
Gabe extends his hand to Turner who thinks for a moment before taking his hand and shaking it.
Gabe Sapolsky: Thanks you Ted, I really appeciate you doing this with me.
Ted Turner: Well Gabe just remember, I expect a status report on what is going on with the company.
Gabe gets to his feet and takes his briefcase and as he leaves Ted is reading over the costs and the report Gabe handed him with a smile on his face.
December 6 2008
Gabe is sitting in his loungeroom with his laptop sitting on his lap, he waits for a few visitors who were to help him set up this company overall. He hears a knock at the door as he walks over and opens it to see Tommy Laughlin standing there.
Gabe Sapolsky: Thanks for coming Tommy.
Tommy Laughlin: We needed to catch up Gabe, it's been a hell of a long time.
Gabe Sapolsky: Yeah it has been Tommy, but the real reason I called you here was to discuss a little something.
Tommy Laughlin: Well, lets get straight into it.
Gabe Sapolsky: Well we are still waiting one more person to show up.
Tommy Laughlin: Well who is it?
Gabe Sapolsky: Well...
The bell rings as Gabe stops his sentence to walk over to the door. He opens the door to reveal Bruce Prichard standing there.
Gabe Sapolsky: Ahh Bruce, great to finally meet you.
Bruce Prichard: As it is to you. I have been a fan of your work.
Gabe Sapolsky: Come on in Bruce and make yourself at home, there is a little matter of business we need to discuss.
Both Bruce and Gabe walk into the lounge room where Tommy Laughlin is sitting waiting for Gabe to return, Gabe and Bruce sit down as Laughlin and Prichard shake hands with respect.
Gabe Sapolsky: Well Gentleman, I had a meeting with Ted Turner the other day and he agreed to finance a little business venture of mine and that is why I bought you both here. I want you both tot help me build the company from the ground up. I trust you both to help me and ultimately bring down World Wrestling Entertainment. Now that might seem impossible to some but we all have talent and know what it takes to be big in the Wrestling Industry and regain viewers of the product.
Bruce Prichard: How are we meant to do that.
Gabe Sapolsky: Well, all of us in this room have connections in a certain area. Bruce, you have skills as a road agent and a part time booker and have connections with quite a few WWE superstars where as Tommy could possibly bring in a few superstars from the old ECW and you could handle the extreme aspect after what the WWE did to ECW. We all know the right people to get this company off the ground and rising above the competitors, are you guys in?
Bruce Richards: I am with you Gabe, I have no other commitments and can start working on gaining a few of the current and released superstars.
Gabe Sapolsky: Thanks Bruce, how about you Tommy?
Tommy Laughlin: Well, I am not completely sure, I am still under contract with the WWE and not sure if I can get out of it till the next 3 months expire. I will see what I can do when I can and I will get back to you.
Gabe Sapolsky: Great Tommy. We will still need the next 3 months to build the roster and see what Ted can do for us.
Laughlin and Prichard both get up and say goodbye as the three men shake hands and Prichard and Laughlin leave the house as Gabe stands there with a smile on his face.
December 13 2008
Rumours are beginning to circulate of various WWE superstars asking for releases for there contracts including Sheton Benjamin, Charlie Haas, Tommy Dreamer and The Colons. We will have more updates as they develop.
December 15 2008
“WWE has come to the the release of the following superstars, Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, Carlito and Primo Colon, Tommy Dreamer, CM Punk, Matt Hardy, The Brian Kendrick and Evan Bourne. We wish these men all the best in there future endevours.”
December 19 2008
Gabe Sapolsky has recently posted a link on his website to a new webpage which alot of his fans thought was a mysterious link but it turned out to be a wrestling promotions website.
“WWE has come to the releases of the following superstars:Charlie Haas, Shelton Benjamin, Carlito and Primo Colon, Tommy Dreamer, CM Punk, Matt Hardy, The Brian Kendrick, Evan Bourne, William Regal, Kung Fu Naki and Jimmy Wang Yang. WWE would like to wish these men all the best in their future endeavours.
December 21 2008
Gabe posted a few little vignents around the new website reading,
A NEW REVOLUTION OF SPEED, BRAWLING AND RESPECTABLITY IS COMING ON THE 2ND OF MARCH 2009.
Gabe had had a couple of meeting with is partners in that time and Tommy Dreamer signed on as the only happening until February.
February 26 2009
Gabe Sapolsky posted the following on TWA.com
Turmoil Wrestling Alliance is proud to announce the roster for TWA, it is as follows:
AJ Styles
Alex Shelley
Brian Kendrick
Bryan Danielson
Carlito
Charlie Haas
Chris Sabin
CM Punk
Elijah Burke
Eric Young
Evan Bourne
Funaki
Jimmy Rave
Jimmy Wang Yang
Juventud Guerrera
Ken Doane
Matt Hardy
Paul Burchill
Paul London
Psychosis
Rhino
Rob Van Dam
Shannon Moore
Shelton Benjamin
Super Crazy
Tommy Dreamer
William Regal
Championships:
TWA World Title:
Currently Holding: Vacant
This title is held by the cream of the crop here in TWA and only the best can hold it and keep it. Presitigious and can only add to a superstars career.
TWA Tag Team Championships:
Currently Holding: Vacant
Held by the best teams in the TWA and only then can they have reached the pinnacle of what they can in the TWA as a tag team.
TWA Hardcore Championship:
Currently Holding: Vacant
The man holding this title can only be exclaimed as one of the most hardcore men in the industry, this title brings the true meaning of Turmoil as t here is no telling what will happen when this belt is defended.
General Manager
Jake Hibberson
Off Screen Talent
Owner: Gabe Sapolsky
Financials: Ted Turner
Bookers: Gabe Sapolsky and Thomas Laughlin
Road Agent: Bruce Prichard
Head of Talent: Bruce Prichard
TV TIME
Monday Timeslot on TNT at 7PM
PPV Schedule
Sadistic Scramble (January 25th)
Carnage(February 15th)
Golden Road(March 8th)(skipped at the start)(biggest PPV)
Midnight Mayhem(April 10th)
Collision Course(May 24th)
Pick Your Poison(June 21st)(Interactive)
Deception(July 26th)
Ripped to Shreds(August 9th)
Freakshow(September 21st)
Redemption(October 18th)
Commencement(November 22nd)
Emergency(December 20th)(Last Live Show of the year)
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Note: My first time doing recaps and I will be doing PPV's in full. Thanks to James for the help on the backstory, I also made the character Jake Hibberson up as the GM.
