PW Draft 2015 - Discussion Thread

Bounty Hunter

Yeah I honestly didn't think Joe would still be available, He usually wouldnt be at this stage though often that would be cos of yourself

brianregan09

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

Happy to get Joe at this stage and a nice change with a decent draw for the next round too!

dunno if many will draft women TBC. Wouldnt be surprised if a few use your roster as a reason not to as the best women will be gone and why do something if you can't be the best at it. That said there are still some top quality female talent plus I think a few storyline women will be picked (Valets/love interests/managers)

Treat the RCW Champion well , He was awesome to write for last year

ShagNastii

What's the generally concentous about drafting superstars you've had before. I know some guys/gals like to arch their work from their Feds of yesteryear.

I personally tend to avoid former shagnastii's and look at what kind of talent is still to be picked and try create red hot fueds that'd be fun to write.

I'd say nearly 90% of the game is developing angles and rivalies people are dying to see. Be that one that has happened already in life or one that for whatever reason never played out IRL.

campo

ShagNastii wrote: »

What's the generally concentous about drafting superstars you've had before. I know some guys/gals like to arch their work from their Feds of yesteryear.

I personally tend to avoid former shagnastii's and look at what kind of talent is still to be picked and try create red hot fueds that'd be fun to write.

I'd say nearly 90% of the game is developing angles and rivalies people are dying to see. Be that one that has happened already in life or one that for whatever reason never played out IRL.

I tend to draft same guys a lot but only cause I want to see my fed come across more real and often mention past rivalaries while writing current shows

Mr.Nice Guy

ShagNastii wrote: »

What's the generally concentous about drafting superstars you've had before. I know some guys/gals like to arch their work from their Feds of yesteryear.

I personally tend to avoid former shagnastii's and look at what kind of talent is still to be picked and try create red hot fueds that'd be fun to write.

I'd say nearly 90% of the game is developing angles and rivalies people are dying to see. Be that one that has happened already in life or one that for whatever reason never played out IRL.

If I recall correctly in '09, the second year of the Draft, it was suggested that there be a ban on picks you had made in the previous game, but as I recall people were unhappy with this as they felt it was too limiting, and they preferred the freedom to do as they wished.

Personally I think it's fun to use people you've never had before, although sometimes a former pick can be perceived as the smartest pick.

DM_7

Really like BH's roster now.




On a different note, with the growing interest in New Japan, i think the IWGP title could be classed as a world title from next year. It could be good for the draft if the great muta had to be picked on his own or Tanahashi couldn't be picked with Nakamura.

brianregan09

Yes a definite plus 1 on that front the IWGP title is definitely as prestigious if not more so than WWE title or the others eligible

ShagNastii

Would definitely agree about the IWGP title.

Especially when the TNA or even the WCW title are deemed as World title. The IWGP and what picks are worthy of it need to be classed as world title (says the man who claimed Muta and Chono:p)

connemara man

Pick made PM sent

I took them now I doubt anyone else wanted them but just in case I thought it safer to grab them

Bounty Hunter

brianregan09 wrote: »

Treat the RCW Champion well , He was awesome to write for last year

I have big plans for him don't worry and yeah i'd support adding the IWGP title to the list. Far more of a world title than the TNA one imo although it would mean the Japanese boyos will probably go a little bit later from now on.

1 pick id probably like the msot now but 2 others id be just as happy with, wonder will Beaker pick any of them before I get the chance

Mr.Nice Guy

I'm really torn about my next pick so I'm sort of glad I've a decent bit of thinking time before my go. It's at that stage now where you have to pay closer attention to who others may go for.

brianregan09

I know 100% who my next pick is ...and hopefully he'll still be available I have a backup but I'm not sure he'll suit as much , Can't wait for my pick because I can nearly start writing my opening show then

JP Liz V1

Last again

brianregan09

Erm bh I've got del rio since round 2

Bounty Hunter

argh, thought it was odd he was still available, thanks for the heads up.

Happy with Vader anyway. That said this seems like it could turn into the tag team round. New Age outlaws & He WGTT are obviously very good picks

Moneymaker

Personally i'd have Vader over Del Rio 100 times out of 100.

A Brad Maddox Guy

Vader's popularity in Japan & the US makes him a great pick for your roster I think. Gives so many options.

Bounty Hunter

Moneymaker wrote: »

Personally i'd have Vader over Del Rio 100 times out of 100.

Generally I would too, but for storyline purposes Del Rio could be very handy.

Spongey1975

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

Generally I would too, but for storyline purposes Del Rio could be very handy.

I know from this point onwards everyone i select will be specifically for a storyline i have in my head even though there may be better wrestlers out there

beakerjoe

Spongey1975 wrote: »

I know from this point onwards everyone i select will be specifically for a storyline i have in my head even though there may be better wrestlers out there

Same here, ive everyone selected in my head and should be all reachable. Id say all the big names will be gone in a few picks.

Think NAO were my least likely pick. Had a busy day yday and took me ages to get to my laptop. NAO was my 3rd pick logging on (WGTT was my no1 and another as yet unpicked was second ) but changed my mind last minute and thought 1997/98 Billy Gun/Road Dogg would be more suited to my angle than teh far superior wrestlers that are WGTT.

I think they can be right cocky heels, esp back in the late 97 so thats why they got my nod.

beakerjoe

Use Shane well Brian, he served me well last year. Ive got his Daddy this year though.

Lord TSC

I'm up now, and I'm only in the door from Manchester an hour, so I'll need to check my list vs who is gone.

Can say Vader was my top pick for this round so sad he's gone

Lord TSC

Decided to go with Simmons. Think he'll work into the overall story I've got plotting...

Bounty Hunter

Lord TSC wrote: »

Decided to go with Simmons. Think he'll work into the overall story I've got plotting...

DAMN!

sorry about taking Vader but he was the best available afaic although he is one I think I could potentially be convinced to trade once trades open up later, though that may only be because ive not really written an angle for him yet or atleast not one thats interchangeable i.e could be someone else in that role.

Still though very happy to have the Mastadon and tbh big Ron is great too and I think modern fans might not realize just how good he was

beakerjoe

Another of my roster goes....Rick Rude.

Served me well last year and is my current IC champ (or was) Good luck Raf

mrkiscool2

Quite nervous now! I've got every pick I've wanted so far (and an extra one) so I'm really hoping with 10 picks before me no-one takes who I want in this round. If I get who I want to get I'd be very happy with myself to be honest! Some really good picks in the last few rounds, surprised to see Vader and Simmons lasted so long!

Alfred Borden

beakerjoe wrote: »

Another of my roster goes....Rick Rude.

Served me well last year and is my current IC champ (or was) Good luck Raf

Thanks man, really wanted him last year too but you beat me to it :pac:

Bounty Hunter

yep Rude (esp plus Bundy) is a great pick and they were on my list

lebowskilite

Rick Rude was my #1 pick for this round

I feel like I have to make my roster less contemporary with my next few picks.

beakerjoe

lebowskilite wrote: »

Rick Rude was my #1 pick for this round

I feel like I have to make my roster less contemporary with my next few picks.

Theres only 1 big pick I want (doubt id get him though) so ive got a few back ups in mind.

Its like wanting Frosties but accepting Dunnes own brand Frosted Flakes in case its out of stock.

Everyone else on my list aint a big name but could easily go as the rounds drop and depending on what the stip is

connemara man

Some really good rosters this year so far. The main feuds on all are great. With Bryan Reigns Ambrose an Rollins coming into their own its really improved the draft.


Also I just noticed this weekend that picking on the weekends is awkward mainly because of the 24 hour rule....( don't get me wrong its needed) I had a lot on which I didn't expect and didnt plan my picks as well as I could have. That said I'm happy overall

Mr.Nice Guy

I had fun using Vader last year. One of the best monster heels ever. I really like that Rude and Bundy pick too.

Moneymaker

A roster update would be much appreciated for a lazy bugger like me. :pac:

Mr.Nice Guy

Lord TSC: The Rock, Batista, The Miz & John Morrison, The Big Show, Ron Simmons

Mr.Nice Guy: Stone Cold Steve Austin, Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith, Rey Mysterio and Mistico aka Sin Cara, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard aka The Brainbusters

Raf32: Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Goldberg, Ryback & Curtis Joe Hennig, Rick Rude & King Kong Bundy

thebostoncrab: Trish Stratus & Lita, AJ Lee & Kaitlyn, Manami Toyota & Aja Kong, Natalya & Beth Phoenix

beakerjoe: HBK, Jake Roberts, Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett, Vince McMahon, New Age Outlaws - B.A. Billy Gunn & Road Dogg

Jester252: Ric Flair, Diamond Dallas Page, Scott & Rick Steiner, William Regal & Tajiri

Uncle Walt: Bret Hart, Randy Orton, Rob Van Dam & Sabu, The Fabulous Freebirds aka Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy

ShagNasti: Prince Devitt, Sting, Keiji Mutoh & Masahiro Chono, Lex Luger, Rusev

lebowskilite: Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns, Damien Sandow & Cody Rhodes, Wade Barrett & Drew McIntyre,

Moneymaker: John Cena, Brian Pillman, Legion of Doom aka Road Warriors Hawk & Animal, Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi

campo: Mr Perfect & Scott Hall, Eddie Guerrero, The Ultimate Warrior, Kevin Nash aka Diesel

A Brad Maddox Guy: Mick Foley, Dean Ambrose, Kenta & Naomichi Marufuji, Sycho Sid Vicious

brianregan09: Brock Lesnar, Alberto Del Rio, Dolph Ziggler & Big E Langston, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly, Shane Mcmahon

Bounty Hunter: CM Punk, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shinsuke Nakamura, Kenta Kobashi & Mitsuharu Misawa, Samoa Joe, Vader

mrkiscool2: Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn & Kevin Steen, Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko, Kazuchika Okada

Sin Eater: Kurt Angle, The Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase & Stan Hansen, Ricky Steamboat & Goldust, JBL, Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas

connemara man: Undertaker, Bray Wyatt & Bo Dallas, Kane & X-Pac, Matt Hardy, Luke Harper & Erick Rowan

JP Liz V1: Edge, Christian, The Motor City Machine Guns aka Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, The American Wolves aka Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards

Spongey1975: HHH, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels, Sheamus

Lithium93_: Seth Rollins, Chris Hero & Cesaro, Dudley Boyz Devon & Bully Ray, Paul Heyman

Jester252

Pick made, still can't believe he lasted this long.

A Brad Maddox Guy

In fairness it was Round 5 last year that I picked him too. Although the RoH opening round was probably a factor in delaying it then.

Spongey1975

Had a nice wee storyline planned and had firstly Simmons planned for it and then Booker T but both have gone before me. On to the next storyline:D

beakerjoe

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Lord TSC: The Rock, Batista, The Miz & John Morrison, The Big Show, Ron Simmons

Mr.Nice Guy: Stone Cold Steve Austin, Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith, Rey Mysterio and Mistico aka Sin Cara, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard aka The Brainbusters

Raf32: Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, Goldberg, Ryback & Curtis Joe Hennig, Rick Rude & King Kong Bundy

thebostoncrab: Trish Stratus & Lita, AJ Lee & Kaitlyn, Manami Toyota & Aja Kong, Natalya & Beth Phoenix

beakerjoe: HBK, Jake Roberts, Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett, Vince McMahon, New Age Outlaws - B.A. Billy Gunn & Road Dogg

Jester252: Ric Flair, Diamond Dallas Page, Scott & Rick Steiner, William Regal & Tajiri

Uncle Walt: Bret Hart, Randy Orton, Rob Van Dam & Sabu, The Fabulous Freebirds aka Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy

ShagNasti: Prince Devitt, Sting, Keiji Mutoh & Masahiro Chono, Lex Luger, Rusev

lebowskilite: Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns, Damien Sandow & Cody Rhodes, Wade Barrett & Drew McIntyre,

Moneymaker: John Cena, Brian Pillman, Legion of Doom aka Road Warriors Hawk & Animal, Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi

campo: Mr Perfect & Scott Hall, Eddie Guerrero, The Ultimate Warrior, Kevin Nash aka Diesel

A Brad Maddox Guy: Mick Foley, Dean Ambrose, Kenta & Naomichi Marufuji, Sycho Sid Vicious

brianregan09: Brock Lesnar, Alberto Del Rio, Dolph Ziggler & Big E Langston, Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilly, Shane Mcmahon

Bounty Hunter: CM Punk, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Shinsuke Nakamura, Kenta Kobashi & Mitsuharu Misawa, Samoa Joe, Vader

mrkiscool2: Daniel Bryan, Sami Zayn & Kevin Steen, Chris Benoit & Dean Malenko, Kazuchika Okada

Sin Eater: Kurt Angle, The Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase & Stan Hansen, Ricky Steamboat & Goldust, JBL, Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas

connemara man: Undertaker, Bray Wyatt & Bo Dallas, Kane & X-Pac, Matt Hardy, Luke Harper & Erick Rowan

JP Liz V1: Edge, Christian, The Motor City Machine Guns aka Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin, The American Wolves aka Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards

Spongey1975: HHH, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels, Sheamus

Lithium93_: Seth Rollins, Chris Hero & Cesaro, Dudley Boyz Devon & Bully Ray, Paul Heyman

I cant see a real stand out roster this year and based on what im seeing, each roster has a big star or 2 and a upper mid card in the works. Some rosters I look at look tasty for writing.

lebowskilite

I'm looking fwd to seeing whether ShagNasti writes Rusev as a Bulgarian or as a resident of Russia who tours American 4 nights a week and has an inexplicable loyalty to Vladimir Putin.

beakerjoe

lebowskilite wrote: »

I'm looking fwd to seeing whether ShagNasti writes Rusev as a Bulgarian or as a resident of Russia who tours American 4 nights a week and has an inexplicable loyalty to Vladimir Putin.

Id say the Lex Express is heading his way

Lithium93_

Have Rollins and Heyman on my roster, there's a storyline that writes itself.

thebostoncrab

And with that I lose one of half of my next planned pick! Paige I had planned for my main event, but it's an easy re-write, I'd be more devastated if I lost her planned tag team partner

mrkiscool2

Was convinced MNG would actually take my pick. Now all I am worried about is Joe! If he doesn't take my pick, I should be safe!

Mr.Nice Guy

thebostoncrab wrote: »

And with that I lose one of half of my next planned pick! Paige I had planned for my main event, but it's an easy re-write, I'd be more devastated if I lost her planned tag team partner

Honestly I was sweating big time over whether or not I could hold off on drafting her for one more round, but I felt I just couldn't risk it so I'm pleased that I called the timing right. I have a fun story for her.

Bounty Hunter

Actually had "Paige and her ma" noted down on my list of potential picks although I wasn't sure if Shimmer was an eligable promotion and/or if her ma had appeared in ROH etc.

could be a very shrewed pick imo and give another different dimension to MNG this year

thebostoncrab

Is Shimmer eligible?

Mr.Nice Guy

No, I don't think Shimmer is eligible. I picked her based on her appearances under the NWA banner. I should have mentioned that in my post.

She wrestled for NWA France in 2008.

thebostoncrab

Damn, got my hopes up there thinking I could get even better women on my roster again!

beakerjoe

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

Was convinced MNG would actually take my pick. Now all I am worried about is Joe! If he doesn't take my pick, I should be safe!

Me?

mrkiscool2

beakerjoe wrote: »

Me?

Yup! I think you'd pick who I want to be honest!