PW Draft 2021 - Discussion (and sign up) Thread!

Necro

Happy New Year folks - and of course everyone knows what time of the year that means:

Er.... No. But it is PW DRAFT time!!


This year we're going to go with a theme that is rather close to my heart if you know me as a poster.

That theme is:

That's right it's a WEREWOLF themed bonanza!


Similar to other years, we’ll have 20 people (hopefully) competing in this years draft. The winners and draft admins of previous years will gain automatic entry to the draft, though it’s worth pointing out not all of them are even posting on boards any more.

Of course we won't stop accepting names at 20 sign-ups, there is always a requirement for a reserve list in case one or more of the 20 has to drop out for a plethora of reasons.
I'll be sending a few PMs around to invite previous players to come back and participate again, and also hopefully trying to get a few new players on board.

Our list of automatic sign-ups is now at 5, should they wish to opt out they can let me know.

Sign-Ups:

1. Mr. Nice Guy
2. Bounty Hunter
3. beakerjoe
4. Necro
5. daithi1989
6. Hello 2D Person Below
7. paulie21
8. JP Liz V1
9. The White Wolf
10. SlickRic
11. Uncle Walt
12. brianregan09
13. NITRO95
14. ShagNastii
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20

As in previous years, the same rules will apply:

Rules:

Draft Order
The order people make their picks is decided at random, via a completely unbiased List Randomizer website (random.org). There will be a number of rounds in which the drawing order will not be random. These will be made clear at the start of these rounds.

Tag Teams:

Tag Teams come as a package so for example if you want the Authors of Pain then you don't have to pick Rezar one round and then Akam the next. The rules for tag teams are as follows:

- Cannot have a world champion in them ie no DX or Hart Foundation
- Must have tagged together for at least 3 months in WWE, AEW, TNA, ROH, NJPW or anything historically going under the NWA banner.
- Intergender tag teams not allowed
- Members of factions, ie Wade Barrett and Rusev, are not deemed valid picks as they are not classed as legit tag teams under the criteria for the game.
- 5 tag teams is the maximum amount of teams for each roster.

World Titles:

World titles are considered as the following:
WWE, World Heavyweight Title/WCW, TNA, NWA and IWGP world championship
All incarnations of the WWE Women's Championship are also considered as World Titles

(Note: For the benefit of the game as a whole and to reflect the realistic loss in prestige of the NWA Title, only holders of the NWA Title up until the WCW World Championship came into use will be regarded as World Champions for the purposes of the game. Not including AEW World Championship just yet - it would only affect three stars all of whom have held world titles in other promotions)

Eligible Promotions:
Any - it has all changed since last year. If you want to draft Bandylegs McGillicuddy from Ireland - as long as you can categorically prove he has had a pro wrestling match - he is yours!
The only exception to this rule is in relation to tag teams - please see above.

Time Frame:
None. The old pre 1970’s rule remains abolished.

There will also be a celeb round where celebs who have appeared on wrestling TV are eligible for picks.

- people who would be considered Celebs more so than wrestlers are only eligible to be drafted in the special celeb round and not in any other round

- Managers, commentators and female wrestlers are eligible if people wish to pick them. Once they are drafted - they’re yours!


Trades:
Trades are allowed from Round 5 onwards but you are limited to 5 trades each. When a trade occurs it is superstars you are trading, not a pick in the draft, so you must be able to make the draft pick before they are eligible to be drafted, i.e all normal rules such as 5 tag team picks limit are still in effect.

Trades may be vetoed by those running the game in order to ensure a fair balance is maintained. However, this is extremely unlikely to occur for the vast majority of trades, and will only be discussed in situations where there is suspicion of other matters influencing the game.

Stip rounds:

There are a number of stipulation rounds lined up. Make sure to read each carefully, and if you're unsure what you're meant to do, ask in the discussion thread and verify your pick with an organiser.

Missed Picks

The draft runs under a 24 Hour rule. In other words, you have 24 hours to make your pick from the moment the person prior to you has made theirs. This will be enforced so as not to slow down the game. If you think you are going to miss your window, PM someone a list of who you'd like and they can make your pick for you. Should you miss your window, your pick will be pushed back to the end of that round.

Write Up Rules

Once the picks are made and rosters are assembled, the write ups commence. In the past, it has usually been a rule of 4/5 shows (weekly shows with a PPV at the end) is the maximum amount of shows a player could post. However, to reflect the dwindling efforts of the players to commit to a huge body of work/time in reading others work, it was changed to a maximum of 4 posts.

Now comes another change, and let's see how it goes.

Players are limited to a maximum of 2 posts.

One is for your company statement, to outline your roster - the major players, feuds etc. This is not mandatory,

The second post is your match card. Your ultimate fantasy match ups as drafted by you.

Due to posting limitations re: images, if you wish to extend your PPV across your two posts this is permitted.


Note - Rules may be amended during the contest to help run the game smoother if it's felt this is necessary but we will aim to ensure everyone is kept up to date if this has to happen.

Hoping to kick things off as soon as sign ups close - we'll say a week to allow people to have a think about it.

Sign Ups are now Open.

Hop on board if you dare....

Lord TSC

Hey, I'm thrilled its back and will follow along, but you can take me off the list. Brexit has dumped a lot of extra work on my shoulders this January so there's no chance I'm going to have time to get involved, even just for roster picking this year

For anyone new here though, I really encourage anyone to sign up. It's massive fun, and a cornerstone of this community.

Necro

No problemo Lordie, if things change before sign ups close let me know

daithi1989

I wasnt planning on joining this year, having had to rush posting shows last year and missing out on posting the year before.. But.. Feck it!

Sign me up!!

I also echo was Lord said - anyone looking in should join this - its really good fun and gives focus leading up to WM!

Thanks for the PM, Necro.

Definitely in

paulie21

I'm in. Keep me occupied during lockdown. Thanks for PM Necro

JP Liz V1

I'll give it a go again

The White Wolf

I'll give it a go.

Edit how many picks does one get.

Necro

Welcome aboard Nearly halfway there now folks!!

Necro

The White Wolf wrote: »

I'll give it a go.

Edit how many picks does one get.

There are 15 rounds, so would be 15 anyways and you can have up to 5 tag teams in that. Normally there are bonus picks made by another player for your roster or sometimes a double pick round.... but 15 at a minimum anyways

Bounty Hunter

Cheers for the PM. Haven't been posting as much and I don't know if I will be able to produce the same quantity as in previous years (say that every year tbh) but...

The BWA will return

I believe being the current reigning, defending, undisputed Draft champion it is my duty that if I was to bow out of the game I would do it in proper PW fashion, by going out on my back putting over a new champ.

but until then

Hurry up and sign up you gutless yella bellies!

SlickRic

I'm in.

Sure why not!

Necro

Welcome aboard Ric

*Woah... we're halfway there...*

Uncle Walt

Thanks for the PM Necro..


I thinks its time to come out of retirement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL_mm7_D1wM

Mr.Nice Guy

Good on you, Necro. This proved a well needed distraction last year and we could still use that in these troubled times, so good to see the Draft back.

Monday Night Grappling is chomping at the bit to try and wrestle back the crown.

brianregan09

**** it why not i'm on lockdown anyway

NITRO95

Ah sure why not, I'm in

Necro

Fabulous folks, welcome aboard - great to hear about your un-retirement Uncle Walt

7 spots remain - we can run with 13 of course, but I would really like to fill the roster this year. We had 16 last year so hoping a few more see the thread or PMs I've sent over next few days.

brianregan09

I'm in

PUMP BUMP UP THE JAM

ShagNastii

I'm up to my eyeballs in work so can almost guarantee I'll have trouble getting write ups done.

But pencil me in for one more year:D

Necro

Welcome aboard ShagNastii!

Brings us up to 14, will give it another couple of days to see have we any stragglers. 6 places remain!!

Please don't put me in the middle of the picking order Necro xx

bennyl10

Throw me in if possible!

Necro

Welcome aboard bennyl10!


Updated Sign Ups:

1. Mr. Nice Guy
2. Bounty Hunter
3. beakerjoe
4. Necro
5. daithi1989
6. Yadiel Teeny Logging
7. paulie21
8. JP Liz V1
9. The White Wolf
10. SlickRic
11. Uncle Walt
12. brianregan09
13. NITRO95
14. ShagNastii
15. bennyl10
16. A Brad Maddox Guy
17. thebostoncrab
18. wrestlemaniac
19. Mr. Guappa
20

A Brad Maddox Guy

I came on to say the PM was appreciated but I'd be giving it a miss this year. But alas, now that I'm here....



Count me in :pac:

Necro

Great to have you back ABMG

4 places left folks!

daithi1989

Great to see so many getting involved again this year - looking forward to this kicking off!

Lockdown 3.0 will help me better this year, hopefully!

thebostoncrab

Fusion Pro Wrestling rises again!

Necro

Good to have you back tbc

Three slots remain, will keep sign ups open till tomorrow evening anyways and see can we get a full contingent.

wrestlemaniac

Followed this last year, I'll throw my hat in the ring this year

Necro

wrestlemaniac wrote: »

Followed this last year, I'll throw my hat in the ring this year

Delighted to have you on board!

And then there were two...

Slots remaining

HURRY THE **** UP PEOPLE

Necro

Deleted User wrote: »

HURRY THE **** UP PEOPLE

Fear not young padawan, for Sign Ups will close tomorrow at 6pm

Aiming to get Round 1 up and running for around 7pm then and the drafting madness can begin!

beakerjoe

Im very curious to see how much of a effect AEW talent have on the draft.

Im not talking about Mox, Cody etc, Im thinking about the newer talent that AEW have given platforms too like Sammy, Jungle Boy, Eddie Kingston, etc. All will make big impacts in the first ten rounds.

May I make a request that Brodie Lee/ Luke Harper be exempt from the draft pool. Its too soon for me personally.

Necro

That's a fair request - unless there's an objection then I've no issue including an exemption for him when I post the Picks thread.

Furious-Red

Sadly ill have to bow out this year Already doing an online course which I'm in full procrastination mode and wont have time for the Draft but will be keeping an eye on it.

Good luck to everyone and enjoy it

Mr.Nice Guy

I wouldn't be in favour of removing Brodie Lee from the pool. I think he is a solid pick for whoever wants to form the Wyatt Family stable, or even just have him and Rowan. I'd be of the opinion that including him is a recognition of his talent.

Mr. Guappa

Can't resist... I'm in

daithi1989

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I wouldn't be in favour of removing Brodie Lee from the pool. I think he is a solid pick for whoever wants to form the Wyatt Family stable, or even just have him and Rowan. I'd be of the opinion that including him is a recognition of his talent.

I understood beaker’s request and was in favour of it, but this is a very good counter argument. Don’t think I’d draft him personally, but would be in favour of being available again!

beakerjoe

daithi1989 wrote: »

I understood beaker’s request and was in favour of it, but this is a very good counter argument. Don’t think I’d draft him personally, but would be in favour of being available again!

I too believe its a very good counter point. Having considered it, I too think it would be wrong ti exculde him.

Its just so raw. Cant believe hes gone.

Necro

Welcome aboard Mr. Guappa. So close to filling the roster now, still time to sign up!

daithi1989

Are we going to get a full house? Anyone looking in should take the final spot should jump at it!!

Necro

daithi1989 wrote: »

Are we going to get a full house? Anyone looking in should take the final spot should jump at it!!

I think what we'll do is keep that final spot open till the end of Round 1 if it isn't filled by this evening.

A latecomer may be tempted when they see the drafting start.

Aiming to have the Picks thread up around 7pm this evening and we can kick off then either way.

So.... PW Drafters....

NO NO NO

connemara man

Necro wrote: »

I think what we'll do is keep that final spot open till the end of Round 1 if it isn't filled by this evening.

A latecomer may be tempted when they see the drafting start.

Aiming to have the Picks thread up around 7pm this evening and we can kick off then either way.

So.... PW Drafters....

NO NO NO

Necro

connemara man returns to PW Draft to complete our 2021 roster!!!

1. Mr. Nice Guy
2. Bounty Hunter
3. beakerjoe
4. Necro
5. daithi1989
6. Yadiel Teeny Logging
7. paulie21
8. JP Liz V1
9. The White Wolf
10. SlickRic
11. Uncle Walt
12. brianregan09
13. NITRO95
14. ShagNastii
15. bennyl10
16. A Brad Maddox Guy
17. thebostoncrab
18. wrestlemaniac
19. Mr. Guappa
20. connemara man


Any subs that want to sign up feel free to let me know in case of drop outs...

beakerjoe

How I feel now...



Slickric, Walt, BH....and my favorite MNG, THEY'RE ALL HERE!

Necro

Picks Thread is Live folks.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=115815712#post115815712


Gonna keep this thread as the General Discussion thread as well seeing as y'all are subscribed here....

Back in 35 mins or so with the Round 1 draw... AND stipulation

Necro

Ah... I couldn't wait 35 mins.. :pac:

beakerjoe

We need a new discussion thread.

Like the stip. No idea who I want yet.

Are double main events counting or is it simply participants that matches went on last?