The 2012 PW Draft Discussion thread - voting info post 2048

thebostoncrab · 06-01-2012 3:06pm

No need for an apology ya fool! I'll take Crash Holly and give him to you for free

The Volt · 06-01-2012 3:14pm

thebostoncrab wrote: »

No need for an apology ya fool! I'll take Crash Holly and give him to you for free

Don't diss the Hollys! It's a shame the heavens took the wrong one.

thebostoncrab · 06-01-2012 3:15pm

Voltwad wrote: »

thebostoncrab wrote: »

No need for an apology ya fool! I'll take Crash Holly and give him to you for free

Don't diss the Hollys! It's a shame the heavens took the wrong one.

If it was Hardcore that passed I'd pick and book him to just beat up everyone on my roster under 25

A Primal Nut · 06-01-2012 3:21pm

thebostoncrab wrote: »

No need for an apology ya fool! I'll take Crash Holly and give him to you for free

Leave him for me - I love Crash Holly.

Was watching some hardcore title 24/7 videos recently.

Those were the days.

Lord TSC · 06-01-2012 3:26pm

Ok, I've decided to go for who I think will be the more flexible in-ring worker as opposed to the more prestigious option. It's probably the toughest decision I've made over last year and this so far, but I reckon I'd be going back and forth every ten seconds for the next year if given the chance. Posting the pick now...

SlickRic · 06-01-2012 3:30pm

a great pick TSC.

there's still at least 3 that we should be ashamed of ourselves haven't been picked yet, but maybe it's because they might be tricky to book.

the pre-1970 round could be epic as a result.

thebostoncrab · 06-01-2012 3:31pm

And boom choice number 4 is gone!

My main event story line keeps changing ha! If I get number five on the list then it's going to be another controversial storyline from me again this year ha!

The Volt · 06-01-2012 3:36pm

SlickRic wrote: »

a great pick TSC.

there's still at least 3 that we should be ashamed of ourselves haven't been picked yet, but maybe it's because they might be tricky to book.

the pre-1970 round could be epic as a result.

There's one in particular larger than life name still available but before my time so I didn't want to be relying on him for a main event given I wouldn't know an awful lot about him.

Lord TSC · 06-01-2012 3:38pm

The "larger than life" guy was my number two, and I know he would have been a bigger name. But I'm more familiar with Umaga and think I can write for him better. The other guy likely would have descended into a racist parody if I had to write him :P

There's also one dead guy I'm really hoping slips by till round 4 or so, cause I think he could be awesome but he's not a big enough name to chose over Umaga or "pick two".

thebostoncrab · 06-01-2012 3:40pm

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

The "larger than life" guy was my number two, and I know he would have been a bigger name. But I'm more familiar with Umaga and think I can write for him better. The other guy likely would have descended into a racist parody if I had to write him :P

I have a feeling we might have our eyes on the same guy

SlickRic · 06-01-2012 3:44pm

well there's one in particular, and i think we're all thinking of him.

flahavaj · 06-01-2012 4:12pm

Dont be worrying so much about having to get main eventes or opponents for guys ye have picked already yet lads. by my reckoning everyone should get a pretty big star next round and theres also the pre 70s round too. Plenty time to round out the main events yet.

Lord TSC · 06-01-2012 4:23pm

flahavaj wrote: »

Dont be worrying so much about having to get main eventes or opponents for guys ye have picked already yet lads. by my reckoning everyone should get a pretty big star next round and theres also the pre 70s round too. Plenty time to round out the main events yet.

Well, I'm 14th next round so the "big" guys will defo be gone by then

I'll likely get someone well knwon, but at that stage, the biggest names will be long gone ala Eddie and Savage this time...

flahavaj · 06-01-2012 4:34pm

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Well, I'm 14th next round so the "big" guys will defo be gone by then I'll likely get someone well knwon, but at that stage, the biggest names will be long gone ala Eddie and Savage this time...

You might not get the mega stars but youll still be ale to get people who were multpiple world champs and have headlined and sold PPVs in ther own right. Ican think of a few guys you could put against lesnar whod be still available at 14 tbh whod be more than capable of headlining a PPV. Hes a very versatile guy with a lot of fresh feuds due to his short time at the top.

The Volt · 06-01-2012 4:36pm

I might struggle a bit down at 18 in this round. Rude and Anderson are great but I still think I need a name a cut above that as a bigger draw.

Lord TSC · 06-01-2012 4:50pm

flahavaj wrote: »

You might not get the mega stars but youll still be ale to get people who were multpiple world champs and have headlined and sold PPVs in ther own right. Ican think of a few guys you could put against lesnar whod be still available at 14 tbh whod be more than capable of headlining a PPV. Hes a very versatile guy with a lot of fresh feuds due to his short time at the top.

Oh yeah, agreed there. But my point is I won't get a mega name, and for that reason, this round was important to get a versitile big name who could fight Lesnar in case I get a big name next round for my secondary feud.

A Primal Nut · 06-01-2012 10:13pm

At this rate we might just finish this years draft by the time next years draft starts.:D

the groutch · 06-01-2012 10:58pm

sorry for the delay, I don't have tinternet on my mobile or in work, so can only post when at home.
pick coming up shortly

A Primal Nut · 06-01-2012 11:19pm

Three picks left and four guys I would have liked at the start of the round still left. So not a bad roud to draw no. 20. Pretty sure I know who the next pick will be judging by his posts.

thebostoncrab · 06-01-2012 11:36pm

Pick made and PM sent!

Happy with Junkyard, he was an amazingly charismatic man and I have a great plan for him that would no doubt land any promoter in hot water before the pay off comes around!

A Primal Nut · 06-01-2012 11:39pm

thebostoncrab wrote: »

Pick made and PM sent!

Happy with Junkyard, he was an amazingly charismatic man and I have a great plan for him that would no doubt land any promoter in hot water before the pay off comes around!

Welk I got that wrong. Looking forward to reading that storyline

the groutch · 06-01-2012 11:40pm

it looks like I'll get to start round 3 tonight

Machismo Fan · 06-01-2012 11:42pm

Primal Nut is online so I won't bother with the PM, Umaga was my first choice for this spot but Yoko is about as good a substitute as you can possibly get get.

the groutch · 06-01-2012 11:45pm

very good pick, I was considering him, but think I might find it hard to writeup a match for a "big man".

Machismo Fan · 06-01-2012 11:47pm

the groutch wrote: »

very good pick, I was considering him, but think I might find it hard to writeup a match for a "big man".

Cena is tailor made for a feud with a big man that can work. I don't plan on it being my main event (but that can always change depending on how the next round goes:)) but it helps add an extra dimension to my roster.

thebostoncrab · 07-01-2012 12:08am

Cena vs Yoko would be a perfect money main event in the 90s. It would be very different to Umaga-Cena but still quite enjoyable, just for the sheer spectical!

A Primal Nut · 07-01-2012 12:16am

Almost got Yokozuna. So close. Anyone else surprised he and Umaga lasted so long?

Is Crash Holly not liked by the IWC or something. Surprised he and Test lasted until the end but I like Crash Holly - he's good fun.

D2D · 07-01-2012 12:20am

Goodbye Crash, you were fun to work with last year:(

With that, Round 3 now begins!

Lord TSC · 07-01-2012 12:21am

Yoko was the guy I was talking about. Really didn't know who to pick between him and Umaga. Such a tough decision...

the groutch · 07-01-2012 12:22am

Test is just a bit too meh

D2D · 07-01-2012 12:33am

and that is 1 pick I didn't expect to see so early

A Primal Nut · 07-01-2012 12:35am

Didn't expect to see Foley go so early either but he is great and I could see why people would pick him to fit certain storylines and feuds.

thebostoncrab · 07-01-2012 12:36am

Wow, did not expect Foley to be taken. Not compalining, because now I'm guaranteed to get one of the two guys I have written down to face Del Rio!!!

CMpunked · 07-01-2012 12:50am

The Groutch obviously has very specific ideas ahead for Foley.
Him being picked first in this round is as surprising as seeing Sheamus being drafted first last year too.

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-01-2012 12:53am

Didn't expect that as the first pick. Was sure it would be another guy. Not sure if I will stick with my original plan now or try to go for the guy I thought would go. I'll try not to keep tbc waiting too long as I weigh up this tasty dilemma.

Furious-Red · 07-01-2012 1:01am

CMpunked wrote: »

The Groutch obviously has very specific ideas ahead for Foley.
Him being picked first in this round is as surprising as seeing Sheamus being drafted first last year too.

Yup that was me last year

D2D · 07-01-2012 1:02am

I've a choice of 4 realistic picks, ye better not take them:mad:

waltersobchak · 07-01-2012 1:04am

Hope we get through a good few picks tonight lads:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-01-2012 1:07am

Right I'm gonna pick now. Was torn between 3 guys and whether or not to base the pick around my current roster. tbc......

thebostoncrab · 07-01-2012 1:08am

waltersobchak wrote: »

Hope we get through a good few picks tonight lads:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

With the time difference I'd say BH will be online soon

the groutch · 07-01-2012 1:20am

Not surprised at Shawn Michaels being picked, he's one of 7 or 8 who will definitely go in this round

D2D · 07-01-2012 1:22am

Misawa/HBK?!?! Oh sweet Jesus, how I'd love to see that

thebostoncrab · 07-01-2012 1:25am

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Misawa/HBK?!?! Oh sweet Jesus, how I'd love to see that

That's mouth watering at is finest!

Can't believe I'm actually getting the top choice I had for Del Rio since loosing Pillman and others, no way did I think I'd get this main event, it writes itself!

A Primal Nut · 07-01-2012 1:25am

MNGs roster is looking strong. I know who I want and think I might get him

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-01-2012 1:29am

Was originally going to go for a guy who I'm sure will be picked in due course and I'll keep quiet until that pick is made, but HBK and Misawa on a roster together was too tempting to pass up. I think my original plan would have been great in terms of star power but not so much in terms of workrate.

Edit: And one of the three I was torn between now goes. Solid pick there with Austin.

thebostoncrab · 07-01-2012 1:38am

When it comes to personality, Del Rio ad Austin complement each other perfectly, it's a feud I'm really looking forward to booking. Then it's made better by the fact that both men can go in the ring, I think they would be natural rivals creating classic mathes and moments

the groutch · 07-01-2012 1:38am

I can already picture Austin "WHAT?"-ing Ricardo Rodriguez left right and centre.

CMpunked · 07-01-2012 1:41am

thebostoncrab wrote: »

That's mouth watering at is finest!

A Primal Nut wrote: »

MNGs roster is looking strong.

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Misawa/HBK?!?! Oh sweet Jesus, how I'd love to see that

Me right now.

waltersobchak · 07-01-2012 1:46am

Some VERY strong rosters so far lads.. Honestly the stips and stuff so far have really given every competitor equally strong rosters and personally i think even moreso this year it'll be about original storylines and great fueds that'll overall win the Draft, rather than "Best Roster"..

waltersobchak · 07-01-2012 3:12am

1. Cactus Colm ______Kurt Angle, Terry Gordy & "Dr Death" Steve Williams
2. Walter ___________ CM Punk, Kerry Von Erich
3. Machismo Fan ____ John Cena, Yokozuna,
4. Teamshadowclan __ Brock Lesnar, Umaga
5. CMPunked _______ Randy Orton, Andre the Giant
6. BH _____________ Daniel Bryan, Killer Kowalski & Gorilla Monsoon
7. A Primal Nut _____ Sheamus, Crash Holly
8. SlickRic _________ AJ Styles, Mr Perfect
9. Garseys _________ Dolph Ziggler, Bam Bam & Kanyon
10. TheBostonCrab __ Alberto Del Rio, Junkyard Dog, Stone Cold Steve Austin
11. campo _________ The Miz, Eddie Guerrero,
12. the groutch _____ Jay Lethal, The Big Bossman, Mick Foley
13. Liz (tbc.......)_ Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase Jr, Brian Pillman
14. D2D______________ Air boom, Owen Hart & The British Bulldog
15. Furious-Red______ Robert Roode, Mike Awesome
16. MNG______________ Dave Batista, Mitsuharu Misawa, Shawn Michaels
17. glenjamin________ Samoa Joe, Bruiser Brody
18. Volt_____________ Ken Anderson, Rick Rude
19. Flah_____________ Kenta & Naomichi Marufuji, Chris Benoit
20. Spongey__________ Wade BArett & Drew McIntyre, Randy Savage

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