#scott's 6th while gordon's 7th!

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gordon and scott's dearly missed siblings. appearances here based on how they last looked before they passed away (that's why garrett looks significantly younger than bonnie and etc)

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Oscars of the Past: A Look at Discontinued Categories By Raquel Stecher

The Academy Awards have evolved greatly since that first ceremony was held on May 16th, 1929 in the Blossom Ballroom of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. To quote the late, great Robert Osborne, who himself was the foremost expert on Oscar history, the early days were “a time of great changes everywhere, a dynamic period of transition.” And after the first decade, “the Academy Awards and the Academy itself had become prestigious parts of the film community.” Much of that first decade and beyond saw the Board of Governors and the Academy experimenting with new and shifting categories, establishing a variety of honorary awards and altering the selection process.

There was a time when winners were announced months before the actual ceremonies without nominees, just a sole winner and honorable mentions and when write-in nominations were allowed and the Board of Governors hand-selected winners without input from the Academy. The awards have changed over time and the process has been fine-tuned. While some categories have lasted to this day, many have been discontinued, relegated to the history books as anomalies of Oscar’s past. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable discontinued categories.

BEST UNIQUE AND ARTISTIC PICTURE: 

There were 12 award categories presented at the very first Academy Awards ceremony. A few of these were one-shot deals never to appear again. Best Picture, as it is known today, was split into two categories: Outstanding Picture and Unique and Artistic Picture. While WINGS (’27) is generally considered to be the first Best Picture winner, SUNRISE (’27) won Best Unique and Artistic Picture, a recognition no other film has earned since.

BEST DIRECTING, COMEDY PICTURE & DRAMATIC PICTURE: 

That same year, the Best Director category was split into two: Comedy Picture and Dramatic Picture. There were no nominees, just one winner and one or two honorees. Frank Borzage won the only Best Directing, Dramatic Picture Oscar for 7TH HEAVEN (’27) and Lewis Milestone won Best Directing, Comedy Picture for TWO ARABIAN KNIGHTS (’27). Charlie Chaplin was to be nominated for directing THE CIRCUS (’28), but according to Robert Osborne, the Academy decided to give him a special award instead in recognition for directing, writing, producing and acting in the film. The Academy Board of Judges, as it was known at the time, sang Chaplin’s praises and in a letter wrote to him saying, “the collective accomplishments thus displayed place you in a class by yourself.”

BEST ENGINEERING EFFECTS: 

Special effects artist Roy Pomeroy won the first and only Academy Award for Best Engineering Effects for his work on WINGS (’27). Ralph Hammeras and Nugent Slaughter, the latter of whom was being recognized for his work on THE JAZZ SINGER (’27), received honorable mentions. This award disappeared until 1938 when it was given new life as the Best Special Effects Oscar. It split into two sub-categories: Photographic and Sound. In the mid-1940s, it was changed again to Visual and Audible. By 1963, the Academy decided to present the awards as Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Editing. While Visual Effects is still an active category, Best Sound Editing was merged with Best Sound Mixing to become simply Best Sound.

JUVENILE OSCAR: 

From 1935 to 1961, the Academy presented miniature Oscar statuettes to juvenile actors in recognition for their outstanding contributions to film. There were 12 total recipients at 10 different award ceremonies. The first was Shirley Temple who at 6 years old was presented the statuette by Irvin S. Cobb. He declared “When Santa Claus brought you down Creation’s chimney, he brought the loveliest Christmas present that has ever been given to the world.” Other recipients included Deanna Durbin, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Peggy Ann Garner, Claude Jarman Jr., Bobby Driscoll and others. Both Garland and O’Brien’s Juvenile Oscars were stolen and the Academy replaced them with new statuettes. There were only 14 miniature statuettes ever made, making this one of the rarest Oscars in history not only because of its size but how few were made. The award wasn’t presented every year and was fairly inconsistent. The last to win was POLLYANNA (’60) star Hayley Mills. Shirley Temple presented the final award and Annette Funicello accepted it on Mills’ behalf. The award was retired and actors under the age of 18 were eventually recognized in the other acting categories.

BEST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: 

This is by far the strangest and least consistent of the discontinued categories. At the 6th Academy Awards in 1934, a whopping 18 assistant directors were nominated for this new category. Out of the 18 nominees, there were 7 winners each representing one of the major studios. The nominations were not tied to a specific movie, but rather served as recognition for work completed in 1932 and 1933. The first winners included: Charles Barton (Paramount), Scott Beal (Universal), Charles Dorian (MGM), Fred Fox (United Artists), Gordon Hollingshead (Warner Bros.), Dewey Starkey (RKO) and William Tummel (Fox). The category was presented at the next four Academy Awards but with only a few nominees and just one winner. After 1938, the Academy retired the category, choosing to focus on Best Director.

BEST DANCE DIRECTION:

Choreographers enjoyed some recognition during the hey-day of 1930s musical with the Best Dance Direction Oscar. This category was presented from 1936 to 1938. At the 8th Academy Awards, seven choreographers were nominated, each for two different musical numbers, not necessarily in the same film. Dave Gould won for his dance numbers in BROADWAY MELODY OF 1936 (’35) and FOLIES BERGERES DE PARIS (’35). The following two years, seven choreographers were nominated, each for just one dance number. This category was short-lived and did not make a comeback in 1939.

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A Dumb Draft Exercise

It's a Friday night and we're all locked in so I decided to do something a touch different. I took the current NFL draft order and then looked up the last five NFL drafts (2015-2019) to see who was picked at spots. Using the teams as they stand after one long (and it feels it) week of free agency, I picked ONE player selected at that set position to try and do a retro draft. Each team picked ONE player picked over the last five years at that specific spot (so at 1 overall, you could only draft 1st overall). How different would your favorite team look? Welll.....

1. Cincinnati- QB Kyler Murray (2019)

The first round picks of the past five years consist of four QBs (Jameis Winston, Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield and Murray) alongside premiere edge rusher Myles Garrett. As is often the case with top pick QBs tasked with saving bad franchises, each becomes less and less attractive as the years go by and they hit the ceiling of "damn good but not quite franchise saver" over and over. I went with Murray because while I think Goff is vastly underrated by most fans, Murray's got the ability and personality to drastically change an organization that feels like it's been hankering for a chance over the past five years. Murray was one of the NFL's brightest stars last year and figures to only improve, especially if you put him under the watchful gaze of an offensive guru (of sorts) in Zac Taylor.

2. Washington- DE Nick Bosa (2019)

Was REALLY torn with Carson Wentz and Nick Bosa for the Redskins. There's a lot of dead-ish weight here with Mitch Trubisky and Marcus Mariota and while Saquon may be the best player in theory, no team needs to take a running back in the top 5 (or in the first round at all). Assuming the Redskins are truly comfortable with Dwayne Haskins then taking Nick Bosa and pairing him up in the front four along with the likes of Montez Sweat, Matt Ionidis and Daron Payne would probably be a formidable ass crew.  Basically the Chase Young strategy.

3. Detroit- DE Joey Bosa (2016)

How about the Bosa Bros going back to back! One would assume tht if the Lions wanted a QB, they're GOING to have their pick of the proverbial litter on the back end. After all after Cincy, they'll have Tua, Herbert and Love at their disposal if taking a QB so amuses them. Instead operating under the belief that the Lions feel comfortable with Stafford for MAYBE one more year, it leaves us to choose from Joey Bosa, Solomon Thomas and Dante Fowler. Bosa is likely on his way to a multiple pro bowl career while Thomas may just grade out as average and Fowler is on his third team now. Easy choice if ya ask me.

4. NY Giants- WR Amari Cooper (2015)

The Giants would be picking from a variety of offensive players; two of which are current Dallas Cowboys. You have Amari Cooper, Zeke Elliott, Leonard Fournette on offense and then Denzel Ward at cornerback as pretty much your only other option. Give me Amari Cooper as he'd immediately step in and make an offense consisting of Daniel Jones, Barkley, Golden Tate and a two tight end threat of Evan Engram and Kaden Smith a pretty damn formidable one.

5. Miami- OLB Bradley Chubb (2018)

This WOULD be easy in theory. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey would've been a FINE choice here but the Dolphins have Xavien Howard and Byron Jones on the back end. With Jalen Ramsey out of the picture, you have an interesting linebacker in Devin White, a superb guard in Brandon Scherff and my selection Bradley Chubb. With so much locked in on the defense, Chubb (if healthy) steps in as an immediate premiere pass rusher. Barely edges out Brandon Scherff. BARELY.

6. LA Chargers- OG Quinton Nelson (2018)

Man! The Chargers would have their glut of talent to choose from if they so desired. Want an elite strong safety? Jamal Adams was picked 6th in 2018. Want a QB to groom and develop? Daniel Jones went here in 2019. If you want a flexible havoc inducing DL piece? Leonard Williams in 2015 went 6th overall. Ronnie Stanley is a pretty damn good tackle as well.  Quinton Nelson is a top 3 guard in just two seasons and figures to continue to improve. It's not a premiere position for a lot of people but Nelson bucks the trend.

7. Carolina- QB Josh Allen (2018)

Funny bit? We have two Josh Allens here as Josh Allen from Wyoming and Josh Allen from Kentucky both went 7th overall. Both would be tremendous picks given the Panthers needs (an elite edge or a QB). Deforest Buckner finally hit on his potential and got paid paid for it as well, fitting in interestingly here as a potential flexible front line piece. The Panthers just paid Teddy Bridgewater relatively big time money but if you have the chance to take a really athletic strong armed QB who has shown strides in two seasons, you should do it. Imagine Allen throwing it to the likes of DJ Moore and Christian McCaffery.

8. Arizona- RB Christian McCaffery (2017)

THIS one was hard given the lack of obvious options. Do you need more receiving options? If so TE TJ Hockenson was picked 8th. Christian McCaffery is probably the best player at this spot but again, running backs and top 10s and etc etc etc. Nuke Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk are on paper a superb trio of WRs and you also have Kenyan Drake at RB. Vic Beasley is a good pass rusher who has sort of lost his way as a player (hence the one year prove it deal). Give me McCaffery I guess. I think he'd do wonders in Kingbsury's offense and I suppose you can make he and Drake work together. That's why head coaches get paid.

9. Jacksonville- OT Mike McGlinchey (2018)

There's not a lot of obvious fits for a tanking team like the Jaguars. DT Ed Oliver would be intriguing but I have no idea how he fits in with the Jaguars defense. The likes of Leonard Floyd (recently released), Ereck Flowers (failed tackle turned kinda failed guard), John Ross (oft injured speedster) are other options. Lastly there's Mike McGlinchey who was starting at right tackle for the Super Bowl 49ers. The Jaguars have spent picks at both tackle spots but McGlinchey is better.

10. Cleveland- QB Patrick Mahomes (2017)

Fuck. Would the Browns even with Baker Mayfield flirt with taking Patrick Mahomes? Who cares. Mayfield can be traded. If you have the chance to grab the best QB in the NFL, you do it. Easy peasy.

11. NY Jets- CB Marshon Lattimore (2016)

This one came down to Lattimore or Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick can do so much across a secondary and his swiss army knife toolset was amplified in a Pittsburgh secondary that left to his devices where he could roam free and fuck shit up. On the other hand, Marshon Lattimore represents one of the NFL's rare commodities; a star shutdown cornerback. Plus with Marcus Maye and Jamal Adams tie up the safety spots pretty well.

12. Las Vegas- QB Deshaun Watson (2017)

The Raiders are openly flirtatious with moving on from Derek Carr. Deshaun Watson would step in and be a massive upgrade. There's also not much here either given how 90% of the players are DL and the Raiders have plenty of names and faces they like there. Maxx Crosby, Maliek Collins, John Hankins and Clelin Ferrell to name a few.

13. San Francisco f/IND- OG Laremy Tunsil (2016)

Take the 49ers OL with Joe Staley, Mike McGlinchey and Laken Tomlinson and then slide in Laremy Tunsil at RG. That's an absurd OL. There also weren't many options to really delve into either depending on how you feel about Da'Ron Payne and Vita Vea.

14. Tampa Bay- DE Marcus Davenport (2018)

Pick 14 over the past five years is a bit of a dry spell unfortunately. The best player on the list is DeVante Parker and the Bucs clearly have a collection of damn good WRs. Shaq Barrett and JPP are in place for 2020 but could the Bucs use Davenport as a third rusher and move him inside on pass rush downs. Not a lot of good ideas here unfortunately.

15. Denver- RB Melvin Gordon (2015)

Easy peasy! I mean Denver just signed him! That's a bit of a cheapie but let's keep with it. Gordon fitshere (and nobody else does).

16. Atlanta- LB Tremaine Edmunds (2018)

Edmunds with Deion Jones? Sign me up! The only other option that makes sense here is Marlon Humphrey at corner which would be an equally fine pick.

17. Dallas- S Derwin James (2018)

Given that Arik Armstead and John Allen would be 3-technique types in this defense, it makes sense we would ONCE again look at the safety market! Yay! The Cowboys scheme in 2018 apparently didn't like Derwin James as much as the media thought they did but this is a brand new scheme and a new way to play. Derwin James would edge out Keanu Neal (who BTW when healthy is an amazing safety) by virtue of being more of the chess piece the Cowboys need.

18. Miami f/PIT- C Ryan Kelly (2017)

Again there's a glut of corners here but the Dolphins have their fair share. As such, turn your attention over to a glut of centers---who they also just signed a guy for. Ryan Kelly is a pro bowl center though and you can make exceptions for that.

19. Las Vegas f/CHI- LB Leighton Vander-Esch (2018)

One of the better linebackers in the NFL prior to his neck injury, LVE was a friggin' elite athlete who could still redefine what NFL linebackers look like. His defensive coordinator is there as well (as the DL coach) and I bet Gruden would love his leadership and his ability as an off ball linebacker. This one is easy enough.

20. Jacksonville f/LAR- TE Noah Fant (2019)

The Jaguars are in the midst of a rebuild of sorts but unfortunately there's no immediate building block pieces at 20. It came down to Frank Ragnow (a versatile OL with upside) or Noah Fant and I opted for tight end Noah Fant since Minshew could use a reliable safety blanket. Assuming Fant can control his drops of course.

21. Philadelphia- WR Will Fuller (2016)

The Eagles could REALLY use some targets for Carson Wentz. Last year in clutch games they were relying on JJ Arceaga-Whiteside and Boston Scott for targets outside of their tight ends. Wouldn't have a problem going with FS Darnell Savage either who also went at 21.

22. Minnesota f/BUF- DE Bud Dupree (2015)

I don't know if the Vikings NEED an edge but even if they don't, there's really no options here. Josh Doctson was a flop in Washington, Charles Harris was a flop in Miami, Rashaan Evans plays the same spot as their glut of damn good linebackers and Andre Dillard is an unproven tackle for Philly to this point. Hit or miss here.

23. New England- Isaiah Wynn (2018)

I mean they drafted him here. Easy enough. Although would they take TE Evan Engram all things being equal?

24. New Orleans- WR DJ Moore (2018)

The Saints did grab Emmanuel Sanders but DJ Moore, Sanders and Michael Thomas is a whole different world of WR depth. There's also pretty much nobody else here worthy of snagging either.

25. Minnesota- WR Marquise Brown (2019)

HOLLYWOOD! The Vikings just traded away Stefon Diggs and could use an infusion of playmaker at their WR spot to help assist their TE room, Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen. Marquise Brown would give Kirk Cousins a souped up version of Jamison Crowder; a WR-3 he relied heavily on in Washington.

26. Miami f/HOU- DE Montez Sweat (2019)

So the Dolphins have signed a lot of DE and we also gave them Bradley Chubb earlier BUT Montez Sweat is going to terrorize the NFL for the next 5-10 years and so he and Chubb combined? That's big time pass rush. Also, again, not much to really select from here either.

27. Seattle- CB Byron Jones (2015)

If you drew up a make and model for a Seahawks DB? It looks like Byron Jones. Byron just got paid big time money by Miami It's Byron vs Tre White and Byron fits the mold a bit better. Could also see Seattle liking Kenny Clark. Lots of good defensive players at 27.

28. Baltimore- OG Laken Tomlinson (2015)

Let Tomlinson battle it out with the interior OL the Ravens have currently. There's really not much here, it's either Tomlinson or DT Jerry Tillery.

29. Tennessee- TE David Njoku (2017)

Funny story, the 2016 1st round pick here was forfeited via deflategate. With just four names to choose from (and not really much to talk about either way), the Titans take David Njoku. Njoku has struggled with his role in Cleveland and the Titans do have some solid tight ends already in place but Njoku would be a pretty nice flier. Most of the guys here at 29 are just not good unless you're a Taven Bryan truther.

30. Green Bay- LB TJ Watt (2017)

And Cowboys fans across the globe shudder in horror. Yes, the Packers have two really good DEs in the Smith brothers. There's nobody else here who comes remotely close to the pure value TJ Watt has. Let him rush from the left side and rack up the sacks. You can figure it out somehow I figure. Let Preston Smith play 3-tech or something!

31. San Francisco- LB Reuben Foster (2017)

On one hand, the less said about Foster the better. On the other, there's really nobody else here who would come close. Unless you're a Germaine Ifedi fan?

32. Kansas City- DT Malcolm Brown (2015)

For any other team in any other league, this is Lamar Jackson. The Chiefs are really set at QB for the next 10-15 years so we'll have to take a pass. Instead Malcolm Brown is pretty much the only other really good value play. Big thumpy 1-tech/nose tackles are usually found later on in the draft but Brown is a good one and the Chiefs truthfully don't need much else either.

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The War Episode 03

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"The War"

[We cut to Twitter.]

**November 1st**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter FFN officially announced Global Summit Wrestling (GSW) at a press conference today. Lots of former KOW stars listed in the roll out: Blue Samson, Argo Daralieaux, Kevin Houston, Stu Norris, Freddy Hernandez, Gomez Gutirrez, Andre Nobukov & Suplex Jones.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Charles Morgan & Roy Harper, the KOW announce team, were announced as the announce team for GSW as well. All in all a very predicitable & boring roll out.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Meanwhile at the big Comic Con, Michael Shinwari officially announced Best Super Wrestling (BSW)! Jason Layzer & the Superkick Kids were with him and they promised that they were going to be revolutionizing the sport of pro wrestling.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter SUPER exciting announcement on BSW in comparison to GSW's stale roll out. Jason Layzer is the BEST wrestler in the world and the Superkick Kids are the BEST tag team in the world so already BSW is off to a much better start!

@JoeyIQ On what planet are Jason Layzer and the untalented hacks the Superkick Kids the BEST at anything?  I guess they can be considered the BEST at pretending to be relevant and worth mentioning.  I don't know how they have conned Michael Shinwari out of his money, but mark my words he is going to regret investing in those clowns.

@JoeyIQ I may not agree with everything GSW does, but at least they haven't stooped to the level of signing the Superkick Kids.  Imagine stooping to that level?   Might as well take the blue pill from the Matrix!

@JoeyIQ The only thing Michael Shinwari is going to revolutionize is our sleep schedule.

**November 4th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW today announced the signings of "Giant Queen" Janet Royal, Debbie Wills, Cindy Louis, Maria Torres, Honey Inc. (Judy Gonzalez, Nancy Harrington & Angelica Gomez) & Euro sensation Aspasia as the base of their women's division.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter While predominantly made up of FFN Pro's women's division, it is a great start for a women's division and the most serious attempt at a proper women's division in North America since Girl Fight was around. GSW should get props for this.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW also announced some MAJOR signings today! "ROYAL" Kyle Williams & his older brother, former KOW star Fargo Williams, have signed with BSW! Kyle's wife, Wendy Louis-Williams (the younger sister of GSW's Cindy Williams) also signed.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Kyle & Wendy are a great duo and they are TOP acquisitions for any promotion to get. GSW being deprived of KOW star Fargo Williams for their start up has to be looked at as a good sign of talent wanting to be part of something NEW & EXCITING over boring same old in GSW.

@JoeyIQ I was a fan of Fargo Williams and I always thought Kyle had a bright future.   I don't have a clue why he would want to risk his health and future inside the ring with the likes of  Jason Layzer and the Superkick Kids.  

@JoeyIQ Let's call a spade a spade - BSW is investing in garbage wrestlers who couldn't make it on the big stage.   The only thing exciting about that is at least they all will be in the same place where it will be a weekly train wreck.  

**November 5th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Today GSW announced their 1st tag signings: West River Outlaws, Modern Day Barbarians, Southern Grille, D2, Rough Co. & Ancient Beatdown. (YAWN) All KOW stars, No surprises here.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter In a cool Youtube video BSW announced some MASSIVE tag signings themselves today: Regulators! Violators! Los Perros Diminutos! The Anarchists! Can't wait to see these teams vs the Superkick Kids in the best tag matches possible on the planet!

@JoeyIQ GSW signing actual wrestling talent while BSW continues to roll out teams like the Supershit Kids.   Now they have added the likes of The Anarchists?   Good grief who is advising  Shinwari?  My money is on Jason Layzer.

**November 6th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS! My sources are saying that both GSW and BSW have made contract offers to Pablo O'Connor & his group (Stephanie Delacroix, KdV, Senor Cloak Dos, Class of 2010 girls).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter My sources aren't sure which way O'Connor & co. will go. Cherry Cola, his main sponsor, has a long history with FFN but they could be looking to try something new and exciting like BSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Other news today, GSW announced the signings of The Painted Freaks! Justice & the Berserkers! Most agree this is a depressing signing because they will have a hard time finding their place in a KOW heavy roster in GSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Happier news though, BSW announced the signings of "Unbelievable" Vic Parker & Larry Gates! Parker is a top young talent and this is a MAJOR get for BSW! It shows that the brightest & best of the new generation want to do something NEW w/BSW instead of the same old same old w/GSW.

@JoeyIQ It's obvious that Pablo O'Connor wouldn't associate with the likes of the Supershit Kids and Jayson Layzer.   He has years of successful business decisions and to associate his name with those clowns seems unlike him.  

@JoeyIQ HUGE signing for GSW.  The Painted Freaks are names you can build your shows around.

@JoeyIQ It's a sad day when a legendary family, like Parker and Young's have anything to do with BSW.  Thankfully Bob Young isn't around to see his blood tied to that abortion of a wrestling league.  Shame on Vic for tarnishing his families legacy.  

**November 7th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS: BSW announced via a very cool & funny Youtube video that Soldiers of the Sun, (Ricky Courage, Titan Juarez & STRIKER Kato) former UPW Tag Team champions, have signed with them! Massive signing, Courage is one of the very hottest young talents on the planet!

@JoeyIQ What was Ricky Courage thinking?   I hate to see promising careers vanish and that is what is going to happen when his name is now attached to the abortion of BSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW also announced the signing of FFN Pro & KOW tag team Road Apocalypse & hardcore death match wrestling legend Gory Thunders! Truly exciting & different signings for a hot new promotion to make!

@JoeyIQ The less I say about Gory Thunders probably the better.   BSW should stand for Bull Shit Wrestling because that's what it's going to be!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW also made announcements of signings. Gino Boticelli, Kid Hammer, Lance Jenning, Mark Pittman, Greg Money, Sumo Ken, Fury Norris & Black Abyss, all former KOW and/or FFN Pro stars.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The difference between BSW & GSW is night and day. One promotion is out to innovate and change the sport forever while the other is living off the fumes of the past tried & true, thinking it will always work in an ever changing world.

@JoeyIQ Somebody tell this idiot that those so-called fumes of the past is what we call pro wrestling.   There is no secret sauce to figure out.  It's a simple story of good versus evil!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Weirdest story of the day though is that Willy Gordon, singer from 90's alternative band The Broken Gourds, has announced his acquisition of the old dead Pro Wrestling Association (PWA).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Gordon is a well known wrestling fan but big difference between being a fan and being able to run a promotion, much less one with all the baggage of an old defunct brand. Maybe he just wants to put out DVDs or something.

@JoeyIQ The Pro Wrestling Association's legacy and others like it is what this great world was built on.  I don't know much about Willy Gordon, but if he stays true to what made PWA great then at least we will have something to cleanse the waters after BSW poisons it!

**November 8th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW in a bold move today announced their first signings for their women's division. Abby Hollister, Gemma Scott, Camille Delie, Mandy Jenkins, Kelly Myers.. All former Girl Fight talent.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter But the BIGGEST news was BSW's announcement of signing Angel Days. This is the 1st transgendered woman to be signed by a major wrestling promotion that I can think of. Furthermore they made no mention of her being trans, which is HUGE.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The Angel Days announcement and how it was handled shows the commitment BSW has towards staying current with the modern world as it progresses away from the backwards past.

@JoeyIQ It's not shocking that BSW is going to hitch their wagon to Angel Days.   The place is a train wreck and what Dale Hutchins calls innovation, I call it disaster TV.    

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW also announced signings. Los Hermanos de Valentine & Los Rudos de Valentine from Mexico's TLL. Also the Good Ole Boys (Adrian Gunn & Clay Winchester) and The Hype (Supafly & G-Pac).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Shockingly, Willy Gordon's PWA announced their 1st signings! "The Fantasy" Brett Young, So Cool w/ Julie Davis, "Royalty" Ricky Sanders & "Chico Malo" Diego Rodriguez.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter PWA's signings make the GSW signings look like BSW. They seem to be pandering to an ancient fan base that are on their way out via age & death or lost all interest in pro wrestling. I don't see this turning out well.

@JoeyIQ PWA seems to understand professional wrestling while Michael Shinwari has hitched his wagon to disaster tv.   Would you rather watch legends like Brett Young and Ricky Sanders or sloppy spot idiots like the supershit kids?

**November 11th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Major announcements today by BSW! They've signed Max Stone, Gator-X, "No Tomorrow" Jason Summer, "Lightning" Scottie Sparks, Dan the Creep, "The Human Hand Grenade" Luis Sanchez, "the Future" Ryan Webb & "Ping Pong" Hung Su Chong w/ Ying Shu.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW continues to show how forward thinking they are. All young talent. All hot in the indie scene. Hung Su Chong shows them reaching out to different international markets. This promotion has all the right ideas!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Meanwhile GSW announced signing Johnny Wrestling w/ Amanda, Seth Winters, Declan Pierce, "Jammin'" Jimmy Gibson w/ Princess, Kenyon "Cash" King w/ his Entourage, "The Duke" William Phillips and Monarchy (Angus Ward & Duncan Taylor).

@JoeyIQ Look no further then the investment each organization is making.   BSW has guys that couldn't apply a wristlock correctly, while GSW is bringing in proven talent.   The fact that Dale Hutchins continues to wave his little pom-poms for Michael Shinwari everytime he speaks shows the lack of credibilty BSW has.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW seeked out acts that fit traditional roles or stereotypes while BSW breaks down barriers as they ride alongside the sweeping progress going on in the world today.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Even more oblivious & irrelevant, Willy Gordon's PWA announced more signings today as well. Big Dog Brunson, "Showtime" Steve Kemp and his brothers Kemp Blood ("Lucky" Luke & "Dynamite" Davey Kemp), Jamison James & The Savages (Kogo & Maka).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter While the Kemps are hot young talent they also can ape an old style for a long gone era. The Savages, former KOW Tag Team Champions, would be a big signing visibility wise if they hadn't ceased to be relevant a few years ago.

@JoeyIQ I can attest that the Kemp boys are good kids.   I spent many a day talking wrestling with the patriarch Nick Kemp.   He was as nasty as they came in the ring, but his boys were taught to respect this business and go about their business the right way.   The fact that Willy Gordon understands that gives me hope.

**November 12th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter UPDATE on the Pablo O'Connor negotiations. Both GSW and BSW are throwing BIG numbers at him & his group with all kinds of benefits and lining up of more sponsors. Sources don't have much to report, they're keeping their lips closed on what they plan to do.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Biggest twist in the O'Connor signing war is Willy Gordon's PWA have thrown their hats into the melee as well, trying to lure them with the old PWA World Heavyweight Championship since Pablo & his wife have a thing for old championships.

@JoeyIQ Many of you have been asking me what I think Pablo should do.   I am not sure how committed Pablo is to the wrestling world anymore so I can't answer that.   However, I can tell you that nobody with a brain would sign with BSW.   So I can assume that means if he wants the money he will sign with GSW.  If he wants to finish off his legacy PWA has a historic championship title belt just waiting for someone to wear.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW made some MAJOR announcements today though! Hardcore deathmatch legend Dudley, Anything Goes Wrestling icon Hardcore Hal, former KOW Champ Crazy Suicide and Grandpa Anarchy, a comedy hardcore wrestler, all have signed!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter But it gets better, BSW also have signed deathmatch legend Solomon "Hurricane" Maxwell, another AGW icon Mardi Gras Max, hardcore wrestler Bear Suit McMulligan and former KOW Champ Sanchez Jr w/ his father/manager Marvelous Sanchez!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter These are HUGE signings for BSW! Not only does it deprive GSW of former top stars from KOW it shows they aren't afraid to explore the deathmatch & hardcore side of wrestling. They have no boundaries and are open to change with the times.

@JoeyIQ So basically more shit to wrestle in Bull Shit Wrestling.  

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW tried to appear relevant by announcing signings to their women's division. Candy Cane, a popular indie act, Paulette Reynolds, a veteran from Girl Fight, and 3/5 of HORROR (Darling Nightmare, Melissa Geist & Black Widow).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter On paper GSW seems to have an unbeatable ladies division but a few key signings could change that if my sources are correct about deals being worked on by BSW.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Speaking of having no idea on keeping up w/ the times, Willy Gordon's PWA announced more signings. "Heartbreaker" Brandon Young, "War Eagle" Marco Clah, Tarantula 4 & GQ Eddie Cruz w/ Jasmine Vanguard are all on board.

@JoeyIQ So PWA has invested in the blue bloods of wrestling.  The Youngs and the Kemps.   I can't help, but be impressed!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter PWA also made some tag signings today: Weapons of Mass Destruction (Nuke & Atomic), Lightning Express (Bobby Moon & Ace Saunders), Lords of Pain (Agony & Torment) w/ Mr. Kinjo & The Kings (Simon & "Bonecrusher" Toby King).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I don't even know why PWA are announcing all these signings. They don't have a TV deal and seem to be lining up the most ancient and backwards in presentation promotion one could come up with. Lightning Express? They need to retire.

@JoeyIQ Give me the Lightning Express over the Supershit Kids any day and twice on Sunday!   The Lightning Express may be a little long on the tooth, but every time they step in a ring it's a good solid wrestling match.   It's not the same 5 or 6 spots every time that bell rings.  

**November 13th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW via a hilarious Youtube video with some of the best comedy skits I've ever seen, announced a TON of signings today! Scotty Daytona, El Jaguar Loco, El Guerrero Supremo, "Eagle Scout" Billy White, TLL's Joselito Guapo & All Monster Attack (Sasquatch Zero, Lizard Man Wild & Terror Bird Magma), "Pequeno" Pete Cervantez, FFN Pro & Viva Lucha star The Kid, The Masked Gentleman, John Maverick Jr...

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Skull Violence, Solomon Duke, Tiger Soul, TLL's Omar Oscavedo Martinez w/ Margarita Ramos, FFN Pro's Clyde Cooper, Jerome Dragon, KOW stars Elvis Lee & Zippy the Clown!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Just in terms of international talent involved, former FFN Pro & KOW stars being denied use by GSW & FFN, and hot lesser known young acts waiting for a chance to break out this is a game changing announcement and BSW HAS to be seen as the top promotion in North America.

@JoeyIQ What Dale Hutchins and I find funny apparently are two very different things.   Then again what we find good pro wrestling also seems to be very different.   Of course I am right.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW's signings today pale in comparison. European star Antonio Morientes, el Perro de Oro, Duke Chamberline, Loch Ness Myers, the Whiskey Saints (Grant O'Hara & Robert Murphy) & Jock Squad (Hot Rod Grogan & Easy E Evan Wilson).

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter It is a shame Whiskey Saints & Jock Squad were talked into signing with GSW, they will struggle to stand out amid all that old FFN Pro, KOW talent.

@JoeyIQ People, just look at the caliber of wrestlers signing with GSW compared to BSW.   Antonio Morientes or Jason Layzer?   No brainer ...

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA announced signings too, pointlessly. "Georgia Rebel" Ronnie Roberts, Gilbert "Soaring Eagle" Miller, Barry Black & Rocky Morton w/ Mr. Big. Promising young talent but seemingly geared towards appealing to ancient times.

**November 14th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS: Another bidding war is taking place between BSW & GSW but this time over the hottest talent in Europe, the massive Panzer! Both sides are tossing lots of money his way but my sources say he isn't ready to leave Europe permanently just yet.

@JoeyIQ Panzer may be the hottest free agent in wrestling today.   I can only hope he stays clear from Bull Shit Wrestling.   Nobody wants that taint on their career.  

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter My sources were telling me that BSW would change the women's scene completely and they were right. The signings that Michael Shinwari, with Jason Layzer, Kyle Williams and Kyle's wife Wendy Louis-Williams, made today in a video definitely did that.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW announced the signings of popular indie star MANDY!, "Podiatrist" Dr. Leslie Moore, former Girl Fight stars Lucy Daglish from the Class of 2011 and super popular Zombie Girl!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The real paradigm shift was the international signings! The entire CHAOS AD stable from Japan including former JPWF Women's Champ, Megumi Kosaka, T-Honda, Michiku Kaneda & Ashitaka Masuma! Then STIFFNESS (Keiko Sakurada & Sister Kicker) were also announced! Plus BLACK Sakura & MOSURA Red from HORROR!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter The Japanese ladies are all well known from Girl Fight & the FIERCE promotion in Japan. All of them will be on a Part-Time basis since they all will continue working in Japan for the FIERCE promotion. But the prestige & quality of matches they are bringing to women's wrestling in North America will be mind blowing!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced signings of their own as well. "Elite" Mark Kemp, "Codered" Ryan Sharpe, Teddy Talon, Andre Butler, Mat Pack (Jordan Champagne, "Dynasty" Kevin Sharpe & "Suplex Ninja" Trae Larkin) & "Legionarius" Antonio de Luca!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter These are the best signings GSW have announced to date. Hot young talent that can go in the ring. I fear for how they will be handled in a backwards thinking promotion like GSW but former UPW North American Champ ADL will be a breakout star I predict.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA continues its pointless existence by announcing the signings of former KOW stars Jerome Taylor, Cool Leonard & Smashmouth Lawrence. All 3 have always done old school gimmicks so they should fit in with this nostalgia cosplay promotion.

@JoeyIQ At this point I think it's clear that Dale Hutchins is nothing more then a shill for BSW.   To call PWA and it's legacy pointless shows the lack of respect you have for pro wrestling and the great wrestlers that came before the train wreck of BSW even was thought of.  

**November 15th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW announced some HUGE tag team signings today, cementing that they have the BEST tag team division in the world to work against the BEST tag team in the world, the Superkick Kids!

@JoeyIQ To call the Supershit Kids the best at anything is a slap at every tag teams face.   REALITY CHECK!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Air Swag (Jett Jacobs & Maverick), Armageddon (JT Hate & Cesar Ortiz) w/ Reverend Julian Cane, We The People (Dishonest Abe & Tricky Dick), Sutton Boys ("Mad Dog" Jack & "Lawless" Mark Sutton), Scotland's Finest (Logan Stewart & Finn Ross)..

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Former KOW tag teams Undead Cowboys (Hannibal Zombie & Western Twisted), The Lion Brothers (Phil & Rob Lion), Best Buds (Peace Warrior & Stuttering Underwear Guy) & City Destroyers (Kaiju  Hasegawa & Monster Hughes)!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter What a mix of talented young teams with good veteran teams that can still go! BSW is just KILLING it with their signings and I can't wait for TV to start, they're the no.1 promotion in the world right now!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced the signings of Oscar Crane, Titan, "The Irish Wolfhound" Davey O'Shea, "Personification of Perfection" Tyler Rose, Makato Seo & "Russian Tank" Alexi Marke w/ Comrade Breseneiv.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter A lot of good talent there but they are playing catch up to BSW who are signing the hands down hottest talents to go w/ Lazyer & Superkick Kids who are the BEST in the world.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA announced signings of Spade Gentry, "Pretty" Paul Stevens, "Outlaw" Clay Logan and then some shocking tag team announcements!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Former multi-time KOW tag champs Cowboys From Hell (JJ "Bull" Daniels & "Outlaw" Tyler Monroe), That Awesome Team (Corey F. & Tommy Elmore), Patriotic KO (USA Jay & Leroy Gillis), indie sensations Heartbreak Express (Christian Hawkins & Shane Lawson) w/ Desmond Armstrong, The Italianos (Mario de Rossi & Marco Cassano) & Omu d'onuri (Vito Carmazza & Giovanni Vercetti)!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter These were big gets for this pointless retro cosplay project. Cowboys From Hell still have a few good years left in them though they have to be nearing the twilight but its pro wrestling, who knows?

@JoeyIQ The bidding wars for superstars all over continues.  It's a shame to see the Sutton's go to BSW.  A great tag team that could have done more in say PWA.    

**November 18th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I never thought I'd be leading with a news story about Willy Gordon's PWA but WOW. WOW! SHOCKING NEWS as PWA announced they have signed PANZER! Mindblowing!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter My sources say that apparently PWA made a deal since they plan on filming 8 episodes between 2 days every 2 months it would only require Panzer to leave Europe once every 2 months.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Panzer's desire to stay near Europe for the time being but also wanting to grow his brand seemed to connect with this set up. And now the hottest act in Europe will be in the most pointless promotion in the USA w/out any TV lined up.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I don't know what Panzer is thinking. He has been led astray by the wrong people here. He could be having 5-7 star matches in BSW but instead has chosen this wasteland of PWA. I hope it is not a long term contract for his own good.

@JoeyIQ Or perhaps most normal people don't get their jollies by watching train wreck wrestling?  Great decision by Panzer.  He gets to wrestle in a place that has history and respect for this great industry.  Wrestling in the PWA will do more for his career then completing career suicide wrestling Jason Layzer.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter PWA also announced the signings of the tag teams Justice (Pancho & Clay Hancock) & Seminole Warriors (Yaha & Asen) to bolster their tag signings.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW had BIG signings to announce themselves today! Former FFN Pro stars Mr. Mustache, Jade Dragon, Ryo Hasegawa, Ken Lee & Evil Mouse are all in w/ BSW! UK's Hamlet Niles, "English Architect" Sunny Ward also announced!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter KOW's MC Sasuke announced he was in BSW via a funny Youtube video today as well. "Alpha" Christian Frost, Adonis Steel, "The Harlem Hitman" Freddie Payton & Papa Crunch, top young talent, were announced via another entertaining Youtube video today!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW has such a LOADED roster of talent that can deliver amazing matches, I'm salivating at the idea of how good their TV is going to be!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced signings as well: Jimmy Classic, Bruno "Le Ggypsy" Crochet, Tyron Hightower, Hector Santos, Brian Tanner, "Marvelous" Malcom Gray, Joey Star & The Gatekeeper w/ Domos Haidou.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter They also announced signing the tag teams Ebony Empire (Jackson Cross & Marcus Heat), SPQR (Romulus & Remus) & The Heathens (Erick "The Great" & Grim). Decent signings all around but if they'd gone BSW they'd be w/ the BEST in the world, instead of stale boring FFN.

**November 19th**

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BREAKING NEWS: It is being reported that there is going to be an unprecedented meeting of BSW, GSW & PWA top brass at the FFN Headquarters next week with Cherry Cola Inc., Pablo O'Connor & Stephanie Delacroix to bring negotiations to a conclusion!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter I've never heard of anything like this happening before. I have NO clue what is going to happen since the O'Connor group is not giving out any clues about what direction they plan on going.

@JoeyIQ Knowing Pablo, I can only imagine that BSW is in the building to help drive up his price.  There is no way he would sign with a dead end company like Bull Shit Wrestling.  At this point I think GSW has to be in the lead, but don't count out PWA.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW, through a SUPER video on Youtube, announced the signing of the Cyborg Kingdom from Mexico's TLL. Cyborg King, Cyborg Queen & Cy-Force the tag team will all be participating in BSW!  

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW also announced in a hilarious Youtube video the signings of "Hot Stuff" Stevie Porter, The Masked Hobo, Dr. Six VI 6, "White Knight" Dennis Crusader, "Loose Cannon" Damned Goober, "Porno King" Lover Days & "A/C Repariman" Kenny Hawkins!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Cyborg Kingdom are AMAZING and Cyborg King vs Jason Layzer is a DREAM match up that has never happened! A lot of hardcore & comedy talent announced but I think that shows they intend on a wide range of content to appeal to a wider base.

@JoeyIQ Groan ... Like most people, I enjoyed Cyborg King in ASLL.  It's a shame he has signed with BSW.  A DREAM for me would for Cyborg King to stay as far away from Jason Layzer as possible.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter BSW is so forward & progressive thinking, I can't wait for TV to start! And apparently they have surprises they won't announce ahead of time so.. I can't wait to see who is brought on board!

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter GSW announced the signings of Bully Kong & former Girl Fight & Class of 2011 Portugese star Cristiana. Very low key announcements but they also promised many surprises when they start TV. We will see how that goes, probably boring & predictable.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Willy Gordon's PWA announced a women's division of their own! Brittany Young of the Young clan, Class of 2011's Catherine MacDonald & Amanda Irvine, all 3 former Girl Fight stars.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter "Latina Caliente" Luiza Fuega, also from Girl Fight, and indie stars Mistress Abigail Screamer & Sinn Dee Ray were also announced.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Not the most exciting women's division but what does one really expect from this group? PWA also announced they'll be airing their shows on Youtube & that Mark Roberts and a surprise would be the announce team.

@DaleHutchinsGrapsReporter Everything now waits on what happens at the big meeting at FFN Headquarters next week with the Pablo O'Connor group.

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