Meltdown April 1st Feedback & Discussion!

[Evan De Parker]

Thanks go to Jules, Pepsi, Kyle, and Kash for match-writing. The dream-team of writers!

Credit for segments go to Pepsi, Gooch, KJE, AJP, Robina, Yarmouth, McDonald, Knoxville, Kash, Reaver, Jennings, Guv'Nor, Phoenix, and Peace. If I missed anybody, let me know!

Feedback and discussion is appreciated-- and encouraged! Let us know what you liked, didn't like... What we, or I could work on to make the show a better product!

[Michael Callahan]

I won't review the entire show because no doubt some other swine will say it all. Instead, I'm going to pick my favourite segment(s) of each show and say why I liked them.

THIS POST HAS SPOILERS


In a week of two big returns, I have to say that my segment of the week this week goes to Billy Pepsi;

CALLAHAN'S SEGMENT OF THE WEEK

Billy Pepsi's return fills me with eager anticipation for more. For a start, it's quite clear to see that he hasn't lost a step since backing out due to IRL work commitments like a wuss (priorities all wrong bro) and given that the man was considered by some to become the next Phil Atken (albeit a face) then one can only imagine that his triumph with the segment here will be the first of many.

As always, Billy is in top doofus form this segment and his failure to know who Sienna was along with his new comedy foil Wilderspin makes for interesting possibilities in the future. I eagerly anticipate to see where their dynamic goes and furthermore, seeing Billy rocket his way up the roster like a rat up a drainpipe on his road to success.

CALLAHAN'S MVP OF THE SHOW

Looks like Amy Zing is being shipped off to Overdrive in an ambulance this week, for her match with this week's MVP Robina Hood was not only well written but an incredibly strong showing for someone who's come leaps and bounds since returning to the flock. In this match, she took out Amy Zing and put the locker room (ie: The Guv'Nor) on notice. It's a tough time to be North American champion, a lot of people are out for less red, white and blue and more red, red, and more red in their pursuit of the gold. A tough man like The Guv'Nor (as always written well by a spectacular Jules) is surely up to the challenge going toe to toe with anyone, but is he able to contend with the entire roster, especially when there's violent types like Robina Hood lurking around every corner?

I can't wait to see, either way.

[Jules]

That's excellent feedback Callahan, and a good model for people who don't want to give extensive feedback to follow. Just tell us one thing you liked or didn't like, even if it's about your match.

Anyway, a few thoughts from me.

- For my part I enjoyed working segments with a good chunk of the roster. I think I'll make this my raison d'etre on Meltdown. I'll say it here: if you want to work a segment with me, or use the character in some way, just PM, it is highly unlikely I will say no.

Those people I worked with did a really good job too, and I'm glad everyone got to sell themselves a bit ahead of the #1 contender's match. I'm certainly looking forward to a good match next week between Guv and Knoxville (both of whom are technically undefeated in singles matches on Meltdown?)

- Great win for Robina in the ME. It's a shame Amy Zing got drafted from a Meltdown POV, because this could have been Meltdown's PPV match at Mayhem with some build. Time for the perfect megastar to kick on from this and make her mark.

- Michael Jennings comes back with a bit of buzz, and I'm looking forward to seeing what he has to offer to the show. If JamesV sticks around this could be a good addition, I think we're a bit top heavy with face-type characters on Meltdown (Guvnor, Warren & Tommy all seem to be leaning towards fan favourites right now), so there is an open spot for a vocal and active heel.

[Michael Callahan]

Apr 2, 2013 9:14:01 GMT -4 Jules said:

That's excellent feedback Callahan, and a good model for people who don't want to give extensive feedback to follow. Just tell us one thing you liked or didn't like, even if it's about your match.

Feedback on feedback. This is getting meta as fuck.

[Tommy Knox]

Jules, I don't know about undefeated in singles on Meltdown, if you count a loss is a handicap match.

But, overall it was a good show. Everything flowed together nicely. For a brand that's called "development", the show itself is anything but. Looking forward to many more in the future.

[warrenpeace]

Opening segment was fun. I wish we could do more of these. Jules and I both had the same idea of involving as many people as possible to create a large segment. It was good but I think with more effort could have been a huge thing.

Michael Jennings segment: I am interested in seeing where this goes, because it is the basis for warren's character as well. I am not crying gimmick infringement or anything we are vastly different and having the same core value could lead to a feud or tag bout or something. So I will be keeping a close eye on you for future prospects.

Followed by a short match honestly I couldn't stop wondering if Dhalia had missed the deadline or something, never went back to check. Good to have a win after a segment though, so again I am keeping an eye out for you jennings

And then dahlia was fired, so he must have no showed?

Yarmouths return. this was fun. Yarmouth started here about the same time that I brought warrens character here, and when I was able to come back after my car accident he was gone. Good promo dude. And you were always missed.

Next match was super fast, and I am wondering if there were more no shows?

Robina.Sienna./others segment. Good heel trash talk from robina. Interesting to see how m&m will deal with not getting rematch until after mayhem. and woa almost dropping c word?

Interesting seg from kash and reaver I will be checking out there tag stuff for sure.

Guv, cid, evan seg. Happy to see it. I am glad Jules has been able to get more people involved with segs like that it's something we all should continue to do.

Killaz win their match and have to say it was the first match I really got into since the others were so short.

Pepsi's arrival. This is another fun prospect because he started around when I brought Warren here and now we are on the same show, and it's just kinda fun to see Meltdown change so much with so many drafted characters gone, but a bunch of returning faces as well.

North american title contenders match. First thing I noticed, and it is probably my fault but I swear I changed my entrance? I will go check it again, but I definitely wrote a new entrance and if its not modified already than I will get to that.

I really liked the near count out and the Havok shenanigans during.

Nice to see tommy win here, wish I could have rped proper, but you'd deserved it either way.

Final match/segment well written fun match. the writing for robinas character was good. as a reader/fan/mark I want to see her and sienna get their comeuppance badly.

Overall this show had some hiccups but it set a good tone for things to come.

[Cid Phoenix 2013]

I say like wise about the segs. If anyone want's to seg with me, feel free to ask. Also, Showrunners - if for some reason, you absolutely need to use my character in some way shape or form, I am as flexible with this as Plastic Man. I loved the segs going into the matches, and will also try to show up in more segs. All in all, I think this was a great starting show, coming off of Rasslemania IX, The matches were emphatic and to the point, although some seemed rushed. But that's okay, because it was all entertaining nonetheless. Also sad to see Amy Zing leave the Meltdown roster. A standout moment on the show for me was the argument between The Guv'nor & Havok at the announcer's table. That was so well written that it almost seemed real..

[Jules]

Warren, you may be right about the entrance. If so, I apologise since I pulled that entrance from an old Meltdown match I had written for Warren, rather than looking at your bio.

[Pepsi]

Nice to see a pretty segment heavy Meltdown. Good to see people engaging in story lines and development.

It was nice to see the title picture take shape in the opening segment. I enjoyed The Guvnor's presence being consistent thRoughout the show.

The show had a really nice flow which is hard to pull off in a segment heavy show, credit o Envi for keeping it flowing nicely despite a large amount of segments and shorter matches caused by no shows.

Great to see Yarmouth back. He had a nice segment that nicely showed who he is. Look forward to watching him develop.

Loved havin Havok and Guv'nor on commentary in the 4 way match. It added a nice dynamic to the match and gave some nice development for there characters. This is something I have always enjoyed in matches and would like to see more of it.

Just a few thoughts on the show. I am looking forward to what Meltdown has to offer in the coming weeks and am excited to be a part of it.

[yarmouth1]

Cracking show and a job well done Young Even, I love segments for me it makes a show and like this show it makes up for it when know one shows up for there matches.

Well done boss cracking show.

[President Jeff]

Personally, I'd like to see people who are not on the Meltdown Roster, not do segments (Unless booked in a tag team or a dream match). I'd rather see Meltdown be the show for the Meltdown guys, even if that means, 1 or 2 segments gets sent in. This is the chance for the Meltdown guys to stand out, and I think having people not on Meltdown sending in segments, takes away from that. That's just me, feel free to discuss if you wish

Not sure if anyone saw the Ranking info thread that I updated, but I don't give bonus segment points to the people who send in segments for shows that their not on.

[Evan De Parker]

Thanks for feedback, guys! ;D

As for non-Meltdowners submitting segments... If you look at it, every segment an Asylum/OD Megastar sent in was either used to

A- Promote a tag team, or the Tag Team Championships (A Meltdown Championship)

or

B- To put over a Meltdown Megastar.

I think it's a little counter-productive to discourage people from sending in Tag Team-related segmentsto Meltdown when Meltdown is emphasized as the central hub for the Tag Team division.

[President Jeff]

And that I'm fine with that as long as it leads to something. I rather not see segments getting sent in for the sake of sending in a segment

[Jason Cashe]

Yeah I sent in the segment to introduce the new Tag Team of Kash and Reaver. Since Meltdown is Tag Central, it shows that we'll be participating more with the show as a Tag Team. I hear what Jeff is saying at the same time too and I think Meltdown has tried to move away from so many "Outside" Meltdown Members being promoted for no real reason.

[Evan De Parker]

I see where you're coming from, Jeff. I'd like to think that all of the segments on this show were building toward something, but it can be seen either way. ;D

I'd also like to say something about the effort and output...

HUGE credit to Jules, Knoxville, Evan (who I will refer to, henceforth, as McEvan), Peace, and Phoenix for their work on the segments promoting the NA Title match this week. Obviously, everyone that did segments did a fantastic job-- but it legitimately brought a smile to my face to see five people collaborate for the same purpose. It's #shitlikethis that makes a title seem important.

[Lord Raab]

I honestly thought that Yarmouth was going to be drafted straight to Asylum like Shane Borderland did rather than the long route of going through the Meltdown ranks.

I got to say Yarmouth that segment you did was really emotional but a good way on getting people to know why he left etc.

[Evan De Parker]

Yarmouth vs Raab... ALL SUMMER LONG... Book it!

[Lord Raab]

Yeah but I have to put that on hold since Yarmouth is on Meltdown unless this Supershow happens or something like that.

[Reaver]

Apr 2, 2013 18:21:49 GMT -4 Evan De Parker said:

Yarmouth vs Raab... ALL SUMMER LONG... Book it!

rnt YOU the person with those powers? just sayin

[Tommy Knox]

Speaking of segments on other shows. I've been thinking of doing something on OD in support of Gooch since we're a team. Is that cool.

[President Jeff]

Tag Team segments is cool in my books Knoxville

[yarmouth1]

I thought that my segment was needed before I start off next week just to explain to the fans why I left, I thought it was needed boss.

[Michael Jennings]

Apr 2, 2013 13:16:15 GMT -4 Cid Phoenix 2013 said:

I say like wise about the segs. If anyone want's to seg with me, feel free to ask.

Ditto for me.