Meltdown April 8th Feedback & Discussion

[Evan De Parker]

Thanks to everybody for their help with this show!

Credit to Jules, Pepsi, and Gooch for helping out with matches. You guys rock.

Credit goes to Guv(Jules), Robina, Speede, Pepsi, Jennings, Titan, Yarmouth, and Phoenix for segments! Sorry if I missed anyone... Let me know!

Feedback is encouraged and appreciated. What was good? What was bad? What can we (and I) work on overall to improve the product? The usual. ;D

Thanks, all.

["The Real Deal" Ellis Graham]

This was my first Meltdown, and I was impressed. Just like WWE's NXT, the "developmental" show is creatively equal to the main shows. I wasn't sure if people were gonna bide their time and "let the RP's speak for themselves", but the level of investment in the show is awesome.

I also love the heel GM. But with the brother showing up and seemingly not wanting to play dirty, I was wondering if you would ever consider creating a face co-GM personality to coincide with heel Sienna. It's an idea I thought of forever ago "if I ever ran a fed again". The theoretical advantages were A: by having both, you can have whichever GM you need come out to make a match or whatever, and B: the bickering and oneupsmanship between the two could work as a way to make bigger matches with bigger stakes take place.

That said, you look like you have a plan and I'm interested to see where you're going with it.

Finally, GuvNor was all over the show, which is great because he's inherently the face of Meltdown and I appreciated him getting himself involved as much as possible with the other wrestlers. With only one title, everyone's gunning for him or rooting for him, and the segments are really helping cement faces and heels through the champ.

Can't wait to get started with this cast! Already working on a segment for next week.

[Jules]

I'm going to start out by saying this was the best Meltdown for participation since the draft. It's great to see some people stepping up, plus the addition of proven performers like Billy Pepsi, Roy Speede & Michael Jennings helps matters.

I'm giving props to Robina Hood who really elevated herself this week with a really good promo to following last week's big win. The opening slot is quite a responsibility and Robina delivered, cementing the character's place at the top of the card. Well done!

Good wins on the card for the likes of Jennings, NBKs & Yanzel Holmes. Jennings in particular is an interesting character and I'm looking forward to see where and how far he goes. Kudos to Jake Titan is well for showing some initiative and creating a possible opportunity for his team.

The Pepsi/Speede feud is a perfect fit, and I really hope this one extends beyond the match next week. Great chemistry here, and it's a great way for two guys we got a taste of in the past to really solidify their presence on the card.

Good work this week from Tommy Knoxville. I'm sure this won't be the last time Knoxville and Guv cross paths. Good job to Buckson Gooch on the write-up, you really gave us a brutal scrap there. Cheers bro.

Overall, it's good to see Meltdown going in the right direction. We've got a good cast of characters and the work-rate is up. I'm still beating my drum about some who have been here a while now and could do more to help themselves, but that's up to them.

[Pepsi]

Great show,

Robina had a nice opening segment. It was well written and focused. Her character is really starting to grow, and come into her own.

The Guv'nor was well displayed throughout the show. I like when a champion is the main focus of the show and that was definitely pulled off nicely. I especially enjoyed the segment with Yarmouth. It was a good bit of fun, it didn't necessarily forward any major story lines, but it was fun to read. Sometimes in getting swept up in building stories and rivalries it's easy miss out on putting out segments geared towards entertainment. I appreciated this.

Evan, I loved the attention to detail, and continuity you added to the Pepsi/Speede segment. So often in efed, and real wrestling for that matter you'll see someone backstage, and them 2 seconds later they are running out to the ring. I love the line you added about Sienna being winded from running from her office in high heels. It was a nice attention to detail and continuity. Well done Colonel sir!

The main event was the match of the night for me. It did a good job of showcasing both men, and was a good title match. Good job Gooch. I don't smell what the Gooch is cookin' but I enjoyed reading what the Gooch is writing.

[Jason Cashe]

I'm gonna try to get all the shows some feedback from now on. Hard to remember Overdrive sometimes but I'll work on it.

-- First off, the Last Week Opener is fucking beautiful. Envi go ahead and pat yourself on the shoulder, give yourself a Barry Horrowitz right now. Great addition, keep using it.

-- Robina Hood fits right in to some of the most off walled crazies out there. Great opening segment, how she got personal with Yarmouth and Zing is just crazy. I noticed Hood when she first signed up but she is really holding her own and it's awesome to see Govnor involved with so many great talent like Knoxville, Hood, and even Phoenix cause that's a recipe for good reading.

-- I feel that Ms. Harrison doesn't get along with the majority of people who win the North American Title. She seems like a bitter woman. Growing up with Evan must have made her scary for all men.

-- BRUV....FELLA.....BRUVVVV....FEEELLLLLAAA!! Hahaha..That is all...

-- Phoenix leaves after a loss? Hmmm...Good thing I didn't align with him full time.

-- I'm looking forward to following Speede/Pepsi. I helped bring Speede here, he is one of the best young talents I had seen when I first met him and he's grown and conquered some big things in the short time he's been around. Easily one of the guys I have regretted not facing or teaming with yet. Pepsi is always cool and this should showcase both as true talents for APW.

-- Loved the "KashVille" reference, shout out to CHINut for the time invested and his shine with Gooch now. I look forward to working Meltdown more often in the near future. With that said...

Match Of The Night

Govnor Vs. Knoxville

Govnor won but it was a good match. The vomiting spot was a bit unexpected but welcomed for it's originality. Overall a spot full match with some good twists and turns. Enjoyed it and a new wave of next generation APW MegaStars shine with this show.

That is all...

[Tommy Knox]

I think it was an overall excellent show. Guv'nor put in alow of work with segments. I wish I could have gotten one or two in but my week was busy to say the least. I do look forward to getting back in the ring with Guv'nor if the opportunity presents itself. We had one hell of a slober knocker.

[warrenpeace]

I have yet to read everything. I skimmed through it twice while I was at work last night. But honestly I went to sleep.

I reiterate that Robina shined and thank God for Jules, cause his effort with the Guv is amazing. Great main event too, and set up more to come.

[Jason Cashe]

So you went to sleep reading the show or skimming through it? DAMN...That's cold but funny!

(Totally joking, we know you work longer than a human being should)

[warrenpeace]

Apr 10, 2013 19:37:09 GMT -4 Jason Cashe said:

So you went to sleep reading the show or skimming through it? DAMN...That's cold but funny!

(Totally joking, we know you work longer than a human being should)

LOL no I went to sleep while at work and on the clock. Been so busy at home lately, and overworked over the weekend here that I set my alarm to go off every half hour so I could check on my client and do my emails and I slept all damn night.

Pretty sure I am going to do it again. And I have the next 5 days off so I am really hoping the weekend goes smoothly and I finally get some rest.

But I am going to try and read the show again tonight, but I am already tired, so I may just be sleeping on shift again.