APW Shockwave 2013

[C.J. Gates]

Here we go again! You know the drill, make your picks (preferable either bolding them or underlining them). Feel free to give reasons and the like if you'd like.

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts

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SINGLES MATCH
Young Mannie Vs Gov’Nor

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox

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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker

[Lord Raab]

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts

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SINGLES MATCH
Young Mannie Vs Gov’Nor

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox

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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver

Not voting as it's my match. Good luck Knux

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Level One Vs CJ Gates

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker

[Evan De Parker]

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts
Reason: Smith has held the championship since 2012. It's going to take somebody of BEAST nature to take the title from him... And Leon is almost there, but unless he gains miraculous motivation and produces work that's even better than his (already awesome) work, then I don't see the title changing hands. It's just not feasible, especially considering that the Roberts character doesn't have the momentum necessary to pull off something as momentous as this.

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SINGLES MATCH
Young Mannie Vs Guv’Nor
Reason: Young Mannie wishes he was the Guv'Nor. No, but seriously-- both are amazing, but when the pressure's on, nobody beats the Guv'Nor. Except Robina.

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent
Reason: Because the mystery opponent never loses.

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs
Reason: Jennings has momentum on his side, and I'm not 100% sure that Biggs is even able to RP. Either way, it'll be a hell of a contest.

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison
Reason: Jace Savage is a beast. Brian Hollywood has occasional moments of brilliance. Niobe has been improving a lot since her move to Overdrive. Chris Madison is a beast. The odds are leaning in the direction of the Black Hand.

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox
Good luck!

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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey
Reason: Classic booking.

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver
Reason: Stefan is too emotionally invested in this to let it slip away like this. Although "Reavermania" has a nice ring to it.

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES
Reason: Literally, just a guess.

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker
Good luck!

[Jace]

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts

I like Smith's rp's, and Leon is coming up, but I have to give it to Smith.
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SINGLES MATCH
Young Mannie Vs Gov’Nor

Guv'Nor=Future World Champion.

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent

I agree mystery opponents always win

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs

He's Biggs, when he's on, he's on.
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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison

This is my match, and as much as I would love to say I'm going to win. I just don't know.

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox

Has worked hard, and has been a long time coming.
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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey

Very talented individual. He could also be a singles champion along side Hopkins.
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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver

Raab has a lot going on right now, a ton of momentum. It would not surprise me to see Reaver win though.
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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES

What can I say he is Level-One. Again though, wouldn't be surprising is Gates pulled it out.
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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker

It's good to be king, and right now Terry Marvin is the man to beat.

[Jason Cashe]

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts
Pick: Smith
Reason: Roberts is in the process of really finding himself as a Singles competitor and AC Smith is pushing forward and really KILLING it as Xtreme Champion. I don't see that changing right now.

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SINGLES MATCH
Young Mannie Vs Gov’Nor
Pick: Gov'Nor
Reason: Mannie has his moments and has surely surprised people before but Gov is a talent, a rare one in that he can work and mesh with anyone of any style. He'll make this close and it should be close but Mannie still needs something to breach those higher ranks.

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent
Pick: Johnson
Reason: I believe his career is on the line? So quickly after he joined? Either it's a fixed outcome already and he's gonna introduce a new character or he'll win and the opponent will be someone flakey or Mr. Dangerous.

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs
Pick: Jennings
Reason: Biggs seems more set on putting people over, he's had his time and now seems to give back more than he takes. The coolest Jedi I've ever been honored to know so picking against him sucks but Jennings can get on a tear and it'll be hard to stop him and the confidence behind him.

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison
Pick: Savage/Hollywood
Reason: In all truth? If Madison had another partner I'd probably have picked differently here. Niobe is cool people, she's with my boy In Character so she scores points but which Niobe is going to show up? The one that gives a good effort and shows potential and progress of the one that does a mediocre effort and has something before deadline? Guess we'll see.

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox
Pick: Tommy Knox
Reason: I think Envi the character Envi is close to being done in APW. Maybe not, but if so then this is where that change begins. Not sure if he's keeping both AJP and Envi on the roster and I hope he does but this should be a contest right here either way.

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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey
Pick: Saint
Reason: He's on his way out. He's going to give his very best to go out with a victory here. Anthony Bailey is a stud and will be a World Champion err...Undisputed Champion but Keaton Saint gives Bailey a lesson from a Paragon.

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver
Pick: Reaver
Reason: I think in character he's mad enough to win. I can FEEEL the Hate! Look inside their emotions, who wants it more? Reaver should be disappointed this isn't for the Suicidal Title and that in itself is reason to win. If he wins, who can say he doesn't deserve a shot then? Great mindset and I'm excited for this match.

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES
Pick: Gates
Reason: He has to win at least one more against Level One..

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker
Pick: Terry Marvin
Reason: The Sith Lord of eWrestling will not let his recent Apprentice take over his position. I've been watching StarWars...TMarv is surely Sith..

[C.J. Gates]

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts

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SINGLES MATCH
Young Mannie Vs Gov’Nor

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox

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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES
Good luck, L1!

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker

[Jules]

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts

Winner: AC

I agree with Evan, AC has owned this division and is the greatest Xtreme Champ ever. This isn't sold enough IC by the roster. I would like this fact recognised by giving AC a big cheese to work with, that would make him and the belt a big deal. The attitude towards XT from upper card is poor.

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent

Winner: Mystery

I don't understand why this is a ppv match and Logan is on the supershow.

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs

Winner: Jennings

The gradual rise continues and Jennings scores a big time win over another legend.

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison

Winner: Niobe Martin & Madison

Last I read Madison was pretty hot shit.

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox

Winner: Tommy Knox

Evan insists he is on the way out and it feels like Tommy has done the graft now to be the man to end it all.

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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey

Winner: Bailey

Its the only outcome that makes sense to me. This looks and feels like a classic passing the torch match.

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver

Winner: Raab

The stip leads me to this outcome. Asylum doesn't need another change of hands unless back to proper authority.

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES

Winner:C.J.

Not sure what it says about Overdrive right now or the lack of faith in Overdrive talent but unless CJ wins I wonder about the point of this match. Feels like an afterthought, but I am out of touch with OD so maybe I missed the story. If Level wins OD has to start pushing new talent to the upper card because WHC feels like a closed shop right now.

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker

Winner: AJP

It's seems crazy to go against Terry but after a year in charge I feel the reign is losing a bit of its momentum and spark. Everything with Terry feels like a foregone conclusion, so I hope this match can change that. If Terry is going face he probably needs to lose and lose under bad circumstances to earn some sympathy. If anyone can beat him AJP can.

[Reaver]

XTREME TITLE MATCH
AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts

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SINGLES MATCH
Young Mannie Vs Gov’Nor

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OPEN CHALLENGE
Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent

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SINGLES MATCH
Michael Jennings Vs Biggs

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH
Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox

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SINGLES MATCH
Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH
Stefan Raab Vs Reaver

GL raab, is an absolute pleasure to work this with ya

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES

i think its gates' time once again, sorry lester :/

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH
Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker

even if im wrong i still win

[Shione "SURGE" Ōshima]

Alright, I'm posting these before I so much as peek at an RP, or even check who's posted what already... coz that would be CHEATING. And in a game where nobody wins anything, cheating is surely the worst possible thing I could do. ShutupIamababyface! 

XTREME TITLE MATCH

AC Smith © Vs Leon Roberts

Reason: Smith is a friggin' beast. Too lazy to scroll down but someone mentioned his reign doesn't get acknowledged IC? OOCly I sure as hell have noticed and I've barely just got here! I tried to sell that in the match I wrote. Maybe I didn't sufficiently, who knows?! I know he's a machine and I can't see him losing it here. The time, she is not right.

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SINGLES MATCH

Young Mannie Vs Gov’Nor

Reason: Gov'Nor is awesome, and I see no real reason why he SHOULD lose. Hm. Next time I get a chance I should volunteer to match-write. Whiiiich has nothing to do with predictions. I wrote these from the bottom up and my attention is wandering, okay!?

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OPEN CHALLENGE

Joseph Johnson Vs Mystery opponent

Reason: Isn't this, like, not a mystery? Maybe it is. Either way, Jo-Jo has a Bizarre Adventure planned and you never bet against unless it's the 80s and he's fighting Hulk Hogan at a house show. Because then it's like, the Masked Fandango or some shit...

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SINGLES CHAIRS MATCH

Michael Jennings Vs Biggs

Reason: This turns out to be a night of torches passing, and I think Biggs is gonna be the first casualty of that - if perhaps less-mortally than one or two others might be. Jennings is storming his way on up, and... wait, isn't this a chairs match? I will change that right the hell now. There. Anyway, Jennings! On we go!

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TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDERS MATCH

Jace Savage & Brian Hollywood Vs Niobe Martin & Chris Madison

Reason: Going with my gut instinct. The Black Hand can't win everything - at least, not yet - and the more solid, stable team will take this one to challenge for the titles. Gonna be a battle for sure, though.

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OVERDRIVE TITLE LADDER MATCH

Evan Envi © Vs Tommy Knox

Reason: Envi, you're so badass. Everything you write makes me squee inside. But you're probably losing here. So much storyline build, so much momentum - to be fair, on both ends - but with the rise of the Black Hand it seems the fall of Evan Envi has to pass. I won't be sad to be wrong but then... either way this is going to be a badass match and something awesome will occur. Who wins? We all win.

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SINGLES MATCH

Keaton Saint Vs Anthony Bailey

Reason: My archive-plunging leads me to hate saying it, but yeah, as noted above - torch-passing. For a PPV-level match this shouldn't go any other way, and this is maybe one I feel is somewhat pre-destined. #omgefeddingisfake 

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CONTROL OF ASYLUM MATCH

Stefan Raab Vs Reaver

Reason: Is anyone (except Raab) not insanely high on Raab right now? He cannot lose this match. That is all.

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WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

LEVEL ONE Vs CJ GATES

Reason: Another title changing hands?! I'm least sure of this call, probably. L1 is clearly a friggin' legend and what I've seen of his stuff is immense, but, a big part of me dearly wants Gates to win and complete his story. I can't see Level being a guy to roll over, IC or OOC, but somehow this prediction feels right. If I was booking this and RPing had no say... Gates. So I'm'a stick with it.

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UNDISPUTED TITLE MATCH

Terry Marvin © Vs Aubrey J Parker

Reason: Oh, I umm'd and I ahh'd. Fucking tough call. Aubs is hands-down one of my favourite amateur writers of all time (WE ARE SO AMATEUR WRITERS, DAHLING) assuming she is who I'm 99.999999% sure she is (she is) and even if that wasn't the case then it probably will be in time. Anyway. This'll be a brutal tussle but T-Marv retains in diabolically awful screw-y fashion and the very heavens themselves shall rage. I've missed a deal of the build-up to this and... everything, really, but I don't think this is over.

[C.J. Gates]

Well the results are in, so here and the points.

Jace - 7
Surge - 6
Raab - 5
Kash - 5
Envi - 4
Gates - 4
Jules - 4
Reaver - 3

So congrats to Jace for scoring the most correct picks!