by LUCKYDRUNKSTONERPUNK » Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:48 am
On my never-ending crusade to get more local talent a shot in PWG, I had an idea...
What if during one of those stretches where ROH or Chikara are running too many shows and no big talent is available; instead of a 6 week layoff, PWG were to hold an all locals 8-man tourney where the winner earns a spot on the PWG roster. 8 "unknown" locals busting their butts trying to make a name for themselves in front of a whole new crowd. The winner, even if he's beaten 3 "unknowns", has still won 3 matches in one night, (hopefully) gaining him some momentum and fan support upon his actual singles "debut" as a full roster member. Participants could include any of these: Willie Mack, Peter Avalon, Johnny Paradise, Piloto Suicido, Chimaera, The Plague, Extreme Loco, Johnny Yuma, Dragon Mask, or heck even throw Buggy in there. Add a tag title number one contenders match between The Cutlers-The Bucks-and a reunited Dynasty (Lost/Ryan) and thats a pretty nice all locals card. No plane tickets. No expensive big names. Sure it might not sell as many DVDs as a card with Davey, Hero, or Omega, but the loyal 250+ will still show up to Reseda, plus there's that bunch of devoted fans who'll buy any DVD with a PWG logo on it. (not that there's anything wrong with that )
What do guys think? Am I onto something, or just on something?