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Some of this was going on in the Draft Discussion thread, but since the draft is over, I thought it would we worth starting one for the project itself. This is a thread for stray observations that don't require their own thread, bitching, trash talking other promoters, and just general conversation about the project. This project came along at an interesting point in my life. I had been in one of my periodic long breaks from watching wrestling, and it has gotten me back into watching again. The upside is that I have been watching the 80s AWA set along with the Listening Party Podcasts, which have been great for getting the creative uses going. The downside is I am way…

This is a list of wrestlers whose in-ring careers have basically come to an end. Please try to be as historically correct when deciding if a wrestler should be retired. You can use these wrestlers for a one or two time special as many of them DID wrestle once or twice a year. You can use people on this list as managers or special talent. If you use them as a manager, they must be used as part of your roster. If you use them as special talent (announcer, referee, etc...) they do not count on your roster. You can not use a person as special talent if someone else wants them as a manager. You are allowed to add a person from this list to …

Abdullah the Butcher: May 1, 2, 3 (Johnny Rougeau Memorial Cup) 4, 5 (Lutte), 17 & 25 (MACW) Bruiser Brody: May 1, 2, 3 (Johnny Rougeau Memorial Cup), 11 & 23 (Lutte) Stan Hansen: May 1, 2, 3 (Johnny Rougeau Memorial Cup), 23 (Lutte), 15, 24, 29 & 31 (WCCW) Mil Mascaras: Minis Women: Antonio Inoki: May 1, 2, 3 (Johnny Rougeau Memorial Cup), May 10 (MACW) Akira Maeda: May 30 (Lutte)

This is the thread to book the freelancers for the month of April 1986 Abdullah the Butcher: April 4 & 6 (Lutte), April 19 (WWC) Bruiser Brody: April 4 (JWA), April 14 (UWF) Stan Hansen: April 12 & 20 (MACW), April 4 (JWA), April 14 (UWF) Mil Mascaras: April 19 (MACW), April 20 (Lutte) April 11,14,18, 25 & 27 (UWF) Minis Women: April 18 & 19 (Lutte) Antonio Inoki: April 19 (MACW) Akira Maeda:

This is the thread to book the freelancers for the month of March 1986 Abdullah the Butcher: March 24 (JWA) Bruiser Brody: March 24 (JWA), March 11 (MACW) Stan Hansen: March 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 22, 23, 24 & 30 (WWF) Mil Mascaras: March 11 & 29 (MACW), March 30 (Lutte) Minis Women: March 4, 14, 15, 16, 29 & 30 (Lutte) Antonio Inoki Akira Maeda

This will be the thread to book the freelancers in February 1986. Abdullah the Butcher: February 22 (WWC), February 8 & 17 (UWF), February 1 (WCCW) Bruiser Brody: February 22 (WWC), February 10 & 17 (UWF ), February 1 (WCCW) Stan Hansen: February 24 (JWA), February 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 (WWF), February 10 & 17 ( UWF ), February 22 (MACW) Mil Mascaras: February 24 (JWA) Minis Women: February 1, 2, 7, 15 & 28 (Lutte) Antonio Inoki : February 22 (MACW) Akira Maeda :

This will be the thread where you can book the freelancers for the month of January 1986 Abdullah the Butcher: January 6 & 22 (WWC) Bruiser Brody: January 6 & 29 (WWC), January 22 & 25 (World Class) Stan Hansen: January 4 (JWA), January 7, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25 & 26 (WWF) Mil Mascaras:: January 18, 25 (MACW), January 4 (JWA) Minis: Women: January 3, 4, 5 & 10 (Lutte) Antonio Inoki: January 22 & 30 (World Class) Akira Maeda:

Okay guys we are going to revamp free agency a little bit. With the inclusion of Japan and Mexico. We are going to have free agents for both of them, however they will need to separated by those who can and cannot travel. This is going to be an ongoing process, so just bear with me as we put it together. I have got the list of American Free Agents, Those who can travel, and Japanese free agents. If we need to add Mexico free agents we can do so. Just let me know if some people need to be moved around and added and such. American Free Agents Billy Anderson Bob Bradley Bob Della Sorra Bob Marcus Brian Mackney Bull Brannigan …

Setting up a separate thread so we can discuss and post reactions on the draft, keeping the draft thread exclusively for picks. So .... let's get the show on the road, shall we?

1986 Fresh Face Draft WWF - Low Blow Scott Steiner UWF - Kevin Jerry Lawler Ron Simmons Ricky Morton The Warlord Robert Gibson Jeff Jarrett Lutte - Edgar Adrian Adonis Paul Heyman Chris Candido Brian Knobbs Jerry Saggs AWA - Rain Leon Vader White Flyin Brian Pillman Doug Furnas Maxx Payne Scorpio Dave Taylor Mr. Saito Jeff Gaylord Beef Wellington World Class - Gene Brian Adams Jack Victory Doug Gilbert WWC - Dawho5 TNT (Savio Vega) Mike Davis Tommy Lane MACW - Spaldoni Tom Prichard Norvell Austin Skip Young Round 1 WWF - Low Blow - Scott Steiner USWA - Kevin - Jerry Lawler Lutte - Edgar - TRADED TO USWA - Ro…

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in December Stan Hansen: December 7, 14, 21, 27 to 30 (Lutte), December 25 (MACW) Bruiser Brody: December 23 (WWC) Dec 7, 27 to 30 (Lutte), December 25 (MACW) Abdullah the Butcher: December 23 (WWC), December 25 (MACW), December 13 (Lutte) Jerry Lawler: Dec 5,7,12,14,19,21,26 & 28 (UWF), December 25 (MACW) Rock N' Roll Express: Dec 5,7,12,14,19,21,26 and 28 (UWF), December 25 (MACW) Mil Mascaras: December 25 (WCCW) Women: December 6 to 8, December 27 (Lutte) Minis:

Here is the initial list of the 1986 Fresh Face Draftees. We will continue to build this list over the next year. Fresh Faces & Japan defections Adrian Adonis Jerry Lawler Robert Gibson Ricky Morton Sivi Afa Action Jackson Alex Rizzo Axl Rotten
 Biff Wellington Brian Adams Brian Armstrong Brian Pillman
 Bruce Prichard Charles Robinson Chris Candido
 Chris Evans
 Chuck Coates
 Cody Michaels
 Curtis Thompson
 Doug Furnas
 Douglas Gilbert
 Emily Dole Jeff Jarrett John Laurinaitis Leon White Mark Star Maxx Payne Paul Heyman Ranger Ross Ray Odyssey Red Tyler
 Reggie Bennett
 Reibun Amada
 Rikki Nelson
 Rockin' Robin
 Ron Powers…

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in November Stan Hansen: 2, 3, 9, 15 & 17 (Lutte) , November 18 (UWF) Bruiser Brody: 2 & 17 (Lutte) November 18 (UWF) Abdullah the Butcher: Jerry Lawler: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 (UWF),17 (Lutte) Mil Mascaras: Rock N' Roll Express: 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,25 &28 (UWF) Women: 8, 9 & 10 & 16 (Lutte) Minis:

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in October Stan Hansen: October 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 20 & 27 (Lutte) October 7,14,19,21,26, 28 & 31 (UWF) Bruiser Brody: October 4, 5, 6, 25 & 27 (Lutte) October 7,14,19,21,26, 28 & 31 (UWF) Abdullah the Butcher: October 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 (Lutte) Jerry Lawler: October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 & 28 (UWF), October 25 (Lutte) Rock N' Roll Express: October 1, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 & 31 (UWF) Mil Mascaras: Women: October 6, 12 & 13 (Lutte) Minis:

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in September Stan Hansen: September 28 (UWF) Bruiser Brody: September 28 (UWF) Abdullah the Butcher Mil Mascaras: Jerry Lawler: September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28. (UWF) Rock N' Roll Express: September 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29 & 30 (WWF), September 16 (UWF) Women: September 13, 14, 15 & 22 (Lutte) Minis:

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in August Stan Hansen: August 4 (Continental) August 17 & 22 (UWF) Bruiser Brody: Abdullah the Butcher Mil Mascaras: Jerry Lawler: August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31 (UWF) August 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 21,25 & 26 (Continental), August 13, 23, 27 & 30 (Central States) Rock N' Roll Express: August 2, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 (UWF) August 4, 7 & 11 (Continental) Women: Minis:

Since we have got about 4 months until we do the 1986 fresh face... I wanted to put a topic out there that we always find a way to discuss... freelancers. Right now we've got Bruiser Brody Stan Hansen Jerry Lawler The Rock N Roll Express Abdullah the Butcher Mil Mascaras I would like to have some discussion on if we should continue to have freelancers or include these names into the 1986 fresh face draft to do away with the freelance idea. Looking for feedback from all those involved. I am personally on the fence as I see the benefit for all those who use them but also know that these are some big time names that could really take a promotion up …

I know we are 9 months away from this draft, but I simply wanted to get the thread started so we could add names to the list and put together a complete list and also keep track of the draft order. No need to worry about this happening any time sooner than December to have everyone go live in January. DRAFT ORDER USWA - Kevin WWF - LowBlow AWA - Rain MACW - AgentFenton Lutte - SirEdgar Continental - Steve Memphis - Larry ROUND 1 USWA - Kevin - TRADED TO WWF - LOW BLOW WWF- LowBlow - TRADED TO AWA - RAIN AWA - Rain MACW - AgentFenton Lutte - SirEdgar Continental - Steve Memphis - Larry ROUND 2 USWA - Kevin WWF - LowBlow AWA - Rain MACW - AgentFenton L…

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in July Stan Hansen: July 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 21, 24, 27, 29, 30 & 31 (Mid-Atlantic), July 3 (UWF) Bruiser Brody: 1-28 (NJPW) July 29, 30 & 31 (Mid-Atlantic) Abdullah the Butcher: July 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 21, 24, 27, 29, 30 & 31 (Mid-Atlantic) Mil Mascaras: July 4, 7, 11, 14, 17, 21, 24, & 27 (Mid-Atlantic) Jerry Lawler: July 3, 5, 13, 18, 20 & 25 (USWA) July 4, 7, 11, 14, 17, 21, 24, 27, 29, 30 & 31 (Mid-Atlantic), July 1 (SMW) Rock N' Roll Express: July 3, 5, 12, 19, 25 & 26 (USWA) July 4, 7, 11, 14, 17, 21, 24, 2…

This will be the official thread for the 1984 fresh face draft. I ask that you please keep discussion on the other threads and keep this one just for the draft. I will keep this updated with round by round picks and promotional picks for everyone to keep updated. Here is the master order... Mid-South - AWA - Southeastern - Big Time - Memphis - WWA - Florida - MACW - Stampede - Now with the fresh face drafts... they do not go snake, they go in regular order, so this order will continue throughout. Any promotion can pass at any time. I will put up four rounds for brevity's sake... please post any trades here so I can update it. Once a promotio…

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in June Stan Hansen: June 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27 and 29 (UWF), June 28 (Lutte Internationale) Bruiser Brody: June 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 26 & 30 (Continental) Abdullah the Butcher: June 21st (NJPW), June 3 & 10 (SMW) Mil Mascaras: June 21st (NJPW) Jerry Lawler: June 7, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 (USWA), June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 & 29 (SMW) Rock N' Roll Express: June 7, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 (USWA), June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 & 29 (SMW), June 9 & 30 (WWF) Women: Minis:

This will be the thread in which to book dates for our freelancers in May Stan Hansen: May 8, 16, 24 & 29 (NJPW), May 4, 9, 18 & 22 (UWF) Bruiser Brody: May 8, 16, 24 & 29 (NJPW), May 20, 26, 27 & 30 (Continental) Abdullah the Butcher: May 29 (NJPW), May 20 & 27 (SMW) Mil Mascaras: May 8, 16, 24 & 29 (NJPW) Jerry Lawler: May 4, 10, 17, 23, 24 & 31 (USWA), May 29 (NJPW), May 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 (SMW), May 16 (Continental) Rock N' Roll Express: May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 (SMW), May 26 (Continental) Women: Minis:

Okay, so for those of you interested in "random injuries" go ahead and sign up on here and then post your 36 wrestlers like so Andre The Giant Roddy Piper Gino Hernandez Randy Savage w/ Miss Elizabeth Tony Atlas King Kong Bundy Ivan Koloff Nikita Koloff The Barbarian Brutus Beefcake Jim Brunzell Brian Blair Bret Hart Jim Neidhart Davey Boy Smith Dynamite Kid Super Machine Strong Machine Haku Jake Roberts David Sammartino Tito Santana Ron Bass Mark Youngblood Jay Youngblood Greg Valentine Chris Adams Harley Race Blackjack Lanza Blackjack Mulligan Bobby Fulton Tommy Rogers Scott Casey Big John Studd Hillbilly Jim Black Bart So in this scenario... I was able to pr…