August 13, 2007
Welcome to the second edition of the original developemental column, " X Marks his Spot". I am your host with way more than most, Hayden, also known as Sebastian X, and I am about to share some of my developemental views with you. So this last month had some big moments and I plan to review them today and also at the end of my column we are once again going to have a special guest here for an interview and that is Asylum's Toxic Troy.
The Review
Well the first thing I want to get to this month in the review is the latest Asylum results. Jeremy Dart was able to defeat Abyss, GM Wally Willson had Abyss dress as a chicken to prove a point but somehow Willson's plans backfired and Dart picked up a win. In a debut match for both men Dylan Lee faced off against the self proclaimed Icon in which the match resulted in a draw. Gatekeeper retained his hardcore title in a fatal 4 way. Shane Bentley was able to win a triple threat that would get him into the World Championship match at Adrenaline. Next up is the Asylum PPV, Adrenaline, which was live from the Saint Louis, Missouri Edward George Dome. The Icon was put into a handicap match by Wally Willson after he had a few words with some cult members. Icon was pinned at Adrenaline by both Chance Phrophet and MVP and now will have to wear a sign stating "he is not an Icon". Toxic Troy put on a great performance when he faced Necro Butcher in a Hell in a Cell death match where Toxic Troy emerged victorious. The Asylum Middle Weight title changed hands as the new champ is ZeroEx. Of course the new swat enforcers had a role in more than one match on the card, they also may have ruined the chance for Jeremy Dart to capture the hardcore title form the Gatekeeper. It was also announced at Adrenaline that the hardcore championship will now be defended under 24/7 rules. The swat enforcers yet again played a role in the United States title match helping James Diamond retain the title and leaving Chris Kaos laid out. The One Hundred Thousand Dollar Vault battle royal was won by Rex Redford. The tag titles changed hands but not through a match, during a random urine test it was found that the Wakeman Foundation tested positive for some sort of illegal drugs at the time Willson stripped them of the titles and the new tag champs are the Bringers of Death. In Adrenaline's main event, it was a three way dance for the Asylum Heavyweight Championship, Hells Angel vs. Shane Bentley vs. The Great Khali. The New Japan Pro Wrestling star Avatar made an appearance in the match resulting in the former United States Champion Shane Bentley capturing the Heavyweight Championship much to the dislike of Wally Willson. So you have to wonder what hardships is the Asylum GM going to put the new Asylum World champ through now?
News
The next Asylum PPV is going to be The King of The Death Match! A tournament in which the winner wins the King of the Death Match title. There is rumors of a new Asylum stable called NWO triple X. Also newcomer Cody Rhodes has been called up from SMW and is expected to soon debut on Rampage. More news coming out of SMW, on the next Aggression all the match stipulations will be decided through a roulette.
X's Monthly Top 10
* This month's top ten will only include Asylum superstars since there wasnt an SMW show this month*
1. Shane Bentley- He made the most of his oppertunity and captured the title.
2. James Diamond- Retaining the United States title
3. Rex Redford- For winning the battle royal and and lasting through 11 other stars.
4. Toxic Troy- He is climbing the ranks in Asylum and after his huge win at Adrenaline, it was enough to place him in the # 4 spot.
5. Avatar- His appearance on the ppv created a huge impact.
6. The Gatekeeper- Succesfully defended the hardcore title 2 times so far.
7. The Great Khali- He lost his title at Adrenaline but put on a great match.
8. ZeroEx- He was able to become a champion on Asylum
9. Jeremy Dart-He lost at Adrenaline but he was able to pick up a win over Abyss prior to it.
10. Dylan Lee- Picked up a win over Noose at Adrenaline.
Just like last month, I'll say it again, to all the developement stars who did not make the chart this month, better luck next month.
Now it's time for my interview with Asylum star Toxic Troy.
Interviews with X
X: Okay as promised my guest at this time is Toxic Troy. Welcome Troy.
Troy: Thank you for having me here.
X: No problem Troy, we are glad to have you, so what do you say we begin with the interview? My first question I have for you Troy is what do you hope to accomplish in your TWF career?
Troy: Well X, let's see, I would love to win the king of the death match tournment on Asylum and then win the Asylum title one day, then when I get called up, I'm going after the top prize in that brand!
X: Okay, my next question I have for you is who is a top star that you idolize?
Troy: Well, I idolize the hardcore Icon Nails! He is one hardcore dude! I'd like to meet him and learn from him one day! That would help out my career in the biggest way possible.
X: So as most know you are a young member of the Cult, now I ask you why joined the cult?
Troy: I joined the cult because of the power and experience most of the members have. They are helping me shape my career in a big way. If I wasn't in the cult, I would'nt have had some of the great matches I have had.
X: Speaking of great matches which match of yours is your favorite?
Troy: Well I don't like to brag but my favorite match of mine was the hardcore hell in a cell match with the Necro Butcher! By the way what did you think of that match?
X: I agree with you, I think that it was an important match for your young career, now back to me asking the questions. What is your relationship with Asylum General Manager Wally Willson, and how do you feel he is running Asylum?
Troy: Wally is doing a great job running Asylum! He has so many creative ideas that's changing Asylum into a great place to fight!
X: Next question Troy, how do you feel you have grown since signing your developemental contract months back?
Troy: I think I have grown in a more positive way back from when I started. When I first came into the Asylum, I really didn't care about what spot I am or what I am gonna do but now I have my perspective out in front of me and I know what I'm fighting for.
X: Troy, what are you fighting for?
Troy: I am fighting for the number one contendership spot for the hardcore championship.
X: Okay a little while back you were involved in an incident with the newcomer to the Asylum, The self proclaimed Icon, Douglas Araujo, what are your thoughts on that?
Troy: Douglas Araujo is a nobody claming he is something he is not! I mean come on the guy had what one or two matches and he claims to be an icon? I dont think so.
X: In one word troy sum up your career.
Troy: Hardcore
X: Okay Troy now it's time for some word association, I'll say a word and you give me your first thoughts on it, okay?
Troy: Okay shoot
X: TWF
Troy: Awesome
X: Toxic
Troy: Deadly
X: Cult of XXXTC
Troy: Superior
X: Jeremy Dart
Troy: A great fighter
X: The Asylum World title
Troy: A crown jewel
X: SMW
Troy: Great show
X: Joe Diano
Troy: Champion
X: Sucessful
Troy: Me
X: Sebastian X
Troy: Next SMW World Champion
X: "X Marks his Spot"
Troy: An entertaining column
X: Okay Troy that is it for word association and the column is coming to an end, do you have any comments you would like to make?
Troy: I would like to thank you for giving some of your time up to have me on your column and for the fans I would like to say you ain't seen nothing yet!
X: Okay thank you Toxic Troy for being here.
Troy: It was a pleasure.
In closing I would like to give a very special thank you to my guest today Toxic Troy and wish him luck in his TWF career. I would also like to thank you for reading the second edition of "X Marks his Spot", I'll be back next month with a brand new edition but until then...... All fear the burning hammer!
