November 23, 2007
Hello and welcome to the third edition of TWF's original developemental column, "X Marks his Spot". I am once again your host and I am excited to start the third edition and also it has become a column tradition so yes at the end of today's column I will be interviewing a former developmental star, who is currently trying to make his mark on a top TWF show, Primetime.
The Review
As usual I will be having my review of this months developemental programming. So let's start this off with the past Asylum house show. We had a bit of delays with the shows, that being the reason that the column took a month off, but after the recent developement changes we are back so let's take a quick look back at Asylum when it was a live house show from Louisville, Kentucky. To start, Jeremy dart picked up a win against the newcomer Sgt. Corral as well as newcomer Blade picked up a win against Chris Smith. Toxic Troy emerged victorious but because of a disqualification when Manchild went crazy during their match. Cj Lethal somehow picked up a win over the former Asylum champion The Great Khali. James Diamond defeated Sebastian X. Now let's move on to the most recent Asylum show live from the Asylum Haven arena. Jeremy Dart picked up another win this time against former Rampage superstar Rex Redford with a little help from his new partner and former SMW talent The Bone Collector. Generation X got a win against Richard Ramsley. James Diamond remained on top as he defeated Toxic Troy. Before the match Mr. Norton claimed that this is the last time we will see James Diamond on Asylum, it raises a little bit of suspicion as to Diamond's future. Chris Kaos takes a step up when he defeated the Asylum champion Shane Bentley. Khali is the new number one contender for Shane Bentley's title as he was victorious in the triple threat main event of Asylum. On the most recent Asylum tapings, Manchild picked up another win, this time against Chris Smith. We all saw a different side of Jimmy Justice during his match teaming with James Diamond against Toxic Troy and Khali, yes Justice lost the match after turning on his partner but I dont think Justice could ever be happier with a loss. Generation X & Jeremy Dart picked up a win against Rex Redford and Richard Ramsley after Sebastian X Made his return to Asylum, costing Ramsley the match after executing a Burning Hammer. The main event was a handicapped match with the heavyweight champ Shane Bentley and The Gatekeeper against CJ Lethal, where the odds were too much for Lethal and he wasn't able to pick up the win. On the recent house show from Syracuse, NY, the stars of Asylum put on a hell of a show. We witnessed the debut of J Rock as he was successful in defeating Toxic Troy, Generation X picked up a win against the SMW tag champs, Bone Collector defeated Redford with assistance from Jeremy Dart, Manchild defeated Sgt. Corral in a brutal match. Jimmy Justice Def. James Diamond. Ramsley got a little revenge defeating Sebastian X, Dylan Lee and the Demon were successful in tag team action. In the main event, Khali pinned Shane Bentley in a triple threat match even after CJ Lethal delivered a lethal bomb to Khali.
On the next Asylum...
Havoc Card
J Rock vs Derek Darko
Blade vs Aries
Mbota vs Chris Devue
Santino Marella vs Chris Smith
Carl James & Austin Aimes vs Vladimir Kozlov& Noose
Asylum Card
Sgt Corral vs Johnny Lang
The Bone Collector vs Buff Stevewill
James Diamond & Richard Ramsley vs Sebastian X & Jimmy Justice
Generation X vs The Demon & Dylan Lee
Plus....CJ Lethal, Shane Bentley & The Great Khali in Action and The First Look at Bill Cutting.
Vendetta is upon us..... here are the matches already announced.
Dark Match: Toxic Troy vs Blade
UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Challenger....Jimmy Justice vs James Diamond
Ian Powers vs "The Prodigy" Jon Stern W/ Zack Garcia
Rex Redford vs The Bone Collector w/ Jeremy Dart
ManChild vs Sg.t Corral
SMW TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Challengers.... ????? vs Carl James & Austin Aimes
VACANT MIDDLWEIGHT TITLE RUMBLE
Buff Stevewill vs Hassad vs Chris Smith vs Johnny Lang vs Holden Powers vs Mystery Opponent
Sebastian X vs Richard Ramsley
MAIN EVENT...... TRIPLE THREAT ASYLUM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: CJ Lethal vs The Great Khali vs Shane Bentley
Developemental News
- Vendetta is to be the next Asylum PPV
-The TWF has come to terms on the release of the following SMW superstars from their developmental contracts: Shannon Moore, Spencer Hollywood, Gunner Scott, Aaron Stevens, Jake Diamond, Dylan Page, Steve Bradley, Nova, J-Rod Jefferson, Satan's Son, Luther Reigns, Matt Striker and Ashida Kim.
-Releases from Asylum: Hell's Angel, Zero Ex, Necro Butcher and Mad Man Pondo.
-Wally steps down as writer of Asylum.
-Mike will take over the Asylum once again with Joe Corey's assistance.
-After years of serving the TWF as a developmental territory, SMW has officially merged with the Asylum.
-"The Icon" Douglas Araujo has been released from his TWF developemental contract after comments he made on the forum regarding another member.
- Triple H has been called up from Asylum and is now a member of the SlaughterHouse roster.
-The following have been released from their Asylum contracts: Chris Koas, Blaze, Captain America, Big Evil Nate and The Executioner. More cuts may be coming. Any Asylum star that has been released and wishes to discuss the matter you are asked to email Mike Norton at mnorton@twfempire.com
- The Miz has been signed to The Asylum.
-Both the Asylum tag team titles and the SMW heavyweight championship have been removed from the Asylum page.
X's Monthly Top 10
1. Khali
2. Shane Bentley
3. Manchild
4. Jimmy Justice
5. CJ Lethal
6. James Diamond
7. Bone Collector
8. Generation X
9. Sebastian X
10. J Rock
Congartulations to the months top 10, keep it up and see where you rank next time!
Interviews with X
As I mentioned in the start of the column, my interview with former Asylum talent formerly known as the "One man show" now known as "the self made millionaire" PJ Cash.
Sebastian X: Welcome to interviews with X, as promised I have a former Asylum talent who is currently working on the PrimeTime brand formerly known as the "one man show" and has now came to be known as "the self made millionaire" joining me, is PJ Cash...... welcome.
PJ Cash: Hey, the pleasure is all mine.
Sebastian X: Alright PJ, let's get this started. I know you're not a current Asylum star but who knows best about the developemnets than somebody who has already been through it.. right? Okay, first question. In your opinion, who has the brightest future on the Asylum and who are you hoping will suceed?
PJ: You know, I had the honor of being down there at a time I consider to be the "golden age" of Asylum. So I worked with the Chris Kaos', the CJ Lethal's, and the Shane Bentley's. They all have tremendous upsides, and I don't really favor one over the other. There are many other up and comers as well such as yourself and James Diamond and the list really goes on and on.
X: Well you're right about that next question. Mr. Norton just made his return. What is your opinion on him and what was it like wrestling on Asylum under his control?
PJ: Ha, Mr. Norton and myself are alike in certain ways. He knows what it takes to get what he wants and how to get the job done. I owe the guy some, cause he helped me along when I was new and wet behind the ears so to speak, so I'm grateful for that no doubt.
X: How do you feel the current Asylum is doing?
PJ: Well until I see someone like myself, the self made millionaire PJ Cash come out of it, I won't be totally impressed. *Smirk* But you know there's been a rough spot lately, and alot of the guys are doing all they can to get called up and for that I have a level of respect for them. But only time will tell whose got what it takes.
X: How do you think the new Asylum compared to the "Golden Age" of Asylum and how do they differ?
PJ: That is really hard to say. Maybe I'm biased because I'm not there anymore. There are still a few familiar faces in the Asylum that make it worth watching, and you mix and mold that with new guys that are coming in everyday and you've got something for the future. But I think the Asylum stars of today are more for the here and now, rather than the long run, if you catch my drift.
X: Most are, I can agree with that. Is there anything that you wish you could change or do differently that you previously did in Asylum?
PJ: Oh for sure. I would have loved to win a title or two before I left. I would have also enjoyed wiping the stupid look off of Shane Bentley's face, but that's another story for another time. But if I had the chance to do something different... I really wouldn't because I'm happy with what I have accomplished and where it has brought me.
X: What are your feelings about the fall of SMW?
PJ: I can't really say much on the behalf of SMW, other than it has supplied us with some of the greatest TWF superstars to date. Axl Irvin, Max Ogden, JJ Ramplin, and so many others have been a part of that developmental territory. It was a sad day, but in the long run it was for the best.
X: Alright now we are going to do a little word association...... are you ready?
PJ: More than I'll ever be.
X: Talent
PJ: God Given
X: Asylum
PJ: Future
X: Toxic Troy
PJ: Confused
X: Money
PJ: Mike
X: developements next success
PJ: Obvious
X: Shane Bentley
PJ: Enemy
X: Jeremy Dart
X: Sin
PJ: Cult of the XXXTC
X: Sebastian X
PJ: Raw Ability
X: "X Marks His Spot"
PJ: A wise investment
X: Ok PJ, that about does it, any closing comments?
PJ: Yeah, thanks for the time, man. And for the guys of Asylum... and hell the entire TWF, just remember money talks, but actions speak louder than words.
X: I thank you for your time.
We have arrived at the ending point of this months column, special thanks to PJ Cash, Dustin for a job well done in SMW, also Wally for his time put in on Asylum and to all the other TWF officials that make the show's possible. Expect the column back with a fresh new edition next month but until then Developements keep up the hard work. I'm always watching... All Fear the Burning Hammer!
