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[Moonbase_Alpha]

So Max Alexander has now held both of his own promotions belts??

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I'm sure many plans had to be changed at the last minute. Who better to rely on if not yourself?

[DieHard]

So Max Alexander has now held both of his own promotions belts??

The Price is Right " Loser " Losing Horns - Sound Effect

I'm sure many plans had to be changed at the last minute. Who better to rely on if not yourself?

That's exactly what I think.  The only person you can count on to prioritize your federation in the event of a scheduling conflict is, of course, yourself.  But, there are also others who don't agree.

If you want to 100% guarantee your champion will appear at each and every one of your own shows, the only way to do so is to make yourself the champ.  You can't force anyone else to show up but yourself in this business, even if you've paid others in advance and made arrangements.

[Pierre]

so Max Alexander has now held both of his own promotions belts??



pathetic

FYI - CSE also has the Regional Championship which is held by Deeno and has never been held by Max Alexander

[IronClad]

FYI - CSE also has the Regional Championship which is held by Deeno and has never been held by Max Alexander

yet again:

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[gordo]

I bet all the fans who aren't quite as "smart" and have no idea the guy who owns the promotion is also champion probably enjoy the shows a lot more than you guys who are complaining do.

[Moonbase_Alpha]

I bet all the fans who aren't quite as "smart" and have no idea the guy who owns the promotion is also champion probably enjoy the shows a lot more than you guys who are complaining do.

I love the shows...its just the turnout was poor which dampended the mood. Would love to hear/see more promos but the technical difficulties just a keep on coming every show.

MVP is our local most valuable player when it comes to entertainment.

[DieHard]

I bet all the fans who aren't quite as "smart" and have no idea the guy who owns the promotion is also champion probably enjoy the shows a lot more than you guys who are complaining do.

I love the shows...its just the turnout was poor which dampended the mood. Would love to hear/see more promos but the technical difficulties just a keep on coming every show.

Hell yeah, turnout was the shitz.  but one thing, though... not sure how much advertising was done in Rockland for this show.  Usually there is at least a poster on the bulletin board for the venue on the way in... there wasn't even anything there this time around.  Maybe a lot of locals had no idea there was a show on?

There are still some changes that need to be made in order to get some people interested in the show.  Again, no theme music for the show itself.  Just everything quiets down and the announcer gets into the ring - a very quiet beginning to the show - and announcer with no energy... saps everything out of you before the show even starts.  We need to get revved up and there is nothing for that. 

In addition, the end of the show... well... it just happens.  Last match, music is done, no announcer to say when the next show will be, no thank you for attending... nothing.  Just, again... quiet and uneventful. 

The whole announcer thing really needs to get organized and I think it will add tons to the show.  Just not sure what is going on here, but I think CSE is really missing the boat on this.  There is alot of potential with that roster.

[Pierre]

Thanks for the tips DieHard. I can address some of these:

Hell yeah, turnout was the shitz.  but one thing, though... not sure how much advertising was done in Rockland for this show.  Usually there is at least a poster on the bulletin board for the venue on the way in... there wasn't even anything there this time around.  Maybe a lot of locals had no idea there was a show on?

I personally put up a ton of posters in Rockland. Of the places that I was given permission to put up a poster that I noticed was removed either days before the show or the day of (depending on when I was at said location) includes (but is not limited to), the Knights of Columbus (in the spot you mentioned), Independent Grocer, Modelo and Rockland's Pizza. Why they removed them (especially considering one is a sponsor and the other is the venue), I have no idea!

There are still some changes that need to be made in order to get some people interested in the show.  Again, no theme music for the show itself.  Just everything quiets down and the announcer gets into the ring - a very quiet beginning to the show - and announcer with no energy... saps everything out of you before the show even starts.  We need to get revved up and there is nothing for that. 

I told the music people before the show to  fade out the music of the wrestlers (so that improved) but I also said to play at least some kind of generic rock music to start the show.  I will at this time assume they didn't hear me or just forgot.

In addition, the end of the show... well... it just happens.  Last match, music is done, no announcer to say when the next show will be, no thank you for attending... nothing.  Just, again... quiet and uneventful. 

Agreed. He was green and we neglected to tell him to say something at the end. I had thought he just forgot to say it was the main event (sort of funny to see everyone waiting for something to happen afterwards). I'll take the blame on this one.

The whole announcer thing really needs to get organized and I think it will add tons to the show.  Just not sure what is going on here, but I think CSE is really missing the boat on this.  There is alot of potential with that roster.

Definately something Pat and I need to address over the summer. Good announcers are hard to find...

[Moonbase_Alpha]

Thanks for the tips DieHard. I can address some of these:

Hell yeah, turnout was the shitz.  but one thing, though... not sure how much advertising was done in Rockland for this show.  Usually there is at least a poster on the bulletin board for the venue on the way in... there wasn't even anything there this time around.  Maybe a lot of locals had no idea there was a show on?

I personally put up a ton of posters in Rockland. Of the places that I was given permission to put up a poster that I noticed was removed either days before the show or the day of (depending on when I was at said location) includes (but is not limited to), the Knights of Columbus (in the spot you mentioned), Independent Grocer, Modelo and Rockland's Pizza. Why they removed them (especially considering one is a sponsor and the other is the venue), I have no idea!

There are still some changes that need to be made in order to get some people interested in the show.  Again, no theme music for the show itself.  Just everything quiets down and the announcer gets into the ring - a very quiet beginning to the show - and announcer with no energy... saps everything out of you before the show even starts.  We need to get revved up and there is nothing for that. 

I told the music people before the show to  fade out the music of the wrestlers (so that improved) but I also said to play at least some kind of generic rock music to start the show.  I will at this time assume they didn't hear me or just forgot.

In addition, the end of the show... well... it just happens.  Last match, music is done, no announcer to say when the next show will be, no thank you for attending... nothing.  Just, again... quiet and uneventful. 

Agreed. He was green and we neglected to tell him to say something at the end. I had thought he just forgot to say it was the main event (sort of funny to see everyone waiting for something to happen afterwards). I'll take the blame on this one.

The whole announcer thing really needs to get organized and I think it will add tons to the show.  Just not sure what is going on here, but I think CSE is really missing the boat on this.  There is alot of potential with that roster.

Definately something Pat and I need to address over the summer. Good announcers are hard to find...

Yup, podding the music up and podding it down instead of jump cuts/stopping cold wouldhelp the entrances feel like entrances. Maybe instead of Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams, a little more modern music to rile up the crowd? Posters ALWAYS get torn down...too bad there wasn't some way to advertise on the university radio stations or internet radio stations for as little as possible.

[DieHard]

Like I said, Pierre, I think it will add tons to the show.

It absolutely blows that posters were removed before the event even took place, especially in hte places where you had permission to do so.  Believe it or not, when it comes to Friday night shows (probably moreso for casual locals than the diehard regulars), that last-minute reminder is very important.  "Oh shit.. that show is tonight!".  

CSE needs to get a theme song for themselves.  Music is played everywhere for the fans pre-show, but, as examples, in C*4, you know when Tony is about to come out... in CPW and PCW, you knew when The Voice was going to come out and, thus, you had somethig to show you when the show was about to start.  You never want to have the place quiet at all.

Like I said - you guys have a lot of good talent on the show and the potential is definitely there.  Although many people might not put a lot of emphasis on the announcer and music and stuff like this, I think it's a very important piece of the puzzle.