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Not too long ago, I was pitched an idea for re-launching WWE:E's old developmental system, UWE. Since many of us here share the opinion that more guilds aren't necessary at the moment, and would continue to spread the community even more thinly than it already is, the idea was to possibly integrate the guild into E:E as a secondary show, being something along the lines of WWE's ECW brand (although it would actually function more along the lines of NXT -and its predecessor, FCW- or OVW).

If this idea is actually implemented, characters who are making their debut in WWE:E (whether their handlers be newbies or longtime members of the community) would find themselves booked on UWE as part of a "new talent initiative", although this doesn't mean that certain new additions to the roster won't also be competing as part of the main roster. Likewise, members of the main roster who are coming back from a lengthy absence may find themselves booked there to work off ring rust before being re-introduced to the WWE:E Universe. Also, some E:E superstars whose performance is somewhat - lacking -, or are plagued by constant disciplinary problems, could potentially be demoted to UWE's roster until they shape up.

With that being said, if UWE is integrated into E:E, it would be run by red_dragon_masta with help from The Number Three, and would have considerable oversight from the entire crew of WWE:E. While I, along with some other crew members, feel that the concept does have merit, at the moment I'm wondering how the rest of you all feel about the idea, and who would be willing to help get the brand off the ground if it is adopted. Feel free to express any questions, comments and/or concerns that are relevant to the topic at hand.

First off I know a lot of people may seem skeptical due to my spotty activity and the fact that I killed Speed but that was 4 years ago, I have been dwelling on my past instead of looking to the future and getting what I promised was a good idea started sooner but given my reputation..I needed to take time to cool some people off about me before I could even mention this idea.

That being said on to the topics because I need some of what you said cleared up.


agreed. The main focus for UWE will be development if some new people into better new people. And I have a few in mind. 3nodding I was not even going to run a tag division when it was in it's own guild, But I will be doing pairings of people that I think would mesh well to see if I can get some people interested in tag team wrestling again, because the tag division is not what it used to be. The UWE Championship will be defended every cycle as I promised in my guild, in a 'win or to the back of the line' format.because as you said, while you can work on feuds the main goal is to win the belt andI want to make sure that everyone that puts in work gets a crack at the belt.


I think that was my biggest problem with Speed...that and I wasn't reading what was going on in the threads very much. I won't be using gimmick matches I will instead be giving out 'stipulations' to matches such as maybe someone will have to lock in 5 submission holds during a match or not use a finisher. If they pull it off they get a contender match.


I like the idea so long as it does not become people getting sent down for bullshit...I won't be WWE:E doghouse for people who get into it. If they need development that is fine, but UWE should not be punishment for breaking guild rule..that's what there is a discipline procedure for...because people who don't want to be there are just gonna be douchebags, and that would go against the goal of UWE which is always going to be forward progress.



I want to use my ideas to further this community on a platform where it may actually do some good. And I see guys that need to be given an opportunity to in a sense be on top of the mountain because every great rp'er on Gaia had to make a start somewhere and why not start in a place designed to do nothing else but help you get better.


And I would like to add a few points of my own as well:
One of the big mistakes is that storylines do not really have a place in a developmental show. Developmental shows are for working on defining who you are going to be for the rest of the time that your character resides amoung our ranks. The only person that will be forming any kind of storyline will be the UWE Champion, as he or she as the case may be will not only be defending his/her title every cycle..they will also be expected to promo with their opponent in either a in-ring, backstage, tout format...Champions choice on a week to week basis.

Things that will take place in UWE:
Promo Challenges
where I pick two people who have no reason to beef with one another and put them in a ring to see who of the two possess' better on-the -fly mic skills. Winners will be chosen by polls and move up the Power Rankings. Speaking of...

Power Rankings
Will be the Top 5 from every week, and a few honarable mentions for people on the horizon. Number 1 will always be the UWE Champion at the time, with numbers 2 being the Number 1 contender and so on ad so forth. They will change on a week to week basis based on the amout of effort shown by people and what kind of impact they made during the current cycle. This will be where people in UWE want to be noticed on a weekly basis.

Detailed Show results
And I will not disappoint with this...I might just need a little help with it as it is a lengthy process to make highlight reels. Any vet that is willing to help out in UWE could pull spots as they happened and pm them to me so that I could highlight them and show off what people are doing well. Young rp'er need to know when something they are doing works.

Oh and one thing


instead of this I was thinking that a match from the UWE card be featured on the main show..like in the future when there are guys ready to be called up, let two of them go at it for a spot on the main roster. Win and you go up, lose your stuck for 5 cycles before you get another shot to leave...would make people who came to the main show from UWE appreciate the experience more I think if they had to fight their way out...

I agree here, Storylines are what drive matches; and people need to learn how to develop their own stories. Not just wrestle better. You could Promo fine, and wrestle good matches every card; but if there's no story to it then it'll be flat.

One of your ideas for UWE was the surprise interference possibility. Well that's an amazing platform for story telling, and building feuds.

In short, stories are as important as promo's and ring work; and often need as much, if not more development.

Stories should come first above everything else I reckon! 3nodding


Well there's a lesson learnt, keep in contact with each other so stories can finish and that situation is avoided!

My only goal is to get peeps ready for what will be coming in the main show. THAT is where the stories will come into play. I want to develop their mic skills...their in match performance, their selling ect. Work with them on promos and developing short term feuds. But as far as a long drawn out story...if a guy holds the UWE belt for 6 months...he would have a story that went on for that long. The UWE Champion gets to take the show in whatever direction he sees fit for the length of time that he is Champion. He will have the weight of UWE on his shoulders and if he can't stack up..he won't last long as Champ.

Well now that that is cleared up...I'm good 3nodding

But we are going to need talent to get it off it's feet. Vets that are willing to help...I have a few guys I want tp develop, but no one to help with it. Andwe need to put this to a vote to see how the people who are not posting their opinions fell about it...perhaps a poll in the title.