Card For Synergy - August 15, 2011

[Lord Hastings]

Six Pack Challenge
Abigail Knight
vs
Chris Peterson
vs
Kyle Tacker
vs
Natural Born Killer
vs
Steven Stone
vs
Travis Pierce

Referee: Hazel East
Purse: G$500,000



Cooperative Match
Enigma, Medos, and John Russo
vs
Donovan Hastings, Gabrielle Montgomery, and 'The Cyclone' JK

Referee: Glenn Burke
Purse: $600,000



Singles Match
Andy Savana
vs
Tyvola

Referee: Owen Peterson
Purse: G400,000



Submission Match for the Cooperative Championship
RP Stip: RP must not exceed 10 words
Freak Show Central
vs
Thames Valley Hit Squad

Referee: Sam Green
Purse: G$800,000



Cross-Hemisphere Championship
Jet Somers
vs
Prince Rudo

Referee: Brian Chartreuse
Purse: G$800,000

[Lord Hastings]

TVHS has cashed in for a rematch. The stip only applies to the section of A-Kis's RP that includes the TVHS. Sections of his RP involving other characters are not limited.

(Kis - if you would prefer to ONLY have to officially RP with TVHS, let me know and I will adjust the card accordingly)

An interesting question was posed to me this week that got me thinking. This month we've had title matches be voted on even though they are on Synergy because those same titles won't be defended at Outlast and we like to have everything be voted on every month. However, when people cash in for title shots on Synergy, should they be voted on as well? Should the person cashing in get to choose whether it should be a vote or T-Rob and I judge? What does everybody think?

This week the Somers/Rudo match WILL be voted on. The Co-Op rematch might be, T-Rob and I will discuss and I'd like to hear what people think.

Also, we need to know Outlast teams by the time Synergy is posted next week. After that, anybody that still needs a team will be placed by us into any spots that haven't been filled.

[Orgabsmic]

10 words...wow I'm intriqued to see how those RPs turn out.

I like the idea of all Championship matches being voted on.

[Jet Somers]

I think all Championship matches should be voted on at all times.

And believe me, Deimos can handle the ten word rp, heh.

[princerudo]

Whoa, another stacked card this week. That stip is awesome, I'll have to remember it if I ever get to pick one. And Rudo v Jet is headlining, that will please the Prince greatly. I request to NOT write the six-pack challenge but I can take another match if need arises.

[Lord Hastings]

I'm going to take the six pack myself, I booked it knowing I'd have time this week to handle it.

Everybody can feel free to volunteer knowing they are safe from being stuck with it.

[T-Robosaurus Rex]

If Synergy shot's get voted on, then I feel we need to review how much they cost to purchase.

The reason they are so cheap is you do not get a vote.

[Red Bull Icon]

I don't think Synergy at all should be voted on unless there is a heavy handed rp stip involved.

[EZRA]

I think they it should be up to whomever buys the shot. Like add another option to the board. If you want it to be voted on, it costs a little extra. If not, it costs the same.

[Jason Tacker]

I have Monday off so I can take a match.

As for whether or not they should be voted on, I agree with Ty on if there is a heavily demanding stip on I think it should be voted.

[Travis Pierce]

I'm inclined to agree with my fellow Travii.

Voting on Synergy matches leaves nothing to differentiate them from PPV matches. They'd become a real steal and I think it takes something away from the PPV. Obviously there is exception this month because of the other titles not being defended at Outlast, and I remember us voting for a World Title match on Synergy last fall, but beyond that I think if you want PPV treatment, you should pay PPV price.

[abigailknight]

Looks like an awesome card

[Jet Somers]

My vote has been swayed. Normal title matches on Synergy should NOT be voted on.

Now tell my gf I'm not stubborn, please.

['The Cyclone' JK]

How about World title matches? If someone purchases a WT match, then shouldn't it be voted on regardless seeing as the title is possibly the most important in the company?

[T-Robosaurus Rex]

Aug 10, 2011 8:35:15 GMT -5 'The Cyclone' JK said:

How about World title matches? If someone purchases a WT match, then shouldn't it be voted on regardless seeing as the title is possibly the most important in the company?

I would still want the purse to be altered to reflect that myself. To have shots on Synergy have nothing to differentiate them from shot's at PPV's, as Pierce said, would devalue PPV's.

Not having a vote means that Steve and I will judge the match, and I think we are aware of how important the World Title is.

We always work to make things as fair as possible, and generally if someone does a good job, the result is close and they lose their Synergy shot, they often times get a rematch at the PPV, giving them the vote we are discussing.

I actually think you have a better chance WITHOUT the vote, as I personally believe the roster would vote against challengers at TV Shows as they'd prefer most title changes to be done at PPV's. Steve and I can often enjoy the idea of spicing things up.

I'm really not convinced their is any reason to vote on title matches on Synergy (bar the month of Outlast due to the lack of defences during the PPV). And I'd probably only be happy with it if the price is raised or the challenger is given some form of handicap which would probably put them off purchasing the shot.

On another note however, I have spoken with NBK and he is more than happy to give Paul Cockatoo a rematch with a vote after Outlast as he was denied it by me and Steve's lack of short term memory.