#WRESTLING ALL STARS: Heroes and Villains

[blowflyfag]

WRESTLING ALL STARS: Heroes and Villains : February 1993 

[lovemyths]

hear me out: zosan pro wrestling au

i'm a huge wrestling fangirl and i've been thinking about how zosan really fits into this. let me lay out my argument:

pro wrestling is a mix of sports + theater/entertainment right? so while there is a sports element, pro wrestling has storylines, characters, and wrestlers engage in more dialogue-based scenes (promos) outside of the ring. HOWEVER pro wrestling as an art form has the blurriest fourth wall EVER. they often blend reality and fiction. things in storyline are represented as Real. but more often or not, Reality is brought into storyline. a big example of this is that when 2 wrestlers dislike each other irl, good business practice is to turn it into a storyline. so a feud can be a mix of fictional elements mixed with real animosity. MESSY!!

also because it's scripted, everyone in the match/storyline has to agree. which means you have to be willing to lose, or "put someone over" (make them look good). obvs if there's real beef between 2 wrestlers the politics of that can get testy

similar to acting wrestling has CHEMISTRY. it's very clear when 2 wrestlers just click in the ring. in fact there is a term called wrestling soulmates, which people use to describe a pair of wrestlers who simply bring out the best in each other naturally.

so. zosan.

often rivalries have a babyface (hero) and a villain (heel). i have so many one piece pro wrestling au Opinions and scenarios, but my ideal one for zosan is:

it takes place in the indies. babyface!sanji (nicknamed black leg) and heel!zoro come up in the business around the same time. they wrestle for different promotions (companies; side note: indie wrestlers are not contracted like in wwe so they can wrestle wherever whenever) for several years before they so happen to be booked for the same show. because they're both rising stars, they are scheduled for a match together. they're already familiar with each other's work, but there's an immediate tension there bc they are both trying to be The Indie Wrestler of their era. and their personalities clash. they clash a LOT while planning the layout of their match together.

but when they get in the ring, it's magic. inexplicably it's as smooth as butter when they wrestle each other.

which is good for both their careers, but also bad, because they hate each other and now companies all over the country want to book them together. so they're stuck in a storyline together, and unfortunately, it's the best work they've done in their careers so far. the wrestling is great, and their promos against each other are heated and leave crowds coming back for more beause they can't tell what's real or not. backstage though they get along like cats and dogs, especially when it comes to deciding who wins each match + how they can still look strong in defeat. the bookers don't mind they're both such divas because they put on a damn good match whenever the bell rings

but obvs working so closely together leads to bonding anyways, not to mention the intimacy of wrestling as a sport. some wrestling rivalries last multiple years, or decades, and rivals often are forced to team up for storyline purposes to.

what i'm saying is that maybe their storyline ends up leading to them being a tag team and going on the run of the century. maybe sanji turns heel and they're just an evil wrestling duo wreaking havoc around the country (they're both nice people irl).

i have a gajillion thoughts on this but i will stop here.

[raccoonfallsharder]

this question just came to my mind and has been lingering around in my noggin so

if rocket raccoon were to get his own solo movie, what kind of plot would you want to see???

CLOVER BLOSSOM! i missed you ♡ i hope life is treating you to a hundred gentle kindnesses and tasty snacks. this is a great question — thank you so much for asking it!! — and i really wrestled with it. because i think it’s actually so important for our guy to be part of an ensemble cast? he’s been solo for far too long? the map of rocket’s entire life and so many pieces of his identity (especially in the mcu) are based on this aching, painful tension between loneliness & connection: the forced alienation at the hands of his abuser and an uncaring universe; the self-inflicted isolation of his survival strategies and fears and guilty conscience — versus love, empathy, support, communication. joy-sharing. trust. friendship.and not only finding these things, not only offering them — but letting himself accept them, too. letting himself embrace them for himself.

so i think any movie i’d like to see with mcu-rocket would have to have some sort of relational component. (not me, writing way too much raccoon-smut.)

i’ll be honest. i think we got robbed in not seeing gunn’s short film about rocket meeting groot & tibius lark. i would love a rocket & groot film so much, and i'd love to use this as the (really long) cold open for the start of "my" movie. we would zip through the star-systems and asterisms, zooming in on whatever rancid incarceration-space-station gunn had in mind [feature coordinates here], and sink straight from the stardust right down into the pit-prison. rocket, groot, & lark would already be there — rocket trying to figure out his own escape.

i broke outta eleven prisons. this one ain’t no different.

lark will start storytelling, explaining his history with groot — then extracting rocket’s promise to take care of the flora colossus. perhaps, in the course of this conversation — a word i use loosely — lark would express a certainty that rocket would benefit from groot’s company as much as groot would benefit from his.

it’s good to have friends, lark might remind him.

once he’s secured rocket’s promise and groot’s safety, lark dies — which is when rocket uses lark’s leftover (robot) bodyparts to build a means of escape. then, as gunn described, rocket and groot burst upward from the pit, escaping their prison.

[roll marvel opening logo, with all the superimposed images in the letters being frames from rocket & groot comics]

we’d reopen in space, in some ship rocket had stolen from the prison. our two heroes have gotten far away already, and are about as safe as two fugitives with bounties on their heads can be. rocket would be trying to come up with a plan to get rid of groot while still honoring his promise to lark (more or less). he hates what he’s gotten himself saddled with, but he’s not going to break his word, either. lark had mentioned that groot had come from planet x/taluhnia, so rocket decides he’ll take the flora colossus back to his home planet and drop him off — wash the dust from his hands, and go back to hunting bounties and blowing up moons. good deed complete.

groot tries to protest, but rocket doesn’t understand him yet. still, groot’s distress is obvious. rocket only rolls his eyes and pushes onward, more and more irritated by his new ward.

unfortunately, when they arrive on taluhnia, rocket discovers that groot's people are long gone, and his planet is being systematically destroyed: flora colossi slaughtered, forests leveled in the name of planetary harvest. enter our villain: something more-or-less (depending on how cartoonishly-comicky you want to go) inspired by beavertron incorporated, under the advisement of shareholder castor gnawbarque (from blue river score, 2017). a little hacking on rocket’s part informs the duo that taluhnia is not the only planet beavertron has its hands all over. the company's a real piece of work, colonizing and destroying dozens — maybe hundreds — of cultures and planets in order to seize their natural resources.

groot is horrified by this additional information, of course: so many planets, at risk of being destroyed like his own. rocket is starting to understand groot a little better — he can at least read his body language and expressions — and though our little ringtailed guy is disgusted by beavertron, he still tells the flora colossus not to overreact.

don’t you know anything? this is just how people are.

rocket does, however, get super-frustrated when he realizes that his plan to dump groot on taluhnia can no longer — under any stretch of the imagination — be considered sufficient in keeping his promise to tibius lark. it gets him incredibly pissed, i'm sure — pulling his whiskers, probably kicking some grass — before finally sighing with his whole fucken chest and admitting that he guesses he's gotta blow up a frickin' coorporation now, 'cause how else is he gonna get rid of his adopted idiot?

oh rocket. i love it when you try to justify why you're doing something good.

anyway, highjinks ensue. rocket and groot probably manage to incapacitate gnawbarque — maybe there’s a collective somewhere that will pay good money to put this monster on trial. maybe beavertron collapses without gnawbarque, or maybe it hovers in the background to return for a future movie (perhaps volume two or three involves a heist at beavertron headquarters — trying to get some information down the corporation for good).

when the chaos settles and justice has been (more or less) administered, groot stands in the midst of a flattened taluhnisan old growth forest — bereft. rocket stands beside him, grappling with the increasingly-clear knowledge that groot really is the last flora colossus, and maybe this is the moment that our guy begins to realize how much he has in common with his new friend. i imagine rocket tries to offer some comfort — like he did for nebula in infinity war. a gentle, awkward pat on the hand, which groot tenderly and gratefully accepts. i imagine groot seeds as much of the forest as he can with his glowing spores, helping the leftover plantlife grow into something lovely and alive — but not sentient. the planet of taluhnia becomes a bittersweetly-beautiful living memorial.

and i imagine they both cry together. and perhaps that's when rocket begins understanding groot’s speech — fully, for the first time.

and then — standing side-by-side, silhouetted under the taluhnisan sky — rocket says, you know, i could probably bring in some bigger bounties if i hired some muscle. make more money that way.

oh rocket. i still love it when you try to justify why you're doing something good.

and then my babies fly off into the stars together.

[roll credits]

our post-credits scene will just be a montage of groot and rocket in various prison cells, with rocket nonchalantly saying i broke outta ## prisons. this one ain’t no different. on repeat. ad nauseam.

[britt-kageryuu]

A New Vod on the VTurtles! Channel. Titled 'VTurtles! Concert (and kinda verity show)'

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It starts with a short of the 3 Purple Dragons Models with their drones rushing around trying to finish setting up for the concert.

Wyvern yelling out that the show starts soon. Then yells at Wyrm(Jason) for tripping on a wire, and almost pulling something down. She just stands with her face in her hands.

"Drake (Jeremy), take the hatchlings, and get to the controls. Wyrm, if you weren't my step brother I swear! The show starts in 10. Get this fixed or you have to deep clean the Garage with a toothbrush!"

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The concert opens with Four Figures on a roof top overlooking New York City. Then music starts playing. Starting with a guitar riff, and "Rise~"

"Rise of the

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles~x2

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Heroes in a Half Shell Turtle Power!"

The lights turn on to reveal the Turtles Models in color coded ninja pants with their ninja gear over top, along their weapons on them. They start singing the song alternating lines as it goes on.

"Rising up against evil, paint the city Green,

Red is looking for a fight!

Blue is Making a Scene~

Mandarin's got mad skills!

Dee Rocks Machines!

With each other, they discover their destiny

And Rise! Cowabunga!!"

The song goes on swapping between scenes of the brothers fighting crime, and various villains.

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Leo is doing a Solo Performance dressed in Glam Rock Fashion, singing some Queen.

Though mid song his voice cracked badly, leaving him feeling a bit embarrassed. A mumbled "I'm not a teenager anymore why?!" Could be heard as he tries to remember the lyrics.

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A break in between music where Shelldon and River are teaching the 'Hatchlings' how to adjust their optics and which noises to make for max cuteness potential.

"And with this, you can get almost anyone to do whatever you want!" Shelldon says while River nods sagely.

From of stage there comes a yell of "Stop trying to corrupt your cousins!"

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There's a rap battle and a dance battle going on at the same time. It's very hard to tell who is supposed to be winning.

Up until Raph accidentally sent Donnie flying across the stage with his tail. Then it was called a draw with a cut to the next segment.

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Donnie, Mikey and Leo are singing Zero to Hero from Hercules, just changing some words to relate to Raph, while said Turtle is sitting on a throne with a Wrestling Belt.

Stars Model is sitting on the armrest, dressed in light blue workout gear that showed off many of her star shaped 'spots'. She looks very amused with everything, because Raph is slightly embarrassed by his brothers.

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There's a break from the songs, this time Donnie is playing an AR Whack-a-Mole game. Thought the 'Moles' are foot ninja, and they're wielding a giant purple hammer.

Donnie is laughing and shouting Bonk every time they hit one of the ninja.

The game ends with showing that Donnie got a new high score.

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Splinter has taken the stage singing and dancing to some classic songs. Draxum is shoved on stage to sing a duet with Splinter too both of their embarrassments.

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Every one is on stage for the finale singing 'We Are (Family)'.

As they sing and dance around, there's pictures of them with their friends and family popping up on the wall. Including some pictures from when they were kids. All edited to look like 3D models overlaying the original picture.

I.E. Raph and Star posing together. Leo chatting with Usagi while Spot nuzzling Leo's cheek. April, Cass, CJ, Mikey, and Donnie baking together. Splinter reading a picture book to the turtle tots.

There is surprisingly also a couple pictures with the Purple Dragons with their drones.

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Masterpost

I had some plans for this, but kept running into the 'which songs' dilemma, and kept getting stuck on what they would be singing.

[magnificentwolfface]

Kinn Drunk Scale 🍷Because who doesn’t want to see the suave Mr. Dorkpanyakul slowly lose his cool? Here’s my breakdown of what happens as the drinks keep flowing. 🍹✨

1 Drink:

Still composed and calculating.

Loosens his tie and lets out a rare soft smile.

Accidentally drops a dad joke.

2 Drink:

Starts correcting people’s grammar or “clarifying” Porsche’s chaotic stories.

Smirks at his own cleverness.

3 Drink:

Loudly compliments Porsche, no matter where they are.

Randomly calls Porsche "his muse" and waxes poetic about how perfect his eyebrows are.

Tries and fails to do simple math out loud.

4 Drink:

Becomes clingy and insists on sitting on Porsche’s lap.

Tells everyone Porsche has “the best biceps in the precinct!”

Demands people “shush” because he’s talking.

5 Drink:

Breaks into off-key romantic karaoke (unprompted).

Hugs EVERYONE, including Vegas, saying, “You’re not so bad.”

Porsche has to stop him from spilling precinct secrets.

6 Drink:

Turns into a melancholic baby. 🥺

Stares into his drink like it holds all the answers to life.

Tells Vegas, “You’re lucky I’m nice. I’d be a better villain than you’ll ever be.” Then sniffles.

Tearfully talks about Korn’s bad parenting and his own fears of becoming like him.

Repeats over and over, “I just want to be enough for you.”

Porsche has to keep reassuring him, “You are, Kinn. You’re perfect just the way you are.”

Sniffles and mutters, “I’m not perfect, though.”

Starts questioning his worth and value, “Why do I even try? Does anyone really care about what I do?”

“Why can’t I just be normal for once?” 😔

Starts talking about how his mom used to read him bedtime stories, and now he’s too busy being a detective. 🥺

Refers to himself in the third person: “Kinn just wants to be a little boy again.”

7 Drink:

Gets super philosophical. Asks Porsche, “Do the stars care about us? Or are we just specs of dust... dancing?”

Porsche rolls his eyes but secretly writes it down.

8 Drink:

Pretends to ride an imaginary horse, shouting, "I can tame anything!” 🐴

Laughs uncontrollably at the word moist.

Challenges Porsche to arm wrestle because “I need to prove I’m the strongest!” (Spoiler: Porsche wins).

9 Drink:

Suddenly fluent in Italian, reciting romantic poetry no one asked for.

Cries because “Porsche doesn’t appreciate my binder collection.”

Tries to kiss Porsche but ends up planting a kiss on his own arm instead, then proudly declares, “Still counts!”

10 Drink:

Fully blacked out.

Argues with a lamppost, thinking it’s Vegas.

Porsche carries him home while he mumbles, “You’re my hero, baby.” 😭

I put more for 6 because a sad melancholic Kinn is now tugging at my heart and he's just a little boy who just wants love, a gentle type of love, with a person, man, who's patient with him.

In canon kinnporsche, in my musings, I was thinking about a sad Kinn and how Kinn’s character is deeper than what is showed and I want more of 9what shaped him into the complex and hardened man we see on screen. Behind the polished exterior, he’s just a boy who had to become a man too soon. There’s a deep sense of sadness and vulnerability that I believe resonates with Kinn’s canon storyline—his longing for affection and understanding and having the fear of making mistakes and not being good enough for his father, brothers, cousins, and even Porsche too.

So, when I imagined him drunk and melancholic, it was a way to peel back the layers of his exterior and reveal the little boy who misses his mother.

ALSO, WHAT I SO DESPERATELY NEED IS, a fanfiction of the canon kinnporsche of, even as he faces the scrutiny and blame from others, Kinn remains shrewd about it—choosing not to directly confront but instead allowing people to think he’s loyal to his father’s legacy. It’s a strategic move to protect himself emotionally and to maintain his peace.

Kinn is smart and careful about what he reveals, never showing too much vulnerability. He knows how to play the game, often letting people assume he’s still loyal to his father’s questionable ways—when in truth, he’s subtly distancing himself from the toxic aspects of his upbringing. This isn’t about forsaking his heritage; it’s about protecting his own mental and emotional well-being.

I wanted someone to write and to explore how Kinn’s resilience is a survival mechanism. He’s learned to shield himself from emotional harm by adopting a stoic demeanor and a calm exterior, even when inside, he’s grappling with pain and confusion. His journey in this story is about learning to prioritize his own peace and security, to reclaim his sense of self beyond the shadow of his father’s influence.

When Kinn FINALLY stands up to those who speak ill of him or lay blame at his feet, it’s not about aggression; it’s about asserting his independence and protecting what little control he has left over his life. It’s a subtle, smart, and calculated move—one that reflects his growth from a boy who had to become a man too soon into someone who understands the value of maintaining boundaries.

[freshie44]

Disventure Camp All Stars Episode 17

Looking writing a complicated process. I know this but ... like come on. Like I'm not trying to be dismissive, toxic, or giving into the heated feelings. But man this episode is bring out those feelings of hate. So please give me a moment to just let it all out and VENT.

Elimination: Grett

WHAT THE FUCKING POINT OF HER OUT MANEUVERING ALEC AND ELIMINATING ONE OF THE STRONGEST COMPETITORS IN THE GAME. IF WE ARE JUST GOING TO ELIMINATE HER NEXT EPISODE. To translate this into wrestling comparison. Grett was Miz cashing in on Drew McIntyre to become the WWE Champion only to get fed to Bobby Lashley. IT DOES NOTHING FOR THE TRANSITIONAL CHAMPION BESIDES MAKING THEM LOOKING LIKE A LOSER!!! IT ALSO MAKES THE WRITERS LOOK BAD FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO SWAP CONTROL OF THE GAME FROM THE CURRENT "CHAMP" TO THE REAL "CHAMP" YOU'RE PUSHING. SO YOU HAVE TO SAC A CHARACTER TO DO THIS. For what may I ask?! The relationship that NONE OF US GIVE A SHIT ABOUT! Jake: Fuck it, EARLY GAME MEANS NOTHING

Conner: Character Progression, NO, regressing back to pre breakup because fuck it, we got to continue the FEUD, RANDY ORTON GOT TO BE CHAMPION DANIEL BRYAN SORRY! Ally: I'm sorry Grett, nah FUCK YOU. You are a flipper and just embrace it. YOU ARE NOT HERO, ACT LIKE A VILLAIN!

Riya: Fuck it, RIYA IS THE JOHN CENA v. RANDY ORTON ENDLESS FEUD THAT WOULD NEVER END! Oh now she feels bad about it, fuck you, how about you go fuck yourself. She didn't feel bad about try to kill someone but since it Conner she feels bad, SCREW YOU! Sorry I had to get the heat out, I not saying the writers are bad. But man this episode did not work for me.

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[whump-a-la-mode]

A Proper Education - Part One

Summary: When Villain is injured, they don't wake up where they expect

Includes: Villain whumpee, living weapon whump, dehumanization, shock collar

The rumble and lights of a lone car drove by, a single movement in an otherwise empty world. The lights of the city had all gone dark, neon signs turned off, with only the distant music of dance clubs serving to accent the breeze.

Hero crossed their arms, leaning back against the front of the building. Cold concrete pressed against their back. Next to them, Teammate had one foot pressed up against the wall, their head tipped back, gaze turned up towards the stars.

Guard duty was never the most entertaining, but tonight seemed to be dragging on. Their shift lasted all night, and only a few hours had passed so far. Would it ever end.

Hero sighed.

Teammate stretched their arms above their head.

“What’s this thing we’re supposed to be guarding, anyways?” Teammate question. “Some kind of medicine?”

“Something like that.” Hero replied. “It’s supposed to be able to make Enhanced people stronger. Something about strengthening your powers.”

“Alright, so, what’s the big deal?”

“The first batch was stolen by Supervillain, remember? Well, most of it. What we’re guarding, it’s what was left over.”

“Again… What’s the big whoop?”

“Teammate. When Supervillain got their hands on this, they tore down three city blocks. There were thousands of casualties. Remember? We were there.”

“Oh, right right right. So, we don’t want that to happen again.”

“Yes.”

“So we’re guarding the special super-soldier serum.”

“It’s not called that, but yes.”

“Okay.” They nodded. “But why us?”

“Because the others are guarding the transport truck that takes it away tomorrow morning. It’s our turn.”

“Bleh.” Teammate stuck out their tongue. “I hate night shifts.”

“Who doesn’t?” Hero commiserated. “At least nothing is going to happen. Supervillain won’t be coming back anytime soon, we beat them pretty bad. I’m sure they’re still licking their wounds.”

“What if someone else comes after it, though?”

“That won’t happen.”

There were a few more silent moments between them. Almost silent-- Neither of them noticed the soft padding of wolf’s paws, turning the corner of the building. Black fur blended in with the color of the night as a wet tongue licked sharp teeth.

Another step closer. Hero perked up.

“Do you hear something?”

“Huh? No, did you?”

“Yeah, I thought I-”

Hero had no time to finish their sentence as a flurry of black fur burst from the left. The wolf was a blur as it dashed as Hero, toppling them to the ground.

Meanwhile, from their back, Teammate took their bow, nocking an arrow from their quiver. As they drew back, Hero and the wolf wrestled on the ground.

Teammate released, sending an arrow in the direction of the tussle. On impact, the arrowhead exploded, a concussive blast that sent the two spinning. It was enough to get the wolf off of Hero.

They had a new target, now.

“Hey, doggy, nice doggy!” Teammate tried, nocking another arrow all the while.

“Teammate!” Hero shouted as they climbed to their feet. “It’s not a real wolf, that’s Villain!”

The wolf let out a growl, crouching down and preparing to pounce. Teammate launched another arrow, right at the wolf’s front feet. Yet, by the time it landed, the wolf was gone, a goshawk in its place. The bird flew over Teammate’s head, barely escaping another fired arrow.

Hero scrambled to their feet, having recovered from being knocked down. They extended a hand, electricity crackling between gloved fingers, as they struggled to aim at the fluttering bird.

A bolt of electricity snapped through the air, something which the goshawk narrowly avoided. It allowed itself to fall to the ground. An instant before touching the ground, the goshawk had turned into a nimble mouse.

“Dammit, Villain!” Hero snapped, clenching their fists. “We don’t have to do this y’know.”

The mouse let out a series of squeaks that sounded awfully like the words Hero had just spoken. Were they being mocked by a mouse?

There was no time to consider that possibility. Villain was on the move again, scrambling up the concrete wall and dashing onto the door handle.

Another arrow was loosed. A tiny hummingbird deftly ducked out of the way.

There was a creak as the door fell open.

Teammate’s arrow had shattered the lock.

“Oh.” Teammate spoke. “Oh shit.”

Before they had much time to react, Villain’s form had changed back to that of a wolf. They shouldered open the door, paws clattering against the tile beyond.

Hero and Teammate shared a panicked glance before giving chase.

Villain’s paws clattered against the ground as they leapt up a flight of stairs, taking three steps at a time. Their black fur sharply contrasted with the white walls around them. How stupid to keep the Serum in some random laboratory. There was hardly any security to speak of! This would be easy, more than easy!

Raising their nose to their air, they scented out the strong, pungent chemical smell of the Serum. It was close by, it had been taken this way, not that long ago.

They continued down the rest of the hallway, up until they came to a door. They stood on their hind legs, scrabbling at the handle with their front paws. Behind them, they could hear running footsteps growing closer. 

“Villain! You’re not going to get away with this!” Teammate shouted. 

Yeah, right. Why did heroes always feel the need to say ridiculous things while they lost?

With some effort, the door opened beneath Villain’s paws, which they kicked open with their hind legs. 

The heroes were getting closer. They’d wasted too much time.

Paws turned to hooves as wolf turned to gazelle. The more nimble animal leapt down the hall in a series of jumps. Behind them, the heroes made it to the top of the set of stairs that VIllain had just climbed.

The Serum was on this floor, they could smell it. 

“Villain!”

“Villain, stop!”

Their hooves clipped against the floor as they leapt over carts and printers. At last, they found it, the source of the scent.

They were going to be akin to a god.

Villain shed their animal form, allowing themself to again stand on two legs. They pushed open the door to the lab, picking through tables and chairs before finding the fridge they were looking for. It was low, unassuming. One would never expect that it held behind its door an unlimited power.

Taking a deep breath, Villain opened the door. Then, everything went black.

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With a click, the video on the screen stopped. The person in front of it pushed back from the desk.

“What do you think?”

“I think it has potential. But it needs training.”

“Training, yes, certainly training. With training?”

“With training, we’ll have quite the weapon on our hands. All it needs is a proper education.”

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When Villain awoke, it felt as though their head had been rung like a gong.

The world below them was cold, yet their body was overheating all the same. What had happened? Their eyes ached as they struggled to blink them open. 

The world around them was bright, shining. They struggled to remember where they had been last. There had been fighting, and… Oh, yes, the lab. That was right, they’d been in the lab. They must��ve still been there.

White tiles came into focus overhead as the staccato thrumming of their skull began to quiet. Villain lifted a hand, rubbing their eyes as they sat up.

They let out a small, panicked sound, scrambling as they realized two things:

For one, they were not alone.

For two, they were not in the lab anymore.

The hospital room around them shimmered with white, as though it had been just polished. They lay on a bed with white linens, surrounded by carts and cupboards, all done up in stainless steel and baby blue.

Across the room, a figure sat in a chair. They wore a lab coat, holding a clipboard. Some sort of doctor, then. 

Had the heroes brought them here? Had they gotten hurt, somehow? Every possibility made Villain’s heart thump faster.

The doctor did not take long to notice that Villain was awake. As soon as they sat up, the doctor raised their head. A pair of glasses framed their eyes.

“Good morning.” They spoke as they stood. “It’s good to see you awake.”

“What…” Villain rubbed their head, still out of it. “What’s…”

“Don’t fret.” The doctor spoke as though it were a warning. “You were hurt. We saved you.”

“I was hurt?”

“Don’t you remember? Hero Team.”

They did remember. Being chased down the hall, all the way to that room, then black.

“They caught up to me.” Villain echoed. “Are you-” At once, they tensed. “Are you one of them?!”

The doctor gave a small chuckle.

“No, I’m far from one of them. Trust me, I’m on your side. I can only hope you’re on mine.”

With that, they turned, leaving the room. Villain heard the lock on the door click.

Whatever that doctor said, they didn’t trust them. They glanced to one side-- There was a window. Well, this would be easy enough.

They closed their eyes, imagining their arms turning to wings-

A shock lurched through their body. Villain’s hand shot to their neck.

Was that a collar?

Where were they?

[mlp410nightcore]

Hi Everyone!! Here is my main 7 cast for my Blossom Love AU. The Main 7 cast are Andrea (the one with the mask cutie mark), Zelda (the one with the lighting bolt cutie mark), Alexander (the one with the paw print in the heart cutie mark), Marcellus (the one with the cookie cutie mark), Big Sugar (the one with the apple slice on a muffin cutie mark), Phoebe (the one with the heart and four pointed star with wings cutie mark) and Cinnamon Sugar (the earth pony with the purple bow as I couldn't give her a cutie mark due to Phoebe's hair being in the way LOL). (Parents of these next gens will be mentioned in a comment below this post). Andrea is somewhat sweet and kind when she wants to be, but if you mess with her friends and family, she will not hesitate to beat your ass. Andrea's love for wrestling and having a job as a pro wrestler is how she got her cutie mark. Zelda is super nice and friendly as well as a world renowned hero in Equestria but Zelda never let's the fame and praise get to his head and keeps a low and not egotistical image about himself both on and off camera. Zelda was born with super fast flight and his wings glow bright when he's reached top speeds. Although, he sometimes goes too fast at times and tries his hardest to find safe and soft places to crash into to slow himself down. He got his cutie mark after discovering that he can fly at really fast speeds that were never achieved by any other pegasus and started using his flight powers to help others. Alexander is super sweet and loves taking care of animals just like his mother and he's also dating Phoebe. Alexander got his cutie mark after he discovered his love for animals. Marcellus is quite the gentleman and loves to treat others with the respect that they deserve. He's also quite soft spoken and doesn't like being the center of attention much but he is very social and does like to hangout with his friends quite often. He got his cutie mark after discovering that he's an amazing baker and loves to bake treats for everyone. Big Sugar is very kind and super honest. He's also very hard working and takes pride working with his family at Sweet Apple Acres. Big Sugar got his cutie mark after finding out that he loves to make apple themed treats and started selling them to help out the apple family. Phoebe is sweet, polite and soft-spoken. She's also the princess of Ithersia since her parents, (Samurai Jack and Itward), were given the throne after saving Ithersia from Remor and King Sombra. Phoebe got her cutie mark after saving some citizens from evil kamalas. She became an alicorn after discovering her true potential and being an amazing role model to others. Cinnamon Sugar is very hyper almost all the time. She's also super good at baking, telling jokes and all around party planning. She got her cutie mark after finding out that she loves party planning and wants to follow in her father's hoofsteps and become the next big party planner in all of Equestria. Credit goes to chaostrical for the base I used and to Juicy Beast, COMIXGUM, Genndy Tartakovsky, Cartoon Network, Killmonday Games, ConcernedApe, Sad Panda Studios, Lauren Faust and Hasbro for creating Burrito Bison:Launcha Libre, The Heroic AU (Villainous AU), Samurai Jack, Fran Bow, Stardew Valley, Crush Crush and My Little Pony:Friendship Is Magic as well as creating the parents of my main 7 next gens and the next gen character Big Sugar too as well as the locations, Equestria and Sweet Apple Acres as well. I only take credit for my next gens, art, ships, stories and the Blossom Love AU. I hope you guys like this!!!

[kcloveswrestling]

Tony Khan x reader

AN: Typically I wouldn’t write for TK…but here’s one anyways…

@unoficialy-married-to-ace-austin i was left unattended… may have a Part 2 in the drafts…

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In the bustling offices of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) headquarters, Tony Khan, the founder and president of the company, was hard at work. He had a reputation for being a passionate and dedicated leader, always striving to make AEW the best wrestling promotion in the world. Today was no different, as he meticulously went through the details of upcoming events, reviewing matches, and discussing potential storylines with the creative team.

As he sat at his desk, a knock on the door interrupted his concentration. Startled, Tony looked up to see a familiar face entering his office. It was one of AEW's top female wrestlers, [Your Name], a rising star in the wrestling world.

"Hey, Tony," [Your Name] greeted him with a warm smile.

Tony Khan returned the smile and motioned for her to take a seat. "What can I do for you, [Your Name]?"

She hesitated for a moment before speaking. "I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity you've given me in AEW. It's been an incredible journey, and I appreciate your support."

Tony Khan leaned back in his chair, his eyes filled with pride. "You've worked hard and earned every opportunity, [Your Name]. You're a vital part of our roster, and I believe in your potential."

As they continued to chat, [Your Name] couldn't help but admire Tony's passion for the wrestling business and his dedication to the AEW brand. She felt a connection to him that went beyond just a professional one.

Over time, [Your Name] and Tony Khan began to spend more time together, discussing not only wrestling but their personal lives as well. They shared stories, dreams, and their love for the industry. Tony was not just her boss; he was becoming a trusted friend.

As their friendship deepened, it wasn't long before their feelings for each other evolved into something more. They shared a secret romance, meeting in hidden corners of AEW events, stolen moments that they cherished.

Their love story was one filled with passion, ambition, and the shared love for professional wrestling. It was a story that thrived in the midst of chaos and drama, just like the wrestling matches they presented to the world.

In the world of AEW, where heroes and villains clashed in the ring, [Your Name] and Tony Khan found their own love story, proving that sometimes, the most unexpected connections can be the most genuine and enduring.

[heckyeahponyscans]

Thoughts on MLP Make Your Mark Chapter 4, Ep 2: Top Remodel

This was a busy episode with many threads: Sunny learning that being a leader means you can't please everyone, Pipp and Hitch clearing rats out of the old Canterlogic factory, Zipp examining Twilight Sparkle's message, and Misty wrestling with her reluctance to follow Opaline's orders and kidnap Sparky.

The last two plotlines were definitely the most interesting, but I get the sense there's a playset coming up so they dutifully advertised Canterlogic, which got turned into "Canterlove Studios."

Interestingly, Sprout returned and (kind of) helped Pipp and Hitch with the rat infestation. I think this was to inform the viewers that he isn't going to be a background villain; he ends up giving his stamp of approval to the studio and seems to be on okay terms with the main cast. Also his family doesn't seem to own the factory anymore, since Sunny is doing whatever with it. My fanon theory is that his family had to pay restitution to Sunny for destroying her home and almost killing her with a giant robot so she now owns the place.

Oh, we also see Phyllis in the background so she's still around.

I think she's congratulating him on a good school report. I also think he plagiarized from some other pony.

Anyway, as Zipp replays Twilight Sparkle's message, she notes that Twilight said she put the magic of Equestria in "the crystals and the [static]".

My theory is they're in a tree (or maybe in nature itself?) because there's that tree in Maretime Bay that Zipp said "seemed familiar" (and there's even a picture of its blossoms on the wall), plus we get a shot of the book (from the winter holiday special) with unicorns gathered around a tree. If it's not in a tree then I don't know, maybe the Elements of Harmony are still kicking around.

Speaking of the book, I went back to the Winter Wish Day special to get a better look at it and noticed that the gilded figure on the right--which I had assumed to be a unicorn--has feathers. So she's an alicorn. The figure on the left has bone-like structures behind her head, not sure if those are meant to be wings or not. Also there's a star in the middle that looks a lot like Twilight Sparkle's symbol. So maybe the other two figures are Celestia and Luna? However the book is post-dystopia, as it also shows Zephyr Heights on the cover.

When Misty overhears the message Zipp is replaying and reports it to Opaline, Opaline describes the Unity Crystals as "conduits . . . elements . . . a very complex spell containing unity magic."

She also says that Twilight was the one who put all the magic of Equestria into the crystals. So, yeah, magicless Equestria was Twilight Sparkle's fault. On the one hand I'm not a fan of this; I don't like it when a sequel is like "Actually your heroes sucked, and they got everything wrong." (Looking at you, Star Wars sequel trilogy.) IMO they should have had Twilight live out her life as a successful monarch and then two or three rulers later everything got screwed up.

On the other hand, this dumb plan does seem exactly like something Twilight Sparkle would do, because she always had a certain naivety. I can picture how she would think it out: "There's strife between different kinds of ponies. How can I stop it? I know! Every pony loves having magic, so if magic only works when everyone is friends then the ponies will be motivated to get along! :D"

Anyway, Zipp deduces that the pony who wants the crystals must be extremely powerful--like an alicorn! I'm extremely curious to learn how much modern Equestrian ponies know about alicorns. Equestria has lost so much historical knowledge, does the general populace even remember Celestia and Luna? The townsfolk of Maretime Bay (except Sunny and her dad) didn't think it was possible that earth ponies, pegasi, and unicorns had EVER gotten along, so a pony who had elements of all three breeds would probably seem outlandish. (Or a creature of nightmare.)

Random thoughts:

As in Tell Your Tale, Pipp has a love of spookiness. Did Zephyr Heights have an equivalent doll line to Monster High? (Monster Hay?) At any rate she's a fan of the Spooky Stable series.

"I ain't afraid of no ghosts!" Hee hee!

The oldest pony in Bridlewood is Elderflower.

Misty makes a junk-pony so she has someone to talk to. Oh Misty . . . She reluctantly concludes that she should kidnap Sparky even if it will make the other ponies sad. "After all, they already have each other." Man, that really tugged my heartstrings.

aw no, now I'm sadder

[voidsentprinces]

Over one thousand in the audience tonight and one dream to wish upon in the Norvrandt ring. Challenger “Warrior of Light” down to one knee, Scions are out. Looks like returning five time champion “Emperor Selch” might just take home the belt again. Warrior is wavering, the Emperor makes his grand speech. The crowd is in complete silence...disbelief, despair...ripples through the air. This might finally be the end to Hydaelyn’s Champions rise through ranks...tension you could cut through. The Emperor is winding up an--wait. I hear music. Music COMING FROM THE STAGE! UP IN THE RAFTERS ITS! FORMER CHAMPION OF THE NORVRANDT RING, ARDBERT HAS ARRIVED! HE’S COMING DOWN! WHAT DOES HE HAVE TO SAY TO THE RISING STAR!?

If you had the strength, could you do it? Could you save our worlds?

The rising star reflects on their words...A NOD! ADMIRATION! COMRADERIE HERE TONIGHT! WAIT WHATS THIS!? ARDBERT HANDING OFF HIS AXE!? IS THE FORMER CHAMPION LEAVING THE RING AND--OH MY LORD THE LIGHT! THE EMPEROR IS BLINDED! ARDBERT IS GONE! AND THE WARRIOR STANDS UP IN DEFIANCE! HE IS NO LONGER FIGHTING ALONE! THE EMPEROR SPITS IN PROTEST! THE SPITE WEIGHS HEAVY! BUT WAIT! WAIT! WHOSE THAT COMING DOWN FROM THE STAGE! ITS! ITS THE CRYSTAL EXARCH! HERE TO TAG TEAM AGAINST THE EMPEROR! THE CROWD IS LOSING THEIR GODDAMN MIND, ITS THE YOUNG UP START G’RAHA TIA!

Yes thats right, we haven’t seen G’raha Tia since the Crystal Clash of 94! And now the former protege is finally shoulder to shoulder with his hero. Time has not been kind to him, gray hairs pierce through his signature crimson hair style. What does he have to say stepping into the ring for the first time in a long time?

WE STAND TOGETHER! LET EXPANSE CONTRACT! AEON BECOME INSTANT! CHAMPIONS FROM BEYOND THE RIFT! HEED MY CALL!

A RESOUNDING CLANG RINGS ACROSS THE ARENA! FORMER CHAMPIONS OF THE RING NOW RISE TO LEND THEIR STRENGTH TO HYDAELYN’S CHOSEN! BY THE TWELVE! THE CROWD IS LOVING IT! IN ALL MY YEARS COMMENTATING IN EORZEAN WRESTLING! WE HAVE NEVER SEEN A SPECTACLE LIKE THIS! HOW!? HOW WILL THE EMPEROR RESPOND!?

Very well! Let us PROCEED TO YOUR FINAL JUDGMENT! THE VICTOR SHALL WRITE THE TALE! AND THE VANQUISH BE ITS VILLAIN! But come! Let us cast of our titles and reveal our true faces to one another!

THE DARKNESS GATHERS AROUND THE EMPEROR! WHAT DEVIOUS PLANS DOES HE HAVE IN MIND! IS!?! IS! THAT!

I! AM! HADES! HE WHO AWAKEN MY BRETHREN FROM THEIR! DARK! SLUMBER!

FOG AND SMOKE! BLACK AND DARK COATS AND ENCOMPASSES THE CROWD OF THE ARENA! HE CASTS OFF HIS TITLE OF EMPEROR! OF ASCIAN! AND TAKES UP HIS PREVIOUS NAME OF HADES ONCE MORE! THIS IS A CLASH FOR THE AGES!

THATS RIGHT, TOM! Despite the sudden miasma of starless night, the crowd is ABSOLUTELY EATING IT UP! THEIR CHORUS JOINS THE REST! AS THEY REFUSE TO LOSE HOPE! ONE BRINGS SHADOW! ONE BRINGS THE LIGHT! AND WE’LL BE BRINGING A SPECTACULAR FINALE TO TONIGHT’S CHAMPION MATCH! AFTER A WORD FROM OUR FRIENDS DOWN AT THE GREAT SERPENT OF RONKA JAR AND POTION PREVILON! DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL! YOU WON’T WANNA MISS A THING!

[blowflyfag]

WRESTLING ALL STARS: Heroes and Villains : JUNE 1996

A LOOK AT THE LADIES! Female Managers are the New Trend in the Sport.

By George Napolitano

[Woman is rumored to be returning to WCW as we go to press. That would put her right smack in the way of Miss Elizabeth.

Will Miss Elizabeth’s surprise return establish her as the First lady of Professional Wrestling?]

Have you noticed how many female managers there are these days? It’s absolutely mind boggling. What was once a profession dominated by men has now been overrun by women! 

Heading the list in Sensuous Sherri. Sherri has been managing much longer than her counterparts, and in her illustrious career Sherri has guided quite a few men to super-stardom! Sherri began her managerial career in the AWA, and men under her influence have won titles in the AWA, WWF and WCW. Sherri was the first person to notice that Shawn Michaels had what it takes to be a champion. And even though her “Boy Toy” didn’t win a title while under her guidance, Michaels credits Sherri with instilling in him the moves, style and attitude that have catapulted him to the top. 

Goldust, the bizarre character who is the new WWFIntercontinental champion, didn’t get to be the champion on his “gay” mannerisms and good looks. The Director, Marlene, had quite a bit to do with directing the bizarre Goldust to the #1 position. It’s believed that Marlene orchestrated Goldust’s entire look and persona, even going as far as directing Goldust’s intimidating “Crush” on Razor Ramon. Now that Goldust has the IC title his Director must be given due for orchestrating the entire thing. 

[Sunny’s gym attire drives males nuts. Whenever she keeps the opponents from concentrating, she helps the Body Donnas: Skip & Zip]

The person emulated by many of the new breed of women managers is the sexy, alluring, beauty known as Woman. Woman has been around for quite a few years. Before maturing, she was known as the Fallen Angel. She was brought into the sport in the mid eighties by Kevin Sullivan. Later, she became known simply as Woman, and she was instrumental in taking Doom to the top. After her success with Doom, Woman gained notoriety as Ric Flair’s manager, and this arrangement lasted a couple of years. After a short time in retirement, Woman returned to the scene and she immediately helped the Sandman win the ECW heavyweight title. Although she is still with the Sandman, there is a strong possibility that Woman could soon be Macho Man’s new lady. 

[Bad Girl: Miss Alexandra is a real hell-cat who is part of Damian Kane’s Bad Crew.]

No one can deny that Sunny of the Body Donnas is the driving force behind her team’s success. Although the Body Donnas have yet to win a title, Sunny has created quite a bit of excitement in the WWF. RIght now Sunny wants to help her team to the WWF tag team title, but if Skip and Zip are unsuccessful in their title quest, look for Sunny to dump them and hook up with someone who will produce a championship. 

Kimberly, the Diamond Doll, began her career as Diamond Dallas Page’s main squeeze but after a falling out with DDP, Kimberly wound up in the corner of his arch-rival, Johnny B.Badd. If Page ever changes his evil ways, KImberly could be back in his corner. 

[Freaky Francine loves leather, as does the tag team she manages, the Pit Bulls.]

Beulah and Francine from ECW are two of the new breed of women managers. Both are young, beautiful and daring. Each has a tag-team title to their credit. Beulah with Raven and Richards and Francine with the Pit Bulls. Both of these ladies would think nothing of jumping in the ring and lending their men a helping hand. Using this approach, however, both Francines and Beulah have suffered broken bones and bruises, but this hasn’t stopped them in the least from helping their men. 

[The lovely Miss Patricia has taken the Warlord and Rick Martel to championships. Can she do the same for The Border Patrol.]

The “Brooklyn Babe” Miss Patricia is another relative newcomer to the managerial ranks. Although PAtricia hasn’t been around that long, she still has two championships to her credit. The Babe was in the corner when the Warlord won the USA heavyweight title, and she was also in Ric Martel’s corner when he won the USA belt. Presently, Miss Patricia is doing her thing in the USWA where she is managing the Border Patrol. 

[Sherri was the first person to notice that Shawn Michaels had what it takes to be a champion.]

Bad Girl: Miss Alexandra is part of Damian Kane’s Bad Crew. She’s a real hell-cat who’s been known to do anything imaginable to assume that her Crew comes out on top. With Bad Crew now a part of ECW you can bet that it won’t be long before Miss Alexandra gets the recognition that she craves.

Destiny is another in the long line of beautiful and daring female managers. Destiny has been guiding the career of Damien Storm in the NWA and she is also Jerry Lawler’s female attendant whenever he wrestles in New Jersey for the NWA. 

Last, but certainly not least, is the latest addition to the managerial ranks, the lovely Elizabeth. On January 24, after more than five years away from the wrestling scene, Elizabeth returned to the sport at the Clash Of the Champions in Las Vegas, Nevada. Elizabeth was at ringside to manage her former team “The Mega-Powers”: Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage in their battle against Ric Flair and the Giant. 

[Sister Sherri (left) had her wedding to Colonel Park disrupted by the colonel’s “cupcake-on-the-side”: Madusa!]

In the early eighties Elizabeth was all the rage! She was instrumental in helping “Macho Man” Randy Savage become the star that he is today. The two eventually married in center ring at Madison Square Garden during a Summer Slam card, but their story book romance eventually crumbled. Afterwards, Liz left the sport, while Randy continued on to even greater heights. 

Elizabeth’s appearance at the Clash caught the wrestling world completely off guard. Although it had been rumored for months that Elizabeth was going to return, no one really believed that it would ever come to pass. Now that Elizabethe has climbed back into the ring, everyone is wondering if that was only a one-time thing or a sign of things to come. 

From this it is obvious that the female managers are giving their male counterparts a run for the money. With the success that these female managers have enjoyed we should be seeing even more join the ranks in the coming months.

[crayonwarrior1]

My rankings of Wrestlemania 40 matches (from somebody who knows very little about wrestling)

DAY 1

Rhea Ripley vs Becky Lynch - 4.5/5 stars

I'm going to be honest, I really didn't know what this match would hold because I wasn't a big fan of woman's wrestling, but I would like to publicly say that I was wrong. It was too standard to go any higher than I rated it, but for what it was, it was brilliant.

Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match - 4/5 stars

I love a good match gimmick, and ladder matches are pretty much always great. Now, I can acknowledge that, from an objective standpoint, the match could've been handled significantly better in a few regards. First, it felt like not all 12 participants really played a role in the match, and so I feel like less people were necessary in the match. Second, the Smackdown titles were grabbed really quickly. I get that A-Town Down Under are supposed to be douche heels, but still, the match could've benefited from a few more minutes without a title being claimed. Third, it felt like New Catch Republic were doing work and got nothing, which was sad. So, why is it so high? One reason: I love The Awesome Truth. R-Truth got so many fun spots in the match, and I was cheering him on all the way. Also, although I knocked on the match, it was a fun match regardless and still was full of cool spots.

Rey Mysterio and Andrade vs Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio - 2.5/5 stars

Look, I like the Mysterios. But we already watched this match last Wrestlemania, and making it a tag match didn't nearly change enough to justify seeing it again. Yes, it was enjoyable. Yes, I didn't hate it. Yes, the interference from the Eagles players was enjoyable. But we really didn't need this match.

Jey Uso vs Jimmy Uso - 3/5 stars

When we get a Bloodline story match, a certain expectation of quality is held by the crowd. This match was short, mostly just kicks, and didn't really hit that Bloodline mark. Frankly, I was disappointed. But, the Usos always deliver a fun performance, and I was entertained for the (albeit short) duration of the match. Honestly, when I read that the two of them were facing off, I envisioned a spot in my head where they both superkick each other at the same time (I have literally no clue if it's been done before, but I think that would be dope). Also, Lil Wayne didn't really add much to Jey's intro, and, despite a certain commentator's remarks, he is not "the greatest rapper of all time".

Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and Naomi vs Damage CTRL - 3.5/5 stars

When I say that I know little about wrestling, this is a match where that fact is wholeheartedly applicable. What I will say is that this match, along with pretty much every other match so far (minus the first one) suffer from their short length. Because of the longer main event, the matches leading up to it don't really have time to fully develop. Also, I feel like this match would be better if I knew Jade considering that the match was essentially a squash match for her. It was a fun viewing experience, if not a little confusing at times.

Sami Zayn vs Gunther - 4.75/5 stars

This was a classic underdog match. One commentator (I forget which) compared the match to Rocky IV, and I think that was a big inspiration for the match. Sami Zayn's comeback was brilliant and awe-inspiring. The match was great, but it lacked that big surprise to promote it to five stars.

The Rock and Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins - 5/5 stars

If nothing else, this Wrestlemania had some of the best main events in history. The Rock's commands to the ref ("You count, you're fired.") really helped bring the long tag team match together, making it more like a no disqualification match than a standard tag team match. Cody and Seth both played great heroes, and Roman and Rock both played great villains. Unfortunately, the outcome was predictable in order to get Sunday's main event to be the match stipulation it was meant to be. But, it's a great match, and it really sets an excellent stage for the next main event.

DAY 2

Drew McIntyre vs Seth Rollins (plus Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre) - 4/5 stars

Seth Rollins had an admirable showing after his beating the previous night, and although he lost, it was much closer than a lot of us (and Drew McIntyre) expected. Damian Priest's cash in was a favorite moment, especially considering McIntyre and CM Punk's feud and fight crescendoing into a cash in. Ultimately, you have to love a cash in.

The Street Profits and Bobby Lashley vs The Final Testament - 3.5/5 stars

The match was very standard in structure for a match, with heel domination, a flip, and the heroes defeating the villains in the end. It was fine, but it really felt like a match that solely existed for Bubba Ray Dudley to referee and ultimately assist in defeating The Final Testament. I like the Dudleys, but I wish that a bigger focus would be placed on the actual talent. Also, I'm not really sure why Snoop Dogg was involved with the commentary other than the advertisement. It just felt random. And all the marijuana jokes really took away from the match and weren't funny. Sorry, Snoop.

LA Knight vs AJ Styles - 4.25/5 stars

LA Knight's rise to popularity is meteoric, and his first Wrestlemania match didn't disappoint. I do wish that the match was fleshed out more, but LA Knight beat AJ Styles. Who can argue with results? Both wrestlers had a good showing, and the crowd was invested throughout. It's not going to be a classic, but it was very enjoyable for what it was. Also, why was LA Knight a sellout to Slim Jim at the beginning? It just seemed odd for the egotistical narcissistic personality of LA Knight to bow down to the corporate masters of beef jerky.

Logan Paul vs Kevin Owens vs Randy Orton - 4/5 stars

I'm about to say something that may be seen as controversial. I like Logan Paul. I think that the man plays a great heel, and that he's been playing a great heel since he made his YouTube channel all those years ago. Frankly, though, I'm not really a Kevin Owens fan. He's just not really original in any aspect. Pretty much all of his moves are just moves from other wrestlers. And, although I like Randy Orton, he's getting older, and I'm sorry, but I don't think he should really have a US Championship run at this point in his career. Speed's role in the match was entertaining, and Logan Paul really sold his character well, but I just wasn't fully invested in the participants, so it fell on deaf ears.

Bayley vs Iyo Sky - 3/5 stars

This match probably deserved more stars than what I've given it. But, by this point in the show, I was just falling asleep. I don't know if it was the match's fault or my own poor sleep schedule coming back to haunt me, but it just failed to engage me fully. I'm giving it 3 stars because the crowd seemed engaged and what little wrestling I could stomach was good.

Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns - 10/5 stars

I'm not joking with that review. This is genuinely, in my uninformed opinion, the greatest match ever wrestled. The pacing, the story, the interference from other wrestlers, and everything else was perfect or nearly perfect. If you didn't watch Wrestlemania and somehow stumbled upon my 0 follower Tumblr account, go watch this match now. Don't search anything else. Don't even finish this review. You'll lose it, I promise. Now, for those of us that have seen it, my only real note was that I wished Dean Ambrose would've joined Seth Rollins in his Shield entrance, but he's a AEW guy, so I get why that wouldn't happen. Other than that, though, the match is perfect.

OVERALL - 4.75/5 stars

This Wrestlemania felt like it suffered from success with its main events in the sense that, because they were so long with so much star power, every other match was overshadowed heavily and many matches felt far too short. But, for being the first Wrestlemania of the "Paul Levesque era" (Stephanie McMahon said that), it was exceptional, and it really started the show and sent the viewer home every night with a bang. It gets so many kudos for those main events, even if other matches weren't quite up to snuff. Overall, I think I speak for WWE fans everywhere when I say that I'm excited for more Triple H writing.

[evertriedsoywithyourpopcorn]

My goofiest idea yet: Ace Attorney Wrestling Crossover AU

Starring Phoenix Wright as the guy I'll focus on the most, at least for this post.

The premise is: All culprits, Defendants, Legal Workers and some victims are all wrestling champions. Most minors are either not wrestling or are in junior/little league wrestling

- It follows the same storyline as the canon Ace Attorney games, but instead of murders it would be wins and loses or sometimes even decommissioning a wrestler due to an injury

- Much like in Ace Attorney AND in wrestling storytelling, there are heroes and villains, and long fleshed out conflicts and plotines

- Phoenix Wright's gimmick in wrestling is that he's a lawyer

- By "defending" someone, Phoenix is either winning a tag team match with his "defendant" or avenging his "defendant" over a loss that seemed unjust

I go more into his storyline below (vague spoilers for every game as it goes on)

- Phoenix was originally going to art school, but he started wanting to wrestle when he saw his former friend, Miles Edgeworth, as "The Demon Prosecutor", a wrestler known to use crude and exploitative tactics in "the name of justice"

- As Edgeworth's gimmick was being a prosecutor (I haven't drawn him yet), Phoenix models himself to be the opponent, and represent people fairly in their matches, so that he'll be more likely to cross paths with him

- They'd follow perhaps a similar storyline as the actual wrestling arc "The Golden Lovers", which btw got me into wrestling. They are both boys and one of them is from Canada and the other is from Japan and it's surprisingly emotional and I recommend you check it out

- So yeah they're gay and there's some unresolved tension there

- Mia Fey, a rising wrestler in the women's league, takes Phoenix under her wing after during a match against Dahlia Hawthorne, a well known and beloved wrestler, she saves Phoenix from a sudden and violent attack into the stands from his then girlfriend

(The reveal later on would be that there were two Dahlias, the twins, which feels like a good cheesy plotine for a wrestling champion. Phoenix didn't know that he had actually been dating Iris)

- A few years pass

- Phoenix gets his first victory

- I think Mia actually dies, though I'm not completely sold on it yet (because I'm not sure how Maya's gimmick will work yet)

- Behind the scenes, someone had caused some serious physical damage to her, and she had to be rushed to the hospital due to wounds from Redd White, a pro wrestler with a rich CEO gimmick, and the rings he wears on his fingers (a pretty clear hazard)

- Phoenix faces off in a tag team match against Redd White, April May, with the gimmick of being a sexy secretary, and Miles Edgeworth

- He's not alone though: He's "defending" Maya, a fresh face on the wrestling scene, and to even it out, Grossberg, a senior wrestler, is also there (but as obviously he and Redd White are lovers, he's kind of a handicap for that match and doesn't fight anyone at full potential)

- BUT THEY WIN! The crowd is shocked but supportive, they never knew it was possible to take down the Demon Prosecutor

- They go through the other cases

- Phoenix beats Manfred Von Karma, an undefeated champion who had actually killed ("by accident") Edgeworth's real father, Gregory Edgeworth, 15 years ago after they concluded that the match was a draw

- More cases happen, Phoenix gets blackmailed and has to work with Matt Engarde, a shiny popular wrestler, in a tag team match, but manages to expose him (I guess meaning that Shelly De Killer is a paid professional of sorts for underground wrestling deals) and retrieve Maya safely

- Miles leaves wrestling but later comes back (Like in the golden lovers wink wink nudge nudge)

- Franziska is cool and so is Godot, I'll make art/posts for their wrestling attire

The next chapter of his life:

(Spoilers for Apollo Justice)

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- The Gramarye's are also wrestlers (you best believe it) with a magician gimmick

- Phoenix "represents" Zak Gramarye in a tag team match against rising star Klavier Gavin (He's 17 which makes it weird but idk how to fix that) and Valant Gramarye

- Turns out the wrestling ring had some tampered-with props, and Phoenix used one of them in a finishing move, causing unforseen injury to Valant

- Klavier, having received a "tip off" from his brother (who was going to be in the match until Zak rejected him, and so was Klavier's coach instead) that some of the props were tampered with and that he'd use them

- Phoenix gets exiled from the wrestling scene and Zak disappears, leaving his daughter alone in the audience

- Phoenix spends the next seven years compiling evidence against Kristoph, as well as coaching and supporting Trucy Wright, his adopted daughter, in little league wrestling tournaments she's in

- She wants to do magic-based wrestling just like the Gramaryes

- After a man named Shadi Enigmar is found unconscious at the Borshe Bowl Club, a restaurant in the wrestling stadium, there's some rumors going around and Kristoph, a well respected wrestler, is announced for a one-for-all wrestling match beside his new "understudy", Apollo Justice

- Phoenix comes back as a surprise audience member in that one-for-all wrestling match, and teaming up with Apollo (who accidentally uses a tampered with prop to win the final moments against Kristoph), manages to get in a loss for Kristoph

- Apollo is mad, and backstage he performs a very iconic punch to the face

- However, since Kristoph no longer wants to mentor Apollo, Phoenix is now seen helping him out during matches

- I'll go more into the end when I do Apollo, but using his evidence, he exposes Kristoph's lies in true lawyer gimmick fashion after Apollo wins a match against him

- Kristoph is like "But you can't truly prove it can you? You're not a real lawyer. I can get away with whatever I want. You can't do anything"

- And Phoenix smiles and raises his hands out to the thousands of people watching in the crowd and is like "You're right. But they can."

- So the reputation of Kristoph Gavin is tarnished beyond repair.

I don't have much to say for Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice but he's back babyyyy (minor spoilers)

- He's now a senior wrestler but hey, he's cool

- Edgeworth played a big part in making this happen, so of course when he find out Pheonix is wrestling alongside an orca he is foaming at the mouth

- He still coaches Trucy, and also took on another gig as Athena's coach

- Themis Legal Academy is maybe the same but also now has a super popular wrestling league

- I'm not going to think about Khura'in yet but I'll get to Sahdmadhi

[limpfisted]

WYLL’S FLAWED PERSPECTIVE. or, how to “read” my replies!

i personally believe wyll is a flawed character and its important to give him the full spectrum of emotions beyond “good” “kind” or “bad” “evil.”

i am personally working on trying to stay “ic” and true to my characters, without pushing the character into saying something that will like, be good for a ship, or like, be an “rp people pleaser” if that makes senses!

i don’t JUST want to have interactions where wyll is perfect. to me, wyll has flaws in the way he communicates and sees the world. this does not mean he is not heroic, or a kind, decent man—it just means i love him as a character for his layers. these things make him more REAL and complex than i think wyll as a PERSON wants to be, in a kind of “hide my truth, hide my feelings, elsa frozen kinnie” way

so without further ado, here are some things wyll might do or want to do or say incorrectly or percieve your character in the wrong way even tho i personally would not behave in the same ways irl On Purpose For Some Of These Things

CONDESCENDING. wyll believes he knows best. wyll believes he can say all the right words and “fix things.” he can make EVERYTHING better. he has a SAVIOR COMPLEX. while never being a perfect martyr, he really does think he can “ahaaha dont have depression ur so sexy” ur ass by being gentle and kind and roleplaying a fairy tale with you. additionally, if you seem “soft” in some way, or “meek” in some way, wyll want to “help you” more.

AVOIDANT. wyll does not want to talk about what he wants, what he notices, what he feels, except in poetryor tall tales or threats of violence. his pretty words sometimes hide an emptiness, a dreaminess. he speaks of things he cannot have and will not ask for. he is embarrassed to want, embarrassed to need, attention, desire, anything but charm and protecting the innocent and meek.

OVERLY ROMANTIC. this ties in with above. he idealizes people, he puts them on pedestals, he treats them like they are made of glass. he does not humanize others or himself enough, and prefers to live in a world of fantasies and pretend.

BOASTFUL. wyll tries to be humble—but this is to match a persona. if you dive even slightly deeper into things, he’s all too happy to tell you how strong and heroic he is, to the point of condescion and vanity. on the other hand, he will not take you seriously if you threaten him! he’ll threaten you back! he doesnt give a single fuck!

BLACK AND WHITE THINKING AND SNAP JUDGEMENTS. to wyll, you are either “hunter” “prey” “hero/villain” the person he needs to protect people from. he will bide his time—but it is difficult for him to trear villains kindly, and he will NEVER truly respect them as people, unless they prove they have changed or are not trying to hurt anyone currently.

WILL WORK WITH VILLAINS. WILL MAKE DEALS WITH DEVILS. WILL ALSO HUNT THEM FOR SPORT. easy to understand, wyll believes he can “control” devils, if they are useful to him. wyll can ally with evil—even if he is just biding his time to kill them later.

VIOLENT. ROLEPLAYER. if you are evil, he will just want to kill you and that’s that! he wanted to kill every goblin at that camp! he relishes in violence as long as it’s for justice. he gets off on the power and pomp of it n his heroism—even when its not actually heroic

WORDS GET AWAY FROM HIM. he will speak with intention, but has a tendency to ramble poetically. when angry, and threatening someone, sometimes he makes no sense at all bc he just wants murder myrder death death justice

A SILLY BILLY!! he can take himself very seriously, but also he is brainweird and skin hungry n loves to touch n be weird and wrestle n write funny poems and get drunk n dance under the stars. he’s a silly ex-(would have been a theatre kid but his dad wanted him to join jrotc instead) kid! he likes big bold gestures. he is EXTREMELY REPRESSED, but the closer he gets to u, the more ull see his joy n not just his “good hero”

DEEPLY LONELY AND APPROVAL SEEKING. wyll really likes it when people pay attention to him. nore than he likes actually doing good things, sometimes. note: there is nothing wrong with doing good things for recognition, everyone deserves recognition of hard work n pain. but it still makes him more interesting to me than generic hero!:

EASILY CORRUPTABLE / MOLDABLE / MANIPULATED. he approves of killing for auntie ethel n them immediatley goes. oh. fuck. oh no…. i fucked up. im trash…. he got i. cahoots with mizora and thinks he CHOSE that bc hes so so good!

NOT IN TOUCH WITH HIS FEELINGS. wyll doesn’t always know wgat’s going on his beain/heart, n honestly he doesn’t want to think abt it too hard! but i will! i always will, wyll.

SMART, BUT DOESN’T CARE ENOUGH TO QUESTION. i dont feel like writing anymore god free me. free me from the sin of my hubris. free me. no more writing

THERE ARE MORE THINGS PROBABLY BUT I DONT FERL LIKE WRITING THEM. LOOK AT MY PRETTY HC BANNER ITS SO PRETTY. GOODBYE FOREVER

something so,ething hes traumatized and pushes people away n puts them on a pedestal so they can never know how scarred and scared and unworthy he feels bc of the deep loneliness inside him from his family’s emotional instability coupled with being homeless as a teenager with only an abuser to guide him thru his late teens, etc

[jacquelinemerritt]

Dragon Ball Z: Abridged Episode 20 Review

Originally posted on October 30th, 2015

Conflating anime with wrestling is, unsurprisingly, an amazing decision.

“Namekimania 2011” is my favorite episode of Dragonball Z: Abridged, and it is my favorite for very good reasons: the episode is packed to the brim with great jokes, Team Four Star experiments with their approach to adaptation in it, and it even manages to find time to focus on the heroism and honor that are the crux of the source material.

In fact, “Namekimania” is so good that I could just list off all the great lines from the episode and end the review here. But I’m not gonna do that, because that’s no fun (though the strays are loaded with quotes this week because I have no self-control).

Let’s start with the key joke/device of this episode. “Namekimania 2011” has Team Four Star making the bold decision to reframe a somewhat inconsequential fight between Vegeta and Recoome (played by Ganxingba delightfully mimicking the staged charisma of a professional wrestler) as a live televised pro wrestling match.

And it works wonderfully, because Team Four Star commits fully to this device, incorporating an audience track of cheering and booing, having Jeice and Burter serve as announcers/commentators, and giving us “recaps” of what we’ve missed on the few times they cut away to other characters.

The “anime fight as pro wrestling” device also works extraordinarily well because it captures the ridiculousness of both of the mediums. Fights in anime are generally ridiculous affairs, with characters breaking the laws of physics and rules of the established universe very frequently, coupled with over the top blood, screams, and emotions. Wrestling similarly is over the top, with heroes and villains appearing as ridiculous caricatures, as well as allowing the wrestlers to clearly and blatantly disregard the rules in order to get an audience response.

When combined, the ridiculousness from both mediums complement each other, with the unreasonable action and caricatured fighters blending seamlessly, and it’s especially fun to see how the live commentary of Jeice and Burter serves to enhance the thrill of the fight itself.

“Namekimania” also finds time to embrace the hyperemotionalism of anime (its other extreme) in two scenes. The first is Gohan’s speech, as he walks slowly towards Recoome, broken and battered, that he is the son of Son Goku, the one man who can kick Recoome’s ass, and the second is the scene where Goku steps out of the spaceship, which pairs an 80’s rock song with a series of slow clips showing him gradually exiting the spaceship. With that scene, we know something is coming, and some serious shit is about to go down.

Rating: 5/5

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Stray Observations

Recoome’s introduction speech is the greatest thing ever, and I will fight you if you say otherwise.

Gohan: “Who are you talking to?” Burter: “The audience.” Jeice: “We’re doin’ commentary, mate.”

Recoome: “Because the name’s Recoome. And it rhymes with doom. And you’re gonna be hurtin’, ALL…TOO…SOON!”

Recoome: “Silly Vegeta. The only thing Recoome sells, is merchandise!”

Spokesperson: “Spacey’s. It’s good food. In spaaace.”

Krillin: “Hey, Gohan, look! He picked Vegeta, like a…” Gohan: “Like a Vegetable, yeah.”

Krillin Owned: And we’re up to 12 with a lovely Recoome Kick.

Krillin: “Seems he threw my nervous system out of whack there. Can’t quite feel the pain. There it is. Owwwwww.”