So, if my character is attacked and takes a physical beating, I’ll use it and play along with the angle if it isn’t something so out of this world that would never happen. (I.E. getting shot in the head etc.) It gives me more to write about and adds layers to the angle and my RP cycle. It’s a double-edged sword though and can be used against you as well. It also gives matches writers much more to play with while writing a match, if they choose to do so they could tell a story through commentary adding another layer altogether. Attacking or being attacked in my eyes doesn’t kill stories, it creates them. It isn’t disrespectful in any way. Adding some sneak attacks adds deviousness and gives the one attacked the opportunity to be a hero and come out on top. Like Shane said you have the option to counter-attack if you suspect one is coming. As everyone knows I love to tell a good story and in those stories, lots of things have happened. In an attack or segment, you can’t just do what you want with someone’s character. It’s a respect thing. I believe more of us should work together to have better angles/ segments. But when it comes to the RP’s that’s self-explanatory, the best writer wins.



Now as far as gimmicks go. I never have tried to go off how someone looks and attack them (clothing, hair etc.) that’s sticks and stones and honestly boring. “You look like a cheap whatever” isn’t witty or trash talk. You say you are a demon, then that’s who you are. I like to read their story and try to play along as much as I can. Undertaker, for example, depending on which version of Robert we are talking about I would play it a few ways. Acting unafraid but telling a story that says otherwise is very appealing to me. Acknowledging everything about the dead man and his demonly powers is a cool story to tell. If Undertaker was my opponent there would be no talk of a shit gimmick. I’d have Robert looking over his shoulder feeling the Undertaker’s breath on his neck. Telling a story of fear and trauma, then finding the courage to stand up and fight. Playing along is part of the fun and makes you think outside of the box, which makes you a better writer. I go over an opponent’s story with a fine-tooth comb and try to combat their story with a better one of my own. To me, it's not just about who has better trash talk. Story - vs - story and then trash talk - vs - trash talk.



In the world of XWF, I try to do one thing, keep the real world out. I’ll never mention a “real” wrestling federation AEW, WWE, TNA, ROH etc. I’ll also never mention “real” wrestlers. I go off what is here in the XWF as reality to Robert. This place is its own universe as Mcbride touched on. If a character is a zombie, MMA fighter, or anything else then they are just that, I’d never try to prove their character doesn’t exist. A lot of characters here do not have MMA backgrounds, so what I would do is go into the match trying to prepare for an MMA fighter and “if” Robert won have him cheat. Say the MMA fighter gets Robert in a triangle choke for instance. Robert is about to pass out and begins pushing forward placing the MMA fighter shoulders to the canvas and the ref counts to three. The bell rings and Robert’s out cold. Or use a pair of brass knuckles from the tights. Again, I’m always for selling the gimmick or idea another writer has. But communication is key for these stories/ angles to mover forward and is something we all should get better at going forward.



So, I’m a Story teller not a story killer. If anyone wants to work a program with Chris Page, or I please contact either of us and we can go over a plethora of ideas and start something up.