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**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 09:28 PM

JBW MAGAZINE
ISSUE THREE
FEBURARY 2^ND 2O12

Sorry for another late issue everybody but here it is, Issue three of JBW Magazine. This is going to be a big issue so let’s get to it. We will start with Music as HolyJose gives us his music reviews and don’t worry…there isn’t a boy band in sight.

Hey all It's HolyJose and I'm here again with the Music Corner where I review three AWESOME! (Yes I said it like the Miz sue me!) albums. KISS' "Sonic Boom", I'm sure THEKEVINBRAND will jizz his pants over this. Blink-182's "Neighborhoods" and in the classic corner we have the legendary Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" Let's get this rolling!
Album: Sonic Boom
Album Cover

Artist: Kiss
Release Date:2009
KISS' first album since 1998's Psycho Circus, this album features only two of the original members of KISS Gene "The Demon" Simmons on Bass and Vocals, Paul "The Starchild" Stanley on Rhythm Guitar and Vocals, and replacing Ace Frehley, Tommy "The Spaceman" Thayer on Lead Guitar and vocals, and replacing Peter Criss, Eric "The Cat" Singer on Drums, percussion, and vocals. The album has a great feel and grove to it. While listening to the album I realized what today's modern rock is missing, a classic hard rock grove. The album from the start I feel like I'm transported back to 1977, or whatever year of the 70's you'd like, and have the stadium rock frenzy feel. The album starts off with "Modern Day Delilah" and Thayer and Stanley creating the classic KISS guitar feels. From there the album goes on with the same feel and even the song "Yes I Know (Nobody's Perfect) sounds somewhat like KISS' biggest hit "Rock and Roll All Night" and not a bad thing but definitley connects to us non hardcore KISS fans with a well known song. The stand out track to me is "When Lightning Strikes" and for one reason. MOTHERFUCKING COWBELL! Seriously the cowbell in the song has me banging my head to the beat and the groove. Overall this is a KISS album worth getting and one of their top albums that go up there with some of their classic albums such as "Destroyer", "Dressed to Kill", and "Hotter than Hell" to name a few. I highly suggest checking this album out it does not dissappoint.
Overall score out of 5: 4.5/5

Album: Neighborhoods
Album Cover

Artist: Blink-182
Release Date: 2011
Blink-182's first album since 2003's self titled album which took the band from a cheesy pop-punk direction to a more alternative mature direction is directly continued in Neighborhods. While many were expecting their toilet humor, "Enema of the State" 2. We didn't get it and I for one am glad! Blink-182 officially announced their reunion back at the 2009 Grammys, note total mark out moment for me! The album took a few years to complete with Blink touring most of the time and then Guitarist Tom Delonge touring and releasing an album and movie with his band Angels and Airwaves and Bassist Mark Hoppus doing his music show on Fuse "Mark Hoppus on Music" and Drummer Travis Barker releasing his own collaboration/Hip-hop album. In mid 2011 Blink-182 cancelled their United Kingdom tour dates in order to finish the album as to not "go out and do another 'Greatest Hits tour'" In summer 2011 along with My Chemical Romance they embarked on the Honda Civic tour which i got a chance to check out and great show from both bands Blink definitely one of their best shows! In September 2011 "Neighborhoods" dropped and in my opinon is hands down their greatest album to date. While keeping up with the alternative/pop-punk sound the album starts off with "Ghosts on the Dancefloor" this album deals with many real world problems and death is relevant in this one and an ode to DJ AM a close friend of the band who died of a drug overdose in 2009. The album then goes into my personal favorte song "Natives" and has a great guitar and dual lead singing that is classic Blink-182. Then comes "Up All Night" their first single and I have to admit it took me a while but it grew on me and is one of my favorites off the album with a chilling chorus "All these demons they keep me up all night" it uses a lot of synthesier and other electronic sounds while still rocking. It then goes into "After Midnight" which is more or less a fun song of being with the one you love all night and just getting to know them and having fun, because you know sex is overrated. Then comes " Heart's All Gone" which is classic Pop-Punk you'd expect from Blink-182 and an over all fun song. Now I got the deluxe version so there are some songs on that that are not on the regular version but rest assured that the album is over all great and I highly recommend it. It has a mixture of alternative mixed in with some Pop-punk we love from Blink. Hands down one of the best albums of 2011, Suck on that you screeching banshee Adele! Blink-182 is back and it feels like they've never left.
Overall score out of 5: 5/5

Now it is time for the Classic Corner this month we have Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon one of if not the most influential Progressive albums of all times.
Album: Dark Side of the Moon
Album Cover

Artist: Pink Floyd
Now I am not a huge Pink Floyd/ Progressive/Psychadelic rock fan which is what Pink Floyd is all about. My female friend recommened it and well hey who am I to argue with a female right? Alright so just like I expected it takes a few minutes for it to get to the actual song but once it starts again I feel like I am transported to 1973 and probably took a bad batch of 'shrooms. But I do like what I hear the first two songs "Speak to Me/Breathe" and "On the Run" are Synthyser but then goes into "Time" and clocking in at 7 minutes and 4 seconds it takes about two minutes to get to the actual song and it's pretty heavy for the time. What I highly like about the album is that it transitions well it goes from one song to another with such fluidity you don't know if you're listening to the same song or a different one and I'm pretty sure the over three minute long song "Any Colour You Like" is the guitar solo for "Us and Them" thus making the song well over 10 to 11 minutes long. But the sound made is what Pink Floyd is well known for. Actually the entire album is more one song telling a story and for the time it is unkown but Pink Floyd does it so well it is why they are the legends they are. I recommend the album if you're into long and classic rock. For me it isn't quite as amazing as others make it seem but I see why the album is legend, wait for it, dary! It was a unique concept at the time and in the 70s unique=reballious and sticking it to the man and that's what this album is it breaks all boundries and takes you to the Dark Side of the Moon
Overall score out of 5: 3.5/5

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 09:29 PM

It’s great to see Blink 182 get back together. They are an awesome band. Now next up, JBW recently had a cross fed pay per view with EWNCW. It was an awesome show. So I sent out questions to a few of the JBW and EWNCW talent to get their thoughts to the matches they were in. Now Two of a Kind and Domination competed in a tag team match at Collision Course. Let’s see what they have to say about the match.

Two of a Kind

Zapphoman: Hello gentlemen, I would like to ask you some questions about your match at Collision Course if that's alright with you?

Kid Wonder: Thats What you are paying us for right

Zappho: Great we will get right into it. First up, Two of a Kind has been very busy in the E-Fed industry. Being the first ever Triple Crown Champions, you guys have made your names quite known in multiple feds. Did this effect your confidence going into the match with EWNCW Tag Team Champions Domination?

Paul Conrad: Not at all, Listen... we know we are th single greatest tag team in E-Fedding history Besides maybe GodMoney who we want in the ring so our confidence was always high

Zappho: Ok next...Domination said something about how you guys gain your many championships, mainly due to you Kid Wonder paying for the opportunity with money or Paul using...some other means. Is there any truth to these accusations?

Kid Wonder: Zappho, are you really going to ask us this question, listen instead of talking ok look we brought the AWF Titles when we debuted because we knew compared to the other teams in that fed, we were the best and we have proven it because all of our titles are pure as they have only been held by us

Zappho: Two of a Kind ended up losing the match. Has this effected Two of a Kinds morale in anyway?

Paul Conrad: Absolutely not and the only reason we lost that match was because Kid Wonder was due t compete in the seven wonders tournament before he was mobbed by not 2.... not 3...... but 5 hooded guys so we were mentally not ready and Kid was not healthy to compete simple as that

Zappho: Finally, does Two of a Kind have anything else to add about the match or your opponents?

Wonder: Domination you proved you deserved those belts well done but seriously the next ten times you get in the ring with us, the results will be different

Zappho: Paul Conrad and Kid Wonder, Two of a Kind, thank you for your time.

Domination

Zappho: Alright , I would like to ask you a few questions about your match against Two of a Kind at Collision Course. Ready to get started?

Matt Geiger: if it means rubbing there noses in there self confidence sure

Zappho: Great! First off, Domination is a relatively new tag team in EWNCW. You guys are the Tag Team champions of that company but when Dominations experience is compared to the experience of an established name such as Two of a Kind, most fans would see Two of a Kind having the experience advantage due to being in the industry longer. Did this effect Dominations strategy going into Collision Course?

Barry Busmer: what you fail to realise Zapph is that we have wrestled in England, Germany and Australia and pardon the pun but dominationed every E-FEd

Matt Geiger: So when we heard Two Of A Kind was the most dominate Tag Team in E-Fedding, we had to put a stop to it.

Zappho: Ok next...Two of a Kind has gone up against quite the spectrum of tag teams due to being Triple Crown Champions. Through BWA, AWF, and EWA, they have taken on many comers, many different tag teams of different styles and sizes, and they are still the tag team champions of each of those efeds. Now with all due respect to EWNCW, due to Domination only wrestling in one company, Domination just doesn't have the chance to have that kind of training. Did Domination need to compensate for that or did they go into this match like they did any other match?

Barry Busmer: Its quality over quantity, They have beaten no one significant ok

Matt Geiger: Lets look at the Facts, They Beat the Sky high bastards and the far east warriors to win their titles, we did it for fun there is not a chance in hell that they are better then us

Zappho: Finally, is there anything Domination would like to add about the match or the opponents?

Matt Geiger: Two Of A Kind, Next time you flap your lips about being triple crown world tag team champions, just remember for the grand slam.... you gotta come throuh us

Zappho: “The Big Bang” Barry Busmer and Matt Geiger “The Geiger Machine”… Thank you for your time and congrats on your win.

Up next is a new feature for JBW Magazine. It’s time to see what movies you should or shouldn’t be watching with Straight Edge Zero…

Cowboys vs. Aliens

A stranger (Craig) stumbles into the desert town of Absolution with no memory of his past and a mysterious, futuristic shackle around his wrist. With the help of mysterious beauty Ella (Wilde) and the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Ford), he finds himself leading an unlikely posse of cowboys, outlaws and Apache warriors to fight a common enemy from beyond this world in an epic showdown for survival. With other great actors such as Paul Dano and Sam Rockwell, this film surprised me with its stor and fantastic graphics when it came to the aliens, It was a nice action film that took 2 different genres and made exciting at least in my opinion.

I would recommend to anyone looking for something out of the everyday horror or romantic comedy you're forced to see to keep that special someone in your life happy [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Zappho!/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.gif[/IMG]

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30 Seconds or Less

The not so smart Dwayne (McBride) intends to open a massage parlor with his partner Travis (Swardson), but he does not have money for the investment. He decides to hire a hit-man to kill his father, The Major, who won a large amount of money in the lottery years ago, but the killer demands US$ 100,000 for the job. Dwayne and Travis kidnap the pizza delivery boy Nick (Eisenberg) and they dress Nick in a vest with a timer and several bombs. Then Dwayne tells Nick that he has ten hours to rob US$ 100,000 from a bank. Once he does, he would give Nick the code to release the vest. Nick summons his best friend Chet (Anzari) to help him in the heist but the scheme does not work the way Dwayne has plotted. To say I didnt laugh out loud at this film is an understatement, with some of my favorite actors such as Danny McBride and Michael Peña in it I enjoyed it that much more.

I think it was a decent movie, nothing I wouldnt recommend to any of my friends who dont share a sense of somewhat idiotic comedy that McBride and a few of the other actors in this film are known for.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

This Planet of the Apes prequel centering on genetically engineered chimp Caesar (Andy Serkis), who was created in a San Francisco lab by an ambitious scientist (James Franco), and who uses his powerful intellect to lead an ape uprising against all of humankind. To be honest it wasn't my favorite film but it served its purpouse of not so much a prequel but what I felt was more of a reboot to a new Planet of the Apes saga. If thats the case then this series could turn out to be a big hit or a total disaster based on how well fans of the classic Planet of the Apes handle this new perspective of this film and its possible follow up.

If you're into to new perspectives of classic films this film and perhaps even the new Conan The Barbarian films are right for you.

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 09:32 PM

Rise of the Planet of the Apes was an awesome movie and I’m right beside this guy in suggesting it. Now on to the next portion of our Collision Course Q & A. RomanFlare and Billy McCoy went head to head in an epic encounter. It’s time to see what these two guys have to say about the match.

RomanFlare

Zappho: Roman effin Flare. How's it going?

Romes: A little itchy. I think that stripper gave me a rash.

Zappho: Great to hear. Now I have a few questions about your match with EWNCWs Billy McCoy at Collision Course. Ready to get started?

Romes: Hopefully this interview will last longer than he put up a fight.

Zappho: Awesome! So you, when it was guaranteed that JBW was going to war with EWNCW, set your sights pretty much immediately on Billy McCoy. Why is that?

Romes: Well, here's the thing. We don't get along. Whether it was in the indys, at wrestling schools, or pounding away on the keyboard in front of a radiating screen--we just don't get along. So when I had an opportunity to embarrass him in a public setting, I took it.

Zappho: Now you have quite a bit of self confidence and usually before big matches, such as this one, you have no problem of letting your opponent know it. Now you definitely talked your talk for weeks going into Collision Course, something I'll be getting into in a second, but on the night of Collision Course, you were silent. Could you tell me why you decided to go this route?

Romes: Pretty simple, really. When I'm flapping my gums, it is usually only my skin on the line. If I call Ma$$'s mother a whore, the only one with egg on their face if I lose is me. If I lost to Billy, JBW lost. Plus, when am I going to get another shot to depants the man on PPV? For once I took the day of the show to relax and concentrate on the match and my gameplan.

Zappho: Now before Collision Course, you said you were going to go for McCoys knees and during the match, every chance you had to attack the knees, you did. Another thing you said you were going to do was apply a cloverleaf to try and break his knees. This was something else that you did and it was what got you the victory. Now I gotta ask, how did it feel to achieve your goal and why the knees?

Romes: I'm like Babe Ruth--I called my shot and stepped up to the plate. I made a promise to put the man on the shelf and I tried my damnest. There are several reasons: 1) The Cloverleaf is my submission of choice and a lot of the pressure is put on the knees, so they were a clear choice. 2) The knee is one of the easiest limbs to attack. 3) If I broke that knee, everytime he hobbles along the path or people see him wabbling--they're all going to think of me putting him out of commission by blowing out the knee. So the knee was the perfect way to make sure Billy remembered the beat down I donated to him.

Zappho: Finally, is there anything you want to add about the match or your opponent?

Romes: Yeah--one thing. If that's the best EWNCW has to offer, JBW is going to embarrass that company.

Zappho: Roman, thank you for your time. It's been enlightening.

Billy McCoy

Zappho: Thank you for agreeing to talk with me Billy. How have things been?

BMcC: not bad thanks, good to see you again Zappho.

Zappho: Good to see you too bro. Now I have a few questions about your match with RomanFlare at Collision Course. Ready to go?

BMcC: yep les go

Zappho: Well let's get into it then. First of all, where can I get McCoy Crisps?

BMcC: All good retailers, now only 45 Pence/Cents.

Zappho: Thank you for letting me know. I'm going to get some after this interview. Ok, now in the weeks leading up to Collision Course, you were pretty silent on the whole cross fed situation. If you don't mind me asking, what are your thoughts on the war?

BMcC: The war is kinda hard to comment on, some people are taking it and making their names, like Arthur Lansdale for example, I’ll let them shout and scream with pride for their feds. But for me this a lot more personal I have been their when Shuriken walked out! I was there when Sandman attacked Tommy Thunder, I was there when Nightwolf took a golden opportunity threw it in the bin, and spat in our faces. I have said it all, got all my anger out, but now there is one more thing I have to put right that involves Roman Flare

Zappho: Interesting Now I would also like to ask you why you think Roman set his sights on you? Personally I think it's your in ring ability, in which I am a big fan of, but I would like to know what you think.

BMcC: Because of our history! Pure and simple, he is jealous of the shockwaves I have made.

Zappho: Now before we get into the match, you did a promo at Collision Course telling Roman to bring his all and that you were going to do the same. Do you feel that he brought what you asked him to bring?

BMcC: Yea, it was a hell of a match, he brought his a-game but apparently he left his balls in the back because he took the easy way out.

Zappho: Now onto the match, near the end, you had a hold locked on Roman called The Double Bill Thrill. With this move, you nearly won the match but Roman bent the rules and used an underhanded tactic to get out of the hold. How do you feel about this and if he didn't do that, do you feel that you had the match won?

BMcC: I don’t think he was going to withstand my submission for much longer! He was going to tap.

Zappho: Finally, do you have anything else to add about RomanFlare or the match as a whole?

BMcC: so for the second PPV I am going to be involved in a Tag Team Match, with “The Freak” Ryan Wells to take on Avicado and Infernio. But don’t think for one second my mind is away from Roman Flare! I want him again before this War is done, I will have my revenge but as for Avicado and Infernio your going to be in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong dudes!

Zappho: Thank you for your time Billy and funny thing one of the stage hands brought me a bag of McCoy Crisps. I'm going to enjoy them right now.

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 09:50 PM

Up next is an interview for Artemis Eclipse conducted by Straight Edge Zero...

How is it you got yourself in the wrestling world?

How did I get into the wrestling world? Hmm. Well see the thing is, I'm actually the son of a very famous professional wrestler. I've never told anyone that before and now the whole world will know. It's pretty crazy actually. See, I grew up in this world... it's nothing new to me. I decided that instead of taking my family name, I'd legally change my name. I wanted to start fresh. Hence, the mask. In all honesty, you probably wouldn't recognize me anyway. I'm not someone you would even have cared about in the 90's haha.

Why did you choose the AWF as a place to showcase your skill and talent?

Well, AWF isn't my first home per say. When it came to American Professional Wrestling, I didn't want to choose your typical WWE or TNA route. I definitely could have done that all things considering but, I opted to make my own name. When I started out, I wrestled against the main guys now. We all started out at the same time. Phil Brooks, Bryan Danielson, Scotty Goldman, Nuufolau Seanoa and a few others. They all left the Indy scene and left me behind. I chose to stay and ply my craft some more. I didn't even follow them to ROH full term. Mr. Silkin and I saw things... differently. I saw me building myself, he saw blackness after his face ran into my fist.

What are your goals in the AWF?

Everything. It's 2012 now. I'm done plying, I'm done biding. This will be my year. I've spent so much time learning these people and seeing who they... really are. I know them. Better than they know themselves. I'm the only one in the back sitting there and watching the tapes. Watching all the recordings, sitting front row for every house show. People don't do that anymore. All they care about is how many people are following them on Twitter and if they got some more fans on Facebook. That's good for them, but not me.

My manager tried to get me to do that shit but, NO. I refuse to do it.I already joined JBW because he wanted more money from me. I'm not doing that crap too. Plus, my mouth has gotten me in more trouble than I can even remember. I honestly don't know what I'm doing here. But, I digress. I also will be dominating JBW this year as well. I'm not going to be the top dog there but, in my division I will be. I'm not stupid enough to think that I'm going to rise to meteoric fame in a year there. In AWF though, sure. I've totally got this shit.

How has your time in JBW impacted your career elsewhere?

I'm nowhere even going to lie. I didn't want to go to JBW yet. My manager signed a contract for me, behind my back. That's messed up. I basically started off there against my will and I think it showed. But, the guys backstage are real professionals. The crew and writers, even the wrestlers are class. A lot of these guys are in AWF as well so, I believe that being there and here at the same time isn't damaging. It's helpful. I am however just wanting to chill and relax sometimes. And that's why I guess I can come off as a prick sometimes. I generally am NOT a people person and burning the candle at both ends catches up rather quick. Either way, being in JBW turned out to be a blessing in a weird way.

Some considered to be unique, others weird. What do you consider yourself?

What do I consider myself? Hell man, that's simple. I'm me. Nothing more, nothing less. If someone needs a gimmick or a "thing" to put them over, well then maybe this business isn't for them. I think if you are yourself and can be real, you can go far. Don't be fake, don't backstab and don't let the promoters, bookers, or anyone else tell you who or what you're going to be on any given night. Some companies that are out there look at that stuff with audacity, if they do that, I don't want to be there. I wish others thought that way.

You certainly have a peculiar wardrobe what was the inspiration behind it?

*Looks at himself.* Well, it's me. I don't think it's peculiar at all. Again, it's all about freedom and expression. I do this for that purpose and I also do it because of again, who I am. I think this looks good... and I also think it'll look better when I have some AWF gold to go with it.

What do you believe the future holds for you in the AWF?

All of it. I've stated it earlier and I'm going to do it again just to be clear. 2012 is the year of Artemis. I'm going to win literally every Championship that AWF has to offer. I'm going to be the first ever Grandslam Champion in AWF. This year. Bank on it.

Finally anything you'd like to say to the fans?

Honestly? Not much. Keep coming to the shows. Keep booing me. Keep buying my merch. As long as you're doing what you like, by all means. Not trying to sound like some walking ape in another "Entertainment" company but, you spend your money to come see us. There's no reason for you to conform. I embrace it. All of it.

Now back to the Q and A portion of this issue. Ryusuke “Shuriken” Serra and Arthur Lansdale fought a great match at Collision Course. Let’s see what they have to say about their match.

Arthur Lansdale

Zappho: Thank you for coming to chat with me Arthur. Now first of all, that attack on the gentleman before your match, was that completely necessary?

Lansdale: Necessary? Of course it was necessary, you have to be cruel to be kind. You need to realise that slugs like that are their own worst enemy, and yearn for someone to set them straight. I offer education, salvation and hope to all those afflicted by the disease of stupidity, to those whose lives are filled with filth and debauchery. In short, he needed me to beat him, he needed me to show him the light, and sometimes the most effective way to purge impurities from wretches such as Randy Connor, is through pain and fire.

Zappho: When you had Ryusuke in the Lansdale Lockdown, it looked like the victory was secured for you until Ryusuke suddenly got the strength to get out of the hold. What were you thinking when this happened?

Lansdale: At the time, I was plotting my next move, allowing myself to become complacent through disbelief could have been fatal, I have an entire arsenal of submission holds at my disposal of course. However, through reflection and allowing myself time to absorb the match, I will offer Serra my respect, I underestimated him and it almost proved my downfall.

Zappho: As Ryusuke hit you with the Boma Ya Knee, Mrs. Ravensdale got on the apron and distracted the referee, saving you from defeat. Is this something that she knows to do when it looks like the match is about to end with you being pinned?

Lansdale: This tripe again? I have explained what truly happened, so if I must explain it once more then I shall. The reason I appear to be holding the trunks of my opponent is a simple one, I am a very conservative individual, and through keen foresight I observed Serra's trunks sliding awfully low, towards his posterior. Using my unmatched intellect in order to shield the women and children watching from spying this terrible faux pas, I offered him my aid by pulling his trunks up, this action had no effect on the match, fact.

Zappho: Finally is there anything else you would like to add about the match or your opponent?

Lansdale: As stated, I admit to a new found respect to Ryusuke, although it was clear on the night that Arthur Lansdale was the better man. If Mr Serra would like a rematch, then I will have no issues with allowing him to enroll into another master class of wrestling.

Zapph: Thank you for time Arthur.

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 09:51 PM

Ryusuke “Shuriken” Serra

Zappho: First question, during your entrance, there was a kenji mark on your face that represented hate. Why do you feel this way about Arthur Lansdale?

Serra: It's not just Lansdale. It's all of EWNCW. They disrespected me. Do you know how bad it felt having to lose your students? I was a proud teacher, a proud wrestler, and to see what they did and people expect me to be all good and nice? No way. Then they attack my own persona. Yes I am a hypocrite but I still delivered for the good of the business. They think they are doing good but their arrogance is what fuels my anger.

Zappho: Now Arthur had you in the Lansdale Lockdown, a submission that is much like the Million Dollar Dream, and you seemed to be fading before you made a comeback. Now we all saw the anger and rage in your eyes, but in your promo before the match, you said you were going to keep your darkness at bay. Were you able to trigger that darkness to help you out of a desperate situation, or did it just happen on its own?

Serra:....I don't know....that feeling was more of a second wind but I am not too sure....it felt like....someone else was in control.

Zappho: Near the end of the match, you were able to strike Arthur with your finisher, the Boma Ya Knee, and it seemed the victory was well in your grasp when you went for the pin. It was obviously more than a three count but there was no ref to count because he was being distracted by Mrs. Ravensdale. You noticed this and the anger made you nearly attack her. Now being the honorable man that you are, and I mean no disrespect when I ask, but don't you see actions like that as being beneath you?

Serra: *chuckles* You expect a pissed off wrestler to be nice? She got in the way. I don't discriminate nor I will show mercy to those who stand in my way of revenge. Lansdale, Tommy, "Spaghetti Legs" McCoy can bring an army and that will not stop me. How can I talk about respect if the competition doesn't show it?

Zappho: Now after the distraction from Mrs. Ravensdale, Arthur was able to use underhanded tactics to get the pin fall victory over you. How do you feel about this course of action that he took and do you feel that it Mrs. Ravensdale wasn't there, the outcome would of been different?

Serra: The outcome would have been way different.....WAY different. But....its stuff like that goes in my favor. How you ask? Simple....*lifts the knee* this thing is going to break Lansdale's nose the next time around. The man talks about skill and how great he is but I am not impressed. The man is full of excuses. Note that these guys say that I am on a high horse but they won't even bother to look in the mirror and face the reality and their own contradiction. I have a message for Ravensdale: Get in my way again....I'll see to it that you and your master share a hospital room.

Zappho: Finally, do you have anything to add about the match or your opponent?

Serra: All I have to say is this: I am not a bad guy if you think about it. Just wronged by the people who think I am the bad guy. If this goes on....I won't have any problems being the bad guy to stop arrogance of EWNCW.

Zappho: Thank you for your time Ryusuke.

Now we are onto to the Game Break. HeelTurn is going to tell you about two big games that came out last year and whether or not you should be playing them.

Hello again Jabesters and Jabettes, it is I HeelTurn once again perusing my video game library to give you the only reviews you will ever need. This time I will be taking a look at two completely different games, one is a violent and bloody action game featuring chainsaws and gruff men, the other is a brightly lit whirlwind of speed and cutesy animals. Let us begin.

Game number one: Gears of War 3.
In case you have never heard of this series (where have you been hiding?) GOW is arguably one of the 360's two big franchises, along with Halo, and this is the final part of Epic's well epic series. The concluding chapter to the GOW franchise sees the return of the constantly angry Marcus Fenix, and the rest of his team, Dom, Coletrain and my personal favourite, if only for his name, Damon Baird. The ragtag crew find themselves joining up with newcomers Sam, Jace and another Carmine brother, in the search for Fenix's father who is still alive and has a way to end the war forever (yes we have heard this before but this time its for reals). Cue another game with running, covering and of course chainsawing your way through the locust hordes and the new creatures, sure the main campaign may not add anything new to the series, but if you enjoyed the others, you will love this and want to play through to its conclusion, even if its just to see who lives, who dies, and will this Carmine (the GOW equivalent of South Park's Kenny) suffer the same fate as his brothers. As much fun as the single player is, the games real playtime will come from its multiplayer. Game modes like Horde and Deathmatch make a return, and along with a new game mode called Beast (think of it as Horde mode in reverse where you play as the hordes attempting to kill the COGs). Other than the campaigns and multiplayer, GOW 3 offers a tremendous amount of time consuming challenges and medals for those who are willing, and have the time to play. Theres no doubt that they saved the best till last, if you want a game with great graphics, a storyline with an actual definitive conclusion, plus seemingly endless online multiplayer fun, then Gears of War 3 is a must own. 9/10.

Game number two: Sonic Generations.
Ah Sonic one of my favourite games growing up, even if Tails was an annoying knob. Since the original game was 20 years ago (God that makes me feel old) Sega has done an unoriginal celebration, and has released a "new" game featuring levels from previous instalments. As I have missed out on the majority of Sonic's most recent games, some of this was new to me, and the older levels had a nice feel of nostalgia, and brought back a lot of memories. Due to a rift in time Sonic and his friends find themselves reliving history with a younger Sonic also trapped in time with them. This then leads to some old fashioned running through levels jumping on robots, collecting rings and fighting the bad guys. The first 3 levels are old school Mega Drive levels(each of the nine levels represent a different game), the second set feature the Dreamcast and Gamecube, and the final 3 are a mix of Xbox 360 and Wii levels. Moreover the boss fights are "classic" bosses aswell. Any Sonic fan will most likely delight in this game, as it features references to the vast majority of the games, and features a whole host of brightly coloured talking animals. The main story levels can be knocked off in a couple of hours (each stage has 2 versions, one for old Sonic and one for the modern version) but Sega makes up for this by providing 90 challenges, which involve races, ring collecting and other novelty missions. In addition there are also collectables scattered throughout the levels and ranks for completing the levels quickly and without losing a life. A friend of mine managed to knock off all 1000G in next to no time (that may have been due to the fact he was in Switzerland and inexplicably didnt want to go snowboarding hmmm) so if youre after a game that will take a few hours to get the maximum G from, then this is a good one. Other than that the game isnt anything special, and besides the nostalgia factor it probably wont appeal to anyone who isnt a fan of these sorts of games already. 6/10.

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 09:58 PM

Awesome reviews HeelTurn. I really liked how they ended Gears of War. It was the only way they could end. Back to Q and A. HolyJose and Markus Beerstein had a huge rivalry while Markus was in JBW and they had their grudge match at Collision Course. Let’s see what they have to say about it.

HolyJose

Zappho: So before the match, you came out wearing a replica of the Warfare Television Championship. I have to ask, was this a means to taunt Markus?

HolyJose: Absolutly! Markus and I fought hard for that championship so bringing out a repicla of the belt was sure to light a fire under his ass and bring out the best in him. And I got just that.

Zappho: Did you feel that you had anything to prove in this match?

HolyJose: No. I didn't feel like I needed to prove anything. Markus and I had plenty of matches in the past and I've won the majority of them. If anything Markus had something to prove but as for me no if I was in charge of who'd I face I would have chosen Gillz or SilverCena or Solla someone whom I've never faced before and would like to beat but Markus was something familiar and there is definetly good match chemistry there that no matter what we always put on a great match he was just the better man this time.

Zappho: Markus ended up with the victory after a hard fought match. Has this hurt morale any?

HolyJose: I've always lived my career by the "You win some, you lose some but it's the experience learned that counts" motto and with each loss I take a certain lesson learned to use in the next match. I may be a cynical asshole but a sore loser I'm not. Markus was the better man. He is one of the few men I respect in the industry and let's face it I'm still 5-2 over him. He is defineltly improved and I underestimated him due to my constant wins over him. No morale lost over him just to learn and grow from it.

Zappho: Finally, is there anything you want to add about the match or your opponent?

HolyJose: Markus, you're a hell of a competitor and god dammit we put on one hell of a match. Let's do it again sometime!

Zappho: Thank you for your time bro!

Markus Beerstein

Zappho: Now everybody in the efed world knows about the feud between HolyJose and yourself while you were in JBW and it's also known that feud ended with HolyJose taking the Warfare Television Title off of you. Did this give you extra motivation going in to the match?

Markus: Well at that moment I was the longest regining TV champion in Warfare history, after he won the title from me we had a couple of rematches that let me a little unsatisfised due to the matches ended up in controversial fashion, I'll say it was more motivation to say he was the first opponent to really push to the limit in my hold career but I'm happy with TV title reign I had so wasn't so much about the belt

Zappho: The ironic thing about this match was you and HolyJoses roles were kind of reversed. Over in EWNCW you are a face but while you were in JBW, you were a heel along side your FSA comrades and HolyJose, who is now a heel, was a face during your feud with him. What do you think of this?

Markus: This is a changing business, and well both companies are very different, when I was in JBW I saw FSA as an oportunity to climb the ladder and everyone was in pretty good shape around that time, Jose was debuting by then and formed a face stable with other wrestlers so was almost sure we were going to fight, now EWNCW the fans are really into Markus Beerstein so is a better shot being face, I'm sure he seize his chance as Heel so I supposed that's the reason of his turn

Zappho: Well, you ended up getting the victory after a hard fought match. Does this give you sense of closure from your feud with HolyJose, or was it just another match in your mind?

Markus: Not at all, I don't think we face again in the recent time, but I believe somewhere down the road we will meet in the ring again, besides people are really into our matches so is very likely we fight again

Zappho: Finally, is there anything you would like to add about the match or your opponent?

Markus: As always Its tough to fight with Holyjose but this time I was the better man , knowing him we'll be anxious to kick my butt next time and I'm sure as hell I'll be readyt beat him so badly to sent him crying home so expect another great match in the future , but in the meantime I'm focus in archieve success in EWNCW win more titles and of course win this war against JBW.

Zappho: Thank you Markus. Always a pleasure.

Now it’s time for our JBW Remembered feature with Jman. In this issue, he will be looking back at the formation of JBWs most influential stable…V3.

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 10:03 PM

Unlike most wrestling companies (real or imagined), JBW has managed to have great success with factions. The Five Star Attraction, SuperNova, and The Eye were responsible for giving characters like K-Jammin, The Alpha Dog, The Prophecy, HolyJose, and many more their first real taste of the lime light but no group has been more influential on JBW than Veni Vidi Vici. Instead of looking at the overall impact V3 has had (which is really too large to comprehend) I wanted to tell the story of how the group was founded; a story a lot of you might not know.

The proverbial gears started turning when Leggo began teasing St. Geogre’s debut with a series of riddles. Kash and Sau were, I presume, impressed by the creativity Legs showed even before debuting George and wanted to work with him. After what I’m sure was a fast and furious game of PM ping pong between Kash, Sau, Legs and then Mayhem head writer xStraightxEdgexSaviourx, the decision was made to go ahead with the group. That decision would change the EWN efed game forever.
From a kayfabe perspective, it made total sense for Ma$$dinero and Psycho Siaki to team up. Siaki had just been screwed out of his Mayhem World Heavyweight Championship by Chainsaw, Iron Ape, and the rest of The Eye and Ma$$ was having trouble of his own with the “metallic primate”. Not only did Ma$$ and Siaki have a common enemy but they were also JBW originals. St. George, however, was a different matter altogether.

Seemingly, George was a perfect fit for the group. He was over as a face from the day Legs created him, and part of the character’s backstory was that he tagged with Ma$$ in their England indy circuit days. It’s a perfect fit, right? Wrong. The fact that George and Ma$$ worked together in a past wrestling life was the very reason why The Guv’ner was such an unlikely part of V3.

What do I mean by that? Here’s a backstage segment from Mayhem episode 10 that illustrates my point:

*St George walks off to see iron ape in his office and once he reaches there he barges straight in without announcing himself*

Iron ape: ah St George me old china pla...

St George: don't even try and Speak my Tongue, you Hampton wick. I've been told to come and see you. What the daffy duck is it all about?

Iron ape: well George, I can call you George, can't I?

St George: you call me St George or the Guv'nor!

*St George lights a melvin Bragg*

Iron ape: Erm... Ok... I have a challenge for you tonight. It seems that you have got the attention of chainsaw, and he's not happy with you. He's TOLD me to set up a match with The Apostle’s against you and a tag partner of your choice.

St George: its bit late in the...

Iron ape: not my problem... Go find yourself a partner, or be prepared to, how did chainsaw put it, be crushed! Sorry man, but I can’t afford to get that man pissed at me. Oh wait, how about you and your old friend Mass team up? I’ve been hearing rumblings around the back that you two have a history together, so I figure you guys would make a good team. There you have it, now all your problems are solved.

*St George gives iron ape a stern look, puts his melvin out in his coffee, and storms out.*

By the end of that segment, you could see George wanted nothing to do with Ma$$. On the night V3 formed, it would become clear why.

And here we go…Without further ado…The final segment of Mayhem episode twelve: The formation of Veni Vidi Vici…

We cut to the parking lot now and the crowd pops loudly as we see that MassDinero is just arriving in a Silver Hummer, with SCENA1 on the numberplate. He caught up with our resident interviewer Dave.

Dave: First of all, Mass, where did you get that Hummer, does that belong to who I think it does?

MD: I don't know what you're talking about, Dave, but I did borrow it from a friend.

Dave: When You say borrowed, you really mean stole, don't you?

MD: Thats exactly what I mean Dave, but why have you always got to be so obvious? Chill out Dave, don't get so wound up, Dave... What? Why you looking at me like that? I told you calm the fuck down Dave... See, be calm, like me.

Dave: Mass, you're clearly angry, and by the look of you, you're probably not going to do any harm to anyon...

MD: You're right, Dav... wait a minute, what am I saying, Dave, the world better know, that this guy right here is angrier than ten Angry Samoans right now, and the world better know my path shouldn't be blocked tonight!
But first, Dave, what happened before I got here. Anything worthy of our attention.

Dave: Um, Well, I..

MD: C'mon, out with it Davey Boy.

Dave: Well, it's just, St George said he is sick of your big mouth..

MD: MY What??

Dave: He's sick of your mouth and he wants words with you tonight.

MD: Oh he does, does he, the mug. Well how about right here, right now! Dave, stay here, this shit could get a bit ugly.

Dave: S-S-Sure thing.

*Mass heads to gorrila position, with a face like thunder, while Dave lets out a sigh of relief*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8dRQQSovGI
MassDinero makes his way down to the ring, to a stunning ovation, he then walks to the AV guy and grabs a mic then enters the ring. *Mass speaks*

Mass: Oi, Arsehole, out here, now.

*after a ten second pause for added suspense…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHXGpgaM2ys
St Georges music hits, and the crowd are whipped into a frenzy, and a very pissed off George makes his way to the ring, and the intensity is off the charts. George gets in the ring and he and Mass square up to each other*

MD: Alright, bruv, lets hear it, no, wait, on second thoughts, you can hear what I've got to bloody well say! Y'see people *turns to face the crowd, and takes a step back* I'm a firm believer of giving people what they deserve, and Georgie Boy, what makes you think you deserve to speak to me after the way you have ignored me? After all the years we have known each other, why the bloody cold shoulder?... Before you either tell me, or punch me, let me tell Mass' Masses just what me and you have been through together...

SG: I know where this is going, my china.

MD: Do you? Do you remember Mike? Huh?

*St George lights a Melvin bragg*

SG: Are you zsa zsa gabor you wanna go there Mass?!

MD: Oh, we're going there, son! We're laying it all on the table, right here, right now!... People, me and George weren't always the "lovable characters" you see before you, today. Now, some could say we were downright nasty bastards! *George glares at Mass, but Mass continues* Now, I ain't gonna say what we got up to, I ain't that thick, but suffice to say, it wasn't the sort of behavior of men that you'd want to have around for sunday dinner, with the wife and in-laws, if you know what I mean *winks* Now back then, we ran with our mate, Mike the Blade, and together, the three of us were untouchable! What were we called, George?

SG: *through gritted teeth, blows smoke in Mass' direction* The Three Kings..

MD: Thats right, The Three fucking Kings! Why? because around our area, we were like fucking royalty... We had more money than we knew what to do with, and it's not like we had to pay for anything, cause people were too scared to ask us for anything. No, we were the one's who got paid, laid and our Ferrari's sprayed, we were the one's who took what we wanted and no-one said boo! And why would they? Just being associated with the Kings guaranteed respect, and protection, and we had businesses, and birds, you remember the birds, don't ya Georgie boy? *George's expression, clearly, says that, yes, he remembers* flocking to be at our side. And why wouldn't they, we were the bollocks! We were the flashest Larry's in town! *Mass pauses, before hanging his head in, apparent, shame* But it all went pear shaped.... After a great night on the tiles in the west end, we parted ways, with the plan of meeting up, at the Nags Head the next day to discuss our plans for the week, as in, who to shake down first.... But the next day, at the Nags Head, we waited... And waited... And waited, but Mikey Boy never showed up, did he? We tried to call him, but his line was dead, we tried his home phone, but that was dead too.

SG: Alright, put a sock in that big gang and mob of yours, you Toby! That’s enough!

MD: No, Gee, NO. IT'S. NOT!!! We went to his house in Wimbledon, and it was abandoned, then we went to the warehouse.... You remember the warehouse, don't'cha Gee?

SG: Do we really have to go down this frog and toad? This ain't the lemon and lime or the drum and bass for this pony! Don't be a Hampton about this, Mass! I'm gonna give you a Watford Gap in a minute!

MD: Sorry, mate, but this is happening..... Mass' Masses deserve the truth, and, well, you can just call me Ron Killings, because the truth comes out... Now.... Anyway, people, we went to the warehouse. The same fucking warehouse where all the dinero was, y'know, all that un-laundered kash that we couldn't put in the bank... Yep, thats right, my loyal massive, when we got there, the warehouse was bare... That tosspot had run off with every single fucking penny!... If you're watching Mike, fuck you!! Fuck you for all the beatings that George and myself felt at the hand's, and feet, of debt collectors.... Fuck. You.... What happened next, bruv?

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 10:06 PM

SG: We both walked separate fog and toads, and went our seperate ways, back to our old Dogs nobs, you muppet! And, don't rabbit to me like that, you Bowler Hat! I've ha..

MD: Yep, being the talented guy I am, I went back into the music industry, and being the lump you are, you opened your own bouncer agency, and worked at the Hippodrome. As chance would have it, I got booked to do a gig there, and we hooked up again... It was like old times, only this time, people, instead of our mutual interests being, um, uh, the, uh, opposite of legal. This tim...

SG: THIS LEMON & LIME!! *Mass flinches back* This Lemon & lime we became wrestlers! You see my chinas, me and Mass' history is deeper than you cocoa drink. Cadbury snack in the day, Me and this Armoured Tanker used to be the East and West tag team in the 1PW! We were untouchable again, my Church Steeple! Hey Mass, remember when we won the 1PW tag team Championship at "A new dawn"?, What a night that was my china. Remember the celebrations?, the partying?, and the women?!

*Mass sheds a small grin and nods in agreement*

MD: Yeah, it was great... Until you turned on me, you poomps!

SG: Ha, and you deserved it you big Jack & Danny! If I'm right I beat the turtle heads out of you in a Space Cruiser Bobs and Weaves 1PW Chicken Scratch! Badly, I might add... HaHaHa...

MD: And then I came here!! To the best wrestling federation on earth *crowd pops* and me and you were done! No more! Finito! But, then you came here too... And haven't said word one to me from day dot of your arrival! Now your here laughing in my face, taking me for a mug.... So... Whats it to be, BRUVA!

*Mass squares up, once again, and George responds in kind... The crowd simultaneously gasps and pops... But from out of nowhere…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6db6SIlSP2g&feature=player_embedded
.... Siaki makes his way and has that crazy look in his eye that he's had all night long... As soon as he enters the ring... His demeanor completely changes, and once again has a cool and calm collectiveness about himself.... He walks towards both men... And sides with... St George!*

MD: What the cuck is this all about, bruv?!? You're with Georgie boy after all I've said in fair warning.. Is this another cucking set up?? You wanna have a go like the rest of Bab's lackies??

Siaki: If its a go you want, a go you can get, but this is not why I'm here my friend.. And I truly mean my friend.. You see, the three of us are here together because of our friendship and commonality.. Don't you get it Mass, it was ME who brought St George to JBW *crowd POPS*, and I brought him for a reason... (suddenly this familiar music begins to play in the background, starting off softly and then growing louder and louder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YAVg...layer_embedded) I always knew about these politics brewing backstage.. I could smell it coming even before the Ape took power, and I knew your former tag team partner was a changed man, and he would be the perfect choice to help US in facing the storm, no, hurricane that has been brewing in the background... You've been screwed week in and week out, and you see me here, no longer champion, as these powers have turned the tables on me, in a bad way.. And I want you to know that this battle you're fighting, you are not alone my brotha.. Me and George here, we've prepared for this time to come and we know you are the missing piece to our puzzle.. We are the Veni Vidi Vici, V3 for short so two members wouldn’t make sense.. We always had this spot open for you, we just couldn't let it be known until the time is right.. And guess what?? It’s that time my friend.. We came, we saw, and we will conquer the ones that have turned the JBW into the corrupted hellhole it is now.. What we stand for is what it truly means to be in the JBW, the honor, the heart, and the ethic of earning our place.. Now the question that remains is will you fight this fight alone or will you come amongst your friends and take this devil down together??

*Siaki hands mic to St George*

SG: We have that chemistry, Julius, and our manhole cover, Siaki, has proved to me and the great JBW public that he is singing from the same hymn sheet. He proved this last week when he answered my call against Chainsaw's men, when nobody else gave a pony. Come join us my china, come join us and we can make history! So.. What the cluck do you think, my friend from the Ships Mast.

MD: I-I-I-I.... I CUCKING LOVE IT!!!! You sneaky sons of bitches!!!! I-I'm in!! I'M IN!!! I-I'm shocked...

*Shaking his head in joyful disbelief he drops the mic, for the first time in his life, Mass is speechless*

PS: Ape, the JBW conspiracy has been revealed for all to see.. The world now knows what once was in the dark has now been brought into the light.. As you guys plotted and planned your political takeover, our retaliation was also premeditated and forewarned, it fell upon deaf ears as your actions still went on and now the seeds of war have been planted.. Our final piece to the puzzle has come together and the picture is clear.. The Trinity is now complete.. We are the Three Warriors, the Three Wisemen, the Three Saviors of the JBW, Veni Vidi Vici, Three words which at the end of the day will have you saying We Came, We Saw, We Conquered..”
There is nothing more to say…JBW

Some people in our little world of e-wrestling expect things to be handed to them…opportunities to be given to them. The guys in V3 knew better. They knew the only way you could get those opportunities was to work for them. From the masterpiece you just read to all the great stuff they've put out since, that's exactly what Kash, Sau and Legs have always done.

**zapphoman** · 02-02-2012, 10:07 PM

Awesome article Mr. Jman. I can’t imagine how long he had to dig through the main thread to get all of that. Big props are most deservingly going to Jman on that one. Now on to the end of the Q and A and for this, I chatted with Tommy Thunder…Head of EWNCW. We couldn't get an interview with Sandman because...well he's Sandman and I am scared as hell of him. Tommy faced Sandman at Collision Course in a match that was surrounded by controversy. Let’s see what he has to say.

Zappho: Thanks again Tommy for taking time out of what I have to imagine is your busy schedule. So this all began, the war, your match at Collision Course, because at Horrorcore Icons, you came out and interrupted Sandmans match. I got to ask...why did you do it?

TT: Why not? It's what the fans wanted. They've been ranting and raving about how cool and amazing it would be to see the top 2 companies take on each other in the ring, so I took it upon myself to make it happen. I then went about deciding how. I saw that Horrorcore Icons was coming up, and I decided to make an impact there. The match involving Sandman was the perfect place to get involved, knowing that JBW would strike back. Screwing over one of the top dogs meant that JBW had no other option but to strike back, and strike back they did. Follow up on the events spawning from that one night at Alcatraz, and we arrive at 'EWNCW vs JBW: Battle Lines'.

Zappho: Usually when facing Sandman, people are afraid and seeing what he has done, that goes without saying, but you showed confidence and you showed that you weren't afraid. Does that kind of confidence just come naturally?

TT: Yes. I'm amongst the best in this business. I've been doing it since it started up, and I'm still going strong, showing no signs of stopping. I've worked hard to get where I am, and I'm nowhere near done getting to the top yet. But being one of the guys that has been doing this so long makes me confident. I had nothing to fear getting into the ring with Sandman. He's a tough son of a bitch, I'll give him that, but I went in there knowing that it was anybody's guess as to who would come out victorious.

Zappho: At the end of the night, you ended up coming up short in the match and this match was the tie breaker. How do you feel knowing that you are kind of the reason EWNCW is now zero to one with JBW and how is morale in EWNCWs locker room because of this?

TT: Naturally I'm disappointed in not getting the pinfall and winning the ppv for our side. It was a tough match and a close call in the end. Either one of us could have won that match. As for the morale, there's no way that we're disheartened. There's still 2 more ppv's to go here, and we can and will win those 2 ppv's. That's the message that we've been sending round the locker-room. it's strike one of 3. There's still 2 to go, and there's no stopping us from winning both.

Zappho: Finally, is there anything you want to add about the match or your opponent?

TT: Sandman gave me a great match, and although I hate JBW's guts, it was an honor to share a ring with the man. I'd heard he was tough, and now I know that for a fact. It was a fantastic match, and one that was worthy of being a main event. Will we ever tangle again? Who knows. Never say never is always my motto. 'Collision Course' as a whole was a fantastic event, I can't wait now for part 2 of 'Battle Lines'; the hardcore installment in this series 'An Ode to Horrorcore'.

Zappho: Thank you for your time Tommy.

Now on to our final segment for out third issue of JBW Magazine. Jman actually decided he wanted to interview…me. I hope this sheds some light into the mystery that is…Zapphoman.

Jman: Zapster! You ready for this thing man?

Zapph: Let’s do it Jman.

Jman: I know you’re a part of creative now but before we get to your duties there, I want to focus on how you got into efedding and, more specifically, The Alpha Dog. Just tell us the story of how you created Alp’. Also, Holy wants to know why you chose JBW?

Zapph: To be honest, Gabriel Xander is the character I created to use in games like Smackdown and Smackdown vs Raw. The Alpha Dog was just kind of the gimmick I gave him to make him interesting, because without The Alpha Dog , Gabriel would just be another bland wrestler. Creativity and imagination is very important in the efed world as well as personality.

What Gabriel “The Alpha Dog” Xander reflects however, is the ultimate combination of everything I love about Professional Wrestling. Adrenaline, speed, technical and submission ability, grappling, ego, passion, and haha mind defects are all covered with The Alpha Dog.

To answer HJs question, at first I was going to join EWNCW but I submitted my application a little before Matt Elder started having his family problems and Matt Elder was the only one who knew about The Alpha Dog so I decided to give JBW a closer look. Let me just say, I’m very happy I took that closer look. The characters here are awesome and diverse and the writers are awesome and creative, everything you want in a good efed.

Jman: The first major angle The Alpha Dog got involved in was the angle everybody on WARfare was involved in at one time or another, FSA vs. Supernova. Who did you enjoy working with in that circle of guys, and who wasn’t as pleasant?

Zapph: Well I didn’t really get to work with that many people in that storyline. It was mainly with Jhorton, HJ, and TDA that I worked with and to me, they all are a blast to work with.

Jman: All that FSA-SuperNova mumbo jumbo led to Zeus turning face and a fantastic Zeus-Alpha feud leading to RotT. Looking back now, do you like the way that feud ended? Zeus loses but winds up in the main event scene and Alpha gives Zeus his first loss but doesn’t advance up the ladder? From an outside perspective, it made no sense.

Zapph: I still consider that feud to be up there…kind of close to K-Jam and Ma$$ and I actually enjoyed the ending of it. It had a major impact on JBW making both competitors established names.

As far as what happened after it ended, well it was a crazy time. We had a change of management come in and Kash wanted to change things up. He came to me with an idea and I agreed to it.

Jman: Alright, I wanna get to the speed shoot portion of this thing earlier than usual…You ready?

Zapph: Let me just pull out my six shooter.

Jman: Let’s start with some of your other characters…Fernandez Romero/ Black Tear

Zapph: The technical and submission ability of Alberto Del Rio mixed with the hardcore style of Mick Foley. He’s a very unusual mix that isn’t seen that often if any that I think could work pretty well. I just need to figure out his promo style and this character could really fly.

Jman: The Nasty Crew

Zapph: Rough and tough sons of bitches who don’t care who they face. I picked these gents up off of Kash. His mind set for them was Sons of Anarchy meets The Dudley Boys and I couldn’t agree with him more. I can’t wait for them to make some major waves in the Tag Division.

Jman: Zap Alderman

Zapph: Zap is a man who will do anything to make sure whatever company he’s involved in reaches the maximum level of success. He’s smart and doesn’t have any problem using underhanded tactics to get what he wants and what he wants right now is for JBW to succeed.

Jman: The Resistance

Zapph: (sigh) The Resistance…this group could have been the face version of D-Generation X but due to my carelessness, it wasn’t able to reach the heights that I wanted it to. It was great to work with Rehmix, 68, and Black and the blame falls nowhere near them. I should have put more attention to it.

Jman: The Devils Rejects

Zapph: Quite possibly the most powerful force of heels since The Ministry. These guys could not be stopped.

Jman: HolyJose the poster and HolyJose and Azreal the efed characters

Zapph: One of my main homies. I feel that HJ and I have a lot of chemistry. He’s easy to write promos with and just overall an awesome guy.

HolyJose…definitely one of Warfares top talent. All I have to say…HolyJose and Markus Beerstein feud. That sums up why I feel that way. Both Pumpkinhead and HJ made that feud one to remember. Azreal…to be honest, I can’t say the same.