Post by Seth Evans on Apr 11, 2021 19:54:25 GMT
{The introductory video montage for Game On plays, showing numerous highlights from the most recent episode IWF:Sacrifice! The logo for Game On slowly overtakes the camera, as the scene shifts to the studios where Seth Evans is already standing with his hands cupped together; he holds his hands out and greets the audience.}
PREDICTION RESULTS
Weekly:
5-3
Seth Evans: I did have to scrap one match because of a late change to the card… it became a triple thread. Had it stayed one-on-one, I think that Nick Danger would have walked out with the victory! But a good showing from Johnny Somebody!
Overall:
35-16
Seth Evans: Still a plus nineteen overall, which is something I can be happy with.
Weekly Top 5
Five:
CALEB LOCKWOOD.
Reasoning: Nate Fate has been getting more and more fired up each week, as well as Nick Danger, and The Fateful Danger are looking to build up on that. But this week… they were not able to do that. Caleb brings a stop to Nate Fate, and earns the fifth and final spot of the Weekly Top 5.
Four:
ABIGAIL.
Reasoning: A tough contest! Abigail prevailed over Amber Cooke who seemed like she was starting to light up, so a victory over someone with that kind of momentum moving forward… it wasn’t easy.
Three:
VIVIENNE RODGERS.
Reasoning: This was close for match of the night, and another hard fought contest between Samira and Vivienne, but with Vivienne walking out with the victory, I have to give this one to her.
Two:
NICK KNIGHT.
Reasoning: Nick Knight got the shocking victory over Steve Awesome, and the former TV Champion earned a huge win over a former World Champion, and The Face of the Franchise. That is no easy feat to do no matter who you ar.e
One:
ULF HEDNIR.
Reasoning: It’s hard not to put him back at the number one spot this week because of his successful defense!
STREET FIGHT
Nick Knight vs Steve Awesome
Reasoning: It just had that shock value! These two laid it all out on the line, but somehow Nick Knight ended up walking out with the win, and shocked everybody!
POWER 10
GODS & MONSTERS: Now… their segment was not aired on Sacrifice, we apparently got hit with a commercial break when they went out to the ring, but if you did catch it on the IWF GO! App, you would know that they deserve the final spot of the Power 10 still! They have sworn that they were not going to let anyone else get another shot at The Powers That Be until they get their second shot, so we’ll see if they make good on their terms.
CALEB LOCKWOOD: Caleb had a good outing in the Roulette, and just got another victory this week. Could we see the former World Champion regain traction?
NICK KNIGHT: Nick Knight shocked the world by defeating Steve Awesome in his official return to IWF, and stopping his momentum! What is happening? This is not how the movie is supposed to go! This is not the script! Right? It was a huge shock for the crowd to see Steve’s momentum be stomped so quickly, but we will speak to Steve later this evening and maybe he’ll shed some light on that.
THE POWERS THAT BE: The Powers That Be remain at this spot, but between Angel and Dean… we could see them moving up. What are they going to do about Gods & Monsters? What is Angel going to do about Tara? There’s a lot of questions to be answered.
CALS JACOBSEN: Cals goes down a spot due to activity between the people ahead of Cals, but Cals is a champion for a reason! Cals can re-climb the rankings… personally… between Tara and Cals, I would say that the Imperial Diamond Championship gained a bit more recognition, because so far Tara has not defended against someone worthwhile while Cals has a successful defense over Vivienne. We’ll see what happens moving forward.
VIVIENNE RODGERS: Vivienne has been a constant on the Power 10 recently, and she’s one to keep an eye on! Although defeated by Cals Jacobsen, Vivienne is still near the top and could easily gain a second chance at Cals, or even be next in line to face Tara.
WARREN KANE: The only reason that Warren drops in the ranking is because of no match, and no real segment. He can easily regain that momentum and move back to a number one spot when he answers back to Thunderchild.
TARA FENIX: Tara is being recognized each and every week, even if she doesn’t have a match, she is constantly getting recognition. This week, she made a promise of the First Son… now… I’ve known her a while, and I just have no clue what she has planned. But then after what happened between her and Mandi… she’s angry, and I think she’s going to go for the number one spot coming up shortly.
EVAN “THUNDERCHILD” ALBRECHT: The Thunderchild had a great segment to the world that he looked forward to fighting Warren Kane for the World Championship, and I think he will be one to regain the number one spot from Ulf as the weeks go on. That, or Warren Kane could take it away? Either way!
ULF HEDNIR: Ulf has officially hit the double-digits on a winning streak, and successfully defended the championship… against myself… he has been proving himself week in and week out that he is going to be a force to be reckoned with going forward!
Predictions:
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Johnny Somebody vs Grave Roberts
My prediction is… JOHNNY SOMEBODY.
Reasoning: He had a great start last week, and I think he’s just going to keep going with that motivation going forward!
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Tatmusaki vs Tytus Rost
My prediction is… TYTUS ROST.
Reasoning: I’ve said it several times before and have said it again… firstly, let me say I am happy to have him back! But yes, he has come back with a vengeance and I think that he’s only going to go straight up the ladder now that he is back, and motivated properly.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Abigail and Amber Cooke vs Vivienne Rodgers and Samira Hamilton
My prediction is… VIVIENNE RODGERS AND SAMIRA HAMILTON.
Reasoning: This is one that could go either way, and a candidate for possibly match of the week… I know the ability of Abigail and Amber Cooke, but we know how much fire Vivienne has been on, and then add Samira to the mix! Abigail has been hot since losing the belt, she bounced back as if nothing had happened, but I don’t know. I just have a feeling Vivienne and Samira are going to be too much.
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Wraith vs Scott Handsome
My prediction is… WRAITH.
Reasoning: Wraith made quick work on his debut, and it’s been a while, but I think he’s going to be just as explosive. He’s clearly not much of a chatter, but he hasn’t needed to say anything so far. We’ll see if that stays true this time around.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Violent Tendencies vs "Local Talent" The Hurricane Twins (Tim and Tom Hurricane)
My prediction is… VIOLENT TENDENCIES.
Reasoning: I do not like their tactics, truly, I do not, but they have worked. And they are on the same page, so where is the issue?
SINGLES MATCH
Dakota Bowman vs Virginia Stepanov
My prediction is… VIRGINIA STEPANOV
Reasoning: This is another rough one for the week, but I think that Virginia is going to come out on top this week.
SINGLES MATCH
James Gilmore vs Billie Parris
My prediction is… JAMES GILMORE.
Reasoning: James Gilmore is looking to bounce back after failing to win the Roulette, seeing as he declined his rematch clause, he will not be battling for the World Championship. This is not the match that will put him back on par. But may be the match that gets him moving forward, at least.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Team Diversity Hire vs Vendetta
My prediction is… VENDETTA.
Reasoning: Vendetta is one team that I do not foresee me voting against! They are THE team! Now, do not get me wrong, Team Diversity Hire is absolutely amazing! I love them! But Vendetta is… just on another level. I want to see big things coming for them! I want to see them climb the rankings! I want them to become the team to beat! And I think they have the tools they need to do just that!
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Christos Rousakis vs Nick Danger
My prediction is… NICK DANGER.
Reasoning: This is FINALLY going to be the break that Nick Danger needs to get himself on the winning track! It would have been last week, as I said, but a late addition… he just wasn’t prepared for it… but this is going to be it.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Those Damn Gaijin vs "Local Talent" Bill "The Bomb" Hader and "Crazy" Chris Steen
My prediction is… THOSE DAMN GAIJIN.
Reasoning: Just a feeling.
IWF WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Stephen Terrella vs Ulf Hednir ©
My prediction is… ULF HEDNIR
Reasoning: Hey, listen… I thought I had a shot at winning, and there were people that had a legitimate chance at beating him. But Ulf does… the impossible… he is getting more and more rested each and every week, and now he’s fighting one of his toughest opponents since acquiring the championship. A man capable of matching him in power. So the power game is out of his hands! But Ulf… is resilient. Ulf has proven himself able to adapt. It’s going to be tough. But I think Ulf retains.
INTERVIEW
No image this week.
Seth Evans: It’s that time of the night, and the questions were flying in this week as Steve Awesome agreed to be the special guest for the evening! So without further ado, here he is, gamers, the Face of the Franchise! And welcome back! STEVE! AWESOME!
{Steve Awesomewalks in. He gives Seth a fist bump and then he and Seth sit in their respective chairs.}
Seth Evans: Well, two things. Firstly, welcome back! Secondly, thank you for taking the time to come participate on the show!
{Steve walks in gives Seth a fist bump, takes his seat}
Steve Awesome: Hey not a problem, Seth. I’ll try to be a good boy on your show.
Seth Evans: That’s not what the fans would want to see. Don’t disappoint them. But let’s start: PC, PlayStation, or Xbox?
Steve Awesome: Alright starting with the softballs. But that’s cool, I think I’d have to pick PC, currently. When I get spare time I like to do a lot of retro gaming. Super Nintendo, N.E.S. , early PS1 games. I know it’s hard to believe but I’m a bit of an older guy so I’m enjoying being able to play all the cool shit I used to play when I was young.
Seth Evans: Totally understandable, and yeah, I always start with the softballs. Is there any old school game that stands out to you? I like the old Final Fantasy stuff. The new ones just don’t have that same magical feel.
Steve Awesome: Well I’ve been playing Secret of Evermore lately. I actually have Final Fantasy Seven up next. I actually never played it. I know, I know, don’t “at” me IWF Universe, I’m getting there ha ha. RPGs. It’s what the guys at AA got me hooked on instead of booze.
Seth Evans: I’ve always been more of number six for Final Fantasy, and never did check out Secret of Evermore. Maybe I will have to one day. Did one of those heroes' journeys inspire your return?
Steve Awesome: Oh no. My return this time was fueled distinctly by my daughter.
Seth Evans: That is understandable. But this last week, you didn’t win... Do you think your anger may have gotten the best of you keeping you from focusing on the win, and trying too hard to hurt?
{Steve leans back into his chair and sighs.}
Steve Awesome: Thats right. I did lose. Maybe I was too angry. I don’t know. I’m not going to sit here and make excuses about what happened. Everyone saw the match, they can make the assumptions for me. If this, or that didn’t happen-nah....bottom line is, There are no rules in a street fight. And I lost. But I’m not beat. I’m just adapting, baby!
Seth Evans: Well win or loss, do you think you accomplished your task of hurting him? Physically. The next time will be taking what matters more to him, and that means the victory.
Steve Awesome: Do I think I accomplished the task? No, Seth. An absolute and emphatic no. In fact that’s a HELLLLL NO! Seth, I haven’t even begun to feel accomplished. I am not finished by a long shot with Nick Knight OR Lucipher motherfucking Crosse! That’s for god damn sure!
Seth Evans: You are going against a number of people... is there any chance that you call in some back-up of your own, or is that a need-to-know basis?
Steve Awesome: Well you know, that remains to be seen. I’d love to sit here and wink into the camera and say “I gotta few “aces” up my sleeve” or “It’s about to get InFamous in here” but I know Rob is preggers and I think I’ve still got some bridges burnt that some others aren’t ready to repair just yet. That’s fine. I understand it. In the meantime, I got Jayson Matthews and that’s....well I guess it’s good enough for now heh...
Seth Evans: You and Jayson do go back a long way. Were you shocked when he joined The Church of Crosse? And did you do anything to try and help him get back on track?
Steve Awesome: Oh yeah. I’ve known Jayson forever. I was kind of surprised he joined the Church of Crosse though. Didn’t really seem like his style. But you know, I think at the time nobody knew the extent of what the Church of Crosse would become. So I just ignored it. But I’m glad he’s not completely stupid and came to his senses.
Seth Evans: So you just never felt it was something worth getting yourself into? That’s noted... but... some anonymous fan caught an interesting video. Let’s go ahead and show it...
STEVE AND TARA?
Seth Evans: So... is there something there? Some sparks? Seems kind of strange with her having turmoil toward your ex.
Steve Awesome: I know what everybody is thinking. Me and a pretty girl alone on a moonlit night. Come on, now! Can’t Steve Awesome and a woman be “just friends''?
{He flashes that sly Steve Awesome grin.}
Steve Awesome: but for real, Tara and I are just friends. I was helping her out with a bad drunken night and trying to clear some of the tension between her and Mandi. I don’t need my baby mama getting destroyed, you know? Tara and I are just friends. Believe me.
Seth Evans: I mean, I believe you. But half of the internet doesn't, especially considering how long the two of you have known each other... they can’t help but spread their rumors.
Steve Awesome: Oh trust me I know. I think I have more rumors about me then I do actual moments that happened and I’ve been wrestling for damn near twenty years
Seth Evans: You have been around the block several times. And a number of those blocks were with Tara, is what the internet would argue.
Steve Awesome: Hey, I don’t think it happened. But If the internet knows something I don’t, I’m sure they can prove it.
Seth Evans: Perfect. Leave it to them to bring the evidence. Have you considered the legal field as a career if wrestling didn’t pan out?
Steve Awesome: Ha Ha maybe. I certainly have a good way of getting myself off the hook anyways.
Seth Evans: It is in them to prove it otherwise. Although... I gotta throw in this one comment from an anonymous fan. They say you and Angel used to have beef, so how do we know it wouldn’t be you to stick it to his ex-wife?
Steve Awesome: Ha Ha well that totally would be me.
{He shrugs his shoulders and leans back in his chair.}
Steve Awesome: I guess maybe The Godster should hope we aren’t already Eskimo Bros.
Seth Evans: We will leave the rest of that topic alone, I think. There you have it, gamers: nothing happened. So you did come back for your daughter to extract vengeance upon Nick Knight, but is there any part of you that would like to re-ascend to the top of the mountain once you feel you’ve accomplished that?
Steve Awesome: Oh yeah definitely. I’m always thinking about that. I think any real athlete is always thinking about reclaiming they’re spot at the top. But I’m also thinking that I took a lot from my last title reign. I think that I mainly want to give something back now. But that doesn’t mean that if somewhere down the line I get in the ring against Warren Kane that I won’t take his title though
Seth Evans: Giving back is important. Is there any person on the roster that you could see moving ahead as the future of the company and possibly even the industry? Someone who could take the mantle of “Face of the Franchise”?
Steve Awesome: Is there someone in this world who can fill my shoes? Ha ha I don’t know if that’s possible. But I’ll tell you what, Nick Danger has loads of potential. So many people show up here thinking they know everything and don’t need to improve. Or they are gone as soon as they meet a little resistance. But Danger, he is showing up every week proving he has a good head on his shoulder, proving he belongs, and proving he wants to get better. I think people should keep an eye on this kid.
Seth Evans: I agree with you 100% there. Any advice you’d share with him?
Steve Awesome: Keep working hard and honing your craft. You got a good mind for the business, the rest will follow along in time.
Seth Evans: Wise words from a veteran. Speaking of which... everywhere you’ve gone, you’ve won almost every title from every company you’ve been a part of, and fought a lot of people. Is there anyone out there you haven’t fought that you would like to?
Steve Awesome: Oh yeah, there is a whole crop of new talent that have come through the doors since I’ve been gone. A lot of these kids have heard the name but they haven’t felt the pain, you know what I’m saying? I’d love to mix it up with the Keeton boy. I always wanted to get in there with his father but it never came to be. Tytus Rost. A proper match against Warren Kane would be a good one. And you know, I bet I could finally get a good match out of Ulf Hednir.
{He gives a little wink and finger gun to the camera.}
Seth Evans: Is that a shot at me for losing to him? I think the crowd loves him more than you. Tytus Rost is amazing, though, always a fan of his work. Just dominating. May be interesting to see how the styles clash.
Steve Awesome: Hey if I wanted to insult you Seth, I’d just do it. I was just making a joke about his good matches that's all.
Seth Evans: I’m fine with zingers. Don’t worry. Can’t not be able to take those jabs and play in any kind of gaming tournament. Anyways, moving on: what stands out to you about your theme song that made you pick it?
Steve Awesome: It’s all about that opening phrase in the chorus. “Regrets I've Got Mine!” It’s just a double edged sword of motivation for me. On one hand, it reminds me that I’ve done some bad stuff, but I’m still around and I’m still moving forward and you don’t have to continue being that person. But also, it reminds me that I’ve done some bad stuff to a lot of people. And if someone pisses me off enough, I can always just as easily become that guy again.
Seth Evans: Always a good attitude and mentality to have. Anyways that does it for my questions! Are you ready to answer the ever intimidating fan questions?
{He does a few stretches.}
Steve Awesome: Bring’em on.
Seth Evans: First official question from iwflifer: So with you rushing in during the roulette does that mean you work for IWF again?
Steve Awesome: Well, I touched on this in my promo the other week. I’m still technically not on contract with IWF. It’s kind of weird and messy legal clusterfuck. Even I’m not one hundred percent sure at the moment. I just know, despite Verona, someone in legal is letting me hang around for now.
Seth Evans: Do you think that could be because you are still drawing money in for Verona? Your name alone sells seats. And if he’s not paying you... and not responsible for you, legally, what’s he got to lose?
Steve Awesome: Hmm, you could be right about that. Why not pay a few extra bills with them Steve Awesome buys?
Seth Evans: It’s a good idea. Next question from an anonymous fan: Are you still dating Zelda and Candy Kane?
Steve Awesome: Zelda and I are still a thing. We’re trying to make something work. I know I don’t have much shame, but I’m not trying to be separated from two different baby mamas. It’s just a bad look according to the casting agents. And as for Candy....”
{He grins.}
Steve Awesome: We still talk from time to time.
Seth Evans: At the end of the day, your personal life is yours. As long as you aren’t hiding dead bodies, who are we to judge? Next question from another anonymous: What was your favorite match?
Steve Awesome: First one that comes to mind is back in nCw. Anniversary show. Smokin Aces verse GQ and Obsidian “for” the Starlets Tag Team Titles. We wrestled on top of a giant cake. It was one of the most absurd but funnest things I’ve ever done! Always hold a top spot in my heart.
Seth Evans: Sounds like it would be pretty fun. I think we need to see some more fun types of matches show up here. Not everything needs to be serious. Next question... a bit out there, but from CameronCorvisBae4ever: Fuck, marry, kill: Spike Kane, Gib, Adam Knite?
Steve Awesome: woah woah woah. Hold on. Cameron Corvis Bae!? HA! I pop. Man someone either did some homework or is a lifetime fan. But to answer the question.Id kill Spike, since he’s already dead. I’d fuck Gib and marry Adam just because I know it bothers Rob Diamond Ha Ha.
Seth Evans: Pissing off Rob seems like as good a reason as any to make that choice. The next one is... a bit of a doozy... AwesomelyUninformed72 asks: I think it’s safe to say you’re one of the most controversial superstars in the history of the business, seemingly there is no line you won’t cross if it gives you some kind of edge on an opponent or hell, just a good laugh for yourself. Are there any parts of your career you regret or would do differently with the benefit of hindsight, any people you may have hurt or offended that you would apologise to, or is it really all just about creating the biggest buzz for attention for you?
Steve Awesome: Well I have plenty of regrets. Hence the theme song. Heh. But one I think about a lot is what happened with Miles Reyes. I try to keep tabs on Miles. He’s actually regaining some movement and getting around a bit on his own. If I could I definitely take back what I did to Miles.
Seth Evans: Always time to do that. Fan Question: do you prefer “Man-Whore” or “He-Slut”? Asking for a friend.
Steve Awesome: I prefer Man-Whore. It sounds mighty and powerful, ha ha.
Seth Evans: Why not both? Next question from AwesomeSauce69: Zelda sexually assaulted you, or that’s what the tapes made it look like. Are you okay? Do you need help?
Steve Awesome: Yeah, she did get to me while I was drunk. I didn’t exactly want to ruin my family. But hey, if it wasn’t her, someone would have got to me heh. But I’m fine. Plus I got a son out of it.
Seth Evans: Sexual assault isn’t something to take lightly... but the child is here regardless, and will need their father, but some strange situation there. Moviebuff590: After a string of bargain bin flops, is it time to admit that your Hollywood career is a bust? Is that why you keep coming back to wrestling? I don’t imagine child support is cheap after all...
Steve Awesome: Hey! I don’t make bargain bin flops. I make cult classics. And.....the second part of the question. Yes. Child support isn’t cheap.
Seth Evans: are you sure? I haven’t seen anything you’ve made, and my movie taste is spectacular.
Steve Awesome: You gotta check out the shitstorm series. The musical about how evil kaiju Mothra is a math teacher at college. I got an animated movie coming out about Penguins caught in a rainstorm. It’s called WAP.
Seth Evans: Sounds like some interesting stuff. Kinda like Sharknado. Fame&Fortun8: When are you going to confront Roberto about your place in the Hall Of Fame?
Steve Awesome: Heh, very soon. I need to deal with the Church of Crosse and then I’ll be coming for Verona.
Seth Evans: I’ll be right behind you. This next one is an angry one. Fan question: (anonymous, audio via Skype) Seth, first off...I must say I love listening to your podcast, I really do. With that in my mind...let me expand on the question posed by "Fame&Fortune8."
What about the Hall of Fame eligibility of the FRIENDS you fucked over -- you know, the friends who poured their hearts out and tried to help you get clean and sober?! You threw them under the bus 'cos you let your own personal pride get in the way of the team, and I, for one, haven't forgotten about that..
Steve Awesome: Yeah. Well to be fair I didn’t throw them under the bus. Verona made the stip. But it does suck. I mean, I probably really screwed Rob’s chances in the hall of fame. Before that match Rob Diamond was a sure fire hall of famer and I messed that up for him. I do feel bad about that. Other than that I don’t really think about it.
Steve Awesome: I sure hope questions involving my friends and their issues doesn’t become the running theme tonight.
Seth Evans: I certainly hope not. fan question: Do you ever feel uncomfortable about how Gilmore and Fiona seem to have rewritten the faction of your early years?
Steve Awesome: Ha Ha it does get pretty annoying. InFamous has existed for over ten years but if you asked them it’s only been around for as long as they’ve been riding the group's coattails. Dude needs to read a history book.
Seth Evans: I do remember Infamous from nCw days. Something has bothered him, and maybe he can gather the courage to say it to your face after you deal with The Church of Crosse. A little detour before Verona. Fan question: if you could relaunch one promotion from your past what would it be and does Robert Verona own the rights to it?
Steve Awesome: Hmmm, It might be I think it was called RPW? A good little company where Rob, and Spike and I were all together and the full and proper version of Infamous was running strong. And if Verona does own any rights to it, I’m sure it’s sitting in an empty room collecting dust like most of his IP’s.
Seth Evans: Well, speaking of Rob, the next question from Rob Diamond: I heard you got salty the last time I asked a question when Adam was on the show. Can you explain to me via the room you currently rent from me what your obsession with Adam Knite is and why you support his alt right agenda?
Steve Awesome: You know, I’m not really sure what Rob is talking about. Adam was never actually on an episode of Game On. As for being obsessed......he’s the one who brought him up out of nowhere. Maybe he’s the one who is obsessed?
Seth Evans: Just a rumor. People thought I was gonna bring Knite onto the show, and we almost had a riot. Good times. Next question from TotallyNotSteveAwesome: Why do you think Rob Diamond is so uppity about the nCw thing? And is it most likely due to the pregnancy hormones?
Steve Awesome: Ohhhhh is that why he’s upset? Just because I was involved with a reboot of nCw? I’m not sure why he’s mad, I came to him and asked him if he wanted to come work with me. He told me no. It sounds like it is pregnancy hormones.
Seth Evans: Maybe a part of him felt you were abandoning him. Whoa. Dr. Phil. Question from @awesomesticklaborcommentaries - "Doth my ears deceive me, or did that female voice on Skype earlier sound rather familiar...?!
You were paranoid about James Gilmore cashing the Joker briefcase in when he had it last year. Yet you had no qualms about accepting Roberto's Hall of Fame stipulation, a stip that threw both James and Fiona under the bus in the process. Do you regret taking on Verona and agreeing to that particular stipulation, knowing full well that you were trashing the very people who helped you on the path to sobriety?
Steve Awesome: Okay then, they really want to press this thing eh? Alright, the answer is no. I don’t regret taking the stip. You know why? Because I don’t run away from a challenge. I don’t go around spreading retirement rumors every time I take a big loss. Verona upped the stakes and I had two choices. Take the stip and fight like a man or back away and lose like a coward. I may have lost the match and my job but I still got my integrity. Besides, Gilmore is never getting into the Hall of Fame and the best moment of Fiona McFly’s entire career is the time I puked on her at Diamonds are Forever.
Seth Evans: I think you made the right choice. Question from Caleb Lockwood (@streetsavageiwf): First of all, you're still scum. Second, what's it like knowing you live rent-free in Gilmore and McFly's head? Genuinely, I'm impressed.
Steve Awesome: Lockwood. You are still filth. But to answer your question, it’s okay. I gotta timeshare in Fiona’s head. Weather is usually hazy. Mostly cloudy. Generally over cast most of the time.
Seth Evans: Sounds like Canada... that’s not a shot against Canada, that’s just the weather. Next one, another doozy, Originalrecipe27: wow, all these questions from men and women who in one breath claim that Being Infamous is so tight and the best faction in the history of factions, and in the next apparently aren’t close enough to resolve these things off air and have to hijack a fan dedicated portion of a popular podcast to confront you, I guess it really is true, some people can create controversy just by breathing. Is all of this scripted just to fill air time because Steve Awesome doesn’t have as many fans as he thinks? Can’t imagine why a literal mother lover who thinks it’s the height of entertainment to disrespect the dead on tv, misgender Fowler in his promos, cheat on his wife, be a deadbeat dad and fuck anything that moves doesn’t have more fans. I knew the super value brand version of Infamous was a farce.
Steve Awesome: I think there was a question in all of that insulting word soup. Is all of this scripted? No. It’s all real. And I got plenty of fans, including you, since you called in to ask me a question.
Seth Evans: Haters are fans in their own right. Oh, another one... From @realjamesgilmore: Okie-dokie, I think it's time to put this in the bud.
Steve and I ain't exactly "friends" but ya know what...I can live with that. I understand the vitriol against Steve and how, for the most part, it's justified. I get the fact that he's done some incredibly stupid stuff. I also understand that Rob and Fiona had to pull their hair out just so they could TRY to play referee when we was at odds. He's chosen to be on this podcast, which means he's probably gonna take the heat head-on. That's just part of dealin' with people in general -- the world ain't all sunshine and rainbows, after all.
That bein' said...if it means anything, I forgive him for takin' that stip in the first place.
Now Steve? Are you ready for Being Infamous to rise again?!
Steve Awesome: Wait that’s actually from Gilmore? Okay that’s it. Now I’m officially irritated. I know the doofus is affiliated with “awesome stick labor” too. I wouldn’t be surprised if he and his cronies were involved in the first question as well. Alright fine, since you desperately want to be on this show so bad that you will weasel your name and your drama into the questions. Here’s the answer to your burning question Gilmore.
Steve Awesome: No. I’m not ready for Being Infamous to rise again. Mainly because I’m not ready to see you try to ride it’s coattails to the top. No one gives a rats ass if Being Infamous was the best year and a half of your career. Do you want to know the real truth Gilmore? Almost ten years Rob Diamond and I, we MADE InFamous. And for a lousy 18 months, InFamous made YOU. And after we left and there was no one left to prop you up....you fell down and now there are retirement rumors every time you are left counting the lights. So yeah.....I fucking bet your ready for Infamous to ride again.
Seth Evans: Pretty harsh words... but you don’t have to pull punches here. Next question. Fan question: what’s the favorite match you’ve ever wrestled?
Steve Awesome: Hey I try not to get like that these days, but sometimes people still piss me off. Anywho, another favorite match? I’m gonna say my match against Homeless Harold back in nCw. We tore the house down.
Seth Evans: It happens. I rage at my games too when people are just being unruly. Fan question: I’ve been a fan of yours since NCW and I just want to say I’m proud of you for coming back and kicking Nick Knight in the face. My question is, Can you grate cheese on your abs?
Steve Awesome: Hey thanks. I really appreciate that. It’s nice to see that not everyone is caught up on my past so much they won’t let me get past it. I’ll make sure I punch Nick Knight once for you, fan. As for your question, I can. If you want to see, you gotta come subscribe to my only fans. You won’t regret it.
Seth Evans: Videos of all your conquests? Next question. Fan Question: How do you feel about Gilmore et. all turning your moment in the spotlight into YET ANOTHER thing about them?
Steve Awesome: It’s pretty damn annoying. Him and Rob. It’s pretty silly that I can have so many enemies but it’s really only my so-called “friends” that are trying to bring me down and make me look bad during my interview.
Seth Evans: There is one question I will get back to, but I do wanna get to this next one on the subject of Rob. Rob Diamond question: who the heck says we don’t have these same arguments in private?? Maybe we are such good friends Steve knows I’m obviously fucking with him because I have nothing better to do while I wait for this baby to crawl out of me. Side note. I really hope this doesn’t go the way I think it’s going. Gods honest truth I love Steve. And if you buy into my questions as being some sort of backstage heat then you just got worked my friend. Kayfabe is alive and well.
... you know goddamn well why. You ever work somewhere where you couldn’t be yourself? Or worse. Work somewhere you’re closest friends had to pretend to be something they weren’t? If y’all loved ncw then more power to you. But for those of us on the bad side of Adam’s alt right agenda it wasn’t quite so fun.
... so when I come back in late June or early July or whenever this monster rips its way out of me. We going for them tag belts, right? You piece of stinking monkey crap.
Steve Awesome: Oh God they just don’t stop. So let me ask you Rob, if we have these arguments in private then why the hell are we having this argument in public via Game On? But right, you are clearly just fucking with me. Just trying to get a rise out of me? By bringing up some drama that has nothing to do with IWF? You want a rise, Rob? Here you go.
Steve Awesome: First of all, Adam doesn’t even fucking work there. You spread rumors and stand up on a soap box trashing something that I worked hard to try and make and the guy that made you so miserable doesn’t even work there. You trout out your pre-set Adam speech like he’s some kind of terrible person and act like you weren’t the second worst person there. With your little troll bull shit and your back handed comments. Am I ready to come back and take the tag belts with you? Again, I’m not so sure. I think I’d rather play blindfolded in traffic. Or who knows, maybe I’m just fucking with you?
Seth Evans: Damn. There is no easy answer with you guys... Fan Question: How does it feel to come back to “avenge your family” only to LOSE to Nick Knight in a fight?
Steve Awesome: Hey, the answer would have been easier if Rob and James didn’t feel like they had something to prove publicly during my guest promotional spot. As for the whole Nick Knight thing. It sucks. It really sucks. Makes my blood boil. I was supposed to return and make good by my little girl and those Bastards stole that away from me. I’m gonna make a vow here on your show Seth, that somehow, some way I will get to Lucipher Crosse and I will make him pay.
Seth Evans: As I previously indicated, you’ve done that most of your career. You made good on becoming the biggest name wherever you competed. Whether you were champion or not, you always became the guy to beat. But we do have one last question, a recurring one every week... our fans seem interested by our love life, which is fine, but... Fan question: fuck Marry kill the current champions?
Steve Awesome: Lets see, world champ? Warren Kane is probably fuck. Ulf I guess is married. Kill the Powers that Be. Also, can I just say....I still love Infamous and I still love Rob....and Gilmore to an extent. But I won’t lie and say they haven’t been annoying the hell out of me. There may be a day when Infamous rides again....just so long as I don’t kill them first.
Seth Evans: There we have it, gamers! Thank you, again, Steve, for taking the time to come to the studio. And until next week, everybody! GAME ON!
{Seth and Steve look into the camera and give it a nod as the scene comes to a close.}
PREDICTION RESULTS
Weekly:
5-3
Seth Evans: I did have to scrap one match because of a late change to the card… it became a triple thread. Had it stayed one-on-one, I think that Nick Danger would have walked out with the victory! But a good showing from Johnny Somebody!
Overall:
35-16
Seth Evans: Still a plus nineteen overall, which is something I can be happy with.
Weekly Top 5
Five:
CALEB LOCKWOOD.
Reasoning: Nate Fate has been getting more and more fired up each week, as well as Nick Danger, and The Fateful Danger are looking to build up on that. But this week… they were not able to do that. Caleb brings a stop to Nate Fate, and earns the fifth and final spot of the Weekly Top 5.
Four:
ABIGAIL.
Reasoning: A tough contest! Abigail prevailed over Amber Cooke who seemed like she was starting to light up, so a victory over someone with that kind of momentum moving forward… it wasn’t easy.
Three:
VIVIENNE RODGERS.
Reasoning: This was close for match of the night, and another hard fought contest between Samira and Vivienne, but with Vivienne walking out with the victory, I have to give this one to her.
Two:
NICK KNIGHT.
Reasoning: Nick Knight got the shocking victory over Steve Awesome, and the former TV Champion earned a huge win over a former World Champion, and The Face of the Franchise. That is no easy feat to do no matter who you ar.e
One:
ULF HEDNIR.
Reasoning: It’s hard not to put him back at the number one spot this week because of his successful defense!
STREET FIGHT
Nick Knight vs Steve Awesome
Reasoning: It just had that shock value! These two laid it all out on the line, but somehow Nick Knight ended up walking out with the win, and shocked everybody!
POWER 10
GODS & MONSTERS: Now… their segment was not aired on Sacrifice, we apparently got hit with a commercial break when they went out to the ring, but if you did catch it on the IWF GO! App, you would know that they deserve the final spot of the Power 10 still! They have sworn that they were not going to let anyone else get another shot at The Powers That Be until they get their second shot, so we’ll see if they make good on their terms.
CALEB LOCKWOOD: Caleb had a good outing in the Roulette, and just got another victory this week. Could we see the former World Champion regain traction?
NICK KNIGHT: Nick Knight shocked the world by defeating Steve Awesome in his official return to IWF, and stopping his momentum! What is happening? This is not how the movie is supposed to go! This is not the script! Right? It was a huge shock for the crowd to see Steve’s momentum be stomped so quickly, but we will speak to Steve later this evening and maybe he’ll shed some light on that.
THE POWERS THAT BE: The Powers That Be remain at this spot, but between Angel and Dean… we could see them moving up. What are they going to do about Gods & Monsters? What is Angel going to do about Tara? There’s a lot of questions to be answered.
CALS JACOBSEN: Cals goes down a spot due to activity between the people ahead of Cals, but Cals is a champion for a reason! Cals can re-climb the rankings… personally… between Tara and Cals, I would say that the Imperial Diamond Championship gained a bit more recognition, because so far Tara has not defended against someone worthwhile while Cals has a successful defense over Vivienne. We’ll see what happens moving forward.
VIVIENNE RODGERS: Vivienne has been a constant on the Power 10 recently, and she’s one to keep an eye on! Although defeated by Cals Jacobsen, Vivienne is still near the top and could easily gain a second chance at Cals, or even be next in line to face Tara.
WARREN KANE: The only reason that Warren drops in the ranking is because of no match, and no real segment. He can easily regain that momentum and move back to a number one spot when he answers back to Thunderchild.
TARA FENIX: Tara is being recognized each and every week, even if she doesn’t have a match, she is constantly getting recognition. This week, she made a promise of the First Son… now… I’ve known her a while, and I just have no clue what she has planned. But then after what happened between her and Mandi… she’s angry, and I think she’s going to go for the number one spot coming up shortly.
EVAN “THUNDERCHILD” ALBRECHT: The Thunderchild had a great segment to the world that he looked forward to fighting Warren Kane for the World Championship, and I think he will be one to regain the number one spot from Ulf as the weeks go on. That, or Warren Kane could take it away? Either way!
ULF HEDNIR: Ulf has officially hit the double-digits on a winning streak, and successfully defended the championship… against myself… he has been proving himself week in and week out that he is going to be a force to be reckoned with going forward!
Predictions:
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Johnny Somebody vs Grave Roberts
My prediction is… JOHNNY SOMEBODY.
Reasoning: He had a great start last week, and I think he’s just going to keep going with that motivation going forward!
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Tatmusaki vs Tytus Rost
My prediction is… TYTUS ROST.
Reasoning: I’ve said it several times before and have said it again… firstly, let me say I am happy to have him back! But yes, he has come back with a vengeance and I think that he’s only going to go straight up the ladder now that he is back, and motivated properly.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Abigail and Amber Cooke vs Vivienne Rodgers and Samira Hamilton
My prediction is… VIVIENNE RODGERS AND SAMIRA HAMILTON.
Reasoning: This is one that could go either way, and a candidate for possibly match of the week… I know the ability of Abigail and Amber Cooke, but we know how much fire Vivienne has been on, and then add Samira to the mix! Abigail has been hot since losing the belt, she bounced back as if nothing had happened, but I don’t know. I just have a feeling Vivienne and Samira are going to be too much.
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Wraith vs Scott Handsome
My prediction is… WRAITH.
Reasoning: Wraith made quick work on his debut, and it’s been a while, but I think he’s going to be just as explosive. He’s clearly not much of a chatter, but he hasn’t needed to say anything so far. We’ll see if that stays true this time around.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Violent Tendencies vs "Local Talent" The Hurricane Twins (Tim and Tom Hurricane)
My prediction is… VIOLENT TENDENCIES.
Reasoning: I do not like their tactics, truly, I do not, but they have worked. And they are on the same page, so where is the issue?
SINGLES MATCH
Dakota Bowman vs Virginia Stepanov
My prediction is… VIRGINIA STEPANOV
Reasoning: This is another rough one for the week, but I think that Virginia is going to come out on top this week.
SINGLES MATCH
James Gilmore vs Billie Parris
My prediction is… JAMES GILMORE.
Reasoning: James Gilmore is looking to bounce back after failing to win the Roulette, seeing as he declined his rematch clause, he will not be battling for the World Championship. This is not the match that will put him back on par. But may be the match that gets him moving forward, at least.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Team Diversity Hire vs Vendetta
My prediction is… VENDETTA.
Reasoning: Vendetta is one team that I do not foresee me voting against! They are THE team! Now, do not get me wrong, Team Diversity Hire is absolutely amazing! I love them! But Vendetta is… just on another level. I want to see big things coming for them! I want to see them climb the rankings! I want them to become the team to beat! And I think they have the tools they need to do just that!
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Christos Rousakis vs Nick Danger
My prediction is… NICK DANGER.
Reasoning: This is FINALLY going to be the break that Nick Danger needs to get himself on the winning track! It would have been last week, as I said, but a late addition… he just wasn’t prepared for it… but this is going to be it.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Those Damn Gaijin vs "Local Talent" Bill "The Bomb" Hader and "Crazy" Chris Steen
My prediction is… THOSE DAMN GAIJIN.
Reasoning: Just a feeling.
IWF WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Stephen Terrella vs Ulf Hednir ©
My prediction is… ULF HEDNIR
Reasoning: Hey, listen… I thought I had a shot at winning, and there were people that had a legitimate chance at beating him. But Ulf does… the impossible… he is getting more and more rested each and every week, and now he’s fighting one of his toughest opponents since acquiring the championship. A man capable of matching him in power. So the power game is out of his hands! But Ulf… is resilient. Ulf has proven himself able to adapt. It’s going to be tough. But I think Ulf retains.
INTERVIEW
No image this week.
Seth Evans: It’s that time of the night, and the questions were flying in this week as Steve Awesome agreed to be the special guest for the evening! So without further ado, here he is, gamers, the Face of the Franchise! And welcome back! STEVE! AWESOME!
{Steve Awesomewalks in. He gives Seth a fist bump and then he and Seth sit in their respective chairs.}
Seth Evans: Well, two things. Firstly, welcome back! Secondly, thank you for taking the time to come participate on the show!
{Steve walks in gives Seth a fist bump, takes his seat}
Steve Awesome: Hey not a problem, Seth. I’ll try to be a good boy on your show.
Seth Evans: That’s not what the fans would want to see. Don’t disappoint them. But let’s start: PC, PlayStation, or Xbox?
Steve Awesome: Alright starting with the softballs. But that’s cool, I think I’d have to pick PC, currently. When I get spare time I like to do a lot of retro gaming. Super Nintendo, N.E.S. , early PS1 games. I know it’s hard to believe but I’m a bit of an older guy so I’m enjoying being able to play all the cool shit I used to play when I was young.
Seth Evans: Totally understandable, and yeah, I always start with the softballs. Is there any old school game that stands out to you? I like the old Final Fantasy stuff. The new ones just don’t have that same magical feel.
Steve Awesome: Well I’ve been playing Secret of Evermore lately. I actually have Final Fantasy Seven up next. I actually never played it. I know, I know, don’t “at” me IWF Universe, I’m getting there ha ha. RPGs. It’s what the guys at AA got me hooked on instead of booze.
Seth Evans: I’ve always been more of number six for Final Fantasy, and never did check out Secret of Evermore. Maybe I will have to one day. Did one of those heroes' journeys inspire your return?
Steve Awesome: Oh no. My return this time was fueled distinctly by my daughter.
Seth Evans: That is understandable. But this last week, you didn’t win... Do you think your anger may have gotten the best of you keeping you from focusing on the win, and trying too hard to hurt?
{Steve leans back into his chair and sighs.}
Steve Awesome: Thats right. I did lose. Maybe I was too angry. I don’t know. I’m not going to sit here and make excuses about what happened. Everyone saw the match, they can make the assumptions for me. If this, or that didn’t happen-nah....bottom line is, There are no rules in a street fight. And I lost. But I’m not beat. I’m just adapting, baby!
Seth Evans: Well win or loss, do you think you accomplished your task of hurting him? Physically. The next time will be taking what matters more to him, and that means the victory.
Steve Awesome: Do I think I accomplished the task? No, Seth. An absolute and emphatic no. In fact that’s a HELLLLL NO! Seth, I haven’t even begun to feel accomplished. I am not finished by a long shot with Nick Knight OR Lucipher motherfucking Crosse! That’s for god damn sure!
Seth Evans: You are going against a number of people... is there any chance that you call in some back-up of your own, or is that a need-to-know basis?
Steve Awesome: Well you know, that remains to be seen. I’d love to sit here and wink into the camera and say “I gotta few “aces” up my sleeve” or “It’s about to get InFamous in here” but I know Rob is preggers and I think I’ve still got some bridges burnt that some others aren’t ready to repair just yet. That’s fine. I understand it. In the meantime, I got Jayson Matthews and that’s....well I guess it’s good enough for now heh...
Seth Evans: You and Jayson do go back a long way. Were you shocked when he joined The Church of Crosse? And did you do anything to try and help him get back on track?
Steve Awesome: Oh yeah. I’ve known Jayson forever. I was kind of surprised he joined the Church of Crosse though. Didn’t really seem like his style. But you know, I think at the time nobody knew the extent of what the Church of Crosse would become. So I just ignored it. But I’m glad he’s not completely stupid and came to his senses.
Seth Evans: So you just never felt it was something worth getting yourself into? That’s noted... but... some anonymous fan caught an interesting video. Let’s go ahead and show it...
STEVE AND TARA?
Seth Evans: So... is there something there? Some sparks? Seems kind of strange with her having turmoil toward your ex.
Steve Awesome: I know what everybody is thinking. Me and a pretty girl alone on a moonlit night. Come on, now! Can’t Steve Awesome and a woman be “just friends''?
{He flashes that sly Steve Awesome grin.}
Steve Awesome: but for real, Tara and I are just friends. I was helping her out with a bad drunken night and trying to clear some of the tension between her and Mandi. I don’t need my baby mama getting destroyed, you know? Tara and I are just friends. Believe me.
Seth Evans: I mean, I believe you. But half of the internet doesn't, especially considering how long the two of you have known each other... they can’t help but spread their rumors.
Steve Awesome: Oh trust me I know. I think I have more rumors about me then I do actual moments that happened and I’ve been wrestling for damn near twenty years
Seth Evans: You have been around the block several times. And a number of those blocks were with Tara, is what the internet would argue.
Steve Awesome: Hey, I don’t think it happened. But If the internet knows something I don’t, I’m sure they can prove it.
Seth Evans: Perfect. Leave it to them to bring the evidence. Have you considered the legal field as a career if wrestling didn’t pan out?
Steve Awesome: Ha Ha maybe. I certainly have a good way of getting myself off the hook anyways.
Seth Evans: It is in them to prove it otherwise. Although... I gotta throw in this one comment from an anonymous fan. They say you and Angel used to have beef, so how do we know it wouldn’t be you to stick it to his ex-wife?
Steve Awesome: Ha Ha well that totally would be me.
{He shrugs his shoulders and leans back in his chair.}
Steve Awesome: I guess maybe The Godster should hope we aren’t already Eskimo Bros.
Seth Evans: We will leave the rest of that topic alone, I think. There you have it, gamers: nothing happened. So you did come back for your daughter to extract vengeance upon Nick Knight, but is there any part of you that would like to re-ascend to the top of the mountain once you feel you’ve accomplished that?
Steve Awesome: Oh yeah definitely. I’m always thinking about that. I think any real athlete is always thinking about reclaiming they’re spot at the top. But I’m also thinking that I took a lot from my last title reign. I think that I mainly want to give something back now. But that doesn’t mean that if somewhere down the line I get in the ring against Warren Kane that I won’t take his title though
Seth Evans: Giving back is important. Is there any person on the roster that you could see moving ahead as the future of the company and possibly even the industry? Someone who could take the mantle of “Face of the Franchise”?
Steve Awesome: Is there someone in this world who can fill my shoes? Ha ha I don’t know if that’s possible. But I’ll tell you what, Nick Danger has loads of potential. So many people show up here thinking they know everything and don’t need to improve. Or they are gone as soon as they meet a little resistance. But Danger, he is showing up every week proving he has a good head on his shoulder, proving he belongs, and proving he wants to get better. I think people should keep an eye on this kid.
Seth Evans: I agree with you 100% there. Any advice you’d share with him?
Steve Awesome: Keep working hard and honing your craft. You got a good mind for the business, the rest will follow along in time.
Seth Evans: Wise words from a veteran. Speaking of which... everywhere you’ve gone, you’ve won almost every title from every company you’ve been a part of, and fought a lot of people. Is there anyone out there you haven’t fought that you would like to?
Steve Awesome: Oh yeah, there is a whole crop of new talent that have come through the doors since I’ve been gone. A lot of these kids have heard the name but they haven’t felt the pain, you know what I’m saying? I’d love to mix it up with the Keeton boy. I always wanted to get in there with his father but it never came to be. Tytus Rost. A proper match against Warren Kane would be a good one. And you know, I bet I could finally get a good match out of Ulf Hednir.
{He gives a little wink and finger gun to the camera.}
Seth Evans: Is that a shot at me for losing to him? I think the crowd loves him more than you. Tytus Rost is amazing, though, always a fan of his work. Just dominating. May be interesting to see how the styles clash.
Steve Awesome: Hey if I wanted to insult you Seth, I’d just do it. I was just making a joke about his good matches that's all.
Seth Evans: I’m fine with zingers. Don’t worry. Can’t not be able to take those jabs and play in any kind of gaming tournament. Anyways, moving on: what stands out to you about your theme song that made you pick it?
Steve Awesome: It’s all about that opening phrase in the chorus. “Regrets I've Got Mine!” It’s just a double edged sword of motivation for me. On one hand, it reminds me that I’ve done some bad stuff, but I’m still around and I’m still moving forward and you don’t have to continue being that person. But also, it reminds me that I’ve done some bad stuff to a lot of people. And if someone pisses me off enough, I can always just as easily become that guy again.
Seth Evans: Always a good attitude and mentality to have. Anyways that does it for my questions! Are you ready to answer the ever intimidating fan questions?
{He does a few stretches.}
Steve Awesome: Bring’em on.
Seth Evans: First official question from iwflifer: So with you rushing in during the roulette does that mean you work for IWF again?
Steve Awesome: Well, I touched on this in my promo the other week. I’m still technically not on contract with IWF. It’s kind of weird and messy legal clusterfuck. Even I’m not one hundred percent sure at the moment. I just know, despite Verona, someone in legal is letting me hang around for now.
Seth Evans: Do you think that could be because you are still drawing money in for Verona? Your name alone sells seats. And if he’s not paying you... and not responsible for you, legally, what’s he got to lose?
Steve Awesome: Hmm, you could be right about that. Why not pay a few extra bills with them Steve Awesome buys?
Seth Evans: It’s a good idea. Next question from an anonymous fan: Are you still dating Zelda and Candy Kane?
Steve Awesome: Zelda and I are still a thing. We’re trying to make something work. I know I don’t have much shame, but I’m not trying to be separated from two different baby mamas. It’s just a bad look according to the casting agents. And as for Candy....”
{He grins.}
Steve Awesome: We still talk from time to time.
Seth Evans: At the end of the day, your personal life is yours. As long as you aren’t hiding dead bodies, who are we to judge? Next question from another anonymous: What was your favorite match?
Steve Awesome: First one that comes to mind is back in nCw. Anniversary show. Smokin Aces verse GQ and Obsidian “for” the Starlets Tag Team Titles. We wrestled on top of a giant cake. It was one of the most absurd but funnest things I’ve ever done! Always hold a top spot in my heart.
Seth Evans: Sounds like it would be pretty fun. I think we need to see some more fun types of matches show up here. Not everything needs to be serious. Next question... a bit out there, but from CameronCorvisBae4ever: Fuck, marry, kill: Spike Kane, Gib, Adam Knite?
Steve Awesome: woah woah woah. Hold on. Cameron Corvis Bae!? HA! I pop. Man someone either did some homework or is a lifetime fan. But to answer the question.Id kill Spike, since he’s already dead. I’d fuck Gib and marry Adam just because I know it bothers Rob Diamond Ha Ha.
Seth Evans: Pissing off Rob seems like as good a reason as any to make that choice. The next one is... a bit of a doozy... AwesomelyUninformed72 asks: I think it’s safe to say you’re one of the most controversial superstars in the history of the business, seemingly there is no line you won’t cross if it gives you some kind of edge on an opponent or hell, just a good laugh for yourself. Are there any parts of your career you regret or would do differently with the benefit of hindsight, any people you may have hurt or offended that you would apologise to, or is it really all just about creating the biggest buzz for attention for you?
Steve Awesome: Well I have plenty of regrets. Hence the theme song. Heh. But one I think about a lot is what happened with Miles Reyes. I try to keep tabs on Miles. He’s actually regaining some movement and getting around a bit on his own. If I could I definitely take back what I did to Miles.
Seth Evans: Always time to do that. Fan Question: do you prefer “Man-Whore” or “He-Slut”? Asking for a friend.
Steve Awesome: I prefer Man-Whore. It sounds mighty and powerful, ha ha.
Seth Evans: Why not both? Next question from AwesomeSauce69: Zelda sexually assaulted you, or that’s what the tapes made it look like. Are you okay? Do you need help?
Steve Awesome: Yeah, she did get to me while I was drunk. I didn’t exactly want to ruin my family. But hey, if it wasn’t her, someone would have got to me heh. But I’m fine. Plus I got a son out of it.
Seth Evans: Sexual assault isn’t something to take lightly... but the child is here regardless, and will need their father, but some strange situation there. Moviebuff590: After a string of bargain bin flops, is it time to admit that your Hollywood career is a bust? Is that why you keep coming back to wrestling? I don’t imagine child support is cheap after all...
Steve Awesome: Hey! I don’t make bargain bin flops. I make cult classics. And.....the second part of the question. Yes. Child support isn’t cheap.
Seth Evans: are you sure? I haven’t seen anything you’ve made, and my movie taste is spectacular.
Steve Awesome: You gotta check out the shitstorm series. The musical about how evil kaiju Mothra is a math teacher at college. I got an animated movie coming out about Penguins caught in a rainstorm. It’s called WAP.
Seth Evans: Sounds like some interesting stuff. Kinda like Sharknado. Fame&Fortun8: When are you going to confront Roberto about your place in the Hall Of Fame?
Steve Awesome: Heh, very soon. I need to deal with the Church of Crosse and then I’ll be coming for Verona.
Seth Evans: I’ll be right behind you. This next one is an angry one. Fan question: (anonymous, audio via Skype) Seth, first off...I must say I love listening to your podcast, I really do. With that in my mind...let me expand on the question posed by "Fame&Fortune8."
What about the Hall of Fame eligibility of the FRIENDS you fucked over -- you know, the friends who poured their hearts out and tried to help you get clean and sober?! You threw them under the bus 'cos you let your own personal pride get in the way of the team, and I, for one, haven't forgotten about that..
Steve Awesome: Yeah. Well to be fair I didn’t throw them under the bus. Verona made the stip. But it does suck. I mean, I probably really screwed Rob’s chances in the hall of fame. Before that match Rob Diamond was a sure fire hall of famer and I messed that up for him. I do feel bad about that. Other than that I don’t really think about it.
Steve Awesome: I sure hope questions involving my friends and their issues doesn’t become the running theme tonight.
Seth Evans: I certainly hope not. fan question: Do you ever feel uncomfortable about how Gilmore and Fiona seem to have rewritten the faction of your early years?
Steve Awesome: Ha Ha it does get pretty annoying. InFamous has existed for over ten years but if you asked them it’s only been around for as long as they’ve been riding the group's coattails. Dude needs to read a history book.
Seth Evans: I do remember Infamous from nCw days. Something has bothered him, and maybe he can gather the courage to say it to your face after you deal with The Church of Crosse. A little detour before Verona. Fan question: if you could relaunch one promotion from your past what would it be and does Robert Verona own the rights to it?
Steve Awesome: Hmmm, It might be I think it was called RPW? A good little company where Rob, and Spike and I were all together and the full and proper version of Infamous was running strong. And if Verona does own any rights to it, I’m sure it’s sitting in an empty room collecting dust like most of his IP’s.
Seth Evans: Well, speaking of Rob, the next question from Rob Diamond: I heard you got salty the last time I asked a question when Adam was on the show. Can you explain to me via the room you currently rent from me what your obsession with Adam Knite is and why you support his alt right agenda?
Steve Awesome: You know, I’m not really sure what Rob is talking about. Adam was never actually on an episode of Game On. As for being obsessed......he’s the one who brought him up out of nowhere. Maybe he’s the one who is obsessed?
Seth Evans: Just a rumor. People thought I was gonna bring Knite onto the show, and we almost had a riot. Good times. Next question from TotallyNotSteveAwesome: Why do you think Rob Diamond is so uppity about the nCw thing? And is it most likely due to the pregnancy hormones?
Steve Awesome: Ohhhhh is that why he’s upset? Just because I was involved with a reboot of nCw? I’m not sure why he’s mad, I came to him and asked him if he wanted to come work with me. He told me no. It sounds like it is pregnancy hormones.
Seth Evans: Maybe a part of him felt you were abandoning him. Whoa. Dr. Phil. Question from @awesomesticklaborcommentaries - "Doth my ears deceive me, or did that female voice on Skype earlier sound rather familiar...?!
You were paranoid about James Gilmore cashing the Joker briefcase in when he had it last year. Yet you had no qualms about accepting Roberto's Hall of Fame stipulation, a stip that threw both James and Fiona under the bus in the process. Do you regret taking on Verona and agreeing to that particular stipulation, knowing full well that you were trashing the very people who helped you on the path to sobriety?
Steve Awesome: Okay then, they really want to press this thing eh? Alright, the answer is no. I don’t regret taking the stip. You know why? Because I don’t run away from a challenge. I don’t go around spreading retirement rumors every time I take a big loss. Verona upped the stakes and I had two choices. Take the stip and fight like a man or back away and lose like a coward. I may have lost the match and my job but I still got my integrity. Besides, Gilmore is never getting into the Hall of Fame and the best moment of Fiona McFly’s entire career is the time I puked on her at Diamonds are Forever.
Seth Evans: I think you made the right choice. Question from Caleb Lockwood (@streetsavageiwf): First of all, you're still scum. Second, what's it like knowing you live rent-free in Gilmore and McFly's head? Genuinely, I'm impressed.
Steve Awesome: Lockwood. You are still filth. But to answer your question, it’s okay. I gotta timeshare in Fiona’s head. Weather is usually hazy. Mostly cloudy. Generally over cast most of the time.
Seth Evans: Sounds like Canada... that’s not a shot against Canada, that’s just the weather. Next one, another doozy, Originalrecipe27: wow, all these questions from men and women who in one breath claim that Being Infamous is so tight and the best faction in the history of factions, and in the next apparently aren’t close enough to resolve these things off air and have to hijack a fan dedicated portion of a popular podcast to confront you, I guess it really is true, some people can create controversy just by breathing. Is all of this scripted just to fill air time because Steve Awesome doesn’t have as many fans as he thinks? Can’t imagine why a literal mother lover who thinks it’s the height of entertainment to disrespect the dead on tv, misgender Fowler in his promos, cheat on his wife, be a deadbeat dad and fuck anything that moves doesn’t have more fans. I knew the super value brand version of Infamous was a farce.
Steve Awesome: I think there was a question in all of that insulting word soup. Is all of this scripted? No. It’s all real. And I got plenty of fans, including you, since you called in to ask me a question.
Seth Evans: Haters are fans in their own right. Oh, another one... From @realjamesgilmore: Okie-dokie, I think it's time to put this in the bud.
Steve and I ain't exactly "friends" but ya know what...I can live with that. I understand the vitriol against Steve and how, for the most part, it's justified. I get the fact that he's done some incredibly stupid stuff. I also understand that Rob and Fiona had to pull their hair out just so they could TRY to play referee when we was at odds. He's chosen to be on this podcast, which means he's probably gonna take the heat head-on. That's just part of dealin' with people in general -- the world ain't all sunshine and rainbows, after all.
That bein' said...if it means anything, I forgive him for takin' that stip in the first place.
Now Steve? Are you ready for Being Infamous to rise again?!
Steve Awesome: Wait that’s actually from Gilmore? Okay that’s it. Now I’m officially irritated. I know the doofus is affiliated with “awesome stick labor” too. I wouldn’t be surprised if he and his cronies were involved in the first question as well. Alright fine, since you desperately want to be on this show so bad that you will weasel your name and your drama into the questions. Here’s the answer to your burning question Gilmore.
Steve Awesome: No. I’m not ready for Being Infamous to rise again. Mainly because I’m not ready to see you try to ride it’s coattails to the top. No one gives a rats ass if Being Infamous was the best year and a half of your career. Do you want to know the real truth Gilmore? Almost ten years Rob Diamond and I, we MADE InFamous. And for a lousy 18 months, InFamous made YOU. And after we left and there was no one left to prop you up....you fell down and now there are retirement rumors every time you are left counting the lights. So yeah.....I fucking bet your ready for Infamous to ride again.
Seth Evans: Pretty harsh words... but you don’t have to pull punches here. Next question. Fan question: what’s the favorite match you’ve ever wrestled?
Steve Awesome: Hey I try not to get like that these days, but sometimes people still piss me off. Anywho, another favorite match? I’m gonna say my match against Homeless Harold back in nCw. We tore the house down.
Seth Evans: It happens. I rage at my games too when people are just being unruly. Fan question: I’ve been a fan of yours since NCW and I just want to say I’m proud of you for coming back and kicking Nick Knight in the face. My question is, Can you grate cheese on your abs?
Steve Awesome: Hey thanks. I really appreciate that. It’s nice to see that not everyone is caught up on my past so much they won’t let me get past it. I’ll make sure I punch Nick Knight once for you, fan. As for your question, I can. If you want to see, you gotta come subscribe to my only fans. You won’t regret it.
Seth Evans: Videos of all your conquests? Next question. Fan Question: How do you feel about Gilmore et. all turning your moment in the spotlight into YET ANOTHER thing about them?
Steve Awesome: It’s pretty damn annoying. Him and Rob. It’s pretty silly that I can have so many enemies but it’s really only my so-called “friends” that are trying to bring me down and make me look bad during my interview.
Seth Evans: There is one question I will get back to, but I do wanna get to this next one on the subject of Rob. Rob Diamond question: who the heck says we don’t have these same arguments in private?? Maybe we are such good friends Steve knows I’m obviously fucking with him because I have nothing better to do while I wait for this baby to crawl out of me. Side note. I really hope this doesn’t go the way I think it’s going. Gods honest truth I love Steve. And if you buy into my questions as being some sort of backstage heat then you just got worked my friend. Kayfabe is alive and well.
... you know goddamn well why. You ever work somewhere where you couldn’t be yourself? Or worse. Work somewhere you’re closest friends had to pretend to be something they weren’t? If y’all loved ncw then more power to you. But for those of us on the bad side of Adam’s alt right agenda it wasn’t quite so fun.
... so when I come back in late June or early July or whenever this monster rips its way out of me. We going for them tag belts, right? You piece of stinking monkey crap.
Steve Awesome: Oh God they just don’t stop. So let me ask you Rob, if we have these arguments in private then why the hell are we having this argument in public via Game On? But right, you are clearly just fucking with me. Just trying to get a rise out of me? By bringing up some drama that has nothing to do with IWF? You want a rise, Rob? Here you go.
Steve Awesome: First of all, Adam doesn’t even fucking work there. You spread rumors and stand up on a soap box trashing something that I worked hard to try and make and the guy that made you so miserable doesn’t even work there. You trout out your pre-set Adam speech like he’s some kind of terrible person and act like you weren’t the second worst person there. With your little troll bull shit and your back handed comments. Am I ready to come back and take the tag belts with you? Again, I’m not so sure. I think I’d rather play blindfolded in traffic. Or who knows, maybe I’m just fucking with you?
Seth Evans: Damn. There is no easy answer with you guys... Fan Question: How does it feel to come back to “avenge your family” only to LOSE to Nick Knight in a fight?
Steve Awesome: Hey, the answer would have been easier if Rob and James didn’t feel like they had something to prove publicly during my guest promotional spot. As for the whole Nick Knight thing. It sucks. It really sucks. Makes my blood boil. I was supposed to return and make good by my little girl and those Bastards stole that away from me. I’m gonna make a vow here on your show Seth, that somehow, some way I will get to Lucipher Crosse and I will make him pay.
Seth Evans: As I previously indicated, you’ve done that most of your career. You made good on becoming the biggest name wherever you competed. Whether you were champion or not, you always became the guy to beat. But we do have one last question, a recurring one every week... our fans seem interested by our love life, which is fine, but... Fan question: fuck Marry kill the current champions?
Steve Awesome: Lets see, world champ? Warren Kane is probably fuck. Ulf I guess is married. Kill the Powers that Be. Also, can I just say....I still love Infamous and I still love Rob....and Gilmore to an extent. But I won’t lie and say they haven’t been annoying the hell out of me. There may be a day when Infamous rides again....just so long as I don’t kill them first.
Seth Evans: There we have it, gamers! Thank you, again, Steve, for taking the time to come to the studio. And until next week, everybody! GAME ON!
{Seth and Steve look into the camera and give it a nod as the scene comes to a close.}