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BMWF Role-Playing Tips

You may be wondering--how do I role-play?

Basically, role-playing is like a story that stars your wrestler. It could take place anywhere and involve almost anything within the rules of the BMWF. First, be sure to read all the BMWF rules so that you'll know what is acceptable and what's not.


Things To Remember

When role-playing, here are some thing to keep in mind:

  • Keep your mind on your opponent--No matter what situation you put your wrestler in, it should tie in with your current feud or upcoming match.
  • Stay with your current angle--Don't jump from one idea to another without ending your current storyline. The best storyline usually last for several weeks. Strike up a feud with a fellow player and play out the angle. Of course, there could also be "short story" angles or skits which last only one show. If done right, those can be very entertaining as well. Remember the continuity. What happened to you one week should be followed up on the next.
  • Take advantage of your opponent--Your opponent's mistakes can be a major source of RP ideas. For example, if your opponent says one thing, then contradicts himself later in the same RP, capitalize on it. Say stuff that would anger your opponent, but be careful not to offend the player personally. You don't want him to hate you for real.
  • Quality vs. Quantity--Don't go overboard with a multitude of RPs for a show. One or two longer, more well written RPs are much more desirable than a half dozen short mediocre ones. Besides, there is only so much space for RPs in each show.
  • Do not rely on only match description and/or match introduction role-plays--Players who RP interviews, skits, etc. will get a better push than someone who only writes match descriptions or introductions. Match descriptions, unless very detailed, do not show your full potential as a writer. Don't sound like a simulator's commentary. That is what the simulator is for.
  • Be original--If your wrestler is not Stone Cold or The Rock, then they shouldn't act like they are. Stick with your own gimmick. Don't use their catch phrases.
  • Ask for advise--Don't be afraid to turn to a more experienced role-player if you have questions.
  • Spelling and grammar--Use the best spelling and grammar possible. No one expects you to be perfect, but, unless it's a part of your wrestler's gimmick,  too many spelling or grammar mistakes make you the butt of other players' jokes. Plus, there are many spell checking programs out there, so there really isn't much excuse for poor spelling. Avoid typical Internet abbreviations such as "u" for "you" or "r" for "are". 

Types of Role-Plays

Here are the types of BMWF role-plays:

Storytelling
This is basically a short story or a chapter thereof. These can take place in the locker room, somewhere else in the arena or on location. There is no interviewer present.

Backstage Rant
These are soliloquies or monologues where a wrestler or wrestlers talk about whatever.

In Ring Rant
This is when a wrestler does a speech inside the ring. There is no interviewer present.

Interview
These are the average in ring, on ramp or locker room interviews by an announcer. All interviews should be done by any announcer except for JR Finnegan, the King and Lilly Garcia. This includes "sit-down" interviews. Under no circumstances should any announcer be the victim of a physical attack.

Bedlam Match Spots
Players can write up part of the commentary for their match. This does not mean writing a whole match. This means adding several good spots (series of moves or events). When doing match spots, you should try to keep both players' wrestlers and the announcers in character. The only moves you should have any wrestler do, including your own, should be the moves on your application. Do not give a wrestler any new moves. New moves can only be gained by training. Do not go overboard in trying to make your wrestler super-human. For example, a light heavyweight  is not going to be able to do power moves on a 400 pounder.

Most spots should be written in "BMWF Commentary" format or a combination of Commentary and short "BMWF Action" format.

Full match and ring announcer match introduction write-ups are not needed. You can write your entrance, but the actual ring announcement is not needed.

During the Bedlam Spots, no more than two or three moves should go by without a announcer's comments. For example, do not write three minutes of action without the commentators saying something.

Players may write up their own endings to matches. When doing this, the player should write up two endings for their matches-- one where their character wins and one where they lose. If you do not write up a losing RP and your wrestler loses, your winning RP may possibly be re-written into a losing RP.

All match spots are subject to change by BMWF staff.

Live Match Descriptions

Players can write copy for their Live house show matches. However, please remember to not make it too one-sided. If you're wrestling a jobber, that is OK, but, it is doubtful that a star would suffer such a squash.

Live match descriptions should basically be a summary of what happened during the match. There are no commentators at Live, so there should be no simulator-like play-by-play. Match descriptions should be described in "BMWF Action" format.

When writing the match descriptions, again, if you write an ending,  you should write two role-plays--one where your man wins and one where he loses.

All match descriptions are subject to change by BMWF staff.

Confrontation
This needs the collaboration of two or more players. With this one player would be doing an interview, when the other player would then come out and interrupt perhaps issuing a challenge or whatever...

..or Player 1 might issue the challenge causing Player 2 to come out and accept or whatever.

Use your imagination.

Sneak Attacks
This is a category where you can involve another player's wrestlers WITHOUT permission. You may use another player's character as subject of the attack. However, you can NOT use another player's wrestlers to help you attack the victim without out their permission. You can have the other player's wrestler defend himself or do something that he would ordinarily do. This is a very touchy subject and should be handled with care.

  • Allowed examples: Walking down a hallway; Opening a door to his locker room and walking through the doorway; Coming into the arena; Walking toward the ring area; Coming out of the bathroom; Working out in the locker room; In the ring during a match or after, etc.
  • Not Allowed examples: Walking down a hallway while doing other actions; Looking around for something; Flushing the toilet and coming out of the john; chasing you or charging after you; getting a drink or water, coffee, whatever; eating; anything that makes him look foolish such as dance around looking stupid, picking his nose, standing in doggie doo doo, etc.

The above are only examples and are by no means exclusive. When in doubt, e-mail us before RPing.

You can also have the sneak attack happen off camera, i.e."The camera cuts to the back where Stone Cold has been laid out in the locker room." However, there must be some explanation within the next couple of shows as to what happened to the victim.

You can drag a character around the arena or outside or whatever. For example, you can now beat the crap out of him, drag him out and down the hallway, into the parking lot and beat him up some more. However, you can not take him away from the arena. For example, you cannot kidnap him and take him to a bridge and dump him off. However, the longer such an attack takes, the more chance it has of backfiring.

All sneak attacks have a slight chance of backfiring. The three major reasons for a backfire are Player Seniority, Length of Attack and Illogicalness.

  • Player Seniority: This basically mean that a newer player will not have a very good chance of a successful sneak attack on a veteran player. The higher push that you have, the more chance of success you will have. If you are low in the rankings it would not be advisable to attack the champions since that would certainly spell disaster for you.
  • Length of Attack: The longer an attack goes on, the more of a chance there is of a wrestler's friends coming to the rescue.
  • Illogicalness: For instance, if your wrestler wants to attack a stable of six wrestlers, well, let's just say that I hope his insurance is paid up! Always make sure it is a logical attack. (Barring the stable's locker room door when going after one member only is not always going to help, for instance.)

Backfires will cause whoever we deem necessary to come to the aid of the victim, i.e. if  Core is getting beatdown by the bWo, the rest of the Union might come out to help.

Unless a player e-mails us ahead of time to the contrary, it will be assumed that all wrestlers are present at all BMWF shows even if they are not scheduled to wrestle on that card. It will be assumed that they are "backstage, but not being used". They will still be susceptible to sneak attacks.

Note that BMWF management will not tolerate any complaints about being sneak attacked. It will mainly be the duty of the players themselves to avoid or counter any attacks. No one is immune from sneak attacks. Even the highest rated stars may have to suffer from an attack.

Counter Attacks
Counter attacks are just that--counters to attacks. You can write a generic counter to an expected attack. All counters are subject to failure just like sneak attacks. For instance, if the bWo were to attack Cash Flo, Cash's counter might not work because of the sheer number of attackers. However, if Lowedown was to attack Cash by himself, Cash would be able to counter the attack easier.

A counter attack RP will be used for only ONE attack. If you want to counter more than one attack you must state so.

Match Interference
This is the typical interfering in another person's match. This can be something as simple as "tripping somebody as they rebound off the ropes" to "jumping in the ring and hitting somebody with a chair". Sometimes interference is also determined by the simulator, i.e. manager interference or a past opponent. Interference in a match will not guarantee victory for either wrestler. Remember, no one is immune from match interference. It's a "time honored tradition".

Other Role-Playing Notes:

No Foul Language or Obscene Acts
Profanity is NOT permitted. You can use *BLEEP* or an equivalent as part of your role-playing, for example: "Joe Shmoe, you ugly *BLEEP*! I'm gonna kick your *BLEEP* !!. Also there will be no graphic references to genitalia, sex acts, gay or perverted stuff allowed. "Suck It" and crotch chops are allowed as well as stuff like "Stick it up your candy @$$!!". Players who violate this rule will be warned the first time and either suspended or removed from the federation for subsequent violations.

Such "censoring" as "sh*t" or s---- is not acceptable. The entire word must be bleeped out with either the word "BLEEP" or symbols such as $#@$. The only exceptions are the words "damn" and "hell" which do not need to be censored.

As a rule, consider what is allowed on regular TV especially the first hour of Smackdown which is always censored.

No Beating Up or Misuse of BMWF Staff and/or Officials
Players are NOT to use BMWF staff characters in their role-plays as assault victims.

All announcers except JR, King and Lilly can be used as interviewers They must be kept in character. They should do nothing but interview your wrestler.

None of the BMWF staff other than the announcers and security can be used in your RP unless approved by BMWF management first.

Character Alignment
For the most part, characters should try to behave in the manner of the alignment they have chosen, i.e., face = good guy, heel = bad guy. Players can turn their characters at any time from one alignment to the other, but this should not be done often as it would be bad for a character to turn every week or two.

Faces do not necessarily have to be a "goody-two-shoes". They should play up to the fans, however. They can do sneak attacks, etc., but should not overdo it.

Heels do not cater to the fans. They do stuff to get the fans to boo them. Sneak attacks and rule-breaking are a way of life for them.

Selling Injuries
Wrestlers may also be injured for storyline purposes or they may receive an injury during a sneak attack. It is up to the victim how well he sells the injury. Most injuries are healed by the next show. (BMWF superstars have amazing recuperative powers.)

You are not allowed to give other players' characters permanent or serious injuries such as gun shot or knife wounds, branding, tattooing, anything that causes a permanent scarring, or broken bones. You can cause such items as cuts from chairshots, etc., bruises and the like.


Examples

Storytelling Example

(The entire bWo is seen sitting in the bWo luxury suite as they are standing in a circle. All of them appear to be focused as Lowedown stands in the center of the circle and looks around at his partners before speaking. The crowd is heard chanting for the bWo as Lowedown listens to the bWo-ites before he speaks to everyone...)

Lowedown:Alright everyone listen up! Tonight, we begin operation "bWo elimination 101". The painful lesson on what happens when you BLEEP off the bWo! We don't discriminate against anyone here in the BMWF because quite simply...we're not that kind of stable. Each of you will place a name in this hat that Flame is placing in the middle of the circle. One of the lucky bWo members will then pick a name and whomever is the "lucky" participant who gets drawn from the hat, they shall receive as @$$ kicking like the world has never seen before!

(The crowd laughs a bit until Lowedown pops his neck and then looks back towards the group...)

Lowedown: Wren was the first of many here in the BMWF who are going to see why we are still the most dominant force here in the business! You open your mouth in defiance of the bWo, you get your @$$ handed to you on a stretcher! We give each and everyone of these BMWF'ers a lesson in pain and brutality...bWo style!

Ash: As my brother has said so clearly, these punks are walking around like they own the place and that don't sit well with me! I sure as hell hope that doesn't sit well with any of you!

Dangle: Oh I have no problem with that! It's true...IT'S D@MN TRUE!

Ash: Then tonight, we make someone an example! We give someone more pain than they've ever imagined in their pathetic life and then intensify it!

Dozer: Tonight, we show everyone! We bring the BMWF down!

BPP: We make someone scream like one of my freaks when I take them to the mountain!

Lowedown:And the best part about it...no one will know until it hits them!

(Michael Bole is seen attempting to get an interview with the bWo as security has been holding him back. Suddenly, the door opens and Flame steps out and motions for Michael Bole to come in...)

Bole:You see? The bWo and I are friends you big wienies!

(The bWo security just shrug their shoulders and continue to watch for trouble...)

Lowedown:Hey Michael! Come on in here partner! We've got a surprise for you here tonight!

Bole:A surprise for me? I hope it's nothing like the surprise you gave Wren last week.

Ash:Even better Bole! We've all decided that instead of picking a name out of the bWo hat and giving that special someone the beating of a lifetime!

Bole:What are you going to do?

Ash:Wait for it Bole! We've decided that we are going to let YOU pick the name out of the hat!

(The crowd erupts as Michael Bole almost drops the microphone. Flame politely escorts Michael over to the hat as he looks nervous about the whole idea...)

Bole:But...but...but won't they come after me if I pick their name? I mean, look at all the pieces of paper in that hat! It must have all the BMWF wrestlers in there!

Maverick:Don't worry about a thing Bole. You're not the one they'll be BLEEPED off at tonight! They'll blame us!

Lowedown:Hey Doze! Bring the hat of misfortune!

(Dozer picks up the hat with pieces of paper and makes his way over to where Bole is standing and lifts the hat over his head. Bole is reluctant to pick a name as the bWo watches on. As Bole is about to pick a name...)

Bole:I don't think I can do this! I could get hurt for picking someone's name out!

BPP:Pick a name and I'll introduce to my newest freak from Switzerland!

(From behind Big Poppa Pump steps a young, attractive blonde woman in a fuzzy bikini and hip huggers. Michael Bole finally drops the microphone...)

Bole:Oh well! And the number two participant in the "bWo elimination 101" is...

(The entire bWo watches on as Michael Bole pulls the piece of paper out of the hat and then slowly unfolds the piece of paper. The bWo watches on as Michael Bole reads the slip of paper to himself...)

Lowedown:Go on Michael! Tell the world who's next on the list?

Bole:Are you sure?

Ash:Feel free to lay it on the line!

Bole:The next participant is...VERNON VANDERBILT!

(The bWo start laughing out loud as Michael Bole is seen nervously looking at Vernon's name on the piece of paper

JR:I can't believe it! Mr. Showtime, Vernon Vanderbilt has been chosen by Michael Bole to be decimated here tonight!

King:I wonder if Vernon is watching this right now! HAHAHA!


Backstage Rant Example

(Ravven sits on a step in the arena stairwell. He is dressed in his usual cut-offs and sleeveless t-shirt. His stringy hair falls across his face.)

RAVVEN: I can't remember a time when I wasn't alone, even when my parent were around. The sound of their fury was harsh, but the sound of their silence was deafening. It's devastation that left me buried beneath a mountain of solitude. My loneliness and despair trapped me in a storm of unimaginable emptiness. What about me? What about Ravven? The other kids playing ball outside, and me with them was an illusion I'd allow myself, but the stark reality was, even if my parents would of allowed me to leave my bedroom dwelling, the other kids wouldn't of allowed me to join in anyway. They said I didn't follow their rules. Their stupid rules... Quote the Ravven, nevermore.

(Ravven stands up and walks away down the stairs.)


In Ring Rant Example

(A big green dollar sign forms on the ramp. A massive explosion rocks the stage as golden sparks rain down from the rafters. The song "Right Here, Right Now," by Paul Oakenfold and Ice Cube blast over the PA.)

This Right here, is Payback.
>From Way back.
I don't play that.

(Stepping out on the stage is CASH FLO. He's wearing the TAG and US belts, a pair of dark green wrestling tights, black boots with silver dollar signs on the backs of them. Before walking down the ramp he scans the crowd. A second later, LOGO comes out to a huge pop. As the music continues to play, the chorus on a loop, CASH FLO and LOGO confidently strut down to the ring. Before getting in the ring, he grabs a mic from the time keeper, while Logo climbs up the steps. When CASH climbs the steps, Logo opens the ropes for him and he climbs in. He holds them for her and she comes
in to.)

Cash Flo: Deadly Medley and Big Daddy Cash in THE HOUSE!!!

(Boos)

Cash Flo: Big Daddy Cash isn't shocked at this reaction coming from North Carolina, a state of jack@$$e$ and retards!

(A " You Suck," chant begins.)

Cash Flo: You best hold your tongue NC, while the best damn wrestler in this federation tells you all the way it is.

(Boos)

Cash Flo: Here tonight me and Judge will once again defend our titles to a couple of monkeys that think their in our league. Wait a second, they may be in the Judges league, but these two @$$ goblins will never, EVER, be in Cash Flo's league. Case in point, all the other times I kicked their stupid @$$e$. And not to mention the fact, me and Judge have already kicked their lame @$$e$, not once, not twice, but a future three times! Let Cash Flo say this, where is the real tag team competition? We didn't find it the first time we fought Core and his momma Larry, and we sure as hell didn't get any when we kicked the hell out of the Wrecking Crew. So Cash Flo says to anyone backstage, BRING IT. And when you realize you don't have what it takes to beat us, BRING IT AGAIN!

(Boos)

Cash Flo: Oh shut up already. Everyone knows you love me. It's impossible not to love somebody as Cash-rific and Damn Sexy like Cash Flo!

(Boos)

Cash Flo: (Shakes his head) Well listen up, Cash Flo has a few comments. First order of business deals with that waste of space Vernon Suck@$$! Now everyone knows this poor excuse of white trash and glamour rock gone horribly wrong is trying, like HELL, to be Cash Flo! The other day, I saw him buying a couple of Cash Flo for President t-shirts and a pair of imitation Gold Plated sunglasses. What a Cash Flo Dork!!!

(Boos)

Cash Flo: Last week he got a taste, a Flo-tastic sample of what happens to anyone who dares runs his mouth about me or the Deadly Medley. And Vernon, if you ever want to dance with the best, then step up so Cash Flo can knock that Onion People bull BLEEP right out of your mouth with a Cash-rific smackdown!

(More Boos)

Cash Flo: And now I want to comment on that lame @$$ TAMER. I already Tamed you once, but on Live, I Tamed you again. And now you have the nerve, the guts, to start running your mouth, AGAIN!!! What are you.STUPID?! On Live you got a taste of what pain is all about when me and Dreadnaught kicked your sorry @$$ and we will gladly do it again on march 17th. I just hope your tag team partners don't run to the hills when the Deadly Medley's music hits.

(Boos)

Cash Flo: One more thing before this Cash-rific and Highly Amazing Promo ends, I want to address a few jack @$$e$ running around backstage thinking they're awesome or something. Those jack @$$e$ are a bunch of Mexican Light Weights who are tying, in vain, to be as Amazing as Cash Flo. Let me give you, what I call, a El Reality Checko, bucko's, there is only one Flying Ballet Sexy Taco in this federation and your looking at him, CASH FLO!!! The sooner you realize that, the sooner you can go back to your country and wrestling obscurity. And that you can take to the bank!

(Cash Flo tosses his mic down as he and Logo make their way towards the back. The arena is going crazy as they boo the US champ all the way up the ramp. Some fans even start to throw things at him, resulting in Cash Flo and Logo to hurry to the back.)

JR: Look at this place, King, everyone has become ravenous! If it wasn't for BMWF security, these fans would rip Cash Flo apart!


Interview Example

(A camera shows a limousine door opening and out steps Core, RVD, Paul Hayman, and Hardcore Harry. Core is wearing a black t-shirt that says "Have You Been Taken To The Core?" with a pair of jeans, RVD is wearing a BMWF t-shirt with a pair of jeans, Paul Hayman is wearing a black suit with a white under shirt and a Yankee's baseball hat, and Hardcore Harry is wearing a t-shirt that says "A Hardcore Experience" and a pair of jeans. Michael Bole is standing next to them.)

Bole: Welcome to the arena tonight gentlemen.

Core: Thanks for the welcome, but what do you want?

Bole: Well, I was hoping to get a word with all of you. The first person I
want to talk to is RVD. Tonight you are going to step in the ring with
Maverick. How do you feel about this?

RVD: The way I feel is simple. I feel that I am going to go to the ring and give it my all. If I come up a little short then that is alright because
that will happen every once and a while. I plan to give Maverick a beating "RVD 4:20 Style" in that ring and let him know that I have the nickname "The Whole F'N Show" for a reason.

Bole: You also have called out our TV champion Vander......

RVD: Vanderbutt has been called out by me. If he wants to give me a shot than we can work something out. See, I was screwed out of that title by Dozer Phillips and now I want the title that I deserve.

Bole: Now, moving on to the tag team title match tonight. Core and Hardcore Harry, you are going to face Judge and Cash Flo for the tag team titles. Tell us what is going through each of your heads.

Hardcore Harry: Just about the same thing that went through my head the last three times we got a title shot, desire! I am in the business for just a few reason, the love of the sport, have some fun and get some gold. Now out of my seven months with this business I have yet to attain ANY gold. In the past I have always said that tonight will be the night we beat our opponents and finally get the tag team gold, but tonight will not be that night. In fact tonight Core and I are not only going to beat these boys we are going to take them straight to the woodshed and then take them titles!

Bole: How about you Core? Tonight you finally get your hands on Cash Flo, a man who you seem to have a huge problem with.

Core: No, it doesn't seem like I have a problem with him. I do have a
problem with him and tonight I finally get him in the ring. Cash Flo is
going to pay for running his mouth because if there is one thing I hate it
is people that run there mouth and can't back it up.

King: *COUGH* *COUGH*.

Core: Cash is going to get broken into pieces and then, he will be taken to the Core.

Bole: Well, it should be a great match for the both of you as long as it
doesn't end up like the last meeting between you two teams.

Core: Trust me Bole. This time we will walk away victorious or we will die tryin'.

(The four men walk into the arena.)

King: That was the best interview I have ever seen Core in.

JR: That was because Paul didn't speak.

King: Ahhh. I thought that was why I liked it.

(FADE...)


Bedlam Match Spots During Match Example

(Maverick executes a Spinning Heel Kick on RVD.)

JR: Maverick just whipped RVD into the turnbuckle!

King: He's driving those knees into the chest of RVD!

JR: RVD just caught Mavericks leg! He's trying to suplex him out of the ring!

King: No! RVD just threw Maverick out... but Maverick caught himself on the
turnbuckle and is standing right behind RVD!

JR: Maverick clenches RVD's neck and...

*Thud!*

JR: ... Good Lord! Maverick just hit that snapmare neckbreaker again! That is
one vicious move!

Maverick uses a DDT on RVD.
Maverick is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Maverick takes RVD down with a legsweep.


Bedlam Match Spots Example End of Match

JR: Maverick just went for a spinning heel kick on RVD!! Rvd ducked it and
those two are swinging their legs at one anothers faces!

King: I'm getting dizzy over here!

JR: RVD just connected with Mavericks head! Maverick is down!

King: RVD is running towards the corner! Maverick is beginning to stir!

JR: RVD is up on the ropes! He's going for the Five Star!!

(RVD leaps off of the top turnbuckle and flies through the air, but just them
Maverick rolls out of the way at the last second while RVD lands right on the
mats.)

King: YAAAH!! That had to hurt!

JR: Maverick is wobbling up to his feet! He's got his head in his hands!! I
think we all know what just happened!

King: He's crying! HAHA!!!

JR: No! Templar is starting to take over!

King: Maverick is pulling RVD to his feet! Headbutt!!

JR: He's got RVD in that half nelson hold and up into the air!

King: YAAAAH!! BIPOLAR!!!

JR: Maverick executes the Bipolar on RVD.
Maverick is going for the pin.
The Ref makes the count: One! Two! Three!

*DING!* *DING!*

JR: Maverick just beat RVD with a little help from his "other half!"

King: I think RVD could have beaten him if he would have gotten maverick a
shrink! HAHA!!

JR: You're horrible... We'll be right back!


Live Match Description

(Dozer placed Barfza in a side headlock and then whipped him into the ropes again and went for the big boot, but Barfza managed to duck and caught Dozer with a kick to the gut. Dozer backed away to catch his breath and nailed Barfza with a boot of his own and then a short clothesline. Dozer slides underneath Barfza's arm and locked on the abdominal stretch for a moment before he then raked the eyes of Barfza and hit a pumphandle slam from out of nowhere.Dozer looked around and saw Simon waving from the entrance way before he dropped a knee onto the back of Barfza. Dozer picked Barfza off of the mat and executed a backbreaker not once, but twice before throwing Barfza to the mat....)

*LATER*

(Dozer caught Barfza in the bear hug and shook him viciously around the ring as the crowd began chanting for the Bulldozer. Dozer threw Barfza to the ground. Dozer grabbed a hold of Barfza's pants and hit an atomic drop and then a clothesline from behind. Dozer then threw Barfza out of the ring and followed out behind him and rammed Barfza right into the steel steps. Dozer then grabbed a hold of the legs of Barfza and then hit a monkey flip on Barfza that sent him right into the steel ringpost. Dozer then threw Barfza back in the ring...)

*LATER*

(Dozer grabbed a hold of Barfza off the mat and caught him with a sidewalk slam and then spun around and drove hard shots to the side of Barfza's head. Dozer then rammed the back of Barfza's head to the mat over and over until the referee broke it up. Dozer delivered a scoop slam followed up by another scoop slam before he then hit a leg drop right between Barfza's legs.Dozer picked up Barfza by the throat and delivered a chokeslam in the center of the ring that surprised the crowd as he kind of surprised himself. Dozer waited for Barfza to rise up before bursting from the other side of the ring and spearing Barfza down to the mat. Dozer then signaled for the Bulldozer...)


Confrontation Example

(Lowedown and Maverick are seen walking through the hallways as Maverick is heard mumbling to himself as Lowedown suddenly stops and grabs one of the BMWF cargo boxes. Lowedown hoists it up and launches it across the hallway into the wall...)

Maverick:  Thought’s flying through the air?

(Lowedown looks puzzled as Maverick let out a terrible pun and then shakes his head for a moment as if he was clearing out the cobwebs...)

Lowedown: Why can't I just get my hands on that sonofableep Bishoff?!? He pulls this bullbleep game on me and then brings that robot Crock into the game! I got no problem with getting in the ring with Crock if it'll get me closer to Dread!

Maverick:  They have no clue what's going to hit them tonight!

(Suddenly, a chill goes through the air as the Hurricane mysteriously flies into view and is in front of the bWo members. Both Lowedown and Maverick looks stunned as the Hurricane stares at both men...)

Hurricane:  HOLY PREDICAMENT BWO! It seems you have jumped from the frying pan and into Eric Bishoff's perverbial fire! The tides have turned against you here tonight! It seems that you may need some superhuman help here tonight against the Deadly Medley and the "hulk"-ish power of Crock Lesnar!

Maverick:  Didn’t you evaporate or something?

Lowedown: Last time I saw you was when you were auditioning for the part of Superman in "Smallville" on the WB! Where the hell did you come from?

Hurricane:  Ah my BWO-er's! That is a mystery that shall forever remian a mystery. Nonetheless, the Hurricane is offering his services to the BWO to help in the quest for truth...justice...and the HURRA way!

(Both Lowedown and Maverick are still looking at the Hurricane in a funny way as they suddenly turn around and have a two person huddle. They talk for a minute before turning around and staring back at the Hurricane...)

Lowedown: Let me ask you this Hurri, if Crock was in the ring, what exactly would you do to him?

Hurricane:  I would bring him with my Hurra strength and then use my Hurra speed to catch him in a daze befoe finally leveling him with the most devastating Hurra choke slam the universe has ever seen!

Maverick:  (Looks towards Lowedown with a sarcastic grin) There isn’t a word in the English language that could describe how, umm… entertaining that was.

Lowedown: Very impressive! Almost kept me...AWAKE! Look Hurrican't, we don't have time for none of these Marvel/DC comic freak show skin tight leather goofball segments here! We need someone who can kick @$$ and take names! Not someone who has green hair and a cape!

Maverick:  (In a mocking, monotone voice) Holy we-gotta-go, Lowedown!!

(Lowedown and Maverick begin to laugh, then walk away leaving the Hurricane dazed and bewildered by their statements.)

Hurricane:  They didn't go with the power of the Hurricane? WASSSSUP WIT DAT'?


Sneak Attack Example

(Vernon Vanderbilt, Truck and Beauregarde round the corner and see Cash Flo standing with his back to them.  Before Bole can react, Vanderbilt
rushes Cash Flo and nails him in the back of the head with a forearm shot.  Truck and Beauregarde catch up to him, and the three of them stomp Cash Flo mercilessly while he lies on the ground.)

Vanderbilt:  Pick him up, Truck!

(Truck picks up Cash Flo and holds him.  Vanderbilt slaps Cash Flo across the face.)

Vanderbilt:  This has gone on long enough, Cash!  Now it's your turn!

(Vanderbilt nails Cash Flo with a stiff punch to the gut.  Truck holds him up, and Vanderbilt punches him again.  Then, Truck puts Cash Flo into a powerbomb position.  Vanderbilt grabs Cash Flo by the head and
together they send him crashing to the ground.  Vanderbilt straddles Cash Flo's chest and begins punching him in the face, over and over again, until a
cut opens up above his eye.)

Vanderbilt:  Now for some real fun!

(Vanderbilt looks around and grabs a steel chair.  He opens it slightly and places Cash Flo's head into it.  He backs up, takes a small leap, and lands on the chair, smashing Cash Flo's head and bending the chair out of shape.)

Vanderbilt:  There, Bole.  How was that?

Bole:  Absolutely brutal, Showtime.

Vanderbilt:  Cash Flo! The games aren't over...they've only just begun.  Now, I make a challenge!  I want you at Live, one-on-one, tag team, it doesn't matter.  You name it, as long as I get a piece of you!  It's time
that I show you what I can do when I'm genuinely angry!  And as for the rest of Diddley Middley...you guys will get what's coming to you as well.

(Vanderbilt, Truck, and Beauregarde walk off, leaving Bole to attend to Cash Flo.)

Bole:  We'd better get a doctor down here.


Match Interference

JR: Wait a minute! Here comes The Executioner!

(The Executioner runs down the ramp and enters the ring. He grabs the ladder and picks it up over his head. He charges at Vernon Vanderbilt and sends the ladder crashing into his head. Vernon falls to the mat with his head busted wide open. The Executioner then grabs Sledge and tosses him out of the ring. The Executioner grabs a mic from ringside.)

Executioner: Vernon, you better be prepared for our Cage match at Live this Friday, because I don't want to waste my time, again! You totally
underestimated me and I beat you! It seems like you are underestimating my wrestling abilities again, and guess what, I'm going to beat you again! This Friday, Vernie, PREPARE TO BE EXECUTED!

(The Executioner picks Vernon up and hits "The Execution" on him. The
Executioner then sets up the ladder below the TV title and exits the ring. He grabs Sledge and tosses him back into the ring.)


How NOT to Role-Play

Here are a few examples of how NOT to Role-Play. If you apply to the BMWF using any of these types of RP's, you will surely be declined for membership.


Do not do a one line "I am the Greatest" RP:
Nutzio: i am the best wrestler, so no one can beat me.


Do not use internet abbreviations:
Interviewer: So, Joe Blow. why r u here in the BMWF?

Joe: I will be all of these guys in the BMWF I Am the greatest wrestler of all

Interviewer: thank u Joe!

Joe: your welcome!


Do not call a whole match:

They lock up.
Hardcore Harry hits a Russian legsweep on Jerry Girbowski.
Hardcore Harry talks trash to the crowd.
Hardcore Harry is met with a mixture of cheers and boos.
Hardcore Harry takes Jerry Girbowski down with a big boot.
Hardcore Harry talks trash to the crowd.
Hardcore Harry is met with a mixture of cheers and boos.
Hardcore Harry takes Jerry Girbowski down with a belly-to-belly suplex.
The audience doesn't quite know how to react to Hardcore Harry.
Hardcore Harry is going for the pin.
Brian Hepner counts: One, shoulder up.
Jerry Girbowski locks Hardcore Harry in the Texas Cloverleaf.
Hardcore Harry is inching his way towards the ropes.
Hardcore Harry reaches the ropes after being trapped for 13 seconds.
Jerry Girbowski gives the sign for the Choking Sweep.
Jerry Girbowski executes the Choking Sweep on Hardcore Harry.
Jerry Girbowski acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Jerry Girbowski goes for the pin.
Brian Hepner counts: One, two, three.
Jerry Girbowski acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.

The winner is Jerry Girbowski. 


Do not write up someone else's ring entrance:

Nutzio's RP:

LILLY: This match is one fall! Introducing first...

Core!!

(Core's music plays and he comes to the ring.)

LILLY: His opponent...

From Italy...Nutzio!


Do not write a multitude of actions during a match without a commentary break:

(La Pakka hits Nutzio with the Mexican armdrag takedown. La Pakka hits a chop on Nutzio. La Pakka whips Nutzio into the ropes. Nutzio smacks La Pakka with a devastating flying clothesline . You can hear a few scattered fans booing Nutzio. Nutzio locks La Pakka in a headscissors submission. La Pakka reaches the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds. Nutzio locks La Pakka in a headscissors submission. Nutzio lets go after 16 seconds. Nutzio whips La Pakka into the ropes, but La Pakka reverses it. La Pakka misses with a clothesline. Nutzio smacks La Pakka with a devastating flying clothesline)

JR: What a match!

KING: Yeah!

(La Pakka hits Nutzio with the Mexican armdrag takedown. La Pakka hits a chop on Nutzio. La Pakka whips Nutzio into the ropes. Nutzio smacks La Pakka with a devastating flying clothesline . You can hear a few scattered fans booing Nutzio. Nutzio locks La Pakka in a headscissors submission. La Pakka reaches the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.)

JR: Still a great match!

KING: Boring!

 

 

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BMWF Action Format:
Actions should be encased in parentheses. For example:

(Bruiser walks over to the Rock and breaks the Great One's guitar over Rock's head.)

BMWF Speech Format:
Spoken parts of an RP should be similar to the following:

ROCK: What in the blue heck did you hit The Rock in the head with The Rock's guitar for?

BRUISER: 'Cause you're a jackass! What?

Note that quotation marks are not needed.

BMWF Sound Effects Format:

The following is an example of the way a sound effect can be written:

*SMASH!*

Note that you can add a few more *s if you want.

Putting it all together:

Here is the entire sample RP as it would appear on Bedlam:

(Bruiser walks over to the Rock and breaks the Great One's guitar over Rock's head.)

*SMASH!*

ROCK: What in the blue heck did you hit The Rock in the head with The Rock's guitar for?

BRUISER: 'Cause you're a jackass! What?



Announcers Who Can Be Used For Interviews:

-Michael Bole
-Slim Jim Sullivan
-The Couch
-Mark Floyd
-Joey Smiles
-Kevin Kellie
-Cheri Runnels
-Bob Allen



Match Spots vs. Full Match Play-by-Play:

Match Spots are short segments of a match consisting  several moves.
Full Match Pay-by-Play is commentary of a match from beginning to end.


Positioning your RPs:

Watch where your wrestler is wrestling on the schedule. If your wrestler is wres