Ty Burna
Getting Noticed By Management
Well with Redemption officially coming to a close, I believe it's time to share something with you all. As of this moment, I am stepping down as the head of the Creative Team for WZCW. I am also stepping away from the fed altogether.
Why might you ask? Well to be perfectly honest I'm finding myself stressed out more and more by the fed. There is less time in my life for the fed, and honestly, I'm worn out from it. I've been part of the Creative team in WZCW almost from the get go, and I've rarely taken breaks from RPing even let alone taking a break from writing matches or even just working on the booking side of things. So it's been three years of doing this, and I'm very proud of the body of work WZCW has while I've been a part of it, but it's time for me to step away from it all. I don't want to leave the Creative team and just become a regular member, my character's story and journey stops at this moment, going down in a written literal blaze.
During the Kingdom Come weekend while we were preparing the show, it was a beautiful day outside and my daughter comes running into my office. "Daddy let's go outside". I replied back that dad was busy working. And honestly guys, my daughter is the absolute best with the sad puppy dog eyes and I'm sitting here thinking that rather then running outside with my daughter, I'm working on writing matches, stuffed away in my office downstairs every other weekend. I love you guys and all, but my daughter turns three next Monday. I don't want to be locked away in my office every other weekend anymore. I want to spend time with my wife and daughters on the weekend. The weekends that shows go up they don't see me most of the weekend unless I come up for food, drink, or to have a smoke. I've been doing that for over three years now, I'm ready to let it go. I love the Fed, I love the people in it, but my family time is more critical and important then all of that, WZCW doesn't even hold a candle to it. So that's my main reasons, burnout, my daughter's impeccable capability of turning me into putty, and stress.
The stress side of things I'm not going to lie, it's there, the other Creative members can attest to it, but I like to think I put more stress on myself because I am the one running everything. You're the one overlooking the whole operation, coming up with the storylines, making sure we get the boards up, make sure the cards are put together, everything. To my team's credit, they stepped up big last the year, putting even more effort and taking a lot of work off the head of the team and the second in command's shoulders unlike what Phoenix and I used to do. But even then I've grown stressed out by a lot of things with the fed. We try our best to make everyone happy, but in the end I've noticed and felt like more and more people just aren't satisfied with what we do here. If you feel that way, well then I'm sorry, I have nothing else for you. We put a lot of effort into everything we do, we give as much as we can to the fed and we do the best job we possibly can. I'm sorry if it's not good enough for you, but considering how far we've brought the fed and how hard we've worked to make it a more then worthwhile fed, I think we've done alright.
So in short, I'm leaving the fed. I'm not gone forever, I'll be back at some point and time just as a regular member the next go around. Some people in the fed may not like me and that's fine, I try to do the best I can for them as well. I'm not a real big force of personality contrary to some people's beliefs. I'm a quiet dude and so I don't want any drama on my way out. I had probably a lot more bitterness and stuff if you will to get off my chest then some of the negative stuff I've said here, but I'll take that with me, I don't want to start up a shit storm although some may focus on the negative things I've said and lambast me accordingly. That's fine, I won't be mad or anything.
Just know that I've had an awesome time being in WZCW for the past 3 years or so that I've been around here. I initially joined the fed thinking I wouldn't stick around long, or that my writing wouldn't be good enough to succeed but I was wrong on both counts. I still haven't seen my first match televised, but I'm assured I beat USA with The Final Seance. I've had so many awesome feuds and storylines throughout my time here. From the first encounter with Showtime, up to the very last, he's been my favorite opponent ever. I've always looked forward to our matches as it was always a battle between us. I know that when we faced at Kingdom Come III that it would be the toughest test yet and he forced me to write at my absolute best to beat him. I know a lot of people become motivated and try their best when they face me, Showtime was that type of person for me. The Dark Alliance with Vengeance was a storyline that I wanted for a long time. It took some odd twists and turns but to be the one to retire Vengeance and be passed the torch from someone like that was truly an honor. And of course the Apostles of Chaos and taking the ownership role. I am very fortunate that the rest of the creative team let me run wild with that idea and expand it as much as we could. While the core idea was there, they were the ones that really helped me blossom it out and make it even better. I had a blast coming up with ideas, and feuding with just about everyone. I think I'll owe Celeste, Black Dragon, and Kurtesy another match whenever I come back. Well, at least Black Dragon since we never did get a one on one match, but I'll let him take out his angry writing out on me at a later time.
I've enjoyed being part of the Creative team, I've worked with a lot of great guys over the years and they strive to get better and better as time goes on. I'm leaving WZCW in more then capable hands and I expect nothing but quality work coming from them just as always. Numbers has been an excellent second in command, and he'll be an even better leader. And yes you can get your jokes in about how corrupt I was or I held people down or whatever you wish to enter in here.
With all that said, there are some people I wanna thank before I wrap this up.
Lee - If it wasn't for you chatting with me that one night about WZCW, I would have never joined up, and likely wouldn't have stuck around the forums too much longer. Without you WZCW would be dead and buried, and you are truly the savior of WZCW. Your dedication and tireless work for the fed is something to be commended, and I thank you for giving me the chance to join the Creative team.
Phoenix - My dude, easily the nicest and most zen person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. The hours we spent discussing WZCW booking inbetween jokes is something I missed after you stepped down. I know life caught up and it did to me as well, but just know that you're still a brother to me, and you gave me the chance to be your second in command. It was an honor to be your right hand man.
Numbers - Thank you for being outstanding in your role as second in command. I'll say it now, Numbers has done his fair share of holding the place together when I wasn't available or busy with life. You're efficient, and you know how to be a great leader. I know you'll keep WZCW running well just like we always have.
Harthan - No more bitching about the Eurasian title! I kid of course, one day we'll have a proper rematch and I look forward to it. It was an honor to write your World Title winning match, and I'm extremely happy that you've finally achieved that goal. You and Showtime were my first real tests in the fed, and I'm thankful for you letting me go over for the Eurasian title. You were also the one that got me into ROH and had me buying up all the older DVD's whenever there was a sale. I miss our MSN convos, but I haven't been very good about getting on my MSN as I used to be so that's on me as well. was glad to see you return to the forums, now keep that title. Easier said then done with the talent we got around here.
Falkon - The hardest working man on the Creative Team. Dude you're a machine when you have a project to get done. I see your work on the Magazine, your work for Aftershock, and just all the extra work you put into shows. It's crazy to think about how bad your first character was, and the growth throughout your time here until finally capturing the World Title. I almost feel like a proud father watching his son grow up in front of his very eyes. And yes, now there is one less obstacle in your way to converting WZCW into a Pony Federation.
Funkay - You conniving evil bastard. That's what I think of when I hear the name Steven Holmes. Seriously though, man you're an outstanding writer and can be very poetic in nature with how you write matches. Whenever you took my match to write I knew it would be in good hands and would be an easy contender for MOTN. I'm sorry we never got to do any sort of real story or feud between each other, but working with you for your LL RP was a blast seeing how you used my character. You're on the rise man, and you'll reach the top very soon.
Dave - Dude, how long have we been doing this? Far too long in my opinion, but that's just me. We started out right around the same time on Creative, maybe you were a little ahead of me I don't remember. That being said we've been working on the creative side for quite some time now, and your work has always been outstanding. I know we had our minor misunderstanding last year, and for that I apologize. I was being stupid and not listening to you and ended up lashing out at you for no reason. That was on my end, so again I apologize man. Constantine is such a great character, I know you'll be champion one day as well. Thanks for all the time we've spent chatting on MSN dude.
Showtime - We're going to be feuding until we're old and decrepit. You've been my favorite opponent, my toughest challenge many times over, but most of all a great friend. One day I'll have to make the small trek up to Winnipeg and catch a hockey game with you. Thanks for everything you've done in the fed, I'm sorry I had to write your world title loss, but you'll be right back up there challenging for it again in no time. Thanks again man.
Kermit - Dude, thanks for being my final opponent and feud for the near future. That was a blast and I'm really appreciative of you working with me on this angle for so long. You've grown quite a bit since we first started the Apostles of Chaos, and now I'm hoping you're set up to continue your excellent work from here on out. Make me proud man, I already am but I want to be even prouder.
I got so many people I can thank here but I think that should cover some. If I didn't mention your name, I apologize I can write a thank you note in a PM and send it to you with a bow on top if you like. Just know that everyone that contributes to the fed is what makes it great, from the guy just starting out on Aftershock, all the way up to the Head of Creative. I just want you guys to remember that this is all in fun. This shouldn't be a serious activity, this is a hobby, this is something to do for fun. Try to keep that in mind at all times when working on something in WZCW. We have a unique environment here and that's what I want to see continue that way. Just remember, wins and losses aren't the end all be all. I've won 1 out of my last 7-8 matches, and that was because my tag partners kicked some serious ass.
So for now, I'm stepping away from it all. I hope y'all can understand why I am leaving. It's time for me to get the hell out of the way for everyone else. I'm still gonna be around the forums, just not around WZCW for awhile. I need a break, I have some other writing projects I look at possibly doing among other things to keep working on my writing skill. Have fun with this, thanks for reading, and see y'all around the forums.
Why might you ask? Well to be perfectly honest I'm finding myself stressed out more and more by the fed. There is less time in my life for the fed, and honestly, I'm worn out from it. I've been part of the Creative team in WZCW almost from the get go, and I've rarely taken breaks from RPing even let alone taking a break from writing matches or even just working on the booking side of things. So it's been three years of doing this, and I'm very proud of the body of work WZCW has while I've been a part of it, but it's time for me to step away from it all. I don't want to leave the Creative team and just become a regular member, my character's story and journey stops at this moment, going down in a written literal blaze.
During the Kingdom Come weekend while we were preparing the show, it was a beautiful day outside and my daughter comes running into my office. "Daddy let's go outside". I replied back that dad was busy working. And honestly guys, my daughter is the absolute best with the sad puppy dog eyes and I'm sitting here thinking that rather then running outside with my daughter, I'm working on writing matches, stuffed away in my office downstairs every other weekend. I love you guys and all, but my daughter turns three next Monday. I don't want to be locked away in my office every other weekend anymore. I want to spend time with my wife and daughters on the weekend. The weekends that shows go up they don't see me most of the weekend unless I come up for food, drink, or to have a smoke. I've been doing that for over three years now, I'm ready to let it go. I love the Fed, I love the people in it, but my family time is more critical and important then all of that, WZCW doesn't even hold a candle to it. So that's my main reasons, burnout, my daughter's impeccable capability of turning me into putty, and stress.
The stress side of things I'm not going to lie, it's there, the other Creative members can attest to it, but I like to think I put more stress on myself because I am the one running everything. You're the one overlooking the whole operation, coming up with the storylines, making sure we get the boards up, make sure the cards are put together, everything. To my team's credit, they stepped up big last the year, putting even more effort and taking a lot of work off the head of the team and the second in command's shoulders unlike what Phoenix and I used to do. But even then I've grown stressed out by a lot of things with the fed. We try our best to make everyone happy, but in the end I've noticed and felt like more and more people just aren't satisfied with what we do here. If you feel that way, well then I'm sorry, I have nothing else for you. We put a lot of effort into everything we do, we give as much as we can to the fed and we do the best job we possibly can. I'm sorry if it's not good enough for you, but considering how far we've brought the fed and how hard we've worked to make it a more then worthwhile fed, I think we've done alright.
So in short, I'm leaving the fed. I'm not gone forever, I'll be back at some point and time just as a regular member the next go around. Some people in the fed may not like me and that's fine, I try to do the best I can for them as well. I'm not a real big force of personality contrary to some people's beliefs. I'm a quiet dude and so I don't want any drama on my way out. I had probably a lot more bitterness and stuff if you will to get off my chest then some of the negative stuff I've said here, but I'll take that with me, I don't want to start up a shit storm although some may focus on the negative things I've said and lambast me accordingly. That's fine, I won't be mad or anything.
Just know that I've had an awesome time being in WZCW for the past 3 years or so that I've been around here. I initially joined the fed thinking I wouldn't stick around long, or that my writing wouldn't be good enough to succeed but I was wrong on both counts. I still haven't seen my first match televised, but I'm assured I beat USA with The Final Seance. I've had so many awesome feuds and storylines throughout my time here. From the first encounter with Showtime, up to the very last, he's been my favorite opponent ever. I've always looked forward to our matches as it was always a battle between us. I know that when we faced at Kingdom Come III that it would be the toughest test yet and he forced me to write at my absolute best to beat him. I know a lot of people become motivated and try their best when they face me, Showtime was that type of person for me. The Dark Alliance with Vengeance was a storyline that I wanted for a long time. It took some odd twists and turns but to be the one to retire Vengeance and be passed the torch from someone like that was truly an honor. And of course the Apostles of Chaos and taking the ownership role. I am very fortunate that the rest of the creative team let me run wild with that idea and expand it as much as we could. While the core idea was there, they were the ones that really helped me blossom it out and make it even better. I had a blast coming up with ideas, and feuding with just about everyone. I think I'll owe Celeste, Black Dragon, and Kurtesy another match whenever I come back. Well, at least Black Dragon since we never did get a one on one match, but I'll let him take out his angry writing out on me at a later time.
I've enjoyed being part of the Creative team, I've worked with a lot of great guys over the years and they strive to get better and better as time goes on. I'm leaving WZCW in more then capable hands and I expect nothing but quality work coming from them just as always. Numbers has been an excellent second in command, and he'll be an even better leader. And yes you can get your jokes in about how corrupt I was or I held people down or whatever you wish to enter in here.
With all that said, there are some people I wanna thank before I wrap this up.
Lee - If it wasn't for you chatting with me that one night about WZCW, I would have never joined up, and likely wouldn't have stuck around the forums too much longer. Without you WZCW would be dead and buried, and you are truly the savior of WZCW. Your dedication and tireless work for the fed is something to be commended, and I thank you for giving me the chance to join the Creative team.
Phoenix - My dude, easily the nicest and most zen person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. The hours we spent discussing WZCW booking inbetween jokes is something I missed after you stepped down. I know life caught up and it did to me as well, but just know that you're still a brother to me, and you gave me the chance to be your second in command. It was an honor to be your right hand man.
Numbers - Thank you for being outstanding in your role as second in command. I'll say it now, Numbers has done his fair share of holding the place together when I wasn't available or busy with life. You're efficient, and you know how to be a great leader. I know you'll keep WZCW running well just like we always have.
Harthan - No more bitching about the Eurasian title! I kid of course, one day we'll have a proper rematch and I look forward to it. It was an honor to write your World Title winning match, and I'm extremely happy that you've finally achieved that goal. You and Showtime were my first real tests in the fed, and I'm thankful for you letting me go over for the Eurasian title. You were also the one that got me into ROH and had me buying up all the older DVD's whenever there was a sale. I miss our MSN convos, but I haven't been very good about getting on my MSN as I used to be so that's on me as well. was glad to see you return to the forums, now keep that title. Easier said then done with the talent we got around here.
Falkon - The hardest working man on the Creative Team. Dude you're a machine when you have a project to get done. I see your work on the Magazine, your work for Aftershock, and just all the extra work you put into shows. It's crazy to think about how bad your first character was, and the growth throughout your time here until finally capturing the World Title. I almost feel like a proud father watching his son grow up in front of his very eyes. And yes, now there is one less obstacle in your way to converting WZCW into a Pony Federation.
Funkay - You conniving evil bastard. That's what I think of when I hear the name Steven Holmes. Seriously though, man you're an outstanding writer and can be very poetic in nature with how you write matches. Whenever you took my match to write I knew it would be in good hands and would be an easy contender for MOTN. I'm sorry we never got to do any sort of real story or feud between each other, but working with you for your LL RP was a blast seeing how you used my character. You're on the rise man, and you'll reach the top very soon.
Dave - Dude, how long have we been doing this? Far too long in my opinion, but that's just me. We started out right around the same time on Creative, maybe you were a little ahead of me I don't remember. That being said we've been working on the creative side for quite some time now, and your work has always been outstanding. I know we had our minor misunderstanding last year, and for that I apologize. I was being stupid and not listening to you and ended up lashing out at you for no reason. That was on my end, so again I apologize man. Constantine is such a great character, I know you'll be champion one day as well. Thanks for all the time we've spent chatting on MSN dude.
Showtime - We're going to be feuding until we're old and decrepit. You've been my favorite opponent, my toughest challenge many times over, but most of all a great friend. One day I'll have to make the small trek up to Winnipeg and catch a hockey game with you. Thanks for everything you've done in the fed, I'm sorry I had to write your world title loss, but you'll be right back up there challenging for it again in no time. Thanks again man.
Kermit - Dude, thanks for being my final opponent and feud for the near future. That was a blast and I'm really appreciative of you working with me on this angle for so long. You've grown quite a bit since we first started the Apostles of Chaos, and now I'm hoping you're set up to continue your excellent work from here on out. Make me proud man, I already am but I want to be even prouder.
I got so many people I can thank here but I think that should cover some. If I didn't mention your name, I apologize I can write a thank you note in a PM and send it to you with a bow on top if you like. Just know that everyone that contributes to the fed is what makes it great, from the guy just starting out on Aftershock, all the way up to the Head of Creative. I just want you guys to remember that this is all in fun. This shouldn't be a serious activity, this is a hobby, this is something to do for fun. Try to keep that in mind at all times when working on something in WZCW. We have a unique environment here and that's what I want to see continue that way. Just remember, wins and losses aren't the end all be all. I've won 1 out of my last 7-8 matches, and that was because my tag partners kicked some serious ass.
So for now, I'm stepping away from it all. I hope y'all can understand why I am leaving. It's time for me to get the hell out of the way for everyone else. I'm still gonna be around the forums, just not around WZCW for awhile. I need a break, I have some other writing projects I look at possibly doing among other things to keep working on my writing skill. Have fun with this, thanks for reading, and see y'all around the forums.
You any idea what kind of narrative dead end this sticks me in. When you stop and think about it, this is really all about me. 
