Tournament to decide #1 Contender at All or Nothing - Round 1 voting

[Showtime]

Vote to decide who advances after this weeks 6 man tag team match happening at Meltdown 62 between the 6 possible #1 contenders for the WZCW Heavyweight Championship at All or Nothing. The person with the least amount of votes will not advance to the next round. Who will you vote for? Will you chose...

Action Saxton

Gordito

Black Dragon

Chris Beckford

The Internet Warrior

Saboteur

You decide!

All votes must be written constructive votes. Anything spam like "I want ____ to win because he rocks" will result in an infraction.​

 

[Uncle Phatso]

I know for a fact right now I'm looking at three people. This isn't going to be a vote on who's the best right now out of the 6. Because to me we have saw what happens to the best when it comes to Ty Burna. I've seen people that have clawed their way up from my division to get a shot and him. Only to be crushed, I think it's time to start giving new people a shot.

That's why I vote for the last man who beat him.

Saboteur

 

[The Crock]

It has to be Saboteur for me as well.

He beat Burna, the UNBEATABLE Ty Burna. Nothing can convince me otherwise, regardless of the results of this tourney. Personally, I thought he would get a shot right away, because it isn't every round that someone comes out and out-RPs Ty. He beat the top guy in our fed, that's more than enough for me to vote for him here.

 

[Blade]

While I understand people voting for Saboteur, I still think Gordito deserves another crack at the title. I know he had opportunities in the past and didn't win and I'm all for newer guys getting shots but the fact of the matter is Gordito is the only one of these guys who's proven he can hang with the best of the best. The other guys still need time. Saboteur needs more than one big win to get the title shot. Beating Ty was a big deal but we don't know if it was a one off. One major win does not a world champion make. Shelton Benjamin beat Triple H, but he was never good enough for the World Title. And Beckford has to prove he can transition for EurAsian champion to main event player.

To summarise, Gordito all the way.

 

[Baller]

I am voting for Gordito.

He is the only proven main event player out of the 6 and would be in the WZCW World Championship picture if Baez didn't brutally assault him. He deserves a shot at the world champ once more now that he is back.

 

[Coco]

Okay. Gordito's proven he can "hang" with the best of the best. But can he really? Two losses in world title matches. A relative non-factor in an admittedly stacked K-FAD match. Memorable losses to Baez, Big Dave, Barbosa... I get that Gordito is good and we all like a face who knows how to act like a face, but is he really "hanging" with the best? Only in the sense that he happens to be in the same ring as them occasionally.

Saboteur. All the way. Because he's proven he can ACTUALLY hang. All the way to the finish.

 

[Daniel]

Action Saxton.

Saxton is, for my money, one of the most entertaining people on the WZCW roster. Is he a proven main eventer? No. But neither are any of these guys (with the possible exception of Gordito). He hasn't beaten Ty Burna in a one-off, either. But I have faith in Saxton to take the main event ball and run with it should it be passed to him. His natural charisma and spark should carry him far.

 

[Viola Moonlight]

I do realise Saboteur defeated Ty Burna last week cleanly yes... but let's go a little further back to the Apocalypse PPV where the same person lost, in a dark match battle royale, to the Black Dragon. If we translate this data into equation form, then:

Black Dragon > Saboteur > Ty Burna​

Although we have little proof to suggest that this equation is in fact correct (considering that Dragon/Burna have never faced off and Burna/Saboteur happened once while Dragon/Saboteur was a multi-man match), this theory cannot be proven nor dis-proven. Therefore, I am voting for the Black Dragon.

If, however, you do not like this method of mathematical voting, let's go for a process of elimination vote:

Spoiler

Although Action Saxton is a bad-ass motha and has pushed many people to the limits, the last time he had a championship match was against Alex Bowen, Mayhem Champion. No offense to the Mayhem Division but if you're in the title run for the World Title, how can you expect to win if you can't win a mid-card title like the Mayhem? Chris Beckford & Gordito are both amazing competitors but they recently returned from injury and I can't put 100% of my trust into a competitor like that. Same reasons for Warrior but because he's a new guy. On television, Saboteur might be on a winning streak but he's only high level competition has been Ty Burna. If he has another big win under his belt, I'll gladly change my vote but I saw it as a one-off victory.

So, by default: Black Dragon. Supporting reason: He hasn't suffered many losses and he's slowly moving his way up, not having to fear of quickly adjusting from one section of the roster to another.

 

[Kermit]

I do realise Saboteur defeated Ty Burna last week cleanly yes... but let's go a little further back to the Apocalypse PPV where the same person lost, in a dark match battle royale, to the Black Dragon. If we translate this data into equation form, then:

Black Dragon > Saboteur > Ty Burna​

Although we have little proof to suggest that this equation is in fact correct (considering that Dragon/Burna have never faced off and Burna/Saboteur happened once while Dragon/Saboteur was a multi-man match), this theory cannot be proven nor dis-proven. Therefore, I am voting for the Black Dragon.

If, however, you do not like this method of mathematical voting, let's go for a process of elimination vote:

Spoiler

Although Action Saxton is a bad-ass motha and has pushed many people to the limits, the last time he had a championship match was against Alex Bowen, Mayhem Champion. No offense to the Mayhem Division but if you're in the title run for the World Title, how can you expect to win if you can't win a mid-card title like the Mayhem? Chris Beckford & Gordito are both amazing competitors but they recently returned from injury and I can't put 100% of my trust into a competitor like that. Same reasons for Warrior but because he's a new guy. On television, Saboteur might be on a winning streak but he's only high level competition has been Ty Burna. If he has another big win under his belt, I'll gladly change my vote but I saw it as a one-off victory.

So, by default: Black Dragon. Supporting reason: He hasn't suffered many losses and he's slowly moving his way up, not having to fear of quickly adjusting from one section of the roster to another.

I would argue and say that the multi-man battle royal is a different breed of match. They are usually prone to have upsets and don't directly reflect a wrestler's overall school. Not only that, but it was a dark match. Meaning that the kiddos at home didn't even watch Black Dragon win that match. I'm going to vote from the point of view of a kayfabe fan watching at home.

I didn't get tickets to see Apocalypse, so I didn't see Saboteur get beat. I did however see Saboteur beat Ty Burna cleanly on Meltdown. My friends and I went crazy when this happened! We have been quoting spots in the match all week. I have already ordered the "Saboteur is the best in the world" t-shirt. In my eyes he has the most momentum going into this match.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but none of these superstars were on the PPV card, Saboteur is the only one who won his match this past week, and while a couple of these guys probably have a lot of hype because of their return; Saboteur just seems like the superstar that all of the kids are hyped up on right now.

Sooooooo, I am voting Saboteur.

 

[gd]

Really tough for me to decide here. Quality work all around, no doubt. When it comes down to it, I felt a few of the RPs were a little too, uhh, self promoting. I know it's an odd thing to say since that's what you're supposed to be doing, but some were a bit much. Others just lacked the wow factor for me that accompany a stellar RP in this category. Anyway, for me the choice in the end becomes clear after further pondering, and Black Dragon it is. The end of it clinched it for me as it's not often a RP leaves me a bit confused, yet satisfied. There was one typo at the beginning, but I can forgive it.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

My vote is for Action Saxton. He's proven to be a continued source of entertainment and fun ever since coming to WZCW and he's managed to do all that and have an impressive win/loss streak. His RP this week brought a smile to my face and made me laugh moreso than any other during a pretty tough week for me. I fully expect to see him advance forward to not only the next round, but also to the finals.

 

[Lee]

I'm voting Beckford.

Gordito just came back from losing to Baez, Titus loses and he's shit Gordito loses and he's the next big thing.Then again he has the hunger and desire to see this through, plus has a few votes.

Action Saxton just came from losing a Mayhem feud, so why a title shot? Oh yeah because he's the baddest mo fo in the fed but he already has votes.

Saboteur has enough votes for me to think he's going through.

Black Dragon also has a vote so again I don't need to vote for him.

Internet warrior doesn't deserve to be in this. He's had one match and lost it, how he's there above Baez is beyond me.

So that leaves Beckford who has my vote.

 

[GI Cake]

I am going to toss my vote to Black Dragon. The man is on a mission, no one quite really knows what that mission is, but for Pete's sake, we all know it's a mission. What better mission then rid the WZCW World heavyweight championship from the evil and vile grasps of Ty Burna?

Now I can understand why people are voting for Saboteur. He has done the unthinkable, he has beat Ty Burna in a match. Something that has not been done in almost a year. But as I can tell, he is moving on to the next round. But Saboteur does not have the drive that Black Dragon has. I love Saboteur but if it comes down between the two of them, I am going to put my money on the dark and vague, Black Dragon.

 

[newc868]

I've got to put my money on Chris Beckford here. He's done almost everything there is to do below the main-event and has been a stand-out performer down there for quite sometime and I feel that he, the most, deserves a shot at World title gold. I know he has the ability and long-established character so he can perform on that stand out level.

I can see why 4 of the other 5 are here but I feel that Baez should be here as well instead of Internet Warrior (no offence).

 

[Showtime]

Now looking at this from a fans perspective here's how I'll come up with my pick.

Saboteur doesn't need my vote. He's got the popular vote so he'll advance regardless. He's also beaten Ty, so whether or not he wins this tournament he should receive another opportunity in the future. For now, Sabo is too new to be immediately put into the main event. TIW is also far too new to deserve progression on to the next round. His placement in this must simply be a shot at the internet marks out there, putting one of their own in a serious title opportunity. Gordito is the only one of the bunch who has had a title match so he doesn't get my vote.

That leaves Chris Beckford, Action Saxton, and Black Dragon. Black Dragon is quickly becoming a favourite of mine and is one wrestler out of the 9 we had that I would've liked to see go to the Unscripted main event. Action Saxton is one of the most entertaining wrestlers on the roster and Chris Beckford I've always enjoyed his underdog roll and coming off his injury furthers add that element to the gauntlet he faces in this tourny. So who gets my vote?

Well I feel that it is too soon after Beckfords injury for him to be competing for the WZCW championship. If this started after Unscripted I'd be more inclined to vote for him. As popular as Action Saxton is he has just lost 2 straight PPV's to the same guy. Black Dragon is green like Saboteur and TIW, but unlike Sabo, Dragon doesn't have a victory yet over the champion that ensures his almost permanent placement in the uppercard and unlike TIW, Dragon actually deserves this opportunity to prove himself. So my vote is for Black Dragon

 

[Johnny Scumm]

Okay. Gordito's proven he can "hang" with the best of the best. But can he really? Two losses in world title matches. A relative non-factor in an admittedly stacked K-FAD match. Memorable losses to Baez, Big Dave, Barbosa... I get that Gordito is good and we all like a face who knows how to act like a face, but is he really "hanging" with the best? Only in the sense that he happens to be in the same ring as them occasionally.

Saboteur. All the way. Because he's proven he can ACTUALLY hang. All the way to the finish.

I'm quoting Coco here, because he's said exactly what I said, in the way I wanted to say it. Saboteur hasn't been around long, but he's proven he's got EVERYTHING that it takes to be up the top already. Beating Ty in a singles Match is a big enough feat as it is, which is why, in Round 1, my vote has to go to Saboteur.

 

[The Best]

I'm going to go with Black Dragon here, as I feel like he deserves it the most. The guy won the battle royale at the PPV, and he has been on a roll since his arrival here. So far he is the most successful out of my "draft" class, and he deserves his shot. Gelgarin also noticeably puts a lot of hard work in to his RP's, and tells a great story along with them.

Action Saxton doesn't deserve it as much, as he went 0 for 2 against Bowen, a guy who Ty destroyed in his very own match. If Saxton can't beat Bowen, than how can he beat Burna?

Gordito doesn't deserve it as much for a couple of reasons. One, he got his couple of shots at Ty not too long ago, and failed, and I feel like it's time to give one of the newer guys a shot. Two, he just returned from injury, and I feel like it would be unfair to all of the other guys (minus Becford) to give a guy who just came back from an injury and immediate world title shot, even though Jose is a fantastic RP'er.

Beckford really goes along with Gordito. Again, Leeds Guy is another great RP'er, but Beckford just cam back from an injury. Even before that injury, Beckford still wasn't even in the main event! He was working upper mid-card, and he shouldn't get boosted up to a world title shot, after working upper mid-card until an injury.

The Internet Warrior wrestled one match in the fed so far, and got pinned in a triple threat. I feel like he deserves to be eliminated first due to lack of experience (character, not RP'er wise). He shouldn't be in this, while there are guys who have racked up wins, and have a lot of character experience in the fed that aren't included in this #1 contender tournament (not talking about myself at all; just in case you were wondering, I don't deserve to be in here at all yet).

Saboteur is a close one, and even though he did beat Ty, he shouldn't win this tournament. Sab lost to Dragon in the battle royal, and besides beating Ty, he really hasn't pulled out anything incredible. JGlass is a good RP'er, and as Crock said, it's not everyday that someone goes out, and out RP's our top guy, and gets a win. I just feel like Dragon earns it more than Saboteur.

Vote Black Dragon!

 

[MMSoldier]

My vote is down to two. The four that I don't think should go on are as followed:

1.The Internet Champion-Yes, I don't think this man should move on, but not because I think he shouldn't be in this. He had a great show against two somewhat made superstars. He just needs some time before I think he can go after Ty.

2.Chris Beckford-A man who is in his second match after an injury doesn't belong in the main event. He should be hovering around the midcard, like he was before the break.

3.Gordito- Same resoning as Beckford, but he's already had some shots. Let someone else step up and try.

4. Action Saxton-When you can go after the Mayhem title for three ppvs, and fail at each one, You don't belong facing Ty Burna. Give him more time with the Mayhem division, then a try at the midcard.

By decisive reasoning, This leaves me with Black Dragon and Saboteur. I'll start with Dragon, a man who has stepped up recently. He is a man who I think should be given a one-on-one shot with Ty, just to see what would happen. But, of course, we have the man who snapped the streak, Saboteur. He also has stepped up to the challenge, and had beat some big names. But, even though he already beat Ty, I don't feel that lightning can strike twice with Sab.
My vote goes to Black Dragon.