Okay, buckle up, because I’m about to tell you about how I tried to bring “the massacre” to WWE… kinda.
So, picture this: it’s a few years back, and I’m deep into my wrestling obsession. I’m talking rewatching Attitude Era matches, fantasy booking dream feuds, the whole nine yards. I was thinking about the Ruthless Aggression Era, specifically the whole Goldberg craze. What if we brought back that level of intensity? Real edge-of-your-seat stuff.
My brain latched onto this idea of a complete and utter destruction derby. No fancy holds, no long matches, just pure, unadulterated chaos. “The Massacre” – that’s what I called it in my head. I envisioned a new wrestler, someone built like a tank, whose whole gimmick was total and utter annihilation. I wanted to see squashed opponents, broken tables, the works.
First thing I did? Started sketching. I ain’t no artist, mind you, but I got the basic idea down. Big dude, maybe some war paint, definitely a mean scowl. I even started brainstorming names. Think along the lines of “Ruin,” “Oblivion,” you get the picture. Real subtle stuff.
Next up, I started mapping out a potential storyline. The idea was he’d debut by just demolishing some jobber in like, 30 seconds. No talking, just pure violence. Then he’d work his way up the ladder, taking out mid-card guys, slowly building momentum until he was facing the main eventers. The key was to keep him dominant, keep him looking unstoppable. I spent hours thinking up the perfect series of matches, each more brutal than the last.
Then, I figured, “Okay, I need some visuals.” So, I started messing around with video editing software. Nothing fancy, just some free stuff I found online. I grabbed clips of Goldberg’s entrance, Lesnar’s suplex city, even some old ECW brawls. The goal was to create a hype video, a short, intense clip showcasing what “The Massacre” would be all about. It was rough, real rough, but it got the point across.
Here’s where the “practice” part kicks in: I actually tried to “pitch” this idea. Yeah, I know, sounds crazy. I knew I didn’t have any real connection to WWE, but I figured, “What the hell? Might as well try.” I found an email address for some kind of fan submissions thing online, and sent them my character concept, my storyline ideas, and that terrible hype video. I knew it was a long shot, but I had to give it a try.
Did I hear back? Of course not. But you know what? It was fun. It got me thinking about wrestling in a different way. It forced me to be creative, to come up with something unique. And even though “The Massacre” never made it to Monday Night Raw, the whole process taught me a lot about storytelling, character development, and even a little bit about video editing.
- The Idea: A dominant, destructive wrestler called “The Massacre”.
- The Process: Character design, storyline brainstorming, video editing, and a (failed) pitch to WWE.
- The Outcome: No WWE contract, but a fun creative exercise and some new skills learned.
So, yeah, that’s my story of how I tried to bring a little bit of “massacre” to the wrestling world. It might not have worked out, but it was a hell of a ride. And who knows, maybe someday WWE will be ready for something that intense. Until then, I’ll just keep watching and dreaming.
