411Mania 2009 Independent Draft Part Three: Rounds Nine- Fifthteen

Posted by Ari Berenstein on 07.01.2009

411's annual fantasy draft continues onwards with the last eight rounds, filled with sleeper picks, shocking trades and more!

Welcome back to the 2009 411Mania Independent Draft. To see what came before, check out our INTRODUCTION and FIRST EIGHT ROUNDS of the draft. And away we go!

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=Round Nine=

With the 53rd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, New York Knock-Out Wrestling (NY-KO) selects…

Balls Mahoney -Wrestling out of: Nutley, New Jersey -Former Original ECW Tag Team Champion -Had a Popular Run in WWE's ECW -Finisher: Nutcracker Suite, New Jersey Jam Ari Berenstein: Who's got big balls? I'VE GOT BIG BALLS! Balls…Mahoney that is! I've had a soft spot for Balls for many years now and I'm glad to see that Balls is carrying on in the independent scene even now. Balls has never gone soft and will give anyone a run for their money in or out of the ring. No one should get in the way of a chair-swinging Balls or Balls hanging from the top rope. He will bring the hardcore, balls-out attitude that is needed for my fantasy wrestling company. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 54th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT) selects…

Bobby Dempsey -Wrestling out of: Finderne, New Jersey -Former member of Sweet & Sour Incorporated -Really Likes Chocolate Cookies -Finisher: Dempsey Driver Chris Lansdell: For reasons that will become obvious, I had to have Dempsey. The angle I have planned for him should remind you of a released WWE wrestler, and a deceased one. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 10th round, 89th pick overall, Bauer 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 55th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Lone Star Wrestling (LSW) selects…

BxB Hulk -Wrestling out of: Japan -Member of the Dragon Gate roster -Has Massive Entrance with Dancers -Finisher: E.V.O. (pumphandle sit-out side powerslam) / E.V.O.P. Joseph Martinez: I noticed Lone Star Wrestling had some good things going on, but BxB Hulk brings another dimension to the company. His speed and charisma is a welcome addition to the roster and will add some cruiserweight action to the company. BxB Hulk is no stranger to the Texas wrestling scene as he has competed in the ACW (IWA-TX) company. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 4th round, 29th pick overall, Domingo 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 56th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Heartland Combat Sports (HCS) selects…

Sara Del Rey -Wrestling out of: Martinez, California -Former SHIMMER Champion -Incredibly Well Versed Technical Wrestler -Finisher: Royal Butterfly Aaron Hubbard: Lacey would not be a valuable asset to HCS if she had no one to wrestle. Therefore, we are proud to add "The American Angel" to our roster. Del Ray is one of the best female wrestlers in America, and getting her solidifies out women's division as one of the best. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 8th round, 72nd pick overall, Berenstein 2007 Draft: 7th round, 42nd pick overall, Adamson

With the 57th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE) selects…

The Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal SABU -Wrestling out of: Bombay, India via Michigan -Member of the Original ECW, former ECW Heavyweight Champion -Will Go to Any Lengths to Win -Finisher: Arabian Face Buster Jeremy Thomas: The homicidal, genocidal, flat-out crazy superstar was inevitably headed to TPWE…the only question was how long it would take. Sabu may have taken quite a beating over the years and perhaps he's not as spry as he used to, but his willingness to put his body on the line every time he steps into the ring is always a crowd-pleaser and gives him an advantage many other stars don't have. The crazy bastard, who was a keeper for IWA Mid-South last year, carries a world of experience in a hardcore environment and within the squared circle of the Pacific Northwest he's going to find himself right at home. In Sabu, TPWE gains an attraction unlike any other, and exactly the kind of attraction we're looking for. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Keeper pick, Berenstein 2007 Draft: 4th round, 19th pick overall, Berenstein

With the 58th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro selects…

Vin Gerard -Wrestling out of: Aburdeen, Washington -Leader of The UnStable -Former CHIKARA Young Lions Cup Champion -Finisher: STF Samuel Berman: Having only recently come to prominence on a national stage, Vin Gerard is the very definition of an up-and-coming talent. His meteoric rise will surely continue as a part of KOAKH Pro, where he will have the opportunity to face off with his trainer Mike Quackenbush as well as a host of other talented combatants. The real question, however, will be where the mercurial Gerard's loyalties lie… Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 59th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2) selects…

"Frickin Awesome" Portia Perez -Wrestling out of: Aburdeen, Washington -Member of Canadian Ninjas tag team with Nicole Matthews -Likes Ninja Cookies -Finisher: Heel Tactics, Shellshock Mathew Sforcina:Another entrant in the first PW2.0 Women's World Champion match has been announced, with Portia Perez agreeing to terms to sign an exclusive deal with PW2.0. The diminutive Canadian Portia has had a rocky relationship with the US fans, but PW2.0 hopes that the fans can accept Portia as the talented woman that she is and refrain from commentating about her looking like she's 12 or any other unfair slur. Thank you. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

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***We have a trade to announce!***

TWAT sends Ken Anderson (KENNEDY!) to Lone Star Wrestling in exchange for The Man With Balls of Steel, The Pimp Daddy, Human Tornado! AND "Sweet and Sour" Larry Sweeney!

Chris Lansdell: I HAD to have Tornado. His dance routines mid-match, his pimp slap, his immunity to low blows, his dragon punch...he's made for TWAT. And Sweeney is just gold. I might even let him wrestle.

Joseph Martinez: The roster that I assembled through the draft was a fine one but the majority of the wrestlers were from the same companies. When Ken Anderson was said to be available, I figured I wouldn't be missing a lot by trading Human Tornado and Larry Sweeney. Sweeney is great but the question marks surrounding him were too much for one company to take a chance on. Ken Anderson has great talents and adds more variety to the roster.


=Round Ten=

With the 60th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2) selects…

Ryan Braddock -Wrestling out of: Chicago, Illinois -Had a Cup of Coffee in WWE -a.k.a. Brad Bradley -Finisher:Lariat, Second City Slam Mathew Sforcina:PW2.0 is all about giving the fans the best matches possible. However, to be honest, sometimes a certain signing is strictly for selfish reasons. Ryan Braddock is in PW2.0 for a very specific reason that may or may not become clear. Sorry to ruin your day. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 61st pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro selects…

Eddie Edwards -Wrestling out of: Boston, MA -Current ROH World Tag Team Champion (with Davey Richards) -Is Currently Gaining a Personality -Finisher: Chin Checker (Backpack stunner) Samuel Berman:See below. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 62nd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE) selects…

The Enforcer CW Anderson -Wrestling out of: Raleigh, North Carolina -Has Wrestled for the Original ECW -Has Been Steve Corino's "Enforcer" in his "Extreme Horsemen" Group -Finisher: Spinebuster, Ferriswheel Jeremy Thomas: The Enforcer of the Extreme Horsemen finds himself in an environment he's very familiar with and among people he knows quite well. Anderson made his name in ECW, and should have found stardom after it went under. Things didn't seem to go his way however, and the closest he came was a brief contract with the WWE and a single televised losing effort to CM Punk before being released. He's been working smaller promotions since, and in after getting in shape he's finding a chance to build himself up in TPWE. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 7th round, 63rd pick overall, Csonka 2007 Draft: 11th round, 65th pick overall, Csonka

With the 63rd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Heartland Combat Sports (HCS) selects…

Fire Ant -Wrestling out of: The Ant Hill -Fiery Grappler of the Insect Kingdom -Loves the Fireman's Carry -Finisher:Beachbreak Aaron Hubbard: Joining his fellow masked superstars The Osirian Portal is Fire Ant. The luchador is truly on a hot streak, as he has elevated his game to an even higher level. He is still young and will only continue to improve, and we are thrilled that this improvement will take place in Heartland Combat Sports. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 64th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Lone Star Wrestling (LSW) selects…

Jimmy "Equinox" Olsen -Wrestling out of: Aburdeen, Washington -CHIKARA Young Lions Cup Champion -Former Tag Team with the Olsen Twins -Finisher: Superkick, Overbomb Joseph Martinez: Jimmy Olsen is coming off of a foot injury but he still has all the ability that the company is searching for. He is still a young man but he has shown in the independents that he can go with the best of them. Olsen may not be as "famous" as his former tag team partner/brother Colin, but he has the abilities to make an impact. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 65th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT) selects…

Super Dragon -Wrestling out of: Los Angeles, California -Co-Owner of PWG -Bad Ass Dude…When He's Not On a Donut Run -Finisher: Psycho Driver, Curb Stomp Chris Lansdell:I knew this guy would drop, because so many people miss the "fantasy" part of this exercise. Sure he put on some weight and can barely move in the last year and a half, but one of the rules of the draft is that we ignore all injuries. A healthy Super Dragon is one of the stiffest guys in Indy wrestling (especially considering Eddie Kingston was drafted by this point) and can be a perfect foil for someone playing the complete fool. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 2nd round, 16th pick overall, James 2007 Draft: 4th round, 21st pick overall, Adamson

With the 66th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, New York Knock-Out Wrestling (NY-KO) selects…

"The Urban American Dream" Willie "Da Bomb" Richardson -Wrestling out of: Chicago, Illinois -Member of the Da Soul Touchaz Stable - Managed by C-Red -Finisher: Droppin The Bomb, Bionic Elbow Ari Berenstein: I need a good baby face team to match up with Dark City Fight Club and looking at my roster so far I realized I needed some more light-hearted and fan friendly characters to round out my roster. So here we go with my back-to-back selection of members of DA SOUL TOUCHAZ, a very fun bunch of wrestlers who instantly rise the entertainment factor of every show. Willie Richardson is the main big man of the unit, and his take on being the "Urban American Dream" (with obvious influence from Dusty Rhodes) is simultaneously clever and endearing. Fans in Chicagoland and CHIKARAland have quickly embraced him and I think fans of my promotion would do the same. It's "Big Willie Style" all up in here, up in here, ugonmaimebuimesum! Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

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=Round Eleven=

With the 67th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, New York Knock-Out Wrestling (NY-KO) selects…

"Mr. M-80"Marshe Rockett -Wrestling out of: Chicago, Illinois -Member of the Da Soul Touchaz Stable -Tall and Speedy -Finisher:Ace Crusher Ari Berenstein: The other half of the duo of Da Soul Touchaz I'm going with, Marshe Rockett is young but exuberant and plucky. He gives it 100 percent and more in the ring and he has very good chemistry with Richardson in the ring. It's time for some souls to be touched! Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 68th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT) selects…

U-Gene Nick Dinsmore -Wrestling out of: Louisville, Kentucky -Uses "Eugene" Gimmick on the Independents -Accomplished Technical Wrestler -Finisher: German Suplex Chris Lansdell:Had to be done. This guy is ridiculously good in the ring and can have a good match with almost anyone. How he dropped this far is a mystery to me. Plus I figure I can get some good mileage out of fans chanting "YOUUUUGENE! YOUUUUUUGENE!" at him. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 3rd round, 23rd pick overall, Sforcina 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 69th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Lone Star Wrestling (LSW) selects…

The Man Who Defies Gravity PAC -Wrestling out of: Newcastle, England -Dazzling High Flying Displays of Awesomeness -Frequent Wrestler for PWG -Finisher: Corkscrew Shooting Star Press Joseph Martinez: The Man That Gravity Forgot may have been forgotten by more than just gravity since he's available all the way down at pick number seventy. PAC brings more high flying action to the LSW roster. While he has been rather quiet in the states this last year, he has the ability to play a major role with the organization. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 4th round, 33rd pick overall, Westerfeld 2007 Draft: 5th round, 26th pick overall, Domingo

With the 70th pick, in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Heartland Combat Sports (HCS) selects…

Sean "Val Venis" Morley -Wrestling out of: Markham, Ontario, Canada -Former WWE Intercontinental Champion -Former "Porn Star" -Finisher: Money Shot, Blue Thunder Bomb Aaron Hubbard: While there is plenty of young, talented competitors in the HCS locker room, we are in need of leadership. Morley is a veteran who will help these young kids to elevate their game. Morley was also thrilled to be given an opportunity to compete in an organization where his "Val Venis" gimmick is not likely to be used. Now, he will have a chance to succeed on his own merits, the only ceiling being his own drive. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 71st pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE) selects…

HardcoreBob Holly -Wrestling out of: Mobile, Alabama -Former WWE Mainstay -Known to be Curmudgeonly -Finisher: Alabama Slam Jeremy Thomas: How can one build a hardcore promotion without the most hardcore superheavyweight in existence? Tough, ornery, and stiff as hell, "Hardcore" Bob Holly is sure to be full of piss and vinegar when he arrives in the Pac NW to lay a beating on his fellow TPWE talent. Holly's on the rebound from a troubled last few years in the WWE that included several injured wrestlers at his hands and a supposedly controversial reason for getting released, and one wonders if he's more concerned with winning championships or just hurting people within the legal confines of a ring. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 72nd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro selects…

Masato Yoshino -Wrestling out of: Japan -Member of World-1 in Dragon Gate -4-Time Open the Brave Gate Champion -Finisher: Lightning Spiral Samuel Berman: It is astounding that one of Japan's most exciting talents is available at such a late juncture. Masato Yoshino has proven in recent years to be one of the most complete all-around wrestlers in the world, a reputation he is intent on defending in KOAKH Pro competition. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 3rd round, 25th pick overall, Berman 2007 Draft: 14th round, 83rd pick overall, Domingo

With the 73rd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2) selects…

Jake Crist -Wrestling out of: New Carlisle, Ohio -Tags With His Brother David -Has Wrestled for ROH, HWA, FIP and IPW -Finisher: Irish Air Raid Mathew Sforcina:Irish Airborne is one of the most exciting tag teams in the American Independent scene, and PW2.0 is proud to announce the signing of both members to contracts. Irish Airborne can now only be seen here in PW2.0. After all, they used up all their frequent flyer miles last time this happened. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

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***We have a trade to announce!***

KOAKH Pro has traded the rights to Eddie Edwards and the 86th pick to New York Knock-Out Wrestling for the 80th and 81st selections.

Samuel Berman: While KOAKH Pro recognizes Edwards' in-ring talents, an opportunity to shift some other priorities has come into play. KOAKH is ready to announce a trade that we know will help our promotion going forward. KOAKH Pro wishes Edwards and NYKOW the best in their future endeavors.

Ari Berenstein: Okay, so I did in fact say that I had no plans for Eddie Edwards. However, as Sam made his offer I started to think. What I came up with…was quite the interesting scenario that would add a big "oomph" to the show. I also noticed that everyone else had begun to ignore the names still available on the international list. There were still some big names on the list, one in particular that I believed no one was thinking about. So with the knowledge I could take or leave the power of back-to-back picks given my draft plans, I agreed to the trade, got Edwards and another pick. I kept my fingers crossed that the final piece of the puzzle from my end would work out.


=Round Twelve=

With the 74th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2) selects…

Dave Crist -Wrestling out of: New Carlisle, Ohio -Tags With His Brother Jake -Has Wrestled for ROH, HWA, FIP and IPW -Finisher:Irish Air Raid Mathew Sforcina: See Above Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 75th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro selects…

Arik Cannon -Wrestling out of: Chicago, Illinois -Mainstay of AAW and IWA Mid South -Member of the F1rst Family -Finisher: Glimmering Warlock, Burning Hammer Samuel Berman: It has been nearly five years since Arik Cannon made a splash on the Independent scene by defeating more than a handful of the most talented wrestlers on the planet during the Summer of 2004. Now, years from the spotlight, he will make his return to the top of the mountain as a part of KOAKH Pro. Cannon assures KOAKH management that all he needs is the opportunity to reestablish himself as a key player for a world-class promotion. We are happy to give a proven commodity like "The Anarchist" the chance to elevate himself once again. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 9th round, 79th pick overall, Berman 2007 Draft: 15th round, 85th pick overall, Berman

With the 76th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE) selects…

"The Good Guy" Azrieal -Wrestling out of: South of Heaven -Former Mainstay of FIP and ROH, Frequently Wrestles in JAPW -Teams with Dixie (Formerly of Special K) -Finisher:Flying Somersault Driver, Dusted Driver Jeremy Thomas: Azrieal is a high-flying, high-impact competitor that made his name in JAPW where he was a three-time Light Heavyweight Champion and a two-time Tag Team Champion, one of which was with current TNA talent Jay Lethal. Still young at 27 years of age, the kid has a huge amount of potential and, if he plays his cards right, could have one hell of a future ahead of him. He'll certainly be taking quite a few steps toward that as he works with the mix of talent here, both the veterans, the up-and-coming guys and the people on the bubble of becoming true stars. "The Good Guy," as he's known, will certainly bring an exciting element to the promotion. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 77th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Heartland Combat Sports (HCS) selects…

BJ Whitmer -Wrestling out of: Owensboro, Kentucky -Former 5-Time ROH World Tag Team Champion -Significant Participant in the ROH vs. CZW Feud -Finisher: Exploder ‘99 Aaron Hubbard: One of the most underrated talents on the Indy Circuit, Whitmer was trained by Harley Race, and is proud to make his home in the heartland territory. Much like Roderick Strong, he has a hard-hitting style that will complement the more high-flying competitors in the company. Once again, HCS hopes that BJ will be able to succeed at the highest level, using our roster as a proving ground to show how good he really is. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 9th round, 78th pick overall, Thomas 2007 Draft: 4th round, 22nd pick overall, Bauer

With the 78th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Lone Star Wrestling (LSW) selects…

James "Little Guido" Maritato -Wrestling out of: Sicily -Member of both the Original and WWE ECW Roster -Member of the Full-Bodied Italians Tag Team / Stable -Finisher: Sicilian Slice, Tomikaze Joseph Martinez: Nunzio brings a much needed veteran presence to the lower card of the Lone Star Wrestling roster. He will never main event a program but working with the younger guys will be a treat for all involved. Nunzio is a good worker who has been around the world and will be a solid addition to the squad. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 79th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT) selects…

Angry Alan Funk a.k.a. KWEE WEE! -Wrestling out of: Alliance, Ohio -Crazy and Eccentric Wrestler -Has Worn the "Miss TNA" Crown (NOT A TYPO) -Finisher: Piledriver, The Fruitloop Chris Lansdell: One of my favourite WCW gimmicks: this guy standing in the middle of the ring with a mic and Paisley, and saying "Who will fight the Kwee Wee?" Open challenges in fantasy feds are baaaaaad ideas. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 80th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro selects…

Gran Akuma -Wrestling out of: Afar -Former CHIKARA Campeonatos de Parejas -Member of F.I.S.T. with Icarus and Chuck Taylor -Finisher: Yoshi Tonic, Frog Splash Samuel Berman: With the first of two selections acquired in the trade for Eddie Edwards, KOAKH is pleased to welcome one of the most dangerous men in the world to our roster. Gran Akuma's propensity for high-impact contests will fit right in with the rest of the KOAKH Pro roster, and furthermore, we intend on bringing in a familiar face to help Akuma bolster our tag ranks. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 6th round, 48th pick overall, Berman 2007 Draft: 8th round, 46th pick overall, Bauer

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=Round Thirteen=

With the 81st pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro …

"Sexy" Chuck Taylor -Wrestling out of: Raccoon City -Member of F.I.S.T. with Icarus and Chuck Taylor -Does Not Like Children -Finisher: Omega Driver Samuel Berman: As unfortunate as it was to have to part with a talent like Edwards, the opportunity to secure a tag team like F.I.S.T. stablemates Akuma and Chuck Taylor was too enticing to pass up. Chuck Taylor has been a dominant force in both singles and tag team competition during his career and will no doubt bring his unique sense of style to KOAKH Pro. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 6th round, 47th pick overall, Domingo 2007 Draft: 5th round, 30th pick overall, Berenstein

With the 82nd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT) selects…

Al Snow (with Head) -Wrestling out of: Lima, Ohio -Former Trainer for WWE and OVW -Talks with a Mannequin Head -Finisher: Snow Plow Chris Lansdell:I thought about picking him up earlier, but it seemed obvious that he would drop. Snow is perfect for my fed as an authority figure who can occasionally wrestle. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 83rd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Lone Star Wrestling (LSW) selects…

Ultimo Guerrero -Wrestling out of: Gomez Palace, Durango -Charter Member of Los Guerreros del infierno -Participated in TNA's World X Cup in 2008 -Finisher: Guerrero Special (Inverted Superplex) Joseph Martinez: Another international star is added to Lone Star Wrestling with the pick of Ultimo Guerrero at number 83. Guerrero was a part of TNA's World X Cup tournament where his squad (which he was captain of) was victorious. He has yet to compete with TNA since then, but he will bring his skills to America again. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2 007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 84th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Heartland Combat Sports (HCS) selects…

TJ Perkins -Wrestling out of: The Philippines -Also Known as Puma -Formerly a Constant in PWG -Finisher: Corkscrew Swinging DDT, Tiger Suplex Aaron Hubbard: Taking note of the Osrian Portal and Fire Ant, Perkins has decided to dawn the mask and compete in HCS as PUMA. PUMA has some exposure from TNA, and has the unusual combination of youth and experience that makes him a valuable commodity. We are glad that a man who immulates the legendary Tiger Mask makes his way to HCS. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 8th round, 69th pick overall, Westerfeld 2007 Draft: 10th round, 57th pick overall, Adamson

With the 85th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE) selects…

Teddy Hart -Wrestling out of: Calgary, Alberta, Canada -Infamous Third Generation Member of the Hart Family -Currently a Regular in AAA Feuding with Jack Evans -Finisher: Shooting Star Elbow Drop Jeremy Thomas: One of the most talented men to burn every bridge he's ever found is Teddy Hart. The Hart family member has had more high-profile firings than anyone on the TPWE roster, and since his firing from the WWE he's been spending his time in JAPW where he teamed with Samoa Joe to try and capture the Tag Team Titles among other things. He's also been working in AAA where he's joined Jack Evans as the Hart Foundation 2.0 in Konnan's heel stable Legión Extranjera (the Foreign Legion). If Teddy can keep his ass out of trouble, he might just have big things in his future in TPWE…otherwise, he'll find just another wasted opportunity and another burned bridge. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 7th round, 62nd pick overall, Domingo 2007 Draft: 8th round, 47th pick overall, Domingo

With the 86th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, New York Knock-Out Wrestling (NY-KO) selects…

Kensuke Sasaki -Wrestling out of: Japan -Proprietor of Kensuke Office -Former GHC Heavyweight Champion Among Many Other Accolades -Finisher: Northern Lights Bomb Ari Berenstein: A freaking steal at 86th in this draft! My gambit paid off and Sasaki was still available, which means he will be joining his protégé Nakajima for special attraction appearances in my promotion! Sasaki was just GHC Heavyweight Champion this past year and he might be older, but he can still go in the ring. H e has impressive power and a bulky but muscular physique. While Sam obviously profited from this trade too, I have to think I get the better end of the deal, especially with what I have planned on my first show. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 87th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2) selects…

Hallowicked -Wrestling out of: Sleepy Hollow -Former CHIKARA Campeonatos de Parejas (with Delirious) -Has a Pumpkin Stump -Finisher: Graveyard Smash (Sit Out Spinebuster) Mathew Sforcina:See Below. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 7th round, 57th pick overall, James 2007 Draft: 12th round, 67th pick overall, Berenstein

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=Round Fourteen=

With the 88th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2) selects…

Frightmare -Wrestling out of: Sleepy Hollow -Diminutive Assistant of Hallowicked -Creepy -Finisher: Super Frankensteiner, Moonsault Double Knee Drop Mathew Sforcina:A further request from the mysterious masked man already under contract, Hallowicked and Frightmare have been officially put under PW2.0 contract. Both men have made it clear that the PW2.0 Tag World Championship belts are coming to their waists sooner or sooner. At least, that's what we think they said… Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Available 2007 Draft: Not Available

With the 89th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro selects…

Josh Raymond -Wrestling out of: Kalamazoo, Michigan -Currently Teaming with Christian Able -Formerly Josh Ambercrombie, He of the Mustache -Finisher: Backpack Stunner Samuel Berman: Another performer who has slipped from the public eye in recent years, Josh Raymond will provide KOAKH with an unparalleled amateur background. The former Josh Abercrombie will be coming to KOAKH Pro intent on proving himself as one of the top technicians in the world, a boast he will have the opportunity to backup as he goes to war with the best KOAKH has to offer. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 4th round, 30th pick overall, Berman 2007 Draft: 9th round, 50th pick overall, Domingo

With the 90th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE) selects…

The Sandman -Wrestling out of: Philadelphia, PA -Member of the Original and WWE ECW Roster -Handy with a Cane, a Coors and a Cig -Finisher: White Russian Leg Sweep Jeremy Thomas: Current WWECW Champion Tommy Dreamer may have been the heart and soul of the old ECW, but the Sandman was undoubtedly its spirit. The five-time ECW Champion made his return to the independent circuit following his departure from the WWE and despite an announcement that he would be retiring last October he's continued to take bookings, as recently as April of this year. The Sandman has more than a few fights left in him, and we'll be sure to see some of his trademarked hardcore action in the ring at Total Package Wrestling Extreme. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 6th round, 50th pick overall, Sforcina 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 91st pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Heartland Combat Sports (HCS) selects…

Mercedes Martinez -Wrestling out of: The Bronx, New York -Frequent Competitor in FIP and SHIMMER -On a Tear in SHIMMER Since Returning From Injury -Finisher: Saito Suplex, Fisherman's Buster Aaron Hubbard: In the hopes of expanding our women's division, we went out and hired a woman who helped put SHIMMER on the map. Martinez is certainly looking forward to continuing her rivalry with Sara Del Ray. With three of the top women in wrestling, our women's division is off to a good start. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 92nd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Lone Star Wrestling (LSW) selects…

Naruki Doi -Wrestling out of: Japan -Appeared in TNA during World X-Cup in 2008 -Powerhouse of Speed Muscle -Finisher: Doi Fives Joseph Martinez: A promotion can never have enough speed. Naruki Doi was taken in the third round as a tag team last year so finding him available in the second to last round is a surprise. He will bring more agility and help with the international flavor this promotion has established. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 3rd round, 25th pick overall, Berman 2007 Draft: 14th round, 81st pick overall, Adamson

With the 93rd pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT) selects…

Jagged -Wrestling out of: Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada -He's The One On The Left, Member of 2.0 -Loves to Compare His Life to The 1980's -Finisher: Gory Bomb Chris Lansdell: See below, pick 96. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: 11th round, 93rd pick overall, James 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 94th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, New York Knock-Out Wrestling (NY-KO) selects…

Nikki Roxx -Wrestling out of: Boston, Massachusetts -Formerly "Hardcore Roxxi" in TNA -Currently a Regular on the SHIMMER Roster -Finisher: Barbie Crusher Ari Berenstein: Call her Nikki, or Hardcore Roxxi, but never forget that Nikki… ROCKS! She was released by TNA, but so much the better for the rest of the independent wrestling world. Nikki is a fantastic babyface, has a ton of heart and can definitely provide a good match. I wasn't planning on drafting any woman this year, but when we agreed to extend this draft to fifteen rounds, I could play around with it and see what was out there. Nikki is a hell of a value pick at this stage of the draft and her more recent hardcore style would fit right in with my promotion. As far as opponent goes, she could match up with anyone still available and it would be a fine undercard bout, so I'm not drafting another woman with my final pick. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Selected

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=Round Fifthteen=

With the 95th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, New York Knock-Out Wrestling (NY-KO) selects…

Tyson Tomko -Wrestling out of: Tombstone, Arizona -Former TNA Tag Team Champion -Former IWGP Tag Champion -Finisher: Yakuza Kick Ari Berenstein:WWE and TNA's loss is MY gain. Again I'm shocked that Tomko dropped so far, because he has name value, size and has shown a willingness to improve. TNA had lightning in a bottle with him back in '08 but they gave it up. I think I can get Tomko back to what the fans like about him so much, and add some finishing touches to my card at the same time. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 96th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT) selects…

Shane Matthews -Wrestling out of: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada -He's The One On The Right, Member of 2.0 -Wacky -Finisher: Boston Crab, Sweet Taste of Professionalism (with Jagged) Chris Lansdell:Any long-term Lansdellites will know that, not only am I an Omegaphile, I'm a 2.0phile. These guys are entertaining as hell and passable in the ring, and they're Canadian. Win, win, win. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 97th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Lone Star Wrestling (LSW) selects…

Tully Blanchard -Hailing From: San Antonio, Texas -Renowned as Member of the Four Horsemen -Multiple Time NWA U.S. Champion -Finisher: Slingshot Suplex Joseph Martinez: Seeing as this promotion is based in Texas, it makes sense to bring in a legend from the Lone Star state in to fill a commissioner role. Blanchard is from San Antonio and had a number of memorable matches including a great one with Magnum T.A. His wrestling days are probably over but he is the perfect addition to the LSW roster. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 98th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Heartland Combat Sports (HCS) selects…

Rain -Wrestling out of: St. Paul, Minnesota -Member of the International Home Wrecking Crew (with Jetta) -Has Wrestled for ROH, FIP and TNA -Finisher: Rain Drop, Acid Rain Aaron Hubbard: Lacey was furious at the signing of Martinez and Del Ray, and demanded we get her a little insurance in the form of Rain. If the owner refused, she threatened to tie him up and use a bull rope on him. While the owner has not informed Lacey of this signing and is currently "tied up in business matters", we are proud to announce that "The Minnesota Home Wrecking Crew" will reunite in Heartland Combat Sports. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 99th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE) selects…

Bret "Hitman" Hart (non wrestling role) -Hailing From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada -Member of the WWE Hall of Fame -The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be -Finisher: The Sharpshooter Jeremy Thomas: And as the final bombshell, TPWE takes none other than the Best There Was, the Best There's Ever Been and the Best There Will Ever Be to be its commissioner. Bret Hart may have been forced from in-ring competition too soon but he's still one hell of a personality and among the crazy, psychotic talent ready to step into the TPWE ring we don't think there's anyone who's quite crazy e nough willing to cross the Hitman. A high-impact, hardcore federation may be a strange choice for a guy like Bret Hart, but the Hitman was always about wowing the crowd and putting on the best wrestling show there was to offer, and for those reasons he does make a perfect fit for laying down the law among the TPWE roster. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Eligible 2007 Draft: Not Eligible

With the 100th pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, KOAKH Pro sele cts…

"The New Horror" Sami Callahan -Wrestling out of:The Last House on the Left -Eccentric Character and Personality -Up and Coming Prospect for ROH -Finisher: Koji Clutch Samuel Berman: Often times, final round selections are used to take a flyer on an unknown commodity. While some might consider KOAKH's drafting of "The New Horror" Sami Callihan to be just that, KOAKH management believes that Callihan's high-impact style makes him the very definition of a ‘sure thing'. With so many established names on the KOAKH roster, Callihan will have his work cut out for him as he seeks to carve out his own niche, but there is no doubting that "The New Horror" has the talent to hang with the best KOAKH Pro has to offer. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Selected 2007 Draft: Not Selected

With the 101st and Final Pick in the 2009 411Mania Independent Pro Wrestling Draft, Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2) selects…

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan -Hailing from: Beverly Hills, California -Manager of Champions -Member of the WWE Hall of Fame -Finisher: n/a Mathew Sforcina:PW2.0 is incredibly honoured to announce that PW2.0's new Beta Programmer is the esteemed Bobby ‘The Brain' Heenan. A legend in this industry, Bobby has had some recent medical troubles, but has confirmed that come hell or high water, he WILL be on hand at "Professional Wrestling Rebooted" to give the fans the best possible show he can. Mr. Heenan will have full control on the night, and on subsequent events as well as Beta Programmer, and PW2.0 could not be more thrilled. Previous Draft Selection 2008 Draft: Not Available 2007 Draft: Not Available

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Final Draft Results

Now that you have seen how the draft has shaken out, let's take one more look at the final roster line ups for each of our fantasy companies:

Mathew Sforcina
Pro Wrestling 2.0 (PW2)

Keeper: Delirious

1. Austin Aries
14. Takeshi Morishima
15. Kenny King & Rhett Titus (TAG)
28. Brent Albright
32. D-Lo Brown
45. Bison Smith
46. Daizee Haze
59. Portia Perez
60. Ryan Braddock
73. Jake Crist
74. Dave Crist
87. Hallowicked
88. Frightmare
101. Bobby Heenan


Samuel Berman
KOAKH Pro

Keeper: Lightning Mike Quackenbush

2. Bryan Danielson
13. Naomichi Marufuji
16 Jay & Mark Briscoe (TAG)
27. Shingo Takagi
33. Eddie Kingston
44. Sonjay Dutt
47. Kota Ibushi
58. Vin Gerard
72. Masato Yoshino
75. Arik Cannon
80. Gran Akuma
81. Chuck Taylor
89. Josh Raymond
100. Sami Callahan


Jeremy Thomas
Total Package Wrestling Extreme (TPWE)

Keeper: Steve Corino

3. Necro Butcher
12. Jimmy Jacobs
17. Lance Storm
26. Jerry Lynn
34. Brodie Lee
43. MsChif
48. Allison Danger
57. SABU
62. CW Anderson
71. Bob Holly
76. Azriel
85. Teddy Hart
90. The Sandman
99. Bret Hart (non wrestling role)


Aaron Hubbard
Heartland Combat Sports
4. Roderick Strong
11. The Osirian Portal (Amasis & Ophidian) (TAG)
18. Paul London
25. Go Shiozaki
29. Jack Evans
35. Erick Stevens
42. Petey Williams
49. Lacey
56. Sara Del Rey
63. Fire Ant
70. Sean "Val Venis" Morley
77. BJ Whitmer
84 TJ Perkins
91. Mercedes Martinez
98. Rain


Joseph Martinez
Lone Star Wrestling (LSW)
5. Lance Cade
10. Chris Hero
19. KENTA
30. Adam Pearce
41. Joey Ryan
50. The Youngbucks (TAG)
55. BxB Hulk
64. Jimmy Equinox Olsen
69. PAC
78. Nunzio
83. Ultimo Guerrero
92. Naruki Doi
97. Tully Blanchard

TRD MR. KENNEDY … KENNEDY


Chris Lansdell
Total Wrestling Alliance: Toronto (TWAT)

6. Kevin Steen & El Generico (TAG)
9. Nigel McGuinness
20. Tyler Black
23. Colt Cabana
37. Jimmy Rave
40. Alex Kozlov
51. Kenny Omega
54. Bobby Dempsey
65. Super Dragon
68. Nick Dinsmore
79. Angry Alan Funk a.k.a. KWEE WEE!
82. Al Snow (w/ Head)
93. Jagged
96. Shane Matthews

TRD Larry Sweeney
TRD Human Tornado


Ari Berenstein
New York Knock-Out Wrestling (NY-KO)

Keeper: Claudio Castagnoli

7. Davey Richards
8. Hiroshi Tanahashi
21. BOBBY LASHLEY
22. Katsuhiko Nakajima
38. 2 Cold Scorpio
39. Elijah Burke
52. Dark City Fight Club (Kory Chavis & Jon Davis) (TAG)
53. Balls Mahoney
66. "Da Bomb" Willie "The Urban American Dream" Richardson
67. "M-80" Marshe Rockett
86. Kensuke Sasaki
94. Nikki Roxx
95. Tyson Tomko

TRD Eddie Edwards


POST DRAFT NOTE: NY-KO (ARI) and Heartland Combat Sports (Hubbard) have entered into a cross-promotional agreement. NY-KO acquires the rights to use Paul London and Mercedes Martinez on its show, while HCS gets the rights to use Katsuhiko Nakajima and Nikki Roxx on its show.

BUT WE'RE NOT DONE YET! Coming up next, each of our fantasy draft participants will present to you their full cards for the show they would run with their roster.