“Why Fantasy Wrestling,” you ask? Well…Why Not!?

Over the years, I've participated in several Fantasy sport events; baseball, basketball and football. I have done well in all, especially football. I’m a lifelong wrestling fan. Some of my fondest memories of growing up with my little brother are of the countless hours we spent watching old WWF video tapes. I was even fortunate enough to witness the LEGENDARY ECW match between Bam Bam and Taz where they crashed through the ramp. ECW Heatwave 1998, in Dayton, Ohio… good times.

I’ve always wondered what a fantasy wrestling league would be like. A few months ago, I was entertained and inspired by Pro Wrestling Report’s fantasy draft, PWRDRAFT. The PWRDRAFT started after Wrestlemaina 27. I was instantly hooked. For three weeks straight it was all I talked. Eventually I started campaigning to convince my friends and fellow wrestling fans to start our own Fantasy Wrestling League. After much planning, debating, arguing and compromising we all came to an agreement. We set the rules, our draft stipulations and the draft date.

The only wildcard in my drafting strategy was where I would be picking. The day of the draft we picked numbers out of a hat to dictate the order. I was initially pretty disappointed by having to pick 3rd. I really wanted Cena on my team and I just knew he would not be available by the 3rd pick. I had to wait while Danny (Team Destiny) and Derek (Bation’s Boogers) picked before me. I figured that picking third, I was going to get Alberto Del Rio. Not a bad pick, after all he did win the Royal Rumble. History dictates that he will wear the WWE or World Heavyweight Title at some point.

Much to my surprise, Danny picked Del Rio first. Next was Derek, who is a HUGE Cena Hater. When the “Cena Sucks” chants start at our local, Nationwide Arena, he’s one of the guys chanting. Orton was his best pick to not compromise his wrestling fan morals by picking Cena. As luck would have it, I got Cena with the 3rd pick. I was so excited! I knew he was going to be the top guy this year with the most points.

Robbie finished out the first round with the 4th pick. He made a somewhat surprising choice by going with CM Punk. At that point, I started thinking about who I could get in the 2nd round. It would all depend on Robbie's 2nd round pick. It’s important to note that we did our draft order in a 1-4, 4-1 rotating order.  Considering the MIZ was still available, I was hoping for Wade Barrett. To the amazement of everyone, Robbie picked Christian as his 2nd round pick. Thanks again to Lady Luck, I got the Miz. He was the WWE champ at the time. This guaranteed me at least one PPV main event with the MIZ either defending his title or attempting to regain it in a rematch.

At that point, I was pretty happy. In Fantasy Football Drafts I’ve always tried to get a WR and QB from the same team. You can double up on points with a touchdown pass if you have both guys. I tried to do the same thing in the MOFW draft. It worked out as I was able to pick up Big Show and Kane, the current WWE Tag Team Champs, with my 3rd and 4th draft picks

We are now just a few days away from WWE’s Over the Limit PPV. I have never been more excited for a fantasy league. I have always loved WWE and now I find myself loving it even more. My buddies,  who are like most wrestling fans, are quick to criticize the WWE.  They have been devoted to WWE televised events over past few weeks.  I have to agree with Danny’s previous post, we started MOFW with the intent of it being larger than just the four founding fathers.

If you love WWE/Wrestling I’d suggest starting your own Fantasy Wrestling Draft, especially if you enjoy fantasy sports. Shoot us an email for more details on how we got things started. Pull the rules off our site to revise and start your own league. Send us your thoughts and comments.

Once again, special thanks to the best wrestling Radio show, TV show and Wrestling Website... Pro Wrestling Report. Thanks for the inspiration.

-Josh
Tweez Family

What is Mid-Ohio Fantasy Wrestling?

Over the past few days we've received several questions about MOFW. Maybe I can answer a few.

"What is Mid-Ohio Fantasy Wrestling?"

MOFW is just as its name implies, a fantasy wrestling league. It was started in Mid-April of 2011 by four life-long wrestling fans, Josh Mustacchio, Derek Watson, Danny Cooper and Robert Reeder. Well, Josh is more of a Sports Entertainment kinda guy. All credit goes to him for the concept.  Well, in all fairness all credit should go to the PWR Wrestling Show, as their fantasy draft was the inspiration behind MOFW.  Josh is an avid fan of PWR.  He is even planning on joining them down in Miami next year for WrestleMania 28.  He never misses a podcast.  A few months ago two of the hosts decided to do a fantasy draft (which I recommend checking out on their website: PWR Wrestling Show).  They had an even mix of WWE Superstars and TNA Impact Wrestlers. After pitching the idea to us several times, we all agreed that it sounded like fun.

After much, "deliberation," we set our rules. The 2011 MOFW season started several days after the WWE Raw/Smackdown draft. It was also decided that we would stick with WWE talent for this year's draft.

"Is it too late to join in this season?"

Unfortunately, yes it is. However, that doesn't mean you can't start your own Fantasy Wrestling draft. Our goal is to make MOFW something that is larger than the four of us. The rules that we have established are meant to be an outline that inspires others to start their own Fantasy Wrestling drafts. Very much like the PWR Wrestling Show's fantasy draft that inspired us.

This draft has been a lot more fun than I anticipated. I've caught myself hoping that Superstars I despise will pin one of my favorite Superstars.  This draft has been insanely rejuvenating.  If you have a love for wrestling I highly recommend you and your friends give a fantasy draft a shot. If you are interested in more info of how we set things up, shoot us an email at: MIDOHIO.FANTASY.WRESTLING@gmail.com

If you are reading this, I hope that you find these blogs entertaining and hopefully inspiring. If you have any ideas or subjects that you may find interesting, please send us an email.

-Danny
Team Destiny

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THE 2011 SEASON

The 2011 season has begun.  We conducted the MOFW draft on April 27, 2011.  You can see the final teams to the right of the page.  Below are the MOFW Rules.

We did a test run based on WWE's, Extreme Rules PPV.  This allowed us to make all final decisions on the scoring process.  The PPV results foreshadowed a HUGE lead for TWEEZ FAMILY.  We'll see how things add up after WWE's, Over The Limit PPV on May 22, 2011.

THE RULES

Each participant gets a total of 9 draft picks.  Rounds 1-7 is open to ANY WWE affiliated talent (Superstar, Alumni, Diva, Rookie or Legend).  Round 8 is a mandatory Diva.  Round 9 is a mandatory Rookie with the strict stipulation of NO WWE television exposure except Tough Enough.  Trades are allowed but only on the day of the draft.

There will be a supplemental draft on October 24th, 2011.  The picking order will be based on "Low-High."  This supplemental draft will provide all participants the option to drop one of their picks for a new pick. Note: The talent available for this replacement round is restricted to the 1st-9th round stipulations listed above.  If an 8th round Diva is dropped another Diva must be selected.  Replacing the 9th round pick is restricted to a Rookie stipulation.  There will also be a 10th round pick after the replacement round.

Points are generated from ONLY WWE Events.  The point categories are:

• Being on the official WWE PPV Poster (5 Points)
• PRE PPV Raw and Smackdown Main Events (5 Points) Last Match
• PPV Appearance (5 Points)
• PPV Match (10 Points)
• Match Opens PPV (5 Points)
• Main Event PPV (25 Points) Last Match of the PPV
• Standard PPV Victory (15 Points)
• Title Defense (10 Points)
• Title Defense Victory (25 Points)
• Title Defense Loss, Champion Only (-25 Points)
• Title Victory (30 Points)
• Title Challenge Loss Singles Only (-10 Points)
• Tag Team Title Defense (5 Points Each Member, EXTRA 2.5 Points for each member if you have both on your team)
• Tag Team Title Loss Challengers (-5 Points Each Member)
• Tag Team Title Victory Challenger (25 Points each, EXTRA 7.5 Points for each member if you have both on your team.
• POST PPV Raw and Smackdown Main Events (10 Points) Last Match
• Guy wins a traditional Survivor Series match. 10, 15 points if ur guy is one of the survivors. this is on top of 15 points u get for a win.
• King Of The Ring Victory (15 Points)
• Hell in the Cell Victory (10 Points)
• Money In The Bank Victory (30 Points)
• Eliminate Chamber Victory (30 Points)
• Royal Rumble Winner (50 Points)
• ALL Summer Slam & Wrestlemania points are DOUBLED

Replacing Superstars, Divas, Rookies, Alumni or Legends

• if a selected Superstar, Diva, Rookie, Alumni or Legend dies you get to replace them that day
• if a selected Superstar, Diva, Rookie, Alumni or Legend gets hurt you have to wait 1 PPV to select an OPTIONAL replacement
• if a selected Superstar, Diva, Rookie, Alumni or Legend gets fired you have to wait 2 PPVs to select a replacement
• order of replacement picks goes on real time of events

Derek Watson has final say as the commissioner the 1st year, any and everything will be brought up to a vote baring any points that will change out comes.The commissioner will be voted on each year in case of a tie a name will be draw from a hat. At the end of 7 PPV(Oct.24) we will discuss if any changes need to be made that will not effect the out comes. At the end of year any changes can be made from a vote for the next years rules as it will not effect the out come