A Question about Titles...

[kidcage]

Not necessarily drawn to IWW proper, but just a question.

What is a good amount of titles for a promotion? In QCCW for instance, I have the pinnacle of singles being the Freeweight, then the TV Title. I have a tag title. But I've also noticed how frequently I have 6-man tag matches. I mean, I really do have four almost "set in stone" factions.

The Swarm
Mike Hooke, Ian Samuels, & Critical Condition
Justin Schultz, Tony Byron, & British Invasion
Johnny Lash & Rock Island Renegades

I've also noticed that I do have tendency to team certain people together alot who aren't necessarily a stable. So, I've played with the idea of introducing a 6-man tag team title.

The question is, for a small, regional fed based in Quad-Cities, with 40 wrestlers on the roster, would this be too much? I was even unsure about a TV title when I created it, but it gives an opportunity for title holders, good matches, and a new dynamic. If a 6-man tag title was introduced, could it clutter things or make for a bigger dynamic?

As I said, I probably average a 6-man tag match at least once per show, so it isn't necessarily a stretch then for the guys to fight for it. And guidelines, such as the tag champs couldn't find another guy to go out for it, or a current TV or Freeweight champion couldn't hold one of the belts, etc.

After the QCCW "Triumph of Threes!" was a success (I thought), this even furthered the idea, but I'd love to hear input from my brothers in arms. Would having a fourth title be too much for a small indy promotion? Would it work?

Help a brother out!

[redtide]

I try to keep my belts simple, the World title at the top, the mid card belt and the Tag champs. And even though I have a strong Womens division I haven't even added a Womens title because I am a fan of inter-gender matches and my girls go for the same belts as the boys do.

As for your six man situation it may be adding to much, BUT the Triumph of Threes was pretty bad ass, and there are plenty of factions in other feds you could use...but then again that's why we have the IWW 6-Man Titles. A better option, and one that I personally think should be used more often, could be a six man league in your fed with a trophy as the big prize. You could do bi annual defenses, and the number one contender would be decided on points accumulated through the year in six man matches.

[Desertpunk23]

Well your a big chikara fan and they only have 2 title belts, although they do have numerous tournaments.

But at the same time 4 title belts wouldn't be horrible. I run all my bookings off divisions anyway, so for me it makes it easy to have numerous divisions and titles.

AJCW at present has
Triple Crown Title (Main Event - Junior & Heavy)
Pacific Rim Tag Titles (Tag)
AJCW Juniorweight Title (Juniors only)
Pacific Rim Heavyweight Title (Mid Carders)


EDIT: Which reminds me, I need to type up my AJCW results, I got a big ass 16-Man League to post.

[kidcage]

I like what you both said, as they do have a lot of what I was thinking, too. If I bring in 6-man belts, I could bring in other factions from feds, along with free-lancers. I know I could truly build a 5-6 team roster for 6-man action, so it is possible. I do however like the idea of a trophy of some sort, then running a league. I'll have to figure something out.

Input is always appreciated around here, thanks guys!

[risingsun]

Nothing wrong with lower mid-carder titles man. Gives jobbers something to do when their not jobbing and new edits a chance to break through.

[redtide]

I frickin loved the Hardcore belt for that reason. It could be a legit belt when they wanted it to be and one for pure entertainment if that's the role they needed. Man I miss that thing hahaha.

[kidcage]

Haha, the Hardcore title, wow. Such good times there.

I've been throwing a few six-man tag matches more into cards and really kind of keeping note of how they're doing. Who knows, this might very well grow some legs and gives me something to build on over August and some of September.