Gentlemen, I present to you the official

Lords of Pain Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2012!






Former General Manager of Pyromania and valet to SoR...
Cher![/size]

"I'd rike to shay I was in ruv wif herrr, and our marraj would have beeen wonderfurr.  I still dweam of huh evry day."

"My name is RickStallion, and I approve of this induction."

"Cher was my rock, just like my crowbar.  Actually, I guess my crowbar was my rock.  She just kinda hung around and kept me company.  Unless we're talking about the fake Cher that fooled me.  You're not inducting THAT bitch, are you???"



Former PWA backstage reporter...
Jonathan Crotchman![/size]

"Crotchman?  You're putting that asshole into the Hall?  Jesus.  Who's next?  Norwegian Beast?"

"Fuck Jonathan Crotchman.  That nigga still owes me five bucks!"

"I heard Jonathan Crotchman once ate the asshole out of a goat.  No, really.  Where are you going?  Hello??"



Mass Chaos!



"Not only was he a model of consistency, he was a sterling example for rookies like myself. I mean, I lost my first three matches and had just about decided that LPW wasn't for me, then I found out Chaos started out 0-10, and he still stuck with it. Kind of saw it as motivation considering I though I had it bad and come to find out, he had it much worse, and turned it around to become one of the most decorated characters in the fed's history. So to see a guy get to that, knowing where he came from is pretty awesome. On top of that, behind the scenes he's genuinely the nicest guy I've met. His staff work is second to none, he's helped me with promos, moves, and we've just always had pretty good conversations. Honestly, I respect him, OOC, more than I do anyone else around here. He's always been a straight-shooter, and is legitimately always willing to help. He's a great fedder and an even better person."

"He's another guy who was just dominating when I came around. He elevated that Television Championship to new heights. He's also a Grand Slam Champion which very few can say. I remember being a little saddened he took the International Heavyweight Title off of White Falcon so quickly, but he had a good run with that belt. I was very happy that I was apart of his last match in LPW. I'd be very happy to see one last run from Manny though."

"Easily one of the most dedicated guys in LPW history, IC and OOC.  Not only a legendary competitor, but a fantastic guy.  Always good to get advice from "The Professor."

"My IC and OOC mentor back when I first started. It'd be silly of me to not vote for the dude that inspired me to do my best and hope to even get a better score than him by a tiny sliver, heh. Seriously though, without Mass Chaos, there may not have been a Sean Jensen (Suck my dick anonymity, this is some serious weep-at-the-podium stuff here). "



Jaro!



"I didn't really see Jaro's initial run in the company. He briefly came back for a bit when I was around, but only for a cup of coffee. His work is the stuff of legend. Jaro is one of those guys I wish I could get in a time machine and go feud with him back in 2005. I know he's a very controversial figure, but this is a pro wrestling game. Wrestling needs controversy."

"The toughest opponent I ever faced.  I never once beat him.  He also changed the way we all eFed, and led the second phase of Pyromania's evolution.  Truly a visionary."

"His tenure ended extremely poorly, but in turn, created on of the most famous events  in LPW. ARGate. Prior to that, he not only dominated LPW and Pyromania, but lead it to a new height. Had he been around for AR3, I have no doubt Pyromania would have won. He was probably the most influential head writer in LPW/PWA history, and for that, he deserves to be inducted."

"All that needs to be said here, is that he helped lead a revolution in LPW by way of FMW. It brought a Monday Night War feel in character."



"Sick" Nick and The Rabbi![/size]



"(Rabbi was) a real tough Jew. Had some of the most memorable matches in this companies history. He was nicknamed The Hebrew Hammer for a reason. His punches were like getting hit with a damn hammer."

"These guys paved the way, and changed the face of Tag Team wrestling in LPW. All of a sudden, it was no longer so serious. Without the Rabbi & Nick, we never would have seen the success of teams like the BMJs, of the MWA, of characters like Tromboner Man, Sheepster, The Mighty Dyno Might, Jaro, and countless others who relied extremely heavily on comedy. These guys are real game changers, and it's fitting that they be inducted as a duo, not as individuals."

"Reason: One of the great tag teams of the early days that also adapted when the change in promo style began. Nick and Rabbi brought great wit to there promos and they are the greatest example of a team meshing well, despite having opposite personalities (Jewish guy and a Hardcore icon). I had the honor of feuding with them in my first meaningful feud in PWA/LPW during the Schizo 6 days and these men pushed me to improve when I was still young. I believe Rabbi and I started around the same time and I can say I have always enjoyed his work and his presence in the fed."

"One of the greatest tag teams ever.  Their promos were side-splittingly hilarious, and always connected to one another.  What the BMJs were doing on Pyro, Nick and Rabbi were doing on Shizo."


Drew Michaels![/size]



"Drew was like the main face of LPW when I got here. I believe I got here before he was International Heavyweight Champion, but I could tell that he was going to be the top guy. He was always the center of great storylines that helped me want to get involved here. I recall his feud with D. Hammond Samuels and just being so intrigued by what was going on and how it was going to play out. That was like four or five years ago and even last year he had an excellent feud with Tromboner Man. I truly consider Headbanger Drew Michaels as a legend and a LPW Hall of Famer."

"Drew Michaels for sure. When I came in around Sacrament 2007, he was like, the next star in the making. His feud with Ham was one of the things that really got me interested in LPW and wanting to be here. Since that event, Michaels, to me, became THE standard on Inferno (pYromania), arguably in the entire fed. I read his stuff hoping that I could end up like him, given how he struggled at first and then put it together, never compromising his work, which I could stand to learn from. To this day, I still compare myself to Michaels and he's one of the standards I strive to either meet or one day surpass. "

"Consummate professional who really paid attention and grew his character naturally. Insanely talented writer who went above and beyond the call of duty to make not just himself, but everyone around him, look their absolute best."

"Don't know what else to say, the guy's awesome. Always someone I strive to be as good as but never got close."

"Reason: Started from the bottom and became one of the greats. Grew into one of the most exhilarating and strong promo writers ever. When he was at his height, it would take maximum effort to beat him. Great run with the Misfits, his feud with D.Hammond Samuels made him and he continued the momentum. He also did excellent as head man on Pyro (IC and OoC). He helped me alot, even though many wouldn't think that since I was "the vet". It was being around him, as well as others, that I was able to reach my true potential and shine, when before I would coast or sink. I always appreciated his attitude, because he had the drive to win, but was also humble and very laid back about his great writing skills."





Congratulations to all the inductees!