The Dirt Sheet - 10/10/24

 The Dirt Sheet – 10/10/24

Atlas Championship Entertainment Exclusive Edition

Atlas Championship Entertainment (ACE) has always been known for high drama and action, but over the past few months, things have spiraled completely out of control. The once orderly world of ACE is now consumed by questionable decisions, power struggles, and factions wreaking havoc in the ring. Insiders are saying it’s so bad, ACE founder Vic Marshall may need to come back and restore order—either by stepping in himself or appointing someone to clean up the mess his son, Commissioner Conway Marshall, has seemingly lost control of.

One of the most glaring issues has been referee Carl Simmons, who has made more than his fair share of questionable calls lately. From dubious pinfalls to completely missing disqualifications, Simmons has been the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. The most infamous moment came at ACE Fall-Out, when the crowd witnessed The Sultan Amir Fayez completely lose his cool and slug Simmons in frustration after yet another debatable decision. Simmons’ behavior has raised eyebrows, with some speculating whether his actions are incompetence or something more sinister. Could there be a bias, or is it just a referee buckling under the pressure?

Then there’s the faction warfare that’s taken over the company. The Sons of Samoa, led by the imposing Tavita Silk, have been terrorizing ACE alongside The Foreign Legion, a stable that includes General Zhang’s band of international mercenaries. Add to that the Barclay Investment Group, a trio of wealthy elitists fronted by the conniving Chase Barclay, and you’ve got a recipe for pure chaos. These groups are all fighting for dominance, leading to regular backstage brawls, post-match beatdowns, and chaos outside of the ring. The gang warfare mentality is spreading like wildfire in ACE, making it clear that the company is on the verge of a full-scale locker room implosion.

The most recent controversy that has ACE fans and insiders alike buzzing involves none other than Commissioner Conway Marshall himself. In the first round of the 2024 Tournament of Aces, Conway took the unprecedented step of personally calling for the bell in a match between Gentlemen Geoffrey Hastings and Carl Gardner — before Hastings had even tapped out. Fans were in disbelief as the match was cut short (after another pre-match sneak attack), with Hastings protesting the decision to no avail., which came after yet another post-match Foreign Legion beat down orchestrated by General Zhang. Many are now questioning whether Conway is abusing his power as Commissioner, allowing personal vendettas to influence match outcomes. With this latest incident, it’s becoming apparent that Conway is not only overwhelmed but may be tipping into dangerous territory where his authority is eroding.

Now, with all these controversies boiling over, rumors are swirling about the potential return of ACE’s legendary owner, Vic Marshall. Vic has been out of the day-to-day operations of ACE for the past three years, letting his son Conway run the show, but it’s clear that things have gone off the rails. Could we be seeing Vic stepping in to clean up the mess his son has created? Insiders suggest that Vic may either resume his role as the hands-on owner of ACE or, more likely, appoint an enforcer to oversee the operations and restore some sense of order. Either way, it looks like Conway’s days as the top decision-maker could be numbered.

With Shoot to Thrill on the horizon and tensions running higher than ever, it seems like something’s got to give in the next few weeks. Will Vic Marshall return to save his company from the brink of anarchy, or will we see the power dynamics inside ACE shift once again?

Stay tuned to The Dirt Sheet for more updates on this explosive situation, because when it comes to Atlas Championship Entertainment, things can only get wilder from here!

That’s it for this week’s roundup! Be sure to keep an eye on ACE and the other promotions we cover, because as we know, anything can happen in the wild world of pro wrestling.