[2011 SoCal Year End Awards] Rookie of the Year

[ADAIRCole]

Here are the nominees for the 2011 Southern California Rookie of the Year. The poll will be open through Saturday, January 21st. The webpolls are worth 35% of the total votes, with the other 65% being awarded by committee voting.

Pulpo Dorado
Duke
Chris Ellis
Ashley Hollywood
Nikki Hollywood
Angel Lopez
Eddie Randle
Luis Tapia
Brian Weston

[Note: El Ridiculoso and Ricky Ruffin were nominated, but not eligible, based on debut date.]

Feel free to discuss.

[ADAIRCole]

Previous winners:

Rookie of the Year

1999: B-Boy
2000: Samoa Joe
2001: Pinoy Boy (TJ Perkins)
-Runner-up: Shogun
2002: Shawn Riddik
-Runner-up: Scorpio Sky
2003: Quicksilver
-Runner-up: Hook Bomberry
2004: Human Tornado
-Runner-up: Lionheart
2005: Joey Harder
-Runner-up: Mr. Instant Replay (Matt Jackson)
2006: Carla Jade
-Runner-up: American Baloon
2007: Eric Watts
-Runner-up: Kitana Vera
2008: Chris Kadillak
-Runner Up: Johnny Yuma
2009: Peter Avalon
-Runner Up: Brandon Parker
2010: Nick Madrid
-Runner Up: Ryan Kidd

[bWo Stevie]

It would be helpful if people posted videos for fans who are unfamiliar with some of these rookies.

[btwnchaosnorder]

Yeah, it would help, because I never even heard of Chris Ellis & Ricky Ruffin.

What I can do is list the other wrestlers' home promo, to help other voters:

Pulpo Dorado - SCP
Duke - SCP
Ashley & Nikki Hollywood - EWF
Angel Lopez - M1W
Eddie Randle - SCP
Luis Tapia - M1W
Brian Weston - M1W

[Joseph_D]

Ricky Ruffin shouldn't be eligible. He had one match in 2009, and had his full-on debut in September, 2010, so... yeah. Anyway, here's his Vendetta Pro entrance video which has a few highlights.

[AOLStudios]

Originally Posted by bWo Stevie

It would be helpful if people posted videos for fans who are unfamiliar with some of these rookies.

THE HOLLYWOOD SISTERS

[AOLStudios]

Originally Posted by bWo Stevie

It would be helpful if people posted videos for fans who are unfamiliar with some of these rookies.

CHRIS ELLIS GOT MY VOTE

[Cool_Rider]

That match posted earlier in this thread featuring the Hollywood Sisters was from long before they were trained. He is a clip from their last match.

[atmusic]

The above link is a match between Luis Tapia & Brian Weston.

[ADAIRCole]

Originally Posted by Joseph_D

Ricky Ruffin shouldn't be eligible. He had one match in 2009, and had his full-on debut in September, 2010, so... yeah. Anyway, here's his Vendetta Pro entrance video which has a few highlights.

Thank you. Ricky Ruffin has been removed from the poll. Quick note, had his 2009 match been a specialty match (like the AWS 159-person Battle Royal), he would still be eligible. But it looks like it was a singles match, so he is not eligible for this year's poll.

Thanks,
-Adair

[DangerWillRobinson]

I dig Ashley's gear. It's refreshing when girls actually put thought into their ring gear instead of looking like they shoplifted their shit from the fashion bug. Can the admin. change my vote to Ashley?

[ADAIRCole]

Originally Posted by DangerWillRobinson

I dig Ashley's gear. It's refreshing when girls actually put thought into their ring gear instead of looking like they shoplifted their shit from the fashion bug. Can the admin. change my vote to Ashley?

It shall be done.

-Adair