Goon Squad Adapting and Surviving

PITTSBURGH- There is a large section of the sporting community that seems to frown upon ample smack talk and what could be perceived as hostile talk toward opponents who haven't said anything. Yeah, the Goon Squad isn't a part of that section. They're quite proud of it actually. They're the "bad boys" of MLW, a role they have enjoyed for a long time. But there is a solid franchise being re-built underneath all of the tough outer shell. The Goons have begun tapping into their exclusive fountain of youth. They thoroughly overhauled the roster from last year's team, adding rookies Joey Seagrave and Johnny Malatesta. And according to scouts, that's just the beginning.

The Goons seem to have a pipeline of young talent available to them at any time that they have began developing this season. Goon Squad is the most prestigious organization to never win a title and they seem to be more than tired of talking about it. As a family run organization, a fact they are very happy with, the plan seems to be keeping the core unit of both Ronchetti's, Bonanno and all Martini's together for the duration of time. Where the Goons realize they will have success is by adapting, adding young talent to the mix to spark things forward.

They are one of the two oldest organizations in the sports' history. Meaning the Goon Squad is here to stay, but for their own sake, and the sake of the league itself, this team needs a title. Offense has never been an issue for this team, but consistency has. They have alternated playoff appearances every year since WP4, but their only playoff win came in WP3. They are hoping that adding Malatesta and Seagrave help change this inconsistency. Malatesta joined the team in typical Goon Squad fashion, with an epic press conference in which he, and other Goon Squad members called out basically every other team in the league. Malatesta said he chose to sign with the Goons because he enjoyed the overall atmosphere that the organization brings.

There is clearly something working for the Goons, while it may be more of a longer term project, they seem to be on the right track. This team is built to win, but they will be even better built down the road. Ronchetti has admitted having a "black hole" within his lineup, but by developing these younger players, they can likely avoid that going forward. They will certainly be one of the more exciting teams to watch come Saturday morning.