Supercard 82: All-Star Summer Showdown

Every year the heat of battle goes nova as the biggest names in Great Arena history gather for All-Star Summer Showdown! A jam packed August had already delivered an unprecedented build-up to the annual major. With the 2016 Summer Olympic Games ending just one day before -- this year's event was exploding before it even began! It was the biggest Supercard of action ever, bulging with a history Duo Division Championship match, the first-ever Steel Cage Fight in the Summer, grudge matches galore, and a main event Undisputed Championship match bursting with anticipation! A summer celebration we won't soon forget!

16. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (c) defeated The Great Genku in a comprehensive victory! [+4] [Undisputed Championship]

A championship preview told the tale of the tape and prepared everyone for a hotly anticipated Summer Showdown main event! There were many near-misses on The Great Genku's journey back to the Undisputed Championship. At Supercard 81: Royal Roulette, he was forced to re-secure the title shot he'd lost just two days prior! As he embarked on a journey to the Summer Olympic Games, paranoia set in, prompting him to join The Invasion in exchange for their services in occupying United: Hokey -- whose Royal Roulette win granted him a title challenge at the time of his choosing! During Day 7 of the Games, Genku met DECEPTION during the 5-man team event and eliminated him! A preview of things to come at All-Star Summer Showdown, or so it seemed.

Though DECEPTION could not win Gold for his country, he arrived to Supercard 82 more than ready to defend his gold - the Undisputed Championship! As he's done since winning the title at Supercard 76, DECEPTION proved he truly is a "New Generation" of championship fighter! He was the picture of a confident champion, while Genku stumbled at the final hurdle. Wild and unfocused, Genku's attack completely fell apart after months of fighting to get here. It was a clinical dissection as "The Hitman" DECEPTION completed the set -- adding a main event title defense at All-Star Summer Showdown to his Ultimate Grand Prix IV win!

Baraka_MK & Onryo returned to The Great Arena spotlight to share the celebration with their New Generation teammate. A joyous picture that left Genku scowling as he retreated into the darkness a defeated man. DECEPTION adds another legendary name to the list of title challengers he's beaten, but on September 25th, those many ghosts will return to haunt him as Supercard 83: Night of Champions V brings former title holders together to compete for a same night title match!

15. "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) defeated Ratt & NightHawk [+1] [Duo Division Championship]

For an unparalleled 301 days, "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J have reigned as unbeatable Duo Division Champions. No combination in history has come close to their dominance, but one lone team has proven they can be defeated: Ratt & NightHawk! That single loss came at last year's All-Star Summer Showdown and set up one of the most exciting title defenses in their historic run! Adding more fuel to the fire: Violent`J's emergence at DOAIX as The Invasion's secret weapon -- something Marz knew nothing about, and wants nothing to do with! They were a team fractured, facing their greatest threat - but the one thing that binds Marz & Violent`J together is their desire to be the greatest! Ratt had the confidence of his original challenge, which came when he beat Violent`J in the final of the Mid-Year Grand Slam. Against any other team, Ratt & NightHawk likely would have been victorious. Though they were clearly not at their impossible best, Team Xtreme remain a formidable pairing! They endured the hard hitting challenge and rose to the occasion! Somehow, in spite of the last 301 days, all in attendance managed to be shocked as Team Xtreme once again defended the Duo Division Championship! An epic victory that ensures their names run deeper in Great Arena lore, taking them a step closer to the ultimate dream of becoming the first champions to maintain their reign for a full calendar year - 365 days! A stunning All-Star Summer moment!

14. VenoMark defeated "The Chosen One" Damo in a harrowing battle! [-2/-9] [Steel Cage Fight]

The ominous vision of the descending steel cage sent a cool chill through The Great Arena. Lowering for just the fourth time; the construct has earned a fast reputation for being an environmental weapon -- something VenoMark was counting on! It all started over a disputed title shot in May, and has grown into one of the most bitter rivalries of 2016! Over months of sniping, the self-proclaimed "Chosen One" Damo has ultimately had the better of VenoMark. A fact VenoMark cannot reconcile with! Intent on vanquishing the monkey on his back - VenoMark rushed in where angels feared to tread! The dangerous tactic paying off! VenoMark's familiarity with the steel confines paid off as he introduced Damo to a metallic hell! The brutality wasn't exclusively one-way. VenoMark tasted the bitter pain inflicted by unmoving steel, as well. He simply endured! When the match was over, VenoMark looked like a defeated man -- but he was still standing. Something "The Chosen One" could not say! Another huge victory at All-Star Summer Showdown!

13. ElJobber defeated m0s in a complete demolition! [+10]

For m0s, the long and winding road to All-Star Summer Showdown stretched all the way back to early last year! When he relinquished control of the Kombat Fight League, he began a downward spiral that condemned it to destruction! Though he sought a similar goal, he blamed ElJobber for betraying his legacy. This grudge exploded at Ultimate Grand Prix VI and again during Friday Night Fights. Unsuccessful in his efforts, m0s surprised everyone by quitting! While away, his loathing festered, until at Dead Or Alive IX he made a surprise return -- and issued his bitter challenge! He aimed to punish ElJobber for his brother Knickxasawrrrr's demise at Supercard 79. To destroy his world and beat him to a pulp. Grand designs for a warrior's personal social justice that would never come to pass. ElJobber was stubborn. m0s was out practice. The blitz of his return had left m0s with no reserve. Emotion and disdain not enough to achieving anything. The result, a destruction that should have ended a very different way.

12. Kron defeated The_Purple_Bunny [+1]

Discontent fuelled The_Purple_Bunny leading in to All-Star Summer Showdown. His inability to permanently reclaim the Undisputed Championship has plagued him. Though he held it briefly after a win at Supercard 79: Purple Reign, he has obsessively dwelled on his failure at Battle Royale -- a match he felt he was destined to win! The man responsible for diverting this fate is well known to him. The Hall of Famer who won the Battle Royale match and an old rival - Kron! The chance to feast on a cold revenge motivated TPB as much as rising above a Hall of Famer, and correcting his shocking Olympic failure. A good redemption -- but another fate out of reach! The_Purple_Bunny threw much of his arsenal at Kron, but the Hall of Famer had returned refresh! With an answer for every attack, the Hall of Famer claimed a well earned victory! He wasn't quite finish there, though.

After the match, Kron declared he's still got it, still wants it, and intends to get another shot at it in September, by entering the Night of Champions Contender Battle Royal! The annual tradition brings former Undisputed Champions together to fight for the right to challenge the champion. Considering Kron has won the event three times before -- he could be in store for a rematch with DECEPTION! Unless, of course, record setting six-time former champion The_Purple_Bunny has something to say about it! Supercard 83: Night of Champions V will take place September 25th.

11. United: Hokey defeated DArqueBishop in a solid grudge victory. [+1]

When Hokey lost the Undisputed Championship at the start of the year, it was a night of legendary despair for The United at Supercard 74: Battle Royale! In their alarm, they turned to a new leader to manage the team back to the top: DArqueBishop! He saw many ways to improve The United's position, and after UGP he controversially fired Hokey from the team! After months apart, the team conspired to reorganize, though, surprising everyone during the Royal Roulette match! Furious - DArqueBishop succeeded in levelling the score with his traitorous Pre-Show 81 recruit, Mimik, at Dead Or Alive IV. At All-Star Summer Showdown, he would welcome the challenge of the fighter he didn't believe gives his all. Hokey may have been highly motivated, but indeed, he could not muster his fullest assault! It was a down and dirty fight, both dragging each other into the mud. DAB took it to the limit, but in the end, Hokey was the better man. A poignant victory for the man who is now free to use his Royal Roulette opportunity to challenge for his lost championship whenever he likes!

10. "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet (c) defeated "American Dream" Scott-Howell in a competitive encounter. [+1] [KFL Championship]

On July 4th, Scott-Howell tried to change things for the better by bestowing a legacy upon "The Fallen" LordSkarlet. Instead of embracing the "American Dream" - LS spat it right back in Howell's face! The mind games continued at Pre-Show 81, disrupting CCShadow & Scott-Howell's attempts at winning Duo Gold. Enough to convince Scott-Howell to be the "American Dream" one more time to try to teach the new KFL Champion a lesson in respect! He was coming off the dream of representing his country and sharing a Gold Medal at the Summer Olympic Games, but Scott-Howell couldn't have anticipated the "American Nightmare" he was walking into! Even so, he gave The Fallen a reason to be concerned. As one of the great KFL Champions, Howell was able to muster a gutsy effort in his return to the solo ranks. It just wasn't quite enough! LordSkarlet's Pre-Show 82 title win may be considered ill gotten gains, but after reclaiming the belt from an ambush by m0s, he's proven that the American Nightmare is only just beginning!

9. United: Mimik defeated Loopster in convincing fashion! [+3]

The tension between boastful Invader Loopster and The United's Hall of Fame recruit Mimik has been building since late July. A duo attack was a prelude to the war between factions that was about to explode. While The Invasion caused trouble for The United; the personal feud escalated when Loopster earned a stinging upset victory on August 1st! Things went from bad to worse for Mimik when The Invasion used DArqueBishop to rake him over the coals at Dead Or Alive IX, while Loopster was busy with the Olympics. The +16 impact had Mimik in bad shape heading into All-Star Summer Showdown, but with Loopster finally in his grasp, he let it all out! Loopster did his best to fight, but the Hall of Famer rose to the occasion -- finally earning a convincing win!

8. "The United" Shoe & Artanix defeated "The Invasion" DaemonX & Banging in a solid win. [+1]

The war between The Invasion and The United was ignited by a pact of protection, forged by new Invasion recruit Genku. As The United successfully rebuked The Invasion's attacks, the conflict became more bitter -- escalating into an outright dislike when Shoe defeated DaemonX at Dead Or Alive IX! With Banging and Artanix returned from the Summer Olympics; DaemonX thought he could escalate his attack in a more comfortable format, but he clearly under estimated the seasoned excellence of The United! It was far from a one-sided battle, but Shoe & Artanix were able to combine to once again issue defeat to the notorious Invasion! Muscle that need never have been hired, given the security of Genku's title match in the night's main event.

7. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger & "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile defeated United: Mime in a shocking 2-on-1 decimation! [+5]

Heading in to All-Star Summer Showdown, most assumed the unattached CaTigeReptile would factor somewhere in to the Summer Battle Royal. Instead, she made a shocking appearance as an unannounced ally to "The Predator" TonyTheTiger! CTR had suffered the same frustrating fate at Royal Roulette, where the reformed United used numbers to dominate the final stages of the Battle Royal match! It led to TTT issuing a challenge for United: Mime -- a challenge that was apparently a ruse to turn the tables on one of their dominators! The two-on-one advantage absolutely annihilated Mime, who was lucky to get away with only a +5 impact! A result that stunned everyone!

6. The Invasion defeated The British Invasion in a Survival Sequence! [5-4]

1. TripleH (Invasion) elim. AcidicWonder (Brexit)

2. Ironize (Brexit) elim. TripleH (Invasion)

3. Ironize (Brexit) elim. Jauger (Invasion)

4. Ironize (Brexit) elim. Shen_DuHBK (Invasion)

5. edge (Invasion) elim. Ironize (Brexit)

6. nif (Brexit) elim. edge (Invasion)

7. Jason_Voorhees (Invasion) elim. nif (Brexit)

8. Jason_Voorhees (Invasion) elim. Liam (Brexit)

9. Jason_Voorhees (Invasion) elim. ShawnMichaels (Brexit)

Survivor: Jason_Voorhees

ShawnMichaels crossed enemy borders to challenge his former allies in The Invasion on the 1st of August. The tensions go back to Pre-Show 81: The British Exit, where ShawnMichaels' involvement in the break from Europe blew up in his face! He was exiled from the group as DaemonX staged a coup to reorganize The Invasion! With DaemonX tied up by other grudges; The British Exit seemed poised to claim sweet revenge against the group who shunned them! Ironize stepped up early, obliterating The Invasion's opening lines that included two shocking additions: Alliance fighter Jauger, and European Unionist Shen_DuHBK! "The Italian Cyclone" was considered the difference that cost ShawnMichaels his post at Pre-Show 81, but he could only tire Ironize out for edge. That gave way to an epic back-and-forth struggle with nif, whose impressive Day 5 run at the Summer Olympics may've given him confidence. It looked like the day was won for The British Invasion, but Jason_Voorhees began a come-from-behind slaughter that ripped effortlessly through both Liam & nif! ShawnMichaels came out confidently, but couldn't faze the determined Invader! A shocking turn of events that once again condemns The British Exit to humiliation and defeat!

5. "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo defeated Jammer2Omega & Porygonix [+1]

With their reformation early in the year; "The New Generation" were anointed the trio to rule over  2016! Baraka_MK & Onryo have asserted themselves as one of the major players in the Duo Division - a benchmark not yet surpassed by up-and-coming #1 ranked team: Jammer2Omega & Porygonix! This fast rising tandem forged their alliance this time last year, earning each other's respect in a memorable Division 2 title bout! They dedicated themselves to becoming a great duo, earning a Bronze Medal at the Summer Olympic Games! Having tested themselves against The New Generation at June's Pre-Show 80, many felt it should've been BMK & Onryo representing the USA. Some will feel those beliefs were validated by All-Star Summer Showdown, where Baraka_MK & Onryo picked up a win. That said, it was clear to see J2O & Porygonix are closing the gap! It was not nearly as easy a win as their last meeting! Improvement the Bronze Medalists can take to heart!

4. Poasty defeated G0LD in a solid comeback victory! [+1]

A hush spread -- to be broken by a tremendous roar as Poasty made his anticipated return to The Great Arena! The last time he competed, he was on top of the world - overcoming the odds at Pre-Show 80 to beat Genku for the Division 2 Championship! The drama of a career threatening injury has been well documented. The miracle return: appropriately announced at Dead Or Alive! He faced the challenge of an unknown, matched against G0LD! Since losing in a big debut at Royal Roulette, G0LD has lived up to the hype, going undefeated! It took some effort, but Poasty was able to end the streak. A big win to celebrate Poasty's return to the fighting ranks!

3. Benjamin defeated avenger45 (c) in a hard fought match! [+1] [Division 2 Championship]

Both fighters would enter the Division 2 Championship match with a lot on their mind. Just two days prior: Benjamin was winning Gold for Team USA at the Summer Olympic Games, while avenger45 was forced into a last minute title defense against SubScorpTile! avenger45 was a surprise first-time winner of the vacant title in July's Tournament 69. He briefly dropped the title to SST at Dead Or Alive IX, but quickly reclaimed it. He'd endured significant tests, but Benjamin has been hungry for the title since losing it in April! avenger45 impressed, meeting Benjamin in an incredibly evenly fought match! No shame as he relinquishes the gold to a three-time champion!

2. Sekktor & legoslayer10 defeated "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade in a comprehensive victory! [+2]

maxilos & proXade have been one of the breakout teams of 2016, but their hopes for an all-star grudge match against Olympic arch-rivals Liam & nif would have to wait! While The British prepared for a battle with The Invasion; The Greek Crisis found themselves booked in a match with Sekktor & legoslayer10! The pair had been on a hotstreak since being invited to partake in Dead Or Alive IX. They kept their winning ways alive, giving The Greek Crisis one more reason to be mad with a comprehensive victory!

1. Statix eliminated AlbertBeefcake to win the Summer Elimination Battle Royal.

Battle Royal Eliminations:
1. Jerrod elim. Kiara85
2. Ken elim. KittyKat
3. Politics elim. Sgtf
4. Nephrite elim. Zentile
5. Ken elim. kingjolly
6. Politics elim. hydraslash
7. Rockey316 elim. UlcaTron
8. AlbertBeefcake elim. Politics
9. Murdoink elim. SubScorpTile
10. The_Hurricane elim. Murdoink
11. The_Hurricane elim. Jerrod
12. The_Hurricane elim. CCShadow
13. Nephrite elim. Ken
14. Statix elim. Nephrite
15. AlbertBeefcake elim. Chromatose
16. The_Hurricane elim. DeathScepter
17. Statix elim. The_Hurricane
18. Statix elim. Rockey316
19. Statix elim. AlbertBeefcakeAn eclectic mix of warriors entered the Summer Elimination Battle Royal, many of which were just returning from their stint at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games!

Jerrod excited everyone with his Olympic team eliminations on Day 7 and Day 14 of the Games. Fitting that he was the first to score an elimination, upsetting Day 15 Gold Medalist Kiara85 in a sudden takedown!

King Ken broke a drought of three minutes, upsetting Jerrod's Canadian teammate KittyKat for the second elimination! It began a succession of defeats as a third Canuck, Politics, got involved with in a breakdown amongst the European Union that ultimately cost Sgtf and Zentile their tenure!

Ken and Politics continued to cut through the action, riding their early momentum. Politics chopped down Corrupt hydraslash -- his "Fallen" teammate UlcaTron standing idle as he was battered by other fighters. UlcaTron lasted a little longer, but soon exited at the hands of Hall of Famer and Olympic Battle Royal Bronze Medalist - Rockey316!

The Alliance's AlbertBeefcake made an impact by taking the Politics out of the Summer Battle Royal. Murdoink followed with the elimination of "The Secret Weapon" SubScorpTile: payback for his loss at Pre-Show 82: Heat Up Scramble! Satisfaction that couldn't last long - The_Hurricane sweeping Murdoink, Jerrod and CCShadow out of the match in a two minute storm!

Nephrite stunned the world by eliminating its king: Ken! Alliance fighter Statix finally made his way into the match right after, eliminating Nephrite! Statix weathered a lot of team-ups over the course of the match, enduring against tremendous adversity with the help of his Alliance friends. AlbertBeefcake and The_Hurricane gave Statix a break from the action, taking out Chromatose and "The Apprentice" DeathScepter to set up an ICWW laden final four!

The competition fostered friendly rivalry as the remaining quartet set about testing each other's mettle! Statix showed he still had plenty in the tank! Taking some hard shots, he managed to wear down The_Hurricane and then quickly upset Rockey316! AlbertBeefcake looked fresh as the last two squared off, exchanging shots in a mad dash to claim supremacy. It took nearly five minutes, but in the end, Statix stood tall! AlbertBeefcake paying full respect to the better man with a heart "rar"!