Supercard 97: All-Star Summer Showdown

The heat is on for the Supercard of the Summer! The mercury always rises to its apex in August when the biggest names in history converge for the All-Star Summer Showdown! The annual Great Arena spectacular brings blood feuds to the boil, dream matches to reality, and career defining moments that will echo through time. It's half-summer bloc party, half-championship play-off! All the titles will be on the line, but none is bigger than the Undisputed Championship main event! It's show time!

16. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) defeated "Champion of Champions" Poasty in a close fought match! [+1] [Undisputed Championship]

Everything about the Championship Preview preceding the match seemed to favour "The Chosen One" Damo, but there was just one flaw in the overwhelming advantage of his experience: Poasty already defeated him! As Division 2 Champion; Poasty won the clash of champs in the Second Round of the Mid-Year Grand Slam, inspiring the nickname of "Champion of Champions". He lost his title in a surprise upset at Pre-Show 96, but immediately bounced back with an unexpected victory in the 2017 Royal Roulette match! While Damo was dominated the gold, Poasty vowed to win it! An opportunity he simply couldn't pass-up, cashing-in on an opponent he knew he could beat!

Most years the Undisputed Championship is defined by two or three fighters, and Damo had proven himself a "Chosen One" with wins at The Spring Classic and Tower of Power XIX! The odds were in his favour, but Poasty has never cared much about odds. The blue chipper looked remarkably at home in the Summer main event, immediately going toe-to-toe with the champ! Every time Damo tried to exert powerful dominance over the match, Poasty found an energetic counter-attack! It truly looked as if The Champion of Champions might pull off the steal of the century, but The Chosen One was able to call upon an extra gear. It went down to the wire, but in the end, Damo secured the win!

With the crowd going wild, Poasty reluctantly offered his to Damo in a show of respect. They shook, but Poasty assured him that he'll be coming for the gold again. Damo raised his hand, confident in the knowledge his next challenge will be far more familiar when Supercard 98: Night of Champions VI brings former Undisputed Champions back for a shot at his title.

15. Mick's All-Stars defeated The Invasion in a Survival Sequence! [5-4]

1. Rockey316 (Mick) elim. Shen_DuHBK (Invasion)

2. Black Rook 1 (Invasion) elim. Rockey316 (Mick)

3. Violent`J (Mick) elim. Black Rook 1 (Invasion)

4. Black Rook 2 (Invasion) elim. Violent`J (Mick)

5. The_Hurricane (Mick) elim. Black Rook 2 (Invasion)

6. DaemonX (Invasion) elim. The_Hurricane (Mick)

7. Statix (Mick) elim. DaemonX (Invasion)

8. Genku (Invasion) elim. Statix (Mick)

9. Mick (Mick) elim. Genku (Invasion)

Survivor: Chairman Mick

After destroying DaemonX at Dead Or Alive V; "The Spirit of Vengeance" Michael Lucifer retreated from the fight to become an official behind The Great Arena. When Chairman Mick refused to show for Genku's challenge at Dead Or Alive X, it seemed he would never fight again. After six months of continuous verbal attacks from Genku, he resorted to flat-out calling Mick a failure and a coward. It was the last straw that finally got The Chairman to act - with a catch! Genku would have to earn his match by fighting through four ICWW All-Stars fresh from their 15th Anniversary at DOAX!

Rockey316's much publicized return at Dead Or Alive failed to produce a golden win, but as the first fighter in for Mick's All-Stars, he was in fine form! "Italian Bishop" Shen_DuHBK managed to get an early shot in, but it was all Rockey after that! The Invasion recruited their mysterious enforcers for the match, bringing Black Rook 1 in to quickly dismantle the tiring sensation. The arena lit up as Violent`J arrived, entering into an all-out back-and-forth war with The Rook! BR1 briefly had control, but the Y2Juggalo was able to fight back for the elimination! He had nothing left for Black Rook 2, though, gifting an easy out. The_Hurricane ran in to a punishing blow, but recovered to sweep away the second Rook. No such luck against DaemonX, who swiftly dominated Hurricane, taunting him over the July turn of his partner AlbertBeefcake! Statix picked up where his teammate left off, unleashing holy hell against The Invasion leader for a vicious elimination! This left only Genku, who had no trouble wiping out his old rival Statix! This set the stage for the fight everyone wanted to see! Chairman Mick charged in to Sudden Death, taking full advantage of Genku's prior skirmish. It was like a flashback to ICWW as The Chairman rained down blows on Genku! There was nothing he could do. For the first time in five years: Chairman Mick celebrated the 5-4 win over Genku and The Invasion, joined by his All-Star teammates!

14. CCShadow & Scott-Howell (c) defeated Ratt & NightHawk in a dominant victory! [+4] [Duo Division Championship]

CCShadow & Scott-Howell may be one of the veteran pairings in The Great Arena, but their second Duo Division Championship win at the 2017 Spring Classic came with some surprise. In the months since: they've established themselves as the new dominant pairing, but the surprise return of Ratt & NightHawk at Dead Or Alive X signaled fresh uncertainty from an All-Star rematch challenge! Ratt remains one of the most awesome Hall of Fame fighters in arena history, and with NightHawk, one of the few teams to have beaten Team Xtreme! They captured lightning in a bottle with their Ultimate Grand Prix VII championship win, but CCShadow & Scott-Howell's time was long coming! After a close fought series with The Pacific Connection, it was presumed Ratt & NightHawk would enter the match favourites. Much has changed in the last four months, though. CCShadow & Scott-Howell have perfected the winning formula of a champion team. In front of a stunned audience, they once again proved they're the best tandem in the league by upsetting Rattamania at the Supercard of the Summer! The Duo Division has come to be defined by dominant forces, and with this win, CCShadow & Scott-Howell announced themselves as the new dynasty to beat!

13. VenoMark defeated ElJobber in a heinous battle! [-1/-6] [Steel Cage Fight]

The Summer celebrations of the previous match dissipated as competitors entered the arena for a very different type of match. The ominous confines of the Steel Cage lowered as #1 Contender ElJobber found himself in unfamiliar surroundings with a confident opponent. VenoMark knew he would have to go to extremes to beat the Iron Man who took contention from him at Supercard 96. With an undefeated streak in the Steel Cage against some of the best in the league: VenoMark knew the risk would be worth it. ElJobber clutched steel bars with uncertainty, but when the bell rung, there was no time for caution. VenoMark charged his opponent, immediately turning their environment into an unforgiving weapon! ElJobber's experience allowed him to fight back, but the dismantling endurance of UGP Death Matches couldn't prepare him in the violent sprint of a Steel Cage Fight! VenoMark fought like there was no tomorrow. Both man bled that day, but it was ElJobber who was unable to stand. VenoMark emerged from the Steel Cage 5-0, with the soft metal of gold back in sight!

12. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile defeated Kron in a spectacular victory! [+6]

The tone shifted for one of the more unique contests at this year's All-Star Summer Showdown. Hall of Fame legend Kron returned to action during the Mid-Year Grand Slam, where he found one of his toughest opponents in Quarter Finalist: CaTigeReptile. Knowing the result could've easily gone the other way, he challenged CTR to meet him again, and finally take the next step toward securing her place as a bona fide All-Star! The resulting rematch confirmed what many already knew! CTR was at her very best, seizing the opportunity to drastically reverse her tournament fortunes! Under the lights of the Supercard of the Summer, against one of the legends of competition, CaTigeReptile executed a dominant +6 victory! The Guardian celebrated her landmark win as Kron recovered from the impact, applauding the rise of the league's newest All-Star!

11. "The New Generation" DECEPTION & Onryo defeated "The 5 Minute Kismet" Baraka_MK & MKMaster in convincing fashion! [+2]

It was the loss that divided a generation: Baraka_MK and "Mad Dog" Onryo went to Ultimate Grand Prix VII to beat Mark & Leroy - but were stunned in an upset defeat! They split-up to better hone their fighting technique, but when Onryo was closing in on the Div.2 title, BMK found a new partner: MKMaster! Allegiances tore The New Generation apart, and while BMK & MKM failed to beat Mark & Leroy at Supercard 94 -- DECEPTION came to Onryo's aid, slaying their dragon at Supercard 96! BMK & MKM settled the score at Dead Or Alive X, but the perceived insult of The New Generation's one-upping celebration was already felt. At All-Star Summer Showdown, BMK & MKM were announced by a new name - The 5 Minute Kismet! The new-look team were strong, but not strong enough to mitigate the All-Star pairing of DECEPTION & Onryo! The former Duo Champs were back to their very best, writing their own destiny of victory!

10. "The Pacific Connection" Oozaru & Banging defeated Jammer2Omega & Porygonix and "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge in a spectacular 3way performance! [+2/-1/-1]

Ever since UGP7; The Pacific Connection has been on a whirlwind tour, defeating some of the very best teams the Duo Division has to offer! The rise of the classic combination and their championship series has put the pinch on rising pairs like Jammer2Omega & Porygonix, and Invasion rivals Jason_Voorhees & edge! With Oozaru & Banging missing out on gold at Dead Or Alive X, the target was on their back! The rivalry between The Connection's opponents played to their advantage as they revisited their Supercard 96 grudge! J2O & Pory managed to neutralize The Invasion, but the effort expended took its toll. The Pacific Connection navigated their way to a strong All-Star victory!

9. United: Mime (c) defeated Evil AlbertBeefcake in a comprehensive win. [+1] [KFL Championship]

The United's domination of The Invasion earlier in the night seemed like a good omen for reigning KFL Champion Mime. The champ himself has been dominant since capturing the gold at Ultimate Grand Prix VII, but in Evil AlbertBeefcake he faced an unknown. Albert was once a sworn enemy of The Invasion, but after disappearing suddenly, he returned at Supercard 96 by their side! Victory at Pre-Show 97 secured Evil AlbertBeefcake the opportunity to corrupt the KFL gold, but Mime would not be so easily bamboozled! He retained against Rockey316 ten days prior at Dead Or Alive X, and put on another All-Star performance at the Supercard of the Summer! The result was never in doubt as Mime cruised to his ninth consecutive defense! A result that could've been far more painful!

8. Marz defeated United: The_Purple_Bunny in a comprehensive victory! [+7]

Before the 2017 Royal Roulette match; the paths of Marz and The_Purple_Bunny had rarely had reason to cross. As one-half of Team Xtreme, Marz set records in The Great Arena as Duo Division Champion. With his surprise entry into Royal Roulette, he revisited days as a record-setting ICWW World Champion! Celebrating ICWW's 15th Anniversary at Dead Or Alive X: Marz faced the other runners-up in a three-way, bundled out by The_Purple_Bunny on a quest for his 7th Undisputed Championship reign, in 2017! Attempted payback at Pre-Show 97 saw Team Xtreme suffer a rare loss at the hands of United All-Stars! A fire was lit under Marz that could not be denied come All-Star Summer Showdown! The_Purple_Bunny was arrogant, clearly under estimating his legendary opponent! Marz took full advantage, calling upon years of Hall of Fame experience to dominant TPB with a heinous +7 impact! An All-Star victory that left The_Purple_Bunny livid!

7. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger defeated "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet in a comprehensive victory! [+3]

LordSkarlet has become a self-styled "Red Nightmare" for the fighters of The Great Arena, but its his own recurring horror he blames for stalling a Red Reign. He defeated TonyTheTiger at the 2015 All-Star Summer Showdown, but The Predator has continued to periodically disrupt his path ever since! He memorably sent LordSkarlet on a downward spiral after Ultimate Grand Prix VI. During his comeback in the 2017 Royal Roulette match -- history repeated itself. Payback was supposed to be swift and brutal after making TTT run the Red Reign gauntlet, but TonyTheTiger was destined to cause more upset for The Red Nightmare. The Predator was well prepared, executing a defensive-offense that cost LordSkarlet +3 impact! Salt in the wound of a demoralizing defeat!

6. Shinnokxz (c) defeated "Wild Pegasus" Zentile in a solid win! [+3] [Division 2 Championship]

An ability to fight on the edge led Zentile to two memorable reigns as Div. 2 Champion during last year's title blitz -- but his high-risk style has been slowly catching up with him! "Wild Pegasus" earned a title opportunity at the last minute, unseating favourite contender G0LD at Pre-Show 97! It was recovery from DOAX disappointment, but the instability of his style was evident when he came to All-Star Summer Showdown! Shinnokxz arrived at the big show untested, having been a surprise title winner at Pre-Show 96: Heat Up Scramble. Zentile presented a legitimate concern to the new champ, but when push came to shove, Shinnokxz pushed harder! A stunning +3 impact confirmed Shinnokxz was no mere fluke! A punishing result pushing Zentile precariously close to the edge!

5. The United defeated The Invasion in a dominant Survival Sequence! [5-2]

1. zelse (United) elim. Zengeance (Invasion)

2. zelse (United) elim. TripleH (Invasion)

3. WilliamRegal (Invasion) elim. zelse (United)

4. Murdoink (United) elim. WilliamRegal (Invasion)

5. Murdoink (United) elim. Jauger (Invasion)

6. Loopster (Invasion) elim. Murdoink (United)

7. Mimik (United) elim. Loopster (Invasion)

Survivors: Mimik, Artanix & Shoe

The Invasion were banished from Monday Nights at the beginning of the year, but Loopster found a vulnerability in The United in July, that he attempted to widen with a new front. A United broken by injury and in-fighting weren't there to defend, but the return of Shoe rallied the troops, leading to a dominant win in a round of VS United! Loopster managed to persist, leaving the last course of action to be a 5-on-5 Survival Sequence! Beleaguered rookie, zelse, led the charge in his first All-Star Summer Showdown, earning two stunning eliminations! WilliamRegal quickly stemmed the flow for The Invasion, but Murdoink obliterated him just as fast! Jauger managed to force Murdoink to work hard for his second elimination. Loopster effortlessly picked off Murdoink, but was no match for The United's Hall of Fame heavyhitter: Mimik! A stunning 5-2 result saw Shoe & Artanix join Mimik in celebrating The United's dominant victory in the Survival Sequence!

4. Benjamin defeated King Ken in a comprehensive result. [+2]

Coming out of Royal Roulette; Benjamin and King Ken had a common enemy in TonyTheTiger. Efforts to resolve the three-way issue quickly turned the pair against each other as Benjamin brushed Ken aside. A rematch further reinforced Benjamin's ability to out muscle King Ken, but throughout 2018, he's been a man torn between individual and tandem disciplines. Ken took advantage of this, crushing Benjamin with the aid of Bee_07, after bouncing back at DOAX! With Ben's lot in the duos dashed, the stage was set for the ultimate showdown! They've been comparable in so many ways, but King Ken's legendary career has always been undermined by failing to win big. Benjamin rose to the occasion, earning a comprehensive victory on the big Summer stage!

3. "Red Reign" Sekktor & legoslayer10 defeated "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade in convincing fashion. [+1]

Six months ago The Greek Crisis were on a path of revolution as one of the top teams in the Duo Division. The high of participating in Tower of Power XVIII soon turned to a tragic low when the early stages of The Red Reign delivered a devastating defeat as unannounced challengers! The six month journey back for proXade finally came to an end as he and maxilos proudly marched into the arena! legoslayer10 had to play substitute in the comeback grudge match: The Red Reign suffered a karmic loss in April when hydraslash became victim of his own brutal injury! The change in line-up didn't diminish their team credentials. Sekktor & legoslayer10 reprised the role of Summer winners. The reunited Greek Crisis never the less celebrated the glendi of their Summer return, making up for missing out at UGP.

2. Mark & Leroy defeated "Brexiteers" Liam & nif [+1]

Mark & Leroy were the benchmark squeezed between competing rivals at Dead Or Alive X and Royal Roulette. The legacy of their Ultimate Grand Prix VII excellence almost cost them, but a strong win at Pre-Show 97 saved their place at the All-Star Summer Showdown! Awaiting were a duo who've set the division on fire: The Brexiteers have established themselves as a Top 5 pairing through hard work and determination. That drive wasn't enough in a match that didn't really capture either team in their best light. It wasn't pretty, but a down and dirty struggle delivered Mark & Leroy another win to compliment their UGP success.

1. DArqueBishop eliminated Chromatose to win the Summer Elimination Battle Royal!

Battle Royal Eliminations:
1. Darfus elim. Red_Spaniard
2. Chromatose elim. Kiara85
3. Menas elim. McDaniel
4. NovaStarr elim. Nemesis316
5. DArqueBishop elim. Politics
6. Onimike elim. KombatKid
7. Onimike elim. redman
8. Menas elim. Darfus
9. Chromatose elim. Coltess
10. NovaStarr elim. Onimike
11. DArqueBishop elim. SubMan799
12. G0LD elim. ]{0MBAT
13. xort elim. Menas
14. Nephrite elim. Jerrod
15. Nephrite elim. xort
16. Chromatose elim. G0LD
17. NovaStarr elim. Nephrite
18. DArqueBishop elim. NovaStarr
19. DArqueBishop elim. Chromatose The big event atmosphere started to build as twenty fighters made their way into the arena for the opening salvo: a twenty-fighter Summer Elimination Battle Royal!

The heat was on as Kiara85 threw the opening blow, absolutely rocking Red_Spaniard! As the action erupted, it only took 31 seconds for Darfus to find his way to Red_Spaniard for the first elimination of the match! That was quickly followed with an act of karmas "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose cut down Kiara85 at the 62 seconds mark!

Onimike enjoyed a brief blitz in the first-half of the match, scoring back-to-back eliminations of KombatKid and redman! A surprise package also came from Menas, who outlasted partner Politics significantly, with an elimination of Darfus, to boot!

By the half-way point, it was becoming clear the match was a three-horse race between Chromatose, NovaStarr, and DArqueBishop. NovaStarr ended Onimike's exciting night to usher in the second half. DArqueBishop kept former allies turned Pre-Show rivals separated with an exit for SubMan799 at #11!

Top Division 2 prospect G0LD and Nephrite were able to exert some dominance around the middle of the battle. G0LD delivered chip damage to the top prospects in the match, finding time to eliminate ]{0MBAT. Nephrite got his licks in, chopping away at Jerrod and xort for two well earned elims!

Nephrite managed to hang in as part of the final four for a moment. He struck long time Fighter For Europe rival, Chromatose, with a punishing blow, before NovaStarr capitalized with a quick ambush elimination! The Sword of Europe paid her back in kind - delivering two hard shots that helped DAB secure the penultimate elimination! Chromatose attempted to cut DArqueBishop off immediately, but DAB was able to turn the tables! It took time to cut The Sword down, but persistence paid off with DArqueBishop securing the big win in the Summer Elimination Battle Royal!

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"!

Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown

15. "The Ultimate Champion" Genku (c) d. Kron (HOF) (c) [Undisputed Championship]
14. "The Service Krew" DaMo & DeathScepter (c) d. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr [+1] [Duo Division Championship]
13. King VenoMark d. The_Purple_Bunny [+MAX]
12. ElJobber d. "The Hitman" DECEPTION [+3]
11. "Guardians of the Phoenix" Crow, Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. "The United" Shoe, Artanix & Hokey [+1]
10. Porygonix d. Jammer2Omega (c) [+1] [Division 2 Championship]
9. "The New Pacific Connection" Statix & Banging d. CCShadow & Scott-Howell [+1]
8. Mimik (HOF) d. "The Starfox" CaTigeReptile [+1]
7. redman d. Corrupt MINION [+1]
6. Killswitch, Nephrite, Sekktor, Jironobou & Jerrod [Team KFL] d. Mime, Baraka_MK, Onryo, UlcaTron & hydraslash [Lucifer's Ladder]
- - 1. Jerrod (KFL) elim. hydraslash (Corrupt) [1-0]
- 2. Jerrod (KFL) elim. UlcaTron (Corrupt) [2-0]
- 3. Onryo (Corrupt) elim. Jerrod (KFL) [2-1]
- 4. Jironobou (KFL) elim. Onryo (Corrupt) [3-1]
- 5. Baraka_MK (Corrupt) elim. Jironobou (KFL) [3-2]
- 6. Sekktor (KFL) elim. Baraka_MK (Corrupt) [4-2]
- 7. Sekktor (KFL) elim. Mime (Corrupt) [5-2]
5. "The Redeemer" LordSkarlet d. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger [+1]
4. Ratt & NightHawk d. "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (HOF) [+1]
3. Benjamin d. foahchon & Ken [+1/--/-1]
2. Mark & Leroy d. Politics & Menas [+1]
1. avenger45 d. Chromatose to win the 20-fighter Elimination Battle Royal.
- 1. Coltess elim. Zentile
- 2. Jason_Voorhees elim. Unknown265
- 3. Rockey316 [HOF] elim. MKR
- 4. avenger45 elim. rxvt
- 5. deadpool elim. Coltess
- 6. NovaStarr elim. deadpool
- 7. Rockey316 [HOF] elim. legoslayer10
- 8. NovaStarr elim. Murdoink
- 9. jack4813 elim. __-Standards-__
- 10. Chromatose elim. Shinnokxz
- 11. jack4813 elim. nightbreed_16
- 12. jack4813 elim. SubMan799
- 13. McDaniel elim. SubScorpTile
- 14. Rockey316 [HOF] elim. Jason_Voorhees
- 15. NovaStarr elim. McDaniel
- 16. avenger45 elim. NovaStarr
- 17. avenger45 elim. jack4813
- 18. avenger45 elim. Rockey316 [HOF]
- 19. avenger45 elim. Chromatose

Supercard 54: All-Star Summer Showdown

15. m0s (c) d. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile [+2] [Undisputed Championship]
14. ElJobber d. Killer Kron [+1]
13. King Ratt d. United: Hokey [+9]
12. The Great Genku d. Statix [+2]
11. CCShadow & Scott-Howell d. "United Services" Shoe & Artanix (c) [+1] [Duo Division Championship]
10. United: Mime d. The_Purple_Bunny [+1]
9. "The Dude" Baraka_MK d. "Italian Cyclone" Shen_DuHBK (c) [+1] [Division 2 Championship]
8. United: DECEPTION d. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger [+2]
7. "United Services" DaMo & DeathScepter d. "Cult of Crow" Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon [+1]
6. LordSkarlet, VenoMark, MKR, blacksaibot & legoslayer10 [Team Union] d. dibula, kororaa, Asesino, Reptile1112 & nightbreed_16 [The Horde]
- 1. legoslayer10 (Union) elim. nightbreed_16 (Horde)
- 2. legoslayer10 (Union) elim. Reptile1112 (Horde)
- 3. legoslayer10 (Union) elim. Asesino (Horde)
- 4. kororaa (Horde) elim. legoslayer10 (Union)
- 5. blacksaibot (Union) elim. kororaa (Horde)
- 6. dibula (Horde) elim. blacksaibot (Union)
- 7. MKR (Union) elim. dibula (Horde)
5. Knickxasawrrrr & UlcaTron d. SubMan799 & Sekktor
4. Jerrod & Killswitch d. Jammer2Omega & xxxsuicide-kittiexxx [+1]
3. jack4813 d. Nephrite [+1]
2. Maridany & vaiisekk d. EasterBunny & Celeste [+1]
1. Banging d. Benjamin to win 20-fighter Div.2 Elimination Battle Royal
- 1. hydraslash elim. Onimike
- 2. Porygonix elim. Onryo
- 3. NightHawk elim. kingjolly
- 4. Politics elim. Philip94
- 5. NovaStarr elim. hydraslash
- 6. redman elim. NightHawk
- 7. redman elim. Coltess
- 8. SubScorpTile elim. Politics
- 9. Benjamin elim. Porygonix
- 10. Banging elim. Chromatose
- 11. Ken elim. avenger45
- 12. foahchon elim. NovaStarr
- 13. Ken elim. foachhon
- 14. Ken elim. redman
- 15. Banging elim. Jason_Voorhees
- 16. Benjamin elim. Murdoink
- 17. Benjamin elim. SubScorpTile
- 18. Banging elim. Ken
- 19. Banging elim. Benjamin

Supercard 39: All-Star Summer Showdown

16. The Ratt (c) d. Kron [+9] [Undisputed Championship]
15. The Great Genku d. ElJobber [+4]
14. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr (c) d. Hokey & Mime [+1] [Duo Division Championship]
13. The_Purple_Bunny d. King Mimik [+MAX]
12. DECEPTION d. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger [+1]
11. VenoMark & blacksaibot d. CaTigeReptile & McDaniel [+2]
10. Rise of the DaMo d. Ghostdragon [+6]
9. LordSkarlet & legoslayer10 d. CCShadow & Scott-Howell [+1]
8. Ken d. Jammer2Omega [+1]
7. State of the Artanix d. "The Manhunter" MINION [+19]
6. Murdoink & Baraka_MK d. SubMan799 & Sekktor [+1]
5. redman d. "The Prophet" Jironobou [+1]
4. Pink_Ranger d. "Mad Dog" Onryo [+2]
3. "Machine Gun" CeeKay d. Shoe [+3]
2. Jerrod & Killswitch d. Liam & nif [+2]
1. Zentile d. Lays to win the 10-fighter Project Punch-Out Battle Royal!
- 1. Red_Spaniard elim. ArtemisFlow
- 2. Lays elim. giandavil
- 3. kingjolly elim. marianokombat
- 4. kingjolly elim. EasterBunny
- 5. Zentile elim. kingjolly
- 6. Zentile elim. Red_Spaniard
- 7. Lays elim. proXade
- 8. Zentile elim. little-mac
- 9. Zentile elim. Lays

Supercard 27: All-Star Summer Showdown

15. "Y2Juggalo" Violent`J (c) d. "Iron Man of Conquest" ElJobber [+1] [Undisputed Championship]
14. Ratt & Kron d. "The Pacific Connection" Oozaru & Banging (c) [+1] [Duo Division Championship]
13. The_Purple_Bunny d. Lord m0s [+7]
12. Knickxasawrrrr d. jack4813 & CaTigeReptile [+2/-1/-1]
11. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. chaos_Drone & Loopster [+1]
10. Year of the DaMo d. DeathScepter [+1]
9. Scott-Howell d. SubMan799 [+2]
8. Statix d. DECEPTION & Genku [+1/--/-1]
7. "The World Warrior" TonyTheTiger d. Shoe [+2]
6. Nephrite d. Zmoke [+2]
5. Murdoink d. Celeste [+1]
4. Artanix & foahchon d. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon [+1]
3. Mimik d. avenger45 to win the 26-fighter Elimination Battle Royal!
- 1. NovaStarr elim. dibula
- 2. nightbreed_16 elim. JUST_A_TARKATAN
- 3. Mimik elim. LordSkarlet
- 4. tghuhyg19 elim. Asesino
- 5. avenger45 elim. kentei290
- 6. NovaStarr elim. Maridany
- 7. Chryo_Spyder elim. Killswitch
- 8. CCShadow elim. Unknown265
- 9. nightbreed_16 elim. Methuselah6463
- 10. avenger45 elim. Baraka_MK
- 11. Mimik elim. rick991
- 12. Mimik elim. hydraslash
- 13. NovaStarr elim. irulegames1234
- 14. NovaStarr elim. Zentile
- 15. nightbreed_16 elim. Jironobou
- 16. DarknessDragon elim. Chryo_Spyder
- 17. Mimik elim. SK9608
- 18. avenger45 elim. tghuhyg19
- 19. NovaStarr elim. nightbreed_16
- 20. Mimik elim. DarknessDragon
- 21. avenger45 elim. Jerrod
- 22. Mimik elim. CCShadow
- 23. avenger45 elim. redman
- 24. Mimik elim. NovaStarr
- 25. Mimik elim. avenger45
2. Ken & Bee_07 d. ZachAngel & Barbara [+2]
1. "The Prodigy" nface d. Toryn [+2] [Project Goldberg]

Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown

August 14, 2011 -- He is the progenitor of organized competition, Baron of War, and league council member, Ares Menschlich. It was revealed with the return of Kron that the Baron of War had been secretly manipulating the forces of The Great Arena into fighting distracted squabbles amongst them, culminating in the Arena splitting saga of Supercard 6: Team Cr0w vs Team Kron!

Kron's bombshell at Pre-Show 11 should have been the birth of a revolution, but atop the beaten form of the resurrected fighter, Menschlich made the boastful claim that he simply unleashed the natural competitive contempt that each and every Arena survivor possesses for one another. A fact seemingly made self-evident by the emergence of challengers who would rather destroy their fellow man than unite against the oppressors working for Lord Mislukking -- conquering ruler of the Cheevment Kingdom.

Genku is one of those men.
A fighter who defeated eleven of his fellows in a scramble to earn a shot at the covetted Undisputed Championship! A fighter who has fought to the top of the mountain before, victorious in the first-ever Tournament, held before any official title existed. This is the fact he seeks to rectify, challenging a Champion who has made it his business to write records and dominate the ranks as utterly as any invading overlord.

The_Purple_Bunny is one of these men.
A growing presence whose legend engulfed The Next Phase challengers of Tournament 7, leading him back from the realm of unliving to a glowing glory that positions him as a future contender for the Undisputed Championship! Though he has achieved much in his return, it is revenge that drives this spirit, a lust for a debt owed in flesh by a man who crossed the line and must pay the price.

ElJobber is one of these men.
Once regarded as the metaphorical conscience of The Great Arena, he was a fighter capable of bridging battle between the emergent top tier and the peloton of the masses. The trust that once defined him was undermined by unfounded accusations of misconduct that saw guilt for his success turn into steely, unfeeling determination. Attempts to answer accusations have only bred more suspicion as ElJobber's purpose becomes one of destruction for his fellow fighters.

Thus; with the biggest card The Great Arena has ever hosted, Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown unites the ranks in combat. On this grandest stage of all, some will choose to be agents of War, while others will fight for the power to fight back and be immortal. This is their story.

15. Cr0w (c) d. Genku in a +4 Championship decimation!
Having earned his shot at Supercard 9 in a twelve-person Battle Royal, Genku is a fighter with one goal in mind! Talking up a big game, Genku showed no signs of intimidation against an Undisputed Champion who has set about demolishing standing records with a reign that has defined by five successful defenses, one hundred cumulative days as Champion, and a win streak of sixteen matches! The Tale of the Tape told an overwhelmingly favourable story about Cr0w, but come showtime, that did little to cool the nerves of a Champion whose luck will eventually have to run out!

The always bashful Genku got right in Cr0w's face, but just as he came up short from the top spot of Tower of Power II, the short-fused Genku was out of his league against Cr0w! The Undisputed Champion commenced a beating, shockingly unphased by a Genku who simply couldn't deliver the hard shots that brought him to a main event match! Cr0w was every bit as cool, calm, and collected that Genku wasn't! To the shock and awe of everyone watching, a sixth Championship defense was written, as Cr0w continued his warpath as the top man in The Great Arena with a +4 decimation against yet another challenger!

As soon as he could, Genku let loose a wild tirade against the heirarchy of The Union of The Human League! The firebreathing fighter denounced the Championship and the League, spewing vitriol in response to a loss that was his and his alone! Genku rejoins the line behind other top contenders, while Cr0w not only eyes off his next defense, but also the chance to extend his win streak into twenty-four fights, an eventuality should he be successful in dominating seven rounds of Tournament 8! Seeded #1 in the first-ever tournament to feature sixteen seeds based on League Ranking, Cr0w will have every opportunity to win his third Tournament in follow-up to his title winning performance at Tournament 5!

14. The_Purple_Bunny d. Shoe in a +9 decimation!
It has been three months since The Great Arena was shocked to learn of the untimely demise of Mimik and The_Purple_Bunny! After returning to the realm of living as the surprise final entrant in the Supercard 9 Battle Royal -- TPB has been biding his time, earning a breakout victory in Tournament 7, whilst waiting for the inevitable All-Star grudge match between he and his killer -- the vile Shoe!

The Great Arena was with The_Purple_Bunny every step of the way as he entered into a clinical dismantling of his nemesis! It was a dominant TPB who delivered an excess of force, ripping and tearing at a Shoe who could barely defend himself! It was the ultimate catharsis, a dish best served three months cold, with a whole lot of success ramping up to it! As much as the public execution provided personal satisfaction for The_Purple_Bunny and his supporters, it also sets him up as one of the top contenders in the fighting league, sure to be next in line for a shot at the Undisputed Championship barring a stand-out performance at Tournament 8!

13. Kron d. ElJobber in a comprehensive return!
With his shock return from the realm beyond delivering a bombshell of truth at Pre-Show 11, Kron probably had more on his mind than the first-ever match between he and ElJobber! Having been manipulated by the occult influence of Ares Menschlich, Kron was one of the faction leaders at the Arena bifurcating event, Supercard 6: Team Cr0w vs Team Kron. Despite an obvious desire to seek revenge against the figure who ultimately led to his exile and downfall -- Kron found the Baron of War's philosophy of combat being embraced by an ElJobber who is a changed man!

It was during his domination of the ranks at Tower of Power II that ElJobber went from fan-favourite "conscience" of The Great Arena, to a calculating competitor interested only in earning a shot at the Undisputed Championship. Seeing a returned Kron as the perfect opportunity, ElJobber shrugs off accusations of misconduct by decimating his accuser, Tyrant-Cenobite, despite uncovering no new revelation from the Pre-Show 11 beat down.

The first-time meeting between the two stars turned into a motley affair as they engaged in a down and dirty grapplefest! There was nothing elegant about the fight as ElJobber attempted to grind out a victory against his hugely powerful opponent! It won't be remembered as a fine technical display, but in his return to man-on-man league competition, Kron secures an impressive victory under extreme duress! Both fighters will place well in Tournament 8 seeding, but each has his demon to bare in the race for gold -- a fact that will no doubt prove significant for both as they enter competition in September! Then again, a rematch seems inevitable...

12. Ratt d. Toryn in a shock +18 annihilation!
If Ratt is to be regarded as the "heart" of The Great Arena, then Toryn must be an appendage quite a distance lower! Tensions between the pair have been mounting outside competition as Toryn regards Ratt's success with bitter envy, but the collision between these two All-Star former champions was really set up with a staggering +20 decimation as part of the Tower of Power II!

It can't be forgotten that Ratt defeated Toryn for the Undisputed Championship at the original Tower of Power, a fact that may have infact motivated Toryn's ire against the fan-favourite fighter. It was a history that the heel of the situation would hope to learn from, but as has been seen so many times before, "The Iron Man" Ratt is not so easily dismissed!

Toryn looked absolute outclassed as Ratt unleashed an All-Star whooping not far from his Supercard decimation! The rematch rated at another devastating +18 on the impact scale as Ratt swatted Toryn from one side of The Great Arena to the other! The crowd couldn't help but love the hero's triumph -- a huge win heading in to Tournament 8, where Ratt will be one of the top two seeds dependant on the Championship match result!

11. Hokey & Ninja_Mime (c) d. DaMo & DeathScepter in a comprehensive Duo Division Championship defense!
They earned the right to challenge with a massive win at Pre-Show 11 against SubMan799 & Casselman, but even the bizarre and unpredictable duo of DaMo & DeathScepter had to be intimidated by the presence of a Championship tandem that has only lost a single match -- the original title bout held at the conclusion of Tournament 6!

Despite a reputation for being somewhat unorthodox, it was a very conventional show of strength that revealed D&D were more than ready for the challenge! The well oiled machine of Hokey & Ninja_Mime wasn't going to be easily rattled, but even they would have to succumb to a show of brute force that overwhelmed their individual accumen! Fortunately for them, the power play by DaMo & DeathScepter wasn't powerful enough to overwhelm their own golden defense! Fighting at the peak level of the Duo Division -- the Champions seemed inspired by the powerful assault, giving it back in kind to deliver a surprisingly comprehensive win against upstart challengers!

The impressive victory marks the first successful defense for the Duo Division Champions, who won the titles from then-winners, Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon, just one week after they won them. Granted a full month of preparation due to their solo endeavours, the Champions were able to reunite after being forced to fight in the random draw for Tournament 7! Their next challenge will come at Supercard 12, where they will take on the close second team of DECEPTION & Onryo in September!

10. TonyTheTiger d. Ghostdragon in a close encounter!
He was decimated at the hands of TonyTheTiger during Tournament 7 Quarter Finals, and with a mounting reputation for last minute choking, Ghostdragon had plenty to prove in this All-Star grudge rematch!

TonyTheTiger was once known as a scavanger, ready to take the short way toward Championship contention, but at Tournament 7, the ultimate opportunist became a predatory force within the league ranks! Decimating his opponents with little regard, TTT fell short of winning against The_Purple_Bunny, exhibiting a competitive spirit that represents a total transformation of his position within The Great Arena! Polarizing in their approach to the match, it seemed as if TonyTheTiger would run away with it -- but that simply was not to be!

TTT looked a little lethargic, but was clearly going to be challenged by a Ghostdragon fighting for T8 seeding and the respect that so often eludes him! GD was convincing in his assault, taking it right to the wire, but TonyTheTiger, pressed against the wall, proved he had claws when it counted the most! It was only by a whisker that TonyTheTiger was able to pull out another important victory, no doubt a gauling consolation for Ghostdragon, who enters Tournament 8 with the knowledge that he once again lost it at the crucial moment!

9. DECEPTION & Onryo d. SubMan799 & Casselman
SubMan799 & Casselman may have been casualties of a comprehensive contender match at Pre-Show 11, but they remain one of the respected top ranking teams of the booming Duo Division! Matched against the second ranked DECEPTION & Onryo, it looked to be a second-chance draw in this unofficial contender clash for the Duo Division titles!

Favourite status went out the window as the match-up stood to rise to the occasion! As a tandem, SubMan799 & Casselman continued their coming of age, standing as a legitimate threat to the 5-2 team-up positioned before them! The epic stoush stopped any fighter from standing out as all four went to war over their rite to challenge the All-Star Duo Division winners of the marquee! In the end, it was the better rated team of DECEPTION & Onryo that emerged victorious, but SubMan799 & Casselman put in a performance that rates them far from losers. The Duo Division remains one of the highlights of the Supercard as DECEPTION & Onryo move on to face to the winner of the Championship headliner, knowing full well they'll have plenty of competition, win or lose!

8. Porygonix d. Jammer2Omega in a comprehensive win.
As the posterchild of the "Next Phase" movement, Jammer2Omega has had a lot of pressure to shoulder despite a relatively recent rise to prominence. Porygonix has emerged as one of the critics of J2O's longevity, doubting his ability to win the big matches even in spite of a loss to him in the Third Round of Tournament 7! Arguably more interested in elevating himself, Porygonix challenges J2O in a Next Phase All-Star rematch!

It would have been a prime opportunity to dismiss claims about his ability, but alas, something truly was working against Jammer2Omega from within! The rising star appeared at a fraction of full power, relatively light work for a Porygonix who showed expected signs of life. J2O held off any kind of severe punishment, but was still dealt a comprehensive defeat by a fighter who has been taking every opportunity to return to the spotlight he'd left for quite some time. Porygonix has prospered since unexpectedly stepping in to the spotlight at Supercard 9 and is going from strength-to-strength, while J2O has left with big questions to answer!

7. Mimik d. Pink_Ranger in a +3 decimation!
Revealed as the occult catalyst for Supercard 6: Team Cr0w vs Team Kron, Ares Menschlich claimed his interference merely brought out the competitive contempt that lies within every fighting individual. As former teammates with Team Cr0w, Pink_Ranger and Mimik's clash for ratings superiority seemed to be the proof that Menschlich was right -- that the ranks within The Great Arena would just as soon destroy each other, as they would his nefarious master, Lord Mislukking!

With the Baron of War no doubt delighted by their clash, the "First Lady of Fighting" met the Tournament 3 winner in an epic encounter! Knowing another tournament lies right around the corner, rankings stakes have been given new meaning, pushing the pair to fight for much more than another stat in the win column!

Pink_Ranger was one of the fighting few to emerge with a victory from the Challenger 7 at Supercard 10, but appeared wildly outmatched against the former tournament winner! Mimik looked to be in fine form, absolutely dominant in his return from a drubbing at the same event! The dominant victory not only ensures a top spot in the league ranks, but also boosts Mimik's grip on contention for the Undisputed Championship -- a position he narrowly missed as runner-up to Genku in the Supercard 9 contender Battle Royal!

6. NovaStarr d. Dolce by a narrow margin!
Ever since Supercard 7, NovaStarr has had a chip on her shoulder! Eager to assert herself as a dominant female, she tracked Dolce through a series of matches, including their ill fated Duo dash at Supercard 8! Suffering the indignity of a near-draw at the following Supercard 9, it was put up or shut up time for NovaStarr in this grudge match!

The fiery fighting femme brought a new level to her game as she tackled the defense of Dolce! If it was a decimation NovaStarr was hoping for, however, she'd be sorely disappointed. Dolce was able to run blow for blow for the majority of the match, once again taking the battle to a close fought conclusion. Perhaps wanting it just that little bit more, NovaStarr extended herself in ways she was unable to in the previous clash, slogging her way to a long sought victory over her arch-nemesis!

As antagonist, NovaStarr brings a certain degree of closure to the enduring feud with her win, but by taking it in yet another narrow fought decision, you couldn't call it a certain ending for the rivalry shared by this unique pair. Both will no doubt move forward in their exploits, but the war between NovaStarr and Dolce may yet escalate in the unknown future.

5. GreenLantern d. Piccolo & NightHawk in a close fought blockbuster three-way rematch!
They might not be the most recognisable names in The Great Arena, but their three-way clash at Pre-Show 9 set a tension-filled standard for the unique match type. Battling to an almost three-way draw, Piccolo, NightHawk and GreenLantern were hand picked for a special rematch on the grand stage of the All-Star Summer Showdown!

The trio didn't disappoint, engaging once again in a blockbuster clash of evenly matched powers! A surprising turn saw the original winner, NightHawk, fade early as GreenLantern and Piccolo elevated their game above the lagging fighter. With NightHawk being gradually forced out of the match, the remaining pair went hard at it, once again going neck-and-neck! It was by the barest minimum of margins that GreenLantern was able to battle his opponent into submission, turning the tables to emerge victorious! A massive win for the relative rookie!

4. Ken d. CaTigeReptile
They have both been top ten ranking superstars with hot prospects for contention, but the shifting sands of competition in The Great Arena have swept aside the legacy of Ken and CaTigeReptile to varying degrees. Up and down, both fighters have struggled to cling to the top ranks, while upstart fighters within The Next Phase have put pressure on their status, threatening to surpass them as relics of a former revolution.

As opponents, the pair appeared refreshed, fighting with a determination fitting of their early appearance in this prestigious event! With gusto, they clashed, zigging and zagging in opposition with a lot to gain and even more to lose. While you couldn't call it a domination, it was Ken who bounced back from defeat as one of the Tower of Power II Challenger 7 to assert himself as a force still to be reckoned with! CTR will never be unwelcome within The Great Arena, but a string of defeats since her Supercard 7 Battle Royal win have cost her dearly.

3. Artanix & foahchon d. Scott-Howell & Murdoink
With a monumental fifteen matches across the card, Supercard 11 had to be described as the biggest event The Great Arena has seen! The claim impeaches the standard setting Grand Prix of Supercard 4, where the biggest show of its time set the stage for a career defining clash between Scott-Howell & Murdoink and Artanix & foahchon in one of the earliest Duo Division clashes!

Supercard 4 saw the affectionately regarded 'original team' exert their dominance, but "Sugar" Scott-Howell & Murdoink have experienced a lull in their success during this most crucial period. Capitalizing on the twist of fortunes, Artanix & foahchon set out to rewrite the rules of this classic Duo Division rivalry! Following on from his Semi Final solo success in Tournament 7, Artanix blasted his foes, fighting with foahchon to a shockingly convincing win over the Duo favourites! The stunning result retains pressure on Scott-Howell & Murdoink as they drift farther from contention for the Duo Division Championships they were expected to win prior to their shock First Round exit from Tournament 6! A stark contrast to the on-the-rise Artanix and his partner, foahchon!

2. m0s d. SmokeRulz & Chiefin in a solid win.
The first of two exhibition three-way match-ups could only be described as very unpredictable and highly combustible! The legend of "The Upset Machine" Chiefin has been well assured with some shocking big wins early in his career, but he could only be regarded as fledgling in comparison to former upstart and Great Arena stalwart, m0s! SmokeRulz is no veteran, but his experience in three-way matches has earned him the reputation of being something of a specialist in the unique situation, and added a special ingredient to this intriguing opener.

That ability to account for the multiple variables of two opponents saw SmokeRulz asserting himself in close quarters combat with The Upset Machine! Chiefin showed the competitive drive that has made him a rising star of The Next Phase, but it was to be a situation calling for experience. That factor went on deep into the match as m0s showed signs of mounting an incredible enduro style fight to the finish! What began as a close struggle ended in a comprehensive push to the finish, m0s enjoying no signs of fatigue in his big game win! An important result for the former top ten challenger!

1. Leroy & Mark d. ZachAngel & Angelia in a narrow win!
Since the crowning of Champions at Tournament 6, the Duo Division has been an absolute hotbed of tag team competition! Keen to pick up a valuable win in the All-Star opener, emerging members of the fighting faithful of Team Agaper, ZachAngel & Angelia, met up against their Team Ops DD counterparts, Leroy & Mark!

Both teams have enjoyed moderate success at their own level, making this a well matched combination from the outset. The science of their opposition did not fail to delight, sending the pairs into a flurry of fierce fisticuffs as they battled for an all important next win. Leroy & Mark were able to hold on with just a little more grit than their opponents, making it evens all around as the winners improved their Duo record to 3-3, while Agaper's finest settled for a 2-2 history. Both teams will be grateful for the experience as they head forward into the Duo stakes!

The All-Star Summer Showdown ensures the All-Stars remain present and accounted for in a refreshed version of the unofficial top ten! The_Purple_Bunny's meteoric rise through T7 and decimation of Shoe position him as most likely to challenge for the Undisputed Championship in September, providing somebody else doesn't make a compelling case for themselves in the upcoming 128-fighter tournament!

Ratt and ElJobber both eye-off rematches against the dominating Champion, Kron marches back into The Great Arena with renewed potential as a contender! A string of defeats against Cr0w, culminating in their match at Pre-Show 7, seemed to strike Kron from contention, but as one of the few fighters powerful enough to actually defeat the record-setting Champ, he might be the instrument of final resort! A factor that will no doubt come to play in Genku's perspective of things, as he drifts back to fourth after missing out on a double-chance at Tower of Power II.

With a decimating victory over Pink_Ranger, Mimik remains in contention, while TonyTheTiger claws his way toward the shot with a legitimacy that has been lacking in his previous visits. Toryn clings to contention by his fingertips as Porygonix, Ken, Artanix and m0s make cases for themselves. The Duo Division Champions remain fixtures of the scenery, secure after their first defense of the tandem titles.

Champion: Cr0w
#1 The_Purple_Bunny
#2 Ratt
#3 ElJobber
#4 Genku
#5 Kron
#6 Mimik
#7 Hokey
#8 Ninja_Mime
#9 TonyTheTiger
#10 Toryn

The All-Star Summer Showdown has delivered a final set of league ranked top sixteen combatants! They will sit at the ends of mini-brackets as one hundred and twenty-eight fighters return to The Great Arena for the opportunity to fight toward victory in the first-ever sixteen seeded tour! Tournament 8 begins August 29 and will run for two weeks, twisting around a second week Tournament 9 Duo competition that will conclude at Pre-Show 12 on Sunday, September 11!

The action is heating up! Who are the seeded fighters with optimum opportunity to battle through the randomly drawn ranks? This will be revealed and more as we count down toward another epic encounter in organized competition!