The heat is on! Supercad 97: All-Star Summer Showdown is less than a week away!
No bout will be more anticipated than the Undisputed Championship main event match between "The Champion of Champions" Poasty and "The Chosen One" Damo!
They are a study in contrast: in experience and preparation! At Pre-Show 86: Heat Up Scramble; Poasty lost his Division 2 Championship in an upset nobody saw coming! The match was part of an arrangement that already confirmed him for the 2017 Royal Roulette match. A week after losing his Div.2 title, he went out to claim the biggest win of his career with his own upset - when he beat 29 other fighters at Supercard 96 to win the Royal Roulette championship opportunity!
Damo has had a phenomenal year of his own, surprising everyone with his consistent rise to the peak of competition! He was Runner-Up in January's Grand Slam Launch, fighting past a rivalry with "The Hitman" DECEPTION to win the 7th Annual UGP Battle Royal! At The Spring Classic he turned that into an Undisputed Championship win nobody saw coming! He's continually backed that up, establishing himself as the man to beat in 2017!
Everything about this match-up says Damo has the edge! The Chosen One has risen to the occasion in big time matches many times before. His record at All-Star Summer Showdown has been of particular quality, and his fighting skill rates statistically much higher than Poasty's. There's just one catch -- Poasty already defied the odds when he defeated the Undisputed Champion just last month!
The stage is set for an intriguing All-Star Summer Showdown main event! Will it be the dawning of a new Champion of Champions, or is The Chosen One just too strong to be fooled twice? We will find out the answer this Sunday, August 20th! For now - here's how the two match up!
"The Champion of Champions" Poasty - The Challenger
GS Rating: 5190+
League Rank: #17
Summer Record: 1-0-0 (100%)
2017 Record: 20-6-0 (69.57%)
Career Record: 75-57-0 (56.82%)
Championships: Division 2 Champion (3)
Accolades: 2017 Royal Roulette
The History of Poasty at All-Star Summer Showdown:
1. Poasty d. G0LD - Supercard 82: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 21, 2016)
"The Chosen One" Damo - The Champion
GS Rating: 17015+
League Rank: #23
Summer Record: 4-2-0 (66.7%)
2017 Record: 18-6-0 (75%)
Career Record: 213-116-1 (64.54%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (3) (current), Duo Division Champion (3)
Accolades: Tournament 25: Year Three Begins, Tournament 23: Duo Thanksgiving, Tournament 46: Grand Slam [Doubles], Tournament 57: Duo Division Anniversary
The History of Damo at All-Star Summer Showdown:
1. Hokey & Mime (c) d. Damo & DeathScepter - Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 14, 2011)
2. Damo d. DeathScepter - Supercard 27: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 19, 2012)
3. Damo d. Ghostdragon - Supercard 39: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 18, 2013)
4. Damo & DeathScepter d. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon - Supercard 54: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 17, 2014)
5. Damo & DeathScepter (c) d. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr - Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 23, 2015)
6. VenoMark d. Damo - Steel Cage, Supercard 82: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 21, 2016)
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Thursday, March 30, 2017
UGP Championship Preview: TPB vs VM
I can feel it coming in the air! Ultimate Grand Prix VII is almost upon us!
UGP Season officially begins with the coming of the new year, etching one name into the annual main event with January's 40-fighter Battle Royale! In 2017, United: The_Purple_Bunny fought his way through 39 other fighters to earn the right to challenge in the main event of the year's biggest Supercard Spectacular! It was one of the few accolades TPB has never won, and could make him the first ever 7-time Undisputed Champion if he wins at UGP7!
Defending the Undisputed Championship in the main event will be VenoMark! Crowned during February's Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures, VenoMark had to work hard to earn his second title reign and first UGP main event! He earned the title against overwhelming odds, defeating reigning champion Genku, and four other contenders, in an Eliminator match! That was after a calculated attack at Supercard 89: Breaking Point -- and resulted in the first-ever Undisputed title defense during Friday Night Fights!
When these two warriors meet it will be a clash of contrasts. The_Purple_Bunny is the seasoned champ who's been to the main event of UGP before and won! His Battle Royale success has meant TPB could take it easy in the lead-up to UGP, making two rare appearances on January 30 and February 17 to beat VenoMark! VM has had to work hard to earn his place in the biggest match of his entire career! Will it be the new champ who passes the test of the best at UGP -- or will wile veteran The_Purple_Bunny add his 7th title victory, and first at UGP, to a long list of accolades? Here's how the two fighters match-up
The_Purple_Bunny - The Challenger
GS Rating: 19768+
League Rank: #28
UGP Record: 5-1-0 (83.3%)
2017 Record: 8-2-0 (80.0%)
Career Record: 276-133-0 (67.5%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (6), Duo Division Champion (2), KFL Champion (4), Division 2 Champion (2)
Accolades: Tournament 37: 2014 Grand Slam Launch, Tournament 45: 2014 Summer Grand Slam, Tournament 56: 2015 Mid-Year Grand Slam, 2017 Battle Royale, Tournament 13: Curse of the Duos, Tournament 7: The Next Phase, Tower of Power III, Tower of Power XI, 2012 Summer Olympic Gold Medal, 2012 Summer Olympic Silver Medal, 4-Time Daruma 7 Champion
The History of The_Purple_Bunny at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. Ratt elim. The_Purple_Bunny - Battle Royal, Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix (April 3, 2011)
2. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade d. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
3. The_Purple_Bunny d. Genku - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2013)
4. The_Purple_Bunny (c) d. ElJobber - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2014)
5. The_Purple_Bunny d. CaTigeReptile - Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2015)
6. The_Purple_Bunny d. Damo - Supercard 77: Ultimate Grand Prix VI (April 3, 2016)
VenoMark - The Champion
GS Rating: 17492+
League Rank: #55
UGP Record: 3-1-0 (75.0%)
2017 Record: 5-4-0 (55.6%)
Career Record: 229-99-0 (69.8%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (2) (current), Duo Division Champion, KFL Champion (4)
Accolades: Tournament 50: 2015 Grand Slam Launch, Tournament 49: The Master's Series, Tournament 48: King of the Death Match, Tournament 29: Formula Duo, 2016 Summer Olympic Gold Medal
The History of VenoMark at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. VenoMark & blacksaibot d. Shoe & ShingoEX - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2014)
2. VenoMark d. LordSkarlet - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2015)
3. LordSkarlet d. VenoMark - Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2016)
4. VenoMark d. Mimik - Steel Cage, Supercard 77: Ultimate Grand Prix VI (April 3, 2016)
UGP Season officially begins with the coming of the new year, etching one name into the annual main event with January's 40-fighter Battle Royale! In 2017, United: The_Purple_Bunny fought his way through 39 other fighters to earn the right to challenge in the main event of the year's biggest Supercard Spectacular! It was one of the few accolades TPB has never won, and could make him the first ever 7-time Undisputed Champion if he wins at UGP7!
Defending the Undisputed Championship in the main event will be VenoMark! Crowned during February's Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures, VenoMark had to work hard to earn his second title reign and first UGP main event! He earned the title against overwhelming odds, defeating reigning champion Genku, and four other contenders, in an Eliminator match! That was after a calculated attack at Supercard 89: Breaking Point -- and resulted in the first-ever Undisputed title defense during Friday Night Fights!
When these two warriors meet it will be a clash of contrasts. The_Purple_Bunny is the seasoned champ who's been to the main event of UGP before and won! His Battle Royale success has meant TPB could take it easy in the lead-up to UGP, making two rare appearances on January 30 and February 17 to beat VenoMark! VM has had to work hard to earn his place in the biggest match of his entire career! Will it be the new champ who passes the test of the best at UGP -- or will wile veteran The_Purple_Bunny add his 7th title victory, and first at UGP, to a long list of accolades? Here's how the two fighters match-up
The_Purple_Bunny - The Challenger
GS Rating: 19768+
League Rank: #28
UGP Record: 5-1-0 (83.3%)
2017 Record: 8-2-0 (80.0%)
Career Record: 276-133-0 (67.5%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (6), Duo Division Champion (2), KFL Champion (4), Division 2 Champion (2)
Accolades: Tournament 37: 2014 Grand Slam Launch, Tournament 45: 2014 Summer Grand Slam, Tournament 56: 2015 Mid-Year Grand Slam, 2017 Battle Royale, Tournament 13: Curse of the Duos, Tournament 7: The Next Phase, Tower of Power III, Tower of Power XI, 2012 Summer Olympic Gold Medal, 2012 Summer Olympic Silver Medal, 4-Time Daruma 7 Champion
The History of The_Purple_Bunny at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. Ratt elim. The_Purple_Bunny - Battle Royal, Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix (April 3, 2011)
2. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade d. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
3. The_Purple_Bunny d. Genku - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2013)
4. The_Purple_Bunny (c) d. ElJobber - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2014)
5. The_Purple_Bunny d. CaTigeReptile - Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2015)
6. The_Purple_Bunny d. Damo - Supercard 77: Ultimate Grand Prix VI (April 3, 2016)
VenoMark - The Champion
GS Rating: 17492+
League Rank: #55
UGP Record: 3-1-0 (75.0%)
2017 Record: 5-4-0 (55.6%)
Career Record: 229-99-0 (69.8%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (2) (current), Duo Division Champion, KFL Champion (4)
Accolades: Tournament 50: 2015 Grand Slam Launch, Tournament 49: The Master's Series, Tournament 48: King of the Death Match, Tournament 29: Formula Duo, 2016 Summer Olympic Gold Medal
The History of VenoMark at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. VenoMark & blacksaibot d. Shoe & ShingoEX - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2014)
2. VenoMark d. LordSkarlet - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2015)
3. LordSkarlet d. VenoMark - Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2016)
4. VenoMark d. Mimik - Steel Cage, Supercard 77: Ultimate Grand Prix VI (April 3, 2016)
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Tower of Power XVIII Preview
The Duo Division Championship will be on the line tomorrow when The Great Arena plays host to an intriguing Supercard 90: Tower of Power XVIII! The particulars of The Tower remain unknown, but waiting at the top of this ultimate opportunity will be the ominous challenge of record setting Hall of Fame champions: "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J!
The legends reclaimed their title at Supercard 89: Breaking Point, defeating "The United" Shoe & Artanix in a rematch of the shocking battle that ended their 420 day reign at Supercard 87: End Of Days! The United will enter Tower 18 as #1, hoping to once again upset the indomitable duo.
With 19 consecutive title defenses in their last reign; Marz & Violent`J are never an easy combo to beat! It will be extra daunting for any team scaling the contender's ladder at Tower of Power XVIII, though! Team Xtreme come into Supercard 90 with a winning streak that encompasses the previous two Duo Division Tower of Power events! Could they make it three? History seems to favor them:
The History of the Duo Division Championship at Tower of Power:
1. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade (c) d. Hokey & Mime (#1) - Supercard 15: Tower of Power III (November 6, 2011)
2. Genku & ShingoEX (#2) d. DECEPTION & Onryo (c) - Supercard 20: Tower of Power IV (February 19, 2012)
3. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94 (#6) - Supercard 40: Tower of Power VIII (September 15, 2013)
4. Hokey & Mime (c) d. Kron & Porygonix (#5) - Supercard 45: Tower of Power IX (December 29, 2013)
5. Damo & DeathScepter (#2) d. Shoe & Artanix (c) - Supercard 60: Tower of Power XII (February 22, 2015)
6. Ratt & NightHawk (#1) d. Damo & DeathScepter (c) - Supercard 70: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015)
7. Marz & Violent`J (c) d. Damo & DeathScepter (#1) - Supercard 80: Tower of Power XVI (June 19, 2016)
8. Marz & Violent`J (c) d. TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile (#1) - Supercard 85: Tower of Power XVII (October 23, 2016)
Supercard 90: Tower of Power XVIII goes down tomorrow, March 5th! Be here for all the blow by blow results as The Challenger 7 attempt to fight their way to the ultimate opportunity, before The Tower turns in on itself toward a final battle for the Duo Division Championship!
The legends reclaimed their title at Supercard 89: Breaking Point, defeating "The United" Shoe & Artanix in a rematch of the shocking battle that ended their 420 day reign at Supercard 87: End Of Days! The United will enter Tower 18 as #1, hoping to once again upset the indomitable duo.
With 19 consecutive title defenses in their last reign; Marz & Violent`J are never an easy combo to beat! It will be extra daunting for any team scaling the contender's ladder at Tower of Power XVIII, though! Team Xtreme come into Supercard 90 with a winning streak that encompasses the previous two Duo Division Tower of Power events! Could they make it three? History seems to favor them:
The History of the Duo Division Championship at Tower of Power:
1. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade (c) d. Hokey & Mime (#1) - Supercard 15: Tower of Power III (November 6, 2011)
2. Genku & ShingoEX (#2) d. DECEPTION & Onryo (c) - Supercard 20: Tower of Power IV (February 19, 2012)
3. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94 (#6) - Supercard 40: Tower of Power VIII (September 15, 2013)
4. Hokey & Mime (c) d. Kron & Porygonix (#5) - Supercard 45: Tower of Power IX (December 29, 2013)
5. Damo & DeathScepter (#2) d. Shoe & Artanix (c) - Supercard 60: Tower of Power XII (February 22, 2015)
6. Ratt & NightHawk (#1) d. Damo & DeathScepter (c) - Supercard 70: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015)
7. Marz & Violent`J (c) d. Damo & DeathScepter (#1) - Supercard 80: Tower of Power XVI (June 19, 2016)
8. Marz & Violent`J (c) d. TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile (#1) - Supercard 85: Tower of Power XVII (October 23, 2016)
Supercard 90: Tower of Power XVIII goes down tomorrow, March 5th! Be here for all the blow by blow results as The Challenger 7 attempt to fight their way to the ultimate opportunity, before The Tower turns in on itself toward a final battle for the Duo Division Championship!
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Championship Preview: History of 3way Title Bouts
War has dominated the headlines throughout December, but it cannot be forgotten that tomorrow's Undisputed Championship match will bring three neutral fighters together in the final title contest for 2016! Not that this match will be without its faction influences.
United: Hokey used his Royal Roulette title opportunity to defeat teammate United: Mimik at Supercard 86: Survivor Sequence - Invasion. The exact reason for Hokey taking his chances when he did remain enshrouded in mystery, leading many to wonder if this was all a cunning ploy by The United to ensure the Undisputed Championship remained within their ranks!
At Supercard 87: End Of Days, they will meet once again -- but this time they'll face mutual rival and highly motivated contender: VenoMark! His fortunes - extremes dependent on whether or not he's walking in to a 2-on-1 trap, or can exploit the rift between The United fighters to ensure his long awaited second Undisputed Championship victory!
History will not be on VenoMark's side. To date, the Undisputed Championship has only changed hands once in a three-way title match situation.
The History of the Undisputed Championship in 3-way Matches:
1. Crow (c) d. Mimik & Shoe - Special: The Rapture & The Madness (May 29, 2011)
2. Violent`J (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Hokey - Supercard 26: Royal Roulette (July 15, 2012)
3. Ratt (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & ElJobber - Supercard 43: Survivor Sequence (November 24, 2013)
4. m0s (c) d. Statix & Baraka_MK - Supercard 53: Royal Roulette (July 20, 2014)
5. Kron (c) d. m0s & Ratt - Supercard 66: Ignition (June 14, 2015)
6. Hokey d. Genku (c) & Ken - Supercard 73: Rattamania! (December 20, 2015)
Who will reign supreme? The only way to find out is to be here tomorrow for Supercard 87!
Supercard 87: End Of Days (December 18th, 2016):
- VenoMark versus United: Mimik versus United: Hokey (c) [Undisputed Championship]
- "The United" Shoe & Artanix versus "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) [Duo Division Championship]
- "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile versus "Invasion Contender Elect" Genku
- "The Hitman" DECEPTION versus "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet
- United: Mime versus "The Predator" TonyTheTiger
- Banging versus Statix (c) [KFL Championship]
- [Open Challenge] versus United: Murdoink (c) [Division 2 Championship]
- The Alliance versus The Invasion [Survival Sequence]
United: Hokey used his Royal Roulette title opportunity to defeat teammate United: Mimik at Supercard 86: Survivor Sequence - Invasion. The exact reason for Hokey taking his chances when he did remain enshrouded in mystery, leading many to wonder if this was all a cunning ploy by The United to ensure the Undisputed Championship remained within their ranks!
At Supercard 87: End Of Days, they will meet once again -- but this time they'll face mutual rival and highly motivated contender: VenoMark! His fortunes - extremes dependent on whether or not he's walking in to a 2-on-1 trap, or can exploit the rift between The United fighters to ensure his long awaited second Undisputed Championship victory!
History will not be on VenoMark's side. To date, the Undisputed Championship has only changed hands once in a three-way title match situation.
The History of the Undisputed Championship in 3-way Matches:
1. Crow (c) d. Mimik & Shoe - Special: The Rapture & The Madness (May 29, 2011)
2. Violent`J (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Hokey - Supercard 26: Royal Roulette (July 15, 2012)
3. Ratt (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & ElJobber - Supercard 43: Survivor Sequence (November 24, 2013)
4. m0s (c) d. Statix & Baraka_MK - Supercard 53: Royal Roulette (July 20, 2014)
5. Kron (c) d. m0s & Ratt - Supercard 66: Ignition (June 14, 2015)
6. Hokey d. Genku (c) & Ken - Supercard 73: Rattamania! (December 20, 2015)
Who will reign supreme? The only way to find out is to be here tomorrow for Supercard 87!
Supercard 87: End Of Days (December 18th, 2016):
- VenoMark versus United: Mimik versus United: Hokey (c) [Undisputed Championship]
- "The United" Shoe & Artanix versus "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) [Duo Division Championship]
- "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile versus "Invasion Contender Elect" Genku
- "The Hitman" DECEPTION versus "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet
- United: Mime versus "The Predator" TonyTheTiger
- Banging versus Statix (c) [KFL Championship]
- [Open Challenge] versus United: Murdoink (c) [Division 2 Championship]
- The Alliance versus The Invasion [Survival Sequence]
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Tower of Power XVII - History in the Making
Win, lose, or draw; Marz & Violent`J will make history when they defend the Duo Division Championship for the 16th time during tomorrow's Supercard 85: Tower of Power XVII!
The Tower of Power will mark their 364th day as undefeated Duo Division Champions. A feat unrivalled in history by any other team. If they win, they will cross the threshold of an entire calendar year, but with history so important to this match, what do the previous sixteen Towers of Power tell us about their chances?
Champions have successfully retained their title an overwhelming ten times in past Tower of Power events! Those fighting from the coveted #1 position have risen to claim gold four times. The lowest numbers to ever produce a new champion are #2 and #3 -- once each, at Tower of Power IV and Tower of Power XII. Both of these instances were Duo Division Championship winners: Genku & ShingoEX (February 19, 2012) and Damo & DeathScepter (February 22, 2015).
The Duo Division Championship has only been retained four times in the Tower of Power format -- or roughly 57% from seven Towers of Power. Marz & Violent`J are one of those teams, having successfully defended the titles against #1 team Damo & DeathScepter in July, at Supercard 80: Tower of Power XVI. This was the only time Team Xtreme has competed in the Tower of Power format!
Supercard 85 will mark the first time The Tower of Power has ever been erected in October.
Of the seven Towers of Power to take place in the second half of the year, only one has seen a successful title change: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015). That event is memorable for ending the third championship reign of Damo & DeathScepter, who set a record of 10 title defenses over an uninterrupted stretch of 210 days. The winning team was Ratt & NightHawk - who are also the only team in history to have beaten Marz & Violent'`J in The Great Arena!
Ratt & NightHawk were supposed to challenge Marz & Violent`J during Supercard 84: Return to the Dark Carnival, but were forced to withdrawn contention due to attacks on NightHawk. They are not expected to compete in Tower of Power XVII, even though a seventh team is yet to be announced for the Challenger 7.
No Challenger 7 fighter (or team) has ever successfully reached the top of The Tower. Marz was the closest, fighting as an individual to reach the #2 rung at Tower of Power V. The best performance by a duo came at Tower of Power XIV when Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon reached #4. They beat their own record of #5 from Tower of Power IV. #5 is the next best solo effort, reached by TonyTheTiger at Tower of Power VII and VenoMark at Tower of Power XI.
The deepest runs within The Tower itself came at Tower of Power XIII when Ratt unsuccessfully challenged for the title from #7 spot. The best duo was The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94, who reached the title match from #6 at Tower of Power VIII.
What does it all mean? History tells of great uncertainty for the reigning Duo Division Champions! They may have had their successes at the event in the past, but the trials faced by defending champs are almost evenly split between win and loss! Will Marz & Violent`J achieve the unprecedented act of defending their titles for 364 consecutive days? Be here tomorrow for full results from a historic Supercard 85: Tower of Power XVII!
The Tower of Power will mark their 364th day as undefeated Duo Division Champions. A feat unrivalled in history by any other team. If they win, they will cross the threshold of an entire calendar year, but with history so important to this match, what do the previous sixteen Towers of Power tell us about their chances?
Champions have successfully retained their title an overwhelming ten times in past Tower of Power events! Those fighting from the coveted #1 position have risen to claim gold four times. The lowest numbers to ever produce a new champion are #2 and #3 -- once each, at Tower of Power IV and Tower of Power XII. Both of these instances were Duo Division Championship winners: Genku & ShingoEX (February 19, 2012) and Damo & DeathScepter (February 22, 2015).
The Duo Division Championship has only been retained four times in the Tower of Power format -- or roughly 57% from seven Towers of Power. Marz & Violent`J are one of those teams, having successfully defended the titles against #1 team Damo & DeathScepter in July, at Supercard 80: Tower of Power XVI. This was the only time Team Xtreme has competed in the Tower of Power format!
Supercard 85 will mark the first time The Tower of Power has ever been erected in October.
Of the seven Towers of Power to take place in the second half of the year, only one has seen a successful title change: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015). That event is memorable for ending the third championship reign of Damo & DeathScepter, who set a record of 10 title defenses over an uninterrupted stretch of 210 days. The winning team was Ratt & NightHawk - who are also the only team in history to have beaten Marz & Violent'`J in The Great Arena!
Ratt & NightHawk were supposed to challenge Marz & Violent`J during Supercard 84: Return to the Dark Carnival, but were forced to withdrawn contention due to attacks on NightHawk. They are not expected to compete in Tower of Power XVII, even though a seventh team is yet to be announced for the Challenger 7.
No Challenger 7 fighter (or team) has ever successfully reached the top of The Tower. Marz was the closest, fighting as an individual to reach the #2 rung at Tower of Power V. The best performance by a duo came at Tower of Power XIV when Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon reached #4. They beat their own record of #5 from Tower of Power IV. #5 is the next best solo effort, reached by TonyTheTiger at Tower of Power VII and VenoMark at Tower of Power XI.
The deepest runs within The Tower itself came at Tower of Power XIII when Ratt unsuccessfully challenged for the title from #7 spot. The best duo was The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94, who reached the title match from #6 at Tower of Power VIII.
What does it all mean? History tells of great uncertainty for the reigning Duo Division Champions! They may have had their successes at the event in the past, but the trials faced by defending champs are almost evenly split between win and loss! Will Marz & Violent`J achieve the unprecedented act of defending their titles for 364 consecutive days? Be here tomorrow for full results from a historic Supercard 85: Tower of Power XVII!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Tower of Power XVII Preview
This Sunday history will be made when "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J attempt the feat of reigning as Duo Division Champions for one full calendar year! It will be the 364th day of their reign, and they will face the daunting challenge of one supreme challenger determined by Darwinistic process of elimination in Tower of Power!
With their three-way win at Supercard 84: Return to the Dark Carnival the team of TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile earned the prime #1 contender's spot! There they will be ultimate gatekeepers to the championship match, hoping to fend off arch-nemesis The United and the rest of a now confirmed ten team Tower of Power!
Taking the test of the entire Tower of Power will also be the customary Challenger 7, six of whom were determined in qualifying matches at Pre-Show 85. A draw in qualifying means a seventh team is yet to be confirmed. League officials announced a seventh selection will be revealed at Supercard 85: Tower of Power XVII! Find out who it is - and who wins - this Sunday, October 23rd!
Tower of Power XVII:
- (c) "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J
- #1 TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile
- #2 "The United" Shoe & Artanix
- #3 "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo
- #4 CCShadow & Scott-Howell
- #5 Jammer2Omega & Porygonix
- #6 Sekktor & legoslayer10
- #7 "The British Exit" Liam & nif
- #8 "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade
- #9 Mark & Leroy
- #10 Unknown265 & mwgrant0
The Challenger 7:
- "The Alliance" AlbertBeefcake & The_Hurricane
- "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge
- "The Invasion" Corrupt hydraslash & Corrupt MINION
- Bofh & Dolce
- McDaniel & fraysol
- Piccolo & GohanSon
- [7th Team To Be Revealed]
With their three-way win at Supercard 84: Return to the Dark Carnival the team of TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile earned the prime #1 contender's spot! There they will be ultimate gatekeepers to the championship match, hoping to fend off arch-nemesis The United and the rest of a now confirmed ten team Tower of Power!
Taking the test of the entire Tower of Power will also be the customary Challenger 7, six of whom were determined in qualifying matches at Pre-Show 85. A draw in qualifying means a seventh team is yet to be confirmed. League officials announced a seventh selection will be revealed at Supercard 85: Tower of Power XVII! Find out who it is - and who wins - this Sunday, October 23rd!
Tower of Power XVII:
- (c) "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J
- #1 TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile
- #2 "The United" Shoe & Artanix
- #3 "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo
- #4 CCShadow & Scott-Howell
- #5 Jammer2Omega & Porygonix
- #6 Sekktor & legoslayer10
- #7 "The British Exit" Liam & nif
- #8 "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade
- #9 Mark & Leroy
- #10 Unknown265 & mwgrant0
The Challenger 7:
- "The Alliance" AlbertBeefcake & The_Hurricane
- "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge
- "The Invasion" Corrupt hydraslash & Corrupt MINION
- Bofh & Dolce
- McDaniel & fraysol
- Piccolo & GohanSon
- [7th Team To Be Revealed]
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Entering Night of Champions: VenoMark
On one night in September every year past Undisputed Champions are given the
opportunity to reclaim the glory they once held.
This is Night of Champions
- an annual event that gathers former title holders into one epic
Elimination
Contender Battle Royal! The winner ultimately earns the right to advance
to the night's main event, where they'll face the reigning Undisputed Champion!
Seven former champions have been confirmed throughout the month: Kron, ElJobber, The Great Genku, United: Hokey, "The Predator" TonyTheTiger, Violent`J & United: Mimik. That list can officially grow by one more with the addition of VenoMark!
VenoMark has been aggressively chasing the Undisputed Championship throughout much of 2016. He got his long awaited opportunity in July at Supercard 81: Royal Roulette, but found himself unable to budge determined old rival DECEPTION!
It was VenoMark's King of the Death Match victory over DECEPTION in late 2014 that set him up for his first and only reign as Undisputed Champ. He won the title at Supercard 59: Battle Royale, defeating m0s in the second of three hard fought battles. m0s reclaimed the title in time to feature in the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix V in a February rematch.
In July, VenoMark was the winner of the 2015 Royal Roulette match. In November, he elected to challenge The Great Genku for the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 72: Survival Sequence - The Payoff. The move shunted Mimik out of the title picture, sparking a feud between the two that culminated in a Steel Cage Fight at Ultimate Grand Prix VI!
Will VenoMark be able to call upon his past experiences to win the Battle Royal and defeat DECEPTION for the ultimate prize? Or will this rogues gallery of accomplished past foes combine to keep the title out of reach? The answers await this Sunday, September 25th at Supercard 83: Night of Champions V!
Seven former champions have been confirmed throughout the month: Kron, ElJobber, The Great Genku, United: Hokey, "The Predator" TonyTheTiger, Violent`J & United: Mimik. That list can officially grow by one more with the addition of VenoMark!
VenoMark has been aggressively chasing the Undisputed Championship throughout much of 2016. He got his long awaited opportunity in July at Supercard 81: Royal Roulette, but found himself unable to budge determined old rival DECEPTION!
It was VenoMark's King of the Death Match victory over DECEPTION in late 2014 that set him up for his first and only reign as Undisputed Champ. He won the title at Supercard 59: Battle Royale, defeating m0s in the second of three hard fought battles. m0s reclaimed the title in time to feature in the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix V in a February rematch.
In July, VenoMark was the winner of the 2015 Royal Roulette match. In November, he elected to challenge The Great Genku for the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 72: Survival Sequence - The Payoff. The move shunted Mimik out of the title picture, sparking a feud between the two that culminated in a Steel Cage Fight at Ultimate Grand Prix VI!
Will VenoMark be able to call upon his past experiences to win the Battle Royal and defeat DECEPTION for the ultimate prize? Or will this rogues gallery of accomplished past foes combine to keep the title out of reach? The answers await this Sunday, September 25th at Supercard 83: Night of Champions V!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Entering Night of Champions: Mimik
Poasty must have been relieved to see "The Predator" TonyTheTiger and CaTigeReptile during yesterday's bizarre edition of Friday Night Fights -- but the hard-hitting save against The United may be something TTT lives to regret!...
On one night in September every year past Undisputed Champions are given the opportunity to reclaim the glory they once held. This is Night of Champions - an annual event that gathers former title holders into one epic Elimination Contender Battle Royal! The winner ultimately earns the right to advance to the night's main event, where they'll face the reigning Undisputed Champion!
Mimik is part of the legendary class of first year Undisputed Champions who were crowned in 2011. His reign came suddenly at the expense of Ratt, who was dethroned just one week after winning his second title, at the special presentation: Feast Or Famine!
Mimik enjoyed a brief, but difficult reign throughout October of 2011. He defended successfully against ElJobber and Mime, but eventually lost the gold in November to future teammate Hokey at Supercard 16: War Games. He would remain a satellite contender thereafter, having his greatest shot when he won Battle Royale 2012 and faced Crow in the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix II - Test of the Best!
There were no more championship wins in Mimik's future, but his reputation for dominating Battle Royal matches ultimately led to his induction into the Hall of Fame at the end of 2013. As of now he becomes the third Hall of Famer entering Night of Champions V alongside Kron and Violent`J.
Mimik enters as a member of The United, having been recruited into the group by DArqueBishop at Pre-Show 81. The original line-up re-formed to kick DAB out during the Royal Roulette match in July, but retained Mimik as their newest member. A key member who returned to the group at that time was Hokey, after he'd been controversially fired by DArqueBishop in April.
TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile became aligned as a result of suffering at the hands of The United's numbers game at Royal Roulette. A former Undisputed Champion himself, "The Predator" TTT has already been announced as an entrant into the Night of Champions match -- where he'll now again face odds stacked in favour of The United!
Will Mimik help his United teammate earn the Undisputed Championship double chance? Or will the one-time "King of the Battle Royal" use the preferred format to rise back to the top of competition? All questions will be answered September 25th when The Great Arena plays host to a star studded Supercard 83: Night of Champions V!
On one night in September every year past Undisputed Champions are given the opportunity to reclaim the glory they once held. This is Night of Champions - an annual event that gathers former title holders into one epic Elimination Contender Battle Royal! The winner ultimately earns the right to advance to the night's main event, where they'll face the reigning Undisputed Champion!
Mimik is part of the legendary class of first year Undisputed Champions who were crowned in 2011. His reign came suddenly at the expense of Ratt, who was dethroned just one week after winning his second title, at the special presentation: Feast Or Famine!
Mimik enjoyed a brief, but difficult reign throughout October of 2011. He defended successfully against ElJobber and Mime, but eventually lost the gold in November to future teammate Hokey at Supercard 16: War Games. He would remain a satellite contender thereafter, having his greatest shot when he won Battle Royale 2012 and faced Crow in the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix II - Test of the Best!
There were no more championship wins in Mimik's future, but his reputation for dominating Battle Royal matches ultimately led to his induction into the Hall of Fame at the end of 2013. As of now he becomes the third Hall of Famer entering Night of Champions V alongside Kron and Violent`J.
Mimik enters as a member of The United, having been recruited into the group by DArqueBishop at Pre-Show 81. The original line-up re-formed to kick DAB out during the Royal Roulette match in July, but retained Mimik as their newest member. A key member who returned to the group at that time was Hokey, after he'd been controversially fired by DArqueBishop in April.
TonyTheTiger & CaTigeReptile became aligned as a result of suffering at the hands of The United's numbers game at Royal Roulette. A former Undisputed Champion himself, "The Predator" TTT has already been announced as an entrant into the Night of Champions match -- where he'll now again face odds stacked in favour of The United!
Will Mimik help his United teammate earn the Undisputed Championship double chance? Or will the one-time "King of the Battle Royal" use the preferred format to rise back to the top of competition? All questions will be answered September 25th when The Great Arena plays host to a star studded Supercard 83: Night of Champions V!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Entering Night of Champions: Violent`J
On one night in September every Undisputed Champion is given the
opportunity to grab the brass ring and reclaim the glory they once held.
This is Night of Champions
- an annual event that gathers former title holders into one epic Elimination
Contender Battle Royal! The winner will earn the right to advance to the night's main event, where they'll face the reigning Undisputed Champion!
The list of confirmed former champions entering this year's match is growing fast! Kron, ElJobber, The Great Genku, United: Hokey and "The Predator" TonyTheTiger have all confirmed their entry. Now one of the most unexpected challengers can be added to that list!
As one-half of the current Duo Division Champions Violent`J is in the midst of making history! He reunited with long time partner Marz in 2015, beginning a second undefeated streak that inevitably led them to the titles in October.
Team Xtreme has reigned undefeated for the 324 days that followed their win at Supercard 71: Greatness. They beat a Who's Who of the Duo Division on their way to breaking the all-time title reign record with a win at Supercard 80: Tower of Power XI! They're now chasing the milestone of reigning for a full calendar year! Impressive -- but by no means a case for VJ entering Night of Champions!
The Y2Juggalo has been getting distracted ever since he was revealed to be The Invasion trump card at Dead Or Alive IX. His wanderlust was evident a month prior, when he was Runner-Up in the 2016 Mid-Year Grand Slam. He pursued further solo glory in the Summer Grand Slam. As a major figure in The Invasion, he's most recently entered into a feud with Statix and The Alliance.
Of course, these latest deviations from Team Xtreme pale in comparison to Violent`J's original run in The Great Arena in 2012!
He emerged as forebear for the "Silent Invasion" that first brought ICWW fighters into The Great Arena. He won the 2nd Annual UGP Battle Royal at Ultimate Grand Prix II - Test of the Best. This led to a shocking Undisputed Championship win in June, when he upset Crow at Supercard 25: Tower of Power V! He enjoyed a three month reign as champ, defending against ElJobber in the main event of All-Star Summer Showdown, before losing the following month in a rematch! The pair complete a trilogy of title matches, ending their feud at Supercard 29: Violent`J/ElJobber - End Game.
Night of Champions V marks Violent`J's second appearance in the annual match, having entered last year's Champions Battle Royal. Will history remember September 25th as the date Violent`J became a double champion? Or is this just another fracture in his once unbreakable friendship with Marz?
The list of confirmed former champions entering this year's match is growing fast! Kron, ElJobber, The Great Genku, United: Hokey and "The Predator" TonyTheTiger have all confirmed their entry. Now one of the most unexpected challengers can be added to that list!
As one-half of the current Duo Division Champions Violent`J is in the midst of making history! He reunited with long time partner Marz in 2015, beginning a second undefeated streak that inevitably led them to the titles in October.
Team Xtreme has reigned undefeated for the 324 days that followed their win at Supercard 71: Greatness. They beat a Who's Who of the Duo Division on their way to breaking the all-time title reign record with a win at Supercard 80: Tower of Power XI! They're now chasing the milestone of reigning for a full calendar year! Impressive -- but by no means a case for VJ entering Night of Champions!
The Y2Juggalo has been getting distracted ever since he was revealed to be The Invasion trump card at Dead Or Alive IX. His wanderlust was evident a month prior, when he was Runner-Up in the 2016 Mid-Year Grand Slam. He pursued further solo glory in the Summer Grand Slam. As a major figure in The Invasion, he's most recently entered into a feud with Statix and The Alliance.
Of course, these latest deviations from Team Xtreme pale in comparison to Violent`J's original run in The Great Arena in 2012!
He emerged as forebear for the "Silent Invasion" that first brought ICWW fighters into The Great Arena. He won the 2nd Annual UGP Battle Royal at Ultimate Grand Prix II - Test of the Best. This led to a shocking Undisputed Championship win in June, when he upset Crow at Supercard 25: Tower of Power V! He enjoyed a three month reign as champ, defending against ElJobber in the main event of All-Star Summer Showdown, before losing the following month in a rematch! The pair complete a trilogy of title matches, ending their feud at Supercard 29: Violent`J/ElJobber - End Game.
Night of Champions V marks Violent`J's second appearance in the annual match, having entered last year's Champions Battle Royal. Will history remember September 25th as the date Violent`J became a double champion? Or is this just another fracture in his once unbreakable friendship with Marz?
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Entering Night of Champions: TonyTheTiger
On one night in September every Undisputed Champion is given the
opportunity to grab the brass ring and reclaim the glory they once held.
This is Night of Champions
- an annual event that gathers former title holders into one epic Elimination
Contender Battle Royal! The winner earns the right to advance to the night's main event where they face the reigning Undisputed Champion!
So far four fighters have been announced for the Night of Champions match: Hall of Fame All-Star Summer Showdown winner Kron, 2016 Summer Grand Slam winner ElJobber, The Invasion's recent contender Genku, and card carrying United Royal Roulette winner: Hokey!
Joining the Night of Champions line-up is one of the fighters who fell victim to a numbers game The United played to win Hokey the Royal Roulette match: "The Predator" TonyTheTiger has most recently been tangling with United duo Shoe & Artanix as part of his pact with "Guardian" CaTigeReptile, but will attack his opportunity to return to individual highs, whilst denying Hokey!
It won't be the first time TonyTheTiger enters the title picture in 2016! As winner of the UGP6 Battle Royal, he was thrust into a title match at Supercard 78: Spring Classic. A Night of Champions win would be a chance for The Predator to take another swipe at his Spring opponent - the then newly minted New Generation champion: DECEPTION!
TonyTheTiger is the sometimes forgotten Undisputed Champion whose title credentials date back to February, 2012. He defeated The_Purple_Bunny at Pre-Show 20: The Ground Floor, becoming the first Undisputed Champion to win their title at a Pre-Show event.
His reign was a unique one, lasting just 21 days - but with six successful title defenses. They were part of a Championship World Tour not seen before - or since. "The World Warrior" TonyTheTiger visited six regions of the Earth, defending the title against Murdoink (South America), kingjolly (Africa), Leroy (United Kingdom), Nephrite (Europe), Rockey316 (Asia), and Statix (Oceania). His long journey ended at Supercard 21: The Long Hard Road, where he lost the title to Crow.
Later that same year, TonyTheTiger came tantalizingly close to earning a title shot at the very first Night of Champions! He was runner-up in the 2012 match, repeating the feat in 2013 with a back-to-back loss to Kron at Night of Champions II!
Could Supercard 83: Night of Champions V be the perfect time for TonyTheTiger to pounce upon the Undisputed Championship? If he does, he'll have the double satisfaction of blocking Hokey's double chance, and setting up a title rematch with DECEPTION! Answers await - September 25th!
So far four fighters have been announced for the Night of Champions match: Hall of Fame All-Star Summer Showdown winner Kron, 2016 Summer Grand Slam winner ElJobber, The Invasion's recent contender Genku, and card carrying United Royal Roulette winner: Hokey!
Joining the Night of Champions line-up is one of the fighters who fell victim to a numbers game The United played to win Hokey the Royal Roulette match: "The Predator" TonyTheTiger has most recently been tangling with United duo Shoe & Artanix as part of his pact with "Guardian" CaTigeReptile, but will attack his opportunity to return to individual highs, whilst denying Hokey!
It won't be the first time TonyTheTiger enters the title picture in 2016! As winner of the UGP6 Battle Royal, he was thrust into a title match at Supercard 78: Spring Classic. A Night of Champions win would be a chance for The Predator to take another swipe at his Spring opponent - the then newly minted New Generation champion: DECEPTION!
TonyTheTiger is the sometimes forgotten Undisputed Champion whose title credentials date back to February, 2012. He defeated The_Purple_Bunny at Pre-Show 20: The Ground Floor, becoming the first Undisputed Champion to win their title at a Pre-Show event.
His reign was a unique one, lasting just 21 days - but with six successful title defenses. They were part of a Championship World Tour not seen before - or since. "The World Warrior" TonyTheTiger visited six regions of the Earth, defending the title against Murdoink (South America), kingjolly (Africa), Leroy (United Kingdom), Nephrite (Europe), Rockey316 (Asia), and Statix (Oceania). His long journey ended at Supercard 21: The Long Hard Road, where he lost the title to Crow.
Later that same year, TonyTheTiger came tantalizingly close to earning a title shot at the very first Night of Champions! He was runner-up in the 2012 match, repeating the feat in 2013 with a back-to-back loss to Kron at Night of Champions II!
Could Supercard 83: Night of Champions V be the perfect time for TonyTheTiger to pounce upon the Undisputed Championship? If he does, he'll have the double satisfaction of blocking Hokey's double chance, and setting up a title rematch with DECEPTION! Answers await - September 25th!
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Entering Night of Champions: Hokey
On one night in September every Undisputed Champion is given the opportunity to grab the brass ring and reclaim the glory they once held. This is Night of Champions - an event that gathers former title holders into one epic Elimination Contender Battle Royal where the winner advances to the main event to face the reigning Undisputed Champion!
In 2016, Night of Champions V will take place on the Sunday of September 25th. Kron declared his entry into the match over a month in advance at All-Star Summer Showdown. Just one week later, ElJobber made his intentions to enter the match known after winning the 2016 Summer Grand Slam. After falling short in his title shot at Supercard 83 - The Great Genku vowed to bring the title to The Invasion on September 5th.
Genku joined The Invasion to secure their services in keeping Royal Roulette winner Hokey away from the title match he ultimately lost. He will relive his paranoid fears now that Hokey is the next former champion to officially enter the Night of Champions Battle Royal!
For Hokey, it's a tactical no brainer. As the winner of Royal Roulette, he carries the right to challenge for any championship at any time of his choosing. Night of Champions therefore effectively becomes a double chance -- a bonus opportunity for the Summer Grand Slam Runner-Up, whose career in The Great Arena seems to be affording him every available opportunity!
It hasn't all been quite so easy for the fighter once known as "Charmed". Hokey was last Undisputed Champion in January, when he lost the belt in an unexpected turn of events at Supercard 74: Battle Royale. This night of disappointment for The United led them to seek outside guidance. The team's new management controversially fired him in April, sending him into a period of uncertainty that ended with The United's reformation in July, and his Royal Roulette win.
Hokey has been Undisputed Champion three times in his long and impressive career. Success came early, his first title win part of the Year One blitz of 2011 at November's Supercard 16: War Games. He lost the title the following month to his friend and rival Mime, as part of a legendary competitive series that culminated in the title switch at Supercard 17: Ninja_Mime/Hokey III.
After several years as a successful Duo Division Champion and member of The United, Hokey claimed his second Undisputed Championship in a surprising 2014 victory at the unique milestone Supercard 50: Tower of Power X! This was ended one month later when m0s earned his first reign at Supercard 51: Deception.
If Hokey can eliminate all the other former champions in the Night of Champions Battle Royal, he'll earn the right to face old arch-rival DECEPTION. Could Hokey make it fourth time the charm at Supercard 83: Night of Champions V? We'll find out Sunday - September 25th!
In 2016, Night of Champions V will take place on the Sunday of September 25th. Kron declared his entry into the match over a month in advance at All-Star Summer Showdown. Just one week later, ElJobber made his intentions to enter the match known after winning the 2016 Summer Grand Slam. After falling short in his title shot at Supercard 83 - The Great Genku vowed to bring the title to The Invasion on September 5th.
Genku joined The Invasion to secure their services in keeping Royal Roulette winner Hokey away from the title match he ultimately lost. He will relive his paranoid fears now that Hokey is the next former champion to officially enter the Night of Champions Battle Royal!
For Hokey, it's a tactical no brainer. As the winner of Royal Roulette, he carries the right to challenge for any championship at any time of his choosing. Night of Champions therefore effectively becomes a double chance -- a bonus opportunity for the Summer Grand Slam Runner-Up, whose career in The Great Arena seems to be affording him every available opportunity!
It hasn't all been quite so easy for the fighter once known as "Charmed". Hokey was last Undisputed Champion in January, when he lost the belt in an unexpected turn of events at Supercard 74: Battle Royale. This night of disappointment for The United led them to seek outside guidance. The team's new management controversially fired him in April, sending him into a period of uncertainty that ended with The United's reformation in July, and his Royal Roulette win.
Hokey has been Undisputed Champion three times in his long and impressive career. Success came early, his first title win part of the Year One blitz of 2011 at November's Supercard 16: War Games. He lost the title the following month to his friend and rival Mime, as part of a legendary competitive series that culminated in the title switch at Supercard 17: Ninja_Mime/Hokey III.
After several years as a successful Duo Division Champion and member of The United, Hokey claimed his second Undisputed Championship in a surprising 2014 victory at the unique milestone Supercard 50: Tower of Power X! This was ended one month later when m0s earned his first reign at Supercard 51: Deception.
If Hokey can eliminate all the other former champions in the Night of Champions Battle Royal, he'll earn the right to face old arch-rival DECEPTION. Could Hokey make it fourth time the charm at Supercard 83: Night of Champions V? We'll find out Sunday - September 25th!
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Summer Championship Preview: Genku vs DECEPTION
It's the Supercard of the Summer! All-Star Summer Showdown is finally here - and one of its most anticipated matches will be the long awaited Undisputed Championship clash!
The long, winding road to contention has brought The Great Genku back for his third Summer main event! He secured the title shot in a contenders match at Supercard 81: Royal Roulette, but that only happened after VenoMark snatched away the opportunity on the July 22nd Friday Night Fights! The experience ingrained a deep paranoia in Genku, who made a deal with the devil - The Invasion - to prevent Royal Roulette winner Hokey from stealing this title shot, as well!
2016 has been the year of Undisputed Champion DECEPTION! The Hitman's path to the top began at Battle Royale, where he made an unannounced return from his 2015 Survivor Sequence Iron Man Death Match loss to Hokey. He quickly followed it up with a star making four eliminations in Tower of Power XV - falling shot in the final battle! A rematch saw him claim his first Undisputed title with a win against ElJobber at Supercard 76: Ratt in a Cage! He then proved it was far from a fluke by beating Kron in the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix VI! He continued his wins against a who's who of former champions: The_Purple_Bunny, TonyTheTiger, and VenoMark!
Now the champ hopes to add another accomplished name to his list! The omens are undecided on who the fates will favour! In five years, the Undisputed Championship has only changed hands once at the All-Star Summer Showdown! Yet Genku is on a Summer Streak with three straight wins at an event that has long been one of his best! Genku also has a team elimination over DECEPTION, earned on Day 7 of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games!
It's any one's match to win! Genku is an accomplished veteran catching up on long sought accolades. DECEPTION is the New Generation figurehead whose era has just begun! Who will be Undisputed Champion after All-Star Summer Showdown? We find out tomorrow - Sunday, August 21st at the Supercard of the Summer! Here's how these two titans match-up:
The Great Genku - The Challenger
GS Rating: 19651+
League Rank: #8
Summer Record: 3-2-0 (60%)
2016 Record: 32-14-0 (69.57%)
Career Record: 254-135-0 (65.3%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (2), Duo Division Champion, KFL Champion (3), Division 2 Champion
Accolades: Tournament 1, Tournament 11: Year Two Begins, Tournament 27: 2013 Grand Prix Warm-Up, Tournament 31: 2013 Mid-Year Grand Slam, Tournament 33: 2013 Summer Grand Slam, 2016 & 2012 Olympic Gold Medals (2), Tower of Power IV, 2011 Royal Roulette
The History of Genku at All-Star Summer Showdown:
1. Crow (c) d. Genku - Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 14, 2011)
2. Statix d. DECEPTION & Genku - Supercard 27: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 19, 2012)
3. Genku d. ElJobber - Supercard 39: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 18, 2013)
4. Genku d. Statix - Supercard 54: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 17, 2014)
5. Genku d. Kron (c) - Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 23, 2015)
"The Hitman" DECEPTION - The Champion
GS Rating: 10227+
League Rank: #26
Summer Record: 3-2-0 (60%)
2016 Record: 21-9-0 (70%)
Career Record: 144-90-0 (61.54%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (2) (current), Duo Division Champion (2)
Accolades: Tournament 64: 2016 Grand Prix Warm-Up, 2016 Olympic Silver Medal, 2016 & 2012 Olympic Bronze Medals
The History of DECEPTION at All-Star Summer Showdown:
1. DECEPTION & Onryo d. SubMan799 & Casselman - Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 14, 2011)
2. Statix d. DECEPTION & Genku - Supercard 27: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 19, 2012)
3. DECEPTION d. TonyTheTiger - Supercard 39: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 18, 2013)
4. DECEPTION d. TonyTheTiger - Supercard 54: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 17, 2014)
5. ElJobber d. DECEPTION - Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 23, 2015)
The long, winding road to contention has brought The Great Genku back for his third Summer main event! He secured the title shot in a contenders match at Supercard 81: Royal Roulette, but that only happened after VenoMark snatched away the opportunity on the July 22nd Friday Night Fights! The experience ingrained a deep paranoia in Genku, who made a deal with the devil - The Invasion - to prevent Royal Roulette winner Hokey from stealing this title shot, as well!
2016 has been the year of Undisputed Champion DECEPTION! The Hitman's path to the top began at Battle Royale, where he made an unannounced return from his 2015 Survivor Sequence Iron Man Death Match loss to Hokey. He quickly followed it up with a star making four eliminations in Tower of Power XV - falling shot in the final battle! A rematch saw him claim his first Undisputed title with a win against ElJobber at Supercard 76: Ratt in a Cage! He then proved it was far from a fluke by beating Kron in the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix VI! He continued his wins against a who's who of former champions: The_Purple_Bunny, TonyTheTiger, and VenoMark!
Now the champ hopes to add another accomplished name to his list! The omens are undecided on who the fates will favour! In five years, the Undisputed Championship has only changed hands once at the All-Star Summer Showdown! Yet Genku is on a Summer Streak with three straight wins at an event that has long been one of his best! Genku also has a team elimination over DECEPTION, earned on Day 7 of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games!
It's any one's match to win! Genku is an accomplished veteran catching up on long sought accolades. DECEPTION is the New Generation figurehead whose era has just begun! Who will be Undisputed Champion after All-Star Summer Showdown? We find out tomorrow - Sunday, August 21st at the Supercard of the Summer! Here's how these two titans match-up:
The Great Genku - The Challenger
GS Rating: 19651+
League Rank: #8
Summer Record: 3-2-0 (60%)
2016 Record: 32-14-0 (69.57%)
Career Record: 254-135-0 (65.3%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (2), Duo Division Champion, KFL Champion (3), Division 2 Champion
Accolades: Tournament 1, Tournament 11: Year Two Begins, Tournament 27: 2013 Grand Prix Warm-Up, Tournament 31: 2013 Mid-Year Grand Slam, Tournament 33: 2013 Summer Grand Slam, 2016 & 2012 Olympic Gold Medals (2), Tower of Power IV, 2011 Royal Roulette
The History of Genku at All-Star Summer Showdown:
1. Crow (c) d. Genku - Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 14, 2011)
2. Statix d. DECEPTION & Genku - Supercard 27: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 19, 2012)
3. Genku d. ElJobber - Supercard 39: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 18, 2013)
4. Genku d. Statix - Supercard 54: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 17, 2014)
5. Genku d. Kron (c) - Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 23, 2015)
"The Hitman" DECEPTION - The Champion
GS Rating: 10227+
League Rank: #26
Summer Record: 3-2-0 (60%)
2016 Record: 21-9-0 (70%)
Career Record: 144-90-0 (61.54%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (2) (current), Duo Division Champion (2)
Accolades: Tournament 64: 2016 Grand Prix Warm-Up, 2016 Olympic Silver Medal, 2016 & 2012 Olympic Bronze Medals
The History of DECEPTION at All-Star Summer Showdown:
1. DECEPTION & Onryo d. SubMan799 & Casselman - Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 14, 2011)
2. Statix d. DECEPTION & Genku - Supercard 27: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 19, 2012)
3. DECEPTION d. TonyTheTiger - Supercard 39: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 18, 2013)
4. DECEPTION d. TonyTheTiger - Supercard 54: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 17, 2014)
5. ElJobber d. DECEPTION - Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 23, 2015)
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Tower of Power XVI Preview
This weekend the best tandems in the Duo Division will fight for the ultimate opportunity at Supercard 80: Tower of Power XVI!
The legendary Tower brings together the ten top teams in the ultimate gauntlet for The Challenger 7: hopeful contenders who can claim the Duo Division Championship if they successfully run through eleven tiers of opponents! Once they have tried, The Tower of Power then turns on itself - fighting until only one team remains to face the Duo Division Champions!
History weighs heavily on this, the sixteenth Tower of Power! "The Service Krew" Damo & DeathScepter have reunited to try to defend their legendary record of 10 title defenses as Duo Division Champions. To give them the best opportunity, they have been granted the #1 spot on the Tower of Power. This gives them prime position to upset the dominant Hall of Fame Champions: "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J!
How does Tower of Power history favour them? This is Team Xtreme's first time being part of the Tower of Power itself, but Damo & DeathScepter have extensive experience, including two final battles!
Former Duo Division Tower of Power Finalists:
1. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade (c) d. Hokey & Mime (#1) - Supercard 15: Tower of Power III (November 6, 2011)
2. Genku & ShingoEX (#2) d. DECEPTION & Onryo (c) - Supercard 20: Tower of Power IV (February 19, 2012)
3. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94 (#6) - Supercard 40: Tower of Power VIII (September 15, 2013)
4. Hokey & Mime (c) d. Kron & Porygonix (#5) - Supercard 45: Tower of Power IX (December 29, 2013)
5. Damo & DeathScepter (#2) d. Shoe & Artanix (c) - Supercard 60: Tower of Power XII (February 22, 2015)
6. Ratt & NightHawk (#1) d. Damo & DeathScepter (c) - Supercard 70: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015)
Will the seemingly unstoppable Duo Division Champions be able to withstand the challenge of the ultimate survivor? Only one team will sharpen their power to fight for the gold! It all goes down this weekend - Sunday, June 19th!
The legendary Tower brings together the ten top teams in the ultimate gauntlet for The Challenger 7: hopeful contenders who can claim the Duo Division Championship if they successfully run through eleven tiers of opponents! Once they have tried, The Tower of Power then turns on itself - fighting until only one team remains to face the Duo Division Champions!
History weighs heavily on this, the sixteenth Tower of Power! "The Service Krew" Damo & DeathScepter have reunited to try to defend their legendary record of 10 title defenses as Duo Division Champions. To give them the best opportunity, they have been granted the #1 spot on the Tower of Power. This gives them prime position to upset the dominant Hall of Fame Champions: "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J!
How does Tower of Power history favour them? This is Team Xtreme's first time being part of the Tower of Power itself, but Damo & DeathScepter have extensive experience, including two final battles!
Former Duo Division Tower of Power Finalists:
1. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade (c) d. Hokey & Mime (#1) - Supercard 15: Tower of Power III (November 6, 2011)
2. Genku & ShingoEX (#2) d. DECEPTION & Onryo (c) - Supercard 20: Tower of Power IV (February 19, 2012)
3. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94 (#6) - Supercard 40: Tower of Power VIII (September 15, 2013)
4. Hokey & Mime (c) d. Kron & Porygonix (#5) - Supercard 45: Tower of Power IX (December 29, 2013)
5. Damo & DeathScepter (#2) d. Shoe & Artanix (c) - Supercard 60: Tower of Power XII (February 22, 2015)
6. Ratt & NightHawk (#1) d. Damo & DeathScepter (c) - Supercard 70: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015)
Will the seemingly unstoppable Duo Division Champions be able to withstand the challenge of the ultimate survivor? Only one team will sharpen their power to fight for the gold! It all goes down this weekend - Sunday, June 19th!
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Spring Classic #1 Contender Announced
He made history with his performance at Ultimate Grand Prix VI: Entering the 6th Annual UGP Battle Royal in the #1 spot, only to become the first fighter to go the distance and win!
TonyTheTiger showed exactly why they call him "The Predator", unsheathing his claws in a staggering 22 fighter elimination streak! It was an unprecedented run through the random entry Battle Royal format, made particularly impressive by his ability to endure competitive attacks from former Undisputed Champion Hokey, and Battle Royale Runner-Up LordSkarlet!
So impressed are the powers-that-be: TonyTheTiger has been named the next challenger for the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 78: Spring Classic!
It'll be "The Predator" versus "The Hitman" when TTT takes on fan-favourite UGP champion DECEPTION! The leader of the New Generation showed he's got the goods by beating back Hall of Fame challenger Kron, but in the minds of many, DECEPTION is a champion with vulnerabilities a fighter with moment can take advantage of!
Meanwhile, the League Council is looking ahead to the next crop of challengers, announcing a classic rivalry for a Spring Classic #1 Contenders Match! They know each other well, but it'll be like the first time when The_Purple_Bunny takes on The Great Genku for the right to be called the next in line! Coming off big UGP6 wins against CaTigeReptile and Damo respectively, it's sure to be a compelling encounter!
Supercard 78: 2016 Spring Classic (April 24th, 2016)
- "The Predator" TonyTheTiger versus "The Hitman" DECEPTION (c) [Undisputed Championship]
- King Ken versus Statix (c) [KFL Championship]
- VenoMark versus ShawnMichaels [Steel Cage Fight]
- The_Purple_Bunny versus The Great Genku [#1 Contender Match]
TonyTheTiger showed exactly why they call him "The Predator", unsheathing his claws in a staggering 22 fighter elimination streak! It was an unprecedented run through the random entry Battle Royal format, made particularly impressive by his ability to endure competitive attacks from former Undisputed Champion Hokey, and Battle Royale Runner-Up LordSkarlet!
So impressed are the powers-that-be: TonyTheTiger has been named the next challenger for the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 78: Spring Classic!
It'll be "The Predator" versus "The Hitman" when TTT takes on fan-favourite UGP champion DECEPTION! The leader of the New Generation showed he's got the goods by beating back Hall of Fame challenger Kron, but in the minds of many, DECEPTION is a champion with vulnerabilities a fighter with moment can take advantage of!
Meanwhile, the League Council is looking ahead to the next crop of challengers, announcing a classic rivalry for a Spring Classic #1 Contenders Match! They know each other well, but it'll be like the first time when The_Purple_Bunny takes on The Great Genku for the right to be called the next in line! Coming off big UGP6 wins against CaTigeReptile and Damo respectively, it's sure to be a compelling encounter!
Supercard 78: 2016 Spring Classic (April 24th, 2016)
- "The Predator" TonyTheTiger versus "The Hitman" DECEPTION (c) [Undisputed Championship]
- King Ken versus Statix (c) [KFL Championship]
- VenoMark versus ShawnMichaels [Steel Cage Fight]
- The_Purple_Bunny versus The Great Genku [#1 Contender Match]
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Preview: Full UGP6 Card Announcement
This is it! Like Christmas, it comes but once a year! Ultimate Grand Prix VI is almost upon us! With 2 new matches added to the card on the eve of the Test of the Best - take a final look at everything you can expect to see at the Supercard of Supercards!
Supercard 77: Ultimate Grand Prix VI (April 3rd, 2016):
- Kron versus "The Hitman" DECEPTION (c) [Undisputed Championship]
The Hall of Famer versus The Hitman! DECEPTION's Ultimate Grand Prix dream came one month early when he won the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 76! Now his ultimate test is to defend the gold in the biggest main event of them all, against one of the most dangerous Battle Royale winners of all time: Kron!
- Crow versus Ratt [Iron Man Death Match]
Their rivalry literally goes back to the beginning of their careers, but the hatred burning between them first sparked up late last year when Ratt joined the Hall of Fame! The blood feud that erupted since has taken them through every conceivable battle, leaving only one option left - a fight to the death on the biggest stage of them all! It's ugly, sadistic, maybe even immortal - it's the Iron Man Death Match!
- Mimik versus VenoMark [Steel Cage Fight]
It started last November when VenoMark cashed in his "Royal Roulette" Championship opportunity. It continued throughout the months following! Now Mimik's vision for his nemesis is the brutal new environment of the Steel Cage Fight! The punishing match type will surround both men in a living weapon that will punish indiscriminately. Not for the faint of heart!
- m0s & Knickxasawrrrr versus "The Unholy Alliance" ElJobber & Mime
It was the silent war that ended the Kombat Fight League, tarnished m0s' reputation and corrupted the soul of Knickxasawrrrr's friend UlcaTron! The saga a year in the making will finally culminate in a blockbuster duo division challenge against "The Unholy Alliance" ElJobber & Mime!
- "The Chosen One" Damo versus The_Purple_Bunny
Damo thought the world was going to fall at his feet when The_Purple_Bunny joined The Service Krew before Battle Royale. Instead, it was all part of TPB's own plan to dominate on the path to UGP! Now Damo finally gets the opportunity to become master of his own UGP destiny in a bitter grudge match encounter!
- CCShadow & Scott-Howell versus "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo versus "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) [Duo Division Championship]
For months Hall of Fame duo Marz & Violent`J had dominated all who approach them! With only one loss to their Great Arena record they truly seem unstoppable - but they've never faced the threat of TWO challenging teams! Corrupt no more: The New Generation run alongside the Grand Prix Show Tournament winners CCShadow & Scott-Howell in a block buster Duo Division Championship encounter!
- Statix versus Banging (c) [KFL Championship]
They were the second coming of a grand tradition, a new friendship forged across The Pacific Connection! They were poised for glory, but the rise of The Invasion and setbacks in the chase Duo Division gold turned Banging's heart black! With the Invasion's KFL Championship on the line - Statix has regrouped to challenge his former partner! They were good friends, they're better enemies!
- "The Invasion" ShawnMichaels, DaemonX & The_Rock versus "The United" Shoe, Artanix & [New Management To Be Revealed]
When The United were invited to the first Monday Night Invasion they made it clear - they wanted nothing to do with the force known as The Invasion! The invading forces have taken exception ever since, their battles leading The Invasion Elite to unite against their enemy trio. UGP will be the first time The United's mysterious New Management is finally revealed! Who they are is second to whether or not they can lead The United back to UGP victory!
- "The Alliance" AlbertBeefcake, The_Hurricane, Jauger, Oozaru & PaganFreak versus "The Invasion" Shen_DuHBK, Jason_Voorhees, edge, Ironize & AcidicWonder [5-on-5 Survivor Sequence]
The Invasion have been gathering their forces throughout 2016 - one of the most shocking turns being the switch of Shen_DuHBK, Jason_Voorhees & edge! The Alliance have done some recruiting of their own and with Hall of Famer Oozaru on their side, AlbertBeefcake & The_Hurricane will accept nothing less than victory when they finally get their hands on The Invasion turncoats!
- The Great Genku versus "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile
In 2015 Genku proved he had greatness, but on the path back to the Undisputed Championship one fighter has consistently thwarted his goals. The Great Genku will finally have a shot at retribution when he gets "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile one-on-one! He better hope this one doesn't backfire!
- "Secret Weapon" SubScorpTile versus Benjamin (c) [Division 2 Championship]
It's been one of the most hotly contested titles in 2016 and its coming back to UGP! The Division 2 "Secret Weapon" SubScorpTile is chasing payback against reigning champion Benjamin! After fighting his way back to contention he's on the warpath, but Benjamin continues to prove he's the stabilizing force the Division 2 Championship has been looking for!
- "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade versus King Ken & Bee_07
The proud nation of Greece has fallen on hard times in recent years and maxilos & proXade feel the world has turned their back on them! After dominating the globe's best fighters throughout 2016, The Greek Crisis have their sights set on "King of the World" Ken and his trust ally Bee_07! Will there be a new Global Crisis -- or will the buck finally stop with King Ken?
- "Lucifer's Ladder" Corrupt UlcaTron & Corrupt hydraslash versus "Guardians of the Crow" Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon
While friends fight for UlcaTron's soul - The Corrupt are fighting for themselves! After making the finals of the Grand Prix Show tournament they're looking to settle a score against the eliminating legends: Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon. The Guardians of The Crow will be distracted by the nights Iron Man Death Match - could the sentimental distraction leads Lucifer's Ladder to glory?
- Annual UGP Battle Royal feat. LordSkarlet, Hokey, TonyTheTiger, NovaStarr, NightHawk, Loopster, Poasty, Philip94, TripleH & more.
It's been an annual tradition since the very start! The UGP Battle Royal grants the ultimate UGP moment to whichever fighter can ride the luck of the random draw to glory! The stories of multiple fighters intersect, but there can only be one winner!
- Murdoink versus Sekktor versus "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile
Their inter-personal rivalry heated up 2016 with a rapid fire succession of Division 2 Championship reigns! Now the most exciting three-way grudge of the year gets the spotlight one more time on the biggest stage of them all! They've all tasted victory and defeat, but who will be the best at UGP?
- Jerrod & Corrupt MINION versus Jammer2Omega & Porygonix
They came together under corrupt circumstances - now classic combination Jerrod & MINION are looking to make their mark on the Duo Division! Jammer2Omega & Porygonix have captured the imagination of the arena since forging a new alliance. Will UGP deliver them to greatness?
Supercard 77: Ultimate Grand Prix VI (April 3rd, 2016):
- Kron versus "The Hitman" DECEPTION (c) [Undisputed Championship]
The Hall of Famer versus The Hitman! DECEPTION's Ultimate Grand Prix dream came one month early when he won the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 76! Now his ultimate test is to defend the gold in the biggest main event of them all, against one of the most dangerous Battle Royale winners of all time: Kron!
- Crow versus Ratt [Iron Man Death Match]
Their rivalry literally goes back to the beginning of their careers, but the hatred burning between them first sparked up late last year when Ratt joined the Hall of Fame! The blood feud that erupted since has taken them through every conceivable battle, leaving only one option left - a fight to the death on the biggest stage of them all! It's ugly, sadistic, maybe even immortal - it's the Iron Man Death Match!
- Mimik versus VenoMark [Steel Cage Fight]
It started last November when VenoMark cashed in his "Royal Roulette" Championship opportunity. It continued throughout the months following! Now Mimik's vision for his nemesis is the brutal new environment of the Steel Cage Fight! The punishing match type will surround both men in a living weapon that will punish indiscriminately. Not for the faint of heart!
- m0s & Knickxasawrrrr versus "The Unholy Alliance" ElJobber & Mime
It was the silent war that ended the Kombat Fight League, tarnished m0s' reputation and corrupted the soul of Knickxasawrrrr's friend UlcaTron! The saga a year in the making will finally culminate in a blockbuster duo division challenge against "The Unholy Alliance" ElJobber & Mime!
- "The Chosen One" Damo versus The_Purple_Bunny
Damo thought the world was going to fall at his feet when The_Purple_Bunny joined The Service Krew before Battle Royale. Instead, it was all part of TPB's own plan to dominate on the path to UGP! Now Damo finally gets the opportunity to become master of his own UGP destiny in a bitter grudge match encounter!
- CCShadow & Scott-Howell versus "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo versus "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) [Duo Division Championship]
For months Hall of Fame duo Marz & Violent`J had dominated all who approach them! With only one loss to their Great Arena record they truly seem unstoppable - but they've never faced the threat of TWO challenging teams! Corrupt no more: The New Generation run alongside the Grand Prix Show Tournament winners CCShadow & Scott-Howell in a block buster Duo Division Championship encounter!
- Statix versus Banging (c) [KFL Championship]
They were the second coming of a grand tradition, a new friendship forged across The Pacific Connection! They were poised for glory, but the rise of The Invasion and setbacks in the chase Duo Division gold turned Banging's heart black! With the Invasion's KFL Championship on the line - Statix has regrouped to challenge his former partner! They were good friends, they're better enemies!
- "The Invasion" ShawnMichaels, DaemonX & The_Rock versus "The United" Shoe, Artanix & [New Management To Be Revealed]
When The United were invited to the first Monday Night Invasion they made it clear - they wanted nothing to do with the force known as The Invasion! The invading forces have taken exception ever since, their battles leading The Invasion Elite to unite against their enemy trio. UGP will be the first time The United's mysterious New Management is finally revealed! Who they are is second to whether or not they can lead The United back to UGP victory!
- "The Alliance" AlbertBeefcake, The_Hurricane, Jauger, Oozaru & PaganFreak versus "The Invasion" Shen_DuHBK, Jason_Voorhees, edge, Ironize & AcidicWonder [5-on-5 Survivor Sequence]
The Invasion have been gathering their forces throughout 2016 - one of the most shocking turns being the switch of Shen_DuHBK, Jason_Voorhees & edge! The Alliance have done some recruiting of their own and with Hall of Famer Oozaru on their side, AlbertBeefcake & The_Hurricane will accept nothing less than victory when they finally get their hands on The Invasion turncoats!
- The Great Genku versus "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile
In 2015 Genku proved he had greatness, but on the path back to the Undisputed Championship one fighter has consistently thwarted his goals. The Great Genku will finally have a shot at retribution when he gets "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile one-on-one! He better hope this one doesn't backfire!
- "Secret Weapon" SubScorpTile versus Benjamin (c) [Division 2 Championship]
It's been one of the most hotly contested titles in 2016 and its coming back to UGP! The Division 2 "Secret Weapon" SubScorpTile is chasing payback against reigning champion Benjamin! After fighting his way back to contention he's on the warpath, but Benjamin continues to prove he's the stabilizing force the Division 2 Championship has been looking for!
- "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade versus King Ken & Bee_07
The proud nation of Greece has fallen on hard times in recent years and maxilos & proXade feel the world has turned their back on them! After dominating the globe's best fighters throughout 2016, The Greek Crisis have their sights set on "King of the World" Ken and his trust ally Bee_07! Will there be a new Global Crisis -- or will the buck finally stop with King Ken?
- "Lucifer's Ladder" Corrupt UlcaTron & Corrupt hydraslash versus "Guardians of the Crow" Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon
While friends fight for UlcaTron's soul - The Corrupt are fighting for themselves! After making the finals of the Grand Prix Show tournament they're looking to settle a score against the eliminating legends: Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon. The Guardians of The Crow will be distracted by the nights Iron Man Death Match - could the sentimental distraction leads Lucifer's Ladder to glory?
- Annual UGP Battle Royal feat. LordSkarlet, Hokey, TonyTheTiger, NovaStarr, NightHawk, Loopster, Poasty, Philip94, TripleH & more.
It's been an annual tradition since the very start! The UGP Battle Royal grants the ultimate UGP moment to whichever fighter can ride the luck of the random draw to glory! The stories of multiple fighters intersect, but there can only be one winner!
- Murdoink versus Sekktor versus "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile
Their inter-personal rivalry heated up 2016 with a rapid fire succession of Division 2 Championship reigns! Now the most exciting three-way grudge of the year gets the spotlight one more time on the biggest stage of them all! They've all tasted victory and defeat, but who will be the best at UGP?
- Jerrod & Corrupt MINION versus Jammer2Omega & Porygonix
They came together under corrupt circumstances - now classic combination Jerrod & MINION are looking to make their mark on the Duo Division! Jammer2Omega & Porygonix have captured the imagination of the arena since forging a new alliance. Will UGP deliver them to greatness?
Thursday, March 31, 2016
UGP Championship Preview: Kron vs DECEPTION
Like Christmas, it comes but once a year! Ultimate Grand Prix VI is almost upon us!
UGP Season officially begins with the coming of the new year, etching one name into the annual main event with January's 40-fighter Battle Royale! In 2016, it was Hall of Famer Kron who fought his way through 39 other fighters to earn the right to challenge in the main event of the year's biggest Supercard!
Defending the Undisputed Championship will be "The Hitman" DECEPTION, who also returned to competition in 2016 during Battle Royale. His fight brought him to Tower of Power XV, where he impressed everyone with a 5 match win streak that delivered him to a title victory at Supercard 76! For DECEPTION, his UGP moment came early - now his challenge is to keep it!
These two fighters have met once before at UGP, where DECEPTION defied the odds to successfully defend the Duo Division Championship with Baraka_MK against Kron & Porygonix! Will "The Hitman" take down the odds once again, defending his title against one of the league's most powerful Hall of Famers -- or will it be Kron who adds another UGP title win to his growing list of accolades? Here's how the two fighters match-up:
Kron - The Challenger
GS Rating: 18190
League Rank: #112
UGP Record: 4-2-0 (66.7%)
2016 Record: 1-0-0 (100%)
Career Record: 150-68-0 (68.8%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (4), Duo Division Champion (2)
Accolades: Hall of Fame, Tournament 21: Ultimate Grand Slam, Tournament 38: Double Vision, 2016 Battle Royale, Tower of Power XIII, 2014 Great Arena Cup
The History of Kron at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. Crow & Kron d. Famine & Pestilence - Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix (April 3, 2011)
2. Kron d. TheNomad - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
3. Kron d. Crow (c) - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
4. Crow d. Kron - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2013)
5. Baraka_MK & DECEPTION (c) d. Kron & Porygonix - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2014)
6. Kron d. ElJobber - Retirement, Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2015)
"The Hitman" DECEPTION - The Champion
GS Rating: 9495+
League Rank: #7
UGP Record: 4-1-0 (80.0%)
2016 Record: 12-2-0 (85.7%)
Career Record: 135-83-0 (61.9%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (current), Duo Division Champion (2)
Accolades: Tournament 64: 2016 Grand Prix Warm-Up, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medal
The History of DECEPTION at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. Porygonix elim. DECEPTION - Battle Royal, Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix (April 3, 2011)
2. DECEPTION & Onryo d. Porygonix & xtactics - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
3. DECEPTION d. JRF & STEROLIZER - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2013)
4. Baraka_MK & DECEPTION (c) d. Kron & Porygonix - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2014)
5. DECEPTION d. Hokey - Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2015)
UGP Season officially begins with the coming of the new year, etching one name into the annual main event with January's 40-fighter Battle Royale! In 2016, it was Hall of Famer Kron who fought his way through 39 other fighters to earn the right to challenge in the main event of the year's biggest Supercard!
Defending the Undisputed Championship will be "The Hitman" DECEPTION, who also returned to competition in 2016 during Battle Royale. His fight brought him to Tower of Power XV, where he impressed everyone with a 5 match win streak that delivered him to a title victory at Supercard 76! For DECEPTION, his UGP moment came early - now his challenge is to keep it!
These two fighters have met once before at UGP, where DECEPTION defied the odds to successfully defend the Duo Division Championship with Baraka_MK against Kron & Porygonix! Will "The Hitman" take down the odds once again, defending his title against one of the league's most powerful Hall of Famers -- or will it be Kron who adds another UGP title win to his growing list of accolades? Here's how the two fighters match-up:
Kron - The Challenger
GS Rating: 18190
League Rank: #112
UGP Record: 4-2-0 (66.7%)
2016 Record: 1-0-0 (100%)
Career Record: 150-68-0 (68.8%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (4), Duo Division Champion (2)
Accolades: Hall of Fame, Tournament 21: Ultimate Grand Slam, Tournament 38: Double Vision, 2016 Battle Royale, Tower of Power XIII, 2014 Great Arena Cup
The History of Kron at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. Crow & Kron d. Famine & Pestilence - Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix (April 3, 2011)
2. Kron d. TheNomad - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
3. Kron d. Crow (c) - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
4. Crow d. Kron - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2013)
5. Baraka_MK & DECEPTION (c) d. Kron & Porygonix - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2014)
6. Kron d. ElJobber - Retirement, Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2015)
"The Hitman" DECEPTION - The Champion
GS Rating: 9495+
League Rank: #7
UGP Record: 4-1-0 (80.0%)
2016 Record: 12-2-0 (85.7%)
Career Record: 135-83-0 (61.9%)
Championships: Undisputed Champion (current), Duo Division Champion (2)
Accolades: Tournament 64: 2016 Grand Prix Warm-Up, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medal
The History of DECEPTION at Ultimate Grand Prix:
1. Porygonix elim. DECEPTION - Battle Royal, Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix (April 3, 2011)
2. DECEPTION & Onryo d. Porygonix & xtactics - Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix II (April 1, 2012)
3. DECEPTION d. JRF & STEROLIZER - Supercard 34: Ultimate Grand Prix III (April 7, 2013)
4. Baraka_MK & DECEPTION (c) d. Kron & Porygonix - Supercard 49: Ultimate Grand Prix IV (April 6, 2014)
5. DECEPTION d. Hokey - Supercard 61: Ultimate Grand Prix V (March 29, 2015)
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Supercard 76 #1 Contender Announced
After a phenomenal performance at Supercard 75: Tower of Power XV, "The Hitman" DECEPTION has been nominated by the council for a second opportunity against the Undisputed Champion: ElJobber!
DECEPTION went down in an Iron Man Endurance Match against Hokey during last year's Survivor Sequence, but made a full return during the annual 40-fighter Battle Royale match at Supercard 74. He had a marathon run in the match with two eliminations from the #20 spot, before being eliminated late by eventual winner Kron! He followed that up with the #4 rung of Tower of Power XV, where he endured to win matches with The_Purple_Bunny, m0s, arch nemesis Hokey, and Battle Royale Runner-Up LordSkarlet!
DECEPTION was foiled in his first ever Undisputed Championship match, but at Supercard 75 he had to win five consecutive matches. At Supercard 76 - he will only need to win one!
For Undisputed Champion ElJobber, it's a chance to carry the gold into the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix where he would have a shot at UGP redemption - defending the title against Battle Royale winner and Hall of Fame nemesis Kron! For challenger DECEPTION, it's the ultimate story of hard work paying off. A fairy tale ending to his return after two long years of just missing out culminating in a UGP main event. There's just one problem - "The Hitman" has never beaten ElJobber on his own!
History Between The Opponents:
- ElJobber d. DECEPTION - R4, Tournament 37: Grand Slam Launch (January 10, 2014)
- ElJobber d. DECEPTION - Supercard 55: Tower of Power XI (September 21, 2014)
- ElJobber d. DECEPTION - Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 23, 2015)
- DECEPTION & Damo d. ElJobber & Mime - Pre-Show 70: Night of Champions IV (Sept. 13, 2015)
- ElJobber (c) d. DECEPTION - Supercard 75: Tower of Power XV (February 21, 2016)
Supercard 76 is shaping up to be a historic event! DECEPTION faces impossible odds as he attempts to do two things he's never done in his career! PLUS: Ratt will finally get a fair fight against Crow as he christens the first-ever Steel Cage Fight with his opponent's blood -- and possibly his own! Don't miss it -- March 13th!
Supercard 76: Ratt in a Cage (March 13th, 2016):
- "The Hitman" DECEPTION versus ElJobber (c) [Undisputed Championship]
- Ratt versus Crow [First Ever Steel Cage Fight]
- NightHawk & CaTigeReptile versus "Guardians of the Crow" Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon
- Unknown265 & mwgrant0 versus "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) [Duo Division Championship]
DECEPTION went down in an Iron Man Endurance Match against Hokey during last year's Survivor Sequence, but made a full return during the annual 40-fighter Battle Royale match at Supercard 74. He had a marathon run in the match with two eliminations from the #20 spot, before being eliminated late by eventual winner Kron! He followed that up with the #4 rung of Tower of Power XV, where he endured to win matches with The_Purple_Bunny, m0s, arch nemesis Hokey, and Battle Royale Runner-Up LordSkarlet!
DECEPTION was foiled in his first ever Undisputed Championship match, but at Supercard 75 he had to win five consecutive matches. At Supercard 76 - he will only need to win one!
For Undisputed Champion ElJobber, it's a chance to carry the gold into the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix where he would have a shot at UGP redemption - defending the title against Battle Royale winner and Hall of Fame nemesis Kron! For challenger DECEPTION, it's the ultimate story of hard work paying off. A fairy tale ending to his return after two long years of just missing out culminating in a UGP main event. There's just one problem - "The Hitman" has never beaten ElJobber on his own!
History Between The Opponents:
- ElJobber d. DECEPTION - R4, Tournament 37: Grand Slam Launch (January 10, 2014)
- ElJobber d. DECEPTION - Supercard 55: Tower of Power XI (September 21, 2014)
- ElJobber d. DECEPTION - Supercard 69: All-Star Summer Showdown (August 23, 2015)
- DECEPTION & Damo d. ElJobber & Mime - Pre-Show 70: Night of Champions IV (Sept. 13, 2015)
- ElJobber (c) d. DECEPTION - Supercard 75: Tower of Power XV (February 21, 2016)
Supercard 76 is shaping up to be a historic event! DECEPTION faces impossible odds as he attempts to do two things he's never done in his career! PLUS: Ratt will finally get a fair fight against Crow as he christens the first-ever Steel Cage Fight with his opponent's blood -- and possibly his own! Don't miss it -- March 13th!
Supercard 76: Ratt in a Cage (March 13th, 2016):
- "The Hitman" DECEPTION versus ElJobber (c) [Undisputed Championship]
- Ratt versus Crow [First Ever Steel Cage Fight]
- NightHawk & CaTigeReptile versus "Guardians of the Crow" Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon
- Unknown265 & mwgrant0 versus "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) [Duo Division Championship]
Saturday, February 27, 2016
ShawnMichaels Responds to The_Hurricane
Early in the week, The_Hurricane issued a challenge to KFL Champion ShawnMichaels to defend his title on Friday Night Fights. Instead, The Invasion sent hard hitting combo Rhyno & Grayback to meet The Alliance instead. Now ShawnMichaels is issuing a challenge of his own!
The reigning KFL Champion says The Invasion's title should be fought for on The Invasion's terms. So if The_Hurricane really wants to take the title, he's going to have to come and get it during the second Monday Night Invasion!
For The_Hurricane, it will be akin to walking into the hornet's nest. The Invasion have made it clear that Monday nights belong to them, and they'll all be there. Even with AlbertBeefcake at his back, Hurricane can have no guarantees things will go to plan!
Will The Alliance take the challenge? Be here for Monday Night Invasion - February 29th!
The reigning KFL Champion says The Invasion's title should be fought for on The Invasion's terms. So if The_Hurricane really wants to take the title, he's going to have to come and get it during the second Monday Night Invasion!
For The_Hurricane, it will be akin to walking into the hornet's nest. The Invasion have made it clear that Monday nights belong to them, and they'll all be there. Even with AlbertBeefcake at his back, Hurricane can have no guarantees things will go to plan!
Will The Alliance take the challenge? Be here for Monday Night Invasion - February 29th!
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
The_Hurricane Issues Championship Challenge!
After yesterday's stunning revelation of Monday Night Invasion ripped through the ranks, Alliance member The_Hurricane is issuing a challenge! He wants reigning KFL Champion ShawnMichaels to bring the title back to Friday Night Fights to face him one-on-one for the gold!
ShawnMichaels first won the title in a KFL Championship Open Challenge during Friday Night Fights, and made his first successful defense against fellow Invasion fighter Shen_DuHBK in the inaugural Monday night main event. Bad blood between The Alliance and The Invasion has already run hot since last year, but ShawnMichaels added extra heat to his title reign when he inadvertently antagonized the entire ranks of the now defunct Kombat Fight League!
Will The_Hurricane claim the gold for The Alliance? Be here for all the news and results from the January 26th edition of Friday Night Fights!
ShawnMichaels first won the title in a KFL Championship Open Challenge during Friday Night Fights, and made his first successful defense against fellow Invasion fighter Shen_DuHBK in the inaugural Monday night main event. Bad blood between The Alliance and The Invasion has already run hot since last year, but ShawnMichaels added extra heat to his title reign when he inadvertently antagonized the entire ranks of the now defunct Kombat Fight League!
Will The_Hurricane claim the gold for The Alliance? Be here for all the news and results from the January 26th edition of Friday Night Fights!
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Tower of Power XV Preview
This weekend seventeen fighters will vie for the Undisputed Championship in the diabolical structure known as The Tower of Power! The Tower of Supercard 75 is mostly unknown, with contenders and challengers determined by the league council -- to be revealed this weekend!
#1 contender m0s was announced earlier in the month, buoyed by a dominant performance during this year's Battle Royale -- the same event that crowned ElJobber Undisputed Champion! We also saw "King of the World" Ken, Mime and Knickxasawrrrr fight for positions 10 through 8, arranging themselves accordingly in a three-way main event during this week's Friday Night Fights.
In a rare decision, only two fighters qualified for the Challenger 7 during Pre-Show 75: Fatal Attractions. The_Hurricane & AlbertBeefcake successfully fended off friends turned enemies - Shen_DuHBK & Jason_Voorhees of the faction known as The Invasion. Five more Challenger 7 fighters will be revealed on the night, to attempt to traverse the path of all ten top contenders!
If and when The Challenger 7 fail - the Tower of Power will turn on itself, eliminating each winning contender as they make their way toward the top and the Undisputed Champion! 8 of 14 previous champions have withstood the Tower's threat -- including ElJobber, during 2012's Tower of Power VI! The remaining victors have risen from #1 or #2 -- sure to be a confidence booster for m0s!
The History of Tower of Power Final Matches:
1. Ratt (#1) d. Toryn (c) - Supercard 5: Tower of Power (April 17, 2011)
2. Crow (c) d. ElJobber (#6) - Supercard 10: Tower of Power II (July 31, 2011)
3. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade (c) d. Hokey & Mime - Supercard 15: Tower of Power III (November 6, 2011)
4. Genku & ShingoEX (#2) d. DECEPTION & Onryo (c) - Supercard 20: Tower of Power IV (February 19, 2012)
5. Violent`J (#1) d. Crow (c) - Supercard 25: Tower of Power V (June 17, 2012)
6. ElJobber (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny (#1) - Supercard 30: Tower of Power VI (November 18, 2012)
7. Ratt (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny (#1) - Supercard 35: Tower of Power VII (April 28, 2013)
8. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94 (#6) - Supercard 40: Tower of Power VIII (September 15, 2013)
9. Hokey & Mime (c) d. Kron & Porygonix (#5) - Supercard 45: Tower of Power IX (December 29, 2013)
10. Hokey (#1) d. The_Purple_Bunny (c) - Supercard 50: Tower of Power X (April 20, 2014)
11. The_Purple_Bunny (c) d. Kron (#1) - Supercard 55: Tower of Power XI (September 21, 2014)
12. Damo & DeathScepter (#2) d. Shoe & Artanix (c) - Supercard 60: Tower of Power XII (February 22, 2015)
13. Kron (c) d. Ratt (#7) - Supercard 65: Tower of Power XIII (May 31, 2015)
14. Ratt & NightHawk (#1) d. Damo & DeathScepter (c) - Supercard 70: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015)
Who will be next? The winner of Tower of Power XV sets themselves up with a prime opportunity to carry the championship to Ultimate Grand Prix VI - where Battle Royale winner Kron waits to challenge in the main event! It all goes down tomorrow - February 21st! Don't miss it!
Supercard 75: Tower of Power XV (February 21st, 2016):
(c) ElJobber [Undisputed Champion]
#1 m0s
#2 To Be Revealed
#3 To Be Revealed
#4 To Be Revealed
#5 To Be Revealed
#6 To Be Revealed
#7 To Be Revealed
#8 Mime
#9 Knickxasawrrrr
#10 King Ken
The Challenger 7:
AlbertBeefcake, The_Hurricane + 5More To Be Revealed!
#1 contender m0s was announced earlier in the month, buoyed by a dominant performance during this year's Battle Royale -- the same event that crowned ElJobber Undisputed Champion! We also saw "King of the World" Ken, Mime and Knickxasawrrrr fight for positions 10 through 8, arranging themselves accordingly in a three-way main event during this week's Friday Night Fights.
In a rare decision, only two fighters qualified for the Challenger 7 during Pre-Show 75: Fatal Attractions. The_Hurricane & AlbertBeefcake successfully fended off friends turned enemies - Shen_DuHBK & Jason_Voorhees of the faction known as The Invasion. Five more Challenger 7 fighters will be revealed on the night, to attempt to traverse the path of all ten top contenders!
If and when The Challenger 7 fail - the Tower of Power will turn on itself, eliminating each winning contender as they make their way toward the top and the Undisputed Champion! 8 of 14 previous champions have withstood the Tower's threat -- including ElJobber, during 2012's Tower of Power VI! The remaining victors have risen from #1 or #2 -- sure to be a confidence booster for m0s!
The History of Tower of Power Final Matches:
1. Ratt (#1) d. Toryn (c) - Supercard 5: Tower of Power (April 17, 2011)
2. Crow (c) d. ElJobber (#6) - Supercard 10: Tower of Power II (July 31, 2011)
3. The_Purple_Bunny & Jade (c) d. Hokey & Mime - Supercard 15: Tower of Power III (November 6, 2011)
4. Genku & ShingoEX (#2) d. DECEPTION & Onryo (c) - Supercard 20: Tower of Power IV (February 19, 2012)
5. Violent`J (#1) d. Crow (c) - Supercard 25: Tower of Power V (June 17, 2012)
6. ElJobber (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny (#1) - Supercard 30: Tower of Power VI (November 18, 2012)
7. Ratt (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny (#1) - Supercard 35: Tower of Power VII (April 28, 2013)
8. m0s & Knickxasawrrrr (c) d. The_Purple_Bunny & Philip94 (#6) - Supercard 40: Tower of Power VIII (September 15, 2013)
9. Hokey & Mime (c) d. Kron & Porygonix (#5) - Supercard 45: Tower of Power IX (December 29, 2013)
10. Hokey (#1) d. The_Purple_Bunny (c) - Supercard 50: Tower of Power X (April 20, 2014)
11. The_Purple_Bunny (c) d. Kron (#1) - Supercard 55: Tower of Power XI (September 21, 2014)
12. Damo & DeathScepter (#2) d. Shoe & Artanix (c) - Supercard 60: Tower of Power XII (February 22, 2015)
13. Kron (c) d. Ratt (#7) - Supercard 65: Tower of Power XIII (May 31, 2015)
14. Ratt & NightHawk (#1) d. Damo & DeathScepter (c) - Supercard 70: Tower of Power XIV (September 20, 2015)
Who will be next? The winner of Tower of Power XV sets themselves up with a prime opportunity to carry the championship to Ultimate Grand Prix VI - where Battle Royale winner Kron waits to challenge in the main event! It all goes down tomorrow - February 21st! Don't miss it!
Supercard 75: Tower of Power XV (February 21st, 2016):
(c) ElJobber [Undisputed Champion]
#1 m0s
#2 To Be Revealed
#3 To Be Revealed
#4 To Be Revealed
#5 To Be Revealed
#6 To Be Revealed
#7 To Be Revealed
#8 Mime
#9 Knickxasawrrrr
#10 King Ken
The Challenger 7:
AlbertBeefcake, The_Hurricane + 5More To Be Revealed!
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