Cr0w and Kron may have risen together to defeat the inhuman foes that corrupt The Great Arena, but Pre-Show 6 is destined to be their final moment of Bitter Peace! Each claims the righteous path, their just reign as Undisputed Champion of the people, but their war is about much more personal hatreds than leading the Union of the Human League to freedom...
A final miracle will restore the balance between man and monster, while a battered champion stands triumphant. It is the calm before the storm, a prelude to the drums of war. A Bitter Peace!...
10. Mick restored life to Genku!
The presence of Mick in The Great Arena is a rare sight, but even that could not deter the forces of Lord Mislukking from making an appearance. Their intent to decimate the people's Champion drove Cr0w & Kron into an unlikely alliance at Supercard 4, and again at Supercard 5. The oppression enforced by Lord Mislukking had fast become an important issue with these repeat attacks, but now, war between Cr0w and Kron has left Ratt alone with these unrelenting fiends.
A council of agreement led by Mick Lucifer and Ares Menschlich governs what is supposed to be fair combat in The Great Arena. Cr0w and Kron may have lost sight of their tyrrany, but Mick certainly had not. Deeming the conduct unfair, Mick was not only there as enforcer for Ratt, but also for competition, demanding an end to the cowardly attacks that capitalized on the technicalities of Ratt's "open challenge". He demanded fair combat be honored, declaring that Bez Busshitsu and Praga Conquette -- Barons of Famine and Pestilence, respectively -- would have their opportunity to fight at Supercard 6 in a duo battle against Ratt and a fair partner.
With this stern declaration Mick extended a finger toward the motley crew of villains and with a blinding white light engulfed the silent Revenant Genku! As he had at Supercard 4, Mick returned one of the dead fallen to the living ranks, undoing the black magic of Sinvida Von Grimm! Once mortal enemies, Ratt and Genku would now unite in the ultimate grudge match, fighting for the people! Genku lives!
9. Ratt d. Toryn in an open challenge decimation for the Undisputed Championship!
It was a fairytale outcome for "The Iron Man" Ratt at Supercard 5: The Tower of Power! Having achieved an incredible three wins in the two days surrounding Supercard 4, this hearty hardy fighter battled his way through Cr0w and Toryn to claim his first reign as Undisputed Champion!
A stalwart of Pre-Show main event competition, Ratt wasn't about to be intimidated by a string of attacks by the forces of Lord Mislukking. Accompanied to his trademark 'open challenge' by Mick, Ratt had the authority and power of The Union of The Human League at his back, an intelligent design to repel the repeat assaults that have ended Supercard 5, Pre-Show 5 and Pre-Show 3! Ratt would be alone, however, when former-champion Toryn entered The Great Arena to answer Ratt's open challenge!
With an impressive record behind him, Toryn earned Championship credibility with his first title defense. Ratt did exactly the same, opening up a +3 decimation that firmly stated Toryn is human, and the Reign of the Ratt is here and now! The roar of the audience accompanied celebrations, but even with Mick in his corner, Ratt could not fully appreciate the win with the story not quite over...
8. Mimik d. TonyTheTiger in a close grudge match!
Since winning Tournament 3 in February, Mimik's star has been on the rise! With a string of victories that included a massive five straight wins at Tower of Power, Mimik is an Undisputed Champion in waiting!
One of those victories came against his Supercard 4 opponent, TonyTheTiger! Tony was forced out of favour by the ranking loss, echoed in his defeat Tower of Power! Other successes ensured Tony was able to sneak back into the unofficial top ten stakes, but the chance to get a little payback with his opportunistic glory was clearly too sweet for the strategic shooter in this case!
Mimik was uncharacteristically lethargic, perhaps suffering the after effects of his marathon success at the previous Supercard. Not even the ultimate fighting hangover was enough to deliver the ultimate opportunist victory in the Pre-Show, however. Despite a narrow margin, Mimik again showed why he is a hot favourite to challenge for the championship at some point in the near future! With only Cr0w standing in his way, will Mimik retain some loyalty to his friend when the draft splits The Great Arena in two, or stab him in the back?
7. m0s d. Ken in a close fought upset!
Their feud only goes back as far as March (Supercard 3), but the battle between m0s and Ken is fast becoming one of the most exciting rivalries in The Great Arena! m0s had the better of Ken in a Battle Royal at Supercard 4, but the Tower of Power served up a Challenger victory for Ken! With neither man willing to conceed, it was inevitable that this grudge match would take place!
In another display of his ability to punch far above his weight, m0s showed not only an unwillingness to accept the Tower of Power defeat, but also a total disregard for Ken's supposed statistical superiority. A lacklustre Ken was delivered to defeat by a respectably close margin, but will almost certainly be disatisfied with his performance. Yet another grudge match seems sure to lie around the corner, but with a warrior draft looming, will these fierce opponents be forced to make strange bedfellows?...
6. Scott-Howell & Murdoink d. Bofh & Dolce in a solid win!
Affectionately known as The Great Arena's original duo -- Scott-Howell & Murdoink were ready to make it a charm with their third victory as a team. Entertaining the challenge of first-time partners, "Big John" Bofh & Dolce, experience was clearly the key for the veteran team. Success was never in doubt for "Sugar" Scotty and his flying partner, as they locked in another definitive result. Though clear cut, it made for a nice debut for Bofh & Dolce, another tandem who seem likely to register their interests in the growing duo ranks!
5. Porygonix d. xtactics in a comprehensive grudge match!
It was at Supercard 4 that xtactics had his big moment spoiled by a shock, bitter assault from Porygonix. Seeking reprisal for the jealous offense; xtactics was asking a lot of himself against the seasoned cunning of Porygonix, who recently featured in the Tower of Power.
Their feud began when Kron -- well known running buddy of Porygonix -- took a shine to the upstart success of xtactics in his debut. Ironically, it seemed their relation would be destined to go from "bitter" to "peace" as Porygonix delivered a +3 impact to xtactics ahead of a recruitment draft staged by Cr0w and Kron. xtactics may have failed to get payback against Kron's former bitter apprentice, but with the lines of war being drawn above the competitors of Pre-Show 6, it seemed common interest would find him an ally!
4. DECEPTION & onryo d. Artanix & foahchon.
Always a favourite in The Great Arena; DECEPTION made a welcome return to competition alongside good friend and acquainance, onryo. Against the combined might of Supercard 4 returnees, Artanix & foahchon, there was to be a question of freshness and experience asked of these combinations. Known for their tenacity before being briefly buried, Artanix & foahchon have emerged as one of the noteworthy combinations filling out a growing roster of tandem tustlers.
Despite any 'arena rust' or inexperience, the first-time combination showed clear signs of chemistry! DECEPTION & onryo battled to a comfortable, hard fought victory in what has every right to be the first chapter in an exciting rivalry! A solid win for DECEPTION and his pal, pleasing to all in The Great Arena!
3. EasterBunny d. SubMan799 by a narrow Easter margin!
Seasonal tidings could not be denied as another fresh face entered The Great Arena for the first time! EasterBunny registered only recently and looked more like a massive underdog against the adequate preparations of SubMan799 -- another relative newcomer. Alas; not even the absurdities of SubMan could defy the appropriate calendar significance of the EasterBunny's debut! It was a special touch of magic as EasterBunny hopped to victory by the skin of his ample teeth. A close fought win for a third victorious debutant!
2. plfx d. rxvt in a close fought upset debut!
In a battle of the vowels, plfx debuted against a beleaguered rxvt! The latter letter scramble had been under the pump of late, failing in repeat bids to enter the Supercard 4 Battle Royal, which ended in an exhibition squash at the hands of Mark, on the big stage.
It was deja vu all over again for rxvt as he faced a surprising attack from his completely untested opponent. It was beginner's luck as plfx matched rxvt at every turn, staging an impressive victory as another first-time winner was made!
1. nif d. NightHawk in a close fought debut!
It was a titanic opening struggle as two newcomers to The Great Arena were ushered into competition. The first of four competitors to debut at the Pre-Show, NightHawk and nif appeared incredibly evenly matched! Fighting a battle worthy of more substantial stakes, the pair took it to the wire, nif exhibiting a will to win that NightHawk simlpy could not match. A great entry to the ranks for two newbies!
The bitter peace has ended. Now war must descend on The Great Arena!
Cr0w and Kron fought as one in the name of a greater good, but like two equal and opposite forces they are compelled to react alike! It is one of the most storied feuds in the history of The Great Arena, told over four epic encounters that have seen them deadlocked! Cr0w claims he will lead the people to freedom as their Champion, Kron disputes this. They have drafted their fellows to their cause, now there can only be... war.
| Team Cr0w #1 ElJobber #3 Mimik #5 TonyTheTiger #7 Shoe #9 Ninja_Mime #11 Pink_Ranger #13 Hokey #15 Ghostdragon #17 Baraka_MK #19 DeathScepter #21 SubMan799 #23 CaTigeReptile #25 Casselman #27 Tyrant-Cenobite #29 Chromatose #31 GuiltyByDesign | Team Kron #2 Toryn #4 The_Purple_Bunny #6 Porygonix #8 Jammer2Omega #10 DECEPTION #12 Ken #14 xtactics #16 m0s #18 ZachAngel #20 Scott-Howell #22 Kairyu #24 DaMo #26 STEROLIZER #28 onryo #30 Artanix #32 Murdoink |
Friends are turned against each other and enemies forced to stand side by side as The Great Arena is split down the middle by the feud between two of it's biggest fighters! Supercard 6: Team Cr0w vs Team Kron will happen May 1! Stay tuned for the full card announcement!
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