It was the first time since the addition of secondary titles that there were no championship changes at All-Star Summer Showdown. That could be seen as a negative, but I actually think it was the right result for the right time. The fairytale coronation of an up-and-comer is a tempting narrative, but this is a sport, and we increasingly see these mega-shows serve as proving grounds for the next dynasty that's arrived -- not the next one coming through.
Poasty put on an outstanding performance in the main event! In terms of success, I think he would've been much better served saving that Royal Roulette opportunity for some time in the middle of next year. Can't fault the timing of the match, though! When a guy you just beat is carrying the strap, how can you pass that up? He damn well nearly did it, too! CTR missed a similar opportunity back in 2014 and never quite got back, but there's no doubting Poasty will be champ some day! For now, Damo will be the "Chosen One" carrying the belt forward with an All-Star notch on his belt!
Speaking of CaTigeReptile, how about her massive win over Kron? September's Night of Champions might curb her chances to capitalize on the star-making win, but this could be the beginning of a make-good on the missed opportunity of late last year. Former champ VenoMark could be an immediate danger after his big Steel Cage Fight win over the former #1 Contender. I'll bet Genku and United: The_Purple_Bunny will want to use the stip to get back in the hunt, too!
In the Duos it was a big dynastic win for CCShadow & Scott-Howell on Sunday! They managed to be underdogs heading into the Spring Classic rematch with Ratt & NightHawk. Now they're pretty well cemented as the dominant force ruling the Duo Division! The Pacific Connection had another big win, but after their four match championship series, I think that ship's sailed. "The New Generation" DECEPTION & Onryo seem like the most logical challengers after the weekend.
I was impressed to see Shinnokxz follow-up his upset Div.2 Championship win with a strong first defense. "Wild Pegasus" Zentile has been very tough to get a read on. United: Mime continues to be a rock with the KFL Championship. I'm not sure who will shake it from him, but after winning the Summer Battle Royal, DArqueBishop could be a logical contender.
The prestigious 2017 Summer Grand Slam kicks off next week, bringing 128 fighters to the arena for a week of elimination competition! Most of the big names from All-Star Summer Showdown are expected to return to try to claim the coveted tournament crown! Remember: That means a week off for the Monday Night Games and Friday Night Fights.
The Great Arena League Top Ten:
#1 (--) United: Mime [KFL Champion]
#2 (+1) Evil AlbertBeefcake
#3 (+1) Oozaru
#4 (-2) MKMaster
#5 (--) Scott-Howell [Duo Division Champion]
#6 (--) Statix
#7 (--) Benjamin
#8 (--) "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile
#9 (new) United: Murdoink
#10 (-1) United: Artanix
The Great Arena Duo Division Top Ten:
#1 (--) CCShadow & Scott-Howell [Duo Division Champions]
#2 (--) "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge
#3 (--) "Brexiteers" Liam & nif
#4 (--) "The Invasion" Evil AlbertBeefcake & Shen_DuHBK
#5 (--) Politics & Menas
#6 (--) Benjamin & Mo2
#7 (--) DaemonX & Banging
#8 (--) "The 5 Minute Kismet" Baraka_MK & MKMaster
#9 (--) McDaniel & fraysol
#10 (--) Jammer2Omega & Porygonix
The Division 2 Under 5k Top Ten:
#1 (+1) Evil AlbertBeefcake
#2 (+1) Oozaru
#3 (-2) MKMaster
#4 (--) Scott-Howell [Duo Division Champion]
#5 (--) Benjamin
#6 (--) United: Murdoink
#7 (--) Banging
#8 (--) Baraka_MK
#9 (+1) Jason_Voorhees
#10 (RE) CCShadow [Duo DIvision Champion]
The Incapacitated List:
- Rhyno [vs Jerrod & SubMan799 - June 30, 2017]
- Grayback [vs ]{0MBAT & tabmok99s_wife - May 19, 2017]
- GreenLantern [vs Baraka_MK & MKMaster - May 15, 2017]
- hydraslash [vs Artanix - April 24, 2017]
- m0s [vs ElJobber - April 2, 2017]
- EasterBunny [vs Damo - March 16, 2017]
- UlcaTron [vs CaTigeReptile - March 15, 2017]
- KittyKat [vs Genku - March 13, 2017]
- MercWithMouth [vs CCShadow & Scott-Howell - February 5, 2017]
- Unknown265 [vs TonyTheTiger - January 4, 2017]
- MINION [vs Mime - January 3, 2017]
- ShawnMichaels [vs Genku - December 16, 2016]
- AcidicWonder [vs LordSkarlet - December 5, 2016]
- Ironize [vs Genku - November 25, 2016]
- marianokombat [vs CaTigeReptile - August 24, 2016]
- xtactics [vs Leroy - August 22, 2016]
- jaytea [vs Artanix, Ken & Baraka_MK - August 13, 2016]
- TheMetinPorta [vs Violent`J - June 22, 2016]
- Knickxasawrrrr [vs Mime - May 22, 2016]
- Crow [vs Ratt - April 3, 2016]
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