It's not often you see a MAX Damage result from a Round 4 dream match, but that's exactly what we were treated to at the 2017 Summer Grand Slam! It was an all-star round of sixteen, with only one seed making it three -- and three of five Hall of Famers biting the dust!
"The Hitman" DECEPTION was the impact player of the Fourth Round, living up to his name in a devastating victory against "The Predator" TonyTheTiger! TTT struggled to keep up the pace in the match, contributing heavily to the punishing MAX Damage loss. #3 seed United: Mime fought a more even match in his comprehensive win over SubMan799. Mime has reached the Semi Finals of all three Grand Slam Tournaments this year, and will go into the Quarters firm favourite despite the severity of DECEPTION's R4 victory.
United: The_Purple_Bunny announced himself as the fighter to watch, executing a near perfect fight against Marz! The grudge match result reversed fortunes at All-Star Summer Showdown that momentarily distanced TPB from his driving goal of winning a 7th Undisputed Championship in 2017. If he's able to continue the pace he's shown in his last two matches, it could be the fasttrack! He will find stiff competition from another old rival, however. Kron's near-miss in Round 3 must've been a wake-up, or perhaps just conserving energy. He crossed swords with #2 seed VenoMark, who fought close to his very best! A high-caliber close fought bout!
"Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet was impressive in his elimination of #4 seed Poasty! The "Champion of Champions" showed potential for another big defying of odds, but LordSkarlet was able to call upon his superior experience to match the Royal Roulette winner's penchant for momentum. With United: Mimik comfortably besting fellow Hall of Famer Violent`J, it's anyone's guess what will happen in the Quarter Finals! Mimik's early career was dotted with poor tournament showings, but he's been making up for it in his second career with The United!
It was another of The United's impressive number that brought an end to the upstart run of Statix! He took out the Undisputed Champion in Round 2, but was out-gunned by United: Artanix in the Fourth! He'll face a highly motivated Genku in the Quarters, as the controversial Invasion fighter comes off a high of decimating Ratt in a huge win!
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 4:
1. United: Artanix d. Statix [+2]
2. Genku d. Ratt [+5]
3. United: Mimik d. Violent`J [+1]
4. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet d. "Champion of Champions" Poasty (#4) [+1]
5. United: Mime (c) (#3) d. SubMan799 [+9]
6. "The Hitman" DECEPTION d. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger [+MAX]
7. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. Marz [+2]
8. Kron d. VenoMark (#2) [+1]
Tournament 82 Impact Players:
- Statix +MAX (R1), Genku +MAX (R1), Mime +MAX (R1), The_Purple_Bunny +MAX (R1), Violent`J +MAX (R2), Kron +MAX (R2), DECEPTION +MAX (R4), Artanix +21 (R1), VenoMark +20 (R1), Shoe +19 (R1), LordSkarlet +19 (R2), Marz +17 (R1), Shen_DuHBK +16 (R1), BilboFett +13 (R1), Ratt +10 (R1), Mimik +10 (R3), TonyTheTiger +9 (R1), TripleH +9 (R1)
Tournament 82 Shock Eliminations:
- CaTigeReptile (R1), CCShadow (R1), ElJobber (DNC), Onryo (R1), Damo (R2), Rockey316 (R2), Ken (R3), Ratt (R4)
Tournament 82 Casualties:
- Zentile (R1), J-Spit (R2)
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Friday, August 25, 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 3
A strong field surged through Round 3 of the 2017 Summer Grand Slam as the All-Star field began to assert itself! A who's who of competitors advanced to Round 4, setting up a scintillating round of sixteen with three top seeds, and five Hall of Famers still live in the bracket!
Reigning KFL Champion and #3 seed United: Mime delivered the most destructive impact of the round, executing a +17 demolition against Porygonix. The United delivered all of the double digit impacts for the round, with Artanix and Mimik crushing their opponents for +11 and +10 damage.
The impacts weren't as flashy, but three fighters asserted themselves with impressive heavyweight performances. All-time great Ratt was at his scintillating best when he beat Invasion figurehead DaemonX! The benefit of a bye in the last round helped Marz come in fresh against DeathScepter, setting up an All-Star Summer Showdown rematch with United: The_Purple_Bunny, who was at his best in a comprehensive elimination of ICWW alum Shamrock!
The #2 seed VenoMark weathered a notably competitive match with MKMaster. He'll face a Kron who just narrowly made it past G0LD in a remarkably close fought match! Kron's looked strong until now, despite suffering a high-profile loss at All-Star Summer Showdown. #4 seed Poasty had the benefit of an unprecedented double withdrawal from Round 2, granting him a ticket straight into the Fourth Round. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet should provide a tough challenge after taking out DArqueBishop in a comprehensive elimination!
Round 4 is littered with main event match-ups and hot rivalries! Genku has been out to prove a point, but will face one of the toughest opponents possible when he meets Ratt! Only one Hall of Famer will survive when United: Mimik takes on "Y2Juggalo" Violent`J! Summer bad blood will be revisited when Marz faces United: The_Purple_Bunny. The sleeper of the round could just be "The Predator" TonyTheTiger versus "The Hitman" DECEPTION!
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 3:
1. Statix d. Torchia [+1]
2. United: Artanix d. BilboFett [+11]
3. Genku d. Kiara85 [+4]
4. Ratt d. DaemonX [+2]
5. United: Mimik d. McDaniel [+10]
6. Violent`J d. Jerrod [+1]
7. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet d. DArqueBishop [+4]
8. Poasty (#4) progressed to Round 4 as a result of a bye.
9. United: Mime (c) (#3) d. Porygonix [+17]
10. SubMan799 d. King Ken [+3]
11. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. Shinnokxz (c) [+2]
12. "The Hitman" DECEPTION d. The_Hurricane [+3]
13. Marz d. DeathScepter [+8]
14. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. Shamrock [+2]
15. Kron d. G0LD [+1]
16. VenoMark (#2) d. MKMaster [+1]
Tournament 82 Impact Players:
- Statix +MAX (R1), Genku +MAX (R1), Mime +MAX (R1), The_Purple_Bunny +MAX (R1), Violent`J +MAX (R2), Kron +MAX (R2), Artanix +21 (R1), VenoMark +20 (R1), Shoe +19 (R1), LordSkarlet +19 (R2), Marz +17 (R1), Shen_DuHBK +16 (R1), BilboFett +13 (R1), Ratt +10 (R1), Mimik +10 (R3), TonyTheTiger +9 (R1), TripleH +9 (R1), Damo +8 (R1)
Tournament 82 Shock Eliminations:
- CaTigeReptile (R1), CCShadow (R1), ElJobber (DNC), Onryo (R1), Damo (R2), Rockey316 (R2), Ken (R3)
Tournament 82 Casualties:
- Zentile (R1), J-Spit (R2)
Reigning KFL Champion and #3 seed United: Mime delivered the most destructive impact of the round, executing a +17 demolition against Porygonix. The United delivered all of the double digit impacts for the round, with Artanix and Mimik crushing their opponents for +11 and +10 damage.
The impacts weren't as flashy, but three fighters asserted themselves with impressive heavyweight performances. All-time great Ratt was at his scintillating best when he beat Invasion figurehead DaemonX! The benefit of a bye in the last round helped Marz come in fresh against DeathScepter, setting up an All-Star Summer Showdown rematch with United: The_Purple_Bunny, who was at his best in a comprehensive elimination of ICWW alum Shamrock!
The #2 seed VenoMark weathered a notably competitive match with MKMaster. He'll face a Kron who just narrowly made it past G0LD in a remarkably close fought match! Kron's looked strong until now, despite suffering a high-profile loss at All-Star Summer Showdown. #4 seed Poasty had the benefit of an unprecedented double withdrawal from Round 2, granting him a ticket straight into the Fourth Round. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet should provide a tough challenge after taking out DArqueBishop in a comprehensive elimination!
Round 4 is littered with main event match-ups and hot rivalries! Genku has been out to prove a point, but will face one of the toughest opponents possible when he meets Ratt! Only one Hall of Famer will survive when United: Mimik takes on "Y2Juggalo" Violent`J! Summer bad blood will be revisited when Marz faces United: The_Purple_Bunny. The sleeper of the round could just be "The Predator" TonyTheTiger versus "The Hitman" DECEPTION!
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 3:
1. Statix d. Torchia [+1]
2. United: Artanix d. BilboFett [+11]
3. Genku d. Kiara85 [+4]
4. Ratt d. DaemonX [+2]
5. United: Mimik d. McDaniel [+10]
6. Violent`J d. Jerrod [+1]
7. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet d. DArqueBishop [+4]
8. Poasty (#4) progressed to Round 4 as a result of a bye.
9. United: Mime (c) (#3) d. Porygonix [+17]
10. SubMan799 d. King Ken [+3]
11. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. Shinnokxz (c) [+2]
12. "The Hitman" DECEPTION d. The_Hurricane [+3]
13. Marz d. DeathScepter [+8]
14. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. Shamrock [+2]
15. Kron d. G0LD [+1]
16. VenoMark (#2) d. MKMaster [+1]
Tournament 82 Impact Players:
- Statix +MAX (R1), Genku +MAX (R1), Mime +MAX (R1), The_Purple_Bunny +MAX (R1), Violent`J +MAX (R2), Kron +MAX (R2), Artanix +21 (R1), VenoMark +20 (R1), Shoe +19 (R1), LordSkarlet +19 (R2), Marz +17 (R1), Shen_DuHBK +16 (R1), BilboFett +13 (R1), Ratt +10 (R1), Mimik +10 (R3), TonyTheTiger +9 (R1), TripleH +9 (R1), Damo +8 (R1)
Tournament 82 Shock Eliminations:
- CaTigeReptile (R1), CCShadow (R1), ElJobber (DNC), Onryo (R1), Damo (R2), Rockey316 (R2), Ken (R3)
Tournament 82 Casualties:
- Zentile (R1), J-Spit (R2)
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 2
High caliber competition at the 2017 Summer Grand Slam pushed the Second Round into just about every conceivable outcome! There were shock upsets, a seed elimination, MAX Damage, close fought contests, walkthrough byes -- and even the first-ever double withdrawal!
Expectations were immediately thrown out in the first fight when reigning Undisputed Champion and #1 seed Damo was upset by Statix! It was a bad case of deja vu, reminding everyone of Damo's Round 2 loss in the Mid-Year Grand Slam! That result earned Poasty the moniker of "Champion of Champions", and as #4 seed, he earned another confident win in Round 2 against 4-time Div.2 Champ: SubScorpTile! Thanks to unprecedented circumstances: Poasty will advance straight to the Fourth Round -- completely skipping the Third via a bye!
The Pacific Connection may've dominated at All-Star Summer Showdown, but Oozaru infamously left the league early last year when the random draw of Tournament 66 pit him against his partner: Banging. Fate once again matched Oozaru and Banging in the Second Round, and Oozaru again refused to fight his friend. Unwilling to take advantage, Banging also declined to advance, resulting in a double withdrawal! It means the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam winner is out of the tournament - and Poasty gets that bye in Round 3!
Allegiances were also tested when members of The United met in the Second Round. Mimik did not shy away from the contest, finding himself hungry for tournament success in another inter-team contest! He earned a convincing win against Shoe, but one wonders what the cost of advancement may be considering his battles last year with Hokey, and earlier this year against TPB. Not a concern he'll have to worry about until the finals. The_Purple_Bunny advanced with a solid win against notorious "Italian Bishop" Shen_DuHBK.
#3 seed and KFL Champ United: Mime had no trouble dealing with Jammer2Omega in a match-up that drew curiosity. He'll face J2O's partner in the Third Round after Porygonix advanced against Killswitch. #2 seed VenoMark was also a comfortable winner against Mime's teammate, United: Murdoink. He'll face one-half of The 5 Minuet Kismet duo - MKMaster.
Only one Hall of Famer fell out of the race in Round 2: Division 2 Champion Shinnokxz earned a big scalp when he beat the much talked about Rockey316! It was smooth sailing for Marz thanks to a bye provided by a Day 2 draw. Shamrock earned a solid win against Red_Spaniard of The Red Reign. Kron delivered one of two MAX Damage wins of the day against upstart GuiltyByDesign. The other came when Violent`J brought an end to the run of J-Spit, who suffered the direst of consequences from his defeat. J-Spit marks the second sidelined casualty from the 2017 Summer Grand Slam.
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 2:
1. Statix d. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) (#1) [+4]
2. Torchia d. giandavil [+2]
3. BilboFett d. ErmackDaddy [+1]
4. United: Artanix d. Shaggy2Dope [+8]
5. Kiara85 d. Sgtf [+1]
6. Genku d. Baraka_MK [+5]
7. DaemonX d. Coltess [+5]
8. Ratt d. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose [+4]
9. McDaniel d. legoslayer10 [+1]
10. United: Mimik d. United: Shoe [+1]
11. Violent`J d. J-Spit [+MAX] [-1up]
12. Jerrod d. jack4813 [+3]
13. DArqueBishop d. foahchon [+1]
14. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet d. Jauger [+19]
15. No match occurred as a result of a double withdrawal.
16. "Champion of Champions" Poasty (#4) d. SubScorpTile [+2]
17. United: Mime (c) (#3) d. Jammer2Omega [+4]
18. Porygonix d. Killswitch [+1]
19. SubMan799 d. proXade [+1]
20. King Ken d. NovaStarr [+1]
21. Shinnokxz (c) d. Rockey316 [+1]
22. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. JoelKatz [+5]
23. "The Hitman" DECEPTION d. Evil AlbertBeefcake [+1]
24. The_Hurricane d. STEROLIZER [+4]
25. Marz progressed to Round 3 as a result of a bye.
26. DeathScepter d. TripleH [+2]
27. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. Shen_DuHBK [+3]
28. Shamrock d. Red_Spaniard [+12]
29. G0LD d. nif [+2]
30. Kron d. GuiltyByDesign [+MAX]
31. MKMaster d. GohanSon [+3]
32. VenoMark (#2) d. United: Murdoink [+5]
Tournament 82 Impact Players:
- Statix +MAX (R1), Genku +MAX (R1), Mime +MAX (R1), The_Purple_Bunny +MAX (R1), Violent`J +MAX (R2), Kron +MAX (R2), Artanix +21 (R1), VenoMark +20 (R1), Shoe +19 (R1), LordSkarlet +19 (R2), Marz +17 (R1), Shen_DuHBK +16 (R1), BilboFett +13 (R1), Ratt +10 (R1), TonyTheTiger +9 (R1), TripleH +9 (R1), Damo +8 (R1), Baraka_MK +7 (R1), DECEPTION +7 (R1), SubScorpTile +5 (R1), DaemonX +5 (R2)
Tournament 82 Shock Eliminations:
- CaTigeReptile (R1), CCShadow (R1), ElJobber (DNC), Onryo (R1), Damo (R2), Rockey316 (R2)
Tournament 82 Casualties:
- Zentile (R1), J-Spit (R2)
Expectations were immediately thrown out in the first fight when reigning Undisputed Champion and #1 seed Damo was upset by Statix! It was a bad case of deja vu, reminding everyone of Damo's Round 2 loss in the Mid-Year Grand Slam! That result earned Poasty the moniker of "Champion of Champions", and as #4 seed, he earned another confident win in Round 2 against 4-time Div.2 Champ: SubScorpTile! Thanks to unprecedented circumstances: Poasty will advance straight to the Fourth Round -- completely skipping the Third via a bye!
The Pacific Connection may've dominated at All-Star Summer Showdown, but Oozaru infamously left the league early last year when the random draw of Tournament 66 pit him against his partner: Banging. Fate once again matched Oozaru and Banging in the Second Round, and Oozaru again refused to fight his friend. Unwilling to take advantage, Banging also declined to advance, resulting in a double withdrawal! It means the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam winner is out of the tournament - and Poasty gets that bye in Round 3!
Allegiances were also tested when members of The United met in the Second Round. Mimik did not shy away from the contest, finding himself hungry for tournament success in another inter-team contest! He earned a convincing win against Shoe, but one wonders what the cost of advancement may be considering his battles last year with Hokey, and earlier this year against TPB. Not a concern he'll have to worry about until the finals. The_Purple_Bunny advanced with a solid win against notorious "Italian Bishop" Shen_DuHBK.
#3 seed and KFL Champ United: Mime had no trouble dealing with Jammer2Omega in a match-up that drew curiosity. He'll face J2O's partner in the Third Round after Porygonix advanced against Killswitch. #2 seed VenoMark was also a comfortable winner against Mime's teammate, United: Murdoink. He'll face one-half of The 5 Minuet Kismet duo - MKMaster.
Only one Hall of Famer fell out of the race in Round 2: Division 2 Champion Shinnokxz earned a big scalp when he beat the much talked about Rockey316! It was smooth sailing for Marz thanks to a bye provided by a Day 2 draw. Shamrock earned a solid win against Red_Spaniard of The Red Reign. Kron delivered one of two MAX Damage wins of the day against upstart GuiltyByDesign. The other came when Violent`J brought an end to the run of J-Spit, who suffered the direst of consequences from his defeat. J-Spit marks the second sidelined casualty from the 2017 Summer Grand Slam.
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 2:
1. Statix d. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) (#1) [+4]
2. Torchia d. giandavil [+2]
3. BilboFett d. ErmackDaddy [+1]
4. United: Artanix d. Shaggy2Dope [+8]
5. Kiara85 d. Sgtf [+1]
6. Genku d. Baraka_MK [+5]
7. DaemonX d. Coltess [+5]
8. Ratt d. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose [+4]
9. McDaniel d. legoslayer10 [+1]
10. United: Mimik d. United: Shoe [+1]
11. Violent`J d. J-Spit [+MAX] [-1up]
12. Jerrod d. jack4813 [+3]
13. DArqueBishop d. foahchon [+1]
14. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet d. Jauger [+19]
15. No match occurred as a result of a double withdrawal.
16. "Champion of Champions" Poasty (#4) d. SubScorpTile [+2]
17. United: Mime (c) (#3) d. Jammer2Omega [+4]
18. Porygonix d. Killswitch [+1]
19. SubMan799 d. proXade [+1]
20. King Ken d. NovaStarr [+1]
21. Shinnokxz (c) d. Rockey316 [+1]
22. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. JoelKatz [+5]
23. "The Hitman" DECEPTION d. Evil AlbertBeefcake [+1]
24. The_Hurricane d. STEROLIZER [+4]
25. Marz progressed to Round 3 as a result of a bye.
26. DeathScepter d. TripleH [+2]
27. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. Shen_DuHBK [+3]
28. Shamrock d. Red_Spaniard [+12]
29. G0LD d. nif [+2]
30. Kron d. GuiltyByDesign [+MAX]
31. MKMaster d. GohanSon [+3]
32. VenoMark (#2) d. United: Murdoink [+5]
Tournament 82 Impact Players:
- Statix +MAX (R1), Genku +MAX (R1), Mime +MAX (R1), The_Purple_Bunny +MAX (R1), Violent`J +MAX (R2), Kron +MAX (R2), Artanix +21 (R1), VenoMark +20 (R1), Shoe +19 (R1), LordSkarlet +19 (R2), Marz +17 (R1), Shen_DuHBK +16 (R1), BilboFett +13 (R1), Ratt +10 (R1), TonyTheTiger +9 (R1), TripleH +9 (R1), Damo +8 (R1), Baraka_MK +7 (R1), DECEPTION +7 (R1), SubScorpTile +5 (R1), DaemonX +5 (R2)
Tournament 82 Shock Eliminations:
- CaTigeReptile (R1), CCShadow (R1), ElJobber (DNC), Onryo (R1), Damo (R2), Rockey316 (R2)
Tournament 82 Casualties:
- Zentile (R1), J-Spit (R2)
Monday, August 21, 2017
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Day 1
There was no quit in the best competitors in the league as the 2017 Summer Grand Slam got under way just twenty-four hours after a massive All-Star Summer Showdown! The random bracket for Day 1 was a star-studded affair, with "The Chosen One" Damo (#1) and Poasty (#4) advancing from seeded placements at the top and bottom of the half-bracket!
Damo's win sets up another intriguing Second Round face-off, this time with ICWW All-Star Statix, who executed a staggering MAX Damage win against Politics. It was bad news for Politics' partner Menas, as well! He took the other MAX Damage loss at the hands of Genku, who eliminated Statix at All-Star Summer Showdown during the team clash between The Invasion and Mick's All-Stars!
There were strong, All-Star wins all across the First Round bracket! Four Hall of Fame competitors advanced with Ratt, United: Mimik, Violent`J, and Mid-Year Grand Slam winner Oozaru picking up good wins. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet, United: Artanix, United: Shoe, DaemonX, Banging, and DArqueBishop also advanced with strong results.
The biggest upset of the day was "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile, who lost an absolute shocker to BilboFett just twenty-four hours after her All Star-making victory against Kron! One-half of the Duo Division Champions, CCShadow, also had a surprising loss to Sgtf.
Jerrod advanced to the Second Round despite drawing the defending 2016 Summer Grand Slam champ, and reigning 2016 & 2017 Grand Slam Launch winner: ElJobber. ElJobber hoped to defend his crown, but was forced to make a last minute withdrawal after suffering a punishing Steel Cage Fight defeat at All-Star Summer Showdown! Cage winner VenoMark is expected to compete in the bottom half of the Summer Grand Slam bracket as #2 seed, on Day 2!
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 1, Day 1:
1. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) (#1) d. Jericho [+8]
2. Statix d. Politics [+MAX]
3. giandavil d. CRX7 [+1]
4. Torchia d. kibble [+1]
5. BilboFett d. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile [+13]
6. ErmackDaddy d. kingjolly [+1]
7. United: Artanix d. Cherri [+21]
8. Shaggy2Dope d. WilliamRegal [+1]
9. Sgtf d. CCShadow (c) [+1]
10. Kiara85 d. redman [+1]
11. Baraka_MK d. Cukier [+7]
12. Genku d. Menas [+MAX]
13. Coltess d. __-Standards-__ [+1]
14. DaemonX d. J1sy [+3]
15. Ratt d. Mark [+10]
16. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose d. PaganFreak [+1]
17. legoslayer10 d. rxvt [+3]
18. McDaniel d. Nemesis316 [+1]
19. United: Shoe d. MattHardy [+19]
20. United: Mimik d. KombatKid [+2]
21. J-Spit d. Quan Jeeves [+2]
22. Violent`J d. "The Jackal" Maridany [+1]
23. Jerrod progressed to Round 2 via a bye.
24. jack4813 d. Dez-Burnett [+1]
25. foahchon d. Kairyu [+2]
26. DArqueBishop d. ]{0MBAT [+1]
27. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet d. fraysol [+9]
28. Jauger d. Mojo6 [+2]
29. Banging d. United: zelse [+11]
30. Oozaru d. Dolce [+3]
31. SubScorpTile d. LadyRaiden [+5]
32. "Champion of Champions" Poasty (#4) d. avenger45 [+2]
Tournament 82 Impact Players:
- Statix +MAX (R1), Genku +MAX (R1), Artanix +21 (R1), Shoe +19 (R1), BilboFett +13 (R1), Ratt +10 (R1), LordSkarlet +9 (R1), Damo +8 (R1), Baraka_MK +7 (R1), SubScorpTile +5 (R1), DaemonX +3 (R1), legoslayer10 +3 (R1), Oozaru +3 (R1)
Tournament 82 Shock Eliminations:
- CaTigeReptile (R1), CCShadow (R1), ElJobber (DNC)
Damo's win sets up another intriguing Second Round face-off, this time with ICWW All-Star Statix, who executed a staggering MAX Damage win against Politics. It was bad news for Politics' partner Menas, as well! He took the other MAX Damage loss at the hands of Genku, who eliminated Statix at All-Star Summer Showdown during the team clash between The Invasion and Mick's All-Stars!
There were strong, All-Star wins all across the First Round bracket! Four Hall of Fame competitors advanced with Ratt, United: Mimik, Violent`J, and Mid-Year Grand Slam winner Oozaru picking up good wins. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet, United: Artanix, United: Shoe, DaemonX, Banging, and DArqueBishop also advanced with strong results.
The biggest upset of the day was "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile, who lost an absolute shocker to BilboFett just twenty-four hours after her All Star-making victory against Kron! One-half of the Duo Division Champions, CCShadow, also had a surprising loss to Sgtf.
Jerrod advanced to the Second Round despite drawing the defending 2016 Summer Grand Slam champ, and reigning 2016 & 2017 Grand Slam Launch winner: ElJobber. ElJobber hoped to defend his crown, but was forced to make a last minute withdrawal after suffering a punishing Steel Cage Fight defeat at All-Star Summer Showdown! Cage winner VenoMark is expected to compete in the bottom half of the Summer Grand Slam bracket as #2 seed, on Day 2!
Tournament 82: Summer Grand Slam - Round 1, Day 1:
1. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) (#1) d. Jericho [+8]
2. Statix d. Politics [+MAX]
3. giandavil d. CRX7 [+1]
4. Torchia d. kibble [+1]
5. BilboFett d. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile [+13]
6. ErmackDaddy d. kingjolly [+1]
7. United: Artanix d. Cherri [+21]
8. Shaggy2Dope d. WilliamRegal [+1]
9. Sgtf d. CCShadow (c) [+1]
10. Kiara85 d. redman [+1]
11. Baraka_MK d. Cukier [+7]
12. Genku d. Menas [+MAX]
13. Coltess d. __-Standards-__ [+1]
14. DaemonX d. J1sy [+3]
15. Ratt d. Mark [+10]
16. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose d. PaganFreak [+1]
17. legoslayer10 d. rxvt [+3]
18. McDaniel d. Nemesis316 [+1]
19. United: Shoe d. MattHardy [+19]
20. United: Mimik d. KombatKid [+2]
21. J-Spit d. Quan Jeeves [+2]
22. Violent`J d. "The Jackal" Maridany [+1]
23. Jerrod progressed to Round 2 via a bye.
24. jack4813 d. Dez-Burnett [+1]
25. foahchon d. Kairyu [+2]
26. DArqueBishop d. ]{0MBAT [+1]
27. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet d. fraysol [+9]
28. Jauger d. Mojo6 [+2]
29. Banging d. United: zelse [+11]
30. Oozaru d. Dolce [+3]
31. SubScorpTile d. LadyRaiden [+5]
32. "Champion of Champions" Poasty (#4) d. avenger45 [+2]
Tournament 82 Impact Players:
- Statix +MAX (R1), Genku +MAX (R1), Artanix +21 (R1), Shoe +19 (R1), BilboFett +13 (R1), Ratt +10 (R1), LordSkarlet +9 (R1), Damo +8 (R1), Baraka_MK +7 (R1), SubScorpTile +5 (R1), DaemonX +3 (R1), legoslayer10 +3 (R1), Oozaru +3 (R1)
Tournament 82 Shock Eliminations:
- CaTigeReptile (R1), CCShadow (R1), ElJobber (DNC)
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Supercard 97: All-Star Summer Showdown
The heat is on for the Supercard of the Summer! The mercury always rises to its apex in August when the biggest names in history converge for the All-Star Summer Showdown! The annual Great Arena spectacular brings blood feuds to the boil, dream matches to reality, and career defining moments that will echo through time. It's half-summer bloc party, half-championship play-off! All the titles will be on the line, but none is bigger than the Undisputed Championship main event! It's show time!
16. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) defeated "Champion of Champions" Poasty in a close fought match! [+1] [Undisputed Championship]
Everything about the Championship Preview preceding the match seemed to favour "The Chosen One" Damo, but there was just one flaw in the overwhelming advantage of his experience: Poasty already defeated him! As Division 2 Champion; Poasty won the clash of champs in the Second Round of the Mid-Year Grand Slam, inspiring the nickname of "Champion of Champions". He lost his title in a surprise upset at Pre-Show 96, but immediately bounced back with an unexpected victory in the 2017 Royal Roulette match! While Damo was dominated the gold, Poasty vowed to win it! An opportunity he simply couldn't pass-up, cashing-in on an opponent he knew he could beat!
Most years the Undisputed Championship is defined by two or three fighters, and Damo had proven himself a "Chosen One" with wins at The Spring Classic and Tower of Power XIX! The odds were in his favour, but Poasty has never cared much about odds. The blue chipper looked remarkably at home in the Summer main event, immediately going toe-to-toe with the champ! Every time Damo tried to exert powerful dominance over the match, Poasty found an energetic counter-attack! It truly looked as if The Champion of Champions might pull off the steal of the century, but The Chosen One was able to call upon an extra gear. It went down to the wire, but in the end, Damo secured the win!
With the crowd going wild, Poasty reluctantly offered his to Damo in a show of respect. They shook, but Poasty assured him that he'll be coming for the gold again. Damo raised his hand, confident in the knowledge his next challenge will be far more familiar when Supercard 98: Night of Champions VI brings former Undisputed Champions back for a shot at his title.
15. Mick's All-Stars defeated The Invasion in a Survival Sequence! [5-4]
1. Rockey316 (Mick) elim. Shen_DuHBK (Invasion)
2. Black Rook 1 (Invasion) elim. Rockey316 (Mick)
3. Violent`J (Mick) elim. Black Rook 1 (Invasion)
4. Black Rook 2 (Invasion) elim. Violent`J (Mick)
5. The_Hurricane (Mick) elim. Black Rook 2 (Invasion)
6. DaemonX (Invasion) elim. The_Hurricane (Mick)
7. Statix (Mick) elim. DaemonX (Invasion)
8. Genku (Invasion) elim. Statix (Mick)
9. Mick (Mick) elim. Genku (Invasion)
Survivor: Chairman Mick
After destroying DaemonX at Dead Or Alive V; "The Spirit of Vengeance" Michael Lucifer retreated from the fight to become an official behind The Great Arena. When Chairman Mick refused to show for Genku's challenge at Dead Or Alive X, it seemed he would never fight again. After six months of continuous verbal attacks from Genku, he resorted to flat-out calling Mick a failure and a coward. It was the last straw that finally got The Chairman to act - with a catch! Genku would have to earn his match by fighting through four ICWW All-Stars fresh from their 15th Anniversary at DOAX!
Rockey316's much publicized return at Dead Or Alive failed to produce a golden win, but as the first fighter in for Mick's All-Stars, he was in fine form! "Italian Bishop" Shen_DuHBK managed to get an early shot in, but it was all Rockey after that! The Invasion recruited their mysterious enforcers for the match, bringing Black Rook 1 in to quickly dismantle the tiring sensation. The arena lit up as Violent`J arrived, entering into an all-out back-and-forth war with The Rook! BR1 briefly had control, but the Y2Juggalo was able to fight back for the elimination! He had nothing left for Black Rook 2, though, gifting an easy out. The_Hurricane ran in to a punishing blow, but recovered to sweep away the second Rook. No such luck against DaemonX, who swiftly dominated Hurricane, taunting him over the July turn of his partner AlbertBeefcake! Statix picked up where his teammate left off, unleashing holy hell against The Invasion leader for a vicious elimination! This left only Genku, who had no trouble wiping out his old rival Statix! This set the stage for the fight everyone wanted to see! Chairman Mick charged in to Sudden Death, taking full advantage of Genku's prior skirmish. It was like a flashback to ICWW as The Chairman rained down blows on Genku! There was nothing he could do. For the first time in five years: Chairman Mick celebrated the 5-4 win over Genku and The Invasion, joined by his All-Star teammates!
14. CCShadow & Scott-Howell (c) defeated Ratt & NightHawk in a dominant victory! [+4] [Duo Division Championship]
CCShadow & Scott-Howell may be one of the veteran pairings in The Great Arena, but their second Duo Division Championship win at the 2017 Spring Classic came with some surprise. In the months since: they've established themselves as the new dominant pairing, but the surprise return of Ratt & NightHawk at Dead Or Alive X signaled fresh uncertainty from an All-Star rematch challenge! Ratt remains one of the most awesome Hall of Fame fighters in arena history, and with NightHawk, one of the few teams to have beaten Team Xtreme! They captured lightning in a bottle with their Ultimate Grand Prix VII championship win, but CCShadow & Scott-Howell's time was long coming! After a close fought series with The Pacific Connection, it was presumed Ratt & NightHawk would enter the match favourites. Much has changed in the last four months, though. CCShadow & Scott-Howell have perfected the winning formula of a champion team. In front of a stunned audience, they once again proved they're the best tandem in the league by upsetting Rattamania at the Supercard of the Summer! The Duo Division has come to be defined by dominant forces, and with this win, CCShadow & Scott-Howell announced themselves as the new dynasty to beat!
13. VenoMark defeated ElJobber in a heinous battle! [-1/-6] [Steel Cage Fight]
The Summer celebrations of the previous match dissipated as competitors entered the arena for a very different type of match. The ominous confines of the Steel Cage lowered as #1 Contender ElJobber found himself in unfamiliar surroundings with a confident opponent. VenoMark knew he would have to go to extremes to beat the Iron Man who took contention from him at Supercard 96. With an undefeated streak in the Steel Cage against some of the best in the league: VenoMark knew the risk would be worth it. ElJobber clutched steel bars with uncertainty, but when the bell rung, there was no time for caution. VenoMark charged his opponent, immediately turning their environment into an unforgiving weapon! ElJobber's experience allowed him to fight back, but the dismantling endurance of UGP Death Matches couldn't prepare him in the violent sprint of a Steel Cage Fight! VenoMark fought like there was no tomorrow. Both man bled that day, but it was ElJobber who was unable to stand. VenoMark emerged from the Steel Cage 5-0, with the soft metal of gold back in sight!
The tone shifted for one of the more unique contests at this year's All-Star Summer Showdown. Hall of Fame legend Kron returned to action during the Mid-Year Grand Slam, where he found one of his toughest opponents in Quarter Finalist: CaTigeReptile. Knowing the result could've easily gone the other way, he challenged CTR to meet him again, and finally take the next step toward securing her place as a bona fide All-Star! The resulting rematch confirmed what many already knew! CTR was at her very best, seizing the opportunity to drastically reverse her tournament fortunes! Under the lights of the Supercard of the Summer, against one of the legends of competition, CaTigeReptile executed a dominant +6 victory! The Guardian celebrated her landmark win as Kron recovered from the impact, applauding the rise of the league's newest All-Star!
11. "The New Generation" DECEPTION & Onryo defeated "The 5 Minute Kismet" Baraka_MK & MKMaster in convincing fashion! [+2]
It was the loss that divided a generation: Baraka_MK and "Mad Dog" Onryo went to Ultimate Grand Prix VII to beat Mark & Leroy - but were stunned in an upset defeat! They split-up to better hone their fighting technique, but when Onryo was closing in on the Div.2 title, BMK found a new partner: MKMaster! Allegiances tore The New Generation apart, and while BMK & MKM failed to beat Mark & Leroy at Supercard 94 -- DECEPTION came to Onryo's aid, slaying their dragon at Supercard 96! BMK & MKM settled the score at Dead Or Alive X, but the perceived insult of The New Generation's one-upping celebration was already felt. At All-Star Summer Showdown, BMK & MKM were announced by a new name - The 5 Minute Kismet! The new-look team were strong, but not strong enough to mitigate the All-Star pairing of DECEPTION & Onryo! The former Duo Champs were back to their very best, writing their own destiny of victory!
10. "The Pacific Connection" Oozaru & Banging defeated Jammer2Omega & Porygonix and "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge in a spectacular 3way performance! [+2/-1/-1]
Ever since UGP7; The Pacific Connection has been on a whirlwind tour, defeating some of the very best teams the Duo Division has to offer! The rise of the classic combination and their championship series has put the pinch on rising pairs like Jammer2Omega & Porygonix, and Invasion rivals Jason_Voorhees & edge! With Oozaru & Banging missing out on gold at Dead Or Alive X, the target was on their back! The rivalry between The Connection's opponents played to their advantage as they revisited their Supercard 96 grudge! J2O & Pory managed to neutralize The Invasion, but the effort expended took its toll. The Pacific Connection navigated their way to a strong All-Star victory!
The United's domination of The Invasion earlier in the night seemed like a good omen for reigning KFL Champion Mime. The champ himself has been dominant since capturing the gold at Ultimate Grand Prix VII, but in Evil AlbertBeefcake he faced an unknown. Albert was once a sworn enemy of The Invasion, but after disappearing suddenly, he returned at Supercard 96 by their side! Victory at Pre-Show 97 secured Evil AlbertBeefcake the opportunity to corrupt the KFL gold, but Mime would not be so easily bamboozled! He retained against Rockey316 ten days prior at Dead Or Alive X, and put on another All-Star performance at the Supercard of the Summer! The result was never in doubt as Mime cruised to his ninth consecutive defense! A result that could've been far more painful!
Before the 2017 Royal Roulette match; the paths of Marz and The_Purple_Bunny had rarely had reason to cross. As one-half of Team Xtreme, Marz set records in The Great Arena as Duo Division Champion. With his surprise entry into Royal Roulette, he revisited days as a record-setting ICWW World Champion! Celebrating ICWW's 15th Anniversary at Dead Or Alive X: Marz faced the other runners-up in a three-way, bundled out by The_Purple_Bunny on a quest for his 7th Undisputed Championship reign, in 2017! Attempted payback at Pre-Show 97 saw Team Xtreme suffer a rare loss at the hands of United All-Stars! A fire was lit under Marz that could not be denied come All-Star Summer Showdown! The_Purple_Bunny was arrogant, clearly under estimating his legendary opponent! Marz took full advantage, calling upon years of Hall of Fame experience to dominant TPB with a heinous +7 impact! An All-Star victory that left The_Purple_Bunny livid!
7. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger defeated "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet in a comprehensive victory! [+3]
LordSkarlet has become a self-styled "Red Nightmare" for the fighters of The Great Arena, but its his own recurring horror he blames for stalling a Red Reign. He defeated TonyTheTiger at the 2015 All-Star Summer Showdown, but The Predator has continued to periodically disrupt his path ever since! He memorably sent LordSkarlet on a downward spiral after Ultimate Grand Prix VI. During his comeback in the 2017 Royal Roulette match -- history repeated itself. Payback was supposed to be swift and brutal after making TTT run the Red Reign gauntlet, but TonyTheTiger was destined to cause more upset for The Red Nightmare. The Predator was well prepared, executing a defensive-offense that cost LordSkarlet +3 impact! Salt in the wound of a demoralizing defeat!
An ability to fight on the edge led Zentile to two memorable reigns as Div. 2 Champion during last year's title blitz -- but his high-risk style has been slowly catching up with him! "Wild Pegasus" earned a title opportunity at the last minute, unseating favourite contender G0LD at Pre-Show 97! It was recovery from DOAX disappointment, but the instability of his style was evident when he came to All-Star Summer Showdown! Shinnokxz arrived at the big show untested, having been a surprise title winner at Pre-Show 96: Heat Up Scramble. Zentile presented a legitimate concern to the new champ, but when push came to shove, Shinnokxz pushed harder! A stunning +3 impact confirmed Shinnokxz was no mere fluke! A punishing result pushing Zentile precariously close to the edge!
5. The United defeated The Invasion in a dominant Survival Sequence! [5-2]
1. zelse (United) elim. Zengeance (Invasion)
2. zelse (United) elim. TripleH (Invasion)
3. WilliamRegal (Invasion) elim. zelse (United)
4. Murdoink (United) elim. WilliamRegal (Invasion)
5. Murdoink (United) elim. Jauger (Invasion)
6. Loopster (Invasion) elim. Murdoink (United)
7. Mimik (United) elim. Loopster (Invasion)
Survivors: Mimik, Artanix & Shoe
The Invasion were banished from Monday Nights at the beginning of the year, but Loopster found a vulnerability in The United in July, that he attempted to widen with a new front. A United broken by injury and in-fighting weren't there to defend, but the return of Shoe rallied the troops, leading to a dominant win in a round of VS United! Loopster managed to persist, leaving the last course of action to be a 5-on-5 Survival Sequence! Beleaguered rookie, zelse, led the charge in his first All-Star Summer Showdown, earning two stunning eliminations! WilliamRegal quickly stemmed the flow for The Invasion, but Murdoink obliterated him just as fast! Jauger managed to force Murdoink to work hard for his second elimination. Loopster effortlessly picked off Murdoink, but was no match for The United's Hall of Fame heavyhitter: Mimik! A stunning 5-2 result saw Shoe & Artanix join Mimik in celebrating The United's dominant victory in the Survival Sequence!
4. Benjamin defeated King Ken in a comprehensive result. [+2]
Coming out of Royal Roulette; Benjamin and King Ken had a common enemy in TonyTheTiger. Efforts to resolve the three-way issue quickly turned the pair against each other as Benjamin brushed Ken aside. A rematch further reinforced Benjamin's ability to out muscle King Ken, but throughout 2018, he's been a man torn between individual and tandem disciplines. Ken took advantage of this, crushing Benjamin with the aid of Bee_07, after bouncing back at DOAX! With Ben's lot in the duos dashed, the stage was set for the ultimate showdown! They've been comparable in so many ways, but King Ken's legendary career has always been undermined by failing to win big. Benjamin rose to the occasion, earning a comprehensive victory on the big Summer stage!
3. "Red Reign" Sekktor & legoslayer10 defeated "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade in convincing fashion. [+1]
Six months ago The Greek Crisis were on a path of revolution as one of the top teams in the Duo Division. The high of participating in Tower of Power XVIII soon turned to a tragic low when the early stages of The Red Reign delivered a devastating defeat as unannounced challengers! The six month journey back for proXade finally came to an end as he and maxilos proudly marched into the arena! legoslayer10 had to play substitute in the comeback grudge match: The Red Reign suffered a karmic loss in April when hydraslash became victim of his own brutal injury! The change in line-up didn't diminish their team credentials. Sekktor & legoslayer10 reprised the role of Summer winners. The reunited Greek Crisis never the less celebrated the glendi of their Summer return, making up for missing out at UGP.
2. Mark & Leroy defeated "Brexiteers" Liam & nif [+1]
Mark & Leroy were the benchmark squeezed between competing rivals at Dead Or Alive X and Royal Roulette. The legacy of their Ultimate Grand Prix VII excellence almost cost them, but a strong win at Pre-Show 97 saved their place at the All-Star Summer Showdown! Awaiting were a duo who've set the division on fire: The Brexiteers have established themselves as a Top 5 pairing through hard work and determination. That drive wasn't enough in a match that didn't really capture either team in their best light. It wasn't pretty, but a down and dirty struggle delivered Mark & Leroy another win to compliment their UGP success.
1. DArqueBishop eliminated Chromatose to win the Summer Elimination Battle Royal!
Battle Royal Eliminations:
1. Darfus elim. Red_Spaniard
2. Chromatose elim. Kiara85
3. Menas elim. McDaniel
4. NovaStarr elim. Nemesis316
5. DArqueBishop elim. Politics
6. Onimike elim. KombatKid
7. Onimike elim. redman
8. Menas elim. Darfus
9. Chromatose elim. Coltess
10. NovaStarr elim. Onimike
11. DArqueBishop elim. SubMan799
12. G0LD elim. ]{0MBAT
13. xort elim. Menas
14. Nephrite elim. Jerrod
15. Nephrite elim. xort
16. Chromatose elim. G0LD
17. NovaStarr elim. Nephrite
18. DArqueBishop elim. NovaStarr
19. DArqueBishop elim. Chromatose The big event atmosphere started to build as twenty fighters made their way into the arena for the opening salvo: a twenty-fighter Summer Elimination Battle Royal!
1. Darfus elim. Red_Spaniard
2. Chromatose elim. Kiara85
3. Menas elim. McDaniel
4. NovaStarr elim. Nemesis316
5. DArqueBishop elim. Politics
6. Onimike elim. KombatKid
7. Onimike elim. redman
8. Menas elim. Darfus
9. Chromatose elim. Coltess
10. NovaStarr elim. Onimike
11. DArqueBishop elim. SubMan799
12. G0LD elim. ]{0MBAT
13. xort elim. Menas
14. Nephrite elim. Jerrod
15. Nephrite elim. xort
16. Chromatose elim. G0LD
17. NovaStarr elim. Nephrite
18. DArqueBishop elim. NovaStarr
19. DArqueBishop elim. Chromatose The big event atmosphere started to build as twenty fighters made their way into the arena for the opening salvo: a twenty-fighter Summer Elimination Battle Royal!
The heat was on as Kiara85 threw the opening blow, absolutely rocking Red_Spaniard! As the action erupted, it only took 31 seconds for Darfus to find his way to Red_Spaniard for the first elimination of the match! That was quickly followed with an act of karmas "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose cut down Kiara85 at the 62 seconds mark!
Onimike enjoyed a brief blitz in the first-half of the match, scoring back-to-back eliminations of KombatKid and redman! A surprise package also came from Menas, who outlasted partner Politics significantly, with an elimination of Darfus, to boot!
By the half-way point, it was becoming clear the match was a three-horse race between Chromatose, NovaStarr, and DArqueBishop. NovaStarr ended Onimike's exciting night to usher in the second half. DArqueBishop kept former allies turned Pre-Show rivals separated with an exit for SubMan799 at #11!
Top Division 2 prospect G0LD and Nephrite were able to exert some dominance around the middle of the battle. G0LD delivered chip damage to the top prospects in the match, finding time to eliminate ]{0MBAT. Nephrite got his licks in, chopping away at Jerrod and xort for two well earned elims!
Nephrite managed to hang in as part of the final four for a moment. He struck long time Fighter For Europe rival, Chromatose, with a punishing blow, before NovaStarr capitalized with a quick ambush elimination! The Sword of Europe paid her back in kind - delivering two hard shots that helped DAB secure the penultimate elimination! Chromatose attempted to cut DArqueBishop off immediately, but DAB was able to turn the tables! It took time to cut The Sword down, but persistence paid off with DArqueBishop securing the big win in the Summer Elimination Battle Royal!
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Quarters
There are always risks associated with a reigning champion competing in a Grand Slam bracket!
In Round 2, Division 2 Champion Poasty proved that fact when he shunted Damo into an early exit in a match of Champion vs Champion! The Man Who Eliminated the Undisputed Champion already has a major feather in his cap, but he wanted a Mid-Year Grand Slam, as well. Poasty's Quarter Final rival wasn't as unlikely as he had been when facing The Champ. Oozaru may technically still qualify as a Division 2 fighter, but like so many of the ICWW alum, he's shown a capacity for consistent high quality performances. The Great Arena has seen that recently as he conquered the Duo Division, but he also made the Semi Final of this year's Grand Prix Warm-Up. Oozaru was not as strong as he'd been in Round 4, but Poasty was spent. A decisive result to put the Div.2 champ out.
CaTigeReptile has been known as "The Guardian", but in the Mid-Year Grand Slam her only cause was herself. She's been fighting to reach the pinnacle of the Undisputed Championship, but her most recent efforts have been derailed by The_Purple_Bunny. She found herself in a Quarter Final that could make her the contender she's always strived to be. All she had to do was defeat a Hall of Fame legend who goes by the name Kron! With All-Star Summer Showdown on the horizon, Kron had returned to the Mid-Year Grand Slam to fight his way to another major match. He showed signs of the tournament taking its toll as CTR threw herself into the match. It was a competitive contests, but in the end, Kron guaranteed a Hall of Famer will compete in the final with a strong win!
In the minds of many: Ratt is the greatest competitor of all-time! Before the tournament he was a favourite to win, but a mostly unspectacular draw of opponents had meant the defending 2016 Mid-Year Grand Slam winner had gone largely overlooked! VenoMark had faced far more intense scrutiny as the #3 seed, even though none of his opponents could compare to the challenge he faced in the Quarter Final! Rattamania was alive and well in his return to the Mid-Year Final, forcing VenoMark to find his best - and he did! VenoMark showed tremendous hunger as he fought back the famous fighting spirit of Rattamania to enforce his own desire for tournament glory! With such an impressive win, the recent former Undisputed Champion now sets himself up as a frontrunner to go all the way!
Reigning KFL Champion United: Mime left nothing to doubt as he marched his way toward his third consecutive Grand Slam Semi Final! He factored into the conclusion of the 2017 Grand Slam Launch and Grand Prix Warm-Up, earlier this year. Faced with Banging he met one-half of a white hot Pacific Connection, and an opponent with similar versatility as a duo and solo competitor. Sadly, Banging couldn't convert his recent tag team success to join Oozaru in the Semis. Mime was never in doubt of winning! His comprehensive victory adds to a string of impressive scalps that could signal a tournament crown in Mime's future!
The final four will meet tomorrow in the last battles to determine the winner of the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam tournament! The Semi Finals will begin with a clash of Hall of Famers as Oozaru takes on Kron meet in a collision of eras! Then two of the star champions of 2017 will duke it out as VenoMark meets United: Mime in a match full of intriguing chemistry! Then there will be only two to compete in the final battle! Who will they be? Stay tuned for an epic finale!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Quarter Finals:
1. Oozaru defeated Poasty (c) in a comprehensive win. [+1]
2. Kron defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile in a competitive victory. [+2]
3. VenoMark (#3) defeated Ratt in a competitive contest! [+1]
4. United: Mime (c) defeated Banging in a comprehensive result! [+7]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), Oozaru +MAX (R3, R4), DECEPTION +MAX (R3), Scott-Howell +19 (R3), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), Banging +17 (R3), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), MKMaster +14 (R3), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), Poasty +8 (R3), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), Benjamin +5 (R3)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2), Ken (R3), The_Purple_Bunny (R3), TonyTheTiger (R4), DECEPTION (R4), ElJobber (R4), Ratt (QF)
In Round 2, Division 2 Champion Poasty proved that fact when he shunted Damo into an early exit in a match of Champion vs Champion! The Man Who Eliminated the Undisputed Champion already has a major feather in his cap, but he wanted a Mid-Year Grand Slam, as well. Poasty's Quarter Final rival wasn't as unlikely as he had been when facing The Champ. Oozaru may technically still qualify as a Division 2 fighter, but like so many of the ICWW alum, he's shown a capacity for consistent high quality performances. The Great Arena has seen that recently as he conquered the Duo Division, but he also made the Semi Final of this year's Grand Prix Warm-Up. Oozaru was not as strong as he'd been in Round 4, but Poasty was spent. A decisive result to put the Div.2 champ out.
CaTigeReptile has been known as "The Guardian", but in the Mid-Year Grand Slam her only cause was herself. She's been fighting to reach the pinnacle of the Undisputed Championship, but her most recent efforts have been derailed by The_Purple_Bunny. She found herself in a Quarter Final that could make her the contender she's always strived to be. All she had to do was defeat a Hall of Fame legend who goes by the name Kron! With All-Star Summer Showdown on the horizon, Kron had returned to the Mid-Year Grand Slam to fight his way to another major match. He showed signs of the tournament taking its toll as CTR threw herself into the match. It was a competitive contests, but in the end, Kron guaranteed a Hall of Famer will compete in the final with a strong win!
In the minds of many: Ratt is the greatest competitor of all-time! Before the tournament he was a favourite to win, but a mostly unspectacular draw of opponents had meant the defending 2016 Mid-Year Grand Slam winner had gone largely overlooked! VenoMark had faced far more intense scrutiny as the #3 seed, even though none of his opponents could compare to the challenge he faced in the Quarter Final! Rattamania was alive and well in his return to the Mid-Year Final, forcing VenoMark to find his best - and he did! VenoMark showed tremendous hunger as he fought back the famous fighting spirit of Rattamania to enforce his own desire for tournament glory! With such an impressive win, the recent former Undisputed Champion now sets himself up as a frontrunner to go all the way!
Reigning KFL Champion United: Mime left nothing to doubt as he marched his way toward his third consecutive Grand Slam Semi Final! He factored into the conclusion of the 2017 Grand Slam Launch and Grand Prix Warm-Up, earlier this year. Faced with Banging he met one-half of a white hot Pacific Connection, and an opponent with similar versatility as a duo and solo competitor. Sadly, Banging couldn't convert his recent tag team success to join Oozaru in the Semis. Mime was never in doubt of winning! His comprehensive victory adds to a string of impressive scalps that could signal a tournament crown in Mime's future!
The final four will meet tomorrow in the last battles to determine the winner of the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam tournament! The Semi Finals will begin with a clash of Hall of Famers as Oozaru takes on Kron meet in a collision of eras! Then two of the star champions of 2017 will duke it out as VenoMark meets United: Mime in a match full of intriguing chemistry! Then there will be only two to compete in the final battle! Who will they be? Stay tuned for an epic finale!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Quarter Finals:
1. Oozaru defeated Poasty (c) in a comprehensive win. [+1]
2. Kron defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile in a competitive victory. [+2]
3. VenoMark (#3) defeated Ratt in a competitive contest! [+1]
4. United: Mime (c) defeated Banging in a comprehensive result! [+7]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), Oozaru +MAX (R3, R4), DECEPTION +MAX (R3), Scott-Howell +19 (R3), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), Banging +17 (R3), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), MKMaster +14 (R3), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), Poasty +8 (R3), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), Benjamin +5 (R3)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2), Ken (R3), The_Purple_Bunny (R3), TonyTheTiger (R4), DECEPTION (R4), ElJobber (R4), Ratt (QF)
Friday, June 23, 2017
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 4
Only one seed remained after an explosive Round 4 at the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam! Both of the year's two previous Grand Slam Tournament winners were knocked out of the Round of 16!
Grand Slam Launch winner and #2 seed ElJobber was victim of a minor upset when reigning KFL Champion, and former Unholy Alliance partner United: Mime earned a comprehensive victory! The 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up winner and #4 seed DECEPTION found himself outmatched in a more competitive contest with "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile!
MKMaster had been a shock Runner-Up in April's Grand Prix Warm-Up, but his dark horse status finally ran out when #3 seed VenoMark overcame another upstart performance. Oozaru announced himself as another serious threat with his second consecutive MAX Damage win! This time the devastating impact came at the expense of a recently in-form TonyTheTiger!
"Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile has been fighting on the edge for a long time, always unpredictable in exciting high-stakes battles. Kron stepped up to finally shut down the threat that claimed United: Mimik in Round 2, and King Ken in Round 3. The +7 impact proved to be the second biggest in an otherwise close fought round.
The man who eliminated the Undisputed Champion, Poasty, secured another strong win on his path to the Finals. Shinnokxz was competitive, but once again couldn't quite rise to the challenge of the Div.2 Champion. The only other title-holder still active in the draw was Scott-Howell, who lost an incredible hard fought clash with 3-time Duo Division Champion and living legend: Ratt!
It's sure to be an incredible finals series as eight completely viable contenders advance to the Mid-Year Grand Slam Quarter Finals! It's becoming one of the most difficult tournaments to predict, with a potential Tournament 81 winner in every match!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 4:
1. Poasty (c) d. Shinnokxz [+1]
2. Oozaru d. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger [+MAX]
3. Kron d. "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile [+7]
4. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile d. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#4) [+1]
5. VenoMark (#3) d. MKMaster [+2]
6. Ratt d. Scott-Howell (c) [+1]
7. Banging d. Benjamin [+1]
8. United: Mime (c) d. ElJobber (#2) [+2]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), Oozaru +MAX (R3, R4), DECEPTION +MAX (R3), Scott-Howell +19 (R3), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), Banging +17 (R3), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), MKMaster +14 (R3), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), Poasty +8 (R3), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), Benjamin +5 (R3)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2), Ken (R3), The_Purple_Bunny (R3), TonyTheTiger (R4), DECEPTION (R4), ElJobber (R4)
Grand Slam Launch winner and #2 seed ElJobber was victim of a minor upset when reigning KFL Champion, and former Unholy Alliance partner United: Mime earned a comprehensive victory! The 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up winner and #4 seed DECEPTION found himself outmatched in a more competitive contest with "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile!
MKMaster had been a shock Runner-Up in April's Grand Prix Warm-Up, but his dark horse status finally ran out when #3 seed VenoMark overcame another upstart performance. Oozaru announced himself as another serious threat with his second consecutive MAX Damage win! This time the devastating impact came at the expense of a recently in-form TonyTheTiger!
"Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile has been fighting on the edge for a long time, always unpredictable in exciting high-stakes battles. Kron stepped up to finally shut down the threat that claimed United: Mimik in Round 2, and King Ken in Round 3. The +7 impact proved to be the second biggest in an otherwise close fought round.
The man who eliminated the Undisputed Champion, Poasty, secured another strong win on his path to the Finals. Shinnokxz was competitive, but once again couldn't quite rise to the challenge of the Div.2 Champion. The only other title-holder still active in the draw was Scott-Howell, who lost an incredible hard fought clash with 3-time Duo Division Champion and living legend: Ratt!
It's sure to be an incredible finals series as eight completely viable contenders advance to the Mid-Year Grand Slam Quarter Finals! It's becoming one of the most difficult tournaments to predict, with a potential Tournament 81 winner in every match!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 4:
1. Poasty (c) d. Shinnokxz [+1]
2. Oozaru d. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger [+MAX]
3. Kron d. "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile [+7]
4. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile d. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#4) [+1]
5. VenoMark (#3) d. MKMaster [+2]
6. Ratt d. Scott-Howell (c) [+1]
7. Banging d. Benjamin [+1]
8. United: Mime (c) d. ElJobber (#2) [+2]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), Oozaru +MAX (R3, R4), DECEPTION +MAX (R3), Scott-Howell +19 (R3), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), Banging +17 (R3), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), MKMaster +14 (R3), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), Poasty +8 (R3), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), Benjamin +5 (R3)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2), Ken (R3), The_Purple_Bunny (R3), TonyTheTiger (R4), DECEPTION (R4), ElJobber (R4)
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 3
It looked as if things might settle in Round 3 of the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam, but there was one major casualty that shocked everyone in attendance!
United: The_Purple_Bunny started the year off right winning his first Battle Royale match, but has been on a rough ride ever since as he fights to make it 7 Undisputed Championships in 2017! This time the woe came from former Div.2 Champion Benjamin -- an unexpected source, whose efforts this year have been directed at breaking into the Duo Division!
There were surprising close calls for "The Predator" TonyTheTiger and "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile. The always dangerous NovaStarr tested a vulnerable TTT. The second round bye may have dulled CTR as she went up against Invasion ace Jason_Voorhees in a close match. Even Hall of Famer Kron went from extreme dominance to a cautious win over Loopster! The wildcard factor of Zentile managed an upset victory to end the promising return of King Ken.
For every difficult scrape in Round 3 there was a domination! #4 seed DECEPTION was every bit the precision Hitman when he took down Angelia for MAX Damage. Oozaru also dominated a +30p win executing nightbreed_16! Duo Division champ Scott-Howell jumped into the Impact Players with a surprise +19 victory over Jerrod. Smokin' Scott's rival Banging kept both Pacific Connection fighters in the mix with a +17 takedown of deadpool!
After featuring in a massive upset win over the Undisputed Champion; Poasty kept his focus straight in a less publicized battle with former IWA Heavyweight Champion TripleH. The win sets up a Round 4 rematch with Supercard 94 challenger Shinnokxz, who took out Poasty's old arch-nemesis Murdoink in a solid win. That's sure to be one of the fights to watch in the Round of 16!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 3:
1. Poasty (c) d. TripleH [+8]
2. Shinnokxz d. United: Murdoink [+1]
3. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. NovaStarr [+1]
4. Oozaru d. nightbreed_16 [+MAX]
5. "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile d. King Ken [+1]
6. Kron d. Loopster [+1]
7. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile d. Jason_Voorhees [+1]
8. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#4) d. Angelia [+MAX]
9. VenoMark (#3) d. Maridany [+4]
10. MKMaster d. Kairyu [+14]
11. Scott-Howell (c) d. Jerrod [+19]
12. Ratt d. ErmackDaddy [+5]
13. Banging d. deadpool [+17]
14. Benjamin d. United: The_Purple_Bunny [+5]
15. United: Mime (c) d. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose [+1]
16. ElJobber (#2) d. Baraka_MK [+3]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), Oozaru +MAX (R3), DECEPTION +MAX (R3), Scott-Howell +19 (R3), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), Banging +17 (R3), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), MKMaster +14 (R3), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), Poasty +8 (R3), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), Benjamin +5 (R3)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2), Ken (R3), The_Purple_Bunny (R3)
United: The_Purple_Bunny started the year off right winning his first Battle Royale match, but has been on a rough ride ever since as he fights to make it 7 Undisputed Championships in 2017! This time the woe came from former Div.2 Champion Benjamin -- an unexpected source, whose efforts this year have been directed at breaking into the Duo Division!
There were surprising close calls for "The Predator" TonyTheTiger and "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile. The always dangerous NovaStarr tested a vulnerable TTT. The second round bye may have dulled CTR as she went up against Invasion ace Jason_Voorhees in a close match. Even Hall of Famer Kron went from extreme dominance to a cautious win over Loopster! The wildcard factor of Zentile managed an upset victory to end the promising return of King Ken.
For every difficult scrape in Round 3 there was a domination! #4 seed DECEPTION was every bit the precision Hitman when he took down Angelia for MAX Damage. Oozaru also dominated a +30p win executing nightbreed_16! Duo Division champ Scott-Howell jumped into the Impact Players with a surprise +19 victory over Jerrod. Smokin' Scott's rival Banging kept both Pacific Connection fighters in the mix with a +17 takedown of deadpool!
After featuring in a massive upset win over the Undisputed Champion; Poasty kept his focus straight in a less publicized battle with former IWA Heavyweight Champion TripleH. The win sets up a Round 4 rematch with Supercard 94 challenger Shinnokxz, who took out Poasty's old arch-nemesis Murdoink in a solid win. That's sure to be one of the fights to watch in the Round of 16!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 3:
1. Poasty (c) d. TripleH [+8]
2. Shinnokxz d. United: Murdoink [+1]
3. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. NovaStarr [+1]
4. Oozaru d. nightbreed_16 [+MAX]
5. "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile d. King Ken [+1]
6. Kron d. Loopster [+1]
7. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile d. Jason_Voorhees [+1]
8. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#4) d. Angelia [+MAX]
9. VenoMark (#3) d. Maridany [+4]
10. MKMaster d. Kairyu [+14]
11. Scott-Howell (c) d. Jerrod [+19]
12. Ratt d. ErmackDaddy [+5]
13. Banging d. deadpool [+17]
14. Benjamin d. United: The_Purple_Bunny [+5]
15. United: Mime (c) d. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose [+1]
16. ElJobber (#2) d. Baraka_MK [+3]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), Oozaru +MAX (R3), DECEPTION +MAX (R3), Scott-Howell +19 (R3), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), Banging +17 (R3), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), MKMaster +14 (R3), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), Poasty +8 (R3), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), Benjamin +5 (R3)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2), Ken (R3), The_Purple_Bunny (R3)
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 2
All eyes were on the first match of Round 2 as the Mid-Year Grand Slam played host to a battle of Champion versus Champion! The Undisputed Champion and #1 seed Damo was up against Division 2 Champion Poasty. Just three days after Damo conquered Tower of Power XIX to re-claim the top prize, it was Poasty's turn to overcome incredible odds with one of the biggest wins of his career!
#2 seed ElJobber brought his A-game in the other marquee match-up of the round, surviving old rival Violent`J in a high-level Hall of Fame contest! #3 seed VenoMark didn't have nearly as tough a time with kororaa -- utterly annihilating her with MAX Damage! #4 seed DECEPTION also had a comfortable night at the office, besting Brexiteer Liam with a +8 impact.
Ratt joined the action and the Impact Players in his first match of the tournament! Coming out fresh from his unexpected first round bye, he executed a devastating MAX Damage blow to the Red Reign recruit who did show up: Red_Spaniard. Thanks to the Day 1 tie, we saw another walkthrough with "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile advancing to the third round. She'll be a major favourite when she comes up against Invasion duo dominator Jason_Voorhees!
The Red Reign seemed to be the measure for some of the most promising competitors moving into the Third Round! Kron fought an exceptional battle to effortlessly eliminate Sekktor. Frustrated United fighter The_Purple_Bunny found his mojo in a similarly dominant win over legoslayer10!
TPB's win almost had a hint of spite in it as his teammate and recent rival Mimik succumbed to a totally unexpected victory for European firebrand Zentile! We've seen Mimik get one over on TPB a few times, including their clash at Pre-Show 95. United KFL Champion Mime has kept neutral, and had a noteworthy victory against a disappointed DArqueBishop!
Other fighters confidently striding into Round 3 included: Oozaru, King Ken, "The Predator" TonyTheTiger, Banging, MKMaster, Baraka_MK, Benjamin, NovaStarr, "Sword of Europe" Chromatose, and Shinnokxz.
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 2:
1. Poasty (c) d. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) (#1) [+1]
2. TripleH d. Dolce [+1]
3. Shinnokxz d. WilliamRegal [+3]
4. United: Murdoink d. Jauger [+2]
5. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. foahchon [+1]
6. NovaStarr d. ]{0MBAT [+2]
7. Oozaru d. avenger45 [+1]
8. nightbreed_16 d. jack4813 [+1]
9. King Ken d. NightHawk [+4]
10. "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile d. United: Mimik [+3]
11. Kron d. Sekktor [+5]
12. Loopster d. Nephrite [+1]
13. Jason_Voorhees d. J-Spit [+1]
14. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile advanced to Round 3 via a bye.
15. Angelia d. NOOB [+1]
16. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#4) d. Liam [+8]
17. VenoMark (#3) d. kororaa [+MAX]
18. Maridany d. Sgtf [+1]
19. Kairyu d. VR-FIST [+1]
20. MKMaster d. fraysol [+4]
21. Scott-Howell (c) d. SubMan799 [+2]
22. Jerrod d. edge [+1]
23. Ratt d. Red_Spaniard [+MAX]
24. ErmackDaddy d. Miller [+1]
25. Banging d. DeathScepter [+4]
26. deadpool d. Cukier [+1]
27. Benjamin d. Porygonix [+3]
28. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. legoslayer10 [+14]
29. United: Mime (c) d. DArqueBishop [+2]
30. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose d. Onimike [+1]
31. Baraka_MK d. Darfus [+1]
32. ElJobber (#2) d. Violent`J [+1]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), DECEPTION +17 (R1), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), TonyTheTiger +4 (R1), Sekktor +4 (R1), Jerrod +4 (R1), DeathScepter +4 (R1), Ken +4 (R1), MKMaster +4 (R2), Banging +4 (R2)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2)
#2 seed ElJobber brought his A-game in the other marquee match-up of the round, surviving old rival Violent`J in a high-level Hall of Fame contest! #3 seed VenoMark didn't have nearly as tough a time with kororaa -- utterly annihilating her with MAX Damage! #4 seed DECEPTION also had a comfortable night at the office, besting Brexiteer Liam with a +8 impact.
Ratt joined the action and the Impact Players in his first match of the tournament! Coming out fresh from his unexpected first round bye, he executed a devastating MAX Damage blow to the Red Reign recruit who did show up: Red_Spaniard. Thanks to the Day 1 tie, we saw another walkthrough with "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile advancing to the third round. She'll be a major favourite when she comes up against Invasion duo dominator Jason_Voorhees!
The Red Reign seemed to be the measure for some of the most promising competitors moving into the Third Round! Kron fought an exceptional battle to effortlessly eliminate Sekktor. Frustrated United fighter The_Purple_Bunny found his mojo in a similarly dominant win over legoslayer10!
TPB's win almost had a hint of spite in it as his teammate and recent rival Mimik succumbed to a totally unexpected victory for European firebrand Zentile! We've seen Mimik get one over on TPB a few times, including their clash at Pre-Show 95. United KFL Champion Mime has kept neutral, and had a noteworthy victory against a disappointed DArqueBishop!
Other fighters confidently striding into Round 3 included: Oozaru, King Ken, "The Predator" TonyTheTiger, Banging, MKMaster, Baraka_MK, Benjamin, NovaStarr, "Sword of Europe" Chromatose, and Shinnokxz.
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 2:
1. Poasty (c) d. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) (#1) [+1]
2. TripleH d. Dolce [+1]
3. Shinnokxz d. WilliamRegal [+3]
4. United: Murdoink d. Jauger [+2]
5. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger d. foahchon [+1]
6. NovaStarr d. ]{0MBAT [+2]
7. Oozaru d. avenger45 [+1]
8. nightbreed_16 d. jack4813 [+1]
9. King Ken d. NightHawk [+4]
10. "Portuguese Pegasus" Zentile d. United: Mimik [+3]
11. Kron d. Sekktor [+5]
12. Loopster d. Nephrite [+1]
13. Jason_Voorhees d. J-Spit [+1]
14. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile advanced to Round 3 via a bye.
15. Angelia d. NOOB [+1]
16. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#4) d. Liam [+8]
17. VenoMark (#3) d. kororaa [+MAX]
18. Maridany d. Sgtf [+1]
19. Kairyu d. VR-FIST [+1]
20. MKMaster d. fraysol [+4]
21. Scott-Howell (c) d. SubMan799 [+2]
22. Jerrod d. edge [+1]
23. Ratt d. Red_Spaniard [+MAX]
24. ErmackDaddy d. Miller [+1]
25. Banging d. DeathScepter [+4]
26. deadpool d. Cukier [+1]
27. Benjamin d. Porygonix [+3]
28. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. legoslayer10 [+14]
29. United: Mime (c) d. DArqueBishop [+2]
30. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose d. Onimike [+1]
31. Baraka_MK d. Darfus [+1]
32. ElJobber (#2) d. Violent`J [+1]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), VenoMark +MAX (R2), Ratt +MAX (R2), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), DECEPTION +17 (R1), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), NightHawk +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), TonyTheTiger +4 (R1), Sekktor +4 (R1), Jerrod +4 (R1), DeathScepter +4 (R1), Ken +4 (R1), MKMaster +4 (R2), Banging +4 (R2)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1), Damo (R2), Mimik (R2)
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Day 2
Day 2 of the First Round introduced some of the first major upsets to the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam! The random draw loaded up the second-half of the bracket with ten fighters featured at Supercard 95: Tower of Power XIX! This included a Round 1 rematch showdown between C7 qualifier MKMaster and Tower gatekeeper Statix! A surprise win for MKM, who could be a dark horse given his Runner-Up appearance at the 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up!
By far the biggest shock exit of Day 2 was Genku! His recent woes went from bad to worse when he stumbled through a devastating loss to Darfus! There was also some surprise when returning Hall of Famer Ratt received a walkthrough to the Second Round! Officials announced the late withdrawal of "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet, whose recent heavy schedule included a MAX Damage loss at Supercard 93, and a Steel Cage fight at Supercard 94 that left him hurting worse than the loser!
The_Purple_Bunny and Baraka_MK contributed to the brutality of the first round, executing hard hitting wins to the tune of +18 and +14 impacts respectively! Top seeds ElJobber (#2) and VenoMark (#3) passed through the first time with comfortable wins over Menas and Kiara85.
The random nature of the draw nearly delivered an intriguing Round 2 scenario when Duo Division Champions CCShadow and Scott-Howell were drawn at close proximity. SubMan799 managed to eliminate CCS in a close fought match. Scott-Howell progressed with an impressive victory against Invasion leader DaemonX!
There are a lot of major contenders to watch in the second half of the draw! Other names of note making their way to Round 2 include: KFL Champion United: Mime, "Y2Juggalo" Violent`J, DArqueBishop, Banging, Jerrod, Porygonix, Benjamin and 2017 Fighter for Europe tournament winner Chromatose!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 1, Day 2:
33. VenoMark (#3) d. Kiara85 [+7]
34. kororaa d. "Big Johnny" Bofh [+1]
35. Sgtf d. BilboFett [+1]
36. Maridany d. Rhyno [+2]
37. Kairyu d. lita83 [+1]
38. VR-FIST d. J1sy [+1]
39. fraysol d. Mo2 [+1]
40. MKMaster d. Statix [+1]
41. Scott-Howell (c) d. DaemonX [+3]
42. SubMan799 d. CCShadow (c) [+1]
43. edge d. Piccolo [+1]
44. Jerrod d. Cherri [+4]
45. Ratt advanced to Round 2 via a bye.
46. Red_Spaniard d. LadyRaiden [+1]
47. Miller d. KurtAngle [+1]
48. ErmackDaddy d. PaganFreak [+1]
49. DeathScepter d. AlexanderLuthorJr [+4]
50. Banging d. McDaniel [+3]
51. deadpool d. tabmok99s_wife [+1]
52. Cukier d. Torchia [+1]
53. Porygonix d. Dez-Burnett [+1]
54. Benjamin d. Zengeance [+1]
55. legoslayer10 d. nif [+1]
56. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. "Bad Bad" Leroy [+18]
57. United: Mime (c) d. nface [+1]
58. DArqueBishop d. The_Hurricane [+1]
59. Onimike d. JoelKatz [+1]
60. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose d. Mark [+1]
61. Darfus d. Genku [+2]
62. Baraka_MK d. __-Standards-__ [+14]
63. Violent`J d. Killswitch [+3]
64. ElJobber (#2) d. Menas [+6]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), DECEPTION +17 (R1), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), NightHawk +7 (R1), VenoMark +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), TonyTheTiger +4 (R1), Sekktor +4 (R1), Jerrod +4 (R1), DeathScepter +4 (R1), Poasty +3 (R1), Oozaru +3 (R1), jack4813 +3 (R1), Scott-Howell +3 (R1), Banging +3 (R1), Violent`J +3 (R1)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1)
By far the biggest shock exit of Day 2 was Genku! His recent woes went from bad to worse when he stumbled through a devastating loss to Darfus! There was also some surprise when returning Hall of Famer Ratt received a walkthrough to the Second Round! Officials announced the late withdrawal of "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet, whose recent heavy schedule included a MAX Damage loss at Supercard 93, and a Steel Cage fight at Supercard 94 that left him hurting worse than the loser!
The_Purple_Bunny and Baraka_MK contributed to the brutality of the first round, executing hard hitting wins to the tune of +18 and +14 impacts respectively! Top seeds ElJobber (#2) and VenoMark (#3) passed through the first time with comfortable wins over Menas and Kiara85.
The random nature of the draw nearly delivered an intriguing Round 2 scenario when Duo Division Champions CCShadow and Scott-Howell were drawn at close proximity. SubMan799 managed to eliminate CCS in a close fought match. Scott-Howell progressed with an impressive victory against Invasion leader DaemonX!
There are a lot of major contenders to watch in the second half of the draw! Other names of note making their way to Round 2 include: KFL Champion United: Mime, "Y2Juggalo" Violent`J, DArqueBishop, Banging, Jerrod, Porygonix, Benjamin and 2017 Fighter for Europe tournament winner Chromatose!
Tournament 81: Mid-Year Grand Slam - Round 1, Day 2:
33. VenoMark (#3) d. Kiara85 [+7]
34. kororaa d. "Big Johnny" Bofh [+1]
35. Sgtf d. BilboFett [+1]
36. Maridany d. Rhyno [+2]
37. Kairyu d. lita83 [+1]
38. VR-FIST d. J1sy [+1]
39. fraysol d. Mo2 [+1]
40. MKMaster d. Statix [+1]
41. Scott-Howell (c) d. DaemonX [+3]
42. SubMan799 d. CCShadow (c) [+1]
43. edge d. Piccolo [+1]
44. Jerrod d. Cherri [+4]
45. Ratt advanced to Round 2 via a bye.
46. Red_Spaniard d. LadyRaiden [+1]
47. Miller d. KurtAngle [+1]
48. ErmackDaddy d. PaganFreak [+1]
49. DeathScepter d. AlexanderLuthorJr [+4]
50. Banging d. McDaniel [+3]
51. deadpool d. tabmok99s_wife [+1]
52. Cukier d. Torchia [+1]
53. Porygonix d. Dez-Burnett [+1]
54. Benjamin d. Zengeance [+1]
55. legoslayer10 d. nif [+1]
56. United: The_Purple_Bunny d. "Bad Bad" Leroy [+18]
57. United: Mime (c) d. nface [+1]
58. DArqueBishop d. The_Hurricane [+1]
59. Onimike d. JoelKatz [+1]
60. "The Sword of Europe" Chromatose d. Mark [+1]
61. Darfus d. Genku [+2]
62. Baraka_MK d. __-Standards-__ [+14]
63. Violent`J d. Killswitch [+3]
64. ElJobber (#2) d. Menas [+6]
Tournament 81 Impact Players:
- Kron +MAX (R1), The_Purple_Bunny +18 (R1), DECEPTION +17 (R1), Baraka_MK +14 (R1), Mimik +12 (R1), Damo +10 (R1), NightHawk +7 (R1), VenoMark +7 (R1), ElJobber +6 (R1), TonyTheTiger +4 (R1), Sekktor +4 (R1), Jerrod +4 (R1), DeathScepter +4 (R1), Poasty +3 (R1), Oozaru +3 (R1), jack4813 +3 (R1), Scott-Howell +3 (R1), Banging +3 (R1), Violent`J +3 (R1)
Tournament 81 Shock Eliminations:
- Politics (R1), G0LD (R1), Statix (R1), DaemonX (R1), LordSkarlet (DNC), Genku (R1)
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Supercard 92: Spring Classic (2017)
The Spring Classic has become an annual tradition! A carnival to celebrate everything that came before at Ultimate Grand Prix VII -- and everything that will be in the coming months! The Spring Classic attracts some of the greatest fighters in Great Arena history, giving them one final stop on the UGP Season calendar to engage in legendary exhibition bouts, and bitter grudge matches! In 2017, The Classic delivers something for everybody with UGP dynasties tested in exciting ways!
14. "The Chosen One" Damo defeated VenoMark (c) in a hard fought victory! [+1] [Undisputed Championship]
Damo officially earned the right to challenge for the Undisputed Championship in a #1 Contenders match at Pre-Show 92, but his journey to The Spring Classic has been much longer. He started the year right as Runner-Up in the 2017 Grand Slam Launch, and made good on his promise to win the 7th Annual UGP Battle Royal at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Everything about his run suggests he truly is "The Chosen One", but it was a very different story at the end of last year! An intense rivalry with VenoMark culminated at the All-Star Summer Showdown with a Steel Cage Fight that placed Damo's career in serious jeopardy! He only fought a few more times after the brutal grudge match loss, staggering from one defeat to the next. On the flip side: VenoMark rode his success to the final elimination of Battle Royale (2017), an unprecedented 6-fighter Eliminator win for the Undisputed Championship at Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures, and a main event title defense at UGP!
VenoMark's path had been hard fought and well earned, so at The Spring Classic he was naturally expected to beat an opponent he'd long since put behind him. Everybody thought it would be hard and fast, an easy finish to a brutal month. The only person who wasn't aware of that was Damo! He declared himself "The Chosen One" under false pretenses over a year ago, but at the 2017 Spring Classic he was determined to make his claim a reality! In a hard fought heavyweight encounter, he threw everything he had at his old rival! When the dust settled, Damo was everything he said he was -- and the new Undisputed Champion! A shocking conclusion to another Spring Classic!
13. "The Invasion" CCShadow & Scott-Howell defeated Ratt & NightHawk (c) in a competitive contest! [+1] [Duo Division Championship]
Ratt & NightHawk set a new bar for the Duo Division Championship when they dethroned Team Xtreme in one of the biggest moments of Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Earlier that same night: "The Invasion" CCShadow & Scott-Howell followed up their Grand Prix Show tournament win with another solid victory! The long serving combo have been reinvigorated since joining The Invasion, and promised to make an exciting challenge for titles they've unbelievably only held once before! It was the perfect storm for a momentous Spring Classic showdown -- and the battle did not disappoint! Both teams showed incredible desire, representing a standard for team competition rarely seen! Ratt & NightHawk entered the contest as favourites, but their uneven chemistry showed signs of weakness against the studied cohesion of the challengers. In a moment that will go down in history, CCShadow & Scott-Howell turned the new Duo Division Championship era on its head - claiming a well earned second reign in a classic match!
12. "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet defeated United: Shoe in a brutal battle! [-2/-6] [Steel Cage Fight]
Tensions between The Fallen and The United have been present since the night after members of The Fallen reorganized at Tower of Power XVIII -- but they escalated dramatically this week with the unexpected fatal defeat of hydraslash during VS United! LordSkarlet immediately lasted out to upgrade a scheduled team match to one of the most vicious challenges a fighter can issue: The Steel Cage Fight! The "American Nightmare" was a pacing predator as United: Shoe made a nervous entry into the dread metal construct! LordSkarlet has made an unlikely habit of turning the cage into his own personal chamber of horrors, using it to viciously beat King Ken as recently as Ultimate Grand Prix VII! In his first time inside the steel, Shoe made an admirable attempt to control the fight much as he has on Mondays. The order was short-lived, however, as LordSkarlet gave in to his primal urges! Slamming and raking Shoe against the cold metal, he announced the beginning of his Red Reign! A heinous victory that left Shoe unable to stand, but clearly took a toll on both fighters.
11. Genku defeated "Y2Juggalo" Violent`J in a comprehensive win! [+4]
The man called Genku has been walking a bitter path since his short-lived title reign ended at Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures. He was beaten soundly by VenoMark, but has found no shortage of targets to receive his blame. Violent`J had a legitimate part to play as the man who falsely accused Genku of Invasion Election fraud, but in a twist of fate and parody, its the "Y2Juggalo" who went after Genku, blaming him for costing Team Xtreme their Duo Division Championship at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Genku beat Violent`J for information on the March 24th edition of Friday Night Fights, unlocking the key to an actual conspiracy! It was another act of contempt shared between two fighters who never respected each other - even when they were fighting for the same side. That dislike was plainly evident as Genku took advantage of his upper hand, beating the Hall of Famer mercilessly to the tune of a heavyweight +4 impact. A much needed win for the beleaguered fighter.
10. "Pacific Connection" Oozaru & Banging defeated "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge in a comprehensive victory! [+1]
It was Jason_Voorhees & edge who issued the challenge for The Spring Classic, but both teams had reasons to fight coming out of Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Oozaru tried to take on the entirety of The Invasion at UGP, fighting for the soul of his Pacific Connection partner Banging! He succeeded in taking out edge, but was bundled out early in a surprise elimination by Jason! Banging had been part of Oozaru's team all along, and The Spring Classic was a chance for The Invasion to strike back at their wayward son. The only problem was overcoming the awesome reunion of one of the greatest tag teams in ICWW/Great Arena history! The Pacific Connection have been on fire since reconnecting, dominating the division during Friday Night Fights! Jason_Voorhees & edge may have earned their way to the top of the Duo Division, but they were no match for the fan-favourites! The damage was minor, but the result was never in doubt. Oozaru & Banging were dominant at The Spring Classic!
9. Poasty defeated MKMaster (c) in a comprehensive victory! [+6] [Division 2 Championship]
2017 is turning into a breakout year for MKMaster! He was completely unexpected as Runner-Up in the 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up tournament. He surprised again, leveraging the result into a last minute Div. 2 Championship win, that also saw him successfully defend the title at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! MKM's title win took full advantage of Poasty's intense focus on slaying his dragon at UGP. With both fighters victorious at the Supercard of Supercards, it could only mean a highly anticipated rematch at The Spring Classic! The champ showed signs of his impressive momentum, but destiny was on the side of Poasty! With the crowd in attendance on their feet, Poasty set the record straight, winning the Division 2 Championship for a glorious third time!
8. Pink_Ranger defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile in a solid win. [+1]
She may've lost the KFL Championship at UGP7, and been rejected by the women of the league at Pre-Show 92, but CaTigeReptile will always have the distinction of being the league's only Women's Champion -- unless you ask Pink_Ranger! The original "Queen Bee" of The Great Arena returned to The Spring Classic to prove you can't crown a Women's Champion without going through her! It was an unexpected challenge that brought an even more unexpected result! CTR had showed tremendous strength two days prior, but languished in her battle with the returning legend! In front of a stunned crowd, Pink_Ranger backed her chutzpah up with a stunning Spring Classic victory!
7. United: Mime (c) defeated NovaStarr in convincing fashion. [+3] [KFL Championship]
With his win at Ultimate Grand Prix VII: Mime ended the reign of the KFL Women's Championship begun in February. With so many women still positioned to be contenders, fifteen of the league's top ladies were invited to compete in a final gender-exclusive Contender's Elimination Battle Royal at Pre-Show 92: Revolution & Retribution. There; NovaStarr endured as last woman standing after they all turned on self-appointed "Guardian" and former champ: CaTigeReptile! CTR was NovaStarr's only elimination for the entire match, but it was the one to counted! With her title shot secured, NovaStarr marched into The Spring Classic -- only to be convincingly defeated. It's been controversial, but the position that the Women's Championship lowered the gold has been hard to disprove.
6. "The United" Artanix, The_Purple_Bunny & Murdoink defeated "The Fallen" Sekktor, legoslayer10 & redman in a comprehensive victory! [+7]
Hostilities between The Fallen and The United began the night after Tower of Power XVIII, where LordSkarlet orchestrated a re-organization of fractured allies, and used that week's Monday Night Games to test their might. The Spring Classic was supposed to pit the two teams against one another in a 5-on-5 Survival Sequence -- but the unveiling of new member redman during an edition of VS United also cost them hydraslash! The shock injury dramatically escalated tensions between the two groups, with Sekktor, legoslayer10 & redman insisting on carrying on the fight in a contest of trios! An admirable challenge, but an overwhelming one as lethal victor Artanix was joined by legendary 6-time Undisputed Champion The_Purple_Bunny and Murdoink! The Fallen trio were hopelessly outmatched as The United utterly decimated them! A devastating result ending in a fortune +7 impact, but not the final word on the feud! "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet would still have a chance to even the score in a Steel Cage Fight against United leader: Shoe.
5. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger defeated United: Mimik [+1]
History will remember Mimik as a three-time winner over TonyTheTiger at Ultimate Grand Prix, but The Predator could not let his loss at UGP7 be the final word on their rivalry! He was desperate to rewrite his fate at the 2017 Spring Classic, and used that fire to fuel the attack on his Hall of Fame nemesis! Mimik put up a solid defense, but TTT found the ferocity he'd lacked on the big stage, using it to secure a modest but clear victory!
4. Statix defeated DArqueBishop in convincing fashion. [+2]
When Statix went to Friday Night Fights the week after UGP7, he was looking for DArqueBishop -- but got Ghrimm instead. A subsequent attack confirmed Statix' hunch that a chess piece dropped by Shen_DuHBK at Ultimate Grand Prix VII might have something to do with The Invasion. The Spring Classic gave Statix the platform he needed to draw DArqueBishop into the open. A convincing win gave him the leverage to challenge DArqueBishop on his role as the Invasion's newest kingpin. DAB produced another bishop after the match -- revealing that he received the chess piece from DaemonX upon accepting the position as The Invasion's new management. He offered no further details, leaving Statix to ponder the latest twist in The Case of The Italian Bishop.
3. Mark & Leroy defeated Jammer2Omega & Porygonix in a solid contest. [+1]
An underdog victory at Ultimate Grand Prix VII brought Mark & Leroy one step closer to the pinnacle of the Duo Division that Jammer2Omega & Porygonix have guarded since rising in 2016. The Spring Classic was the perfect stage to test these two teams in titanic tag competition. Their clash was a close one, but in another mild upset - it was Mark & Leroy who took the next step toward the Duo Championship! A stunning follow-up to their demoralizing defeat of The New Generation!
2. "The New Generation" Baraka_MK, Onryo & DECEPTION defeated The_Hurricane, GreenLantern & AlexanderLuthorJr in a comprehensive trio victory! [+3]
Despite going their separate ways after Ultimate Grand Prix VII: The New Generation were happy to reconvene as a trio to help Baraka_MK deal with a triple threat of super-foes who've vexed him during the Monday Night Games. GreenLantern has dogged BMK since the night after UGP, with AlexanderLuthorJr taking his turn April 17th, before the pair double-teamed BMK on April 24th! "Mad Dog" Onryo helped BMK beat both at Pre-Show 92, and now "The Hitman" DECEPTION was on target to even the odds with The_Hurricane stepping in to help the "dynamic duo". Even with The_Hurricane's help, their super-team could not negate the awesome force that is The New Generation! The Spring Classic granted them a nice reason to celebrate as a team!
1. Politics & Menas defeated McDaniel & fraysol [+1]
The Brexiteers were the target of McDaniel & fraysol when they went to Ultimate Grand Prix VII, but it was Politics & Menas who walked away from the three-way duo battle the ultimate victors. Liam & nif were dealt with at Pre-Show 92: Revolution & Retribution; advancing McDaniel & fraysol to a UGP grudge match at The Spring Classic! Without the burden of a second rival team, they were much more competitive. Politics & Menas were just too strong in the end.
14. "The Chosen One" Damo defeated VenoMark (c) in a hard fought victory! [+1] [Undisputed Championship]
Damo officially earned the right to challenge for the Undisputed Championship in a #1 Contenders match at Pre-Show 92, but his journey to The Spring Classic has been much longer. He started the year right as Runner-Up in the 2017 Grand Slam Launch, and made good on his promise to win the 7th Annual UGP Battle Royal at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Everything about his run suggests he truly is "The Chosen One", but it was a very different story at the end of last year! An intense rivalry with VenoMark culminated at the All-Star Summer Showdown with a Steel Cage Fight that placed Damo's career in serious jeopardy! He only fought a few more times after the brutal grudge match loss, staggering from one defeat to the next. On the flip side: VenoMark rode his success to the final elimination of Battle Royale (2017), an unprecedented 6-fighter Eliminator win for the Undisputed Championship at Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures, and a main event title defense at UGP!
VenoMark's path had been hard fought and well earned, so at The Spring Classic he was naturally expected to beat an opponent he'd long since put behind him. Everybody thought it would be hard and fast, an easy finish to a brutal month. The only person who wasn't aware of that was Damo! He declared himself "The Chosen One" under false pretenses over a year ago, but at the 2017 Spring Classic he was determined to make his claim a reality! In a hard fought heavyweight encounter, he threw everything he had at his old rival! When the dust settled, Damo was everything he said he was -- and the new Undisputed Champion! A shocking conclusion to another Spring Classic!
13. "The Invasion" CCShadow & Scott-Howell defeated Ratt & NightHawk (c) in a competitive contest! [+1] [Duo Division Championship]
Ratt & NightHawk set a new bar for the Duo Division Championship when they dethroned Team Xtreme in one of the biggest moments of Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Earlier that same night: "The Invasion" CCShadow & Scott-Howell followed up their Grand Prix Show tournament win with another solid victory! The long serving combo have been reinvigorated since joining The Invasion, and promised to make an exciting challenge for titles they've unbelievably only held once before! It was the perfect storm for a momentous Spring Classic showdown -- and the battle did not disappoint! Both teams showed incredible desire, representing a standard for team competition rarely seen! Ratt & NightHawk entered the contest as favourites, but their uneven chemistry showed signs of weakness against the studied cohesion of the challengers. In a moment that will go down in history, CCShadow & Scott-Howell turned the new Duo Division Championship era on its head - claiming a well earned second reign in a classic match!
12. "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet defeated United: Shoe in a brutal battle! [-2/-6] [Steel Cage Fight]
Tensions between The Fallen and The United have been present since the night after members of The Fallen reorganized at Tower of Power XVIII -- but they escalated dramatically this week with the unexpected fatal defeat of hydraslash during VS United! LordSkarlet immediately lasted out to upgrade a scheduled team match to one of the most vicious challenges a fighter can issue: The Steel Cage Fight! The "American Nightmare" was a pacing predator as United: Shoe made a nervous entry into the dread metal construct! LordSkarlet has made an unlikely habit of turning the cage into his own personal chamber of horrors, using it to viciously beat King Ken as recently as Ultimate Grand Prix VII! In his first time inside the steel, Shoe made an admirable attempt to control the fight much as he has on Mondays. The order was short-lived, however, as LordSkarlet gave in to his primal urges! Slamming and raking Shoe against the cold metal, he announced the beginning of his Red Reign! A heinous victory that left Shoe unable to stand, but clearly took a toll on both fighters.
11. Genku defeated "Y2Juggalo" Violent`J in a comprehensive win! [+4]
The man called Genku has been walking a bitter path since his short-lived title reign ended at Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures. He was beaten soundly by VenoMark, but has found no shortage of targets to receive his blame. Violent`J had a legitimate part to play as the man who falsely accused Genku of Invasion Election fraud, but in a twist of fate and parody, its the "Y2Juggalo" who went after Genku, blaming him for costing Team Xtreme their Duo Division Championship at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Genku beat Violent`J for information on the March 24th edition of Friday Night Fights, unlocking the key to an actual conspiracy! It was another act of contempt shared between two fighters who never respected each other - even when they were fighting for the same side. That dislike was plainly evident as Genku took advantage of his upper hand, beating the Hall of Famer mercilessly to the tune of a heavyweight +4 impact. A much needed win for the beleaguered fighter.
10. "Pacific Connection" Oozaru & Banging defeated "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge in a comprehensive victory! [+1]
It was Jason_Voorhees & edge who issued the challenge for The Spring Classic, but both teams had reasons to fight coming out of Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Oozaru tried to take on the entirety of The Invasion at UGP, fighting for the soul of his Pacific Connection partner Banging! He succeeded in taking out edge, but was bundled out early in a surprise elimination by Jason! Banging had been part of Oozaru's team all along, and The Spring Classic was a chance for The Invasion to strike back at their wayward son. The only problem was overcoming the awesome reunion of one of the greatest tag teams in ICWW/Great Arena history! The Pacific Connection have been on fire since reconnecting, dominating the division during Friday Night Fights! Jason_Voorhees & edge may have earned their way to the top of the Duo Division, but they were no match for the fan-favourites! The damage was minor, but the result was never in doubt. Oozaru & Banging were dominant at The Spring Classic!
9. Poasty defeated MKMaster (c) in a comprehensive victory! [+6] [Division 2 Championship]
2017 is turning into a breakout year for MKMaster! He was completely unexpected as Runner-Up in the 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up tournament. He surprised again, leveraging the result into a last minute Div. 2 Championship win, that also saw him successfully defend the title at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! MKM's title win took full advantage of Poasty's intense focus on slaying his dragon at UGP. With both fighters victorious at the Supercard of Supercards, it could only mean a highly anticipated rematch at The Spring Classic! The champ showed signs of his impressive momentum, but destiny was on the side of Poasty! With the crowd in attendance on their feet, Poasty set the record straight, winning the Division 2 Championship for a glorious third time!
8. Pink_Ranger defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile in a solid win. [+1]
She may've lost the KFL Championship at UGP7, and been rejected by the women of the league at Pre-Show 92, but CaTigeReptile will always have the distinction of being the league's only Women's Champion -- unless you ask Pink_Ranger! The original "Queen Bee" of The Great Arena returned to The Spring Classic to prove you can't crown a Women's Champion without going through her! It was an unexpected challenge that brought an even more unexpected result! CTR had showed tremendous strength two days prior, but languished in her battle with the returning legend! In front of a stunned crowd, Pink_Ranger backed her chutzpah up with a stunning Spring Classic victory!
7. United: Mime (c) defeated NovaStarr in convincing fashion. [+3] [KFL Championship]
With his win at Ultimate Grand Prix VII: Mime ended the reign of the KFL Women's Championship begun in February. With so many women still positioned to be contenders, fifteen of the league's top ladies were invited to compete in a final gender-exclusive Contender's Elimination Battle Royal at Pre-Show 92: Revolution & Retribution. There; NovaStarr endured as last woman standing after they all turned on self-appointed "Guardian" and former champ: CaTigeReptile! CTR was NovaStarr's only elimination for the entire match, but it was the one to counted! With her title shot secured, NovaStarr marched into The Spring Classic -- only to be convincingly defeated. It's been controversial, but the position that the Women's Championship lowered the gold has been hard to disprove.
6. "The United" Artanix, The_Purple_Bunny & Murdoink defeated "The Fallen" Sekktor, legoslayer10 & redman in a comprehensive victory! [+7]
Hostilities between The Fallen and The United began the night after Tower of Power XVIII, where LordSkarlet orchestrated a re-organization of fractured allies, and used that week's Monday Night Games to test their might. The Spring Classic was supposed to pit the two teams against one another in a 5-on-5 Survival Sequence -- but the unveiling of new member redman during an edition of VS United also cost them hydraslash! The shock injury dramatically escalated tensions between the two groups, with Sekktor, legoslayer10 & redman insisting on carrying on the fight in a contest of trios! An admirable challenge, but an overwhelming one as lethal victor Artanix was joined by legendary 6-time Undisputed Champion The_Purple_Bunny and Murdoink! The Fallen trio were hopelessly outmatched as The United utterly decimated them! A devastating result ending in a fortune +7 impact, but not the final word on the feud! "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet would still have a chance to even the score in a Steel Cage Fight against United leader: Shoe.
5. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger defeated United: Mimik [+1]
History will remember Mimik as a three-time winner over TonyTheTiger at Ultimate Grand Prix, but The Predator could not let his loss at UGP7 be the final word on their rivalry! He was desperate to rewrite his fate at the 2017 Spring Classic, and used that fire to fuel the attack on his Hall of Fame nemesis! Mimik put up a solid defense, but TTT found the ferocity he'd lacked on the big stage, using it to secure a modest but clear victory!
4. Statix defeated DArqueBishop in convincing fashion. [+2]
When Statix went to Friday Night Fights the week after UGP7, he was looking for DArqueBishop -- but got Ghrimm instead. A subsequent attack confirmed Statix' hunch that a chess piece dropped by Shen_DuHBK at Ultimate Grand Prix VII might have something to do with The Invasion. The Spring Classic gave Statix the platform he needed to draw DArqueBishop into the open. A convincing win gave him the leverage to challenge DArqueBishop on his role as the Invasion's newest kingpin. DAB produced another bishop after the match -- revealing that he received the chess piece from DaemonX upon accepting the position as The Invasion's new management. He offered no further details, leaving Statix to ponder the latest twist in The Case of The Italian Bishop.
3. Mark & Leroy defeated Jammer2Omega & Porygonix in a solid contest. [+1]
An underdog victory at Ultimate Grand Prix VII brought Mark & Leroy one step closer to the pinnacle of the Duo Division that Jammer2Omega & Porygonix have guarded since rising in 2016. The Spring Classic was the perfect stage to test these two teams in titanic tag competition. Their clash was a close one, but in another mild upset - it was Mark & Leroy who took the next step toward the Duo Championship! A stunning follow-up to their demoralizing defeat of The New Generation!
2. "The New Generation" Baraka_MK, Onryo & DECEPTION defeated The_Hurricane, GreenLantern & AlexanderLuthorJr in a comprehensive trio victory! [+3]
Despite going their separate ways after Ultimate Grand Prix VII: The New Generation were happy to reconvene as a trio to help Baraka_MK deal with a triple threat of super-foes who've vexed him during the Monday Night Games. GreenLantern has dogged BMK since the night after UGP, with AlexanderLuthorJr taking his turn April 17th, before the pair double-teamed BMK on April 24th! "Mad Dog" Onryo helped BMK beat both at Pre-Show 92, and now "The Hitman" DECEPTION was on target to even the odds with The_Hurricane stepping in to help the "dynamic duo". Even with The_Hurricane's help, their super-team could not negate the awesome force that is The New Generation! The Spring Classic granted them a nice reason to celebrate as a team!
1. Politics & Menas defeated McDaniel & fraysol [+1]
The Brexiteers were the target of McDaniel & fraysol when they went to Ultimate Grand Prix VII, but it was Politics & Menas who walked away from the three-way duo battle the ultimate victors. Liam & nif were dealt with at Pre-Show 92: Revolution & Retribution; advancing McDaniel & fraysol to a UGP grudge match at The Spring Classic! Without the burden of a second rival team, they were much more competitive. Politics & Menas were just too strong in the end.
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