Supercard 97: All-Star Summer Showdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survivor: Chairman Mick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survivors: Mimik, Artanix & Shoe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supercard 96: Royal Roulette

The wheel of fortune is inconsistent by nature. In moments of great triumph we rise up on its spokes, inevitably returned to depths as the wheel completes its fall. Fortune's gifts are fleeting, withdrawn as quickly as they're offered. Some will choose to make their own path, but at Royal Roulette, the prize is a moment to ascend to the summit of possibility and reach for greatness!

Last year it was 2017 Hall of Fame inductee Hokey who outlasted twenty-nine other fighters to win the Royal Roulette match! Four months later, he used his title opportunity to claim the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 86: Survivor Sequence - Invasion! With six guaranteed qualifiers and untold hundreds entering the random draw: Who will be 2017's lucky winner? The wheel of fortune spins once again. This is Supercard 96: Royal Roulette!

10. "The Franchise" Poasty (#19) eliminated The_Purple_Bunny (#22) to win Royal Roulette!
Royal Roulette 2017 Eliminations:
1. AlexanderLuthorJr (#3) elim. Miller (#1)
2. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. AlexanderLuthorJr (#3)
3. xort (#5) elim. kibble (#2)
4. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. xort (#5)
5. Ken (#6) elim. Lays (#7)
6. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. Ken (#6)
7. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. DarkScythe (#8)
8. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. vaiisekk (#11)
9. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. Onimike (#13)
10. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. Jericho (#15)
11. LordSkarlet (#14) elim. Chromatose (#12)
12. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. Ottis (#16)
13. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. Evolved (#18)
14. Poasty (#19) elim. Fantoche (#17)
15. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. Benjamin (#10)
16. LordSkarlet (#14) elim. SlumDunk (#21)
17. Poasty (#19) elim. KombatKid (#24)
18. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. maxilos (#23)
19. Loopster (#20) elim. Vultyrex (#26)
20. Loopster (#20) elim. NightHawk (#28)
21. abcdeath (#29) elim. J-Spit (#30)
22. CaTigeReptile (#9) elim. Loopster (#20)
23. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. abcdeath (#29)
24. LordSkarlet (#14) elim. CaTigeReptile (#9)
25. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. Murdoink (#27)
26. TonyTheTiger (#4) elim. LordSkarlet (#14)
27. The_Purple_Bunny (#22) elim. TonyTheTiger (#4)
28. Poasty (#19) elim. Marz (#25)
29. Poasty (#19) elim. The_Purple_Bunny (#22) Excitement permeated the air as anticipation for the first Royal Roulette entrants grew. It was to be a flashback to last year when Miller entered at #1, with kibble grossly outmatched in the opening struggle!

Miller was denied another year's first elimination as AlexanderLuthorJr stormed in at #3! The pair brawled for 90 seconds straight until the arrival of TonyTheTiger at #4 dramatically changed the atmosphere! The Predator nailed Miller, setting him up for elimination by AlexanderLuthorJr. Then TTT capitalized by taking him out of the match, as well!

#5 xort got his first Royal Roulette off to the right start, instantly eliminating an enduring kibble! It meant he had to suffer alone against The Predator, however, who didn't even miss a beat when King Ken arrived: the first of the Pre-Show qualifiers!

TTT greeted Lays with a knock-out blow, which allowed Ken to steal an elimination. It was soon the King of the World who was sent packing, though. DarkScythe was a lamb to the slaughter until "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile arrived to lend a helping hand! TTT & CTR became allies out of last year's match, but it was every fighter for themselves in the 2017 Royal Roulette! CTR did her best to take control of the match, but it was still The Predator who sunk his teeth into the eliminations of DarkScythe, vaiisekk, and surprise last minute qualifier Onimike - who ultimately cost Genku his appearance in the match! The audience waited for Genku when the countdown to #30 began, but it was J-Spit who drew the lucky last position -- only to be eliminated after 12 seconds by abcdeath!

The twenty minute mark saw rapidfire eliminations of Chromatose, Ottis, and Evolved. After just 4 seconds in the match, Poasty scored his first elimination by taking out Fantoche! Nearly a minute later, TonyTheTiger completed the erosion of Benjamin to bring the match to its halfway point!

The_Purple_Bunny came in at #22 and became an immediate target! Poasty & Loopster greeted the 2017 Battle Royale winner, before maxilos & LordSkarlet had a shot as well. Eventually the target on TPB's back brought together a five-on-one force that added CTR and TTT! That allowed Poasty to take control with hard shots against LordSkarlet, and an eliminating effort against KombatKid! The arrival of Hall of Famer Marz allowed TPB to draw attention away from himself. directing traffic at the ICWW legend!

9 fighters remained in the match with no more entrants to come. abcdeath managed to hide in the chaos as the heavyhitters went to work! For one brief moment CaTigeReptile revisited her role as Invasion killer, taking out Loopster. TonyTheTiger quickly found abcdeath, ending his upstart run. Then TPB caught CaTigeReptile from behind, allowing LordSkarlet to earn a massive elimination! Poasty made him pay for it, delivering hard shots to The Red Nightmare while TonyTheTiger busied himself with the elimination of Murdoink. The Predator soon spotted the vulnerable LordSkarlet, ending his hopeful run to set up a scintillating final four with: TonyTheTiger, The_Purple_Bunny, Marz and the one nobody thought should be there - Poasty!

Poasty went to war with TonyTheTiger, but The Predator had amassed a lot of enemies over the course of the match. His phenomenal 14 eliminations made him a serious threat that drew attacks from all sides. After devastating shots from The_Purple_Bunny, TTT's time was up! TPB then turned his focus to "The Franchise" Poasty, but Marz was quick to make the save!

The Battle Royale winner and Hall of Famer entered into an all-out blood feud, throwing devastating bombs like it was the main event of UGP! Poasty let the heavyweights tear each other down, taking a few shots before he saw his opening to finish off Marz! Wile veteran The_Purple_Bunny leapt immediately on Poasty, but the damage of his wars with TTT and Marz was done. To the absolute shock of everyone in attendance, Poasty chopped away at The_Purple_Bunny until he was finally the winner of the 2017 Royal Roulette match!  He will now have the opportunity to challenge for the title of his choosing, at the moment he pleases! The Division 2 Championship is now behind him, but will "The Champion of Champions" watch and wait - or strike at the Undisputed Champion he already defeated in a clash of champions at the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam?

9. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) defeated Oozaru in convincing fashion! [+3] [Undisputed Championship]
Over the past few months The Great Arena has been electrified by Oozaru as half of the reunited Pacific Connection. Their legend as a duo stretches back to the days of ICWW, where Oozaru was also an accomplished World Champion! With his tournament victory at the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam; Oozaru became an unexpected challenger for the Undisputed Championship, with a chance to carry the gold into the ICWW 15th Anniversary event of Dead Or Alive X! To do so, he would have to beat a fighter fast making 2017 his own year. "The Chosen One" Damo shocked the world at The Spring Classic, but has steadily added to a year full of major wins! He was ill prepared for his newest challenger, but once again showed he's everything he claims to be! For the second year in a row, Royal Roulette would see no title changes. Now Damo looks ahead to the challenges of likely main eventing the spectacle of the annual All-Star Summer Showdown!

8. ElJobber defeated VenoMark [+1] [#1 Contender]
Since The Spring Classic, the Undisputed Championship has been caught in a triangle between three fighters. VenoMark was dashed in a Supercard 93 rematch with Damo, suffering further setback at Supercard 94. ElJobber made his comeback at that time, briefly separating Damo from the gold, before he snapped it back in the final of Tower of Power XIX. VenoMark knocked back some of his biggest rivals at that same event, further demanding attention when he reached the final of the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam! Refusing to be ripped from the title: VenoMark and ElJobber are unstoppable force and immovable object! Their collision at Royal Roulette was a necessary inevitability. Their match: a highly competitive duel between proven champions. The result: a hard earned victory that confirms ElJobber will be the next challenger for the Undisputed Championship. All that was left to determine - who would carry the gold towards Dead Or Alive X and All-Star Summer Showdown!

7. CCShadow & Scott-Howell (c) defeated Jerrod & SubMan799 in a comprehensive result. [+2] [Duo Division Championship]
It's been a long time since either Jerrod or SubMan799 has competed for Duo Division gold, but at the Mid-Year Grand Slam they found a common enemy. Both were eliminated from the event by Scott-Howell, and both realized they didn't much like that. They asserted themselves on the June 30 edition of Friday Night Fights, fatally eliminated Rhyno and Grayback. They knocked back top teams Jason_Voorhees & edge and Jammer2Omega & Porygonix on July 7th and July 14th, respectively. As strange as their ascent was, they finally earned their shot -- but it was all for nothing. CCShadow & Scott-Howell loom over the Duo Division more than they ever have before!

6. "The New Generation" DECEPTION & Onryo defeated Mark & Leroy in a comprehensive result. [+1]
On the grand stage of Ultimate Grand Prix VII: Mark & Leroy upset the fairy tale run of The New Generation! Baraka_MK & Onryo decided to go solo thereafter, with the goal of coming back together when they'd honed their technique. Instead, BMK found a new partner at Pre-Show 93, while Onryo sought Div.2 title glory. With his fortunes turning, Onryo announced he was ready to return to the Duo Division - and his old partner DECEPTION was happy to help! The former champions were dominant in their reunion, executing a comprehensive win over the New Gen nemeses! With the monkey finally off his back, "Mad Dog" Onryo celebrated the win like it was for gold, shouting "We did it! We did it!" as the arena erupted with applause.

5. United: Mime (c) defeated Banging in a solid win. [+1] [KFL Championship]
United: Mime drastically changed the picture for the KFL Championship in 2017 when he earned an unexpected title win on January 1st! The outgoing champ was Banging, but he soon bounced back, finding success as one-half of the reunited Pacific Connection! With his partner earning a individual title shot, Banging entered the annual American Dream Battle Royal, emerging a surprise winner to set up a belated rematch! The dominant champ wasn't quite prepared for the voracity of Banging's challenge! He was able to dig deep, earning a solid win.

4. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix defeated "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge in a close fought match! [+1]
In recent months the Duo Division has been dominated by a select few teams. So when a new tandem attempted to challenge the champions: Jason_Voorhees & edge took immediate offense! Unhappy that The Invasion presumed to represent Duo Division contention: Jammer2Omega & Porygonix stepped into a three-way feud that inevitably led them to The Invasion at Supercard 96! The two teams proved remarkably well matched, worthy of their status as two of the most respected Duo contenders in the league! At the end of the grueling brawl, it was J2O & Porygonix whose desire was just that little bit better served! They would have to wait until later in the night to see what would become of the Duo Division Champions when Jerrod & SubMan799 went for gold.

3. Statix, The_Hurricane & Violent`J defeated "The Invasion" DaemonX, Shen_DuHBK & AlbertBeefcake in a solid victory! [+2]
Statix & The_Hurricane probably thought they had the upperhand when they challenged DaemonX to a contest of trios. Arriving first in the arena, they were soon joined by surprise third-man and one-time Invasion fighter: Violent`J! The advantage quickly faded into insignificance when DaemonX introduced his unannounced partners: AlbertBeefcake and Shen_DuHBK! Albert disappeared while investigating The Invasion just before Supercard 93, which led Statix to take over the investigation, and begin a search for Albert. Their reunion was baffling as Albert showed his former friends nothing but aggression! It wasn't enough to earn The Invasion a victory in the match -- but the mental impact of his return clearly took tis toll on three shellshocked ICWW alum!

2. Baraka_MK & MKMaster defeated "Brexiteers" Liam & nif in a comprehensive result. [+2]
Since pairing up at Pre-Show 93: Baraka_MK & MKMaster have developed into one of the most exciting new combinations in the Duo Division! It was only a matter of time before The Brexiteers came calling to cut them off. There have been no shortcuts for Liam & nif, who've risen through the ranks through hard work and determination. Alas; that wasn't enough to suppress the pure energy propelling the dynamic new duo of BMK & MKM! They celebrated the win, but would be watching BMK's former teammates as they attempted to do what they couldn't by beating Mark & Leroy!

1. "Red Reign" Sekktor, redman & legoslayer10 defeated "The Invasion" Jauger, WilliamRegal & TripleH in a comprehensive victory! [+3]
Sekktor left this week's Monday Night Games furious with The Invasion's recent incursion on the weekly programme. Having missed out on Royal Roulette qualification at Pre-Show 96 (and Monday), Sekktor led Red Reign teammates redman & legoslayer10 in an intense contest of trios against Invasion pawns: Jauger, WilliamRegal & TripleH! The victory sent a strong message to The Invasion pawns, but their ringleader Loopster would escape reprisal, still to appear in the Royal Roulette match later in the night.

Supercard 95: Tower of Power XIX

The Tower of Power is a tradition almost as old as The Great Arena itself. It was conceived as the ultimate opportunity for fighters to prove their worthiness through their own grit and determination. When the first Tower of Power was constructed at Supercard 5 - it did just that! For the first time in his career, legendary Hall of Fame fighter Ratt became Undisputed Champion!

It's been more than a year since the ultimate prize was on offer at the summit of Tower of Power. For three consecutive iterations, "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J ruled the structure with joined iron fists. The last time any one man scaled its heights alone - ElJobber reigned supreme at Supercard 75!

ElJobber is one again the man standing atop The Tower of Power. There, he will await any individual who proves they have what it takes to challenge for the Undisputed Championship! Could one of The Challenger 7 upset the world - or is there another Chosen One among the ranks?

The Tower of Power:
23. "The Chosen One" Damo (#1) defeated ElJobber (c) in a competitive contest! [+1] [Undisputed Championship]
There was an air of respect when ElJobber entered The Great Arena to face the last man standing at Tower of Power XIX. When they fought in January to decide the winner of the 2017 Grand Slam Launch, ElJobber won an incredibly competitive final! When he returned at Supercard 94: Red Reign, it was another epic battle for Damo's Undisputed Championship! Like VenoMark before him; ElJobber had had the best of self-professed "Chosen One", but he'd learned to respect just how strong Damo has become. The final battle of Tower Power XIX was destined to be another epic encounter and it did not disappoint! Damo came at his second fight of the night with absolutely everything he had! ElJobber was prepared, but for every answer he devised - Damo countered with a new attack! Eventually the result could not be denied. Damo is once again the Undisputed Champion!

Damo entered Tower of Power XIX as the #1 contender, and with his title win he confirms his place as #1 seed in the 2017 Mid-Year Grand Slam! ElJobber will be situated at the opposite end of the 128-fighter bracket, entering as the #2 seed in the final fight of Day 2. Round 1 of the tournament begins tomorrow while regular weekly program takes a week hiatus! Be here for every result!

22. "The Chosen One" Damo (#1) defeated VenoMark (#5) in a destructive win! [+14]
VenoMark said he'd failed to take "The Chosen One" Damo seriously when he came to challenge for the Undisputed Championship at Spring Classic 2017. When they went at it again at Supercard 93: The Chosen -- Damo proved to the world he's the real deal! Damo's time at the top was narrowly ended at Supercard 94, but as the #1 fighter he had the final say on the ultimate opportunity to claim an Undisputed Championship opportunity! VenoMark had worked hard to beat four of the best fighter in the league, but when he reached his nemesis, there appeared to be nothing left! The Chosen One continued his eerie dominance over VenoMark, executing a devastating +14 impact to advance to the final battle of Tower of Power XIX!

21. VenoMark (#5) defeated "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet (#2) in convincing fashion! [+1]
The Great Arena was in stunned awe to see "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet make his entrance as the #2 fighter at Tower XIX! Two weeks prior at Supercard 94: Red Reign; he emerged from a Steel Cage fight suffering worse damage than his opponent! It was the culmination of a heavy schedule of feuding with The United that also cost him MAX Damage at Supercard 93, and another brutal Steel Cage fight before that, at The Spring Classic! All wisdom would've led LordSkarlet to take the week off, but the opportunity to climb to his first Undisputed Championship was too much of a lure! He did his best to put together a challenge against old rival VenoMark, but every Tower of Power seems to produce one fighter whose determination is too great to refuse! At Tower XIX that fighter was VenoMark!

20. VenoMark (#5) defeated United: The_Purple_Bunny (#3) in a comprehensive victory! [+8]
With the top of The Tower nearly in sight; it was to be an Ultimate Grand Prix main event rematch! The_Purple_Bunny was pursuing the goal of winning his 7th Undisputed Championship at UGP7, but VenoMark's star-making performance ensured the 2017 Battle Royale winner was delayed! Right when it seemed payback was within his grasp - TPB's strength capitulated at the worst possible time! His inconsistent performances were the source of tensions at Pre-Show 95: Tower Defense, where his United teammate Mimik disrupted preparations for Tower XIX with a solid victory. VenoMark had a cakewalk as he dominated his UGP rival to score an unexpectedly anti-climactic elimination!

19. VenoMark (#5) defeated United: Mimik (#4) [+1]
Great Arena legend Mimik has been back to a regular schedule in 2017, keeping himself at the top of the ranks with competitive victories against his own United teammates! Tensions between he and The_Purple_Bunny escalated into a match at Pre-Show 95: Tower Defense. It wasn't enough to put the Hall of Famer higher on The Tower, but it did secure him #4 spot! Unfortunately, Mimik's path intersected with one of the most motivated competitors in the league! VenoMark summoned another peak performance to become the first Tower fighter to scale two rungs!

18. VenoMark (#5) defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile (#6) [+1]
Just as CaTigeReptile thought she was finally getting her championship goal back on track, the game changed with an early entrance from VenoMark! His UGP title defense seems so long ago, but VM was still Undisputed Champion as recently as The Spring Classic! His rematch loss at Supercard 93: The Chosen had clearly pushed VenoMark down the contention ranks -- but the opportunity to climb back to the top is what Tower of Power is all about! CTR wasn't about to go down without a fight, but VenoMark brought the bluster with everything he has! He may've under estimated the champ in earlier months, but he was leaving nothing to chance in his first Tower match!

17. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile (#6) defeated "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#7) in convincing fashion! [+1]
It was an uncanny case of role reversal when "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile arrived to take on the #7 contender! She was the last line of defense earlier in the night when Violent`J attempted to topple The Tower - and she was every bit the wall to DECEPTION as he had been to TonyTheTiger! The convincing win put CTR back on the path toward the Undisputed Championship, which seemed to be shortening until a devastating defeat at Supercard 94!

16. "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#7) defeated "The Predator" TonyTheTiger (#8) in convincing fashion! [+1]
The Hitman came in hot as he set his sights firmly on the charging Predator! An unexpected rivalry between DECEPTION and TonyTheTiger broke out just a fortnight ago in matches at Pre-Show 94: Blood Gold and Supercard 94: Red Reign. TTT found himself caught in a firestorm as DECEPTION unleashed the kind of attack that took him to the top of Tower of Power XV! The Predator did his best to mount a defense, but it was all DECEPTION as the #7 kept the dominoes falling!

15. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger (#8) defeated Statix (#10) in a total destruction! [+11]
"The Predator" TonyTheTiger cemented his place at the #8 rank when he defeated Genku during the June 9th edition of Friday Night Fights. A hard fought rematch loss at Pre-Show 95 didn't dull the arena's apex predator in the slightest! It was fangs out as he took complete advantage of the obvious signs of wear and tear getting the better of Statix! In his ninth match of the night, Statix had nothing left -- suffering a brutal +11 destruction!

14. Statix (#10) defeated United: Mime (c) (#9) in a competitive contest! [+1]
As The Tower turned toward inward for the elimination phase; Statix and Mime both showed signs of their previous matches taking a toll! Having already faced every Challenger 7 competitor, Statix was already achieving a Herculean feat -- especially considering the attack he suffered prior to Supercard 94: Red Reign! In an incredibly competitive contest, it was Statix who somehow bounced back to claim his fifth victory of the night! A shocking result for the reigning KFL Champion!

The Challenger 7:
13. "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile (#6) defeated Violent`J in convincing fashion! [+2]
12. Violent`J defeated "The Hitman" DECEPTION (#7) in a close fought match! [+1]
11. Violent`J defeated "The Predator" TonyTheTiger (#8) in a convincing win. [+1]
10. Violent`J defeated United: Mime (c) (#9) in a solid win. [+1]
9. Violent`J defeated Statix (#10) in a solid win. [+1]
Officials promised the return of a Hall of Fame legend, and The Challenger 7 turned out to be a countdown for the return of the "Y2Juggalo": Violent`J! VJ has already been announced as one of the legends competing in this year's Mid-Year Grand Slam, and he got his preparations under way with an explosive attack on the Tower! As one-half of Team Xtreme, VJ won the last three Tower of Power events! His exciting solo run came to a much earlier end as the #6 rung "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile shut him down in convincing fashion. An exciting finish to The Challenger 7!

8. "The Predator" TonyTheTiger (#8) defeated Genku [+1]
7. Genku defeated United: Mime (c) (#9) in a competitive clash. [+1]
6. Genku defeated Statix (#10) in a comprehensive victory! [+9]
When Genku was announced as a guaranteed entrant into The Challenger 7, he immediately saw it as a deliberate insult by booking officials. He claimed superiority over all Tower fighters, but was soon embarrassed when TonyTheTiger answered his challenge during the June 9th Friday Night Fights with brutal results. Genku scrambled to settle the score at Pre-Show 95, but it was The Predator who had the pleasure of eliminating Genku at the eighth rung! Though a far cry from his boastful claims, Genku's challenge did deliver Statix his first punishing defeat of the night. He also managed a solid win against reigning KFL Champions - United: Mime.

5. Statix (#10) defeated Oozaru in a comprehensive victory. [+3]
With the 15th Anniversary of ICWW looming in August, there was a special energy when Pre-Show 95 qualifier Oozaru stepped up to face old friend Statix! It was Statix who struck the winning blow at Ultimate Grand Prix VII in the fight for Banging's soul, reuniting the original Pacific Connection who've lit up the Duo Division in recent months! The two former ICWW International Champions had a lot of history between them, but their competitive encounter at Tower of Power XIX proved disappointingly brief. Oozaru dominated his Pre-Show qualifier, but was short on intensity as Statix secured his fifth consecutive shut-out of the night! A hard-hitting +3 result, but Oozaru would have it no other way!

4. Statix (#10) defeated DArqueBishop in a comprehensive win. [+3]
Ousted as The Invasion's managerial "Black Bishop" by Genku's May 26th takeover: DArqueBishop and Statix are two fighters who share a common enemy. Under other circumstances they may have fought together, but at Tower of Power XIX DAB was granted automatic qualification to fight for himself as part of The Challenger 7! Like the other fighters before him, DAB fell in a clean result.

3. Statix (#10) defeated Banging in a convincing victory. [+1]
As one-half of The Pacific Connection; Banging has been electrifying he league with his challenges against the Duo Division Champions! At Pre-Show 95, he earned the right to enter The Challenger 7, reminding everyone of his considerable solo chops. Awaiting at the tenth rung was one-time Pacific Connector and an ally in the UGP fight for Banging's soul: Statix! The ICWW alum put on a good competitive contest, but in the end it was another decisive result in favour of Statix!

2. Statix (#10) defeated MKMaster in a comprehensive win. [+3]
There was no doubt when MKMaster defeated "Mad Dog" Onryo to qualify for The Challenger 7 at Pre-Show 95. A rivalry between the pair was established at Supercard 93 over Division 2 contention, but the story has grown as MKM forged a partnership with Onryo's New Gen partner: Baraka_MK! BMK & MKM couldn't find greater success against New Gen rivals at Supercard 94, and MKMaster couldn't break The Tower of Power alone, either. Statix sent him packing with a hard hitting +3!

1. Statix (#10) defeated NovaStarr in a solid win. [+1]
An emerging rivalry with 2017 Fighter For Europe, Chromatose, gave NovaStarr the chance to fight her way into The Challenger 7 in qualifying at Pre-Show 95. Unfortunately, it also took something out of her. The close fought qualifier left NovaStarr spent when she came-up against the opening battle on The Tower of Power. Statix was too strong in the opening bout.

Supercard 94: Red Reign

For months The Great Arena has been caught in a living nightmare. LordSkarlet and his congress were once The Fallen, but the fall of hydraslash would be the last. They have begun the rise to a Red Reign that will soon consume all! Shoe was the first to be declared, now it is time Artanix pays for his callous actions. At Supercard 94 the red reign will descend upon The Great Arena!

12. ElJobber defeated "The Chosen One" Damo (c) in a hard fought match! [+1] [Undisputed Championship]
A lot can change in two months in The Great Arena, but its said those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it. After winning this year's UGP Battle Royal; Damo set about convincing the world of his "Chosen One" status by winning the Undisputed Championship at The Spring Classic. He followed with a compelling title defense against VenoMark at Supercard 93: The Chosen! During that time, ElJobber was missing in action, recovering from the grueling toll of winning an Iron Man Death Match at Ultimate Grand Prix VII. Earlier in the year he'd beaten Damo to win the 2017 Grand Prix Launch, and briefly held the title after winning it at Battle Royale. Some felt ElJobber's return title challenge was an act of nepotism, but the challenger remained unmoved by notions of rumor, or superstition. The Chosen One would not relinquish his status without a fight. ElJobber found himself confronted with an opponent fighting as his peak, but history would not be denied. In an incredibly hard fought match, the result was the same as the Grand Slam Launch Final. The Chosen One was no more -- ElJobber wins the Undisputed Championship for a fifth time!

11. "Red Nightmare" LordSkarlet defeated United: Artanix in a soul destroying battle! [-8/-6] [Steel Cage Fight]
A night of competition had created a mounting atmosphere of tension that snapped with the sight of the descending Steel Cage! LordSkarlet stood beneath its cold bars as he welcomed Artanix into its nightmarish embrace for the first time! At The Spring Classic, LordSkarlet had declared the dawning of a "Red Reign" christened with Shoe's blood. The newly re-dubbed "Red Nightmare" announced the Red Reign would officially begin at Supercard 94! From there, the battle erupted - a violent clash marinated in unrepentant hatred! Artanix took MAX Damage from LordSkarlet at Supercard 93 in retaliation for Shoe's defeat. At Supercard 94, LordSkarlet would finally bring Artanix to penance for executing hydraslash during the April 24th edition of VS United! It would be a victory unlike any other ever witnessed in The Great Arena before, though! As they took turns grinding each others faces into the unflinching grate of the Steel Cage - both sustained significant damage! LordSkarlet had the wherewithal to executed the final finishing move, but when the fighters were removed from the Steel Cage, it was The Red Nightmare whose blood had stained the arena floor! LordSkarlet may have won the match, but the damage he sustained throughout the fight was worse than that of his opponent!

10. Genku defeated VenoMark in a comprehensive victory! [+4]
In their worship of the coveted Undisputed Championship, they are very much alike, but its that very similarity that makes them deadly enemies! Supercard 89: Breaking Point was supposed to be a crowning for Genku, but instead his celebration was interrupted by VenoMark! VenoMark turned a vicious attack into an against-the-odds win at Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures when he took the title in a Six-Fghter Eliminator! Genku pursued him doggedly to a historic first-ever title defense during Friday Night Fights, but could not rescue his UGP main event dream. VenoMark's reign ended soon after at The Spring Classic, and with a controversial title bout already made for Supercard 94, the stage was set for a long awaited grudge match! Genku thought a takeover of The Invasion would insulate him, but VenoMark got the better of Genku in a June 2nd attack. It looked as if history would get the better of Genku one more time, but in their long awaited one-on-one rematch, he had all the motivation he needed to finally get payback! Genku brought his A-game to overwhelm VenoMark with a poetic +4 impact equal to their clash of trios just two days earlier! A conclusive victory, but when these two fighters are concerned, it's hard to imagine any result will be the last!

9. CCShadow & Scott-Howell (c) defeated "The Pacific Connection" Oozaru & Banging in a solid victory. [+1] [Duo Division Championship]
The competitive rivalry between The Pacific Connection and CCShadow & Scott-Howell has already produced two bona fide contenders for Match of the Year. Their main event clashes on May 5th and at Pre-Show 93 were two of the closest battles the Duo Division Championship has seen in years! Hopes were high for an exciting third chapter in the rivalry, with the champions seemingly vulnerable after an intense run of competition, including their exit from The Invasion during the coup of the May 26th Friday Night Fights. Alas; it was Oozaru & Banging who dropped a gear in their Supercard 94 clash. They secured their shot with a strong win against Jason_Voorhees & edge at Supercard 93: The Chosen, but when the action reached a heavyweight level, this time The Pacific Connection could not maintain the line! The two teams shook hands as their rivalry seemingly came to an end.

8. United: The_Purple_Bunny defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile in a complete decimation! [+29]
The inaugural edition of VS United ushered in an exciting new era for the Monday Night Games, but for The_Purple_Bunny it remains a night he'd rather forget! CaTigeReptile scored an impressive upset victory for her team, which derailed TPB's goals of winning a 7th Undisputed Championship in 2017! He finally settled the score at Supercard 93 with a strong win, but now that CTR is redoubling her efforts to fight to her first Undisputed Championship -- a rematch was inevitable! The Guardian has shown she's more than capable of fighting for the league's top prize, but at Supercard 94, her powers betrayed her! CTR capitulated on the grand stage, while The_Purple_Bunny summoned one of his best performances of the year! The result was an all-out decimation that was one impact grade away from MAX Damage! The win was much needed for TPB after other recent upset losses, which have been the source of a growing rivalry between he and United teammate Mimik!

7. DaemonX defeated Statix in a solid result. [+4]
Revelations at The Spring Classic led AlbertBeefcake to challenge DaemonX at Supercard 93, but the investigating fighter never showed for the match! Suspecting foul play, Statix issued a challenge of his own, expecting to interrogate DX - or suffer the same fate as Albert. DaemonX looked notably surprised when Statix arrived for his match looking a little worse for wear. Surprise soon turned to aggression as The Invasion fighter launched an attack that Statix seemed unable to match! Evidence suggests DaemonX could be the "Black King" behind a mysterious conspiracy uncovered at UGP, but hard facts to support suspicion would remain out of reach as DaemonX claimed a solid victory.

6. Poasty (c) defeated Shinnokxz in a comprehensive victory! [+4] [Division 2 Championship]
A three-way contender's match at Pre-Show 94 elevated Shinnokxz to his first challenge for the hotly contested Division 2 Championship! In recent months Shinnokxz has truly developed into one of the hot new prospects, leading many to believe his hard work and toil could make him a serious threat to the champ. Poasty's third reign has garnered considerable expectation after two prior aborted runs with the gold. He proved he can shoulder the pressure like a true "franchise player", effortlessly defending the gold with a comprehensive win! A harsh induction into the contention ranks for Shinnokxz, but another promising defense in what could be a career defining reign for Poasty!

5. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix defeated "Brexiteers" Liam & nif in a solid victory. [+2]
The last month has seen a fire lit in the hearts of "Brexiteers" Liam & nif! The long time pairing impressed last month at Supercard 93 with a win over Politics & Menas, as well as a string of victories during the minor shows. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix presented the ultimate stepping stone for The Brexiteers, who've never fought for Duo Division gold! They pitched their attack at a usual level, but found J2O & Pory far too strong for that! The Brexiteers were sent packing with a +2 impact to think about at the end of a confident win!

4. Mark & Leroy defeated Baraka_MK & MKMaster in a narrow victory! [+1]
Baraka_MK & MKMaster forged an alliance under threat of common enemies, but their victory at Pre-Show 93 was just the beginning! A four match undefeated streak has proven their chemistry as a pairing -- possibly even greater than BMK and his former partner: Onryo! The New Generation split to develop their techniques after losing to Mark & Leroy at Ultimate Grand Prix VII, but with Onryo pursuing the Div.2 Championship, BMK & MKM built enough belief to go after the UGP victors! With speculation The New Generation ate showing signs of cracking, the new pairing went to war at Supercard 93 -- and almost won! The remarkably close fought match may go down as a loss for Baraka_MK & MKMaster, but with only a month together, they celebrated like it was a win! Find out if they're still smiling when The New Generation competes in a special edition of VS United - tomorrow!

3. "The United" Mime (c), Murdoink & zelse defeated "The Red Reign" Sekktor, redman & legoslayer10 in a dominant victory! [+2]
When they were still calling themselves "The Fallen"; Sekktor, redman & legoslayer10 managed to upset The United at Supercard 93: The Chosen. With KFL Champion Mime stepping in to captain the trio this time, hopes were The United's Pre-Show 94 Survival Sequence win could continue a trend of domination against The Red Reign. Mime didn't disappoint, making a significant difference as The United coasted to a dominant victory. The Red Reign's hopes would lie in a high stakes match later in the night, when LordSkarlet would invite Artanix into the nightmare of a Steel Cage Fight!

2. Politics & Menas defeated SubScorpTile & ErmackDaddy [+1]
Recent upheaval in the ranks of the Duo Division has pushed several new teams into Supercard considerations. SubScorpTile & ErmackDaddy have quietly earned their place with wins over The Invasion at Pre-Show 93, and Benjamin & Mo2 during FNF. A rare stumble by Politics & Menas at Supercard 93 presented an opportunity to pounce, but the veteran pair were able to steady their course with a confident win against the upstart pairing.

1. "The Hitman" DECEPTION defeated "The Predator" TonyTheTiger in convincing fashion! [+2]
At Pre-Show 94: Blood Gold, "The Predator" TonyTheTiger was booked to face DECEPTION in a standard exhibition bout. What resulted was a surprising upset victory as The Hitman succumbed to an unexpected loss! Refusing to make excuses, DECEPTION rejected claims that cracks forming in The New Generation were the cause of distraction. In a fiery opening match, DECEPTION backed his words up with a convincing rematch victory over TonyTheTiger! DECEPTION will next captain The New Generation when they reunite for a special edition of VS United - tomorrow!

Supercard 93: The Chosen

Since early 2016. Damo has been calling himself "The Chosen One". It was a belief built on a lie, but at the 2017 Spring Classic Damo shocked the world by winning the Undisputed Championship! It was the culmination of a humble run of victories that former champion VenoMark failed to respect. No one was more shocked by Damo's win than VenoMark himself. He fully acknowledged that he took Damo lightly, but at Supercard 93: The Chosen he would just take back the title! May 21st, 2017, live in The Great Arena it's VenoMark/Damo II -- one of the most hotly anticipated rematches in years!

12. "The Chosen One" Damo (c) defeated VenoMark in convincing fashion! [+2] [Undisputed Championship]
Damo shocked the world with his Undisputed Championship win at the 2017 Spring Classic. Nobody was more surprised than VenoMark, who reached a career pinnacle that same month, defending the title in the main event of Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Supercard 93 was supposed to be a different story. By his own admission, VenoMark took his long standing rival lightly - but this time he vowed just to take the title! The highly anticipated rematch was to be a contest of preparation versus Damo's self-professed status as "The Chosen One"! The atmosphere was electric as the two nemeses faced off! It looked like it might be closed in the early going, but Damo's self-belief has clearly been built on a long simmering development of his fighting techniques. 2017 has been good to the UGP Battle Royal winner. It was even better at Supercard 93: The Chosen! In front of a stunned audience, Damo took control of the match, earning a convincing victory! With the Undisputed Championship raised above his head once more, he told the world what he already knew: He is The Chosen One!

11. United: The_Purple_Bunny defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile in a desperate collision! [+15]
The_Purple_Bunny may have become part of The United team in 2017, but his ultimate goal is the individual glory of winning his 7th Undisputed Championship in 2017! As Battle Royale winner, he came close to the record setting achievement at Ultimate Grand Prix VII, but glory eluded him. When "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile claimed an upset victory during the first edition of VS United, TPB's dream seemed to slip even further away! With CTR reeling from her Spring Classic loss, TPB took the opportunity to pounce! The resulting match was a soul destroying clash of contenders fighting on the absolute edge! With neither combatant willing to relent, they fought to the brink of absolute exhaustion! Like prize fighters in the final round, they charged each rare blow with their final reserves. In the end, The_Purple_Bunny managed to connect with a finishing blow! A match that could've destroyed either competitor, but granted TPB a +15 impact on win! A result he was in no shape to celebrate, needing help just to leave arena!

10. "The Pacific Connection" Oozaru & Banging defeated "The Invasion" Jason_Voorhees & edge in a confident victory. [+1]
The Pacific Connection have been on fire since reuniting at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! They tore through the Duo Division ranks, establishing a white hot feud with reigning Champions "The Invasion" CCShadow & Scott-Howell! After a scintillating main event defense at Pre-Show 93, the champs had the night off, leaving Oozaru & Banging to answer the challenge of their other Invasion rivals: Jason_Voorhees & edge! The Invasion were out to lock down the Duo titles - and score some payback for their derailing loss at The Spring Classic! Jason & edge may have conquered the Duo Top 10, but they couldn't suppress the dynamic Pacific Connection! The confident victory should almost certainly keep them in the title picture. After two highly competitive bouts, could the third time be the charm for The Pacific Connection? Watch this space!

9. United: Artanix defeated "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet in a total annihilation! [+MAX]
The American Nightmare LordSkarlet declared his Spring Classic Steel Cage win over United: Shoe the beginning of a Red Reign. His return at Supercard 93 was meant to continue the coronation, while avenging the fatal defeat of hydraslash during the April 24th edition of VS United. Artanix was the fighter responsible for The Fallen fighter's accidental decimation, but at Supercard 93, The United interim Captain was deliberate in his annihilation of LordSkarlet! Artanix showed absolutely no mercy as he swept the match with devastating efficiency! LordSkarlet was clearly still feeling the effects of the Steel Cage, and Artanix was all too happy to press every vulnerable injury in honor of Shoe. The fight eventuating in a ruthless MAX Damage win for The United! A sobering result for The Fallen after their surprise team victory, earlier in the night!

8. United: Mime (c) defeated Pink_Ranger in convincing fashion! [+2] [KFL Championship]
At The Spring Classic, Pink_Ranger returned to triumphantly prove she is still the undisputed Queen Bee of The Great Arena! The solid win against former KFL Women's Champion, CaTigeReptile, set Pink_Ranger up for a challenge against reigning KFL Champion: Mime! The surprise contest put Mime briefly on the back foot, but the feeling out process helped the champ find control over the match. PR presented another fair challenge, but Mime is fast emerging as a stabilizing force for the KFL gold!

7. Genku defeated DArqueBishop in convincing fashion! [+1]
Since losing at UGP7, Genku has dissed everyone from The Pacific Connection, to league official Mick. Even his former teammates The Invasion have been ripe for unprovoked criticism, leading New Manager DArqueBishop to say enough is enough! The Invasion Bishop told Genku to get on board or shut the hell up -- igniting the match in a flurry of fists and fire! DArqueBishop kept on top of Genku throughout the fight, but the controversial combatant would not back down! Genku took control of the match, working hard to secure a convincing win.

6. Poasty (c) defeated Jerrod in a comprehensive victory! [+5] [Division 2 Championship]
A solid #1 contender's win at Pre-Show 93: Reconnecting... earned Jerrod a return shot at the Div.2 Championship. He fell short in his shot at Ultimate Grand Prix VII, challenging during a brief reign held by MKMaster. With the title back around Poasty's waist as of The Spring Classic, the weight of expectation was on his next big defense. He past the test of the 2017 Fighter For Europe at Pre-Show 93, and kept on his winning ways with a comprehensive victory over Jerrod! Poasty's third reign as Division 2 Champion is expected to be a legacy building exercise - well on its way in May!

5. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix defeated Mark & Leroy in a solid win. [+1]
Mark & Leroy have established themselves as one of the brightest up-and-coming prospects of the Duo Division this year. Their victory over Baraka_MK & Onryo at Ultimate Grand Prix VII totally changed the dynamic of the division! Their win at The Spring Classic arguably supplanted defeated Jammer2Omega & Porygonix as the next hot prospect -- but J2O & Pory weren't about to walk away from a fight! Throwing themselves into an intriguing rematch, Jammer2Omega & Porygonix reminded everybody they're in it for the long haul! A solid victory giving Mark & Leroy more to consider as they fight their way to the top of the Duo ranks!

4. AlbertBeefcake did not appear for his match against DaemonX.
Evidence in The Case of The Italian Bishop has been mounting against DaemonX since the start. The Spring Classic revelation that DX handed Invasion Manager DArqueBishop his chess piece quickly connected him to a grander conspiracy through events from the past! It was surprising, then, that DaemonX showed up to answer AlbertBeefcake's challenge at Supercard 93, but The Beefer was nowhere to be seen! After a fruitless wait, DaemonX left the arena with many questions remaining.

3. MKMaster defeated "Mad Dog" Onryo [+1]
The New Generation may have collaborated at Pre-Show 92 and The Spring Classic to help deal with Baraka_MK's new enemies -- but "Mad Dog" Onryo has remained committed to their post-UGP split, finding himself in the hunt for the Div. 2 Championship! MKMaster lost the title last month, making him the perfect opponent to sure up Onryo's singles title prospects! He pitched a good game, taking a hard fight right up to the former champ. MKMaster had to dig deep, searching for an answer to Onryo's aggressive fighting style. The Mad Dog didn't back down after the verdict, raising the question of whether there's more to this story that title contention! MKM found chemistry teaming with Baraka_MK at Pre-Show 93. An intriguing situation appears to be developing.

2. "The Fallen" Sekktor, redman & legoslayer10 defeated "The United" Mimik, Murdoink & zelse in a convincing win! [+1]
It's almost been a month since hydraslash suffered a brutal defeat playing VS United, but The Fallen haven't forgotten their injured comrade. Sekktor has been particularly zealous in his weekly pursuit of the man directly responsible - Artanix. At Supercard 93, Sekktor led a trio of Fallen fighters against an eclectic mix of The United. Hall of Famer Mimik captained the team of extremes that included rookie recruit zelse! A combination of inexperience and The Fallen's motivated aggression led to a surprisingly convincing victory for members of The Fallen. All part of the promise of a Red Reign by team leader LordSkarlet, who would return to handle Artanix later in the night.

1. "Brexiteers" Liam & nif defeated Politics & Menas in a close fought match! [+1]
At UGP7, Politics & Menas were a third wheel who came out on top against Semi Finalists from the 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up. They followed up their major win at the Spring Classic, fending off McDaniel & fraysol in a two-on-two rematch. With "Brexiteers" Liam & nif finding a stream of success over the last month, destiny conspired to give the other part of the UGP three-way a shot at evening the score. Liam went solo to be Runner-Up in the 2017 Fighter For Europe tournament, but there was no lack of cohesion between The Brexiteers. The success continued to follow with a well earned victory!