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In case you haven't heard, the most important event of the weekend was the vacation of the IIWF World Heavyweight Championship, as the Subway Psycho was stripped of the title. We'll have much more on that later on in the report, plus: - a recap of all the other matches and events of last Saturday night - a look forward to tomorrow night's Midweek Mayhem - more announcments concerning the upcoming pay-per-view spectacular, IIWF Midsummer Madness - comments from the IIWF superstars - an update on the IIWF Tag Team Championship tournament - the latest tag team and singles rankings ... and more! So let's get straight to it. IIWF Saturday Night - 20 July 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I never imagined that things in the IIWF could get any more out of hand than they had two weeks ago, when I ended up in the hospital after a brush with the Venusian Death Cell, but things did indeed get crazier on Saturday, live from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Let's run down the results: - "NUCLEAR" JOHN BOMBER squashed "NIFTY" NED NORTON [J]. - "PAINBRINGER" BILLY SEXTON defeated MR. DAMAGE with his armbar submission hold. - STUNT TEAM USA defeated the GUIDING LIGHTS with the Fire and Forget. - Casey James and the Man Of Steel, THE AMERICAN HEROES, defeated the ROTUNDOS [J] to the delight of the crowd. After the match, the Family came down to the ring and asked to join Casey's fledgling alliance of those who protect the righteous and the just in the IIWF. Casey has some comments for us regarding this new alliance: [SCENE: In the IIWF studios, Casey stands in front of the familiar IIWF banner. He speaks:] "It pleases me that others have joined me in the fight to clean up the IIWF. Psycho, you know better than I how hard it is to be a loner in the IIWF while these rulebreakers are starting to group together to make their forces stronger. Your problems with the Syndicate are on the minds of everyone here. Trust me, friend, we will help you get that belt back. "Some other men that have joined MOS and I are Don and Vinny, the Family. Now I've been hearing a lot of people questioning our decision. Someone even told me that the American Heroes were looking more like the CIA, although I'm not exactly sure what that means. It seems that everyone thinks that the Family is somehow connected to organized crime. I am apalled at this. Just because two large Italian cousins spend a lot of time together, and just because they're tough doesn't mean that they're criminals. The Italian people helped to populate the United States in the early 1900's, and there just happened to be a few bad apples. But is there any one group of people who can say that there's not bad apples among them? Let's not point fingers at a pair of good men just because of some things that happened in the past that never had anything to do with these guys. Vinny and Don have agreed to help us clean up here, and the more people on our side, the better. There is strength in numbers. And when you think of the Midsummer Madness PPV coming up, we need all the bodies we can get to ensure that the title is being held by someone the kids can look up to, and NOT someone like Tiger Claw or The Hangman. "Come on, guys... Let's make sure that the IIWF is a place that holds the role models of the future, not the insane asylum." [Fade] - In a tag team tournament match, the HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS had their record dented by the ALPHABET BOYS when the Atomic Destroyers caused them to be counted out. Josey Wales' men aren't at all happy about the turn of events that cost them the match. Let's get their comments: [SCENE: Josey Wales' Arizona ranch. Josey sharpens a long Bowie knife, menacingly. The High Plains Drifters sit on a log in front of him, as if they were children awaiting a scolding from their father.] JW: [still sharpening the knife] Once again the Senator and his Destroyers bested us. Once again they have placed a blemish on the image of the Posse. Once again, they came out lookin' like the meanest bunch of hombres in the IIWF. [With surprisingly quick speed for a man his age, Josey darts over to Pale Rider and presses the knife against his throat.] JW: Do you feel that? Do you feel the cold steel only a flick of the wrist from your viens? Do you feel the terror right now? Do you like that feeling? Do you? Answer me! Pale Rider: N...N...No boss. JW: WHAT!?! PR: NO BOSS! [Josey turns out, throws the knife, and it sticks squarely in a fence post] JW: Remember that feeling, boys. That's the feeling you need to give to the Atomic Destroyers. I want you to take that feeling and let it build inside you, and then release it onto them. Make them cry for their mothers and crap in their pants! PR: YES BOSS! [Josey sits next to Easy Rider and puts his arm over his shoulder. Easy is terrified. He doesn't know whether to run or to remain still. He shudders and nearly falls of the log. He is sweating profusely] JW: [Much calmer now, although there is a hint of sarcasm. He knows Easy is terrified] Relax boy. You have alot to be proud of so far. You're the number one team in IIWF. You had a real impressive winning streak. So what if you got distracted and lost a match, right? Easy Rider: [Relaxes into a jovial mood] Huh, huh, right boss. Who cares? [Josey slaps Easy Rider with the back of his hand and knocks him off the log] JW: Dammit! How stupid are you!?! If you ever embarrass me like that again I'll string you both up. You lost to the Alphabet Boys! Doesn't that make you sick? Well it makes me sick! I'm sick of looking at you! Now you have a week before you have to face the Destroyers, and you better be more focused. Now get outta here and prepare for that damned match! [Pale Rider helps Easy Rider to his feet and they scurry off. Fade] - BLACKJACK HALEY caused the PUNSTER to submit to his spinning full nelson, but wasn't content with mere victory. He proceeded to beat on the Punster until he was rescued by "Spotlight" Billy Shakespeare. - THE SANDMAN, PHANTOM and BRAD "BODYBAG" KINDER defeated DEJA VU and MAJESTIC MAURICE McARTHUR [J] in a six-man tag match, each man applying his finishing manouevre on one of the three hapless opponents, in the first outing for the Dark Knights. The Knights then proceeded to badmouth the Family, and the Sandman has now got himself into a match with Don Antonio tomorrow night on Mayhem. - ROBSKI defeated FISTO FLASH in a chaotic encounter which saw Fisto's manager, Robo Stone, deface the Union flag, sure to raise the ire of Robski, and the match degenerated into a brawl. Robski only won when he happened to roll into the ring just before both men were counted out. Fisto Flash has just about had enough of such inconclusive finishes: [SCENE: The IIWF interview area. Fisto Flash stands with his manager, Robo Stone. Both look rather excited.] RS: ROBSKI!!!!!!! We've had JUST about ENOUGH of yo' antics!!!!!!! Now it's time to get to the nitty-gritty. You started the fight with Fisto Flash, but now the Iron Destroyer's gonna END it!!!!!! FF: There is only one match that can settle our differences. You claim to be a tough fighter. But EVERYONE in the IIWF knows that the TOUGHEST man in all of wrestling is Fisto Flash. You've been on my FIST LIST for long enough and now it's time for you to free up your spot. FIRST MAN TO BE KNOCKED OUT!!!!!!!! That's the game, and those are the rules!!!!!!! RS: My boy's from Brooklyn!!!!! And you're from England!!!!!! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! [puts on a serious face] You'll be lucky to WAKE up from your knockout!!!!!! FF: PREPARE TO BE DESTROYED!!!! [Fisto Flash poses while Robo Stone laughs and nods confidently. Fade] Whoa! What a challenge. Will Robski accept the challenge to a Knockout Match? - BILLY SHAKESPEARE lost to the CRIPPLER via pinfall when my broadcast colleague, "Soundbite" Steve Roberts, leaped up from the broadcast booth and knocked Billy from the top rope. After the match, Billy confronted Steve, who slapped Billy and stormed away from the announcers' table. A shocking turn of events, to be sure, but not as shocking as the wordplay in the comments I got from Billy and the Punster after the event on Saturday Night: [Cut to the dressing room backstage at the Rose Bowl. Tim Dross stands chatting with Billy Shakespeare and the Punster, both of whom are dripping with perspiration after the night's action. Dross notices the camera lights and raises the microphone.] TD: I'm backstage with two of the stars in the IIWF, Billy Shakespeare and the Punster. Gentlemen, I'd like to get your comments on one Blackjack Haley and what took place in the ring tonight. Having recently survived an attack of my own in the ring, I know what it's like. TP: Timbo, in this game of Blackjack, the house was busted. Haley reminds me of a little chicken -- cheap, cheap, cheap. I may have underestimated him tonight, but there was no call -- maybe the rates were too high -- for what took place out there tonight. I know O.J. played his college football in the Rose Bowl, so maybe some of that killer instinct rubbed off on Haley tonight. I just want to say thanks to Billy Shakespeare for stepping up and preventing any further damage. You know, Bo Donalson and the Heywoods had a bit hit in the early 70's with "Billy Don't be a Hero," but I'm glad this Billy [he points to Shakespeare] was a hero tonight. TD: What about it, Billy Shakespeare? BS: A Rose Bowl by any other name would smell as sweet. Haley is best summed up in 'Measure for Measure': It is excellant to have a giant's strength, but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant. I've got a great appreciation for the spoken word, and if this man [he gestures to Punster] isn't a master of words, no one is...except maybe Shakespeare. For was it not said in Hamlet: "Get thee to a punnery?" TD: So, does this mean we're seeing the formation of a new team in the IIWF? BS: I like to think of us as the writer and the peformer. One needs the other to perfect his craft, but it is rare day that they appear together. TP: That's right, Tim-meister! We're "teeming" with energy, but it's all directed at those who stand in our way. Like Haley. Billy called him tyrannous . . . well when I get finished with him, he'll be a "tyrannous sore" -- and very extinct. By the way, Tim-minator, your hair is looking good tonight. As Billy might say, "Toupee or not toupee, that is the question." TD: Now leave my hair out of this! TP: Hey Tim-ster, don't flip your wig! TD: That's it, I'm turning this interview over to "Soundbite" Roberts. TP: Hey, will that make him "Overbite" Roberts? Ladies and gentlemen, Tim Dross . . . hair today and gone tomorrow. [Dross glares at the Punster as he signals off camera] SR: Hey, wait, I was told this was the way to the restrooms... TP: Sorry Roberts, this interview isn't yet in "the can." BS: Peek a boo. Suprise, suprise. [he gets in a cowering Robert's face] If a wrestler had broken up my show like that, I'd drag him to the ring right now. SR: I'd show you how to wrestle,...if...if...if it weren't for this back injury. [Roberts attempts to limp away, Punster drops a commanding hand on his shoulder]. BS: They say that those who can't do, teach. Then those who can't teach must become critics..or announcers. Yea, since thy wagging tongue is thine only part which works, here's how I demand my satisfaction: Find yourself a champion. A stout man who would defend you against me. Take your time; audition, beg, plead, borrow or bribe a wrestler to step into the ring against me. My only condition is that when my hand is raised in victory, you will enter the ring, on your knees before me, and apologize. The gaunlet is thrown down, do you accept it? [Billy removes his glove and smacks Steve Roberts across the cheek.] Are you a man, or are you a Tiger Claw? SR: T...t..t..Tiger Claw? BS: Verily, a beast that had much to say, but no will to prove it. As my friend here, the wizard of the warped wording might say: In time I wound all heels. TP: Not bad Billy, not bad at all. But I think Roberts is more of a cowering dog today . . . so this interview is over. [Punster grins at Billy then hoists his thumb at Roberts] So . . . out damn Spot! [Punster and Billy grab Roberts by the lapels of his blazer and toss him from the camera's view before exchanging a hi-five as the shot goes to black.] Those two are enough to give you a serious headache. And no doubt they'll continue to give the other IIWF superstars a headache in the ring. - THE OUTLAW and TONY STARKS wrestled to a no contest when all manner of folks interfered in their match. It was a fine scientific bout between these two giants of the squared circle, with each man focussing his attention on a single body part, and going to work on it. However, the course of the match was impeded by the arrival of Simon Lebec and Billy Sexton, who attacked Starks. This brought out Casey James and his crew to defend Starks, which in turn prompted the rest of the Posse to come and clean house. It took security some time to remove all the factions from ringside. A mysterious man was also spotted around the Rose Bowl on Saturday night, first talking with Starks, who refused to comment on their conversation, and then hanging around the locker room area. Quite who he is remains to be seen. Will any clues come from Starks' latest comments? [SCENE: Tony Starks is in his NY apartment resting. His knee is heavily taped, elevated and iced.] TS: Outlaw, don't you think this is over between us, there is a time and a place for everything. Your time is coming. Lebec and Sexton, what a bunch of chumps, you can't think to come get in my face when I am not injured. Boys, you are in for it. I am not sweatin' it though. I can beat all y'all. You think it is funny when you try to end a man's career? [grinning] Well, I don't. I hope you two think it is funny when you get in the ring with me again. I might just try to end both of your careers. A lot of people have been trying to find out what is up with my knees. They are okay, just a little tender. Some people think that I never really was 100% when I came back at Ring Wars. Maybe. I am the only one who knows. I know one thing though: I love this sport more than anything: money, health, anything. It even runs close with my family. My dream to become the Heavyweight Champion runs deep in my soul. That is what is most important, I will attain that goal at any cost to myself. If I win the title but get hurt in the process, I will deal with it. It doesn... [The cell phone rings. Starks takes it from the table next to him and answers it.] This is Starks, go. . .[listening] Man, damn, I told you I am through with you. Get it? I am not about that anymore. Go get someone else to do your dirty work. [listening] Are you deaf? Do you want to be? Listen to me very carefully: I AM NOT INTERESTED. [slams the phone down] DAMN. [Fade] What _is_ going on with Starks? We'll try to get to the bottom of this, folks. Meanwhile, let's get comments from the Outlaw: [Fade in on Josey Wales' ranch. The Outlaw has several wood rails balanced on each shoulder as he walks toward the corral, then notices the camera and drops the rails. He speaks:] "What a reunion it was, huh Tony Starks? It appears you've made more enemies in the IIWF than the Outlaw judging by the number of people who want to put you out of wrestling. Well that's fine, let them finish what I've started. My mind right now is on the goals of the Posse and, quite honestly Starks, you don't fit into those plans. The Senator and his sidewinders, well, that's another matter. "The Venusian Death Cell will take care of Hangman tomorrow at Midweek Mayhem and Pale and Easy will kick the Atomic Destroyers' butts. Who does that leave, Senator? That's right, you, me, and Josey Wales. I like those odds. Josey likes those odds. Something tells me, you're not gonna like them. Get ready boys, you're about to experience violence that will make Armageddon look like a backyard picnic. "Get ready . . . [he picks up one of the thick rails and breaks it over his knee] . . . for war!" [Fade] - THE SUBWAY PSYCHO defeated JOE LATTA in a thrilling Third Rail Match. But not without a lot of heartbreak on the way. Due to the machinations of Brian Lau and Mistress Sasha, as well as the currently unresolved questions surrounding the conduct of the Psycho, the IIWF Championship Committee felt it had no choice but to strip the Psycho of the world title. The Psycho was, naturally, upset, but remains the people's champion, and really took it to the Syndicate in this match. He jumped Lau, Latta and Claw in the aisle, and destroyed all three of them. He would have finished Latta off in record time, had it not been for the arrival of Sasha, who seemed to mesmerise the Psycho, giving Latta and Claw time to recover. Lau's men managed to take the upper hand, and the Psycho was once again rescued by the Deathbringer, who kept Claw occupied long enough for the Psycho to superplex Latta right from the top rope onto the electrically charged rail in the middle of the ring to win the match! It had to be, without a doubt, one of the most exciting matches I've seen in a very long time, and I had never heard the fans of the IIWF behind anyone as much as they were behind the beleaguered Psycho on Saturday Night! He truly _is_ the people's champion - and I don't mind telling you that I think he should still be the _IIWF_ Champion, too. Brian Lau and the rest of the Syndicate don't share my opinions, however: [SCENE: Brian Lau, Sasha, Tiger Claw, Joe Latta, and Kenny Tanaka are standing in the middle of the main room of the Dojo. Repair crews are mulling about replacing broken mirrors, cleaning spray paint from the walls, and cleaning the floors] KT: Hello, folks. I'm coming to you from the Dojo for comments from the Syndicate. Brian, what do you have for us today? BL: Well, first, I'd like to apologize for the state of the Dojo. That criminal Subway Psycho did a pretty good job trashing the place. I'd hold the meeting here in my office, but the carpet is being steam cleaned after what that vandal did to it. Anyway, let's talk of the IC title situation. Tiger Claw will be fighting Brad Kinder this Wednesday night in a title match. Kinder has allied himself with a couple of guys who seem to think they are the Knights of the Round Table. Just because you have new friends, Kinder, doesn't mean you're going to win the title. I gave you the shot out of the goodness of my heart. Don't think for a minute that you have a chance of victory. Tiger Claw will take you apart and then put you back together again. He's not the champ just because the belt looks good on him. However, it doesn't hurt... [Tiger Claw comes forward wearing the IC belt around his waist] BL: A perfect fit, I would say. He'll have this belt for a long time, Kinder. Face it. Now, I've also noticed there's a few people whining about how we treat this title. You think I'm making it too hard to attain it. Let me tell you something, idiots... The honour of being a champ is a great one. So the task of winning this belt should also be great. We don't want to see someone win it by luck. If there were a person who had the ability to beat Tiger Claw for the title, we'd like to see that person do it. To make sure it's ABILITY that wins this fictional person the title, we have made the decision to make opponents compete in a non-title match first. It's the way it's done where we come from. And to be honest, WE hold the title, so WE call the shots. If you don't like it, go to another fed. We're not afraid to put the title up, we just have respect for one of the greatest trophies in the IIWF. To allow anyone to attain it by luck would be cheapening the honour of this belt. Another thing on my mind lately is this person Deathbringer. We can't seem to get rid of you, can we? Well, in the tag match that's set up, we'll end your flamboyant career. Trust me on that. Joe? I believe you had something to say... JL: Oh, yeah. Listen to me, Deathbringer. You cost me the Third Rail match. Because of you, I got the shock of my life, and that's no pun. We've had our run-ins in the past, and maybe I wasn't ready to take you. I'm more than ready now. I'm going to make you wish you were never hatched. I'm going to hurt you, I'm going to humiliate you, and then I'm going to take that pretty little mask of yours to hang on the wall of the Dojo. After that, I'm going to celebrate with style in the satisfaction of a job well done. You're finished. BL: And Coroner? Listen to me very, very carefully. If you ever threaten me again I'll make it so you never speak again. Do you understand me? Do you think that as the manager of one of the greatest martial artists in the world, I don't know how to defend myself? Try me, dink-boy. And that brings me to the IIWF champion. Yes, the man they call Vacant. Ha! Psycho, I told you we'd take that belt from you, and we did. It's just too bad that the belt didn't go where it rightfully belongs, and that's right here in this Dojo. No need to worry, though, because it's up for grabs at Midsummer Madness. Sasha, tell Psycho the score. Sasha: Psycho, honey, I know you still have a place in your heart for me, and I must admit, there's still a part of me that pities you. That's why I want to ask you to stay out of Midsummer Madness. If you don't you'll get hurt. Joe and Tiger Claw are better than you, and I guarantee that they WILL be in the final match. I also guarantee that one of these boys will win. Psycho, please don't be stupid. BL: Too late... He's already too far gone! [The group laughs] KT: Speaking of Midsummer Madness, what kind of a team are we looking at from the Sydicate? BL: Well, obviously, We're looking at Tiger Claw and Joe Latta. That leaves two spots open. One spot will be filled soon, but I can't really say by whom. Let's just say that it's going to be a fitting addition to the Syndicate. The fourth position is still open, but that will change soon. Trust me when I say that we'll settle for nothing less than one of the best. Haley, you seem like you have potential. Why don't you give me a call? KT: An offer? BL: Sure... Haley, Flare tried to mold you, but was cut short by early retirement. Let me take over. You have nothing to lose. KT: Well, there we have it. We'll be seing everyone at Midweek Mayhem when Tiger Claw defends his IC title against Brad Kinder. Until then, for Brian, Sasha, Tiger Claw and Joe, this is Kenny Tanaka saying so long, everybody! [Fade] Things are certainly on the move in the Syndicate. Will Blackjack Haley join their ranks? And who is the fourth member of the team that they already seem to have lined up? Knowing Lau, he'll play his cards as close to his chest as possible for the time being. Meanwhile, let's get comments from the people's champion, the Subway Psycho: [SCENE: A dark, abandoned subway tunnel. Light from distant trains flicker and sounds echo from miles away. From the darkness comes a voice...] "The powers that be have decided that I can no longer carry the IIWF World Championship belt. So be it. I once looked upon that belt as an affirmation of myself. A way of proving to myself that I am not what people say I am. That I am some psychotic, excentric, lunatic, who can't conform to society. But after the way the fans of the IIWF stuck with me, and I've given them plenty of reasons to turn on me, I know now that I am the People's Champion. I want to thank all the IIWF fans who stuck with me through my darker episodes. "I _do_ question, however, the consistency of the actions of the IIWF suits. We have a man hitting people with an iron fist, we have some animal biting announcers, we have wrestlers hanging other wrestlers with nooses, and we even have announcers attacking wrestlers! But I am the one punished. Fine, I'll be the example. Because of my recent actions, even I began to feel unworthy of the title. If the IIWF is going to take such a firm stand against me, they better damn well start treating every situation like this. "As for my favorite people in the IIWF, the Syndicate, what can I say? How's your house, Lau? I too can play mind games. So Lau and Sasha succeeded in stripping me of the belt. Good for you. I succeeded in kicking the crap out of Lau, Claw, and Latta! As long as they keep getting in my face, I'm gonna keep kicking their asses. I suggest you find someone else to screw with, boys, because you're fighting an uphill battle. I want to extend, once again, a personal thanks to my brother in darkness, Deathbringer. Once again we found ourselves fighting on the same side. It goes without saying, that you have my assistance whenever you need it." [Fade] I honestly believe, folks, that come Midsummer Madness, the Psycho's going to be wearing the IIWF gold around his waist one more time. The fans of the IIWF wouldn't have it any other way. IIWF World Tag Team Championship Round Robin Tournament ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's have another look at the current standings in the tag team tournament: | |A|S|R| | | |B|T|e|A| |H|o|U|t|t| |P|y|S|'|o| |D|s|A|s|m| Key: ---------------------+-+-+-+-+-+ High Plains Drifters |\|A|H|H| | H = Drifters win ---------------------+-+-+-+-+-+ A = Alphabet Boys win Alphabet Boys |A|\|U| | | U = Stunt Team USA win ---------------------+-+-+-+-+-+ R = Returners win Stunt Team USA |H|U|\| | | D = Atomic Destroyers win ---------------------+-+-+-+-+-+ The Returners |H| | |\|D| ---------------------+-+-+-+-+-+ Atomic Destroyers | | | |D|\| ---------------------+-+-+-+-+-+ 24/7/96: Stunt Team USA vs. Returners 27/7/96: Atomic Destroyers vs. Alphabet Boys 31/7/96: Stunt Team USA vs. Alphabet Boys Returners vs. Atomic Destroyers 3/8/96: Atomic Destroyers vs. High Plains Drifters As things stand, we can make the following comments: the Returners are really out of the running now - it would take a freak set of results and two victories in their remaining matches to get them anywhere near the gold; the Drifters, despite their loss at the weekend, remain the favourites, although victory over their old foes the Atomic Destroyers will be imperative if they are to take the belts home on August 3. The Alphabet Boys and Stunt Team USA each have one win and one loss to their credit, while the Atomic Destroyers, the outsiders to the tournament, have the best chance of catching up with the Drifters, since they still have three matches left to fight. In short - it's still wide open for four out of the five teams involved in the tournament, and this Wednesday's match between the Returners and Stunt Team USA should offer us another guide to who's going to be wearing the gold in a couple of weeks. IIWF Midweek Mayhem - 24 July 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tomorrow night, Larry Morton and Becky LaRue will be coming at you live from the Seattle Kingdome, and what a show they've got lined up! Let's run down the card and discuss each match: Armed Forces vs. Guiding Lights [D] It's going to be a busy week for the Armed Forces - determined to improve their win/loss record, they're facing the Guiding Lights tomorrow night and the impressive Stunt Team USA on Saturday Night. Both of these two teams have made good starts here in the IIWF, and both will be looking for a victory to catapult themselves higher in the rankings tomorrow night. And the Armed Forces can't wait: [SCENE: the Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, NE. NavCom and DefCon, the Armed Forces, are sparring with 2 jobbers. Aaron the Caddy watches as NavCom hits a lariat.) Aaron: You guys better be on your toes this week!!! DefCon: Why? [NavCom hits a crossbody block. The ref counts to 2 and the jobber kicks out.] Aaron: I got you guys, not one, but two BIG matches this week. The Guiding Lights on Wednesday and Stunt Team USA on Saturday! NavCom: Good. After this week, we'll be 3-1, moving up the ladder to the top. [NavCom suplexes the jobber and tags in DefCon. DefCon enters the ring.] DefCon: Guess I better make an example out of this guy, then. Aaron: OK, now the Guiding Lights are hot right now. What we have to do is keep their emotions down by controlling the pace of the match. Cut the ring in half. Good. [DefCon backhands jobber to the floor. He proceeds to bounce off the ropes and hit a leg drop. The jobber isn't exactly moving.] Aaron: Get the other guy in there. We need more practice. [DefCon carries the jobber to his corner. The jobber is tagged by his partner. Enter Jobber #2.] NavCom: Listen up, Guiding Lights! We put the United Nations into your local hospital in our debut! Then, some lucky cheaters, Flaw and May I Take Your Order, win by DQ. No one's pinned us yet...you can't do it. When this match is over, you'll be in the hospital... [DefCon sends jobber to the rope. He attempts a haymaker, but the jobber ducks and goes to the other rope. Jobber tries a cross body, but DefCon catches him and executes a running slam on him.] DefCon: Did you see that, Guiding Lights? Well, it won't be a soap opera this Wednesday when you get in the ring with me! In fact, you guys will be "Dancin' in the Dark"!!! Maybe that should be your theme music!! [DefCon scoops jobber up and performs the InterContinental Ballistic Missile. He tags to NavCom, who goes to the top and hits the AK47 Splash. Referee counts 1-2-3. DefCon throws Jobber #2 over the top to the floor.] Aaron: Good, excellent. You two are truly ready to win this week...I can feel the fear of the opposition already. How about you Guiding Lights? CAN YOU FEEL IT???? [Fade] Law & Disorder vs. Barnacle Brothers [J] [D] Marshall Law and Ace Maverick have been very impressive since their debut in the IIWF a couple of weeks ago, and they have another chance to show off their skills as they battle the Barnacle Brothers tomorrow night in the Kingdome. "Legend" Brandon Bennett vs. Magus [D] This match represents a huge clash of styles: the science of Bennett on the one hand, and the psychotic brawling of Magus on the other. If Bennett can slow the big man down and keep him on the mat, he stands a good chance of victory. If, on the other hand, Magus manages to take Bennett out with high-impact moves early on, he could win it very quickly. This promises to be a great battle. Let's get comments from the two participants, beginning with the lunatic Magus: [SCENE: Magus paces the IIWF interview area.] Magus: HAHAHAHAHA! Subway Psycho, you pitiful fool, you did not deserve to have the IIWF Title around your waist. I do. And I shall prove that to everyone at Midsummer Madness, when I win the World Championship!! BWAHAHAHAHA!!! No one can step up to me, and you will all be destroyed. The chosen time is NOW, and the gold WILL be mine. If you think I will show mercy you are crazy..... and to whoever my teamates may be.... good luck!!! NO ONE WILL STOP ME FROM FULFILLING MY DESTINY!!!! And that includes this BRANDON BENNETT! HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!! Who is this loser?!?!? What has he accomplished? NOTHING!! And he never shall accomplish anything ever again, now that he was to step into the ring with me, the future IIWF World Champion!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!! [Fade] Whoever let him out of his padded cell made a big mistake. Now let's hear from the slightly more staid Brandon Bennett: [SCENE: Brandon Bennett sits in a recliner while two of his students wrestle each other under Brandon's careful observation...] BB: Okay Mike, I want you to go after the legs here. ["Mike", a tall, brown-haired kid, immediately attempts a trip-takedown, which the other wrestler counters with a squat and a crossface, then dodging behind into a waistlock...] BB: Nice move Tim... Okay Mike, you still have a way to get the legs here... [Mike, recognising Brandon, sits down and rotates inward, latching his inner leg around "Tim"'s leg and spinning out to get Tim offbalance. Mike immediately locks in a spinning toe-hold.] BB: Okay, that works well enough. Take a five-minute break. [Both wrestlers get up and move off into the locker-room area. Brandon speaks to the camera] BB: Magus, you and I will meet this Wednesday from what I hear. We come from two different pasts and are completely different in every way. You want to slug and bash and pummel your way to the top, while I want to use my wrestling skill and knowledge to get there. The question is, how do I overcome you, or vice-versa? Balance is everything in wrestling, Mag. Once I get even you off-balance, that makes the rest of the game much easier. So Magus, I will see you in the ring. I'm looking forward to it. But I'm _REALLY_ looking forward to Saturday... [Brandon walks off, leaving his last statement hanging in midair. Fade] Vinny Cappicola vs. Phantom [D] We'll be hearing from the Family later on, since this is only the first of two Family vs. Dark Knights encounters we'll be seeing tomorrow night. This match pits two high-powered brawlers against one another, and I reckon the decisive factor will not be what happens _in_ the ring, but what each man's respective allies get up to. It's not so much a question of whether the Dark Knights and the Family will interfere as _when_... Robski vs. "Showstopper" Simon Lebec [D] The self-proclaimed English sensation, hot off the back of a victory over Fisto Flash on Saturday, meets the self-proclaimed best actor in the world, Simon Lebec, in a great clash tomorrow night. Both men are versed in the innoble art of bending the rules, and I wouldn't be surprised to see them both taking chances to pull out the victory in this one. Let's hear from Lebec: [SCENE: Lebec and his entourage in the IIWF interview area.] SL: Britain,eh? Yeah, I've been there. I must say, there really are a lot of really ugly British people. When I went there, the women flocked over me!! Like I'd want them with all that hair and all. Robski......you're no different from every other ugly little cretin to have come from there. You're uglier than a hat full of assholes!! Or as you'd say in Britain....."arseholes"!! You're too ugly to beat me on looks......and you're too stupid to beat me in the ring. Prepare IIWF!! The show hasn't even started yet!! [Fade] So how can Lebec stop a show that's not even started yet? Ah well, the mysteries of life. Anyway, let's hear from his opponent: [SCENE: Robski is sitting in his living room with Max and Jasmine. Max is on the portable phone.] Max: Yes, yes, okay, yes, okay, that is confirmed.... fine. Robski: Well, Max? Jasmine: Come on Max, what's the news? Max: Simon Lebec has challenged you. Jasmine: WHO?! Robski: Some mid-carder, oh well, it is a disappointment I'm sure, but an easy win will be good for me, does Lebec REALLY know what he has taken on in me. Jasmine: He can't know, dearest, can he? Robski: That is what I thought... well, Mr Lebec, I may have only been here a while and technical difficulties have restricted my participation, but those seem to be over, and that is excellent news for me and bad news for the rest of you in the IIWF. Max: The Robski bandwagon will start to roll. Robski: Onward and upward, that is my motto, for me, another victory, for Lebec nothing but broken hopes and shattered dreams. Jasmine: Nothing can stop us. Max: Lebec, you are entering the realm of a wrestling Titan! Robski: You will leave that realm a shattered man [The three laugh as the screen fades] Fisto Flash vs. Jumpin' Jack [J] [D] Fisto Flash may have lost on Saturday, but he's on top form and more dangerous than ever here in the IIWF. Jumpin' Jack is almost guaranteed to feel the fury of that iron fist and that burning ire on Wednesday night. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes for one moment. Don Antonio vs. The Sandman The Dark Knights called out the Family, the first members of Casey James' alliance, upon their debut on Saturday. Now the two figureheads will meet in the ring: the mysterious and powerful Sandman takes on the hard-working grappler, Antonio. Mind you, it would hardly be surprising if the other Knights and the rest of the Family were on hand... Let's hear from the leader of the Knights right now: [SCENE: The Sandman standing outside on one of the towers at the Knights' castle. He is joined by Brad Kinder and the Phantom. The figures are illuminated by the moon, giving them a ghostly glow. Around them a thick fog, laying a cascade of greys and blacks. The Phantom and Bodybag stand at ease in the background while the Sandman appears to float forward towards the camera.] TS: Well, well, Mr. Antonio, let me tell you a little story. "Once Upon a Time in America" I issued a challenge. Like the "Goodfellow" you are, you accepted. So without your "Mobsters" and without my Knights I'm going to take it to ya on the "Mean Streets" and Scar your Face! I'm bringing the "Heat" right to ya! Didn't you know, the Knights and I are the only true "Untouchables," and I'm just as raw as "Reservoir Dogs." So when I defeat you, Don, I'll decline the "Godfather" seat and remain a Dark Knight. Take warning my friend, it's almost your bed time............ [The fog thickens and the Knights disappear. Fade] And the Family have got some comments for us too -- I think they're still struggling to put their former ways behind them. [SCENE: The dining room of the Antonio mansion where the DON, Vinny, Sal and Larry Morton just finished having a pasta dinner. The interview is set up in a round table discussion manner.] LM: I'm here in the wonderful home of the Family of the IIWF, Don Antonio, Vinny Cappicola, and their manager Salvatore Fiorello. Let me start by saying it is a pleasure to speak to you gentlemen here tonight. DA: Thank you, Larry, the pleasure is ours. LM: There has been a lot said in the IIWF of your new found alliance with the American Heroes. Can one of you gentlemen please tell us your feelings about it? SF: I can handle this one DON. You see, Mr. Morton, throughout the last few weeks the IIWF has seen a great influx of wrestlers with so called bad attitudes - for instance the Sandbag, I mean Sandman, and his order of Dark Knights. The league has seen double crossing, sneak attacks, outside interference and a number of other illegal and immoral acts repeatedly. All of these things, Larry, stem from one thing... a lack of respect. DA: That's right, Larry. In the sport of professional wrestling, each fighter must respect every other. Without this respect, legs get broken. SF: DON!! You mean noone can truly be victorious if they've cheated. DA: Exactly what I meant, Sal. The American Heroes can count on one thing, we will be there for them when they need us and we know we can count on them. We have to stand up together for the fans here. If people wanted to see a bloodbath they would have gotten tickets to see the Sandman in the hospital after our match. All kidding aside, Larry, The crowds that come to every card want to see some good wrestling, mano a mano, not mano a baseball bat or so to speak. VC: No kiddin', DON, if any one a deez punks out here in da IIWF tinks dat we're gonna roll ova and die when dey make a few empty threats at us, dey've got anotha thing comin'!!! LM: Gentlemen, can you tell us a bit about your thoughts on your upcoming matches at Midweek Mayhem. VC: To tell ya da truth Larry, I don't even know who I'm gonna be fightin' but I'm gonna make lunch meat outta him. Da big wigs of da IIWF haven't told me who my opponent wuz yet, I guess every one I fight gotta have an advantige cuz otherwize I'd kill'em straight up! SF: I think Vinny meant that he would surely be victorious in any match unless his opponent had a pre-fight advantage. LM: And Don Antonio, any comments on your match against the Sandman? DA: Oh yeah, I sure do, Larry. It seems the Sandman has forgotten something very important - and I'll let him in on it. Sandman, you are a rookie! You have no clout here. Your sorry crew better shut your loud mouths and put up some muscle against the real men of the IIWF. There's nothing sorrier than a rook bragging after a jobber match. The only real clout behind you is Kinder and I promise you if he comes anywhere near that ring on Wednesday, he'll be leaving _in_ a "bodybag"! I'm gonna tell you a little story about one sorry loser your boy Kinder used to know. His name was Flare. He was a low class no respect giving fool that saw his first chance to take the exit door out the IIWF and took it. Sandbag, you're gonna be right behind him! Oh my friend, you're gonna love sleeping with the fishes. SF: It is going to be a great match no doubt, Mr. Morton. My men will both be pumped up and ready for action at Midweek Mayhem. VC: You guys have been callin' yourselves the Dark Knights. Youz betta listen good! Midweek Mayhem is gonna be a dark night for you! Phantom, Kinder, if youz get any ideas about interferin' in dis match between the DON and the Sandbag you'll be sorry. LM: Well gentlemen, thanks for being here today with me. Any final words? DA: Yeah, Larry, tell Dross to go to Dr. Montero on 85th and to tell him DON Antonio sent him. The good doctor owes me a favor. CIAO! [Fade] No doubt under the combined influence of Casey James and Salvatore Fiorello, these guys will be a clean act in no time. And what a match it's going to be tomorrow night! IIWF World Tag Team Championship Tournament Match: Stunt Team USA vs. The Returners The Returners have really looked off-form recently, and that loss of form has been reflected in their recent losses in the tag team tournament. STUSA, on the other hand, are on a real roll, and Sabin and Locke will have a hard job stopping Ron and Steve in this one. Don't forget that these teams have met before, at Ring Wars, and it was Fire and Forget who came out on top then... will history repeat itself? We'll find out tomorrow night. But before we move on, let's get comments from Ron and Steve: [SCENE: Steve and Ron walk down the same alley they walked down some weeks ago, when they made their comments towards the Returners] Steve: "Remember this, pals? A street like a thousand others in this great country. It was a street like this in which we used to live during our time as stuntmen and it is a street like this in which we live now during our IIWF time." Ron: "Returners, we had some dispute about whether there is some royalty in these streets and to be honest, I doubt it. But this doesn't matter. We faced each other before and we'll face each other again. This time the bout's even more important than the last time for both of us need this victory to have a chance at the title. Let's make it a clean fight. No rulebreaking. No interferences. Just a sportsmen-like-match." Steve: "And may the better team win!" Ron and Steve: "CUT!" [Fade] "Painbringer" Billy Sexton vs. "Nuclear" John Bomber Billy Sexton scored his first IIWF victory on Saturday night, and he'll be looking for a second when he goes up against Bomber. The man from Three Mile Island has scarcely had a chance to show off his potential in the ring yet, but if he manages to overpower Sexton early on in this one, he could show us all what he's made of. On the other hand, the longer the match goes, the more in Sexton's favour it swings. It's as much a battle of wits as it is bodies. Let's get comments from Sexton now: [SCENE: Billy Sexton stomping aroung the IIWF interview area. Sexton turns to the camera. He speaks:] "OH YEAH! Have you seen the pain - have you seen the carnage. Starks baby....the past two weeks have only been a taste of what I have in store for you. I want every onehere in this fed to take a good look at the man who is going to take the IIWF by storm. Finally I received my first victory, and baby it was sweet. But now the time for celebration is over. The time of pain is about to commence. This Wednesday night I shall obtain my second victory. A victory that will let everyone here know the the Painbriger Billy Sexton is in town, and he's taking requests. OH YEAH!" [Fade] Deathbringer vs. "Frost" Scott Morrison Talk about being thrown in at the deep end. It's sink or swim time for Morrison - only his third IIWF match, and he's already in there against the Deathbringer, the most feared man in the IIWF and rapidly becoming one of the most popular. Both of these men are great power wrestlers, and you may not see too many elaborate scientific moves and counter-moves in this one, but you are guaranteed a very exciting matchup! Has Frost got enough to halt the momentum of Deathbringer? We'll find out tomorrow night. Meantime, let's hear from the ice-man: [SCENE: "Frost" Scott Morrison stands outside his apartment in downtown Hoboken, New Jersey. He is dressed in bluejeans and a tight-fitting black shirt which doesn't do much to conceal his muscular physique.] SM: "Junkheap" Robertson, for just this once you and I agree. We will meet in the ring again. I wasn't done beating the crap out of you when they rang the bell last Saturday. Face it, punk...you got lucky. You say you handled everything I threw at you, well I got just got one thing to say to that: You ain't seen NOTHING yet! Get a clue you moron! Last time you were saved by the double countout! That's why I want our next match to be no DQ, no countout, no referee, noone to save you from the Ice Man. Pinfall or submission to win. This time there won't be any pinstriped idiot to save your hide. I look forward to it. And speaking of matches I look forward to, on Wednsday I go toe to toe with Deathbringer. This is gonnabe the Ice Man's coming-out party. My first match against someone who can actually find his way around the ring without getting lost. Well 'Bringer I admit you're good, but you're not as good as me. You like to talk about graves, about sending people "six feet under" - well, six feet under is where I am sending you. You can scare some of the other pathetic no-shows in this league with your little hocus-pocus, but it ain't gonna help you against me. Beating you is gonna be one of the most fun things I've ever done. If I can borrow one of your lines, "prepare to meet your maker!" [Fade] And now let's get comments from the _other_ ice-man, who the fans have been warming to as of late: [SCENE: Deathbringer stands in front of the known crypt on his graveyard] Deathbringer: "At last I get the match I wanted against you, Claw and Latta. This Saturday you will have to face the Reaper once more. You felt my wrath already and you will feel it again. Many people keep asking the Coroner who my partner will be. Though it might be quite obvious who it is, I will tell you right now that my partner will of course be ..." [A flash strikes down on the earth and thunder is heard] Deathbringer: "You did not really believe that I would tell you who it is, did you? One way or another if you are as tough as you say you are then you should not care about that little question." [Deathbringer turns around and heads towards the mortuary] Deathbringer: "And first of all you should not care about my match against Frost this Wednesday. This takes me to you, Morrison. You did not have much of competition here in the IIWF, but you keep telling how tough you are. Now how tough can mortals get when they have to face death himself? We will see, Morrison, we will see. Just take this little advice from me, Frost: Prepare to meet your maker..." [Fade] First Blood Match: The Hangman vs. Venusian Death Cell This is a highly dangerous match, folks. Basically, falls count anywhere, and the match continues until one man is unable to continue due to blood loss. We already saw what the Hangman can do when he took Altair apart and put him into retirement a little while ago - now he's aiming to put a second member of the Posse out of action in this match, and he's also going up against the Outlaw this Saturday Night. Will he single-handedly destroy the Posse? Only time will tell. Right now, let's get comments from the Senator and his men: [SCENE: The Wizard's gym. We see The Senator, the Hangman and the Destroyers entering the gym with suitcases in hand.] THE SENATOR: Well, boys, I hope that was an eye-opening trip for you. We have our work cut out for us. The sight of The Hangman's friend pulling that lever was to show you what he is capable of. If the IIWF is not quick enough at his matches I want you to be prepared for the sight of a man going down. THE HANGMAN: Mr. Wales - you speak of eliminating me and The Atomic Destroyers from the IIWF. Well, you tried to get rid of us in the past and, as you can see, we are still here. I was brought here to take care of your men one at a time. Altair was just an example; with the added pleasure of a person who lives in a cell facing me, who knows what I am capable of? I sure do enjoy the feeling when I look into the eyes of someone on the end of my rope. LARN: Drifters - if we hit the ring in your matches and attack the opposing team, you lose, right? Be prepared for anything to happen. We could hit the ring and attack you and you win. Maybe we will just come down and watch and since we know you are easily distracted, you will leave the ring and get counted out. The possibilities are endless. STEROID: Hey Drifters, it is kinda amazing to me that Mr. Wales had to tell you to just kick some butt. Our sole purpose here in the IIWF is to just that, The Senator does not have to ask... he knows that's what we do best. So you see the mind set is there, gold is unimportant to us. We know by doing what we do best, the gold will come. THE SENATOR: Boys, The Wizard said to be here as soon as we could. He has more to show you of his ways. Just a word of caution for Mr. Wales, have you ever seen a man hang and burn at the same time? Better bring the guards and do not go to sleep, you and I are not finished. Altair needs a fishing buddy. [We see The Senator turn and walk away. The sound of a gallows opening is heard as the camera fades] IIWF Intercontinental Championship Match: Tiger Claw vs. Brad "Bodybag" Kinder Nobody could claim that Brad Kinder hasn't worked for this shot at Tiger Claw. First he had to face Billy Shakespeare, and was narrowly edged out in a highly competitive matchup. But Lau preferred him as an opponent for Claw to Shakespeare, and thus allowed Kinder a shot at Claw - but not for the title itself; rather for the opportunity to wrestle Claw for the title. Kinder scored a countout victory last Wednesday night over the IC champion, and now he's got his shot at the gold. You can bet that Kinder will do everything in his power to take home the belt to the other Dark Knights. Let's get his comments: [SCENE: Kinder stands in the desert staring at the stars and heat lightning striking all around him] BK: Well, this Wednesday it all comes down to me and Tiger Claw for the Intercontinental title, the one thing I've gone after since day one here in the IIWF. I must admit that I'm suprised that punk Lau actually gave me a shot at the title. I don't respect Lau, I don't respect Claw and I don't respect any of the Syndicate. Now, with the Knights behind me, I don't need to worry about the Syndicate or any other outside interference. I plan to take the I-C strap, and let DARKNESS reign supreme over the IIWF. It's the first step of dominance that the Dark Knights will take, and it CANNOT BE STOPPED. We can be anywhere, at any time, so watch your backs. You saw what happened to Deja Puke and that other Mulkey-boy. One last thing, this goes to Antonio's family - after the Knights are done with you, you'll be looking like the friggin' Brady Bunch. Get out of here, now... [Camera fades quickly] Look for both men to throw everything - including the kitchen sink - at each other in this match. Kinder has some tremendous power moves in his arsenal, but Claw's a guy who can take punishment as well as dish it out - and there are very few more devastating moves in the book than the Flying Tiger Strike kneedrop of Claw's. I can't predict a winner in this one, folks, but if the match stays clean of interference, it promises a great amount. Whether we'll see a new champion tomorrow night is up to Kinder and Claw. Don't miss one moment of the action! IIWF Saturday Night - 27 July 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This Saturday, the IIWF stops off at the New Orleans Superdome for another night of storming IIWF action. Here's the card as it currently stands: - IIWF Tag Team Championship Tournament Match: Atomic Destroyers vs. Alphabet Boys - Armed Forces vs. Stunt Team USA - Masked Outlaw vs. The Hangman - Robski vs. The Enforcer [D] - Deathbringer & ? vs. Joe Latta & Tiger Claw More matches will be added to the card over the next few days, and I'll bring you the complete line-up in Friday's report. Trash Talk ~~~~~~~~~~ IIWF Midsummer Madness - 17 August 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We all heard on Saturday night about the special stipulations that have been added to this already great event, but I'm going to run them down now, too. The card comprises a number of four-on-four single elimination tag team matches, which continue until all four members of one team have been eliminated. The remaining members of the winning team then go on to participate in a final elimination tag team match, in which the last man standing is declared the new IIWF World Heavyweight Champion. At this stage, the only thing that's certain about this is that the Subway Psycho will be in that final match trying to regain his gold. The first matches on the card will be announced tomorrow night live on Mayhem. Another reason to tune in! Latest Rankings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The vacation of the IIWF Championship has rather thrown the current rankings into disarray. The Subway Psycho is, naturally enough, by far the leading contender for the title, but we're continuing to see the rise of stars like Blackjack Haley into the upper stratosphere of the IIWF, joining the Outlaw, the inactive Dan Kauffman, and Deathbringer, along with the Psycho the true heavyweights of the IIWF. Tony Starks is up there too, and so is Brad Kinder, and either of those guys have also to be considered top-flight contenders - Kinder gets his shot at Tiger Claw tomorrow night. A little further down, few wrestlers are significantly rising in the rankings. There's the glut of newcomers right at the foot of the table who have yet to see any significant action, but figures like the American Heroes, Robski and Fisto Flash need to score a few more wins to catapult themselves higher up the rankings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name F/H Fought Won Drawn Lost Ranking --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vacant - - - - - - Tiger Claw H 10 6 0 4 IC --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subway Psycho F 10 9 0 1 1 Dan Kauffman F 9 6 1 2 2= Outlaw H 10 6 2 2 2= Deathbringer N 9 5 2 2 4 Tony Starks N 8 5 1 2 5 Blackjack Haley H 11 5 3 3 6 Billy Shakespeare F 8 5 0 3 7 Brad Kinder H 10 5 1 4 8 Joe Latta H 7 4 0 3 9= Hakiro Matsuoko F 7 4 0 3 9= Casey James F 9 4 2 3 11 Venusian Death Cell H 5 3 1 1 12 The Crippler H 5 3 0 2 13 Don Antonio F 6 3 0 3 14 Man Of Steel F 9 3 2 4 15 Prince of Darkness H 6 2 1 3 16 Robski H 6 2 0 4 17= Simon Lebec F 6 2 0 4 17= Phantom H 3 2 0 1 19 "Frost" Scott Morrison H 2 1 1 0 20= Hunter Robertson F 2 1 1 0 20= Fisto Flash H 4 1 0 3 22 The Sandman H 1 1 0 0 23= Brandon Bennett F 1 1 0 0 23= Vinny Cappicola F 1 1 0 0 23= The Hangman H 1 1 0 0 23= Billy Sexton H 3 1 0 2 27 The Punster F 2 1 0 1 28= Magus H 2 1 0 1 28= Mr. Damage H 2 1 0 1 28= "Nuclear" John Bomber F 2 1 0 1 28= Enforcer H 1 0 0 1 32 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the tag team ranks, recent matches haven't changed the pecking order. Stunt Team USA continue to make a strong challenge for the Drifters' number one spot, and the Alphabet Boys also continue to surprise with their victories. Any one of the lower ranked teams could make an assault on the top echelon with a couple of wins - things could get interesting over the next couple of weeks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name of team F/H Fought Won Drawn Loss Ranking --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vacant - - - - - WT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- High Plains Drifters H 8 6 0 2 1 Stunt Team USA F 8 5 0 3 2 [Rising Sun Revolution F 4 4 0 0 3] Alphabet Boys H 6 4 0 2 4 The Returners F 5 2 0 3 5= Atomic Destroyers H 5 2 0 3 5= [Steamroller H 5 2 0 3 5=] The Guiding Lights H 3 2 0 1 8 The Armed Forces H 2 1 0 1 9 Law & Disorder F 1 1 0 0 10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Open Contracts ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Law & Disorder - Fisto Flash - Prince of Darkness Next Report ~~~~~~~~~~~ That's just about all we've got time for today, folks. I'll be back again on Friday with another IIWF Control Centre update, when I'll have all the latest updates on everything that's going down in the IIWF right now. Don't forget to join Larry Morton and Becky LaRue live tomorrow night for IIWF Midweek Mayhem from the Kingdome in Seattle - as usual, it looks like it'll be a fantastic card. Don't miss one moment of the action! 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