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Tonight I'll be bringing you: - A recap of Saturday night - An update on developments leading up to Midsummer Madness - The latest rankings - The usual trash talk from the superstars IIWF Saturday Night - 3 August 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We capped off our tour of the states from the New Jersey Meadowlands Arena. The most gratifing part of the evening was when The People's Champion Subway Psycho was presented the key to New York by Mayor Rudolph Guilliani. 1. STUNT TEAM USA DEFEATED STEAMROLLER. This was Brassow's return to action after his recent injury, but his inactivity affected Steamroller's teamwork and the duo fell prey to the Fire&Forget. Afterwards 'Roller manager Dave Albanese berated his team and may have left as their manager forever. Hopefully we'll have more on this story, but for now we can only assume that Albanese has left the team after this, their second, dispute. 2. MAGUS DEFEATED DON THATT. Thatt was no match for the crazy man as Magus unloaded a whole arsenal of devestating maneuvers while disposing of Thatt is seconds time. 3. THE PHANTOM DEFEATED THE ENFORCER. The battle was close and physical until the end when The Phantom finally got in position for his wiltering scorpion deathlock. 4. PRINCE OF DARKNESS DEFEATED "NUCLEAR" JOHN BOMBER. But not before The Prince's partner at Madness, the unhinged Magus, powerbombed Bomber on the outside. 5. BILLY SEXTON DEFEATED TONY STARKS. This was a physical contest with both men pushed to their edge. Sexton was able to lock on his near invincible armbar submission after Simon Lebec attacked Starks with a chair. Sexton was unwilling to break the hold until Billy Shakespeare and Punster arrived. This is just another incident between these same atheletes who meet again at Midsummer Madness. If these have been any indication, that meeting is going to be a wild one. Tony Starks is a man of few words, and "I submit" is rarely among them. You can bet he'll be looking for vengence. There was some suggestion that the referee may have been errant in his diligence during this bout. In defense of the IIWF, I vouch for the integrity of every one of its employees. With the possible exception of Becky LaRue. 6. DEATHBRINGER DEFEATED HANGMAN. The Senator, at ringside, attempted to strike Deathbringer with a chair. Instead he struck his own wrestler. Deathbringer was then able to get the pin in a match that started with Hangman trying to beat Deathbringer at his own psychological game. I want to avoid rumor, but more than one source within the IIWF is whipering that maybe the Senator really did hit the target he was aiming for. 7. OUTLAW DEFEATED BLACKJACK HALEY by disqualification. Until Haley lost control and grabbed a chair, this battle of the titans witnessed Haley coming back after a shot with brass knuckles and after receiving the devestating "Cattle Buster" DDT. Once he had the chair, Haley went berserk, and only the arrival of the rest of the Posse kept Outlaw from suffering furthur injury. We received word that, as is his way, the Outlaw has ridden off again into the sunset. Josey Wales doesn't seem to be worried, but he leaves the impression that Blackjack Haley should be. [Fade in on Josey Wales' ranch in New Mexico. Wales is standing near the edge of his property, staring off into the desert. He turns and faces the IIWF camera crew.] There's a saying among the local tribes that balance must be attained between good and evil for the world to exist. The spirit of the eagle meets the spirit of the serpent in a never-ending battle to ensure the world's survival. If one side gains an advantage, chaos will reign. Blackjack Haley, you are closer to creating chaos in the IIWF than even you realize. The spirit of the Horsemen lives on in you and your actions, even though the Horsemen are no more. This is why you must change your ways or be destroyed along with that Horseman spirit. The Outlaw realizes this, although he may have underestimated the strength you have gained during the last few months. Yes, he beat you on Saturday night, but he did not destroy you. Two days ago, the Outlaw congratulated Pale and Easy on their IIWF tag titles, slapped the Crippler on the back, and then rode into the desert. He's done this before . . . spending days or weeks out there communicating with the spirits of earth, air, and fire. This doesn't need to make any sense to you Haley -- it's just a part of who . . . and what . . . the Outlaw is. It's a part of the darkness that has consumed his life -- the same darkness to which you aspire, Haley. What you _do_ need to understand is how he comes back from these little spiritual journeys focused. Whether it has been attaining the IIWF World Championship or destroying the Horsemen, he knows what it takes to get the job done. The Outlaw will come back soon, Haley. Be afraid. Be very afraid. [Cut to a shot over Josey's shoulder of the desert. As the shot blurs, the heat can be seen rising from the sand. Fade.] I can honestly say that I'm glad I'm not Haley right now. 8. WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT: HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS DEFEATED THE ATOMIC DESTROYERS. We have new tag belt holders after Pale Rider locked Steroid in his Dirty Harry leglock. The Drifters edged out The Destroyers in total tournament victories and received the belts from IIWF President Daniel Spreadbury. The Drifters we less than gratious winners as they repeatedly tried to humiliate the President. The sooner someone takes the belts from these men the better. 9. DAN KAUFFMAN DEFEATED THE CRIPPLER. Kauffman has come back from his retirement even stronger than when he left. This match was a showcase of technical wrestling by both men. After a fast paced match, Kauffman was able to foil Crippler's attempted crucifix for the pin. 10. BILLY SHAKESPEARE DEFEATED FISTO FLASH in a respect match with Flash championing IIWF broadcaster Steve Roberts. Fisto Flash dished out plenty of damage to Shakespeare, but in the end Billy was able to land the "Curtain Call". Roberts did his best to escape, but Punster directed him back to the ring where he begrudgingly mumbled his respect for Shakespeare. We got these words from the winner shortly after the match. [The locker room medical area. Technicians tend to numerous cuts and welts on Billy Shakespeare's back and sides.] Billy: "Soundbite", you and I both know you didn't mean what you said. But that doesn't make the victory any less sweet. As it says in Othello: "So sweet was ne'er so fatal". But Fisto Flash, there are crimes commited that Steve is not to answer for. [He winches momentarily as a med-tech pours antiseptic on an open cut.] That bout was between Myself and Roberts, you just picked the wrong time to make a stand. Now, you must pay the pound of flesh for these wounds which I bear. See you at Midsummer. [A technician pulls out stitching silk, and in good taste the camera cuts away.] The other competitor in this bout seems just as unwilling to let it end so easily. We go to these comments from Fisto Flash. He similarly is looking forward to their meeting at Midsummer Madness, and beyond. Robo Stone: Well, well, well. Billy Shakespeare. Pullin' off the BIG win against the BIG man in the IIWF; as well as his tights. But we got MUCH more things to worry about than what Steve Roberts has to worry about. Such as Midsummer Madness. IT'S NOT A MARATHON!!!! IT'S NOT A TRIATHLON!!!! IT'S A SURVIVOR SERIES ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT!!!!! It's where only the STRONG survive!!!!! Fisto Flash: This is where the iron destroyer puts it ALL on the line!!!!! I'm goin' ALL out in this one!!!!! I've been actin' like a jobber for a while here in the IIWF, and now it's time to CHANGE. (holds metal fist in front of camera and looks at it) THIS is what it's all about; well, this and the IIWF World Championship. I AM THE MAN!!!!! AND I'M GONNA PROVE IT WHEN I GET TO MIDSUMMER MADNESS!!!!! Robo Stone: And as for you Shakespeare, once you face Fisto Flash; you on his FIST LIST. And those who are on, DON'T SURVIVE!!!!!!! Seems like more bad blood is brewing. The last figure in this battle, "Soundbite" Steve Roberts did not make an appearance at our Monday broadcasters meeting, and though it is hoped that he's ben humbled by this experience, most of us doubt it. 11. TIGER CLAW DEFEATED SUBWAY PSYCHO when "Angel of the Sun" Hakiro Matsuoko blindsided Subway after making appearances of defending his back. The Psycho was going for the "Derailer" before the blindside, enabling Tiger Claw to inflict all sorts of punishment before getting the pin. The Claw/Matsuoko double team left Psycho broken. It was later learned that Dan Kauffman and Deathbringer were unable to aid Subway because they had been locked in the locker room. We have not seen "The Angel" since his loss of the IC belt to Tiger Claw. Brian Lau had been attempting to get Hakiro under his managership, and it appears he has. It seems as though Lau has already has already changed Hakiro for the worse. To no ones suprise, Lau has much to say on this matter and many more. [SCENE: Ringside at the Dojo. Tiger Claw, Joe Latta, and Hakiro Matsuoko train in the ring, working as a tag team. Brian Lau, Sasha and Kenny Tanaka sit at ringside. Brian is in a robe and has a towel around his neck. Sasha massages Brian's shoulders.] KT: Hello, folks, I'm coming to you from the Dojo after what some would say was the most exciting Saturday Night card. Brian, you are a genius! BL: Who, me? Stop, Kenny, You flatter me. Although I must admit that having Hakiro join the Syndicate was quite the feat. As most would know, Hakiro and Tiger Claw had some problems in the past, and the whole feud that ensued led to Tiger Claw's winning the IC belt. All that is water under the bridge, though. You see, when there is battle between two honourable warriors, it is never personal. These two great men have learned to settle their differences and work together as a cohesive unit. Actually, why don't I get Hakiro down here to tell you himself? [Brian claps his hands, and the three stablemates stop what they're doing and look over.] BL: Hakiro, why don't you come over and talk to the people at home? HM: Of course, Brian. [Hakiro nimbly leaps over the top rope onto the floor beside Brian.] BL: We were just talking about our past and what is to come in the future... HM: The past... I realize there are people out there that are wondering what I'm thinking. Tiger Claw and I were bitter enemies at one time, and at times, the combat got quite brutal. Tiger Claw is a vicious competitor, and I have been known to match his intensity. When Claw beat me for the IC title, I realized that not only was it Tiger Claw that beat me, but my own bravado as well. Tiger Claw, like any great warrior, took advantage of my mistake, and pinned me for the win. Afterwards, I went to my home, Japan. While there I went on a sort of pilgrimage. I wandered the country trying to find myself, and eventually I came to the realization that Brian was right in what he said about me. He had told me that I lacked a warrior spirit, and my main weakness was the audience. He was right. The cage match was a perfect example. I could have landed a moonsault from the top turnbuckle, but in order to please the fans and get a good photo opportunity, I decided to go higher up on the cage. That was my downfall. Catering to the mindless crowd. We're talking about people who can't appreciate sound technical wrestling, but want to see some superhero type character do impossible things. That is over. I've learned my lesson. I called Brian from Japan, and he came and picked me up in his jet, and the rest is history. I am learning here the way of the warrior, and with the three of us, nobody in the IIWF is safe. BL: Soon to be four, of course. HM: Of course. KT: Now, Brian, I notice that you are recovering at the moment... BL: Yes, I've been training with my men here... I've even been learning things from Hakiro for my match against the Coroner... You know, I said some pretty bad things about Hakiro in the past, but I know now that he really is a good guy... HM: Thank you Brian... I know that I'll impress you... Already Tiger Claw and I are resolving our past differences, and this Joe Latta is quite refreshing. Never before have I seen a young man with so much heart. He is like a sponge soaking up the knowledge that we offer him. He is eager to get in the ring. BL: Oh, yes, I know, but nobody wants to face him. It's something that you'll find now, Hakiro... When you walk down the hall at any IIWF event, people will turn their heads because they are afraid you may not like the look they give you. People will duck your challenges... HM: Well, I remember feeling that fear before I was aligned with you... I can understand the fear of the IIWF. If *I* feared you, then just think about how all the weak-spirited men in the IIWF feel. BL: Hakiro, we're going to be going places! KT: And one of those places is straight to Midsummer Madness. How's it looking, Brian? BL: Well, look at the three men you see before you and tell me how it looks... KT: What about the fourth? BL: In good time, Kenny... In good time. KT: Some are saying that you may not even have someone. BL: Kenny, those are vicious rumors. I am just being quiet about it, that's all. KT: Okay, Brian... That's all the time we have today, I'll be back in a few days to get more comments from the most feared group in the IIWF, The Syndicate. For Brian, Sasha, Hakiro, Joe, and Tiger Claw, this is Kenny Tanaka saying so long! [As camera fades, Brian says, "Sasha, my dear, could you rub that knot out of my neck?"] Not suprisingly, Deathbringer seems to have his mind on similar topics. [SCENE: The mortuary. Deathbringer is alone] DB: "Well, Lau, now you think you are so clever. You think that by locking me into a room you can stop me from getting my hands at you and your fellows. Lau, you will need more than that when I face your men at Midsummer Madness. And I will not be alone. On my side will be the possibly most capable wrestlers in this league and the whole wrestling world. Together we could take out any challengers and that is just what we are going to do. However, as I speak about my partners I have to address a few words to you, Subway Psycho, Dan Kauffman and Brandon Bennett. No matter what will happen, no matter who will advance into the finals, I plan to leave Midsummer Madness with a trophy for my Soldiers of Hell. And this trophy shall be the IIWF gold. I have a feeling that we will not only meet as allies, but also as enemies on that night. In that case do not let things get out of control, let us make it a fair bout. And may the best man, mortal or not, win..." [Fade] This reporter tried to reach Dan Kauffman for comments, but we were unable to reach him. Looking Ahead ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IIWF Midweek Mayhem - 14 August 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Becky and I will be bringing you one more Midweek Madness before Midsummer Madness, and here's what it's looking like so far. - Sandman vs. Don Antonio - Special Submission Match: Brian Lau vs. The Coroner - Armed Forces vs. Law & Disorder - IIWF Intercontinental Championship Match: = Brad "Bodybag" Kinder vs. Tiger Claw - IIWF World Tag Team Championship Match: = High Plains Drifters vs. American Heroes The Coroner, it seems, just can't wait for his shot at Lau. He invited us to witness his preparation for the match. [SCENE: The Coroner is training in a gym. Beside him stands a man who is obviously in a very good shape] TC: "Welcome to another training-lesson with the Coroner. Today's topic: How to win a submission match. As always, I will first show you an example of doing it wrong." [Cut to the scene with Brian Lau who breaks the jobbers arm] TC: "Now while this looked quite nice it would not have ended the match. By the way, this man here is none other than Shi. If you call Tiger Claw a master of the martial arts you could call this man a god. Shi, what do you think about the scene we just saw?" Shi: "As you said, it was a useless maneuver. Of course it works against a jobber, but a real warrior would not bend to the pain of a broken arm. In a battle such as the one you are going to enter these injuries are useless. Afterall you've got another arm and two legs left. I have however to admit that I never was a friend of Jiu-Jitsu, I prefer the more direct way in the form of Bruce Lee's Wing-Tsung. Why wasting 5 seconds to break someone's arm if I can take him out cold in the fraction of a second." TC: "Well, and now I'll show you how to do it right" [Cut to a wrestling match that took place some years ago, featuring The Coroner taking on the "Pittsburgh Pitbull" Mike Ironside. The Pitbull, being about 4 inches taller than the Coroner has control of the match, as The Coroner suddenly takes him off his feet with a huge clothesline. He then applies the Indian Death Lock to which Ironside submits. Cut back to the gym] TC: "Now what about this, Shi?" Shi: "Now this was one of your less brutal matches. As far as I remember it lasted only about 3 minutes. Now while the Pitbull was taller and possibly even stronger you caught him by surprise and applied the very effective Indian Death Lock. If you get that Lau-guy into this hold it will be over, and that's guaranteed" TC: "Before we end this lesson yet another trick how to focus on your opponent." [The Coroner turns around and pushes a button. Throughout the gym you can now hear Brian Lau repeatingly saying the words "Oh, and Coroner? I'm going to shut that mouth of yours for good. You've been marked, and I'm going to take you out". The Coroner listens to these words for some time, then grabs a pair of brass knuckles, and uses them to punch at one of the bags hanging in the gym. After a few blows sand starts coming out of a cut in the bag. The Coroner jumps around, having a almost mad look on his face as he screams: "Lau, I'm out to destroy and I will cut you down!" [Fade] IIWF Midsummer Madness - 17 August 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Friday, Tim Dross will be taking a closer look at some of the teams and how teamwork will play a huge part in the four man tag teams. The participants are remaining very tight lipped, but we did get these comments from a very relaxed and confident STUNT TEAM USA. THE PATRIOTS vs. BATTLE ZONE Ron Fire [c] NavCom [c] Steve Forget DefCon Marshall Law Abie Ace Maverick Zed [SCENE: Ron and Steve are at the beach, obviously doing nothing.] Ron: "Yo, this is what I call a good time. Doin' nothin', just sittin' on the ground and watchin' all those girls runnin' around us..." Steve: "Don't think we're lazy, we're training harder than ever before, but we need some break now. Ahead lies Midsummer Madness, where we will team up with Law & Disorder to face the A-Boys and those Militia-Men. NavCom, DefCon... we sure hate you guts. Ya feel so proud that you beat us, but by what means. Using that club of yours was surely a heroic deed. This will however not happen again. This time we have another team to watch our backs and we will watch theirs." Ron: "Yeah, Law&Disorder, together we will destroy our opponents. Ya say we stand in your way, but I hope ya can put these feelings aside for that match. Afterall: We don't have to like each other to work well together!" Steve: "Together we will rule supreme. And our opponents will be just some more victims to Fire&Forget!" Ron and Steve: "CUT!" [Fade] There has been no comment so far from their opponents, though it is my understanding that there was a brief misunderstanding in the IIWF offices when Abie and Zed, The Alphabet Boys, somehow felt that they were supposed to receive Navcom and Defcon's paychecks. THE SYNDICATE vs. ALLIANCE OF EXCELLENCE Tiger Claw [c] Dan Kauffman [c] Joe Latta Subway Psycho ? Deathbringer ? "Legend" Brandon Bennett It hasn't been made official yet, pending approval of his contract with Brian Lau, but it has to be assumed that Hakiro Matsuoko will be the third man in the syndicate. Who will be the fourth? Only Lau knows for sure. Remember to mark August 17th on your calendars! Live from Madison Square Garden in New York, IIWF's next Pay Per View spectacular. Wrestling as only the IIWF can bring it to you. There have been claims of hard-hitting action from another "Hardcore" league, but there's only one IIWF. It's never to early to phone your cable company to order! TRASH TALK ~~~~~~~~~~ Last wednesday Robski defeated Fisto Flash in a boxing glove "knockout" bout. Robski, obviously not taking a page from the Olympics and harmony during international competition, chose to get the last word by, well, defiling the American flag. Unfortunatly, that wasn't the last word, and the englishman has more to say on his victory. Robski - Fisto Flash it was SO SO easy boy, you are nothing but a glorified jobber and that big fist of yours may have been cotton wool for all the effect it had on the English Sensation, now I will do YOU a favour and not fight you AGAIN, as I know you cannot take the pain that Robski brings to you, Fisto I love wrestling you, why, I always, ALWAYS win. But there is more disturbing news concerning Robski. Recently it has been discovered that though Robski has attained some respectibility as a wrestler, his sleep has been troubled. It is unknown whether his nightmares come from too many shots to the head from Fisto Flash's hand...or a secret past. An independent journalist has started to investigate Robski's past, and when the findings were left at IIWF offices, we almost chose to table the story. But you have a right to know. Let me warn you, the information pieced together from tapes and transcripts and contained here is very upsetting. +----- JUNE 1986 (A plane lands at Tripoli Airport in Libya, on it is a young Robski, he is flying in on a swissair plane as the united Kingdom had broke off diplomaticlinks) (Robski wanders through the airport, he meets a man in dark glasses) Man - Mr Lefebvre Robski - Errr, yes Man - I hope you had a pleasant flight. Robski - Yes, but I need to catch the next plane out, in fifteen minutes Man - Okay, sit over here (they cross and sit down) Robski - The deal is as good as done, it will cost you $1 Billion US Dollars Man - The currency of our avowed enemy Robski - Makes it more amusing really. Man - We agree to the terms, but you double cross us. Robski - It will not happen, sign these forms (the man signs), the missiles and tanks will be delivered, overland, from the supplier nation, you will get them in six months time Man - then you will get your $10 Million okay. Good luck with your wrestling career, and if you ever make it to America, I want you to really HURT the Americans. (both men shake hands and leave) +------- August 1988 (Robski is in Pretoria, he is in the office of Pik Botha, the South African defence minister, Botha sits across the table) Botha - Well Mr Lefebvre, as you know we are having problems vith der bliks. Robski - Well the deal we are looking at would soon diminish that, 10,000 stun guns, cattleprods, anti-personal mines, machine guns, the deal is worth $400 million US Dollars, and you pay into my account two months from now. Botha - When do we get the arms Robski - You will receive them within 4 weeks from today. Botha - Do you want to come to watch the ragbi Robski - Why not Botha - Oh, and your wrestling career, if you ever get to America I want you to inflict as much pain on the Americans as you can, they are an international disgrace. (both men leave) +--------- March 1993 (It is the town of Pale in Serb held Bosnia, Robski is waiting inside a bomb hit town hall, the whole city shows the ravages of the war that is raging) (In comes Ratko Mladic, the Serb General and Radovan Karadzic, the self styled serb leader) Robski - Good afternoon gentlemen Mladic - You have the arms for us Robski - Everything you asked for, being delivered by barge from inside Romania. Karadzic - The money you requested, $15 million U S Dollars will be paid into your account Mladic - How do you fit this in with your wrestling Robski - It is so easy to feign an injury you know. Karadzic - You realise should you ever get caught you will be tried and jailed. Robski - The money is my only motivation Mladic - When you return to the States to wrestle I want you to hurt as many as you can and tell the world about how America is the force for evil, not Serbia, you can and tell the world about how America is the force for evil, not Serbia, you MUST tell the world through your wrestleing the evil that is America. (they shake hands and leave) +--------- I'm shocked people. Absolutely stunned. CURRENT RANKINGS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Singles Rankings - 3/8/96 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There hasn't been much shuffling at the top, but the man to watch appears to be "Painbringer" Billy Sexton who has made a dramatic leap into the top 10 rankings. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name F/H Fought Won Drawn Lost Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vacant - - - - - - Brad "Bodybag" Kinder H 13 8 1 4 (IC) IC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subway Psycho F 12 9 0 3 (1) 1 Deathbringer F 12 8 2 2 (3=) 2= Outlaw H 12 8 2 2 (3=) 2= Dan Kauffman F 11 8 1 2 (2) 4 Tiger Claw H 14 8 0 6 (5) 5 Billy Shakespeare F 10 7 0 3 (8) 6 Blackjack Haley H 13 6 3 4 (6) 7 Tony Starks N 10 6 1 3 (7) 8 Don Antonio F 8 5 0 3 (9) 9 Billy Sexton H 7 5 0 2 (15) 10 Casey James F 10 4 2 4 (10) 11 Man Of Steel F 11 4 2 5 (11) 12 Joe Latta H 8 4 0 4 (12=) 13= Simon Lebec F 8 4 0 4 (12=) 13= Hakiro Matsuoko H 7 4 0 3 (14) 15 Robski H 9 4 0 5 (16) 16 Prince of Darkness H 8 3 1 4 (20) 17 Fisto Flash H 8 3 0 5 (17) 18 The Crippler H 6 3 0 3 (18) 19 Phantom H 5 3 0 2 (22) 20 Vinny Cappicola F 4 3 0 1 (19) 21 The Punster F 4 2 1 1 (21) 22 The Hangman H 4 2 0 2 (23=) 23 Magus H 5 2 0 3 (30) 24 Brandon Bennett F 3 2 0 1 (23=) 25 "Frost" Scott Morrison H 5 1 3 1 (25) 26 Hunter Robertson F 4 1 2 1 (26) 27 The Sandman H 2 1 0 1 (27) 28 Mr. Damage H 3 1 0 2 (28=) 29 "Nuclear" John Bomber F 4 1 0 3 (28=) 30 Enforcer H 3 0 0 3 (31) 31 Pale Rider H 1 0 0 1 (32) 32 Crimson Storm F - - - - (-) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Venusian Death Cell H 6 3 1 2 (-) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tag Team Rankings - 3/8/96 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name of team F/H Fought Won Drawn Loss Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ High Plains Drifters H 10 8 0 2 (1) WT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stunt Team USA F 12 7 0 5 (2) 1 Alphabet Boys H 8 5 1 2 (3) 2 Atomic Destroyers H 8 3 1 4 (5) 3 The Armed Forces H 4 3 0 1 (6) 4 The Returners F 7 2 0 5 (7) 5 Steamroller F 6 2 0 4 (8) 6 The Guiding Lights H 4 2 0 2 (9) 7 Law & Disorder F 2 1 0 1 (10) 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rising Sun Revolution F 4 4 0 0 (4) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEXT REPORT ~~~~~~~~~~~ In Fridays report we'll bring you the complete card for Midweek Madness, we'll take a look at Midsummer Madness and hopefully hear more from the superstars themselves. That's all for me folks until...wait a minute, it seems there's more latebreaking information on the Robski affair. We take you to this from a European affliate. [Robski is walking down the street, minding his own business, suddenly, behind him, a woman with a microphone in her hand and a guy with a video camera start to chase after him, calling his name, he turns around and stops,the woman catches up with him, slowly followed by the man] Woman - I am a reporter for WrestleWorld Europe Robski - Yes, I know it, I never miss it (he smiles into the camera) Woman - Well, as the wrestling world is aware you defeated Fisto Flash Robski - Oh, I see, well yes, it was a great win for me but I feel that my time had come and I deserved..... Woman - That is not why we are here, we are not here to talk about the ...... Robski - Do you want an autograph ? Woman - NO, I want some questions answering, most notably, Why was your father regularly visiting Iraq, Cuba and Libya in the mid to late 1980's ? Robski - (taken aback) That is NOTHING to do with wrestling Woman - I am nothing to do with Wrestleworld Europe Robski - Oh............. Woman - Are you denying that Max Clifford paid an, as of yet unidentified, top ranking govenrment official in the sum of $125,000 USD to prevent you and your father from being prosecuted Robski - well of course I do... Woman - Well I believe I have the evidence, I also have this piece of paper (Robski snatches the paper, reads it and the recoils, looking shocked) Robski - It is forged, it has to..... Woman - we know for a fact it isn't, it is a signed affidiavit that implicates you in the illegal trade of selling arms to hostile nations, that is where your family made its fortune. Robski - No, this is all lies, who have you told about this Woman - Only the three of us know so far, are you denying it.. Robski - It is not for me to deny any.......... Woman - Do you deny that there is a lot more to this issue and .... Robski - I have to go know, look, do not publish anything, MAx will be onto his solicitors shortly (Robski runs off). I will come back to you, we will meet and discuss this, do not do ANYTHING until I speak to you tomorrow. Woman - (looking into camera) There you have Robski, did he appear to you, our loyal viewers, to be a man with something to hide. You can rest assured that whatever it is we will get to the bottom of it here on WrestleWorld Europe. (to cameraman) right that's a rap, keep the tape, we will not tell ANYONE about this yet, this will make the Cook Report seem moribund in comparison. 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