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We'll be talking a whole lot more about that later on in today's report, plus: - running down the events of Saturday Night - looking ahead to tomorrow's Midweek Mayhem - hearing from all the IIWF superstars - taking a look at the latest rankings and much more! So let's get straight to it! IIWF Saturday Night - 14 September 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was quite a night this past Saturday in the Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina. The IIWF superstars put on quite a show, and I'm sure that none of the capacity crowd who were in attendance will forget what they saw! Let's run down the results: 1. THE ZODIAC CONNECTION defeated THE ROTUNDOS with ease in the opening match of the evening. Taurus, the powerhouse, and Scorpio, the high flyer, were impressive indeed in this match, and go on to face reinstated Pain Inc. tomorrow night. Let's hear from the Zodiacs, and their manager, Dr. Insane, since they seem inspired enough by this performance to challenge the Atomic Destroyers: [SCENE: The Zodiac Connection and Dr. Insane standing in the IIWF interview area.] Dr. Insane: Hey Atomic Destroyers.... are you feeling lucky? My boys the Zodiac Connection would definitely like to meet you guys in the steel cage.... just so noone can interfere in our business this time. As far as the Rotundos are concerned I'll leave that for Scorpio and Taurus to talk about! Scorpio: Let's see what your horoscope says today boys.... it says for you to beware those who are pure of heart and of soul. Guess what that means, boys? Tell 'em, Taurus: Taurus: The bigger they are the harder they fall... and with an earthquake that measured 7.5 on the Richter Scale, down they fell! We have never in our lives been accused of being brain surgeons.... we have been only accused of being vigilantes in our lives! The new alliance between the Senator and the Posse does concern us....but the fans of the IIWF should know that we will fight that alliance until we can't do it anymore...tell them what it is all about, skywalker! Scorpio: As I walk along the path of angels I do want to say this. If any of the veteran teams need help against any of those stables...they can count on us! Dr. Insane: These are the signs of our times! [Fade] 2. SIMON LEBEC forced MAJESTIC MAURICE McARTHUR to submit to his painful Antagonist, despite having been attacked in the aisle by an irate Marty Warnett, who will be Lebec's opponent at Ring Wars II in a Hair vs. Hair match! 3. OTTO "THE BUTCHER" VERHOEVEN defeated PRISONER #109, although the recuperating "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley nearly turned the tables on the Teutonic terror when he came down to the ring and attacked Verhoeven. However, the IIWF's security teams came down to the ring and the situation was defused. In the end, Verhoeven pinned P109 after the Slaughterslam. 4. The PRINCE OF DARKNESS defeated SABIN FIGARO thanks to the interference of Billy Sexton, who came to the ring and nailed Figaro with a steel chair while Dr. Faustus distracted the official, allowing the Dark Prince to hit the Misery Drop for the pinfall victory. 5. ROBSKI scored an upset victory over THE PUNSTER, despite the witty wordsmith's entourage of the Man of Steel and Billy Shakespeare at ringside. Robski stole a US flag from Man Of Steel and rammed the pole into the Punster's gut before covering him for the pinfall. The Atlanta native isn't happy with the way things turned out: [Cut to the IIWF interview area. The Punster, without his mask, stands holding an American flag.] TP: Robski! You proved to the world Saturday night that you cannot be successful at anything unless you break the rules. Hitting me with a flagpole... really! I always knew you had a thing for checks, but I didn't think you were fond of poles. You're so crooked you could be a lawyer... except you've never been able to pass a bar, you lush. And you still don't realize that _real_ football is played on a 100-yard field with goalposts in places like Dallas and Washington. So belly up to the bar, Slobski, because I'm going to hit you where it hurts. G-Man Punster is still on the case! Hehehehehehe! [Fade] 6. The ACES OF THE DEEP defeated the ARABIAN KNIGHTS when Pain Inc. decided to flout their suspension and interfere in the match. They attacked Prince Abdul Akmar outside the ring, and although Omar made the save, Akmar was dragged back into the ring by the Deepsters, who scored the victory while Omar brawled with Pain Inc. in the aisle. Let's get comments from the Arabian Knights now: [SCENE: Arabian Knights in the IIWF interview area with their manager the Grand Vizier. None of the men look very happy. The Prince, who has been pacing to and fro, stops and turns to face the camera, there is a look of outrage on his face:] Prince: Pain Inc, who do you think you are? How dare you interfere in our match with the fish men!! You also have the audacity to call us cheats! We never take kindly to insults and especially not from the likes of YOU! Do you realise what you have started? You say you are mad, insane and even evil well all I can see are stupid small men who are on a road to nowhere, once already you have been subjected to the Jihad and like all infidel pigs you fell, and you shall do so again only this time you will not get up.... [The Prince turns to the Grand Vizier, shouts something at him in Arabic, and storms off the set.] Vizier: Pain Inc, see what you have done? You have made a terrible mistake in attacking the Arabian Knights and we will have our vengeance, but as a wise man once said everything comes to he who waits, so we are refusing your challenge to fight in a what you call 'Texas Tornado' match on Saturday Night and instead ask that the match be scheduled for the following Midweek Mayhem, where rest assured we will have something very special in store for you.... [A sneer forms on the Vizier's face] Vizier: The reason for this, well first we want to right a terrible wrong, we still have some unfinished business with the Aces of the Deep. I have a challenge for the fish men, surely you cannot be satisfied with such a tainted victory, you knew that you would never be able to beat us in a fair fight, so I am asking, NO DEMANDING that we have a rematch on next Saturday Night, but I serously doubt that you have the guts to face us again knowing that you will not this time have any help from the outside... [The Vizier's face grows more calm.] Vizier: So we now have a match against Law & Disorder this week on Midweek Mayhem, I was watching their Championship match against the Armed Forces this weekend and I was reasonably impressed with their showing, I have also though spotted several weaknesses in their armour. But the question I have been asking myself is why did they sign this match? It is going to prove to be a big mistake by them as the Arabian Knights are looking to make someone pay after the events of this past weekend, so Law & Disorder be prepared the feel the full force of the JIHAD! And if you are lucky you may live to regret the day you crossed paths with the ARABIAN KNIGHTS!!! [The Grand Vizier turns to Omar who is now holding a huge concrete paving slab in his hands, Omar then proceeds to smash the slab against his forehead shattering it, he grins as the bits fall to the floor. The sound of the Vizier's laughter can be heard as the picture fades.] 7. VINNY CAPPICOLA defeated "PAINBRINGER" BILLY SEXTON on a disqualification, thanks to the interference of Tiger Claw, who brought his baseball bat down to the ring with him. He stormed the ring and attacked Cappicola just as the Family member seemed about to put Sexton away. Thankfully, the arrival of the Man Of Steel prevented any further damage being done. However, this can only have heated things up between the Family and the Syndicate... 8. The ATOMIC DESTROYERS and the HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS didn't even wrestle in their match. In an announcement that sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, we discovered that the Posse and the Senate have managed to bury the hatchet after their epic wars of the past, and decided to join forces. Josey Wales and the Senator sealed the deal with a handshake, and the two teams did the same, before leaving. On another note, the Drifters continued to sport their unsanctioned "championship belts", and the efficiency of this new alliance would be shown later on in the same evening... But more on that in a moment. Right now, let's get comments from the Posse and the Senate: [SCENE: The great dining hall of the mansion of the Wizard. Around the large mahogany dining table, seated in large stuffed hand carved chairs we see The Senator, Josey Wales, The Atomic Destroyers, The High Plains Drifters, The Hangman, and Mr. Damage. The table is set with a eighteenth century style meal.] The Senator: Mr. Wales, let me welcome you to our host, The Wizard's Mansion. The celebration here has many purposes. The first being the joining of the finest organizations that professional wrestling has ever seen. However let us not forget The Hangman's greatest feat, with the addition to his trophy case here in the Mansion, The Fist of Fisto... [The Hangman interrupts and the camera pulls in for a close-up of his face.] TH: Fisto, I believe I have something that belongs to you. I also want you to understand that this "Fist of Fisto" you will never see again. It is going into the vault here at the Mansion. We believe that even though you will replace the original Fist, that the replacement will not bring you the confidence of the first one. You also may improve the attaching device that holds it to that stump you call an arm, but just remember Fisto I took the that first one and if I have to cut the next one from your arm, so be it. I want you to feel that you will have chance at me again, However our next match may be your last. If you are interested it will be on my terms. [The Hangman starts laughing a sick grisly like laughs the camera moves to Josey Wales.] JW: Hah...I like that boy's style. Right after my own heart. [Lights up a cigar and turns to his High Plains Drifters.] You boys should really get along well with this Hangman, huh? Pale Rider: Sure is a mean S.O.B. Easy Rider: Almost as mean as these two over here. [Leans over and gives a couple of friendly punches to the Atomic Destroyers.] Larn: Drifters, the wars we have fought have been so memorable that the footage is still being used in promo shots for the IIWF and other feds around the world. It only makes good business sense to join forces, making the the most powerful force that the wrestling world has ever seen. Fisto and his no show buddies found that out the hard way. Now it is the time for the IIWF to get ready for the most carnage that it has ever seen. Steriod: Carnage is an understatement. I remember a certain announcer requesting blood. If Roberts thinks that The Hangman drew blood from the man they called Fisto, it's hard to call someone Fisto if they have no fist, then he is badly mistaken. We have one goal here, but I will let Mr. Wales tell it. Roberts tell your fellow announcers to not make up stories about this Union of teams. if they do we will not hesitate to react first and then tell the world we did it. TS: Mr. Wales, before you break the news to the public out there, let me say this, The Money we are going to make along with the prestige that will come with our union, should allow us to all partake in the finest things in life. If you thought the Horsemen had the best things in the world, we shall make them look like the HOMELESS. Now Mr. Wales the floor is yours. JW: [Clears his throat and stamps out his cigar on Easy Rider's shoulder. Easy doesn't flinch.] As y'all remember from Saturday night the Senator and I have come to an understanding. Since the beginning of the IIWF many of us have fragmented ourselves into small, bickering sects. My Posse and the Senate have butted heads for quite some time now. No more. We see eye to eye and we know together, everyone of us will achieve their goals. My Drifters have themselves a couple of championship belts. Belts which they've earned and have the record to back up. Those other IIWF belts are hollow as the people who wear them now are a bunch of lilly livered pansies. [Looks over to Larn and Steriod] You boys wouldn't look bad with those belts. Anyway... By us mounting up together, we've formed the most powerful group of men in wrestling. We've got financing, we got brains, and we got muscle. But most of all, every man in this room has a mean streak a mile long. That brings me to J.W. Hardin. Although we've not been seen together lately, that doesn't mean we're not in contact. He is a very shrewd man and he believes that by working with the Syndicate he will achieve his goals. His goals, my goals, the Senator's goals, and Brian Lau's goals are all the same. I've recieved word from Mr. Lau that he is indeed interested in what the Senator and myself have to say. What we have to say is simple: Complete and total armagedon for what I like to call the "goodie goods." Dan Kauffman, Billy Shakespeare, Chris Quigely, Deathbringer, Don Antonio, Armed Forces, Stunt Team, Fisto, and whoever the hell else...consider Ring Wars your judgement day! BECAUSE I'M COMIN'! [Turns and gestures to the rest of the men in the room] AND HELL'S COMIN' WITH ME!!!! [Fade] 9. The OUTLAW J.W. HARDIN put MARTY WARNETT away in quick time, demonstrating mind tricks worthy of Deathbringer himself in the match. He mimicked not only Deathbringer's entry, appearing in the ring out of nowhere, but also used three of the IIWF Champion's signature moves in succession to pin Warnett, who was a little battered and bruised but unabashed after the match: [SCENE: Backstage after Saturday Night, Marty staggers back to the dressing room, where he's collared by an interviewer - not in the mood for talking, but doesn't want to disappoint people.] Interviewer: "Marty, Marty, over here!" MW: "Yeah, hi ..." Interviewer: "Your performance tonight ..." MW: "Short but sweet. 'Nuff said. Wesley, you used your power moves, fair enough. When we meet again, things may turn out differently." Interviewer: "And Ring Wars II ..." MW: "Lebec, I'm going to be all over you more than that cheap cologne you wear. I don't hear you replying to me. Each time we've met, I've outwrestled you." Interviewer: "But you did attack ..." MW: "Hey, turnaround is fair play, as a wise man once said. How about this insider, huh? LeBec, talk is cheap, but your silence is cheaper." Interviewer: "Billy Sexton on Wed..." MW: "Yeah, the submission hold man himself. You're on a good roll, Billy, but do I not have submission holds? I've barely used my STF, and you can ask LeBec about the pain brought by the End. Let's get it on." Interviewer: "Saturda..." MW: "Magus, or is that spelt B-O-G-U-S? I was really going for that 'Worst interviewer' award, I guess I owe you, huh? [laughs, nervously] You're a big man, a power wrestler, and I need the experience of going up against people like Wesley and you. Let's meet on Saturday." Interviewer : "Tha..." MW : "No, thank you, it's been good ..." [Marty staggers out of shot. Fade] Speculation is mounting that the Outlaw really does have some kind of informant telling him Deathbringer's innermost secrets, and credence was lent to that theory when Deathbringer came out into the arena to confront the Outlaw. The two athletes had another staredown, but when the lights went out, it was the Outlaw who disappeared, leaving Deathbringer standing in the ring, much to the surprise of the capacity crowd. Things between these two individuals are reaching boiling point, folks, and it's all going to come to a head at Ring Wars II in the massive Casket Match. Let's get comments from Hardin now: [Fade in on a hill overlooking a river. As the camera begins to zoom in on the pastoral setting, flashes of red fill the screen and the sound of gunshots, war cries, and screams are heard. Horses fall to the ground with their lifeless riders and blood begins to stain the ground. The horrifying images and sounds stop as suddenly as they began as the camera pans to a solitary figure on horseback on the hill overlooking the river. It is the Outlaw J.W. Hardin.] JWH: More than 120 years ago, 225 members of the 7th Cavalry lost their lives at this very spot -- Little Bighorn River. A foolish general named George Custer led his men against the Sioux only to be slaughtered by the warriors led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Flesh was separated from bone and blood turned this serene river red. War is hell. The Sioux were condemned for the murders by the White Man. Even today, history looks upon "Custer's Last Stand" as a brutal, one-sided abomination. Brutal? One-sided? What of the prospectors who claimed Sioux and Cheyenne land as their own? What of the soldiers who shot the natives on sight? What of those who fought for what they believed? Today I feel the losses of the Sioux . . . the same tribe which made me what I am today. The war in the IIWF is being viewed in such terms. Right and wrong become skewed. The battlefield is blinded by popularity contests, but one thing is certain . . . there will be casualties. Marty Warnett, you are young and with youth comes foolish acts. Only the respect I have for your challenge, for your warrior's heart, kept me from finishing you off Saturday night. My goal was to send a message to Deathbringer and it was delivered. On October 12 at Ring Wars 2, the battle will rage, flesh will be separated from bone, and the blood will flow. Brian Lau, Josey Wales and others have questioned my demand for a Casket Match, a match which Deathbringer has never lost. But has Deathbringer ever faced himself in a Casket Match? I have always been a student of life because it was necessary for survival. With some assistance, I have now become a student of death for the same reason. [Hardin turns back toward the Little Big Horn River] What would have happened if George Armstrong Custer had looked in those waters and seen the face of Sitting Bull looking back at him? Would death have been cheated of the victims it claimed that day? Dan Kauffman, Man of Steel, Billy Shakespeare . . . you are all placing your trust in a man who thrives on such victims. But the lot has been cast. There are many ways to cheat death, but there is no way to avert the war which is beginning in the IIWF. Deathbringer . . . remember Little Big Horn. [The screen goes red as one final scream is heard. It trails off as the shot fades to black.] 10. In one of the most brutal matches in IIWF history, THE HANGMAN and FISTO FLASH fought to a no-contest in a Razor Wire Submission Cage Match. The bars of the steel cage were laced with razor wire, and it led to some nasty lacerations sustained by both athletes in this bloody contest. However, things took a turn for the worse when the Atomic Destroyers stormed ringside, attacking the official who was guarding the door of the cage, and opening the door. They then proceeded to attack the exhausted Fisto Flash, and stole his prosthetic steel fist before retreating up the aisle! Meanwhile, Fisto's stablemates, Heavy Metal, had been incarcerated in their locker room by the High Plains Drifters, in what was no doubt merely the first example of the effectiveness of the new alliance between the Posse and the Senate. Despite the loss of his prosthesis, Fisto Flash is sure that he will have his revenge on the Hangman: [SCENE: Robo Stone, Fisto Flash, who has no prosthesis on his right arm, and Heavy Metal, stand in the IIWF interview area.] RS: TIME!!! Time is the ONLY thing standing between now and the obliteration of The Senate. Granted, they ARE ONE OF the most brutal stables in the IIWF, but they're not THE most brutal stable here. Guess who IS!!! FF: We've had our feud go both ways. I win, you cheat; you win, I cheat. Both of us have the SAME wrestling style.... KILL!!! We would be GREAT tag-team partners EXCEPT for the fact that you're TOO cocky. I respect people who are good fighters, but one-on-one fighters. When ya' decide to cheat and to kill the iron destroyer, you BETTER DO IT!!!!! 'Cause if you DON'T, yo' gonna regret it for the rest a' yo' LIFE!!! I'm gonna keep comin' after ya' until you're terminated!!! RS: Believe me, now it's personal. When you mess with the iron claw..........PREPARE TO BE SCRATCHED. Atlas: Ya' know they SAY that it's dangerous to put water on a grease fire. Well, on Saturday Night, we were a HOUSE A' FIRE, and all greased up to fight; and you made THE BIGGEST mistake in yo' pathetic lives; you tried to COOL us down. MAJOR BLUNDER!!! Apollo: We're in the IIWF not only to win gold from the WIMPED FORCES, but to protect our bro, Fisto Flash. And when you triple team the iron destroyer, you got the STONE STABLE up yo' *ss!!!! RS: Stone Stable meets the Senate. Interesting...but DEADLY!!! [Fade] 11. The ARMED FORCES retained their IIWF World Tag Team Championships in their no DQ, no countout defense against LAW & DISORDER, but not because they were victorious. This match was also ruled a no contest when the High Plains Drifters attacked both teams, nailing them indiscriminately with their fake belts. The Forces are very unhappy about this turn of events: [SCENE: the locker room of the Charlotte Coliseum. The irate Armed Forces storm around the locker room, enraged about the High Plains Drifters' attack upon them. Aaron the Caddy is in there trying to calm them down by waving the Tag Team Titles in front of them.] Aaron: Settle down, DefCon. We've still got these titles, that's all that matters. DefCon: Titles nothin'!!! We set out to beat on the losers out there, and what happens? The jealous jobbers, the Drifters, run down and interfere in our match again! NavCom: The bottom line is this. You two hicks wanna strut around with your phoney belts? You wanna whip us with your phoney titles, the Golden Grapple Awards? Is that the only consolation you got? DefCon: Ha ha. It must be sad to have to flaunt a people's choice award around to make yourselves feel better about losing the titles. Look at these. [The champions hold up the IIWF World Tag Team Championship belts.] This is the real "Tag Team of the Year" award. The titles. You know what these babies say on them? IIWF World Tag Team Champions...The Armed Forces. World Champions. Us. Not the Drifters. This is what it's all about....not some popularity contest figurine of a couple of guys in a grapple. NavCom: That's right. Sure we got overlooked for the piddly GG award. Big deal. Everyone knows that those are simply a fan vote. And who needs the fans? We've got our country to serve here, and with every passing day, we make the military prouder and prouder. Aaron: The Golden Grapple Awards are nothing more than a runner up prize for FORMER champions. They're the past, and we're the present... and the future. Learn to live with it. DefCon: You think you're all that, Drifters. But, here's the low down. We beat you the first time for the titles on the 21st of August. Then, the next time we were scheduled to face off, you guys were too cowardly to show up!!! You jumped our manager in the back! Real tough... guys!!! Aaron: Yeah. But what you didn't know was the fact that as you beat me up with those clubs, you lost your title shot. You blew it. Those belts you worked for, those belts you won by beating four jobber teams in the tournament, those belts you LOST to us. Ha ha. You lost your shot at them. Looks like Aaron outsmarted you idiots again. NavCom: Ring Wars...we're set to put the IIWF gold on the line. Against "later to be named opponents". Later to be named this. We all know that the whipped IIWF Chump Committee is going to select you losers, Pale and Easy, to give the shot to. So, bring it on! You've lost to us numerous times in the past, and you're not going to bring that streak to an end at Ring Wars!!! Drifters...come on!!! You want another shot?? Go ahead... DefCon: Law... Maverick... you guys get a cheap escape again. Three times now you've avoided being pinned by the greatest tag team in the IIWF. I think you guys should be considered the #1 Contenders. There's not another team in this fed that has been able to dodge our power as well as you two. You're the luckiest cowards in the federation, but hey, we can live with that. Maybe you'll be in there with us at Ring Wars. Aaron: There it is. My men, NavCom and DefCon have just said something here. Something significant. They don't care who the Chumps send their way. Come Ring Wars, the Armed Forces Showcase is going to continue...right on forever. The IIWF Champions for all eternity. The Armed Forces. Show 'em off, boys. [NavCom and DefCon hold the Tag Titles in front of the camera arrogantly. Fade] 12. In a truly thrilling match, TIGER CLAW retained his Intercontinental Championship against the MAN OF STEEL, who has really been on fire here in the IIWF as of late. Steel was unlucky not to walk out of the Coliseum with the bel; however, it was Casey James who interfered to give Steel the DQ victory, but not the title. After the match had ended, all manner of wrestlers came out to the ring and a massive brawl ensued: we had the Syndicate out there, we had Chris Quigley, Dan Kauffman and Billy Shakespeare. In short, we had the participants of the just announced War Games match brawling in the ring. Eventually, Kauffman, Quigley, Shakespeare and Steel cleared the ring, proving that at last there is unity in the ranks of the "light" here in the IIWF! 13. "ANGEL OF THE SUN" HAKIRO MATSUOKO scored a shocking victory over the "ENIGMA" TAKEZO MUSASHI at the climax of the most exciting match of the evening. Both men took a tremendous amount of punishment, and it seemed that nothing was going to be able to defeat either of them, but in the end, it was Musashi's manager -- although I should probably now say "ex-manager" -- "Big Bucks" Don McQueen, who cost his man the match. The Enigma inadvertently struck McQueen from the ring, and as he tended to him, Matsuoko capitalised with a breathtaking moonsault all the way from the top buckle to the outside. He then pinned Musashi with the Butsumetsu Drop, although Brian Lau held Musashi's legs to the canvas to prevent him kicking out. After the match, McQueen even had the gall to push the Enigma around, and Musashi appeared to be taking the abuse, until McQueen struck him, at which point Musashi knocked McQueen from the ring with a vicious kick, ending their relationship. Before we discuss the Enigma's situation, let's hear from Hakiro and the rest of the Syndicate: [SCENE: The Dojo ring area. A cage has been set up over the ring. The door is locked, and a ceiling cage has been put in place. Tiger Claw moves around the cage, swinging off of the ceiling and swiftly scooting around the sides. Hakiro is on the outside training Joe Latta and Casey James. Brian stands with Kenny Tanaka.] BL: By the way, Kenny, how did that blowfish sit? KT: Well, luckily for me we had that chef brought in. I wouldn't have swallowed it if it were prepared by an American... I have a question, though... What is a "browntonguer?" BL: Just the kind of person I like, Kenny... Pay no attention to it. KT: Well, I guess I should earn my money and do this interview. Brian, what do you have for us this week? BL: Well, Kenny, There's been quite few developments with the title situation, but first, let's talk about Hakiro's victory over Takezo Musashi. Hakiro! [Hakiro looks over, sees Brian motioning him over, and walks over after telling the two other members of the Syndicate to continue their stomach crunches.] HK: I told Musashi I would beat him. He felt the Butsumetsu Drop, and he failed to get up. But, alas, the victory was tainted. Musashi, you were beaten before you had even gotten in the ring. Your manager, Don McQueen, had you held down the entire match. You were distracted by his ineptitude, and he quickly became an albatross around your neck. Your concentration was divided, and my victory was too easy. I wish to face you again and show you that it was no fluke that I beat you this time. I don't want another meaningless Saturday Night match, though. I want to fight you at Ring Wars II. I want to fight you in a special match. Are you man enough to accept my challenge? I doubt it. You'll probably get around it with some misdirection, just like you did with the Grandmaster. Do yourself a favour and dump that manager of yours. There is only one manager in the IIWF worth worrying about, Musashi, and that is Brian Lau. I await your answer to my challenge. BL: Now, there's a matter of the Wargames match at Ring Wars II. It appears that Casey has the honor of captaining one team, while Kauffman captains the other. Joe Latta wants the opportunity to get his hands on Kauffman, so he has offered to participate. Two people will represent the Syndicate in this match, and I assure you that they'll be there in the end. We saw the startings of this match on Saturday after Tiger Claw's match, so we have an idea what we're up against. My men will be ready, Kauffman, will you? KT: Now you mentioned Tiger Claw's title match. What are the developments for the belt? BL: Well, first, Prince of Darkness has been yapping about getting a rematch. He seems to be ignoring the proposals of Mr. Hardin, and seems to be obsessed with the title. Fine. We will make an example for all the people out there who do not ally themselves with us. PoD has put his career on the line. I'd hate to see a man lose his line of work in one match, but if that's what he wants, that's what he'll get. Prince of Darkness, start packing and send out that resume to those McDonalds chains, because you're not going to be here for long. The second development is the one I'm very happy about. Don Antonio will be fighting Tiger Claw in a cage. There will be a baseball bat hanging from the top, and whoever gets to it is allowed to use it. You see, this is a win/win situation. If Tiger Claw gets the bat, he will easily end Don Antonio's career. If Antonio gets the belt... Well, think about it. We've demonstrated what Tiger Claw can do with his body. We've shown that he can break a bat in two with a single kick, so if Antonio gets a hold of it, Tiger Claw can easily take his advantage out of the picture. Let's be honest, after Antonio watches Tiger Claw smash his hope of winning, how can the Family be victorious? They can't, and they never will be. KT: Now there's one last thing I wanted to ask you about. The Senator and Josey Wales made an offer to you. They asked you to meet with them on Josey's ranch to discuss terms of an alliance. What do you say? BL: In the shadow of what's happening in the IIWF, how could I refuse? I will meet with these two men, but I will take some protection with me. While I wish to work with these men, I am not stupid. Josey had said that he finds it hard to trust me. I assure you that the feeling is mutual. This whole thing smells of "ambush," but as an act of good faith, I will comply with their request. Tiger Claw will accompany me along with several other men who I have hired on for protection. I hope this bears fruit for all of us. KT: Thank you for your comments, Brian. We are all out of time for today, so this is Kenny Tanaka for the Syndicate saying So long, everyone! [Casey collapses as the camera fades.] Meanwhile, the Enigma has officially terminated the services of his former manager, "Big Bucks" Don McQueen: [The camera shows Enigma sitting in a meditative position in a darkened room. A couple of flickering candles throw some dim light on his face:] TM: Hakiro Matsuoko, you have indeed grown stronger since we fought all those years ago in Japan. I underestimated your martial skills and your will for redemption. It is a mistake I will not make again. Judging from the way you fought, your rage has consumed you completely, may the Gods have mercy on your tortured soul. Your vengeful rage may be one of your greatest strengths, but it is also the catylist for your downfall. You proved this to me in the Cruiserweight tournament, and also in our match. You could not win without the machinations of the managers. Matsuoko, you could not beat me cleanly before and you still cannot now. I have learned that managers are nothing but a hindrance, I will triumph through my own courage and skill! Hakiro, when we clash again, my mind will be free from all irritations behind the scenes. I will employ my greater power of will to prove my superiority once and for all! [Fade] However, McQueen is convinced that we -- and Musashi -- have not seen the last of him: [SCENE: Outside the Charlotte Coliseum after Saturday's event. McQueen looks absolutely furious as he paces around outside the arena. He is rubbing his neck where the Enigma landed his kick.] DMcQ: The Enigma is nothin' but a traitor baby! That damn ingrate, I was the best thing to ever happen to his career! Well "Big Bucks" may be down, but he ain't out baby! I've still got plenty of cash, and I'm gonna be signing some real impressive wrestlers in the near future. Guys so talented they make Musashi look like Lee Wong from Hong Kong! Enigma, you haven't seen the last of me, I will have revenge for the way you humiliated me. It's gonna happen when ya least expect it! You think your mind is gonna be free from worries now you've dumped me? Think again! You'll be watching your back just wondering when I'm gonna strike! Well I'm outta here, I'm sick of looking at you egg-sucking dogs... [McQueen flips his middle index finger at the camera crew, then jumps into his Rolls Royce. The tyres screech as he burns off, he swerves slightly to run over a small bird as he pulls out of the parking lot. Fade] 14. IIWF Champion DEATHBRINGER successfully defended his title against THE SANDMAN in a match which saw the leader of the Dark Knights string together some tremendous offensive moves, but ultimately fall short against a man who is quickly becoming unbeatable here in the IIWF: [SCENE: Deathbringer stands in the mortuary, the belt lying on a large, black casket with the golden initials R.I.P. written on top of it. It is almost big enough for two men to lie in it.] DB: How do you like it, Outlaw? This is a most beautiful casket, do you not also think so? I already tried lying in it, and believe me, it will be comfortable enough for you... [pause] Outlaw, many people say your are a vicious warrior, a brutal slaughterer, a bloodthirsty demon... But in my eyes you are just a coward... Taking on jobbers and newcomers is not too valiant... In fact, you even were too afraid to use your own moves, no, you had to use mine. So what did you want to show to me? That I had been able to defeat your opponent as well? [shakes his head] What is it you really want? You speak about some true prize, and there is a true prize. However, I do not believe that you know all the secrets that come along with it. In fact, I do not believe that you want to gain the true prize, but just the ordinary one... [raises the IIWF championship belt] this one... Afterall you are just another mortal, what insights could you get? Outlaw, the great spirits turned away from you. You are on your own. No one can help you in our battle. In fact, even your own brutality and cruelty will backfire. You are feeding me despair and I shall drive you mad. I already haunt the ruins of your wretched mind... Outlaw, obey the reaper. [Fade] In all, it was a fantastic night of wrestling entertainment, and there's more to come this Saturday, as the IIWF hits Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, for a huge outdoor show! IIWF Midweek Mayhem - 18 September 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tomorrow night, the IIWF's whistle-stop tour hits Norfolk, Virginia, and we'll be coming at you live from the Scope with another night of hot and heavy IIWF action. Let's run down the matches in prospect: Man Of Steel vs. The Sandman [D] Two men who have just come out of rough title matches will square off in the Scope tomorrow night. The Man Of Steel may have seen the Intercontinental Championship slip from his grasp, and the Sandman may have seen the World title slip from his, but both men are determined to change their fortunes tomorrow night. Casey "Blackheart" James vs. Majestic Maurice McArthur [J] [D] Casey James has been having difficulty finding opponents since he turned his back on the fan friendly elements in the IIWF, and began working with the Syndicate, and it's not hard to see why. This burly DC native has certainly picked up quite a few new tricks since joining forces with Brian Lau, and the nearest he has been able to get for an opponent on tomorrow night's card is Triple M himself, Majestic Maurice McArthur. I don't fancy the blueblood's chances in this match. Heavy Metal vs. The Bill Collectors [D] Heavy Metal put their undefeated streak on the line as they face money-grabbing newcomers, the Bill Collectors, tomorrow night. "Tru Baller" Ricky Matthews and "Money Grip" John Robbins have yet to start making noises here in the IIWF, but they could warm up in a big way tomorrow night: what a way to make a name for yourself, to end the winning streak of the two men who some pundits are already tipping future tag champs here in the IIWF, the dangerous Steele twins. Dan Kauffman vs. "Showstopper" Simon Lebec [D] Dan Kauffman has found his vocation in the IIWF, and his new focus and resolve hits its first test tomorrow night as he goes up against the arrogant Simon Lebec, who has plenty on his plate with the challenges of one Marty Warnett, his opponent at Ring Wars II. This match should be a very interesting clash of the light heavyweights... let's just hope that these men's enemies can resist the temptation to interfere in this one. Joe Latta vs. Archangel [D] Archangel made a big entrance into the IIWF, but despite continuing his pursuit of the Prince of Darkness, whose eyes are fixed on Intercontinental gold, he has yet to make a big impact in the rings. Joe Latta, who faces the toughest match of his career this Saturday when he goes up against Dan Kauffman, may still have made a mistake in agreeing to go up against the huge Archangel. If Latta can eliminate Archangel's size advantage by taking him down to the mat early on, he could have this one in the bag. However, if he allows Archangel to dominate, he'll end up on the wrong end of the Judgement Day Drop: [SCENE: Bishop Right stands beside the Archangel in the IIWF interview area.] BR: Deathbringer has asked for our hand in the battle against the Outlaw J.W. Hardin. A: Outlaw, I'm sending you on a one-way trip to hell. BR: The wargames match at Ring Wars is set to be soon. A: All those who oppose the light are bound to be swallowed by it. BR: PoD has turned down the Angel of Mercy match. A: Prince of Darkness, I will follow you til you meet me in the ring in my Angel of Mercy match. BR: Prisoner 109 and the Butcher are on a rampage. A: No one can measure up to the fury of the Archangel. BR: May God help those who stand in the ring. [Fade] High Plains Drifters vs. Steamroller [D] The Drifters put their phoney tag belts on the line against Steamroller tomorrow night. Despite a recent revival, Taylor and Brassow continue to look as tired and directionless as they have in recent weeks, and I wouldn't be surprised to see them lose out in this match. Certainly the Drifters, newly aligned with the Senate, are looking to prove that they are indeed the meanest hombres in the IIWF, and Steamroller will have a hard time proving otherwise. Pain Inc. vs. The Zodiac Connection Although Pain Inc. seem to be hell-bent on keeping themselves out of active competition here in the IIWF, their latest antics on Saturday Night only brought them a fine and not a further suspension, so they are free to return to the ring tomorrow night to face the promising Zodiac Connection. Each of these teams has the complementary partnership of power and speed in evidence, and I predict that this match will be a real test of each team's desire to rise to the top in the IIWF. The decisive factor could prove to be the presence of the two managers on the outside: Pain Inc's motormouth Mr. Mic, and the Zodiacs' nutty Dr. Insane. If those two guys get involved, expect the unexpected. Right now, let's get comments from Pain Inc.: [SCENE: The IIWF interview area. "Soundbite" Steve Roberts is awaiting his interviewees.] SR: [under his breath to the cameraman] Where the hell are these guys? They're 15 minutes late! Cameraman: Hey man, keep it down. Remember what they did to the last interviewer and cameraman. SR: Hey, they'll slap you around for being an idiot but these are my kinda guys... if they ever get here, that is... [Mr.Mic is seen heading to the interview area with Pain Inc. following close behind.] SR: Gentlemen, thank you for showing up. You are a little late though... Mr.Mic: Sorry, Soundbite, that moron from ESPN we would have kept waiting but unfortunately we had some business to attend to. SR: May I ask what it was? Mr.Mic: Normally, I would let Morningstar and Hellraiser twist your arms off for being nosey but I know you're a journalist, Steve, so I will tell you...I was getting the jobs ready for the Arabian Knights! SR: Jobs? Mr.Mic: Yeah, I talked to Habib at 7-11 and they can start tomorrow! I figure after the loss to the Aces they might as well pack it up and work at the 7-11. Hey Arabian Knights, would you like a slurpee with that. [A small chuckle is heard from Hellraiser] SR: [laughing a little] What do you make of this tag team the Zodiac Connection? Hellraiser: What will me make of them? AN EXAMPLE! THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT ME AND MORNINGSTAR WILL MAKE OF 'EM! Mr.Mic: That's right, Steve... You see the stupidest career move the Zodiac Connection made was challenging us. Now that our farce suspension has been lifted my boys are hungry for some gold. SR: So, you're going to be using the Zodiac Connection as a stepping stone? Mr.Mic: Exactly, Steve. I don't care who the tag champs are: Armed Forces, High Plains Drifters, we just don't care we're coming for the belts... and I dare anyone to stop us1 SR: Any words for the Zodiac Connection? Mr.Mic: Yeah! Hey girls I checked your horoscope today under Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dum the sign of the morons and it said. "Beware of Wednesday it will be very very unforgiving" See not everything you read in the paper is rumor...SOME OF IT IS ACTUAL FACT!!!! SR: Thank you, Mr.Mic, and thank you, Pain Inc. Mr.Mic: Norfolk, Virginiam Wednesday night... Zodiac Connection you guys are history. Thank you, Steve. [Fade] Arabian Knights vs. Law & Disorder Law & Disorder seem to have been firing on only two cylinders here in recent weeks, while the Arabian Knights are hot to put themselves back on track following their defeat thanks to Pain Inc. at the weekend. Keen to rid the IIWF of whom they term "infidel pigs", Prince Abdul Akmar and Omar, complete with manager the Grand Vizier, will take another shot at one of the IIWF's mainstays tomorrow night. Ace Maverick and Marshall Law have been inconsistent in recent performances, and whilst it's true to say that on a good night, they're right up there with the top teams in the IIWF, on a bad night, they show little of their talents. Let's just hope they have a good night tomorrow in the Scope. The White Phoenix vs. Louie the Ninja [J] The unpredictable and disturbing White Phoenix hopes to follow up last week's shock victory over Joe Latta with another win over a newcomer to the IIWF, Louie the Ninja. Reportedly a friend of "Nifty" Ned Norton, Louie has had a lifetime's training in the martial arts, and is apparently quite a competitor. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing these two lock up. I hear that the Phoenix, on the other hand, wants to go up against the Syndicate in the War Games match at Ring Wars II, and has approached Dan Kauffman. Quite why the Phoenix has such an interest in the Syndicate remains unknown, although Brian Lau has already made mention of some communicades from the Phoenix suggesting that there has been some kind of history between the two men. Whether or not tomorrow night's match will shed any more light on that situation remains to be seen. "Painbringer" Billy Sexton vs. Marty Warnett Billy Sexton is, to put it bluntly, steamed after his loss to Vinny Cappicola on Saturday Night. Despite that setback, his win/loss record remains impeccable, although he is not convinced that merely winning matches is enough to guarantee a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, and he's gunning for Tiger Claw with all barrels loaded. Every match in which he participates becomes a mission for Sexton, to show Tiger Claw that he is a contender to be reckoned with, and Marty Warnett, who fell at the hands of the Outlaw on Saturday, will really have his work cut out for him in this one if he hopes to come out on top. Sexton's submission style can be extremely punishing, but if Warnett's straightforward, no-nonsense grappling is put to good use, the Party Maniac could come out on top. This one will be a very interesting contest, folks: [SCENE: Billy Sexton walking down a street in downtown Wawa, Ontario, Canada. He slowly makes his way to the camera, and speaks:] BS: Ah, home sweet home. It's good to be back. A long time ago, this is where I started my career. Making people suffer, just for the hell of it. But now a man who thinks he is the greatest intercont-- Passer-by: YOU STINK, SEXTON! GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM! [Sexton runs over and throws him down to the ground, then applies his armbar. The man screams in pain. Sexton gets up and walks back to the camera.] BS: You see that, Tiger Claw? I can do that to anyone -- anytime, anywhere. But it seems you don't want to feel pain. You don't want to taste the pain. Like or not, baby, the Painbringer is in town, and I am coming for the gold. But now on to more pressing matters. This Wednesday I get to take on Marty Warnett. Baby, I am going to make an example out of you. Marty Warnett, you're taking on the Real Intercontental Champion. And, baby, get ready to taste the pain." [Fade] ======================================== HANDICAP MATCH: ======================================== "Nuclear" John Bomber vs. Magus & Robski Did John Bomber make a big mistake when he demanded this Handicap Match against Magus and Robski? Possibly, but right now, he's so totally out of his mind with rage at the two men who have left him propping up the rankings here in the IIWF, that he's willing to go to any lengths to get them in the ring -- even taking both of them on simultaneously. Bomber had better have some kind of contingency plan lined up for this one, or the maniac Magus and the English Sensation Robski are going to take him to the cleaners. Let's get comments from Magus now: [SCENE: Magus is in a cell in an instution, with guards outside of the cell.] Magus: "NUCLEAR" JOHN JOBBER! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!? You are p!$$ing me off too much. You want a handicap match against me and Robski? Well, if Robski says, okay, WELL I'LL BE READY!!!!!! You think you're so great don't you? WELL YOU'RE NOT!!!!! YOU ARE ALMOST AS SUCKY AS MAN OF STEEL!!! Speaking of MOS, YOU ARE NEXT!!! [Magus rams into the door, sending it wide open, and most of the guards fall to the ground.] I AM FREE!!!!!!! [He runs down the hall. He stops when he gets outside.] These securtiy guards really suck..... but now, I AM FREE!!! NO ONE CAN HOLD ME BACK NOW!!! BOMBER, BE PREPARED FOR COMPLETE ANNHILATION!!!!! [Magus runs off into the distance. Fade] ====================================================== IIWF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: ====================================================== "Spotlight" Billy Shakespeare vs. "Badboy" Randy Acorn Billy Shakespeare makes his first Cruiserweight Championship defense since becoming the inaugural champion against "Badboy" Randy Acorn tomorrow night. Acorn has been gunning for Shakespeare ever since entering the IIWF several weeks ago, and losing to Billy in the first round of the Cruiserweight Tournament. Since then he has even masqueraded as a harmless old grandmother in order to take a swipe at Billy, but none of his antics could stop Billy's inexorable rise to the championship. For Shakespeare, months of hard slog have finally paid off -- always one of the IIWF's most popular wrestlers, until entering this Tournament, Shakespeare has had no shots at any of the IIWF's championships, despite being a top five contender throughout his tenure in the league. But now he's made the final climb to the very summit of the IIWF, you can bet he's not going to be knocked off without a fight, and he'll be ready for Acorn's pranks tomorrow night. Let's hear from the champion now: [The old theatre. Billy Shakespeare looks through the wardrobe. His eyes are drawn to a womans gown, which gives him pause.] BS: King Lear had three daughters who wished to take his crown. I've only got a cross dressing Randy Acorn out for my belt. How many more times must I defeat this man? How many more of his suprises must I endure? I didn't want them to book this bout. Not that I fear this "Badboy", quite the opposite. But rather because it again proves that all you need to do in this fed to get a title shot is to make yourself obnoxious. And that's what the battle at Ring Wars is all about. Dan Kauffman was right. This isn't about Good or Evil. Though there are many self styled bad men in this league who wish the opposite. This is all about re-establishing the rules of order. Dan Kauffman, following our match you once offered to stand beside me if ever I wanted your help. Lo, instaed I am asking to stand beside you. And I would be honored to fight along side Man of Steel and Quickstrike Quigley; two men who more than proved their worth as better friends than enemies. The names Verhoeven, Sexton and Acorn continue to heckle all our performances, and the opportunity to silence them all is soon arriving. To mine mind comes a quote from Antony and Cleopatra: "I have not kept the square, but that to come shall all be done by the rule." ... our rule! [Fade out] Otto"the Butcher" Verhoeven vs. "Enigma" Takezo Musashi On paper, this could look like the mismatch of the century. In one corner, we'll have the vicious, ruthless Butcher, Otto Verhoeven, who has so far destroyed every opponent he has faced here in the IIWF, even if his win/loss record might not initially suggest that. With Nurse Heidi prepared to step up to the plate and do her fiance's dirty work for him, Verhoeven certainly has the deck stacked in his favour when he steps into the ring. In the other corner, we have the "Enigma" Takezo Musashi. He's dropped his manager, "Big Bucks" Don McQueen, probably his chief weakness, but what's left? Well, Musashi is undeniably one of the most exciting prospects in the IIWF -- he's fast, bold and supremely skilled. However, if the recent turn of events have left him with even a tiny loss of focus, Verhoeven will capitalise tomorrow night, and you can bet that Hakiro Matsuoko will be on hand to further damage the Enigma's chances. This could be the match of the night, folks, or it could be a slaughter. Let's just hope it's the former of those two options. The Butcher, however, might be too concerned with the quality of his accommodation to worry about the challenge ahead: [SCENE: A rather small hotel room in Norfolk, Virginia. Nurse Heidi, wearing a halter top and jeans shorts, is sitting on the bed while Otto is talking on the phone.] OV: What do you mean, you cannot give us a better room? No, I do not care if all the other IIWF stars have to stay in hellholes like this, I bet the Man of Steel sleeps in the penthouse tonight! Verdammt, I am the official representant of Germany in this federation and I demand some comfort! Yes, okay, send me the manager! [He slams the receiver down and turns to the camera.] OV: We always get the worst rooms on tour, but let's discuss my favourite loudmouth, Chris Quigley. NH: That rude son of a caribou dares to insult me, a German lady. I just don't believe it. Do you treat vomen like that vere you come from, punk? The Butcher is your opponent, not me, simpleton. OV: His current behaviour reminds me of a rat. He is cornered and now, driven by desperation, he tries to turn the hunter into the hunted. A futile attempt, Quigley. You are the prey, and nothing you say or do can change that. I am coming for you to end your career, and you better cower under your bed before the big, bad German bogey man gets you. NH: And if that feigling does not accept our previous challenge you will get him in the Wargames match. OV: Oh ja, Wargames, a violent and bloody kind of match and already our side is heavily favoured. Casey James will crack the Man of Steel, Joe Latta will humiliate Kauffman one more time, the Painbringer is going to make Shakespeare scream "mommy" and Quigley is all mine. I think that Spreadbury has to appoint a new man for the other team because Quickstrike won't even make it to Ringwars 2! NH: Vat about Taset...Taki...Tasko... that Enigma guy? OV: Its Takezo Musashi, meine liebe. Nun, I have to be careful with that one. He is not one of those imbecile American weaklings, he is from the honorable nation of Japan. Well, I have wrestled in Nippon for several months and I have very much respect for athletes from this country. They can fly like eagles and know more about submission holds than anyone else, but I still think I will be victorious. You see, Takezo lacks the certain viciousness, the determination to go beyond the rules to reach the goal. I will take him down, eventually, with one of my crippling power moves, or he will injure himself with one of those flashy high-risk manoveurs. The Enigma will lose tomorrow, shigata ga nai! NH: Vat? [Someone knocks on the door. Otto opens and a small man, the manager, looks up to him and smiles. Fade to black as Verhoeven grabs him by the jacket and raises the shrieking man into the air.] In short, it's another fantastic night of IIWF action in prospect. Don't miss it! IIWF Saturday Night - 21 September 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This Saturday's show will come live from the massive outdoor Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, and already some fantastic matches are in prospect. Although they are yet to be confirmed, the following matches should go down this Saturday Night: - BEST OF THREE FALLS, NO DQ, NO COUNTOUT MATCH: = Dan Kauffman vs. Joe Latta - IIWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: = Tiger Claw vs. Prince of Darkness - Marty Warnett vs. Magus - Arabian Knights vs. Aces of the Deep These matches should be confirmed, and others announced, in time for a complete rundown in Friday's report, so don't forget to tune in then. Trash Talk ~~~~~~~~~~ More of the IIWF's superstars want to make their voices heard. Let's get comments from Stunt Team USA: [SCENE: "The Wizard" sits on the bench at the outside of Iron Jack's house. From within you can hear a heavy hammer pounding down on some metal] BM: Greetings. I was told that the Armed Forces now want to give us a second chance at the belts. This time inside a steel cage. Now that`s a stipulation I had asked for anyway. But Forces, I'm indeed astonished. Should you have more guts than I thought? Or are you just as stubborn as the words you say? [Belgarath pauses as Steve's voice from within the house is heard: "Oh, DefCon, it's you. Nice to see you again..." followed by five very intense blows with the hammer. Steve adds: "NOT!"] Well, whatever your motives for that sudden mind change are: I appreciate them. We're ready. And I know so are you. However, this time you can't escape. And that manager of yours can't interfere. [giggles] That is: he can try, but he knows the feeling of my quarterstaff already, doesn't he? By the way... Apparently he wasn't that pleased with the cage match stipulation anyway. So I'm really interested whether you stand by your word or... chicken out. Armed Forces, the dragonslayers are coming... [Fade] IIWF Ring Wars II - 12 October 1996 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The IIWF President, Dan Spreadbury, made the first announcements concerning this huge event on Saturday Night. Ring Wars II will originate from the Hoosier Dome, Indiana, Indianapolis, on Saturday 12 October, which is less than four weeks away! We already know of five great matches on the card -- let's run them down. D O U B L E M A I N E V E N T ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WAR GAMES MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Dan Kauffman vs. Casey "Blackheart" James Man Of Steel Joe Latta "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley Otto "the Butcher" Verhoeven "Spotlight" Billy Shakespeare "Painbringer" Billy Sexton ? ? ? ? ? ? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Three spots remain on each of the teams for this dangerous bedlam elimination double ring steel cage match. More news on the other six participants as and when we get it. Chris Quigley, however, is confident that it doesn't matter who end up on his team -- victory is already assured: [SCENE: Chris Quigley is in the back of the arena, after coming to the Man of Steel's aid on IIWF Saturday Night.] CQ: October 12th... War Games! It comes down to this, Syndicate! You've been going around the IIWF, thinking you're on top. Well, it's time you realize just who really is on top of the IIWF! I'm talking Dan Kauffman, I'm talking Billy Shakespeare, and of course Man of Steel! And then, I'm talking about myself! The #1 ranked wrestler in the whole federation, and the man, along with three of the best guys I could have with me, who is gonna make it so that the only place you'll see the Syndicate after this is said and done, is on SYNDICATION! Verhoeven, I don't know what your story is, I don't know if you're aligned with James, Latta, and Sexton or not, and you know, I don't care! You see, son, when you step in the ring with me, you're little reign of terror will be over, and Butcher, you'll be back in your little shop slicing ham while Quigley, Kauffman, Shakespeare, and Man of Steel rule the IIWF! Bet on it! [Fade] Team captain Dan Kauffman also has some words for his opponents: [The camera focuses on the shore of the Potomac River near the George Washington scenic parkway in Washington DC. Dan Kauffman has just finished a canoeing trip, and paddles to shore, where, of course, he starts to speak his mind...] DK: Is there any doubt as to where I stand now? True, I had my misgivings for a while, but now I have a cause, a mission, a focus back in my wrestling career. And everyone knows that when I strive to accomplish something, I give everything I have. Well it seems as if the line has been drawn... and now we have ourselves a nice little War Games match at Ring Wars II. You know, I've never been big on team play, but when one side has the same ideal that I do, then that's when I put my heart and soul into the wrestling ring. And it doesn't matter if there is a double-ring steel cage, a baseball bat, barbed wire or whatever, cause I won't LET anything stop me. James, you've decided to be the commander of the forces of "evil". Okay, deal. But do you have the ability and the skill of a true leader? You've turned your back on your mates before, so what's to say you won't do so again? Maybe you won't, but there's still that doubt. However, everyone on My side knows where I come from, and they know that I'll fight on to the bitter end and beyond. Joe Latta, you had a look of sheer terror in your eyes when I gave the first "Rebel-Yell" in the IIWF's Civil War. You feared for yourself because you knew, in that instant, that I would not back down, that I would not be denied. All of my allies celebrated because they knew that they had a man they could trust, and all of your allies became worried because things had just become clear to them; they'd have to face a man that simply does NOT give in. You see, there's only one way evil can conquer the good of men, that's if the good of men give in. I can't speak for everyone, but I'd sooner DIE than let evil control. So Latta, James, Otto and whoever else comes along, it's not you all with the advantage. There is no advantage. At least not yet. How times have changed in the IIWF. It's a pity that the forces of evil just can't get the job done... [Kauffman paddles back into the murky waters of the Potomac as the screen fades to black] D O U B L E M A I N E V E N T ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IIWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP CASKET MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Deathbringer vs. Outlaw J.W. Hardin ------------------------------------------------- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IIWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP CAGE BASEBALL BAT MATCH: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Tiger Claw vs. Don Antonio ---------------------------------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HAIR vs. HAIR MATCH: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= "Showstopper" Simon Lebec vs. Marty Warnett ------------------------------------------- Plus the IIWF Tag Team Champions, the Armed Forces, will defend against as yet unnamed challengers. With more matches to be announced this week, make sure you don't miss any of the great IIWF action coming your way for further announcements concerning this phenomenal event. Latest Rankings ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The fortunes of the Dark Knights appeared to be waning recently, but rumours abound that Brad "Bodybag" Kinder may be about to reenter the fray here in the IIWF, which would be a welcome boost to the Sandman and the Prince of Darkness. However, news also reaches me that the Subway Psycho has been continuing his tirades against the IIWF in other organisations, and the front office is looking into ways of silencing his verbal attacks. Here are the singles rankings: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name F/H Fought W L D Win% Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deathbringer F 16 12 2 2 81% (WC) WC Tiger Claw H 21 12 8 1 59% (IC) IC Billy Shakespeare F 15 12 3 0 80% (CW) CW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chris Quigley F 5 4 1 0 80% (1) 1 Otto Verhoeven H 5 4 1 0 80% (3) 2 Outlaw J.W. Hardin H 14 10 2 2 79% (2) 3 Dan Kauffman F 15 10 3 2 73% (4) 4 Billy Sexton H 12 8 4 0 67% (5) 6 Vinny Cappicola F 9 5 2 2 66% (7) 7 Hakiro Matsuoko H 14 8 5 1 61% (11) 8 Don Antonio F 12 7 5 0 58% (12) 9= Robski H 12 7 5 0 58% (16) 9= Simon Lebec H 14 8 6 0 57% (15) 11 Brad "Bodybag" Kinder H 17 9 7 1 56% (13) 12 Prince of Darkness H 14 6 5 3 54% (21) 13 Man Of Steel F 20 9 9 2 50% (17) 14 Blackjack Haley H 15 6 6 3 50% (18) 15 Casey James H 14 6 6 2 50% (19) 16= Fisto Flash H 14 6 6 2 50% (20) 16= The Punster F 9 4 4 1 50% (14) 18 The Sandman H 6 3 3 0 50% (9=) 19= "Enigma" Takezo Musashi N 6 3 3 0 50% (9=) 19= Prisoner #109 H 5 2 2 1 50% (8) 21 "Badboy" Randy Acorn H 4 1 1 2 50% (22) 22 Joe Latta H 12 5 6 1 46% (24) 23 The Hangman H 9 3 4 2 44% (25) 24 Magus H 8 3 5 0 38% (26=) 25= Mr. Damage H 8 3 5 0 38% (26=) 25= Sabin Figaro F 3 1 2 0 33% (23) 27 Marty Warnett F 5 1 4 0 20% (28) 28 "Nuclear" John Bomber F 7 1 6 0 14% (29) 29 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The White Phoenix F 1 1 0 0 100% (30) 30 Archangel F 1 0 1 0 0% (32) 31 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Despite the recent influx of new tag team talent, things remain very much the same as previously in the tag rankings: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name of team F/H Fought W L D Win% Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Armed Forces H 9 6 2 1 72% (WT) WT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ High Plains Drifters H 15 11 4 0 73% (1) 1 Aces of the Deep F 3 2 1 0 66% (4) 2 Stunt Team USA F 14 9 5 0 64% (2) 3 Atomic Destroyers H 10 5 4 1 55% (3) 4 The Zodiac Connection F 2 1 1 0 50% (10=) 5= The Arabian Knights H 2 1 1 0 50% (9) 5= Steamroller F 8 3 5 0 38% (5) 7 Law & Disorder F 6 1 4 1 25% (6) 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Heavy Metal H 4 4 0 0 100% (7) 9= Rising Sun Revolution F 4 4 0 0 100% (8) 9= Pain Inc. H 1 0 1 0 0% (10=) 11= The Bill Collectors H 1 0 1 0 0% (10=) 11= ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Next Report ~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, that just about wraps it up for tonight's update. I'll be back on Friday, of course, with another Control Centre report, bringing you all the latest news, comments and updates on all the stories here in the IIWF. Don't forget that there's more live IIWF action coming your way tomorrow night with Midweek Mayhem. Until then, this is Tim Dross, saying: so long, everybody! +=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= I * I * W * F =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | Send mail to iiwf@sisko.demon.co.uk with the subject lines: | | "send faq" for the FAQ + "send singles" or "send tag" for the | | rosters + "send handlers" for a list of handlers | +------------------------------------+---------------------------------+ | URL: http://www.sisko.demon.co.uk/ | President: Daniel Spreadbury | +=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+