[Open with a slow-motion shot of CNN footage of a fire burning out of control in Hamburg, Germany. Reporter Jonathan Franks can be heard talking about a plane crash and the name "The Senator" is heard. Fade to black. Clips of The Senator's career fill the screen as soft piano music plays in the background.] VO: The Senator was a prominent figure in the IIWF, building a stable that could rival the Syndicate in its heyday. A former wrestler himself before entering the world of politics, The Senator was a man of control -- he wanted to control everything and everyone around him. But... accidents cannot always be controlled. Tonight, the IIWF mourns one of its own. [The final clip is of The Senator's match with Josey Wales. As he hurls a fireball, the screen goes black. White lettering appears:] THE SENATOR 1938-1996 [Fade to black, then cut to fast-paced music, which is matched by equally fast-paced clips of IIWF action. As the final guitar chord is drawn out, Mr. Damage smacks "Nifty" Ned Norton with his cricket bat and the screen explodes into a mass of fire and smoke through which emerges the IIWF's familiar logo:] ##### ###### ### ########## ########## ########## #### ## ########## ########## ########## #### # #### ######## ##### ##### #### ## ##### #### #### #### #### ### #### #### #### #### ############# ######### #### #### ########### ######### #### #### #### #### #### ######### ######### ### #### #### ######### ######### ### ## #### ######## ######## ## # #### =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ## =-=-=-= INTERNATIONAL INTERNET WRESTLING FEDERATION ================================================= "COUNTDOWN TO SATURDAY NIGHT" - November 22, 1996 ================================================= [A remote camera zooms down the aisle as members of the studio audience scramble over each other to get on camera. A man wearing a Brody Thunder t-shirt howls like a lone wolf. Two teens -- one in an Onslaught cap and the other in a Venusian Death Cell Cap -- spit various colored sprays from their mouths. A woman holds up a poster that reads: "I SAW CHRIS QUIGLEY WITH ELVIS!" Zoom to Tim Dross sitting at the anchor desk, adjusting his microphone and ear piece as the lighting rises.] TD: Good evening everyone, and welcome to "Countdown to Saturday Night." This is the last evening I'll be hosting this show, as Becky LaRue and Larry Morton take over beginning next week. But I'll be hosting an in-depth look at the IIWF look every Tuesday. But that's in the future. We have a lot to cover tonight -- including a look at tomorrow night's big matchup between IIWF World Champion Dan Kauffman and the man they call Cadaver. We'll take a look back at everything that happened at "Midweek Mayhem." But we won't have an "Up Close and Personal" interview tonight. We're moving that feature to Tuesday, and I hope you'll enjoy my visit with IIWF Intercontinental Champion Billy Shakespeare next week. [Switch the camera angle to get a different shot of Dross. He swivels his chair to accommodate the shot.] TD: First, I'd like to comment briefly on the loss of The Senator this week. I came to know this man fairly well during his IIWF career, and whether you loved him or hated him, you had to respect his ability to get the job done. Even as news of his death spread to members of his stable in France, The Hangman and the Atomic Destroyers showed the work ethic that would have made The Senator proud. We will truly miss him, but we look forward to the return of the members of The Senate and hope that they will continue his tradition of excellence in the IIWF. Perhaps no one in the IIWF knew The Senator as well as "Outlaw" Josey Wales, who fought _against_ as well as _with_ his fellow manager. Our Larry Morton is standing by in Arizona to get Wales' reaction to this tragedy: [Scene: Josey Wales' Arizona ranch. Josey looks out across his corral. There is an air of sadness. The camera pans to Larry Morton.] LM: Well folks, last time I was here, this ranch was a hot bed of activity. Josey Wales was hosting the Summit, as he called it. Possibly the meeting of the three greatest evil master minds of IIWF, Josey Wales, Brian Lau, and The Senator. But today the ranch is quiet. Let's get comments from Mr. Wales. Mr. Wales... Mr. Wales... what are you thinking right now? JW: [Stands silent for a moment] Hangman... Larn... Steroid... those boys are gonna be going through some tough times. I remember those three hombres ropin' and ridin' 'round here just a few months ago. You know, I'm gonna miss the Senator. Sure we've had our fights, our feuds, and our share of bad words for each other. But I'm a man who lives for the feud... and The Senator did too. We brought out something in each other... something no other adversary ever had. I was honored to work with him. [Takes out a flask and drinks a belt of Kessler's Whiskey... he winces.]... ah... here's to ya, Senator. LM: So what's next for you and the High Plains Drifters? JW: Well the Drifters are good kids. Sometimes they get lazy or misguided, but they're motivated right now. They want their belts back. They're off working out 'round the clock. I reckon they don't need me anymore. [he pauses] HA... Got you with that one! You're a sucker, Larry. Sure they make up their own work out schedules, but I still know how to manage. You like what I did to those suckers Heavy Metal last week? They though I was offering to team up with them to call off the match! Ha! City slickers always think they're so smart. Pale, Easy, and me are as tight as always. I'm more than willing to lend my services to the Hangman, Larn and Steriod as well, if they want it. So boys... if you come back... look me up. I'm in your corner. LM: That's it from here. Back to you, Tim. [Cut to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: Thanks Larry. Now, it's time to take a look back at everything that happened Wednesday night in that segment we call: ************************************************************************** --------------------- IIWF MIDWEEK MAYHEM REWIND ---------------------- ************************************************************************** TD: Larry Morton and Becky LaRue were at ringside for another exciting edition of "IIWF Midweek Mayhem." Let's take a look at the events of this wild Wednesday: [Dross does the voice-over as footage from each match rolls.] *********************************************** SUBWAY PSYCHO defeated THE VENUSIAN DEATH CELL *********************************************** TD: After he was taken out by the Train Wreck, the Cell went on a furious rampage yet again. This guy is really wreaking havoc in the IIWF right now. ******************************************** THE ARMED FORCES defeated THE PLAYERS' CLUB ******************************************** TD: Aaron's men scored an impressive win with their AK47/ICBM combo and are hoping to work their way back to a title shot. Even with two consecutive wins under their belts, they'll have a tough battle on their hands tomorrow night against undefeated G.W.R.: [SCENE: The locker room following "Midweek Mayhem." NavCom and DefCon, the Armed Forces, are celebrating their victory over The Players' Club. Aaron the Caddy is beaming with pride.] ATC: Excellent job guys. Two in a row, you're hot again. NC: I think we finally got the intensity back. It just hasn't been there since we lost the titles, and I think we're starting to return to our form of old. DC: We took those belts for granted. We won them, and it was cool for a while, but we always assumed they'd be there. Now that they aren't, we realize what a mistake we made by letting them slip away. NC: Well, I'm pumped up about THIS win. I've been looking forward to stepping into the ring with TPC, Reyna and Dynamite. I've heard about their background, winning all these titles, etc., etc. Well, I think they learned that winning a couple of belts doesn't mean you'll make it in the big time: The IIWF. We've made it in the big time before, we've tasted that coveted prize... those IIWF Tag straps. And you guys found out what it's like to be in the ring with _real_ champions. DC: I don't think I got my heartbroken tonight, guys. In fact, I'm not even hurting. You're overrated, you're lippy, you're punks. End of story. Dynamite, you think you're so sexy. Well, if that's what the women think -- fine. Doesn't change the fact that you can't wrestle for a lick. If I have my choice between blonde floozies on a weekend or those nice gold straps, I'll take the latter any day of the week. ATC: Okay, one team you need to settle a little score with... Domination. DC: Ah yes. The neanderthals. Ok...well, we had a match scheduled once. But of course, there was some company. Domination, let's get into the ring again. We want to prove to you guys, and to the whole IIWF staff, that we're good and worthy of a shot at our _second_ title reign. NC: Pain, Inc. Let's face it. In this world you gotta do what's best for yourselves, and right now you're the only guys worth our time. You guys are welcome to team with us anytime. Just say the word... and that eight-man match STILL looks outstanding. DC: Brigade dismissed. [Fade. Cut to Tim Dross in the studio.] *************************************** DEATHBRINGER defeated EL POCO SEGUENTE *************************************** TD: Deathbringer seems to be losing his once solid fan support, as he was booed with vigor from the capacity crowd. But Deathbringer, who hurt the Lizard last Saturday, again proved that Black Death does not need fan support. *************************************** SANDMAN & LEGION defeated THE ROTUNDOS *************************************** TD: The remaining members of the Dark Knights had not been faring well of late, but nothing can turn around a skid like a match against The Rotundos. Sandman and Legion were in Fat City after the victory. The Rotundos were... well... just fat. The Sandman is ready to turn his attention back to singles competition: [Scene: The private Dark Knights locker room. The camera pans across familiar names. Brad Bodybag Kinder, The Phantom, Deathbringer, Legion and Sandman.] SM: Odd things are still happening around the IIWF. I still can't believe the Family left. Don Antonio, if you are out there listening, I will say this: you and the Family have my respect. As for the things you say, I couldn't agree with you more. You help out someone and how soon they forget your efforts. I, for one, will not leave. But no longer will I help those who turn their backs on me! Yeah I'm talking to you, Deathbringer. I heard you whine to Kauffman and others saying that no one helped you. Did you forget Ring Wars II? How about when the Masters of Pain jumped you? Did you fail to notice that Legion and I ran to your aid but fell victim to them? I had your back, but where were you when I needed help? A good question. A lot seems to be falling around me. Well it's not the first time. If you think that this will break my will, you are sadly mistaken. It's only added rage! It's now time to pick a winning hand and run another table. I always have another game to run, it's just a matter of time and names.... Hmmm... One name that comes to mind is the Dark Disciples. What is this talk I hear about the real deal of darkness? If you two have been evil since birth, then I'm your DADDY! I'm the world-wide reason people have nightmares. I don't live in darkness, I AM darkness. Before you go jumping the gun thinking you're the ones, step up to your maker. I made the challenge, I'll have the partner, you bring the souls... 'cause they're mine! That's the last I'm going to say about that. Now, I hear some lone wolf, or should I say, stray puppy barking up the wrong tree. Brody Thunder is it? A signed contract? Well, let's not wet our pants now, Brody boy. Do you really know who you're challenging here? I'm not going to tell you what I'm going to do -- I'm going to SHOW YOU! Consider the contract signed. Now pick the plot and I'll dig your grave! [The lights in the locker room flicker off and an evil laugh echoes. Fade. Cut to Tim Dross in the studio.] ****************************************** "LONE WOLF" BRODY THUNDER defeated ROBSKI ****************************************** TD: The Venusian Death Cell, after losing earlier in the evening, continued his rampage, attacking anyone and anyTHING that gets in his path. He attacked both men in this contest, but the referee awarded the victory to Thunder because he was struck first. A controversial decision, indeed. Thunder, however, is ready for a rematch: [The camera opens up on Brody Thunder sitting in a rocking chair on his porch at the T-Bolt Ranch. He's whittling something out of wood. His hat is tilted down over his face.We can hear the floorboards creak as the chair shifts back and forth. A raspy voice speaks...] BT: Patience. They say it's a virtue. I say it's annoyin'. That's what I've been -- patient and annoyed. It's been a week since I planted that gamblin' fool an' ain't no one had the guts to sign on the line to face the Lone Wolf. I thought this was the toughest federation around. But here I am.... waiting. Waiting for you Robski [He continues to whittle.] Patience. They say it's a saintly quality. Well ol' Brody Thunder ain't no saint. I'm the man who's put fear into the IIWF. What other reason could there possibly be for tryin' to keep me out? Well I'm here now an' one man already fell beneath to the legend of the Lone Wolf. Robski... you're about to find out why some men just ain't cut out fer this line o' work. There's a whole lotta pain an' agony comin' your way,son. [He stops whittling and stares into the camera.] Now I don't know you from Adam, son, but if you think that what I'm sayin' ain't the gospel truth, well then... show me. I said before before I wasn't playin'. I'm the best there is at what I do an' what I do is wrestle. Maybe that's why competition in the IIWF is scarcer than folks at a Janet Reno barbeque. That's alright. I'm still waitin'... waitin' fer Wednesday night. [He starts whittling again.] Patience. Some say it's a blessing. I say it's what my opponents become, Mr "Robski." You're gonna get your own personal tour o' Hell. Bring a lunch,son. Get ready fellas. You only think you know Brody Thunder. Truth is, sometimes folks ain't always what they seem to be... [He stops whittling, sticks the knife into the arm of the chair and slowly stands up,still starin' at the camera.] ...sometimes they're worse. [He walks into the house. The camera pans down to the floor where lies a carved lightning bolt, Brody's familiar symbol. A roar of thunder can be heard as the shot fades.] [Fade. Cut to Tim Dross in the studio.] ************************************************************************* "THE ENIGMA" TAKEZO MUSASHI defeated "BLITZ LIGHTNING" BOBBY LINCOLN (DQ) ************************************************************************* TD: Takezo Musashi valiantly battled Lincoln -- and, I might add, Todd Franklin, the other half of the Universal Powers -- but he was unable to overcome the interference of Kane. Fortunately, Shinja Chow came to Musashi's aid, but Lincoln was not happy about Kane's interference: [SCENE: Backstage after the Musashi/Lincoln match on Wednesday. There is a LOT of commotion. As the camera man turns a corner, "Blitz Lightning" Bobby Lincoln is destroying EVERYTHING in sight, including the Jobber Justice Squad. His brother, "Thunderbolt Flash" Todd Franklin, is powering the jobbers individually into the nearest dumpster.] BL: NO ONE INTERFERES IN MY MATCHES AND LIVES! ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY COST _ME_ THE MATCH! [Lincoln grabs the nearest jobber, who happens to be Ned Norton, and rams his face into a few spotlights in the back. Norton and ALL of the spotlights come crashing down.] BL: I don't CARE who it is... I WANT A MATCH ON SATURDAY! IF THAT QUEER [BLEEP]HOLE, SHAKESPEARE HAS THE GUTS, SIGN THE DAMN DOTTED LINE! TF: Calm down, Bobby... [he kicks El Super Gecko in the groin, sending him sprawling to the floor] ...can't hurt the lizard. [BLEEP]! [Franklin grabs Gecko and throws him into the camera man. The Gecko's face breaks the camera lens and the feed suddenly goes out. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: It's evident that this feud between Musashi and Don McQueen must be settled, and The Enigma has put his IIWF career on the line in a challenge to McQueen and the Dark Disciples. That's a challenge for which Musashi is ready: [SCENE: The Enigma's dojo. The room is sparsely decorated, an ancient martial arts mat covers the floor, various oriental weapons and training devices line the walls.] TM: The tides of darkness sweep over the IIWF as storm clouds with the coming of war. The time of reckoning is at hand. Will the world of wrestling crack asunder under the forces of the Dark Disciples? Or, shall they be swept aside as the spring rain cleanses the field of battle?. My enemies are banding together under the evil banner of the Syndicate. They swarm and plot my downfall in the shadows. But be warned, dishonorable men, I too have allies in the IIWF. Domination, Shinja Chow, they have aided me in the past and they shall be watching my back as I will theirs. With the bond of friendship we shall overcome the wiles of treacherous men. [The camera closes in on Takezo's face, which becomes very grave] Now, my whole future hangs on a delicate thread. I have put my very existence, my career in the IIWF on the line to escape Don McQueen's contract and vanquish the Dark Disciples once and for all. I have been forced to turn aside from my goals, the capture of IIWF gold and glory to face this evil threat. I solemnly promise you this, when I step between the ropes and face my mortal enemies across the ring, when the bell rings to initiate furious combat, I, the Enigma shall stand triumphant once again! [The camera pans out to reveal two wooden dummies carved into the likeness of Kane and Wulf standing towards the end of the room. The Enigma rushes towards them, leaps up into the air and delivers a flying spinning kick with devastating impact onto the head of Kane's dummy. The head shatters into splinters and Musashi's foot sweeps right on through to Wulf's head, with the same result. The camera goes into slow machine, focusing on the shattered wooden splinters scattering across the room and then fades. Cut to Tim Dross in the studio.] ********************************** CLOSED STEEL CAGE MATCH: DOMINATION defeated PAIN INC. ********************************** TD: This hard-fought match included blows outside the ring, as Mistress slapped Mr. Mic. across the face. Domination also got the win in the steel cage, wrapping up a big night for the trio. Our camera crew caught up with Domination yesterday: [Domination are in their warehouse/dungeon on Thursday, celebrating their closed cage victory over Pain Inc.] MI: We told you, Pain Inc, what would happen if you messed with this team. We told you who would be victorious. We told you that if you fought us, you'd be hurt. MS: But to be honest boys, we didn't hurt you enough. That's why we're looking forward to the next time we meet -- so we can show you what pain is really all about. MO: Raaaarrggghhhh. MP: That's right. You see, all that hurts us only makes us stronger. With each blow you laid on us, it gave us power. With each wound, courage. The more you hurt us, the stronger we got, until we were too much for you. MI: My boys have got something that your team hasn't got Mr.Mic, and that is heart. MO: Raaaarrggghhhh. MI: And reason as well, that's right. When you fight, you are fighting for yourselves, for just two, maybe three. You fight with the necessity of two. When we fight, we have the whole arena and all our fans across the world to fight for. We fight for millions, and that pushes us to limits you can never ever reach. MP: We're slowly getting ourselves up that tag team table, and pretty soon, we'll get that title shot we deserve. But we know we ain't there yet, so we're going to keep our heads up, eyes open and fists clenched. We'll be ready for any challenge you throw our way. MO: Raaaarrggghhhhhhhh MI: We know that we haven`t faced you for the last time Pain Inc, and Dark Disciples. We still want you whenever you're ready for the toughest team in the IIWF. MP: Bring 'em on, bring 'em on. We want to bust some heads. MO: Raaaoogggggghhhh. MP: Pain Inc, Dark Disciples... whoever... prepare to get Dominated. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: As you might expect, Mr. Mic did not take the loss well. Not only was he upset about his men losing, but being on the receiving end of the slap from Mistress added insult to injury. Larry Morton went backstage after the show to get comments from Pain Inc.: [SCENE: Mr. Mic and Pain Inc. in the locker room after Midweek Mayhem. Mr. Mic is going insane, throwing insults at both members of Pain Inc., who sit there and bow at each insult thrown at them. Larry Morton walks through the door.] LM: Umm... excuse me, Mr.Mic... MM: [screaming] WHAT?! LM: Just a few words?! MM: MORTON, I GOT A FEW WORDS FOR YOU! YEAH SURE, C'MON IN! [Larry Morton and the cameraman walk in] LM: Okay, now, Mr.Mic, how do...... MM: SHUT UP MORTON, YOU IDIOT. I SAID I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY! [Mr.Mic grabs the microphone from Morton.] MM: First of all [he turns to Larry] DON'T YOU EVER EVER insinuate that my boys cannot think on their feet! I don't see you putting on a pair of tights and getting in the ring, so save your commentary for someone who cares! [He turns back to the camera] My boys had an off night... [He grabs a bamboo pole and smacks both Morningstar and Hellraiser with it across the head. Both members of Pain Inc. just stare forward as Mr.Mic looks at them.] AND IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, WILL IT? [Both members of Pain Inc. nod] Now to the match itself. How dare that piece of street trash Mistress lay her hands on me?! She got upset after I said that paying her $5 for a night with her was too much considering the merchandise in question!! Heh heh heh. My Pain Inc. pounded on you losers for the entire match and because of one stupid mistake [he slaps Pain Inc. again with the pole] you guys ESCAPED with a victory! Not again, I promise you. As such I will be taking Pain Inc. back to Indonesia for a week for training purposes. Trust me, you will see a different Pain Inc. once we get back. I have employed the services of two very methodical and "intense" individuals to help my Pain Inc. and when we get back... THE IIWF WON'T KNOW WHAT HAS HIT IT! [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] ***************************************************** STEVE "THE FURY" KOWALSKI defeated THE WHITE PHOENIX ***************************************************** TD: Kowalski was in control of the match when Kane and Casey James charged down the aisle and worked over the Phoenix. Kowalski then hit his Skullpump to finish off Shinja Chow. ************************************ FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH: ONSLAUGHT defeated FISTO FLASH ************************************ TD: What a surprise as Tony Starks accompanied Onslaught to the ring -- and what an ovation he received from the IIWF's fans. Starks' appearance also caught the attention of Mr. Kobiashi and Casey James -- is Kobiashi ALSO involved in the Syndicate with Brian Lau and Don McQueen? There will surely be repercussions there. In the ring, Onslaught got the better of Fisto Flash, but he is clearly upset with Kobiashi: [SCENE: Onslaught is in a New York hospital. He stands at the foot of the bed where Tony Starks lays. Starks is awake and he and Onslaught are talking about something. Onslaught is still bruised and battered from the match with Fisto Flash.] ON: Fisto Flash, I told you, you reap what you sow. For all the pain that you have caused my brother here, you paid for it. My blood vow is now complete, I have appeased my god and the call for justice. There is another more pressing engagement now: Mr. Kobiashi. You have always coveted Tony Starks. When he worked for you years ago, he was your prized possession. He brought you much wealth, but he learned that he did not have to throw matches to make money. He left you and for that you have hunted him for years. Even when he and I were teaming together in Japan and Mexico, you had your hand in our business. Kobiashi, you saw what I did to Flash, your henchman. The same fate shall fall upon you too... TS: Kobiashi, I have no doubt that you were responsible for the plane crash that left me in this state. To satisfy your own hate for me you killed a friend of mine and crippled me. Your heart is as black as the night sky that you cower in. First, you got Lebec to go after me, Sexton too, then Flash. Now you are in cahoots with Brian Lau? I know that you have ties to the Japanese underworld, that is how you got me into Japan in the first place. But, Brian Lau, you have just sealed your fate -- you too, Casey James. I don't care how it is but, I am going to eat you alive. I have talked to my doctor and he has said that going back to wrestling could end my career or my life. But, this is who I am, I have always been a fighter. The doctor said that he would not release me to wrestle again, I am calling on President Spreadbury to be a man of his word. You said that the doors here would always be open to me to return. Well, I want to exercise that option. I will do what it takes, sign a release anything. Kobiashi, you should have finished the job when you had the chance. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] **************************************************************** MARTY WARNETT & HARLEQUIN TRAGEDY defeated "SUPERSTAR" STUD STETSON & REEVES THE BUTLER (DQ) **************************************************************** TD: Reeves the Butler? I honestly thought Lord Byron had more class than to pull a stunt like that, but he played possum and was hiding under the ring. Byron disabled Tragedy's knee with his cane and then put Warnett's finishing move, the figure four leglock, on Tragedy as Warnett watched helplessly. Byron also put the Aristoclutch on Tragedy before the Jobber Justice Squad broke up the fracas. Marty Warnett was not a happy man when I caught up with him backstage: [Backstage at IIWF Arena, after the main event ends. Tragedy and Warnett arrive, with Tragedy limping badly, Comedy looks worried. A stretcher is brought out and the Harlequins depart. Tim Dross approaches Marty for comments.] TD: Marty, a win, but not in the way you wanted. MW: You know, Dross, I want to ask Lord Byron this simple, easily answerable question ... why are you such a chicken-[BLEEP] coward? Attacking people from behind, using your cane, avoiding straight fights? Is this the wondrous technical ability you have? Instead of fighting me, attacking me face on, you have to attack somebody else to get at me... using my finishing move, too. That doesn't bother me, Byrite, I didn't create or patent the figure-four, I just execute it... perfectly and painfully. If you want to see great wrestling moves, Byron, watch my bout on Saturday, VERY carefully. I've spent too much time pussy-footing around, obeying the rules, showing the kids that the right way is the best way. You've just pushed me over the edge, Byron, from now on you have a war on your hands, I will do, anything to destroy you and the myth of your career. I will never turn my back on my fans, NEVER - they are what drives me on. In an ideal world, I wouldn't have to act the way I'm going to, because it just isn't right. For all the Prez Man Dan's fine words, things are just not getting any better round here, and I'm not paid to be a unwilling stooge. Stetson, don't think I've forgotten you, either. Bobby Lincoln, I saw your bout on Wednesday and suddenly twigged why you like LeBec so much... your mouth outmatches your ability, too. Ask Simon if his hair's growing back yet. Since you want a bout so much, let's rumble on Wednesday. The Kauffman situation is worrying to me, simply because what happens if Cadaver seriously injures him? What'll happen to the World title? This precedent gives any badass outside the IIWF licence to come in the arena and take out IIWF stars without sanctions being applied. Kauffman was crazy to want the bout, Deathbringer will poke his ugly nose in, it's gonna get chaotic in that ring, and we'll be helpless to do anything about it all. Now, I gotta go do some strategy stuff, Dross. Bye. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: Warnett knows exactly how devious Lord Byron can be, but Harlequin Tragedy surely will not let this attack pass him by without retaliation. I understand Tragedy is petitioning the IIWF booking committee for a match with Byron, who welcomes the challenge: [The scene opens in a field outside Lord Byron's Louisiana estate. Byron is exercising two of his horses in the field, while the Lady DeWinter, dressed in riding leathers, stands watching. She turns to the camera with a smile.] DeW: Well, did you really think milord would let the insults and degradations of the Harlequins go unpunished? No indeed. But milord will chose his own time and place for everything. As for you, dearest Comedy, your little snipes and pathetic attempts at humor mean very little to me. You and Ms. LaRue should really get together sometime. I'm sure you would get on like a house on fire. You know, flames, screams, people running for safety.... [Byron notices the camera, and leads the horses over.] LB: Tragedy. Comedy. You two really ought to swap names, you know. After all, Comedy has got a tragic sense of humour, while from what I've seen, Tragedy's wrestling skills are, well... comical. But still, my friends, first that pup Warnett tries to make me a laughing stock and now I must suffer the deadpan slapstick humour of a couple of court jesters? This is going -- if you'll pardon the expression -- far, far beyond a joke. Tragedy, I will not allow a fool like you to stand in the way of my ambitions here in the IIWF. Warnett tried and I bested him twice. If you wish to be next, then so be it. I am well aware of your reputation, but that will mean very little when you face the single greatest ring technician in the world. [Byron assists DeWinter onto her horse] DeW: Milord will simply not tolerate this kind of insubordination, Mr. Tragedy, so unless you want your IIWF career cut very short, I would suggest you stay well out of his way. [mounting his own horse with ease] LB: Else suffer the consequences. You have already had a taster of what the Aristoclutch can do Tragedy, and this time I was being lenient. Next time, you will not be so lucky. But now, I must bid you all good day. Ciao. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] ************************************************************************** --------------------------- IIWF TRASH TALK ---------------------------- ************************************************************************** TD: If you were with us Wednesday night for "Midweek Mayhem," you also saw an altercation in the Coliseum parking lot between Dan Kauffman and Cadaver. Apparently, Cadaver slashed the tires on Kauffman's car, then attacked him from behind. When these two men meet tomorrow night at "IIWF Saturday Night," it's sure to be a war: [SCENE: A garage area. In the background, the instrumental soundtrack "Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness" is heard playing. A blue Chevy Nova is having its tires replaced. And for good reason. One of the bad tires is tossed aside, and starts rolling down and out the garage. Dan Kauffman rolls out from under the car in a rush and grabs the rolling tire before it reaches the street. Kauffman doesn't look happy.] DK: Cadaver, if you think that slashing my damned tires and hitting me with a stiff arm shot is going to keep me down, you're way less frightening than I thought. [he pauses] On the other hand, if that blow was meant to sent a message, it got through. Next time, I bring my own attendant. [Kauffman smirks before sliding back under the car, but immediately reappears again with a scowl.] Nah, this is no time for bad jokes. Besides, the longer I can put off having to deal with this mess of a car, the better I'll feel. I can wrestle, but I sure as hell can't fix things. [Kauffman gets up and heads inside. The camera follows as the whir of the garage door is heard as it shuts away the outside world. Kauffman takes a seat in the living room...] But I can at least try. Let's see here... of all the messages Cadaver could have sent me, he chose the "stupid mortal" one, otherwise known as the "One Step Ahead" method. I've never claimed to be a step ahead, I never wanted to be. The only thing that little incident did was prove that even the great Cadaver never really understood me. I don't know what slashing my tires and whacking me across the head was supposed to do, but ONE: I'm not going to lose sleep over it; and TWO: I'm not losing my focus over some incident like that. Cadaver, I've said all along that this was my fight, my struggle, and that I would have to overcome you in order to survive in a literal sense. The struggle of one human is a struggle that ties us all together in the end. That's one of my beliefs, and that's a belief that I will hold onto until you take me away to the other side. This struggle of mine has nothing to do with tire slashings or sneak attacks, and yet you throw them into the mix. It's almost as if you were saying "I'm human too." I mean, why would death concern itself with such trivial matters? Death doesn't warn its victims, it just appears one day and takes men away. [Kauffman is silent for a little bit, then..] Is anyone else making any sense of what I'm saying, or did I have one too many brandys when I came home? [Kauffman smiles...] Great. Glad to see my awful sense of humor hasn't died. But Cadaver, whether I make sense in what I say or not, I will have two things on my side that fateful Saturday Night. One is the support of my fellow man. The other, in my own belief that a man's destiny shall lead him wherever he is bound to go. If Cadaver is my destiny, then I accept that fact. If he is not, then the world will witness the true strength of mortal man. Cadaver, the signals have been sent... now it's time to play the game -- a game to which there is no rematch. A game to which there is no award for second place. A game... that is no game at all. Is Cadaver my destiny? I say... we find out. [Kauffman stares at the camera with an intensely focused look as the shot fades. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: We've attempted for the last two days to reach Cadaver to get some comments on this match, but he seemingly disappeared from that parking lot and no one has been able to locate him. Speaking of locating people, Bulldog Brown has is back from Newfoundland after attempting to locate "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley, who continues to be missing in action. Bulldog joins us from the other studio now to fill us in. Bulldog? [Cut to Bulldog Brown in Studio B. He stands in front of a IIWF logo with microphone in hand. In the upper right hand corner is a computer animated square that has the Quickstrike logo within it, with a question mark over it.] BB: Folks, I've just returned from Corner Brook, Newfoundland, without any luck in locating "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley. I'm not even 100% sure he IS in his hometown, but it certainly seems to be the case. The ad in the local newspaper returned nothing but mostly misleading phone calls from people claiming to know where to find Quigley. Unfortunately, none of these so-called "tips" panned out. The only contact the IIWF has had with Quigley since he barged out the doors of the IIWF Coliseum two weeks ago. Many wrestlers have shared their views on the situation, and we are still waiting to hear from IIWF President Daniel Spreadbury on Chris Quigley's future here. There are many questions left unanswered right now, and perhaps only Chris Quigley himself can answer them. In that case, we may never know. Things look bleaker with each day that goes by, as Quigley's name has been removed from the next few tours and tapings of the IIWF, and there is talk of removing his likeness from the upcoming IIWF Ring Wars video game for the Sony Playstation. But ahead of all the promotional aspects, Quigley's contract with the International Internet Wrestling Federation may be declared NULL and VOID. We really hope it doesn't come down to this, but that decision rests in the hands of Daniel Spreadbury. Until I can get some more information regarding the Chris Quigley situation, this is Bulldog Brown, temporarily CLOSING this case. [Fade to black as Brown sorts through some papers. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: Thanks for that report, Bulldog. I wish we had better news on that front, but I would like to make a personal plea to Chris Quigley to contact our offices. Yes, the fines are being paid, but your very career could be at stake, Chris. At least talk to us and let us know what's going on. Cards and letters also continue to pour into the IIWF offices for "Spotlight" Billy Shakespeare, who continues to nurse his rib injuries inflicted by the Syndicate last week. Our crew visited Billy at home this week and returned with this report: [Billy Shakespeare convalesces at home in a wingback chair. Under his lounging jacket, his ribs are obviously taped. A fire burns in the fireplace, a volume of Shakespeare open on his lap.] BS: I will mince no words, I am in pain. I have suffered the slings and arrows, as well as the steel chairs, of outrageous fortune. Lo, these past days have been spent being poked and prodded by every charlatan to pledge the Hippocratic oath. But perhaps the biggest pain to date has been that given to me by Bobby Lincoln and Billy Sexton. Don't make me laugh guys, my ribs hurt too much. You're killing me. And who is this? Kowalski? Oh, I shall never heal at this rate. When does this Shakespearean stalwart again trod the boards? I do not know. Mine doctors have warned me of the spectre of doom which follows me, perhaps this time I will heed their words. I did pay for mine rash actions before. I want to thank the overwhelming volume of notes and cards from my fans. Fret not, the Spotlight is momentarily dimmed, but it is not gone. I have petitioned the IIWF front office for a stay in defending the Intercontinental title. At this time I have received no word on their decision. As writ in King Lear "I am tied to the stake, and I must stand the course." The "Spotlight" will shine again soon, or I'm not "Born to Perform." The time has not yet come to close the book. [He slams shut the tome in his lap. Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: We hope Billy is able to return to action soon, as the challengers continue to line up for a shot at the IIWF Intercontinental title. Speaking of titles, what a match we will bring you tomorrow night when IIWF Cruiserweight Champion Hakiro Matsuoko defends against The White Phoenix Shinja Chow. As we learned earlier in the week, each competitor will have a corner man for this match -- and Chow, a loner of late, tossed a surprise at us: [SCENE: Hakiro Matsuoko is walking around a Tokyo graveyard. He stands in front of the place where many of his ancestors are laid to rest, then sits in front of the huge building where his clan rests. He sits in the lotus position and the sound "Ohm" can be heard emanating from within him. Suddenly he comes out of his state and stands, bows to his ancestors and turns around.] HM: When a warrior is in need of guidance he seeks advice from his dead ancestors. I see you, Shinja Chow, seek to have corner men for our upcoming match. I do not know who you have selected but, my choice was made very carefully at my ancestors' request. They have told me to call upon the men who helped me to start on my lone path, Rising Sun Revolution. That is who I choose to corner me. I shall ask them one more time to come to my aid. I hope they will choose to do so. Shinja, be prepared for hell. I remember how it felt to lose that title last time and I am not going to give it up so easily again. Prepare... [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: MY dead ancestors still show up at my door asking for money. Hehe... ahem. To be sure, Hiroshi and Ryudo are pleased that Matsuoko has turned his back on the Syndicate, but they have not exactly endorsed his recent actions. It will be interesting to see which of them stands in as Hakiro's cornerman. As for Shinja Chow, The White Phoenix, I can only speculate that "The Enigma" Takezo Musashi will be in his corner because of their past history. One thing that is certain, though, is this will be a matchup of two great cruiserweights. Another great matchup tomorrow night should be Mr. Damage against Steve Kowalski in a "Cricket Bat vs. Baseball Bat" match. This one could get ugly -- at least if Mr. Damage has anything to say about it: [SCENE: Mr. Damage walks down the alley in which Steve Kowalski was interviewed last Saturday Night.] MD: As you morons out there in TV land know, I like to study my opponents. That's why I'm in this stinking hell hole that the New Jersey Nightgown calls Home Sweet Home. What a cess pool of muck and filth. Kowalski, you are all talk. Who in the hell do you think you are?! Kowalski, you have got something coming to you.... the most hellacious beating you are EVER going to receive. I'm going to send you back to the gutter where you belong. You know how I'm going to do it? The ultimate embarrassment. I'm going to finish you with your own move -- a SKULLPUMP. Kowalski, you are going to get your comeuppance. Kowalski, pay up your medical insurance because otherwise it is going to cost you a lot more than just piercing, excruciating pain. And believe me -- I know how to put the hurt on. As for High Roller McClain -- I didn't mean for you to lose on Saturday. It was an accident... no, "accident" is the wrong word. "BAD LUCK" is more appropriate. But I just don't care for you much, and you ain't going to get an apology out of me. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: The feud between Otto Verhoeven and the Subway Psycho has spilled over to their valets, as Nurse Heidi and Mistress Sasha brawled at ringside. Now catfights are great for our ratings, but Sasha says you won't be seeing her in the ring anytime soon: [SCENE: Mistress Sasha's high rise office. Sasha leans against her desk.] MS: I'll be brief in what I have to say here. In reference to the challenge thrown down by Heidi and Otto... I'll have to decline. You see, Heidi, unlike you, I am a lady. I do not wrestle. Call me a coward if you will. You are beneath me and I'll have nothing to do with you. Psycho, on the other hand, is preparing for another meeting with you, Otto. The next time the two of you meet I will not be at ringside. I doubt that you're man enough to face Psycho without your floozy causing distractions at ringside. I remember you from back in the old country... you worked for my father. You're an evil and cruel man and my father fired you because of it. Now once again, a man in my life has to deal with you. Psycho will put you in your place once and for all when the time comes. [Fade. Cut to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: Paranoia continues to run rampant in the IIWF. The latest victim seems to be "Painbringer" Billy Sexton, who may next be looking for a lone gunman on the grassy knoll. Take a look: [SCENE: Billy Sexton is sitting on a fine leather couch in his high-rise apartment overlooking Toronto. Sexton stops looking at the scenic view and turns to the camera.] BS: Oh, my dear friends, how the times have changed. When I first came into this league. I had the greatest expectation -- to become the Intercontinental champion. But now, after a rash of defeats, it has come to my attention that my wrestling career might be in jeopardy. Perhaps it is time to hang up the tights... [The phone on the coffee table rings] What the...? I thought someone turned this damn thing off. Oh well, this will not take long. [Sexton turns on the speakerphone] This better be good! CALLER: Mr. Sexton, I know why you have lost all the matches you've had recently, and it's not because of your wrestling ability. BS: What the hell are you talking about? CALLER: I also know why the Intercontinental title is not around your waist. BS: That's not hard to figure out. Every champion keeps ducking me. CALLER: They are not ducking you Mr. Sexton BS: What are you talking about, man? Who the hell is this? CALLER: My name is unimportant, Mr. Sexton. What is important is that there is a mass conspiracy against you. BS: Conspiracy? You have to be joking, this ain't the X-Files -- this is wrestling, Baby. CALLER: Please, if you could just bear with me for just a moment... BS: Get to the point. Say what you have to say and stop bothering me. CALLER: Very well. It seems that one individual who goes by the name of Billy Shakespeare.... BS: What is that bastard up to? CALLER: Billy Shakespeare has made it very difficult for you to win matches, or even get the title shot that you deserve. It seems, Mr. Sexton, that Shakespeare has paid off referees, officials, commentators and even the IIWF president -- all to make sure you will not get your title shot. BS: This is crazy, you must have some proof.... CALLER: I do, and it will be waiting for you at the arena this Saturday. Beware, Mr. Sexton, the IIWF is trying to take you out. [Click] [Sexton blows out a big sigh] BS: Finally I understand. Shakespeare your days are numbered. I AM GOING TO BREAK YOUR NECK! [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio. Dross holds his hands out in front of him, like a scale.] TD: Hmmmmm. Talent. [he slightly raises one hand] Conspiracy. [he slightly raises his other hand, dropping the other] THIS story should be fun to follow. Two tag teams that are climbing the ranks in the IIWF will hook up tomorrow night. I'm speaking, of course, about Domination and The Arabian Knights. We sent Larry Morton to get some comments from the Knights, who may be looking past Domination: [SCENE: An executive box at a well-known Kentucky race track. Larry Morton enters the room. Mr Kaseem and the Arabian Knights are watching the action on the track. They seem to be very excited, and as the race finishes all three men leap up and start cheering loudly. Mr Kaseem notices Larry at the back of the room.] MK: Ah, Mr Morton so nice to see you again, would you like a drink? Champagne? It's the real thing -- I have it specially imported from France. None of this so-called American Champagne. Americans are so ignorant. It can only be champagne if it comes from France. LM: Yes please. [under his breath] Real champagne. Wow! MK: We are celebrating my third victory of the day. Horse training is one of my many hobbies you know Mr Morton and yet another thing that I excel in. But that is going to have to take a back seat to the management of the Arabian Knights. Unfortunately I have not yet been able to give the Arabian Knights my full attention since taking over from the Grand Vizier but this is a situation that will now change. I am now going to try to get us some matches against the top-ranked teams here in the IIWF so that we are in a position to challenge for the tag team titles. Do you realize we are the only team of the top seven that has yet to have a shot at the tag team title? Even the Zodiac Connection had an opportunity early in the year, even though we were a higher ranked team. LM: Speaking of the Zodiac Connection they have challenged you to a match how do you respond? MK: This is a challenge that we are willing to accept, for a victory is still a victory any way you look at it, and a victory is what we shall achieve when we step into the ring with the Zodiac Connection. They dare to call the Arabian Knights punks? They dare to question our abilities? We do not take kindly to insults and so they shall be crushed into the ground like the infidel pigs that they are. LM: I take it then that you are looking for matches against Heavy Metal, High Plains Drifters, the Alphabet Boys and of course the champions, Rising Sun Revolution? PA: Heavy Metal! [he spits] How dare you mention their name in my presence?! LM: Sorry. MK: The Prince is still angry about the way the Apollo twins jumped him during the "manager leaves town" match against Pain Inc. a couple of months ago, I've tried to calm him down but he will not be satisfied until he meets them in the ring and he can extract his revenge. [The Prince butts in.] PA: Heavy Metal, you are worms, you are maggots, you are scum. But worst of all you are cowards! We challenge you to a match at the earliest opportunity when we shall destroy you! [Mr. Kaseem glares at the Prince and immediately he becomes quiet.] MK: No, Heavy Metal can _STILL_ wait, our goal is to capture the tag team titles, and now only the High Plains Drifters are ranked higher than the Arabian Knights and if we have to go through them to get a shot at the titles then so be it. LM: So you are directing a challenge to the High Plains Drifters then? MK: It would seem so. And with them being former champions, they should prove to be the test that we are really looking for. But in saying that, we know what to expect from them and the sort of tactics that they will resort to in order to achieve a victory. We will be ready and we will be victorious. The Players Club have already fallen victim to the Dust Devil and so will the Drifters. Anyway, Mr Morton, I believe I shall have my fourth winner of the day in the next race if you'd care to join us. LM: I'd really like that, thank you. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: Hehe, I understand Larry dropped a hundred bucks on that race. Teams like The Arabian Knights are accusing Rising Sun Revolution of ducking them. We sent Bulldog Brown to get Ryudo and Hiroshi's thoughts on that topic Wednesday night: [SCENE: The IIWF interview area following "Midweek Mayhem." The IIWF World Tag Team Champions, Rising Sun Revolution, stand with Bulldog Brown.] BB: Hiroshi, Ryudo. You've both seen the challenges from Pain Inc and the Armed Forces. What do you think about their opinion that you two are running scared? RY: Couldn't be further from the truth, Bulldog. We've stated time and time again that we're willing to defend these titles against anyone, anytime, anywhere. We've fought no one but the number one contenders since we won these titles. If that's what constitutes "running scared," then I guess we're chickens. BB: And your thoughts on the proposed eight-man tag match? RY: We're all for it. If this will finally sort out the problems in the tag team ranks, then that's what we'll do. Pain Inc, Armed Forces, you two send us your contract, and we'll sign it. BB: And what about Domination's thoughts that you would not be the champions for them? And that they'll soon be the champions themselves? RY: [sighing] Domination, we've been friends for a long time now, and we appreciate that you've been good enough to watch our backs. We'd do the same thing. But that you can say you've kept us the titles? I don't believe that any more than you do. And when it comes to the belts, friendship goes out the window. You know that, we know that. Once the booking committee gives you your title shot and we meet in the ring, it's going to be war. BB: But in the meantime, you're facing challenges from [pauses to think] the HPD, the Dark Disciples and the Arabian Knights. RY: Hiroshi. [Hiroshi, who was starting to get agitated at the mention of the other teams' names, starts pointing at the camera, holding up his belt and pointing at that, thumbing his chest and yelling a stream of abuse in Japanese. The camera slowly backs off, but Hiroshi follows, still yelling, until the cameraman falls off the set. Hiroshi, looks down at him, gives a big cheesy grin, slings his belt back over his shoulder and walks back.] RY: He's not too subtle, but he sure knows how to get his point across. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: Ryudo and Hiroshi are still getting over that unusual battle they had with the Alphabet Boys last Saturday, when the A-Boys turned on Kenny Tanaka and Brian Lau. In fact, the Alphabet Boys are also trying to make sense of it: [Abie and Zed are in a back room in the IIWF Coliseum. On a small television they watch as The Dark Disciples attack them. Zed stops the video on a particular scene showing Abie getting clobbered by Wulf, saliva spraying the crowd. Abie gets the giggles.] ZED: Look, see there? [points] I told you so. In the third row... a guy in a Mickey Mouse hat. ABIE: I don't like fighting Rising Sun Revolution. They make my head hurt. ZED: That isn't Rising Sun... they're someone else. ABIE: Armed Forces! ZED: I don't think so, I don't see the midget with the hockey sticks. ABIE: Abie-see-d-e-f-CON! ZED: I think these guys were getting us back for hitting that little pushy guy who hired us. That Kenny what's his name. ABIE: [Confused and excited] But.. but... he touched my head. Nobody touches my head. ZED: [pokes Abie in the head multiple times] Oh yeah? Take that... and that... does this bother you? How about this? [Abie launches, taking out the table, and the TV but missing Zed entirely.] ZED: You other guys. I don't know who you are, but I will, and then, oh boy are you gonna be unhappy. [He rips the tape out of the video cassette] ABIE: Does this mean we have to give Kenny back all those souvenir matchbooks he gave us? [Zed isn't listening, having found it worthwhile to smash the VCR into pieces. Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: The Zodiac Connection were seeing stars Wednesday night courtesy of Domination. However, Taurus and Scorpio are hoping to get back on track with a stellar performance tomorrow against The Players' Club: [SCENE: The Zodiac Connection -- Taurus and Scorpio -- stand in the IIWF interview area.] TA: It takes a big man to say that we were beaten by a better team. When we faced Domination and lost we realize that we in fact have lost to a better team. SC: So then we move on to our next target while we wait for the opportunity to wrestle Pain, Inc. once again. Heavy Metal, let's dance under the starlight sky! Do you feel that you are, in fact, lucky enough to spin the wheel? That is, unless someone can find the garbage can under which the Atomic Destroyers have crawled. Oh but Pain, Inc. -- never have any doubt ---- we will finish you off! The stars say so! [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] ************************************************************************** ------------------- IIWF SATURDAY NIGHT: A PREVIEW --------------------- ************************************************************************** TD: There is nothing like the thrill of seeing the IIWF's superstars in action LIVE -- so we hope you've already bought your tickets and will join us tomorrow night in the sold-out IIWF Coliseum. IIWF President Dan Spreadbury will be on hand for a big announcement about the next pay-per-view spectacular, and we will also have a tremendous card for you: DARK MATCHES: * Bobby Lincoln vs. [J] * Marty Warnett vs. [J] * Stud Stetson vs. John McClain * Sandman vs. Robski * Otto Verhoeven vs. Legion * The Zodiac Connection vs. The Players' Club * Armed Forces vs. G.W.R. LIVE MATCHES: * NON-TITLE GRUDGE MATCH: Dan Kauffman vs. Cadaver * CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH Hakiro Matsuoko (with cornerman?) vs. White Phoenix (with cornerman) * "The Enigma" Takezo Musashi vs. "Badboy" Randy Acorn * Dark Disciples vs. Alphabet Boys * CRICKET BAT/BASEBALL BAT MATCH: Steve Kowalski vs. Mr. Damage * Domination vs. Arabian Knights LM: Plus, we'll hear the comments of another IIWF superstar on "LaRue's Lair." Don't miss it, fans! ************************************************************************** ------------------- IIWF SATURDAY NIGHT: A PREVIEW --------------------- ************************************************************************** TD: Our first big "Wednesday War Room" is coming your way next week and we'll recap plenty of action for you. Matches that have already been signed for the house show include: * Venusian Death Cell vs. Brody Thunder * Onslaught vs. Billy Sexton * Harlequin Tragedy vs. Lord Byron * Marty Warnett vs. Bobby Lincoln TD: Of course we'll have plenty more matches coming your way! ************************************************************************** --------------------- LATEST IIWF SINGLES RANKINGS --------------------- ************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name F/H Fought W L D Win% Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dan Kauffman F 20 14 4 2 75% (WC) WC Billy Shakespeare F 24 17 6 1 73% (IC) IC Hakiro Matsuoko H 23 13 9 1 59% (15) CW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steve Kowalski H 7 6 1 0 86% (1=) 1 Deathbringer F 22 17 3 2 82% (3) 2 "Enigma" Takezo Musashi N 16 12 4 0 75% (7) 3 Otto Verhoeven H 14 10 3 1 75% (6) 4 Chris Quigley F 11 8 3 0 73% (8) 5 The White Phoenix F 11 8 3 0 72% (4) 6 Subway Psycho F 21 14 5 2 71% (9) 7 Venusian Death Cell H 7 5 2 0 71% (1=) 8 Lord Byron H 6 4 2 0 67% (5) 9= Onslaught F 6 4 2 0 67% (11) 9= Billy Sexton H 20 13 7 0 65% (10) 11 Stud Stetson H 4 2 1 1 63% (23) 12 The Sandman F 17 10 7 0 59% (15) 13 Tiger Claw H 31 17 12 2 58% (12) 14 Casey James H 23 12 9 2 57% (14) 15 Marty Warnett F 21 12 9 0 57% (16) 16 Robski H 20 11 9 0 55% (13) 17 Mr. Damage H 16 8 8 0 50% (17) 18 Legion F 14 7 7 0 50% (19) 19 "Badboy" Randy Acorn H 14 6 6 2 50% (18) 20 Harlequin Tragedy N 3 1 1 1 50% (22) 21 Bobby Lincoln H 2 1 1 0 50% (24=) 22 Fisto Flash H 23 9 12 2 43% (20) 23 John McClain F 3 1 2 0 33% (21) 24 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brody Thunder H 2 2 0 0 100% (24=) 25 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vinny Cappicola F 12 5 4 3 54% (-) - Don Antonio F 20 10 10 0 50% (-) - The Hangman H 11 4 4 3 50% (-) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************** -------------------- LATEST IIWF TAG TEAM RANKINGS --------------------- ************************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name of team F/H Fought W L D Win% Ranking (old) new ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rising Sun Revolution F 8 8 0 0 100% (WT) WT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ High Plains Drifters H 20 14 5 1 73% (1) 1 The Arabian Knights H 10 7 3 0 70% (2) 2 Heavy Metal H 9 6 3 0 67% (3) 3 The Armed Forces H 19 12 6 1 66% (4) 4 Pain Inc. H 12 7 5 0 64% (5) 5 The Alphabet Boys F 10 5 3 2 58% (6) 6 The Zodiac Connection F 12 5 7 0 42% (7) 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GWR N 2 2 0 0 100% (8) 8 Domination F 4 3 0 1 88% (9) 9 The Dark Disciples H 2 1 1 0 50% (10=) 10 The Players' Club F 3 1 2 0 33% (10=) 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atomic Destroyers H 12 7 4 1 63% (-) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************** ---------- COMING TUESDAY: "INSIDE THE IIWF" WITH TIM DROSS ----------- ************************************************************************** TD: Steve Roberts and I will bring you all the action from the IIWF Coliseum tomorrow night on "IIWF Saturday Night," and then I'll be back with you for our revised "Inside the IIWF" on Tuesday. Until then, this is Tim Dross saying so long, everyone! 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