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I can't think of a better week to kick off this program after what we witnessed Saturday night at the IIWF Coliseum. IIWF World Heavyweight Champion Dan Kauffman faced his own personal nightmare, Cadaver, and although he claimed a victory by disqualification, that demon will continue to haunt Kauffman for a long time. Legion may be gone from the IIWF after suffering a brutal beating at the hands of Bishop Right, the Deacon, and a host of monks who swarmed Legion and then carried him from the Coliseum. What's up with Hakiro Matsuoko? Is he back with the Syndicate or merely a very confused individual? I'll be taking a look at the current IIWF tag team situation, which can best be described as "chaotic." I'll offer a few comments about the upcoming pay-per-view, "Snow Brawl," which was announced Saturday night by IIWF President Dan Spreadbury. And we'll pay a special visit to IIWF Intercontinental Champion Billy Shakespeare in our "Up Close and Personal" segment. But let's open tonight's show with a complete look at the results from "IIWF Saturday Night:" * BOBBY LINCOLN def. JUMPIN' JACK * MARTY WARNETT def. EL POCO SEGUENTE * OTTO VERHOEVEN def. LEGION (countout) * STUD STETSON def. JOHN McCLAIN * THE ZODIAC CONNECTION def. THE PLAYERS' CLUB * THE ARMED FORCES def. G.W.R. * THE ARABIAN KNIGHTS def. DOMINATION * TAKEZO MUSASHI def. RANDY ACORN * THE DARK DISCIPLES def. THE ALPHABET BOYS * WEAPONS MATCH: MR. DAMAGE def. STEVE KOWALSKI * IIWF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: THE WHITE PHOENIX def. HAKIRO MATSUOKO (DQ) * NON-TITLE GRUDGE MATCH: DAN KAUFFMAN def. CADAVER ************************************************************************** ---------------- TIM DROSS INSIDE THE SQUARED CIRCLE -------------------- ************************************************************************** Fans, each week I'll be looking at a few of the key matches and key events from Saturday night and, hopefully, shed some light on what's happening in the IIWF. I'll start this week with my feelings on Saturday's main event: KAUFFMAN - CADAVER... QUESTIONS LEFT UNANSWERED? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How do men battle their personal demons? Many run. Some hide. Dan Kauffman, being the warrior he is both in and out of the ring, decided to face his personal demon Cadaver head-on in the squared circle. Indeed, this was to be a match for the decades, even with the IIWF title not on the line. You'll recall that Kauffman and Cadaver have a tainted history, but it was an attack by Cadaver and "Outlaw" J.W. Hardin leading up to Ring Wars II that seemed to make Kauffman snap. That was when Cadaver slammed Kauffman into a sealed casket and made "Flash" taste -- if even for a very short time -- the fear of death. It seemed to seep into every one of Kauffman's pores, and many insiders thought Saturday's match would never happen. They were wrong. And yet, the word I heard most -- both behind the scenes and from fans leaving the Coliseum Saturday night -- was "cheated." Not only was Dan Kauffman cheated when Deathbringer stormed the ring, but the fans were cheated of a final ending to this seemingly eternal battle. Ah, but nothing is eternal. I have it on good authority that Cadaver -- despite his unholy union with Deathbringer -- will be banned from future appearances on IIWF programs. This move, which I understand comes from the top brass in the IIWF, is designed to remove Cadaver permanently from the IIWF. Tonight, I say "good riddance." I have been inundated with cards, letters, faxes and phone calls from fans asking me what the final outcome of Saturday's match would have been. Well fans, I will say that Cadaver kicked out of the Powerplant spinebuster AND the Lights Out clothesline -- moves that have floored the best the IIWF has to offer. Kauffman went into Saturday's match attempting to prove that he could pin Cadaver and prove a human face exists beneath that ethereal aura. He failed. Cadaver, on the other hand, sought to claim Kauffman's soul. He wanted to do more than beat "Flash," because he clearly had that accomplished. Cadaver came to the ring to destroy Dan Kauffman's very being. But Kauffman walked away from the ring after enduring a spike piledriver from Cadaver and Deathbringer. So, in his own quest, Cadaver also failed. The end result is that two warriors with drastically different goals left the IIWF Coliseum with empty souls. Cadaver will always know "what should have been." Kauffman will return to Hell's Abyss wondering "what could have been." Perhaps Dan Kauffman, himself, summed it up best in a brief comment to Larry Morton: "Destiny and fate don't often clash." Tonight, I believe that destiny and fate are not meant to clash. That battle is better left to another time... perhaps on another plane. And my best wishes go to Dan Kauffman when that time comes. For now, it is clear that Deathbringer will be coming after the title he lost to Otto Verhoeven at Ring Wars II. Kauffman and Deathbringer... back at center stage. PSYCHO - VERHOEVEN... LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When these two former IIWF champions met recently, the result was inconclusive because of a fight between their valets -- Mistress Sasha and Nurse Heidi. While Heidi seeks vengeance against Sasha, I understand that this is a match you will NOT be seeing anytime soon -- if ever. The Psycho told me early last week, and Sasha confirmed it in an interview last Friday, that she is not a wrestler and has no plans to battle Heidi _inside_ the ring. In fact, I understand that Sasha's appearances at ringside may become more scarce in the near future, for her personal safety and for the Psycho's peace of mind. Even with Sasha away from ringside, can the Psycho overcome Verhoeven's power? In a match of endurance, I have no doubt. But Heidi will NOT leave ringside, and that gives the Teutonic Terror a distinct advantage. How will the Psycho even the odds without Sasha at ringside? I don't have the answer, fans. And I have one other question about the Psycho. Will he be involved in the 24-man "Lethal Lottery" to be held at Snow Brawl, or will he earn a title shot for that evening? The Psycho has publicly announced his disdain for tag team partners, and what if he were teamed with the likes of Tiger Claw -- or even Otto Verhoeven? But the Psycho has also said he wants another shot at the IIWF World title, and that may be his only chance to get that shot in the near future. The coming weeks should be very interesting for the Subway Psycho. MATSUOKO IS NO ANGEL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Talk about controversy! Where do we begin? The question everyone wants answered is: Has IIWF Cruiserweight Champion Hakiro Matsuoko reconciled with Brian Lau and the Syndicate? Well I've been unable to reach either party for a definitive answer, but based on the events of Saturday night I would have to say that Matsuoko and Brian Lau have patched up their differences. Why? I have several reasons: 1. For starters, Matsuoko's corner man was to be either Ryudo or Hiroshi of Rising Sun Revolution. But he was apparently spurned by his fellow countrymen and turned to -- we thought -- El Super Gecko. 2. Of course, the bogus Gecko turned out to be Hakiro's Syndicate mate Tiger Claw, who wreaked havoc and knocked The White Phoenix unconscious in the ring. Matsuoko was disqualified, but he kept his belt. That's the Syndicate's way. 3. Tiger Claw helped Matsuoko away from ringside following the match. Now there are possible flaws in this theory because Matsuoko took tremendous punishment and was not thinking clearly following the match. But I have to admit that most evidence points toward Hakiro Matsuoko reuniting with the Syndicate. I hope I'm wrong, fans. While I'm on the topic of that match, I have to say I was flabberghasted to learn that The White Phoenix selected Billy Shakespeare to be his corner man. I was not shocked because of Shinja Chow's relationship with "The Enigma" Takezo Musashi. I don't take anything away from Billy Shakespeare because he is the IIWF Intercontinental Champ, but he has also suffered some serious injuries during the past two weeks and is _far_ from peak wrestling condition. Wouldn't a healthy Musashi have been a much better choice? I just hope there isn't trouble between those two, because with Musashi putting his IIWF career on the line against the Dark Disciples, "The Enigma" will need The White Phoenix more than ever. LEGION: WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In one of the more bizarre turns I have ever witnessed in the IIWF, Legion was attacked during his match with Verhoeven by none other than his former allies, Bishop Right and the Deacon. Those two brought a horde of monks to ringside, and they attacked Legion with what appeared to be a steel cross before carrying his motionless body from the Coliseum. Apparently these monks have taken a vow of silence, because we've been unable to learn anything about them or the whereabouts of Legion. I can tell you that he was in bad shape following the attack. Isn't it ironic that this attack occurred during a match with Verhoeven, whom Legion held personally responsible for the change in Deathbringer? Possibly a coincidence... possibly not. THE SOUND OF THE FURY.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've been most impressed with the talents of one Steve Kowalski since he arrived in the IIWF, but the nickname that has been pinned on him may prove to be his Achilles heel. "The Fury" has been gaining enemies indiscriminately -- and it proved to be his downfall Saturday night when Shinja Chow drew Kowalski's attention and allowed Mr. Damage to belt him with a cricket bat. Not only did he get a loss, but Kowalski beat up a IIWF referee after the match -- drawing a substantial fine. Kowalski already has enemies in Chow, Mr. Damage and the Sandman, and if he hopes to earn a shot at Billy Shakespeare's Intercontinental belt, I believe he must find a way to harness his temper while keeping his edge -- and his wits about him. That's just the way I see it. FRANKLIN AND LINCOLN... UNIVERSALLY POWERFUL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bobby Franklin and Todd Lincoln seem intent on making their own impression on the IIWF, but so far they've made more noise _outside_ the ring than in it. After tearing up the backstage area last Wednesday night, the duo stormed the broadcast booth on Saturday Night -- addressing everyone from Marty Warnett and Billy Shakespeare to Kane of the Dark Disciples. It's interesting that Lincoln singled out Kane for his interference in Lincoln's match last week because Kane was clearly trying to take out Takezo Musashi. In doing so, he cost Lincoln a disqualification -- which has caused the Universal Powers some discontent. Lincoln is petitioning the IIWF to instate Franklin, which could set up an interesting match between the Universal Powers and the Dark Disciples. Now THAT is a match I'd pay to see, fans! Would the Universal Powers really challenge the newest members of the Syndicate? IT'S MIDNIGHT... DO YOU KNOW WHERE CHRIS QUIGLEY IS? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The search has been called off for Chris Quigley, and IIWF officials are now hoping that he will beat the clock and contact them before the non- appearance clause in his contract is enacted. Indeed, Chris Quigley's IIWF career could be over in just two weeks unless he irons out his differences with the IIWF. The mystery to everyone seems to be exactly who is the root cause of Quigley's unhappiness. On the surface, it seems to be the IIWF as a whole because his shot at the World Championship was denied him for health reasons. But below the surface is the possibility that Quigley harbors ill feelings toward Dan Kauffman, who lobbied IIWF Special Concerns Committee Chairman Poutine Janois to remove Quigley from the title match. And we all know that Kauffman took Quigley's place in that match, winning the title belt in a stellar match. Quigley and Kauffman, once fair friends, had experienced problems leading up to Ring Wars II. The final thought is that Quigley knew he was in no condition to wrestle Otto Verhoeven, but his fighting spirit would not permit him to admit it. In that case, Quigley is now battling his own personal demon -- himself. Whatever the reason, I will make a plea once again to Chris Quigley to contact the IIWF offices. I could speculate all night, but in two weeks all speculation could be for nought. JUST LIKE A WOMAN.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Men have been fighting over women for ages, but the women are supposed to be neutral in those cases. That brings me to the topic of Lace, the valet to one "Superstar" Stud Stetson. Lace suckered Marty Warnett into an attack two weeks ago, and attempted to lure Warnett once again, but Marty was on to her game plan. Still, Stetson was able to capitalize and blind- sided Warnett, leaving him laid out in the ring. My feelings for Warnett are well documented and I find it despicable that any "man" would send a woman to do his dirty work. If Stetson wants to gain respect in the IIWF, why doesn't he approach his adversaries face-to- face? In the words of Forrest Gump, that's all I have to say about that. THE TAG SNAG ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With the tag team situation becoming something akin to gang warfare in the IIWF, the question has been posed about how to remedy the problem. Well I've seen a disturbing trend that seems to indicate that the problem may get worse before it gets better. There has been talk of eight-man tag matches, but I understand the IIWF booking committe is reluctant to sign such a match because it only furthers the gang mentality. The alliances that have seemingly been formed by such teams as Pain Inc. and The Armed Forces has been countered by teams like Rising Sun Revolution and Domination... and now even The Alphabet Boys seem to be involved. But last week, members of Domination seemed to grow increasingly upset that _they_ have not yet received a title shot from their friends Hiroshi and Ryudo, and even went so far as to suggest that they are the reason Rising Sun Revolution still hold the IIWF Tag Team belts. Is there an easy solution to this dilemma? I don't think so. I can only compare it to the situation we experienced in the singles ranks leading up to Ring Wars II. No number of fines or suspensions will solve the problem, but hopefully time will. THE PASSPORT IS IN MY COAT POCKET... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IIWF President Dan Spreadbury announced Saturday night that the IIWF will begin its first world tour this weekend. We're looking forward to seeing many of the world's great IIWF fans in such places as Mexico City and Tokyo, and such stops will also be a homecoming for some IIWF stars. The tour all leads up the next big pay-per-view spectacular, "Snow Brawl," from an Air Force Base in northern Alaska -- all because we couldn't find a venue at the North Pole. You can look forward to a 24-man "Lethal Lottery," in addition to the defense of all four IIWF titles. Speculation has already begun about who will challenge for the championships. I'm sure the stars of the IIWF will be in top form over the next few weeks as they try to work their way into title contention. The others, well, just think about some of the tag team pairings we could see in the lethal lottery. The Subway Psycho and Otto Verhoeven? Fisto Flash and Onslaught? The Venusian Death Cell and... well, anyone. We've seen some great pay-per-view events here in the IIWF, but I have a feeling that this one could be special. Get ready to call your local cable operators and celebrate the holidays with IIWF at "Snow Brawl!" ************************************************************************** -------------- UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: BILLY SHAKESPEARE ---------------- ************************************************************************** I had the pleasure to sit down and chat late last week with the IIWF Intercontinental Champion Billy Shakespeare at his home. Shakespeare has long been a fan favorite in the IIWF, and makes no apologies for his desire to be "in the spotlight." Let's go to the interview and you'll learn a little bit more about Billy Shakespeare... up close and personal: [Fade in on a comfortable-looking study. Rows of bookcases line the walls, circling around to a huge fireplace which is roaring with flames. Above the exquisite mantle is a large portrait of William Shakespeare. Two leather wingback chairs sit facing the fire. The camera circles around to show Tim Dross casually chatting with Billy Shakespeare.] TD: Billy, by way of preliminaries, how are the ribs? BS: Measure for Measure, they're as healed as I could hope considering the beatings I've received lately. TD: So you'll be back in the ring soon? BS: No Tim. I've petitioned the front office to not schedule me for the next few weeks. I would hate to lose the title because I couldn't perform. TD: Saturday, you were blind-side attacked once again. BS: Which has me most curious. Only Chow, myself and the front office knew I'd be at ringside. Yet somehow Lau and Claw got the word. "By the pricking of my thumb...", y'know. I'm not yet sure of Gecko's role in all this. TD: Are you beginning to feel like a marked man? BS: As it says in Antony and Cleopatra, "O! My fortunes have corrupted honest men." The appeal of William Shakespeare is timeless. Billy Shakespeare seems to have become an equal attraction. Wrestlers shoot for the top. TD: Who do you see doing the shooting? BS: Well, I haven't settled my score with Billy Sexton yet. And I don't care if Hakiro has refound his honor, I don't care if he's my long lost brother, I want him in the ring. Tiger Claw and Casey James will have to wait for another day. Throw into the mix one Bobby Lincoln, who has a lot to say but little to show, and "The Fury" Kowalski who, so kindly, has acknowledged me as "a king". I've said it before: Every wrestler in this Fed is good enough to take away my title, but first they've got to try. Sadly, I can fight only one man at a time. TD: So why don't you pick up a partner? BS: When the applause dies down, and it's time to start the show, you're really alone under the lights. No actor, no wrestler, can count on someone else to do the job for them. And see what happened with my last partner, he left me out to die. However, if the chance ever returned to team with Dan Kauffman or Subway Psycho, I would gladly. I see great things for Marty Warnett. And I know that Shinja Chow would watch my back. That's good to know. TD: Theatre... wrestling... what's the connection? BS: It's all about the cheers and applause from the crowd after a good show. The audience wants to see an exciting show and they want to see the good guy win in the end. I want to give them both. Wrestling. Theatre. It doesn't matter which. Of course it's bad form to whistle and cheer in the middle of a play, and I want to hear my name roared above the din. I'm here for that roar, and any wrestler who says the opposite I call a liar. TD: "All the world's a stage..?" BS: Precisely. Only mine is square with ropes around it. TD: A little background. What brought Billy Shakespeare to where he is now? BS: The same things that make a good actor: Patience, determination, practice, dedication, practice... did I say practice?, and a great director. In my case I had two. My first was Japanese wrestling legend Kabuki Noh. From him I learned to fly. After his untimely death, I was mentored by former women's champion Mistress Quickly. TD: What's next? BS: Hakiro Matsuoko was the first IC champ, and is now the Cruiser champ. I was the first Cruiserweight champion, and now hold the Intercontinental. Ideally I'd want to face Hakiro to become the first unified belt holder. I don't see that happening. I'd like the Heavyweight Title some time, but not until I heal, and certainly not while Kauffman so proudly holds it. For the nonce, I'd like to hold the Intercontinental belt as long as I can. TD: "Born to Perform?" BS: It isn't just a catchy slogan Tim, it's a way of life. [Fade. Cut back to Tim Dross at the broadcast desk.] Since I conducted that interview with Billy Shakespeare last week, he made a surprise appearance as Shinja Chow's corner man against Hakiro Matsuoko Saturday night. I understand from a very reliable source that the IIWF brass was unhappy with Shakespeare's decision to sit out matches, yet still make ringside appearances. There is a chance, I understand, that Billy's petition to sit out for several weeks will be denied. I'll keep you updated on this situation. ************************************************************************** ---------------------- WEDNESDAY NIGHT PREVIEW ------------------------- ************************************************************************** We have more great matches coming your way tomorrow night, as will be reported on the "Wednesday War Room." Here are the big matches we'll be following: * Harlequin Tragedy vs. [J] * Lord Byron vs. [J] * Tiger Claw & Casey James vs. [J] * Heavy Metal vs. [J] * Onslaught vs. Billy Sexton * Fisto Flash vs. "Badboy" Randy Acorn * Brody Thunder vs. Venusian Death Cell * Alphabet Boys vs. The Players' Club * Heavy Metal vs. [J] * Deathbringer vs. "High Roller" John McClain ************************************************************************** ---------------------- DROSS HANDICAPS THE FIELD ------------------------ ************************************************************************** *************************** WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION *************************** DAN KAUFFMAN RECORD: 15-4-2 WIN %: .789 STREAK: Won four Kauffman is faced once again with possibly the toughest adversary he has ever met in the ring -- Deathbringer. Their meeting at Ring Wars I was a battle for the ages. ************************** INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION ************************** BILLY SHAKESPEARE RECORD: 17-6-1 WIN %: .739 STREAK: Won one Bruised and battered, Billy is asking for a reprieve from the ring. Will he get it? *********************** CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION *********************** HAKIRO MATSUOKO RECORD: 13-10-1 WIN %: .565 STREAK: Lost one Is he or isn't he a member of the Syndicate? Perhaps only Matsuoko knows for sure, but all signs point toward his reconciliation with Tiger Claw and Brian Lau. CURRENT RANKINGS: 1. DEATHBRINGER RECORD: 17-3-2 WIN %: .850 STREAK: Won two Black Death is taking the IIWF by storm, and Deathbringer is eyeing the World Championship belt he once wore. He appears ready to go through Dan Kauffman to win it back. 2. OTTO "THE BUTCHER" VERHOEVEN RECORD: 11-3-1 WIN %: .786 STREAK: Won two He has a score to settle with the Subway Psycho -- and may not be content with a pin. 3. "THE ENIGMA" TAKEZO MUSASHI RECORD: 13-4-0 WIN %: .765 STREAK: Won five Perhaps the hottest wrestler in the IIWF right now, but he continues to be hunted by the Dark Disciples. His career could be on the line very soon. 4. STEVE KOWALSKI RECORD: 6-2-0 WIN %: .750 STREAK: Lost one His talent exceeds everything but his temper. He's made enemies quickly in the IIWF and anyone from Shinja Chow to Mr. Damage is waiting to take him out. However, he's earned a title shot against Dan Kauffman this weekend, so anything could happen. 5. THE WHITE PHOENIX RECORD: 9-3-0 WIN %: .750 STREAK: Won one He'd love another shot at Hakiro Matsuoko, but he may be preoccupied with Steve Kowalski, who was unhappy with Chow's interference on Saturday. 6. SUBWAY PSYCHO RECORD: 14-5-2 WIN %: .737 STREAK: Won two He'd like to focus on the Heavyweight Championship, but his feud with Otto Verhoeven will come first. 7. CHRIS QUIGLEY RECORD: 8-3-0 WIN %: .727 STREAK: Won one The Loch Ness Monster may be easier to find right now. His IIWF career may be on the line if he does not resurface soon. 8. VENUSIAN DEATH CELL RECORD: 5-2-0 WIN %: .714 STREAK: Lost one Seems to pick his targets indiscriminately. May go out of control anytime and anywhere. 9. ONSLAUGHT RECORD: 4-2-0 WIN %: .667 STREAK: Won one With Fisto Flash seemingly behind him, he can now turn his attention to Kobiashi and the Syndicate. But is Fisto Flash finished with him? LORD BYRON RECORD: 4-2-0 WIN %: .667 STREAK: Lost one Still must keep an eye on Marty Warnett, but a more pressing opponent is Harlequin Tragedy. Revenge is a great motivator. 11. "PAINBRINGER" BILLY SEXTON RECORD: 13-7-0 WIN %: .650 STREAK: Lost one Is there really a conspiracy against him in the IIWF? Stranger things have happened. He blames Billy Shakespeare -- and the IIWF Intercontinental title could be on the line. 12. MARTY WARNETT RECORD: 13-9-0 WIN %: .591 STREAK: Won three Fell... again... at the hands of Stud Stetson and Lace on Saturday night. Bobby Lincoln and Todd Franklin also want a piece of him. Seemingly a marked man. 13. THE SANDMAN RECORD: 10-7-0 WIN %: .588 STREAK: Won two Enjoying a strong November, he'd like to gain revenge on Kowalski. Loss of Legion restricts him to singles action. He is now the lone Dark Knight. 14. TIGER CLAW RECORD: 17-12-2 WIN %: .586 STREAK: Won one Has he won back the friendship of Hakiro Matsuoko or is he envious of Hakiro's title? 15. CASEY JAMES RECORD: 12-9-2 WIN %: .571 STREAK: Lost one The bone-breaker of the Syndicate. He's now a target of Tony Starks and Onslaught. 16. ROBSKI RECORD: 11-9-0 WIN %: .550 STREAK: Lost one Not focused on the IIWF lately, as reflected by his recent slide. Brody Thunder is ready to put him out of the IIWF. 17. MR. DAMAGE RECORD: 9-8-0 WIN %: .529 STREAK: Won one Big win over Kowalski on Saturday gives him a boost. Can he keep the momentum? 18. LEGION RECORD: 7-8-0 WIN %: .467 STREAK: Lost one Attacked by his former allies Saturday and carried out of the Coliseum by monks. We may have seen the last of Legion. 19. "BADBOY" RANDY ACORN RECORD: 6-7-2 WIN %: .462 STREAK: Lost two The former Cruiserweight champ has fallen on hard times. May need to work less on disguises and more on the attitude that won him the belt. 20. FISTO FLASH RECORD: 9-12-2 WIN %: .429 STREAK: Lost four Mr. Kobiashi may have turned to Brian Lau for help with Tony Starks and Onslaught. Does that leave Fisto Flash in the cold? Fisto has proven in the past that he is most dangerous when snubbed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21. BRODY THUNDER RECORD: 2-0-0 WIN %: 1.000 STREAK: Won two Quickly emerging as one of the most promising newcomers to the IIWF. He has targeted Robski and has easily gotten the better of the English Sensation so far. 22. STUD STETSON RECORD: 3-1-1 WIN %: .750 STREAK: Won one If arrogance won titles, Stetson would have gold around his waist right now. But few wrestlers win titles without allies. Does Stetson have any besides Lord Byron? 23. BOBBY LINCOLN RECORD: 2-1-0 WIN %: .667 STREAK: Won one Titles may not mean as much as hurting people -- and Warnett and Shakespeare appear to be on his hit list. 24. HARLEQUIN TRAGEDY RECORD: 1-1-1 WIN %: .500 STREAK: Won one Ready to pay back Lord Byron for last week's attack. They meet Saturday night in what should be a classic matchup. 25. "HIGH ROLLER" JOHN McCLAIN RECORD: 1-3-0 WIN %: .250 STREAK: Lost two Must talk the talk and walk the walk or he will soon be rolling craps. ************************ WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS ************************ RISING SUN REVOLUTION RECORD: 8-0-0 WIN %: 1.000 STREAK: Won eight Always the hunted, but Ryudo and Hiroshi are at their best whenever they step into the ring. Stellar combination of power and speed make them difficult to beat. 1. HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS RECORD: 14-5-1 WIN %: .737 STREAK: Won two Former tag champs in the IIWF, Pale and Easy are in a good position to challenge for the belts once again. Do they have the talent to knock off Ryudo and Hiroshi? Time will tell, but Josey Wales balances the equation. First, they must get by The Armed Forces. 2. THE ARABIAN KNIGHTS RECORD: 8-3-0 WIN %: .727 STREAK: Won two Highest-ranked tag team never to hold the IIWF belts. A title shot cannot be far away. Will Mr. Kaseem's men be ready for it? 3. THE ARMED FORCES RECORD: 13-6-1 WIN %: .684 STREAK: Won three Aaron's men seem to be back on track following a skid, but they'll have to get past The High Plains Drifters if they hope to have any chance at winning back their titles. Expect Aaron to play a role in that matchup. 4. HEAVY METAL RECORD: 6-3-0 WIN %: .667 STREAK: Lost one Atlas and Apollo Steele are always in the upper echelon of the tag team ranks. With Robo Stone in their corner, they could win the gold on any given night. 5. PAIN INC. RECORD: 7-5-0 WIN %: .583 STREAK: Lost two Title aspirations abound, but Mr. Mic's men have spent more time feuding with Domination than chasing Rising Sun Revolution's belts. Are their alliances with other heel teams dragging them down? 6. THE ALPHABET BOYS RECORD: 5-4-2 WIN %: .556 STREAK: Lost three Still the most unorthodox tag team in the IIWF. They could beat the champions on any given night and may not realize it. 7. THE ZODIAC CONNECTION RECORD: 6-7-0 WIN %: .462 STREAK: Won one A much-needed win over The Players' Club Saturday gave Taurus and Scorpio a shot in the arm. They still want to settle their differences with Pain Inc. ---------------------------------- 8. DOMINATION RECORD: 3-1-1 WIN %: .750 STREAK: Lost one Suffered their first IIWF loss Saturday night, thanks to Pain Inc.'s interference before the match. It appears they will play a key role in whatever solution comes to the chaotic tag team situation. 9. G.W.R. RECORD: 2-1-0 WIN %: .667 STREAK: Lost one Missed their chance to remain unbeaten Saturday against The Armed Forces, thanks largely to Aaron's golf club. They match up well with Armed Forces and a rematch cannot be far behind. That match could prove to be a real chess match between Aaron and General Kane. THE DARK DISCIPLES RECORD: 2-1-0 WIN %: .667 STREAK: Won one One of most physical teams in the IIWF, as they proved Saturday against the Alphabet Boys. Joining Brian Lau's Syndicate can only make them more dangerous. A team to watch. 11. THE PLAYERS' CLUB RECORD: 1-3-0 WIN %: .250 STREAK: Lost three Saturday's loss to the Zodiac Connection proves that this team may have been overrated coming into the IIWF. They can still turn things around, but they're running out of time. A pep talk from Dan Kauffman couldn't hurt. ************************************************************************** ------------- COMING FRIDAY: COUNTDOWN TO SATURDAY NIGHT ---------------- ************************************************************************** Our cameras will be rolling to get comments from the IIWF's stars Friday night as Larry Morton and Becky LaRue bring you a Thanksgiving Weekend edition of "Countdown to Saturday Night." Grab a leftover turkey leg and join us for all the news and trash talk straight from the wrestlers' mouths. Until then, this is Tim Dross for the cast and crew of "Inside the IIWF" saying: so long, everybody! [The credits roll as the lighting on the broadcast desk drops and Dross resumes shuffling papers on the desk. 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