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But our return could not have come at a better time, as the action in the IIWF Coliseum hit epic proportions Saturday night, and I'll have all the news and notes to bring you up to date on what's happening. An easier question may be "what _isn't_ happening" in the IIWF right now? We have championship belts changing hands left and right -- and one title change that was legal. We have the unexpected return of Outlaw J.W. Hardin and his apparent desire to stand by "Lone Wolf" Brody Thunder against the Syndicate. Speaking of Thunder, he'll be my guest in this week's "Up Close and Personal" segment. We'll hear from Billy Shakespeare and get an update on his condition at a LIVE press conference. And I'll have my thoughts on what's happening with the Players' Club, Chris Quigley, Lord Byron, and much more. But first, I must report that Brian Lau's personal office has been ransacked for the second time in less than a year. You'll recall that the Subway Psycho was accused but never convicted of breaking and entering Lau's office after Sasha was abducted last summer. This latest crime seems to be merely an act of vandalism directly squarely at Brian and Casey James. According to Brian, his desk was overturned, curtains were ripped from the windows, bookcases were destroyed, and several trophy cases were smashed. Ironically, though, nothing was stolen from the office. Brian told me he chooses not to let authorities investigate, deeming this "Syndicate business." Who could have been responsible for such an act of violence? I understand that two words were spray painted on a wall in large letters: "Bosco's Revenge!" Make your own assumptions, fans. But that's not exactly what Brian Lau needed after a bad night Saturday. Not only were the Dark Disciples' belts stolen, they were delivered to the Syndicate's sworn enemies, the Players' Club. Lau also now has Brody Thunder and Outlaw J.W. Hardin coming at him from another side, and possibly a disgruntled Tiger Claw _inside_ the Syndicate. It will be interesting to see how the mastermind Brian Lau handles this mess. But more on that in a moment. Now, because we haven't been with you for a week, let's review the results from both "Wednesday War Room" and "IIWF Saturday Night:" WEDNESDAY WAR ROOM January 15, 1997 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CREED def. NED NORTON HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS def. PAIN INC. RANDY ACORN def. AMERICAN PATRIOT LORD BYRON def. SCOTT BLOOM RISING SUN REVOLUTION def. THE HANGMEN HIGHWAYMAN def. VENUSIAN DEATH CELL NIGHTWING def. HARLEQUIN CHAOS G.W.R. def. THE ARMED FORCES TIGER CLAW & CASEY JAMES def. BILLY SHAKESPEARE & BRODY THUNDER MAD DOG WATKINS def. RONNIE PARIS IIWF SATURDAY NIGHT January 18, 1997 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS def. G.W.R. JOE PETROW def. DIRT DOG UNIQUE ALLAH CHRIS QUIGLEY def. DANNY DYNAMITE SUBWAY PSYCHO def. OTTO VERHOEVEN CREED def. LORD BYRON TAKEZO MUSASHI def. HARLEQUIN TRAGEDY MARTY WARNETT def. STEVE KOWALSKI & BILLY SHAKESPEARE BRODY THUNDER def. TIGER CLAW DRAW: DARK DISCIPLES vs. DOMINATION NO CONTEST: DAN KAUFFMAN vs. MORNINGSTAR ************************************************************************** ---------------------- TIM DROSS BREAKS IT DOWN ------------------------ ************************************************************************** THUNDER IS BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARDIN PLACE... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fans, I was as stunned as anyone when Outlaw J.W. Hardin appeared from backstage Saturday night, and I certainly had no idea which side he would be taking in the battle between the Syndicate and "Lone Wolf" Brody Thunder. Hardin was as close as anyone could be to being an associate of the Syndicate when he left for Europe, but his attack on the Syndicate Saturday night was followed by comments about Brian Lau breaking the alliance he forged leading up to Ring Wars II. But it appears that Hardin is only in the IIWF to assist Brody Thunder and not to chase any titles. I contacted the federation which holds Hardin's contract in Europe and they tell me that Hardin has a "non-competing" clause in his contract which prohibits him from wrestling a sanctioned match in any other federations through August of this year. That may not be a problem since the Outlaw, Thunder, and the Syndicate do plenty of battling _outside_ the ring. And it is worthy of mention that Hardin and Thunder walked away with the IIWF World Heavyweight Championship belt Saturday night, which finally pushed Casey James over the edge. More on that later. I've tried since Saturday night to contact Hardin to no avail. And it's probably no coincidence that I've not seen Becky LaRue since, either. This latest development is the result of Brody Thunder asking for Hardin's assistance. The "Lone Wolf" is adamant about proving that he can take care of business as well as Brian Lau, but I have to wonder if this latest plan of his is such a good idea. Thunder has had a partnership with Billy Shakespeare for the past six weeks, and Hardin's disdain for Shakespeare is well documented. Time will tell if Thunder has solved his problem -- or simply created another one. PARTY HEARTY... TO THE TOP! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Probably no one was as pleased to see Marty Warnett walk out of the IIWF Coliseum with the Intercontinental Championship belt as... well, Marty Warnett himself. And it would be difficult to blame Marty after everything he has been through during the past few months. Marty jumped right into the fray in the IIWF, taking on stars like J.W. Hardin and Casey James during his first six weeks in the federation. Despite his reputation as a party maniac, he _earned_ his battle stars. He endured grueling feuds with Lord Byron and Stud Stetson which saw his body battered and his IIWF ranking threatened. But he endured... and Saturday night was the culmination of that hard work. Marty Warnett has been a different man since Snow Brawl, drawing the attention of such groups as the Players' Club as he was clearly focused on a title shot. His victory over Steve Kowalski on Saturday must make the entire federation sit up and take notice that Warnett is no fluke. He's now the IIWF Intercontinental Champion. TROUBLE IN THE SYNDICATE... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I mentioned earlier that Brian Lau's office had been broken into and vandalized, but that just scratches the surface of the problems facing the Syndicate right now. Tiger Claw, a charter member of the Syndicate and a three-time champion in the IIWF, may be having problems communicating with Brian Lau. However, his feud with Brody Thunder has been keeping Claw busy, and I hear rumors from the locker room that Claw was intently watching Marty Warnett walk away with the IIWF Intercontinental championship belt -- a belt Tiger Claw once held. Will Brian Lau use that intensity to keep Tiger Claw happy? After all, the only title contender's name to come from the Syndicate lately has been that of Casey James. Speaking of "Blackheart" James, he snapped backstage Saturday night. He apparently felt the stress of not getting a title rematch, fielding Quigley's insults, and finally J.W. Hardin walking away with the IIWF World Heavyweight Championship belt. James, who has been losing his cool -- and in my opinion his touch with reality -- in recent weeks, trashed his dressing room, three security guards, and the majority of the Jobber Justice Squad following Saturday's card. He then ran outside and rammed his rental car into the side of the Coliseum. Casey is fine physically, only sustaining superficial injuries, but his psychological state seems to be deteriorating as the weeks go on. It would seem that Casey has become stuck in the role of a madman -- the same role he used to get into Dan Kauffman's head. Is this just another mind game, or is he really losing it? By the way, fans, there was only minor damage to a retaining wall at the IIWF Coliseum, so don't let a little broken concrete deter your plans to join us for tomorrow night's card. PARIS-WATKINS PART THREE? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Young Ronnie Paris is reminding many of Marty Warnett when he entered the IIWF, so it's probably no coincidence that Steve "The Fury" Kowalski was standing in his path last Wednesday night. Paris and Mad Dog Watkins staged a memorable one-hour Iron Man match when Kowalski used a pair of brass knuckles to flatten Paris. That proved to be the difference in the match, even though Paris had Watkins pinned when time expired in the match. That leads to the obvious question: will Paris and Watkins meet again to settle the score once and for all? Paris may not be happy with the outcome, but sources tell me that Watkins is eager to get on with other matters -- and Paris is not involved in them. Besides, Paris may want to continue to follow Marty Warnett's lead and take on the best the IIWF has to offer. Personally, I'd like to see how Steve Kowalski would handle the technical skills Ronnie Paris brings to the ring -- as long as Kowalski leaves his brass knuckles at home. But first, Paris gets his shot Saturday night against one "Soundbite" Steve Roberts. I never thought I'd see those feather boas again, Steve. One final thought. Was Kowalski really targeting Paris, or was he sending a message to Watkins? Don't forget that Watkins and Kowalski's father, Bruno the Sandman, had some memorable bouts years ago. Was Kowalski helping Watkins... or showing Mad Dog what he can do? Time will tell. DeWINTER IS CHILLY, CREED IS HOT... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ That cold arctic blast isn't the air mass pouring across Canada -- it's the reaction Lord Byron is getting from Lady DeWinter this week after their falling out. Byron lost his temper with his ward Saturday night, sending a tearful Lady DeWinter running from ringside during his match with Creed. It proved to be a twin-edged sword for Byron, who lost the match to Creed and may have lost favor with Lady DeWinter. Sources tell me that DeWinter refuses to speak to Lord Byron after that public humiliation, and I understand that Byron is not in a stellar mood after losing to Creed. Since his stint as the law in the IIWF more than a week ago, Creed has found favor with not only the IIWF's fans, but also the booking committee. He may only be a man, but Creed showed why the "CEO" Jack Montgomery has such confidence in him. Creed is able to block out his emotions in the ring; he takes care of business and that seems to give him almost a "machine-like" effectiveness. The victory over Lord Byron convinced the booking committee that Creed is ready for stronger opponents, and I have to wonder if a title shot is far down the road. YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT... OR CAN YOU? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There were collective gasps in the IIWF Coliseum Saturday night when Otto Verhoeven stepped into the ring and attacked Chris Quigley -- just seconds after helping Quigley defeat Danny Dynamite. There were gasps from many, but not from Quigley. I spoke with "Quickstrike" after the match and he was surprisingly philosophical about the attack. He said he asked Verhoeven for assistance against the Players' Club, he received that assistance, and expected Verhoeven to walk away. But he added that he has grown used to such cheap shots and will deal with them one at a time. He _was_ ready to celebrate his victory over the Players' Club, however. BELTS, BELTS, WHO'S GOT THE BELTS? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Having trouble keeping tabs on the whereabouts of the IIWF's title belts? You're not alone. Currently, two of the four title belts in the IIWF are not in the possession of the champions. The IIWF World Heavyweight Championship belt was abducted by Casey James and claimed for the Syndicate. However, "Outlaw" J.W. Hardin, the first IIWF champion, grabbed the belt from Casey upon his return Saturday night. By the way, Dan Kauffman is _still_ the IIWF World Heavyweight Champion. Kauffman is also a member of the Players' Club, which now illegally holds the IIWF World Tag Team Champion belts courtesy of one Joe Petrow. Those belts belong to the Dark Disciples. Of course, the Disciples also defaced the belts, which I understand has IIWF officials fuming. I understand that Petrow will probably be rewarded for his deed with a spot in the Players' Club. That's just what the group needs, a fourth maniac. Regardless of who is holding the belts, the IIWF's champions won't change unless they are beaten in the ring. Of that you can be sure! IN THE AREA OF TRIANGLE MATCHES... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm a firm believer that the IIWF Championship Committee must address the topic of titles changing hands in triangle matches. While I was pleased to see Marty Warnett walk away with the IIWF Intercontinental Championship Saturday night, such matches clearly are not fair to the champions. Perhaps I'm a traditionalist, but I think any title match should be a one- on-one bout. To know that a champion can lose his belt when he isn't even in the ring -- such as Hakiro Matsuoko at Snow Brawl -- is discouraging. But then, Steve Roberts and Becky LaRue like triangle matches, so maybe I stand alone on this. ************************************************************************** ----------- UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: "LONE WOLF" BRODY THUNDER ------------- ************************************************************************** It's been proven that a "lone wolf" has a difficult time surviving in the IIWF. When trouble approaches, it is usually in numbers, as "Lone Wolf" Brody Thunder has learned the hard way. Thunder has tangled with the Syndicate on no fewer than four occasions, usually coming out on the short end of the branding iron. In an effort to even the numbers, Thunder formed something akin to a friendship with "Spotlight" Billy Shakespeare and called Outlaw J.W. Hardin last week for assistance. Thunder is clearly a man with an agenda, yet he's a man we know very little about. I visited Brody Thunder at his Arizona home on Sunday to ask him about his past, present, and future... up close and personal: [Cut to Brody Thunder's Thunderbolt Ranch in southeast Arizona. Tim Dross and Thunder are sitting in the game room. Having just finished a home- cooked meal, the two settle in for the interview.] TD: Well that was delicious. My compliments to the chef. BT: I married me a good'un Dross. TD: I never even knew you were married. It just doesn't... fit your image, I guess. BT: What? Ya think I don't have a life outside that squared circle? Why do ya think I bust my ass every time I climb through them ropes? It's fer them [pointing to a picture of Thunder, his wife and his two-year-old daughter]. THAT's why I'm in this crazy business. I don't wear a suit an' tie. I don't work in a high-rise corner office an' I don't work on Wall Street. I beat people up... that's my job. The ring is my office an' I'm my own boss. I've said it before... this ain't no game to me. This here's my livelihood. When I step into that ring an' stare across the ring, I don't see an opponent. I see someone tryin' to take food outta my family's mouths. An' I ain't about to let that happen. TD: This certainly is a different side to the "Lone Wolf" than we're used to seeing. BT: This is family. Work is just that... work. Next question. TD: [ahem] Yes. Last Saturday night you shocked the IIWF with your "surprise". What prompted you to seek out J.W. Hardin, one of the all-time great superstars in the IIWF? BT: Ya like history, Dross? [Tim shrugs quizzically.] BT: I've always loved history. Abe Lincoln, Wyatt Earp, George Patton, even ol' "Stormin'" Norman. They're legends. All great minds an' tougher men. They not only knew how to fight... but they knew how to win. That's what makes a champion.The ability to refuse to be defeated. That drive to keep going when yer head feels like it's split in two. After goin' sixty minutes when yer lungs are achin' but ya reach down in yer gut an' come up with that knockout punch. That's what separates the winners from the losers. That's what I am, Drossy. A winner. I wanted to find someone who knew what it was like to be a winner. I did some research. I checked the IIWF history books. I asked around to folks who've been in this business a long time an' whose opinions I value. Everyone... everyone to a man said one name. The name of Outlaw J.W. Hardin. I said are you sure? They all said that he was the man. I tracked him down overseas an' made the call. The rest, as they say... is history. TD: You certainly have your share of victories here in the IIWF. However recently, well up until last Saturday night, you'd been in a bit of a losing streak as it were. BT: Hey, Tiger Claw put my shoulders to the mat for the three count. I can't deny that. But it wasn't exactly one-on-one though,was it? Spilled milk. Last Wednesday night, Claw an' James got the duke. Ol' Billy-boy had an off night, I guess. TD: Speaking of that, Billy Shakespeare seemed to be a bit... well... angry at you after the bout. What exactly happened? BT: Billy was just a little confused an' upset about what happened that's all. He couldn't tag me, he took a lot o' punishment an' he got pinned. End of story. TD: He refused to shake your hand after the match did he not? [Brody pauses before answering.] BT: Well Dross, I guess after gettin' pounded like he did, he didn't much feel up to it. I understand that it comes with the territory. Things are just fine. They must be... cuz I'm still gettin' paid. Heheheh. TD: You seem to be drawing some attention from other camps as well as the Syndicate. Both you and the Player's Club both seem bent on the destruction of Brian Lau's organization. This newcomer "Sychosys" Joe Petrow has bandied your name around recently. And even Dan Kauffman came out to watch your tag match Wednesday night. Your thoughts? BT: As far as the Club's concerned, we just happen to want the same thing -- the Syndicate's collective hindquarters. They do their thing, I do mine. If it turns out to be mutually beneficial, well, them's the breaks. Petrow, now he's an odd stick. I ain't quite sure' bout that boy. Seems pretty much a loner like myself. I can respect that. He's got his destiny, I got mine. If our paths cross, whether as friend or foe, the Lone Wolf will be ready. TD: And Dan Kauffman? BT: Kauffman... now there's the target. He's got that ten pounds o' gold 'round his waist just waitin' to be taken away. Don't get me wrong, he's a tough sonagun. Ya don't get to wear that world strap by bakin' cookies, Drossy. I guess he recently smartened up an' figured out that a win at any cost is still a win. An' if he WAS scoutin' me the other night, then he knows that when the time comes an' we hook 'em up fer the title, he's gonna be in fer the one helluva scrap. I've often said that I'm the best there is in this sport today, an' I firmly believe that, but when I'm sportin' that gold NO ONE can dispute it. He's in my crosshairs, Dross, but right now he's got his problems an' I've got some unfinished business with Brian Lau's gang. Ol' Danny-boy an' I will meet sometime, an' if he's still wearin' the belt then I'll be more'n happy to lighten his load... by 'bout ten pounds. TD: How about a few other superstars? Deathbringer? BT: He's the one who's supposed to be the boogie man, right? Well I told ya before the only man I ever feared is buried 'side my mama an' my equal ain't been born yet. He may be tough an' he may mess with folks' heads, but all that hocus-pocus ain't gonna get it done in the ring. Sooner or later, he's gotta hook'em up, an' then I'm bettin' my hand gets raised. That ain't braggin' Dross, that's a natural fact. TD: Subway Psycho? BT: Another tough guy who ain't afraid to get down an' dirty if need be. He just came out on top in that electric rail match or whatever the hell it was. That might be an interestin' match there, Drossy. TD: What about "Superstar" Stud Stetson? BT: [grunts angrily] Hmmmmm. Stetson... that boy ain't long fer this earth. He gets his skirt to mace me an' then nails me with a chair or a pipe or whatever the hell it was... well Stetson, ya just took a few years off a yer life. Ya don't just backjump the Lone Wolf an' think yer life just goes on as normal. Eye fer an eye, "Stud." In the parkin' lot, the shoppin' market, at the gym... I'm comin' fer ya. Right now, Billy-boy's got yer number. But when we DO step through those ropes, ya better bring a lunch son, cuz it's gonna be a long night, son. Believe it. TD: You talk about "tough" guys and "tough" matches. Who do you see in the IIWF as tough? BT: Hell ya don't GET in this league if ya ain't tough Dross, you know that. Ya got guys like Watkins, Creed, an' that Otto Ver... whatever his name is, Kauffman, 'Bringer, Petrow, Psycho, Casey James, that youngster Warnett, Paris, that English fella Byron, that flamin' nut Kowalski. They're all tough, Drossy, or they wouldn't be here. That's why I'm here. There ain't no cakewalks in the IIWF. But when it comes down to it, yer lookin' at the man who says what he means an' is tough enough to back it up. Plain an' simple. TD: I noticed that you failed to mention Billy Shakespeare among the names you listed. Any particular reason? BT: Yer just itchin' to start trouble 'tween him an' me ain't ya? Billy's tough. Hell, that kid has taken more punishment in the last three months than most guys do in their careers. He's just had some bad luck recently that's all. No more no less. Now leave it alone, got it? TD: Yes... I do. What's next for Brody Thunder? BT: Me an' Claw we've got a few things to resolve. It seems that ever'time we get together the outcome is tainted. No clear cut winner. Well it's time to up the ante a bit. I'm challengin' Claw to a Tombstone Strap match. The rules are simple: touch all four corners first an' yer the winner. This ain't rocket science here. Two men, one twelve-foot leather strap tied to our wrists an' no time limit. If he needs help then he can bring his pack o' dogs an' Hardin an' Shakespeare will back me up. Ball's in his court. He can talk the talk... but can he walk the walk? I wanna find out. TD: Well, thank you for taking the time to allow us to come into your home. We look forward to seeing you in the ring. BT: Right. S'been a blast. [Cut back to the studio. Tim Dross is shuffling papers again.] TD: Since we taped that interview on Sunday, Billy Shakespeare has been released from the hospital and is about to hold a press conference here in the IIWF Towers. I understand Brody Thunder was also seen in the building earlier, so maybe Billy won't have to worry about another attack from Stud Stetson tonight. Let's cut LIVE to my colleague Larry Morton, who is standing by at the press conference. Larry? [Cuts to Larry Morton standing near a podium in a conference room. Several reporters are seated near Larry and crews are adjusting their camera lights.] LM: Thanks, Tim. I'm on the third floor of the IIWF Towers, where Billy Shakespeare is about to literally meet the press. There has been a lot of concern about his health since he was attacked Saturday night by Stud Stetson and... wait, here he comes now. Let's listen in. [Cut to a wide shot of the podium. The word "live" appears at the bottom of the screen. Billy Shakespeare enters and walks slowly to the podium, then adjusts the microphone. He looks terrible -- dark circles are under both eyes, his head is immobilized, and a bandage covers a bruise on his forehead. Brody Thunder stands behind, chewing his cigar, arms crossed across his massive chest. Immediately, the questions begin.] Q: Billy, how are you feeling? BS: Aaah, to quote Othello: They "hast not half the power to do me harm as I have to be hurt." Q: So this means that it isn't over for you? BS: Said Kent to Edgar in "Lear:" "Is this the promis'd end?" This is not the end of Billy Shakespeare. Yeah, I'm hurt again. Guys like me will get hurt. We put it on the line every night, because that's what the fans expect. Dan Kauffman used to get hurt a lot too, but he lost his heart. I took a number of shots to the head a week ago against Stud Stetson, and last Saturday he finished the job. There's been some trauma, and I'll be visiting the doctor again, but I'll survive. Maybe Steve Roberts is right, maybe my head is just too hard. Q: When will you be back? BS: As soon as I can. There are belts out there with my name on them. Q: You're going after Marty Warnett? BS: Not at all. Marty won that belt and will wear it proudly. I've got some scores to settle with Stetson and Kowalski first. And how about Ronnie Paris? You get respect when you earn respect, and you don't earn respect by insulting a man's family. Q: Any thoughts on Hardin's return? BS: Yeah... him and the horse he rode in on. I don't care WHAT its name is. Q: Stetson managed to get to you despite your bodyguard. Why? BS: Yeah... why? [turns to face Brody Thunder] I'd like to know too. I needed to make that tag on Wednesday, but you weren't there. Fine, I never paid you to be my tag partner. But I DID pay you to watch my back. You weren't there again. You gave me your word. I don't know which is more worthless right now, you or it. BT: Wha...? Wait a minnit.... Wait just a doggone minnit.... [Brody moves around to face Billy with his back to the camera. He puts his finger right on Billy's chest.] ...let me just straighten you out on a few things. First off, I said I'd watch yer back... true enough. Does that mean I gotta babysit ya every flamin' minute? I was takin' care o' business with Claw figgerin' you could handle yerself. I thought you were a pro. I turn my back fer a second an' yer countin' the lights like some prelim bum. Secondly, don't EVER question MY word, son. When I say I'm gonna do somethin' there ain't but one thing that'll stop me an' that's death itself. An' lastly, y'know Hardin tried to tell me that you weren't nuthin' but a loser. I said "Nah, the kid's got heart." He said you'd get me crippled fightin' yer battles. I said "I can handle myself." He said I'd regret bein' yer errand boy. He called that one right. As far as I'm concerned as of right now, yer on yer own. Ya wanna play martyr? Be my guest. I'm sick o' gettin' my head tattooed just to save yer ass. I'm outta here... [Thunder starts to leave when Billy puts his hand on Thunder's arm. Thunder instinctively wheels around and nails Billy with a hard right hand to the jaw. Billy goes down like he has been shot, then struggles to get to his feet. Brody picks him up and goes nose to nose with the now groggy Shakespeare.] BT: Are ya that stupid,son?! Puttin' yer hands on me?! It's time you found another line o' work, boy! [Brody picks up Billy and powerbombs him through a press table. The IIWF security staff moves in to get Thunder away from the fallen Shakespeare. With Billy slumped down in the debris, Thunder stands over him as the mic still picks up his words.] BT: THAT's what I shoulda done a long time ago, son! I shoulda taken you out when I had the chance a month ago. Well consider this backpay, friend. We ain't done yet Billy-boy... not by a long shot. Ya got yerself a gift certificate for a giant economy-size tailkickin' an' yer lookin' at the man who's gonna deliver it! Be seein' ya real soon Billy-boy! [The security staff moves Thunder off the stage.] BT: ...get yer hands offa me son 'fore I put YOU through a table... get outta my way! [A brief shot of Larry Morton is seen before the screen goes blank. Cut quickly back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: What an unbelievable turn of events! Brody Thunder has just turned on Billy Shakespeare -- the man who paid Thunder to watch his back! Fans, I understand it's chaotic on the third floor, but we'll try to get word from Larry Morton about what's happening before we go off the air tonight. ************************************************************************** ---------------------- WEDNESDAY NIGHT PREVIEW ------------------------- ************************************************************************** There is plenty of action scheduled for the IIWF Coliseum tomorrow night, and Becky LaRue and I will have all the results and highlights from tomorrow's show in the "Wednesday War Room." We'll also have live reports from the Coliseum. Here are the scheduled matches: SINGLES MATCHES: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Alex Rio vs. El Super Gecko * "Sychosys" Joe Petrow vs. "Badboy" Randy Acorn * Spur vs. Majestic Maurice McArthur * Serge Annis vs. Steve "the Fury" Kowalski * Dirt Dog Unique Allah vs. Bobby B. Goode * The Sandman vs. Lord Byron TAG TEAM MATCHES: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * G.W.R. vs. Rising Sun Revolution * Domination vs. High Plains Drifters * Pain Inc. vs. Zodiac Connection And plans are still being made for Saturday's card, with matches being signed as we speak. Here is the tentative schedule for Saturday: SINGLES MATCHES: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Ronnie Paris vs. "Soundbite" Steve Roberts * TERRORDOME MATCH: Sandman vs. Creed * ELECTROSHOCK THERAPY MATCH: Harlequin Chaos vs. Mr. Damage * TWO OUT OF THREE FALLS: Mr. Damage vs. Harlequin Chaos * STRAP MATCH: Brody Thunder vs. Tiger Claw * IIWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: Marty Warnett [c] vs. "Quickstrike" Chris Quigley * Lord Byron vs. Subway Psycho TAG TEAM MATCHES: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Highwayman & Nightwing vs. Dirt Dog Unique Allah & Serge Annis * Armed Forces vs. Players' Club * SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH: The Hangmen vs. Venusian Death Cell & High Plains Drifters ************************************************************************** --------------------------- IIWF NEW BLOOD ----------------------------- ************************************************************************** TD: Fans, we usually hold information on new wrestlers until the Friday report, but we have some information held over because of the cancellation of last Friday's report. So I'd like to take a moment to bring you up to date on some newcomers, two of whom will be in action tomorrow night. The first is a mysterious masked wrestler about whom we know very little. I understand negotiations were conducted by a third party and this wrestler by the name of Spur demands contracts on a match-by- match basis, which begins when he meets Majestic Maurice McArthur tomorrow night. Very unique, indeed, but then so is he: Spur ~~~~ Weight: 230 lbs. Height: 6'2" Origin: The Dark Side Manager/Valet: None Appearance: Mustard colored tights, a few bits of fringe hang on the right leg, a heraldic rooster on the other. Half mask in same color yellow, a black diamond around the left eye only. Black knee boots. Theme Music: "A Mad Russian's Christmas" by: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Orientation: Heel Five favorite moves: 1. Tilt-a-whirl armtoss 2. Slingshot splash 3. Jumping bulldog 4. Scissors heel kick 5. Frog toss Finishing Move: Figure four sleeper Primary Attributes: 1. Technical 2. Aerial 3. Cheating Profile: Spur is maniacally driven towards some unknown goal. In the ring, he is all efficiency, wasting no time in disabling his opponent. However, once the match is in hand, he doesn't mind demanding respect from the audience. [Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: The front office also has signed a gentleman by the name of Alex Rio, who seems to have already developed a certain... shall we say "attraction," for a member of the broadcast crew -- and I don't mean Larry Morton: [SCENE: IIWF newcomer, Alex Rio, sits backstage. He's watching the January 10th edition of "Countdown to Saturday Night" to catch up on current events in the IIWF. He has long dirty blond hair, and is about six feet tall and 230 pounds. He's wearing a white half-shirt featuring Guns 'n' Roses on it, along with badly cut-off jean shorts and black knee pads. He's watching Becky LaRue speak on T.V.] BL: Hey, what's the big deal? For $49.95, every member of my adult fan club gets an 8x10 glossy. For an extra fifty bucks, I'll throw in a pair of used panties. AR: That's it?! [Alex pulls out his wallet and start digging through it, counting.] Forty-six, forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine, FIFTY! I like this place already. What other leagues sell the used panties of female staff members at discount prices? [Alex grins as he continues to watch Becky LaRue on T.V. He looks to his right, only to see the IIWF camera. He looks back at the T.V., thinking nothing of the camera. Then, he does a double-take.] What the?! Get the hell outta here! I'm trying to get some educational information out of this FINE reporter! [under his breath] I wouldn't mind getting some other stuff out of her either... [normal] Oh well, I guess I'm supposed to say something, huh? Since you inconsiderate bastards snuck up on me, you must've done it for a reason. So, I'll toss out a few comments about the International Interwhatever the hell it is. They've got guys like Otto Ver... hell, I can't pronounce it, that German guy. And, Takeez... Takez... Damn, can't pronounce his name either -- that Japanese guy. Anyway, they have all these guys, but let's face it, they're never gonna accomplish anything here. [smiles] Sure, that one German guy may be a former champion, and the Japanese guy may be... well, he has one of those "other" belts. These guys might have gold now or might have had some gold earlier on, but come on... These guys just don't have what it takes to succeed. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if that ugly guy that Becky LaRue was sitting next to on that "Countdown to Saturday Night" thing I was watching could beat these guys. Nothing against ya... I'm sure you're trying your hardest, but just give it up! I'm not gonna get into the ring with you guys. I probably couldn't even if I wanted to, since I'm new here and all. Besides, you're probably better off that way, not having to deal with someone like me. Just thought I'd bring the fact that you're all no talent bums to your attention. Oh yeah, Otto, that Tragedy guy's gonna KILL you. Just thought I should bring that to your attention, so it doesn't take you by surprise when it happens... And IIWF officials... just slap my name on a contract to fight some guy. I don't care who, it's not like it matters. I seriously doubt anyone here is gonna beat me. Back to more pleasant matters. Becky, I have the fifty bucks. Will ya hook me up? And if you're not doin' anything later we could... you know. [The following stats roll on the screen:] Alex Rio ~~~~~~~~ Weight: 228 lbs. Height: 6'1" Origin: Las Vegas, Nevada Manager/Valet: None Appearance: Has long dirty blonde hair, an average build for a wrestler, about Shawn Michaels or Bret Hart's size. Usually wears a loose white or black half shirt along with badly cut off jean shorts or ripped up faded blue jeans. The jeans have large holes in both knees and one on the back, just below his ass. Wears the shorts or jeans and shirt while wrestling. Theme Music: "Come Out and Play" by Offspring Orientation: Cowardly Heel 5 Favorite Moves: 1. Reverse Neckbreaker 2. Superkick 3. Enzuigiri from the top rope 4. Powerbomb over the top rope, through a table 5. Ramming opponent's head into a member of the audience's head Finishing Move: Diamond Cutter Primary attributes: 1. Brawling 2. Aerial 3. Endurance Profile: Talks big, but is a coward at heart. Gets people pissed at him, then when it's time to back up the things he said, tries his best to get out of it. But he is an extreme wrestler when he has to back up what he said in the ring. He's not one of these guys that say "I'm hardcore! Yeow!" or someone that says "F-this, F-that," but his style is extreme. Any taunts to celebrate/gain psychological advantage: First of all, he uses these taunts ALL of the time, usually ending up in him getting knocked on his ass. He does the Fargo strut, self high five, poses in the ring, does a little tap dance, flexes, and says "WHOO!", "Ooh, la, la!", "GOOD GAWD!", "Self high five!" and maybe some other things. He lays down in the ring with his hands behind his head in the middle of a match. he sits on the top turnbuckle and stares at the opponent while rubbing his chin. Does that thing Razor Ramon does where he stomps on the mat while pointing to himself with his thumbs. Kisses his own hand and slaps his ass, telling his opponent to kiss his ass. Bends over and pretends to tie his boots, even though they're already tied. He might sign an autograph in the middle of a match. Holds one fist up in the air, like Diesel. Does a pelvic thrust. Looks at opponent and makes masturbatorial motion, signifying the guy sucks. What he tries to do to get out of tough situations: If someone's a house on fire or if he hit a very large guy or something, he gets down on his knees and prays and begs for the guy not to hit him. He'll also try to talk his way out of it by saying something like "I didn't MEAN to do that... It was an accident... Really..." then he gets nailed by his opponent. Or he'll look up in the air and whistle, like he doesn't know what's going on. [Handler: Eric LaValle (firemnt@brainerd.net)] [Cut back to Tim Dross in the studio.] TD: Alex Rio will debut against the wiry El Super Gecko tomorrow night and we'll see just how long it takes for folks like Otto Verhoeven to take notice of him. We also have a new tag team in the IIWF, a team by the name of Prophets of Rage. Let's take a look at them now: [SCENE: A glittering fuschia-sequined cape spreads across the screen, obscuring everything. The words AGE OF THE RAGE stand out against it in gold and black sequins. The camera zooms out as the owner of the cape spins around. He is Shadoe Rage. Behind him stands his giant brother, Derek Rage, glaring like a basilisk into the camera. Tucked tightly in the crook of Derek's arm is Pizzazz, a striking French woman with piercing green eyes and jet black hair. She puffs on a slim French cigarette in a long holder, blowing clouds of smoke up into the air. She is draped in a purple designer gown. Derek is a 7'2 Afro-Canadian. He resembles a darker Alonzo Mourning and is draped in a short black boxer's robe. Shadoe is the most flamboyant of the trio. He's dressed in a lacy, sequined T-shirt in fuschia and black wide-legged trousers. He is extremely fair-skinned, a very faint brown. As he pulls off his glittering gold sunglasses, he grins at the camera. There is madness in his eyes.] SR: So this is the place. The last stop in the Age of the Rage world tour. The last place for the greatest warriors ever to lace up the boots to assemble. IIWF, they say this is where the best come to fight. I hope you're right. I hope there are plenty of sharks in the water because you've just seen the unveiling of something so terrible and so vicious that you should shudder at the very thought of it. DR: What my brother is tryin' to say in his verbose style is that you got the Prophets in here now and it's like settin' the fox among the hens, cause we damn sure didn't come here to lose. Know what I'm sayin? I see the Player's Club doing some business here, too. Cool. We conquer a new world and settle a old debt. Players', y'all think you on the rise now just cause you caught a few breaks. See, the Prophets, we been there and done that. We probably done won more titles than yo momma got teeth. That's one at least. And now we're comin to add one more shiny trinket to our collection. SR: See, the story is always the same. It's a tale of vengeance and blood. It's a story of violence and war. The Prophets of Rage come to your town and dominate your best teams. Then we take the belts and defend them with our lives. Why? Because that's what we need. See, there's not a safe soul in this federation now. Not one. Every one of you has to face the Angel of Death and I will meet and defeat each and every one! This I vow! DR: Yeah, there's always people talking big and tough about who's the baddest. Who's going to bust whose head. I'm telling you like this, though. It don't matter. Cause you've just met the true man. The real warrior. See, Shadoe and me, we fight because we've got to. We fight because the queen of the world decrees it! We fight because that's all we know and the only way we do it. We fight. And we shall continue fighting until it's the end of us. Understand? That's our way. That's our vow! PZ: Mesdames et messieurs, it gives me ze great pleasure to welcome you to ze Age of ze Rage! Mon amour, Derek, iz ze greatest. Et Shadoe, 'e iz magnifique in 'is own way. Zis is for me zat zey 'ave come 'ere. Zis is for me zat zey will take over ze IIWF and regne as championnats. It iz all for me. And what I want I always get. [Pizzazz blows a cloud of smoke into the camera. Fade. The following stats roll on the screen:] Prophets of Rage ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Origin: Halifax, Nova Scotia Manager/Valet: Pizzazz Theme Music: The Death March Orientation (face/heel): heel Name: DEREK RAGE SHADOE RAGE Weight: 325lbs 248lbs Height: 7'2" 6'3" Appearance Derek Rage is a tall, Shadoe Rage is a tall, muscular black man who angular, good-looking biracial resembles Alonzo Mourning. man. His long, dark hair falls He wears a moustache and in waves around his sharp goatee. His eyes are dark face. His eyes are staring and and hard. He has a intense, full of madness and penetrating stare. Derek frustration. He is flamboyant, strides to the ring garbed in glittering sequined wearing a short, black cloaks and matching shades. hooded boxer's robe and He wears one long evening short black boots. Underneath glove on his right hand in he wears a basketball uniform black. He wears a wrestling in black with purple leotard in black with purple pinstripe with Prophet 2 on accents, the boots, knee pads the front and Rage 2 on the and an elbow pad. back. He wears one black glove on his right hand. Favorite Moves: 1. top rope powerslam 1. flying double axehandle to floor 2. jumping double 2. flying forearm axehandle 3. tilt-a-whirl 3. tilt-a-whirl piledriver piledriver 4. abdominal stretch 4. flying head stomp 5. hanging cobra clutch 5. cradle superplex Finishing Move: The Hammer of God -- The Angel of Death Drop -- a clawhold "human dunk". moonsault elbow drop. Primary attributes: 1. Strength 1. Endurance 2. Intelligence 2. Aerial 3. Teamwork 3. Teamwork Tag team finisher: The Headwrecker - Pizzazz flies off the top with a bulldog and the Prophets make the pin. Profile: Derek Rage is an assassin in wrestling gear. Whatever the challenge he rises to meet it and dissects the enemy with his blend of intelligence, science and power. He is cold and clinical. When he loses his composure, watch out. He's got a wide mean streak that can be very dangerous, especially if someone threatens Pizzazz. Shadoe Rage is the exact opposite of his brother. Derek is ice. Shadoe is pure fire. He's under pressure, wild and fierce. He can explode at any time and is capable of the most vicious cruelty possible. He likes to hurt people for the sake of the hurt. He is a sadist. He calls himself the Enemy of the World. No gimmick. He believes that. [Handler: Derek Edwards (edwardsd@is2.dal.ca)] ************************************************************************** ---------------------- DROSS HANDICAPS THE FIELD ------------------------ ************************************************************************** *************************** WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION *************************** DAN KAUFFMAN RECORD: 18-5-2 WIN %: .783 Challengers are lining up for his title. How long can he and the Players' Club stave off the wolves? ************************** INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION ************************** MARTY WARNETT RECORD: 18-9-0 WIN %: .667 Won his first title belt Saturday against Steve Kowalski in impressive fashion. *********************** CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION *********************** TAKEZO MUSASHI RECORD: 18-5-0 WIN %: .783 The bizarre Cheshire seems intent on interfering in his matches. The two will meet face-to-face on Saturday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- RANKINGS BY WINNING PERCENTAGE (10 OR MORE DECISIONS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. DEATHBRINGER RECORD: 20-3-2 WIN %: .870 Always at or near the top of the rankings, a date with Serge Annis could be looming. 2. CHRIS QUIGLEY RECORD: 12-4-0 WIN %: .750 Earned his desired victory over the Players' Club Saturday, but was double-crossed by Otto Verhoeven. Kauffman remains his top priority. 3. THE WHITE PHOENIX RECORD: 11-4-0 WIN %: .733 Currently unbeaten on his extended world tour. 4. OTTO "THE BUTCHER" VERHOEVEN RECORD: 15-6-1 WIN %: .714 He's a sour kraut after being French fried by the Subway Psycho -- and Chris Quigley wants a piece of him now. 5. SUBWAY PSYCHO RECORD: 16-7-2 WIN %: .696 Remained unbeaten in Third Rail matches when he defeated Otto Verhoeven. May finally be ready to recapture the IIWF World Heavyweight Championship. 6. STEVE KOWALSKI RECORD: 9-4-0 WIN %: .692 Dropped the IIWF Intercontinental Championship to Marty Warnett. Will he falter, or will it make him angrier? 7. CASEY JAMES RECORD: 18-9-2 WIN %: .667 Lost the IIWF World Heavyweight Championship belt Saturday night to J.W. Hardin and Brody Thunder -- and he wasn't happy about it. 8. BILLY SHAKESPEARE RECORD: 18-10-1 WIN %: .643 Injured yet again in the Intercontinental Championship match. Stud Stetson will be on his agenda when he returns. 9. LORD BYRON RECORD: 9-5-0 WIN %: .643 His fallout with Lady DeWinter has mirrored a skid in the ring. Does she mean more to his career than he is willing to admit? 10. BRODY THUNDER RECORD: 7-4-0 WIN %: .636 The Syndicate has had his number, but Outlaw J.W. Hardin could even the odds a bit. Clearly focused on Tiger Claw right now and wants a Tombstone Strap match with Claw, which may be signed for Saturday night. 11. HARLEQUIN TRAGEDY RECORD: 5-4-1 WIN %: .556 Came close to winning the Cruiserweight title Saturday night, but Cheshire's interference cost him the shot. Rumors abound that Tragedy would like Cheshire and Otto Verhoeven in a tag match with the Harlequins soon. 12. TIGER CLAW RECORD: 21-17-2 WIN %: .553 Has his hands full with Brody Thunder -- and now "Outlaw" J.W. Hardin. Can he count on the rest of the Syndicate for support? 13. THE SANDMAN RECORD: 13-11-0 WIN %: .542 Took a week off to let his injuries heal. Facing a Terrordome match this weekend against Creed. 14. MR. DAMAGE RECORD: 11-11-0 WIN %: .500 Kidnapped Harlequin Melody. Wants a "best of three falls" match with Harlequin Chaos to determine her future. He'll get it this week. 15. VENUSIAN DEATH CELL RECORD: 7-7-0 WIN %: .500 Counting on the old Posse magic to help him back to his winning ways. 16. STUD STETSON RECORD: 4-5-2 WIN %: .444 His suspension is over and he earned his revenge with a cheap shot on Billy Shakespeare. 17. THE HANGMAN RECORD: 4-6-3 WIN %: .400 Ready to continue his feud with the Venusian Death Cell and the Posse. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- RANKINGS BY WINNING PERCENTAGE (FEWER THAN 10 DECISIONS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. HIGHWAYMAN RECORD: 2-0-0 WIN %: 1.000 Well-rounded newcomer. Claimed a big win over the Venusian Death Cell last Wednesday NIGHTWING RECORD: 2-0-0 WIN %: 1.000 Impressive speed and agility has helped him to a quick start in the IIWF. "SYCHOSYS" JOE PETROW RECORD: 2-0-0 WIN %: 1.000 Unpredictable, as evidenced by his attack on Medusa Rage Saturday night. "REAL DEAL" LUKE STEELE RECORD: 2-0-0 WIN %: 1.000 Won the IIWF contract, but now must prove himself against the fed's regular roster. 22. MAD DOG WATKINS RECORD: 4-1-0 WIN %: .800 Defeated Ronnie Paris in the Iron Man match with Steve Kowalski's assistance and watched Saturday's card from ringside. What's next for him? CHESHIRE RECORD: 4-1-0 WIN %: .800 Has a title match with Takezo Musashi this week. Will Dr. Hinterhalt have the bizarre clown ready for it? 24. DIRT DOG UNIQUE ALLAH RECORD: 4-2-0 WIN %: .667 One of the baddest muhfuhs in the IIWF. Joe Petrow's attack on Medusa clearly upset him. SERGE ANNIS RECORD: 2-1-1 WIN %: .667 Seems focused on Deathbringer and IIWF World Champion Dan Kauffman. Who will he tackle first? 26. CREED RECORD: 4-3-0 WIN %: .571 Impressive win against Lord Byron on Saturday. Could quickly build toward a title shot under the management of the "CEO" Jack Montgomery. 27. "BADBOY" RANDY ACORN RECORD: 2-2-0 WIN %: .500 Big victory against American Patriot has him back in championship form. 28. HARLEQUIN CHAOS RECORD: 2-3-0 WIN %: .400 Loss of Melody to Mr. Damage made his snap and even more unpredictable. Lost his cool against Nightwing, costing him the match. AMERICAN PATRIOT RECORD: 2-3-0 WIN %: .400 Disappointing showing versus Randy Acorn last week. RONNIE PARIS RECORD: 2-3-0 WIN %: .400 Lost the Iron Man match thanks to Steve Kowalski, but earned the respect of everyone in the IIWF in the process. Match against Steve Roberts looms this week. ************************ WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS ************************ THE DARK DISCIPLES RECORD: 4-2-1 WIN %: .667 Draw versus Domination Saturday didn't hurt them, but extracurricular activities within the Syndicate may. May be spending too much time watching the backs of Tiger Claw and Casey James. 1. DOMINATION RECORD: 4-1-2 WIN %: .800 Still the number one contenders for The Dark Disciples' belts. Monster and Mr. Psycho are confident they can beat The Disciples. 2. RISING SUN REVOLUTION RECORD: 10-3-0 WIN %: .769 Ready to make a run at The Dark Disciples now that they've put The Alphabet Boys on a short leash. 3. THE ARMED FORCES RECORD: 16-7-1 WIN %: .696 Slowly settling in as they adjust to life without Aaron at ringside. They were actually cheered at a house show last week. 4. HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS RECORD: 17-8-1 WIN %: .680 Strong showing last week. Possibly gearing up for a rematch with The Dark Disciples. 5. THE ARABIAN KNIGHTS RECORD: 9-5-0 WIN %: .643 Rumors persist about the return of the Grand Vizier. That could spell trouble in the ranks with Mr. Kaseem. 6. THE HANGMEN RECORD: 7-5-2 WIN %: .583 Whoever -- or whatever -- is posing as The Senator has their attention, but they'd rather get their hands on him -- or it. THE ALPHABET BOYS RECORD: 7-5-2 WIN %: .583 Finally accepted by Rising Sun Revolution, they're happy again. 8. THE PLAYERS' CLUB RECORD: 5-4-0 WIN %: .556 They now hold the tag belts, courtesy of Joe Petrow, but the Dark Disciples will undoubtedly be coming for them. 9. PAIN INC. RECORD: 7-6-1 WIN %: .538 They've seemingly split with The Armed Forces and are on bad terms with the Players' Club. 10. G.W.R. RECORD: 4-4-0 WIN %: .500 Went hardcore against The Armed Forces. Will that trend continue? 11. THE ZODIAC CONNECTION RECORD: 7-8-0 WIN %: .467 Gemini seem to have turned the fortunes of Taurus and Scorpio. ************************************************************************** ------------- COMING FRIDAY: COUNTDOWN TO SATURDAY NIGHT ---------------- ************************************************************************** Fans, I'm told that Billy Shakespeare is receiving medical attention downstairs, but it appears that serious injury has been avoided after that attack by Brody Thunder. We'll have an update tomorrow night when Becky LaRue and I enter the "Wednesday War Room," and then Becky and Larry Morton will bring you "Countdown to Saturday Night" on Friday. Until then, this is Tim Dross for the cast and crew of "Inside the IIWF" saying so long everybody! [The credits roll as the shot cuts back to the site of the Shakespeare press conference. Billy is pushing away a medical worker and trying to get back to his feet as the shot fades.] +=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= I * I * W * F =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-+ | President: Daniel Spreadbury | Vice-President: Steve Owens | | univ0322@sable.ox.ac.uk | sowens@admin.presby.edu | | iiwf@sisko.demon.co.uk | IIWFadmin@aol.com | +=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.sisko.demon.co.uk -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=+