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[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Tigerkinney;303046]Certainly a night of surprises and it made a mockery of everyone's predicting skills, this is certainly not the predictable fed it was a year (game time) ago. Couldn't help noticing in the who's hot/not section that Yasuhiko Taira won the BHOTWG World Title. Yippee Burning Hammer fans can look forward to some exciting 3 minute Title matches :rolleyes:[/QUOTE] OOC... In terms of predicting, yep that was a tougher show than it used to be. It wasn't particularly by design. The injury to Matt Gauge threw my booking plans regarding the tag titles - High and Low getting them at this stage was some recognition for their hard work over the past couple of years, but wasn't the original plan. I feel Stoat has had his title shots (for now) and he was a good candidate with his persona to overlook Jones to help build up the newcomer's momentum a little. I have some contract issues with Burning EXILE, which speeded up him losing the Talisman belt. Also, in terms of predicting, I've got a larger roster now in an effort to get more UK wrestlers' skills up quicker. That also means it'll be a bit more competitive and there are more wrestlers on similar levels than there were before. I want to be at the point where any of Dragon, O'Curle, JD Morgan, Walter Morgan and Stones could foreseeably beat each other at the top end of the card, with Stoat as an added spanner in the works. I've got to work on the midcard and tag divisions a little to get a similar open feel to those. There aren't enough viable Talisman and tag title contenders right now. Yasuhiko Taira...yes, I thought you'd notice and enjoy that one! :D

[Beeker]

Shows what I know. The only 'upset' prediction I felt strongly about was Walter Morgan toppling UK Dragon.

[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFWebsite08.jpg[/IMG] [CENTER][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/GreatBallsofFire09.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/BillyRobinson2ROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DonHendersonROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Billy Robinson © vs Don Henderson[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Billy Robinson only won the Talisman title last month, beating Burning EXILE for his 3rd reign as champion – a feat no other man has accomplished in ROF. However last time he was champion, his first defence was against Don Henderson, who promptly beat him for the gold. These two have been evenly matched throughout their rivalry and this could go either way. Henderson wants his belt back, whilst Robinson won’t want lightning to strike twice.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/HighAndLowROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WarriorsofHonour.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]High and Low © vs Warriors of Honour[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Warriors of Honour get the first stab at the new tag champions. High and Low were surprise winners of the triple threat match last month, when the Warriors seemed to take their eye off the ball with the G-Force injury issues surrounding the match. The Warriors will not want to make the same mistake twice, but might well find High and Low different opposition now that they have the belts to cling on to.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JDMorganROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WalterMorganROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]JD Morgan vs Walter Morgan[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]At Combustion in March, Walter Morgan took a great step up the ROF ladder by beating JD Morgan in one on one competition. Now the two meet again with both men having failed to dethrone UK Dragon as ROF champion in recent months. A win here would certainly go some way to putting themselves back in the spotlight. The two submission experts have so far traded a win apiece in ROF. Which of them will have the upper hand at Great Balls of Fire?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/KevinJonesROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Kevin Jones vs Stevie Stoat[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Kevin Jones shocked and embarrassed Stevie Stoat at Fan The Flames last month, handing the boastful 21CWer a surprise defeat. Stoat has asked for a rematch so that he can attempt to gain some redemption. However he’ll need to have his game face turned on here, as Jones proved last month that he’s no slouch in the ring and he would like nothing better to continue his ROF career rise with another win against Stoat.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MerleOCurleROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/RollingJohnnyStonesROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]Number One Contender match[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Merle O’Curle vs Rolling Johnny Stones[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]In March at Combustion, Rolling Johnny Stones scored a win over Merle O’Curle on his return to an ROF ring. O’Curle suggested Stones couldn’t beat him if he was fully prepared to face him, and was proved right last month when he evened up their matches at 1-1. Following that match, it was decided they would meet again at Great Balls of Fire, with the winner of this rubber match going on to rubber stamp their way into a title match at next month’s Holocaust event. Stones has made no secret of the fact that he wants the ROF Championship, and O’Curle would like nothing better than to win it back again. Something has to give.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/UKDragonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/EXILEROF2.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]UK Dragon © vs Burning EXILE[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]EXILE lost the Talisman title last month, but now has the opportunity to land the prize he really seeks – the ROF Championship. UK Dragon brought EXILE into ROF last year, but their friendship will be put aside for this match. They know each other’s game well, and they have similar in-ring styles. It promises to be a great match, but can Dragon defend his title successfully again, or will EXILE make history by winning both ROF singles titles within a few months? And will the pair still be able to co-exist after such a battle?[/I] ______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF Great Balls of Fire – June 2009[/B] [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Billy Robinson © vs Don Henderson [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] High and Low © vs Warriors of Honour JD Morgan vs Walter Morgan Kevin Jones vs Stevie Stoat [U]Number One Contender match[/U] Merle O’Curle vs Rolling Johnny Stones [U]ROF Championship[/U] UK Dragon © vs Burning EXILE

[Tigerkinney]

ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson ©[/B] vs Don Henderson [I]Lightning doesn't strike twice so to speak as Robinson (haircut ! haircut !) actually manages to make a succesful defence this time against his former tag partner turned bitter rival[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles High and Low © vs [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] [I]High and Low's out of no-where title reign is short lived as the Warriors win their belts back. I still see the long term plan as G-Force going over the Warriors to win the tag straps, then going on a strong run themselves.[/I] JD Morgan vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]Both are good technicians, but Walter has alot more years left in him, where as JD is at that age where he could suddenly decide to hang up the boots any day soon. [/I] [I]JD had his unstoppable run when he first came into ROF leading up to his title reign. But once he lost that title he lost that aura he had, and is no longer the unbeatable force when he came in. Walter has now elevated himself into the main event and after a couple of tough title match losses, this would re cement his newly earned place in the main event scene.[/I] [B]Kevin Jones[/B] vs Stevie Stoat [I]The over confident Stoat makes the same mistake twice and takes the new-comer from MOSC too lightly. Stoat then throws a hissy fit after the match.[/I] Number One Contender match Merle O’Curle vs [B]Rolling Johnny Stones[/B] [I]Simply because we've had O'Curle-Dragon before and Stones-Dragon would be the fresher title match up.[/I] ROF Championship [B]UK Dragon ©[/B] vs Burning EXILE [I]The Talisman belt was hot-shotted off EXILE due to contract issues, so naturally I don't think he will win the main belt. But this should be a very good match, in what possibly might be EXILE's final match in an ROF ring.[/I]

[Irish Wolf]

ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson ©[/B] vs Don Henderson I'd like to see Robinson really run with the title. ROF Tag Team Titles [B]High and Low ©[/B] vs Warriors of Honour Don't like short title reigns in pure/realistic feds. JD Morgan vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] I want to see a Walter Morgan/Merle O'Curle best of seven series [B]Kevin Jones[/B] vs Stevie Stoat can we all say Apu hates Stoat Number One Contender match Merle O’Curle vs [B]Rolling Johnny Stones[/B] ROF Championship [B]UK Dragon ©[/B] vs Burning EXILE I'mof the same mind as TK on these last two.

[chris caulfield]

ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson © [/B]vs Don Henderson ROF Tag Team Titles [B]High and Low © [/B]vs Warriors of Honour [B]JD Morgan[/B] vs Walter Morgan Kevin Jones vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] Number One Contender match [B]Merle O’Curle [/B]vs Rolling Johnny Stones ROF Championship [B]UK Dragon © [/B]vs Burning EXILE

[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFNews08.jpg[/IMG] [CENTER][B][U][FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="3"]BREAKING NEWS[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT SHORT FUSE[/SIZE][/FONT][/U][/B] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/GregGaugeROF.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/EXILEROF3.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] In shock news, we have new tag team champions in ROF. At last week's Short Fuse event in London, High and Low (Johnny Highspot and Jonni Lowlife) made their first defence of their newly won tag team titles. Their opponents were supposed to be G-Force, but Matt Gauge's injury kept him out of action. Greg Gauge's partner was Burning EXILE, and the swiftly put together team shocked High and Low by winning the match and the belts. With Burning EXILE already involved in the ROF Championship match at Great Balls of Fire, it means the tag straps will not be defended at the event and the High and Low vs Warriors of Honour match will now be a non-title encounter, with the winner obviously placing themselves well for the next title shot. A few ROF fans have already made predictions on our forums - they should feel free to change any of their predictions in the light of this news.

[xfactor9600]

Make Burning Exile defend the tag belts!!!!! The people want more championship matches!!!!

[DannyDemon]

do i smell 1st man to ever hold all 3 titles in RoF?????

[theunholyicon]

ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson ©[/B] vs Don Henderson I hate this man, but you seem to like the strap on him. ROF Tag Team Titles [B]High and Low [/B]vs Warriors of Honour They need a rematch, and I think winning this will help them get it. JD Morgan vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] Boo JD. I picked Walter last time to win the title, and I'm picking him again. [B]Kevin Jones[/B] vs Stevie Stoat HA. I totally picked this one last time, and he is going to do it again. Number One Contender match [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] vs Rolling Johnny Stones It is Merles time now. ROF Championship UK Dragon © vs[B] Burning EXILE[/B] It is only Merles time AFTER Taka****a has held all three championship.s

[xfactor9600]

ROF Talisman Title Billy Robinson © vs [B]Don Henderson[/B] I'm ready for Don to get the Title back.. ROF Tag Team Titles High and Low © vs [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] Since I believe this is a non-title bout now... Warriors will pick up the win. JD Morgan vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] I'm not a JD Morgan fan. Kevin Jones vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] Time for Stevie Stoat to get on a winning streak and take the title. Number One Contender match [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] vs Rolling Johnny Stones ROF Championship UK Dragon © vs [B]Burning EXILE[/B] Triple Crown anyone?

[Dragonmack]

ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson[/B] © vs Don Henderson ROF Tag Team Titles High and Low © vs [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] JD Morgan vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [B]Kevin Jones[/B] vs Stevie Stoat Number One Contender match [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] vs Rolling Johnny Stones ROF Championship [B]UK Dragon[/B] © vs Burning EXILE

[Marcel Fromage]

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[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFNews08.jpg[/IMG] Here are the Short Fuse results from June, complete with Justin Blackham's unofficial ratings. [U]Week 1 - The Cobra Den, Wigan - 588 crowd[/U] Greg Gauge beat Martin Heath [B]C-[/B] Burning EXILE beat Kelly Martin [B]C[/B] Warriors of Honour beat Keith Adams & Kashmir Singh [B]C[/B] Merle O'Curle beat Kevin Jones [B]C+[/B] Show Rating [B]C+[/B] [U]Week 2 - Parliament Square, London - 1,000 crowd[/U] British Samurai beat Evil Spirit [B]C-[/B] Petey Barnes beat Jon Michael Sharp [B]C-[/B] Burning EXILE and Greg Gauge beat High and Low to win the Tag Titles [B]C-[/B] Rolling Johnny Stones beat Don Henderson [B]C+[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]Week 3 - The Cobra Den, Wigan - 589 crowd[/U] Stevie Stoat beat Martin Heath [B]C-[/B] Billy Robinson beat Sander Laine [B]C[/B] Walter Morgan & Nigel Svensson beat Absolutely Flawless [B]C[/B] JD Morgan drew with British Samurai [B]C[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]Week 4 - Phoenix Nights, Bolton - 300 crowd[/U] Future X beat The Tribe [B]D+[/B] Lance Martin beat Keith Adams [B]D+[/B] Burning EXILE & Greg Gauge beat Par Excellence to retain the Tag Titles [B]C-[/B] Merle O'Curle beat Johnny Highspot [B]C+[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B]

[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFWebsite08.jpg[/IMG] [CENTER][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/Holocaust09.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/GaugeExileROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WarriorsofHonour.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Greg Gauge & Burning EXILE © vs Warriors of Honour[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]EXILE and Gauge are the surprising tag champions with little experience, whilst Warriors of Honour are former champions with a strong track record. The Warriors thought they had a title match last month, only to find their bout with High and Low had turned into a dead rubber, aside from gaining them number one contender status. Can they regain their titles, or will Gauge & EXILE continue to surprise the ROF with their reign as champions?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/KevinJonesROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MattGaugeROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/NigelSvenssonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]4-way Elimination match[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Kevin Jones vs Matt Gauge vs Nigel Svensson vs Stevie Stoat[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]An interesting bout between many of the ROF stars not involved in other matches tonight. Stevie Stoat is the most experienced man in the match and is looking to fight his way back up the rankings. Kevin Jones has proven a thorn in Stoat’s side before and is also looking to progress in ROF. Gauge appears to have been thrown a bone here to distract him from the tag team title match tonight, and Svensson has shown some great wrestling skills since his recent debut. Which of the four men will come out on top?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/BillyRobinson2ROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder4-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DonHendersonROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title - Last Man Standing match[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Billy Robinson © vs Don Henderson[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]These two men have been feuding both with or without the Talisman Title for the past ten months now. Both men have held the belt, and both have scored major victories over the other. They have now been booked in a Last Man Standing match to finally settle the score, with the winner walking away from Holocaust as the Talisman champion to boot. Which of the former Shooters has got what it takes to put the other man down for a 10-count?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/FutureXROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/HighAndLowROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Future X vs High and Low[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]These two tag teams are looking to get back on track. High and Low suffered the ignominy of a split-second title reign and defeat by a thrown together tag team, and followed that with defeat against the Warriors of Honour at Great Balls of Fire. Future X have had some disagreements lately, but a win here would put Barnes and Future back on the same page and in line for a tag team title match in the future.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JDMorganROF-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WalterMorganROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]Submission match[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]JD Morgan vs Walter Morgan[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The two Morgans meet for the second month in a row and are beginning quite the competitive rivalry. Walter came out on top in their battle at Great Balls of Fire, but JD quickly challenged him to another bout – this time a submission match. It will pit two of the most dangerous submission holds in all of ROF against each other – JD’s Cross Atlantic Stretch against Walter’s Wigan Wrench. But that’s not all, as both men possess a myriad of other submission moves at their disposal. Which Morgan will be the better man on this night?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MerleOCurleROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/UKDragonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/RollingJohnnyStonesROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship Triple Threat[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]UK Dragon © vs Merle O’Curle vs Rolling Johnny Stones[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Last month’s number one contender match ended in a draw, meaning a triple threat main event at Holocaust. UK Dragon has been possibly the most impressive ROF champion in history, something that doesn’t sit well with former champion Merle O’Curle. And Johnny Stones has been eyeing the gold ever since his return to ROF in March. Can Dragon hold out against the challenge of two such talented opponents on the same night? Or is it time for one of his hungry opponents to get the gold?[/I] _______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF Holocaust – July 2009[/B] [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] Greg Gauge & Burning EXILE © vs Warriors of Honour [U]4-way Elimination match[/U] Kevin Jones vs Matt Gauge vs Nigel Svensson vs Stevie Stoat [U]ROF Talisman Title - Last Man Standing match[/U] Billy Robinson © vs Don Henderson Future X vs High and Low [U]Submission match[/U] JD Morgan vs Walter Morgan [U]ROF Championship Triple Threat[/U] UK Dragon © vs Merle O’Curle vs Rolling Johnny Stones

[Tigerkinney]

[U]ROF Tag Team Titles [/U][B]Greg Gauge & Burning EXILE[/B] © vs Warriors of Honour [I]I think the injury to Matt Gauge threw you a curve-ball and has sent you in a different direction from your original plan. So I think Greg and EXILE hold onto the belts here, which wont sit well with Matt.[/I] [U]4-way Elimination match[/U] Kevin Jones vs Matt Gauge vs Nigel Svensson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]Anyone could win this match, well except Svensson who despite showing promise as a rookie will be the first to go here. I think Gauge goes next and it'll be down to Stoat and Jones at the end, flip a coin I'll go for Stoat.[/I] [U]ROF Talisman Title - Last Man Standing match[/U] [B]Billy Robinson ©[/B] vs Don Henderson [I]Seeing as this match will end the feud, I'm torn on who should win. In these sort of feuds the face normally wins the final match to put things to bed, but you've played hot potato with the Talisman Title enough lately and I would like to see someone have a solid run with the belt again. [/I] Future X vs [B]High and Low[/B] [I]I think High and Low have a bit more mileage as a tag tandem, and I think you might be building towards Future-X imploding on themselves. [/I] [U]Submission match[/U] JD Morgan vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]Same reasons as I stated last month. J.D had his run at the top, is no longer being booked as an unstoppable force and is agening.Walter has elevated himself to the main event and is determined to stay there.[/I] [U]ROF Championship Triple Threat[/U] [B]UK Dragon ©[/B] vs Merle O’Curle vs Rolling Johnny Stones [I]I think at the start of U.K Dragon's run as champion, many of us thought he would hold for about 2 or 3 months then transition it to someone else due to his commitments in Japan, but that has proven far from the case and he's challenging O'Curle as one of the best champions in recent ROF history.[/I] [I]As for the match I see O'Curle and Stones cancelling each other out, and Dragon will take advantage to retain the title.[/I]

[Dragonmack]

ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Greg Gauge & Burning EXILE[/B] © vs Warriors of Honour 4-way Elimination match Kevin Jones vs Matt Gauge vs Nigel Svensson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]Stoat has been taking some losses but it is time for him to rebuild[/I] ROF Talisman Title - Last Man Standing match [B]Billy Robinson[/B] © vs Don Henderson [I]The new look Robinson retains[/I] [B]Future X[/B] vs High and Low Submission match [B]JD Morgan[/B] vs Walter Morgan [I]The Dean of Submissions teaches Walter some Pain 101[/I] ROF Championship Triple Threat UK Dragon © vs Merle O’Curle vs [B]Rolling Johnny Stones[/B] [I]He would be new blood and new matchups at the top[/I]

[xfactor9600]

ROF Tag Team Titles Greg Gauge & Burning EXILE © vs [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] I'll go warriors here. 4-way Elimination match Kevin Jones vs Matt Gauge vs Nigel Svensson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] Predicted order of finish is Gauge, Svenssori, Jones, Stoat ROF Talisman Title - Last Man Standing match Billy Robinson © vs [B]Don Henderson[/B] Future X vs [B]High and Low[/B] Submission match JD Morgan vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] ROF Championship Triple Threat UK Dragon © vs [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] vs Rolling Johnny Stones

[Marcel Fromage]

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[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFNews08.jpg[/IMG] Here are the Short Fuse results from July, along with Justin Blackham's customary ratings. [U]July Week 1 - The Cobra Den, Wigan - 664 crowd[/U] British Samurai beat Jacques DuPont [B]C[/B] Don Henderson beat Evil Spirit [B]C[/B] Matt Gauge beat Johnny Highspot [B]D+[/B] Merle O'Curle beat Dan Judoka [B]C+[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]July Week 2 - Parliament Square, London - 1,000 crowd[/U] Absolutely Flawless beat The Tribe, Par Excellence & Barnes/Adams [B]C-[/B] Burning EXILE beat Stevie Stoat [B]C[/B] Walter Morgan beat Kevin Jones [B]C[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]July Week 3 - The Cobra Den, Wigan - 700 crowd[/U] Nigel Svensson beat Martin Heath [B]D+[/B] Eric Future & Kevin Jones beat Kashmir Singh & Evil Spirit [B]D[/B] Billy Robinson beat Pierre DuPont to retain the Talisman Title [B]C[/B] Rolling Johnny Stones beat Burning EXILE [B]C+[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B] [U]July Week 4 - The Cobra Den, Wigan - 463 crowd[/U] Warriors of Honour beat Keith Adams & Jamie Anderson [B]C[/B] Kevin Jones beat Sander Laine [B]C-[/B] G-Force beat Par Excellence [B]C-[/B] JD Morgan beat Stevie Stoat [B]C[/B] Show Rating [B]C[/B]

[Marcel Fromage]

[IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROFWebsite08.jpg[/IMG] [CENTER][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/Inferno09.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MerleOCurleROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/RazorValentineROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Merle O’Curle vs Razor Valentine[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]O’Curle found himself the man pinned in last month’s ROF Championship bout, and whilst Johnny Stones gets the title match this month, Merle finds himself jerking the curtain. His opponent is new to ROF – Razor Valentine is a very dangerous martial arts specialist, very experienced and well known to UK wrestling fans. Given O’Curle’s success over the past couple of years in ROF, he has to be hot favourite to win this and gain back some momentum. But does Valentine have a surprise in store?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/FutureXROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/G-ForceROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/HighAndLowROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WarriorsofHonour.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"][U]ROF Tag Team Titles – 4-team Ladder match[/U][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Future X vs G-Force vs High and Low vs Warriors of Honour[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]With only days to the event, Burning EXILE is nowhere to be found. Therefore ROF management have made the decision to strip EXILE and Greg Gauge of the tag titles and have set up this groundbreaking match – the first ever ladder match in ROF history – to crown new champions. The smart money is on G-Force or the Warriors of Honour, but the ladder match might just even the odds for specialist high-flyers like Future X and High and Low. Whatever happens, Inferno will see new tag champions crowned.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/BillyRobinson2ROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder4-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Billy Robinson © vs Stevie Stoat[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Stevie Stoat’s victory in the 4-way last month has landed him the Talisman title shot at Billy Robinson here at Inferno. Stoat has been a perennial challenger for the ROF Championship, and has held gold in 21CW as well, so will fancy his chances of winning a first Talisman title here. Robinson, having seen off the challenge of Don Henderson, has a tough task but is steadily improving as a worker. Perhaps the biggest question mark here is which of the egos (surely the two biggest in ROF) will survive this battle?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DonHendersonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/KevinJonesROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Don Henderson vs Kevin Jones[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]These two men have suffered defeats on both the last two ROF special events and are looking to get back to winning ways here. Henderson was briefly the Talisman champion in the early part of 2009 and is a very skilled technical worker, whilst Jones is an all-rounder who has shown some very good skills in ROF so far. Henderson badly needs a win to give his career some direction and stability, whilst Jones will want to build towards a title match soon.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MorganSvenssonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/MorganMysteryROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Walter Morgan & Nigel Svensson vs JD Morgan & ???[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Walter and JD Morgan have built up a strong rivalry in the past couple of months, each scoring a submission victory over the other. Meanwhile, Nigel Svensson has joined the ROF ranks from the same wrestling school as Walter and the pair have joined forces on Short Fuse with success. Now they have laid down a challenge to JD – find a partner and take them on at Inferno. No word yet on who JD will have to partner him. He’ll certainly need someone good.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/UKDragonROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/VSborder2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/RollingJohnnyStonesROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]UK Dragon © vs Rolling Johnny Stones[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]UK Dragon laid out Rolling Johnny Stones with a Dragon Drop in last month’s title triple threat match, but chose to pin Merle O’Curle instead. Stones claims he’d have kicked out of Dragon’s pin attempt. Now he gets the chance to prove it, as at Inferno the two men will battle 1 on 1 for the first time in over 3 years (since Stones’ first run with the company). Can Dragon continue his massively impressive streak as champion, or will Stones add the ROF title to his impressive resume?[/I] ______________________________[/CENTER] [QUOTE][FONT="Century Gothic"]Justin Blackham is back (we’d like to say by popular demand) with his website interview slot this month. And his focus is the tag match that has been set for Inferno involving Walter and JD Morgan. JB spoke to JD about the match, and to try and find out who his partner would be.[/FONT] [B]JB: Long time no see, JD.[/B] JD: I thought you must have probably got the sack by now, kid. What exactly is your job around here anyway? [B]JB: I do the announcing for the website and have my column in the newsletter. Anyway, we’re not here to talk about me, we’re here to talk about you.[/B] JD: You’re right, that would be far more interesting. [B]JB: Over the past couple of months you’ve had quite the burgeoning rivalry with the other Morgan in ROF - Walter. Is there a reason behind this sudden animosity towards one another?[/B] JD: I think you’re misunderstanding, kid. There is no real animosity. That’s not what this rivalry is about. Walter is a great technical wrestler. I’m a great technical wrestler. We’re both at the top of our game. I came to ROF for some competition, and Walter is one of the few men here who can offer that. He represents a challenge to me. There’s nothing personal in this and I have absolutely nothing against him. But it doesn’t mean I don’t want to beat his ass into the mat. [B]JB: So you weren’t embarrassed when he beat you at Great Balls of Fire?[/B] JD: Embarrassed isn’t the word, Blackham. Don’t forget he’d already beaten me at Combustion as well earlier in the year. JD Morgan doesn’t get embarrassed, but he does get even. That’s 2 losses I’ve taken to Walter, and I can take losses. But to me that’s now 2 losses I owe to him. I got one back at Holocaust. Now it’s time for me to strike back for the second time at Inferno. [B]JB: Hang on a minute, though. At Holocaust some people say the deck was stacked in your favour by the match being made a submission match.[/B] JD: By ‘some people’, do you actually mean there are people saying that, or is it just your way of trying to wind me up? [B]JB: No, you have to admit that submissions are your speciality, so it gave you an advantage.[/B] JD: Don’t under-estimate Walter’s submission skills. Sure, submission matches are right up my street. But on that day I’d have beaten him in any kind of match. Hell, I’d have even beaten him in a bra and panties match. [B]JB: Give me a moment to get that image out of my head. Jeez…[/B] JD: Anyway, this month at Inferno, I’m going to get my second win back against Walter. [B]JB: Ah yes, this time you’re booked in a tag match. Walter has already chosen his partner, picking Nigel Svensson, who although talented is nothing more than a rookie. Yet you are keeping your cards close to your chest. Is that because you’re trying to seek the advantage again, or because you can’t find anyone to team up with?[/B] JD: Blackham, you are seriously pushing my patience. It’s neither of those things. I have a partner and I’m choosing to keep their identity under wraps. Walter could have done the same but chose not to. There’s nothing sinister at work here, Blackham. You’re like a bad lawyer, trying to dig for things that just aren’t there. [B]JB: You’ve brought Frankie Perez into ROF as a favour in the past. Is it him?[/B] JD: Kid, if I wanted people to know who it was, I would have announced it already. I certainly wouldn’t give you the satisfaction and the career lift by letting you get it out of me. [B]JB: Not even one clue?[/B] JD: All I will say is that the fans will be happy and he’s raring to go. [B]JB: Ah-ha. So it’s definitely a he?[/B] JD: Of course. I don’t do girls, Blackham. Erm…I mean… [B]JB: After the bra and panties, I don’t think the wrestling world can cope with any more revelations, JD![/B] JD: Shut up, Blackham. This interview is over. You can speak to me again after I win at Inferno.[/QUOTE] [B]ROF Inferno – August 2009[/B] Merle O’Curle vs Razor Valentine [U]ROF Tag Team Titles – 4-team Ladder match[/U] Future X vs G-Force vs High and Low vs Warriors of Honour [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Billy Robinson © vs Stevie Stoat Don Henderson vs Kevin Jones Walter Morgan & Nigel Svensson vs JD Morgan & ??? [U]ROF Championship[/U] UK Dragon © vs Rolling Johnny Stones

[Dragonmack]

[B]Merle O’Curle[/B] vs Razor Valentine ROF Tag Team Titles – 4-team Ladder match Future X vs [B]G-Force[/B] vs High and Low vs Warriors of Honour [I]Fate finally intervenes for Matt and Greg[/I] ROF Talisman Title Billy Robinson © vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]Although he isn't popular, Stoat deserves some time with the gold[/I] [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Kevin Jones Walter Morgan & Nigel Svensson vs [B]JD Morgan & ???[/B] [I]If it was an interconnected Cornellverse, I would guess Ota or Youngman, except Youngman hasn't debuted yet. Ota wouldn't be a half bad option as he does have decent technical skills and ROF could use a taste of the Darkness Warrior. :D [/I] ROF Championship [B]UK Dragon[/B] © vs Rolling Johnny Stones [I]Need more build for the Dragon to go down at this point.[/I]

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Dragonmack;307042]Walter Morgan & Nigel Svensson vs [B]JD Morgan & ???[/B] [I]If it was an interconnected Cornellverse, I would guess Ota or Youngman, except Youngman hasn't debuted yet. Ota wouldn't be a half bad option as he does have decent technical skills and ROF could use a taste of the Darkness Warrior. :D [/I][/QUOTE] Yeah...I actually quite like the idea of connecting ideas from diary to diary, as I know you've done with Monkeypox regarding Acid. But I don't think Morgan would have been allied with Ota in 2009, so I can promise you it's not him!

[Irish Wolf]

[B]Merle O’Curle[/B] vs Razor Valentine Valentine has nowhere near the skill of O'Curle ROF Tag Team Titles – 4-team Ladder match Future X vs [B]G-Force[/B] vs High and Low vs Warriors of Honour I like the idea of the Gauge boys being champions ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson ©[/B] vs Stevie Stoat Stoat deserves nothing. Don Henderson vs [B]Kevin Jones[/B] I like the new Joens and I think he'll go far Walter Morgan & Nigel Svensson vs [B]JD Morgan & ???[/B] The mystery partner win. ROF Championship [B]UK Dragon ©[/B] vs Rolling Johnny Stones Stones is up there and deserving but just not yet the star needed to be the champ.

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Apupunchau@optonline;307409]ROF Talisman Title [B]Billy Robinson ©[/B] vs Stevie Stoat Stoat deserves nothing.[/QUOTE] :D Poor Stevie still not getting any love eh Apu. He did get the best match rating in ROF history a while back. Ok, it was with UK Dragon...but still a B+ for the Stoatmeister. You'll have to wait and see whether or not you'll be happy after this event then. :p