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[Phantom Stranger]

[QUOTE=Dragonmack;395928]War with WLW should make things interesting for your Japan brand. A promotion war is one thing I haven't done as NYCW is always the lowest prestige promotion, and therefore would usually lose. :([/QUOTE] I ended up with an ROF/21CW war with Eric Tyler booking 21CW. Thing is, at the time 21CW were Small and I was Cult. 21CW are now Regional and Due to Go Broke In Three Weeks.

[Marcel Fromage]

[CENTER][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROF2012.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Issue102b.png[/IMG] ______________________________ [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/Inferno13.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JoeyBeauchampROF.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/LukeCoolROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Joey Beauchamp vs Luke Cool[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Last time these two former Cool Breeze members met, Luke Cool scored a surprise win. He then followed it up with a win in a triple threat match involving Beauchamp. Those wins forced Cool up the rankings and now he and Beauchamp are vying for position as the next Talisman Title challenger. Can Cool do it again or will Beauchamp finally beat him?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/PeteyBarnes2ROF.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/AdamMatraversROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Petey Barnes © vs Adam Matravers[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The former partners meet for the 4th time over the Talisman belt. Things have swung the way of Petey Barnes, not only by taking Matravers’ Talisman belt from him, but also by having Phoebe Plumridge accompany him to ringside. Matravers is furious and has extra focus going into this match. In fact he has managed to have a stipulation added – if Barnes loses, Plumridge must stop accompanying him to ringside. Conversely, if Matravers loses, he forfeits any ROF title shots for 6 months. Which Show Stealer will come out on top?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WrathofGodROF.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/LouisFigoManicoROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Jack Giedroyc vs Louis Figo Manico[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The Pain from Spain has had a terrific 2013, establishing himself as a real threat at the top of the ROF order at the ripe old age of 45. He has faced and beaten many top ROF stars but now must face the man who nearly won the ROF title last month – Jack Giedroyc. The Wrath of God is looking to regain the number one contenders spot, and the winner here may well be the beneficiary of next month’s title shot – and avoid the King of the Ring battle royal in the process.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WarriorsofHonour.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/RebornRomeos2ROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][U][SIZE="3"]ROF Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/U][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Warriors of Honour © vs Reborn Romeos[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Casey Valentine and Lance Martin were two men whose ROF careers were in limbo. Lance was part of a jobbing tag team, whilst Casey couldn’t build a head of steam in the singles ranks. They decided to form a tag team, playing on their good looks and confidence, and have surprised ROF fans with their skill and cohesion. Their performances have impressed enough to warrant a title opportunity, but the Warriors of Honour are a great team, full of intelligence and know-how. Will the Romeo rise continue or will the experience of the Warriors win out?[/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/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Don Henderson vs Stevie Stoat[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]These two men both feel they have something to prove in this match after a Cauldron draw last time out. Don Henderson has not endured the best form in the past few months, falling out of title contention a little. Stevie Stoat found himself in the Talisman Title match last month, and failed to win that title. However when offered the choice of a rematch for that belt or a rankings match with the higher placed Henderson on the Inferno PPV, he chose the latter. Can Stoat rise to the occasion, or can Henderson stop his recent rot?[/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/WalterMorganROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Merle O’Curle © vs Walter Morgan [/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Walter Morgan’s win in the Great Balls Gauntlet guaranteed him a title shot, and having foregone participation in a potential 3-way last month, he now gets another shot at Merle O’Curle. O’Curle has won the last two encounters, first winning the title from Morgan in a straightforward one-on-one match, and then winning a submissions rematch. This bout has been given a different twist – with both men submissions specialists, the match must this time end only in a pinfall. But then both men have pinned the other at some point in the past.[/I] ______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF Inferno – August 2013[/B] Joey Beauchamp vs Luke Cool [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Petey Barnes © vs Adam Matravers Jack Giedroyc vs Louis Figo Manico [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] Warriors of Honour © vs Reborn Romeos Don Henderson vs Stevie Stoat [U]ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match[/U] Merle O’Curle © vs Walter Morgan

[Dragonmack]

ROF Inferno – August 2013 [B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] vs Luke Cool [I]Joey is next in line for a shot at the Talisman[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes[/B] © vs Adam Matravers [I]Matravers isn't getting the title back anytime soon[/I] [B]Jack Giedroyc[/B] vs Louis Figo Manico [I]You don't almost win the title then start losing here.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] © vs Reborn Romeos [I]The boss will have a long final run[/I] [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Stevie Stoat [I]If Stoat is competing for the Talisman title, then Henderson ranks ahead of him.[/I] ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs Walter Morgan [I]Go Irish![/I]

[Irish Wolf]

[B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] vs Luke Cool Beauchamp gets his redemption and a title shot ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes ©[/B] vs Adam Matravers Matravers loses and gets displaced as challenger by Beauchamp but this is far from over with Barnes. Jack Giedroyc vs [B]Louis Figo Manico[/B] That match versus Henderson has opened my eyes to Manico and I think he could be the next contender for the title cementing his spot by taking out Geidroyc who was just up. ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Reborn Romeos I'm with Dragon a nice long run till Samurai retires [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Stevie Stoat Stoat sucks. Boo Stoat. A very vocal crowd was displeased with seeing Stoat. ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Walter Morgan Can't wait for him to beat his own record reign length.

[Tigerkinney]

ROF Inferno – August 2013 [B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] vs Luke Cool [I]I think Beauchamp gets a win back over Cool, to become the next in line to challenge for the Talisman Title.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes ©[/B] vs Adam Matravers [I]The feud ends here, Matravers run with the belt was amongst the most disappointing in recent ROF History, despite it's length and I see no reason for him to get the belt back. And I know ROF is a Pure fed, but who wouldn't want to see Phoebe Plumbridge standing at ringside ;) [/I] Jack Giedroyc vs Louis Figo Manico-[B] DRAW[/B] [I]Have a feeling this will end up a draw. Giedroyc remains strong, but Figo also keeps his streak live.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Reborn Romeos [I]I over thought the Warriors last title defence, if they weren't going to lose them back to Red Mafia, they certainly wont be losing them to Reborn Romeos, if they do it would be a massive upset.[/I] [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Stevie Stoat [I]I think Stoat would have shown more championship credential form by now, if he was a serious contender, but I get the feeling he's just been brought back to add a little depth to the Upper Mid-Card. Henderson's latest form hasn't been too great either, but he'll end his mini slump here.[/I] ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match Merle O’Curle © vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]Interesting stip, as it forces both men to change their game-plan a little bit, but I think Mer.......You know what I'm going to call the 'upset'....everyone's expecting another long O'Curle run, but Morgan has enough credentials now that I wouldn't put it past him becoming a two time champion.[/I]

[DannyDemon]

ROF Inferno – August 2013 [B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] vs Luke Cool Whats cooler than cool? Beauchamp! ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes © [/B]vs Adam Matravers No-one not even people like Beeker deserve the pain that is caused by Matravers being champ. [B]Jack Giedroyc[/B] vs Louis Figo Manico Please go Figo! Please go Figo! Please go Figo! ROF Tag Team Titles Warriors of Honour © vs [B]Reborn Romeos[/B] Upset! Don Henderson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] Stoat, only because....BR beat Don last month & he is nowhere in sight. Damn you Don!!! Damn you!!! ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match Merle O’Curle © vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] We all know its gonna happen.

[Beeker]

[B][U]ROF Inferno – August 2013[/U][/B] [B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] vs Luke Cool [I]- The Breeze avenges past losses![/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes ©[/B] vs Adam Matravers [I]- Matravers is SO not getting this back after his past lacklustre title run.[/I] Jack Giedroyc vs [B]Louis Figo Manico[/B] [I]- Yup, I'm a Figo Fanatic. Beside, the Wrath of God is always only one win away from being a title contender. Manico needs this more than Giedroyc AND freshens up the title scene.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles Warriors of Honour © vs [B]Reborn Romeos[/B] [I]- Yes, I think the Romeos win this. WoH were the epitome of placeholders. Now to give the best damn heel team (non-French division) a run with the belts.[/I] Don Henderson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]- Heh. At least Billy R didn't make the card. :D[/I] ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Walter Morgan [I]- Sorry PPK, I'm a huge fan but you're not derailing this run anytime soon.[/I]

[maskedpropaganda]

ROF Inferno – August 2013 [B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] vs Luke Cool ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes ©[/B] vs Adam Matravers [B]Jack Giedroyc[/B] vs Louis Figo Manico ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Reborn Romeos [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Stevie Stoat ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match [B]Merle O’Curle © [/B]vs Walter Morgan I think I just picked down the left side! Oh wells. I would write more but I'm sick as a dog.

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=maskedpropaganda;396244] I would write more but I'm sick as a dog.[/QUOTE] Hope you feel better soon. Sucks to be ill on a weekend. Unless it's hangover-related! :D [QUOTE=Apupunchau@optonline;396129]ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Reborn Romeos I'm with Dragon a nice long run till Samurai retires[/QUOTE] He's only 38! Ok, some guys do retire around that age. But you could be asking for an 8 year title run, Apu! That would make predicting far too easy! Any more predictions? Will be getting the next newsletter up in the next few hours. I think my regulars have all given their usual pearls of wisdom now. :p

[benjacko]

ROF Inferno – August 2013 Joey Beauchamp vs [B]Luke Cool[/B] If Luke doesn't win then this diary isn't cool :p. ROF Talisman Title Petey Barnes © vs Adam Matravers Might go for the draw, the ex partners of old will cancel each other out. [B]Jack Giedroyc[/B] vs Louis Figo Manico Jack to build back up for another title shot. ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Reborn Romeos Prefer the Warriors so they'll retain. [B]Don Henderson[/B] vs Stevie Stoat Don to tie Stoat up in knots. ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Walter Morgan Merle pulls out the win but Morgan takes him to the limit. Thought I'd join in with the predictions :).

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=benjacko;396270]Thought I'd join in with the predictions :).[/QUOTE] Nice to see. :) I'll pop over to yours and return the favour in a moment.

[Maximilian_WWW]

Alright, alright. After lurking on these boards for over a year, I finally have decided to become a part of it. Awesome read by the way. Took me the better part of last week to read through it. [B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] vs Luke Cool [I]Joey gets his win back.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes[/B] © vs Adam Matravers [I]Petey wins this and Adam falls out of contention for a while, maybe even back into a new tag team.[/I] Jack Giedroyc vs [B]Louis Figo Manico[/B] [I]Louis needs this win to become the next challenger for O'Curle.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] © vs Reborn Romeos [I]Warrriors all the way.[/I] Don Henderson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]Not a big fan of Henderson who was absolutely abysmal when I once played as ROF, so Stoat gets the nod.[/I] ROF Championship – Pinfall Only Match [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs Walter Morgan [I]Merle > Morgan.[/I]

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Maximilian_WWW;396340]Alright, alright. After lurking on these boards for over a year, I finally have decided to become a part of it. Awesome read by the way. Took me the better part of last week to read through it.[/QUOTE] Welcome aboard/Herzlich wilkommen. Good to see you posting and congrats for getting all the way through. Takes some doing at the length it has become! :)

[Marcel Fromage]

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[Tigerkinney]

Even though I didn't get the whole card right, I am feeling rather pleased that I was the only one to call the draw in the Figo-Manico/Giedroyc match. Was I seeing things, when I saw Lance Martin in a B+ rated match. I'll give him credit, his fortunes have definately turned round since teaming with Casey Valentine as Reborn Romeos. What's his hopeless brother Kelly doing these days ? Exact injury that happened to Dark Angel, happened in my game. That injury finished him off in my diary game, because when he 'came back' he immediately retired, due to the permanent damage of the injury being so bad. He was already heading towards 40 in my diary game, which is only in 2008 (slower moving diary- long write ups does that), I'd imagine in your game he must be at least 45 now ? Hmmm TCW pick up Emma Chase, when she's probably a bit past it. But I don't think the 'Looks' rating decrease in the game, so it probably wouldn't matter. Saying that, I think Chase would probably hang on to her looks for her while, get the impression that she's probably naturally attractive. I think I should quit before I dig myself in any further.......I'm debating the looks of computer generated character ?!

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Tigerkinney;396460]Was I seeing things, when I saw Lance Martin in a B+ rated match. I'll give him credit, his fortunes have definately turned round since teaming with Casey Valentine as Reborn Romeos. What's his hopeless brother Kelly doing these days ?[/QUOTE] No you weren't seeing things. Reborn Romeos are helped by having good chemistry together, but they are producing well. And Lance is becoming a solid (if not spectacular) worker in his own right. He averages a C- for both technical and aerial now and is around C at least in his performance stats. No world beater but he can hold his own. His brother was late far too often for my liking (given his talent level). I didn't see much future for them as a pair together, and getting rid of Kelly gave me a chance to do something more respectable with the more reliable twin. [QUOTE]Exact injury that happened to Dark Angel, happened in my game. That injury finished him off in my diary game, because when he 'came back' he immediately retired, due to the permanent damage of the injury being so bad. He was already heading towards 40 in my diary game, which is only in 2008 (slower moving diary- long write ups does that), I'd imagine in your game he must be at least 45 now ?[/QUOTE] He's 44, I think. And I'm pretty certain the injury will mean retirement for him too. It was really irritating, actually. His contract with INSPIRE wasn't being renewed and he was coming to the end of a PGHW tour. So he'd have been unemployed and I was going to sign him again to work the ROF Japan brand. He'd have been ideal as an extra trainer over there. But it wasn't to be. [QUOTE]Hmmm TCW pick up Emma Chase, when she's probably a bit past it. But I don't think the 'Looks' rating decrease in the game, so it probably wouldn't matter. Saying that, I think Chase would probably hang on to her looks for her while, get the impression that she's probably naturally attractive.[/QUOTE] Looks can go down with age, because both Joey Beauchamp and Johnny Highspot have decreased one point now they're in their late 30s. See how good I am at keeping track of these things! :D Almost as sad as you spending your late Saturday night debating Emma Chase's natural beauty!

[Marcel Fromage]

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The Warriors won their 4th tag team titles by beating Red Mafia at Great Balls of Fire in June, and defended against them a month later at Heat of Battle. Since then, the Mafia have been wrestling for ROF Japan, but came back to Cauldron and beat Can-Am SAS to place themselves back in the title picture. Can the Mafia win the titles for the 3rd time, or can the Warriors once again show they can beat them?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/PeteyBarnes2ROF.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/JoeyBeauchampROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"][U]ROF Talisman Title[/U][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Petey Barnes © vs Joey Beauchamp[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Petey Barnes seems to have rid himself of Adam Matravers and now faces a new challenge in the form of Joey Beauchamp. Barnes and Beauchamp are almost identical in wrestling style – both high-flyers with a penchant for the spectacular. But whilst Barnes has had a successful ROF career in terms of titles (4 tag and 2 Talisman), Beauchamp’s only success has been in the trios tournament of 2012. ‘The Breeze’ realises he’s not getting any younger and wants that elusive first ROF title belt around his waist.[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/AdamMatraversROF.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/ROF%20Japan/BurningEXILEJapan.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ByronROF.jpg[/IMG][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/DuaneStone.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/LeoPriceROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/LouisFigoManicoROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/LukeCoolROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/RollingJohnnyStonesROF.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/SergeiKalashnov2ROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ROF%20Japan/UKDragonJapan.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WalterMorganROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WolfHawkins.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]The King of the Ring match[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price, Louis Figo Manico, Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins.[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]This year’s King of the Ring battle royal comes with a real international flavour. Not only is the new ROF Japan brand represented by international stars UK Dragon and Burning EXILE, but NOTBPW has sent over Duane Stone and Wolf Hawkins to represent the Canadian company. With the rest of the field being comprised of the ROF elite, this year’s 15-man match is wide open. Former winners Don Henderson, Walter Morgan and 2-time winner Rolling Johnny Stones all feature, whilst the likes of Billy Robinson, Stevie Stoat and Louis Figo Manico will also fancy their chances. Leo Price returns to ROF to take part and Sergei Kalashnov has yet to taste defeat in an ROF ring. As usual, the match will be a battle royal until the final 4 men are left, when it becomes a pinfall/submission elimination bout. Who will survive the elite field to be left standing as King of ROF?[/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/WrathofGodROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][SIZE="3"][FONT="Georgia"]ROF Championship[/FONT][/SIZE][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Merle O’Curle © vs Jack Giedroyc[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Merle O’Curle finally exorcised a personal demon when beating Jack Giedroyc for the first time (at the 6th attempt) at Heat of Battle. These two men always put on classic contests, but now that O’Curle knows he can beat Giedroyc, will it change his mindset and approach? Giedroyc, on the other hand, wants his 2nd ROF title reign and had to fight through Walter Morgan and Louis Figo Manico on Cauldron to earn this title shot. He’s not about to let his chance pass. Something has to give. Who will be champion come the end of this one?[/I] ______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF King of the Ring – September 2013[/B] [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] Warriors of Honour © vs Red Mafia [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Petey Barnes © vs Joey Beauchamp [U]The King of the Ring match[/U] Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price, Louis Figo Manico, Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. [U]ROF Championship[/U] Merle O’Curle © vs Jack Giedroyc

[Dragonmack]

ROF King of the Ring – September 2013 ROF Tag Team Titles Warriors of Honour © vs [B]Red Mafia[/B] [I]Mafia take them back and the tag titles become the prize in the Japan brand[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes[/B] © vs Joey Beauchamp [I]Barnes will deliver better than Beauchamp[/I] The King of the Ring match Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price, [B]Louis Figo Manico[/B], Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. [I]The safe bet is always Walter Morgan in these type of matches, but I think this is where the 'Pain from Spain' claims his title shots[/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs Jack Giedroyc [I]Jack will get the title back, but not yet.[/I]

[Tigerkinney]

First off.....Duane 'Friggin' Stone, how the hell did you get him on board, I take it you have a working agreement in place with the Canadian promotion, that you kept relatively quiet about. I can't get NOTBPW to give me the better high flying Stone, for love nor money in my diary, as he's too popular for any exchanges. Anyway onto predictions..... [U]ROF Tag Team Titles [/U]Warriors of Honour © vs [B]Red Mafia[/B] [I]I think I called this two shows ago, and it didn't happen. But I think it will happen here, Red Mafia take the Tag Belts to the Japan Brand. I think another loss for Red Mafia to the Warriors would set them back as a force in the tag ranks.[/I] [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] [B]Petey Barnes ©[/B] vs Joey Beauchamp [I]Can't see Barnes losing the belt just yet.[/I] [U]The King of the Ring match[/U] Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price,[B] Louis Figo Manico[/B], Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. I'll do my usual break-down of the field for this match, leading to a totally wrong prediction but I'll give it a shot. The quality of the field for these matches, get better and better each year. [B]Adam Matravers:[/B] Isn't Matravers supposed to not have any title shots for at-least Six Months, so why has even be allowed in this match. Anyway I think he'll draw a bad entry number and get dumped out early. [B]Billy Robinson:[/B] I'm undecided on Robinson, he might make it to the final four, he may not....he's the real wild-card in this match. [B]Burning EXILE:[/B] Back in 2008 EXILE was a real threat, now it's 2013 and EXILE's just here to make up the numbers these days [B]Byron:[/B] Has hardly been setting the ring a light in ROF, chances of winning are slim and none, with none being the more likely. [B]Don Henderson:[/B] Henderson's loss to old foe Billy R at the last Pay Per View suggests to me, that the brakes have been on his recent main event push and that he'll probably spend a bit of time in that Upper Mid-Card limbo spot. He could still make the final 4 though. [B]Duane Stone:[/B] One of the NOTBPW boys will be here to just make up the numbers, one of them will make the final 4. Duane's my tip to make it to the Final 4. [B]Leo Price:[/B] Was hardly a hit in his first run, Price is simply here to get eliminated by whoever is 'dominating' the match whenever he makes his entrance. [B]Louis Figo Manico:[/B] Has been in great form for a good number of months now, and seems to be getting closer and closer to getting a title shot. Jack Giedroyc has so far stood in his way, but he'll finally get the shot by winning this match. [B]Luke Cool:[/B] Has shaken off his glorified jobber/lesser tag partner image in 2013, but still doesn't have a hope in hell of winning this match with such a strong field. [B]Rolling Johnny Stones:[/B] A previous winner of this match, so he has pedigree and can't be counted out, but I see him just being edged out of the Final 4 [B]Sergei Kalashnov:[/B] Will have a good showing, but won't make the exclusive Final 4. Design's on the Talisman Title would probably be a more realistic ambition for Kalashnov at this moment in time. [B]Stevie Stoat:[/B] Stoat's an enigma, one month he looks a world beater, the next month he could get beaten by someone he probably thinks is beneath him. I think it's all down to his Super-Kick finisher , if Stoat nails someone with it ....it's lights out. So can he make the final 4, can he win this match...the answer to that is yes. But would I bet on it ? Probably not. [B]U.K Dragon:[/B] Dragon's been down in his luck for about the past year and has really slipped out of contention. But as one of the key figures in the ROF Japan brand, they could do with someone giving them strong representation, as I don't think it will come from EXILE. I think Dragon will have a sort of renaissance here and I'll tip him to make the Final 4. [B]Walter Morgan:[/B] Certainly has a strong pedigree in this match, and is now firmly established as one of the top dogs in ROF, along with Manico I feel he will be a guaranteed bet for the Final 4. [B]Wolf Hawkins:[/B] As I said one NOTBPW member will have a really strong showing by making it to the Final 4, the other one will make up the numbers. Hawkins is my tip to be the make up the numbers man, but he'll look good doing it. [B]Final 4 in order of elimination:[/B] Duane Stone, U.K Dragon, Walter Morgan, Louis Figo Manico (Winner) [U]ROF Championship[/U] [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Jack Giedroyc [I]With the Giedroyc 'monkey' removed from his back, two shows ago, I think O'Curle will maintain his turn around in fortune against the Wrath of God, with a succesful title defence. [/I]

[Beeker]

[U][B]The only non-flame-related event on the RoF schedule[/B][/U] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Red Mafia [I]- I don't see the titles going to Japan. Owner's perogative.[/I] ROF Talisman Title Petey Barnes © vs Joey Beauchamp [I]- Draw. Even though Petey's not lighting the world on fire he's not Matraversing it either. The Breeze and The X-Factor likely go to a time limit draw.[/I] The King of the Ring match Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price, Louis Figo Manico, Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. [U]Final Four:[/U] Duane Stone, Louis Figo Manico, Walter Morgan, Byron [U]Winner:[/U][B] Duane Stone[/B] -[I] I suspect that Giedroyc was traded for Duane and if it's a three shot deal then Stone picks up the shocking win and then sets up an unthinkable 5 years ago match-up of O'Curle and Stone. Who'd have seen that one coming?[/I] [i]Figo shows his stuff and finishes second, earning him an RoF titleshot down the road. Morgan continues to simmer just out of the Main Event scene still looking dangerous and Byron... shocks himself most of all by nearly winning the damn thing (by finishing a distant fourth.)[/i] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Jack Giedroyc [I]- Merle finals exocizes his demon (Giedroyc) and rediscovers that skill and intensity that makes him the most dangerous RoF Original.[/I]

[DannyDemon]

[B][U]ROF King of the Ring – September 2013[/U][/B] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Red Mafia As said before the titles wont go to Japan, although I can see new championships being debuted if Japan is a hit, thats when the R.M win the belts. ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes ©[/B] vs Joey Beauchamp Barnes is still being tested as champ so I don't see him losing yet. The King of the Ring match Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price, Louis Figo Manico, Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, [B]Stevie Stoat[/B], UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. Shock, Horror!!! Danny D aint chosen Billy R, I see Mr. Stoat getting back on top for a few months before running away again. ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Jack Giedroyc Not yet, no not yet.

[maskedpropaganda]

ROF King of the Ring – September 2013 ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Red Mafia [I]Those Commie Yakuza have invaded from the JAPAN brand once again.. to once again get thrown back in the Channel.[/I] ROF Talisman Title Petey Barnes © vs [B]Joey Beauchamp[/B] [I]I don't think I am right, I just like the Breeze and don't care for Petey.[/I] The King of the Ring match Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price, Louis Figo Manico, Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. [I]FINAL FOUR: Duane Stone, Walter Morgan, [B]Louis Figo Manico,[/B] Don Henderson - you seem to pushing the Pain from Spain and he is the only one not named Walter that I can see winning it. [/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle © [/B]vs Jack Giedroyc [I]O'Curle keeps crippling the GOD. Figure Yahweh's Wraith would quit messin' with the Irish... it ain't smart. - And probably very painful... [/I]

[Irish Wolf]

ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour ©[/B] vs Red Mafia Sorry boys but one more defeat over the Red Mafia means a truly cemented championship for the boss. Actually I wonder if Samurai could make another main event run before retiring. ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes ©[/B] vs Joey Beauchamp Barnes needs just a lttile longer as champion. The King of the Ring match Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, [B]Don Henderson[/B], Duane Stone, Leo Price, Louis Figo Manico, Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. I just really like Henderson ROF Championship Merle O’Curle © vs Jack Giedroyc When an Irishman wants to talk to some one on his own level he has no choice but to speak with the almighty. Jack maybe the Wrath of God but Merle's got a direct line.

[Maximilian_WWW]

ROF King of the Ring – September 2013 ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Warriors of Honour[/B] © vs Red Mafia [I]While I would like to see an eventual last main event run from British Samurai, I don't think Red Mafia get the titles back anytime soon.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]Petey Barnes[/B] © vs Joey Beauchamp [I]I'm sure Beauchamp will win this title in the future, but not just yet.[/I] The King of the Ring match Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, Burning EXILE, Byron, Don Henderson, Duane Stone, Leo Price, [B]Louis Figo Manico[/B], Luke Cool, Rolling Johnny Stones, Sergei Kalashnov, Stevie Stoat, UK Dragon, Walter Morgan and Wolf Hawkins. Manico should be the next big challenger for Merle (and take the title) and so will go on to win this. Final Four: Duane Stone, Sergei Kalashnov, RJS & LFM. Morgan's rund as KOTR dominator ends here and now. ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs Jack Giedroyc The last matchup of these two in a long while I feel. It's getting somewhat stale.

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE]First off.....Duane 'Friggin' Stone, how the hell did you get him on board, I take it you have a working agreement in place with the Canadian promotion, that you kept relatively quiet about. I can't get NOTBPW to give me the better high flying Stone, for love nor money in my diary, as he's too popular for any exchanges.[/QUOTE] Somehow he's just at a popularity where I can get him (in exchange for ROF Japan worker Dan DaLay). Plus, with his lifetime deal in place, he's cheaper than most NOTBPW workers are, which is an added bonus. Working agreement - yes, I mentioned it on page 1! See, I didn't keep it quiet at all. I just haven't used it before, save for bringing their resident enhancement talent Frankie Perez over for the King of the Ring a couple of years back. I mainly haven't used it because it's expensive.