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[Maximilian_WWW]

Here's hoping Samurai will once again become a main event singles player. I've been waiting for the Warriors to split up.

[BuddyGarner]

Woooo! Byron beat Scout! Now I can start to see ROF workers as top stars rather than waiting for Jacob Jett and American Elemental to come in and take over.

[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/Issue115b.png[/IMG] ______________________________ [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/KingoftheRing14.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/VSborder4-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/Mystery1.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Talisman Title[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Byron © vs ???[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Last month at Inferno Byron added the name of CGC worker Scout to his list of defeated opponents since becoming Talisman champion. And, buoyed by his success in his recent open challenge series, the English Adonis is continuing with the trend at King of the Ring. So far the challenge has been met by Wade Awesome from the ROF Japan brand, and workers from NOTBPW and CGC. Who will decide to try their hand against Byron this time, and will the result be any different from the 3 previous open challenges?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/Can-AmSASROF-1.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/ClassicElementROF.jpg[/IMG] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Can-Am SAS © vs The Classic Element (Martinez & Cool)[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Last month, The Classic Element showed their colours and skills at deception. They beat 5-time champions Warriors of Honour at Inferno, and also managed to split up the best team in ROF history in the process. The victory has made them the number one contenders to the tag titles, currently held by the very consistent Can-Am SAS. With both the Warriors and Robinson & Stoat seemingly finished as pairings, it appears these are the two major teams currently in ROF. But which of them will be the tag champions after King of the Ring?[/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/BritishSamuraiROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/BrucetheGiant.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DanJudokaROF.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/WrathofGodROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JossThompsonROF.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/PeteyBarnes2ROF.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/RemoROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/RodTheGodToddROF.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/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/WalterMorganROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"][U]The King of the Ring[/U][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The 6th annual King of the Ring match is upon us, with once again the majority of the field feeling they have a realistic chance of victory and the guaranteed title shot at Light Up The Night that results. Just to remind of the rules – it is a 15-man over the top rope battle royal in which participants enter every two minutes. Once the match comes down to the final 4 men, it becomes an elimination match, with only pinfalls and submissions counting. This year the field is a real who’s who of British wrestling, with Classic Element members Joss Thompson and Adam Matravers mixing with the likes of former winners Rolling Johnny Stones, Don Henderson, Walter Morgan and Louis Figo Manico. Current rivalries are thrown in with Jack Giedroyc and Rod ‘The God’ Todd both involved, as well as members of the recently split up teams Warriors of Honour and Robinson & Stoat. And the international flavour of last year is rekindled with the presence of NOTBPW star Remo Richardson, and the world’s biggest athlete Bruce The Giant. But who will be King?[/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] [U][FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship[/SIZE][/FONT][/U] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Merle O’Curle © vs UK Dragon[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]UK Dragon has held the ROF Championship on two occasions and was a fantastic champion. Merle O’Curle is now a 5-time champion and perhaps the greatest athlete in ROF history. Dragon has been restricted to the ROF Japan roster for around the last 18 months, but was runner-up in last year’s King of the Ring match, and vowed then to return and win back the title sometime. Will that time be now? Dragon has been offered the title match as recognition for past achievements and his winning run in ROF Japan. Can he overcome the Celtic Crippler, or will the Irish submissions expert make another successful defence of his title?[/I] _______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF King of the Ring – September 2014[/B] [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] Byron © vs ??? [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] Can-Am SAS © vs The Classic Element (Martinez & Cool) [U]The King of the Ring[/U] Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan [U]ROF Championship[/U] Merle O’Curle © vs UK Dragon

[1PWfan]

ROF Talisman Title Byron © vs [B]???[/B] [I]You've done a good job building interest in the Talisman open challenges, it's certainly more interesting than the whiny sports entertainers that are the Classic Element (not that I really hate the storyline, I just have trouly buying them as on the same level as the rest of your roster). I'm gonna go with the challenger here, because it'd make a good switch.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Can-Am SAS ©[/B] vs The Classic Element (Martinez & Cool) [I]I just don't buy these two as a legitimate threat. Martinez & Matravers, yes, Thompson yes, but anything with Luke Cool in automatically becomes job fodder[/I] The King of the Ring Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, [B]Rod ‘The God’ Todd[/B], Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan [I]Because he's Rod 'The God' Todd. What more reason do you need?[/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs UK Dragon [I]Dude, he's Merle O'Curle. Merle. O'Curle. Do I need another reason?[/I]

[Tigerkinney]

ROF King of the Ring – September 2014 ROF Talisman Title [B]Byron ©[/B] vs ??? [I]As I said last time, until he gets beaten for the belt, I'm going to keep backing Byron for the win, due to the sheer unknown nature of his opponents.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Can-Am SAS ©[/B] vs The Classic Element (Martinez & Cool) [I]Even though they got the suprise win over the Warriors last month, that was more due to the Warriors suddenly imploding on themselves and I can't see the Can-Am's doing the same.[/I] The King of the Ring Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, [B]Joss Thompson[/B], Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan [I]Oh how I remember the days when you could near enough pick the top four out of a legitimate six or seven, but the field for this match gets better every year and I would say that realistically all of them have a chance of making the final four. There's no Kevin Jones type this year simply thrown in there to make up the numbers. [/I] [I]Here's my usual field breakdown[/I] [I][B]Adam Matravers:[/B] Used the heat he was getting from the smarks, for his lacklustre run with the Talisman Belt last year, to become part of Nova's Classic Element Group and to be honest he looks reborn as part of the poisonous heel faction, that being said I think only one of Classic Element will make the final four and I don't think Matravers will be the one. [/I] [I][B]Billy Robinson:[/B] Back in singles after his briefly successful (despite being unable to win the belts) with Stoat imploded. Both could make the final four but I see them eliminating one another, to further their growing feud[/I] [I][B]British Samurai:[/B] Back in the singles ranks for what seems like an eternity, and I can see the ROF Boss having a good showing. I don't see him winning (I can see some sort of shenanigans preventing him from getting the win) but a spot in the final four is not out of the question.[/I] [I][B]Bruce The Giant:[/B] My feeling is that Bruce will be a one time only attraction, therefore I don't see him winning or making the final four. He'll dominate for a bit, eliminate one or two people, then everyone will gang up on him to haul him over the top rope. [/I] [I][B]Dan Judoka:[/B] He's built up a solid following in the tag ranks, but he's still perceived as the Junior member of the Warriors of Honour tandem. I can see him being tossed out early, but possibly playing a factor later in the match, by screwing his former tag partner/mentor out of winning the match. At this stage Judoka's arrival into the singles ranks isn't going to benefit from being a fluke/shock winner in a multi-competitor match.[/I] [I][B]Don Henderson:[/B] 'McLugar's 'had his chances and he's blown them. If he was going to win the ROF Championship he would have done so by now, and with the momentum no longer behind him and with fresh challengers possibly coming through the ranks, I think that Hendersons chance to be the top man has passed him by.[/I] [I][B]Jack Giedroyc:[/B] Is always a realistic possibility to make the final four, if not win the match. But I just don't see these multi-competitor matches being Giedroyc's speciality , I certainly can't remember him ever having a great showing in this match and for me he's always come across as a better one on one performer.[/I] [I][B]Joss Thompson:[/B] As I stated with Matravers, I think that one of Classic Element will make the final four and I could even see Thompson winning the match, much to the disgust of the ROF faithful. You've been gradually building towards the Classic Element being more of a threat, and here is where I think you will pull the trigger on one of them earning an opportunity to win the World Title. [/I] [I][B]Louis Figo Manico:[/B] He had a good lengthy title run, but I also see that being his final title run and I see him gradually fading out of the main event, much like the way JD Morgan did a few years back. [/I] [I][B]Petey Barnes:[/B] He has the ability to perhaps sneak in and shock us, by grabbing a place in the final four if not really being someone I could buy as winning the match, but realistically with such a stacked field he's probably just here to make up the numbers. [/I] [I][B]Remo Richardson:[/B] A big coup to get in someone of his stature, but guest performers rarely go far and he's probably simply there to add a bit more name value and help shift some DVD's to the international market. [/I] [I][B]Rod 'The God' Todd:[/B] He could be a shock winner, but my feeling is that he will be too distracted/obsessed by Jack Giedroyc to have his full concentration on winning this match. [/I] [I][B]Rolling Johnny Stones: [/B]Though he's a former ROF Champion and a consistant prescence near the top end of the roster, he may well be someone who slips under peoples radar and for me he's the 'dark-horse' of this match. He has previous form in this match and with many of the other competitors having issues with other people in the match, I can see Stones sneaking into the final four, especially if he gets a favourable draw.[/I] [I][B]Stevie Stoat:[/B] See Robinson, Billy. [/I] [I][B]Walter Morgan:[/B] Morgan has a strong pedigree in these sort of matches and I could well see the match coming down to a hated heel such as Thompson of the Classic Element and a staunch ROF stalwar such as Morgan, for who earns the title shot.[/I] [I][B]Final Four (in order of elimination):[/B] British Samurai, Rolling Johnny Stones, Walter Morgan, Joss Thompson[/I] ROF Championship Merle O’Curle ©vs UK Dragon[B]- DRAW[/B] [I]I think O'Curle will retain, but I think the returning Dragon will give him a very tough test, perhaps tougher than any recent opponent and I have this feeling it will end in a draw.[/I]

[Maximilian_WWW]

ROF Talisman Title [B]Byron[/B] © vs ??? [I]No idea on who it could be this time. It probably would have been good to wait on Wade Awesome who seems to be getting groomed for an eventual title reign but has already used up his open challenge. That being said, Byron retains again.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles Can-Am SAS © vs [B]The Classic Element (Martinez & Cool)[/B] [I]The Classic Element need a title to continue to look like a threat as a stable.[/I] The King of the Ring Featuring [B]Adam Matravers[/B], Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan [I]After his abysmal Talisman run, Adam has gotten better steadily, in particular since The Classic Element was formed. I feel the time has come to test him out in the main event. Other winners I can see are Walter Morgan or Bruce the Giant, even though Bruce vs Merle would probably suck as a main event match. I'd also really like to see Robinson or Samurai win but they are still in feuds with their ex-partners. Joss Thompson is another choice but I like Matravers more.[/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs UK Dragon [I]While it would be interesting to see Dragon win out of the blue it would be exactly that: out of the blue. A draw seems unlikely as well since the champion meets whoever wins the KOTR next month and I don't see you do any triple threats.[/I]

[Richyg]

ROF Talisman Title Byron © vs [B]???[/B] [I]This c0cky run has to end sometime...[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles Can-Am SAS © vs The Classic Element (Martinez & Cool) [I]Finally I see SAS losing out as the Classic Element seems to be speading out slowly, these tow are paring often and are looking strong[/I] The King of the Ring Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, [B]British Samurai[/B], Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan [I]The boss goes back to the top flight, I always spelled in my mind if the warriors broke up it would allow Samuarai to rekindle the main event scene.[/I] ROF Championship Merle O’Curle © vs [B]UK Dragon[/B] [I]I love the Dragon, I think a new title runner could be on the cards![/I]

[Dragonmack]

ROF King of the Ring – September 2014 ROF Talisman Title [B]Byron[/B] © vs ??? [I]Even if this is the eventual successor to Byron, he won't win before he is revealed[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles Can-Am SAS © vs [B]The Classic Element[/B] (Martinez & Cool) [I]A stable needs some gold to be credible.[/I] The King of the Ring Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]We already know if there are more than three participants and Morgan is involved, he usually wins. Although Thompson could use it for storyline purposes, I don't think his overness is up there enough. And R.G.T and W.O.T will eliminate each other.[/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs UK Dragon [I]Dragon could be in for one last run, but I think the mileage is catching up to him.[/I] R.G.T = Rodd 'The God' Todd W.O.T = Wrath of God for anyone who had a problem figuring it out.

[Beeker]

[B][COLOR="Yellow"]ROF King of the Ring – September 2014[/COLOR][/B] ROF Talisman Title [B]Byron ©[/B] vs ??? [I]- Yah. Byron retains. Especially since he didn't defend the belt on Cauldron. Yup. Meant that all along![/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]Can-Am SAS ©[/B] vs The Classic Element (Martinez & Cool) [I]- Could go either way, but while the Tag Divison hits reset Can-Am SAS are a good anchor. And they promised like... 3 months ago and I'm holding them to that.[/I] The King of the Ring Featuring Adam Matravers, Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan [U]Final Four:[/U] Remo, Thompson, Stoat, Morgan. Winner: [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]- I may well be wrong about this. I think Bruce goes in around number 5, goes on a tear and then it takes the rest ganging up on him to eliminate him. I almost when with Stoat or Thompson because Marcel mentioned Morgan's multi-man gimmick. But Marcel's a sneaky Frenchman! So he told us early so Morgan manages to overcome Stoat. (Heel miscommunication means Joss and Stevie come to blows and let PPK back in the match.) Stevie connects with the Superkick but can't bodily lift PPK who recovers enough to send the 'man who made Billy R look good on the apron' out of the match.[/I] ROF Championship Merle O’Curle © vs [B]UK Dragon[/B] [I]- I'm likely wrong but the thought of RoF goes to Japan seems intriguing. UK Dragon can go and him using the RoF title to establish their credentials in the Far East appeals to me. Watching O'Curle's meltdown when he realizes how far he is from the title would be priceless.[/I]

[BuddyGarner]

Oh My God! Remo!!!!!! I'll never look at ROF the same way again.

[Lexa90]

I have been reading this diary since I joined the board, I just never have had the courage to post :D Awesome diary! ROF Talisman Title [B]Byron [/B]© vs ??? [I]I like these random Talisman Title defences I think that at the next PPV Byron will lose the title, but not this night.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles Can-Am SAS © vs [B]The Classic Element[/B] (Martinez & Cool) [I]The Classic Element is becoming such a huge part of ROF so they just have to win some gold :) [/I] The King of the Ring Featuring [B]Adam Matravers[/B], Billy Robinson, British Samurai, Bruce The Giant, Dan Judoka, Don Henderson, Jack Giedroyc, Joss Thompson, Louis Figo Manico, Petey Barnes, Remo Richardson, Rod ‘The God’ Todd, Rolling Johnny Stones, Stevie Stoat, Walter Morgan [I]I would want to pick Bruce for this one, but I won't, as I said about the Element, they need to get themself on the map, and what is a better way than to win the KOTR?[/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs UK Dragon [I]O'Curle will ramin the Champion until Matravers takes it from him :D[/I]

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Lexa90;423631]I have been reading this diary since I joined the board, I just never have had the courage to post :D Awesome diary![/QUOTE] Many thanks. I'm sure I've seen you post in here before sometime though! King of the Ring match write-up about to go up before the newsletter is added later today.

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE]Here is the match write-up for the King of the Ring match. If you're wondering why I do a longer write-up for this one match in the year, it's mainly because the battle royal can be important for building up or furthering some rivalries, which I can make clearer with the full write-up. The newsletter will appear as normal later today. The final 4 section of the battle royal is in white. Just highlight over it to read the spoilers, or else wait for the newsletter for the final result.[/QUOTE] [B]Joss Thompson[/B] drew [B]#1[/B]. The crowd got on his back as he emerged with Jeff Nova – the pair of them glum-faced at the poor draw. [B]Walter Morgan [/B]drew [B]#2[/B]. The crowd cheered their ROF original as he paced towards the ring. The first couple of minutes were spent by Thompson trying to stall, whilst Morgan tried to get Thompson into some painful submission holds. Neither man looked close to eliminating the other. [B]Billy Robinson [/B]drew [B]#3[/B]. ‘So Solid’ also drew the ire of the fans as he walked slowly towards the ring. On entering, he first went after Joss Thompson, but quickly turned his attention to Walter Morgan and held sway over the pair. [B]Petey Barnes [/B]drew [B]#4[/B]. The popular high-flyer left Phoebe Plumridge in the entrance-way as he sprinted to the ring and joined forces with Walter Morgan against the other 2. Thompson and Robinson got the upper hand, but with both Morgan and Barnes down, Thompson then started to nail Robinson. [B]Dan Judoka [/B]drew [B]#5[/B]. The crowd really got on Judoka’s back and he spent the entire 2 minutes of his entry shouting at the crowd near the entrance. That was a mistake. [B]Bruce the Giant [/B]drew [B]#6[/B]. The biggest athlete in the world walked up behind Judoka, picked him up like a rag doll and threw him over the top into the ring. He then strode over the top rope, picked Judoka up again, and threw him out over the top rope on the other side. [I]Dan Judoka is eliminated.[/I] Bruce then systematically gave a head-butt to each of the other men in the ring, standing tall with carnage around him. [B]Remo Richardson [/B]drew [B]#7[/B]. The NOTBPW star came down and stared straight at the CGC man, and then smiled before wailing away at the Giant. Bruce staggered backwards and Remo looked to be heading him towards the ropes until Bruce countered with a stiff clothesline. Meanwhile the others were up and were renewing rivalries – Thompson with Barnes, Robinson with Morgan. [B]Louis Figo Manico [/B]drew [B]#8[/B]. The former ROF champion, who won this match last year, came in like a house on fire. He levelled Thompson and Robinson with Madrid Mauls. Meanwhile Remo was starting to fight back against Bruce, having poked him in the eye as he tried to throw him out. [B]British Samurai [/B]drew [B]#9[/B]. The former Warrior of Honour entered and surveyed the scene. With Robinson and Thompson down and Bruce and Remo occupied, Samurai made some gestures to Barnes, Morgan and Manico. The 4 men then combined to lift Thompson and force him out over the top rope. [I]Joss Thompson is eliminated[/I]. The crowd was delighted that the first Classic Element member was no longer a threat. Jeff Nova was seething at ringside. [B]Stevie Stoat [/B]drew [B]#10[/B]. As he came to the ring, he looked very wary at the quartet who had just eliminated Thompson and were still standing ready for battle. But they let him in and Samurai even stepped aside to let Stoat at Billy Robinson. Stoat needed no second invitation, nailing Robinson with fierce rights on the canvas. Meanwhile Remo had got Bruce the Giant reeling at the ropes and was trying to lift the behemoth over. The ROF quartet again showed their smarts by quickly getting behind the two men from the Canadian promotions and managed to dump both of them out at the same time. [I]Bruce the Giant and Remo Richardson are eliminated[/I]. [B]Rod ‘The God’ Todd [/B]drew [B]#11[/B]. He was lucky. By the time he’d got to the ring, the quartet of ROF men had decided to finally follow the every man for himself edict and were battling each other – Barnes against Samurai, and Morgan against Manico. ‘The God’ simply sat in the corner and waited. Stoat and Robinson were going hell for leather against each other and Robinson fought back gamely. He charged at Stoat to try and clothesline him over the top. Stoat moved, but Robinson stopped himself in time. However he didn’t avoid the Stoat super kick that sent him straight out over the top. [I]Billy Robinson is eliminated[/I]. [B]Jack Giedroyc [/B]drew [B]#12[/B]. His music caused Rod ‘The God’ Todd to stand up in the corner and fix his eyes on the ‘Wrath of God’. As Giedroyc entered, he was met by Todd and the pair exchanged some fast and furious punches. Giedroyc got the upper hand and took Todd down with a brutal DDT. Meanwhile Stoat had fixed his attention on Samurai and Barnes. Manico and Morgan continued to fight pretty evenly on the other side of the ring. [B]Don Henderson [/B]drew [B]#13[/B]. The Highland Hitman got a big cheer as he entered and set about disrupting the Manico/Morgan battle that was going on. Stevie Stoat attacked Jack Giedroyc, who was strangely saved by Rod ‘The God’ Todd, who levelled Stoat with a Devil Drop. Having helped his supposed nemesis, Todd then stood by the ropes and closed his eyes, allowing Giedroyc to clothesline him out and over without any challenge whatsoever. [I]Rod ‘The God’ Todd is eliminated[/I]. [B]Rolling Johnny Stones [/B]drew [B]#14[/B]. The only 2-time King of the Ring winner emerged again to rapturous applause from the crowd and lived up to his reputation as a suplex machine, grabbing Petey Barnes, Louis Figo Manico and Stevie Stoat in quick succession and delivering a string of german suplexes. British Samurai went at it with Walter Morgan while Giedroyc had a breather. [B]Adam Matravers [/B]drew [B]#15[/B]. He came out with Jeff Nova again, the pair of them seeming happy with the draw this time. Matravers looked confident as he headed towards the ring, paying more attention to the fans than what was unfolding in front of him. Therefore he didn’t see that the in-ring action stopped completely by the time he reached the squared circle. As he waited to enter, every single athlete on the inside was stood waiting for him to enter. Matravers looked anxious and slid in under the bottom rope. His anxiety was well founded. He was attacked almost simultaneously by all the other men and had absolutely no chance as he was lifted up by a combination of 8 men and dumped unceremoniously to the outside. [I]Adam Matravers is eliminated.[/I] From there the match turned more normal, as the 8 remaining wrestlers paired off – Henderson with Giedroyc, Stones with Barnes, Samurai with Stoat, and Morgan with Manico. First to make a breakthrough was Rolling Johnny Stones, who looked set to deliver a trademark brainbuster to Petey Barnes, only to hang him to dry on the top rope instead, and then dropkick him to the outside. [I]Petey Barnes is eliminated.[/I] Almost simultaneously, Don Henderson started to get the better of Jack Giedroyc. But as he charged to take Giedroyc out, the ‘Wrath of God’ ducked underneath and Henderson went flying out. [I]Don Henderson is eliminated[/I]. Giedroyc then saw another opportunity. As Morgan and Manico grappled by the ropes, Giedroyc ran up behind them and delivered a double clothesline that sent both of the former winners to the outside. [I]Louis Figo Manico and Walter Morgan are eliminated[/I]. The bell rang as we were down to the final 4 – British Samurai, Jack Giedroyc, Rolling Johnny Stones and Stevie Stoat. [COLOR="White"]Samurai continued to work over Stoat, so Giedroyc paired off with Stones. Stoat was getting the better of Samurai, whilst Stones delivered a picture perfect dropkick to Giedroyc centre of the ring. Stoat nailed Samurai with a super kick right in the jaw and the ROF owner was down on the canvas. However Stoat turned round straight into a Stones brainbuster. By this time, Giedroyc had recovered, and he in turn nailed the off-guard Stones with a Crashing On. 3 of the 4 men were down as Giedroyc stood tall and took in the crowd’s cheers. He looked to the canvas and first pinned Rolling Johnny Stones. [I]Rolling Johnny Stones is eliminated[/I]. Stevie Stoat staggered to his feet but was met with another Crashing On. Giedroyc pinned Stoat for the 1,2,3. [I]Stevie Stoat is eliminated[/I]. Finally Giedroyc went over to Samurai, who surprised him with a small package. Samurai got one of the longest 2 counts in ROF history! With Giedroyc somewhat stunned, Samurai got him in position and delivered the fisherman suplex. However Giedroyc managed to kick out of the bridged suplex – the first man in recent memory to do so. As Samurai went for the Secret Stretch, Giedroyc countered and levelled Samurai with a vicous kick to the head. A Crashing On later and it was all over. [I]British Samurai is eliminated[/I]. [B]Jack Giedroyc is the 2014 King of the Ring[/B].[/COLOR]

[Marcel Fromage]

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[Dragonmack]

OOOHHH!!!! Now it gets interesting!!!! Can Rod 'The God' convert the 'Wrath' Jack Giedroyc into his disciple? Or will the biggest Holy War since the Crusades erupt in ROF? And will any of this get revealed before this diary ends when 2008 comes out? :D ;)

[Marcel Fromage]

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It appeared in their match that night against The Classic Element that Dan Judoka had aligned himself with Nova’s group and against his mentor British Samurai when he cost Samurai the match. But afterwards The Classic Element left Judoka laying in the ring as well. Judoka was embarrassed that night, and similar happened with his quick exit from last month’s King of the Ring at the hands of Bruce The Giant. Now mentor and student meet one-on-one. Is Samurai still the master, or will his former protégé get a major win?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/DBF.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/ByronROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"][U]ROF Talisman Title[/U][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]DBF © vs Byron[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Daniel Black Francis, known as DBF, made a huge entrance to ROF at King of the Ring by taking up Byron’s Talisman challenge and winning the title in his first official ROF match. Byron has, as one would expect, cried foul about not being ready and such like. But he gets an immediate chance at recompense. Was DBF’s win simply a result of Byron being off-guard and over-confident? Certainly Byron has been a very strong Talisman champ, with more defences than any previous Talisman champion. But DBF is a good athlete and will want to prove that his debut win was anything but a fluke.[/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/VSborder.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/StevieStoatROF.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Billy Robinson vs Stevie Stoat[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]The second real grudge match of the evening between former partners. These two men, unlike Samurai and Judoka, did get their hands on each other during the King of the Ring match after their ignominious parting at Inferno. And for the 2nd time it was Billy Robinson eating a Stevie Stoat superkick. Stoat has been hearing the strange sound of fans cheering him lately as a result of his actions against Robinson and it seems to have spurred him on. Robinson though has been talking a good game and now wants to defeat Stoat to move on towards the main event. Which of these former partners will be celebrating after this one is said and done?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/ClassicElementROF.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/Can-AmSASROF-1.jpg[/IMG] [FONT="Georgia"][SIZE="3"][U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE="3"][FONT="Century Gothic"]The Classic Element © vs Can-Am SAS[/FONT][/SIZE] [I]The tag team titles changed hands at King of the Ring as Jeff Nova’s Classic Element pairing of Buff Martinez & Luke Cool defeated the champions Can-Am SAS to secure the first ROF gold for the new stable. Now the SAS get their chance to win the belts straight back. Precedent is not on their side – no team in ROF history has won the belts back in their immediate rematch. But the SAS are nothing if not resilient and have the skills to become 3-time champions. Can they do it, or will Nova’s team continue their strong run of success?[/I] [IMG]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/MarcelFromage/ROF/Wrestler%20Pics/JossThompsonROF.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"]Joss Thompson vs Walter Morgan[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]This is a huge match for both men, as the winner is likely to be the next contender for the ROF title. These two men were both unfortunate at the King of the Ring, drawing numbers one and two in the battle royal. And for Thompson, his luck was really out as he found himself the victim of a mass attack by ROF members to eliminate him. Morgan was one of those and is a staunch and proud ROF original. The former champion is popular with fans and they’ll be on his side here against the ‘outsider’ Thompson. But with the numbers game not against him here, can ‘The Complete Package’ make a huge step towards securing the ROF Championship for Nova’s stable?[/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] [FONT="Georgia"][U][SIZE="3"]ROF Championship[/SIZE][/U][/FONT] [FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]Merle O’Curle © vs Jack Giedroyc[/SIZE][/FONT] [I]Merle O’Curle would appear to be on another destructive run as ROF champion. The 5-time title holder managed to get past the extremely tough challenge of UK Dragon at King of the Ring, setting up this match against King of the Ring winner Jack Giedroyc. Giedroyc was simply awesome in the King of the Ring match, involved in no fewer than 8 eliminations (a new record). Giedroyc is hot going into the match and has a great chance of becoming champion for the 2nd time. But will Rod ‘The God’ Todd factor into the match? And if so, how? After his ramblings in the newsletter and ‘sacrifice’ in Giedroyc’s favour at King of the Ring, will Todd have any control over the outcome of this match…and the destiny of the ROF title?[/I] _______________________________[/CENTER] [B]ROF Light Up The Night – October 2014[/B] British Samurai vs Dan Judoka [U]ROF Talisman Title[/U] DBF © vs Byron Billy Robinson vs Stevie Stoat [U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U] The Classic Element © vs Can-Am SAS Joss Thompson vs Walter Morgan [U]ROF Championship[/U] Merle O’Curle © vs Jack Giedroyc

[Tigerkinney]

Well I got the King of the Ring match utterly wrong - shocker eh ? :D I must say though that the build for the Rod 'The God' Todd/ Jack Giedroyc feud is starting to make sense, and I'm now very intrigued where this is heading. You also seem to be giving the Classic Element a slow build as threat, instead of just shooting them right to the top and having them run roughshod over the rest of the roster....I suppose it draws some parallels in terms of booking philosophy with what I've been doing with P.I.N.K in my Burning Hammer diary. [B][U]ROF Light Up The Night – October 2014[/U][/B] [B]British Samurai[/B] vs Dan Judoka [I]The Mentor takes his former pupil to school. I just don't buy into Judoka being ready to take down Samurai at this stage. So I see Samurai winning this battle, but perhaps this feud being revisited at a latter stage once Judoka has established himself more in the single ranks (i.e challenged for the Talisman Belt) [/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]DBF ©[/B] vs Byron [I]I can't see you suddenly switching the belt back to Byron, now that someone has finally beaten him for it, especially to some one who came in mega hot by winning on his ROF debut. [/I] Billy Robinson vs Stevie Stoat [B]- DRAW[/B] [I]Something screams DRAW about this match, I see this one spilling to the outside and getting out of a control, leading to some sort of No DQ type match between the two former partners next month[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]The Classic Element ©[/B] vs Can-Am SAS [I]As with DBF, I can't see you switching the belts back to the former champs, though it's not outside the realms of possibility, considering the up and down nature of The Classic Element, but I'll go with the safe bet and say that the champs retain.[/I] Joss Thompson vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]Thompson's frustrations in ROF continue as ROF stalwart Walter Morgan picks up the victory. I've been backing Thompson to get a big win for while and so far he has failed to deliver, now I've backed against him, he'll probably go and win now. [/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Jack Giedroyc [I]Rod 'The God' tries to intefere on behalf of Giedroyc, but Giedroyc refuses his help and he ends up paying for it.[/I]

[Marcel Fromage]

[QUOTE=Tigerkinney;424543]Well I got the King of the Ring match utterly wrong - shocker eh ? :D I must say though that the build for the Rod 'The God' Todd/ Jack Giedroyc feud is starting to make sense, and I'm now very intrigued where this is heading. You also seem to be giving the Classic Element a slow build as threat, instead of just shooting them right to the top and having them run roughshod over the rest of the roster....I suppose it draws some parallels in terms of booking philosophy with what I've been doing with P.I.N.K in my Burning Hammer diary.[/QUOTE] You got two of the final four in the King of the Ring. That's not bad going. And the other 2 you named were the first 2 into the match, so they've got an excuse! As for the Classic Element. I partly wanted to make sure that, as ROF is a wrestling-heavy fed, that the Element members earned their way up the card towards titles. Plus, Thompson and Martinez had pretty low overness on entry so I've had to build them quite slowly.

[Dragonmack]

ROF Light Up The Night – October 2014 [B]British Samurai[/B] vs Dan Judoka [I]The student isn't ready to surpass the master quite yet.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]DBF[/B] © vs Byron [I]DBF gets his chance with the title[/I] Billy Robinson vs Stevie Stoat [I]I am going with the rare double dq here as egos erupt into anger and both men seem about equal status, tweeners too good for the midcard but not quite main eventers.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]The Classic Element[/B] © vs Can-Am SAS [I]As I stated, a stable needs gold to show dominance, so they keep the gold for a while[/I] Joss Thompson vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]Thompson has the potential to get there, but he still needs some more build before overcoming the Morgan's and Dragon's of ROF.[/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle[/B] © vs Jack Giedroyc [I]Part of me says that the slow build to the decision between Todd and Giedroyc is the way to handle this, thus Todd would cost Giedroyc the match. But with 08 practically around the corner, and i know most of our diaries are winding down, you may pull the trigger here and go with what I think will be the result of the feud between Giedroyc and Todd, Giedroyc becoming Todd's disciple.[/I]

[Richyg]

[B]British Samurai[/B] vs Dan Judoka [I]Judoka gets a schooling! Samurai and Judoka will end up off in search of the ROF Championship and Talisman respectivly.[/I] [B][U]ROF Talisman Title[/U][/B] [B]DBF ©[/B] vs Byron [I]I love DBF, a worthy champ!![/I] Billy Robinson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]Stoat seems the heavier hitter for some reason.[/I] [B][U]ROF Tag Team Titles[/U][/B] [B]The Classic Element ©[/B] vs Can-Am SAS [I]The Element need these titles to keep them strong[/I] [B]Joss Thompson[/B] vs Walter Morgan [I]As much as I like Morgan, I smell a Thompson title challange in the works[/I] [B]ROF Championship[/B] [B]Merle O’Curle © [/B]vs Jack Giedroyc [I]O'Curle will win at Todd's hands[/I]

[Beeker]

To Tigerkinney... you think you did poorly with your predictions... [B][COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"]ROF Light Up The Night – October 2014[/COLOR][/B] British Samurai vs[B] Dan Judoka[/B] [I]- Right so I want to go BritSam based on the less repugnant hairstyle, but I think Judoka stealing a win would be a fantastic way to kick things off. Hence my choice.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]DBF ©[/B] vs Byron [I]- One) Marcel doesn't hotshot titles back and Two) Byron's ready for bigger things.[/I] Billy Robinson vs [B]Stevie Stoat[/B] [I]- No reasoning needed, right? Billy R gets distracted by Danny D's glittery sign and so Billy R falls to a Stoaterkick.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]The Classic Element © [/B]vs Can-Am SAS [I]- They betrayed me and lied to me. My CASAS love is over! My heart... broken. Go CE! Go! *sniffle*[/I] [B]Joss Thompson[/B] vs Walter Morgan [I]- Not a multiman match, so... it's a good night for the Elements.[/I] ROF Championship [B]Merle O’Curle ©[/B] vs Jack Giedroyc [I]- Jack won but his real feud isn't with O'Curle.[/I]

[Maximilian_WWW]

[B]British Samurai[/B] vs Dan Judoka [I]Samurai makes quick work of his former student. But Judoka shall fear not, he will lose this feud but after his long-running teaming with the ROF owner his skills should be built up to the point where he is a strong Talisman challenger at some point in the future.[/I] ROF Talisman Title [B]DBF[/B] © vs Byron [I]I'd be extremely surprised if Byron manages to win it right back.[/I] [B]Billy Robinson[/B] vs Stevie Stoat [I]These two have been floundering around the upper midcard before teaming up. Robinson has more upside as he is younger so he should win this and make another run at reaching the main event.[/I] ROF Tag Team Titles [B]The Classic Element[/B] © vs Can-Am SAS [I]Nova will make sure, his team won't lose the titles anytime soon.[/I] Joss Thompson vs [B]Walter Morgan[/B] [I]This one can go both ways. But I already have the Classic Element winning their tag team contest and one win for the stable is quite enough. Morgan is a proven commodity in the main event and should give the champion a run for his money.[/I] ROF Championship Merle O’Curle © vs [B]Jack Giedroyc[/B] [I]Merle has always had problems putting away the Wrath of God. Now, that the God himself has aligned with him (if Jack wants it or not), his chances are even better and I feel it could be time for another title run for him.[/I]

[Maximilian_WWW]

Double post - sorry. Ignore.

[Marcel Fromage]

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[A_Wrestling_GOD]

Brilliant, i have been away for around two month's because o the work i have had to do come abck today and find the best diary here is still running..I can't wait to catch up on what i have missed keep it going Marcel