The League (V.2): Rules and Discussion Thread

Jman2k3 · December 14, 2013

Picking traits is hard. Lol.

ShadowedFlames · December 15, 2013

Was feeling a bit motivated this morning to tackle some of the administrative duties.

All pages have been updated as of 12:35 PM (Eastern US) on December 15, reflecting training, movesets, and new entrants.

RazorSharp/deandean88: Your pages are now live on the website. Once you send in training and/or trait points, I'll have a moveset developed for you unless you send me one of your own.

Eidenhoek: Your training and game-generated moveset is available for viewing.

Note that I've also tweaked Phoenix's moveset some to expand his attacking options.

We're now at 16 confirmed, with at least two more possible (one will likely be in within the next week). Nine days to go before the tentative deadline.

The projected start of Season Seven is slated to occur on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. The projected ending date of the season will be posted once I have a schedule finalized based on the number of entrants we'll have, but figure it to be sometime in April.

OctoberRaven · December 16, 2013

@CallOfKing Am I supposed to be impressed by Deadmau5 or whatever his name is?

@CallOfKing He calls himself a savior. Cute. I'll nail his hands to a block of wood then.

Big Roguey · December 16, 2013

@ElSuperMantis

@CallOfKing WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN #RIPMaude #TShirtCannon #BleachersAreBad

ShadowedFlames · December 16, 2013

And so the Twitters start up again... <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Next batch of matches will be posted tomorrow barring circumstances. By my records, only four of the twelve who started this preseason still need full matches written out (Sean Lyaskaris, Phoenix, Thor Hammerskald, and Diamond because we've retconned Blue). Three of those matches are specialty bouts. Each batch has two full matches scheduled.

Something to look forward to this week.

thebest2427 · December 17, 2013

@BITWDS5 Ok. @CallOfKing thinks he can beat me w/ a crucifix pin. & ironically I'm atheist.

moon_lit_tears · December 17, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="thebest2427" data-cite="thebest2427" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37084" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>@BITWDS5 Ok. @CallOfKing thinks he can beat me w/ a crucifix pin. & ironically I'm atheist.</div></blockquote> /giggles. I seem to I counter a lot lately. I'm getting that way. @sf. retconned?

thebest2427 · December 17, 2013

Can we just call DS5-King feud of the year now?

ShadowedFlames · December 17, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="moon_lit_tears" data-cite="moon_lit_tears" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37084" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>/giggles. I seem to I counter a lot lately. I'm getting that way. @sf. retconned?</div></blockquote> Retconned. Gonna act like that match with Blue did not happen.

OctoberRaven · December 17, 2013

@CallOfKing Was that even supposed to be funny?

@CallOfKing (via Twitlonger) Let me set you straight, even though you're probably too thick to understand what I am about to tell you. You thinking being "straight-edge" is going to make you stronger? Pitiful. You call yourself an atheist but you worship a false paradigm that sobriety leads to discipline. You think your beliefs make you a unique and special snowflake, but let's be honest here, there's thousands of people just like you, self-deluded fools conforming with a so-called counter-culture movement. And I know why you do it. Because it's easier to live with blinders over your eyes than accept the reality of the world around you. And that reality is this: Despite your teetotaling, you are an addict to your own over-inflated ego. Through your mindless message you try to lead man to a path that is unnatural to his nature. You see drugs, alcohol, and the like as some kind of monster to be avoided. But you are wrong. The real monster is man himself. No rational mind can deny it; what else but "monster" can you call a species that drops bombs on each other just to see how long it takes from them to die from radiation poisoning? When you deny the monstrous nature of man, you stop becoming a man. You become a lamb fit only for slaughter. And the monsters... The monsters are always hungry. #CarpeMundusPerJugulum

Big Roguey · December 17, 2013

Hot damn. OR/William King for tweet of the year!

ShadowedFlames · December 17, 2013

<div style="text-align:right;">Season Seven, 21 days before start of season

League Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

December 17, 2013</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">THE LEAGUE: PRESEASON (CONTINUED)</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Ben Williams (3-3, 200 OVR) vs. Judah Snow (1-0, 300 OVR)</div>

This ended up being little more than a lengthy squash match. Snow dominated most of the match, hitting a pair of Snow Plows that Williams escaped from, and a couple of minutes later, a Snowplex as well. Williams somehow got a shoulder up from that finisher, and Snow made him pay with a third Snow Plow that nearly dumped Williams out of the ring. It was academic from there, as Snow pinned the youngster in 8:17 to put an end to the match.

<div style="text-align:center;">EUROPEAN RULES MATCH: The Scotsman (3-4, 200 OVR) vs. Thor Hammerskald (0-1, 300 OVR)</div>

Bob Sinclair: Coming up next is a new style of match for The League this year, a style termed as European Rules.

Frankie Garnett: So, what, no ref bumps, strict rules enforcement, Old School mentality?

Tori Montgomery: Not exactly, Frankie. European rules can be considered a hybrid of MMA and wrestling. The match is split into five-minute "rounds," with the winner of two falls winning the match. It should be noted that pins and submissions count as one fall, but countouts and disqualifications count as two. So if you get counted out or DQ'ed, the match is over immediately. Of course, the ref can stop the fight at any point if he feels that one competitor cannot continue due to a risk of their health.

Frankie Garnett: That has to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

Bob Sinclair: Honestly, I'm interested to see how this works in action. And it only seems fitting that a pair of European natives get to demonstrate this match style for us. It's The Scotsman taking on the defending League Champion, Thor Hammerskald, and the match starts right now!

(00:04) Thor hit a Headbutt

(00:10) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(00:14) The Scotsman blocked a Slap To Chest

(00:18) Thor hit a Slap To Chest

(00:21) Thor hit a Left Hook To Body

(00:28) Thor hit a Running Clothesline

(00:36) The Scotsman moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(00:44) Thor got a rope break to stop a Choke Hold

(00:48) Thor blocked a Punch

(00:52) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(00:52) The referee warned The Scotsman

(00:59) The Scotsman hit a Running Clothesline

(01:09) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(01:13) The Scotsman hit a Headbutt

(01:19) Thor Hammerskald very easily moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(01:23) Thor hit a Stomp

(01:27) Thor hit a Knee Drop

(01:31) Thor hit an Elbow Drop

(01:38) The Scotsman easily moved out of the way from a Posing Elbow Drop.

(01:42) Thor fought back against being picked up from behind

(01:49) Thor hit a Running Forearm Blow

(01:57) Thor hit a Splash

(02:01) Thor hit an Elbow Drop

(02:09) Thor hit a Splash

(02:19) The Scotsman moved out of the way from a Posing Elbow Drop.

(02:23) The Scotsman hit an Elbow Drop

(02:33) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(02:36) The Scotsman hit a Jab Punch

(02:40) Thor blocked a Handshake Sucker Punch

(02:44) Thor blocked a Kick To Gut

(02:47) Thor hit a Right Hook

(02:51) Thor hit a Slap To Chest

(02:54) Thor hit a Right Hook

(02:57) Thor hit a Jab Punch

(03:04) Thor hit a Running Forearm Blow

(03:11) Thor used a Slit Throat Motion

(03:20) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(03:27) Thor hit a DDT

(03:36) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(03:52) The Scotsman has nowhere to go but face-first into the mat after that Blood Eagle!

(03:57) The Scotsman stopped a Stalk Grounded Enemy by rushing Thor

(04:02) Thor blocked a Kick To Gut

(04:05) The Scotsman hit a Jab Punch

(04:08) The Scotsman hit a Kick To Gut

(04:11) The Scotsman hit a Punch

(04:14) The Scotsman hit a Handshake Kick To Gut

(04:18) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(04:21) The Scotsman hit a Handshake Sucker Punch

(04:33) The Scotsman hit a Vertical Body Press

(04:41) Thor Hammerskald very easily moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(04:51) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(05:00) The Scotsman has nowhere to go but face-first into the mat after that Blood Eagle!

(05:00) The round ended

Bob Sinclair: Thor was building momentum there, and in a normal match I do not doubt that the Fenrir Strike would have been next!

Tori Montgomery: Alas, the structure of European Rules puts a stop to that, as Scotsman was basically saved by the bell there!

Frankie Garnett: (muttering) Round 1...10-9 Thor.

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, what are you doing?

Frankie Garnett: Judging the fight! You said yourself this is a hybrid of MMA and wrestling after all!

Tori Montgomery: ...you know, I'm not even going to say anything here.

Bob Sinclair: There's the bell, and the second round is underway!

(05:04) The Scotsman hit a Knife Edge Chop

(05:08) Thor blocked a Kick To Gut

(05:15) The Scotsman hit a Running Clothesline

(05:22) Thor Hammerskald very easily moved out of the way from a Legdrop.

(05:32) Thor picked up The Scotsman from behind

(05:39) The Scotsman avoided a Chop Block.

(05:43) The Scotsman hit a Knee Lift

(05:43) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(05:53) Thor blocked a Corner Slap To Chest

(05:57) Thor blocked a Corner Slap To Chest

(06:04) Thor hit a DDT

(06:14) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(06:23) The Scotsman countered a Blood Eagle with a Punch Flurry

(06:27) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(06:31) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(06:40) The Scotsman hit a Punch Flurry

(06:44) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(06:48) The Scotsman hit a Knee Lift

(06:52) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(06:52) The referee warned The Scotsman

(06:56) Thor blocked a Jab Punch

(07:00) The Scotsman hit a Headbutt

(07:00) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(07:09) Thor blocked a Corner Stomp Flurry

(07:16) The Scotsman hit a Corner Clothesline

(07:20) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(07:24) The Scotsman hit a Headbutt

(07:28) The Scotsman hit a Knife Edge Chop

(07:31) The Scotsman hit a Punch

(07:35) The Scotsman hit a Knee Lift

(07:40) Thor broke a Face Rub Taunt

(07:44) Thor hit a Headbutt

(07:53) Thor picked up The Scotsman from behind

(07:59) The Scotsman avoided a Forearm To Back Of Head.

(08:11) The Scotsman hit a Vertical Body Press

(08:26) The Scotsman hit a Stomp Flurry

(08:45) The Scotsman applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(08:45) The referee gave The Scotsman a stern warning

(08:52) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(08:59) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(09:07) The Scotsman hit a Stomp To Groin

(09:15) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(09:22) The Scotsman hit a DDT

(09:41) The Scotsman applied a Rope-Assisted Double Footed Choke

(09:41) The referee gave The Scotsman a stern warning

(09:55) The Scotsman used a Get Up Taunt

(09:59) Thor countered a Begging Off Low Blow with an Open Handed Chop

(10:00) The Scotsman very easily avoided a Stomp.

(10:00) The round ended

Bob Sinclair: Two rounds down in the books, and that round was all Scotsman in my eyes.

Frankie Garnett: I’d almost say a 10-8 round for Scotsman; Thor got basically no offense in at all.

Tori Montgomery: After that first round, I'd say these two are about even. Scotsman was being pounded early but with the beating he dished out this round, I think these two are back on equal footing now.

Bob Sinclair: We'll find out shortly as we prepare for round three, and Thor looks like he wants to end this one right now!

(10:07) Thor hit a Running Clothesline

(10:11) Thor hit an Elbow Drop

(10:15) Thor hit a Knee Drop

(10:21) The Scotsman very easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(10:25) Thor broke a Stomp To Groin

(10:28) Thor hit a Left Hook

(10:33) The Scotsman broke a DDT

(10:40) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(10:44) Thor broke a Stomp To Groin

(10:47) Thor hit a Right Hook

(10:54) Thor hit a Running Forearm Blow

(11:09) Thor hit a Stomp Flurry

(11:17) Thor hit a Stomp To Groin

(11:23) Thor picked up The Scotsman from behind

(11:30) Thor hit a Chop Block

(11:44) Thor used a Get Up Taunt

(11:48) The Scotsman countered a Fenrir Strike with a Knife Edge Chop

(11:52) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(11:56) The Scotsman hit a Headbutt

(11:59) The Scotsman hit a Kick To Gut

(12:02) Thor countered a Begging Off Low Blow with a Punch

(12:06) The Scotsman blocked a DDT

(12:09) Thor hit a Punch

(12:13) The Scotsman broke a DDT

(12:20) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(12:30) The Scotsman hit a Headbutt To Groin

(12:30) The referee angrily told off The Scotsman

(12:37) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(12:42) Thor blocked a DDT

(12:54) The Scotsman hit a Vertical Body Press

(13:03) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(13:07) Thor blocked a DDT

(13:12) Thor blocked a DDT

(13:16) Thor hit an Open Handed Chop

(13:20) Thor hit a Slap To Chest

(13:24) The Scotsman broke a DDT

(13:31) Thor countered a Running Forearm Blow with a Big Boot

(13:38) The Scotsman very easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(13:43) Thor blocked a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(13:58) The Scotsman hit a Stomp Flurry

(14:06) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(14:12) The Scotsman hit a Begging Off Low Blow

(14:12) The referee gave The Scotsman a final warning

(14:16) The Scotsman hit a Running Knee Drop

(14:22) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(14:29) The Scotsman used a Face Rub Taunt

(14:44) The Scotsman hit a Stomp Flurry

(14:48) Thor stopped a Call For Finisher Taunt by rushing The Scotsman

(14:52) Thor hit a Slap To Chest

(14:56) Thor hit an Open Handed Chop

(15:00) The Scotsman avoided a Running Clothesline.

(15:00) The round ended

Bob Sinclair: That's the end of the third round, and I have to give the advantage to Thor at this point.

Tori Montgomery: No kidding. Scotsman's basically lost the ability to utilize his finisher thanks to the warning he received from the ref that round.

Frankie Garnett: I have it as a draw. 28-28.

Tori Montgomery: Frankie...there is no going to the judges' scorecards in this match.

Frankie Garnett: And you're just now telling me this?

Tori Montgomery: If you'd have just paid attention—

Bob Sinclair: Settle down, you two. The rest period is over, and round four begins!

(15:04) The Scotsman countered a Headbutt with a Knife Edge Chop

(15:19) The Scotsman hit a Stomp Flurry

(15:23) The Scotsman hit a Running Knee Drop

(15:37) The Scotsman used a Get Up Taunt

(15:40) The Scotsman hit a Punch

(15:43) The Scotsman hit a Jab Punch

(15:48) Thor broke a DDT

(15:51) Thor hit a Left Hook

(15:54) Thor hit a Jab Punch

(16:10) The Scotsman has nowhere to go but face-first into the mat after that Blood Eagle!

(16:14) Thor hit an Elbow Drop

(16:22) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(16:38) The Scotsman has nowhere to go but face-first into the mat after that Blood Eagle!

(16:43) The Scotsman fought back against being picked up

(16:50) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(16:54) The Scotsman hit a Knee Drop

(16:58) The Scotsman hit a Stomp

(17:02) The Scotsman hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(17:06) The Scotsman hit a Running Knee Drop

(17:11) Thor stopped a Call For Finisher Taunt by rushing The Scotsman

(17:16) The Scotsman broke The Jotun Claw

(17:21) Thor blocked a Vertical Body Press

(17:28) The Scotsman hit a DDT

(17:34) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(17:47) The Scotsman used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(17:54) The Scotsman hit a DDT

(17:54) Thor started to bleed

(18:07) The Scotsman used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(18:10) The Scotsman hit a Jab Punch

(18:14) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(18:19) Thor broke a DDT

(18:22) Thor hit a Right Hook

(18:27) The Scotsman broke an Inverted Atomic Drop

(18:31) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(18:35) Thor blocked a Punch

(18:42) The Scotsman hit a DDT

(18:56) The Scotsman used a Get Up Taunt

(18:56) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(19:07) The Scotsman hit a Corner Clothesline

(19:19) The Scotsman hit a Vertical Body Press

(19:25) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(19:29) The Scotsman hit a Running Knee Drop

(19:37) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(19:44) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(19:57) The Scotsman used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(20:00) The Scotsman hit a Vertical Body Press

(20:00) The round ended

Tori Montgomery: Guys, I think Thor needs to take the fight to Scotsman here. That blood is only going to hinder Thor as the match continues.

Frankie Garnett: Bah, Thor will handle things. He's not like that lame mockery of a wrestler they call The Phoenix—Thor can put Scotsman away before the ref intervenes.

Tori Montgomery: And you call me prejudiced?

Bob Sinclair: Without a corner man here, Thor can do nothing but try to gather his wits about him as the blood continues to trickle down his face. The Scotsman looks ready to pounce, and there's the bell; round five is underway!

(20:00) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(20:22) The Scotsman hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(20:30) Thor Hammerskald easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(20:37) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(20:40) Thor hit a Jab Punch

(20:44) Thor hit a Knife Edge Chop

(20:48) The Scotsman blocked a Jab Punch

(20:53) The Scotsman broke a Blood Eagle

(20:57) The Scotsman hit a Headbutt

(20:57) Thor began bleeding quite heavily

(21:04) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(21:11) Thor Hammerskald moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(21:18) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(21:21) Thor hit a Punch

(21:28) Thor hit a Running Clothesline

(21:37) Thor picked up The Scotsman from behind

(21:44) The Scotsman avoided a Chop Block.

(21:44) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(21:51) Thor countered a Corner Clothesline with a Left Hook To Body

(21:56) The Scotsman slipped out of the back of a Blood Eagle

(22:00) The Scotsman hit a Forearm To Back Of Head

(22:00) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(22:11) The Scotsman hit a Corner Clothesline

(22:15) The Scotsman hit a Stomp

(22:21) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(22:25) Thor blocked a Face Rub Taunt

(22:32) The Scotsman used a Face Rub Taunt

(22:36) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(22:43) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(22:50) The Scotsman used a Slit Throat Motion

(22:56) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(23:09) The Scotsman used a Stalk Grounded Enemy

(23:16) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(23:24) The Scotsman hit a Stomp To Groin

(23:29) Thor stopped a Call For Finisher Taunt by rushing The Scotsman

(23:33) Thor hit an Open Handed Chop

(23:41) Thor picked up The Scotsman from behind

(23:45) Thor hit a Forearm To Back

(23:52) Thor hit a Chop Block

(24:02) The Scotsman moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(24:16) The Scotsman used a Get Up Taunt

(24:19) The Scotsman hit a Punch

(24:26) The Scotsman hit a Running Clothesline

(24:30) Thor stopped a Stalk Grounded Enemy by rushing The Scotsman

(24:34) The Scotsman broke a Blood Eagle

(24:41) The Scotsman hit a DDT

(24:41) Thor began bleeding very heavily

(24:47) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(25:00) The Scotsman hit a Stomp Flurry

(25:00) The round ended

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, I think your prediction is for naught. Thor is getting pummeled out there!

Frankie Garnett: He's normally better when he's bloodied, what the heck gives here?

Bob Sinclair: If this keeps up, I don't think Thor will get out of the sixth round. Scotsman has a bullseye painted in crimson on the forehead and face of the League Champion.

Tori Montgomery: I think you may be on to something there, Bob. There's the bell, and Scotsman is already on the offensive!

(25:04) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the ropes

(25:08) The Scotsman grabbed Thor off the ropes

(25:08) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(25:20) The Scotsman hit a Corner Clothesline

(25:20) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(25:28) Thor stopped a Corner Stomp Flurry by rushing The Scotsman

(25:31) Thor hit a Jab Punch

(25:38) Thor hit a Running Clothesline

(25:42) Thor hit a Stomp

(25:52) The Scotsman moved out of the way from a Legdrop.

(25:59) Thor very easily avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(26:02) The Scotsman countered a Blood Eagle with a Kick To Gut

(26:07) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the ropes

(26:11) The Scotsman grabbed Thor off the ropes

(26:11) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(26:22) The Scotsman hit a Corner Clothesline

(26:26) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the ropes

(26:31) The Scotsman grabbed Thor off the ropes

(26:36) Thor reversed an irish whip

(26:36) The referee was accidentally knocked out after colliding with The Scotsman

Tori Montgomery: This might be the break Thor needs, to get in some offense before that laceration becomes any worse!

Frankie Garnett: But the ref won't see the pinfall though!

Bob Sinclair: Both valid points, but let's see which edge of the sword comes into play here!

(26:43) Thor hit a Clothesline

(26:50) Thor picked up The Scotsman

(26:54) Thor hit a Slap To Chest

(26:58) Thor hit an Open Handed Chop

(27:02) Thor hit a Stomp

(27:11) The Scotsman moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(27:18) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(27:25) The Scotsman hit a DDT

(27:25) Thor was bleeding everywhere

(27:31) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(27:38) The Scotsman used a Slit Throat Motion

(27:47) The Scotsman picked up Thor

(27:53) The Scotsman hit a Low Blow

(27:57) The referee recovers

Bob Sinclair: Is he calling—no, the match is still on! I'm not sure how much longer the ref can let this one go!

Tori Montgomery: One more good shot to the head and that'll likely be it, Bob.

Frankie Garnett: Come on, Thor! You're a champion, fight like one!

(27:57) The Scotsman got a near pinfall

(28:01) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the ropes

(28:05) The Scotsman grabbed Thor off the ropes

(28:05) The Scotsman irish whipped Thor into the corner

(28:28) The Scotsman hit a Corner Stomp Flurry

(28:34) The Scotsman used a Call For Finisher Taunt

(28:48) The Scotsman used a Get Up Taunt

(28:55) The Scotsman hit a DDT

(28:55) Thor was covered from head to toe in blood

Bob Sinclair: The referee is finally stepping in here and waving this one off!

Frankie Garnett: Oh, for crying out loud!

Tori Montgomery: Scotsman apparently gives zero cares for the rulesets, he'll settle for beating you into a bloody pulp!

Bob Sinclair: It is effective, at any rate...

Amelia Williams: Ladies and gentlemen, the referee has stopped this match due to the excessive blood loss. Therefore, your winner, at twenty-eight minutes and fifty-five seconds...The Scotsman!

Frankie Garnett: And we're considering letting him into The League? I'm beginning to think he is little better than Maxx Skabb or Psycho Sam!

Bob Sinclair: Be that as it may, Frankie, Scotsman picks up a much-needed win and gives himself a slight cushion heading into the final batch of matches in the preseason!

<div style="text-align:center;">SUBMISSION MATCH: Ben Williams (3-4, 200 OVR) vs. Sean Lyaskaris (1-0, 300 OVR)</div>

Bob Sinclair: Moving ahead, while our ring crew replaces the blood-soaked mat from the previous match, we have a Submission match and quite frankly, I think this is going to be a one-sided affair.

Frankie Garnett: You mean that Ben Williams has no known submission finishers while his opponent has one of the most lethal Figure Fours in League History?

Bob Sinclair: Yes, that's exactly what I mean.

Tori Montgomery: There's no doubt the contest heavily favors Sean Lyaskaris in this one, but stranger things have happened in The League.

Frankie Garnett: Heck with that...always bet on Sean!

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, you do know there's no wagering on preseason matches, right?

Frankie Garnett: Since when has that stopped me?

Bob Sinclair: He does have a point there. In any event, the mat has been changed, the principals are in the ring...and we are underway!

(00:07) Sean applied a Standing Arm Bar

(00:15) Sean applied a Hammerlock

(00:19) Williams rolled through a Rear Amateur Takedown

(00:24) Sean slipped out the front of a Side Headlock

(00:27) Sean hit a Punch

(00:41) Sean applied a Side Headlock

(00:46) Williams escaped a Front Facelock

(00:50) Williams blocked a Punch

(01:00) Williams very easily avoided an Open Handed Slap.

(01:05) Sean blocked a Side Headlock

(01:08) Williams hit a Punch

(01:13) Sean blocked a Side Headlock

(01:27) Williams applied a Side Headlock

(01:33) Williams hit a Dropkick

(01:40) Williams picked up Sean

(01:46) Williams hit a Dropkick To Corner

(01:50) Williams brought Sean out of the corner

(02:04) Williams applied a Side Headlock

(02:08) Sean blocked a Punch

(02:14) Williams hit a Dropkick To Corner

(02:19) Sean fought back against being dragged out of the corner

(02:23) Williams broke an Arm Wringer

(02:26) Williams hit a Kick To Gut

(02:33) Williams hit a Monkey Flip

(02:40) Williams picked up Sean

(02:47) Williams hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(02:51) Williams hit a Running Knee Drop

(02:57) Williams picked up Sean from behind

(03:03) Williams hit a Dropkick To Outside

(03:08) Sean fought back as Williams tried to drop to ringside

(03:24) Sean applied a Top Wrist Lock To Hammerlock

(03:38) Sean applied an Arm Wringer

(03:46) Sean applied a Hammerlock

(03:51) Williams blocked an Inverted Drop Toe Hold

(03:58) Sean hit an Inverted Drop Toe Hold

(04:07) Ben Williams very easily moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(04:17) Sean Lyaskaris moved out of the way from a Legdrop.

(04:31) Sean applied a Choke Hold

(04:35) Williams blocked a Stomp To Groin

(04:39) Williams rolled through a Standing Arm Bar

(04:45) Williams hit a Dropkick To Knee

Tori Montgomery: Williams seems to know what's at stake here. He needs a win to keep from having to win three matches in our next session to earn his provisional contract.

Frankie Garnett: More like he doesn't want to be caught in that Modified Figure Four.

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Bob Sinclair: It's called the Lyaskaris Lock now, Frankie.

Frankie Garnett: Details!

(04:49) Williams hit a Fist Drop

(04:53) Williams hit a Legdrop

(04:57) Williams hit an Elbow Drop

(05:01) Williams hit a Legdrop

(05:05) Williams hit a Fist Drop

(05:12) Williams hit a Half Senton

(05:16) Williams hit a Running Knee Drop

(05:21) Sean fought back against being picked up from behind

(05:25) Williams broke a Top Wrist Lock To Hammerlock

(05:35) Williams hit a Seated Face Plant

(05:40) Sean fought back against being picked up from behind

(05:54) Sean applied a Side Headlock

(05:58) Williams blocked a Hammerlock

(06:05) Sean hit a Single Leg Trip

(06:10) Williams blocked a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(06:24) Sean applied an Arm Wringer

(06:31) Sean applied a Standing Arm Bar

(06:35) Sean hit a Face Rake

(06:42) Sean applied a Standing Arm Bar

(06:50) Sean applied a Hammerlock

(06:55) Williams broke a Sleeper Hold

(06:58) Williams hit a Punch

(07:04) Williams hit a Dropkick To Knee

(07:11) Williams hit a Flying Forearm

(07:21) Williams picked up Sean

(07:26) Sean blocked a DDT

(07:32) Williams hit a Dropkick To Knee

(07:37) Sean fought back against being picked up from behind

(07:42) Williams escaped a Standing Arm Bar

(07:56) Sean applied a Top Wrist Lock

(08:03) Sean applied a Standing Arm Bar

(08:08) Williams broke a Side Headlock Takedown

(08:14) Williams hit a Dropkick To Knee

(08:19) Sean broke a Twisting Face Crusher

(08:23) Williams blocked an Arm Wringer

(08:39) Sean applied a Top Wrist Lock To Hammerlock

(08:59) Sean applied a Sleeper Hold

(09:22) Sean applied a Hammerlock

(09:27) Williams broke a Diving Reverse DDT

(09:34) Williams hit a DDT

Bob Sinclair: Wait, what is Williams doing?

Tori Montgomery: Looks like he's got some variant of a rear chinlock or something, and asking the ref to check to see if Sean wants to give it up.

Frankie Garnett: Yeah, like that's going to work.

Tori Montgomery: Frankie's right on that, I'm afraid. Sean's too stubborn to give up that easily.

Bob Sinclair: Sean shoves Williams away with authority, and now he wants to press the issue as this match rolls on!

(09:52) Sean hit a DDT

(10:00) Sean hit a Stomp To Groin

(10:07) Sean hit a Legdrop To Groin

(10:17) Sean picked up Williams

(10:33) Sean hit a Stump Piledriver

(10:42) Sean picked up Williams

(10:49) Sean hit a DDT

(10:55) Sean picked up Williams

(11:04) Williams broke a Front Facelock

(11:09) Sean blocked a Kick To Gut

(11:13) Sean blocked a Kick To Gut

(11:17) Williams slipped out the front of a Side Headlock

(11:20) Williams hit a Punch

(11:27) Williams hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(11:36) Sean Lyaskaris moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(11:45) Sean picked up Williams

(11:56) Sean hit a Begging Off Low Blow

(12:01) Williams escaped a Lyaskaris Lock

(12:08) Sean hit a Knee Plant

(12:16) Sean applied a Hammerlock

(12:32) Sean applied a Top Wrist Lock To Hammerlock

(12:40) Sean applied a Hammerlock

(12:46) Williams very easily avoided a Chop Block.

(12:50) Sean blocked a Kick To Gut

(12:57) Williams hit a Flying Forearm

(13:01) Williams hit a Legdrop

(13:05) Sean fought back against being picked up

(13:16) Sean hit a Low Blow

(13:42) The Gaijin Crippler has Ben Williams tied up in the Lyaskaris Lock!

Tori Montgomery: This is a familiar sight to League fans...Sean has notched over twenty victories with this hold in League competition!

Frankie Garnett: Where do you find these useless stats, Tori?

Tori Montgomery: Like I tell you all the time, Frankie—research.

Bob Sinclair: Williams is struggling to make it to the ropes, but Sean is having none of that as he wrenches back on the knee...and Williams has no choice but to tap out here!

Tori Montgomery: Gentlemen, I think Sean is back to form here. We may have our first two-time League Champion if this is any indication!

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner by submission, at a time of thirteen minutes and fifty-seven seconds...Sean Lyaskaris!

Frankie Garnett: See? Always. Bet. On. Sean.

<div style="text-align:center;">The Scotsman (4-4, 200 OVR) vs. William King (1-0, 300 OVR)</div>

King dominated the opening minutes of the match, but ended up wearing himself out, allowing Scotsman to control the middle portion of the match. Yet once again, Scotsman got into trouble with his cheating and locked himself out of utilizing his Mean Street Backslide finisher due to the threat of disqualification. Despite his taunting, Scotsman eventually could not figure a way to finish King, who stormed back and eventually submitted Scotsman with the Cthulhu Clutch at 22:38.

<div style="text-align:center;">FIRST BLOOD MATCH: Ben Williams (3-5, 200 OVR) vs. Wallbanger Jones (1-0, 300 OVR)</div>

Despite his array of punches, Wallbanger couldn't bloody Williams with them in the early and middle parts of the match. Williams tried to hold his own, but the youngster, not too skilled in First Blood matches, couldn't keep the big man on the defensive. Wallbanger would take advantage, busting open Williams en route to a victory at 9:43 into the contest to bring this session of the preseason to a close.

END OF SHOW SUMMARY

1. Judah Snow (2-0) def. Ben Williams (3-4) via pinfall (Snow Plow JS)

• Time of Match: 8:17

• Match rating: * (One Star)

• Judah Snow OVR increase: 2.73

• Judah Snow XP gained: 444

• Ben Williams OVR decrease: -0.83

• Ben Williams XP gained: 111

2. EUROPEAN RULES MATCH: The Scotsman (4-4) def. Thor Hammerskald (0-2) via ref stoppage (Blood Loss)

• Time of Match: 28:55

• Match rating: *** (Three Stars)

• The Scotsman OVR increase: 7.11

• The Scotsman XP gained: 535

• Thor Hammerskald OVR increase: 2.24

• Thor Hammerskald XP gained: 134

3. SUBMISSION MATCH: Sean Lyaskaris (2-0) def. Ben Williams (3-5) via submission (Lyaskaris Lock)

• Time of Match: 13:57

• Match rating: ** (Two Stars)

• Sean Lyaskaris OVR increase: 4.19

• Sean Lyaskaris XP gained: 487

• Ben Williams OVR decrease: -0.07

• Ben Williams XP gained: 122

4. William King (2-0) def. The Scotsman (4-5) via submission (Cthulhu Clutch)

• Time of Match: 22:38

• Match rating: *** (Three Stars)

• William King OVR increase: 6.06

• William King XP gained: 532

• The Scotsman OVR increase: 0.84

• The Scotsman XP gained: 133

5. FIRST BLOOD MATCH: Wallbanger Jones (2-0) def. Ben Williams (3-6) via blood-letting

• Time of Match: 9:43

• Match rating: ** (Two Stars)

• Wallbanger Jones OVR increase: 4.18

• Wallbanger Jones XP gained: 485

• Ben Williams OVR increase: 0.86

• Ben Williams XP gained: 121

/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\

The final batch is six matches and consists of the following:

The Scotsman vs. Diamond (TABLES MATCH) *to be fully written

Ben Williams vs. El Super Mantis

The Scotsman vs. Deathseed5

Ben Williams vs. Connor Blackstone

The Scotsman vs. Sakura Toyota

Ben Williams vs. The Phoenix *to be fully written

Williams must win all three of his matches to secure a provisional League contract.

Scotsman must win two out of his three matches to secure a provisional League contract.

I plan on having these matches run and posted by Friday (work stuff will be cutting into my typical League time to keep me from finishing it earlier).

thebest2427 · December 18, 2013

Feud of the year. Just saying.

OctoberRaven · December 18, 2013

For those that are wondering, a Cthulhu Clutch is a chickenwing cobra clutch with a body triangle scissors. And yes, a chickenwing cobra clutch is possible. You basically wrap your opponent's strong-side arm around his own neck, but instead of a quarter nelson your strong arm is put across the back of the neck like a brace and holds on to the opponent's wrist, so your weak-side arm (which would be holding the opponent's strong-side arm in a normal cobra clutch) would be free to apply the chickenwing. It's a move I developed back when I planned on being a wrestler, before my post-athsmatic cardio and back problems put an end to that.

thebest2427 · December 18, 2013

"@DS5 Me being straightedge doesn't make me "stronger", b/c honestly, I have always been better than all of you, just like how I'm better than past & future members of the League. Not being straightedge makes you weak. I don't need to find myself at the bottom of a bottle to assuage my insecurities, which is something you mindless baboons do. & you William KING, are aptly named. So enjoy your rum, b/c soon, I will erase you & your name from the League."

But bro, THAT was awesome. & it was kinda supposed to be funny. I couldn't think of anything…

thebest2427 · December 18, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="OctoberRaven" data-cite="OctoberRaven" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37084" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>For those that are wondering, a Cthulhu Clutch is a chickenwing cobra clutch with a body triangle scissors. And yes, a chickenwing cobra clutch is possible. You basically wrap your opponent's strong-side arm around his own neck, but instead of a quarter nelson your strong arm is put across the back of the neck like a brace and holds on to the opponent's wrist, so your weak-side arm (which would be holding the opponent's strong-side arm in a normal cobra clutch) would be free to apply the chickenwing. It's a move I developed back when I planned on being a wrestler, before my post-athsmatic cardio and back problems put an end to that.</div></blockquote> That's cool. I'm actually trying to start training to be a wrestler. But my dad is trying to "protect" me.

i effin rule · December 18, 2013

I’m fat. I’m slow. I can’t wrestle. I’m ugly. I can’t get laid.

Now that I’ve effectively eliminated all the obvious things people in The League are going to say about me, I’ll clue everyone in on who and what I actually am.

I’m a bastard, in the truest sense of the word. Yes, I’m an illegitimate child, but don’t take that to mean I wasn’t cared for. No, my father made sure I never went without. You see, he had a wife, his own kids and cushy life, but he always sent me birthday cards, Christmas presents, and gave my mother money to take care of me. But none of that would change the truth; I was a bastard.

When I was young, I was embarrassed of being a bastard. When it was ‘bring your dad to school’ day, I would beg my mother to keep me home. It wasn’t until I was older that I learned to embrace the gift I was given.

Throughout history bastards weren’t considered part of any lineage and would never have a claim on their father’s estate, unless everyone ahead of them in the line of succession was dead or they were made legitimate.

To me, this was freedom. I was given the chance to form my own path, to create for myself and do it all in my own image. But all this meant was that I wasn’t bound to a father or a mother, the real release came from the word of God.

Deuteronomy 23:2 states that “a bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even in his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the Lord”.

So because I’m a bastard me and all of my children are forbidden from worship and therefore will not be accepted into heaven. This may terrify some of you; make you question everything you believe in, but me? This made me smile.

You see, I firmly believe that all men are created evil and it is the promise of heaven as a reward that encourages men to do the right thing. So what happens when you can simply act as you please? Sweet, sweet freedom. Now I can be the man I always knew that I was. I don’t have to follow any codes or guidelines that try and force me to be good or nice. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not some lunatic murdering rapist who is set out to **** the world up. Oh no, I would much rather **** it up within the laws, more fun that way. No facetious niceties, or happy play along. I can just be simple, evil me.

You see, when it comes to the world, the bottom is full of people who are good and nice. But in the end, it’s the cream and the bastards who rise…and I’m the goddamn king of bastards!

Ranson · December 18, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="moon_lit_tears" data-cite="moon_lit_tears" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37084" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="thebest2427" data-cite="thebest2427" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37084" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>@BITWDS5 Ok. @CallOfKing thinks he can beat me w/ a crucifix pin. & ironically I'm atheist.</div></blockquote> /giggles. I seem to I counter a lot lately. I'm getting that way. </div></blockquote> You mean I'm not the only one around here? Oh, wait, it's the internet, where atheists live <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

OctoberRaven · December 18, 2013

@CallofKing I don't assuage my insecurities because I don't have any.

@CallOfKing You want to talk about insecurity, let's talk about insecurity. Insecurity is assuming that not being straightedge makes you an alcoholic.

@CallOfKing Insecurity is assuming that people who are against you are doing so only because they are alcoholics.

@CallOfKing You know, there was a guy in the 1930s and 40s who didn't smoke or drink and thought he was a messiah too. People listened to him and made him a leader. Didn't turn out well.

@CallOfKing I am no messiah. I am better than a messiah. I am the weapon that kills messiahs. I am Man. #CarpeMundusPerJugulum

ShadowedFlames · December 18, 2013

Holy cow, guys...save some of that for when the season starts! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Also, friendly reminder for you lurkers debating on joining in...you have just under a week to get your applications mailed to me to get in for Season Seven! Owning WS3 or even having the demo isn't necessary, but it may help if you're unsure of how the mechanics work.

ShadowedFlames · December 19, 2013

Two things:

1) With the addition of a new attribute/trait in the database, I will be adding that to the spreadsheet this afternoon. That trait, for those who may not know, is as follows:

Impact Player: Any Impact move (not including variants like Lifting, etc.) gain a 5% bonus to hit (1 TP).

Because of this addition to the game before the season starts, I will allow those folks who have already sent in Trait lists to swap a positive trait out for Impact Player if they so choose.

2) The last of the preseason matches may very well be posted tonight. All have been run and I just need to write out commentary.

ShadowedFlames · December 20, 2013

<div style="text-align:right;">Season Seven, 19 days before start of season

League Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

December 19, 2013</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">THE LEAGUE: PRESEASON (CONCLUSION)</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">TABLES MATCH: The Scotsman (4-5, 200 OVR) vs. Diamond (0-1, 300 OVR)</div>

Bob Sinclair: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the final set of matches in The League's first preseason! A lot rides on these six matches, in particular the two possible contracts for The League for Ben Williams and The Scotsman should they finish with six wins in the preseason.

Frankie Garnett: Bob, we haven't even started the regular season yet, why are you acting like this is the week before the playoffs?

Tori Montgomery: And why are you acting like The Grinch, Frankie?

Frankie Garnett: ....

Bob Sinclair: In any event, it's time to get started with our first match of the evening. This will be a first for The League—a Tables match!

Tori Montgomery: This should be interesting, Bob. I wasn't sold on having Tables matches in The League; we're going to find out how well it works in a League environment shortly.

Frankie Garnett: Meanwhile, I approve of this! Bring on the wood!

Bob Sinclair: Diamond is looking to get on track for the season with a win, while Scotsman can move within a single victory of securing his provisional League contract in this match. The wrestlers are ready, and there's the bell...this match is underway!

(00:04) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(00:07) The Scotsman hit a Punch

(00:11) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(00:14) The Scotsman hit a Punch

(00:22) Diamond avoided an Eye Poke.

(00:26) The Scotsman broke a Side Headlock Takedown

(00:29) The Scotsman hit a Jab Punch

(00:36) Diamond countered a Knife Edge Chop with a Side Headlock Takedown

(00:40) Diamond hit an Elbow Drop

(00:45) The Scotsman fought back against being picked up from behind

(00:50) Diamond blocked a Headbutt

(00:54) Diamond countered a Running Shoulder Block with a Slap To Chest

(00:58) Diamond hit a Headbutt

(01:01) Diamond hit a Kick To Gut

(01:05) Diamond hit a Knee Lift

(01:13) The Scotsman avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(01:20) Diamond avoided a Jab Punch.

(01:24) Diamond hit an Open Handed Chop

(01:31) Diamond hit a Knee Plant

(01:35) The Scotsman broke a Women's Face Plant

(01:38) The Scotsman hit a Handshake Sucker Punch

(01:42) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(01:46) The Scotsman hit a Face Rake

(01:50) The Scotsman hit a Knife Edge Chop

(01:55) Diamond fought back against being picked up

(01:59) The Scotsman blocked a Punch

(02:03) The Scotsman broke a Piledriver

(02:08) Diamond blocked a Jab Punch

(02:15) The Scotsman hit a Running Clothesline

(02:25) The Scotsman picked up Diamond

(02:28) The Scotsman hit a Kick To Gut

(02:32) Diamond countered a Headbutt with a Knife Edge Chop

(02:37) The Scotsman escaped a Knee Pull

(02:44) Diamond hit a Women's DDT

(02:53) The Scotsman moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(02:57) The Scotsman hit a Knee Drop

(03:04) The Scotsman hit a Legdrop To Groin

(03:14) Diamond moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(03:18) Diamond hit a Knee Drop

(03:31) Diamond hit a Posing Elbow Drop

(03:39) The Scotsman easily moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(03:43) The Scotsman hit a Stomp

(03:52) Diamond very easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(03:56) The Scotsman broke a Knee Pull

(04:08) The Scotsman hit a Vertical Body Press

(04:23) The Scotsman hit a Stomp Flurry

(04:31) The Scotsman hit a Stomp To Groin

(04:35) The Scotsman hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(04:40) Diamond broke a Legdrop To Groin

(04:50) Diamond hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(04:54) Diamond hit a Stomp

(05:00) Diamond picked up The Scotsman

(05:06) And The Scotsman's jaw just got jacked up!

Bob Sinclair: Diamond seems to have this match well in hand at the moment; the question now becomes how long will it be before a table comes into play?

Frankie Garnett: Hopefully not much longer; I want my daily dose of violence!

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, I think you need professional help.

(05:10) The Scotsman broke a Women's Face Plant

(05:13) The Scotsman hit a Jab Punch

(05:25) The Scotsman hit a Vertical Body Press

(05:32) Diamond easily moved out of the way from a Knee Drop.

(05:42) Diamond picked up The Scotsman from behind

(05:48) The Scotsman very easily avoided a Chop Block.

(05:52) The Scotsman hit a Headbutt

(05:56) Diamond fought back against being picked up from behind

(06:03) Diamond hit a Women's Face Plant

(06:11) Diamond picked up The Scotsman from behind

(06:20) The Scotsman avoided a Chop Block.

(06:28) Diamond broke a Powerbomb by falling on top of The Scotsman

(06:33) The Scotsman blocked a Knee Plant

(06:37) The Scotsman blocked an Inverted Atomic Drop

(06:41) Diamond broke a Vertical Body Press

(06:51) Diamond hit an Inverted Atomic Drop

(06:55) The Scotsman broke a Piledriver

(06:59) Diamond reversed an irish whip

(07:06) Diamond hit a Clothesline

(07:16) Diamond picked up The Scotsman

(07:21) The Scotsman blocked a Women's Face Plant

(07:28) Diamond hit a Women's DDT

(07:35) Diamond left the ring

(07:41) Diamond slid a table into the ring

Frankie Garnett: There we go! Diamond...GET THE TABLE!

Tori Montgomery: I swear I've heard that somewhere before....

(07:47) Diamond got back into the ring

(07:54) Diamond hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(08:02) Diamond picked up The Scotsman

(08:06) The Scotsman broke a Stump Piledriver

(08:10) The Scotsman hit a Knife Edge Chop

(08:14) The Scotsman hit a Legdrop

(08:19) Diamond blocked a Headbutt To Groin

(08:24) Diamond blocked a DDT

(08:29) The Scotsman slipped out of the back of a Stump Piledriver through a table

(08:34) Diamond reversed an irish whip to the corner

(08:34) The referee was accidentally knocked out after colliding with The Scotsman

Bob Sinclair: Ref is down, perfect time to wear someone down to put them through a table when the ref recovers!

Frankie Garnett: Anything goes! I want blood!

Tori Montgomery: Of course you would...

(08:41) Diamond hit a Corner Clothesline

(08:46) The Scotsman broke a 24 Karat Kiss through a table

(08:58) The Scotsman hit a Powerbomb

(09:06) The Scotsman picked up Diamond from behind

(09:12) Jayde tripped The Scotsman to prevent a Blindside High Knee

(09:20) Diamond picked up The Scotsman

(09:27) Diamond hit a Women's DDT

(09:31) Diamond hit a Running Knee Drop

(09:39) Diamond picked up The Scotsman

(09:43) The Scotsman slipped out the front of a Stump Piledriver through a table

(09:47) The Scotsman hit an Eye Poke

(09:54) The Scotsman hit a Running Forearm Blow

(09:59) Diamond blocked a Stomp To Groin

(10:03) Diamond blocked a Headbutt To Groin

(10:10) Diamond hit a Women's Face Plant

(10:17) Diamond picked up The Scotsman

(10:33) Diamond hit a Stump Piledriver through a table

Bob Sinclair: But the ref is out! He didn't see the break happen!

Frankie Garnett: Then why is the timekeeper ringing the bell, Bob?

Tori Montgomery: This makes no sense! The ref couldn't have seen what happened; he's just now starting to move!

Bob Sinclair: Amelia even looks stunned, she hasn't made an announcement!

Frankie Garnett: That ain't stopping Diamond. She and Jayde are walking out of here like they won!

Tori Montgomery: I don't see the ref calling them back; I guess Diamond officially wins the match?

Bob Sinclair: Looks that way, Tori...

Director's Note: At the time this match was run on the December 15th patch, this was an undiscovered bug in the system. The bug has since been patched, but the result will stand as noted above.

<div style="text-align:center;">Ben Williams (3-6, 200 OVR) vs. El Super Mantis (0-1, 300 OVR)</div>

Williams came into the match knowing he had to win to keep his hopes of scoring a League contract alive, and he immediately took the fight to ESM. Mantis did muster up some offense, including a Loo Cha Touch, but that move would be the last one he got in, as Williams dodged the following elbow drop and promptly landed a Twisting Face Crusher to score the pin at 10:20 into the match. Williams's dream lives on for at least one more match!

<div style="text-align:center;">The Scotsman (4-6, 200 OVR) vs. Deathseed5 (1-0, 300 OVR)</div>

Much like Williams in the previous bout, Scotsman was in a must-win situation. However, Scotsman did not come out like a house on fire, as the match was very even throughout. DS5 was the first to attempt a finisher, but after Scotsman broke a Comatose attempt, the veteran whipped DS5 into the corner and managed to pull off the Mean Street Backslide without the ref noticing at 10:10 to score the pin and head into his final match with a shot to earn a League contract!

<div style="text-align:center;">Ben Williams (4-6, 200 OVR) vs. Connor Blackstone (0-1, 300 OVR)</div>

With his League career still on the line, Ben Williams seemed to be mailing it in for the first seven or eight minutes of the match. It wasn't until Blackstone went for the Done Deal that Williams came to life and channeled his inner Scotsman. Eschewing the Twisting Face Crusher, Williams decided to make an example out of his opponent, busting him open and working over the head during the following ten minutes, culminating with the ref calling off the match at 25:35. Williams heads into his last match also with a shot at a League contract!

<div style="text-align:center;">The Scotsman (5-6, 200 OVR) vs. Sakura Toyota (1-0, 300 OVR)</div>

For Scotsman, it all came down to this. He knew what was at stake, and pressed the advantage early, looking to wear Sakura down for a pin or possibly a blood loss stoppage. Sakura kept with him every step of the way, though, and somehow managed to have enough wherewithal to counter an attempted Powerbomb with an Eye Poke, and promptly throw a Holy Hand Grenade at 11:06 that was enough to pin Scotsman and leave him a match short of achieving a League contract!

<div style="text-align:center;">Ben Williams (5-6, 200 OVR) vs. The Phoenix (0-1, 300 OVR)</div>

Bob Sinclair: This is the final match of the preseason, as Ben Williams looks to collect on a League contract if he can get past a League Original, former League Champ, two-time Tag Team Turmoil champ, and perennial contender in The Phoenix.

Tori Montgomery: I don't think Williams has much of a chance. Phoenix's going to come in looking to redeem himself after being medically DQ'd by Scotsman his last time out.

Frankie Garnett: Shouldn't you have left by now?

Tori Montgomery: That anxious to get rid of me, Frankie?

Frankie Garnett: Well...

Bob Sinclair: Both men are in the ring, but Phoenix wants the mic for something. What can he want?

Frankie Garnett: Oh, lord, I think it's nap time now...

Bob Sinclair: Will you stop?!

The Phoenix: You've done well to get to this point, Ben. But let's see if you truly want this contract. I'm challenging you to a Last Man Standing match!

There is a pause before Williams nods his head, a determined smile crossing his face.

Bob Sinclair: This just got more interesting!

Frankie Garnett: More like Phoenix just ruined his chances of even competing in Season Seven! Get him, Ben!

(00:04) Phoenix hit a Headbutt

(00:10) Williams very easily avoided a Kick To Gut.

(00:13) Williams hit a Punch

(00:21) Phoenix avoided a Dropkick To Corner.

(00:25) Phoenix hit a Slap To Chest

(00:32) Phoenix hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(00:40) Phoenix picked up Williams

(00:43) Phoenix hit a Jab Punch

(00:46) Phoenix hit a Forearm Blow

(00:56) Williams very easily avoided a Headbutt.

(01:02) Williams hit a Dropkick

(01:05) Williams hit a Kick To Gut

(01:09) Phoenix countered a Dropkick To Corner with a Leg Kick

(01:16) Williams countered a Headbutt with a Side Headlock Takedown

(01:20) Williams hit an Elbow Drop

(01:27) Williams picked up Phoenix

(01:33) Williams hit a Dropkick

(01:39) Williams hit a Rolling Wheel Kick

(01:43) Phoenix countered a Dropkick with a Leg Kick

(01:46) Phoenix hit a Forearm Blow

(01:50) Phoenix hit an Open Handed Chop

(01:54) Phoenix hit a Stomp

(01:58) Phoenix hit a Legdrop

(02:05) Phoenix hit a Knee Pull

(02:09) Williams broke a Face Rub Taunt

(02:16) Williams hit a Running Dropkick

(02:20) Williams hit a Legdrop

(02:28) The Phoenix moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(02:32) Williams fought back against being picked up from behind

(02:41) The Phoenix moved out of the way from a Running Dropkick.

(02:48) Ben Williams very easily moved out of the way from an Elbow Drop.

(02:55) Williams hit a Half Senton

(02:59) Williams hit an Elbow Drop

(03:03) Phoenix fought back against being picked up

(03:15) Phoenix hit an Overhead Belly To Belly Suplex

(03:22) Phoenix hit a Big Legdrop

(03:30) Phoenix hit a Stomp To Groin

(03:37) Phoenix used a Face Rub Taunt

(03:42) Williams stopped a Slit Throat Motion by rushing Phoenix

(03:52) Phoenix countered a Running Dropkick with a Dragon Screw Legwhip

Bob Sinclair: I don't know how he managed that, but Phoenix is firmly in the driver's seat now!

Frankie Garnett: Come on, Ben, beat this fat goof into a pulp!

(03:57) Williams fought back against being picked up from behind

(04:07) Phoenix avoided a Rolling Wheel Kick.

(04:17) Phoenix hit a Belly To Belly Suplex

(04:24) Phoenix used a Face Rub Taunt

(04:38) Phoenix used a Get Up Taunt

(04:41) Williams countered a Double Underhook Suplex with a Punch

(04:47) Williams hit a Dropkick To Corner

(04:51) Williams brought Phoenix out of the corner

(04:58) Williams hit a Side Headlock Takedown

(05:02) Williams hit an Elbow Drop

(05:06) Williams hit a Running Knee Drop

(05:11) Phoenix fought back against being picked up

(05:14) Williams countered a Face First Suplex with a Kick To Gut

(05:21) Williams hit a Running Dropkick

(05:25) Phoenix fought back against being picked up

(05:30) Williams broke a Gutwrench Suplex

(05:40) Williams hit a Seated Face Plant

(05:45) Phoenix fought back against being picked up

(05:52) Phoenix hit a Knee Plant

(06:02) Phoenix picked up Williams from behind

(06:18) Phoenix hit a Released German Suplex

(06:27) Phoenix picked up Williams

(06:43) Phoenix hit a Stump Piledriver

Bob Sinclair: That has to do it! Williams is not moving, and Phoenix motions for the ref to start a count!

Frankie Garnett: Like that is going to keep Ben down with so much on the line!

Bob Sinclair: Ref is up to a count of 5, Williams is just starting to stir...now at six...seven, and Williams has a hold of the ropes. He's using them to pull himself to his feet...and he's back to a vertical base at the count of eight!

(07:21) Ben Williams is in trouble, that Blaze of Glory is locked in deep!

Bob Sinclair: Brilliant move by Phoenix! If a man can't stand on his ankle due to the pain, how can he win this match?

Frankie Garnett: Brilliant? That's as underhanded as they come, Bob!

Bob Sinclair: Oh, and blatantly uppercutting someone in the groin isn't?

Frankie Garnett: I don't have to answer to you!

Bob Sinclair: The ref is already to a count of five, as Phoenix watches from the opposite corner. Tori is giving her client some words of advice as the count continues...he's up to seven now, and Williams cannot put any weight on that ankle!

Frankie Garnett: So he had to resort to cheap tactics to win?

Bob Sinclair: Only you, Frankie...ref is up to nine, Williams making a last-ditch effort to get to his feet, but his ankle gives out on him again! There's ten, it's over!

Frankie Garnett: (Says nothing, throwing his headset down in disgust)

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of seven minutes and thirty-four seconds...The Phoenix!

Bob Sinclair: Folks, that will do it for the preseason. Neither Scotsman nor Williams have earned a League contract, despite their best efforts, and we'll see you in just under three weeks for the proper start of Season Seven!

END OF SHOW SUMMARY

1. TABLE MATCH: Diamond (1-1) def. The Scotsman (4-6) via table breaking (Stump Piledriver)

• Time of Match: 10:33

• Match rating: ** (Two Stars)

• Diamond OVR increase: 4.00

• Diamond XP gained: 412

• The Scotsman OVR decrease: -0.07

• The Scotsman XP gained: 121

2. Ben Williams (4-6) def. El Super Mantis (0-2) via pinfall (Twisting Face Crusher)

• Time of Match: 10:20

• Match rating: ** (Two Stars)

• Ben Williams OVR increase: 3.99

• Ben Williams XP gained: 485

• El Super Mantis OVR decrease: -0.07

• El Super Mantis XP gained: 103

3. The Scotsman (5-6) def. Deathseed5 (1-1) via pinfall (Mean Street Backslide)

• Time of Match: 10:10

• Match rating: ** (Two Stars)

• The Scotsman OVR increase: 3.98

• The Scotsman XP gained: 485

• Deathseed5 OVR decrease: -0.07

• Deathseed5 XP gained: 121

4. Ben Williams (5-6) def. Connor Blackstone (0-2) via ref stoppage (Blood Loss)

• Time of Match: 25:35

• Match rating: **** (Four Stars)

• Ben Williams OVR increase: 8.27

• Ben Williams XP gained: 574

• Connor Blackstone OVR increase: 3.11

• Connor Blackstone XP gained: 144

5. Sakura Toyota (2-0) def. The Scotsman (5-7) via pinfall (Holy Hand Grenade)

• Time of Match: 11:06

• Match rating: *** (Two Stars)

• Sakura Toyota OVR increase: 5.21

• Sakura Toyota XP gained: 526

• The Scotsman OVR increase: 0.72

• The Scotsman XP gained: 131

6. LAST MAN STANDING: The Phoenix (1-1) def. Ben Williams (5-7) via ten-count (Blaze of Glory)

• Time of Match: 7:34

• Match rating: ** (Two Stars)

• The Phoenix OVR increase: 3.83

• The Phoenix XP gained: 411

• Ben Williams OVR decrease: -0.07

• Ben Williams XP gained: 121

/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\

With no divisions set, if I were to sort out rankings for the twelve League members in the preseason, they would end up as follows. Note that Average Time of Victory (ATV) is the first tie-breaker in this case, followed by Average Match Rating (AMR).

1. Judah Snow: 2-0, ATV 9:57, AMR 1.000

2. Wallbanger Jones: 2-0, ATV 10:01, AMR 2.000

3. Sakura Toyota: 2-0, ATV 10:33, AMR 2.500

4. William King: 2-0, ATV 15:13, AMR 2.000

5. Sean Lyaskaris: 2-0, ATV 18:23, AMR 2.000

6. Deathseed5: 1-1, ATV 6:42, AMR 2.000

7. The Phoenix: 1-1, ATV 7:34, AMR 2.000

8. Diamond: 1-1, ATV 10:33, AMR 1.000

9. Nuclear Templeton: 1-1, ATV 16:53, AMR 1.000

10. El Super Mantis: 0-2, ATV -----, AMR 3.000

11. Connor Blackstone: 0-2, ATV -----, AMR 2.500

12. Thor Hammerskald: 0-2, ATV -----, AMR 2.000

Psycho Sam · December 20, 2013

The Holy Hand Grenade is so good it automatically boosts the match rating by 1. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

In all seriousness, I'm glad I came third. Looking forward to it.

OctoberRaven · December 20, 2013

@CallOfKing I choked out Scotsman. A certain someone else choked like a bitch while fighting Scotsman. #JustSaying

ShadowedFlames · December 20, 2013

We are now at 17 entrants, as Jaded has returned. Robbie Maynard, however, has not.

Jaded, your page will be live on the site this evening after I get home from work.

Should we end up with an odd number of characters, and since neither Scotsman nor Williams earned a provisional contract, I will likely go into my list of character ideas and use one of them to make the number even. Just an FYI for everyone involved.

EDIT: As promised, Jaded's character is now listed. My editor crashed before I could add him to the main Current Season page, I should have that fixed soonish.

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