The League: A Multiplayer WS3 Experience

Big Roguey · April 18, 2014

ALPHA DIVISION: Celeste Skye (9-0, OVR 336) vs. Scott Stevens (5-4, OVR 326)

BETA DIVISION: Wallbanger Jones (6-4, OVR 323) vs. Razor Sharp (3-6, OVR 311)

GAMMA DIVISION: El Super Mantis (4-6, OVR 318) vs. The Nebraskan Beast (8-2, OVR 335)

BETA DIVISION: The Phoenix (5-4, OVR 319) vs. Judah Snow (3-6, OVR 312)

DELTA DIVISION: Diamond (2-7, OVR 307) vs. Amelia Midnight (7-3, OVR 334)

ALPHA DIVISION: Deathseed5 (6-4, OVR 323) vs. Eidenhoek (3-7, OVR 310)

GAMMA DIVISION: William King (2-7, OVR 311) vs. Alex Kapranos (5-4, OVR 324)

DELTA DIVISION: Sakura Toyota (3-6, OVR 312) vs. Connor Blackstone (4-6, OVR 319)

thebest2427 · April 19, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="captainlou" data-cite="captainlou" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37406" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I haven't posted in a long while but I would just like to say that this is a tremendous read. All of the participants and the runner of the show are doing a great job.</div></blockquote> But I'm doing the best, right? <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Skye Jones Beast Snow Midnight DS5 Kapranos Blackstone

ShadowedFlames · April 22, 2014

So, had the show run last night, everything apparently in order.

Go into my Word document to add in commentary and my usual details today, only to find that the document had become corrupted and I cannot access it or its contents in any manner.

So here's the plan for this week. In order to not unduly delay things any further than they already are, I'm going to rerun the entire show tonight, and the actual results posted in this thread are going to be a match summary, with maybe some highlights copied over from the match log. I'll update pages at the same time, so by tomorrow we'll be back on schedule. I'll spend the rest of the week redoing macros and the things that made it easier for me to do results, so by next show everything should be ready to go as normal.

I guess I should have expected this sooner or later; it was a three year old file with a couple hundred revisions. Just didn't expect it this soon.

Anyhow, shortened show and pages will be up tomorrow come hell or high water.

Wallbanger · April 22, 2014

ALPHA DIVISION: Celeste Skye (9-0, OVR 336) vs. Scott Stevens (5-4, OVR 326)

BETA DIVISION: Wallbanger Jones (6-4, OVR 323) vs. Razor Sharp (3-6, OVR 311)

GAMMA DIVISION: El Super Mantis (4-6, OVR 318) vs. The Nebraskan Beast (8-2, OVR 335)

BETA DIVISION: The Phoenix (5-4, OVR 319) vs. Judah Snow (3-6, OVR 312)

DELTA DIVISION: Diamond (2-7, OVR 307) vs. Amelia Midnight (7-3, OVR 334)

ALPHA DIVISION: Deathseed5 (6-4, OVR 323) vs. Eidenhoek (3-7, OVR 310)

GAMMA DIVISION: William King (2-7, OVR 311) vs. Alex Kapranos (5-4, OVR 324)

DELTA DIVISION: Sakura Toyota (3-6, OVR 312) vs. Connor Blackstone (4-6, OVR 319)

ShadowedFlames · April 24, 2014

<div style="text-align:right;">Season Seven, Week Twelve

Fukuoka, Japan

April 23, 2014</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">THE LEAGUE: SEASON SEVEN, WEEK TWELVE</div>

The show opened with the four men having off this week—Nuclear, Thor, Sean, and Demonio—sitting at a Japanese bar trading stories of their times in The League. Through a series of events another patron is shoved into Thor, and a bar brawl ensues, with the four League veterans gladly taking aggression out on those who dare to face them. Looks like an exhibition match is out of the question tonight....

<div style="text-align:center;">ALPHA DIVISION: Celeste Skye (9-0, OVR 336) vs. Scott Stevens (5-4, OVR 326) </div>

The first seven minutes of the match belonged to Stevens. Skye could not get any offense going, and by the five minute mark it seemed as if Stevens had everything of Skye's scouted. I mean...have you ever seen an elbow drop countered into a crossface submission before? Because Stevens managed that and countering a dropkicksault into a Boston Crab within the first seven minutes.

Then Skye began one of her infamous comebacks. Momentum shifted completely on the side of the undefeated rookie as Stevens looked to weather the offensive storm. It was in vain, though, as within two minutes of taking the offensive, Skye had beaten Stevens down enough for a single Starstrucked to connect, and Skye moved into rarified air in the annals of The League by holding a 10-0 record.

<div style="text-align:center;">BETA DIVISION: Wallbanger Jones (6-4, OVR 323) vs. Razor Sharp (3-6, OVR 311) </div>

For the first two and a half minutes of this match, Razor looked like he could do no wrong. Banger only got one offensive move in, but otherwise it was all Razor, all the time. However, something in Banger seemed to wake up at that point, and the next couple of minutes were his, including a point at four minutes and thirty seconds into the match where somehow, he had busted open Razor behind his mask.

The confidence this gave Banger cost him a few minutes later, as Razor managed to turn the tide and regain the offensive, though he was having trouble causing much damage to his larger opponent. But he kept going at Banger, refusing to give up. It was after getting out of The Walls Came Tumbling Down that Razor found that extra oomph he needed, getting the Razor Lock applied and causing Wallbanger to tap out for the minor upset.

<div style="text-align:center;">GAMMA DIVISION: El Super Mantis (4-6, OVR 318) vs. The Nebraskan Beast (8-2, OVR 335) </div>

From the opening bell, The Beast took control of the match, only allowing Mantis to get a couple of moves in before reasserting his control. By the second minute, it was clear that The beast had a decided upper hand, as he kept laying into Mantis. One missed elbow drop was enough to start an attempted Mantis comeback at four minutes into the match.

The offense went back and forth over the next few minutes, with Mantis getting in what he could around The Beast's ability to shrug off attacks. The size advantage seemed to be too much, though, as Mantis was getting worn down to the point where The beast looked ready to end it with the Big Heart Punch.

Only Mantis kept getting out of the way. The crowd seemed to sense that, perhaps, another upset was in the making. Alas, it was not to be. A shrugged-off slap to chest led to an European uppercut followed immediately by a Big Heart Punch, and The Beast walked away with a win that he may not have had if the match went on another few minutes.

<div style="text-align:center;">BETA DIVISION: The Phoenix (5-4, OVR 319) vs. Judah Snow (3-6, OVR 312) </div>

From the opening bell, it looked like technical skill would win the day over brute force, as The Phoenix would not let up on the offense. Snow kept trying to find a way in through the technical display of Phoenix's, but kept coming up short as he got caught in a Dragon Screw Legwhip. Phoenix looked to the heavens, seemingly saying that it was time this match was over, but that was a mistake on the veteran's part as Snow rushed in and started to pummel his opponent into defeat.

Seven minutes into the contest, a Judah Snow headbutt managed to bust open Phoenix, and it seemed as if that would be the start of the downward spiral. However, Snow had taken a lot of damage earlier on, and Phoenix capitalized on that with an Implant DDT that nearly won him the match. Snow made one last-ditch effort to get back in the match with a Snow Plow, but Phoenix countered that with a forearm shiver to the face and his Blaze of Glory grapevined ankle lock. Snow had no choice but to tap, and Phoenix walked away with a hard-fought victory.

<div style="text-align:center;">DELTA DIVISION: Diamond (2-7, OVR 307) vs. Amelia Midnight (7-3, OVR 334) </div>

One would think after the first ninety seconds, in which neither woman got a considerable advantage, that this would be an even match and a contender for match of the night. Then Midnight stepped up her game, and Diamond struggled to work through the next few minutes as Midnight landed move after move and did not give Diamond a chance to fight back. The end came out of nowhere with a Slingshot Legdrop that netted Midnight a three-count just four minutes and thirty-seven seconds into the match, making this the shortest League match of the season by over a full minute.

<div style="text-align:center;">ALPHA DIVISION: Deathseed5 (6-4, OVR 323) vs. Eidenhoek (3-7, OVR 310) </div>

I wish I could say that this was a competitive bout without lying to everyone. This one wasn't even close. DS5 was still at a high energy level when he unveiled his new submission finisher, a Sharpshooter, to net the win at seven and a half minutes. Eidenhoek got all of maybe six offensive moves in during the entire match.

<div style="text-align:center;">GAMMA DIVISION: William King (2-7, OVR 311) vs. Alex Kapranos (5-4, OVR 324) </div>

This started as an even, back-and-forth match. A few minutes in, Kapranos got a slight advantage as he jumped to the offensive and wore King down a bit more than King could do to Kapranos. King wrested control back in the match, and managed to get in a headbutt that bloodied Kapranos. This set off a blood rage in Kapranos, who retaliated with a clothesline and a few elbow drops.

A Johnny Cage Punch stopped that comeback dead in its tracks though, as a collective groan went up through the arena as the straight right connected. From there, Kapranos couldn't get back into the match as King eventually locked in the Cthulhu Clutch (on his fourth attempt, mind) to pick up the submission victory.

<div style="text-align:center;">DELTA DIVISION: Sakura Toyota (3-6, OVR 312) vs. Connor Blackstone (4-6, OVR 319)</div>

In the early part of this match, it was Blackstone for the majority of it. Yes, Sakura did get some offense in, but by and large it was Blackstone who was in control. This kept up for a few minutes until Blackstone missed a leg drop. Knowing she was in trouble, Sakura started going all-out, trying to wear down her larger opponent.

It worked for a time, then Blackstone made a push to finish the match. A Done Deal attempt was escaped from, followed by a stump piledriver, and now Sakura had a chance to finish the match and escape with a win. Her shot at the Holy Hand Grenade, though, was foiled by a stiff forearm to the face. A Deal Breaker, a near fall, and a Done Deal (in that order) would end up being the difference as Blackstone emerged with a win in what would ultimately be the Match of the Night.

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<div style="text-align:center;">END OF SHOW SUMMARY</div>

1. Celeste Skye (10-0) def. Scott Stevens (5-5) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 9:07

* Match Rating (number of stars): 3

* Gains for Celeste Skye: OVR + 5.07, XP + 406

* Gains for Scott Stevens: OVR + 0.7, XP + 112

2. Razor Sharp (4-6) def. Wallbanger Jones (6-5) via Submission

* Time of Match: 11:18

* Match Rating (number of stars): 2

* Gains for Razor Sharp: OVR + 4.04, XP + 413

* Gains for Wallbanger Jones: OVR -0.07, XP + 121

3. The Nebraskan Beast (9-2) def. El Super Mantis (4-7) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 12:52

* Match Rating (number of stars): 2

* Gains for The Nebraskan Beast: OVR + 4.13, XP + 413

* Gains for El Super Mantis: OVR -0.07, XP + 103

4. The Phoenix (6-4) def. Judah Snow (3-7) via Submission

* Time of Match: 10:04

* Match Rating (number of stars): 1

* Gains for The Phoenix: OVR + 2.8, XP + 378

* Gains for Judah Snow: OVR -0.85, XP + 111

5. Amelia Midnight (8-3) def. Diamond (2-8) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 4:37

* Match Rating (number of stars): 1

* Gains for Amelia Midnight: OVR + 2.58, XP + 442

* Gains for Diamond: OVR -0.79, XP + 94

6. Deathseed5 (7-4) def. Eidenhoek (3-8) via Submission

* Time of Match: 7:30

* Match Rating (number of stars): 1

* Gains for Deathseed5: OVR + 2.7, XP + 443

* Gains for Eidenhoek: OVR -0.82, XP + 94

7. William King (3-7) def. Alex Kapranos (5-5) via Submission

* Time of Match: 14:26

* Match Rating (number of stars): 1

* Gains for William King: OVR + 2.98, XP + 446

* Gains for Alex Kapranos: OVR -0.91, XP + 95

8. Connor Blackstone (5-6) def. Sakura Toyota (3-7) via Pinfall

* Time of Match: 15:12

* Match Rating (number of stars): 3

* Gains for Connor Blackstone: OVR + 5.51, XP + 603

* Gains for Sakura Toyota: OVR + 0.76, XP + 207

This was the Match of the Night (2 for Connor Blackstone, 3 for Sakura Toyota)

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<div style="text-align:center;">DIVISION STANDINGS AFTER WEEK TWELVE

Those currently in playoff positions are noted in bold font.</div>

ALPHA DIVISION

1. Celeste Skye: 10-0, Average Time of Victory 10:14 (Avg. Match Rating 2.100)

2. Deathseed5: 7-4, Average Time of Victory 10:45 (Avg. Match Rating 1.818)

3. Scott Stevens: 5-5, Average Time of Victory 12:11 (Avg. Match Rating 2.700)

4. Thor Hammerskald: 3-7, Average Time of Victory 13:24 (Avg. Match Rating 1.900)

5. Eidenhoek: 3-8, Average Time of Victory 17:23 (Avg. Match Rating 1.727)

BETA DIVISION

1. The Phoenix: 6-4, Average Time of Victory 13:12 (Avg. Match Rating 1.700)

2. Wallbanger Jones: 6-5, Average Time of Victory 10:49 (Avg. Match Rating 1.909)

3. Razor Sharp: 4-6, Average Time of Victory 13:31 (Avg. Match Rating 1.800)

4. El Demonio de Sangre: 4-7, Average Time of Victory 11:31 (Avg. Match Rating 2.273)

5. Judah Snow: 3-7, Average Time of Victory 17:22 (Avg. Match Rating 1.900)

GAMMA DIVISION

1. The Nebraskan Beast: 9-2, Average Time of Victory 13:11 (Avg. Match Rating 2.091)

2. Nuclear Templeton: 7-3, Average Time of Victory 9:29 (Avg. Match Rating 1.700)

3. Alex Kapranos: 5-5, Average Time of Victory 12:04 (Avg. Match Rating 2.200)

4. El Super Mantis: 4-7, Average Time of Victory 11:46 (Avg. Match Rating 2.182)

5. William King: 3-7, Average Time of Victory 14:51 (Avg. Match Rating 2.100)

DELTA DIVISION

1. Amelia Midnight: 8-3, Average Time of Victory 13:38 (Avg. Match Rating 2.182)

2. Sean Lyaskaris: 7-3, Average Time of Victory 11:44 (Avg. Match Rating 2.200)

3. Connor Blackstone: 5-6, Average Time of Victory 15:33 (Avg. Match Rating 2.273)

4. Sakura Toyota: 3-7, Average Time of Victory 12:54 (Avg. Match Rating 2.100)

5. Diamond: 2-8, Average Time of Victory 7:00 (Avg. Match Rating 1.900)

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<div style="text-align:center;">PREDICTION STANDINGS AFTER WEEK TWELVE</div>

1. Delta: 67 total correct (6 correct this week)

2. Ranson: 54 total correct (4 correct this week)

3. Jman2k3: 53 total correct (3 correct this week)

4. Derek B: 52 total correct (0 correct this week)

5. Emark: 49 total correct (6 correct this week)

6. OctoberRaven: 49 total correct (6 correct this week)

7. Wallbanger: 49 total correct (3 correct this week)

8. MichiganHero: 46 total correct (4 correct this week)

9. Dangrel: 39 total correct (4 correct this week)

10. SeanMcG: 39 total correct (0 correct this week)

11. i effin rule: 30 total correct (0 correct this week)

12. Tori Montgomery: 30 total correct (0 correct this week)

13. Jaded: 15 total correct (5 correct this week)

14. thebest2427: 14 total correct (5 correct this week)

15. moon_lit_tears: 12 total correct (0 correct this week)

16. deandean98: 11 total correct (0 correct this week)

17. Psycho Sam: 11 total correct (0 correct this week)

18. Razor Sharp: 11 total correct (0 correct this week)

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<div style="text-align:center;">NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE: SENDAI, JAPAN</div>

FIRST BLOOD MATCH : Thor Hammerskald (3-7, OVR 312) vs. The Phoenix (6-4, OVR 322)

DELTA DIVISION : Diamond (2-8, OVR 306) vs. Sakura Toyota (3-7, OVR 313)

Eidenhoek (3-8, OVR 310) vs. Wallbanger Jones (6-5, OVR 323)

Alex Kapranos (5-5, OVR 323) vs. Sean Lyaskaris (7-3, OVR 331)

LAST MAN STANDING MATCH : Scott Stevens (5-5, OVR 327) vs. Razor Sharp (4-6, OVR 315)

GAMMA DIVISION : Nuclear Templeton (7-3, OVR 325) vs. William King (3-7, OVR 314)

SUBMISSION MATCH : Celeste Skye (10-0, OVR 341) vs. Judah Snow (3-7, OVR 312)

The Nebraskan Beast (9-2, OVR 340) vs. Connor Blackstone (5-6, OVR 324)

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TRAINING EMAILS ARE DUE TO <a href="mailto:" rel="">WreSpi3League@gmail.com</a> BY MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 AT 8:00 PM EASTERN US TIME / TUESDAY, 29 APRIL 2014 AT 0100 GMT.

PREDICTIONS ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, 29 APRIL, 2014 AT 8:00 PM EASTERN US TIME / WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL 2014 AT 0100 GMT.

WEB PAGES SHOULD BE UPDATED AT THIS TIME.

Now if you'll excuse me, after the craptastic day I've had, I'm off to find things to digitally kill.

OctoberRaven · April 24, 2014