SeanMcG Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 WEEK NINE CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION (1) The Mastodon (6-2, OVR 505)* vs. (2) George Mastachas (6-2, OVR 499) [Career: George Mastachas, 4 - 1] - Potentially crowning the next League Champion here. I'll go against the previous history and back the MASTODON here to run wild. (4) Nuclear Templeton (5-3, OVR 506) vs. (3) Mel O'Hallister (5-3, OVR 514)* [Career: Mel O'Hallister, 3 - 0] - Winner here moves into contention, loser like sees their chances end this close to the season's finish. Sad to see it, but I think Nuclear's reign ends this week. SUBMISSION MATCH: (8) Daniel Simmons (1-7, OVR 496) vs. (5) Brandy McDonald (4-4, OVR 508)* [Career: Brandy McDonald, 1 – 0. McDonald is also 1 – 0 in Submission Matches.] EUROPEAN RULES MATCH: (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (2-6, OVR 488) vs. (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-5, OVR 482)* [Career: De'siree Mitchell, 2 – 1. Gross is 1 – 1 career in European Rules Matches.] - Two lines of thought here, either Gross grinds this out in a 20-30min classic or Mitchell just blitz's the Reverend in 15mins. I'll back Johnny here to show some life. BETA DIVISION (4) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-4, OVR 495) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (7-1, OVR 549)* [Career: Brian Blackfield, 3 - 0] (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (3-5, OVR 494)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-3, OVR 496) [Career: Jean-Paul Ouilette, 3 - 0] (3) Billy Norris (4-4, OVR 495)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (2-6, OVR 472) [Career: Billy Norris, 1 - 0] (7) Pulsar (3-5, OVR 465) vs. (5) Angela Wassermann (4-4, OVR 464)* [Career: Angela Wassermann, 1 - 0] GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (7-1, OVR 552)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-7, OVR 456) [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] If it goes well, could see Priest almost locked for Beta next week. Always a danger with high flyers but he should be too big here for Clay. SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Diamond (3-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (5-3, OVR 500) [Career: Diamond, 3 – 2. Both wrestlers are 1 – 1 in Submission Matches.] - Diamond already submitted Diego earlier this season, let's see if that's not a fluke. (5) Indigo Rose (4-4, OVR 471)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-5, OVR 480) [Career: Erick Gibson, 2 - 1] (2) Lucas Molina (5-3, OVR 462) vs. (4) Terrance Stevens (4-4, OVR 466)* [Career: Terrance Stevens, 1 - 0] - Big match, big stakes for both here. Season on the line for Stevens, a loss puts him two wins behind with 5 matches to go. A loss for Molina pulls him back into the a logjam of 5-4 (and potentially behind Diego) with them fighting for likely one spot. DELTA DIVISION LAST ONE STANDING MATCH: (5) Jun Onoo (4-4, OVR 466)* vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (6-2, OVR 508) [Career: Jun Onoo, 1 – 0. Onoo is 0 – 1 in Last One Standing Matches.] - HOSS FIGHT, I don't care of the star rating or stamina problem - this is my match of the night already. Monty to avenge his earlier loss in 10mins with a super sized Empire Bomb. (3) Kichi Hida (5-3, OVR 444)* vs. (6) El Tornado (3-5, OVR 441) [Career: Kichi Hida, 1 - 0] - Violent Blitz for the win. 6 minute beatdown awaits. CAGE MATCH: (4) Scott Stevens (4-4, OVR 419) vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (7-1, OVR 433)* [Career: Lance Heartilly, 1 – 0. Heartilly is 1 – 0 in Cage Matches.] - Taking the upset here, thinking Steven's to be too strong in the cage here. (8) Devil's Delight (0-8, OVR 415) vs. (7) Nocturne (3-5, OVR 414)* [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] ALL TRAINING AND PREDICTIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 6, 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 WEEK NINE CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION (1) The Mastodon (6-2, OVR 505)* vs. (2) George Mastachas (6-2, OVR 499) [Career: George Mastachas, 4 - 1] (4) Nuclear Templeton (5-3, OVR 506) vs. (3) Mel O'Hallister (5-3, OVR 514)* [Career: Mel O'Hallister, 3 - 0] SUBMISSION MATCH: (8) Daniel Simmons (1-7, OVR 496) vs. (5) Brandy McDonald (4-4, OVR 508)* [Career: Brandy McDonald, 1 – 0. McDonald is also 1 – 0 in Submission Matches.] EUROPEAN RULES MATCH: (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (2-6, OVR 488) vs. (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-5, OVR 482)* [Career: De'siree Mitchell, 2 – 1. Gross is 1 – 1 career in European Rules Matches.] BETA DIVISION (4) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-4, OVR 495) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (7-1, OVR 549)* [Career: Brian Blackfield, 3 - 0] (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (3-5, OVR 494)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-3, OVR 496) [Career: Jean-Paul Ouilette, 3 - 0] (3) Billy Norris (4-4, OVR 495)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (2-6, OVR 472) [Career: Billy Norris, 1 - 0] (7) Pulsar (3-5, OVR 465) vs. (5) Angela Wassermann (4-4, OVR 464)* [Career: Angela Wassermann, 1 - 0] GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (7-1, OVR 552)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-7, OVR 456) [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Diamond (3-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (5-3, OVR 500) [Career: Diamond, 3 – 2. Both wrestlers are 1 – 1 in Submission Matches.] (5) Indigo Rose (4-4, OVR 471)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-5, OVR 480) [Career: Erick Gibson, 2 - 1] (2) Lucas Molina (5-3, OVR 462) vs. (4) Terrance Stevens (4-4, OVR 466)* [Career: Terrance Stevens, 1 - 0] DELTA DIVISION LAST ONE STANDING MATCH: (5) Jun Onoo (4-4, OVR 466)* vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (6-2, OVR 508) [Career: Jun Onoo, 1 – 0. Onoo is 0 – 1 in Last One Standing Matches.] (3) Kichi Hida (5-3, OVR 444)* vs. (6) El Tornado (3-5, OVR 441) [Career: Kichi Hida, 1 - 0] CAGE MATCH: (4) Scott Stevens (4-4, OVR 419) vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (7-1, OVR 433)* [Career: Lance Heartilly, 1 – 0. Heartilly is 1 – 0 in Cage Matches.] (8) Devil's Delight (0-8, OVR 415) vs. (7) Nocturne (3-5, OVR 414)* [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] ALL TRAINING AND PREDICTIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 6, 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal Phoenix Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 ALPHA DIVISION (1) The Mastodon (6-2, OVR 505)* vs. (2) George Mastachas (6-2, OVR 499) [Career: George Mastachas, 4 - 1] Mastodon has beaten Mastachas once, with a match type I believe was unfavorable to the Greek's finisher. This is a normal match. Sorry, bud, but George is probably the champ this year. (4) Nuclear Templeton (5-3, OVR 506) vs. (3) Mel O'Hallister (5-3, OVR 514)* [Career: Mel O'Hallister, 3 - 0] Nuke has never beaten Mel. I have no reason to think that is going to change this season. SUBMISSION MATCH: (8) Daniel Simmons (1-7, OVR 496) vs. (5) Brandy McDonald (4-4, OVR 508)* [Career: Brandy McDonald, 1 – 0. McDonald is also 1 – 0 in Submission Matches.] This one is interesting. It wouldn't surprise me to see Simmons pull out a win here. My money's on Brandy, though. Danny's having a horrific season ans she just showd she's not quite ready to be written off yet. EUROPEAN RULES MATCH: (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (2-6, OVR 488) vs. (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-5, OVR 482)* [Career: De'siree Mitchell, 2 – 1. Gross is 1 – 1 career in European Rules Matches.] I think this is the loss that haunts De'siree down the stretch. Multiple falls in a slower paced match type favors a grappler type like Gross, I think. BETA DIVISION (4) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-4, OVR 495) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (7-1, OVR 549)* [Career: Brian Blackfield, 3 - 0] Grab a submission finisher, Yoshii, then we'll talk about you beating Blackfield at any point in either of your careers. (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (3-5, OVR 494)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-3, OVR 496) [Career: Jean-Paul Ouilette, 3 - 0] Once again Ouilette and Blood River meet with Ouilette's season on the line. He'll step up again to stay out of the relegation zone against a man he's never lost to. (3) Billy Norris (4-4, OVR 495)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (2-6, OVR 472) [Career: Billy Norris, 1 - 0] (7) Pulsar (3-5, OVR 465) vs. (5) Angela Wassermann (4-4, OVR 464)* [Career: Angela Wassermann, 1 - 0] Jobbers gonna job. 'Nuff said. GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (7-1, OVR 552)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-7, OVR 456) [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Diamond (3-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (5-3, OVR 500) [Career: Diamond, 3 – 2. Both wrestlers are 1 – 1 in Submission Matches.] The surprise about Diamond beating Diego last time around was that it was by submission. That doesn't happen twice, and Diamond is in real trouble of relegation after this match. Though speaking personally, it wouldn't bother me in the last to be wrong. (5) Indigo Rose (4-4, OVR 471)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-5, OVR 480) [Career: Erick Gibson, 2 - 1] Rose may have finally surpassed Gibson in this division. This will be a good way to find out. (2) Lucas Molina (5-3, OVR 462) vs. (4) Terrance Stevens (4-4, OVR 466)* [Career: Terrance Stevens, 1 - 0] A twofold rematch from the first half and Tag Team Turmoil. I'm pinning my hopes on Stevens being unable to be a spoiler twice, but that superkick is a dangerous weapon. DELTA DIVISION LAST ONE STANDING MATCH: (5) Jun Onoo (4-4, OVR 466)* vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (6-2, OVR 508) [Career: Jun Onoo, 1 – 0. Onoo is 0 – 1 in Last One Standing Matches.] Monty's loss was to a non-finisher, which falls int the category of super lucky for Onoo. Doesn't happen twice. (3) Kichi Hida (5-3, OVR 444)* vs. (6) El Tornado (3-5, OVR 441) [Career: Kichi Hida, 1 - 0] If Kichi doesn't simply run him over again I'll be shocked. That first match was an straight up ass whipping. CAGE MATCH: (4) Scott Stevens (4-4, OVR 419) vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (7-1, OVR 433)* [Career: Lance Heartilly, 1 – 0. Heartilly is 1 – 0 in Cage Matches.] Stevens isn't yet ready for the likes of Heartillly. Maybe next season, but not now. (8) Devil's Delight (0-8, OVR 415) vs. (7) Nocturne (3-5, OVR 414)* [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] Poor Delight may go 0-14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman2k3 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 WEEK NINE CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION George Mastachas Nuclear Templeton Brandy McDonald Reverend Johnny Gross BETA DIVISION Brian Blackfield Blood River Billy Norris (4-4, OVR 495) Angela Wassermann GAMMA DIVISION Christian Priest Diego Rodriguez Erick Gibson Terrance Stevens DELTA DIVISION Monty Dhillon El Tornado Scott Stevens Nocturne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Exterminator comes again tomorrow. I’ve taken the day off from work for manual wasp extermination duty so I plan to intersperse that with League work. With that understanding…predictions. ALPHA: Mastachas, O’Hallister, Simmons, Gross I see this coming down to Mel and Mastachas for the League Championship at this rate. Track record for Mastodon is terrible here and that’ll doom him. Simmons and Gross both score upsets just for the heck of it. BETA: Blackfield, JPO, Norris, Wassermann. Easiest picks for me to make this week. GAMMA: Priest, Diamond, Rose, Molina I’m not counting Diamond out yet. She’s stuck around in a realm of larger opponents for years. This is her season at stake and she pulls an upset. DELTA: Dhillon, Hida, Heartilly, Nocturne. Given that Delight is the sole possessor of an 0-16 season record in RRW, 0-14 seems well with reach. I think she may win one against Tornado but that’s realistically her best chance in the second half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 The current clubhouse leader for Match of the Night is a 4-star match. I thank the Fates because otherwise I’d have had to do a MOTN write-up for a 12-round European Rules match! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croquemitaine Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 WEEK NINE CARD ALPHA DIVISION (1) The Mastodon (6-2, OVR 505)* vs. (2) George Mastachas (6-2, OVR 499) (4) Nuclear Templeton (5-3, OVR 506) vs. (3) Mel O'Hallister (5-3, OVR 514)* SUBMISSION MATCH: (8) Daniel Simmons (1-7, OVR 496) vs. (5) Brandy McDonald (4-4, OVR 508)* EUROPEAN RULES MATCH: (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (2-6, OVR 488) vs. (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-5, OVR 482)* BETA DIVISION (4) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-4, OVR 495) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (7-1, OVR 549)* (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (3-5, OVR 494)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-3, OVR 496) (3) Billy Norris (4-4, OVR 495)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (2-6, OVR 472) (7) Pulsar (3-5, OVR 465) vs. (5) Angela Wassermann (4-4, OVR 464)* GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (7-1, OVR 552)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-7, OVR 456) SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Diamond (3-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (5-3, OVR 500) (5) Indigo Rose (4-4, OVR 471)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-5, OVR 480) (2) Lucas Molina (5-3, OVR 462) vs. (4) Terrance Stevens (4-4, OVR 466)* DELTA DIVISION LAST ONE STANDING MATCH: (5) Jun Onoo (4-4, OVR 466)* vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (6-2, OVR 508) (3) Kichi Hida (5-3, OVR 444)* vs. (6) El Tornado (3-5, OVR 441) CAGE MATCH: (4) Scott Stevens (4-4, OVR 419) vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (7-1, OVR 433)* (8) Devil's Delight (0-8, OVR 415) vs. (7) Nocturne (3-5, OVR 414)* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 So…I am officially declaring the week nine show is being posted on Sunday. Reason being, on Saturday morning during my usual show-prep time I will be driving to Brooklyn, NY to pick up a TV upgrade for the low cost of $0 out of pocket—someone was offering it for free if picked up and I’m willing to drive 2.5 hours each way for an upgrade to my system. Thus, this week’s show is being posted Sunday and we’ll be back to regular Saturday shows at Week Ten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Nuclear's friends always know where to find quality merchandise, and are always willing to share with their friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) On 10/5/2023 at 5:09 PM, Derek B said: Nuclear's friends always know where to find quality merchandise, and are always willing to share with their friends Can they do something about New York City traffic, though? Holy hells, I've never been so worried and frustrated while driving a vehicle in my life! But the trip was safely completed save for a few new ulcers in my gut, and the TV works well. Had to spring for a new TV stand because what we had was literally four inches/12 cm too narrow, but that's marginal compared to the MSRP of the TV itself that I saved on. Anyway, I know that's not what y'all came here to read. So let's get right into what everyone came here for, shall we? --------------------- THE LEAGUE: SEASON TEN, WEEK NINE DELTA DIVISION (8) Devil's Delight (0-8, OVR 415) vs. (7) Nocturne (3-5, OVR 414)* Delight might be a professional project for Will Prydor, but his top student never let that stop her in this one. It was over quick and decisively in just under seven minutes, by submission. Nocturne (4-5) def. Devil's Delight (0-9) via Submission (Midnight Solstice) in 6:47. Rating: * Changes for Nocturne: OVR + 2.67, XP + 442.98, no notable damage Changes for Devil's Delight: OVR -0.81, XP + 110.75, minor damage to head DELTA DIVISION CAGE MATCH (4) Scott Stevens (4-4, OVR 419) vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (7-1, OVR 433)* This only just avoid squash territory. Cary Stevens was reduced to being moral support only, but that didn’t do Scott any favors as Heartilly plowed through him. Stevens’ best offense in this one barely seemed to faze Heartilly, who decided Stevens wasn’t even worth a submission and casually climbed out of the cage after a shot to the groin. It certainly seems that barring a disastrous run over the next five weeks, Lance Heartilly will be in the Gamma Division for Season Eleven. Lance Heartilly (8-1) def. Scott Stevens (4-5) via Cage Escape (low blow) in 6:00. Rating: ** Changes for Lance Heartilly: OVR + 3.74, XP + 482.88, no notable damage Changes for Scott Stevens: OVR + 0.59, XP + 120.72, no notable damage DELTA DIVISION (3) Kichi Hida (5-3, OVR 444)* vs. (6) El Tornado (3-5, OVR 441) A rather short match to be in contention for Match of the Night, this one had Hida off to a very poor start as Tornado used his speed in the early going. By the time Hida got her senses back about her, Tornado had been thinking of using the ropes to aid his offense with springboards and the like. Hida put a stop to that in typical Hida fashion, battering Tornado down with a flurry of strikes and a pair of UFO Spin Elbows. A third one missed wildly, and as Tornado took Hida down with a lucha arm drag he went to the ropes for a springboard senton…only to miss, and for Hida to go into the cover looking to maybe steal one here. And steal one she did, as Tornado had knocked the wind out of himself and could not kick out in time. Hida keeps pace with the division leader, and now the pressure’s on Monty Dhillon to maintain his spot in the standings outright! Kichi Hida (6-3) def. El Tornado (3-6) via Pinfall (missed springboard senton bomb) in 8:20. Rating: *** Changes for Kichi Hida: OVR + 5.01, XP + 524.33, no notable damage Changes for El Tornado: OVR + 0.69, XP + 131.08, minor damage to head BETA DIVISION (7) Pulsar (3-5, OVR 465) vs. (5) Angela Wassermann (4-4, OVR 464)* This took a little longer than Wassermann would have liked. She had Pulsar in trouble by seven minutes into the match, but the luchador put up a solid effort and made her work for the win. Which she did eventually get, after putting Pulsar into the tree of woe, stomping him repeatedly, and then applying the cross arm breaker almost as soon as he fell back to the mat. Wassermann gives herself some much-welcomed breathing room between herself and the relegation zone of Beta with the win. Angela Wassermann (5-4) def. Pulsar (3-6) via Submission (Wassermann Cross Arm Breaker) in 10:46. Rating: ** Changes for Angela Wassermann: OVR + 4.01, XP + 630.72, minor damage to head Changes for Pulsar: OVR -0.07, XP + 157.68, minor damage to head GAMMA DIVISION (2) Lucas Molina (5-3, OVR 462) vs. (4) Terrance Stevens (4-4, OVR 466)* Easily a Match of the Night contender, this one had Molina on the back foot for most of the opening seven minutes, as Stevens tried to turn a hot start into a sudden win. Molina would slowly grind his way back into the match though, and by thirteen minutes in the two were on roughly equal footing. The end came rather swiftly as Molina chained an inverted atomic drop into a stump puller, which Stevens refused to submit to. Undaunted, Molina got back to his feet and as Stevens did likewise, Molina unleashed the San Juan Buster to put the Canadian down for three. Molina may have just cost Stevens a shot at promotion this season, as he looks to maintain hailing distance of Christian Priest for the Gamma Division lead! Lucas Molina (6-3) def. Terrance Stevens (4-5) via Pinfall (San Juan Buster) in 16:09. Rating: *** Changes for Lucas Molina: OVR + 5.58, XP + 607.66, minor damage to head Changes for Terrance Stevens: OVR + 0.77, XP + 151.91, minor damage to head and legs GAMMA DIVISION (5) Indigo Rose (4-4, OVR 471)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-5, OVR 480) Another Match of the Night contender, this match saw Gibson off to a hot start. Keen-eyed viewers could see that Rose was trying to let Gibson wear himself out, knowing his stamina issues, and while Gibson still had some left in the tank by the ten-minute mark, it was far less than Rose had to call on. His Terminable Offense attempts kept coming in slower, and Rose eventually started to pour on the offense, with a short DDT chained into the Vite d’Indaco, and the submission victory. Much like Wassermann a division above her, Rose now has gained herself some breathing room from the relegation zone in Gamma! Indigo Rose (5-4) def. Erick Gibson (3-6) via Submission (Vite d’Indaco) in 16:22. Rating: *** Changes for Indigo Rose: OVR + 5.6, XP + 607.79, moderate damage to head Changes for Erick Gibson: OVR + 0.78, XP + 151.95, minor damage to head BETA DIVISION (3) Billy Norris (4-4, OVR 495)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (2-6, OVR 472) Quite simply, Weathers needed this win if he wanted any realistic shot of avoiding relegation. He certainly fought like he knew this, too, as he took the offense to Norris early and often in this Match of the Night contender. Norris would get his licks in, and by the eight-minute mark both men were ripe for some heavy-handed moves. It was Weathers who would take advantage of a missed springboard splash from Norris to land a spinning elbow blow that only netted two. It was a set-up, though, as a Blackout happened immediately thereafter, and that netted the three. Weathers picks up a huge win but still is going to need to help himself further to avoid relegation this season! Big Scott Weathers (3-6) def. Billy Norris (4-5) via Pinfall (Blackout) in 10:57. Rating: *** Changes for Big Scott Weathers: OVR + 5.20, XP + 683.40, minor damage to head Changes for Billy Norris: OVR + 0.72, XP + 170.85, minor damage to head ALPHA DIVISION EUROPEAN RULES MATCH (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (2-6, OVR 488) vs. (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-5, OVR 482)* This was a Match of the Night contender based solely on its sheer length—it went twelve rounds, with the first fall happening in the tenth. It actually started during the Wassermann/Pulsar match on the other side of The Aerie, and was in progress when the cameras cut to it to start the ninth round. While people might be forgiven if they thought Mitchell had the innate advantage due to the breaks every five minutes, they forgot to consider that Gross literally went through an Iron Team match just two weeks ago and so was in far better shape to wear Mitchell out. And that’s pretty much what happened. Gross got busted open somewhere in the sixth round, Mitchell in the eighth, and the two continued to batter each other until a mistake by Mitchell in the tenth led to a Come to Jesus for the first fall, via submission. More back-and-forth over the next few minutes, but in the twelfth Gross looked to end things, and did so in a hurry with another Come to Jesus. Mitchell was too worn out by this point and had to submit, and while this is certainly not going to help Gross’ victory time tiebreakers the win is simply too important for him to consider the other outcomes at the moment! Reverend Johnny Gross (3-6) def. De'siree Mitchell (3-6), two falls to one, in 56:47. Rating: *** Fall 1: Gross via submission (Come to Jesus), 49:16 Fall 2: Gross via submission (Come to Jesus), 56:47 Changes for Reverend Johnny Gross: OVR + 8.56, XP + 824.29, moderate damage to head, minor damage to body and legs Changes for De'siree Mitchell: OVR + 1.19, XP + 206.07, major damage to head, moderate damage to body GAMMA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH (7) Diamond (3-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (5-3, OVR 500) Another solid match on this card, and another Match of the Night contender. Many called Diamond’s submission victory over Rodriguez earlier in the season a fluke. She had a chance to back up the claims it wasn’t here, in a Submission match against one of the Gamma Division’s top technicians. Rodriguez stuck to his usual gameplan of holds to wear down his opponent, while Diamond looked to keep the speed a bit more up-tempo by using the ropes and her speed advantage. It all went horribly wrong for her after she landed a Jawjacker some thirteen minutes in, as she didn’t elect to go for her Florentine submission hold. She seemed determined to hit a 24 Karat Kiss before putting Rodriguez away, and the Spaniard took full advantage of that by thwarting the cutter enough times to get Diamond frustrated, and she ended up walking into a Prelude to Dissonance chained into Discordant Melody. The tap came soon after, and Rodriguez avenges his loss earlier in the season. Diamond finds herself in dire, dire straits with just five weeks to go. Diego Rodriguez (6-3) def. Diamond (3-6) via Submission (Discordant Melody) in 15:59. Rating: *** Changes for Diego Rodriguez: OVR + 5.57, XP + 607.56, moderate damage to head Changes for Diamond: OVR + 0.77, XP + 151.89, minor damage to head DELTA DIVISION LAST ONE STANDING MATCH (5) Jun Onoo (4-4, OVR 466)* vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (6-2, OVR 508) This very nearly was a six-minute squash. Dhillon hit a low blow and waited for Onoo to stand at the count of 8. A Livewire Lariat followed that, and this one went to nine. Dhillon hit a strong gut buster and looked ready for an Empire Bomb, but Onoo would fight back and control most of the following three minutes. It wasn’t until Dhillon avoided an IMPACT Driver that he knuckled down and finally hit the Empire Bomb. Onoo was not getting up from that, and Dhillon was halfway to the locker rooms by the time the referee got to ten. Dhillon avenges his defeat earlier in the season and now has his eyes set firmly on one person only in the Delta Division—Lance Heartilly. Monty Dhillon (7-2) def. Jun Onoo (4-5) via Last One Standing (Empire Bomb) in 10:37. Rating: *** Changes for Monty Dhillon: OVR + 5.18, XP + 525.52, minor damage to head Changes for Jun Onoo: OVR + 0.72, XP + 131.38, minor damage to head and body BETA DIVISION (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (3-5, OVR 494)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-3, OVR 496) Ouilette has had River’s number, historically speaking. He is undefeated against the alleged cultist. That trend would continue in the first match in a while to not be a Match of the Night contender, as Ouilette—with some assistance from Cecile Corine who stopped a Sacrifice before it happened—moves to 4-0 lifetime against River after a swinging neckbreaker trademark was enough to keep River down. That loss may come back to haunt River later, as Brian Blackfield can just about clinch a division title with a win later on! Jean-Paul Ouilette (4-5) def. Blood River (5-4) via Pinfall (Fleur de Lis) in 10:25. Rating: ** Changes for Jean-Paul Ouilette: OVR + 3.99, XP + 504.40, minor damage to head Changes for Blood River: OVR -0.07, XP + 157.63, minor damage to head ALPHA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH (8) Daniel Simmons (1-7, OVR 496) vs. (5) Brandy McDonald (4-4, OVR 508)* Simmons, on paper at least, had an outside shot at pulling the upset. After all, he has an ankle lock submission finisher. The problem was, the former League Champion also has a submission finisher and she did not hesitate to completely dominate Simmons in this one. This was just about a squash before McDonald ended it with Hair of the Dog, her bulldog choke finisher, and dooms Simmons to a losing season with his eighth loss in nine weeks. Brandy McDonald (5-4) def. Daniel Simmons (1-8) via Submission (Hair of the Dog) in 12:50. Rating: * Changes for Brandy McDonald: OVR + 2.91, XP + 668.47, no notable damage Changes for Daniel Simmons: OVR -0.89, XP + 167.12, minor damage to head GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (7-1, OVR 552)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-7, OVR 456) What many expected to be a squash turned out to be rather competitive for the first five minutes, as it was very even and back-and-forth. Then Clay missed a seated dropkick and Priest took over. A Rite of Might led to Judgement, and Priest continues his obliteration of the Gamma Division, staying one match ahead of Lucas Molina in the process. Christian Priest (8-1) def. Markus Clay (1-8) via Pinfall (Judgement) in 9:40. Rating: ** Changes for Christian Priest: OVR + 3.95, XP + 557.34, no notable damage Changes for Markus Clay: OVR -0.07, XP + 139.33, no notable damage ALPHA DIVISION (4) Nuclear Templeton (5-3, OVR 506) vs. (3) Mel O'Hallister (5-3, OVR 514)* Winner here would maintain a shot at contending for the League Championship; the loser would quite likely be eliminated from contention until next season. In the opening minutes, O’Hallister seemed to have Nuclear’s number again—Franke Garnett on commentary wondered aloud if it was the rainbow wristbands that O’Hallister sported to the ring that maybe gave him the power—until about nine minutes in. That’s when Templeton unleashed his size and power advantage to bully Mel all around the ring. A strong gut buster led to a Radiation Spike, which in turn led to a Radiation Leak, and O’Hallister was too far from the ropes. The tap came soon after, and Templeton finally nets his first win against O’Hallister and for the moment has kept his chance at a repeat alive! Nuclear Templeton (6-3) def. Mel O'Hallister (5-4) via Submission (Radiation Leak) in 12:31. Rating: *** Changes for Nuclear Templeton: OVR + 5.32, XP + 789.76, no notable damage Changes for Mel O'Hallister: OVR + 0.74, XP + 197.44, minor damage to head BETA DIVISION (4) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-4, OVR 495) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (7-1, OVR 549)* This match was originally scheduled to be the main event, but was changed just before the card started because of the 1-2 clash atop the Alpha Division. It would turn out that this was a fortuitous move, as the match was competitive but lacking in any real energy. Blackfield connected with a full nelson legsweep and Nakamatsu landed forehead-first on the mat, legitimately knocking him out. The count was academic, and the show paused for a few minutes while Nakamatsu was tended to by the medical staff on scene. After the show Nakamatsu was tested for a concussion but cleared of any concerns. He would be fine to wrestle next week. Brian Blackfield (8-1) def. Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-5) via Pinfall (full nelson legsweep) in 12:08. Rating: * Changes for Brian Blackfield: OVR + 2.89, XP + 578.94, minor damage to head Changes for Yoshii Nakamatsu: OVR -0.88, XP + 144.74, minor damage to head ALPHA DIVISION (1) The Mastodon (6-2, OVR 505)* vs. (2) George Mastachas (6-2, OVR 499) Bob Sinclair: It’s main event time here at The Aerie, and control of the Alpha Division is at stake! For The Mastodon, the current division leader, it’s simple—a win, and he’s swept the season series against Mastachas, giving him the tiebreaker going forward. For George Mastachas, the time to beat is eleven minutes, twenty-six seconds. If he takes longer than that to pull off a win, the tie-breaker still goes to Mastodon. Frankie, your thoughts as we get ready for this match with championship ramifications? Frankie Garnett: Smart money’s on George Mastachas, Bob, but not within the time limit you just mentioned. Up until earlier this season, he’d never lost to Mastodon. His average time of victory, though, was a little under thirteen minutes, with only one match beating your time to beat. Bob Sinclair: And when did you start figuring out these numbers and such? That’s not like you. Frankie Garnett: Remember my niece I’ve mentioned on-air a few times before? She’s helping me figure out how to maneuver and filter through The League’s official stats database as a reward for me trying not to be as bad as I was on-air before, Bob. So all of that is entirely due to her and I have to say, it’s actually enjoyable now that there’s a fair bit of records to look at. Bob Sinclair: We may be coming to rely on that a bit more as the season progresses, Frankie. As for the here and now, though, both men have signaled that they’re ready to go, and there’s the bell to get us underway! Quote (00:04) Mastodon hit a Japanese Binta (00:08) Mastodon hit a Slap To Chest (00:11) Mastodon hit a Punch (00:15) Mastodon hit a Kick To Thigh (00:29) Mastodon applied a Side Headlock (00:33) Mastodon hit a Slap To Chest (00:37) Mastodon hit a Japanese Binta (00:41) Mastodon hit a Headbutt (01:01) Mastodon applied a Rear Chinlock (01:05) Mastodon hit an Elbow Drop (01:09) Mastachas broke a Slingshot To Corner (01:23) Mastachas applied a Side Headlock (01:27) Mastachas hit a Begging Off Eye Poke (01:31) Mastodon broke a Standing Head Scissors Twist (01:38) Mastodon hit a Running Clothesline (01:56) Mastodon hit a Slingshot To Corner (02:02) Mastachas very easily avoided a Corner Knife Edge Chop. (02:09) Mastachas hit a Corner Knife Edge Chop (02:27) Mastachas hit a Corner Ten Punch (02:32) Mastodon broke the Ten Turnbuckle Smashes (02:35) Mastodon hit a Punch (02:39) Mastodon hit a Japanese Binta (02:43) Mastodon hit a Headbutt (02:49) Mastachas got a rope break to stop an Arm Bar (03:03) Mastodon applied a Front Facelock (03:07) Mastodon hit a Japanese Binta (03:10) Mastodon hit a Kick To Gut (03:24) Mastodon applied a Side Headlock (03:27) Mastodon hit a Kick To Gut (03:31) Mastodon hit an Open Handed Chop (03:40) George Mastachas very easily moved out of the way from a Knee Drop. Bob Sinclair: Early control to Mastodon so far, Frankie. He might be showing that it wasn’t a fluke win earlier this season. Frankie Garnett: I’m not buying it. History’s on Mastachas’ side here, I’m not about to fly in the face of established continuity! Quote (03:44) Mastachas hit an Elbow Drop (03:52) Mastodon got a rope break to stop a Choke Hold (03:57) Mastodon blocked a Handshake Kick To Gut (04:02) Mastodon blocked a Single Leg Trip (04:16) Mastodon applied a Front Facelock (04:30) Mastodon applied a Side Headlock (04:40) Mastodon hit a Short Arm Back Elbow (04:44) Mastodon hit a Seated Back Kick (04:54) Mastachas avoided a Stomp Flurry. (05:02) Mastodon avoided a Handshake Sucker Punch. (05:08) Mastodon hit a Strong Open Handed Chop (05:25) Mastodon hit a Double Axe Handle Smash Flurry (05:32) Mastodon used a Power Taunt (05:47) Mastodon hit a Stomp Flurry (05:58) Mastodon hit a Rear Naked Punch Flurry (06:13) Mastodon hit a Stomp Flurry (06:27) Mastodon used a Get Up Taunt (06:31) Mastachas blocked a Double Underhook Powerbomb (06:35) Mastachas slipped out the front of a Strong Gut Buster (06:42) Mastachas hit a Single Leg Trip (06:46) Mastodon broke an Arm Bar (06:56) Mastachas broke a Cull the Weak by falling on top of Mastodon (07:01) Mastachas got a one count Bob Sinclair: Frankie, a question for you. Given what we’ve seen in the opening seven mintues, could it be possible that Mastodon may be working a more methodical pace just to ensure that Mastachas can’t win the tiebreaker on victory time? Frankie Garnett: That’s the impression I got, Bob. Mastodon’s more than just power and rage. He does have a mind for the ring. It’s just that most people think he’s one-dimensional, size and power only. It’s been that misunderstanding that’s gotten him to the top of the Alpha Division this season. Quote (07:10) Mastachas hit a Standing Head Scissors Jump (07:24) Mastachas applied a Front Facelock (07:33) Mastachas hit a Standing Head Scissors Twist (07:47) Mastachas applied a Cravate (07:51) Mastachas hit an Eye Poke (07:55) Mastodon blocked a Handshake Kick To Gut (08:09) Mastachas applied a Side Headlock (08:12) Mastachas hit a Handshake Kick To Gut (08:15) Mastachas hit a Punch (08:18) Mastachas hit a Begging Off Sucker Punch (08:21) Mastachas hit a Jab Punch (08:25) Mastachas hit an Eye Poke (08:32) Mastachas hit a Single Leg Trip (08:46) Mastachas applied a Choke Hold (08:46) The referee gave Mastachas a stern warning (08:50) Mastachas hit a Stomp (08:54) Mastachas hit a Knee Drop (09:11) Mastachas hit a Double Axe Handle Smash Flurry (09:18) The Mastodon easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop. (09:22) Mastodon hit a Running Knee Drop (09:26) Mastachas slipped out of the back of the Rear Crossface Blows (09:38) Mastachas hit a Hammerlock Drive (09:45) Mastachas hit a Corner Elbow (09:50) Mastodon slipped out of the back of a Corner Ten Punch (10:00) Mastodon hit a Backbreaker (10:14) Mastodon hit Rear Crossface Blows (10:19) Mastachas broke the Mounted Elbow Smashes (10:23) Mastachas hit a Face Rake (10:23) The referee warned Mastachas (10:32) Mastachas hit a Standing Head Scissors Jump (10:44) Mastachas hit a Hammerlock Drive (10:49) Mastodon blocked a Corner Slap To Chest (10:54) Mastodon broke a Corner Forearm Flurry (10:58) Mastachas slipped out of the back of a Gorilla Press Slam (11:05) Mastachas hit a Neckbreaker (11:20) Mastachas hit a Stomp Flurry (11:28) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (11:34) Mastachas hit a Low Blow (11:34) The referee furiously berated Mastachas Bob Sinclair: Too little too late on that underhanded shot from Mastachas. He can no longer win the tiebreaker but that won’t matter if he doesn’t lose the rest of the season, Frankie. Frankie Garnett: If being the key word there. All it would take is a mistake or two for Mastodon to claim the sweep; Mastachas needs to focus on his business and not the referee! Quote (11:48) Mastachas used a Get Up Taunt (12:04) Mastachas hit a Head Drop Suplex (12:08) Mastodon stopped a Get Up Taunt by rushing Mastachas (12:12) Mastodon hit an Open Handed Chop (12:16) Mastachas broke the Mounted Elbow Smashes (12:28) Mastachas hit a Powerbomb (12:34) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (12:50) Mastachas hit a Head Drop Suplex (12:58) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (13:02) Mastodon broke a Hammerlock Powerbomb (13:05) Mastodon hit a Punch (13:09) Mastodon hit a Japanese Binta (13:13) Mastodon hit a Kick To Thigh (13:17) Mastachas slipped out the front of a Side Headlock (13:26) Mastodon slipped out the front of a Dangerous Head Drop Suplex (13:30) Mastodon hit a Japanese Binta (13:33) Mastodon hit a Punch (13:37) Mastodon hit a Japanese Binta (13:51) Mastodon applied an Arm Wringer (13:55) Mastachas slipped out of the back of a Strong Gut Buster (14:00) Mastodon slipped out the front of a Diving Reverse DDT (14:18) Mastodon hit a Strong Forearm Strike Flurry (14:21) Mastodon hit a Ring Apron Punch (14:25) Mastodon hit a Ring Apron Headbutt (14:28) Mastodon hit a Ring Apron Turnbuckle Smash (14:32) Mastachas blocked a Ring Apron Slingshot (14:35) Mastodon hit a Ring Apron Forearm Blow (14:45) Mastodon hit a Ring Apron Slingshot (14:55) Mastodon picked up Mastachas (15:01) Mastachas avoided a Rampage. (15:05) Mastachas hit an Eye Poke (15:10) Mastodon broke a Kneeling Cravate (15:13) Mastachas countered a Spinning Elbow Blow with a Punch Bob Sinclair: Mastodon beat him to it on that elbow strike, but that lariat nearly landed a few seconds ago! Frankie Garnett: Mastachas is starting to look desperate to me, Bob. He knows he’s in deep, deep trouble here and his championship dreams may be about to turn to dust! Quote (15:20) Mastachas hit a DDT (15:27) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (15:36) Mastodon countered a Wrath of Zeus with a Punch Flurry (15:47) Mastodon hit a Rear Naked Punch Flurry (15:59) Mastodon hit Mounted Elbow Smashes (16:04) Mastachas fought back against being picked up (16:11) Mastachas hit a Single Leg Trip (16:26) Mastachas hit a Stomp Flurry (16:30) Mastachas hit a Leaping Elbow Drop (16:49) Mastachas applied a Rope-Assisted Double Footed Choke (16:49) The referee angrily shouted at Mastachas (16:57) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (17:03) Mastodon countered a Spinning Elbow Blow with a Roundhouse Body Punch (17:07) Mastachas slipped out of the back of a Stump Piledriver (17:23) Mastachas hit a Dangerous Head Drop Suplex (17:29) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (17:36) Mastodon broke a Wrath of Zeus by falling on top of Mastachas (17:41) Mastodon got a two count (17:57) Mastodon hit an Overhead Fallaway Slam (18:01) Mastodon hit a Running Knee Drop (18:08) George Mastachas very easily moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop. (18:12) Mastachas hit a Leaping Elbow Drop (18:31) Mastachas applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold (18:31) The referee angrily shouted at Mastachas (18:39) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (18:42) Mastodon countered a Wrath of Zeus with a Punch (18:46) Mastachas broke an Overhead Fallaway Slam (19:02) Mastachas hit a Dangerous Head Drop Suplex (19:06) Mastachas got a near pinfall (19:09) Mastodon countered a Wrath of Zeus with a Forearm Blow Frankie Garnett: I take that back, Bob. Now it’s Mastodon who looks like he’s rattled, and Mastachas is strong enough to get the near-350 pounder up for a Wrath of Zeus! Bob Sinclair: All it’s going to take is one opening timed just right, you can almost feel it! Quote (19:19) Mastodon hit a Front Slam (19:23) Mastachas blocked the Rear Crossface Blows (19:27) Mastodon hit a Running Knee Drop (19:32) Mastachas broke the Mounted Elbow Smashes (19:50) Mastodon countered a Powerbomb with a Strong Forearm Strike Flurry (19:53) Mastodon hit a Ring Apron Forearm Blow (19:58) Mastachas broke a Ring Apron Turnbuckle Smash (20:12) Mastachas applied a Cravate (20:24) Mastachas hit a Powerbomb (20:28) Mastachas hit a Measured Knee Drop (20:38) Mastachas picked up Mastodon (20:54) George Mastachas lifts Mastodon up and delivers a thunderous Wrath of Zeus! Bob Sinclair: Mastachas holds for the cover…one, two, three! I was fully expecting an adrenaline rush from Mastodon but nothing happened! Frankie Garnett: I’m a bit surprised at that too, Bob, but Mastachas is not having any second thoughts about this one. For the moment, he stands alone atop the Alpha Division rankings, but he’s going to need to finish that way if he wants to earn the championship! Bob Sinclair: Folks, that’ll do it for us tonight. Thank you for joining us. For Frankie Garnett and everyone else at The League, this has been Bob Sinclair…we’ll see you next week as the final push of Season Ten begins! George Mastachas (7-2) def. The Mastodon (6-3) via Pinfall (Wrath of Zeus) in 20:58. Rating: **** Changes for George Mastachas: OVR + 7.29, XP + 1007.61, moderate damage to head Changes for The Mastodon: OVR + 1.73, XP + 364.40, moderate damage to head, minor damage to body This was the Match of the Night (2 [1 this season] for George Mastachas, 6 [2 this season] for The Mastodon) /\/\/\/\/\/\ STANDINGS AFTER WEEK NINE ALPHA DIVISION 1. George Mastachas: 7-2, ATV 17:12, (AMR 2.444), OVR 506.61 2. The Mastodon: 6-3, ATV 15:45, (AMR 2.667), OVR 506.63 3. Nuclear Templeton: 6-3, ATV 13:12, (AMR 2.111), OVR 511.56 4. Brandy McDonald: 5-4, ATV 14:36, (AMR 2.111), OVR 510.80 5. Mel O'Hallister: 5-4, ATV 15:06, (AMR 2.333), OVR 514.66 6. De'siree Mitchell: 3-6, ATV 18:14, (AMR 2.333), OVR 483.10 7. Reverend Johnny Gross: 3-6, ATV 29:11, (AMR 2.111), OVR 496.37 8. Daniel Simmons: 1-8, ATV 16:46, (AMR 2.333), OVR 495.50 6-3 / 5-4: Broken by Head-to-Head (H2H) 3-6: Season split. Mitchell won faster and thus claims tiebreaker. BETA DIVISION 1. Brian Blackfield: 8-1, ATV 13:54 (AMR 2.000), OVR 552.12 2. Blood River: 5-4, ATV 10:16 (AMR 1.778), OVR 495.92 3. Angela Wassermann: 5-4, ATV 10:40 (AMR 2.111), OVR 467.78 4. Billy Norris: 4-5, ATV 14:03 (AMR 2.444), OVR 496.20 5. Yoshii Nakamatsu: 4-5, ATV 14:01 (AMR 1.889), OVR 493.86 6. Jean-Paul Ouilette: 4-5, ATV 10:40 (AMR 2.333), OVR 498.31 7. Big Scott Weathers: 3-6, ATV 16:41 (AMR 2.556), OVR 477.43 8. Pulsar: 3-6, ATV 14:07 (AMR 2.444), OVR 465.02 5-4: Broken by simple H2H 4-5: Norris is 3-0 against Nakamatsu/JPO. Yoshii won the earlier meeting against JPO. 3-6: Broken by simple H2H GAMMA DIVISION 1. Christian Priest: 8-1, ATV 11:39, (AMR 2.889), OVR 556.24 2. Lucas Molina: 6-3, ATV 15:11, (AMR 1.778), OVR 467.54 3. Diego Rodriguez: 6-3, ATV 20:18, (AMR 2.333), OVR 505.20 4. Indigo Rose: 5-4, ATV 14:56, (AMR 2.667), OVR 476.44 5. Terrance Stevens: 4-5, ATV 9:22, (AMR 2.222), OVR 466.81 6. Erick Gibson: 3-6, ATV 11:27, (AMR 2.556), OVR 480.28 7. Diamond: 3-6, ATV 9:47, (AMR 2.111), OVR 469.35 8. Markus Clay: 1-8, ATV 7:04, (AMR 2.333), OVR 455.59 Both ties broken by simple H2H DELTA DIVISION 1. Lance Heartilly: 8-1, ATV 10:33 (AMR 2.444), OVR 436.36 2. Monty Dhillon: 7-2, ATV 7:15 (AMR 2.222), OVR 512.99 3. Kichi Hida: 6-3, ATV 6:43 (AMR 1.889), OVR 449.44 4. Scott Stevens: 4-5, ATV 10:54 (AMR 2.222), OVR 419.34 5. Nocturne: 4-5, ATV 10:57 (AMR 2.000), OVR 416.36 6. Jun Onoo: 4-5, ATV 9:02 (AMR 2.000), OVR 466.79 7. El Tornado: 3-6, ATV 7:15 (AMR 2.111), OVR 441.77 8. Devil's Delight: 0-9, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.000), OVR 414.21 4-5: Stevens has beaten Nocturne and Onoo, Nocturne beat Onoo. PREDICTION STANDINGS (Reminder: The standings will now show “official” scores with the bottom two weeks dropped.) 1. Croquemitaine: 77 (this week: 11). Total score: 93 (drop weeks 4 [8] and 5 [8]) 2. SeanMcG: 76 (this week: 11). Total score: 92 (drop weeks 4 [10] and 7 [6]) 3. Eternal Phoenix: 76 (this week: 14). Total score: 89 (drop weeks 4 [5] and 5 [8]) 4. ShadowedFlames: 74 (this week: 12). Total score: 88 (drop weeks 4 [7] and 7 [7]) 5. Jman2k3: 70 (this week: 10). Total score: 84 (drop weeks 4 [7] and 7 [7]) 6. Derek B: 69 (this week: 10). Total score: 73 (drop weeks 3 [0] and 5 [4]) WEEK TEN CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION (4) Brandy McDonald (5-4, OVR 511)* vs. (5) Mel O'Hallister (5-4, OVR 515) [Career: Brandy McDonald, 2 - 1] TABLES MATCH: (3) Nuclear Templeton (6-3, OVR 512)* vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-6, OVR 496) [Career: Nuclear Templeton, 3 – 0. Table Match Career Records: Nuclear 2 – 0, Gross 0 – 1.] (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) George Mastachas (7-2, OVR 507)* [Career: George Mastachas, 3 - 2] (8) Daniel Simmons (1-8, OVR 496) vs. (2) The Mastodon (6-3, OVR 507)* [Career: The Mastodon, 1 - 0] BETA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Big Scott Weathers (3-6, OVR 477) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (8-1, OVR 552)* [Career: Brian Blackfield, 1 – 0. Submission Match Career Records: Blackfield 0 – 1, Weathers 0 – 1.] (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (4-5, OVR 498) vs. (4) Billy Norris (4-5, OVR 496)* [Career: Billy Norris, 3 - 2] (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-5, OVR 494)* vs. (3) Angela Wassermann (5-4, OVR 468) [Career: Yoshii Nakamatsu, 1 - 0] (8) Pulsar (3-6, OVR 465)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-4, OVR 496) [Career: Pulsar, 1 - 0] GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (8-1, OVR 556)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-3, OVR 505) [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] (2) Lucas Molina (6-3, OVR 468)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-6, OVR 480) [Career: Lucas Molina, 1 - 0] (7) Diamond (3-6, OVR 469) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (5-4, OVR 476)* [Career: Indigo Rose, 3 - 0] (5) Terrance Stevens (4-5, OVR 467) vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-8, OVR 456)* [Career: Markus Clay, 4 - 1] DELTA DIVISION (4) Scott Stevens (4-5, OVR 419) vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (7-2, OVR 513)* [Career: Monty Dhillon, 1 - 0] (1) Lance Heartilly (8-1, OVR 436)* vs. (7) El Tornado (3-6, OVR 442) [Career: Lance Heartilly, 1 - 0] (5) Nocturne (4-5, OVR 416)* vs. (6) Jun Onoo (4-5, OVR 467) [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] TABLES MATCH: (8) Devil's Delight (0-9, OVR 414) vs. (3) Kichi Hida (6-3, OVR 449)* [Career: Kichi Hida, 3 – 0. Tables Match Career Records: Delight N/A, Hida 0 – 1.] ALL TRAINING AND PREDICTIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 13, 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME! Edited October 8, 2023 by ShadowedFlames 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derek B Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 WEEK TEN CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION (4) Brandy McDonald (5-4, OVR 511)* vs. (5) Mel O'Hallister (5-4, OVR 515) [Career: Brandy McDonald, 2 - 1] TABLES MATCH: (3) Nuclear Templeton (6-3, OVR 512)* vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-6, OVR 496) [Career: Nuclear Templeton, 3 – 0. Table Match Career Records: Nuclear 2 – 0, Gross 0 – 1.] (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) George Mastachas (7-2, OVR 507)* [Career: George Mastachas, 3 - 2] (8) Daniel Simmons (1-8, OVR 496) vs. (2) The Mastodon (6-3, OVR 507)* [Career: The Mastodon, 1 - 0] BETA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Big Scott Weathers (3-6, OVR 477) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (8-1, OVR 552)* [Career: Brian Blackfield, 1 – 0. Submission Match Career Records: Blackfield 0 – 1, Weathers 0 – 1.] (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (4-5, OVR 498) vs. (4) Billy Norris (4-5, OVR 496)* [Career: Billy Norris, 3 - 2] (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-5, OVR 494)* vs. (3) Angela Wassermann (5-4, OVR 468) [Career: Yoshii Nakamatsu, 1 - 0] (8) Pulsar (3-6, OVR 465)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-4, OVR 496) [Career: Pulsar, 1 - 0] GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (8-1, OVR 556)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-3, OVR 505) [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] (2) Lucas Molina (6-3, OVR 468)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-6, OVR 480) [Career: Lucas Molina, 1 - 0] (7) Diamond (3-6, OVR 469) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (5-4, OVR 476)* [Career: Indigo Rose, 3 - 0] (5) Terrance Stevens (4-5, OVR 467) vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-8, OVR 456)* [Career: Markus Clay, 4 - 1] DELTA DIVISION (4) Scott Stevens (4-5, OVR 419) vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (7-2, OVR 513)* [Career: Monty Dhillon, 1 - 0] (1) Lance Heartilly (8-1, OVR 436)* vs. (7) El Tornado (3-6, OVR 442) [Career: Lance Heartilly, 1 - 0] (5) Nocturne (4-5, OVR 416)* vs. (6) Jun Onoo (4-5, OVR 467) [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] TABLES MATCH: (8) Devil's Delight (0-9, OVR 414) vs. (3) Kichi Hida (6-3, OVR 449)* [Career: Kichi Hida, 3 – 0. Tables Match Career Records: Delight N/A, Hida 0 – 1.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 With Dynamite scheduled to air tomorrow during my usual match running time, I thought I’d get ahead of things and get some GMPC bouts run tonight. Problem is that I got through five of them before realizing I forgot to make predictions. 😡 So this will be one of my two drop weeks (along with Week 4) and I’ll be back to predicting things next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMcG Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 WEEK TEN CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION (4) Brandy McDonald (5-4, OVR 511)* vs. (5) Mel O'Hallister (5-4, OVR 515) [Career: Brandy McDonald, 2 - 1] - Season over for the loser, I fear it's all she wrote for O'Hallister in Season 10 TABLES MATCH: (3) Nuclear Templeton (6-3, OVR 512)* vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-6, OVR 496) [Career: Nuclear Templeton, 3 – 0. Table Match Career Records: Nuclear 2 – 0, Gross 0 – 1.] - If there ever were some adversity to overcome? This it is. Facing against the reigning champion who's in must-win mode (that you're 0-3 against), in a match you've never won and one he's never lost? Tough night for the Reverend. (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) George Mastachas (7-2, OVR 507)* [Career: George Mastachas, 3 - 2] (8) Daniel Simmons (1-8, OVR 496) vs. (2) The Mastodon (6-3, OVR 507)* [Career: The Mastodon, 1 - 0] BETA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Big Scott Weathers (3-6, OVR 477) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (8-1, OVR 552)* [Career: Brian Blackfield, 1 – 0. Submission Match Career Records: Blackfield 0 – 1, Weathers 0 – 1.] - Dare I pick the cheeky upset here? Blackfield didn't look to convincing against Weathers before and unless he's looking to win via stoppage I think Scott's got the tools to get it done. (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (4-5, OVR 498) vs. (4) Billy Norris (4-5, OVR 496)* [Career: Billy Norris, 3 - 2] (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-5, OVR 494)* vs. (3) Angela Wassermann (5-4, OVR 468) [Career: Yoshii Nakamatsu, 1 - 0] (8) Pulsar (3-6, OVR 465)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-4, OVR 496) [Career: Pulsar, 1 - 0] GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (8-1, OVR 556)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-3, OVR 505) [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] - Hopefully Priest is too big and strong for Diego and ends this in under 15mins (2) Lucas Molina (6-3, OVR 468)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-6, OVR 480) [Career: Lucas Molina, 1 - 0] - Can't see Gibson troubling Molina here (7) Diamond (3-6, OVR 469) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (5-4, OVR 476)* [Career: Indigo Rose, 3 - 0] - Time for Diamond to beat her kryptonite or she might be looking at a demotion to Delta. (5) Terrance Stevens (4-5, OVR 467) vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-8, OVR 456)* [Career: Markus Clay, 4 - 1] - Running off Stevens's form, he'll probably drop this before beating Deigo and Priest across the next two weeks... DELTA DIVISION (4) Scott Stevens (4-5, OVR 419) vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (7-2, OVR 513)* [Career: Monty Dhillon, 1 - 0] - Stevens is big, but he's not Monty big. Could be a MOTN contender (1) Lance Heartilly (8-1, OVR 436)* vs. (7) El Tornado (3-6, OVR 442) [Career: Lance Heartilly, 1 - 0] (5) Nocturne (4-5, OVR 416)* vs. (6) Jun Onoo (4-5, OVR 467) [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] TABLES MATCH: (8) Devil's Delight (0-9, OVR 414) vs. (3) Kichi Hida (6-3, OVR 449)* [Career: Kichi Hida, 3 – 0. Tables Match Career Records: Delight N/A, Hida 0 – 1.] - If there ever was an out here for Delight, a table's match might be it... ALL TRAINING AND PREDICTIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 13, 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 At some point this weekend, I intend to post a full write up in the Rules thread on how the Body Health mechanic will work. You got a hint of it this season with Sterling Silver not appearing in Delta, and it’s part of the character summaries on the first page of this thread, but as the fatigue and wear-and-tear build up for everyone, it’s time that the full extent is laid out. I’m reasonably happy with the explanation and rules I’ve written out and that’ll finally be posted in the Rules/Signup thread this weekend. Accompanying that will also be a brief note on Moveset Regeneration and how I intend for it to work with 25 or so GMPCs at a time. I certainly do not have the mental bandwidth to redo all those movesets every season, so this will help note how and when those changes are made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croquemitaine Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 WEEK TEN CARD ALPHA DIVISION (4) Brandy McDonald (5-4, OVR 511)* vs. (5) Mel O'Hallister (5-4, OVR 515) TABLES MATCH: (3) Nuclear Templeton (6-3, OVR 512)* vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-6, OVR 496) (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) George Mastachas (7-2, OVR 507)* (8) Daniel Simmons (1-8, OVR 496) vs. (2) The Mastodon (6-3, OVR 507)* BETA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Big Scott Weathers (3-6, OVR 477) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (8-1, OVR 552)* (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (4-5, OVR 498) vs. (4) Billy Norris (4-5, OVR 496)* (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-5, OVR 494)* vs. (3) Angela Wassermann (5-4, OVR 468) (8) Pulsar (3-6, OVR 465)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-4, OVR 496) GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (8-1, OVR 556)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-3, OVR 505) (2) Lucas Molina (6-3, OVR 468)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-6, OVR 480) (7) Diamond (3-6, OVR 469) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (5-4, OVR 476)* (5) Terrance Stevens (4-5, OVR 467) vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-8, OVR 456)* DELTA DIVISION (4) Scott Stevens (4-5, OVR 419) vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (7-2, OVR 513)* (1) Lance Heartilly (8-1, OVR 436)* vs. (7) El Tornado (3-6, OVR 442) (5) Nocturne (4-5, OVR 416)* vs. (6) Jun Onoo (4-5, OVR 467) TABLES MATCH: (8) Devil's Delight (0-9, OVR 414) vs. (3) Kichi Hida (6-3, OVR 449)* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal Phoenix Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 ALPHA DIVISION (4) Brandy McDonald (5-4, OVR 511)* vs. (5) Mel O'Hallister (5-4, OVR 515) [Career: Brandy McDonald, 2 - 1] Mel's realistically out of the running with the loss to Nuke, but I don't think he's about to give up so easily. TABLES MATCH: (3) Nuclear Templeton (6-3, OVR 512)* vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-6, OVR 496) [Career: Nuclear Templeton, 3 – 0. Table Match Career Records: Nuclear 2 – 0, Gross 0 – 1.] Sorry, Johnny. Not your match type. (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) George Mastachas (7-2, OVR 507)* [Career: George Mastachas, 3 - 2] (8) Daniel Simmons (1-8, OVR 496) vs. (2) The Mastodon (6-3, OVR 507)* [Career: The Mastodon, 1 - 0] Simmons had him last time if not for shenanigans. Had him twice. I think he can do it here. BETA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH: (7) Big Scott Weathers (3-6, OVR 477) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (8-1, OVR 552)* [Career: Brian Blackfield, 1 – 0. Submission Match Career Records: Blackfield 0 – 1, Weathers 0 – 1.] I will never bet against The Juggernaut until he gets to Alpha. Then he's gonna hit the wall. (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (4-5, OVR 498) vs. (4) Billy Norris (4-5, OVR 496)* [Career: Billy Norris, 3 - 2] Norris has a decided speed and stamina advantage over Ouilette. (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-5, OVR 494)* vs. (3) Angela Wassermann (5-4, OVR 468) [Career: Yoshii Nakamatsu, 1 - 0] Kind of Yoshii's last gasp here. A loss puts him realistically out of the running for promotion. Plus he's got a big stamina advantage and he beat her last time. (8) Pulsar (3-6, OVR 465)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-4, OVR 496) [Career: Pulsar, 1 - 0] Pulsar is doing his Achilles Heel thing agains this season. They're both flyers, primarily, and Pulsar is significantly faster. It's why I picked him last time. GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (8-1, OVR 556)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-3, OVR 505) [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] My upset pick of the week. If anyone can overcome the monster that is Christian Priest, it's a technician. Go, Diego, go! (2) Lucas Molina (6-3, OVR 468)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-6, OVR 480) [Career: Lucas Molina, 1 - 0] Molina's stamina advantage is enormous, and technicians make mincemeat out of one dimensional brawlers. (7) Diamond (3-6, OVR 469) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (5-4, OVR 476)* [Career: Indigo Rose, 3 - 0] Diamond is in a lot of trouble here, as she's never beaten Rose. Relegation will loom after this match. (5) Terrance Stevens (4-5, OVR 467) vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-8, OVR 456)* [Career: Markus Clay, 4 - 1] Don't mind me, just going with the guy who's dominated this match up including earlier this season. DELTA DIVISION (4) Scott Stevens (4-5, OVR 419) vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (7-2, OVR 513)* [Career: Monty Dhillon, 1 - 0] No shade on Stevens, he's improving almost by the week, but he's not ready for Monty. (1) Lance Heartilly (8-1, OVR 436)* vs. (7) El Tornado (3-6, OVR 442) [Career: Lance Heartilly, 1 - 0] The list of people left who might be able to beat Heartilly has two names on it, and neither of them are El Tornado. Nocturne and Monty Dhillon, if you were wondering. (5) Nocturne (4-5, OVR 416)* vs. (6) Jun Onoo (4-5, OVR 467) [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] She beat him once, she can do it again. She's even upgraded her stats since then. TABLES MATCH: (8) Devil's Delight (0-9, OVR 414) vs. (3) Kichi Hida (6-3, OVR 449)* [Career: Kichi Hida, 3 – 0. Tables Match Career Records: Delight N/A, Hida 0 – 1.] Terrible match type for Delight, who will continue to remain winless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) I’ve already begun work on getting my “clinch simulation” spreadsheet updated for Season Ten, with GMPC bouts from this week already included. That write up may be a Sunday post, to bring new meaning to “Sunday Morning Quarterbacking” for The League, lol. I did learn a lesson last season in that trying to do five weeks out simply is not possible with my current technology. 1,048,576 possibilities in a single division hard locks any of my computers…if I tried to do all four divisions I’d fry something and then we wouldn’t have The League anymore…nor would I likely still have a residence after my PC melted down and caught fire. Edited October 12, 2023 by ShadowedFlames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 The fire might fix your room-mate problem.... by which I mean, the wasps to which they are allergic.... in case there were any...... misunderstandings..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman2k3 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 WEEK TEN CARD ALPHA DIVISION Brandy McDonald Nuclear Templeton George Mastachas The Mastodon BETA DIVISION Brian Blackfield Billy Norris Angela Wassermann Blood River GAMMA DIVISION Christian Priest Lucas Molina Indigo Rose Markus Clay DELTA DIVISION Scott Stevens Lance Heartilly Nocturne Kichi Hida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 (edited) THE LEAGUE: SEASON TEN, WEEK TEN DELTA DIVISION TABLES MATCH (8) Devil's Delight (0-9, OVR 414) vs. (3) Kichi Hida (6-3, OVR 449)* An early Match of the Night contender and easily one of the better showings in recent memory for Devil’s Delight. Even with interference from her sister, it wouldn’t be enough, as the match saw Devil’s Angel throwing Kida off the top rope to stop a second attempt at Endless Carnival through a table (the first one missed and Kida stomped the table instead, which the referee rightly ruled was not Delight putting Hida through the wood and deemed the match must continue). It took Hida three attempts to finally put Delight through the table, her Endless Carnival preceded each time by a yakuza kick that eventually had Delight bloodied, and Hida starts week ten by keeping the pressure firmly on Dhillon and Heartilly atop the Delta Division! Kichi Hida (7-3) def. Devil's Delight (0-10) via Table Break (Endless Carnival) in 10:25. Rating: *** Changes for Kichi Hida: OVR + 5.16, XP + 525.42, no notable damage Changes for Devil's Delight: OVR + 0.72, XP + 105.08, moderate damage to head, minor damage to body DELTA DIVISION (5) Nocturne (4-5, OVR 416)* vs. (6) Jun Onoo (4-5, OVR 467) A vital match in the Delta Division, with its unique structure of “the bottom four are at risk of dropping to Omega at the end of a season,” this one would determine who had the best chance moving forward of sneaking into the fourth spot currently occupied by Scott Stevens. Nocturne played her hit-and-run tactics well, but got caught one time too many by the power game of Onoo. When she went for a flying forearm, and Onoo countered it into a press powerslam after catching Nocturne mid-flight, this one was over. Onoo splits the season series and gets the all-important tiebreaker due to a faster victory time! Jun Onoo (5-5) def. Nocturne (4-6) via Pinfall (press powerslam) in 8:00. Rating: ** Changes for Jun Onoo: OVR + 3.85, XP + 483.84, no notable damage Changes for Nocturne: OVR -0.07, XP + 120.96, no notable damage DELTA DIVISION (1) Lance Heartilly (8-1, OVR 436)* vs. (7) El Tornado (3-6, OVR 442) To Tornado’s credit, he kept it somewhat close. However, he was not prepared for Heartilly’s arm breaker submission. The tap came just a touch after seven minutes in, and Lance wastes no time securing his ninth win of the season. Lance Heartilly (9-1) def. El Tornado (3-7) via Submission (Heartilly Arm Breaker) in 7:06. Rating: ** Changes for Lance Heartilly: OVR + 3.80, XP + 483.41, no notable damage Changes for El Tornado: OVR -0.07, XP + 120.85, no notable damage GAMMA DIVISION (5) Terrance Stevens (4-5, OVR 467) vs. (8) Markus Clay (1-8, OVR 456)* A solid contender for Match of the Night, this one featured a lot of aerial offense from Clay, repeated superkick attempts from Stevens—one of which took out the official for a good two minutes—Clay missing the Johannesburg Express and still kicking out of the cover that ensued, and Stevens missing the Meltdown for a seventh time and Clay deciding that enough was enough. A springboard legdrop was enough to keep Stevens down, and Clay picks up his second win of the season by finishing the season sweep over Terrance Stevens. Markus Clay (2-8) def. Terrance Stevens (4-6) via Pinfall (springboard legdrop) in 17:51. Rating: *** Changes for Markus Clay: OVR + 5.71, XP + 608.67, moderate damage to head, minor damage to body Changes for Terrance Stevens: OVR + 0.79, XP + 152.17, moderate damage to head, minor damage to body GAMMA DIVISION (7) Diamond (3-6, OVR 469) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (5-4, OVR 476)* Another solid bout in contention for Match of the Night honors, this was close throughout. Diamond fought with all the tenacity one would expect from someone trying to maintain her place in the Gamma Division, but Rose would wear down the League Original with several holds during the course of the match. The Italian connected with Blood From a Rose twice during the bout, and after the second one caused Diamond to start bleeding, Rose immediately went for a cover and got the three count. Rose continues a surprising season, while Diamond is going to need a lot of help to avoid spending Season Eleven in the Delta Division. Indigo Rose (6-4) def. Diamond (3-7) via Pinfall (Blood From a Rose) in 16:21. Rating: *** Changes for Indigo Rose: OVR + 5.60, XP + 607.78, minor damage to head Changes for Diamond: OVR + 0.78, XP + 151.94, minor damage to head DELTA DIVISION (4) Scott Stevens (4-5, OVR 419) vs. (2) Monty Dhillon (7-2, OVR 513)* This could have been over at the five-minute mark, except that Cary Stevens got himself thrown out of the match to distract Dhillon from hitting an Empire Bomb. It didn’t do Stevens any favors, though, as Dhillon dominated the next two minutes anyway and then landed the Empire Bomb for the win, maintaining his spot for the time being. Monty Dhillon (8-2) def. Scott Stevens (4-6) via Pinfall (Empire Bomb) in 7:12. Rating: ** Changes for Monty Dhillon: OVR + 3.81, XP + 483.46, no notable damage Changes for Scott Stevens: OVR -0.07, XP + 96.69, minor damage to body GAMMA DIVISION (2) Lucas Molina (6-3, OVR 468)* vs. (6) Erick Gibson (3-6, OVR 480) Did anyone have Gibson winning this match in a squash? Because if so, you need to go buy lottery tickets. Molina never seemed to get out of the starting blocks, and despite gassing himself nearly to exhaustion by the time the final bell rang, Gibson steals a win from the man some call “ShooterTech” by simply going low on him while the official’s back was turned. The door is open for Diego Rodriguez to move into second place in the division if he can win later on, or for Indigo Rose to move up by virtue of winning a few minutes ago! Erick Gibson (4-6) def. Lucas Molina (6-4) via Pinfall (begging off low blow) in 9:30. Rating: * Changes for Erick Gibson: OVR + 2.78, XP + 510.81, no notable damage Changes for Lucas Molina: OVR -0.85, XP + 127.70, minor damage to head BETA DIVISION (8) Pulsar (3-6, OVR 465)* vs. (2) Blood River (5-4, OVR 496) One of the bright spots in Pulsar’s Season Ten is a victory over Blood River in the first half of the season. It only got brighter as he completed the sweep, giving The League a second consecutive upset. It was Pulsar’s use of the ropes that did the trick, as a springboard splash stunned River enough for the pin. While it’s not enough on its own to gift the Beta Division to Brian Blackfield—Wassermann can win and move into second place, potentially keeping the deficit at three matches—it will make the next match very interesting. A Wassermann loss, and a Blackfield win later, would put Blackfield in a position where he could clinch the Beta Division title in Week Eleven! Pulsar (4-6) def. Blood River (5-5) via Pinfall (springboard splash) in 6:54. Rating: ** Changes for Pulsar: OVR + 3.79, XP + 628.31, no notable damage Changes for Blood River: OVR -0.07, XP + 157.08, no notable damage BETA DIVISION (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (4-5, OVR 494)* vs. (3) Angela Wassermann (5-4, OVR 468) Yet another Match of the Night contender. With Pulsar dealing River a stumbling blow, the path is open for Wassermann to assume sole possession of second place in the Beta Division. Standing in her way was someone she had lost to earlier in the season, and was seeking a win to create a multi-person logjam at 5-5 in the division. This was close throughout, though Nakamatsu fought the majority of the match from an attacking perspective. He was caught out by Wassermann working on the legs early, perhaps looking to weaken the knees to make the Nakamatsu Driver a non-factor, but he pushed through the pain and delivered two DEVASTATION Knees to Wassermann. The first netted only a one count, the second managed three. Nakamatsu finishes the season sweep of Wassermann, and it would remain to be seen later if that would be enough for Blackfield to clinch promotion to Alpha! Yoshii Nakamatsu (5-5) def. Angela Wassermann (5-5) via Pinfall (DEVASTATION Knee) in 14:22. Rating: *** Changes for Yoshii Nakamatsu: OVR + 5.45, XP + 685.71, minor damage to head and legs Changes for Angela Wassermann: OVR + 0.76, XP + 171.43, minor damage to head BETA DIVISION (6) Jean-Paul Ouilette (4-5, OVR 498) vs. (4) Billy Norris (4-5, OVR 496)* Winner here joins the logjam at an even 5-5. A Match of the Night contender, though you might not think it given Ouilette’s dominance in the early stages. Norris had to fight from behind for the majority of the match, only getting an advantage after a Boomerang DDT. He would be unable to follow up, and Ouilette eventually wore him down that a single Le Petit Mort attempt was all that was needed. Ouilette moves to 5-5, making a four-way tie for the second-best record in the Beta Division, and all eyes now turn to The Juggernaut, who with a win all but assures himself a place in the top flight next season… Jean-Paul Ouilette (5-5) def. Billy Norris (4-6) via Pinfall (Le Petit Mort) in 14:04. Rating: *** Changes for Jean-Paul Ouilette: OVR + 5.43, XP + 685.51, minor damage to head Changes for Billy Norris: OVR + 0.75, XP + 171.38, minor damage to head ALPHA DIVISION (8) Daniel Simmons (1-8, OVR 496) vs. (2) The Mastodon (6-3, OVR 507)* Given some of the earlier matches this evening, Mastodon came out looking like he was on upset alert. He fought like it, too, controlling the opening half of the match. Simmons found spaces to mount a comeback attempt or two, but Mastodon was simply too locked in tonight to fall for it. A spinning elbow blow sent Simmons to the mat for the count of three, and Mastodon continues to do what he can to regain the division lead and his shot at the League Championship. The Mastodon (7-3) def. Daniel Simmons (1-9) via Pinfall (spinning elbow blow) in 13:09. Rating: ** Changes for The Mastodon: OVR + 4.15, XP + 729.47, minor damage to head Changes for Daniel Simmons: OVR -0.07, XP + 182.37, minor damage to head ALPHA DIVISION (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) George Mastachas (7-2, OVR 507)* A Match of the Night contender, this one was surprisingly close. In fact, many feel that Mitchell was robbed as Mastachas pulled the referee into harm’s way to eat an All Out Blitz. The official would recover in time to see Mitchell thwart a Wrath of Zeus, but that only yielded two. A few minutes more saw Mastachas avoid another All Out Blitz and then connect with Olympus Rises, and a rather high cover just barely got three. Mastachas may have stolen one here tonight, and keeps ahead of Mastodon for the division lead with four weeks to go! George Mastachas (8-2) def. De'siree Mitchell (3-7) via Pinfall (Olympus Rises) in 18:59. Rating: *** Changes for George Mastachas: OVR + 5.79, XP + 794.81, major damage to head Changes for De'siree Mitchell: OVR + 0.80, XP + 198.70, moderate damage to head, minor damage to body ALPHA DIVISION TABLES MATCH (3) Nuclear Templeton (6-3, OVR 512)* vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-6, OVR 496) This match was so one-sided that many people, commentary included, thought that Christian Priest may have slipped a few hundred bucks to Nuclear before the match to further motivate him against the Right Reverend. Those allegations aside, Gross got next to no offense in before Nuclear eventually got tired of playing with his opponent and delivered a Radiation Spike through the table to keep himself nominally in the hunt! Nuclear Templeton (7-3) def. Reverend Johnny Gross (3-7) via Table Break (Radiation Spike) in 9:56. Rating: * Changes for Nuclear Templeton: OVR + 2.80, XP + 666.56, no notable damage Changes for Reverend Johnny Gross: OVR -0.85, XP + 166.64, minor damage to head ALPHA DIVISION (4) Brandy McDonald (5-4, OVR 511)* vs. (5) Mel O'Hallister (5-4, OVR 515) Bob Sinclair: Coming up now is the last of our Alpha Division contests for the week, and a season on the line for both competitors. The winner keeps at least a slim chance of winning the League Championship, the loser is for all intents and purposes eliminated from competition. Frankie Garnett: This should be a good one, Bob. Nothing like a little season desperation to spice up a contest! Bob Sinclair: It’s hard to pick a favorite in this one. These two split the series a season ago, and McDonald won the earlier matchup this season. She does have a League Championship on her resume, but O’Hallister comes in with a slight advantage in popularity. Frankie, your thoughts? Frankie Garnett: I’m backing O’Hallister on this. After all, he was stubborn enough to get out of Beta in Season Eight, when only one promotion spot was there, and then not get relegated the following season. He’s got enough in him to out-stubborn a mule, and I think he’ll take this one to even the career series at two apiece. Bob Sinclair: Well said, Frankie. Folks, both combatants are in the ring and ready to go…there’s the bell and we are underway in this Alpha Division clash! Quote (00:07) McDonald hit a Single Leg Trip (00:16) Mel O'Hallister moved out of the way from a Knee Drop. (00:36) O'Hallister applied a Rear Chinlock (00:43) O'Hallister hit a Knee Pull (01:03) O'Hallister applied a Rear Chinlock (01:17) O'Hallister applied a Choke Hold (01:17) The referee gave O'Hallister a stern warning (01:21) O'Hallister hit an Elbow Drop (01:25) O'Hallister hit a Fist Drop (01:29) McDonald broke a Knee Pull (01:43) McDonald applied a Side Headlock (01:51) McDonald applied a Hammerlock (02:01) O'Hallister avoided a Kick To Thigh. (02:05) O'Hallister hit an Eye Poke (02:19) O'Hallister applied a Front Facelock (02:24) McDonald rolled through a Standing Arm Bar (02:32) McDonald applied a Hammerlock (02:36) McDonald hit a Kick To Knee (02:40) McDonald hit a Knife Edge Chop (02:44) McDonald hit an Elbow Drop (02:49) O'Hallister blocked a Body Scissors (02:58) O'Hallister got a rope break to stop a Body Scissors Bob Sinclair: McDonald trying to work early on the stamina and conditioning of O’Hallister. Not sure that’s the route I’d consider. Frankie Garnett: Let me guess…the knee? Bob Sinclair: Exactly. It’s been a bother to O’Hallister for years now, ever since his days in the Irish Army when he injured it during basic training. That’s how it got injured well before he started his wrestling career. Frankie Garnett: You do mean the proper Irish Army, right Bob? Bob Sinclair: There’s another? Frankie Garnett: The Irish Rep— Bob Sinclair: No. I do not count them, they’re not a part of the Defense Forces of Ireland. Frankie Garnett: (sighs in relief) Quote (03:02) McDonald hit a Kick To Knee (03:05) McDonald hit a Kick To Gut (03:12) McDonald hit a Side Headlock Takedown (03:32) McDonald applied a Rear Chinlock (03:38) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (03:45) McDonald hit a Single Leg Trip (03:49) McDonald hit a Fist Drop (03:57) Mel O'Hallister moved out of the way from a Knee Drop. (04:17) O'Hallister applied a Rear Chinlock (04:21) O'Hallister hit a Knee Drop (04:35) O'Hallister applied a Choke Hold (04:35) The referee gave O'Hallister a stern warning (04:44) McDonald got a rope break to stop a Rear Chinlock (04:47) O'Hallister hit a Handshake Kick To Gut (05:01) O'Hallister applied a Front Facelock (05:04) O'Hallister hit a Punch (05:08) O'Hallister hit a Begging Off Eye Poke (05:15) O'Hallister applied a Standing Arm Bar (05:19) O'Hallister hit an Open Handed Chop (05:23) McDonald broke a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold (05:27) O'Hallister countered an Arm Wringer with an Eye Poke (05:34) McDonald avoided a Roundhouse Body Punch. (05:48) McDonald applied a Side Headlock (05:56) McDonald applied a Hammerlock (06:02) McDonald hit a Dropkick (06:07) O'Hallister blocked a Rear Chinlock (06:21) McDonald applied a Body Scissors Frankie Garnett: McDonald seems determined to wear down O’Hallister early, Bob. Still think it’s a bad move? Bob Sinclair: I do, but then again, she’s a former League Champion and I’m just the play-by-play guy. She clearly knows more about what she’s doing. Frankie Garnett: In any case, McDonald’s starting to break out some higher impact moves like that dropkick we saw. O’Hallister needs to get back in this quickly if he wants to keep a fighting chance! Quote (06:28) McDonald hit a Knee Pull (06:32) McDonald hit an Elbow Drop (06:41) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (06:44) McDonald hit a Punch (06:51) McDonald hit a Running Clothesline (06:55) McDonald hit a Knee Drop (07:03) McDonald hit a Stomp To Groin (07:13) Mel O'Hallister moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop. (07:17) O'Hallister hit a Stomp (07:21) O'Hallister hit a Running Knee Drop (07:25) O'Hallister hit a Leaping Elbow Drop (07:36) O'Hallister hit a Mounted Punch Flurry (07:55) O'Hallister applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold (07:55) The referee angrily told off O'Hallister (08:06) O'Hallister hit a Rear Naked Punch Flurry (08:11) McDonald blocked the Rear Crossface Blows (08:16) McDonald blocked a Mounted Punch Flurry (08:21) O'Hallister blocked a Women's DDT (08:27) McDonald hit a Dropkick To Knee (08:31) McDonald hit a Fist Drop (08:51) McDonald applied a Rear Chinlock (08:58) O'Hallister countered a Half Senton with a Small Package (09:02) O'Hallister got a two count (09:09) O'Hallister hit a DDT (09:13) McDonald stopped a Stalk Grounded Enemy by rushing O'Hallister (09:17) O'Hallister blocked an Arm Wringer (09:31) McDonald applied a Side Headlock (09:35) O'Hallister broke a Side Headlock Takedown (09:40) McDonald blocked a DDT (09:43) McDonald countered a Powerbomb with a Punch (09:50) O'Hallister countered a Dropkick To Knee with a Double Leg Trip (10:01) O'Hallister hit a Rear Naked Punch Flurry (10:05) McDonald rolled through an Irish Clover Bob Sinclair: Brandy McDonald has that one well scouted, Frankie. Frankie Garnett: When you only have two holds you’ve perfected, Bob, it becomes rather easy. Bob Sinclair: So you’re saying…what, that O’Hallister needs to develop more signature and finishing moves? Frankie Garnett: Not saying that at all. Only pointing out that if you have a limited “signature” arsenal, the opponents will know what to look for much easier instead of having to defend from six different directions with a variety of moves. Bob Sinclair: That may well be, but O’Hallister has done well so far with his arsenal of choice. Can he find another opening to take control away from McDonald coming up? Quote (10:10) O'Hallister slipped out of the back of a Side Headlock Takedown (10:15) McDonald blocked a German Suplex (10:19) McDonald countered a Knee Breaker with a Kick To Thigh (10:24) O'Hallister broke a Side Headlock (10:31) O'Hallister hit a DDT (10:31) McDonald started to bleed (10:36) McDonald stopped a Stalk Grounded Enemy by rushing O'Hallister (10:42) McDonald hit a Dropkick To Knee (10:46) McDonald hit a Knee Drop (11:01) McDonald hit a Stomp Flurry (11:05) McDonald hit a Running Knee Drop (11:12) McDonald hit a Half Senton (11:19) McDonald hit a Knee Pull (11:32) McDonald hit a Posing Elbow Drop (11:45) McDonald used a Stalk Grounded Enemy (12:01) McDonald hit a Piledriver (12:07) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (12:11) O'Hallister countered a Spear with an Open Handed Chop (12:15) O'Hallister hit a Fist Drop (12:19) O'Hallister hit a Stomp (12:45) Mel O'Hallister looking for the submission here with the Irish Clover! Bob Sinclair: O’Hallister has that locked in, and deep! Frankie Garnett: I think too deep, Bob. All Brandy’s gotta do is reach her left arm pack and pull the right ankle of O’Hallister. Bob Sinclair: …good call, Frankie! McDonald does exactly that to escape the hold, but the damage may have already been done. When’d you start seeing details like that? Frankie Garnett: …I’ll tell you later. Off camera. Quote (13:06) O'Hallister hit a Roundhouse Punch (13:12) O'Hallister hit a Roundhouse Body Punch (13:19) O'Hallister hit a Running Forearm Blow (13:24) McDonald stopped a Slit Throat Motion by rushing O'Hallister (13:38) McDonald applied a Front Facelock (13:52) McDonald applied an Arm Wringer (13:58) O'Hallister countered a Spear with a Roundhouse Body Punch (14:05) O'Hallister hit a Running Forearm Blow (14:10) McDonald fought back against being picked up from behind (14:20) McDonald hit a Fireman's Carry Takedown (14:27) McDonald hit a Knee Pull (14:33) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (14:40) McDonald hit a Single Leg Trip (14:50) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (14:54) O'Hallister blocked a Stump Piledriver (14:58) O'Hallister broke a Women's DDT (15:08) O'Hallister hit a Running Swinging Neckbreaker (15:13) McDonald fought back against being picked up from behind (15:27) McDonald applied an Arm Wringer (15:33) McDonald hit a Dropkick To Knee (15:37) McDonald hit a Seated Back Kick (15:47) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (15:52) O'Hallister broke a Stump Piledriver (15:56) McDonald blocked a DDT (16:02) O'Hallister hit a Spinning Back Fist (16:13) O'Hallister hit a Mounted Punch Flurry (16:22) O'Hallister picked up McDonald from behind (16:27) McDonald blocked a Dream of the Emerald Isle (16:33) O'Hallister hit a Blindside High Knee Bob Sinclair: McDonald’s thwarted the Dream a couple times now simply by not allowing O’Hallister to get behind her, but this is a poor plan by O’Hallister to let McDonald just recover for a few seconds on the floor! Frankie Garnett: I agree, Bob. Either he needs to be out there pressing the attack—maybe even hitting the Dream on the floor and taking the countout—or going out there to throw her back into the ring. Not a smart tactic by Mel here. Quote (17:04) O'Hallister hit a Running Forearm Blow (17:11) O'Hallister used a Slit Throat Motion (17:21) O'Hallister picked up McDonald from behind (17:37) O'Hallister hit a Full Nelson Legsweep (17:37) McDonald began bleeding quite heavily (17:37) The referee was out of position to count the pinfall (17:41) O'Hallister got a two count (17:51) McDonald avoided a Spinning Elbow Blow after both wrestlers failed in their attacks. (18:05) McDonald applied a Front Facelock (18:12) McDonald hit a Drop Toe Hold (18:20) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (18:27) McDonald hit a Single Leg Trip (18:32) O'Hallister fought back against being picked up (18:42) O'Hallister hit an Implant DDT (18:42) McDonald began bleeding very heavily (18:46) O'Hallister got a two count (18:53) O'Hallister hit a DDT (18:57) McDonald fought back against being picked up from behind (19:07) McDonald hit a Fireman's Carry Takedown (19:17) McDonald picked up O'Hallister (19:31) McDonald applied a Front Facelock (19:41) McDonald hit a Judo Sweep (19:45) McDonald hit a Fist Drop (19:49) McDonald hit an Elbow Drop (19:56) McDonald hit a Knee Pull (20:00) McDonald hit a Knee Drop (20:07) McDonald hit a Knee Pull (20:22) McDonald hit a Stomp Flurry (20:26) O'Hallister slipped out the front of a Hair of the Dog (20:42) O'Hallister hit a Swinging Neckbreaker (20:49) O'Hallister picked up McDonald from behind (20:59) Mel O'Hallister grabs McDonald by the head...and a quick move to the mat later, McDonald experiences the Dream of the Emerald Isle! Bob Sinclair: O’Hallister right into the cover…one, two, three! Mel O’Hallister takes this one! Frankie Garnett: He most certainly earned it, Bob. Having to fight from behind for a portion, getting McDonald into position finally, and then the execution. It may be too late to save his chances at a League Championship but Mel O’Hallister has at least given himself a chance over the next four weeks! Mel O'Hallister (6-4) def. Brandy McDonald (5-5) via Pinfall (Dream of the Emerald Isle) in 21:04. Rating: *** Changes for Mel O'Hallister: OVR + 5.94, XP + 946.43, moderate damage to head Changes for Brandy McDonald: OVR + 0.82, XP + 349.11, major damage to head This was the Match of the Night (5 [2 this season] for Mel O'Hallister, 2 [1 this season] for Brandy McDonald) BETA DIVISION SUBMISSION MATCH (7) Big Scott Weathers (3-6, OVR 477) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (8-1, OVR 552)* The semi-main event went pretty much as many expected. Sure, Weathers has a submission finisher (Welcome to Dreamland, a sleeper hold). But…this is The Juggernaut. Weathers last gasp effort was to try a low blow, which Blackfield avoided and turned into a Tartan Effect. The Highland’s Wrath came soon after, and Blackfield assumes a commanding four-match lead in the Beta Division with four weeks remaining. He has not clinched promotion yet—more on that tomorrow. Brian Blackfield (9-1) def. Big Scott Weathers (3-7) via Submission (Highland’s Wrath) in 17:01. Rating: ** Changes for Brian Blackfield: OVR + 4.36, XP + 634.62, minor damage to head Changes for Big Scott Weathers: OVR -0.08, XP + 158.65, minor damage to head GAMMA DIVISION (1) Christian Priest (8-1, OVR 556)* vs. (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-3, OVR 505) With Molina getting upset earlier in the night, the opportunity was here for Priest to give himself a commanding lead in the division, or for Rodriguez to move into a promotion spot ahead of Molina by virtue of an outright better record. The problem for Diego, though, is that his opponent was Christian Priest. Rodriguez tried to weather the assault, and did manage to put Priest into a bit of danger, but it was nowhere near enough. Martrydom may not have done the trick against a technical wrestler, but Judgement certainly did. Priest moves to 9-1, and the Gamma Division is his to lose as we move into the final weeks of the season. Christian Priest (9-1) def. Diego Rodriguez (6-4) via Pinfall (Judgement) in 11:20. Rating: ** Changes for Christian Priest: OVR + 4.04, XP + 558.26, minor damage to head Changes for Diego Rodriguez: OVR -0.07, XP + 139.56, minor damage to head /\/\/\/\/\/\ STANDINGS AFTER WEEK TEN ALPHA DIVISION 1. George Mastachas: 8-2, ATV 17:25, (AMR 2.500), OVR 512.40 2. The Mastodon: 7-3, ATV 15:23, (AMR 2.600), OVR 510.78 3. Nuclear Templeton: 7-3, ATV 12:44, (AMR 2.000), OVR 514.36 4. Mel O'Hallister: 6-4, ATV 16:06, (AMR 2.400), OVR 520.60 5. Brandy McDonald: 5-5, ATV 14:36, (AMR 2.200), OVR 511.62 6. De'siree Mitchell: 3-7, ATV 18:14, (AMR 2.400), OVR 483.90 7. Reverend Johnny Gross: 3-7, ATV 29:11, (AMR 2.000), OVR 495.52 8. Daniel Simmons: 1-9, ATV 16:46, (AMR 2.300), OVR 495.43 7-3 is broken by simple head-to-head (H2H) 3-7 is broken by victory time against tied opponent BETA DIVISION 1. Brian Blackfield: 9-1, ATV 14:15 (AMR 2.000), OVR 556.48 2. Yoshii Nakamatsu: 5-5, ATV 14:05 (AMR 2.000), OVR 499.31 3. Jean-Paul Ouilette: 5-5, ATV 11:21 (AMR 2.400), OVR 503.74 4. Blood River: 5-5, ATV 10:16 (AMR 1.800), OVR 495.85 5. Angela Wassermann: 5-5, ATV 10:40 (AMR 2.200), OVR 468.54 6. Pulsar: 4-6, ATV 12:19 (AMR 2.400), OVR 468.81 7. Billy Norris: 4-6, ATV 14:03 (AMR 2.500), OVR 496.95 8. Big Scott Weathers: 3-7, ATV 16:41 (AMR 2.500), OVR 477.35 Brian Blackfield clinches the division championship with a win next week. 5-5 is broken as follows: Nakamatsu wins the 4-way tie via 3-1 combined H2H. Ouilette wins the resulting 3-way tie via 2-1 combined H2H. River wins the final tiebreaker due to simple H2H. 4-6 is broken by simple H2H. GAMMA DIVISION 1. Christian Priest: 9-1, ATV 11:37, (AMR 2.800), OVR 560.28 2. Lucas Molina: 6-4, ATV 15:11, (AMR 1.700), OVR 466.69 3. Diego Rodriguez: 6-4, ATV 20:18, (AMR 2.300), OVR 505.13 4. Indigo Rose: 6-4, ATV 15:10, (AMR 2.700), OVR 482.04 5. Erick Gibson: 4-6, ATV 10:58, (AMR 2.400), OVR 483.06 6. Terrance Stevens: 4-6, ATV 9:22, (AMR 2.300), OVR 467.60 7. Diamond: 3-7, ATV 9:47, (AMR 2.200), OVR 470.13 8. Markus Clay: 2-8, ATV 12:28, (AMR 2.400), OVR 461.30 6-4: Molina has beaten Rodriguez and Rose, Rodriguez has beaten Rose. 4-6 is broken by simple H2H. DELTA DIVISION 1. Lance Heartilly: 9-1, ATV 10:10 (AMR 2.400), OVR 440.16 2. Monty Dhillon: 8-2, ATV 7:14 (AMR 2.200), OVR 516.80 3. Kichi Hida: 7-3, ATV 7:15 (AMR 2.000), OVR 454.60 4. Jun Onoo: 5-5, ATV 8:49 (AMR 2.000), OVR 470.64 5. Scott Stevens: 4-6, ATV 10:54 (AMR 2.200), OVR 419.27 6. Nocturne: 4-6, ATV 10:57 (AMR 2.000), OVR 416.29 7. El Tornado: 3-7, ATV 7:15 (AMR 2.100), OVR 441.70 8. Devil's Delight: 0-10, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.100), OVR 414.93 4-6 is broken by simple H2H PREDICTION STANDINGS (Reminder: The standings will now show “official” scores with the bottom two weeks dropped.) 1. Croquemitaine: 87 (this week: 10). Total score: 103 (drop weeks 4 [8] and 5 [8]) 2. Eternal Phoenix: 87 (this week: 11). Total score: 100 (drop weeks 4 [5] and 5 [8]) 3. SeanMcG: 86 (this week: 10). Total score: 92 (drop weeks 4 [10] and 7 [6]) 4. ShadowedFlames: 81 (this week: 0). Total score: 88 (drop weeks 4 [7] and 10 [0]) 5. Derek B: 80 (this week: 11). Total score: 84 (drop weeks 3 [0] and 5 [4]) 6. Jman2k3: 79 (this week: 9). Total score: 93 (drop weeks 4 [7] and 7 [7]) WEEK ELEVEN CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION (1) George Mastachas (8-2, OVR 512)* vs. (3) Nuclear Templeton (7-3, OVR 514) [Career: George Mastachas, 3 - 2] (5) Brandy McDonald (5-5, OVR 512) vs. (2) The Mastodon (7-3, OVR 511)* [Career: The Mastodon, 3 - 2] (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-7, OVR 484)* vs. (4) Mel O'Hallister (6-4, OVR 521) [Career: De'siree Mitchell, 3 - 0] (8) Daniel Simmons (1-9, OVR 495) vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-7, OVR 496)* [Career: Reverend Johnny Gross, 2 - 1] BETA DIVISION (1) Brian Blackfield (9-1, OVR 556)* vs. (6) Pulsar (4-6, OVR 469) [Career: Brian Blackfield, 1 - 0] (4) Blood River (5-5, OVR 496)* vs. (7) Billy Norris (4-6, OVR 497) [Career: Blood River, 2 - 1] (5) Angela Wassermann (5-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Jean-Paul Ouilette (5-5, OVR 504) [Career: Jean-Paul Ouilette, 3 - 2] (2) Yoshii Nakamatsu (5-5, OVR 499)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (3-7, OVR 477) [Career: Yoshii Nakamatsu, 1 - 0] GAMMA DIVISION (5) Erick Gibson (4-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) Christian Priest (9-1, OVR 560)* [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-4, OVR 505)* vs. (6) Terrance Stevens (4-6, OVR 468) [Career: Diego Rodriguez, 1 - 0] (4) Indigo Rose (6-4, OVR 482) vs. (2) Lucas Molina (6-4, OVR 467)* [Career: Lucas Molina, 1 - 0] (7) Diamond (3-7, OVR 470)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (2-8, OVR 461) [Career: Diamond, 1 - 0] DELTA DIVISION (3) Kichi Hida (7-3, OVR 455)* vs. (4) Jun Onoo (5-5, OVR 471) [Career: Kichi Hida, 1 - 0] (2) Monty Dhillon (8-2, OVR 517)* vs. (8) Devil's Delight (0-10, OVR 415) [Career: Monty Dhillon, 3 - 0] (6) Nocturne (4-6, OVR 416)* vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (9-1, OVR 440) [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] (7) El Tornado (3-7, OVR 442)* vs. (5) Scott Stevens (4-6, OVR 419) [Career: El Tornado, 1 - 0] ALL TRAINING AND PREDICTIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 20, 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME! EDIT: When you're done reading the show, have a look at the rules for Body Health and Moveset Generation over in the Rules/Signup Thread! Edited October 14, 2023 by ShadowedFlames 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 CLINCH SIMULATION REPORTING After Season Ten, Week Ten: Four weeks remaining POSSIBLE SCENARIOS PER DIVISION: 65,536 (16 x 16 x 16 x 16) Please note: these numbers do not factor in tiebreakers unless specifically told otherwise! ALPHA DIVISION At the top half, this is George Mastachas’ championship to lose. In 72.04% of the scenarios, he finishes at least tied for the best record, and in almost 28,900 of those scenarios he finishes with the outright best record in the division, winning the League Championship without any of this tiebreaker chicanery. The second most likely is not The Mastodon, but Nuclear Templeton instead. The reigning champ can finish with a share of the best record in 31.73% of the scenarios, and stand alone with the best record in 8,152 cases (12.44%). The Mastodon ranks third in the scenario outcome, at 28.34% likely to at least share the best record and 9.45% to have the outright best record. Interestingly, Mel O’Hallister and Brandy McDonald both still have paths to the League Championship. Mel has a 9.25% chance (1.57% outright) of emerging with the best record. Brandy McDonald, the Season Eight champion, needs a miracle after her loss to O’Hallister in Week Ten. Out of 65,536 scenarios, she ties for or has the outright the best record in 768 of them (1.17%). In outright best record, no ties, she only has 4 chances. That’s a 0.0061% chance. In the race to avoid relegation, Daniel Simmons is almost locked in for that. He has a 98.24% of finishing with one of the two worst records; only 1,152 outcomes see him survive to wrestle in Alpha next season. De’siree Mitchell and Reverend Johnny Gross have identical odds of dropping: 64.33%. Brandy McDonald is mostly safe, at 8.91%, and Mel O’Hallister even more so, at 1.39%. Even The Mastodon (0.024%) and Nuclear Templeton (0.009%) are mathematically capable of dropping into the bottom two, though pigs are more likely to fly first. BETA DIVISION It’s going to take some sort of tiebreaker wizardry for Brian Blackfield to not promote to Alpha Division. There are scenarios where two other people tie The Juggernaut at nine wins on the season, at which point the tiebreakers come in to play. But all of that will be rendered moot if Blackfield wins any one of his next four contests. For that matter, there are possible scenarios where six people tie for second place in the division! Thus nothing is absolute yet, just almost so. For the record, the odds slightly favor Blood River (36.234%) over Angela Wassermann (36.215%), Yoshii Nakamatsu (36.163%), and Jean-Paul Ouilette (36.087%). No one is mathematically eliminated, as even Big Scott Weathers holds a 2.24% of at least tying for second place in the division. On the lower end, the odds are against Weathers to remain in Beta. He holds an 87.42% of having one of the worst records at season’s end (this includes tied for seventh place). Then it’s Billy Norris (56.57%) and Pulsar (56.06%). Even those currently with five wins still have over a 21% chance of dropping into a tie for seventh or worse. The Beta Division is going to be in flux for the rest of the season and may be one of the more intriguing divisions to watch with how close everyone outside of the lead is. GAMMA DIVISION Much like Brian Blackfield a division above him, it’s going to take some tiebreaker wizardry to deny Christian Priest a ticket to the Beta Division. He’s guaranteed to at least tie for second place, but clinching a promotion or a division title may not happen this week. There are too many moving parts to analyze for what’s supposed to be a quick overview of the upcoming four weeks. Behind Priest, both Lucas Molina and Indigo Rose have a 46.31% chance of at least tying for second, and Diego Rodriguez is right behind them at 46.22%. Even Diamond, currently in seventh place in the division, has a 0.05% of finishing tied for second—32 out of 65,536 scenarios. The only person who has been eliminated from the promotion hunt is Markus Clay. Clay presently has a 95.41% chance of finishing tied for seventh or worse. Diamond has a 74.22% chance of doing so. Erick Gibson’s and Terrance Stevens’ chances are half of Diamond’s (36.52% and 35.45% respectively), and even Lucas Molina has a 1.10% chance of finishing tied for seventh or worse. While not as fluid as the Beta Division, there’s still some things to watch for in Gamma as the season winds down. DELTA DIVISION Lance Heartilly has the best chances of promoting, finishing 98.14% of the scenarios at least tied for second place in the division. Monty Dhillon is close with 83.20%. Kichi Hida, currently in third place, ties for second or better in 42.68% of scenarios. Only El Tornado and Devil’s Delight are mathematically eliminated from the promotion race—even Scott Stevens (0.098%) and Nocturne (0.085%) have long-shot chances to move into a tie for second and look for tiebreakers to work their way, but they need Dhillon to lose all four of his matches and then extra help on top of that. Because Delta routinely drops more GMPCs into Omega than the usual relegation of two in other divisions, there is no “cut line” to determine who’s being dropped since PC finishing positions can also factor into that determination. Suffice it to say though that Tornado and Delight are most definitely out and will be in Omega for Season Eleven, with Nocturne a likely candidate and Onoo a possible one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowedFlames Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) Back to a regular schedule this week, which means…prediction time! ALPHA: Nuclear, Brandy, Mitchell, Gross. The first two matches are rather even over a career and I don’t see that changing now. Mitchell seems to have Mel’s number, and I do not trust Simmons at all the remainder of this season. BETA: Blackfield, River, Ouilette, Nakamatsu. Doing something unusual and not taking any upsets this week. Each of the top 4 win their matches and the only thing that solidifies is Blackfield clinching the division. GAMMA: Priest, Rodriguez, Molina, Diamond. All are repeats of first time matches earlier this season. I see no need to try to rewrite history this soon. DELTA: Hida, Dhillon, Nocturne, Stevens. I admit, the “smart” money is on Heartilly over Nocturne but I BELIEVE, damn it all! EDITED TO ADD (because I forgot): This season I’m running Omega after the season ends. Reason for it this time is because my one-week staycation from work starts on November 10 and runs through the 19th. Week Fourteen falls on Nov 11-12 and that gives me a week to just jam out Omega stuff and start figuring out the aftermath before the holidays hit…which is the reason Season Eleven’s not starting until 2024. Edited October 16, 2023 by ShadowedFlames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croquemitaine Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 WEEK ELEVEN CARD ALPHA DIVISION (1) George Mastachas (8-2, OVR 512)* vs. (3) Nuclear Templeton (7-3, OVR 514) - This ain't over 'til the champ says it's over (5) Brandy McDonald (5-5, OVR 512) vs. (2) The Mastodon (7-3, OVR 511)* (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-7, OVR 484)* vs. (4) Mel O'Hallister (6-4, OVR 521) (8) Daniel Simmons (1-9, OVR 495) vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-7, OVR 496)* BETA DIVISION (1) Brian Blackfield (9-1, OVR 556)* vs. (6) Pulsar (4-6, OVR 469) (4) Blood River (5-5, OVR 496)* vs. (7) Billy Norris (4-6, OVR 497) (5) Angela Wassermann (5-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Jean-Paul Ouilette (5-5, OVR 504) (2) Yoshii Nakamatsu (5-5, OVR 499)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (3-7, OVR 477) GAMMA DIVISION (5) Erick Gibson (4-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) Christian Priest (9-1, OVR 560)* (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-4, OVR 505)* vs. (6) Terrance Stevens (4-6, OVR 468) - Stevens' brush with relevance may have come to an end. (4) Indigo Rose (6-4, OVR 482) vs. (2) Lucas Molina (6-4, OVR 467)* (7) Diamond (3-7, OVR 470)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (2-8, OVR 461) DELTA DIVISION (3) Kichi Hida (7-3, OVR 455)* vs. (4) Jun Onoo (5-5, OVR 471) (2) Monty Dhillon (8-2, OVR 517)* vs. (8) Devil's Delight (0-10, OVR 415) (6) Nocturne (4-6, OVR 416)* vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (9-1, OVR 440) - Not just the result we want, not just the result we deserve, but the result we need. (7) El Tornado (3-7, OVR 442)* vs. (5) Scott Stevens (4-6, OVR 419) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMcG Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 WEEK ELEVEN CARD (An * denotes winner of the previous matchup this season) ALPHA DIVISION (1) George Mastachas (8-2, OVR 512)* vs. (3) Nuclear Templeton (7-3, OVR 514) [Career: George Mastachas, 3 - 2] - Nuclear won't get a better chance here to put himself into first place. Big win goes along way to repeating as Champion. (5) Brandy McDonald (5-5, OVR 512) vs. (2) The Mastodon (7-3, OVR 511)* [Career: The Mastodon, 3 - 2] (6) De'siree Mitchell (3-7, OVR 484)* vs. (4) Mel O'Hallister (6-4, OVR 521) [Career: De'siree Mitchell, 3 - 0] (8) Daniel Simmons (1-9, OVR 495) vs. (7) Reverend Johnny Gross (3-7, OVR 496)* [Career: Reverend Johnny Gross, 2 - 1] BETA DIVISION (1) Brian Blackfield (9-1, OVR 556)* vs. (6) Pulsar (4-6, OVR 469) [Career: Brian Blackfield, 1 - 0] (4) Blood River (5-5, OVR 496)* vs. (7) Billy Norris (4-6, OVR 497) [Career: Blood River, 2 - 1] (5) Angela Wassermann (5-5, OVR 469)* vs. (3) Jean-Paul Ouilette (5-5, OVR 504) [Career: Jean-Paul Ouilette, 3 - 2] (2) Yoshii Nakamatsu (5-5, OVR 499)* vs. (8) Big Scott Weathers (3-7, OVR 477) [Career: Yoshii Nakamatsu, 1 - 0] GAMMA DIVISION (5) Erick Gibson (4-6, OVR 483) vs. (1) Christian Priest (9-1, OVR 560)* [Career: Christian Priest, 1 - 0] - I'll back Priest but there's a bit danger during the first ten minutes of a Gibson match. Survive that? Should be good from that (3) Diego Rodriguez (6-4, OVR 505)* vs. (6) Terrance Stevens (4-6, OVR 468) [Career: Diego Rodriguez, 1 - 0] (4) Indigo Rose (6-4, OVR 482) vs. (2) Lucas Molina (6-4, OVR 467)* [Career: Lucas Molina, 1 - 0] - Molina few losses come against either aggressive strikers or the occasional high fliers on their day, Rose is neither. Should be a long chess match with a win for ShooterTech. (7) Diamond (3-7, OVR 470)* vs. (8) Markus Clay (2-8, OVR 461) [Career: Diamond, 1 - 0] - Do or Die here for Diamond, especially with Gibson finding form and a logjam of GAMMA on 6-4 records. DELTA DIVISION (3) Kichi Hida (7-3, OVR 455)* vs. (4) Jun Onoo (5-5, OVR 471) [Career: Kichi Hida, 1 - 0] - Either a overwhelming 6 minute blitz or Onoo runs out of gas after 10mins. Either way Hida takes this (2) Monty Dhillon (8-2, OVR 517)* vs. (8) Devil's Delight (0-10, OVR 415) [Career: Monty Dhillon, 3 - 0] - Probably just guessing how Dhillon wins this right? I'll take Blockade Lock in 8mins (6) Nocturne (4-6, OVR 416)* vs. (1) Lance Heartilly (9-1, OVR 440) [Career: Nocturne, 1 - 0] - Is Nocturne the answer to Lance's technical brilliance? We'll find out if it was a fluke or not (7) El Tornado (3-7, OVR 442)* vs. (5) Scott Stevens (4-6, OVR 419) [Career: El Tornado, 1 - 0] - Bounce back here for Stevens ALL TRAINING AND PREDICTIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 20, 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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