The League, Redux: Seasons 8 and Beyond Game Thread

[Croquemitaine]

 

[Croquemitaine]

 

[Derek B]

OMG, nearly missed the start of the new season for prediction because life has been crazy busy!  Here are some of my best guesses for season 1, with absolutely no help from anymysterious friends of Nuclear

 

 

SEASON TEN, WEEK ONE CARD

ALPHA DIVISION

(1) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-0, OVR 479) vs. (1) Mel O'Hallister (0-0, OVR 490) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Nuclear Templeton (0-0, OVR 486) vs. (1) The Mastodon (0-0, OVR 474) [Career: Nuclear 3-1]

(1) Daniel Simmons (0-0, OVR 488) vs. (1) George Mastachas (0-0, OVR 471) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Brandy McDonald (0-0, OVR 489) vs. (1) De'siree Mitchell (0-0, OVR 466) [Career: Brandy 3-1]

BETA DIVISION

(1) Brian Blackfield (0-0, OVR 518) vs. (1) Blood River (0-0, OVR 478) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-0, OVR 478) vs. (1) Billy Norris (0-0, OVR 476) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Pulsar (0-0, OVR 449) vs. (1) Jean-Paul Ouilette (0-0, OVR 480) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Big Scott Weathers (0-0, OVR 459) vs. (1) Angela Wassermann (0-0, OVR 445) [First Career Meeting]

GAMMA DIVISION

(1) Diego Rodriguez (0-0, OVR 473) vs. (1) Christian Priest (0-0, OVR 514) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Erick Gibson (0-0, OVR 463) vs. (1) Lucas Molina (0-0, OVR 444) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Indigo Rose (0-0, OVR 448) vs. (1) Diamond (0-0, OVR 457) [Career: Rose 2-0]

(1) Markus Clay (0-0, OVR 450) vs. (1) Terrance Stevens (0-0, OVR 449) [Career: Clay 3-1]

DELTA DIVISION

(1) El Tornado (0-0, OVR 429) vs. (1) Monty Dhillon (0-0, OVR 484) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Jun Onoo (0-0, OVR 452) vs. (1) Scott Stevens (0-0, OVR 400) [First Career Meeting]

HARDCORE MATCH: (1) Nocturne (0-0, OVR 400) vs. (1) Kichi Hida (0-0, OVR 428) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Lance Heartilly (0-0, OVR 400) vs. (1) Devil's Delight (0-0, OVR 415) [First Career Meeting]

[Derek B]

I also want to predict the winners of each division, so that would be....

DELTA: Monty Dhillon

GAMMA: Christian Priest

BETA: Brian Blackfield

ALPHA: Nuclear Templeton

[ShadowedFlames]

AUTHOR’S NOTE: As you’ve no doubt seen over the last week or so, Croquemitaine’s been on a tear with new renders. What started as a request for a Nocturne render—y’all saw what I had in reserve in the Second Interlude post above, tell me Croquemitaine’s isn’t a vast improvement!—has seemed to turn into a passion project for him. We can credit him for renders of Monty Dhillon, Christian Priest/Pastor Abe Richards, Nocturne, George Mastachas, Jun Onoo, Brian Blackfield, Diego Rodriguez, and Lucas Molina as of the time of this post…I think that’s all of them, according to a quick scan of my PMs. Some of those will be shown for the first time in the thread this week. That’s roughly a quarter of the current League roster re-rendered by him alone, so show the guy some love and appreciation!

THE LEAGUE: SEASON TEN, WEEK ONE

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Lance Heartilly (0-0, OVR 400)

vs.

(1) Devil's Delight (0-0, OVR 415)

This went the way everyone pretty much expected it would. Delight didn’t even get a chance to get any offense in until nearly four minutes into the contest. By then she was already in a hole she would not be able to escape from. To her credit, she did survive Heartilly’s arm breaker a couple times, and avoided a half-dozen attempts at the Hellacious Leglock before Heartilly finally got it applied and Delight had to tap.

Lance Heartilly (1-0) def. Devil's Delight (0-1) via Submission (Hellacious Leglock) in 10:38.  Rating: **

Changes for Lance Heartilly:  OVR + 4.00, XP + 485.10, no notable damage

Changes for Devil's Delight:  OVR -0.07, XP + 121.28, minor damage to head

 

DELTA DIVISION HARDCORE MATCH

(1) Nocturne (0-0, OVR 400)

vs.

(1) Kichi Hida (0-0, OVR 428)

This match spilled outside the ring at about six minutes into the contest, at Hida’s insistence. Despite being a technically-trained wrestler, though, Nocturne gave as good as she got, utilizing the chairs Kichi introduced to hit a seated face plant a couple of times on them. She wasn’t able to get her ankle lock applied, though, and Kichi would chain her Bumper Kars knee into the Eternal Violence to put Nocturne down for three while still around ringside.

Kichi Hida (1-0) def. Nocturne (0-1) via Pinfall (Eternal Violence) in 11:24.  Rating: **

Changes for Kichi Hida:  OVR + 4.05, XP + 485.47, minor damage to head

Changes for Nocturne:  OVR -0.07, XP + 121.37, minor damage to head

 

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Jun Onoo (0-0, OVR 452)

vs.

(1) Scott Stevens (0-0, OVR 400)

To be fair to Onoo, he tried to keep it close. He took an early advantage and had Stevens in range of Lasting Agony, but the League veteran fought back easily, battering Onoo enough that it only took two attempts to hit his piledriver. It was rather academic from there, as Stevens wins his return match in the quickest bout of the night so far.

Scott Stevens (1-0) def. Jun Onoo (0-1) via Pinfall (Deep in the Heart of Texas) in 9:26.  Rating: **

Changes for Scott Stevens:  OVR + 3.93, XP + 484.53, no notable damage

Changes for Jun Onoo:  OVR -0.07, XP + 121.13, no notable damage

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(1) Markus Clay (0-0, OVR 450)

vs.

(1) Terrance Stevens (0-0, OVR 449)

This one went faster than any of the prior Delta Division bouts.  Stevens started with an early advantage, was unable to keep it going, and Clay made him suffer for it. The Johannesburg Express wasn’t even needed for this one; Clay was able to do the job with a simple slingshot splash to keep the Canadian down for the count despite taking enough shots to the head to leave the ring slightly dinged up.

Markus Clay (1-0) def. Terrance Stevens (0-1) via Pinfall (slingshot splash) in 7:04.  Rating: **

Changes for Markus Clay:  OVR + 3.08, XP + 555.90, minor damage to head

Changes for Terrance Stevens:  OVR -0.07, XP + 138.98, no notable damage

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(1) Indigo Rose (0-0, OVR 448)

vs.

(1) Diamond (0-0, OVR 457)

Longest match of the night so far, and in the author’s view should have been rated higher. It was back-and-forth throughout, with Diamond using her speed to attempt to stay away from the technical offense of Rose, and Rose keeping Diamond grounded when she was in control. Rose started to pull away by the thirteenth minute, and Diamond was so concerned with countering Rose’s submission arsenal that she forgot to account for Rose’s variated DDT and was pinned for her hubris. Rose moves to 3-0 lifetime against Diamond in what should rightly have been a Match of the Night contender.

Indigo Rose (1-0) def. Diamond (0-1) via Pinfall (Blood From a Rose) in 15:45.  Rating: **

Changes for Indigo Rose:  OVR + 4.29, XP + 560.69, minor damage to head

Changes for Diamond:  OVR -0.08, XP + 140.17, minor damage to head

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(1) Erick Gibson (0-0, OVR 463)

vs.

(1) Lucas Molina (0-0, OVR 444)

Karen McClure tried to stop Molina’s early momentum some four minutes into the bout, but that wouldn’t keep Molina down for long. Sure, Gibson got his share of offense in, but nowhere near enough as a pair of Puerto Rican Legsweeps, and a Greetings from San Juan preceded the inevitable San Juan Buster. Molina cruises to victory after a rough opening few minutes to win his Gamma Division debut.

Lucas Molina (1-0) def. Erick Gibson (0-1) via Pinfall (San Juan Buster) in 14:00.  Rating: **

Changes for Lucas Molina:  OVR + 4.19, XP + 559.73, no notable damage

Changes for Erick Gibson:  OVR -0.07, XP + 111.95, minor damage to head

 

BETA DIVISION

(1) Big Scott Weathers (0-0, OVR 459)

vs.

(1) Angela Wassermann (0-0, OVR 445)

Quick foray into the Beta Division, and out first actual Match of the Night contender. Weathers got off to a quick start, had to endure some counter offense from Wassermann, went back on the offense himself, but left himself exposed to a spinning elbow blow. While that did not get the three count, it put Weathers on his hind foot enough that Wassermann locked in her cross arm breaker after hitting Weathers with a flurry of punches to the back and sides of his head. Weathers was left with no choice but to tap, starting his Beta Division career in dubious fashion.

Angela Wassermann (1-0) def. Big Scott Weathers (0-1) via Submission (Wassermann Cross Arm Breaker) in 16:30.  Rating: ***

Changes for Angela Wassermann:  OVR + 5.61, XP + 687.15, minor damage to head

Changes for Big Scott Weathers:  OVR + 0.78, XP + 171.79, minor damage to head

 

DELTA DIVISION

(1) El Tornado (0-0, OVR 429)

vs.

(1) Monty Dhillon (0-0, OVR 484)

Never in doubt from the opening bell. By all rights, Monty should have locked up fastest victory in League history here, except that Tornado somehow did not tap out to the Blockade Lock at only the 2:35 mark. It took Monty about that long to hit another finisher and put Tornado away, and instead has to settle for his twentieth career win being the fifth-fastest finish in League history in a “swiftly executed demolition job.”

Monty Dhillon (1-0) def. El Tornado (0-1) via Pinfall (Empire Bomb) in 4:57.  Rating: *

Changes for Monty Dhillon:  OVR + 2.60, XP + 442.18, no notable damage

Changes for El Tornado:  OVR -0.79, XP + 110.54, minor damage to body

 

BETA DIVISION

(1) Pulsar (0-0, OVR 449)

vs.

(1) Jean-Paul Ouilette (0-0, OVR 480)

A quick-paced match, this was a contender for Match of the Night as well. Rather even in terms of offense, Pulsar continued to keep a fast tempo even after missing slingshot and springboard moves on a few occasions. However, even he couldn’t keep the speed up after Ouilette went low on him on two separate occasions. After the second one, it was only about a minute later that Ouilette landed Le Petit Mort to hand the former Alpha Division wrestler his first loss in Beta Division competition.

Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-0) def. Pulsar (0-1) via Pinfall (Le Petit Mort) in 11:06.  Rating: ***

Changes for Jean-Paul Ouilette:  OVR + 5.21, XP + 683.50, minor damage to head

Changes for Pulsar:  OVR + 0.72, XP + 170.88, minor damage to head

 

BETA DIVISION

(1) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-0, OVR 478)

vs.

(1) Billy Norris (0-0, OVR 476)

This match had very little chemistry to it and just did not seem to flow very well at all. Nakamatsu came into this contest a bit hesitant, as if not sure what to expect of Norris, and paid for the hesitance as Norris controlled the later two-thirds of the contest. Yes, Nakamatsu got some offense in but his only serious offensive attempt—the DEVASTATION Knee—was avoided and soon turned into a Boomerang DDT. Norris would not need to go for the Disaster, the DDT was enough to ruin Nakamatsu’s Beta Division debut.

Billy Norris (1-0) def. Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1) via Pinfall (Boomerang DDT) in 13:18.  Rating: *

Changes for Billy Norris:  OVR + 2.93, XP + 579.61, no notable damage

Changes for Yoshii Nakamatsu:  OVR -0.89, XP + 144.90, minor damage to head

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(1) Brandy McDonald (0-0, OVR 489)

vs.

(1) De'siree Mitchell (0-0, OVR 466)

We start our Alpha Division block of the evening with two perennial contenders for the League Championship. In the opening minutes, it looked like it was going to be a one-sided affair in favor of the former nose tackle, as she put the former League Champion on the defensive early. McDonald would fight back, as she has a tendency to do, and about twelve minutes in take the overall health lead for good. A spear only got a one count, but Mitchell got up from the pin and walked right into a Brandy with a Twist, and that was enough to keep her down for the count as Brandy’s third season in The League starts with another victory, her twentieth overall.

Brandy McDonald (1-0) def. De'siree Mitchell (0-1) via Pinfall (Brandy with a Twist) in 15:19.  Rating: **

Changes for Brandy McDonald:  OVR + 4.27, XP + 731.03, minor damage to head

Changes for De'siree Mitchell:  OVR -0.08, XP + 182.76, minor damage to head

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(1) Daniel Simmons (0-0, OVR 488)

vs.

(1) George Mastachas (0-0, OVR 471)

Simmons thought he had drawn a good opponent for his Alpha Division debut. After all, Mastachas had that Achilles heel problem, perfect to exploit with his Quitting Time ankle lock, right? Mastachas never got that memo. This was a Match of the Night contender, and rightly so as it went back-and-forth for the duration. The only downside is that Simmons just could not wear Mastachas down enough to attempt the ankle lock, while Mastachas had no such issues in delivering a Wrath of Zeus. Mastachas starts his third campaign in the top flight with a hard-fought win.

George Mastachas (1-0) def. Daniel Simmons (0-1) via Pinfall (Wrath of Zeus) in 17:12.  Rating: ***

Changes for George Mastachas:  OVR + 5.66, XP + 793.42, no notable damage

Changes for Daniel Simmons:  OVR + 0.78, XP + 198.35, minor damage to head and body

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(1) Nuclear Templeton (0-0, OVR 486)

vs.

(1) The Mastodon (0-0, OVR 474)

Nuclear came to the ring for the first time this season with a swagger long-time viewers were not used to. It seemed that, to most of those viewers, Nuclear had let becoming the League Champion get to his head, and seemed to have already dismissed his former Tag Team Turmoil partner as unworthy before the bell even rang. To quote an older meme, The Mastodon “took that personally,” exploding out of his corner when the bell sounded and putting Nuclear through the paces. Templeton would get some offense in, but nothing too serious, and Mastodon would batter Templeton with enough high-powered offense that a press powerslam would be enough to keep the League Champion down. To add insult to injury, Mastodon grabbed the title from ringside and unceremoniously dropped it on Nuclear’s chest before leaving the ring, already making a statement that Nuclear’s got a target on his back this season.

The Mastodon (1-0) def. Nuclear Templeton (0-1) via Pinfall (press powerslam) in 12:04.  Rating: **

Changes for The Mastodon:  OVR + 4.08, XP + 728.69, no notable damage

Changes for Nuclear Templeton:  OVR -0.07, XP + 182.17, no notable damage

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(1) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-0, OVR 479)

vs.

(1) Mel O'Hallister (0-0, OVR 490)

As the opening bell sounded, Gross officially became the first wrestler to return to a division he was previously relegated from. O’Hallister welcomed him with a barrage of strikes that stunned Gross for a minute before the Right Reverend fought back, and a slugfest ensued in the middle of the ring. In a straight fight, only strikes, Gross was going to lose every time to O’Hallister and this was no different. The Irishman beat Gross down enough that he could start applying holds, and while two Irish Clovers did not lead to submissions, they hurt Gross enough that he couldn’t avoid a spinning backfist, and then the follow-up Dream of the Emerald Isle to spoil Gross’s return to the Alpha Division!

Mel O'Hallister (1-0) def. Reverend Johnny Gross (0-1) via Pinfall (Dream of the Emerald Isle) in 14:13.  Rating: **

Changes for Mel O'Hallister:  OVR + 4.21, XP + 730.24, no notable damage

Changes for Reverend Johnny Gross:  OVR -0.07, XP + 182.56, minor damage to head

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(1) Diego Rodriguez (0-0, OVR 473)

vs.

(1) Christian Priest (0-0, OVR 514)

Bob Sinclair: Penultimate match of the evening here, as we conclude Gamma Division competition with a bout between the technical specialist Diego Rodriguez, and the recently-promoted Christian Priest.

Frankie Garnett: This oughta be good, Bob. First time Priest’s facing some better competition, but if his last two seasons are any indication, this is going to be a cakewalk for him. I cannot wait for the violence to start!

Bob Sinclair: So is that why you were almost drooling during the Kichi Hida bout?

Frankie Garnett:  …I refuse to answer. In any event, there’sthebellwe’reunderway!

Bob Sinclair: *exasperated sigh*

Quote

 

(00:14) Rodriguez applied a Side Headlock

(00:17) Rodriguez hit a Punch

(00:31) Rodriguez applied a Front Facelock

(00:39) Pastor Abe Richards tripped Rodriguez to prevent a Running Clothesline

(00:53) Priest applied a Choke Hold

(00:53) The referee gave Priest a stern warning

(01:02) Priest picked up Rodriguez

(01:05) Priest hit a Begging Off Sucker Punch

(01:08) Priest hit a Jab Punch

(01:12) Priest hit an Open Handed Chop

(01:20) Rodriguez very easily avoided a Stomp.

(01:24) Priest broke a Standing Head Scissors Twist

(01:28) Rodriguez blocked a Jab Punch

(01:31) Priest hit a Forearm Blow

(01:35) Priest hit an Open Handed Slap

(01:39) Rodriguez slipped out of the back of a Samoan Drop

(01:43) Rodriguez hit a Forearm To Back Of Head

(01:48) Priest broke a Rear Amateur Takedown

(01:54) Christian Priest extracts a Tithe of Pain from Diego Rodriguez!

(02:13) Priest applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(02:13) The referee gave Priest a stern warning

(02:17) Priest hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(02:21) Priest hit a Running Knee Drop

(02:28) Priest used a Face Rub Taunt

(02:45) Priest hit a Double Axe Handle Smash Flurry

(02:51) Rodriguez very easily avoided a Stomp Flurry.

(02:58) Rodriguez hit a Single Leg Trip

(03:05) Rodriguez hit a Knee Pull

(03:09) Rodriguez hit a Fist Drop

(03:23) Rodriguez applied a Body Scissors

 

Bob Sinclair: We can see Rodriguez already working on his plan of attack, Frankie. Wear-down holds like the body scissors are a good way to test the cardio of an opponent, and Priest’s larger size usually means that’s a weak point.

Frankie Garnett: Key word there is “usually,” Bob. Priest has it in him to go thirty minutes in the ring and then immediately do another thirty in the pulpit! It’s going to take more than that to wear him out!

Quote

 

(03:43) Rodriguez applied a Rear Chinlock

(03:47) Priest broke an Arm Bar

(03:50) Rodriguez countered a Backbreaker Hold with a Punch

(03:57) Rodriguez hit a Single Leg Trip

(04:05) Rodriguez hit a Splash

(04:12) Rodriguez hit a Snap Driving Elbow

(04:32) Rodriguez applied a Boston Crab

(04:49) Priest broke a Knee Plant

(04:54) Rodriguez blocked a Cravate

(04:58) Priest hit an Eye Poke

(04:58) The referee warned Priest

(05:04) Christian Priest extracts a Tithe of Pain from Diego Rodriguez!

(05:08) Priest hit a Leaping Elbow Drop

(05:15) Priest picked up Rodriguez

(05:18) Rodriguez countered a Rite of Might with a Forearm Blow

(05:21) Priest countered a Shoot-In Double Leg Takedown with a Forearm Blow

(05:25) Christian Priest is testing Diego Rodriguez's faith with that chop!

(05:32) Priest picked up Rodriguez

(05:48) Priest hit a Stump Piledriver

(05:55) Priest used a Slit Throat Motion

(06:00) Rodriguez stopped a Get Up Taunt by rushing Priest

(06:09) Rodriguez hit a Standing Head Scissors Twist

(06:18) Rodriguez hit a Standing Head Scissors Jump

(06:22) Priest stopped a Single Leg Trip by rushing Rodriguez

(06:26) Rodriguez countered a Begging Off Low Blow with a Palm Thrust

(06:34) Rodriguez applied a Hammerlock

(06:41) Rodriguez hit a Rear Amateur Takedown

(06:51) Christian Priest moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(06:59) Priest picked up Rodriguez

(07:06) Priest hit a Strong Charging Forearm

 

Bob Sinclair: Priest looks content to let Rodriguez get back into the ring under his own recognizance. Not sure that’s a smart move, it’s a known fact that Diego is uncomfortable wrestling outside the ring.

Frankie Garnett: That’s part of the mental game, Bob. Make the opponent think you’re going to take advantage, but wait in the ring instead and make then expend the effort to get back in the ring on their own. I think it’s a smart move by Priest.

Quote

 

(07:28) Rodriguez broke a Powerbomb

(07:42) Rodriguez applied a Cravate

(07:56) Rodriguez applied a Top Wrist Lock

(07:59) Priest countered a Kneeling Cravate with a Forearm Blow

(08:03) Rodriguez countered a Rite of Might with a Slap To Chest

(08:17) Rodriguez applied a Front Facelock

(08:25) Rodriguez applied a Hammerlock

(08:30) Priest slipped out the front of a Knee Breaker

(08:34) Rodriguez countered a Tithe of Pain with a Slap To Chest

(08:39) Priest blocked a Swinging Neckbreaker

(08:55) Rodriguez hit a Spinning Arm Breaker

(09:09) Rodriguez applied a Single Leg Grapevine

(09:34) Rodriguez hit a Running Swinging Neckbreaker

(09:39) Priest slipped out the front of a Single Leg Grapevine

(09:42) Priest hit a Handshake Sucker Punch

(09:45) Priest hit a Punch

(09:49) Rodriguez countered a Strong Forearm Strike Flurry with an Open Handed Chop

(09:49) Priest wasn't fazed by it though

(09:56) Rodriguez hit a DDT

(10:01) Priest broke a Single Leg Boston Crab

(10:15) Priest applied a Front Facelock

(10:25) Diego Rodriguez is seeing the stars of Heaven after that Rite of Might!

(10:35) Priest picked up Rodriguez

(10:38) Rodriguez countered a Judgement with a Kick To Gut

(10:54) Rodriguez hit a Spinning Arm Breaker

(11:04) Christian Priest moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(11:08) Rodriguez blocked a Martrydom

(11:17) Priest picked up Rodriguez

(11:27) Diego Rodriguez is seeing the stars of Heaven after that Rite of Might!

(11:27) Rodriguez started to bleed

(11:34) Priest picked up Rodriguez

(11:40) Diego Rodriguez just got Canonized by the right arm of Christian Priest!

 

Frankie Garnett: Hallelujah can I get an Amen?!

Bob Sinclair: Priest drops into the lateral press…one, two, three! You could’ve counted to ten on that one, that lariat landed flush, and Christian Priest starts his Gamma Division career off with a bang!

Frankie Garnett: Gamma Division…welcome to the First Church of Wrestling! Prepare to be weighed in the balance and found wanting!

 

Christian Priest (1-0) def. Diego Rodriguez (0-1) via Pinfall (Canonized) in 11:45.  Rating: ****

Changes for Christian Priest:  OVR + 6.46, XP + 613.25, no notable damage

Changes for Diego Rodriguez:  OVR + 1.53, XP + 277.89, moderate damage to head

This was the Match of the Night (8 [1 this season] for Christian Priest, 2 [1 this season] for Diego Rodriguez)

Author’s Note: Priest’s 8 MOTNs is double that of second place (Mastodon, who has 4). It is confirmed, Maven Deltzer worships at the altar of the First Church of Wrestling and that is now official headcanon.

 

BETA DIVISION

(1) Brian Blackfield (0-0, OVR 518)

vs.

(1) Blood River (0-0, OVR 478)

Main event time. The Juggernaut has come to his third division in three seasons, looking for more victims on his march to the Alpha Division and a League Championship.  Blood River would be the first sacrifice, as the cultist never got out of the starting blocks. Blackfield would not even need one of his signatures to finish the job, and in less than eight minutes, the main event was finished with Blackfield dominating en route to his first win in the Beta Division.

Brian Blackfield (1-0) def. Blood River (0-1) via Pinfall (forward Russian legsweep) in 7:44.  Rating: *

Changes for Brian Blackfield:  OVR + 2.71, XP + 576.42, no notable damage

Changes for Blood River:  OVR -0.82, XP + 144.11, minor damage to head

 

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STANDINGS AFTER WEEK ONE

ALPHA DIVISION

1.  The Mastodon:  1-0, ATV 12:04, (AMR 2.000), OVR 478.12

2.  Mel O'Hallister:  1-0, ATV 14:13, (AMR 2.000), OVR 494.66

3.  Brandy McDonald:  1-0, ATV 15:19, (AMR 2.000), OVR 493.41

4.  George Mastachas:  1-0, ATV 17:12, (AMR 3.000), OVR 476.98

5.  Daniel Simmons:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 3.000), OVR 488.84

6.  Nuclear Templeton:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 485.55

6.  De'siree Mitchell:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 466.22

6.  Reverend Johnny Gross:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 479.19

 

BETA DIVISION

1.  Brian Blackfield:  1-0, ATV 7:44 (AMR 1.000), OVR 521.04

2.  Jean-Paul Ouilette:  1-0, ATV 11:06 (AMR 3.000), OVR 484.77

3.  Billy Norris:  1-0, ATV 13:18 (AMR 1.000), OVR 479.24

4.  Angela Wassermann:  1-0, ATV 16:30 (AMR 3.000), OVR 450.83

5.  Big Scott Weathers:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 3.000), OVR 459.45

5.  Pulsar:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 3.000), OVR 449.45

7.  Blood River:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 1.000), OVR 477.40

7.  Yoshii Nakamatsu:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 1.000), OVR 476.89

 

GAMMA DIVISION

1.  Markus Clay:  1-0, ATV 7:04, (AMR 2.000), OVR 453.74

2.  Christian Priest:  1-0, ATV 11:45, (AMR 4.000), OVR 520.54

3.  Lucas Molina:  1-0, ATV 14:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 448.33

4.  Indigo Rose:  1-0, ATV 15:45, (AMR 2.000), OVR 452.75

5.  Diego Rodriguez:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 4.000), OVR 474.89

6.  Terrance Stevens:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 449.07

6.  Erick Gibson:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 463.41

6.  Diamond:  0-1, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 457.21

 

DELTA DIVISION

1.  Monty Dhillon:  1-0, ATV 4:57 (AMR 1.000), OVR 487.08

2.  Scott Stevens:  1-0, ATV 9:26 (AMR 2.000), OVR 403.93

3.  Lance Heartilly:  1-0, ATV 10:38 (AMR 2.000), OVR 404.00

4.  Kichi Hida:  1-0, ATV 11:24 (AMR 2.000), OVR 431.92

5.  Jun Onoo:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.000), OVR 451.74

5.  Devil's Delight:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.000), OVR 414.70

5.  Nocturne:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.000), OVR 399.93

8.  El Tornado:  0-1, ATV 0:00 (AMR 1.000), OVR 428.02

 

PREDICTION STANDINGS

(Reminder: Once the second half begins, the “official” scores will have the two lowest weeks drop off to determine a season winner.)

1. Croquemitaine: 13 (this week: 13)

2. SeanMcG: 12 (this week: 12)

2. Jman2k3: 12 (this week: 12)

4. Derek B:  11 (this week: 11)

4. ShadowedFlames: 11 (this week: 11)

6. Eternal Phoenix: 10 (this week: 10)

 

WEEK TWO SCHEDULE

ALPHA DIVISION

(4) George Mastachas (1-0, OVR 477) vs. (2) Mel O'Hallister (1-0, OVR 495) [Career: Even 1-1]

(3) Brandy McDonald (1-0, OVR 493) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-1, OVR 479) [Career: Brandy 2-0]

(6) Nuclear Templeton (0-1, OVR 486) vs. (5) Daniel Simmons (0-1, OVR 489) [First Career Meeting]

(6) De'siree Mitchell (0-1, OVR 466) vs. (1) The Mastodon (1-0, OVR 478) [Career: Mastodon 3-1]

BETA DIVISION

(2) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-0, OVR 485) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (1-0, OVR 521) [First Career Meeting]

(3) Billy Norris (1-0, OVR 479) vs. (4) Angela Wassermann (1-0, OVR 451) [Career: Norris 4-0]

(7) Blood River (0-1, OVR 477) vs. (5) Big Scott Weathers (0-1, OVR 459) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Pulsar (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (7) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1, OVR 477) [First Career Meeting]

GAMMA DIVISION

(2) Christian Priest (1-0, OVR 521) vs. (6) Erick Gibson (0-1, OVR 463) [First Career Meeting]

(6) Terrance Stevens (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (0-1, OVR 475) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Markus Clay (1-0, OVR 454) vs. (6) Diamond (0-1, OVR 457) [First Career Meeting]

(3) Lucas Molina (1-0, OVR 448) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (1-0, OVR 453) [First Career Meeting]

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Monty Dhillon (1-0, OVR 487) vs. (5) Nocturne (0-1, OVR 400) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Jun Onoo (0-1, OVR 452) vs. (8) El Tornado (0-1, OVR 428) [Career: Onoo 3-1]

(4) Kichi Hida (1-0, OVR 432) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Devil's Delight (0-1, OVR 415) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

 

PREDICTIONS AND TRAINING PMs ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 4!

 

The Roster List post will be slightly delayed in updating due to some input errors on my spreadsheet and things not pointing where they're supposed to be. I hope to have the errors fixed by 1 PM Eastern US.  EDIT: I think everything is pointing where it's supposed to--mainly the PC traits list since I have to update those manually and for some reason it hadn't taken the last update or two I put in. Fixed, everything should now be up to date.

Edited July 29, 2023 by ShadowedFlames

[SeanMcG]

New Division, New Opponents, Same Bangers out of Priest. You can keep your chain wrestling and 60min classics, The First Church provides for the modern fan - Stiff strikes, powerbombs and lariats in 15 minutes or less!

Also Monty in ominous form early, a sub three minute finisher even in Delta is nuts.

 

 

WEEK TWO SCHEDULE

ALPHA DIVISION

(4) George Mastachas (1-0, OVR 477) vs. (2) Mel O'Hallister (1-0, OVR 495) [Career: Even 1-1]

- Getting on the O'Hallister train early, my pick for the League Title in Season 10

(3) Brandy McDonald (1-0, OVR 493) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-1, OVR 479) [Career: Brandy 2-0]

(6) Nuclear Templeton (0-1, OVR 486) vs. (5) Daniel Simmons (0-1, OVR 489) [First Career Meeting]

- Nuclear should be too big and strong here.

(6) De'siree Mitchell (0-1, OVR 466) vs. (1) The Mastodon (1-0, OVR 478) [Career: Mastodon 3-1]

BETA DIVISION

(2) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-0, OVR 485) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (1-0, OVR 521) [First Career Meeting]

- Something about JPO's Sports Entertainment being the counter to the Scottish Grappling Machine that is Brian Blackfield has me giddy.

(3) Billy Norris (1-0, OVR 479) vs. (4) Angela Wassermann (1-0, OVR 451) [Career: Norris 4-0]

(7) Blood River (0-1, OVR 477) vs. (5) Big Scott Weathers (0-1, OVR 459) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Pulsar (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (7) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1, OVR 477) [First Career Meeting]

GAMMA DIVISION

(2) Christian Priest (1-0, OVR 521) vs. (6) Erick Gibson (0-1, OVR 463) [First Career Meeting]

- Should be a cracking brawl honestly, which favors Priest (touch wood)

(6) Terrance Stevens (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (0-1, OVR 475) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Markus Clay (1-0, OVR 454) vs. (6) Diamond (0-1, OVR 457) [First Career Meeting]

- Despite struggling with ground-based wrestlers, Diamond does fare well against high fliers.

(3) Lucas Molina (1-0, OVR 448) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (1-0, OVR 453) [First Career Meeting]

- A proper test for both here. Molina facing a better quality submission-ist than himself for the first time and for Rose to see if she'll be a contender this season. I'll back the larger Molina (and their better cardio).

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Monty Dhillon (1-0, OVR 487) vs. (5) Nocturne (0-1, OVR 400) [First Career Meeting]

- The Dhillion Express to keep on rolling. Too much size, too much power here, calling an Empire Bomb in 6 minutes.

(5) Jun Onoo (0-1, OVR 452) vs. (8) El Tornado (0-1, OVR 428) [Career: Onoo 3-1]

(4) Kichi Hida (1-0, OVR 432) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

- Heartily to ground and pick apart Hida's bad leg

(5) Devil's Delight (0-1, OVR 415) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

- Would love to see it, but can't picture Delight putting down the Scorpion.

Edited July 30, 2023 by SeanMcG

[Jman2k3]

WEEK TWO SCHEDULE

ALPHA DIVISION

Mel O'Hallister (1-0, OVR 495)

Brandy McDonald (1-0, OVR 493)

Nuclear Templeton (0-1, OVR 486)

The Mastodon (1-0, OVR 478)

BETA DIVISION

Brian Blackfield (1-0, OVR 521)

Billy Norris (1-0, OVR 479)

Blood River (0-1, OVR 477)

Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1, OVR 477)

GAMMA DIVISION

Christian Priest (1-0, OVR 521)

Diego Rodriguez (0-1, OVR 475)

Markus Clay (1-0, OVR 454)

Indigo Rose (1-0, OVR 453)

DELTA DIVISION

Monty Dhillon (1-0, OVR 487)

Jun Onoo (0-1, OVR 452)

Kichi Hida (1-0, OVR 432)

Scott Stevens (1-0, OVR 404)

[Croquemitaine]

 

 

[ShadowedFlames]

Since this is one of the only weeks on the schedule that have zero GMPC updates, I’m going to get started on their matches tonight.

ALPHA: O’Hallister, Brandy, Simmons, Mastodon. (I almost think Nuclear’s shaken after that loss last week and will not recover in time.)

BETA: Blackfield, Norris, River, Nakamatsu. (Come on. 4-0 in two seasons? That’s as much of a lock as is simply saying “Brian Blackfield.”)

GAMMA: Priest, T. Stevens, Diamond, Molina

DELTA: Dhillon, Onoo, Heartilly, Delight. (As much as I want to pick Nocturne, she’s not ready for Monty yet. Delight is my upset pick for the week.)

[Eternal Phoenix]

On 7/29/2023 at 1:25 PM, SeanMcG said:

New Division, New Opponents, Same Bangers out of Priest. You can keep your chain wrestling and 60min classics, The First Church provides for the modern fan - Stiff strikes, powerbombs and lariats in 15 minutes or less!

Also Monty in ominous form early, a sub three minute finisher even in Delta is nuts.

To be fair (to be faaaaaair) Monty's opponent was El Tornado. I don't believe there's a bigger jobber in the League at present. I'm looking forward, still, to Priest & Molina colliding again. Especially the second one in Week 13. European Rules, bay bee. LFG.

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(4) George Mastachas (1-0, OVR 477) vs. (2) Mel O'Hallister (1-0, OVR 495) [Career: Even 1-1]

(3) Brandy McDonald (1-0, OVR 493) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-1, OVR 479) [Career: Brandy 2-0]

(6) Nuclear Templeton (0-1, OVR 486) vs. (5) Daniel Simmons (0-1, OVR 489) [First Career Meeting]

(6) De'siree Mitchell (0-1, OVR 466) vs. (1) The Mastodon (1-0, OVR 478) [Career: Mastodon 3-1]

BETA DIVISION

(2) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-0, OVR 485) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (1-0, OVR 521) [First Career Meeting]

(3) Billy Norris (1-0, OVR 479) vs. (4) Angela Wassermann (1-0, OVR 451) [Career: Norris 4-0]

(7) Blood River (0-1, OVR 477) vs. (5) Big Scott Weathers (0-1, OVR 459) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Pulsar (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (7) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1, OVR 477) [First Career Meeting]

GAMMA DIVISION

(2) Christian Priest (1-0, OVR 521) vs. (6) Erick Gibson (0-1, OVR 463) [First Career Meeting]

(6) Terrance Stevens (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (0-1, OVR 475) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Markus Clay (1-0, OVR 454) vs. (6) Diamond (0-1, OVR 457) [First Career Meeting]

(3) Lucas Molina (1-0, OVR 448) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (1-0, OVR 453) [First Career Meeting]

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Monty Dhillon (1-0, OVR 487) vs. (5) Nocturne (0-1, OVR 400) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Jun Onoo (0-1, OVR 452) vs. (8) El Tornado (0-1, OVR 428) [Career: Onoo 3-1]

(4) Kichi Hida (1-0, OVR 432) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Devil's Delight (0-1, OVR 415) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

[Croquemitaine]

ALPHA DIVISION

(4) George Mastachas (1-0, OVR 477) vs. (2) Mel O'Hallister (1-0, OVR 495)

(3) Brandy McDonald (1-0, OVR 493) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-1, OVR 479)

(6) Nuclear Templeton (0-1, OVR 486) vs. (5) Daniel Simmons (0-1, OVR 489)

(6) De'siree Mitchell (0-1, OVR 466) vs. (1) The Mastodon (1-0, OVR 478)

BETA DIVISION

(2) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-0, OVR 485) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (1-0, OVR 521)

(3) Billy Norris (1-0, OVR 479) vs. (4) Angela Wassermann (1-0, OVR 451)

(7) Blood River (0-1, OVR 477) vs. (5) Big Scott Weathers (0-1, OVR 459)

(5) Pulsar (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (7) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1, OVR 477)

GAMMA DIVISION

(2) Christian Priest (1-0, OVR 521) vs. (6) Erick Gibson (0-1, OVR 463)

(6) Terrance Stevens (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (0-1, OVR 475)

(1) Markus Clay (1-0, OVR 454) vs. (6) Diamond (0-1, OVR 457)

(3) Lucas Molina (1-0, OVR 448) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (1-0, OVR 453)

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Monty Dhillon (1-0, OVR 487) vs. (5) Nocturne (0-1, OVR 400)

(5) Jun Onoo (0-1, OVR 452) vs. (8) El Tornado (0-1, OVR 428)

(4) Kichi Hida (1-0, OVR 432) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (1-0, OVR 404)

(5) Devil's Delight (0-1, OVR 415) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (1-0, OVR 404)

 

[Croquemitaine]

[Derek B]

Ahhh, Nuclear.... you never fail to disappoint 😛

 

 

WEEK TWO SCHEDULE

ALPHA DIVISION

(4) George Mastachas (1-0, OVR 477) vs. (2) Mel O'Hallister (1-0, OVR 495) [Career: Even 1-1]

(3) Brandy McDonald (1-0, OVR 493) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-1, OVR 479) [Career: Brandy 2-0]

(6) Nuclear Templeton (0-1, OVR 486) vs. (5) Daniel Simmons (0-1, OVR 489) [First Career Meeting]

(6) De'siree Mitchell (0-1, OVR 466) vs. (1) The Mastodon (1-0, OVR 478) [Career: Mastodon 3-1]

BETA DIVISION

(2) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-0, OVR 485) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (1-0, OVR 521) [First Career Meeting]

(3) Billy Norris (1-0, OVR 479) vs. (4) Angela Wassermann (1-0, OVR 451) [Career: Norris 4-0]

(7) Blood River (0-1, OVR 477) vs. (5) Big Scott Weathers (0-1, OVR 459) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Pulsar (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (7) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1, OVR 477) [First Career Meeting]

GAMMA DIVISION

(2) Christian Priest (1-0, OVR 521) vs. (6) Erick Gibson (0-1, OVR 463) [First Career Meeting]

(6) Terrance Stevens (0-1, OVR 449) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (0-1, OVR 475) [First Career Meeting]

(1) Markus Clay (1-0, OVR 454) vs. (6) Diamond (0-1, OVR 457) [First Career Meeting]

(3) Lucas Molina (1-0, OVR 448) vs. (4) Indigo Rose (1-0, OVR 453) [First Career Meeting]

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Monty Dhillon (1-0, OVR 487) vs. (5) Nocturne (0-1, OVR 400) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Jun Onoo (0-1, OVR 452) vs. (8) El Tornado (0-1, OVR 428) [Career: Onoo 3-1]

(4) Kichi Hida (1-0, OVR 432) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Devil's Delight (0-1, OVR 415) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (1-0, OVR 404) [First Career Meeting]

 

PREDICTIONS AND TRAINING PMs ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 4!

[Croquemitaine]

[ShadowedFlames]

So I’ve managed to run the majority of matches last night, including 5 of the 7 PC matches as I have confirmed training/banking of XP from them.

The clubhouse leader for MOTN is a 4-star match, time unknown because I’m drawing a blank on it at work.

 

Unrelated, I’ve gotten to see one redesign of a Beta Division wrestler that hasn’t appeared in the thread yet—the headshots are likely debuting this week and the full render is at Croquemitaine’s discretion since he’s got a plan in mind and I’m not gonna interfere—but holy freaking heck that full render. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone else’s reactions to that reveal when it happens.

Also unrelated, I can officially confirm that the weekend of August 26 will be an off week for The League. I secured the tickets to Maryland’s RennFest this morning so I will be out of the apartment and away from my computers from roughly 6 AM local time until about 9 PM local time, with 7 of those hours being on the road.

[Croquemitaine]

 

[ShadowedFlames]

THE LEAGUE: SEASON TEN, WEEK TWO

 

DELTA DIVISION

(5) Devil's Delight (0-1, OVR 415)

vs.

(2) Scott Stevens (1-0, OVR 404)

To Delight’s credit, she made Stevens work for this one. A couple of Toxic Stings were thwarted, as was one attempt at the piledriver. A Stevens powerbomb led to Devil’s Angel running interference, but even that wasn’t enough as Delight never got enough sustained offense and momentum on her side to attempt her Hellborne Rising, much less a finisher. Just shy of eleven minutes in, Stevens connected from Deep In the Heart of Texas to get the expected pinfall over Delight.

Scott Stevens (2-0) def. Devil's Delight (0-2) via Pinfall (Deep In the Heart of Texas) in 10:54.  Rating: **

Changes for Scott Stevens:  OVR + 4.02, XP + 485.23, no notable damage

Changes for Devil's Delight:  OVR -0.07, XP + 97.05, minor damage to head

 

DELTA DIVISION

(4) Kichi Hida (1-0, OVR 432)

vs.

(3) Lance Heartilly (1-0, OVR 404)

An early Match of the Night contender, Hida took an early advantage in this one, seeming to prefer Glory in Violence and Bumper Kars as her modes of offense, hitting them no fewer than three times in the match each. Try as she might, though, she struggled to hit any of her other signatures save for the Funhouse Stomp (once), and it would be her repeated whiffs at the UFO Spin Elbow and Eternal Violence that would allow Heartilly to grind his way back into the match. It took him a half-dozen attempts before he could get the Hellacious Leglock fully applied, and Hida passed out from the pain a scant two inches away from the ropes, forcing the referee to call the bout in the Canadian’s favor.

Lance Heartilly (2-0) def. Kichi Hida (1-1) via Submission (Hellacious Leglock) in 14:43.  Rating: ***

Changes for Lance Heartilly:  OVR + 5.48, XP + 527.65, minor damage to head

Changes for Kichi Hida:  OVR + 0.76, XP + 131.91, moderate damage to head

 

DELTA DIVISION

(5) Jun Onoo (0-1, OVR 452)

vs.

(8) El Tornado (0-1, OVR 428)

As a reminder to what these two can do against each other, the author wishes to reference Season Eight, Week Six, in which Tornado won the Match of the Season against his much larger opponent. There would be no four-star classic here, but instead an early contender for Spot of the Season, perhaps: Tornado attempting a top rope cross body, having Onoo catch him in mid-flight and converting it into a sit-out spinebuster. That quite literally took the wind out of Tornado’s sails, and an IMPACT Driver a few moments later would be enough to put the luchador away.

Jun Onoo (1-1) def. El Tornado (0-2) via Pinfall (IMPACT Driver) in 9:21.  Rating: **

Changes for Jun Onoo:  OVR + 3.93, XP + 484.49, no notable damage

Changes for El Tornado:  OVR -0.07, XP + 121.12, minor damage to head and body

 

DELTA DIVISION

(1) Monty Dhillon (1-0, OVR 487)

vs.

(5) Nocturne (0-1, OVR 400)

Dhillon jumped out to an early advantage, using his size to bully Nocturne around and stop any momentum she would build up. It took her a good couple of minutes to find some offense, and an inverted drop toe hold would be the start of it as she used the techniques she learned from her teacher, himself a (formerly) large man, to keep Dhillon off-balance. But all the hit-and-run tactics would just delay the inevitable, as a Livewire Lariat knocked Nocturne loopy, leading to the immediate Blockade Lock and the submission to move Dhillon to 2-0 on the young season.

Monty Dhillon (2-0) def. Nocturne (0-2) via Submission (Blockade Lock) in 8:31.  Rating: **

Changes for Monty Dhillon:  OVR + 3.88, XP + 484.09, no notable damage

Changes for Nocturne:  OVR -0.07, XP + 121.02, no notable damage

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(3) Lucas Molina (1-0, OVR 448)

vs.

(4) Indigo Rose (1-0, OVR 453)

Fans of the Gamma Division have long been spoiled for technical prowess with two of the best technical games in The League, Indigo Rose and Diego Rodriguez, firmly entrenched in the third division. The addition of Lucas Molina gave fans an extra added wrinkle to this season’s proceedings, and the first match between Rose and Molina did not disappoint, even if it wasn’t highly received by some. Rose squandered an early (and sizeable) advantage, as Molina found his way out of a number of holds and frustrating Rose. She went for her variated DDT, was countered, and had to fight the rest of the match on the defensive. Molina would not give her a chance to get any more offense in, as a Molina Bodylock eventually sealed the deal and pushes Molina to 2-0 on the season.

Lucas Molina (2-0) def. Indigo Rose (1-1) via Submission (Molina Bodylock) in 13:47.  Rating: **

Changes for Lucas Molina:  OVR + 4.18, XP + 559.61, no notable damage

Changes for Indigo Rose:  OVR -0.07, XP + 139.90, minor damage to head

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(1) Markus Clay (1-0, OVR 454)

vs.

(6) Diamond (0-1, OVR 457)

A Match of the Night contender and rightfully so, this started as a pair of high-flyers facing off, with Clay taking advantage early on. He seemed more comfortable in the air, though Diamond was able to thwart some of his bigger moves and slowly swing the bout into her favor. About eight minutes in, Diamond seemed to throw Clay off by slowing the pace of the match down, shifting into almost a full defensive approach. One Clay mistake too many led to a Jawjacker, a running dropkick, and then a new wrinkle in Diamond’s arsenal but one familiar to long-time League viewers: a sharpshooter submission she dubs the Florentine. Clay was not expecting this, and was forced to tap after a few seconds of struggling. Diamond earns just her second victory by submission since the revival of The League.

Diamond (1-1) def. Markus Clay (1-1) via Submission (Florentine) in 12:21.  Rating: ***

Changes for Diamond:  OVR + 5.31, XP + 605.39, minor damage to head

Changes for Markus Clay:  OVR + 0.74, XP + 151.35, minor damage to head

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(6) Terrance Stevens (0-1, OVR 449)

vs.

(5) Diego Rodriguez (0-1, OVR 475)

This match should likely have been a Match of the Night contender. It was Rodriguez’s technical game against the sports entertainment offense of Stevens, and on this night it was Rodriguez who simply outlasted his opponent. Stevens never managed an attempt at his superkick, while Rodriguez would only need a trio of attempts to lock in one of his submission finishers for the victory to even his record for the season.

Diego Rodriguez (1-1) def. Terrance Stevens (0-2) via Submission (Discordant Melody) in 13:41.  Rating: **

Changes for Diego Rodriguez:  OVR + 4.18, XP + 559.55, no notable damage

Changes for Terrance Stevens:  OVR -0.07, XP + 139.89, minor damage to head

 

BETA DIVISION

(5) Pulsar (0-1, OVR 449)

vs.

(7) Yoshii Nakamatsu (0-1, OVR 477)

The end result made it look closer than it actually was. Nakamatsu controlled a fair portion of the contest, but had to endure some hard-hitting offense from Pulsar in spurts. What sealed the deal in the end is Nakamatsu forcing Pulsar to make an unforced error on the top rope, rushing the luchador twice to stop missile dropkicks, and then simply walking away from a top rope flying clothesline. The Emperor’s Fall came just moments later, and Nakamatsu gets back on track after a rough debut in the Beta Division.

Yoshii Nakamatsu (1-1) def. Pulsar (0-2) via Pinfall (Emperor’s Fall) in 12:06.  Rating: **

Changes for Yoshii Nakamatsu:  OVR + 4.09, XP + 631.55, no notable damage

Changes for Pulsar:  OVR -0.07, XP + 157.89, minor damage to head

 

BETA DIVISION

(7) Blood River (0-1, OVR 477)

vs.

(5) Big Scott Weathers (0-1, OVR 459)

It’s far too early in the season to call any match a “must-win,” but River must have thought it was necessary as he came to the ring with a new entrance and ring gear, accompanied by two dozen people in masks and robes and chanting in some unknown tongue. It was enough to throw Weathers off his game mentally, and while the larger man would get back on track (including a low blow in the late stages), it wouldn’t be enough. River simply needed a slingshot moonsault to notch his first win of the season.

Blood River (1-1) def. Big Scott Weathers (0-2) via Pinfall (slingshot moonsault) in 10:10.  Rating: **

Changes for Blood River:  OVR + 3.98, XP + 630.34, no notable damage

Changes for Big Scott Weathers:  OVR -0.07, XP + 157.59, minor damage to head

 

BETA DIVISION

(3) Billy Norris (1-0, OVR 479)

vs.

(4) Angela Wassermann (1-0, OVR 451)

A Match of the Night contender, something viewers might not expect from a pairing with a whole 2 Matches of the Night between them (both from Wassermann). Norris may have had the flashiest move in the match with a pop-up top rope arm drag to counter Wassermann’s attempt at a countered top rope move, but the former MMA fighter showed that she’s found another gear in her ground and submission game this season as she wore Norris down with a stretch muffler—new to her arsenal—and got Norris to worry too much about the stump puller she’s used to great effect before that he fell victim to her cross arm breaker for the submission, and her first victory against Norris in five tries.

Angela Wassermann (2-0) def. Billy Norris (1-1) via Submission (Wassermann Cross Arm Breaker) in 13:08.  Rating: ***

Changes for Angela Wassermann:  OVR + 5.36, XP + 684.88, no notable damage

Changes for Billy Norris:  OVR + 0.74, XP + 171.22, minor damage to head

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(6) De'siree Mitchell (0-1, OVR 466)

vs.

(1) The Mastodon (1-0, OVR 478)

The best match of the night so far, this would have won honors for the show if not for something a few matches later…but more on that when we get to it. This was a brawl, plain and simple, with neither person backing down from their puroresu-based offense. Mastodon used his size to get out to an early advantage, but could not fully capitalize on it as Mitchell fought back to even ground and even got a little ahead before Mastodon reasserted control. Mitchell would hit paydirt first with an All Out Blitz, which only served to fire Mastodon up for a good minute or so. Yet during this adrenaline rush, Mastodon could not connect with Rampage, and only seconds after the adrenaline faded, Mitchell hit a second All Out Blitz to score the pinfall and what some would call a minor upset against a man she was 1-3 in her career against.

De'siree Mitchell (1-1) def. The Mastodon (1-1) via Pinfall (All Out Blitz) in 19:10.  Rating: ***

Changes for De'siree Mitchell:  OVR + 5.81, XP + 794.95, minor damage to head and body

Changes for The Mastodon:  OVR + 0.80, XP + 198.74, major damage to head

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(6) Nuclear Templeton (0-1, OVR 486)

vs.

(5) Daniel Simmons (0-1, OVR 489)

The keyword in this match was “persistence.” Nuclear got out to an early and sizeable advantage, but Simmons persisted in getting his offense in when he could and soon had Nuclear reeling. Nuclear’s persistence allowed him to weather the storm and bust open Simmons with some seated knuckle punches, but follow-up attempts at the Armageddon Lariat would go for naught. Simmons eventually went up top for a Working Man’s Dropkick, but Nuclear avoided and his persistence in trying for the Lariat finally paid off as he connected flush with it. The pin was academic after that, and Templeton has to realize he escaped week two with a win that he had to fight for!

Nuclear Templeton (1-1) def. Daniel Simmons (0-2) via Pinfall (Armageddon Lariat) in 14:30.  Rating: **

Changes for Nuclear Templeton:  OVR + 4.22, XP + 730.44, no notable damage

Changes for Daniel Simmons:  OVR -0.07, XP + 182.61, minor damage to head and body

 

GAMMA DIVISION

(2) Christian Priest (1-0, OVR 521)

vs.

(6) Erick Gibson (0-1, OVR 463)

Bob Sinclair: We finish up Gamma Division in our next contest, where Erick Gibson has the unenviable task of facing Christian Priest.

Frankie Garnett: So, Match of the Night incoming in about 14 minutes?

Bob Sinclair: Dare I ask how you figure?

Frankie Garnett: Well, according to what the people in production gave us before the show, Bob, Priest has by far the most Matches of the Night, and his average victory time is about twelve and a half minutes. I mean, eight out of his twenty-nine matches have been Matches of the Night, Bob. The numbers don’t lie.

Bob Sinclair: We’ll see soon enough, Frankie. There’s the bell and we are underway!

Quote

 

(00:04) Priest hit a Begging Off Eye Poke

(00:18) Priest applied a Front Facelock

(00:21) Priest hit a Punch

(00:25) Priest hit an Open Handed Slap

(00:34) Gibson avoided a Slap To Chest.

(00:39) Priest blocked a Side Headlock

(00:45) Priest avoided an Eye Poke.

(00:59) Priest applied a Side Headlock

(01:02) Priest hit a Forearm Blow

(01:05) Priest hit a Jab Punch

(01:09) Priest hit an Open Handed Slap

(01:23) Priest applied a Front Facelock

(01:27) Priest hit an Open Handed Slap

(01:41) Priest applied a Cravate

(01:44) Priest hit a Jab Punch

(01:50) Priest hit a Strong Open Handed Chop

(02:09) Priest applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(02:09) The referee gave Priest a stern warning

(02:16) Priest used a Face Rub Taunt

(02:24) Priest picked up Gibson

(02:30) Christian Priest extracts a Tithe of Pain from Erick Gibson!

(02:40) Priest hit a Discus Punch

(02:47) Erick Gibson very easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(02:52) Priest blocked a Rear Chinlock

(02:56) Priest broke a Rear Chinlock

(03:00) Christian Priest is testing Erick Gibson's faith with that chop!

 

Bob Sinclair: Priest looking dominant in the opening minutes, Frankie.

Frankie Garnett: As if there was any doubt. Gibson’s going to need to go to the book of cheating early and often, and hope Karen McClure runs interference enough, to have a shot at making this interesting.

Quote

 

(03:06) Priest hit a Strong Open Handed Chop

(03:10) Priest hit a Running Knee Drop

(03:29) Priest applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(03:29) The referee gave Priest a stern warning

(03:46) Priest hit a Double Axe Handle Smash Flurry

(03:51) Gibson stopped a Get Up Taunt by rushing Priest

(03:55) Gibson hit an Eye Poke

(03:59) Gibson hit a Face Rake

(04:06) Priest avoided a Handshake Sucker Punch.

(04:13) Priest hit a Strong Charging Forearm

(04:38) Priest almost got a count out

(04:41) Gibson countered a Hammerlock Powerbomb with a Forearm Blow

(04:45) Gibson hit a Face Rake

(04:49) Priest blocked a Side Headlock

(04:52) Gibson hit a Punch

(04:56) Priest slipped out of the back of a Side Headlock

(05:06) Karen McClure tripped Priest to prevent a Blindside High Knee

 

Bob Sinclair: I don’t want to say you called it, Frankie, but that’s the opening Gibson may have been looking for.

Frankie Garnett: Now let’s see if he can actually take advantage of it and make this more interesting than a squash match.

Quote

 

(05:20) Gibson applied an Arm Bar

(05:25) Priest blocked a Western Spinning Toe Hold

(05:29) Gibson hit an Eye Poke

(05:43) Gibson applied a Top Wrist Lock

(05:50) Gibson hit a Drop Toe Hold

(05:54) Gibson hit a Fist Drop

(06:08) Gibson applied a Body Scissors

(06:12) Gibson hit a Running Knee Drop

(06:27) Gibson hit a Stomp Flurry

(06:31) Gibson hit a Running Knee Drop

(06:50) Gibson applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(06:50) The referee gave Gibson a stern warning

(07:04) Gibson applied a Single Leg Grapevine

(07:23) Gibson hit a Roundhouse Body Punch

(07:29) Gibson hit a Strong Open Handed Chop

(07:38) Christian Priest moved out of the way from a Measured Knee Drop.

(07:52) Priest applied a Choke Hold

(07:52) The referee angrily told off Priest

(07:56) Priest hit a Stomp

(08:01) Gibson blocked a Double Axe Handle Smash

(08:11) Erick Gibson is seeing the stars of Heaven after that Rite of Might!

(08:15) Gibson slipped out of the back of a Martrydom

 

Bob Sinclair: Priest almost had it over with right there!

Frankie Garnett: Nah, Bob. He’s just toying with his opponent. Let Gibson make an attempt at a comeback before slamming the door in his face.

Quote

 

(08:22) Gibson hit a Running Face Smash

(08:41) Gibson applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(08:41) The referee gave Gibson a stern warning

(08:51) Christian Priest very easily moved out of the way from a Leaping Elbow Drop.

(08:55) Gibson slipped out of the back of a Martrydom

(09:05) Erick Gibson looks to mete out some discipline here, as he calls Priest to a Probationary Hearing!

(09:13) Christian Priest very easily moved out of the way from a Running Knee Drop.

(09:32) Priest applied a Rope-Assisted Choke Hold

(09:32) The referee angrily told off Priest

(09:39) Priest picked up Gibson

(09:42) Gibson countered a Judgement with a Punch

(09:42) Priest wasn't fazed by it though

(09:49) Gibson hit a DDT

(10:03) Gibson hit Rear Crossface Blows

(10:23) Gibson applied a Boston Crab

(10:41) Gibson hit a Running Forearm Blow

(10:48) Priest very easily avoided a Terminable Offense.

(10:58) Erick Gibson is seeing the stars of Heaven after that Rite of Might!

(11:06) Priest picked up Gibson

(11:12) Erick Gibson just got Canonized by the right arm of Christian Priest!

 

Bob Sinclair: Cover by Priest…one, two, and three!

Frankie Garnett: See, Bob? Told ya. Let Gibson make a comeback, and then put him down for the count!

Bob Sinclair: You might have been confident, Frankie, but judging from some of the looks that Pastor Richards was showing at ringside, you might have been the only one.

Frankie Garnett: You mean Priest and I, Bob. No way he would have ever thought it in doubt, as the First Church of Wrestling once again provides for its flock with a sub-fifteen minute tour de force!

 

Christian Priest (2-0) def. Erick Gibson (0-2) via Pinfall (Canonized) in 11:17.  Rating: ****

Changes for Christian Priest:  OVR + 6.42, XP + 766.27, minor damage to head

Changes for Erick Gibson:  OVR + 1.52, XP + 222.25, moderate damage to head

This was the Match of the Night (9 [2 this season] for Christian Priest, 1 [1 this season] for Erick Gibson)

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(3) Brandy McDonald (1-0, OVR 493)

vs.

(6) Reverend Johnny Gross (0-1, OVR 479)

While this started out rather even, the final four minutes of the contest were rather one-sided in favor of the Right Reverend.  It was as if Gross found another gear right around the twelve-minute mark, and he would not let McDonald get in any sustained offense for the remainder of the match. A pair of Come to Jesus attempts went for naught, but a full nelson legsweep was enough to keep the former League Champion down for the count. This would end up being only Gross’ third win in The League by pinfall (compared to his 13 submission wins, tied with Diego Rodriguez for the League lead).

Reverend Johnny Gross (1-1) def. Brandy McDonald (1-1) via Pinfall (full nelson legsweep) in 16:35.  Rating: **

Changes for Reverend Johnny Gross:  OVR + 4.34, XP + 731.94, no notable damage

Changes for Brandy McDonald:  OVR -0.08, XP + 182.99, moderate damage to head

 

ALPHA DIVISION

(4) George Mastachas (1-0, OVR 477)

vs.

(2) Mel O'Hallister (1-0, OVR 495)

Winner of this match would emerge from week two with the outright early lead in the Alpha Division. Unfortunately for O’Hallister, it was simply not his night. Mastachas came prepared, utilizing his size and power to keep O’Hallister on the defensive for the majority of the match. In fact, Mastachas was never in any serious jeopardy, hitting several explosion suplexes and really taking the fight to the Irishman. It took eight tries for Mastachas to land a Wrath of Zeus but once he did, O’Hallister stayed down for three. It will be Mastachas atop the Alpha Division heading into week three!

George Mastachas (2-0) def. Mel O'Hallister (1-1) via Pinfall (Wrath of Zeus) in 17:58.  Rating: **

Changes for George Mastachas:  OVR + 4.42, XP + 732.94, no notable damage

Changes for Mel O'Hallister:  OVR -0.08, XP + 183.23, minor damage to head and body

 

BETA DIVISION

(2) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-0, OVR 485)

vs.

(1) Brian Blackfield (1-0, OVR 521)

Main event time, and one of the first tests for The Juggernaut in the Beta Division, against a perennial contender in Ouilette. The Frenchman took off to an early advantage, keeping out of reach of Blackfield when he could and peppering his opponent with punches and eye pokes. Blackfield would get some scattered offense in here and there, but Ouilette carried the momentum for the majority of the contest until right around the eleven-minute mark, when he made a critical mistake: he hit Blackfield with Le Petit Mort.

Ouilette was then treated to a first-hand showing of why Brian Blackfield is The Juggernaut. The adrenaline rush came through in a hurry and Blackfield wasted little time in battering Ouilette down. A Tartan Effect soon followed, and the knees landed right on the forehead of Ouilette, stunning him for the count of three. Blackfield pulls victory from the jaws of defeat, being behind the entirety of the match, and now the Beta Division has found out what the two lower divisions already learned: It’s going to take more than one finisher to keep Blackfield down, and good luck getting that second one in….

Brian Blackfield (2-0) def. Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-1) via Pinfall (Tartan Effect) in 12:24.  Rating: **

Changes for Brian Blackfield:  OVR + 4.10, XP + 631.74, minor damage to head

Changes for Jean-Paul Ouilette:  OVR -0.07, XP + 157.93, minor damage to head

 

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

 

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK TWO

ALPHA DIVISION

1.  George Mastachas:  2-0, ATV 17:35, (AMR 2.500), OVR 481.40

2.  The Mastodon:  1-1, ATV 12:04, (AMR 2.500), OVR 478.92

3.  Mel O'Hallister:  1-1, ATV 14:13, (AMR 2.000), OVR 494.58

4.  Nuclear Templeton:  1-1, ATV 14:30, (AMR 2.000), OVR 489.77

5.  Brandy McDonald:  1-1, ATV 15:19, (AMR 2.000), OVR 493.33

6.  Reverend Johnny Gross:  1-1, ATV 16:35, (AMR 2.000), OVR 483.53

7.  De'siree Mitchell:  1-1, ATV 19:10, (AMR 2.500), OVR 472.03

8.  Daniel Simmons:  0-2, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.500), OVR 488.77

 

BETA DIVISION

1.  Brian Blackfield:  2-0, ATV 10:04 (AMR 1.500), OVR 525.14

2.  Angela Wassermann:  2-0, ATV 14:49 (AMR 3.000), OVR 456.19

3.  Blood River:  1-1, ATV 10:10 (AMR 1.500), OVR 481.38

4.  Jean-Paul Ouilette:  1-1, ATV 11:06 (AMR 2.500), OVR 484.70

5.  Yoshii Nakamatsu:  1-1, ATV 12:06 (AMR 1.500), OVR 480.98

6.  Billy Norris:  1-1, ATV 13:18 (AMR 2.000), OVR 479.98

7.  Big Scott Weathers:  0-2, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.500), OVR 459.38

7.  Pulsar:  0-2, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.500), OVR 449.38

 

GAMMA DIVISION

1.  Christian Priest:  2-0, ATV 11:31, (AMR 4.000), OVR 526.96

2.  Lucas Molina:  2-0, ATV 13:54, (AMR 2.000), OVR 452.51

3.  Markus Clay:  1-1, ATV 7:04, (AMR 2.500), OVR 454.48

4.  Diamond:  1-1, ATV 12:21, (AMR 2.500), OVR 462.52

5.  Diego Rodriguez:  1-1, ATV 13:41, (AMR 3.000), OVR 479.07

6.  Indigo Rose:  1-1, ATV 15:45, (AMR 2.000), OVR 452.68

7.  Erick Gibson:  0-2, ATV 0:00, (AMR 3.000), OVR 464.93

8.  Terrance Stevens:  0-2, ATV 0:00, (AMR 2.000), OVR 449.00

 

DELTA DIVISION

1.  Monty Dhillon:  2-0, ATV 6:44 (AMR 1.500), OVR 490.96

2.  Scott Stevens:  2-0, ATV 10:10 (AMR 2.000), OVR 407.95

3.  Lance Heartilly:  2-0, ATV 12:41 (AMR 2.500), OVR 409.48

4.  Jun Onoo:  1-1, ATV 9:21 (AMR 2.000), OVR 455.67

5.  Kichi Hida:  1-1, ATV 11:24 (AMR 2.500), OVR 432.68

6.  Devil's Delight:  0-2, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.000), OVR 414.63

6.  Nocturne:  0-2, ATV 0:00 (AMR 2.000), OVR 399.86

8.  El Tornado:  0-2, ATV 0:00 (AMR 1.500), OVR 427.95

 

PREDICTION STANDINGS

(Reminder: Once the second half begins, the “official” scores will have the two lowest weeks drop off to determine a season winner.)

1. Croquemitaine: 24 (this week: 11)

2. SeanMcG: 23 (this week: 11)

3. Eternal Phoenix: 22 (this week: 12)

4. Jman2k3: 21 (this week: 9)

5. Derek B:  20 (this week: 9)

5. ShadowedFlames: 20 (this week: 9)

 

WEEK THREE SCHEDULE

ALPHA DIVISION

(3) Mel O'Hallister (1-1, OVR 495) vs. (4) Nuclear Templeton (1-1, OVR 490) [Career: O'Hallister, 2 - 0]

(5) Brandy McDonald (1-1, OVR 493) vs. (8) Daniel Simmons (0-2, OVR 489) [First Career Meeting]

LAST ONE STANDING MATCH: (1) George Mastachas (2-0, OVR 481) vs. (2) The Mastodon (1-1, OVR 479) [Career: Mastachas, 4 - 0]

(7) De'siree Mitchell (1-1, OVR 472) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (1-1, OVR 484) [Career: Tied 1 - 1]

BETA DIVISION

(6) Billy Norris (1-1, OVR 480) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (2-0, OVR 525) [First Career Meeting]

(4) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-1, OVR 485) vs. (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (1-1, OVR 481) [First Career Meeting]

SUBMISSION MATCH: (3) Blood River (1-1, OVR 481) vs. (2) Angela Wassermann (2-0, OVR 456) [Career: Tied 1 - 1]

(7) Big Scott Weathers (0-2, OVR 459) vs. (7) Pulsar (0-2, OVR 449) [Career: Tied 2 - 2]

GAMMA DIVISION

(4) Diamond (1-1, OVR 463) vs. (1) Christian Priest (2-0, OVR 527) [First Career Meeting]

(7) Erick Gibson (0-2, OVR 465) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (1-1, OVR 479) [Career: Tied 2 - 2]

(2) Lucas Molina (2-0, OVR 453) vs. (3) Markus Clay (1-1, OVR 454) [First Career Meeting]

(6) Indigo Rose (1-1, OVR 453) vs. (8) Terrance Stevens (0-2, OVR 449) [Career: Tied 1 - 1]

DELTA DIVISION

FIRST BLOOD MATCH: (1) Monty Dhillon (2-0, OVR 491) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (2-0, OVR 408) [First Career Meeting]

(4) Jun Onoo (1-1, OVR 456) vs. (6) Nocturne (0-2, OVR 400) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Kichi Hida (1-1, OVR 433) vs. (6) Devil's Delight (0-2, OVR 415) [Career: Hida, 2 - 0]

CAGE MATCH: (8) El Tornado (0-2, OVR 428) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (2-0, OVR 409) [First Career Meeting]

 

PREDICTIONS AND TRAINING PMs ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM EASTERN US TIME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 11!

[Jman2k3]

WEEK THREE SCHEDULE

ALPHA DIVISION

Mel O'Hallister (1-1, OVR 495)

Brandy McDonald (1-1, OVR 493)

George Mastachas (2-0, OVR 481)

Reverend Johnny Gross (1-1, OVR 484)

BETA DIVISION

Brian Blackfield (2-0, OVR 525)

Yoshii Nakamatsu (1-1, OVR 481)

Angela Wassermann (2-0, OVR 456)

Big Scott Weathers (0-2, OVR 459)

GAMMA DIVISION

Christian Priest (2-0, OVR 527)

Diego Rodriguez (1-1, OVR 479)

Lucas Molina (2-0, OVR 453)

Indigo Rose (1-1, OVR 453)

DELTA DIVISION

Scott Stevens (2-0, OVR 408)

Jun Onoo (1-1, OVR 456)

Kichi Hida (1-1, OVR 433)

Lance Heartilly (2-0, OVR 409)

[Croquemitaine]

 

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[ShadowedFlames]

*is now tempted to try to throw a shirt reference into next week’s MOTN*

Storms are expected here most of this evening so GMPC bouts aren’t being started until tomorrow. I’ll post my predictions then.

[Croquemitaine]

 

[ShadowedFlames]

SHADOWED’S PREDICTIONS

Alpha: O’Hallister, McDonald, Mastachas, Gross

Beta: Blackfield, Nakamatsu, Wassermann, Pulsar

Gamma: Priest, Gibson, Molina, Rose

Delta: Dhillon, Nocturne, Hida, Heartilly

[Eternal Phoenix]

ALPHA DIVISION

(3) Mel O'Hallister (1-1, OVR 495) vs. (4) Nuclear Templeton (1-1, OVR 490) [Career: O'Hallister, 2 - 0]

(5) Brandy McDonald (1-1, OVR 493) vs. (8) Daniel Simmons (0-2, OVR 489) [First Career Meeting]

LAST ONE STANDING MATCH: (1) George Mastachas (2-0, OVR 481) vs. (2) The Mastodon (1-1, OVR 479) [Career: Mastachas, 4 - 0]

(7) De'siree Mitchell (1-1, OVR 472) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (1-1, OVR 484) [Career: Tied 1 - 1]

BETA DIVISION

(6) Billy Norris (1-1, OVR 480) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (2-0, OVR 525) [First Career Meeting]

(4) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-1, OVR 485) vs. (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (1-1, OVR 481) [First Career Meeting]

SUBMISSION MATCH: (3) Blood River (1-1, OVR 481) vs. (2) Angela Wassermann (2-0, OVR 456) [Career: Tied 1 - 1]

(7) Big Scott Weathers (0-2, OVR 459) vs. (7) Pulsar (0-2, OVR 449) [Career: Tied 2 - 2]

GAMMA DIVISION

(4) Diamond (1-1, OVR 463) vs. (1) Christian Priest (2-0, OVR 527) [First Career Meeting]

(7) Erick Gibson (0-2, OVR 465) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (1-1, OVR 479) [Career: Tied 2 - 2]

(2) Lucas Molina (2-0, OVR 453) vs. (3) Markus Clay (1-1, OVR 454) [First Career Meeting]

(6) Indigo Rose (1-1, OVR 453) vs. (8) Terrance Stevens (0-2, OVR 449) [Career: Tied 1 - 1]

DELTA DIVISION

FIRST BLOOD MATCH: (1) Monty Dhillon (2-0, OVR 491) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (2-0, OVR 408) [First Career Meeting]

(4) Jun Onoo (1-1, OVR 456) vs. (6) Nocturne (0-2, OVR 400) [First Career Meeting]

(5) Kichi Hida (1-1, OVR 433) vs. (6) Devil's Delight (0-2, OVR 415) [Career: Hida, 2 - 0]

CAGE MATCH: (8) El Tornado (0-2, OVR 428) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (2-0, OVR 409) [First Career Meeting]

[Croquemitaine]

My only real predicition for this week is that... this will be one of the two weeks I drop at the end of the season. 🥴

 

WEEK THREE SCHEDULE

ALPHA DIVISION

(3) Mel O'Hallister (1-1, OVR 495) vs. (4) Nuclear Templeton (1-1, OVR 490)

- does Nuclear's desire for revenge finally overcome his inability to defeat O'Hallister?

(5) Brandy McDonald (1-1, OVR 493) vs. (8) Daniel Simmons (0-2, OVR 489)

LAST ONE STANDING MATCH: (1) George Mastachas (2-0, OVR 481) vs. (2) The Mastodon (1-1, OVR 479)

- Tougher pick than it looks. Mastaches is 4-0 vs Mastodon... but 0-2 in Last One Standing matches.

(7) De'siree Mitchell (1-1, OVR 472) vs. (6) Reverend Johnny Gross (1-1, OVR 484)

BETA DIVISION

(6) Billy Norris (1-1, OVR 480) vs. (1) Brian Blackfield (2-0, OVR 525)

(4) Jean-Paul Ouilette (1-1, OVR 485) vs. (5) Yoshii Nakamatsu (1-1, OVR 481)

SUBMISSION MATCH: (3) Blood River (1-1, OVR 481) vs. (2) Angela Wassermann (2-0, OVR 456)

(7) Big Scott Weathers (0-2, OVR 459) vs. (7) Pulsar (0-2, OVR 449)

GAMMA DIVISION

(4) Diamond (1-1, OVR 463) vs. (1) Christian Priest (2-0, OVR 527)

(7) Erick Gibson (0-2, OVR 465) vs. (5) Diego Rodriguez (1-1, OVR 479)

(2) Lucas Molina (2-0, OVR 453) vs. (3) Markus Clay (1-1, OVR 454)

(6) Indigo Rose (1-1, OVR 453) vs. (8) Terrance Stevens (0-2, OVR 449)

DELTA DIVISION

FIRST BLOOD MATCH: (1) Monty Dhillon (2-0, OVR 491) vs. (2) Scott Stevens (2-0, OVR 408)

(4) Jun Onoo (1-1, OVR 456) vs. (6) Nocturne (0-2, OVR 400)

(5) Kichi Hida (1-1, OVR 433) vs. (6) Devil's Delight (0-2, OVR 415)

CAGE MATCH: (8) El Tornado (0-2, OVR 428) vs. (3) Lance Heartilly (2-0, OVR 409)

 

[Croquemitaine]