JOHNNY B SAYS

Entering our Hall of Fame this cycle is Organ Donor (JDL). He ends his 9-year career with a record of 1,295-486-82, $4,573,200 in earnings, and 26 stars. During that time he won many honors, including a World Six-man title, a Jade Federation belt, and the King of the Ring crown. His manager, Dan Delaney of Ohio, will receive a plaque!

Ian Greaves of New York is retiring two of his WYD members from the ASL this cycle. Ambulance Chasing Lawyer (1,133-356-73, $3,404,700 *24) is a former U.S. Champion and was a one-time runner-up for the World title. Chef Ra (1,074-481-79, $4,223,700 *27) is a former King of the Ring who held both the Eastern and Gold Federation titles. He also missed winning the World title by point flow (back in 1998). Ian's managerial skills have earned him two engraved plaques!

WORLD CHAMPION

The Tsmoothnami struck as Æ: "Venom" Eddie Brock (IML) captured the World title for the Smooth One Jeff Manning of College Corner, Ohio! He edged out both Æ: Abdullah Al Cruel (UFL) and FDC: Tony "The King of Pancrase" Robinson (HTL) to win the Iron Federation title, and ended up with the choice of 100 free matches or a real wrestling belt plus 50 free matches. His strategy was worth 501 points.

U.S. CHAMPION

Whit Whitaker of Indiana won the choice between an engraved plaque and 25 free matches by managing PA: Renegade Terry Idol (HTL) to point flow victory over fellow TV champions Æ: Cerebus (IIL) and IP/X-RAIDED: Showtime Joe Sandstrom (ASL). All three had a perfect 501-point total. Good going, Whit!

KING OF THE RING

Gaining an engraved plaque or 25 free matches for coaching Æ: Bad News Blake (BRL) to this title was Sly Smith of West Virginia! (He was entered in the running for this title because he was mistakenly left out of his league battle royal.) After adding the values of hold positions 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, and 15 in the strategy of every battle royal winner, Blake's total of 274 was the highest. The second highest total was 273, which belonged to the Hulkster Hulk Hogan (RHL). He is managed by Cory Black of Ohio, who gave him an impressive 500-point strategy!

FEDERATION PLAY-OFFS

Eddie Brock, managed by Jeff Manning of Ohio, conquered the Iron Federation and then the IWA World title. The Smooth One also took the Bronze honors, using Æ: Amazing Aardvark (TML). He had to edge out Bill "The Bonecrusher" Alston (MAL) since both had a 500. The Tsmoothnami struck a third time, as Æ: Polish Power Jakub Pavlik (PKL) squeaked past FDC: Tony Ceno (JIL) to win in the Jade Federation! Both were armed with 500-pointers. Picking up $40,000 in earnings plus 25 free matches for his manager was Steel Federation champion "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher Lawler (MRL). Ronnie Wagoner of North Carolina led him to point flow victory over last cycle's champion, Æ: Brimstone (IIL), plus the Hoov (TGL) and Luigi Antonelli (CCL). All four had 501 points. (Nice job, Ronnie!) Taking the Gold prize was CORE: Snake Badlands (OGL), managed by Oliver Storz of Germany. He edged out Tacoma Thunder (NDL), plus Æ stable members Bad News Blake (TDL), Ayatollah M (CLL), and John Kibbles (ASL). Each had a 500 total. Gregg Boyle of Maryland won the Diamond title by helping Æ: G Money (LOL) defeat DC: Corruption (WKL), TOA: Ruler of the IWA (CRL), and UKA: Sinister Shane Silliman (ALL) by point flow. They each had a 500-pointer.

NATIONAL CHAMPION, IWA-WIDE REGIONALS

The Tsmoothnami hit again as Æ: Daddy Bubba (BTL) took the National title home for the Smooth One Jeff Manning of Ohio! His 501-point strategy helped him edge both FDC: Tony "The Game" Robinson (HTL) and Brian (FNL) to win the Mountain region before moving up to the National prize of a plaque or 25 free matches. The other titles went to...

LADIES' TITLES

Æ: Alluring Ashley Massaro (VVL) is our reigning Ladies' World Champion! Her perfect 501 total earned an engraved plaque or 15 free matches for her manager, Kevin Kolodiej of Maryland. Mark Manning of Florida made quite an impact on our Queen of the Ring battle, winning it with OTR: Agent Kate Todd (VVL). Taking the Ladies' U.S. title with 500 points was FDC: Bad Girl Britney Sky (LLL). She's managed by Tony Robinson of Florida. Jason P. Miller of Kansas picked up the Ladies' National honors with Æ: Victoria's Secret Angel #1 (FFL), who had a 500 total. She teamed with Angels #2 and #3 to win the U.S. Six-woman belts. Jason also claimed the Ladies' Tag-team straps, using Æ: Laquisha Chlamydia and Suquisha Ginelotrimin Jackson (LLL)! They had to edge out stablemates Britney and Jamie Madison (FFL), since both teams had 516 points. The Ladies' U.S. Tag-team champions were SCA: Crazy Crystal and Devious Donna (FFL), managed by Andre Sabucco of Texas. He teamed them with Chad Burton of Indiana's FDC: Alexis Sapphire and together they won the World Six-woman titles!

WORLD TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONS

Five teams tied for these titles last cycle. Jason P. Miller of Kansas held onto the titles, this time using not one but TWO teams! In fact, he owns all of the Æ teams that made our top 10 list! The DC stablemates belong to Chris Spellman of Illinois. Makaveli is managed by Matt Danecki, and his partner, Steve Young, owns Super Dragon II (both hail from Ohio). Also sharing the belts was the HYPE team from the DZL. The top eight teams listed had a perfect 516 total!

TOP 10 TAG-TEAMS

U.S. TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONS

WWW: Mike White Lightning Moore and WWW/NFL: Quick-Kill Keith Brooking (QPL) grabbed $20,000 apiece after defeating all other TV tag champions. Long-time IWA manager Mike Moore of North Carolina led his team to victory over DC: Overdose and Anxiety (MIL), plus Æ/CTI: Abs and Calves (DZL). All three teams had 516 points.

WORLD SIX-MAN CHAMPIONS

Who says 13 is an unlucky number? That's how many teams ended in an unbreakable draw for these belts! Jason P. Miller of Kansas led his CFL team to victory and brought TeArS to the eyes of his opponents again. "The Nature Boy" is managed by Scott Lowe of Missouri, while A.J. Styles and Lashley belong to Kevin Kolodiej of Maryland (making this his fifth consecutive cycle holding these titles). Kevin also helped Zero Cool, Crash Override, and Acid Burn retain their ownership of these straps! Scott K. Olson of Arizona manages both the GBL and JDL teams, while the WAL team is owned by Gregg Boyle of Maryland. Tony Robinson of Florida kept his name in this section, thanks to his FDC members. Mike Moore of North Carolina led his WWW stable to the titles from the QPL. Also representing for the Warriors was James Steen of Florida, who manages both the IML and MIL teams. The MOD stable members answer to Bruce Thomas of Pennsylvania, while "The Chosen One" owns the EDGE team. Last but not least was IWA veteran Kevin DiFranco of New York, who manages the TML winners. Also with 521 team points were Æ/CTI: Lord of the Prophecy, Full-Metal Alchemist, and Crimson Flame Alchemist (CRL); TOA: Death Knight, Death Rider, and Death Stalker (MML); TOA: Glass Jaw Joey, Big Bull Billy, and King Hippo Harry (IGL); LOTUS: "Demon Angel" Natas Nevaeh, "Black Panther" Malik Zulu Shabazz, and "Chemical King" Saddam Hussein (NSL); Æ: Holocaust, Tribulation, and Armageddon (FJL); plus LB: Ravishing Rick Hamilton, Leather Rebel Spike Frenzy, and the Legendary Eddie Sweat (BRL)!

TOP 13 SIX-MAN TEAMS

U.S. SIX-MAN CHAMPIONS

Three teams ended up sharing these belts at the end of last cycle's play-offs. Æ: Plague, Pandemic, and Parasite (CFL) added another title to Jason P. Miller of Kansas's winnings. Scott Bernes of Ohio was in the mix with Æ/CTI: Rise Against, Fight Against, and Die Against (WAL). Also from Ohio, Steve Young took some of the prize money with USD: Super Dragon, Deuce, and Xpert (MIL). Æ/CTI: Three Days Grace, Faithful Misery, and Bad Boy Bubba Bernes (CRL) were the fourth team that had a perfect 521 total.

TOP 10 LEAGUES

The most active leagues for the February cycle, going by the number of matches, are listed below. The Just Incredible League fought its way into first place! Appearing beside each league is the average strategy total of each, counting only active wrestlers. The Lovely Ladies League had the best average, so its managers can take two matches for $1 next cycle!

TOP 20 MONEY HOLDERS

LIST OF LEAGUES

IRON FEDERATION: Battling Titans, Danger Zone, Heart Throb, Iron Man, Mount Olympus, Murder Incorporated, Northern Lights, Quick Pin, Southern Pride, Under Fire

STEEL FEDERATION: Caribbean Coast, Devil Inside, Fight Night, Hired Assassin, Intense Impact, King Kong, Mid-Atlantic Region, Praying Mantis, Red Hot, Sterling Silver, True Grit, Vicious Valkyries

GOLD FEDERATION: All Star, Battle Royal, Blood Bath, Chicago Legends, Classic Wrestling, Eastern Stars, Gold Digger, Hit Man, Living Nightmare, Ninja Dojo, Olympic Gold, San Francisco, Texas Death

DIAMOND FEDERATION: Arm Lock, Axe Blade, Chaotic Rebellion, Evil Clown, Femme Fatale, Fractured Jaw, Jack Hammer, Last Breath, Lights Out, Night Falcon, Noble Savage, Wild Kingdom

BRONZE FEDERATION: Alter Ego, Coffin Filler, Famous Talent, Glory Bound, Gorgeous Amazon, Grim Reaper, Iron Glove, Mat Action, Mat Mayhem, New York, Trouble Maker, Wild America, Windy City

JADE FEDERATION: Atomic Age, Dragon's Hoard, High Rollers, Jade Dragon, Just Incredible, Just Rasslin', Kings Court, Lovely Ladies, Prime Time, Psychotic Killer, Super Hero, Total Package, World Wrestling