WORLD CHAMPION

One of our favorite players from Germany, Joachim Storz, managed EDGE: Johnny Cage (OGL) to a perfect score of 501. He used that strategy to take the Gold Federation belt, then traded it in for the World prize! Now Joachim can choose either 100 free matches or a real wrestling belt and 50 free matches.

U.S. CHAMPION

Count Diego Tondalona (RCL) won this engraved plaque or 25 free matches for his manager, Peter Leone of New Jersey! His 499-pointer had better flow than that of fellow TV champions Armas Archuleta (MRL), EDGE: Jeff Youngblood (OSL), and COT: Atomic Werewolf (BBL). Great job, Peter!

KING OF THE RING

World Champion EDGE: Johnny Cage (OGL) used his 501 to claim this engraved plaque or 25 free matches for Joachim Storz of Germany! After adding the values of hold positions 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14 in the strategy of every league battle royal winner, his 273 total couldn't be stopped. The regular battle royals were played using these hold positions: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 15.

ASIATIC CHAMPION

This $25,000 purse went to CD: Aeneas Bloodblade (NDL), who is managed by Steve Bradshaw of Florida. He had to defeat EDGE: Pain (CSL) by point flow, since each had a 499 total. Steve picks up 10 free matches!

HARDCORE CHAMPION

Anthony Rodriguez of Alabama received 10 free matches for leading UZI: Da Masked Outlaw (TDL) to victory over the champions of our other Hardcore leagues. His strategy was worth a perfect 501 points!

FEDERATION PLAY-OFFS

UZI: Huge Friggin' Jerk (UFL) took the Iron Federation title for Jason P. Miller of Kansas. He edged ACE: Kenchikuka (WSL), who also had 500 points. The Steel Federation champion was "Hacksaw" Bane Bradshaw (MRL), managed by Steve Bradshaw of Florida. His 500 total earned Steve 25 free matches! In the Gold Federation, Johnny Cage had to edge out UZI: Da Masked Outlaw (TDL) before he could move on to the World Championship, since each had a 501-pointer. Johnny "2 Kold" Koolakowski (LOL) won the Diamond prize for manager W.P. Mills of Wisconsin. He had 499 points. Steven M. Shotliff of Minnesota coached TV: Minnesota Wrecking Crew I (IGL) to the top of the Bronze Federation, leaving TNT: Taskmaster (JEL), ACE: Counter Flooder #4 (FBL), UZI: Plunder (NYL), and ACE: War Room Taskmaster (WAL) in his wake. The Jade Federation went to ACE: Crazy Craig Robare (TPL), who was managed to a perfect 501 by Randy Mercado of Pennsylvania!

NATIONAL CHAMPION, IWA-WIDE REGIONALS

Going home with this engraved plaque or 25 free matches was Randy Mercado of Pennsylvania, who managed ACE: Kostar the Barbarian (MWL) to a win in the Northern region, then to the National honors! He had a strategy worth 501 points. Claiming the other titles were...

LADIES' TITLES

Winning both the Ladies' World title and the Queen of the Ring crown was EBM: "Sexy" Eva (LLL)! Her manager, Jamison O'Neal of Maine, wins an engraved plaque or 15 free matches for providing the 501-point strategy. ACE: Shallow Hal's Gal (GDL) took the Ladies' $20,000 U.S. purse by edging LPPF: Nikki Blair (LLL). She's managed by Howie Sandberg of New York, who also won the Ladies' U.S. tag straps with ACE: "Ball and Chain" Brittany and "Dominatrix" Dawn Nightshade (FFL). Then he conquered the World Six-woman titles with the 521-pointer belonging to ACE: "Bullemic" Bonnie, "Fat Cow" Francine, and "Two Ton Truck" Theresa Eaton (FFL)! Although her fellow bride lost by point flow last time, UZI: Dracula's Bride Marishka (VVL) was able to claim the Ladies' National Championship for Andre Sabucco of Texas. She had a 499. Andre proved his tenaciousness once more by winning the U.S. Six-woman straps with UZI: Evil Erin, Maniac Molly, and Sinister Samantha (VVL), who missed them by point flow last time! The Ladies' Tag-team champions were ACE: "Stunning" Samantha Simmons and "Sizzling" Cheri Summers (VVL). Tim Zaegel of Missouri led them to point flow victory over LAW: Samantha "The Witch" Stephens and Jill "The Tool Woman" Taylor (FFL), who also had a 516 total.

WORLD TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONS

These $50,000 titles went to UZI: Hell Seed and Hell's Overlord (PKL)! Their manager, Jason P. Miller of Kansas, adds an engraved plaque or 15 free matches to his winnings. The top eight teams in the standings had 516 points -- including "Rey Rey" Simmons and "Hacksaw" Bane Bradshaw, who also had a perfect team score last cycle!

TOP 10 TAG-TEAMS

U.S. TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONS

ACE: "The Antagonist" Shaun and "Rebellious" Rocky Agony (HWL) earned $20,000 apiece for having the best strategy out of all our TV tag-team champions last cycle. They are managed by Howie Sandberg of New York!

WORLD SIX-MAN CHAMPIONS

Howie Sandberg of New York kept these belts in his possession for the fifth cycle in a row! This time he used the team of ACE: Unknown Soldier, Evil Angel, and Dance with the Devil (CWL) to win the choice between an engraved plaque and 15 free matches. The top five teams listed had 521 points.

TOP 10 SIX-MAN TEAMS

U.S. SIX-MAN CHAMPIONS

ACE: Myles Blackheart, Stirling Blackheart, and Relentless Ricky Magnum (LOL) each pocketed $20,000, thanks to the excellent managerial skills of Randy Mercado of Pennsylvania! He helped them edge past stablemates "The Sharpshooter" Randy Mercado, "The Nightmare" Diesel Z, and Kareem "Big Time" Utley (NFL), who are not managed by Randy. Both teams had 521 points.

TOP 10 LEAGUES

Based on the number of matches, the most active leagues for the August cycle are listed below. The All Star League topped the chart for the fourth cycle in a row, and that's not likely to change anytime soon. After losing by the slimmest of margins last time, its managers won a two matches for $1 cycle by having the highest average strategy total when counting only active wrestlers! The NSL and JIL rounded out the top three spots.

TOP 20 STARS

(This list does not include wrestlers who were inactive.)

LIST OF LEAGUES

IRON FEDERATION: Battling Titans, Center Stage, Danger Zone, Hardcore Wrestling, Imminent Destruction, Iron Man, Murder Incorporated, New Generation, Quick Pin, Southern Pride, Under Fire, Wrestling Superstars

STEEL FEDERATION: Absolute Pain, Caribbean Coast, Devil Inside, Intense Impact, King Kong, Lost Souls, Mid-Atlantic Region, Old School, Pittsburgh Power, Praying Mantis, Rebel Yell, True Grit, Vicious Valkyries, Wild Panthers

GOLD FEDERATION: All Star, Battle Royal, Blood Bath, Chicago Legends, Classic Wrestling, Gold Digger, Good Times, Hit Man, Majestic Property, Masked Wrestling, New Millennium, Ninja Dojo, Olympic Gold, Texas Death

DIAMOND FEDERATION: Arm Lock, Axe Blade, Dark Days, Evil Clown, Femme Fatale, Fractured Jaw, Internal Rage, Last Breath, Lights Out, Night Falcon, Noble Savage, Non-stop Action, Rajun Cajun, Xtreme Wrestling

BRONZE FEDERATION: Alter Ego, Barbaric Warrior, Coffin Filler, Flowing Blood, Grim Reaper, Hot Streak, Iron Glove, Jagged Edge, Knight Time, Main Event, New York, War Cry, Wild America

JADE FEDERATION: Atomic Age, Jade Dragon, Just Incredible, Just Rasslin', Killer Shark, Kings Court, Lone Wolf, Lovely Ladies, Psychotic Killer, Super Hero, Thor's Hammer, Total Package, World Wrestling