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JOHNNY B SAYS
As promised, our Specialty Championships are back with a vengeance! Check your envelope for a sign-up form, or head over to the Results page of our website and download the PDF version. Send us your entries along with your matches and strategies for the upcoming September cycle.
Does your wrestler specialize in No Holds Barred matches? First Blood matches? Parking Lot Brawls? There are 60 opportunities to earn a share of $2.7 million in prize money this year, so don't miss out!
Normally, managers in the Black Widow League must sign exactly six matches each cycle -- no more, no less -- but next time, they get to sign 16 for that same five bucks, because manager Jon Wasilewski kept the Ladies' World Championship in their league! Be sure to watch for this special reward every cycle.
Manager Tommy Christopher was responsible for the prize's creation, and he also suggested we replace the term "cycle" with "tour." Tommy used that in his Elite Generation leagues, and players who remember the Iron Federation's Generation Next League may recall that co-commissioners Wes Nichols and Mr. James also popularized it (independently of Tommy). What's your preference? If enough managers are in favor of the switch, we'll make "tour" the official term, so let us know what you think!
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES -- engraved plaque
Seth Brubaker of Ohio
TBABIT: Amaris Gore (NAL) 1,030-311-66, *26, $2,296,000
TBABIT: Trista Gore (NAL) 1,018-282-66, *25, $2,051,300
TBABIT: Winter Gore (NAL) 1,086-306-74, *36, $2,675,800
TBABIT: Patient X (FSL) 1,395-326-75, *35, $3,507,300
TBABIT: Patient Y (FSL) 1,394-337-72, *29, $3,532,600
TBABIT: Patient Z (FSL) 1,399-323-76, *31, $3,448,800
WORLD, U.S., KING OF THE RING
World Champion
RPE: Texas Jesse Tombstone (IWL)
Ryan Patrick of Michigan; 501; $250,000 + 75 free matches or a real wrestling belt & 25 free matches, 10 free matches for IWL managers next cycle
"When you've been in the IWA for 13 years and usually have one, or maybe two, six-man teams, you know the chances of winning the World title are slim. The IWA is full of Hall-of-Fame-caliber managers, and getting by them is no easy task. But against all odds, Texas Jesse Tombstone of The Regulators fought his heart out to give this manager his one shining moment.
"The Regulators (Tombstone, Shotgun James Carnage, and Blackjack Robertson) are IWL originals, there since cycle number one, and have racked up over 100 singles titles, over 30 tag titles, over 40 six-man championships, and a few IWA-wide titles along the way, but this one is the icing on the cake. Now, it's time to see if we can strike gold one more time. 'Regulators, mount up!'"
U.S. Champion
Hot $tuff Adam Ca$h (BRL)
Matt Riley of Massachusetts; 501; $100,000 + a large plaque or 25 free matches
King of the Ring
COT: "Mr. Minnesota" Olaf Gustavson (QPL)
Steven M. Shotliff of Minnesota; $50,000 + a large plaque or 25 free matches; 273 KotR total; hold positions were 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14; battle royal hold positions were 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 15
FEDERATION TITLES -- $50,000 + 25 free matches
Iron Federation Champion
VIRUS: The Mighty Mockingbird (XPL)
"Dr. Pain" Mark Duchaine of Vermont; 499; edged EDGE/RF: "Courageous" Charlie Thomas (CSL), COT: Jimmy "The Body" Janos (QPL)
Steel Federation Champion
VIRUS: "Under Contract" Randy Couture (HAL)
Keith A. Maple of Ohio; 500
Gold Federation Champion
RPE: Texas Jesse Tombstone (IWL)
Ryan Patrick of Michigan; 501; edged RFD: Midnight Scorpion (CWL)
Diamond Federation Champion
SOS/ARMY: "Half-Blind Brawler" Otis Bascomb (XWL)
Donald Henry of Illinois; 500
Bronze Federation Champion
EDGE: Sledge Hammer (UNL)
Brad Norman of North Carolina; 500; edged VIRUS: Spanish Flu (COL), VIRUS: Princess Anna (CAW), EDGE: Phanes (HRL), BCB: Eddie "Sweet Swagger" Mendoza (WWL), VIRUS/CHAMP: Inferno (GRL)
Jade Federation Champion
VIRUS: The Heartbreaker (GCL)
Tim Szokan II of Ohio; missed title by point flow last time; 500; edged NME: Strong Nintendo (JDL)
SPECIALTY TITLES -- $25,000 + 10 free matches
American Champion
Masked Prince (ASL)
The Masked Manager; 500; edged BCB: Eddie "Sweet Swagger" Mendoza (WWL), GUN: Mr. Pennynickel (WTL)
Asian Champion
RFD: Midnight Scorpion (CWL)
Greg Koscik of Ohio; 501
Elite Champion
RPE: Texas Jesse Tombstone (IWL)
Ryan Patrick of Michigan; 501; 60 free matches or a real wrestling belt & 10 free matches; edged Midnight Scorpion
Hardcore Champion
SOS/IND: Riley Reynolds (BWL)
Jon Wasilewski of Virginia; 501
International Champion
Jesse Tombstone
Metropolitan Champion
Jesse Tombstone
30 free matches
Rookie Brawl Winner
"A Complete Scumbag" Caesar Sterling (NWL)
Jeffrey Snedden of Pennsylvania; 499; edged NORD: Tormund Erikksen, Dark Danger
NATIONAL, IWA-WIDE REGIONALS -- $25,000
National Champion
TBABIT: Tony "Zippy" Dog (IWL)
Jake Joyce of Illinois; 501; a large plaque or 25 free matches; Rocky Mountains region
Central Plains Champion
The Total Package U.S. Mayle (BRL)
Matt Riley of Massachusetts; 501; edged EDGE: "Friend-Zoned" Frederick Goodfellow (IWL)
East Coast Champion
EDGE: Dionysus (HRL)
Jeff Annable of Canada; 500; edged "Sheepdog" Rowe Grady (IWL), VIRUS: Brock Payne (AOL), RFD: Decapitator (BRL)
Great Lakes Champion
SOS/ARMY: "Blackheart" Brett Severance (JDL)
Donald Henry of Illinois; 500; edged GC: Zydrate (BRL), RPE: Shotgun James Carnage (IWL), BCB: "A-Game" Derek Ace (WWL)
Mid-Atlantic Champion
EDGE/RF: "Steady" Eddie Thomas (CSL)
Brad Norman of North Carolina; manager retained title; 501
Northeast Champion
EDGE: "Y2B" Chris Babylon (CZL)
Jeff Annable; 500
Pacific Northwest Champion
NME: Johnny Justice (CWL)
~TZ~ of Virginia; 501
Southeast Champion
SOS/IND: Uncle Ebeneezer (PKW)
Jon Wasilewski of Virginia; 500; edged SOS: "High Speed" Chase Driver (CWL), EDGE: "Pop Culture" Peter Cross (IWL)
Southwest Champion
ORDER: The Gamehead Kenneth Jerkowski (CAW)
Timothy L. Clark of Washington; 499; edged VIRUS: Superstar Billy Green (UNL), ORDER: Marko Rios (NRL), ORDER: Losing Streak #2 (BKL), SOS: Social Justice Warrior (EHL)
West Coast Champion
VIRUS: Creepy Crawler (NRL)
Frank Jay Belcher III of Michigan; 500; edged SOS/ARMY: Gangsta Rapper Goldmouth (CZL)
LADIES' TITLES
Ladies' World Champion
SOS/IND: Riley Reynolds (BWL)
Jon Wasilewski of Virginia; 501; $50,000 + a plaque or 15 free matches, 10 free matches for BWL managers next cycle
Ladies' U.S. Champion
GC: Shilo Wallace (BWL)
Tyler Davidson of California; 500; $25,000
Queen of the Ring
VIRUS: Penny Punk (VUL)
Michael Drake of New Jersey; 267 QotR total
Ladies' National Champion
COT: Anna "The Unstoppable" Forss (MDL)
Wade Reinhard of Pennsylvania; 500
Ladies' Tag-team Champions
COT: Cayonne & Ms. Perfect (MDL)
Wade Reinhard; 516
Ladies' U.S. Tag-team Champions
COT: Women of the Knight #1 & #2 (FFL)
Steven M. Shotliff of Minnesota; 516
World Six-woman Champions
NME: Revelation, Revolution, Epiphany (LLL)
~TZ~ of Virginia; moved up from U.S. titles
VIRUS: Rocket Man, Pocket Rocket, Batteries "Not" Included (VVL)
Frank Jay Belcher III of Michigan; manager held titles 7 cycles in a row; 521
U.S. Six-woman Champions
VIRUS: Bruce Jenner "The Male, Female, It Versions" (LLL)
Frank Jay Belcher III
TAG-TEAM TITLES
World Tag-team Champions
VIRUS: Sly Smith & Arnold Swarzamijigger (HWL)
Sly Smith & Frank Jay Belcher III of Michigan; ranked #11 last time; Belcher held titles 6 cycles in a row; share of $50,000 + 15 free matches
HIGHER FLYERS: Graig Gagne & "Jumpin'" Jim Brazil (QPL)
Steven M. Shotliff of Minnesota; ranked #23 last time, #14 before that
NME: Archangel Raphael & Erebus (CSL)
"The Game" from Parts Unknown & ~TZ~ of Virginia; ~TZ~ held titles 3 cycles in a row
EDGE: The Puppetmaster & Flying Felipe Fernandez (DZL)
Jeff Annable of Canada & Brad Norman of North Carolina; Annable retained titles
EDGE: TML Nylander & EDGE/ROT: Rye Guy 11 (MEL)
Jeff Annable & Rich Reilly of New Jersey
Top Contenders
6. NME: Kris Kandid & Katanka (CFL)
7. RPE: Shotgun James Carnage & Texas Jesse Tombstone (IWL)
ranked #14 last time
8. SOS: Mike Slawsome & Thug Dionte Russell (LBL)
9. RFD: Timber Wolf & Fenris (BRL)
10. SOS/AI: Killer Kyle & SOS: "Gray Eagle" Tris Speaker (NDL)
previous champions
ORDER: Sundogs Razor & Tazer (BHL)
12. VIRUS: Ric Legend & Hollywood Armstrong (XPL)
13. BNC: The Nasty Critters Barry Sags & Ryan Knobbs (BBL)
last of the teams with 516
U.S. Tag-team Champions
VIRUS: Bruiser Buck Dewitt & Big Frank Country (QPL)
Sly Smith; manager held titles 5 cycles in a row; share of $25,000
VIRUS: Sly Smith & Points Race Spendah (DZL)
Sly Smith & Michael Drake of New Jersey
NME: Chimp Goto & Ultimo Calamari (LPL)
~TZ~
COT: Dudley Smiley & Tig O'Bitty (KHL)
Steven M. Shotliff
SOS: Torpedo Leialoha & Snow Job Moore (NAL)
"The Smooth One" Jeff Manning of Ohio
EDGE/CHOSEN: Keith Scott & EDGE/ROT: Rye Guy 21 (MEL)
Jeff Annable & Rich Reilly; 516; edged NME: The Hitman & The Enforcer (CFL), IMT/AR15: Bowling For Behave & Close the Borders (NDL), NME: The Road Dog & The Fourth Seal (CSL), VIRUS: Grim Reafer & Hollywood Armstrong (HWL), RFD: Tombstone & Decapitator (BRL), ORDER: Kenneth Oblivion & Christopher Destruction (IWL), ORDER: Big Thad & MTG (BBL)
SIX-MAN TITLES
World Six-man Champions
SOS: Tammy Lahren, April Fools, Hannah Lama Ding Dong (KHL)
Derek Tuttle of Florida; retained titles; manager held titles 3 cycles in a row; share of $50,000 + 15 free matches
SOS/ARMY: "Ice Pick" Marwon Kray, SOS: Pacific Champ Mike Cook (NAL), Big Helen 6 (NBL)
Donald Henry of Illinois (Kray) & Michael Cook of Kentucky; Henry held titles 6 cycles in a row
SOS/IND: Doug "Double Bass" Brocky, Gene "The Machine" Conrad, Thad Clayman (IWL)
Jon Wasilewski of Virginia; manager retained titles
SOS/WAI: Alpha Males #1, #2, #3 (NPL)
SOS/WAI: Alpha Males #11, #12, #13 (SHL)
Justin Vickers of Missouri
NME: "The Dream" Joey Lance, Archangel Uriel, Performance Center Trainer 2 (CSL)
~TZ~ of Virginia, "The Game" from Parts Unknown, Steven J. Deane of Nebraska; ~TZ~ held titles 29 cycles in a row, "The Game" 6 in a row, Deane retained titles
VIRUS: Hijacked, The Executioner, Superstar Billy Green (XPL)
Michael Eaves of Mississippi, "Dr. Pain" Mark Duchaine of Vermont, Sly Smith; Smith held titles 11 cycles in a row, Duchaine 4 in a row
VIRUS: Kuku Racha, Lawrence, Half Amazing (GRL)
Mark Duchaine, Michael Eaves, Keith A. Maple of Ohio
VIRUS: Looney Knutzz, ICE ICE DADDY, The Sniffer of Biden (ASL)
VIRUS: Johnny "Numbknutzz" Johnson, Yur Papa, Maybe Maybe (MUL)
Mitchell Johnson (Knutzz & Numbknutzz) & Frank Jay Belcher III, both of Michigan; Belcher held titles 10 cycles in a row
VIRUS: MJ Cochise, Crazy Horse, Satch-Stealer Johnson (NAL)
Mitchell Johnson
VIRUS/CTI: Brock Callihan, Duke Iron, VIRUS: Headhunter B (HWL)
Michael Drake of New Jersey
EDGE: Quadavious "Quads" Santino, Hooded Justice, EDGE/ROT: Rye Guy 3 (MEL)
Brad Norman of North Carolina, Jeff Annable of Canada, Rich Reilly of New Jersey; Annable & Norman retained titles
EDGE: Steel Horse, Guitar, Canada Steel (CZL)
Jeff Annable
ORDER/FAM: Leroy, Elroy, The Menacing Minister (CWL)
PPA/ORDER: Mr. Smith, Cpl. Punishment, Pork Rind (BBL)
Robert Lawson of Colorado
COT: The Rockin' Redneck, The Scramblin' Hillbilly, Jimmy "The Body" Janos (QPL)
Steven M. Shotliff of Minnesota; 521
U.S. Six-man Champions
NME: New Breed Legend #1, The Sixth Seal, Performance Center Trainer 12 (CSL)
~TZ~, "The Game," Steven J. Deane; ~TZ~ held titles 12 cycles in a row, Deane & "The Game" retained titles; share of $25,000
VIRUS: Johnny Fame, Hunter Harrison, Ace Anderson (OSL)
Sly Smith (Fame) & Michael Drake; Smith held titles 5 cycles in a row, Drake 4 in a row
VIRUS: Triple Lindy, Plague, Old Dirty One-Eye (HLL)
Frank Jay Belcher III; manager retained titles
EDGE: Mr. Orange, Mr. Pink, Mr. Brown (CZL)
EDGE: Steel Magnolia, Toe, Stainless Steel (AAL)
Jeff Annable
COT: Hooded Soldiers I, II, III (KHL)
Steven M. Shotliff
SOS/ARMY: "The Worm" Cadillac Gaskins, "Punisher" Desperation Williams, SOS: Mitch Please (XWL)
Donald Henry & Derek Tuttle (Please); 521; edged VIP: Jimmy, NME: London, Mason Funk (MUL)
TOP 10 LEAGUES
1. BRL (1,316 matches) 493.094
2. IWL (1,012 matches) 493.414
3. NWL (893 matches) 475.500
4. BBL (789 matches) 490.580
5. WTL (729 matches) 491.600
6. SHL (669 matches) 492.400
7. BHL (636 matches) 492.880
8. CWL (633 matches) 494.451
highest average strategy total (active wrestlers only); 10 free matches for managers next cycle
9. DXL (609 matches) 491.830
10. NRL (553 matches) 487.981
TOP 20 MONEY HOLDERS -- active wrestlers only
1. Kaptain Kryptonite (NBL) $52,300,800
2. VIRUS: Mike Drake (HWL) $39,361,900
3. VIRUS: Medieval Tymes (ASL) $26,905,000
4. VIRUS/CHAMP: Sir Gunther Kinderwacht (ASL) $20,291,700
5. VIRUS: Misfit Messiah (NAL) $19,399,100
6. DFI: American Freedom Fighter E.J. (SHL) $19,190,438
7. VIRUS: Cpl. Punishment (LBL) $17,743,800
8. SHS: "Money-Driven" Mike Sebastian (BRL) $17,141,400
9. NGAA: Hawkeye Science (HLL) $17,035,400
10. VIRUS: Mike Drake (ASL) $14,235,800
11. NGAA: Rydia Stormer (MDL) $14,101,500
12. COT: Pete the Geek (IGL) $14,097,600
13. Death Warrant (LBL) $13,902,000
14. "Mr. Everything" Kirk Lockran (AWL) $13,163,900
15. VIRUS: Wonderful Wally Brown (GRL) $13,118,100
16. SHS: Punk Rock Mike (BRL) $12,806,900
17. SHS: Agent 26 (BRL) $11,423,000
18. VIRUS: F.B. III (MUL) $11,101,000
19. COT: "Mr. Minnesota" Olaf Gustavson (QPL) $10,985,700
20. Connecticut Yankee (AWL) $10,062,100
PLAYER-MADE RANKINGS
2022 Managers: Overall
1. Sly Smith 1,955
2. Frank Jay Belcher III 1,880
3. Michael Drake 1,440
4. ~TZ~ 1,410
5. Brad Norman 1,255
6. Jeff Annable 1,170
7. "The Smooth One" Jeff Manning 960
8. "Dr. Pain" Mark Duchaine 940
9. Donald Henry 875
10. "The Game" 840
11. Rich Reilly 790
12. Michael Eaves 750
13. Steven M. Shotliff 690
14. Keith A. Maple 675
15. Derek Tuttle 650
16. Jon Wasilewski
Robbie "Blood" Pawelek 590
18. Darren Soanes 565
19. Seth Brubaker 540
20. IWA Legend Terrence Boyd 530
2022 Managers: Men's Titles
1. Sly Smith 1,910
2. Frank Jay Belcher III 1,760
3. Michael Drake 1,365
4. ~TZ~ 1,320
5. Brad Norman 1,255
6. Jeff Annable 1,170
7. "Dr. Pain" Mark Duchaine 940
8. "The Smooth One" Jeff Manning 895
9. Donald Henry 875
10. "The Game" 840
2022 Managers: Ladies' Titles
1. Frank Jay Belcher III 120
2. Wade Reinhard 105
3. ~TZ~ 90
4. Michael Drake 75
5. "The Smooth One" Jeff Manning 65
6. Keith A. Maple 45
7. Steven M. Shotliff 40
8. Darren Soanes
Joseph Cockrell 25
10. Derek Tuttle
Mitchell Johnson
Tommy Christopher 20
2022 Stables
1. VIRUS 5,255
2. EDGE 3,085
3. SOS 3,040
4. ORDER 935
5. ROT 870
6. COT 845
7. ARMY 835
8. TBABIT 790
9. Free agents 680
10. | 565
11. IND 400
12. DOD 365
13. FRM-16 295
14. OE 220
15. AI
VIP 200
17. AR15
IMT 190
19. RPE 185
20. FAM 170
Notes
The title values are: World, 70; U.S., 90; KOTR, 20; federations, 70; Specialty, 15; National, 90; regionals, 10; Ladies' World, 15; Ladies' U.S., 10; QOTR, 5; Ladies' National, 10; ladies' multis, 5; World Tag, 50; U.S. Tag, 30; World Six-man, 40; and U.S. Six-man, 20. These rankings are not officially recognized or endorsed by the IWA.
LIST OF LEAGUES
Iron Federation
Black Ops, Bounty Hunter, Center Stage, Evil Eye, Hardcore Wrestling, Heroes and Legends, Main Event, National Patriots, Quick Pin, Vixens United, Xtreme Poison
Steel Federation
American Wrestling, Coffin Filler, Gorgeous Amazon, Hired Assassin, Intense Impact, Louisiana Swamp, Mobsters' Underground, MvG Sports Louisiana Purchase Ligue, New Blood, Old School, Vicious Valkyries, World Domination
Gold Federation
All Star, Battle Royal, Black Widow, Blood Bath, Celestial Wrestling, Danger Zone, Global Wrestling, Independent Wrestling, Knight's Honor, Masked Mayhem, Mystic Diva, New Wave, Ninja Dojo, Snake Venom, Western Trails
Diamond Federation
Action Packed, Evil Clown, Femme Fatale, Flying Aces, Lethal Brawling, Native Sensation, Night Falcon, Non-stop Action, Saber Tooth, Unknown Wrestler, Xtreme Wrestling, Yellow Jacket
Bronze Federation
American Extreme, American Outlaw, Brass Knuckles, Caged Animal Wrestling, Celebrities Only, Extreme Hardcore, Grim Reaper, High Rollers, Iron Glove, Living Nightmare, Nippon Retsuden, United Nations, Wicked Warz
Jade Federation
Atomic Age, Combat Zone, Deluxe Wrestling, Federation Superstars, Global Championship, Jade Dragon, Lone Wolf, Lovely Ladies, Psychotic Killer Wrestling, Super Hero, True Grit, United Championship Wrestling, Worldwide Elite Wrestling, Zig Zag
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