IWAR MAGAZINE (updated 6/2)

"It's Gold Tuesday, and you know what that means... refreshing your phone, laptop, tablet, or desktop as we all wait for the results to post.

"The 243rd edition of the IWAR Magazine features the winner of the Johnny B Cup, Hydro (RTL), who beat the odds (and the competition) to not only reach the final, but topple two of the IWAR's best to win the coveted cup.

"This issue features the results from the IWAR Super Show #2, and it is action-packed with twists, turns, and more. Check it out and kill time in style. This issue also features a special interview with the new IWAR World Champion, Ravishing Rex Chambers (WTL), who talks about his road to the top, who he sees as his next challenger, and more.

"The IWAR's Summer Events -- the Summer Series, King of the Ring, All-Rookie Cup, Elite Trios Invitational, and Badd Co. Cup -- all kicked off last cycle, and as we roll into round two, things get real as the eliminations get really serious. We will cover the Best of the Best tournament being held in the IWL again next cycle.

"Oh, and the IWAR Draft returns in a few months, and we already have SIX entrants, so make sure you figure out who you will enter and get to work on their promo(s).

"Join us WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd, for the LIVE edition of the IWAR Tubecast, hosted by Alex G, with Matt and any of the Creative Team members who can make the show, as we review the results, IWAR news, and Johnny B's IWA Trivia (featuring Johnny B himself offering behind-the-scenes IWA secrets, factoids, and other random fun), respond to unfiltered feedback from our players in the live chat window, and add in the usual nonsense and gibberish. It was a good run of 98 episodes, but we pulled the plug on the IWAR Gold Strategy Workshop with strategy expert Mike Cook as a result of the chaotic results in the past six months. That said, we are not leaving players in the dark, as we have created the IWAR Cheat Sheet, and if you want to get a copy of it before the next cycle, drop me a line. Our shows about How to Win in the IWA and the Multi-man Special are still available. (Both YouTube links will open in new browser windows. The IWA is not responsible for their content.)

"The IWAR Creative Team -- Mike, Derek, Scott, Jeremy, Aaron, Alex, Patrick, Ryan, Tom, Dan, Derek (no, the other one), Rob, Darren, Jimmy, and I -- would like to thank our players for making the IWAR the best place to play in the IWA."

-- IWAR Commissioner Matt Riley

(For the latest issue, right click HERE and choose "Save Target As..." You will be downloading a PDF file with a size of 2.6MB.)

PLAYER RANKINGS WITH CLASS (updated 6/1)

Manager "Dr. Pain" Mark Duchaine has created an app that introduces the concept of weight classes (based on total roster size) into the unofficial player rankings, which aim to gauge performance in the game by number of major title victories. Wondering how you stack up using his version? Click HERE for the standings for the entire year thus far, HERE for his rankings that focus solely on the women's titles, HERE for those restricted to the men's tag belts, and HERE for his rankings based on just the World and U.S. Six-man Championships.

Note that Mark's system does not award bonus points for winning the same team titles more than once in a given cycle, unlike the other player-made rankings.

THERE ARE 100,000 REASONS TO WATCH...

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WOMEN'S CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS (updated 5/26)

For the latest results, right click HERE and choose "Save Target As..."

FREE WRESTLER IMAGES FOR IWA MANAGERS!

Darrin Maurer is generously allowing all IWA players to use his AI-created wrestler photos in their trash talk, free of charge! Head over to his Facebook page, AI Original Pro Wrestlers, and see if any would be a good fit for a character on your roster. While you're there, don't forget to like and follow, because he adds new images all the time.

Thanks for supporting the game, Darrin!

(The link will open in a new browser window. The IWA is not responsible for its content.)

THE UNOFFICIAL HOW TO WIN IN THE IWA GUIDE V2.0 (updated 5/1/25)

Learning the ropes in a game where those ropes are imaginary can be confusing. Back in 2018, an unofficial How to Win in the IWA video was published to help. Now, a mere seven years later, IWA Strategy Expert Mike Cook and IWAR Commissioner Matt Riley have streamlined the video to get players started down the path to higher scores. Good luck!

(Click HERE for the YouTube page. This link will open in a new browser window. The IWA is not responsible for its content.)

SPECIAL EDITION OF THE IWAR MAGAZINE: IWA TURNS 38, BRL HITS 600! (updated 4/10/23)

"This special edition of the IWAR Magazine that acts as the Unofficial History of the IWA starts in 1985 and honors the Battle Royal League reaching its 600th cycle of competition by following the growth of the game through the events, changes, wrestlers, rivalries, and more. We hope you will enjoy this trip down memory lane, and the odds are good that you will see some names you recognize. This is an update to the 2017 edition, so if you saw it before, check it out again and see all that we've added.

"Thanks to all the people who've played in the IWA and have helped to make the game so much fun."
-- IWAR Commissioner Matt Riley

For this issue, right click HERE and choose "Save Target As..." (you will be downloading a PDF file with a size of 9.8MB).