Hey kids!
Anarchy, the biggest show (attendance wise) of the year is just around the corner, and things certainly have heated up almost to a boiling point. That includes this week’s installment of rankings, which has some serious movers and shakers this week.
Anyways, the eligibilty list is fifty-two, down just a couple from the last installment, as we say goodbye to the likes of Stacey Mackenzie, Stephanie Sanderson, Crystal Hate, and Arianna Millar, although a couple of newcomers replace them
Also, just a minor note- the second ever Fan Power X will be coming after Anarchy, so get your own ranking shoes on soon!
Enough preamble! Let’s count them down!
#52- BRIANNE GARZA [+2]
This is the final ranking for the Lovely Lobo, who very clearly struggled in the much more advanced FFW.
#51- ROXIE STEVENSON [+2]
Roxie’s still looking for her first FFW win, but it’s going to have to come after Anarchy, as she unfortunately couldn’t quite make it onto the show.
#50- SARAH RICHARDSON [-1]
Got bombed out of the building by Jo McFarlane, and now sits with the unfortunate distinction of having just one win in the past eleven months.
#49- DANIELLE MASON [NEW]
Debut match in FFW didn’t go quite the way Dani was hoping, but then again, Jo’s a tough cookie to beat.
#48- CANDACE OKUMURA [+4]
Tough loss to Christelle Gillet is her fourth in a row.
#47- MISTY WHITMORE [+4]
Whitmore’s looking for her first win, but it certainly hasn’t been for lack of trying. She just needs to stick with it- she’ll get one.
#46- SOPHIA BLACK [+4]
Viciousness isn’t a problem for Sophia- the issue is keeping her temper in check so she doesn’t end up doing something stupid.
#45- ALLISON DEAS [-3]
I don’t give a flying fuck what she ‘legally did’. I absolutely REFUSE to call her Allison Williams.
#44- CHRISTELLE GILLET [NEW]
Decent debut win over Okumura, but it certainly wasn’t pretty that she was hung out to dry by her tag partner at Firewall.
#43- SHELBI-LYNN CARTER [+5]
Pathetic temper tantrum has likely gotten her into hot water with Marissa Kane- who conveniently just so happens to be facing her (along with Danielle Arisu) at Anarchy.
#42- MARISSA KANE [+4]
Think she’s sick of hearing all this “you’re a bad girlfriend” bullshit about her... especially considering that Adam hasn’t exactly leapt to her defense.
#41- DANIELLE ARISU [+2]
Conveniently, the third wheel of this triple-threat conundrum also finds her place in the rankings near her opponents. This will definitely be a stepladder match for someone
#40- KATE STEELE [+5]
Win over SLC proves that if she can settle herself down, and be clearheaded for fifteen minutes every other week, she might actually have a chance in this business.
#39- SAMARA STEELE [+2]
Hasn’t been in an FFW ring since Sin & Sacrifice, but has been in SVW. Still, this early in her career, such inactivity has to hurt her, especially going into a match with the veteran Tabby.
#38- MISS DEMEANOR [=]
Anyone else find it odd that this is the only member of the anti-Power Trip group that Samantha seems remotely worried about?
#37- PENNY BUCHANAN [+10]
Firewall went better than anyone possibly could have expected- and that includes Penny herself! Now to finish the deal against Payton.
#36- VANESSA CADE [+1]
Lay it out simply for her- if Vanessa wants to retain any credibility whatsoever, she needs to beat Hanna in their rematch.
#35- MELANIE AVILO [=]
Never in a million years did I think she’d ever fall behind her big rival Jodie Gray... but it’s happened, and Future Shock Fight Night proved it even more.
#34- TABATHA BELMONT [+2]
Holds such an experience advantage in her Anarchy match, but dear God has she managed to piss Samara off over the past few months.
#33- HANNA ELLIOT [-2]
Loss to Atherton was a disappointment, but hardly the most crippling thing. A second win over Cade, however, is one Hanna very much would like to get.
#32- PAYTON ST. PIERRE [+2]
Not the best fortnight for PSP, given that she got the crap knocked out of her by Arabella Black AND Penny Buchanan. Thank god Lightning abandoned her teamate, eh?
#31- ARABELLA BLACK [+11]
Winning the Future Shock cup is easily the highlght of Arabella’s career (even moreso than making the Season Four finals). After a year of teasing us, Arabella might just finally be turning the corner.
#30- SOPHIE RICHARDS [=]
Hasn’t been seen, or even heard much of, since the first Firewall. She’ll be expecting to make some serious noise at Anarchy.
#29- JO MCFARLANE [-2]
Give Jo credit- she’s taken four matches already in the month of November, a severely busy schedule to say the least. Being off for Anarchy is a well deserved break for her.
#28- JENNIFER WILLIAMS [+1]
This match against Kelly McGuffin is a huge bellweather for Jenny. Not only will it give her a television title shot and the Chase for the Crown win, but it will also demonstrate whether or not she can sustain the momentum she had so strongly back in June.
#27- HAYLEY DARK [+6]
Effective win over Jo McFarlane, and not much else can be said on Hayley’s front.
#26- RORI MACKENZIE [+2]
So, how pissed do you think Rori’s going to be that she has to sit on the sidelines and watch Crystal wrestle in the pre-main event defending her title?
#25- RAQUEL FAIR [+1]
The best tag team in the world was left out of Firewall, but you can tell they are chomping at the bit for those belts.
#24- MICKEY SCARBOROUGH [+1]
In fact, I’d go so far as to say that Scarborough Fair should get their shot after Spectra Fantasia couldn’t get the job done. It’s only the right thing to do.
#23- KATHERINE STRYFE [-3]
After losing in the Femme For All, Kat rightly stepped down to the Evolution Division, where she’ll stand to be far more effective. But beating Summer is hardly a gimme.
#22- TRINITY [-3]
Played no small part in the bullshit that went down at Future Shock Fight Night in the Six Femme tag match. You know her deal with Serafina is far from over.
#21- SERAFINA REYNOLDS [-3]
*NO SURRENDER CHAMPION*
It’s been two months since she won the NS title, and we’ve yet to even hear about a potential defense. Pretty sad, considering there’s a dead on top contender in Caroline DAllins waiting for it.
#20- CASEY ATHERTON [-1]
*UNITY CHAMPION*
Is thanking her lucky stars that Melinda Davis had enough of the bullshit surrounding the main event of Firewall. Also counting her broken ribs, but mostly thanking her lucky stars.
#19- JODIE GRAY [+5]
Winning streak has extended to six, and Jodie is seriously starting to gain momentum towards a possible shot at gold. If she knocks off Arabella, you gotta give her a shot at the TV- or even Evolution title.
#18- SABRA NIKOLAYEV [+5]
Speaking of suddenly-hot wrestlers, look at Sabra, who’s put her own self square in the Evolution title discussion with a solid upset of Eileen Amaro.
#17- EMMA MACNAMARA [=]
Has to be licking her chops after what went down at SVW’s Uprising Sunday Night, as Cara suddenly seems at her most vulnerable in years.
#16- STARLA MCCLOUD [=]
*UNITY CHAMPION*
Like Casey, she’s thanking her lucky stars while holding her shattered insides, courtesy of...
#15- CAMILLA PAZZINI [=]
Sure, she’s got to be disappointed in the outcome of Spectra Fantasia’s title shot, but she really has no one to blame but herself. Their time will come again (against Scarborough Fair though, because they deserve the shot first!)
#14- CRYSTAL WILLIAMS [=]
*EVOLUTION CHAMPION*
Declared the new “Williams Dynasty” at Firewall, but I’m not buying it- yet. However, a defense of the Evolution Championship will be a damn effective advertisement.
#13- KELLY MCGUFFIN [=]
She was the odds on favorite to win the first Chase for the Crown, pretty much all the way. That could be a problem- this tournament has a way of the odds-on-favorites not ending up being the winner.
#12- EILEEN AMARO [-2]
Losing to Sabra was a surprise to Eily, and so many others. Her second chance at the Evolution Championship almost has a ‘now or never’ vibe to it.
#11- KAITLYNN STRYFE [-2]
She’s gone from the main event to effectively disappearing from PPV in four short months. But, but, the Power Trip highlights the best wrestlers in the company!
#10- WENDY BRIESE [-3]
Unfortunate final ranking for my longtime client, at least for the time being, thanks to her back being shattered by an errant back body drop by Val. I’d say hurry back, but this isn’t an injury you want to rush.
#9- SUMMER [+3]
She was promised a bump to the Evolution division- now she has it. Beating Kat Stryfe isn’t easy, but she does it and it’s target locked.
#8- LIGHTNING [=]
*TELEVISION CHAMPION*
Wait... she lost... for the second time. So... where is that “0” that might go when she faces Claire Black?
#7- CARA STONE [-1]
*ULTRAVIOLENCE CHAMPION* As she goes into her first UV title defense in four months, the question pops up- how will Cara respond to the major events at Uprising? Is she going to come out fighting mad... or a shell of her former self and easy pickings for Emma?
#6- VALERIE LAMB [+5]
Win over Wendy was a surprise, but well earned by Val, who’s exploded into the Future Shock finals. Could Val’s top-tier-title drought be coming to an end in January?
#5- CAROLINE DALLINS [=]
The Big D hasn’t quite gotten used to life outside the Power Trip yet. Could be made a bit easier when her former friend Tara Thunder comes raging after her.
#4- COLLEEN [=]
It’s been a long road back for Colleen, but if she beats Val at Anarchy, you can check her redemption and comeback off as complete- with flying colors.
#3- TARA THUNDER [=]
Tara has proven she doesn’t do so well when emotions run the highest, and they will likely do so when she faces Dallins. Could that be her undoing?
#2- SCARLETT KINCAID [=]
All comes down to this. Win... and she’s a three-time champion. Lose, and she never faces Isabella for the belt again. One thing is for certain- she’s going to be far more level headed in the Hell in a Cell this time.
#1- ISABELLA PAZZINI [=]
*FFW CHAMPION*
The same stipulation on Scarlett is also on Isabella- there will be no rematch for her, so if she falls from the top of the ladder, she falls for good- or at least until Scarlett loses the belt. That’s going to put a level of desperation into Isabella’s defense that we’ve never seen before.
And there you have it!
Be sure to tune into Anarchy on Thanksgiving Saturday on PPV, as there are going to be fourteen matches going down! And stay tuned throughout the week, as there will be a slew of previews of all the Anarchy matches going up on this here blog! I’m looking forward to this one!
But until that time...
POLLA OUT!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
FOUR CORNERS- Firewall 11-15-12
Four thoughts coming out of the latest FFW Internet PPV:
1. MELINDA DAVIS MADE THE RIGHT CALL
Referees get a lot of grief, and sometimes justifiably so. This isn't one of those times. Throwing out Firewall's main event, especially just when it was certain Spectra Fantasia was going to win was no doubt an unpopular decision, but what is unpopular, and what is correct are hardly the same thing, and the referee's job isn't to be a populist. So give Melinda Davis credit here. She made the difficult decision that I guarantee ninety-five percent of the arm-chair wrestlers of the world wouldn't have had the guts to make.
Here's the deal- there's about three seperate occasions where Team Adonis probably should have been disqualified- but Melinda CORRECTLY decided not to make that call, because she knew that a disqualification would serve no benefit to Val and Cammie. But when Cammie decided to spear Starla McCloud to hell, then Casey Atherton, even though Davis had specifically told her to get out of the ring, well, Melinda had no choice. The match, by that point, was officially out of control, and there was no chance of restoring order without creating a shitstorm of controversy. Officiating 101 says in that situation, you throw the match out. And that is exactly what Melinda did, although I think the Double-DQ was certainly a nice expression of annoyance with both teams than simply calling it a no-contest.
Obviously, there's going to be a rematch, and I'm sure we'll have a stipulation calling for more relaxed rules (which do a remarkable job of ending controversies). I was looking forward to Spectra Fantasia winning, and a possible showdown with the Scarborough Fair. But that obviously didn't happen, and you can point a lot of fingers of blame for the reason why, but none of them should be at the referee.
2. ONLY PAYTON ST. PIERRE COULD WALK INTO A NO-LOSE SITUATION... AND LOSE
No, we're not talking about the match result here. That's always going to say that Payton pinned Christelle Gillet to win the match. But we all know that the story goes far beyond that.
The setup for Payton was so simple a five year old could see it. Go into the match, let Penny do the heavy lifting, and pick her own shots to make her look better than she really is. And if the match started to go against her, she'd tuck tail and run, leaving Penny (who's too damn stubborn to do the same thing) to her fate. Everyone saw the layout there, even Buchanan, who knew she was trapped from the getgo, and was, even hours before the show, trying to figure out how she could avoid this inevitability.
But a funny thing happened on the way to the screwjob- Lightning decided to betray Christelle first. This isn't a huge shock, although most odds pointed to Penny and Payton falling apart quicker. And Payton was in the right place at the right time, leveled the Frog, and got the win, the glory, the bragging rights, everything she'd want save for standing on the entrance ramp and laughing hysterically while Lightning and Gillette picked the Pain Train apart. Like I said, Payton was set up not to lose here, and she was about to come out smelling like a rose.
Of course, like the dumb bitch she is, she blew it. Instead of taking her gains, and getting the hell out of dodge, she decided she was going to gloat. With her Anarchy opponent, who she's spent the last two months pissing off every chance she got, standing merely feet away. And, coincidentally, Penny stopped being her tag partner the moment the ref's hand hit three.
Gee, what the fuck did you THINK was going to happen?
So no, in a match that had everything set up for Payton St. Pierre to walk up that ramp all smiles and laughter- either in victory or because she just suckered Penny again, it was Buchanan who walks up the ramp the winner on the night. All because Payton was too dumb to learn the phrase 'quit while you're ahead'. And that, my friends, is more poetic than anything Aimee could EVER write.
3. SRSLY SLC?
I suppose you can't blame Shelbi Lynn Carter for being a bit on the frustrated side. After all, her loss to Sabra was her third in a row, the other two coming to both members of the Steele family. I'd probably be pulling my stringy bleach blonde hair out too if that happened- and you're talking to someone who actually lost to Ginger Rogers. But for God's sakes, the only person Shelbi could possibly blame for losing at Firewall is herself.
I've said it before, and I'm going to say it again. Referee intimidation doesn't just make you look like a jerk- it's counterproductive. Are officials supposed to be impartial? Absolutely. But they're also human, have a subconscious, and are significantly less prone of giving the benefit of the doubt to people who threaten them as opposed to people who are, y'know, polite to them. Basic human nature.
And of course, there's also the glaringly obvious- when you're threatening to beat up the dude in the striped shirt who's ultimately going to determine whehter or not you win the match, you're not paying attention to your opponent, a lesson that Sabra taught SLC in a very big way last night. Maybe if Carter was focusing on Nikolayev, instead of Adam, she might have actually won the damn thing. And it's mind-boggling how many people in wrestling are incapable of making that connection.
Adam Grant is not a referee, but under the circumstances, he did a great job as the guest ref, and to be attacked by Shelbi in the wake of her loss was completely uncalled for. If FFW valued Adam at all (and in this post Amanda Saint world, I'd like to think they do), they would fine and/or suspend Shelbi for her actions, which were cowardly, despicable, and amazingly short sighted.
After all, on top of all that, it's probably not a good idea to beat up the guy who runs your company's website.
4. "DYNASTY" IS ACTUALLY APPROPRIATE IN THIS CASE
And we're talking about the television show, a primetime soap opera that ran for 9 seasons on ABC in the 80's. Of course, the saga of the Williams family has quite a few ways to go to reach that level of longevity, but we're certainly not being shorted on any aspect of the melodrama, even if we are missing a few Linda Evans-Joan Collins style catfights. Last night at Firewall was no exception, when we saw Crystal apparently adopt a woman (A DEAS!) who's six years younger than her as her daughter, not to mention the uber-racist half-sister Maia Lopez joining FFW, Jennifer apparently forgetting all aspects of the pluckiness that got her where she is now, and Melody Williams... making her on screen debut by apparently fulfilling every stereotype she possibly could. That's not even bringing up the bizarre envelope from Todd we got at the end.
Either way, I'd almost feel sorry for Crystal if I wasn't so certain that this wasn't just some bizarre form of karmic retribution. Either way, keep watching kids, as this incredibly bizarre situation continues. And be ready to cringe. I have a feeling there's going to be a lot of that in the near future.
1. MELINDA DAVIS MADE THE RIGHT CALL
Referees get a lot of grief, and sometimes justifiably so. This isn't one of those times. Throwing out Firewall's main event, especially just when it was certain Spectra Fantasia was going to win was no doubt an unpopular decision, but what is unpopular, and what is correct are hardly the same thing, and the referee's job isn't to be a populist. So give Melinda Davis credit here. She made the difficult decision that I guarantee ninety-five percent of the arm-chair wrestlers of the world wouldn't have had the guts to make.
Here's the deal- there's about three seperate occasions where Team Adonis probably should have been disqualified- but Melinda CORRECTLY decided not to make that call, because she knew that a disqualification would serve no benefit to Val and Cammie. But when Cammie decided to spear Starla McCloud to hell, then Casey Atherton, even though Davis had specifically told her to get out of the ring, well, Melinda had no choice. The match, by that point, was officially out of control, and there was no chance of restoring order without creating a shitstorm of controversy. Officiating 101 says in that situation, you throw the match out. And that is exactly what Melinda did, although I think the Double-DQ was certainly a nice expression of annoyance with both teams than simply calling it a no-contest.
Obviously, there's going to be a rematch, and I'm sure we'll have a stipulation calling for more relaxed rules (which do a remarkable job of ending controversies). I was looking forward to Spectra Fantasia winning, and a possible showdown with the Scarborough Fair. But that obviously didn't happen, and you can point a lot of fingers of blame for the reason why, but none of them should be at the referee.
2. ONLY PAYTON ST. PIERRE COULD WALK INTO A NO-LOSE SITUATION... AND LOSE
No, we're not talking about the match result here. That's always going to say that Payton pinned Christelle Gillet to win the match. But we all know that the story goes far beyond that.
The setup for Payton was so simple a five year old could see it. Go into the match, let Penny do the heavy lifting, and pick her own shots to make her look better than she really is. And if the match started to go against her, she'd tuck tail and run, leaving Penny (who's too damn stubborn to do the same thing) to her fate. Everyone saw the layout there, even Buchanan, who knew she was trapped from the getgo, and was, even hours before the show, trying to figure out how she could avoid this inevitability.
But a funny thing happened on the way to the screwjob- Lightning decided to betray Christelle first. This isn't a huge shock, although most odds pointed to Penny and Payton falling apart quicker. And Payton was in the right place at the right time, leveled the Frog, and got the win, the glory, the bragging rights, everything she'd want save for standing on the entrance ramp and laughing hysterically while Lightning and Gillette picked the Pain Train apart. Like I said, Payton was set up not to lose here, and she was about to come out smelling like a rose.
Of course, like the dumb bitch she is, she blew it. Instead of taking her gains, and getting the hell out of dodge, she decided she was going to gloat. With her Anarchy opponent, who she's spent the last two months pissing off every chance she got, standing merely feet away. And, coincidentally, Penny stopped being her tag partner the moment the ref's hand hit three.
Gee, what the fuck did you THINK was going to happen?
So no, in a match that had everything set up for Payton St. Pierre to walk up that ramp all smiles and laughter- either in victory or because she just suckered Penny again, it was Buchanan who walks up the ramp the winner on the night. All because Payton was too dumb to learn the phrase 'quit while you're ahead'. And that, my friends, is more poetic than anything Aimee could EVER write.
3. SRSLY SLC?
I suppose you can't blame Shelbi Lynn Carter for being a bit on the frustrated side. After all, her loss to Sabra was her third in a row, the other two coming to both members of the Steele family. I'd probably be pulling my stringy bleach blonde hair out too if that happened- and you're talking to someone who actually lost to Ginger Rogers. But for God's sakes, the only person Shelbi could possibly blame for losing at Firewall is herself.
I've said it before, and I'm going to say it again. Referee intimidation doesn't just make you look like a jerk- it's counterproductive. Are officials supposed to be impartial? Absolutely. But they're also human, have a subconscious, and are significantly less prone of giving the benefit of the doubt to people who threaten them as opposed to people who are, y'know, polite to them. Basic human nature.
And of course, there's also the glaringly obvious- when you're threatening to beat up the dude in the striped shirt who's ultimately going to determine whehter or not you win the match, you're not paying attention to your opponent, a lesson that Sabra taught SLC in a very big way last night. Maybe if Carter was focusing on Nikolayev, instead of Adam, she might have actually won the damn thing. And it's mind-boggling how many people in wrestling are incapable of making that connection.
Adam Grant is not a referee, but under the circumstances, he did a great job as the guest ref, and to be attacked by Shelbi in the wake of her loss was completely uncalled for. If FFW valued Adam at all (and in this post Amanda Saint world, I'd like to think they do), they would fine and/or suspend Shelbi for her actions, which were cowardly, despicable, and amazingly short sighted.
After all, on top of all that, it's probably not a good idea to beat up the guy who runs your company's website.
4. "DYNASTY" IS ACTUALLY APPROPRIATE IN THIS CASE
And we're talking about the television show, a primetime soap opera that ran for 9 seasons on ABC in the 80's. Of course, the saga of the Williams family has quite a few ways to go to reach that level of longevity, but we're certainly not being shorted on any aspect of the melodrama, even if we are missing a few Linda Evans-Joan Collins style catfights. Last night at Firewall was no exception, when we saw Crystal apparently adopt a woman (A DEAS!) who's six years younger than her as her daughter, not to mention the uber-racist half-sister Maia Lopez joining FFW, Jennifer apparently forgetting all aspects of the pluckiness that got her where she is now, and Melody Williams... making her on screen debut by apparently fulfilling every stereotype she possibly could. That's not even bringing up the bizarre envelope from Todd we got at the end.
Either way, I'd almost feel sorry for Crystal if I wasn't so certain that this wasn't just some bizarre form of karmic retribution. Either way, keep watching kids, as this incredibly bizarre situation continues. And be ready to cringe. I have a feeling there's going to be a lot of that in the near future.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
FOUR CORNERS- Breaking Point 11-10-12
Well, that sucked.
Most of you probably know, but my client, Wendy Briese, cracked her vertibrae during the main event of last night's show, and will be out for several months as a result. Not exactly the best way I'd hoped things would go, but such is life.
As for everything else-
1. WE'RE DOWN TO TWO
Wendy's loss was Valerie's gain, who capitalized on her injury, to cruise her way into the finals of the Femme For All. So now it's Valerie Belmont vs. Colleen at Anarchy, in what will prove to be a rematch of a match from August 25, which has served as Val's only defeat since returning from her pregnancy. Expect a more in depth preview of this match in the upcoming Anarchy preview, but you can bet this is one that will be DEFINITELY looked forward to.
2. A GUEST REFEREE FOR THE HELL IN A CELL IS A MISTAKE
Considering that we have a more than competent officiating team, especially considering head official Jennifer Stringer, it absolutely baffles me how much FFW resorts to guest officials for big matches. This is one of those occasions. Let's all hop into the Wayback Machine, and look at Full Frontal, which happened twenty months ago. There, Isabella and Scarlett fought with another guest referee- Anastacia Baldwin, and the match unfolded in such a way that it ended in pure controversy for months. You think Alicia's going to produce a satisfying result? Or is she going to become an unnecessary distraction to a match that should simply sell itself?
Here's an idea- what if we let Jennifer Stringer do her job, and actually started making wrestlers who attack referees accountable for their actions? Like I said, Stringer's an excellent referee when she's not being conked over the head. Why not stop that, instead of inserting an unknown quanitity that will more than likely just be used as another excuse?
3. SAY WHAT YOU WILL ABOUT JODIE, BUT HER ATTITUDE CHANGE IS EFFECTIVE
Has Jodie become a bit of a bitch? Yes, yes she has. She's basically turned into someone I certainly wouldn't want to hang out and play games with. But here's the catch- Jodie's now gotten herself onto a seven match winning streak, and I'm going to say that's probably the longest current streak in FFW. We're talking about someone who was all but out of any title picture working her way back in, and her dismantling of Misty Whitmore is yet another example of how damned effective she's become. Attitude means a lot in wrestling- nice works for some, being a right bitch works for others. For Jodie, it's clearly the latter, something that I'm sure Mel Avilo has been trying to tell us all along.
4. SABRA'S TURNED THE CORNER
I may make a lot of jokes about FFW's resident Russian immigrant, but the truth is, I've always been a bit disappointed by Sabra's in ring performance thus far in FFW. She's struggled for the most part, including a tough four-loss stretch throughout the summer. But Sabra might be the one person in FFW history where joining the Power Trip has actually IMPROVED her performance. Sabra's now won three in a row, and four of her last five, the last coming in a win over a legitimate top ten wrestler in Eileen Amaro. As it stands right now, Sabra's probably just a win or two away - or maybe even less- from serious title contention.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
FOUR CORNERS: Future Shock Fight Night 11-6-12
Just a small glimpse at what went through at Future Shock Fight Night.
1. BLACK IS BACK
Hey, remember when Arabella Black was the favorite to win Future Shock, and was a damn scary psychopath to boot? Then she became evil-Colleen's lapdog, and then pretty much disappeared from FFW for several months, with only a couple of appearances to boot.
Tuesday night's victory in the Future Shock Cup, however, announced that Arabella's career is very much alive, and likely on a track towards a Television Title shot if she can keep the winning up. Surviving Payton and Casey's bullshit on the same night is hardly a small feat, but Arabella did it quite nicely. And I don't think anyone has any deal with Arabella walking out and telling Jodie Gray to shut her yapping mouth, either. The rematch at Anarchy is going to be big for these two, but if Arabell downs the red-hot Gray, title contention is going to be seriously considered for her.
2. THE TITLE OF FUTURE SHOCK CHAMPION IS VASTLY OVERRATED
Of course, I'm not saying that the remaining ladies in Season 8 should give it up and go home- the prize that awaits the victor of the season alone should be enough to make you want to go for it. But being in and of itself, the title of Future Shock Champion has proven to be hardly an indication of Future success. Of the three champions we saw in the ring during last night's six-femme tag match (where they lost to three non-champions, mind you), only one- Serafina, has demonstrated any sort of success in FFW since her crowning, and even that's been limited, thanks largely to her painfully light schedule. Mel's FFW career has been by and large a disappointment, and Jennifer Williams, who's stock was rising so steadily throughout Season 7, has almost literally hit a brick wall since her victory over Casey in the finals. You throw that in with Alysson Addison washing out in less than three months, and you can see that translating from Future Shock Champion to success in the main roster is hardly a given thing, perhaps even harder than it is for non-champions. Even the Champions who have had success- Raven Wicked, Desirae Kain, and Sophie Richards, have more or less disappeared from the scene. (And yes, I know Sophie's challenging for the Evolution Championship at Anarchy, but that's what? Her second match in six months?)
This isn't an indictment on the competition. Future Shock's given us many great talents- the best of which are undoubtedly Cara Stone and Caroline Dallins. And it's vastly entertaining television, a show that I'm honored to be a part of. But it's hardly an indication of what will happen once a girl enters the main roster.
3. I HOPE PENNY BUCHANAN WAS WATCHING
Because the blueprint for beating Payton St. Pierre was laid out for her in very clear terms last night. I've made it clear all along that I've always felt PSP is an undertalented, overrated hackjob who couldn't win a match clean to save her life. All you needed was someone to expose her for the fraud she is. That 'someone' turned out to be Arabella Black, who plowed through the Season 2 runner up with almost Sophie Richards-esque aplomb.
SO what does Penny need to do at Anarchy? Aggression, aggression, aggression. Payton St. Pierre has proven time and again that she cannot cope when heavily pressured, and its only when her opponent lets up and gives her room that she can pull out her bag of (uncreative, yet somehow effective) tricks. If Penny keeps up the pressure, maybe even throws in a little bit of insanity, and doesn't stop until Payton is little more than a bloody sack of meat, then Anarchy is going to be a very good night for her.
4. IF HANNA ELLIOT ISN'T ABOUT TO CHOKE A BITCH, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HER.
Save for perhaps Jodie Gray, there has been no more surprising star over the past couple of months than Hanna Elliot, who's gained considerable momentum since her huge upset of Vanessa Cade at the first Firewall. That momentum was cooled somewhat last night, when she lost to Casey Atherton in the First Round of the Future Shock Cup.
Okay, that doesn't really tell the whole story. Hanna got hosed, Team Adonis style (which is somehow more annoying than most ways of getting hosed). I mean, complete travesty of justice, to the point that maybe we should be calling NATO or some shit.
Here's my concern. Hanna Elliot isn't exactly known for taking losses well, by her own admission. We all remember her six month fell-off-the horse lying in the sand sob story when she lost- to Tara Thunder of all people. If she does that again, then Vanessa Cade is going to rip her apart, and pick her teeth with Hanna's ribs. Hanna needs to turn her disappointment into aggression, and go out there and prove she's not going to let a tough loss ruin her.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Power X Rankings- November 5
Hey kids!
No, you’re eyes aren’t deceiving you. This is, honest to god, a true Power X column.
Well, kinda.
Due to time constraints, I’ve elected to modify the Power X column from its longstanding version, into a much more Pollaski-friendly version. Basically, instead of writing a full on 7,000 word column every week, we’ll split it up into smaller sections, and make this site into more like a blog than a column.
Of course, for the first entry, you get the longtime staple of the column- the Power X rankings.
Lucky you, right?
Anyways, 54 eligible wrestlers make the first PX Rankings in over a month, and that’s with a considerable amount of people dropping off. They are: Ignis, Desirae Kain, Shane Sanders, Kara Harrington, Raven Wicked, Lumina Ferrari, and Elizabeth Showtime. Of course, we have quite a few new blood people taking their place. Like... a lot of new blood.
Anyways- let’s count them down!
#54- BRIANNE GARZA [NEW]
The Lovely Lobo didn’t have quite a lovely debut, falling to Danielle Arisu.
#53- ROXIE STEVENSON [=]
Still searching for her first FFW win, after a tough submission loss to Miss Demeanor
#52- CANDACE OKUMURA [=]
It’s been a long time since Candace’s debut win over Samara Steele. She’s quickly discovering more experienced wrestlers aren’t quite as forgiving.
#51- MISTY WHITMORE [-3]
Just in case no one’s gotten the idea that the Scarborough Fair is better than Pure Adrenaline, Thursday Night’s velocity match cemented it.
#50- SOPHIA BLACK [Returning]
Well she’s as brutal as we’ve all remembered her. But like so many other so called brutal wrestlers, it remains to be seen whether or not she can translate that brutality into wins.
#49- SARAH RICHARDSON [Returning]
April 26 is a long time ago, but that was the last date Sarah Richardson’s had her hand raised in victory. It’d be interesting to see if she could handle Hanna Elliot now, given her recent rise.
#48- SHELBI LYNN CARTER [-2]
Hasn’t quite made the transition to FFW as well as she’d had liked. Losing to rookie Kate Steele a definite ouchie moment.
#47- PENNY BUCHANAN [-11]
She’s got heart and spunk- but whether that can translate to a win over the devious Payton St. Pierre come Anarchy time remains to be seen.
#46- MARISSA KANE [NEW]
The much more likeable sibling of SVW’s Christian Kane followed up her impressive debut by being bamboozled by Payton St. Pierre. You’d think that years of dealing with her brother’s bullshit would have taught her better.
#45- KATE STEELE [+4]
Has done slightly better than her tag team partner, but anyone else getting the feeling that this girl has been utterly unprepared for the big time?
#44- ARIANNA MILLAR [Returning]
Any suspicions that Kain was the driving force of Pink, Inc has pretty much been proven since Desirae’s departure.
#43- DANIELLE ARISU [Returning]
Undefeated in FFW competition, but two matches in three months hardly screams ‘title contender’
#42- ALLISION DEAS [-5]
Any feeling of elation she had after winning two matches in a row was certainly brought back to earth when she ran into the meat grinder that is Tara Thunder.
#41- ARABELLA BLACK [+1]
Rematch with Jodie Gray is drawing closer. Arabella better tap into her inner rage-demon.
#40- SAMARA STEELE [+1]
Slowly gaining momentum after two consecutive victories. Shodown with Tabatha Belmont will certainly test this rookie’s mettle.
#39- CRYSTAL HATE [=]
As of right now, she’s not scheduled for Anarchy. A shame, as win or lose, she’s one of the more entertaining members of the FFW roster.
#38- MISS DEMEANOR [+6]
Keep an eye out for her match against Sophia Black at Anarchy. It may not be the most technical classic, but there’s going to be no shortage of piss and vinegar.
#37- VANESSA CADE [+13]
See? All that razzing her sure built a fire under her ass, as she prepares for what could be considered a must-win rematch against Elliot.
#36- TABATHA BELMONT [-1]
Tabby better be ready- Summer hasn’t wrestled since being ousted from the TV Championship, so she’ll be bringing her A-game.
#35- MELANIE AVILO [-5]
Has now lost four in a row, and is transitioning into one of the more disappointing champions Future Shock has had.
#34- PAYTON ST. PIERRE [Returning]
Have to give the devil her due- she sure knows how to turn everything she’s involved with into pure and utter bullshit. But she’ll be obliterated the moment she gets through someone who can cut through it all.
#33- HAYLEY DARK [-1]
Her upcoming Firewall match against Jo may be one of the more entertaining matches of the undercard.
#32- STEPHANIE SANDERSON [+1]
Got completely and utterly destroyed by Colleen, which wasn’t a shock to anyone other than maybe Sanderson’s immediate family.
#31- HANNA ELLIOTT [+6]
Talk about a career renaissance. Elliot’s once dead in the water situation has turned into two straight wins, and a chance at the Future Shock Cup.
#30- SOPHIE RICHARDS [-2]
No pun intended here, but Sophie’s got an uphill battle at Anarchy if she wants to prove that she can sustain success outside the Television division.
#29- JENNIFER WILLIAMS [-6]
Has the J-Will magic worn off? Williams has lost five of her last six, and will enter Anarchy a sizeable underdog against McGuffin in the finals of the third Chase For the Crown.
#28- RORI MACKENZIE [+3]
Now that Crystal Hilton’s exposed her as the fraud she is, what’s next for Rori? She hasn’t shown anything outside her tricks, and now people are seeing through that crap.
#27- JO MCFARLANE [+2]
Jo’s got two very entertaining matches coming up, one of which could certainly give her a boost- she’s got a strong chance to win the Future Shock Cup.
#26- RAQUEL FAIR [+1]
Fun Fact: Thursday nights win over Pure Adrenaline was Raquels’ first pinfall in FFW. Teammate Scarboroough had gotten all the other wins for ScarFair. Congrats, Raquel!
#25- MICKEY SCARBOROUGH [+1]
Anyone else think that ScarFair got a bum deal when Spectra Fantasia was named the #1 Contenders? These girls have emerged as the top contender in the tag division, and they deserve their shot.
#24- JODIE GRAY [+16]
No other wrestler in FFW has caught as much a hot streak as Jodie has, winning her last four matches after losing seven of her previous nine. Her career renaissance should lead to another shot at the TV title soon.
#23- SABRA NIKOLAYEV [+3]
Comrade Sabra’s gotten what she wanted- a spot in the Power Trip, and so far, she’s pulling a better record than most of her colleagues. That could change when she has to deal with the ferocious Eileen Amaro.
#22- STACEY MACKENZIE [=]
If the rumors surrounding Stacey’s post-Sin & Sacrifice whereabouts are true, and she’s really hanging out with Samantha Star, than this is one woman who should never be allowed another shot at the FFW Championshp again, for the sake of the integrity of the belt.
#21- CASEY ATHERTON [-2]
*UNITY CHAMPION*
Atherton’s the highest ranked of the six women in the Future Shock Cup, but of course that hardly guarantees victory for her, especially since her first match is against the red-hot Hanna Elliot.
#20- KATHERINE STRYFE [=]
It’s actually better for her that she lost to Camilla in the first round of the Femme For All. Kat is one woman who just clearly wrestles better with a chip on her shoulder.
#19- TRINITY [-1]
Another participant in the big Future Shock Six-Femme match, Trinity looks to continue her longstanding torture of...
#18- SERAFINA REYNOLDS [-1]
*NO SURRENDER CHAMPION*
A bit disappointed here Cupcake has sat on the pantry shelf since Sin & Sacrifice. With luck, we’ll get a late defense added for Anarchy- the next era of the No Surrender Championship truly needs to begin.
#17- EMMA MACNAMARA [-2]
Emma won the last four tag matches before she joined the Power Trip, all with members of the Mafia. And she lost the first one she was in as a member. Yet more proof that this side of the tracks is far better off without her.
#16- STARLA MCCLOUD [-8]
*UNITY CHAMPION*
Starla’s performance seems to have taken a bit of a dip since Atherton’s introduction into the Power Trip. Think Casey belonging into her little club is throwing her off?
#15- CAMILLA PAZZINI [-1]
One might say her elimination in the Second Round of the Femme For All was a shock, but fact of the matter is, any of the final four certainly was capable of winning it all. This tournament is proving far better than last years.
#14- CRYSTAL HILTON [-1]
*EVOLUTION CHAMPION*
And I’m still not sure what her last name should be. Just another thing that Crystal can’t keep consistent. Let’s see if her inability to successfully defend a title remains one exception to that rule.
#13- KELLY MCGUFFIN [-2]
Anyone else hoping she wins the Chase For the Crown, simply for the sheer delight of being able to watch a Lightning vs. Kelly match?
#12- SUMMER [-2]
We’ve been told that Summer is going to be getting a chance to compete for the Evolution Championship, but as of yet, I haven’t heard of her opponent. Still, should be a great chance to see if she can move up.
#11- VALERIE LAMB [+10]
Valerie Belmont has never won a world championship, but now sits just three wins away from that happening. Of course, those are going to prove to be three of the toughest matches anyone could possibly want.
#10- EILEEN AMARO [+2]
2012’s winningest wrestler just keeps on rolling, although she still has that big match stigma on her. That, of course, can all change at Anarchy.
#9- KAITLYNN STRYFE [-3]
Doubt she’s happy about being bounced from the Femme For All in the first round, but that’s her fault for thinking Wendy’s merely cannon fodder. Another big name who’s still waiting on an Anarchy match.
#8- LIGHTNING [-1]
*TELEVISION CHAMPION*
Believe it or not, I’m actually pulling for Lightning at Anarchy. She’s an insufferable egotist, but I’d rather it be her than a part-time wrestler like Claire Black.
#7- WENDY BRIESE [+2]
Would not be denied against Kitty, and has set up a dream match for herself against Val Lamb. Trust me, she’s excited about this one.
#6- CARA STONE [-1]
*ULTRAVIOLENCE CHAMPION*
Think Emma is going to be walking into a meat grinder at Anarchy? Cara Stone’s damn scary when she’s pissed... and she’s pissed about Sin & Sacrifice.
#5- CAROLINE DALLINS [-1]
Will someone give this woman a title shot already? Like maybe the No Surrender Championship? I don’t care if she wanted Wendy or not- this woman could very well be the next huge thing in that division.
#4- COLLEEN [+12]
Not only is she in the Femme For All Finals for the Second Year in a row, she put one huge bug-a-boo in her career- her struggles against Chunks- behind her. The New Colleen is FAR better than the Old Colleen.
#3- TARA THUNDER [=]
Tara’s picked up right where she left off after the Wendy loss at Unstoppable- and has taken four matches in a row. Dallins/Thunder could damn well be the biggest match of the night.
#2- SCARLETT KINCAID [=]
Scarlett wants to be the first TRUE three-time FFW Champion in history, and she stands a great chance of doing it, too, so long as she doesn’t get foolish like her last Hell in the Cell.
#1- ISABELLA PAZZINI [=]
*FFW CHAMPION*
IF anyone ever wants to know what it feels like to stand in front of 100,000 screaming people who want you to lose, and lose badly, ask Isabella after Anarchy. Of course, depending on the result, you might want to ask very, very, nicely.
And there you have it!
Thanks for reading as the Power X enters a new era in wrestling column reporting! Be sure to check back regularly for updates!
Until that happy moment... POLLA OUT!!
No, you’re eyes aren’t deceiving you. This is, honest to god, a true Power X column.
Well, kinda.
Due to time constraints, I’ve elected to modify the Power X column from its longstanding version, into a much more Pollaski-friendly version. Basically, instead of writing a full on 7,000 word column every week, we’ll split it up into smaller sections, and make this site into more like a blog than a column.
Of course, for the first entry, you get the longtime staple of the column- the Power X rankings.
Lucky you, right?
Anyways, 54 eligible wrestlers make the first PX Rankings in over a month, and that’s with a considerable amount of people dropping off. They are: Ignis, Desirae Kain, Shane Sanders, Kara Harrington, Raven Wicked, Lumina Ferrari, and Elizabeth Showtime. Of course, we have quite a few new blood people taking their place. Like... a lot of new blood.
Anyways- let’s count them down!
#54- BRIANNE GARZA [NEW]
The Lovely Lobo didn’t have quite a lovely debut, falling to Danielle Arisu.
#53- ROXIE STEVENSON [=]
Still searching for her first FFW win, after a tough submission loss to Miss Demeanor
#52- CANDACE OKUMURA [=]
It’s been a long time since Candace’s debut win over Samara Steele. She’s quickly discovering more experienced wrestlers aren’t quite as forgiving.
#51- MISTY WHITMORE [-3]
Just in case no one’s gotten the idea that the Scarborough Fair is better than Pure Adrenaline, Thursday Night’s velocity match cemented it.
#50- SOPHIA BLACK [Returning]
Well she’s as brutal as we’ve all remembered her. But like so many other so called brutal wrestlers, it remains to be seen whether or not she can translate that brutality into wins.
#49- SARAH RICHARDSON [Returning]
April 26 is a long time ago, but that was the last date Sarah Richardson’s had her hand raised in victory. It’d be interesting to see if she could handle Hanna Elliot now, given her recent rise.
#48- SHELBI LYNN CARTER [-2]
Hasn’t quite made the transition to FFW as well as she’d had liked. Losing to rookie Kate Steele a definite ouchie moment.
#47- PENNY BUCHANAN [-11]
She’s got heart and spunk- but whether that can translate to a win over the devious Payton St. Pierre come Anarchy time remains to be seen.
#46- MARISSA KANE [NEW]
The much more likeable sibling of SVW’s Christian Kane followed up her impressive debut by being bamboozled by Payton St. Pierre. You’d think that years of dealing with her brother’s bullshit would have taught her better.
#45- KATE STEELE [+4]
Has done slightly better than her tag team partner, but anyone else getting the feeling that this girl has been utterly unprepared for the big time?
#44- ARIANNA MILLAR [Returning]
Any suspicions that Kain was the driving force of Pink, Inc has pretty much been proven since Desirae’s departure.
#43- DANIELLE ARISU [Returning]
Undefeated in FFW competition, but two matches in three months hardly screams ‘title contender’
#42- ALLISION DEAS [-5]
Any feeling of elation she had after winning two matches in a row was certainly brought back to earth when she ran into the meat grinder that is Tara Thunder.
#41- ARABELLA BLACK [+1]
Rematch with Jodie Gray is drawing closer. Arabella better tap into her inner rage-demon.
#40- SAMARA STEELE [+1]
Slowly gaining momentum after two consecutive victories. Shodown with Tabatha Belmont will certainly test this rookie’s mettle.
#39- CRYSTAL HATE [=]
As of right now, she’s not scheduled for Anarchy. A shame, as win or lose, she’s one of the more entertaining members of the FFW roster.
#38- MISS DEMEANOR [+6]
Keep an eye out for her match against Sophia Black at Anarchy. It may not be the most technical classic, but there’s going to be no shortage of piss and vinegar.
#37- VANESSA CADE [+13]
See? All that razzing her sure built a fire under her ass, as she prepares for what could be considered a must-win rematch against Elliot.
#36- TABATHA BELMONT [-1]
Tabby better be ready- Summer hasn’t wrestled since being ousted from the TV Championship, so she’ll be bringing her A-game.
#35- MELANIE AVILO [-5]
Has now lost four in a row, and is transitioning into one of the more disappointing champions Future Shock has had.
#34- PAYTON ST. PIERRE [Returning]
Have to give the devil her due- she sure knows how to turn everything she’s involved with into pure and utter bullshit. But she’ll be obliterated the moment she gets through someone who can cut through it all.
#33- HAYLEY DARK [-1]
Her upcoming Firewall match against Jo may be one of the more entertaining matches of the undercard.
#32- STEPHANIE SANDERSON [+1]
Got completely and utterly destroyed by Colleen, which wasn’t a shock to anyone other than maybe Sanderson’s immediate family.
#31- HANNA ELLIOTT [+6]
Talk about a career renaissance. Elliot’s once dead in the water situation has turned into two straight wins, and a chance at the Future Shock Cup.
#30- SOPHIE RICHARDS [-2]
No pun intended here, but Sophie’s got an uphill battle at Anarchy if she wants to prove that she can sustain success outside the Television division.
#29- JENNIFER WILLIAMS [-6]
Has the J-Will magic worn off? Williams has lost five of her last six, and will enter Anarchy a sizeable underdog against McGuffin in the finals of the third Chase For the Crown.
#28- RORI MACKENZIE [+3]
Now that Crystal Hilton’s exposed her as the fraud she is, what’s next for Rori? She hasn’t shown anything outside her tricks, and now people are seeing through that crap.
#27- JO MCFARLANE [+2]
Jo’s got two very entertaining matches coming up, one of which could certainly give her a boost- she’s got a strong chance to win the Future Shock Cup.
#26- RAQUEL FAIR [+1]
Fun Fact: Thursday nights win over Pure Adrenaline was Raquels’ first pinfall in FFW. Teammate Scarboroough had gotten all the other wins for ScarFair. Congrats, Raquel!
#25- MICKEY SCARBOROUGH [+1]
Anyone else think that ScarFair got a bum deal when Spectra Fantasia was named the #1 Contenders? These girls have emerged as the top contender in the tag division, and they deserve their shot.
#24- JODIE GRAY [+16]
No other wrestler in FFW has caught as much a hot streak as Jodie has, winning her last four matches after losing seven of her previous nine. Her career renaissance should lead to another shot at the TV title soon.
#23- SABRA NIKOLAYEV [+3]
Comrade Sabra’s gotten what she wanted- a spot in the Power Trip, and so far, she’s pulling a better record than most of her colleagues. That could change when she has to deal with the ferocious Eileen Amaro.
#22- STACEY MACKENZIE [=]
If the rumors surrounding Stacey’s post-Sin & Sacrifice whereabouts are true, and she’s really hanging out with Samantha Star, than this is one woman who should never be allowed another shot at the FFW Championshp again, for the sake of the integrity of the belt.
#21- CASEY ATHERTON [-2]
*UNITY CHAMPION*
Atherton’s the highest ranked of the six women in the Future Shock Cup, but of course that hardly guarantees victory for her, especially since her first match is against the red-hot Hanna Elliot.
#20- KATHERINE STRYFE [=]
It’s actually better for her that she lost to Camilla in the first round of the Femme For All. Kat is one woman who just clearly wrestles better with a chip on her shoulder.
#19- TRINITY [-1]
Another participant in the big Future Shock Six-Femme match, Trinity looks to continue her longstanding torture of...
#18- SERAFINA REYNOLDS [-1]
*NO SURRENDER CHAMPION*
A bit disappointed here Cupcake has sat on the pantry shelf since Sin & Sacrifice. With luck, we’ll get a late defense added for Anarchy- the next era of the No Surrender Championship truly needs to begin.
#17- EMMA MACNAMARA [-2]
Emma won the last four tag matches before she joined the Power Trip, all with members of the Mafia. And she lost the first one she was in as a member. Yet more proof that this side of the tracks is far better off without her.
#16- STARLA MCCLOUD [-8]
*UNITY CHAMPION*
Starla’s performance seems to have taken a bit of a dip since Atherton’s introduction into the Power Trip. Think Casey belonging into her little club is throwing her off?
#15- CAMILLA PAZZINI [-1]
One might say her elimination in the Second Round of the Femme For All was a shock, but fact of the matter is, any of the final four certainly was capable of winning it all. This tournament is proving far better than last years.
#14- CRYSTAL HILTON [-1]
*EVOLUTION CHAMPION*
And I’m still not sure what her last name should be. Just another thing that Crystal can’t keep consistent. Let’s see if her inability to successfully defend a title remains one exception to that rule.
#13- KELLY MCGUFFIN [-2]
Anyone else hoping she wins the Chase For the Crown, simply for the sheer delight of being able to watch a Lightning vs. Kelly match?
#12- SUMMER [-2]
We’ve been told that Summer is going to be getting a chance to compete for the Evolution Championship, but as of yet, I haven’t heard of her opponent. Still, should be a great chance to see if she can move up.
#11- VALERIE LAMB [+10]
Valerie Belmont has never won a world championship, but now sits just three wins away from that happening. Of course, those are going to prove to be three of the toughest matches anyone could possibly want.
#10- EILEEN AMARO [+2]
2012’s winningest wrestler just keeps on rolling, although she still has that big match stigma on her. That, of course, can all change at Anarchy.
#9- KAITLYNN STRYFE [-3]
Doubt she’s happy about being bounced from the Femme For All in the first round, but that’s her fault for thinking Wendy’s merely cannon fodder. Another big name who’s still waiting on an Anarchy match.
#8- LIGHTNING [-1]
*TELEVISION CHAMPION*
Believe it or not, I’m actually pulling for Lightning at Anarchy. She’s an insufferable egotist, but I’d rather it be her than a part-time wrestler like Claire Black.
#7- WENDY BRIESE [+2]
Would not be denied against Kitty, and has set up a dream match for herself against Val Lamb. Trust me, she’s excited about this one.
#6- CARA STONE [-1]
*ULTRAVIOLENCE CHAMPION*
Think Emma is going to be walking into a meat grinder at Anarchy? Cara Stone’s damn scary when she’s pissed... and she’s pissed about Sin & Sacrifice.
#5- CAROLINE DALLINS [-1]
Will someone give this woman a title shot already? Like maybe the No Surrender Championship? I don’t care if she wanted Wendy or not- this woman could very well be the next huge thing in that division.
#4- COLLEEN [+12]
Not only is she in the Femme For All Finals for the Second Year in a row, she put one huge bug-a-boo in her career- her struggles against Chunks- behind her. The New Colleen is FAR better than the Old Colleen.
#3- TARA THUNDER [=]
Tara’s picked up right where she left off after the Wendy loss at Unstoppable- and has taken four matches in a row. Dallins/Thunder could damn well be the biggest match of the night.
#2- SCARLETT KINCAID [=]
Scarlett wants to be the first TRUE three-time FFW Champion in history, and she stands a great chance of doing it, too, so long as she doesn’t get foolish like her last Hell in the Cell.
#1- ISABELLA PAZZINI [=]
*FFW CHAMPION*
IF anyone ever wants to know what it feels like to stand in front of 100,000 screaming people who want you to lose, and lose badly, ask Isabella after Anarchy. Of course, depending on the result, you might want to ask very, very, nicely.
And there you have it!
Thanks for reading as the Power X enters a new era in wrestling column reporting! Be sure to check back regularly for updates!
Until that happy moment... POLLA OUT!!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Power X- October 11
OOC: Unfortunately, moving is making writing a column rather difficult. So I’m just going to post the rankings. I hope to do the vote again. It was fun tallying it up, and I’m sorry I couldn’t write a better one.
First, the Power X Rankings of those who did not receive any votes.
#54- ELIZABETH SHOWTIME (Returning)
#53- ROXIE STEVENSON (-4)
#52- CANDACE OKUMURA (-7)
#51- LUMINA FERRARI (-25)
#50- VANESSA CADE (NEW)
#49- KATE STEEL (NEW)
#48- MISTY WHITMORE (NEW)
#47- ALLISON DEAS (Returning)
#45- RAVEN WICKED (-4)
#44- MISS DEMEANOR (-5)
#42- ARABELLA BLACK (Returning)
#39- CRYSTAL HATE (-7)
#38- SHANE SANDERS (-13)
#36- PENNY BUCHANAN (+2)
#34- DESIRAE KAIN (-13)
#30- MELANIE AVILO (-5)
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And now, counting down... the first ever Power-X FAN POLL! Instead of points, scores are given based on percentage of points possible. A 100% would be universal #1 votes.
#39- PAYTON ST. PIERRE (.67%)
Power X Ranking: Not Eligible
#38- HANNA ELLIOT (1.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 37th (+14)
#36 (Tie)- RAQUEL FAIR (2.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 27th (+10)
#36 (Tie)- SHELBI LYNN CARTER (2.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 46th (-4)
#35- HAYLEY DARK (2.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 33rd (-1)
#33 (Tie)- JO MCFARLANE (4.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 29th (-7)
#33 (Tie)- SAMARA STEELE (4.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 41st (+7)
#32- MICKEY SCARBOROUGH (4.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 24th (+12)
#31- STEPHANIE SANDERSON (5.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 33rd (-4)
#30- JODIE GRAY (7.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 40th (+7)
#29- TABATHA BELMONT (8.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 35th (+5)
#28- SOPHIE RICHARDS (9.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 28th (-11)
#27- KARA HARRINGTON (10.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 43rd (-16)
#26- IGNIS (13.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 25th (+5)
#25- JENNIFER WILLIAMS (16.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 23rd (-3)
#24- RORI MACKENZIE (17.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 31st (-12)
#23- TRINITY (19.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 18th (+16)
#22- CASEY ATHERTON (20.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 19th (-6)
*UNITY CHAMPION*
#21- KATHERINE STRYFE (25.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 20th (-5)
#20- SERAFINA REYNOLDS (20.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 17th (+14)
*NO SURRENDER CHAMPION*
#19- KELLY MCGUFFIN (34.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 11th (=)
#18- COLLEEN (36.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 16th (-2)
#17- EILEEN AMARO (38.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 12th (-3)
#16- SABRA NIKOLAYEV (41.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 26th (+2)
#15- SUMMER (43.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 10th (-5)
#14- CAMILLA PAZZINI (45.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 14th (-2)
#13- STACEY MACKENZIE (49.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 22nd (Returning)
#12- VALERIE LAMB (50.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 21st (+2)
#11- STARLA MCCLOUD (51.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 8th (+2)
*UNITY CHAMPION*
#10- EMMA MACNAMARA (54.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 15th (+1)
#9- KAITLYNN STRYFE (55.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 6th (-1)
#8- CAROLINE DALLINS (60.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 4th (+2)
#7- LIGHTNING (61.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 7th (+11)
*TELEVISION CHAMPION*
#6- CRYSTAL HILTON (62.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 13th (+11)
*EVOLUTION CHAMPION*
#5- CARA STONE (64.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 5th (+3)
*ULTRAVIOLENCE CHAMPION*
#4- WENDY BRIESE (78.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 9th (-7)
#3- TARA THUNDER (86.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 3rd (=)
#2- SCARLETT KINCAID (87.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 2nd (-1)
#1- ISABELLA PAZZINI (96.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 1st (+3)
*FFW CHAMPION*
First, the Power X Rankings of those who did not receive any votes.
#54- ELIZABETH SHOWTIME (Returning)
#53- ROXIE STEVENSON (-4)
#52- CANDACE OKUMURA (-7)
#51- LUMINA FERRARI (-25)
#50- VANESSA CADE (NEW)
#49- KATE STEEL (NEW)
#48- MISTY WHITMORE (NEW)
#47- ALLISON DEAS (Returning)
#45- RAVEN WICKED (-4)
#44- MISS DEMEANOR (-5)
#42- ARABELLA BLACK (Returning)
#39- CRYSTAL HATE (-7)
#38- SHANE SANDERS (-13)
#36- PENNY BUCHANAN (+2)
#34- DESIRAE KAIN (-13)
#30- MELANIE AVILO (-5)
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And now, counting down... the first ever Power-X FAN POLL! Instead of points, scores are given based on percentage of points possible. A 100% would be universal #1 votes.
#39- PAYTON ST. PIERRE (.67%)
Power X Ranking: Not Eligible
#38- HANNA ELLIOT (1.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 37th (+14)
#36 (Tie)- RAQUEL FAIR (2.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 27th (+10)
#36 (Tie)- SHELBI LYNN CARTER (2.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 46th (-4)
#35- HAYLEY DARK (2.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 33rd (-1)
#33 (Tie)- JO MCFARLANE (4.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 29th (-7)
#33 (Tie)- SAMARA STEELE (4.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 41st (+7)
#32- MICKEY SCARBOROUGH (4.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 24th (+12)
#31- STEPHANIE SANDERSON (5.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 33rd (-4)
#30- JODIE GRAY (7.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 40th (+7)
#29- TABATHA BELMONT (8.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 35th (+5)
#28- SOPHIE RICHARDS (9.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 28th (-11)
#27- KARA HARRINGTON (10.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 43rd (-16)
#26- IGNIS (13.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 25th (+5)
#25- JENNIFER WILLIAMS (16.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 23rd (-3)
#24- RORI MACKENZIE (17.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 31st (-12)
#23- TRINITY (19.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 18th (+16)
#22- CASEY ATHERTON (20.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 19th (-6)
*UNITY CHAMPION*
#21- KATHERINE STRYFE (25.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 20th (-5)
#20- SERAFINA REYNOLDS (20.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 17th (+14)
*NO SURRENDER CHAMPION*
#19- KELLY MCGUFFIN (34.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 11th (=)
#18- COLLEEN (36.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 16th (-2)
#17- EILEEN AMARO (38.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 12th (-3)
#16- SABRA NIKOLAYEV (41.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 26th (+2)
#15- SUMMER (43.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 10th (-5)
#14- CAMILLA PAZZINI (45.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 14th (-2)
#13- STACEY MACKENZIE (49.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 22nd (Returning)
#12- VALERIE LAMB (50.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 21st (+2)
#11- STARLA MCCLOUD (51.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 8th (+2)
*UNITY CHAMPION*
#10- EMMA MACNAMARA (54.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 15th (+1)
#9- KAITLYNN STRYFE (55.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 6th (-1)
#8- CAROLINE DALLINS (60.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 4th (+2)
#7- LIGHTNING (61.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 7th (+11)
*TELEVISION CHAMPION*
#6- CRYSTAL HILTON (62.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 13th (+11)
*EVOLUTION CHAMPION*
#5- CARA STONE (64.00%)
Power-X Ranking: 5th (+3)
*ULTRAVIOLENCE CHAMPION*
#4- WENDY BRIESE (78.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 9th (-7)
#3- TARA THUNDER (86.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 3rd (=)
#2- SCARLETT KINCAID (87.33%)
Power-X Ranking: 2nd (-1)
#1- ISABELLA PAZZINI (96.67%)
Power-X Ranking: 1st (+3)
*FFW CHAMPION*
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