The Return Of "The Weekly Scoop"
Sept 21, 2017 16:36:51 GMT -5
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Post by "Ace Reporter" Scoops Callahan on Sept 21, 2017 16:36:51 GMT -5
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Hello once again faithful WCF Universe, it is I the one, the only, Ace Reporter Scoops Callahan, the voice of the WCF and the most honest and unbiased wrestling news source in the world. Once upon a time I came at you with a weekly column about all things WCF, including a rundown of the past show, a look at the upcoming show, some questions straight from the mailbag and my own personal "Scoops Top 5 Of The Week" where I gave my opinion of the top 5 wrestlers in WCF. Well, I'm back to say that The Weekly Scoop is alive once again, albeit with a few changes that you'll see as you read on. So with that said, let's jump right into it by taking a look at what happened at Slam 400!
- Slam opened with Jonny Fly making an appearance ahead of his match at WAR against Corey Black. Fly, obviously trying to get in the head of the WCF legend, called out Black and proceeded to tell a long story that only served to infuriate Black long enough for Fly to drop him with a sucker punch. Then, following a random appearance by Steve Orbit eating chicken wings in the crowd, a callback to the entertaining shenanigans of Fly and Orbit at WAR in 2015, Fly would hammer home his point about his mission at WAR by delivering a massive Fly Swatter from the top rope. Will this be the fate of Corey Black at WAR? Or will Jonny Fly learn why Corey Black has lasted over 15 years in this business? Stay tuned for my prediction a little later on in this article!
- In the first match of the evening, it was Agimat versus Red Dragon versus Bryan Devlin. Now all three of these men were making their official debut in WCF, which of course meant they were scheduled to face off against each other because that's just the WCF way. Well, that or a big clusterfuck battle royal. But I digress, Red Dragon managed to get the win via tap out in a somewhat impressive showing. I'll hold off on full judgment until we get to see him in the ring against a more established WCF talent but for now he's managed to get some buzz. As for Devlin and Agimat, seeing both of them put in the same submission hold at once and simultaneously tapping out won't go far to help their image in WCF. Let's see if either can rebound in the future.
- Kevin Bishop returned to the WCF to announce that he was coming back to enter into the WAR Match. The UCI World Champion, with his belt around his waist for the WCF Universe to see, will be an interesting addition to the match as the casual WCF fan may be in the dark as to what Bishop has been doing since the WCF Trios Tournament. The fact that he is the UCI World Champion should make a few of the WCF wrestlers nervous though.
- In the second match of the night we saw a battle royal between six men to crown a new WCF Alpha Champion after Sidney J. Warwick was forced to vacate the belt. Luke Force was able to outlast the likes of Udy, Johnny Alpha and Rumpke to win the match and the title, much to the delight of the WCF fans in attendance. It would appear as though Force has garnered quite the following as of late and we'll see if the fan support can help him hold onto the belt for a while.
- Up next Kyle Kemp and Trey Carter battled it out to see who would be next in line for a shot at the WCF Omega Title, a title that would on the line later in the night. In the end it was Kyle Kemp getting the win via pin in a match that was surprisingly shorter than many were expecting. Watching the match a few times it seemed as though Carter was never 100% fully there in the head and in the end it cost him a shot at a title.
- We were treated to a brief but impactful segment from Dag Riddick in which he appeared to be announcing that he'd be entering the WAR Match, however with Dag strapped to a hospital bed and not looking in the best shape, I'm left wondering if it's the best decision.
- Then we were treated to a segment featuring Adam Young declaring his intentions to enter the WAR Match, but not without first beating down a defenseless Crazy Sanger. While some may declare Young an easy elimination, you'd be a fool to forget that he once eliminated WCF Legend Corey Black.
- Damian Simmons and Matthew Drake squared off in a No Disqualifications Match to determine who would be the next man to challenge newly crowned WCF Alpha Champion Luke Force in the near future. Following a brutal knee to the head with the aid of a chair, Matthew Drake was able to defeat Damian Simmons and hopefully move on from their feud and onto a championship run. As for Simmons, what's next for him has yet to be seen.
- Oblivion defeated Biohazard in a match that was a bit of a headscratcher from the second it was announced. While a bit of a legend in his own right (for all the wrong reasons) why Biohazard is still around WCF after all these years is a bit perplexing.
- In what may be the surprise of the year, William The Behemoth was able to defeat David Sanchez for the WCF Internet Title. While not a knock on William in any way, no one saw this happening. Sanchez, of course, has had a history of coming up short in big matches, to lose the Internet Title on Slam to someone that's never held a belt before and on the last Slam before WAR, a night where everyone is trying their best to prepare for the hellacious WAR Match, is bound to leave Sanchez not in the right mindset.
- Despite a rather disappointing finish that saw the match end in a draw, Ethan King put on quite the show as he tried to defend his WCF Hardcore Title against Ethan King. Holmes, of course, has had some remarkable reigns as Hardcore Champion in the past and seemed to be the guy that could win the belt off of King. With this match ending in a draw, hopefully we get to see a rematch in the near future.
- The next match also ended in a draw, although it had some rather odd circumstances. We saw Bonnie Blue and Jay Omega battle it out in a highly entertaining bout only to see it end when the referee decided that he was 'bored' due to both wrestlers being laid out on the floor. One can only imagine how the match would have ended if we'd had a real referee.
- Gravedigger was able to successfully defend his WCF People's Title against Bishop in a Hell In A Cell Match. I wasn't a big fan of this match going in, as I didn't think Bishop had earned a shot at the People's Title, nor did he deserve a match on such a big stage, what with this being Slam 400 and a Hell In A Cell Match being somewhat of a big deal still. In the end though we saw Gravedigger put an end to this feud and now we can see what he moves on to next.
- We got a quick segment with John Rabid coming out to inform us that he'll be winning the WAR Match. Can he do it? Stay tuned for my predictions!
- Sidney J. Warwick, still reeling after losing the Alpha Title, made a major step in getting over that loss as he was able to defeat Mikey eXtreme and end the reign of the first ever WCF Omega Champion. With a new title around his waist, Warwick should be able to get back on track and continue to rise up the WCF ladder. As for eXtreme, I don't see this loss hurting him too much in the long run as he should be able to rebound. Plus let's not forget he's due for a rematch at some point.
- We were treated to the return of Odin Balfore as he came to the ring to announce his entry into WAR. With chants of "THICKNESS" the WCF crowd was quite hyped up by The Allfather's return.
- In a match that featured 2 of the 3 men that will compete in the World Title Match at WAR, Television Champion John Rabid was able to best Teo Del Sol. Is this a preview of what's to come at WAR? Can either of these men finally win the big one at WAR? And who will they face? Find out later on in this article!
- Former World Champion Steve Orbit, after being seen earlier in the night eating wings while Jonny Fly attacked Corey Black, was later seen backstage announcing that he too is entering the WAR Match. Can The Pimp Of All Pimps finally win WAR? See my predictions later on!
- In what was clearly a set up by Steven Singh to make himself look good on the finally Slam before WAR, he faced off against The Captain in a World Title Match. The Captain did in fact win, but it was by a DQ after John Rabid and Teo Del Sol both got involved and shenanigans ensued.
- In the last segment of the night, Torture came out and called out Seth Lerch. Lerch did show up, with 4 no-name wrestlers in security outfits, but Torture was ready as he dug up some relics of the past to battle with them. Seth ends up looking weak as he falls on his ass without being hit, old wrestlers fight with security guards and there's a nice nostalgia pop. It was a nice little segment to build to their match at WAR, but unless you followed WCF 15 years ago you probably had to google the guys that helped Torture.
- In the main event of Slam 400 we had Jayson Price versus FPV in a Tokyo Street Fight with Corey Black as the referee. Why Jayson Price versus FPV was the main event of Slam 400 is a question that needs to be asked, what with multiple title matches on the card plus several undercard matches that were equally entertaining. Some high-risk spots including a van crashing into a concrete wall as the fight was happening in the backseat made it fun to watch, but main event worthy I think not. We also saw Oblivion get involved at the end, leveling both men for reasons unknown, before Price was able to recover long enough to get the pin.
Scoops Overall Grade Of Slam 400: 7/10. While there were some well above average matches, including Sidney J. Warwick versus Mikey eXtreme and John Rabid versus Teo Del Sol, the show felt like many were simply going through the motions as they had their minds focused on the upcoming Pay Per View. The bizarre decision to have Price versus FPV as the main event, the joke that was Biohazard being put into a match against Oblivion and the travesty that was The Captain facing Steven Singh while so many other champions had actual matches, were all reasons enough to drag the grade down to barely a C.
Now with my recap of Slam 400 out of the way, it's time to look ahead to the next show, which is the 16th WCF WAR PPV. With only 4 matches on the card we will be able to spend some time really focusing on these. Let's get to it!
Match: Jonny Fly versus Corey Black
Scoops' Take: This is a rivalry that goes back longer than newer fans know. On again, off again friends, things between Black and Fly have gone sour more times than they've been good, but only now have things reached the state that they are. With Fly getting the last word at Slam 400 by attacking Black and leaving him laying on the mat, he's certainly gotten inside the head of the WCF Hall Of Famer. Corey, however, is far from an easy opponent, proving time in and time out that even though he's been wrestling for over 15 years, he can still go against the best of the best.
Scoops' Prediction: Corey Black finds a way yet again. Fly will go all out and prove why he's one of the all-time greats, but in the end his confidence will be his downfall and the wily veteran will take advantage.
Match: Torture versus Seth Lerch, No Disqualifications
Scoops' Take: I've never been a fan of matches featuring the owner versus a legitimate talent and Seth doesn't have the best of luck in these matches, with easy examples being Seth verus Logan and Seth versus Jayson Price. The No Disqualifications stipulation means we're going to see Seth pull out all the stops, probably bringing in his own muscle to beat down Torture. Torture has shown he has old timers from WCF's past ready to help him out, so prepare for the brawl to take place while Torture pummels Seth.
Scoops' Prediction: Torture wins, Seth probably signs away WCF to Torture.
Match: Teo Del Sol versus John Rabid versus WCF Champion Steven Singh
Scoops' Take: In what may go down as the best match of the night, two men who've been clawing their way to the top of WCF for years finally get their chance to prove what they have. The champion has looked good since winning the belt, but on this night he faces his toughest challenge yet.
Scoops' Prediction: John Rabid finally wins the WCF World Title.
Match: 16th Annual WCF WAR Match
Scoops' Take: In a WAR Match that will see not only the current active WCF roster compete, but will also include returning stars and even some members of UCI crossing the line for this huge event, this could go down as one of the best WAR matches to date. It's always a night for surprises and sometimes new stars are born, even if they don't win. Get ready for some huge spots and some unpredictable action.
Scoops' Predictions -
Winner: Andre Holmes
Runner Up: Kevin Bishop
Third Place: Odin Balfore
Most Eliminations: Odin Balfore (6)
Best Showing By Someone That Doesn't Place In Top 3: Luke Force (4 eliminations including a big name, ends up placing 5th)
Now to be clear, this is only my Top 5 for this past week, going strictly off who impressed me the most at Slam 400. To see my Top 5 Power Rankings, scroll down to the next section and see who I think are the 5 best in WCF overall.
5. Jayson Price - While I wasn't a fan of him being booked in the main event over the World Champion or any other champion in general, he did come out on top over FPV, even after Oblivion tried to put them both out of commission.
4. Luke Force - While it wasn't against the strongest of opponents, Luke Force winning a battle royal to claim the WCF Alpha Title is worthy of recognition.
3. William The Behemoth - In an absolute shocker, William was able to pin David Sanchez and win the WCF Internet Title
2. Sidney J. Warwick - Defeating Mikey eXtreme and winning the Omega Title was huge for SJW and now he can move on from losing the Alpha Title
1. John Rabid - Looked strong as ever in defeating Teo Del Sol, one of his two opponents at WAR in the World Title Match, and he retained his WCF Television Title.
This is where I will be telling you who I believe are the current 5 best wrestlers in all of the WCF, based on their position on the card, how hot or cold they are during the past few weeks and if they did something that impressed me.
5. Luke Force - This may come with some controversy, what with Force being listed over some of the other champions, but it's impossible to argue that Force hasn't been a ... well a force lately. Winning the Alpha Title pushes him to the #5 spot right now.
4. Ethan King - Despite his match ending in a draw at Slam 400, two other champions losing their titles on the same night keeps King in my Top 5...for now. He needs to have a strong showing in WAR and impress me in his next title defense to stay here.
3. Sidney J. Warwick - One of the fastest risers in WCF right now, SJW won the Omega Title off of Mikey eXtreme and regained his footing in WCF. Look for him to keep rising.
2. Steven Singh - The current WCF World Champion, Steven Singh is at the top of the WCF in terms of stature but he currently falls just short in comparison to one person.
1. John Rabid - With a strong showing at Slam 400 and Singh's defense being an obvious farce, Rabid moves one spot ahead of the World Champion.
And now, to finish off this first installment of the relaunched "The Weekly Scoop", I'm going to answer some questions submitted to me by the fans.
From: Chuck from California
Question: Why does Mushroom Mandingo have to rely on dick jokes so much?
Scoops' Take: Well not everyone can be an epic wordsmith like yours truly. However, don't sleep on Mushroom Mandingo, especially with the weak tag team division WCF has right now. They can have a record setting reign as champions as long as they stay focused.
From: Dave from Georgia
Question: Luke Force - Sex Symbol of the 10's or Sex Harassment Case Waiting To Happen?
Scoops' Take: Both.
From: Megan from Delaware
Question: How long until we see another female wrestler have the kind of success Sarah Twilight was able to achieve in WCF?
Scoops' Take: Well with no active full-time female wrestlers on the roster, remembering that Bonnie Blue is more of a part-timer that spends more time in UCI, it could be a while. Luckily Seth has shown he will give a woman a shot at the company's top title if she earns her spot, so we can be thankful that WCF is progressive in that department. As for an estimate for how long, it's hard to tell. We need to get some female wrestlers on the roster first and see how they progress, then I can make an educated guess.
Well it was certainly good to be writing this column once again, especially this being right between Slam 400 and WAR so there was plenty to talk about. Look for my next column to come out shortly after WAR as I'll go over the Pay Per View results and get you ready for Slam that will follow. We'll have plenty to talk about, like who won WAR, who walked out at WCF Champion and what surprises we saw, so be sure to pay attention!
- - -The following are the views and opinions of one Scoops Callahan and in no way reflect the opinions or views of Seth Lerch or any members of the WCF Staff- - -
Hello once again faithful WCF Universe, it is I the one, the only, Ace Reporter Scoops Callahan, the voice of the WCF and the most honest and unbiased wrestling news source in the world. Once upon a time I came at you with a weekly column about all things WCF, including a rundown of the past show, a look at the upcoming show, some questions straight from the mailbag and my own personal "Scoops Top 5 Of The Week" where I gave my opinion of the top 5 wrestlers in WCF. Well, I'm back to say that The Weekly Scoop is alive once again, albeit with a few changes that you'll see as you read on. So with that said, let's jump right into it by taking a look at what happened at Slam 400!
- - - SLAM RECAP - - -
- Slam opened with Jonny Fly making an appearance ahead of his match at WAR against Corey Black. Fly, obviously trying to get in the head of the WCF legend, called out Black and proceeded to tell a long story that only served to infuriate Black long enough for Fly to drop him with a sucker punch. Then, following a random appearance by Steve Orbit eating chicken wings in the crowd, a callback to the entertaining shenanigans of Fly and Orbit at WAR in 2015, Fly would hammer home his point about his mission at WAR by delivering a massive Fly Swatter from the top rope. Will this be the fate of Corey Black at WAR? Or will Jonny Fly learn why Corey Black has lasted over 15 years in this business? Stay tuned for my prediction a little later on in this article!
- In the first match of the evening, it was Agimat versus Red Dragon versus Bryan Devlin. Now all three of these men were making their official debut in WCF, which of course meant they were scheduled to face off against each other because that's just the WCF way. Well, that or a big clusterfuck battle royal. But I digress, Red Dragon managed to get the win via tap out in a somewhat impressive showing. I'll hold off on full judgment until we get to see him in the ring against a more established WCF talent but for now he's managed to get some buzz. As for Devlin and Agimat, seeing both of them put in the same submission hold at once and simultaneously tapping out won't go far to help their image in WCF. Let's see if either can rebound in the future.
- Kevin Bishop returned to the WCF to announce that he was coming back to enter into the WAR Match. The UCI World Champion, with his belt around his waist for the WCF Universe to see, will be an interesting addition to the match as the casual WCF fan may be in the dark as to what Bishop has been doing since the WCF Trios Tournament. The fact that he is the UCI World Champion should make a few of the WCF wrestlers nervous though.
- In the second match of the night we saw a battle royal between six men to crown a new WCF Alpha Champion after Sidney J. Warwick was forced to vacate the belt. Luke Force was able to outlast the likes of Udy, Johnny Alpha and Rumpke to win the match and the title, much to the delight of the WCF fans in attendance. It would appear as though Force has garnered quite the following as of late and we'll see if the fan support can help him hold onto the belt for a while.
- Up next Kyle Kemp and Trey Carter battled it out to see who would be next in line for a shot at the WCF Omega Title, a title that would on the line later in the night. In the end it was Kyle Kemp getting the win via pin in a match that was surprisingly shorter than many were expecting. Watching the match a few times it seemed as though Carter was never 100% fully there in the head and in the end it cost him a shot at a title.
- We were treated to a brief but impactful segment from Dag Riddick in which he appeared to be announcing that he'd be entering the WAR Match, however with Dag strapped to a hospital bed and not looking in the best shape, I'm left wondering if it's the best decision.
- Then we were treated to a segment featuring Adam Young declaring his intentions to enter the WAR Match, but not without first beating down a defenseless Crazy Sanger. While some may declare Young an easy elimination, you'd be a fool to forget that he once eliminated WCF Legend Corey Black.
- Damian Simmons and Matthew Drake squared off in a No Disqualifications Match to determine who would be the next man to challenge newly crowned WCF Alpha Champion Luke Force in the near future. Following a brutal knee to the head with the aid of a chair, Matthew Drake was able to defeat Damian Simmons and hopefully move on from their feud and onto a championship run. As for Simmons, what's next for him has yet to be seen.
- Oblivion defeated Biohazard in a match that was a bit of a headscratcher from the second it was announced. While a bit of a legend in his own right (for all the wrong reasons) why Biohazard is still around WCF after all these years is a bit perplexing.
- In what may be the surprise of the year, William The Behemoth was able to defeat David Sanchez for the WCF Internet Title. While not a knock on William in any way, no one saw this happening. Sanchez, of course, has had a history of coming up short in big matches, to lose the Internet Title on Slam to someone that's never held a belt before and on the last Slam before WAR, a night where everyone is trying their best to prepare for the hellacious WAR Match, is bound to leave Sanchez not in the right mindset.
- Despite a rather disappointing finish that saw the match end in a draw, Ethan King put on quite the show as he tried to defend his WCF Hardcore Title against Ethan King. Holmes, of course, has had some remarkable reigns as Hardcore Champion in the past and seemed to be the guy that could win the belt off of King. With this match ending in a draw, hopefully we get to see a rematch in the near future.
- The next match also ended in a draw, although it had some rather odd circumstances. We saw Bonnie Blue and Jay Omega battle it out in a highly entertaining bout only to see it end when the referee decided that he was 'bored' due to both wrestlers being laid out on the floor. One can only imagine how the match would have ended if we'd had a real referee.
- Gravedigger was able to successfully defend his WCF People's Title against Bishop in a Hell In A Cell Match. I wasn't a big fan of this match going in, as I didn't think Bishop had earned a shot at the People's Title, nor did he deserve a match on such a big stage, what with this being Slam 400 and a Hell In A Cell Match being somewhat of a big deal still. In the end though we saw Gravedigger put an end to this feud and now we can see what he moves on to next.
- We got a quick segment with John Rabid coming out to inform us that he'll be winning the WAR Match. Can he do it? Stay tuned for my predictions!
- Sidney J. Warwick, still reeling after losing the Alpha Title, made a major step in getting over that loss as he was able to defeat Mikey eXtreme and end the reign of the first ever WCF Omega Champion. With a new title around his waist, Warwick should be able to get back on track and continue to rise up the WCF ladder. As for eXtreme, I don't see this loss hurting him too much in the long run as he should be able to rebound. Plus let's not forget he's due for a rematch at some point.
- We were treated to the return of Odin Balfore as he came to the ring to announce his entry into WAR. With chants of "THICKNESS" the WCF crowd was quite hyped up by The Allfather's return.
- In a match that featured 2 of the 3 men that will compete in the World Title Match at WAR, Television Champion John Rabid was able to best Teo Del Sol. Is this a preview of what's to come at WAR? Can either of these men finally win the big one at WAR? And who will they face? Find out later on in this article!
- Former World Champion Steve Orbit, after being seen earlier in the night eating wings while Jonny Fly attacked Corey Black, was later seen backstage announcing that he too is entering the WAR Match. Can The Pimp Of All Pimps finally win WAR? See my predictions later on!
- In what was clearly a set up by Steven Singh to make himself look good on the finally Slam before WAR, he faced off against The Captain in a World Title Match. The Captain did in fact win, but it was by a DQ after John Rabid and Teo Del Sol both got involved and shenanigans ensued.
- In the last segment of the night, Torture came out and called out Seth Lerch. Lerch did show up, with 4 no-name wrestlers in security outfits, but Torture was ready as he dug up some relics of the past to battle with them. Seth ends up looking weak as he falls on his ass without being hit, old wrestlers fight with security guards and there's a nice nostalgia pop. It was a nice little segment to build to their match at WAR, but unless you followed WCF 15 years ago you probably had to google the guys that helped Torture.
- In the main event of Slam 400 we had Jayson Price versus FPV in a Tokyo Street Fight with Corey Black as the referee. Why Jayson Price versus FPV was the main event of Slam 400 is a question that needs to be asked, what with multiple title matches on the card plus several undercard matches that were equally entertaining. Some high-risk spots including a van crashing into a concrete wall as the fight was happening in the backseat made it fun to watch, but main event worthy I think not. We also saw Oblivion get involved at the end, leveling both men for reasons unknown, before Price was able to recover long enough to get the pin.
Scoops Overall Grade Of Slam 400: 7/10. While there were some well above average matches, including Sidney J. Warwick versus Mikey eXtreme and John Rabid versus Teo Del Sol, the show felt like many were simply going through the motions as they had their minds focused on the upcoming Pay Per View. The bizarre decision to have Price versus FPV as the main event, the joke that was Biohazard being put into a match against Oblivion and the travesty that was The Captain facing Steven Singh while so many other champions had actual matches, were all reasons enough to drag the grade down to barely a C.
- - - A Look Ahead To: WAR - - -
Now with my recap of Slam 400 out of the way, it's time to look ahead to the next show, which is the 16th WCF WAR PPV. With only 4 matches on the card we will be able to spend some time really focusing on these. Let's get to it!
Match: Jonny Fly versus Corey Black
Scoops' Take: This is a rivalry that goes back longer than newer fans know. On again, off again friends, things between Black and Fly have gone sour more times than they've been good, but only now have things reached the state that they are. With Fly getting the last word at Slam 400 by attacking Black and leaving him laying on the mat, he's certainly gotten inside the head of the WCF Hall Of Famer. Corey, however, is far from an easy opponent, proving time in and time out that even though he's been wrestling for over 15 years, he can still go against the best of the best.
Scoops' Prediction: Corey Black finds a way yet again. Fly will go all out and prove why he's one of the all-time greats, but in the end his confidence will be his downfall and the wily veteran will take advantage.
Match: Torture versus Seth Lerch, No Disqualifications
Scoops' Take: I've never been a fan of matches featuring the owner versus a legitimate talent and Seth doesn't have the best of luck in these matches, with easy examples being Seth verus Logan and Seth versus Jayson Price. The No Disqualifications stipulation means we're going to see Seth pull out all the stops, probably bringing in his own muscle to beat down Torture. Torture has shown he has old timers from WCF's past ready to help him out, so prepare for the brawl to take place while Torture pummels Seth.
Scoops' Prediction: Torture wins, Seth probably signs away WCF to Torture.
Match: Teo Del Sol versus John Rabid versus WCF Champion Steven Singh
Scoops' Take: In what may go down as the best match of the night, two men who've been clawing their way to the top of WCF for years finally get their chance to prove what they have. The champion has looked good since winning the belt, but on this night he faces his toughest challenge yet.
Scoops' Prediction: John Rabid finally wins the WCF World Title.
Match: 16th Annual WCF WAR Match
Scoops' Take: In a WAR Match that will see not only the current active WCF roster compete, but will also include returning stars and even some members of UCI crossing the line for this huge event, this could go down as one of the best WAR matches to date. It's always a night for surprises and sometimes new stars are born, even if they don't win. Get ready for some huge spots and some unpredictable action.
Scoops' Predictions -
Winner: Andre Holmes
Runner Up: Kevin Bishop
Third Place: Odin Balfore
Most Eliminations: Odin Balfore (6)
Best Showing By Someone That Doesn't Place In Top 3: Luke Force (4 eliminations including a big name, ends up placing 5th)
- - - Scoops' Top 5 Of The Week - - -
Now to be clear, this is only my Top 5 for this past week, going strictly off who impressed me the most at Slam 400. To see my Top 5 Power Rankings, scroll down to the next section and see who I think are the 5 best in WCF overall.
5. Jayson Price - While I wasn't a fan of him being booked in the main event over the World Champion or any other champion in general, he did come out on top over FPV, even after Oblivion tried to put them both out of commission.
4. Luke Force - While it wasn't against the strongest of opponents, Luke Force winning a battle royal to claim the WCF Alpha Title is worthy of recognition.
3. William The Behemoth - In an absolute shocker, William was able to pin David Sanchez and win the WCF Internet Title
2. Sidney J. Warwick - Defeating Mikey eXtreme and winning the Omega Title was huge for SJW and now he can move on from losing the Alpha Title
1. John Rabid - Looked strong as ever in defeating Teo Del Sol, one of his two opponents at WAR in the World Title Match, and he retained his WCF Television Title.
- - - Scoops' Power 5 Rankings - - -
This is where I will be telling you who I believe are the current 5 best wrestlers in all of the WCF, based on their position on the card, how hot or cold they are during the past few weeks and if they did something that impressed me.
5. Luke Force - This may come with some controversy, what with Force being listed over some of the other champions, but it's impossible to argue that Force hasn't been a ... well a force lately. Winning the Alpha Title pushes him to the #5 spot right now.
4. Ethan King - Despite his match ending in a draw at Slam 400, two other champions losing their titles on the same night keeps King in my Top 5...for now. He needs to have a strong showing in WAR and impress me in his next title defense to stay here.
3. Sidney J. Warwick - One of the fastest risers in WCF right now, SJW won the Omega Title off of Mikey eXtreme and regained his footing in WCF. Look for him to keep rising.
2. Steven Singh - The current WCF World Champion, Steven Singh is at the top of the WCF in terms of stature but he currently falls just short in comparison to one person.
1. John Rabid - With a strong showing at Slam 400 and Singh's defense being an obvious farce, Rabid moves one spot ahead of the World Champion.
- - - Scoops' Bag O' Mail - - -
And now, to finish off this first installment of the relaunched "The Weekly Scoop", I'm going to answer some questions submitted to me by the fans.
From: Chuck from California
Question: Why does Mushroom Mandingo have to rely on dick jokes so much?
Scoops' Take: Well not everyone can be an epic wordsmith like yours truly. However, don't sleep on Mushroom Mandingo, especially with the weak tag team division WCF has right now. They can have a record setting reign as champions as long as they stay focused.
From: Dave from Georgia
Question: Luke Force - Sex Symbol of the 10's or Sex Harassment Case Waiting To Happen?
Scoops' Take: Both.
From: Megan from Delaware
Question: How long until we see another female wrestler have the kind of success Sarah Twilight was able to achieve in WCF?
Scoops' Take: Well with no active full-time female wrestlers on the roster, remembering that Bonnie Blue is more of a part-timer that spends more time in UCI, it could be a while. Luckily Seth has shown he will give a woman a shot at the company's top title if she earns her spot, so we can be thankful that WCF is progressive in that department. As for an estimate for how long, it's hard to tell. We need to get some female wrestlers on the roster first and see how they progress, then I can make an educated guess.
- - - Scoops' Final Thoughts - - -
Well it was certainly good to be writing this column once again, especially this being right between Slam 400 and WAR so there was plenty to talk about. Look for my next column to come out shortly after WAR as I'll go over the Pay Per View results and get you ready for Slam that will follow. We'll have plenty to talk about, like who won WAR, who walked out at WCF Champion and what surprises we saw, so be sure to pay attention!
- - -The preceding are the views and opinions of one Scoops Callahan and in no way reflect the opinions or views of Seth Lerch or any members of the WCF Staff- - -
