Post by CBT on Oct 4, 2007 2:30:15 GMT -5
WFWF Elite-65
Informative
The Elite 65 is not to be taken seriously, it's a first time opperation and is the sole property and or mock PWI 500 rip-off of CBT. Therefor only CBT will post it and only this year will he post it.
There's no bias or favortism put into this, however neither were females included. Only those who have outer genitals and have competed at least once on Felo-De-Se were eligible.
Really this is designed to peak interest and alot of it was written in the wee hours and at different points in time.
Also, the order in which the wrestler's were listed is completely legit. Points given based out of 13 categories. With an additional 8 categories added for bonus points.
1. WFWF Heavyweight Champion; Obo
[19-5-1]
Highlights of the Year:
Beating Reverend Shadow in a memorable Barbwire classic for his 1st taste of Heavyweight gold at Forever Unscarred 2007.
He Came up just a quarter inch short in a closely contested match to crown the first WFWF Heavyweight Champion of the Higher Authority Era.
In the past year defeating Miguel Sanchez in a match that truly put Obo on the road to invincibility.
Taking no pity on Sanchez in his final WFWF Appearance
Obo would also face the WFWF Hall of Famer, and former Heavyweight Champion, Johnny ‘The Movie Man’ Michaels on the 1/10 FDS Taping. Defeating him and proven who is the proverbial man now at the top of the mountain.
At the lower end of the totem pole. Success came when he competed in the first Higher Authority branded PPV, Crimson Existence 2007, defeating Kurt Burton in the 1st Round of the WFWF title tournament.
Really nothing can be said about what Obo can do to improve. He's yet to win at Superbrawl, or main event on for that matter; and while the best is as prestine as you make it, he says it means nothing, but in reality it's something that will decide whether or not he makes it into the WFWF Hall of Fame
2. Reverend Shadow
[6-5-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Reverend Shadow Became Owner Along-side fellow Higher Authority member, CBT, and continued to add to the evolution of the WFWF
Some would say that, no one moment tops the list, because the Reverend poured out his heart and soul when it came to guiding the misbegotten slew of talent that was left for him to nurture and mature for 5 stressful months.
In ring success came with Defeating Obo at Ascension 2007.
Permanently cementing his name among the best, by becoming WFWF Heavyweight Champion.
Doing it in such a fashion that a rematch wasn’t rejected but expected and demanded after this war.
In a match that quite honestly took years off of his legacy, and 15 pounds off his waist. Reverend Shadow had a legendary bout at Forever Unscarred against Obo.
One that proved to be to much for any mortal, sending Rev into the Shadows for 5 months.
Much like Obo though, Reverend Shadow also had a great match with Miguel Sanchez, at the 11/21 FDS Tapings Reverend Shadow and Miguel Sanchez made a seemingly one-sided affair on paper into a memorable encounter in person and a must see moment on DVD, for fans as well as students looking to apply their craft from the best in the world.
While each and every moment mentioned had epic results; t’was a match billed as a Clash of the Titans, a Battle of Higher Authority among other cheesy monikers.
In which Tha CBT and Reverend Shadow showed, they do what’s right for business, putting a dream match together just for competition and to set the bar alittle higher.
Rev, much like his nemisis just a spot ahead of him, really has a short climb but a potentially long fall. Already established as a great and already headlined the biggest PPV you can hope to be a part of.
All that remains is a spot in the Hall of Fame or another go around with the gold.
3. WFWF International Champion; Thunder
[15-10-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Defeating Pierce Deville in nothing short of controversy at Survival of the Fittest 2007, while also winning the first ever Survival of the Fittest match.
Thunder proved he’s sick of sitting back and
waiting for the champion’s hand-fed challengers to burnout.
Once again not with out controversy, Thunder captured his first piece of single’s gold in WFWF in nearly 3 years by defeating the self-proclaimed, ‘Franchise Player’Josh Dean at Veni Vedi Vici 2007.
In what is seen as Thunder’s greatest achievement since returning.
Proving he did not require Kurt or McGurk to acquire gold and success.
However it’s not always about the gold, kicking off the summer... sort of, Thunder picked up a huge victory on the August 5th FDS Taping over Obo. Champion vs Champion, but no titles on the line.
Thunder proved that he isn’t out of Obo’s league, but on the contrary Obo might not even be in his.
While not always victorious, March 30th will be remembered as the day the Revolutionary took on the Saint; and while Thunder was not victorious on this FDS Taping, he had one of the best FDS matches in Felo-De-Se history in a losing cause to Yukio Blaze.
It seems as though for ever back step Thunder’s taken he atleast tried to compensate by taking a few extra steps to stay on the trail.
With Ascension in 2007 a prime example of Thunder’s return to greatness, not only capturing his first tag team title in the WFWF, in beating the Vagrancy and TNP, but restoring that great feeling of being 15 pounds heavier, and 6 figures richer.
Thunder’s made all the right changes since the Fall of ‘04. The biggest one with out a doubt being his continued crave to climb the ladder more and more.
4. 1/2 WFWF Tag Team Champions; EBR
[8-0-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Capturing tag team gold, for the first time since his untimely departure.
At Veni Vedi Vici, EBR could have walked out with the belts alone, but with the help of CBT. The Hall of Famer returned to prestige.
It wasn’t always though a perfect partnership, defeating CBT and giving his partner the first PPV loss of 2007 at Survival of the Fittest.
EBR proved that no man’s ego or promise will ever touch his.
It all began though really at Forever Unscarred; a Desperate, pragmatic, Calvin Lee laid out the challenge, and a pugnacious, oppertunistic, EBR in what was easily seen as nothing short of questionable.
However, since then E’s picked up numerous victories over his protégé, aswell as the likes of Wayne McGurk, Thunder, Kurt Burton, MOD & TA.
Competing on the first Felo-De-Se of the Higher Authority Era. Defeating Kurt Burton, repeating the task nearly a year later.
He’s Undefeated at 8-0, and the greatest moment has yet to come. He’s yet to get his restored WFWF title opportunity.
5. Johnny ‘The Movie Man’ Michaels
[3-1-2]
Highlights of the Year:
Returning to PPV earlier this year at Ascension for a real life dream match, he was successful in beating former confident, fellow Hall of Famer and former Heavyweight champion, ZMaster.
Returning to FDS just prior to his big PPV match at Ascension, Johnny Michaels showed little to no rust, beating a very capable Pohatu in a match that so easily could have went either way.
While February 7th was just another night in the office, FDS taping or not, Michaels maintained success like usual.
Defeating the monsterous Macabre, where size was no where near a contingent to experience.
It was another great feather in what has become a well cared for and immaculate cap
While Michaels has seen better days; the former Heavyweight Champion took on the future Heavyweight Champion in a match that can be if nothing else seen as a passing of the torch.
It was January 10th 2007 that two of the most dominant forces collided in a match that showcased how quickly the foundation can change in the wrestling world.
It was a loss for the Movie Man, but a win for those who witnessed their first glimpse of how dominant of a champion Obo could be.
Coming out victorious against a man who once seen just as imperial.
6. Wayne McGurk
[10-8-0]
Highlights of the Year:
They say a man never knows how successful he was untill he realizes how far he is beginning to stray away from it.
Dominating the International and Ham Shank title division like nobody was interested in being champion, he stood tall as the man to beat.
And beaten he was.
Since the calendar changed from a six to a seven, he managed to scrap up a PPV win. But following Ascension it seemed like night and day.
Starting first with losing it 1 and only 1 on 1 encounter again Tha CBT.
effectively losing the title he fought tooth and nail to retain for 8 months.
It got worse as he turned his attention to what should have been an achieveable goal, defeating Obo for the Heavyweight championship gold.
However month after month passes, and it’s been 5 months since we’ve seen the once dominant force with gold.
Wayne McGurk should be proud of what he’s done, not just in the past year but for a career in general.
However, you gotta think about it this way, is he really any better than the men that rank ahead of him outside of the ring if he can’t get to that plateu inside it.
7. Yukio Blaze
[14-7-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Don’t ever count out the underdog. An age old saying that appearantly still some how rings true. Barely, and nearly, but it’s still a fairly good assessment.
Who right now is kicking themselves over Blaze #7 on any overall list referring to who is the greatest?
He’s never held single’s gold, but damn has he ever tried. If anything he deserves a pat on the back for finally picking up a win when the lights were on bright.
He deserves to be struck by lightning and win the lottery for winning the tag team title’s by his lonesome that same night. But that’s neither here nor there.
Defeating the likes of Thunder, Josh Dean, and even Reverend Shadow.
Blaze has been on his A game all year. The only thing that could deter that is if Blaze was to finally hang up his boots.
8. 1/2 WFWF Tag Team Champions; Tha CBT
[7-5-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Success is determined by two things; Good timing and great strategy, and CBT excels in both.
By attacking Wayne McGurk at Ascension, not only did CBT make a statement, he made his statement one that couldn’t be missed.
For the fans who only knew him as a boss, they were surprised to see such action taken against a man they were less than favorable to but respected, none the less, CBT’s statement was simple. “I’m Back Bitch.”
And McGurk learned that while antics are one thing to acknowledge, it’s always good to watch tapes of your opponent to get and know your them.
CBT knew Wayne better than Wayne knew himself, and walked out with something more than 15lbs. Wayne’s heart and confidence.
Though you can hardly determine one action as the sole action, because CBT had success in manipulating his powers, he did it once again.
Taking a ruling and making it an opportunity, CBT picked up his first tag team title. E didn’t mind so much, he sort of did... but he eventually came around.
Tha CBT has only been back 6 months and he’s already captured two titles. Though untill he sets his sights on the Heavyweight title, he just not quite as good as EBR
9. Calvin Lee
[9-12-0]
Highlights of the Year:
You don’t like him, and it’s not because he wants it that way, it’s just the scenario you put him in.
A major player he is or should be seen in light as being. His best days have yet to come, but many feel they’re all behind him.
One of if not the best XWA crossovers of all time. Success of the Anointed didn’t quite play a role in him coming in at #9.
Continued stuggles mean something in this day and age, and a combination of know how and consistency put him in this spot.
The only bit of promise you can add to this is, gold equals permanent credibility.
10. Josh Dean
[8-7-0]
Highlights of the Year:
One of the more controversal placements.
If you go back to November and find your self here once again, you will find out what it is or was that brought Dean to such prominence.
It sure wasn’t winning the International title. While a classic, against one of the best in Tha CBT, the victory has been tarnished by many in retrospect; pointing out how CBT cared more about reclaiming the belt and less about what he did with it afterward.
However nothing will change the fact “The Franchise” can unquestionably top the list as the most successful wrestling in 2007, to also never hold the World Title.
It seems abit silly, right? But in a year Dean has not only left the House Show loop but he’s became the go to guy whenever a good to great match was needed to be made.
Against everyone from Blaze to Obo, Thunder and Reckless.
The downside here however is that Dean’s actions in recent months scream that he doesn’t care.
Losing the International title, and a largely close contested battle with Obo, for the World title. Put Dean on the out, and so his response was to do himself one better, pulling out of WFWF booking. Burning possible bridges in the proccess.
11. ’Total Apocalypse’ Mikael West
[1-4-1]
Highlights of the Year:
Much like M.O.D., TA is an animal of a different breed. With a less than lengthy tenure during the year in review. It’d be unintelligble to question how he is where he is.
Sharing sort of the same successes that MOD claimed. His return was nothing short of unplanned, and his memory of what it’s like to sit atop a company, still burned like a fire set on paper mache.
Unfortunately though for the form Grand Slam Champion, success in this era is a lot harder to achieve.
Quickly falling to the likes of Luther Castle & Calvin Lee of the Tag Team Scene, as well as Obo in single’s competition.
TA will always be remembered as one of the greats. But memory is all it is now, as was the case with MOD, losses lead to loss of interest with TA, leading to an eventual total loss for the fans that paid to see what was so good about the former Champion.
12. Reckless
[8-10-0]
Highlights of the Year:
The goldfish who appeared to be dead, was flushed, and found his way from the sewer to the almight ocean.
Reckless is a prime example of not wearing success on your sleeve. As a young, hungry competitior, ready to take the first opportunity given.
Reckless has done a lot in what honestly has to be looked at as a short-time.
Sure he’s not quite contending for the Heavyweight title, he’s barely befitting of the International title. But his heart and commitment as well as good attendance record, continues to drive him to unforseen successes.
Sure he might not go down as one of the greats, but a true sign of greatness is sticking to something no matter how hard it appears to achieve it.
Reckless is no where near as great as he was a year ago, but he’s getting there and soon enough he will be getting gold aswell.
13. ZMaster
[1-1-0]
Highlights of the Year:
The most interesting name in the Elite top 15. Whether it be because of the lack of activity or the fact he is preceded by Reckless.… you be the judge, but he’s not quite as undeserving as one would think.
Making rare appearances, his only loss came in a first time meeting with fellow Hall of Famer, Johnny Michaels, and in fairness. When the lights are on bright, and you’ve found your comfort zone in being retired, the pressure seems a lot worse than winning or losing.
However, ZMaster whose earned his reputation as a humble giant, seemed determined to prove to his friend turned foe, he still had it going into Ascension.
And in a great battle of big men, ZMaster defeated the monster Macabre.
2 matches, that’s all ZM was apart of, but his position was determined by so many out lying factors. Being a Hall of Famer, former World Champion, competiting in Superbrawls, as well other things lead the legend of ZMaster to go out on a high note.
Proving to the world, you can accomplish a lot, without dominating every single opponent, and carrying an unblemished win-loss record.
14. Master of Destruction
[2-4-1]
Highlights of the Year:
A short but properous last run.
The rumor mill was hard at work with this one, as talk was heavy on the M.O.D. wanting one last hurrah with the incomparable Johnny Michaels.
This all seemed like a done deal, but as is with rumors, it never came to fruition. Well except for the part about one last run.
With the proper papers signed, sealed and delivered, the Master of Destruction was rushed right back into the fold. Even pulling what some argue was an upset over Wayne McGurk, but the record books show it as a win, and by any means M.O.D. was gonna take it and move on to larger prey.
Luckily for the Hall of Famer, he was soon joined by long time partner, ‘Total Apocalypse’ Mikael West, and in one fell swoop, the roster was put on notice with a win over an unlikely duo of Obo & CBT.
This however would be the great achievement the Hall of Fame duo would bring in for the year 2007. As shortly after losses arose, and the men skiddadled. No thank you cards, no well wishes, oh well.
15. Kurt Burton
[7-10-2]
Highlights of the Year:
It’s a mixed bag for sure with Kurt Burton, you can always trust in that.
Recently returning to airways with a respectable performance against an impregnable opponent in EBR.
Kurt had much success through out the year, in between dominating the tag team division with one time confident, Thunder, to taking on any opposing threat the fed could offer up. Obo, Michaels, EBR, Rev, hell even Thunder. Kurt was game.
However when you look at a guy like Kurt Burton, returning and appearing to lack any substantial rust. You still gotta wonder, Is he 1 number above a guy like Pierce Deville for past accomplishments. Or is he every bit deserving of the spot for what he to has yet to do in the WFWF.
16. (26)X-Breed Champion; Pierce Deville
[4-1-0]
Highlights of the Year:
“Moderation? It's mediocrity, fear, and confusion in disguise. It's the devil's dilemma. It's neither doing nor not doing. It's the wobbling compromise that makes no one happy. Moderation is for the bland, the apologetic, for the fence-sitters of the world afraid to take a stand. It's for those afraid to laugh or cry, for those afraid to live or die. Moderation...is lukewarm tea, the devil's own brew.”
No words speaker louder than that.
You look at a guy like Pierce Deville, and you feel you’re cheating him.
Sure he hasn’t been around as long as the Thunder’s, Blaze’s, and Josh Dean’s of the WFWF world. But you see his mind at work and you realize just how lucky you are to witness such a unique individual.
Time spent on your TVs did play a factor in Deville coming in at 17 and not 14 spaces north. But can we blame it all on timing, had he been called up sooner or even called up, I assure you that he’d be a success story waiting to happen. Not to say he isn’t but you know what I mean.
This year, the freshmen year of the Elite, he debuts in what can be seen as a respectable spot. But a year from now, if he’s aloud to grow.
I guarantee you 14 spots north would be a disappointment, but you never know.
17. Miguel Sanchez
[4-8-0]
Highlights of the Year:
While current seeking other employment, being inactive is no excuse to discredit the changes this questionable citizen has had over the past year.
At one time Miguel Sanchez was synonymous with the words “Dark” and “Match.” But after facing everyone from Yukio Blaze and Thunder to Reverend Shadow, Wayne McGurk, Obo and Kurt Burton; Miguel wisened up, he toughened up, and for the first time in his career he became some one on the radar.
He was favored to become a Heavyweight champion in given time, but was realisticly seen as the man to take reigning International Champion, Wayne McGurk, off his pedastol. The guy along-side Yukio Blaze, who could dismantle the Axis, then known as the Revolution.
However it was not to be.
Between his own personal demons and a lack of commitment towards his WFWF obligations; before he could become any thing anyone ever seen in him, he first became injured, and followed that up by becoming M.I.A.
18. Christian Shields
[2-12-0]
Highlights of the Year:
From House Shows to Odium, back to House Shows, Felo-De-Se, and now back to House Shows all in a mere calendar year. The man who recently captured the Tag Team Heritage Cup has nothing but seniority to thank for being ranked as high as he did.
Sure Shields reccord is less than perfect, but who else can say they’ve competed at both the first and the last FDS? Not many. Sure he lost both times, but still.. not many.
Competiting in 3 of the last 5 ppvs, as well as a Superbrawl worked in Shields favor to. Our advice though, next time make it 11 wins and 2 losses.
19. Skyler Striker
[4-3-1]
Highlights of the Year:
Without a doubt the first Higher Authority made star. It’s hard to believe that this young stud never held a title in his brief run.
But he did however compete in and win the honor of #1 contender to the International title, victorious in the Crimson Existence main event, and responsible for the resurrgence of a tag team division.
However, all for nothing, considering how he was gone just as quickly as he came to acceptance. He’s got talent, but with out being active, it’s very hard to accept it.
20. Johnny Malice
[2-0-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Competed in the 2nd ever Gateway of Opportunity match at Ascension 2007. Splitting the win and a contract to compete on Felo-De-Se with Josh Dean.
While his run in the WFWF is more memorable for his work on the House Shows, in the early part of 2007 he was standout for his determination but his dedication wasn’t completely there.
21. ’Autopsy’ CJR
[2-0-0]
22. Kronos Alcazar
[1-0-0]
23. The High Horror
[5-3-0]
24. Tag Team Heritage Cup Holder; Flamez
[2-1-0]
25. Juba
[1-0-0]
26. Kamardo
[1-0-0]
27. The Possessed Child
[4-1-1]
28. David Williams
[3-5-0]
29. Dane Christian
[2-6-0]
30. Luther Castle
[4-2-0]
31. ’The Electric Enigma’ Pohatu
[2-2-0]
32. Macabre
[1-3-0]
33. Morgan Warner
[1-2-0]
34. Justin Tyme
[0-3-0]
35. Jay Mayhem
[1-1-0]
36. Christian ‘Cool Man’ Rodriguez
[1-4-0]
37. K.C. McGrath
[1-3-0]
38. Percy
[0-2-1]
39. Danny Vice
[1-3-0]
40. Joe Kessen
[0-3-0]
41. VIP Robby Jay
[1-1-0]
42. Spider
[0-5-0]
43. Joey Phenomenal
[0-3-0]
44. Sam X
[0-3-0]
[/b]Informative
The Elite 65 is not to be taken seriously, it's a first time opperation and is the sole property and or mock PWI 500 rip-off of CBT. Therefor only CBT will post it and only this year will he post it.
There's no bias or favortism put into this, however neither were females included. Only those who have outer genitals and have competed at least once on Felo-De-Se were eligible.
Really this is designed to peak interest and alot of it was written in the wee hours and at different points in time.
Also, the order in which the wrestler's were listed is completely legit. Points given based out of 13 categories. With an additional 8 categories added for bonus points.
1. WFWF Heavyweight Champion; Obo
[19-5-1]
Highlights of the Year:
Beating Reverend Shadow in a memorable Barbwire classic for his 1st taste of Heavyweight gold at Forever Unscarred 2007.
He Came up just a quarter inch short in a closely contested match to crown the first WFWF Heavyweight Champion of the Higher Authority Era.
In the past year defeating Miguel Sanchez in a match that truly put Obo on the road to invincibility.
Taking no pity on Sanchez in his final WFWF Appearance
Obo would also face the WFWF Hall of Famer, and former Heavyweight Champion, Johnny ‘The Movie Man’ Michaels on the 1/10 FDS Taping. Defeating him and proven who is the proverbial man now at the top of the mountain.
At the lower end of the totem pole. Success came when he competed in the first Higher Authority branded PPV, Crimson Existence 2007, defeating Kurt Burton in the 1st Round of the WFWF title tournament.
Really nothing can be said about what Obo can do to improve. He's yet to win at Superbrawl, or main event on for that matter; and while the best is as prestine as you make it, he says it means nothing, but in reality it's something that will decide whether or not he makes it into the WFWF Hall of Fame
2. Reverend Shadow
[6-5-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Reverend Shadow Became Owner Along-side fellow Higher Authority member, CBT, and continued to add to the evolution of the WFWF
Some would say that, no one moment tops the list, because the Reverend poured out his heart and soul when it came to guiding the misbegotten slew of talent that was left for him to nurture and mature for 5 stressful months.
In ring success came with Defeating Obo at Ascension 2007.
Permanently cementing his name among the best, by becoming WFWF Heavyweight Champion.
Doing it in such a fashion that a rematch wasn’t rejected but expected and demanded after this war.
In a match that quite honestly took years off of his legacy, and 15 pounds off his waist. Reverend Shadow had a legendary bout at Forever Unscarred against Obo.
One that proved to be to much for any mortal, sending Rev into the Shadows for 5 months.
Much like Obo though, Reverend Shadow also had a great match with Miguel Sanchez, at the 11/21 FDS Tapings Reverend Shadow and Miguel Sanchez made a seemingly one-sided affair on paper into a memorable encounter in person and a must see moment on DVD, for fans as well as students looking to apply their craft from the best in the world.
While each and every moment mentioned had epic results; t’was a match billed as a Clash of the Titans, a Battle of Higher Authority among other cheesy monikers.
In which Tha CBT and Reverend Shadow showed, they do what’s right for business, putting a dream match together just for competition and to set the bar alittle higher.
Rev, much like his nemisis just a spot ahead of him, really has a short climb but a potentially long fall. Already established as a great and already headlined the biggest PPV you can hope to be a part of.
All that remains is a spot in the Hall of Fame or another go around with the gold.
3. WFWF International Champion; Thunder
[15-10-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Defeating Pierce Deville in nothing short of controversy at Survival of the Fittest 2007, while also winning the first ever Survival of the Fittest match.
Thunder proved he’s sick of sitting back and
waiting for the champion’s hand-fed challengers to burnout.
Once again not with out controversy, Thunder captured his first piece of single’s gold in WFWF in nearly 3 years by defeating the self-proclaimed, ‘Franchise Player’Josh Dean at Veni Vedi Vici 2007.
In what is seen as Thunder’s greatest achievement since returning.
Proving he did not require Kurt or McGurk to acquire gold and success.
However it’s not always about the gold, kicking off the summer... sort of, Thunder picked up a huge victory on the August 5th FDS Taping over Obo. Champion vs Champion, but no titles on the line.
Thunder proved that he isn’t out of Obo’s league, but on the contrary Obo might not even be in his.
While not always victorious, March 30th will be remembered as the day the Revolutionary took on the Saint; and while Thunder was not victorious on this FDS Taping, he had one of the best FDS matches in Felo-De-Se history in a losing cause to Yukio Blaze.
It seems as though for ever back step Thunder’s taken he atleast tried to compensate by taking a few extra steps to stay on the trail.
With Ascension in 2007 a prime example of Thunder’s return to greatness, not only capturing his first tag team title in the WFWF, in beating the Vagrancy and TNP, but restoring that great feeling of being 15 pounds heavier, and 6 figures richer.
Thunder’s made all the right changes since the Fall of ‘04. The biggest one with out a doubt being his continued crave to climb the ladder more and more.
4. 1/2 WFWF Tag Team Champions; EBR
[8-0-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Capturing tag team gold, for the first time since his untimely departure.
At Veni Vedi Vici, EBR could have walked out with the belts alone, but with the help of CBT. The Hall of Famer returned to prestige.
It wasn’t always though a perfect partnership, defeating CBT and giving his partner the first PPV loss of 2007 at Survival of the Fittest.
EBR proved that no man’s ego or promise will ever touch his.
It all began though really at Forever Unscarred; a Desperate, pragmatic, Calvin Lee laid out the challenge, and a pugnacious, oppertunistic, EBR in what was easily seen as nothing short of questionable.
However, since then E’s picked up numerous victories over his protégé, aswell as the likes of Wayne McGurk, Thunder, Kurt Burton, MOD & TA.
Competing on the first Felo-De-Se of the Higher Authority Era. Defeating Kurt Burton, repeating the task nearly a year later.
He’s Undefeated at 8-0, and the greatest moment has yet to come. He’s yet to get his restored WFWF title opportunity.
5. Johnny ‘The Movie Man’ Michaels
[3-1-2]
Highlights of the Year:
Returning to PPV earlier this year at Ascension for a real life dream match, he was successful in beating former confident, fellow Hall of Famer and former Heavyweight champion, ZMaster.
Returning to FDS just prior to his big PPV match at Ascension, Johnny Michaels showed little to no rust, beating a very capable Pohatu in a match that so easily could have went either way.
While February 7th was just another night in the office, FDS taping or not, Michaels maintained success like usual.
Defeating the monsterous Macabre, where size was no where near a contingent to experience.
It was another great feather in what has become a well cared for and immaculate cap
While Michaels has seen better days; the former Heavyweight Champion took on the future Heavyweight Champion in a match that can be if nothing else seen as a passing of the torch.
It was January 10th 2007 that two of the most dominant forces collided in a match that showcased how quickly the foundation can change in the wrestling world.
It was a loss for the Movie Man, but a win for those who witnessed their first glimpse of how dominant of a champion Obo could be.
Coming out victorious against a man who once seen just as imperial.
6. Wayne McGurk
[10-8-0]
Highlights of the Year:
They say a man never knows how successful he was untill he realizes how far he is beginning to stray away from it.
Dominating the International and Ham Shank title division like nobody was interested in being champion, he stood tall as the man to beat.
And beaten he was.
Since the calendar changed from a six to a seven, he managed to scrap up a PPV win. But following Ascension it seemed like night and day.
Starting first with losing it 1 and only 1 on 1 encounter again Tha CBT.
effectively losing the title he fought tooth and nail to retain for 8 months.
It got worse as he turned his attention to what should have been an achieveable goal, defeating Obo for the Heavyweight championship gold.
However month after month passes, and it’s been 5 months since we’ve seen the once dominant force with gold.
Wayne McGurk should be proud of what he’s done, not just in the past year but for a career in general.
However, you gotta think about it this way, is he really any better than the men that rank ahead of him outside of the ring if he can’t get to that plateu inside it.
7. Yukio Blaze
[14-7-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Don’t ever count out the underdog. An age old saying that appearantly still some how rings true. Barely, and nearly, but it’s still a fairly good assessment.
Who right now is kicking themselves over Blaze #7 on any overall list referring to who is the greatest?
He’s never held single’s gold, but damn has he ever tried. If anything he deserves a pat on the back for finally picking up a win when the lights were on bright.
He deserves to be struck by lightning and win the lottery for winning the tag team title’s by his lonesome that same night. But that’s neither here nor there.
Defeating the likes of Thunder, Josh Dean, and even Reverend Shadow.
Blaze has been on his A game all year. The only thing that could deter that is if Blaze was to finally hang up his boots.
8. 1/2 WFWF Tag Team Champions; Tha CBT
[7-5-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Success is determined by two things; Good timing and great strategy, and CBT excels in both.
By attacking Wayne McGurk at Ascension, not only did CBT make a statement, he made his statement one that couldn’t be missed.
For the fans who only knew him as a boss, they were surprised to see such action taken against a man they were less than favorable to but respected, none the less, CBT’s statement was simple. “I’m Back Bitch.”
And McGurk learned that while antics are one thing to acknowledge, it’s always good to watch tapes of your opponent to get and know your them.
CBT knew Wayne better than Wayne knew himself, and walked out with something more than 15lbs. Wayne’s heart and confidence.
Though you can hardly determine one action as the sole action, because CBT had success in manipulating his powers, he did it once again.
Taking a ruling and making it an opportunity, CBT picked up his first tag team title. E didn’t mind so much, he sort of did... but he eventually came around.
Tha CBT has only been back 6 months and he’s already captured two titles. Though untill he sets his sights on the Heavyweight title, he just not quite as good as EBR
9. Calvin Lee
[9-12-0]
Highlights of the Year:
You don’t like him, and it’s not because he wants it that way, it’s just the scenario you put him in.
A major player he is or should be seen in light as being. His best days have yet to come, but many feel they’re all behind him.
One of if not the best XWA crossovers of all time. Success of the Anointed didn’t quite play a role in him coming in at #9.
Continued stuggles mean something in this day and age, and a combination of know how and consistency put him in this spot.
The only bit of promise you can add to this is, gold equals permanent credibility.
10. Josh Dean
[8-7-0]
Highlights of the Year:
One of the more controversal placements.
If you go back to November and find your self here once again, you will find out what it is or was that brought Dean to such prominence.
It sure wasn’t winning the International title. While a classic, against one of the best in Tha CBT, the victory has been tarnished by many in retrospect; pointing out how CBT cared more about reclaiming the belt and less about what he did with it afterward.
However nothing will change the fact “The Franchise” can unquestionably top the list as the most successful wrestling in 2007, to also never hold the World Title.
It seems abit silly, right? But in a year Dean has not only left the House Show loop but he’s became the go to guy whenever a good to great match was needed to be made.
Against everyone from Blaze to Obo, Thunder and Reckless.
The downside here however is that Dean’s actions in recent months scream that he doesn’t care.
Losing the International title, and a largely close contested battle with Obo, for the World title. Put Dean on the out, and so his response was to do himself one better, pulling out of WFWF booking. Burning possible bridges in the proccess.
11. ’Total Apocalypse’ Mikael West
[1-4-1]
Highlights of the Year:
Much like M.O.D., TA is an animal of a different breed. With a less than lengthy tenure during the year in review. It’d be unintelligble to question how he is where he is.
Sharing sort of the same successes that MOD claimed. His return was nothing short of unplanned, and his memory of what it’s like to sit atop a company, still burned like a fire set on paper mache.
Unfortunately though for the form Grand Slam Champion, success in this era is a lot harder to achieve.
Quickly falling to the likes of Luther Castle & Calvin Lee of the Tag Team Scene, as well as Obo in single’s competition.
TA will always be remembered as one of the greats. But memory is all it is now, as was the case with MOD, losses lead to loss of interest with TA, leading to an eventual total loss for the fans that paid to see what was so good about the former Champion.
12. Reckless
[8-10-0]
Highlights of the Year:
The goldfish who appeared to be dead, was flushed, and found his way from the sewer to the almight ocean.
Reckless is a prime example of not wearing success on your sleeve. As a young, hungry competitior, ready to take the first opportunity given.
Reckless has done a lot in what honestly has to be looked at as a short-time.
Sure he’s not quite contending for the Heavyweight title, he’s barely befitting of the International title. But his heart and commitment as well as good attendance record, continues to drive him to unforseen successes.
Sure he might not go down as one of the greats, but a true sign of greatness is sticking to something no matter how hard it appears to achieve it.
Reckless is no where near as great as he was a year ago, but he’s getting there and soon enough he will be getting gold aswell.
13. ZMaster
[1-1-0]
Highlights of the Year:
The most interesting name in the Elite top 15. Whether it be because of the lack of activity or the fact he is preceded by Reckless.… you be the judge, but he’s not quite as undeserving as one would think.
Making rare appearances, his only loss came in a first time meeting with fellow Hall of Famer, Johnny Michaels, and in fairness. When the lights are on bright, and you’ve found your comfort zone in being retired, the pressure seems a lot worse than winning or losing.
However, ZMaster whose earned his reputation as a humble giant, seemed determined to prove to his friend turned foe, he still had it going into Ascension.
And in a great battle of big men, ZMaster defeated the monster Macabre.
2 matches, that’s all ZM was apart of, but his position was determined by so many out lying factors. Being a Hall of Famer, former World Champion, competiting in Superbrawls, as well other things lead the legend of ZMaster to go out on a high note.
Proving to the world, you can accomplish a lot, without dominating every single opponent, and carrying an unblemished win-loss record.
14. Master of Destruction
[2-4-1]
Highlights of the Year:
A short but properous last run.
The rumor mill was hard at work with this one, as talk was heavy on the M.O.D. wanting one last hurrah with the incomparable Johnny Michaels.
This all seemed like a done deal, but as is with rumors, it never came to fruition. Well except for the part about one last run.
With the proper papers signed, sealed and delivered, the Master of Destruction was rushed right back into the fold. Even pulling what some argue was an upset over Wayne McGurk, but the record books show it as a win, and by any means M.O.D. was gonna take it and move on to larger prey.
Luckily for the Hall of Famer, he was soon joined by long time partner, ‘Total Apocalypse’ Mikael West, and in one fell swoop, the roster was put on notice with a win over an unlikely duo of Obo & CBT.
This however would be the great achievement the Hall of Fame duo would bring in for the year 2007. As shortly after losses arose, and the men skiddadled. No thank you cards, no well wishes, oh well.
15. Kurt Burton
[7-10-2]
Highlights of the Year:
It’s a mixed bag for sure with Kurt Burton, you can always trust in that.
Recently returning to airways with a respectable performance against an impregnable opponent in EBR.
Kurt had much success through out the year, in between dominating the tag team division with one time confident, Thunder, to taking on any opposing threat the fed could offer up. Obo, Michaels, EBR, Rev, hell even Thunder. Kurt was game.
However when you look at a guy like Kurt Burton, returning and appearing to lack any substantial rust. You still gotta wonder, Is he 1 number above a guy like Pierce Deville for past accomplishments. Or is he every bit deserving of the spot for what he to has yet to do in the WFWF.
16. (26)X-Breed Champion; Pierce Deville
[4-1-0]
Highlights of the Year:
“Moderation? It's mediocrity, fear, and confusion in disguise. It's the devil's dilemma. It's neither doing nor not doing. It's the wobbling compromise that makes no one happy. Moderation is for the bland, the apologetic, for the fence-sitters of the world afraid to take a stand. It's for those afraid to laugh or cry, for those afraid to live or die. Moderation...is lukewarm tea, the devil's own brew.”
No words speaker louder than that.
You look at a guy like Pierce Deville, and you feel you’re cheating him.
Sure he hasn’t been around as long as the Thunder’s, Blaze’s, and Josh Dean’s of the WFWF world. But you see his mind at work and you realize just how lucky you are to witness such a unique individual.
Time spent on your TVs did play a factor in Deville coming in at 17 and not 14 spaces north. But can we blame it all on timing, had he been called up sooner or even called up, I assure you that he’d be a success story waiting to happen. Not to say he isn’t but you know what I mean.
This year, the freshmen year of the Elite, he debuts in what can be seen as a respectable spot. But a year from now, if he’s aloud to grow.
I guarantee you 14 spots north would be a disappointment, but you never know.
17. Miguel Sanchez
[4-8-0]
Highlights of the Year:
While current seeking other employment, being inactive is no excuse to discredit the changes this questionable citizen has had over the past year.
At one time Miguel Sanchez was synonymous with the words “Dark” and “Match.” But after facing everyone from Yukio Blaze and Thunder to Reverend Shadow, Wayne McGurk, Obo and Kurt Burton; Miguel wisened up, he toughened up, and for the first time in his career he became some one on the radar.
He was favored to become a Heavyweight champion in given time, but was realisticly seen as the man to take reigning International Champion, Wayne McGurk, off his pedastol. The guy along-side Yukio Blaze, who could dismantle the Axis, then known as the Revolution.
However it was not to be.
Between his own personal demons and a lack of commitment towards his WFWF obligations; before he could become any thing anyone ever seen in him, he first became injured, and followed that up by becoming M.I.A.
18. Christian Shields
[2-12-0]
Highlights of the Year:
From House Shows to Odium, back to House Shows, Felo-De-Se, and now back to House Shows all in a mere calendar year. The man who recently captured the Tag Team Heritage Cup has nothing but seniority to thank for being ranked as high as he did.
Sure Shields reccord is less than perfect, but who else can say they’ve competed at both the first and the last FDS? Not many. Sure he lost both times, but still.. not many.
Competiting in 3 of the last 5 ppvs, as well as a Superbrawl worked in Shields favor to. Our advice though, next time make it 11 wins and 2 losses.
19. Skyler Striker
[4-3-1]
Highlights of the Year:
Without a doubt the first Higher Authority made star. It’s hard to believe that this young stud never held a title in his brief run.
But he did however compete in and win the honor of #1 contender to the International title, victorious in the Crimson Existence main event, and responsible for the resurrgence of a tag team division.
However, all for nothing, considering how he was gone just as quickly as he came to acceptance. He’s got talent, but with out being active, it’s very hard to accept it.
20. Johnny Malice
[2-0-0]
Highlights of the Year:
Competed in the 2nd ever Gateway of Opportunity match at Ascension 2007. Splitting the win and a contract to compete on Felo-De-Se with Josh Dean.
While his run in the WFWF is more memorable for his work on the House Shows, in the early part of 2007 he was standout for his determination but his dedication wasn’t completely there.
21. ’Autopsy’ CJR
[2-0-0]
22. Kronos Alcazar
[1-0-0]
23. The High Horror
[5-3-0]
24. Tag Team Heritage Cup Holder; Flamez
[2-1-0]
25. Juba
[1-0-0]
26. Kamardo
[1-0-0]
27. The Possessed Child
[4-1-1]
28. David Williams
[3-5-0]
29. Dane Christian
[2-6-0]
30. Luther Castle
[4-2-0]
31. ’The Electric Enigma’ Pohatu
[2-2-0]
32. Macabre
[1-3-0]
33. Morgan Warner
[1-2-0]
34. Justin Tyme
[0-3-0]
35. Jay Mayhem
[1-1-0]
36. Christian ‘Cool Man’ Rodriguez
[1-4-0]
37. K.C. McGrath
[1-3-0]
38. Percy
[0-2-1]
39. Danny Vice
[1-3-0]
40. Joe Kessen
[0-3-0]
41. VIP Robby Jay
[1-1-0]
42. Spider
[0-5-0]
43. Joey Phenomenal
[0-3-0]
44. Sam X
[0-3-0]
45. KD
[0-1-0]
46. ‘The Dead Idol’ Christopher Stevens
[0-2-0]
47. Jake Slash
[0-2-0]
48. Trace Demon
[0-3-0]
49. Johnny Valentine
[1-0-0]
50. Casino
[0-1-0]
51. Shawn Williams
[0-1-0]
52. Ganador
[0-1-0]
53. ’Pink’ Floyd Geldoff
[0-1-0]
54. The Possessed Follower
[0-0-1]
55. Seraph
[0-1-0]
56. The Element
[0-1-0]
57. Devin Star
[0-1-0]
58. Thug
[0-1-0]
59. Forrest Clubs
[0-0-1]
60. JR Davis
[0-0-1]
61. Dressler
[0-1-0]
62.Traceal
[0-1-0]
63. Izekiel
[0-0-1]
64. Josh Pheonix
[0-1-0]
65. Jim Norton
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