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Hangman J.J. Hill

## TtW 1975 - Rule the Territories

Debut Age: 19

Debut Year: 1983

Starting Company: Titanic Total Wrestling - Wild Wesr Wrestling Brand

Finisher: The Lariat

Bio:

JJ Hill is the youngest of Sam Hill's four sons. He is set to debut in 1983.

## The Golden Era - TtW 1983

Debut Age: 19

Debut Year: 1983

Starting Company: Wild West Wrestling

Finisher: The Lariat

Bio:

JJ Hill is Sam Hill's youngest son and has the potential to be a huge star (if his feet can fit the huge shoes in front on them).

## TtW 1989 - Tomorrow, the World

Age: 25

Starting Company: Wrestling World Cup

Finisher: The Lariat

Bio:

Sam Hill Sr.'s third son, 6'10" monster James Joyce Hill has the best attitude of all his sons.

Happy to part of the family business, and never above putting any new guy over, J.J. looks to be best-suited to carry on the family name in-ring. He is recently engaged to WWC star Knock-Out Nessie.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 34

Starting Company: Wrestling World Cup

Finisher: Short Ride, Sudden Stop (Powerbomb)

Bio:

In 1998, Simon Hill departed WWC with several titles and worker in-tow, jumping to rival Big Shot Wrestling. Despite his early misgivings, this situation was worked into an angle.

Hangman was turned heel against brother Sam Hill citing the exodus of talent as proof Sam Jr. was not suited to inherit the company. The angle was huge, cementing him as a monstrous yet moral heel in the process for years to come.

He recently was also allowed to finally acknowledge his real-life marriage to Knock-Out Nessie. Until this point he was expected to keep kayfabe at all costs.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

### **JJ Hangman**

Age: 38

Starting Company: Strong Style Reborn

Finisher: Powah BOMBA (Powerbomb)

Bio:

With Big Shot Wrestling out of business, JJ Hill encouraged his eldest brother and WWS owner Sam Hill Jr. to bury the hatchet and reconcile with their brother and WWC turncoat Simon Hill. Sam refused, and JJ quit the Family Business.

Signed by an eager Hiroshi Hito, JJ and his wife Knock-Out Nessie now work for Strong Style Reborn. He teams with former BSW star Craig Dixon as the hard-hitting, hard-drinking team the Hi-Balls.

His wife recently gave birth to their first child, James Joyce Hill Junior, and he is on top of the world.

## TtW 2010 - the New Ratings War

### **JJ Hill**

Age: 46

Starting Company: Indies

Finisher: The Lariat

Bio:

After the death of his mother Jane and Sister-in-Law Greta Gagnon, JJ Hill asked for his release from PSSW so that he could focus on raising his family and attempt to reconcile with his estranged brothers.

He still works occasional shows to keep his foot in the business, but he see retirement coming nearer each day.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 55

Retirement Year: 2014

Starting Company: Wrestling World Superstars

Bio:

Retired WWC and PSSW superstar JJ Hill Sr. has since reconciled with his brother Sam Jr. and now serves as ambassador and trainer for the new generation of WWS stars. Among them is his own son JJ Hill Jr.
Kata Nakao

## Tomorrow, the World

Debut Age: 18

Debut Year: 2001

Finisher: Fasarasa (Pepsi Plunge)

Bio:

Charismatic but lazy, Nakao has charmed his way through MASS training camp and even the crustiest old lions are enamored with the youngster. Whether he can work a match is an question yet to be answered.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Debut Age: 18

Debut Year: 2001

Finisher: Fasarasa (Pepsi Plunge)

Bio:

Kata Nakao is a favourite of MASS owner Genechiro Fujiwara. He's smply aware of this and is happy to let others do the heavy lifting for him in the ring.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 19

Finisher: Fasarasa (Pepsi Plunge)

Bio:

Kata Nakao is a young lion who puts on a better show in his ring entrance than in the ring itself. Other SSR rookies who work harder but don't enjoy the owner's favour have begun to resent the easy ride he's been given thus far.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 36

Finisher: Fasarasa (Pepsi Plunge)

Bio:

The once lazy kid has grown into an ace for Strong Style Worldwide, thanks in no small part to a lot of "Idaho Potatoes" from other workers that were sick of his crap.

While still full of himself, he can at least back up his words in the ring.
BLOOD Ring Events 2002

January - Anniversary Show

February - BLOOD in the Snow

March - The Mr. Toru Invitational Tournament

April - BLOOD and HONOR

May - Caged Combat

June - BLOOD Ring Summer Tour

July - BLOOD Ring Summer Tour

August - Crowning of Champions

September - Fall Fury

October - Survival of the Fittest

November - Battle to the Top

December - Great Tribulations
Cassie Finnegan

Age: 42

Finisher: DDT of Dublin (DDT)

Bio: Cassie Finnegan was one of the of the most daring wrestling stars in TTW ,but in July of 2003 all that fame and recognition would cause a lot of controversy outside of the ring regarding her marriage to fellow pro-wrestler Eric Dawson and alleged sex abuse going on with Smoke Rogen

18 years later will the truth be uncovered sending Rogen to jail for sex-abuse and pedophilic accusations or will he remain free
Davey Jones

Age: 31

Finisher: Drop Anchor (Tombstone Piledriver)

Bio:

Don Leon Jones was already a capable big man in the business, but his big break came when he was repackaged in 1987 as Davey Jones, the undead mariner.

He was met with criticism early on, called a rip-off of GWA's successful Knightmare gimmick. But over time Jones found his own voice and is a big stat in BSW.
Lustre

Debut Age: 20

Debut Year: 1995

Finisher: All That Glitters (Reverse Gourdbuster Suplex)

Bio:

David Durante is the older son of wrestling purist Duke Durante.

Duke stated he would never use nepotism to give any of his kids (Donna, Duke Jr and David) a leg up since he himself had to work his way up from the bottom.

As a middle finger to his dad, David thusly adopted the gimmick "Lustre," a bizarre, pansexual brawler. He knowingly adopted three of his dad's biggest peeves (stupid gimmicks, out of ring shenanegins, and lack of technical ring-smarts) into his character, and strangely the character has gained a strong following with fans.
Boss Toad Carson Creed

## Tomorrow, the World

Age: 33

Finisher: Killy-Pad (Pumphandle Slam)

Bio:

While a talented wrestler in his own right, Carlson Creed has always lived in the shadow of his famous father Virgil Creed.

For reasons unexplained, the owner of GWA resented Virgil never working for him, so the GWA took every opportunity to try to humiliate Carlson with all sorts of crap gimmicks and storylines (the worst being booked as then-GWA star Frankie King's mob lackey "Toady.")

Despite this, Carlson kept getting over, most notably as a tag team with "Bad Man" Bill Monty, AKA "Bronco Billy" another victim of vindictive booking. Both quit GWA just before the trial, and now call themselves the Good Will Ambassadors, in their own petty dig at their previous bosses.
Chance

Age: 39

Finisher: Sleeper

Bio:

Leon Chauncer Webster is a top star with True North Wrestling, under the ring-name Chance. The biggest star to not jump to GWA during their expansion, owner Ron Clarke gives him free reign on his character.

Chance stepped back from the Canadian Heavyweight title scene in favour of his protege Vice Gage in the early 90s, holding the title one last time in 1995 before losing a retirement match to Misery at One Belt to Rule Them All 1995.
Legacy Characters

Legacy Characters are wrestling personas that have been portrayed by more than one wrestler over time.

A Legacy Character is a character whose identity is passed down to them from an older character in the form of a title, job or persona for the newer character to assume. This could be a descendant of the original character (usually denoted with a numeral or Jr), or a spin-off or rival characters (usually with a modifier such as Super, ULTRA, etc). Though sometimes other variants are added.

Most common in Japan, two of the most famous are the Tigon character, and those that wear the Goru mask.

This should not be confused with wrestling families, such as the Clarkes or Hills, or themed luchadore families such as the Banditos or Consejo Supremo de Lucha Libre's Cuatros Familias de Luchadores.

## Tigon

Sandā Tigon

Shinja Tigon

Tigon 2000

Super Tigon

Tigon 4K

Último Tigon

Mega Tigon

American Tigon

## The Cougar

The Cougar

ULTRA Cougar

Cougar II

Cougar III

Último Cougar

## Goru

Tentai Goru

Shin Goru

Kuroshitsu Goru

El Gran Goru

Shoji Goru

Último Goru

## Tengu

Tengu

Tengu Hime

Tengu II

Super Tengu

Tengu III

Tengu 5K

## Sentinel of Liberty

Sentinel/Sentinel of Liberty

Dark Sentinel/Shadow Sentinel

Sentinel/Sentinel of Justice

Shadow Sentinel II
Canadian Heavyweight Championship

The Canadian Heavyweight Championship was the main title for True North Superstars from ints inception in 1980 until its closure in 1996. This title was a spiritual successor of the Canadian National Title that was the top championship of O Canada Wrestling and its member territories (of which TNS was a member as "Prairie Pro Wrestling").

It was then unified with the Wrestling World Cup Heavyweight Championship when the company and its assets was bought out by WWC.

**Brent Clarke**

Jul 1980- May 1981

**Toxic**

May 1981-July 1981

**Brent Clarke**

July 1981-October 1981 (Vacated when Brent Clarke went to Global Wrestling Alliance)

**Bad Guy Greene**

November 1981-February 1982 (Tournament for vacant title)

**Chance**

February 1982-May 1982

**Bryz**

May 1982- January 1983

**Moose Malkovich**

January 1982-August 1983

**Big Butch Hughes**

August 1983-December 1983

**Brian Clarke**

December 1983-January 1984

**Big Butch Hughes**

January 1984-February 1984

**Brian Clarke**

February 1984-June 1984

**Toxic**

June 1984-January 1985

**Moose Malkovich**

January 1985-May 1985

**Bryz**

May 1985-November 1985

**Chance**

November 1985-February 1986

**King Snake**

February 1986-March 1986

**Chance**

March 1986-June 1986

**Toxic**

June 1986-July 1986

**Moose Malkovich**

July 1986-July 1987

**Toxic**

July 1987-November 1987

**Chance**

November 1987-April 1988

**Toxic**

April 1988-September 1988

**Chance**

September 1988-January 1989

**Misery**

January 1989-May 1989

**Vince Gage**

May 1989-October 1989

**Misery**

October 1989-May 1990

**Windigo**

May 1990-September 1990 -*Vacated when Windigo quit True North Superstars*

**Vince Gage**

September 1990-April 1991 *-Tournament win for vacant title*

**Toxic**

April 1991-October 1991

**Vince Gage**

October 1991-August 1992

**Toxic**

August 1992-March 1993

**Vince Gage**

March 1993-June 1993

**Brian Jones**

June 1993-December 1993

**Misery**

December 1993-February 1995

**Chance**

February 1995-December 1995

**Misery**

December 1995-February 1996

**Vince Gage**

February 1996-June 1996

**Flyin’ Ryan Austin**

June 1996-September 1996\*

\*Unified with WWC World Heavyweight Title
Freight Train Ford

Debut Age: 23

Debut Year: 1997

Finisher: Trainwreck (Double Choke Bomb)

Bio:

Hamilton "Freight Train" Ford is a big and charismatic former collegiate and semi-pro football player turned wrestler.

Ford was once the toast of the short-lived Xtreme Arena Football Federation, a failed vanity project of former Big Shot Wrestling owner Ed Dixon. After XAFF folded, Ford was signed by Dixon's BSW, where he was set to have a big push, however typical backstage politics killed that quickly.

However, these plans died with BSW in 2001, and Ford has been looking for a new home ever since.

Recently he was signed by Mr. Toru's BLOOD Ring. Less glitz and no more guaranteed paydays, but a chance to get ahead on his own skill.
GWA Intercontinental

The Global Wrestling Alliance introduced the Intercontinental title to serve as a secondary title often to elevate midcard heels and establish them as threats to the main event champion (most often Smoke Rogen).

The title was retired when GWA closed in 1988, though in 2001 former champion Smoke Rogen bought the rights to the GWA events and titles, relaunching the brand as New Global Wrestling.

Thought NGW and then ASGW after recognize the orginal GWA title lineage, those companies' title reigns are listed separately to avoid confusion.

**Tito Sanchez**

June 1977-October 1977

**Andy Ravage**

October 1977-July 1978

**Conner McCrae**

July 1978-January 1980

**The Steel Sultan**

January 1980-June 1980

**Soldier**

June 1980-March 1981

**Rowdy Bobby Ripper**

March 1981-December 1981

**Jackson Driver**

December 1981-April 1982

**Brent Clarke**

April 1982-September 1982

**Rico Omicido**

September 1982-May 1983

**Sea Dog**

May 1983-August 1983

**General Mayhem**

August 1983-March 1984

**The Great Bushido**

March 1984-January 1985

**Mo Bigga**

January 1985-February 1985

**Blue Suede Lou**

February 1985-June 1986

**Mandingo**

June 1986-March 1987 (Vacated when Mandingo won the GWA Global Heavyweight Championship)

**Ravishing Ronald Rich**

March 1987-December 1987

**Jerry Washington**

December 1987-June 1988\*

\*Global Wrestling Alliance closed down in June 1988, rendering all its titles vacant.
Fellblade

## Card Effect

**PERSISTENT:** Gravehold suffers 3 damage.
**OR**
Knight of Shackles focuses its breach II.

> "*Dirt is precious here, so we bury our dead in the darkness of The Depths. Or so we thought...*"
> ― Ohat, Dirt Merchant
>
>

**Fellblade** is a Knight of Shackles specific minion from The Void expansion.

## Details

Add 6 life tokens to this minion when it enters play. This minion resolves no other immediate effects.

Choose to resolve one of the following **PERSISTENT** effects during the nemesis main phase:

* Gravehold suffers 3 damage.

**OR**

* Knight of Shackles focuses its breach II.
Insatiable Avarice

## Card Effect

Suffer 2 damage.
Place a gem from the least expensive gem supply pile and place it into your hand.
Destroy this.

> "*The Crooked Mask blesses the covetous.*"
>
>
>

**Insatiable Avarice** is one of eleven corruption cards used by Crooked Mask from the Core set.

## Details

Effect When Played:

* Suffer 2 damage.
* Gain a gem from the least expensive gem supply pile and place it into your hand.
* Destroy this.
Canada Cup (True North Superstars) Winners

The Canada Cup was an annual Round Robin Tournament hosted by True North Superstars from 1980 to 1996 when TNS was sold to Wrestling World Cup.

There was an attempt to revive it from 1998-2001 in Maritimes Wtestling Alliance to some moderate success.

The winner had his name engraved on the original Cup, it’s design inspired by the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup. The winners were:

**1980**: Brad Clarke

**1981**: Bad Guy Greene

**1982**: René the Titan

**1983**: Brian Clarke

**1984**: Chance

**1985**: Kent Clarke

**1986**: Bad Guy Greene

**1987**: Vince Gage

**1988**: Toxic

**1989**: Vince Gage

**1990**: Chance

**1991**: Vince Gage

**1992**: Rex Hunter

**1993**: Eric Evans

**1994**: Mad Dog Kramer

**1995**: OJ Clarke

**1996**\*: OJ Clarke

\*This was the final Canada Cup run with True North Superstars. It would subsequently be promoted by Maritimes Wrestling Alliance from 1997-2001.
Jack Steele

Age: 30

Finisher: Steele Driver (Running Powerslam)

Bio:

The "Steele Drivin' Man" Jack Steele was a huge All-American face in GWA, easily connecting with working-class fans. With GWA's collapse, he was courted by all the companies looking to snatch up big talent.

He connects with his fans easily, but can be a bit dull in the ring. Occasionally teams up with Angus McCade as the Men of Iron.
Super Cruiser Invitational Tournament Winners

The Super Cruiser Invitational Tournament is an annual Round Robin tournament. It was hosted by Super Japan Pro Wrestling, then later Pacific Super Puroresu and currently Super Japan Puroresu.

Begun in 1988 to introduce the Super Cruiser Title, it proved popular enough to revisit the theme again in 1989. By the early 90s it became the premiere Cruiserweight event and was considered high prestige to even participate.

Any wrestler under 205 lbs can compete, and often other companies will allow their own workers to compete in the contest.

Whomever holds the SJPW Super Cruiser Championship when the tournament commences is given automatic first seed, and the title is vacated.

The winner is crowned the new SJPW champion, which is defended as any other title until the next year's tournament.

**1988**

Reigning Champion: None\*

Winner: Maiagaru

**1989**

Reigning Champion: Tsunami Matsuyama

Winner: Sandā Tigon

**1990**

Reigning Champion: Sandā Tigon

Winner: Ningen Satsujinki

**1991**

Reigning Champion: Sandā Tigon

Winner: Sandā Tigon

**1992**

Reigning Champion: Maiagaru

Winner: Sandā Tigon

**1993**

Reigning Champion: Maiagaru

Winner: Celestial Dragon

**1994**

Reigning Champion: Celestial Dragon

Winner: Kensuru Omori

**1995**

Reigning Champion: Kensuru Omori

Winner: The Cougar

**1996**

Reigning Champion: El Vengador

Winner: Mashin Nobuki

**1997**

Reigning Champion: Mashin Nobuki

Winner: Kensuru Omori

**1998**

Reigning Champion: Jubei Ikuchi

Winner: Kensuru Omori

**1999**

Reigning Champion: Kensuru Omori

Winner: Ultimo Samurai

**2000**

Reigning Champion: MAIAGARU

Winner: Celestial Dragon

**2001**

Reigning Champion: Ningen Satsujinki

Winner: Great Tachi

**2002**

Reigning Champion: Chris Temple

Winner: Tirano Eterno

**2003**

Reigning Champion: Maiagaru

Winner: Tentai Goru

**2004**

Reigning Champion: Veolocidad

Winner: Tentai Goru

**2005**

Reigning Champion: Tigon 2000

Winner: Tentai Goru

**2006**

Reigning Champion: Velocidad

Winner: Velocidad

**2007**

Reigning Champion: Tigon 2000

Winner: Tentai Goru

**2008**

Reigning Champion: Velocidad

Winner: Golden Griffon

**2009**

Reigning Champion: Golden Griffon

Winner: TRJ

**2010**

Reigning Champion: Wild Griffon

Winner: Shin Goru

**2011**

Reigning Champion: Tigon 2000

Winner: Shin Goru

**2012**

Reigning Champion: Tigon

Winner: Velocidad

**2013**

Reigning Champion: Thunderbird

Winner: BMX Boy

**2014**

Reigning Champion: Tentai Goru

Winner: Tigon 2000

**2015**

Reigning Champion: Tigon 2000

Winner: Wild Griffon

**2016**

Reigning Champion: Wild Griffon

Winner: BMX Boy

**2017**

Reigning Champion: BMX Boy

Winner: Bullwhip Nogawa

**2018**

Reigning Champion: None\*\*

Winner: Heartbreaker Michael Hicks

**2019**

Reigning Champion: Greg Saito

Winner: El Gran Goru

**2020**

Reigning Champion: Garuda

Winner Mach 10

\*This was the first year of the Tournament to crown the inaugural champion.

\*\*No reigning champion was seeded this year, as it was the **Super Cruiser Invitational 30th Anniversary Legends Reunion**.
Clarity

## Tomorrow, the World

Debut Age: 26

Debut Year: 1996

Finisher: The Blinding Light (F5)

Bio:

A towering monster, Clarity appears to be a Light Counterpart of the dark entity of Knightmare. From his initial debut the careers of the duo have been inexorably linked.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 29

Finisher: The Blinding Light (F5)

Bio:

On a brief hiatus to refresh his character, Clarity is poised to renew his eternal feud with Knightmare. Since the defection of Sim Hill and his Cadre, Sam Hill Sr. has been cautious with giving pushes to workers of which he cannot guarantee the loyalty. As such, workers such as Clarity may be lost in the shuffle.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 32

Finisher: The Blinding Light (F5)

Bio:

One of the top draws in WWS, Clarity continues his interwoven relationship with Knightmare, either aiding or opposing him depending on the whims of the revolving door of bookers passing through the company.

Considered an "Evergreen" act, he has seen little development from his original "Opposite of Knightmare" personal. He longs to either step out of this never-ending cycle, or seek new employment.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 50

Finisher: No Compromise (Cattle Mutilation)

Bio:

Still in phenominal physical shape and peerless on the mic, Clarity makes occasional appearance in WWS shows and events when a ratings spike is needed.

At the close of his in-ring career, Clarity still offers his guidance to a new generation of wrestling stars.
El Bandito I

Age: 47

   Finsher: El Caballo del Bandito (Camel Clutch)

Bio:

Juan Miguel Ferreras Sr. is the first wrestler to don the mantle of El Bandito, a legendary rudo whose extended family has terrorized the Southwest and Puerto Rico for two decades.

As he nears retirement, his legacy is being carried by his children (and soon grandchildren).
Firebird Bobby Rich

Age: 33

Finisher: Wings of Fire (Frog Splash)

Bio:

Always a dependable midcarder, Rich is still riding the brief brush with the main event when he defeated Igor Karnov for the BSW Worldwide title.

Granted, he held it for three weeks before dropping it to Marc Blair, but it still shows up on all the records! And if you listen to the commentators, you'd think his first name was "Former Worldwide Champion".
Bad Guy Greene

Age: 29

Finisher: No Mercy (Super Kick)

Bio:

Aloysius Greene is a former US Olympic taekwondo gold medalist who became a big star with True North Superstars.

A brutal televised match got TNS fined by the CRTC and Greene suspended, and the controversial star quit.

Temperamental and prone to burning bridges, it still cannot be denied that Greene a talented star.
CWC Labor Day Tournament Winners

The Labor Day Tournament is an annual single-elimination tournament hosted by Campeonato Wrestling Caribe.

First started in 1988, it is usually used to elevate midcarders to the main event, or to reintroduce wrestlers in need of a new career direction.

Traditionally, the winner of the tournament gets an automatic title shot at the November Caribbean Super Show.

Winners:

**1988:** Carlos Esteban III

**1989:** El Toro Doloroso

**1990**: El Toro Doloroso

**1991**: El Toro Doloroso

**1992**: Teddy King

**1993**: Chavo Méndez

**1994**: Carlos Esteban III

**1995**: Teddy King

**1996**: Andy Ravage

**1997**\*: Sid Murder

\*CWC closed its doors in February 1989
Jack Gallows

## Tomorrow, the World

Age: 27

Finisher: Short Drop Sudden Stop (Hangman Neckbreaker)

Bio:

Gallows is a brutal grappler with a long mean streak.

He never commits to a heel or face role, letting the fans instead choose for themselves to boo or cheer depending on whomever he faces in the riing.

He and Nick Graves form the mercenary tag-team-for-hire UltraViolence Inc.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 36

Finisher: Hang 'Em High (Cobra Clutch Slam)

Bio:

A so-called "Godfather of Hardcore", Jack Gallows and Nick Graves were among the first wrestlers to sport a morally-grey demeanor.

Graves & Gallows Inc. are a much-sought freelance team. Their popularity allowing them to name their price and terms wherever they go.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 40

Finisher: Hang 'Em High (Cobra Clutch Slam)

Bio:

A one-time hardcore darling, Gallows has burned a few bridges in his time. Most recently he's been fired by Mr. Toru from BLOOD Ring, no mean feat from the famously-tolerant owner.

Now again a free agent, the aging grappler is reaching the end of his career with no clear direction.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 57

Retirement Year: 2005

Bio:

After making amends with Mr. Toru and his on-again/off-again partner Nick Graves, Graves & Gallows enjoyed one final run before Jack hung up his boots for good in 2005.

Mostly done with the industry, Gallows makes the occasional appearance but keeps a general low profile.
Davey Kidd

Age: 21

Finisher: Bulldog

Bio:

The younger cousin of wrestling phenom TNT Tommy Smith, Davey is always in his more-talented cousin's shadow. The have hits the highs and lows of success as the Lions of Empire.

While trying his best to keep up, he tend to let Smith lead into all sorts of trouble along the way. However if he can step out from his toxic partner's reach, he might make a capable star in his own right.
Vince Gage

Finisher: En-Gage (Second-Rope Bulldog)

Bio:

One of the top faces with True North Superstars. Gage originally hailed from Northern Ireland. A protege of TNS star Chance, Gage was the top face in the 1990s, holding the Canadian Heavyweight title several times and boasting a seven year undefeated streak at True North Supershow from 1989 to 1996.
Kerry Janus

## Tomorrow, the World

Age: 22

Finisher: Oroborous (Dragon Suplex With Bridge)

Bio:

Kerry Janus a very talented and charismatic young worker from Erie, Pennsylvania. He stands as the chief and most-loyal minion of Misery in True North Superstars, and the two are seldom apart.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 31

Finisher: Oroborous (Dragon Suplex With Bridge)

Bio:

A loyal student of Mr. Toru, Kerry Janus is one of the core workers that makes BLOOD Ring the hottest indie company going.

Janus is almost always associated with the Misery's Children faction, and remains the most-fanatical enforcer for the cult.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 35

Finisher: The Doorway (Rings of Saturn)

Bio:

A name synonymous with BLOOD Ring, Kerry Janus is the total package of ring smarts and mic skills.

Loyal in-character and backstage, onscreen he is best known as Misery's staunchest ally, while in reality he is also owner Mr. Toru's most-trusted advisor and lockerroom leader.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 52

Year of Retirement: 2010

Bio:

The heart and soul of BLOOD & HONOR since the beginning, Kerry Janus is the head trainer and road boss for Mr. Toru's company.

As Toru is gradually backing away from controlling the company and passing the reigns to his grandson Ichiro Toru, Janus is taking more of advisory role for the soon-to-be-new owner.
GULAG

Age: 33

Finisher: Russian Bear Hug (Like a regular bear hug, only Communist)

Bio:

GULAG and his partner Red Menace have done well with the Evil Russian gimmick up to this point. But alas the collapse of the Iron Curtain has made them in goofy anachonisms. Too old to change their stripes, the Soviet Super Soldiers' gimmick is now a pair of goofballs who refuse to believe the USSR is on the way out.
Lydia Talbot

## Tomorrow, the World

Age: 22

Finisher: Full Moon (Standing Moonsault Press)

Bio:

A hard-brawling wild woman, Talbot is a capable of holding her own in brawls and technical matches.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 31

Finisher: Blood Moon (Asai DDT)

Bio:

Lydia was one of the many grapplers let go by WWC after the industry tanked prior to the Ratings War.

A capable brawler with decent technical chops and mic skills, Talbot is a hot indie prospect.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 35

Finisher: Blood Moon (Asai DDT)

Bio:

The so-called "Mama Wolf" of World Wrestling Superstars, Lydia sees herself as a gatekeeper/mentor for young female grapplers dipping their toes in the industry.

Why not quite as spry as she once was, she can still be counted on for good quality matches.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 52

Retirement Year: 2014

Bio:

A widely-respected hall-of-famer with World Wrestling Superstars, Lydia Talbot is known for her no-nonsense approach to life.

her biography "Hungry Like a Wolf" was a big bestseller and helped reignite interest in the lagging sport of pro wrestling amongst the 25-50 female demographic.
"The Ace" Simon Cade

Debut Age: 32

Debut Year: 1990

Finisher: The Ace of Cades (Haas of Pain)

Bio:

Simon Cade started off as a pure technician, only working to win matches. After not getting far, his life took a bit of a downward spiral resulting in his departure from the company, return, and then subsequent departure that has since left him retired...up until now.

Coming in with the experience of being the former multiple champion, Cade has no regards for his opponent and knows that once the Ace of Cades is locked in, there are only two options: *tap or snap.*

Credit: mrleedles
Craig Fraser

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 35

Finisher: Powerslam

Bio:

Craig Fraser's real name is Barry Jefferson. Fraser is the nephew Felix Fraser, a former Canadian wrestler and footballer. He trained with his uncle and then was taken under the wing of Craig Dixon, thus his ring name to honor his trainers.

Formerly tagging with Patrick Price as the Hillside Hustlers, Price and Fraser now are mortal frenemies in WPW.
Canadian Tag Team Championships

Canadian Tag Team from 1980

Mr Toru and Barry the Ogre Osbourne

Kent Clarke and Chance

Toru and Ogre

Mad Men of the Klondike -1983

???

Brian and Kent Clarke -1989

All-Americans

Brian and Kent Clarke

All-Americans

The First Nation

All-Americans

Faces of Misery

All-Americans

Kashmir Tigers

Panico and Discordia

Kashmir Tigers

Lords of Pain - vacated tournament

Kashmir Tigers

Panico and Discordia

The First Nation

Faces of Misery

Brian McCready and OJ Clarke

The First Nation

Brian and Kent Clarke

Faces of Misery

Brian and Kent Clarke

Kashmir Tigers

Wicked One and the Goalie

1996 bought out by WWC and merged
Fudo

Debut Age: 22

Debut year: 1989

Finisher: Tear Drop Suplex

Bio:

Fudo is the ring name for Shoji Takaya, a brash and arrogant trainee with MASS. He one of the new generation of Japanese heels who emulate American-style pro wrestling and show great disrespect for their own countrymen.

Often teams with fellow Class of '89 MASS dojo grad Goto.
Knightmare - Best of the Best Streak

Knightmare was and is the most iconic wrestler in Wrestling World Cup/Wrestling World Superstars.

Over the course of 17 years he accumulated an unmatched undefeated streak at Best of the Best, WWC/WWS's signature event.

**Best of the Best 1989**

Knightmare defeated Tyler Blood

**Best of the Best 1990**

Knightmare defeated Señor Mexico

*I Quit Match*

**Best of the Best 1991**

Knightmare defeated T-Bone Jones

*Steel Cell Match*

**Best of the Best 1992**

Knightmare defeated El Hijo del Mexico

**Best of the Best 1993**

Knightmare defeated Sabre

*Streak vs Streak*

**Best of the Best 1994**

Knightmare defeated Jim Black

*World Heavyweight Championship match*

**Best of the Best 1995**

Knightmare defeated T-Bone Jones

**Best of the Best 1996**

Knightmare defeated True Dragon

**Best of the Best 1997**

Knightmare defeated Señor Mexico

*Streak vs Career*

**Best of the Best 1998**

Knightmare defeated Jim Walker

**Best of the Best 1999**

Knightmare defeated El Hijo del Mexico

*World Heavyweight Championship match*

**Best of the Best 2000**

Knightmare defeated Rawhide Sam Hill

*I Quit match*

**Best of the Best 2001**

Knightmare defeated El Hijo del Mexico

*Casket match*

**Best of the Best 2002\***

Knightmare defeated The Darkening (Sam Hain, Wicked One and Larry the Lizard West)

*3 vs 1 handicap match*

**Best of the Best 2003**

Knightmare defeated Hunt-A-Saurus REX

**Best of the Best 2004**

Knightmare defeated Hunt-A-Saurus REX

*Tables match*

**Best of the Best 2005**

Knightmare defeated Hunt-A-Saurus REX

*Steel cell match*

**Best of the Best 2006**

The Heartbreaker Michael Hicks defeated Knightmare

*World Heavyweight championship match*

*Streak vs Title - Career vs Career*

\*In 2002 Best of the Best was replaced as the January WWS event by the Sam Hill Memorial Cup and was moved to April
Dolph Kruger

Age: 19

Finisher: Iron Claw

Bio:

The faux-son of Legendary 60's villain Hans Kruger, Dolph Kruger (real name Merriwether Finger) is a new graduate of the True North Superstars training facility. He was saddled with the gimmick as TNS owner Ron Clarke thought young Dolph has an uncanny resemblance to his old friend.
Knock-Out Nessie

## Tomorrow, the World

Age: 25

Finisher: The Kay-Oh (Twist of Fate)

Bio:

Vanessa "Knock-Out Nessie" Wessex is a young brawler working for Wrestling World Cup.

Nessie is one of WWC's top female draws and owner Sam Hill Sr. is building the division around her.

Nessie has recently become engaged to JJ Hill, one of Sam Sr.'s sons.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 34

Finisher: The Kay-Oh (Twist of Fate)

Bio:

Knock-Out Nessie is the real-life wife of JJ Hill and one of WWC's top stars.

With the defection of the Fallen Angels and the rest of Simon Hill's Loyalists she is being eyed with some suspicion by her Father- and Brother-in-Law and feels she is being held down in favor of Sam Hill Jr's wife Greta Gagnon.

She is quietly looking for work elsewhere.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 38

Finisher: The Lariat

Bio:

With the Rating War over and WWS no longer welcoming, Knock-Out Nessie moved to Japan along with husband JJ Hill. Her rough ring style found a new home in Hiroshi Hito's Strong Style Reborn.

She recently gave birth to their son James Joyce Hill Jr. and is in the process of getting back into shape after her maternity leave.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 55

Year of Retirement: 2010

Bio:

Vanessa "Knock-Out Nessie" Wessex-Hill is a retired World Wrestling Superstars Hall-of-Famer.

After the death of Greta Gagnon and Jane Hill, WWS owner Sam Hill Jr. sought to reconcile with his brothers Simon and JJ Sr. and their respective families. Now Nessie is a trainer for WWS's future stars, including her son JJ Jr, nephew Lance and neice Sami.

Nessie was inducted in the WWS Hall of Fame in 2010.
Black Ninja

Debut Age: 19

Debut Year: 1998

Finisher: Shuriken Splash (Lionsault)

Bio:

Real name is Fred Hollyrood, a recent TNS "Toru Chamber" graduate. In an unfathomable display of absurd hypocrisy, TNS booker Brian Clarke put a couple of Caucasian wrestlers under masks because he didn't think a Japanese wrestler could make a credible "ninja" wrestler.
Butch the Butcher Hughes

Age: 28

Finisher: Meatgrinder (Tombstone Piledriver)

Bio:

A former USA Olympic weightlifting team qualifier, Butch Hughes was a solid midcarder in the now-dead GWA. Seeking greener pastures, he was recruited by Sam Hill Sr. to serve as nemesis to T-Bone Jones (get it? T-Bone? Butcher?). The two have clicked and they bring out great matches from each other.

Worried that he's a one-note heel, he's trying to re-brand himself as an all-around bad guy, not just T-Bone's evil doppelgänger.
DUKE Jr.

Debut Age: 19

Debut Year: 2003

Finisher: Durante Driver (Delayed Jumping Piledriver)

Bio:

The son of wrestling legend Duke Durante and half-brother of Lustre, Duke Durante Jr. was invited to have a try-out for Martial-Arts Strong Style and blew the owners away. He looks to have a huge push almost immediately.
Bobby Hicks

Debut Age: 18

Debut Year: 1997

Finisher: Swinging Full Nelson

Bio:

The younger cousin of Heartbreaker Michael Hicks and young star of Tough-Man competitions, "Hardbody" Bobby Hicks was convinced by TNS wrestler Ben Samson to try out with True North Superstars.

He looks great, but has nearly none of the in-ring talent of his cousin.
New Low

Age: 30

Finisher: Lowest Driver (Low Blow into a Piledriver)

Bio:

New Low although short in stature is an amazing brawler and loves hardcore matches.

He comes out to one of his favorite songs, Middle Class Rut's "New Low", which he also used as his in-ring-name. New Low is as cheap and tough as they come even using the classic Low Blow as a part of his finisher. He regularly teams with Justin Calhoun as the The Resistance. Always manages to get the crowd behind him and his partners side.
WWC Events

January - Best of the Best

February - Winter Wasteland

March - March to War

April - Team Challenge

May - Mayhem

June - Caged Combat

July - Fight to the Finish

August - Wrestle Rock

September - Labor Day Brawl

October - Road to Iron Man

November - Iron Man Tournament

December - Seasons Beatings

Best of the Best is WWC's premier event of the year for Wrestling World Cup. The winner of the Iron Man Tournament traditionally faces the World Champion in the main event.

Four Corners Wars is either 4-way matches or 4 vs 4 elimination matches, using the custom Four Corners War gimmick match.

Labor Day Brawl is a rumble with a cash-in contract prize. And if so inclined and roster size allows, the Ladies' Labor Day Brawl is for a fixed contract at Iron Man (or Woman as the case may be) Tournament.

Iron Man (or Woman or Team) Tournament is an 8-person elimination tournament with the inner getting the fixed contract for Best of the Best main event. This event also traditionally has and Iron Man (or Woman or Team) match main event.

Caged Combat boasts all the titles contested in cage or (when unlocked) cell matches

Road to the Iron Man is 8 qualifying matches for the next month's Tournament. It varies year to year.

Fight to the Finish, Winter Wasteland, Wrestle Rock, Mayhem, and Seasons Beatings are bronze shows for moving along storylines, nothing more or less. These will be Brand-specific shows when the split update drops.
Martial-Arts Strong Style

Based In: Tokyo, Japan

Year Founded: 1953

Owner: Genichiro Fujiwara

Bio:

Founded by Muhai Kyōkatsu after the Korean War came up with the winning formula of athletic Japanese wrestlers vs. monstrous Gaijin invaders.

Over the years MASS has become the pinnacle of wrestling worldwide, withstanding both IGC and GWA attempts to encroach on their market. In 1985 Muhai sold majority ownership to his top student Genichiro Fujiwara so he could pursue politics.

Lately the old Japan vs Gaijin act has grown stale at home, so Fujiwara has begun promoting matches in Hong Kong and Australia.

It may be a matter of time before the sleeping giant strides across the world.
Wrestling World Cup

Based in: Austin Texas

Year Opened : 1969

Owner: Sam Hill Sr.

Bio:

**Wrestling World Cup** is based in the Southern USA, and was one of the few companies to weather the storm that was the Global Wrestling Alliance.

WWC's roster was mostly homegrown (including the owners' own sons) and fiercely-loyal, supplemented as well as foreign stars sent to learn "North American style"; therefore WWC was not decimated by the talent raids that killed other territories.

WWC is now ready to cast off its old image of a Cowboy Wrasslin' company and step on the national stage.
Remnant's Void Shard

## Card Effect

Gain 1 .
Gain an additional 1  that can only be used to focus or open a breach.

**Remnant's Void Shard** is a treasure from The Ancients expansion. Remnant's Void Shard is a level 1 treasure and Treasured Gem, and may be chosen at the beginning of Battles 2, 3, and 4 of an expedition. This treasure replaces a  from your starting deck. If there are no crystals in your starting deck, then replace a  with this instead.

## Details

Resolve the following effects when played:

* Gain 1 .
* Gain an additional 1  that may only be used to focus or open a breach (it must be one of your own breaches).

This treasure acts as a gem during the game, and is removed from your deck at the end of the game.

## Trivia

This card is the treasure version of Remnant's starting card, .
Yevgeny Kirov

Age: 33

Finisher: Russian Sickle

Bio:

Czech-born olympic shot-putter Jevgenij Hrabal defected to Japan in 1979 and was recruited into professional wrestling, being trained by Toma the Samoan Giant himself.

He is a big draw, though the recent thaw behind the Iron Curtain may soon make his gimmick outdated.
Spring Showdown

Spring Showdown was an annual monthly event hosted by True North Superstars in the month of April.

### History

Fist run in 1983 as part of TNS's expanded show tours, Spring Showdown traditionally saw the resolution of storylines started in November/December.

### Trivia

* In 1991 OJ Clarke is alleged to have wanted "the worst rating Wrestling Spectator rating ever" against Top Gun TJ Singh. Match highlights included a beachball used a foreign object, a sequence of 25 leapfrogs in a row and Clarke getting a submission win via a headlock (However, he lost out to WCWC's Pvt. Dave Pride vs MidKnight-Hallowe'en Candy on a Pole).
* The 1989 main event was changed to an Open Challenge at the last minute when Misery (scheduled to face Chance) arrived too drunk and stoned to even speak clearly.
Rawhide Sam Hill

## Tomorrow, the World

Age: 27

Finisher: Figure Four Leglock

Bio:

The second-born son of promoter and wrestling legend "Cowboy" Sam Hill, Sam Jr. never wanted to become a wrestler. In fact he was set to become a professional football star until the death of his eldest brother Jack Hill led him to abandon his dreams to help support the family business.

Now one of the top stars in Wrestling World Cup, he's seeing new stars recently poached from the GWA fallout being pushed over him. Resentful of giving up his dreams, living his his sainted brother's shadow, and seeing new stars taking over his spot, Sam is starting to question his choices...

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 36

Finisher: Figure Four Leglock

Bio:

War with Big Shot Wrestling has taken its toll on Wrestling World Cup. With the mass defection of brother Simon Hill's Loyalists, Sam Hills Senior and Junior were understandably paranoid about titleholders jumping ship with the titles.

As a result, Rawhide has been holding the main title for extended periods of time at the expense of other member of the roster. Fans too are getting fatigued with "Invincible Sam" and are equally annoyed with his constantly pushing his wife Greta Gagnon as the unbeatable Women's Champion.

The pressure is on Rawhide to rebuild WWC and win the Ratings War.

## The World, Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 40

Finisher: Figure Four Leglock

Bio:

The Ratings War ended, and Wrestling World Superstars has won.

Through a lucky mix of new talent, dirty tricks, and a new booking model, Sam Hill Jr. managed to not only beat Big Shot Wrestling, but put them out of business.

With the passing of his father, Sam Hill Sr, Sam Hill has set aside his wrestling attire and now runs WWS behind the scenes. A new generation of stars (including his own daughter Sami Hill) have taken the reigns, and the today the world is his.

But weary sits the crown, and Sam Jr. is itching to return to the ring...

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 57

Bio:

Past his prime and slowly letting go of day-to-day control of Wrestling World Superstars, he is grooming son-in-law David Reed and daughter Sami to take over the company in the near future.

After the deaths of his wife Greta Gagnon and mother Jane Hill, Sam has reconciled with his brothers JJ and Simon, giving them long-overdue inductions into the WWS Hall of Fame, and signing their children JJ Junior and Lance to the company.
Terry Magnum

Age: 29

Finisher: Belly-to-Belly Suplex

Bio:

A former NCAA All-American and a rising star in Big Shot Wrestling, Magnum was injured in a car accident in 1985 and thought to never walk again after a broken back; the same fated accident that ended the career of BSW main eventer Roy Reed.

However Magnum has defied all doctors and has recuperated from the injury. He has signed wit the National Wrestling League and vows to not only wrestle again, but to be a world champion.
Rey de las Sombras

Debut Age: 26

Debut Year: 1995

Finisher: Shadow Slice (619 Dropkick)

Bio:

Rey de las Sombras (Shadow King) is a talented and popular masked wrestler from San Diego. Originally working with GWA, he suffered a severe neck injury that he thought would end his career.

Luckily new surgical techniques fixed his condition and he is now primed for a comeback in Wrestling World Cup.
Showtime

Age: 24

Finisher: Showboat (Frog Splash)

Bio:

With his gimmick of a flamboyant New York broadway star, it's easy for Showtime to get heel heat. Teamed with Jim Black in ReBorn, they play up their cocky, debauched "City Folk" gimmick to make the southern fans loathe them.

Backstage he's not popular with Wally Flowers, who was WWC's resident "fabulous" wrestler prior to his arrival.
Pacific Cup Winners and Stats

The Pacific Cup is an annual 30-man Battle Royal first hosted in 2002 by Pacific Super Puroresu. When PSP became Super Japan Puroresu, the event remained with the company in the month of May. It is a men-only battle royal with the winner being granted a fixed contract for a title shot at the annual Super 16 Tournament.

PSP/SJP host the Grand Melee as a similar women-only battle royal.
Mohawk

Age: 23

Finisher: Clothesline off the top rope

Bio:

One half of the tag team Nuclear Warlords, Mohawk and his partner Meltdown are an exciting new act, inspired in part by the movie "the Road Warrior." His real name is Joe Heggestad.

They are connecting with the fans, but their attitude backstage is not winning them any friends.
Mr. Goodnight

## Tomorrow, the World

Debut Age: 26

Debut Year: 1989

Finisher: The Big Sleep (Gutwrench Powerbomb)

Bio:

Bartemius Artemis Goodnight is a hot prospect in the All-American Pro Wrestling training roster. His great look and charisma engages crowds, and workers with better in-ring skills find him easy to work with. Given time he should be a huge draw for APW.

## The Ratings War - TtW '98

Age: 35

Finisher: The Big Sleep (Gutwrench Powerbomb)

Bio:

Bartemius Artemis Goodnight is one of the top stars in the floundering All-American Pro Wrestling.

Aggressively courted by Big Shot Wrestling, Goodnight declined their offers of money and creative control because he knew there would be little room for advancement due to the bloated roster.

Jackson James Sr. acknowledges his loyalty and has promised Goodnight a big push in the near future.

## The World Tomorrow - TtW 2002

Age: 39

Finisher: The Big Sleep (Gutwrench Powerbomb)

Bio:

Once the top dog in All-American Pro Wrestling, Mr. Goodnight now languishes in the indies with many other disenfranchised workers.

Respected in the ring and backstage Goodnight can still put on an exciting show despite his advancing years.

## Today's World - TtW 2019

Age: 56

Retirement Year: 2013

Bio:

Always a consummate showman, Mr. Goodnight still makes onscreen cameos for All-Star Global Wrestling whenever needed.

Even though he officially retired 6 years ago, he makes the occasional appearance in battle royals and legends matches.

Backstage he is mentoring his daughter Deshawn Goodnight for her imminent ring debut as Goodnight Lady.
The Cougar

Age: 29

Finisher: Cougar Driver (Tiger Driver)

Bio:

Real name Shunji Sayama, the Cougar was created by TNS booker Brian Clarke when he felt there was currently too many Japanese workers on the roster.

Billed as being from Peru, Sayama (who speaks fluent English and Spanish as well as Japanese) only speaks in stilted third-person shouts.
Mean Mike James

Age: 30

Finisher: End of the Trail (Samoan Drop)

Bio:

Mike James is a rough-brawling Oklahoma native, and former GWA star. He was snapped up in the post-lawsuit feeding frenzy of workers along with partner Nasty Ned McGee. Together they are the Outlaws.

It might be worth noting he is the older brother of Slick Nick James. Not really, but still, he is.
Quell

## Card Effect

Gravehold suffers 7 damage.
**OR**
Unleash three times.

> "*The Nameless hunger for the same thing we do; an end to this war.*"
> ― Garu, Oathsworn Protector
>
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**Quell** is a basic nemesis attack from War Eternal.

## Details

This attack is resolved immediately upon entering play, and discarded afterward.

**Choose** to resolve one of the following Attack Effects:

* Gravehold suffers 7 damage.

**OR**

* The nemesis Unleashes three times.