So it's been six months and I think it's time we put up a new set of rankings...what do you say? This will encapsule the entire time period since our last rankings, though admittedly, some of the newer stuff is fresher in the brains of the committee of one. That said, these thoughts have NO bearing on outcomes and are the opinions of this committee...of one. ENJOY!!!
March 13th Edition
OTHER EDITIONS
OF THE IWF
POWER RANKINGS:
NAME
RANK
PREVIOUS
MOVEMENT
REASONING
#1
#9
+8
Has anyone been as hot as the now former Diamonds Champion? Other than her title reign ending, Alexis has been on a tear, still having yet to be pinned or submitted since our last rankings. It also took four challengers to take her "baby" from her. I'm sure she'll look to regain it sooner rather than later.
#2
-
N/A
Nice way to make a debut on our Power Rankings huh? It's also the 1st time in our short history that the Rankings have been headed up by 2 Diamonds. Kayla held the Shieldmaiden one week less than the Alexis held the Diamonds Title since our last rankings. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before she's staking her claim at the top prize in the division.
#3
#5
+2
He's the Imperial Champion...yes, it's that simple. He defeated Alex Jones and Renee Pleasant and hasn't lost since. His lack of credible defenses other than Jake Conway are what keep him from heading this list, but a win over Rob Diamonds could bump him up for the next go around. To be the man...you gotta beat the man...WOOOOOO!!!
#4
#21
+17
Warren makes a big jump since last time and has done enough to deserve it. He held onto the Invictus Title for 147 days, retired Andrew Jacobsen and stood up to Roberto Verona before succumbing to the diabolical COO and his muscle, having the Invictus Title taken from him by Cyrus Daniels after a post-match assault on Sacrifice.
#5
#2
-3
Her drop isn't necessarily what she's done wrong, but what others above her have done right. She was a 2x Diamonds Champion last time around, and this time is a 3x Diamonds champion having rataken the gold at Danger Zone. Her last reign was cut short by Alexis Caffrey, she looks to avoid that same fate against Sara Garcia in a Casket Match at OFN with the Diamonds Title on the line.
#6
#7
+1
Holding the Man of Steel for 111 Days, and really only losing it by nefarious means to Zasshu, thanks to an assault from a returning Mike Laszlo; Rob has turned his attention to Roberto Verona and the Imperial Title at the Open Fight Night Sacrifice.
#7
#10
+3
Mike returned at Metamorphosis, costing Rob Diamond the Man of Steel. He then went on to defeat Rob in a Street Fight Iron Man Match to even the big match score. One has to wonder how the JITP feels about the man he beat at Danger Zone getting a shot at the Imperial Title before him. Also, when will he cash in the JITP Opportunity? Stay tuned.
#8
N/A
N/A
The current Man of Steel debuts in the Top 10 of the rankings after his win over Rob Diamond and his defense against Jayson Matthews. However, as mentioned above, he had help defeating Rob Diamond, and Matthews went through a bunch of tables earlier in the night. Only time will tell if Zasshu is a legit champion or just a guy in the right place at the right time.
#9
N/A
N/A
This destructive force wasn't event around when we did this last time. He arrived at Survival of the Fittest and has spent his time as Verona's muscle. His latest victim was Warren Kane who he threw around the arena and through a table before taking advantage of the new 24/7 rules becoming the new Invictus Champion. Who's next?
#10
#18
+8
Word has it that Eliza is gone from the IWF which is a shame considering how she was climbing in the ranks. Her and Alexis were the last obstacles to Eternity's victory and she sent both crashing through a table. We wish Eliza the best in her future endeavors, and maybe one day she'll return.
#11
#11
-
The Ace doesn't gain or lose ground after a great showing against Roberto Verona at Metamorphosis. A win would have surely bumped him up, and perhaps that's still possible with a showing in the Roulette at High Stakes.
#12
N/A
N/A
Her win over Kayla and a brief run as Shieldmaiden allow Shea to debut in the Number 12 spot. She was defeated by Kate Steele and is only ahead of her due to the other bits of success since her debut. A win and second reign as Shieldamaiden could propel her into the Top 10.
#13
N/A
N/A
Some would call Kate's Shieldmaiden run a fluke, some an upset. All we know is she took Shea to task and beat her for the Shieldmaiden after Shea took it off of Kayla Richards. A rematch is happening at Open Fight Night...can Kate prove the doubters wrong?
#14
#19
+5
Sara has quietly asserted herself in the division, and after calling out the Diamonds Champion has a chance to live her dream as such. It will be a tall task though as she faces Eternity in a Casket Match. Can she avenge Alexis and become champion? We won't have to wait long to find out.
#15
N/A
N/A
Spike returns to the rankings after not making the last set, and does so with a vengeance. First it was Mohamed Al-Thani at Metamorphosis, then Jack Gaither at Danger Zone. With the Roulette coming up, one has to wonder if Spike looks to seize this opportunity.
#16
N/A
Avery Barnes has been spectacular since her debut in the IWF. She's even won the right to face the Shieldmaiden at High Stakes. Whoever the Shieldmaiden is (Shea or Kate) they'd better watch out for the new girl as she looks to make her mark in the Diamonds Division.
N/A
#17
N/A
N/A
Not a bad start to a career huh? The football standout has shown his in ring skills, and mic skills aren't bad at all, and like Avery, he's quickly jumped into a title shot, winning his match at Danger Zone to become the Number One Contender for the Man of Steel. He lost against Ryan Shane though, so we'll soon find out if that was a blip on the radar or not.
#18
N/A
N/A
A lot of debuts on the rankings with returns and debuts on the roster. Ryan Shane got a win over Jake Keeton who defeated Spike Kane in his own return. Shane then went on to defeat newcomer Derek Brooks, who is only ranked above him due to the Man of Steel Contendership. A win and last 5 spot in the Roulette could really boost Shane's stock.
#19
#12
-7
A win over Spike Kane is nice, even with a little help, but since our last rankings, Jack went on hiatus, and then recently got destroyed by Spike in a Last Man Standing match. There's plenty of room for improvement including a strong showing in the Roulette at High Stakes.
#20
#16
-4
Inactivity, along with some losses in between has hurt Paige's stock. She'll be in her sister's corner as she takes on Eternity in a Casket Match for the Diamonds Title, but for Paige to move up in these rankings, she'll have to do something on her own.
#21
#20
-1
He's got a win over Gaither in his first match, but some other losses, and failure to capitalize on a Man of Steel opportunity, allowing Derek Brooks to get the win contribute to the loss of a spot in our rankings. Hopefully for him, the win against Gaither was the beginning of something good.
#22
Another victim of relative inactivity, and upon return, not making much of an impact. He faked a retirement, and gets a win over Nighthawk in a 2 out of 3 falls match. Congrats? What else have you done since our last rankings? A good showing in the Roulette can help his cause tremendously.
#14
-8
#23
#25
+2
Crystal has been in the Diamonds Main Event the last two Pay Per Views and has put up a hell of a fight in both. However, she's come up short, and some losses lately haven't helped her cause.
#24
Granted Matthews hasn't won any big matches since his debut, he has put up one hell of a fight against the likes of Renee Pleasant, and then later in the night at Danger Zone, Zasshu with the Man of Steel on the line. Hopefully some better things are in his future.
N/A
N/A
#25
#3
-22
Talk about a freefall? You lose the Man of Steel to Rob Diamond, and a few months later you lose your job thanks to a loss to Warren Kane. Sorry Andrew, that's called not cutting the mustard. Unfortunately, you'll be standing in the unemployment line...bright side? Underwear model? Yeah...probably not.
So, a lot changes in six months huh? People come and go, and others who looked promising have managed to slip a bit. Hopefully the next time you're reading these rankings won't be another six months from now.
Upcoming: Be sure to tune into Sacrifice. Both the Imperial and Diamonds Titles are up for grabs. Can Rob Diamond overcome Verona? Will Sara Garcia overcome the mountain in front of her in the form of Eternity and a Casket Match. We're leading up to the Roulette and High Stakes. WHAT ELSE CAN HAPPEN!?!?