Care to Wager??? A Preview of Wrestlefest '99

Saturday, June 5, 1999

Can you feel it? With only days left before Wrestlefest '99, the excitment is growing and the tension is certainly starting to mount. There has never been a Pay Per View card of this magnitute in the history of the WCFC. 11 matches...4 titles on the line, 3 matches with stipulations that will have massive implications on the immediate future of the federation! Will Justus Cleveland overcome all odds and defeat the current champion "Superstar" Eric Sklar? Will the Oil Tanker teach his younger brother a lesson and prove that heroes are made and not born? Will Vic Rattlehead's quest to be the first superstar to defeat Kookamunda materialize and will he get revenge on him for attempting to destroy his Tool Shed? Well fans, the long wait is over!!! Come this Sunday night, bring out all the goodies, stock your fridge with beer and pop and get the barbeque fired up because this is one PPV you won't want to miss. Many questions will be answered in 2 days time that will change the face of the WCFC forever... and rumour has it that the PPV is expecting such a high buy rate that the owners of the WCFC expect profits to skyrocket through the roof allowing them to make improved changes to the organization (you may understand what I mean in a few months time). Get ready, Las Vegas, because this Sunday night you are hosting the number one rated sporting event of all time which will answer questions like, will Big Mama be able to overcome Crank's selfish attitude and retain the Zoo Crew name? Will Amazin Mazin hold onto the Internet belt, and who will have to leave the WCFC forever, Ben Xeric or Larry Millman? All of these questions are sure to be answered but for now I will give my predictions on who I believe will win each match backed up by an analysis of the feud followed by a number rating out of 5 whereby 1 means that I am very sure of my prediction 5 meaning that I am just guessing and a 3 meaning I may be right and may be wrong. Have fun on Sunday and remember "Together we HAVE made it happen."

Armed & Dangerous/Daredevil vs. Bohnen Family
This a tough one to call and will most likely be the opening match at the PPV view judging by the interest it has generated on Madness cards. The lingering question here remains, do the A-Man and D-Man have what it takes to stand up to the feared tag team of Armed and Dangerous. My guess is no, they do not, and a possible breakup between the Bohnen Family may be eminent. Daredevil will probably not play much of a role unless he lands his finshing move.
Winner: Armed and Dangerous/Daredevil
Assurance: 3

El Infierno vs "Mr. Merchandise" Steve Gentry
El Infierno has got the better of Gentry during most of the previous Madness cards. There has been too much dominance by Infierno for him to beat Gentry. However, Infierno has not had the title for very long and is due for a successful defence. This one is up for grabs... take your pick.
Winner: Steve Gentry
Assurance: 5

Barrington Arms vs New Jerseys
The size and power difference alone is enough to make the New Jerseys shake in their boots. With the loss of Eric Sklar as their leader and a lack of direction since being thrown out of the Superstar Express, the NJ's may have too much to deal with in the high powered team of Buford and Buck Lockwood. If the New Jersey's win,it will be a big upset.
Winner: Barrington Arms
Assurance: 1

Amazin' Mazin vs Hey Stack vs Sexy Kenny vs Sugar Daddy (listed as doubtful)
This one is shaping up to be a great match with all four competitors in each others' face every week. All 4 superstars stand a chance to win except for Sugar Daddy who may not wrestle due to a recent injury. Kenny would make a good champion but his size holds him back from being able to make defences against larger opponents. Hey Stack has the best chance to dethrone Mazin and may even accomplish that feat with stamina and determination. Mazin has his belt now, and will be very reulctant to give it up. Pay attention to this match, it may be the most surprising, something tells me that the former lightweight is coming out the victor but my gut feeling is that Mazin will retain.
Winner: Amazin Mazin
Assurance: 3

Hunk of Dump vs Dan Heart
This is a no brainer. Heart has held the belt for far too long and has never really defended it against any worthy hardcore opponent. Not only is Dump twice his size, but he devours pain with the best of them. The hardcore gauntlet was a taste of what will take place at the PPV. The Zoo Crew will be assured of at least one title after Sunday night.
Winner: Hunk of Dump
Assurance: 1

Oil Tanker vs Colossus
This one seems on the surface to be an easy victory for Colossus and most would probably say that the former "hero" cannot lose this match in order to keep his high standing in the WCFC hiarchy or contenders. I dont like the Oil Tanker's chances but there is still a possibility of an upset here. However, due to Colossus' losses at No Limit and Passover Panic, it is doubtful that he will lose three times in a row. Sorry Tanker there wont be any 3 game losing streaks come this Sunday.
Winner: Colossus
Assurance: 2

Ben Xeric vs Larry "The Ego" Millman
This match has a stipulation where the loser "leaves the WCFC for good." Well I must say, the idea seems wonderful, but my prediction is that Xeric stands NO CHANCE. Not after the Ego lost to him in a tag team match a little over a month ago at Passover Panic. Perhaps, Cory Chadwick who is not scheduled to wrestle will factor into this match and most likely he will; causing Xeric to lose when his inerference backfires. No upsets here, ring the bell now, its over.
Winner: Larry Millman
Assurance: 1

Vic Rattlehead vs Kookamunda
This may be Kookamunda greatest challenge to deal with to date. He not only has to beat Lord Vic but he has to get by all 4 members of the powerful Tool Shed. No one has ever given Kookamunda these kind of problems during Madness cards. Not even his magic will be able to save him this time. His undefeated streak is over. I'm calling the upset.
Winner: Vic Rattlehead
Assurance: 2

"The Franchise" Mike Coristine vs "The Essence" Shawn Mecklinger
This match will not only have implications of a victor and loser. It will be the start to a long feud... between whom you may ask. There is no doubt that The Franchise will fall at the hands of The Essence with the help of ....... none other than his friend - The Ego!!! Yes, it is a bold statement but all the signs are there. The Franchise deserves to win, but unfortunately, a good feud will suffer at the hands of the introduction to an even bigger one. Don't worry, Mike, I have a feeling this will be the beginning of your second title run...
Winner: The Essence
Assurance: 3

"Big Mama" Joe Sling vs. Dan Crank
A match for the title "Zoo Crew" between the two founding members of the faction. This will most likely be one the most exciting matches of the night. Look for Crank to hold the upper hand for most of the match, but once the smoke has settled Big Mama will most likely walk away with the victory. He has taken too much abuse from Crank to lose this match and god knows he will be ready. However, something will happen at the end of the match that not too many people are expecting. Perhaps a reconciliation between the two former friends is possible.
Winner: "Big Mama" Joe Sling
Assurance 2

Justus Cleveland vs. "Superstar" Eric Sklar
Let's be serious, does anyone really think Sklar will successfully defend against Cleveland? Cleveland has been on too big of a push to have it all come crashing down this Sunday. Sklar is due for a loss and Cleveland is set to prove he is championship material. Not only would it shock the world if Sklar defended but he would automatically have to be given the title of best champ of all time. Nobody has defended against so many worthy opponents and beat them all. No doubt, Sklar will put up a good fight, but this one is in the bag. For all of you who have been waiting for a new champion your wish will come true this Sunday night.

Have fun watching. I know I will. Tune in to my column next week for my analysis of the PPV extraveganza!!!

J. Pump


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