Combat Zone Wrestling

Combat Zone Wrestling
Card Game
Executive Producer
Tom Filsinger
Producer / Handbook Designer / Art Director
Kris Osk
Producer / Handbook Writer
Todd Joerchel
Researcher
Steve Peton
Character Art / Character Color
Werner Mueck
Card Stats
Tim Dalton
Card Stats
Chad Olson
Card Stats
Cory Olson
Card Stats
Rob Beaubien
Mia Yim Card Stats/Bio
Ty States
Special Thanks
DJ Hyde & Lyle C. Williams
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What is Combat Zone Wrestling?
CZW is the modern embodiment of hardcore wrestling. Founded in 1999,
the organization is primarily based out of Philadelphia, the unofficial home of
hardcore wrestling. While the promotion has its roots in ultraviolent matches
that frequently include elements like barbed wire and glass, CZW also heavily
features some of the top Junior Heavyweight talents in wrestling.
The promotion runs monthly shows in the greater Philadelphia area, while
also touring other parts of the US, Europe and Japan. CZW was founded
by Hardcore Hall of Fame inductee John Zandig, and is currently owned by
DJ Hyde, who has kept CZW true to its hardcore roots while continuing to
showcase some of the best action the independent wrestling circuit has to offer.
Combat Zone Wrestling Titles
CZW World Heavyweight Championship – The top championship in CZW
dates back to 1999, when Nick Gage won a 20-man Battle Royal to be named
the first champion. The title is open to all wrestlers and can be contested
under standard rules matches, but is frequently defended in ultraviolent rules
matches. MASADA unified the Heavyweight Championship and the Ultraviolent
Underground Championship in May 2012.
CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship – This championship
is only open to wrestlers under the Junior Heavyweight limit of 220 lbs. The
title dates back to CZW’s very first event in 1999. The title is usually defended
in standard rules matches, but has also been contested in multi-man ladder
matches.
CZW World Tag Team Championship – The ultimate prize for tag teams
in CZW dates back to the promotion’s first event in 1999. Although the title is
meant for teams of two, there have been instances where the title has been
held by an individual (Justice Pain) and a group (Team Ca$h).
CZW Wired TV Championship – This championship was created in 2009
and designed to be defended on CZW Wired TV broadcasts.
Combat Zone Wrestling Alumni
Many other wrestlers featured in the LEGENDS OF WRESTLING Card Game
have competed in CZW. Here is the list:
• Amasis
• Arik Cannon
• Austin Aries
• Blue Meanie
• Briscoe Brothers
• Brodie Lee
• Bryan Danielson
• Chris Hero
• Chuck Taylor
• Claudio Castagnoli
• Dustin Lee
• El Generico
• Erick Stevens
• Hallowicked
• Icarus
• Jerry Lynn
• Jigsaw
• Jimmy Jacobs
• Johnny Gargano
• Johnny Kashmere
• Justin Credible
• Kevin Steen
• Larry Sweeney
• Mike Quackenbush
• Ophidian
• Pinkie Sanchez
• Rhett Titus
• Roderick Strong
• Sabu
• Sandman
• Shane Matthews
• Sugar Dunkerton
• Trent Acid
• UltraMantis Black
Other LOW wrestlers not mentioned here may have appeared in CZW or other
feds’ shows associated with the CZW. We encourage promoters to add even
more names to this list!
Combat Zone Wrestling Special Events
Tournament of Death – A Death Match tournament held annually since 2002 at
an outdoor venue. The matches throughout the tournament use any and all kinds
of weaponry including light tubes, panes of glass and barbed wire. Frequently
fans will also be encouraged to bring weapons that are used in certain matches.
The tournament structure changes year to year, but usually has three rounds and
anywhere from 8 to 16 competitors.
Best of the Best – The annual Junior Heavyweight Tournament that emphasizes
athleticism over violence has been held since 2001. Typically the tournament features
12 competitors in three rounds, with four three-way matches in the first round,
followed by singles matches in the semifinals and finals.
Tangled Web – An annual event dating back to 2008, where the main event is
contested in a match with two rings - one of which is covered by a barbed wire spider
web. The rules for this ultraviolent match are included at the back of this handbook.
Cage of Death – CZW’s longest running and biggest annual event. The main
event features the Cage of Death match, which is a cage match featuring a variety of
weapons and other ultraviolent objects. The actual cage for the event has taken many
forms, including being suspended from the ceiling, having multiple cages stacked and
even being electrified. The format of the match has also differed, with singles, multiman, teams and Wargames style matches all employed. The rules for this ultraviolent
match are included at the back of this handbook.
MASADA
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 230 lbs.
Waco, TX
“The Ultraviolent Beast!”
There have been a number of intense hardcore wrestlers who have
competed in CZW over the years, but MASADA may be the most extreme
one yet. MASADA has mastered the art of the Death Match, which he has
honed through years of battles before even arriving in CZW.
Since entering CZW, MASADA has proven himself on hardcore’s biggest
stage over and over again. He is the only back-to-back Tournament of
Death champion, winning Tournament of Death X and XI. He was the last
ever Ultraviolent Underground Champion, a title that was merged with the
CZW World Heavyweight title, when he won that award.
As far as MASADA is concerned, his path of destruction in CZW has only
just begun. And that path is sure to be littered with a number of bloody and
battered opponents for years to come.
Signature Moves:
RAINING BLOOD – Wrist clutch fisherman driver
MASADAMIZER – Death Valley Driver
SKULLF*CKA BUSTER – Bridging leg hook belly-to-back suplex
A.R. FOX
Height: 6’
Weight: 185 lbs.
Ansonia, CT
“The People’s Choice!”
AR Fox is one of the top Junior Heavyweights in the independents today.
His high flying maneuvers and kamikaze style are second to none, but it’s
also his foxlike cunning that keeps opponent guessing throughout the match
that have helped him in his winning ways.
AR Fox has recently begun his CZW career, but has made a splash in his
short time. He made it to the finals of Best of the Best 11, losing to Sami
Callihan in the finals. He did get the best of Callihan a short time later in
beating him for the CZW Junior Heavyweight Championship. Fox also
won the Wired TV Championship. AR Fox looks to continue in refining his
abilities and continue to reach new heights in CZW and beyond.
Signature Moves:
Krunch – Death Valley Driver
Lo Mein Pain – With the opponent sitting on the top rope, Fox delivers a
running backflip slam
450 SPLASH – A 450 degree splash from the top rope
SAMI CALLIHAN
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 205 lbs.
An Anonymous Compound in Western Ohio
“The Callihan Death Machine!”
Sami Callahan may not the biggest dog in the fight, but damn well may be
the scariest. While he may seem insane from the amount of punishment
he takes, Callihan is an extremely accomplished wrestler throughout the
independent circuit. But it’s CZW where he’s seen his biggest success.
He debuted in 2008, and soon after won the Chri$ Ca$h Memorial Battle
Royal. The next year, he had one of his signature moments winning
the CZW Iron Man Championship and renaming it the New Horror
Championship. Callihan has proven himself a formidable opponent for those
in both the ultraviolent and Junior Heavyweight divisions. Sami is a former
Ultraviolent Underground champion, and scored big in beating Danny Havoc
in the Cage of Death XI main event. More recently, he has displayed his
dominance in the Junior Heavyweight division, winning the CZW Junior
Heavyweight championship twice, and beating AR Fox in the finals of the
Best of the Best 11 tournament.
Sami Callihan has had a storied career already, and the book is far from
finished being written.
Signature Moves:
Forearm 2 Remember– Sami rocks the opponent with a running forearm
while they’re in the corner
STRETCH MUFFLER – Over-the-head modified Boston crab submission
DRAKE YOUNGER
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 205 lbs.
Indianapolis, IN
by way of the R.A.A.G.E. Dojo
“The Ultraviolent Goldenboy!”
Drake Younger is a humble competitor who made his way to the top of CZW
with a combination of passion, strong work ethic and guts. He is willing to
do whatever it takes to win and stay at the top. Younger is a versatile fighter,
excelling in both technical and ultraviolent matches.
Drake made his debut in 2006 at Tournament of Death V, where he lost in
the final, but broke through the next year winning Tournament of Death VI.
Since then, he has won just about everything there is to win in CZW, and
is the only Grand Slam championship winner in CZW History. He’s former
Heavyweight Champion, Tag Team Champion, Ultraviolent Underground
Champion, and World Jr. Heavyweight Champion. In fact, the Psycho
Shooter’s CZW World Heavyweight championship title reign is the longest in
history at 567 days.
Drake Younger continues to do what it takes to win, in CZW and throughout
the independent circuit. Expect to see his list of accomplishments continue
to grow.
Signature Moves:
50/50 Suplex – Half–nelson suplex
Fire Thunder Driver – Sitout tombstone piledriver
Drake ‘n’ Bake – Sitout Death Valley Driver (sometimes will preform the move
into the corner)
DRAKE’S LANDING – Vertebreaker
ADAM COLE
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 201 lbs.
Panama City, FL
“Panama City Playboy!”
One of the hottest young wrestlers on the independent circuit got his training
at the CZW Pro Wrestling Academy as part of the 9th class and debuted in
2008. “The Panama City Playboy” is a sly opportunist who loves the ladies,
and loves himself even more.
Cole won the CZW Junior Heavyweight title, and with the help of manager
Mia Yim and former trainer DJ Hyde held onto the title for a record 553
days. Cole also won the Best of the Best X tournament, further cementing
his status as an elite Junior Heavyweight.
While most of his career he has been disliked, he has begun to win over
fans during his recent feud with former mentor DJ Hyde.
Signature Moves:
The Florida Key – Straightjacket German suplex
Corona Kick – Flying yakuza kick
Coleateral – Northern lights bomb
Corona Crash – Reverse DDT
PANAMA SUNRISE – Second rope flipping piledriver
MIA YIM
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 145 lbs.
San Diego, CA
“Blasian Barbie!”
Mia Yim is primarily known as the valet and girlfriend of Adam Cole, but
she is so much more. In a career that has spanned just three years, Mia
has already made quite a name for herself on the independent women’s
wrestling scene. Mia brings a hard-hitting style to the ring, punctuated by
various martial art kicks and submission moves.
While she primarily wrestles against women, she was been embroiled in a
lengthy inter-gender feud with the popular couch potato Greg Excellent that
took both competitors to the limit. If she can continue to hang with the men
in CZW, a championship title might just be in her future someday.
Signature Moves:
Kick Me Goodnight – Side kick to the head
SPINNING SEOUL KICK – Leaping spin kick with the heel of the boot
connecting to the chin
JOKER
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 195 lbs.
Killadelphia
“Cambodian Axe Murderer!”
The unpredictable Joker is one half of the tag team Philly’s Most Wanted
with BLK Jeez. The Junior Heavyweight has an intense style that is a
perfect fit for the CZW environment. Joker debuted in 2002, and was a
member of the long time stable BLKOUT.
Joker’s accomplishments include two CZW Tag Team Titles as part of
Philly’s Most Wanted, winning the CZW Ironman Championship from
DJ Hyde, and the Best of the Best VII tournament. It’s tough to know
what Joker will do next, but it’s sure to include inflicting as much pain on
opponents as possible.
Tag Partner: BLK Jeez (Philly’s Most Wanted)
Signature Moves:
Kinky Elbow – Running crooked arm lariat
Joker–plex – Three quarter face lock leg hook belly to back suplex
Magnitude Bomb – Elevated powerbomb
Cambo Whizard – Diving double foot stomp
Cambodian Cannonball – Running cannonball into the corner
JOKER DRIVER – Electric chair driver
BLK JEEZ
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 170 lbs.
West Philly, PA
“Killadel’s Finest!”
The outspoken BLK Jeez is one half of Philly’s Most Wanted with Joker.
BLK Jeez is an accomplished Junior Heavyweight that excels as a high flyer
and a street fighter. BLK Jeez debuted in CZW in 2004 as a member of the
BLKOUT stable, with former partner Ruckus.
He has had a much decorated career as both a singles and tag team
competitor, winning six CZW Tag Team Championships (twice with current
partner Joker), three CZW Junior Heavyweight Championships and the Best
of the Best 8 Tournament. BLK Jeez is sure to continue his winning ways
given his broad range of talents…and he will be sure to let you know about it.
Tag Partner: Joker (Philly’s Most Wanted)
Signature Moves:
11th Commandment – Modified lungblower
BLK Jeez Stomp – Double foot stomp to back of head from top rope
Million $ Dropkick - With opponent’s face placed on bottom turnbuckle,
BLK Jeez hits them with a running dropkick to the backside
BLK JESUS WALKS – Twisting leglock into curb stomp to chest
DJ HYDE
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 300 lbs.
Omaha, NE
“Fear the Lariat!”
DJ Hyde bleeds CZW. He was a graduate of the 5th class of CZW Pro
Wrestling Academy, and has been wrestling for the promotion since 2003.
The hard hitting heavyweight has taken on all comers during his near
decade career. He is known as “The Lariat” for his trademark Summoning
Lariat that he loves to floor opponents with.
DJ Hyde is a 3-time winner of the CZW Iron Man Title, and also won the
Tournament of Death VIII title by beating Danny Havoc, Thumbtack Jack
and John Moxley in a Fourway match.
The longtime head trainer of the CZW Pro Wrestling Academy has recently
become the owner of Combat Zone Wrestling. As owner, Hyde has certainly
not made the fed a level playing field, but instead plays favorites - using his
power to those he wants succeed. Who will be his next protégé? And who
will be his next target?
Signature Moves:
Cyclone Slam – Spinning sidewalk slam off ropes
Summoning Lariat – Measured lariat
SHADOW DRIVER – Single armed Omega Driver
DANNY HAVOC
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 195 lbs.
Unacknowledged Capital of Hardcore Cylinder, IA
“Deathmatch Drunkard!”
Danny Havoc is an Iowa native with a fondness for Death Matches.
Enamored with CZW’s ultraviolent style, Havoc enrolled in the CZW Pro
Wrestling Academy in its 7th class. Havoc’s ultraviolent career got off to a
rough start...he was set on fire in his first CZW match!
However, Havoc has accomplished much in his CZW career since. He’s
won the Junior Heavyweight Championship and twice held the Ultraviolent
Underground Championship. He was also the winner of Tournament of
Death VII, winning a four-way No Rope Barbed Wire, Barbed Wire Board,
Barbed Wire Table, Panes of Glass, 200 Light Tubes Match to win the title.
Havoc has had mixed results at the biggest match of the year, winning Cage
of Death IX for Team CZW but losing in the main event of Cage of Death XI
to end his feud with Sami Callihan.
Along with his crew in the “Nation of Intoxication,” Danny Havoc looks to
continue his hardcore ways for years to come on the CZW battle field.
Signature Moves:
There is No Vulcan Deathgrip – Dragon sleeper
Iowa State Cyclone – Corkscrew moonsault
Q2QL3 (Queen 2 to Queen Level 3) – Legsweep double underhook DDT
TOTAL HAVOC – Scoop brainbuster
GENERAL ORDER 24 – Wrist clutch Death Valley Driver
DREW GULAK
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 185 lbs.
University City, PA
“University City Stretcher!”
Drew Gulak is the consummate activist, always looking to make Combat
Zone Wrestling a better place, if only in his eyes. He is the leader of the
faction “Drew Gulak for a Better Combat Zone.” From this position, he and
his followers campaign against the evils of ultraviolent hardcore wrestling.
Gulak graduated from the 7th class of the CZW Pro Wrestling Academy, and
won the 2005 Chri$ Ca$h memorial battle royal soon after his CZW debut.
He has also won the CZW Tag Team Championship twice with former
partner Andy Sumner, and also reigned as the Wired TV Championship for
over a year.
Despite the protests of the CZW wrestlers and fans, Gulak is sure to
continue his crusade. Will he be successful in ridding CZW of its ultraviolent
style?
Signature Moves:
Cross Crusher – Fireman’s carry into an ace crusher
Nazi Stretch – Modified abdominal stretch
GU–LOCK – Dragon sleeper w/body scissors
GREG EXCELLENT
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 270 lbs.
Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n’ Waffles
“The Jake the Snake of Chocolate Cake!”
Greg Excellent is the fun-loving everyman of Combat Zone Wrestling.
Excellent has always been a huge fan of wrestling, and is thrilled to be a big
part of CZW. While the fans love him, his foes sometimes see him as just a
funny fat man. Until he steps into the ring with them that is.
In addition to winning over the fans, Excellent has won a few titles, gaining
the CZW tag team and Junior Heavyweight title during his career. While Greg
Excellent has at one time fought by the side of CZW owner DJ Hyde, the two
have also been embroiled in a lengthy feud the past two years. He’s also had
plenty of trouble dealing with the fiesty Mia Yim.
Greg Excellent looks to continue his fun-loving ways and to inflict damage on
anyone standing in his way.
Signature Moves:
Excellent Driver – Double underhook piledriver
Rick Roll – Running somersault cannonball with opponent seated in corner.
TIGER DRIVER – A sitout double underhook powerbomb
CZW No Rules Ultraviolent Match
The style of match Combat Zone Wrestling is most known for are any in which there are no rules.
Usually during these matches, weapons are encouraged as well. When you want to book one of
these matches, make the following adjustments to game rules:
• Ignore all disqualification rolls and continue the match.
• Ignore count outs and simply Add 1 to the wrestler who would have been counted out.
• When rolling doubles on the Out of the Ring chart assume that a weapon has been used. If it
makes sense, Add 1 token to the wrestler who ends up on defense.
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Tangled Web Match
The newest ultraviolent match tradition is fought by two men in two rings -- the second ring covered
in a barbed wire spider web. There is an assortment of weapons, tables and ladders littering the
ringside area that will surely come into play. The goal of the match is to win by pinfall or submission.
• Ignore all disqualification rolls and continue the match.
• No outside interference or distractor ratings allowed.
• When a wrestler rolls “Out of the Ring”,“Deathjump”, or when a wrestler on defense decides to
leave (lv) the ring, roll on the following chart. Roll two dice:
ROLL
RESULT
2-3
Both wrestlers battle atop the scaffolding near the Spider Web. They push each other off at the same
time, each falling onto the barbed wire net. Add 1 to the pin rating of both wrestlers. Whoever has the
lower pin rating (including fatigue) rolls on Level 3 offense or again on this chart. If tied, ROLL 1 DIE:
EVEN – Wrestler on offense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
ODD – Wrestler on defense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
4
The wrestler on offense sets up a table covered in thumbtacks outside the ring. He then puts the
opponent in position for a powerbomb, but the opponent reverses it into a back body drop through
the table. Add 1 to the wrestler on offense’s PIN rating. Wrestler on defense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
5
The wrestler on offense tries spearing the opponent into a barbed wire board outside the ring. The
wrestler on defense moves out of the way and the offensive wrestler crashes into the barbed wire
board. Add 1 to that wrestler’s PIN rating.The wrestler on defense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
6
The 2 wrestlers battle over a steel chair outside the ring. ROLL 1 DIE:
Even – Wrestler on offense grabs the chair, levels the opponent and then rolls on Level 3 Offense.
Odd – Wrestler on defense grabs the chair, levels the opponent and then rolls on Level 3 Offense.
7-8
The wrestler on offense brutalizes his opponent outside the ring and sends him back in the ring for
the kill. Wrestler on offense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
9
The wrestler on offense sets up chairs outside the ring and tosses opponent onto the chairs. Add 1
to the wrestler on defense’s PIN rating. Wrestler on offense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
10
11-12
The 2 wrestlers battle on top of a ladder. The wrestler on offense wins the struggle and tosses the
opponent off into a sheet of glass. Add 1 to the wrestler on defense’s PIN rating. Wrestler on offense
rolls on Level 3 Offense.
The wrestler on offense props the opponent on the top turnbuckle by the barbed wire web ring. The
wrestler on offense tries the throw the opponent into the barbed wire net. ROLL 1 DIE:
EVEN - The wrestler on offense is successful and the opponent Adds 1 to his cage rating. Wrestler
on offense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
ODD - The wrestler on defense reverses the move and sends the offensive wrestler into the net.
The wrestler sent into the net Adds 1 to his cage rating. Wrestler originally on defense rolls on Level
3 Offense.
Cage of Death Match
This match is the showpiece match of CZW’s biggest card of the year. The design of the cage
changes year to year, but always includes barbed wire, panes of glass and assorted weapons. This
match can be fought as a singles or team match.
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Use Cage Ratings.
Ignore disqualification rolls and continue the match.
Ignore leave (lv) option on defense.
No outside interference or distractor ratings allowed.
If the match is a team match, use elimination rules and three pin saves per team.
When a wrestler rolls “Out of the Ring” or “Deathjump”, roll on the following chart. Roll two dice:
ROLL
RESULT
2
Both wrestlers battle to the top of the cage and are fighting near the edge. Roll cage rating (including
fatigue) for both wrestlers. If one or both wrestlers “fail” the roll, they fall off the side of the cage and
are eliminated from the match. If both “pass” the roll, ROLL 1 DIE:
EVEN - The wrestler originally on offense rolls again on this chart.
ODD – The wrestler originally on defense rolls again on this chart.
3-4
5
The wrestler on offense sets the opponent up on a table and places a barbed wire board on top of
him. He then jumps off the rope to deliver a splash. ROLL 1 DIE:
EVEN - The wrestler on offense connects and the opponent Adds 1 to his cage rating. Wrestler on
offense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
ODD - The wrestler on offense misses and Adds 1 to his own cage rating. Wrestler originally on
defense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
The wrestler on offense grabs a bag of thumbtacks and pours them all over the canvas. The wrestler
on defense recovers and slams the wrestler on offense onto the thumbtacks. Add 1 to the wrestler on
offense’s cage rating. The wrestler on defense rolls on Level 3 Offense or again on this chart.
6
The 2 wrestlers each pick up a light tube and have a light tube battle. ROLL 1 DIE:
EVEN – The wrestler on offense wins the battle and rolls on Level 3 Offense.
ODD – The wrestler on defense wins the battle and rolls on Level 3 Offense.
7
The wrestler on offense throws the opponent into the side of the cage. Wrestler on defense Rolls on
Level 3 Defense.
8
The wrestler on offense picks up a barbed wire baseball bat and nails the opponent. The wrestler on
offense Rolls on Level 3 Offense or again on this chart.
9
The wrestler on offense sets up a pair of chairs and then shatters his opponent with a superplex onto
the chairs. The crowd begins to chant C-Z-W! Add 1 to the wrestler on defense’s cage rating. The
wrestler on offense rolls on Level 3 Offense or again on this chart.
10-11
The wrestler on offense tries to power bomb his opponent through a pane of glass. ROLL 1 DIE:
EVEN - The wrestler on offense delivers and the opponent Adds 1 to his cage rating. Wrestler on
offense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
ODD - The wrestler on defense reverses the move into a back body drop onto the pane of glass
and the wrestler on offense Adds 1 to his cage rating. Wrestler on originally on defense rolls on
Level 3 Offense.
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The wrestler on offense climbs to the top on the cage and does a suicide dive onto the opponent.
Add 1 to both the wrestler on offense’s cage rating and wrestler on defense’s cage rating. The
wrestler with the lower cage rating (including fatigue) rolls on Level 3 offense or again on this chart.
If tied, ROLL 1 DIE:
EVEN – The wrestler on offense rolls on Level 3 Offense.
ODD – The wrestler on defense rolls on Level 3 Offense.