OverDrive [97] is in the books as almost all hell broke loose between disgruntled tag-teams were forced into competition and special guest referee’s having their decisions overturned by Paul Williams, it was a rough night out for everyone. Not to mention, the new contendership system which was announced by Paul Williams really looks to shake things up in the new future for everyone involved in the IWL!

Never mind the fact that the tag teams of IWL were shaken up for a day… never mind that Terror retained his IWL World Television Championship in a return match for the coveted belt… but what transpired at the end of the night between Ira Rakiz, Loco, IWL World Champion Kori Argentum AND Paul Williams was the real moment shaker of the night.

Earlier in the night, Paul Williams announced the new contenders system as a three point must system. That is… three points and you are given a championship opportunity for the designated title as directed by Williams and the board of directors. Lose a match, and that tally is reset back to 0 for all titles (tag teams will retain their points despite losses in singles competition). The system will start to take place on OverDrive [98] and going forward.

In the main event… It seemed that Loco was on the up and up about things. His counts were fair, the rulings were level, he even was going to start disqualifications against Ira. It almost seemed too good to be true. However, that’s exactly what it turned out to be… too good to be true. At the end of the night, Kori was left with a big look of confusion as she was disqualified for the use of an illegal object after following Loco’s orders to strike Ira down with a steel chair. After the match Paul Williams immediately announced that he was reversing the call, citing outside interference. Also that next week on OverDrive, Kori will get to referee Loco’s match in the main event as well! Things are turning out to be a bit more interesting as we count down the days until the IWL’s return to Pay-Per-View in just three weeks.

Stay tuned to IWL for more details on OverDrive and the Pay-Per-View.

And the time for the restart of the IWL has finally come. Fresh off the pages of the IWL managers, the card for OverDrive 97 has been released. Being in held in the IWL Powerhouse Arena in New York City, this will turn out to be the most influential OverDrive aired to date.… Based off of speculation that is.

Paul Williams will unveil the new contendership system at that time and word that another groundbreaking announcement is also coming forth that same night. What will the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, Loco, have to say about this new system. What will Kori Argentum have to say about her championship belt being put on the line against one of the two men who put her through hell since becoming champion. All this and more on OverDrive [97]

OverDrive [97]

New York City, New York – IWL Powerhouse Arena

Kori Argentum vs. Ira Rakiz (non-title) (Special Guest Referee: Loco)

Last time on IWL OverDrive [96], Kori and Loco were forced to put their differences aside to compete in a tag team match together as partners. This week Kori will compete in non-title competition, as Loco probably wouldn’t have it any other way, against Ira Rakiz with Loco looking on in the stripes?! Will Loco be able to call this match down the middle or does he have some other ideas as to how the match should proceed.

Idole Hands/Jamie Iglesias vs. Brooklyn Carter/Ravishing Ron Carr

With the new IWL World Tag Team Championships ready to be awarded, new teams are being formed in attempt to satisfy their place in the contendership for the vacant titles. But as far partners are concerned, can these four co-exist in the ring to claim a victory?

IWL World Television Championship Match
Click vs. Terror

In the traditional fashion of the IWL World Television Championship being decided on each and every single IWL televised event, Click and Terror look to square off as Click attempts to become an unprecedented three-time World TV Champion. Will Click be able to make history again, or will Terror be able to outlast Click once more?

Dusk vs Cecil Bennington

These two IWL superstars look to further establish their place on the IWL roster. Maybe with the promise of an IWL Championship match in their future, perhaps their game will step up to be noticed here?

With the first OverDrive of the 2009 in the books, we managed to get word of the new King of the CyberRing Tournament which will once again determine the new IWL World Heavyweight championship as that account is currently vacant. The qualification round matches took place on OverDrive [90] with the winner advancing to the semi-final round to take place on OverDrive [91]. We’re now just two weeks away from determining the new World Heavyweight Champion in the IWL.

For a recap of the action, take a look back at the results for OverDrive [90].