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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Kris Kage]] (leader) <br> [[SyNN]] <br> [[William Black]] <br> [[Joe Bullrog]] <br> [[Whiplash]] <br> [[Statik]]
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'''The Elite''' is a [[backyard wrestling]] heel stable in [[2KW]] which consists of leader [[Kris Kage]], [[SyNN]], [[William Black]], [[Joe Bullrog]], [[Whiplash]] and [[Statik]], and is usually accompanied by [[ToXXSyNN]] who manages SyNN. The group was originally birthed in 2001 during 2KW's alliance with the GWA federation.  
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'''The Elite''' was a [[backyard wrestling]] heel stable in [[2KW]] that was originally birthed in 2001 and was the premiere faction of 2KW. The group depicted a close-knit wrecking crew that created impact through physical annihilation against the opposition and imposing a reckoning force. The Elite's latest version focused on the empowerment of holding all power and gold as the "Gold Elite". The stable disbanded after an abrupt loss of championship gold they had attained and a collision of egos between [[William Black]] and [[Kris Kage]].  
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There have been different versions of the stable since its original incarnation. The Elite currently focuses on the empowerment of holding all championships as the "Elite Gold Edition". Their gimmick is that of a wrecking crew persisting to assert their presence, dominance and achievements.
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==History==
==History==
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===Original Elite===
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===2KW===
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====Original Elite====
In 2001 during the parnership of 2KW (then known fully at 2000 Wrestling) with Ghetto Wrestling Alliance, a formation between J.S.A as the GWA/2KW World Champion, [[SyNN]] as the GWA/2KW Television Champion and Vinny Mac took place which became known as The Elite and kept to a trio movement. Following the split of the GWA and 2KW united world titles, [[William Black]] prevailed in a Battle Royal for the 2KW Championship and joined the group. By the end of the year, Elite feuded with [[Speed Demon]] and 2KW Intercontinental Champion [[WASP]], who subsequently betrayed his partner and became the final member of the original Elite group.
In 2001 during the parnership of 2KW (then known fully at 2000 Wrestling) with Ghetto Wrestling Alliance, a formation between J.S.A as the GWA/2KW World Champion, [[SyNN]] as the GWA/2KW Television Champion and Vinny Mac took place which became known as The Elite and kept to a trio movement. Following the split of the GWA and 2KW united world titles, [[William Black]] prevailed in a Battle Royal for the 2KW Championship and joined the group. By the end of the year, Elite feuded with [[Speed Demon]] and 2KW Intercontinental Champion [[WASP]], who subsequently betrayed his partner and became the final member of the original Elite group.
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===Domination (2007)===  
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====Domination and signs of trouble (2007)====  
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Much subsequently due to limited information, on the March 10, 2007 edition of 2KW, [[Check]] was involved in a TV Title Tournament and challenged [[Grifter]], accompanied by SyNN in The Elite, during a round one match. Down to the last moments of the bout, Grifter countered a chokeslam attempt by Check shoving him to the floor and incoherently receiving a pinfall victory. It was then unveiled after Check stood up gleefully embracing Grifter that he aligned with the group.  
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In March 2007, [[Check]] was involved in Round 1 of a [[2KW Television Championship]] Tournament against [[Grifter]] accompanied by SyNN. Down to the climax, Grifter countered a chokeslam attempt by Check shoving him to the floor and in a puzzling finish, successfully pinned him. During the aftermath, Check gleefully embraced Grifter confirming his alliance with the group cited by commentary as The Elite. Shortly later at that event, The Elite heightened their upstart with initial acts of brutality  committed during SyNN's first "Open Challenge" anything goes hardcore match which prominently began with [[Saylo]]. The vile onslaught involved light tubes, chairs, and cinnapore cane assaults by the entire stable, who also executed their finishing manuevers and what became the group's signature attack: the running "triple kick" to the head.
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Within the villainous Elite, Synn was the silent out-of-control bully that needed restraint, Grifter was the mouthpiece, and Check was the third member that added to their presence. Also at the same event, The Elite heightened their upstart by executing reckless acts of brutality featured during SyNN's first "Open Challenge" or anything goes hardcore bout which prominently began with [[Saylo]]. The vile onslaught would involve light tubes, chairs, and a cinnapore cane. Physical assaults included what became the group's signature attack, a collaborative vicious running kick to the head, Grifter's One Sick Ass Clothesline (OSAC), Synn's swinging trech coat as well as signature powerbomb manuever dubbed SyNNDrome. Their dominance was carried on during Dubb C's spotlight segment beating down LESW owner Chris Torres and Joey "Doomsday" Resto, who stepped up belligerently to help Torres against The Elite but was ultimately assaulted, Synndromed into a spot of fire and almost set on fire which resulted in one of the craziest moments of the year.
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Their dominance escalated during the notable Dubb C's "Spotlight" interview segment on April 1 beating down LESW owner Shady and an intervening Joey "Doomsday" Resto SyNN had previously been feuding with, who opposed exceptionally belligerent in an attempt to defend Shady against The Elite but was ultimately assaulted, and driven down by an out-out-control SyNN with a Synndrome (Powerbomb) into a spot of fire and nearly set ablaze in the follow up which resulted in one of the craziest moments of the year. A feud between Grifter and Jamal Jackson subsequently arose due to accusations by Grifter surrounding humiliation and disrespect by a highly sarcastic Jackson, giving way to Grifter's notorious insanity stint. The short altercation spanned three matches, two of which Grifter prevailed in. Check was soon rewarded a supposedly vacated European Title by Grifter after defeating previous champion Ex-Con.
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Grifter proceeded to lose in the semi-finals of the TV Title Tournament to [[V.i.P]]. The Elite also made a name from their political screwjobs to other wrestlers usually while officiating each others matches or interfering to give the assist. A feud started when he accused Jamal Jackson of humilating him during an appearance outside 2KW and during 2KW commentary that he took offense to as the one that "runs the show", which became conspicuous through Jackson's blatant sarcasm and fuelled Grifter's insanity leading to a short feud between the two. Grifter and Check ended up defeating Doomsday and Jamal Jackson in a tag team match on the April 14 tapings. Elite kept themselves relevant savaging Scythe in another Synn "Open Challenge". Check around this time, was rewarded a supposedly vacated European Title by Grifter after defeating previous champion, Ex-Con.
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In summer of 2007, Check lost the European Title to Whiplash and went on to defeat [[Mike Goldston]] for the 2KW Title. In September, William Black joined The Elite interfering in Check's 2KW Title match and delivering an F5 to challenger Raze, however, Check was upset with the new addition to the group. The referee was also mistakenly thought to be apart of the group after a fast count that allowed Check to retain his title. Check had not last long as champion as Raze eventually dispossessed him of the gold. Check's problems within The Elite continued to grow against an arrogant Black and Grifter and the status of the group before 2007 closed out.
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Quite soon, The Elite decreased their extreme hardcore antics but continued to physically devastate. In the summer of 2007, Check lost the European Title to Whiplash and went on to defeat [[Mike Goldston]] for the 2KW Title. In September, while defending champion Check faced Raze, William Black made an interference halting a slow count by the referee and delivering an F5 on Raze, essentially assisting Check to retaining the title but also joining The Elite which exceptionally did not go well with Check. The referee was also revealed to be in on the officiating and mistakenly thought to be apart of the group. Check proceeded to have a remarkable hardcore bout with Saylo which also saw him retain his title, but soon lost it to Raze. Moreover, Check's problems within The Elite continued to grow against an arrogant Black and Grifter and the status of the group before 2007 closed out.
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====Continued Domination, Gold Elite, and Dissention (2008-2009)====
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===Reshaping of The Elite (2008-present)===
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In March, it became apparent in the 2008 season premiere that Check dissociated with The Elite and in turn, became a fan favorite going against the stable. The Elite adopted a comical attitude on occasion, but remained as a reckoned force. [[ToXXSyNN]], SyNN’s girlfriend was introduced as his new accompany. Grifter, still the executive of the show as DWE management Representative, coined a new catchphrase which worked popularly with calling the audience and adversaries "faggots". William Black, after placing an open challenge due to being upset over his procrastinated 2KW World Title match against an injured [[Raze]], entered a hardcore rivalry with [[FNB]] of [[Team Stiff]] who answered the challenge that resulted in a hellacious outcome. Black, having won the NEW Heavyweight Championship at a New Epic Wrestling event, shortly began sporting around the title circa when Grifter engaged in a dispute with [[C-Red]]. Not long after, SyNN and Grifter had won and started wearing the NEW Tag Team Championships.
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In March 2008, it became apparent in the inception of the new season that Check dissociated with The Elite and in turn, became a fan favorite going against the alliance. William Black, irate over a delayed 2KW World Championship match with a sidelined Raze, announced an "open challenge" responded by FNB  resulting in an uproarious feud. Notably, the group commenced to adopt a sometimes comical attitude on particular occasions around while Grifter coined a catchphrase voicing audience and adversaries as "faggots". ToXXSyNN, realistically SyNN's real-life girlfriend, was also introduced as his new accompany.
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Black won the NEW Heavyweight Championship at a New Epic Wrestling event and was soon seen wearin g the title on 2KW broadcasts as tot long after, SyNN and Grifter had won and started wearing the NEW Tag Team Championships.The Elite proclaimed that people such as [[Pyro]], [[Matt Vengeance]], Check, [[C-Red]], [[Scythe]] and FNB, who they were engaged in conflicts with, all "wanted to be the elite", and declared they would convey why The Elite truly are The Elite. On the April 12 edition of ''2KW Saturday'', a victory was gained in 3-on-3 competition with Scythe, FNB and a fashionably late Saylo.
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The group later started targeting [[Statik]] causing his disappearance from on-screen presence as well as Check, [[Hollywood]] and C-Red. SyNN and Grifter aimed to form an alliance with [[2KW Tag Team Championship|2KW Tag Team Champions]] [[Bacardi & Cola]] ([[Jamal Jackson]] and [[G Murda]]). A partnership was dealed after an agreement to help each other out to retain in their upcoming title matches. However, SyNN and Grifter lost their tag titles in a Four Way Team match to [[Zoltan]]. That same event, Black achieved the 2KW Title. At [[2KW Just Another Night (2008)|Just Another Night]] on June 14, Grifter teamed with [[Scorpion]] to a loss against Hollywoof and C-Red, SyNN endured a loss to a returning Statik and Black ended up failing to retain his title in the main event against [[G-Styles]].
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In the ramifications of a unsuccessful night – where none of the members won their matches, a dissention within The Elite erupted. Grifter opted that he would henceforth be a better executive and start giving opportunities to “new up and coming guys” such as [[2KW Television Championship|2KW Television Champion]] [[Joe Bullrog|C-4]] as opposed to biase decision making. After Black held Grifter accountable for not preventing G-Styles from beating him by hitting him with the belt, Grifter claimed he was quitting Elite. Zoltan, who also accomplished more triumph by additionally defeated Jackson and C-4 for the 2KW Tag Team Championship at Just Another Night, challenged an equally reluctant Grifter and William Black to a tag match. During the match, Grifter receded from action leaving Black by himself. In a twist of matters, Black allowed Zoltan to get the win to seem as though Black sided with them. SyNN appeared to be in defense of Grifter against them, however, Grifter was tricked into an onslaught by Zoltan, Black and himself – all of whom essentially regrouped as a newer version of Elite.
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Shortly, C-4 attacked Jamal Jackson to effectively end their substitute tag team partnership from Just Another Night (due to G Murda’s absence) upon his entrance into The Elite. [[Kris Kage]], the new mouthpiece of the faction, declared they were out for absolute power and gold as “The Elite Gold Edition” or as referenced by commentary, “The Gold Elite”. An offer was given to 2KW Champion G-Styles to join but was ultimately declined. Black pursued the 2KW Title from G-Styles but resulted unsuccessful. Elite soon began being dispossessed of their reigns of supremacy against the roster when Joe Bullrog (C-4) lost his Television Title to Hollywood and Black lost his NEW Title in the rekindled feud with FNB.
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The Elite proclaimed that people such as Pyro, Matt Vengeance, Check, C-Red, Scythe and FNB all wanted to be the elite, but declared they would convey why The Elite truly are The Elite. In a scheduled match against [[Scythe]] and FNB until the addition of an aerial arriving [[Saylo]], the match was cut short following SyNN’s sneaky roll up on Saylo for the victory and an aftermath beatdown which ensued. The group later started targeting [[Statik]] causing his disappearance as well as Check, [[Hollywood]] and C-Red. SyNN and Grifter formed a deal with [[2KW tag Team Championship|2KW Tag Team Champions]] [[Bacardi & Cola]] ([[Jamal Jackson]] and [[G Murda]]) to mutually assist one another in retaining their tag titles in forthcoming bouts. However, SyNN and Grifter lost their tag titles in a Four Way Team match to [[Zoltan]] and on the same event, Black prevailed over Raze for the 2KW Title. At [[2KW Just Another Night (2008)|Just Another Night]] on June 14, Grifter notiably incepted teaming with [[Scorpion]] to a loss, SyNN endured a loss to a returning Statik and Black ended up failing to retain his title in the main event against [[G-Styles]], the winner of the 2KW Title Tournament for contention.
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In February 2009, Black fortunately recaptured the NEW Title at a 2KW/RWA Supershow in Rhode Island. On March 7 during the season premiere, The Elite (now officially sporting “E” Elite shirts) particularly Zoltan announced the unification of the NEW and 2KW Tag Team Titles into the 2KW United Tag Team Championship. At that same show, Zoltan retained their titles against [[A-List]] and Grifter and Pyro. Black sought to hold the NEW and 2KW Title simultaneously by winning the main event for the 2KW Title that night which he had not. Futhermore, new DWE Representative Jamal Jackson decided to unify both championships and reward it to Angel Ortiz, who had won the 2KW Title at the event. Thus, Black was conpensated with a shot at the Television Title successfully defeating Hollywood for it. Joe Bullrog also later won the European Title from Jackson.
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In the ramifications of a unsuccessful night – where none of the members won their matches, a dissention within The Elite wedged in the bond of the group and more so after Grifter opted to be a better executive and give opportunities to “new up and coming guys” like C-4 instead of biasely sanctioning a rematch for Black. As a result, Grifter claimed he quit the stable stemming from Black’s arrogance and act of blaming him for the loss. Zoltan, who also defeated Bacardi and Cola at Just Another Night to become Undisputed Tag Team Champions, stepped up to challenge an equally reluctant but receptive Grifter and William Black in a tag match. During the match, Grifter receded from action leaving Black by himself. In a twist of matters, Black allowed Zoltan to get the win to seem as though Black sided with them. SyNN appeared to be in defense of Grifter against all of them, but tricked Grifter into an attack by Zoltan, Black and himself – who essentially regrouped as a newer version.
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[[2KW Junior Heavyweight Championship|2KW Junior Heavyweight Champion]], [[Statik]] gradually joined The Elite betraying his short term tag partner [[Tek]]. The shift of power with Elite gaining back gold was regained only for a short time as at [[2KW Divided We Stand (2009)|2KW Divided We Stand]] on April 25, Statik was beaten by Novan Avila for his title, Zoltan lost their Tag Team belts to A-List leaving Black as the only member that retained his TV Title against Raze on that night. Following that, Black gloated around showing his arrogance claiming that the group "lacks focus" and if it wasn’t for him, and wanting to take Elite to the promised land, The Elite would have capsized long ago. Kris Kage defended in statements claiming that Zoltan saved the group during its dissention months ago and he himself had more work as the "mouthpiece" and the "recruiter", while Black had leaded and worried about himself declaring he was through with it, essentially claiming he could handle being a leader better than Black. Black partially withdraw himself to allow Kage to lead.  
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Shortly, 2KW Television Champion [[Joe Bullrog|C-4]] attacked Jamal Jackson to effectively end their substitute tag team partnership from Just Another Night (due to G Murda’s absence) upon his entrance into The Elite. [[Kris Kage]], the new mouthpiece of the faction, declared they were out for absolute power and gold as “The Elite Gold Edition” or “The Gold Elite”. An offer was given to 2KW Champion G-Styles to join but was ultimately declined. Black pursued the 2KW Title from G-Styles but resulted unsuccessful. Elite soon began being dispossessed of their reigns of supremacy against the roster when Joe Bullrog (C4) lost his Television Title to Hollywood and Black lost his NEW Title in the rekindled feud with FNB.
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After Elite prevailed over Ray Sexy, Nolan Avila and A-List, Black clarified he respected their success without him but refused to disregard the outcome of Divided We Stand. This forced Joe Bullrog to remind Black why they allied saying Elite was about mutual support and not only about him, and added "you and Kage talking about being the leader, f*ck being the leader, it's who should get the gold...all of us". Black acknowledged not forgetting but reminded he was the only one with gold and reenforced that he should be leader. On May 23 in the conclusion of Statik's win against [[FX]], The Elite including Black cohesively assaulted FX and appeared to be on the same page. Black was convinced that as a collective unit with him, they were unstoppable and requested apologies from everyone in the group for all the disrespect. Everyone but Zoltan gave in, as Kage apologized, however, on the fact that he allowed Black to lead him and Whiplash and that he had not superkicked him months ago enunciating how tired he was to hear Black reiterate his status while newer guys were around. This officially signified Zoltan's separation from the group and began the newly formed Black Express between Bullrog and Black, who later faced Zoltan the following week to a win in one of the last appearances of the group. After SyNN's match with Tek in the [[2KW North Eastern Championship]] Tournament down the line which he won, The Elite as a group left together for the last time and had silently broke off thereafter.
==Incarnations==
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*'''Finishing & signature moves'''
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*'''Double team signature moves'''
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**''Triple Yakuza Kick to kneeling opponent'' by three people in the group
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**''Tidal Wave'' - a simultaneous frog splash & diving leg drop to 2 opponents by [[Zoltan]]
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**''ZVT'' - a Death Valley Driver and Neckbreaker Drop by Zoltan
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**''Kris Chin Music'' followed into ''Whippersnapper'' by Zoltan
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**Double Moonsault Press by Zoltan
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**Double Back Suplex by Zoltan
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**Backbreaker & Knee Drop by Zoltan
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**Double Suplex by Zoltan
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**Spinning Spinebuster Feint into Manhattan Drop & Jumping Lariat by Zoltan
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*'''[[2KW]]'''
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**[[2KW World Championship]]
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***[[William Black]] (2008)
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***[[William Black]] (2008) - 1 time
**[[2KW Television Championship]]
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***[[SyNN]] - (2001)
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***[[SyNN]] - (2001) - 1 time
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***[[William Black]] - (2009-present)
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***Joe Bullrog (2008) - 1 time
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***[[William Black]] - (2009) - 1 time
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**[[2KW Junior Heavyweight Championship]]
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***[[Statik]] (2008) - 1 time - Reign started in 2008 before joining Elite in 2009
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**[[2KW European Campionship]]
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***Check (2007) - 1 time
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***Joe Bullrog (2008) - 1 time
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**NEW Heavyweight Championship
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***[[William Black]] (2008 and 2009) 2 times - 1 reign while in Elite, 1 reign started before joining Elite
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***SyNN and [[Grifter]] (2008) - 1 time
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# [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unDnTBUqpC4 The Elite Music Video]. 2KW. Retrieved on May 23, 2007.
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==External links==
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*[http://myspace.com/2kw Official 2KW Myspace]
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*[http://youtube.com/2kw Official 2KW YouTube]
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[[Category: 2KW teams and stables]]
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[[Category: Backyard wrestling teams and stables]]
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[[Category: Backyard wrestling teams and stables formed in 2001]]

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The Elite
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Stable
Members See below
Name The Elite
Debut 2001
2007 (Re-debut)
Disbanded 2009
Promotion 2KW

The Elite was a backyard wrestling heel stable in 2KW that was originally birthed in 2001 and was the premiere faction of 2KW. The group depicted a close-knit wrecking crew that created impact through physical annihilation against the opposition and imposing a reckoning force. The Elite's latest version focused on the empowerment of holding all power and gold as the "Gold Elite". The stable disbanded after an abrupt loss of championship gold they had attained and a collision of egos between William Black and Kris Kage.

Contents

History

2KW

Original Elite

In 2001 during the parnership of 2KW (then known fully at 2000 Wrestling) with Ghetto Wrestling Alliance, a formation between J.S.A as the GWA/2KW World Champion, SyNN as the GWA/2KW Television Champion and Vinny Mac took place which became known as The Elite and kept to a trio movement. Following the split of the GWA and 2KW united world titles, William Black prevailed in a Battle Royal for the 2KW Championship and joined the group. By the end of the year, Elite feuded with Speed Demon and 2KW Intercontinental Champion WASP, who subsequently betrayed his partner and became the final member of the original Elite group.

Domination and signs of trouble (2007)

In March 2007, Check was involved in Round 1 of a 2KW Television Championship Tournament against Grifter accompanied by SyNN. Down to the climax, Grifter countered a chokeslam attempt by Check shoving him to the floor and in a puzzling finish, successfully pinned him. During the aftermath, Check gleefully embraced Grifter confirming his alliance with the group cited by commentary as The Elite. Shortly later at that event, The Elite heightened their upstart with initial acts of brutality committed during SyNN's first "Open Challenge" anything goes hardcore match which prominently began with Saylo. The vile onslaught involved light tubes, chairs, and cinnapore cane assaults by the entire stable, who also executed their finishing manuevers and what became the group's signature attack: the running "triple kick" to the head.

Their dominance escalated during the notable Dubb C's "Spotlight" interview segment on April 1 beating down LESW owner Shady and an intervening Joey "Doomsday" Resto SyNN had previously been feuding with, who opposed exceptionally belligerent in an attempt to defend Shady against The Elite but was ultimately assaulted, and driven down by an out-out-control SyNN with a Synndrome (Powerbomb) into a spot of fire and nearly set ablaze in the follow up which resulted in one of the craziest moments of the year. A feud between Grifter and Jamal Jackson subsequently arose due to accusations by Grifter surrounding humiliation and disrespect by a highly sarcastic Jackson, giving way to Grifter's notorious insanity stint. The short altercation spanned three matches, two of which Grifter prevailed in. Check was soon rewarded a supposedly vacated European Title by Grifter after defeating previous champion Ex-Con.

In summer of 2007, Check lost the European Title to Whiplash and went on to defeat Mike Goldston for the 2KW Title. In September, William Black joined The Elite interfering in Check's 2KW Title match and delivering an F5 to challenger Raze, however, Check was upset with the new addition to the group. The referee was also mistakenly thought to be apart of the group after a fast count that allowed Check to retain his title. Check had not last long as champion as Raze eventually dispossessed him of the gold. Check's problems within The Elite continued to grow against an arrogant Black and Grifter and the status of the group before 2007 closed out.

Continued Domination, Gold Elite, and Dissention (2008-2009)

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In March 2008, it became apparent in the inception of the new season that Check dissociated with The Elite and in turn, became a fan favorite going against the alliance. William Black, irate over a delayed 2KW World Championship match with a sidelined Raze, announced an "open challenge" responded by FNB resulting in an uproarious feud. Notably, the group commenced to adopt a sometimes comical attitude on particular occasions around while Grifter coined a catchphrase voicing audience and adversaries as "faggots". ToXXSyNN, realistically SyNN's real-life girlfriend, was also introduced as his new accompany.

Black won the NEW Heavyweight Championship at a New Epic Wrestling event and was soon seen wearin g the title on 2KW broadcasts as tot long after, SyNN and Grifter had won and started wearing the NEW Tag Team Championships.The Elite proclaimed that people such as Pyro, Matt Vengeance, Check, C-Red, Scythe and FNB, who they were engaged in conflicts with, all "wanted to be the elite", and declared they would convey why The Elite truly are The Elite. On the April 12 edition of 2KW Saturday, a victory was gained in 3-on-3 competition with Scythe, FNB and a fashionably late Saylo.

The group later started targeting Statik causing his disappearance from on-screen presence as well as Check, Hollywood and C-Red. SyNN and Grifter aimed to form an alliance with 2KW Tag Team Champions Bacardi & Cola (Jamal Jackson and G Murda). A partnership was dealed after an agreement to help each other out to retain in their upcoming title matches. However, SyNN and Grifter lost their tag titles in a Four Way Team match to Zoltan. That same event, Black achieved the 2KW Title. At Just Another Night on June 14, Grifter teamed with Scorpion to a loss against Hollywoof and C-Red, SyNN endured a loss to a returning Statik and Black ended up failing to retain his title in the main event against G-Styles.

In the ramifications of a unsuccessful night – where none of the members won their matches, a dissention within The Elite erupted. Grifter opted that he would henceforth be a better executive and start giving opportunities to “new up and coming guys” such as 2KW Television Champion C-4 as opposed to biase decision making. After Black held Grifter accountable for not preventing G-Styles from beating him by hitting him with the belt, Grifter claimed he was quitting Elite. Zoltan, who also accomplished more triumph by additionally defeated Jackson and C-4 for the 2KW Tag Team Championship at Just Another Night, challenged an equally reluctant Grifter and William Black to a tag match. During the match, Grifter receded from action leaving Black by himself. In a twist of matters, Black allowed Zoltan to get the win to seem as though Black sided with them. SyNN appeared to be in defense of Grifter against them, however, Grifter was tricked into an onslaught by Zoltan, Black and himself – all of whom essentially regrouped as a newer version of Elite.

Shortly, C-4 attacked Jamal Jackson to effectively end their substitute tag team partnership from Just Another Night (due to G Murda’s absence) upon his entrance into The Elite. Kris Kage, the new mouthpiece of the faction, declared they were out for absolute power and gold as “The Elite Gold Edition” or as referenced by commentary, “The Gold Elite”. An offer was given to 2KW Champion G-Styles to join but was ultimately declined. Black pursued the 2KW Title from G-Styles but resulted unsuccessful. Elite soon began being dispossessed of their reigns of supremacy against the roster when Joe Bullrog (C-4) lost his Television Title to Hollywood and Black lost his NEW Title in the rekindled feud with FNB.

In February 2009, Black fortunately recaptured the NEW Title at a 2KW/RWA Supershow in Rhode Island. On March 7 during the season premiere, The Elite (now officially sporting “E” Elite shirts) particularly Zoltan announced the unification of the NEW and 2KW Tag Team Titles into the 2KW United Tag Team Championship. At that same show, Zoltan retained their titles against A-List and Grifter and Pyro. Black sought to hold the NEW and 2KW Title simultaneously by winning the main event for the 2KW Title that night which he had not. Futhermore, new DWE Representative Jamal Jackson decided to unify both championships and reward it to Angel Ortiz, who had won the 2KW Title at the event. Thus, Black was conpensated with a shot at the Television Title successfully defeating Hollywood for it. Joe Bullrog also later won the European Title from Jackson.

2KW Junior Heavyweight Champion, Statik gradually joined The Elite betraying his short term tag partner Tek. The shift of power with Elite gaining back gold was regained only for a short time as at 2KW Divided We Stand on April 25, Statik was beaten by Novan Avila for his title, Zoltan lost their Tag Team belts to A-List leaving Black as the only member that retained his TV Title against Raze on that night. Following that, Black gloated around showing his arrogance claiming that the group "lacks focus" and if it wasn’t for him, and wanting to take Elite to the promised land, The Elite would have capsized long ago. Kris Kage defended in statements claiming that Zoltan saved the group during its dissention months ago and he himself had more work as the "mouthpiece" and the "recruiter", while Black had leaded and worried about himself declaring he was through with it, essentially claiming he could handle being a leader better than Black. Black partially withdraw himself to allow Kage to lead.

After Elite prevailed over Ray Sexy, Nolan Avila and A-List, Black clarified he respected their success without him but refused to disregard the outcome of Divided We Stand. This forced Joe Bullrog to remind Black why they allied saying Elite was about mutual support and not only about him, and added "you and Kage talking about being the leader, f*ck being the leader, it's who should get the gold...all of us". Black acknowledged not forgetting but reminded he was the only one with gold and reenforced that he should be leader. On May 23 in the conclusion of Statik's win against FX, The Elite including Black cohesively assaulted FX and appeared to be on the same page. Black was convinced that as a collective unit with him, they were unstoppable and requested apologies from everyone in the group for all the disrespect. Everyone but Zoltan gave in, as Kage apologized, however, on the fact that he allowed Black to lead him and Whiplash and that he had not superkicked him months ago enunciating how tired he was to hear Black reiterate his status while newer guys were around. This officially signified Zoltan's separation from the group and began the newly formed Black Express between Bullrog and Black, who later faced Zoltan the following week to a win in one of the last appearances of the group. After SyNN's match with Tek in the 2KW North Eastern Championship Tournament down the line which he won, The Elite as a group left together for the last time and had silently broke off thereafter.

Incarnations

Incarnation: Notes: Members:
The Elite (2001) Original incarnation in 2KW J.S.A, SyNN, Vinny Mac, William Black, WASP
The Elite V.2 Second incarnation in 2KW SyNN, Check, Grifter, William Black, ToXXSyNN subsequent accompany of SyNN
The Elite (2008-present) Third incarnation in 2KW SyNN, William Black, Whiplash, Kris Kage, Joe Bullrog, Statik, ToXXSyNN accompany of SyNN

In wrestling

  • Double team signature moves
    • Triple Yakuza Kick to kneeling opponent by three people in the group
    • Tidal Wave - a simultaneous frog splash & diving leg drop to 2 opponents by Zoltan
    • ZVT - a Death Valley Driver and Neckbreaker Drop by Zoltan
    • Kris Chin Music followed into Whippersnapper by Zoltan
    • Double Moonsault Press by Zoltan
    • Double Back Suplex by Zoltan
    • Backbreaker & Knee Drop by Zoltan
    • Double Suplex by Zoltan
    • Spinning Spinebuster Feint into Manhattan Drop & Jumping Lariat by Zoltan
  • Theme music
    • Neckbone by Powerman 5000

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. The Elite Music Video. 2KW. Retrieved on May 23, 2007.

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