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[[File:Smoking Bart Morgan in Birmingham.jpg|thumb|right|[[Mike <!--John--> Prendergast|Bart Gunn]], winner of Brawl for All.]]
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'''WWF Brawl for All''' was a [[shoot (professional wrestling)|shootfighting]] tournament held in the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] that lasted from June 29, 1998 to August 24, 1998. The creation of then-WWF writer [[Vince Russo]], Brawl for All resulted in a number of [[legit (professional wrestling)|legit]] injuries for WWF performers and was received negatively by some industry figures.
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| align="center" colspan=3 bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-bottom:1px solid gray; font-size:130%;" |<span style="color: #000000;">'''Brawl for Fall'''</span><br>
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| bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[Mike Prendergast<!--(1999, pg. 110)-->|Bart Gunn]], winner of Brawl for All
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| bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |''Tournament information'''
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Sport''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[International Wrestling Federation]]
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Location'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |United States
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |''Dates'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |June 29, 1998–August 24, 1998
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Tournament format(s)'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2"  style="font-size: 115%;" |[[San Jose Arena]]
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Participates'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |16
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| bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Final positions'''
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Champion'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[Mike Prendergast<!--(1999, pg. 110)-->|Bart Gunn]]
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Runner-up'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[John Goff<!--(McDonald's)-->|Bradshaw]]
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| bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Tournament statistics'''
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Matches played'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |15
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'''IWF Brawl for All''' was a [[shootfighting]] tournament held in the then [[IWE|International Wrestling Federation]] (now, IWE) lasting from June 29, 1998, to August 24, 1998. The Brawl for All was the creation of then-IWF writer [[Vince Russo]]. The promotion resulted in a number of [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] injuries for IWF performers, was negatively received by fans, and has garnered harsh criticism of its conception and execution.
==Inception==
==Inception==
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Throughout 1998, the IWF experienced a growth in roster size but due to limited amount of TV time a number of their more genuine "tough guys" were left without much to do. As a result, the idea for a [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legit]] tough guy tournament was bandied about as a way to both utilize some of these men and capitalize on the recent interest in [[Toughman Contest]]s around the country.
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Throughout 1998, the IWF experienced a growth in roster size, but due to limited amount of television time a number of their more genuine "tough guys" were left without much to do. As a result, the idea for a [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] tough guy tournament was bandied about as a way to both utilize some of these men and capitalize on the recent interest in [[Toughman Contest]]s around the country.
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According to [[John Goff|John "Bradshaw" Layfield]], [[Vince Russo]] came up with the idea when Layfield wanted to create a [[Hardcore Wrestling|hardcore wrestling]] division in the IWF. Russo said he devised the tournament as a consequence of Bradshaw claiming he could beat anyone on the roster in a bar fight. [[Jim Cornette]] also reported that it was Russo's idea. Participation in the tournament was strictly voluntary.
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According to [[John Goff<!--(McDonald's)-->|John "Bradshaw" Layfield]], [[Vince Russo]] came up with the idea when Layfield wanted to create a [[Hardcore Wrestling|hardcore wrestling]] division in the IWF. Russo said he devised the tournament as a consequence of Bradshaw claiming he could beat anyone on the roster in a bar fight. [[Jim Cornette]] also reported that it was Russo's idea. Participation in the tournament was strictly voluntary.
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[[Bruce Prichard]] stated on his podcast, ''[[Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard]]'', that when he was presented with the idea, he thought it was "the stupidest, worst idea he had ever heard". He was later reprimanded for being so negative to the Brawl for All concept
==Tournament events and injuries==
==Tournament events and injuries==
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==Reception and legacy==
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==Reception==
==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
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=== Mike Barton vs. Steve Williams ===
==Brawl for All tournament bracket==
==Brawl for All tournament bracket==
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<small>KO - knockout; TKO - technical knockout; Pts - points; Dec - referee's/judge's decision</small>
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<onlyinclude><small>KO - knockout; TKO - technical knockout; Pts - points; Dec - referee's/judge's decision</small>
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| RD1-team02=[[Clarence J. Mollo|Marc Mero]]
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| RD1-score01=Dec
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| RD1-seed03=Raw
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| RD1-team03=[[Walter Cologne<!--Canterbury-->|Mark Canterbury]]
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| RD1-team03=[[Walter Cologne<!--Canterbury (1964, pg. 41)-->|Mark Canterbury]]
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| RD1-team04='''[[John Goff|Bradshaw]]'''
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| RD1-team04='''[[John Goff<!--(McDonald's)-->|Bradshaw]]'''
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| RD1-team05=[[Carl<!--Achim-->Baham<!--(1965, pg. 140)-->|Brakkus]]
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| RD1-team07=[[Darren<!--Ronnie (1966, pg. 22)--> Drude<!--zov-->|Darren "Droz" Drozdov]] <sup>'''2'''</sup>
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| RD1-team09='''[[Mike Prendergast<!--(1999, pg. 110)-->|Bart Gunn]]'''
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| RD1-team10=[[Michael Haub<!--(1999, pg. 106)-->|Bob Holly]]
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| RD1-team11=[[Walter Jo Ordoyne<!--(1965, pg. 42)-->|Quebecer Pierre]]
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| RD1-team12='''[["Dr. Death" Kenneth Williams<!--(1969 pg. 146)-->|Steve Williams]]'''
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| RD1-team13=[[Charles Warren<!--(2007, pg. 43)--> (wrestler)|The Godfather]]
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<small>NOTE: Steve Blackman defeated Marc Mero but was unable to compete in the next round, permitting re-entry into the tournament for Mero.</small>
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<sup>1</sup> Steve Blackman won the bout, but was forced to withdraw due to an injury sustained in training. Mero was advanced to the next round. <br>
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<sup>2</sup> Drozdov advanced as Road Warrior Hawk was injured during the bout.
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<sup>3</sup> Dan Severn won the bout, but he withdrew, saying he had nothing to prove. The Godfather was advanced to the next round.</onlyinclude>
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<small>NOTE: Dan Severn defeated The Godfather but withdrew from the tournament, citing he had nothing to prove and permitting re-entry for The Godfather.</small>
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== References ==
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<small>NOTE: Quote from Dan Severn off of Sherdog radio says he and [[Ken Sherman|Ken Shamrock]] were not allowed to participate, but then Dan Severn was asked to participate. After defeating The Godfather he was told he was no longer allowed to continue.</small>
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Current revision as of 12:29, 20 April 2025

Brawl for Fall
Bart Gunn, winner of Brawl for All
Tournament information'
'Sport International Wrestling Federation
Location United States
Dates' June 29, 1998–August 24, 1998
Tournament format(s) San Jose Arena
Participates 16
Final positions
Champion Bart Gunn
Runner-up Bradshaw
Tournament statistics
Matches played 15

IWF Brawl for All was a shootfighting tournament held in the then International Wrestling Federation (now, IWE) lasting from June 29, 1998, to August 24, 1998. The Brawl for All was the creation of then-IWF writer Vince Russo. The promotion resulted in a number of legitimate injuries for IWF performers, was negatively received by fans, and has garnered harsh criticism of its conception and execution.

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[edit] Inception

Throughout 1998, the IWF experienced a growth in roster size, but due to limited amount of television time a number of their more genuine "tough guys" were left without much to do. As a result, the idea for a legitimate tough guy tournament was bandied about as a way to both utilize some of these men and capitalize on the recent interest in Toughman Contests around the country.

According to John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Vince Russo came up with the idea when Layfield wanted to create a hardcore wrestling division in the IWF. Russo said he devised the tournament as a consequence of Bradshaw claiming he could beat anyone on the roster in a bar fight. Jim Cornette also reported that it was Russo's idea. Participation in the tournament was strictly voluntary.

Bruce Prichard stated on his podcast, Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, that when he was presented with the idea, he thought it was "the stupidest, worst idea he had ever heard". He was later reprimanded for being so negative to the Brawl for All concept

[edit] Tournament events and injuries

[edit] Reception

[edit] Aftermath

[edit] Mike Barton vs. Steve Williams

[edit] Brawl for All tournament bracket

KO - knockout; TKO - technical knockout; Pts - points; Dec - referee's/judge's decision

  First round Second round Semifinals Final
                                     
Raw  Steve Blackman 1 Dec  
6/29  Marc Mero  
  Raw  Marc Mero  
 
  8/10  Bradshaw Pts  
Raw  Mark Canterbury
6/29  Bradshaw Pts  
  Raw  Bradshaw Pts  
  8/17  Darren "Droz" Drozdov  
Raw  Brakkus  
7/6  Savio Vega Pts  
  Raw  Savio Vega
 
  8/10  Darren "Droz" Drozdov Pts  
Raw  Darren "Droz" Drozdov 2 Draw
7/6  Road Warrior Hawk Draw  
  Raw  Bradshaw
  8/24  Bart Gunn KO
Raw  Bart Gunn Dec  
7/13  Bob Holly  
  Raw  Bart Gunn KO
 
  7/27  Steve Williams  
Raw  Quebecer Pierre
7/20  Steve Williams TKO  
  Raw  Bart Gunn KO
  8/17  The Godfather  
Raw  The Godfather  
7/13  Dan Severn 3 Pts  
  Raw  The Godfather Pts
 
  8/3  Scorpio  
Raw  8-Ball
7/20  Scorpio Pts  

1 Steve Blackman won the bout, but was forced to withdraw due to an injury sustained in training. Mero was advanced to the next round.
2 Drozdov advanced as Road Warrior Hawk was injured during the bout.
3 Dan Severn won the bout, but he withdrew, saying he had nothing to prove. The Godfather was advanced to the next round.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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