Column of Honor: 12.19.09: Final Battle Plans

Posted by Ari Berenstein on 12.19.2009

One last preview for ROH Final Battle 2009 tonight in New York City and on internet Pay Per View. Can Black become ROH World champion? Will The Briscoes regain the ROH World Tag Team Titles for a sixth time? Plus: your holiday shopper’s guide for ROH’s latest T-shirts!


Happy last day of Hannukah to all and a big birthday shout out to Fiona who turns three years very young.

Happy Christmas to those who celebrate as that's coming up next week. Remember, every time an ROH wrestler does a snapmare, an angel gets its wings and Christopher Daniels gets a main event push.

Happy Welcome to the Column.




Final Battle Plans


The bane of Ring of Honor's wintery existence is popping up once again—a snowstorm is barreling up through the Northeast coast past Manassas, Virginia (where ROH played last night) and right to the heart of New York, New York. Final Battle 2009 is tonight and come rain, or sleet, or snow, there will be a show and an internet Pay Per View that will take place.

In previous winters, ROH has had trouble dealing with winter snowstorms, leading to changed cards and talent not making it to the shows. Luckily, the snowstorm didn't impede the card in Manassas, Virginia from occurring, just with a few less fans in attendance due to traffic and the inclement weather. However, the wrestlers all made it to the building and there was no Unscripted like situation where the card line-up had to be scrambled and remade. Fingers crossed that the same will be able to be said for the company's biggest show of the year, tonight at the Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center.

The stakes are very high for Ring of Honor. This is their biggest show—an end of year spectacular going live worldwide on Pay Per View via streaming internet. In that respect this show could be best compared to ECW Barely Legal 1997. No it's not ROH's first Pay Per View and ROH is not nearly as popular as ECW was back in its heyday, but Final Battle 2009 will be the first ROH show to be broadcasted live in any media form. This is ROH on the precipice of new territory for the company—and there is some real potential for growth here.

ROH has already put up additional shows on the GoFightLive website—out of print (OOP) DVDs of some of the best reviewed events such as Glory By Honor V Night 2, Final Battle 2006 and Death Before Dishonor IV at a low price of $4.95 per show. This is a great idea with little downside—those who haven't seen the shows can buy in and sample the best ROH product at a low price point. In addition, customers get to keep the shows in their portfolio and watch as many times as they want for as long as they want. The same method applies to the showing of Final Battle 2009, which will be archived after it goes live. ROH and GFL have made some very fan-friendly moves with these decisions, but whether or not ROH shows works out as live internet Pay Per View it lives on as more than a one-time experiment remains to be seen.

ROH has spent a lot of time and effort hyping up the show through their television show on HDNet and their media networks such as Facebook and Twitter. There have been video packages and articles and previews across the internet news media. It has been one of the best advertising campaigns executed by ROH yet. For sure, people now know about the show and where to buy it, but in the end will potential customers actually order it? Can they convince those who stopped ordering shows to give them another chance in this new medium? Can they convert new fans who are giving the ROH product a first shot—whether it's any viewers who watch the HDNet series buying into their first ROH Pay Per View content or wrestling fans who are giving ROH a first go?

It will be up to ROH to come through with not just a great show but a professional production for those that choose to purchase the show. While Ring of Honor is one of the better known North American independent promotions, this is the equivalent of receiving a fresh start and another chance to make a good first impression to a prospective audience. They must provide a quality internet Pay Per View broadcast experience to those who choose to spend their money from the comfort of their homes and computer desks. For fifteen dollars (thirteen if you pre-ordered), fans are going to expect and demand on-point delivery of the internet stream and professional video and audio levels.

ROH has promised to do so for their part, stating there will be a three-camera shoot and live commentary from a three-man booth of regular announcer Dave Prazak, Eric Santamaria (who fills in for Chris Hero when he wrestles on the DVDs) and a third man who is as yet to be announced. ROH and GoFightLive are also giving home viewers an extra bonus when they order—CM Punk vs. Brian Kendrick (Spanky) from It All Begins in 2005.This match will air during intermission of the show, so there will not be much downtime for those at home. It's a nice gesture from ROH and GFL and hopefully something that will curry good favor with those who purchase the show.

Still, the bottom line on the Final Battle 2009 internet Pay Per View experiment will ultimately be if the show itself and the matches deliver a satisfying viewing experience and the direction ROH's in-ring efforts and storylines take in 2010.


Let's take a final look at the card and scheduled matches:

Final Battle 2009

7:30 pm belltime
Manhattan Center (Grand Ballroom- 7th Floor)
311 West 34th St.
New York, NY 10001

Available live from GoFightLive for $14.95


ROH World Title Match--Austin Aries defends vs. Tyler Black:

Aries has some life and some time left on his title run, but Black absolutely needs the title here in order to maintain any legitimacy and fan base. His promos have improved over the last few weeks, his build back to this title match has been well done and simply put, its time. It also would make sense for Aries' character to lose now as according to ROH history his first title run also went about the six-month mark before he lost it due to a more hectic defense schedule and the building up of injuries. Aries has been through some very tough defenses over the last two months, so playing up the point that those matches have caught up with him wouldn't hurt. Black and Aries delivered a hell of a match last year and I think they can and will provide the sort of main event caliber bout that is expected on an ROH show. Will the NYC crowd keep the faith with Black as they have on previous shows or will they turn on him during the match as they have done with other wrestlers such as Nigel McGuinness? A spectacular performance by Black will provide the exclamation point he needs to prove he can carry the ball. I think Black wins the title here and for me it would be great if he won it with the Phoenix Splash, which he hasn't successfully landed all year, stemming all the way back to when Jacobs hexed it at the end of the Black-Aries match from Final Battle 2008.

World Tag Team Title Match--The American Wolves defend vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe:

One day ago it made total and complete sense for The Briscoes to win the titles from the American Wolves as we go full circle to one year ago when Mark was injured in storyline by Richards and Edwards. Then news drops that The Briscoes just completed a week-long training camp in Florida Championship Wrestling, which is WWE's developmental promotion. WWE has been giving The Briscoes a more serious look and while there is no official deal on the table, if I were booking I'd be hesitant to put the belts on a team that may not be long for your promotion—whether it makes sense in the storylines or not. The Wolves and The Briscoes work great together in the ring, so I have no worries that this will be a match worthy of the high standards of the ROH tag division. Edwards' elbow and wrist had nearly two and a half months to heal, which in professional wrestler time is almost a life-time. Hopefully its good enough to go and I think he's going to received a hell of a hero's welcome from the NYC crowd, which he will appreciate and then proceed to heel out on. There has been lots of speculation on Richards' future in ROH given a busy schedule on the independent scene and working for the "competition" to ROH in the form of DGUSA and upcoming EVOLVE. My own guess is that Richards while he may very well lose the title here, he also isn't leaving the promotion either. My actual prediction is that The Wolves retain the belts in a minor upset.

Grudge Tag Team Match--Jack Evans & Rocky Romero vs. Teddy Hart & Alex Koslov:

I guess more than anything the biggest question about this one is will it actually happen as scheduled? Evans and Hart were cancelled off the show to appear for AAA events. Given the snowstorm that's heading to the Northeast, it's not even a given that these guys will make it to the show. Actually, given their reputations for making scheduled appearances, it would be a coin flip as to if they showed even without considering the havoc of a snowstorm. If this match happens, expect lots of thrilling high spot trading by all four men and perhaps a show stealer when all is said and done. It's a big "if" though.

Tag Team Rematch--Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. The Young Bucks:

Steen and Generico have two wins in this series and The Bucks have none. I think Matt & Nick take this since The Bucks have asked for this match in order to prove they could defeat Steenerico and they do seem to be on the rise in ROH. It should be fast-paced and very thrilling, with The Bucks timing and combination work on display. How much friction there will be between Steen & Generico remains to be seen, but most expect something to arise out of the post-match announcement Steen will make—either one of them could turn heel and begin a new feud heading into 2010.

Fight Without Honor--Eddie Kingston vs. Chris Hero with Shane Hagadorn:

The best bet for this match is to put it on early (I'd place it on first or second), before any other major matches—and let these guys go out there and tear it up. I'm talking about violent, brutal, bloody, using weapons and the like. These two didn't have the best match they could the first time out in NYC, but apparently it translated better on DVD than it did live and in person. I expect this to be the last bout in the current incarnation of the Hero vs. Kingston feud—and while they may pick it up again in another promotion, both are going to move on to different things after this one. My prediction is Kingston to win with two spinning backfists in a row.

Pick 6 Series - Special Challenge Match--(4) Roderick Strong vs. Kenny King:

Expect lots of "ooh" and "ahh" moments for this match. Strong is at the most "over" point with the fans since his initial rise to main event status in 2006. King is a sure-fire blue-chip prospect for the future of the company and has loads of talent and charisma. I feel right now that Strong needs the win more than King as he's the closest in line to challenging either Black or Aries after this show. Strong tends to rise to the occasion in New York—looking back at his last two appearances, he absolutely shined during the Four Corner Survival in September and he had a fantastic undercard bout against Sonjay Dutt in June. I think King will get just enough offense to get over and look great, impressing the fans in attendance and those watching on the iPPV. However he will maintain his heel edge by cheating during the match and that will push the fans to cheer on Strong.

Tag Team Grudge Match--Necro Butcher & Delirious vs. Bison Smith & Erick Stevens with Prince Nana:

This tag match was set up to continue to the Necro vs. The Embassy sleeper feud (in that it makes you go to sleep, although to be fair, I think Necro and Stevens could actually be a good brawl style match—those two will hook it up in Los Angeles at Wrestle Reunion 4). Bison and Stevens are obviously being positioned as the monster bruiser tag team and I expect them to dominate throughout the match. Smith is rarely in ROH these days so I don't know about them as a regular team, but if they were to remain together they would easily be pushed as the next big threats in that division. Hopefully kept short and Delirious takes most of the in-ring time for his team, since he can get the most reaction out of the two from both his opponents and the fans.

Pick 6 Series Four Corner Survival--(6) Kenny Omega vs. Rhett Titus vs. Colt Cabana vs. (1) Claudio Castagnoli:

The last match announced for the show and a combination of two singles matches the NYC crowd saw at the last show. It's the one with the most direct implications on the Pick 6 rankings given two men from the list are included, including the number one selection. I would have this or the Kingston-Hero bout as the show opener, but likely this one is best to pop the crowd and get them ready for the rest of the night. It's a very personality driven match but Omega and Claudio have tremendous athleticism and could help keep the action focused on the action. I'd expect plenty of haha and comedy though mixed in as well before it gets serious. Omega going from sixth to first would be an interesting story, especially if it paid off in an early title match in January 2010.


ROH Results--December 18th, 2009 from Manassas, VA


strictly copied and pasted from the ROH message boards:

Pre-Show

a. Pelle Primeau d. Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne


Main Show

The mystery tag team is here, and it's Adam Pearce and Matt Classic! They are facing The Set!

1. The Set d. Adam Pearce & Matt Classic - Win comes via a snapmare from the top.

2. Grizzly Redwood d. Sonjay Dutt - Redwood wins with a flash pin. Dutt chokes out Redwood after the match.

3. Kenny Omega d. Rhett Titus - Omega remains #6 in the Pick 6, at least for now.

4. Erick Stevens & Bison Smith d. Kevin Steen & El Generico - Steen was walking with a limp, and definitely looked hurt.

5. Chris Hero d. Colt Cabana - Hero wins with the loaded elbow. Hero remains #3 in the Pick 6.

6. The Young Bucks d. Austin Aries & Kenny King - Aries and King have matching tights. Bucks win with More Bang For Your Buck on Kenny King.

7. Roderick Strong d. Tyler Black - Strong wins after 2 Gibson Drivers. Strong retains his #4 ranking in the Pick 6, and Black retains his #5 ranking.

8. Rocky Romero & The Briscoes d. Alex Koslov & The American Wolves - Romero beat Koslov. Rypro said "I think Koslov challenged Romero for tomorrow.


Black T-Shirt Squad: Winter 2009-2010


There's nothing so excellent and adrenaline pumping as last minute holiday shopping and this time around Ring of Honor has released a bevy of new apparel for which we can use as stocking stuffers. Now, apparently Ring of Honor hasn't gotten over its skull fetish, because hot for this holiday season is all sorts of collaboration of cranial and cotton. Brains are haute couture these days, just ask the zombies. So if you have an occult worshipper in your family for whom you still need to select a nice Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or New Year's present, this is the edition of the Black T-Shirt Squad for you!




Dark City Fight Club—Skulls Behind a Cage

Description: The shirt that lets everyone else know you are from the mean streets of Dark City…and that you are a member of a club, but the first rule is you're not supposed to talk about it. The shirt itself is two skulls behind a mesh cage, with a huge splotch of white and the DCFC logo layered on top.

Hip: Someone found the "Fight Club" font and thought it would be a great idea to use it for a DCFC shirt. Someone was right! The shirt is a perfect tone and perfect context for this tag team. The cage mesh looks damned tough and the skulls in this shirt as very intimidating, as if to say, if you dare cross the DCFC's path, this will be you!

Zip: "If you don't like it…" Wait, what is this "it" we're talking about? The price of cigarettes? The health care reform bill? Too many homeless on the streets? And what is the "something" we are supposed to do about "it"? I'm sorry, but the back of this T-shirt just leaves me feeling confused.

Wear or Tear?: This is a fair enough shirt selection to have on when you're at the wrestling shows, besides you might get some street credit for something with the "Fight Club" phrase and logo.

Grade: B




Necro Butcher's Death Cross

Description: Piss off both the Christians and the Agnostics with this wonderful depiction of a combination of all that is holy mixed with all that is macabre. You see…it's a cross…made out of skulls. No, I'm not kidding. Yes, I am taken aback by this bit of sacrilegious symbolism. Necro's favorite phrase "Choose Death" is wrapped around the cross and a rather cute (at least in very liberal interpretation of that adjective) black crow nesting on top of one skull. Blackbird singing in the dead…of dead…

Hip: I think the barbed wire is a nice touch of accessorizing, don't you think? Here's a bit of a quiz as to if you'll think this shirt is hip: Did you enjoy when Sandman was put on the makeshift cross back in the original ECW? If so, well, just make sure you also grab a pair of zubaz pants while you're at it. Also, why is one pant referred to as a "pair"? I never quite understood that.

Zip: Yeah…it's a cross…made out of skulls… Alas poor yorick, it had a tongue once and if it could, it would scream "Fashion Nightmare!!!!!!!". Just about everything on this shirt makes me want to find religion.

Wear or Tear?: Yeah, this shirt is bound to go over well on Christmas Eve. Wear it at the dinner table, kids and watch the conflicted and awkward reaction from those around you. Go ahead, it's gonna be so worth the grounding you'll get after…

Grade: F




Roderick Strong—Backbreaker

Description: From the new Roderick Strong Mortuary Service line comes this frigid classic. You get a very literal interpretation of the idea that Strong will break your back, you see, the hands are breaking the spine of some unsuspecting foolish cadaver. How did they get the backbone out in the first place? I think Strong may have been assisted by Scorpion of Mortal Kombat fame on this one.

Hip: Roderick Strong's name is so strong it can break the shirt, just look at the cracks in the foundation on the 100% cotton fiber! Also like that this and the Necro shirt are grey. A few more shirts in this color and I may have to change the name of this feature.

Zip: I'd think being known as "The Messiah of the Backbreaker" would be quite the heavy load…best not to advertise it.

Wear or Tear?: Grow a spine will you and buy the shirt…that way Strong can break it in half for you.

Grade: B-




Delirious—Skull and Crossbones

Description: If it's a Delirious T-shirt ,that means it's a green color and has a crazy design on it! The next in the line of Green Gear is Delirious' face as cartoon crossbones, replete with the mask design on the left eye and a fantabulously glowing goatee. Nothing on the back of the shirt for this one.

Hip: Awwww! It's such an itty bitty cutey skull on this one! Wait…why are those eyes glowing…no, no, don't, nooooooooooo!

Zip: Jim Neidhart sure has seen better days, hasn't he? Here I thought he had resuscitated his career with that win over Jay Lethal on a recent edition of TNA iMPACT.

Wear or Tear?: If you're the Metal concert or fantasy-convention going kind of dude or dudette, then I'd say go for it. All others stay clear for fear the crossbones may attempt to control your mind through some sort of symbiotic connection. What's that? Yes…yes, master…kill all the 411Mania commenters who crap on independent wrestling…yes, I understand and obey…

Grade: C+




Tyler Black—The Dead Have Risen

Description: Its night of the living dead and they have risen…sort of like Tyler Black's push in 2009 amirite folks? AHHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Ahem. Anyway, get your zombie fix with undead Black and his undead minions tearing into an undead eyeball with the undead moon looking on and giving its undead approval.

Hip: Horror movie fans will love this one, especially those into zombie flicks. There's a definite tip of the hat to the horror comics and movie posters of years past and I really appreciate the effort made to reach for that.

Zip: Judging by the shirt, Zombie Tyler should really invest in dental work.

Wear or Tear?: Just like Tyler Black himself, I believe this shirt is going to engender extreme emotions—people are either going to love it or hate it. Me, I think it's cool and while I am in no way a zombie movie aficionado, I think there is a lot of appeal to this shirt for those ROH fans who are into that genre.

Grade: C+


Of course, there may be some in your family or friends who do not worship at the altar of Satan or listen to My Chemical Romance and do not want a shirt with corpses on it that suggests such a thing. For those relatively sane people who still follow the abnormal practice of watching professional wrestling, there are a few other non-skull adorned T-shirts available for purchase from the ROH web store before Santa comes crawling down the chimney shouting "Kelly Kelly Kelly". Here's some more T-shirts for your purchasing consideration:




Joey Ryan—Sleazy Face

Description: That face, those eyeglasses, that handkerchief. It can only belong to the one, the only King of Sleaze, Joey "Magnum" Ryan. Celebrate the smarm and the charm of Joey Ryan with the face only a prostitute with herpes could love, if you paid In cash beforehand. Lots of pink and blues on this shirt, but it's okay because real men like Batista wear pink and you want to be a real man like Batista don't you? Oh and Joey Ryan as well, yeah.

Hip: Screw, Justin Timberlake, THE catchphrase of the 00's is "I'm bringing Sleazy Back". Stars, sunburst and models with lipstick smears, THAT is truly sleaze and I'm loving it!

Zip: The only thing wrong with this shirt may be that it's NOT SLEAZY ENOUGH! This is because it comes shipped to you, the consumer, brand-new and clean! This just cannot stand, so what I recommend is that after your receive shipment you need to dump as much hair cream, grease and oil you can onto this shirt before you wear it.

Wear or Tear?: Get in your red corvettes and get to the chopper because you're gonna look like the most handsomely skeevy Tom Selleck of all time in this shirt.

Grade: B




Kenny Omega--Hadouken

Description: Kenny Omega converts his inner Goku into T-shirt form with this video-game inspired drawing. Omega is powering up his fireball and getting ready to release it on an unsuspecting shirt that is sitting next to you.

Hip: 8-Bit Retro is very much "in", so the font style on the front and back is absolutely working it. Omega is very well rendered, especially his face and his hair.

Zip: Great idea, definitely dropped the ball a bit on the execution. Kenny…how shall I say this nicely? It looks like he has a really fat back in this picture…like E. Honda mixed with Fat Bastard. Plus the fireball looks more like a blue spider web. Finally, a Hadouken is Street Fighter II language and we all know that Omega is a rather large Dragon Ball Z guy, so points deducted for wrong frame of reference.

Wear or Tear?:Mixed video game metaphors aside, you couldn't go too wrong by grabbing this shirt off the rack. It may even strike up a conversation or two with a cute female gamer.

Grade: B-




Colt Cabana: Caution: Professional Wrestler at Work

Description: Become your own construction warning sign by donning this shirt (and perhaps a orange traffic cone while you're at it). Features a cartoon dialogue box with Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana prominently displayed on the front and a traffic sign depicting a wrestling ring with the warning "Caution: Professional Wrestler at Work" on the back.

Hip: I love comics. I love comic book sound effects. This shirt has comic book sound effects. Hence, I love this shirt. Plus, the orange color on the back reflects well in traffic.

Zip: "Professional Wrestler at Work." OH REALLY? Where the HECK is the professional wrestler on the shirt? He's certainly NOT inside the ring on that caution sign! If by "at work" perhaps what was meant was "at work scarfing down free meal at the buffet in catering" or "at work macking it with the local ring rats".

Wear or Tear?: Probably not the best shirt to wear in public, because you'll get lots of questions either about what this "Boom Boom" Cabana room is and how much they charge for door or why you aren't drilling on the local highway and creating traffic problems for all. However, this shirt is approved for wear in a local comic book store or at any professional wrestling event where you yourself are not actually "at work" in the ring.

Grade: B




Claudio Castagnoli—Very European Sport Club

Description: Show your Swiss and European pride with this fantabulous red ode to Claudio and being "Very European". Featuring the Swiss Flag and crest on the front with the now trendy tag line "Very European" and on the back "Castagnoli" and "09" in a neat and elegant script befitting of Claudio Castagnoli but which you peasant fans do not deserve.

Hip: I believe those white jaded lines on the front of the shirt are supposed to represent the Swiss Alps—if I'm right on my hunch that is a very cool little touch that adds even more to the cool factor. There's a nice swath of snow off the line and the crest that supports my theory. I also like that this shirt teaches you penmanship. the English teacher inside me is very pleased and wants you to write the alphabet in script fifty times in your notebooks and pass it up for classwork.

Zip: The "09" is a bit overdone, don't you think? Maybe you get 3-D glasses with every order.

Wear or Tear?: Now THIS, this is a T-shirt. Wear this and no doubt you'll be treated like a first-class citizen—upgrades, fine women at your beck and call and some warm hot cocoa waiting when you get to your hotel room. This message has been sponsored by the Switzerland Tourist Council.

Grade: A




ROH Est. 2002

Description: The Ring of Honor Old English style logo with the name of the company in a highly stylized font. On the back you get the "Whisky Bravo" font style angled and underneath an "established 2002".

Hip: I like the "established" shirts and apparel—very VINTAGE. Oh my!

…Oh no…Am I…becoming Michael Cole? Lookitlookitlookit a T-shirt!

Zip: Squiggly lines and designs are cool…Squiggly lines and designs are cool…Squiggly lines and designs are cool! Have I convinced you yet? No…damn…well, keep staring at my watch… Squiggly lines and designs are cool…

Wear or Tear?: It's been a while since there has been a shirt solely for the company, so if you're looking to represent the name brand, this shirt is it. It's not the best ROH logo shirt they've released, but it'll do in a pinch.

Grade: B-




Tyler Black Head Shot

Description: Tyler Black's face as if you were staring directly up it, like he was a Giant or a Golliath…or…well, I don't want to think about that. On the back of the shirt it says "The First, the Last, The Only" in red stylized font. I don't know how true that statement is though; I'm sure if you looked in the phone book you'd find more than one Tyler Black listed.

Hip: If you're looking for the origins of how Tyler Black became a zombie in his latest shirt, well, this one provides some visual explanation.

Zip: "I said fire a shot across her nose, not up it!" Good god man, I think I can see Chyna from there!

Wear or Tear?: It's messy looking and it's got Tyler Black's face on it. I'm pretty sure you've made your decision already based on those factors.

Grade: C

There you go… eleven shirts from which to pick and choose, to give and have given to you. Some shirts, like the dreaded Necro Butcher, are naughty; others like the Colt Cabana and the Claudio Castagnoli are nice. Others, like the Joey Ryan, are both. Happy Holiday hunting for gifts!



Honor Bound Links


Head on over to TwitterNation and follow me at: http://twitter.com/AriBerenstein.

Myself, Sam Berman and Michael Bauer have a triple threat roundtable column about Final Battle 2009 in this week's 411 Buy or Sell special edition.

Jasper Gerretsen compares last year's Black vs. Aries match to the rematch in this year's Final Battle 2009 in his That Was Then, Is This Too? column.

Michael Weyer has an awesome column this week outlining the defining moments of the decade in professional wrestling, including the birth of ROH and the ROH vs. CZW feud in this week's Shining a Spotlight.

Aaron Hubbard covers the beginning of the Pick 6 Series in this week's episode of ROH on HDNet. and has analysis in this week's 4 R's.


NEXT WEEK IS FINAL COLUMN 2009! My annual last column of the year features a yearbook style year-in-review, Awards for best wrestler, best tag team of the year in ROH and more, predictions and of course my top 100 ROH matches of the year, which this time around has been the most difficult decision process in my five years of writing this feature. Plus there will be some new features, the best 411 columns about independent wrestling and if I can get to them, results and impressions from tonight's Final Battle 2009 show. Thanks for reading and for those in the Northeast, stay safe in the snow!


BROOKLYN!
--Ari--