XBW In Memory Of
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XBW In Memory Of is a backyard wrestling supercard event and season episode produced annually and seasonally by XBW Wrestling (XBW). It is marked and regarded as the primary supercard of XBW, delivering four episodes of the spectacular within three seasons as the show produces the most elite performances in utter tribute and dedication to the fallen owner and leader of XBW, Nemesis. The first event was introduced in Season 2, Episode 2 (2003), two years following the death of Nemesis which at that time, XBW returned from a two year hiatus (due to the emotional trauma) to resurrect. With that event being the inaugural of the dedicative series, XBW produced their final of four editions in their final season; Season 5, Episode 3.
In Memory Of is notable for many happenings in XBW history with the most memorable and eventful being the invasion of Championship Wrestling Federation (CWF), who confronted XBW and participated in the Nemesis Memorial Cup Battle Royal. Another occurrence was the surprise return of Shawn Hartless assigned by then-Owner Deathwarrent to compete with Ryan Stevens, someone he has never been defeated by, for the XBW Championship and won.
Fans have acclaimed In Memory Of as the mecca of all of XBW, the anticipated event of all supercards. A plead has once been issued by the fans for a compilation of events in a 3-Disc DVD package however, the federation are currently worked with the Documentary DVD and final Season 5 episodes.
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Nemesis Memorial Cup/Battle Royal
Annually when XBW showcases this tribute event, a trophy is rewarded to the victor of the main event whereas seen, a Nemesis Memorial Battle Royal occurs, crowning one victorious with the Nemesis Memorial Cup. In the battle royal, two participants begin the match and the rest enter at designated intervals - two minutes per entry - as the entrants enter at specific numbers formerly hand-chosen out of a box as witnessed in the second edition in Season 2. However, with the entries despite handpicked, they are factually pre-determined by "booking committee" as in any wrestling sport. After all participants have entered, the only way to eliminate an opponent is by pinfall or submission and the last man standing is the decisive winner.
Event History
Dates, venues and main events
| Event | Date | City | Main event |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Memory Of 1 (Season 2) | Season 2, Episode 2 | Maryland | Deathwarrent defeated The Icon, Tommy Gunn, and The Reaper in a Fatal Four Way match |
| In Memory Of 2 (Season 2) | Season 2, Episode 15 | Maryland | The Icon wins the Nemesis Memorial Battle Royal |
| In Memory Of 3 (Season 3) | Season 3, Episode 02 | Maryland | Vengeance wins the Nemesis Memorial Battle Royal |
| In Memory Of 4 (Season 4) | Season 4, Episode 03 | Maryland | The Reaper wins the Nemesis Memorial Battle Royal |
| In Memory Of 5 (Season 5) | Season 5, Episode 03 | Maryland | Chris Phoenix wins the Nemesis Memorial Battle Royal |
