Raw Deal’s 5th Annual World Championship Deck Lists
WrestleMania 22: April 1, 2006
By Barron Vangor Toth
Raw Deal co-designer

Everyone is dying for deck lists so let’s just cut to it, shall we?

(As a note, all cards are Throwback versions unless noted otherwise. Also, there is a chance I make a data-entry error below … if it’s discovered, it will be corrected ASAP.)

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2006 Raw Deal World Champion / 2005 Canadian Champion James “Kandyman” Kandziolka’s Decks:

James Kandziolka’s All Axxess Heat Seekers: Heel + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

On Your Home Turf
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Bitter Rivals
Hell in a Cell Match
Managed by Vince McMahon
Managed by Terri Runnels
It’s All About the Game
Calling You Out
Old School Wrestling Match
United States Title Belt

Mid-match (10)

Dirty Low Blow
Sustained Damage
The Road to the Third Ever Raw Deal World Champion Wess Victory’s House
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
Suicide Strike
Unscrupulous SOB
Break It Out, Break You Down… x3
Introduce Your Brain to Your Mouth

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (23)

That’s Broken! x3
Trailer Park Trash
Grab the Mic x3
Keibler’s Instincts
Let the Heeling Begin x3
Violent Vendetta
Spit at Opponent
Brave H
One of a Kind
That’s Balanced! x3
Simply the Best x3
We’re Not Mexicans… We’re Mexicools!
Quick Count Ref

Maneuvers (18)

Choke Hold
Grab x3
Handcuffed x2
Wraparound Wrist Lock x3
Apply Legal Leverage
The Proper Punch
Atomic Driver x3
Atomic Spinebuster
Atomic Knee Drop
Tornado Takedown … of DOOOOOOOOOOM!
A Good ol’ Fashioned Mugging

Reversals (19)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
Elbow to the Face x3
Kissing Up to the Stinkin’ Fans x3
Volley This! x3
Kokubetsu
Brass ‘Nuks’ Shot
The Price We Pay
I Know Cool … and You’re Not Cool
Manager Interferes x3

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James Kandziolka’s Afterburn Doink: Face + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

As a public service announcement, The Champ wanted me to remind you all that Doink’s Superstar card itself counts as a Backstage card—while you can’t put it into your Ringside pile in order to get the -2F modifier, it does give your opponent a +1 modifier.

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Rochester, New York
Managed by William Regal
Managed by Vince McMahon
Banned from Ringside
Calling You Out
Old School Wrestling Match
Through All These Years
Underrated Superstar
United States Title Belt
Vince McMahon, GRA

(Note from Barron: Yes, despite James obviously owning Managed by Jimmy Hart, he made the conscious decision that it isn’t worth packing—something to think about when people think that Jimmy is a problem card: some don’t even bother packing it.)

Mid-match (10)

Backlash!
Sustained Damage
The Road to the Third Ever Raw Deal World Champion Wess Victory’s House
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Check This Out!
Break It Out, Break You Down… x3
Living the Good Life

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (15)

Escape the Rules x3
Iron Will x2
Marking Out x3
Shake It Off x2
Backed by Stephanie McMahon x3
Take It Back
Enter the Stratusphere

Maneuvers (3)

German Suplex x3

Reversals (42)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
Chained Heat x3
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Elbow to the Face x3
I Gotta Say, Out of Play x2
In My Day, a Maneuver was a Maneuver
Just Bring It! x3
Once Is Enough x3
Sidewalk Slam
Volley This! x3
Hold the Phone! x2
Leg Drag x2
There Are Two Things You Can Do… x3
Overshot Your Mark x3
Spine Buster x2
Takedown x3
“Cowboy” Bob Orton Interferes
Sloppy… Very Sloppy x2

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2005 Raw Deal World Champion / 2006 World Championship Runner-up / 2004 and 2005 Singaporean Champion Frankie Ho’s Decks:

Frankie Ho’s All Axxess Paul Heyman: Face + Raw

BACKSTAGE AREA (3+)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance
Plus Every Legal Stipulation

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Managed by William Regal
Managed by Vince McMahon
Distractingly Divalicious
I’m Gonna Break You
I Take Ho-llywood
It’s Showtime!
Old School Wrestling Match
Shawn Michaels, GRA
Study the Tapes
Underrated Superstar

Mid-match (10)

Backlash!
Panic Throw x2
The Road to the Third Ever Raw Deal World Champion Wess Victory’s House You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
Undermine the Competition
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
The King Interferes
Let the Bodies Hit the Floor
You’re Dangerously Close

ARSENAL (50)

Actions (4)

I Can’t Be Reading This Right… x3
Do You Know Who Else is Hot?

Maneuvers (15)

Armed and Dangerous x3
Judo Takedown x3
Chain Lashing
Struck by a Kendo Stick x3
Take Your Own Medicine x3
Everything and the Kitchen Sink x2

Reversals (31)

Chained Heat x3
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Elbow to the Face x3
Escape Move x2
Just Bring It! x2
Once is Enough x2
Over Sell Maneuver x2
Reach for the Ropes x2
Sidewalk Slam
Step Aside x2
Too Many Rules and Too Many Refs
Volley This! x3
Backslide
The Price We Pay
Master Manipulator
Sloppy… Very Sloppy x3

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Frankie Ho’s Afterburn Home Team: Face + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Houston, Texas
Bitter Rivals
I Want to Play the Game
Old School Psychology x3
Old School Wrestling Match
The Old Switcheroo
Vince McMahon, GRA
You Rang?

Mid-match (10)

Backlash!
Restricted Use in This Area
Sustained Damage
The Road to the Third Ever Raw Deal World Champion Wess Victory’s House
This Is Just the Beginning
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
Ready to Fight x2
Break It Out, Break You Down… x2

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (8)

I Can’t Be Reading This Right… x2
Marking Out
You Feeling Lucky? x3
Offer Handshake
The Whole Dam Show

Maneuvers (12)

Lariat Takedown x2
Shhhhhhhhhh Chop
Fall-away Suplex
German Suplex
Take Your Own Medicine
Suicide Dive x2
Face Stretch x3
Precision Clothesline

Reversals (40)

Chained Heat x2
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Elbow to the Face x3
Enough with the Trash Talk
Escape Move x2
Hold the Phone! x2
I Gotta Say, Out of Play x2
Just Bring It! x2
Let’s Wrestle Already
Lift a Boot
Once is Enough x2
Over Sell Maneuver x2
Reach for the Ropes x2
Sidewalk Slam
Step Aside x2
Too Many Rules and Too Many Refs
Volley This! x3
Leg Drag
Never Back Down—Never Quit
I Will Not Die!
Faceplant
Knee Lift x2
Sloppy… Very Sloppy x3

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3rd Place—7-1 Swiss / UK Champion Rob Maslen’s Decks:

Rob Maslen’s All Axxess Teddy Long: Face + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3+)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance
Plus Every Legal Enforcer

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Bitter Rivals
Hell in a Cell Match
Managed by William Regal
Distractingly Divalicious
Haterade
I Don’t Care About the Heat
I’m Gonna Break You
It’s All About the Game
It’s Showtime!
Underrated Superstar

Mid-match (10)

Backstage Shenanigans
Sustained Damage
This Is Just the Beginning x4
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Check This Out!
Suicide Strike

ARSENAL (50)

Actions (4)

I Can’t Be Reading This Right… x2
The Mack Militant
Big Boyz Club

Maneuvers (12)

Judo Takedown x2
Pump Kick
Boot Lace x2
German Suplex x3
Back Splash
Claw
Superplex x2

Reversals (34)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
Chained Heat x2
Clean Break x2 (old school sup3r t3ch)
Don’t Try This at Home
Elbow to the Face x3
Just Bring It! x2
Once is Enough x2
Sidewalk Slam
Too Many Rules and Too Many Refs
Volley This! x3
You Fight Like a Woman x2
Leg Drag
Get the “F” Out!
Backslide
Inside Cradle
Back Fist
Faceplant
Never Forgive—Never Forget
The Price We Pay
Master Manipulator
Spine Buster
Power Slam

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Rob Maslen’s Afterburn Stephanie McMahon: Heel + SmackDown

BACKSTAGE AREA (3+)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance
Plus Every Legal Enforcer

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Bitter Rivals
Managed by Vince McMahon
Backed by Vince McMahon
First Family of Professional Wrestling
Old School Wrestling Match
Pyrotechnic Volley
Taunt the Fans x2
Vince Interferes
WWF Women’s Title Belt

Mid-match (10)

Backstage Shenigans
Panic Grab
Sustained Damage
The Road to the Third Ever Raw Deal World Champion Wess Victory’s House
This Is Just the Beginning x3
You’re As Graceful as a Cow on Ice
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Unscrupulous SOB

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (15)

Ego Boost x3
That’s Broken! x3
A Few Heel Men
Commission-er Rules! x2
Don’t Hate da Playa, Hate da Game x2
That’s Balanced! x3
The Switch

Maneuvers (22)

Clutch Onto Opponent x3
Girly Grab x3
Judo Takedown x2
Sucker Punch
Apply Illegal Leverage x3
Spinning Leg Drop
Suicide Lariat
Kidney Punch x2
Atomic Lariat
Atomic Knee Drop
Superplex x2
Shooting Star Press x2

Reversals (23)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Elbow to the Face x3
Sidewalk Slam
Too Many Rules and Too Many Refs
Volley This! x3
Back Fist x2
The Price We Pay
Master Manipulator
Manager Interferes x3
Spine Buster
A Dynasty’s Destiny
Power Slam

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4th Place 2006 World Championships / Origins Champ Mark “The Experience” LaRoche’s Decks:

Mark LaRoche’s All Axxess Road Dogg (yes, ROAD DOGG, for those that think unsupported Superstars of yore cannot win against the best players on the planet): Heel + Raw

BACKSTAGE AREA (3)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

I Want to Play the Game
Hell in a Cell Match
Managed by William Regal
I’m Gonna Break You
JR Style Clubberin’ x2
Rules Were Meant to be Broken x2
Underrated Superstar x2

Mid-match (10)

Fortitude Surge
Panic Grab
Sustained Damage
The Road to the Third Ever Raw Deal World Champion Wess Victory’s House
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
Undermine the Competition
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Silent but Violent
The King Interferes
Unscrupulous SOB

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (12)

Escape the Rules x2
I Can’t Be Reading This Right… x3
That’s Broken! x3
Dirty Taker
Let’s Make Some Noise
Backed by Stephanie McMahon x2

Maneuvers (19)

Clutch Onto Opponent x3
Judo Takedown x3
Shoot Headlock x3
Boot Lace x3
Apply Illegal Leverage x3
German Suplex x3
Doggy Pump Handle Slam

Reversals (29)

Chained Heat x2
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Elbow to the Face x3
Escape Move x3
Lift a Boot
Step Aside x3
Volley This! x3
Strangle Hold
Strangle Hold x2 original
Backslide x2
Inside Cradle x2
Help’s on the Way
Kickin’ the Shiznit Doggy Style
Manager Interferes x3

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Mark LaRoche’s Afterburn Teddy Long: Face + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3+)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance
Plus Every Legal Enforcer

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Hell in a Cell Match
Managed by William Regal
Managed by Vince McMahon
Banned from Ringside
Hardcore Holly, GRA
Haterade
The Old Switcheroo
US Title Belt
Vince Interferes
You Rang?

Mid-match (10)

Chain Barrier
Immune to Pain
Sustained Damage
This Is Just the Beginning x4
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Suicide Strike

ARSENAL (50)

Actions (5)

Escape the Rules
Suplex Into the Ring
That’s Broken! x2
The Mack Militant

Maneuvers (11)

Judo Takedown x2
German Suplex x3
Holla! Holla! Holla!
Superplex x3
Shooting Star Press x2

Reversals (34)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
Chained Heat x2
Don’t Try This at Home
Elbow to the Face x3
Just Bring It! x2
Let’s Wrestle Already x2
Once is Enough x2
Quick Reflexes x2
Sidewalk Slam x2
Unexpected Turn of Events x2
Volley This! x3
Body Block
Never Forgive—Never Forget
Master Manipulator
Overshot Your Mark
Spine Buster x2
Power Slam x2
Sloppy… Very Sloppy x2

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Above are the two decks from each of the four top players from the 2006 World Championships. But what about the three other decks that posted winning records that didn’t make the top 4 since the players didn’t get a winning record in another format? Surely these three decks need to be known:

#1 Ranked Player in the World Nate Weiss’ All Axxess 3-1 A-Train: Face + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Snot Rocket
Bitter Rivals
Calling You Out
My Sacrifice
Banned from Ringside
Fans Love an Underdog x3
It’s Showtime!
Underrated Superstar

Mid-match (10)

Fortitude Surge
Restricted Use in this Area
Sustained Damage
Took That on the Chin
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Cheap Accolades x2
Introduce Your Brain to Your Mouth
Victory Roll

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (9)

Escape the Rules
A Few Heel Men
Commission-er Rules! x2
Divas! Divas! Divas!
Lilian: Amazing Announcer x2
Candice: Internet Icon x2

Maneuvers (19)

Quick Snap Body Slam x2
Technical Slam x3
Reverse Fall-away Slam x2
Technical Tope x2
Powerbomb x2
Blindside Slam x2
Precision Power Slam x2
Atomic Knee Drop
Atomic Powerbomb Suplexbuster … of DOOOOOOOOOOM!
Derailer
Train Wreck

Reversals (32)

Don’t Try This at Home x2
Chained Heat x2
Elbow to the Face x3
Escape Move x3
Once is Enough x2
Over Sell Maneuver x2
Reach for the Ropes x3
Sidewalk Slam x2
Step Aside x3
Too Many Rules and Too Many Refs
Volley This! x2
Who Do You Think You Are?
No Chance in Hell x2
Power Slam x2
Sloppy… Very Sloppy x2

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Winner of the Largest Major Tournament in Raw Deal History: Gen Con Champ Elijah Jones’ 3-1 Afterburn Leader of the Edge Army: Face + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (13)

Houston, Texas
You’re a Human Vacuum Cleaner…
Hell in a Cell Match
Old School Manager
Banned from Ringside
Big Slide Into the Ring x3
I Don’t Care About the Heat
Old School Psychology x2
Product Endorsements
US Title Belt

Mid-match (7)

Panic Grab x2
You Think You Know Me?
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Atomic Bear Hug
Victory Roll

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (2)

The Switch x2

Maneuvers (20)

Grab x3
Judo Choke x2
Rest Hold x2
Scoop Slam x3
Wraparound Wrist Lock x3
Apply Legal Leverage x2
Leg Lock
Pendulum Back Breaker
Atomic Driver x3

Reversals (38)

Chained Heat x3
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Elbow to the Face x3
Escape Move x2
I Gotta Say, Out of Play
Just Bring It! x3
Once is Enough x2
Over Sell Maneuver x2
Reach for the Ropes x2
Sidewalk Slam
Step Aside x2
Volley This! x3
Hold the Phone!
Leg Drag
The Price We Pay
Edge’s Spear
Scream If You Want It
Overshot Your Mark
Spine Buster
Downward Spiral
Sloppy… Very Sloppy x2
Edge-o-Matic
Edge-acution

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Texas Champ Joe Stempek’s 3-1 Afterburn Phenom: Face + SmackDown!

BACKSTAGE AREA (3)

Backstage Signature
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH DECK (20)

Pre-match (10)

Boston, Massachusetts
Hell in a Cell Match
Managed by Paul Bearer
Armageddon Is Upon Us
Big Evil—Red Devil
2005 Raw Deal World Champion / 2-time Singaporean Champ Frankie Ho Takes Ho-llywood and Almost Takes Chicag-Ho
No Way Out
The Urn
US Title Belt
You Will Respect Me

Mid-match (10)

Restricted Use in this Area
The Road to the Third Ever Raw Deal World Champion Wess Victory’s House
This Is Just the Beginning x4
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice
This Is Going Nowhere Fast
Really, That’s Enough
Brothers ‘til the End

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (8)

Ego Boost x4
Dirty Taker
Offer Handshake x3

Maneuvers (12)

Judo Choke x2
Judo Takedown x4
Throttled Within an Inch of Your Life
German Suplex x4
Tombstone Piledriver

Reversals (40)

Don’t Try This at Home x2
Elbow to the Face x4
Enough With the Trash Talk
Escape Move x4
Once Is Enough x3
Reach for the Ropes x4
Sidewalk Slam x3
Step Aside x4
Volley This! x4
Leg Drag x2
There Are Two Things You Can Do…
Spine Buster
The Dead Will Rise Again
The Deadman Is Alive
There Is No Forgiveness This Time
Physically Dominant Force
Taker Sits Up
Bad to the Bone
Takin’ Care of Business

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The top 11 decks from some of the greatest players in Raw Deal history, perfect for net-decking your tournaments away for the next six or seven weeks until No Way Out is tourney legal—and when any of the above would be lucky to win a game in the new era of Raw Deal.

Until then.

Barron Vangor Toth