2007 Last Chance Qualifier
Top 5 All Axxess Decks
by Barron Vangor Toth
Raw Deal co-designer

What amazing configuration did he sport to win this stacked field? It’s the same deck he played the next day to a top four finish at the World Championships:

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BACKSTAGE (3)

Backstage Signing Appearance
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH (20)

Pre-match (10)

Big Slide in the Ring
Donnybrook
Fan Love an Underdog (original) x3
I Want to Play the Game
I’m the Underdog x2
Trash Talkin’ Interview
You’re a Human Vacuum Cleaner

Mid-match (10)

A Phoenix Rising x2
Big Slide in the Ring
Restricted Use in This Area
Sustained Damage
Test of Strength
The Road to Victory
Unscrupulous SOB
You Think You Know Me?
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (15)

Bait Opponent
Brave H
Grab the Mic x3
Mania x2
Million Dollar Smile
Never Gonna Stop Me
Quick Count Ref
Simply the Best x3
Soda’s Rule
That’s How I Roll

Antics (2)

[Revolution] Look Under the Ring x2

Maneuvers (15)

[Revolution] Press Slam
Dynamic Finisher
Edge Kick
Face Stretch x3
Precision Clothesline x3
Precision Leg Lock x3
Sucker Punch
The Finisher
The Maneuver of Doom

Reversals (28)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
Divine Intervention
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Edge-o-Matic
Edge’s Running Spear x3
Edge’s Spear
Edgeacution
Elbow to the Face
Flying Tope
Get the F Out
Love—Fury—Passion—Energy
Manager Interferes x3
Rated R Superstar x3
Raw Deal Revolution
Rollup
Scream if You Want It
Volley This! x3

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BACKSTAGE (3+)

Backstage Signing Appearance
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance
+ All Applicable Enforcers

BACKLASH (20)

Pre-match (10)

[Revolution] Intercontinental Title Belt
Haterade
I’m Gonna Break You
It’s Showtime!
Managed by Dawn Marie
Pyrotechnic Volley
The Old Switcheroo
Trash Talkin’ Interview
WWE Championship Belt
You Rang?

Mid-match (10)

Break It Out… x3
Check This Out!
Introduce Your Brain to Your Mouth
Restricted Use in This Area
The Road to Victory
Victory Roll
When You Run the Show…
You’re as Graceful as a Cow on Ice

ARSENAL (50)

Actions (5)

A Few Heel Men
Brave H
Keibler’s Instincts
Pulp Mania
The Mack Militant

Antics (3)

[Revolution] Look Under the Ring x3

Maneuvers (16)

[Revolution] Chicken Wing x2
[Revolution] Press Slam x2
Atomic Knee Drop
Atomic Lariat x3
Blatant Choke Hold
Dynamic Finisher
German Suplex x2
Holla Holla Holla
The Finisher
Thrust Knee Lift x2

Reversals (26)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
Ap Chaki Kick x2
Divine Intervention
Don’t Try This at Home
Elbow to the Face x3
Just Bring It!
Master Manipulator
Never Bet Against Me, Playa
Never Forgive—Never Forget
No Chance in Hell
Once is Enough x2
Sidewalk Slam
Sloppy, Very Sloppy x2
The Coach Says, Today’s the Day!
The Price We Pay
The Raw Deal Revolution
Volley This! x3

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BACKSTAGE (3+)

Backstage Signing Appearance
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance
+ All Applicable Enforcers and Stipulations

BACKLASH (20)

Pre-match (10)

[Revolution] Previously Unannounced Match x2
A No Show
Backstage Donnybrook
I Want to Play the Game
I’m Gonna Break You x2
It’s Showtime!
The Luck of the Draw
Trash Talkin’ Interview

Mid-match (10)

A Phoenix Rising x2
Backstage Shenanigans
Let the Bodies Hit the Floor
Restricted Use in This Area
Sustained Damage
This is Going Nowhere Fast
Unscrupulous SOB
When You Run the Show…
You’re Dangerously Close

ARSENAL (50)

Maneuvers (17)

Brass ‘Nuks’ Shot
Chain Lashing
Chair Shot
Garbage Can Lid
Handcuffed x3
Kick
Overhand Chair Shot
Precision Kick x3
Steel Chain Shot x2
Struck by a Kendo Stick x3

Reversals (33)

A Revolution of the Mind x3
All Talk, No Action x2
Anything and Hate It
Clumsy Opponent
Divine Intervention
Don’t Try This at Home x3
Elbow to the Face x3
Get the F Out
Hold the Phone x2
I Gotta Say, Out of Play
It’s Great to Be Back Here In…
Leg Drag x2
Manager Interferes x3
Master Manipulator
Sidewalk Slam x2
The Price We Pay
The Raw Deal Revolution
Too Many Rules and Too Many Refs
Volley This! x3

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BACKSTAGE (3)

Backstage Signing Appearance
Raw Deal 5th Anniversary
WWE Signing Appearance

BACKLASH (20)

Pre-match (10)

[Revolution] Heavyweight Title Belt
Dare to Take a Challenge
Houston, Texas
Let’s Get It On
Managed by Vince McMahon
Mr. Kennedy’s Mic
Old School Psychology
Product Endorsements
The Champ Is Here
You Can’t Spell Funaki Without F-U-N

Mid-match (10)

Goodnight, Everybody
Introduce Your Brain to Your Mouth
Ready to Fight x3
Restricted Use in This Area
Ring General
The King Interferes
The Road to Victory
This Is Going Nowhere Fast

ARSENAL (60)

Actions (5)

Say It Loud, Say It Proud
Mr. Kennedy
Ken-ne-dy!
A Few Heel Men
Brave H

Maneuvers (19)

Ankle Lock
Atomic Driver x2
Bear Hug
Dynamic Finisher
Precision Haymaker x2
Rest Hold x2
Scoop Slam x3
The Finisher
The Maneuver of Doom
Tornado Takedown of Doom
Vise Lock x2
What a Maneuver x2

Reversals (36)

[Revolution] Inertia x2
A Revolution of the Mind x3
Blindsided Control x2
Booby Trap x3
Chained Heat x2
Don’t Try This at Home x2
Divine Intervention
Elbow to the Face x3
Hold the Phone x2
I Change the Questions x3
Once is Enough x2
Powerslam
Sloppy, Very Sloppy x3
The Coach Says, Today’s the Day! x3
The Raw Deal Revolution
Volley This! x3

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While I said this at the event as well as on the Yahoo boards, I want to again publicly thank the great folks from RIW Hobbies for being such terrific hosts. I also want to thank Comic Images for funding the weekend and give mad props to my fellow co-designer Mike Foley and longtime playtester Jason Griffey for being such integral aspects to the success with me being a touch under the weather. Also, my thanks to all the folks who showed up Friday and/or Saturday—as we’ve said countless times over the years: our players are the game.