“So, I can confidently say that we all already know some of the names expected to make the final list,” Brent said, “do you have any predictions you would care to give at this moment?”

“I could,” Mark replied wryly, “but I am going to refrain from doing so. I don’t want to in [i]any way[/i] influence the voting or give an impression of bias.”

“I understand.” Brent responded with a casual wave of his left hand, though there was a flash of disappointment on his face. “So, what [i]can[/i] you tell us about the tournament itself, Mister Trenton? What kind of action can everyone expect?” Brent leaned slightly to one side as he made his next query.

“The first round of the tournament will be made up of singles matches with the standard ruleset,” Mark began, “after all of which are done only six of the twelve chosen wrestlers will remain. The second round will be where the rules go out the window.” Mark paused again, letting his words hang for a few seconds then continuing. “Next will be a round of extreme rules matches; tables, chairs, kendo sticks, and no ringside ten counts. After this there will only be three wrestlers left.”

“And what then?”

“A three person steel cage match,” Mark declared, his tone becoming upbeat, “the two contestants to make it out of the steel cage in the third and final round will go on to face each other in a singles match for the championship.”

Another pause.

“And… this will be the layout for both the men and women’s division?” 

“Yes.”