Friday, April 5, 2019

Preview: Duel of the Fates

Can you feel it - the end of the season approaches!  But not before we play one of the nastiest matches of the year...DUEL OF THE FATES!

The tensions are high as graduating Duelers are seeking a final chance for glory.  The road is tough.  And we're going to play "Duel of the Fates" on repeat until somebody cracks from the pressure.  It should be fun!

DUEL OF THE FATES HISTORY:

2018 - Ian won with Count Dooku in the Emperors Throne Room
2017 - Kaleb won with Darth Vader in the Geonosis Arena
2016 - Alex R. won with Count Dooku in the Carbon Freezing Chamber
2015 - Curtis won with Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Emperor's Throne Room

MEET THE DUELERS:

Alex C. - He missed the last two Duels but he has two top-three finishes in his last two matches, including a second place finish at the 2018 Championship.

Ben H. - Ben's last six Duels?  Four top-four finishes including three victories.  But the clock is ticking...can he claim one more trophy?

Chris W. - Three Duels ago Chris bottomed out in twelfth but has improved in each of his last two games.  Now he's looking for a top-six finish or better.

Courtney H. - She's never finished lower than eighth in six career starts, and that eighth place finish was in her last match at the Valentine's Duel.  She's looking to trend back in the right direction.

Elijah - Who is that in the distance I see...?  It's Elijah, the prodigal Dueler!  Quick, bring him my finest Jedi robe!  He hasn't played since June, where he had a career-best fifth place finish.

Grant - He had an uncharacteristic "lower" finish in sixth place at the Imperial March.  Despite strong showings he's still looking for his first victory since the Twin Sun Slams in June.

Ian - He'll look to become the second player in league history to defend his trophy at Duel of the Fates.  He nearly won last month, finishing third with Jango Fett.

Joel - He's ready to play again after taking the March Duel off.  He has three top six finishes in his last four Duels, including the victory at A New Hope.

Kaleb - A couple of crueler Duelers in the league have been taunting Kaleb about his winless streak.  He has a history of winning this Duel so it's best not to make him angry.

Riley - In a Dueling world where nothing makes sense, the Dueler who strikes the most fear in the league is a pipsqueak 10 year old.  God help us all, she goes professional after this Duel.

Rob - With his win at the Imperial March, Rob now has three top-four finishes in his last three Duels.  He's also the first Dueler to ever defend their trophy.

Viktor - Bless his rookie soul, we didn't scare Viktor off!  The amateur Dueler is back after a not-too-shabby eighth place finish in his first Duel.  He'll look to improve his second time out.

TREY REY PREDICTS THE WINNER:

Let's check in with Trey Rey to see who they like to win this one...my goodness!  Kylo Ren has the upper hand!!!

Kylo Ren:  Admit defeat, Trey Rey.  Let go of your picks.  Kill them if you have to
Lil' Rey:  never!
Big Rey:  WE HAVE ONE MORE TRICK - AND PICK - UP OUR SLEEVE!
Lego Rey:  wE PIcK maSTeR lUKe!
How on earth are Trey Rey going to get out of this one???  Tune in next month for the exciting conclusion of this EPIC battle.  And, for what it's worth...Trey Rey is 0-9 on picks this year.

Here we go, friends!  Tomorrow night, 7:30PM - DUEL OF THE FATES.  What's that?  You want a sneak peak on the music selection?  I'm so glad you asked!

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