Apex of the Decade 11

Apex of the Decade 11 was the 11th official ranking for the Apex of the Decade, an Apex listing of the top 25 e-wrestlers to have competed in the e-federation, Lords of Pain Wrestling (LPW), formerly the Psychotic Wrestling Alliance (PWA), acknowledging the in and out of character success from those who paved the way during the promotion's first decade of existence.

The 11th ranking was announced on December 27, 2009. The Rabbi was the e-wrestler who claimed the 15th spot with 229 points.

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VITAL STATISTICS

Height and Weight: 6'2” 210 Pounds Billed From: http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/lpw/images/thumb/d/de/Flag_of_the_United_States.png/24px-Flagg_of_the_United_States.png Long Island, New York Debut: LPW Insanity LIVE from London, England (Defeated Hungry Wolf) Career Accomplishments: PWA United States Tag Team Championship (2 Times, With “Sick” Nick), PWA Television Championship, PWA United States Championship, LPW Transatlantic Championship, 2005 Schizophrenia Wrestler of the Year. Career Record: 28 Wins, 25 Losses (On Record) Highest Spot Achieved on APEX in Career: 3rd (June 2009) Latest Match: LPW Insanity LIVE from Woodstock (Defeated by Ash Strife) Score: 274 Points (No First Place Votes)

Patient History: When it comes to superstars who have been dominant in both forms of professional wrestling, history is studded with big names who have been able to master both singles and tag team competition. However, none mastered this delicate art form as early as The Rabbi. The PWA's resident Jewish warrior, the Rabbi quickly rose through the ranks to establish himself, not just as an innovator of the ring, but a leader behind the curtain.

The Rabbi established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the Schizophrenia brand of  the PWA, teaming with a Hardcore legend from the LOP Hardcore Division, “Sick” Nick. Nick was no stranger to winning gold, having been a champion of the LOPH over a staggering 200 times. With the Rabbi by his side, the pair would go on to win the PWA United States Tag Team Championships from Blood and Fire, and went on to form a dominant run as the Tag Team Champions of Insanity.

The Rabbi adopted many of Nick's hardcore traits into his wrestling, adding an X-Factor into his abilities. Thanks to this X-Factor, Rabbi was referred to as one of the Schizo 6, a group of 6 men who continuously put on five star matches. Titles often flowed between these 6 men, including his partner, “Sick” Nick, Wevv Mang, Red Dragon, Mass Chaos and Bloodrose. So much so, that it would be Bloodrose and Chaos that would take the tag titles from Nick and Rabbi. Rabbi would win it back though at the Revelations PPV, as well as the Television Championship, as Rabbi won the “Schizo 6” Battle Royal, walking out the second ever double champion in PWA history.

Rabbi's time as double champion would be short lived however, as the very next night, he was defeated by White Falcon for the title. His luck would continue on this path, the next show losing his Tag Titles to the Wild Cards. Rabbi's frustrations were pent up as he decided to pursue his singles goals, even going as far to break his partnership with Sick Nick. Nick would be victorious against Rabbi at the At All Costs PPV, defending his United States Championship in the process, but Rabbi had made a point.

Siding with the Illuminati's beliefs, Rabbi rose through the card, and got another title opportunity in a fatal four way at Annihilation, which Joey Hollywood would questionably win. With a new focus in his sights, The Rabbi gunned down Hollywood and captured the title for his first run with the championship. After losing in his first defence by Disqualification, The Rabbi walked into Altered Reality to face cYnical, the Western States Heritage Champion, in a Passover Match. cYnical would humiliate the Rabbi in the match, defeating him in the blood fest. Headbanger would then gain a measure of revenge on the Rabbi at the Homecoming show, defeating him for the United States Championship in a No Disqualification Match.

After Homecoming, The Rabbi turned him attention to winning Pen's newly vacated World Heavyweight Championship, however, in the opening round of the tournament, he was attacked by Adeaton, taking him out of the running. He would however, be the first man to challenge Krimson Mask after he won the title, a match which didn't have a favorable result for the Rabbi. After this match, the Rabbi took a back seat on the Insanity card, helping foster young talent, such as Magic and Andy Savana.

After being involved in one of the clean swept teams at Altered Reality 4, The Rabbi returned his focus to rising back to the top, as he entered in the “Exciting Adventures of the Transatlantic Championship” tournament, for the vacant Transatlantic Championship. After surviving the tumultuous first two rounds, The Rabbi was able to defeat young sensation, Daniel Oakley, in the finals at Honor Roll. However, The Rabbi still craved the World Championship which had already eluded him in his career.

While actively defending his Transatlantic Championship, The Rabbi took up the Body Count challenge, looking to amass enough points to challenge for X's World Title at the Body Count PPV. In a stunning moment, Ash Strife challenged Rabbi to put not only his title, but his entire bank of points on the line. The Rabbi took the chance, with Ash putting his points on the line as well. With everything on the line, The Rabbi put on the performance of his career, to defeat Ash Strife in an extremely close match to be the first man to qualify for the Death Cube match at Body Count, the first and only Pay-Per-View the legend would main event.

The Death Cube match did not contain the fairytale moment for his career, with Hatchet Ryda walking out the victorious new World Heavyweight Champion. To add further insult, The Rabbi would lose his beloved Transatlantic Championship in the main event of the very next show, to the man he defeated to qualify for the Death Cube, Ash Strife. This would be the last time we would see the Rabbi, as part of a cost cutting measure, he would be released by the C.E.O of LPW, D. Hammond Samuels.

The current whereabouts of the Rabbi is unknown, but there is no doubt he is a legend of our business. An innovator of both Tag Team Wrestling, of Singles competition, a nurturer of the youth, and a fierce competitor. The Rabbi is the complete package of LPW, one who no doubt, has unfinished business in an LPW ring. For his efforts both inside the ring, and behind the curtain, the LPW Universe has voted The Rabbi to number 11 on the Apex of the Decade. Congratulations, Rabbi.