WMAC Masters
WMAC Masters is an American live-action television show produced by Norman Grossfeld featuring choreographed martial arts fights. It was created and licensed by 4Kids Entertainment. The show, while featuring real martial arts by trained martial artists, depicted a fantasy setting using fictional episodic stories, with each episode relating a life lesson. Battles were fought on elaborate closed sets, with an omniscient narrator, on-screen scoring and health gauges, giving the show a feel of a cinematic live-action video game. WMAC stands for the fictional World Martial Arts Council, where the best martial artists compete for the ultimate prize, the Dragon Star. The Dragon Star is a gold trophy that looks like a shuriken surrounded by a dragon; it was proof that its holder was the best martial artist in the world.
Seasons
1. Meet the Masters
Air Date: 1995-01-01
Tsunami learns how the various Masters got their nicknames but the Machine refuses to answer. The Machine eventually reveals that when he was younger, his pride made him go into an all-out fight where he broke his leg, forcing him to change his attitude.
2. Brothers in Arms
Air Date: 1995-02-01
When a match between Superstar and Star Warrior ends oddly, the Machine explains the unique bond the brothers have. Also, Olympus (who is one ki-symbol away from full Dragon Belt status) faces Tsunami in the latter's first match since being promoted to the academy.
3. Going for Gold
Air Date: 1995-03-01
Olympus challenges Turbo for the Dragon Star and shares how he once helped a troubled youth.
4. Broken Promise
Air Date: 1995-04-01
After being knocked out by a move Great Wolf promised never to use on him, Tiger Claw feels anger toward his friend.
5. A Man Can Dream
Air Date: 1995-05-01
Tsunami has a crush on Shannon Lee and Red Dragon shares a story of his own feelings for a female astronaut.
6. Ninja Challenge
Air Date: 1995-06-01
With the first-ever Ninja Challenge offering a chance to win three ki symbols, Tsunami makes a bet with Superstar over his chances with the loser doing a hundred push-ups for each of the other's symbols.
7. Quest For The Dragon Star
Air Date: 1995-07-01
As Kid Carmichael makes his debut, Olympus tells the others of how his quest for advice against Turbo led to a unique lesson.
8. The Jokes On You
Air Date: 1995-08-01
Tired of Warlock's practical jokes, Great Wolf and Baby Doll put itching powder in his glove...only to have an unsuspecting Red Dragon use it for an important match against Superstar, who is seeking full Dragon Belt status.
9. Double Dragon Star Match
Air Date: 1995-09-01
As Superstar defeats Olympus for the Dragon Star, Baby Doll is set to face Lady Lightning but her worries about her past with her father threaten to make her back out.
10. Blindsided
Air Date: 1995-10-01
In a preliminary match, Tsunami uses an illegal move on Yin Yang Man. As the bout is reviewed, the other Masters learn Yin Yang is blind in one eye and he shares how it happened.
11. Icebreaker
Air Date: 1995-11-01
As a storm rages outside, Tiger Claw and Great Wolf face each other for the first time since the breaking of their friendship and are perhaps able to put it back together.
12. Reaching the Top
Air Date: 1995-12-01
The Machine worries over having to face Olympus to reach full Dragon Belt status. Meanwhile, Great Wolf prepares to break a long-standing record on shattering ice.
13. Showdown: Part 1
Air Date: 1996-01-01
The Machine and Superstar go at it for the Dragon Star but the match ends with both defeated by a mysterious masked ninja.
1. Showdown: Part 2
Air Date: 1996-02-01
The masked ninja escapes before his identity is discovered. As a new Super Challenge is fought, accusations are thrown at Star Warrior. The ending reveals that Warlock and the newest Master, Tracer, are secretly working together to destroy WMAC.
2. Dragon Star Rematch
Air Date: 1996-03-01
Superstar and the Machine's rematch is marred by an earthquake. Meanwhile, the Masters put Star Warrior on trial as the masked ninja.
3. Ladies Night
Air Date: 1996-04-01
Lady Lightning hopes a new outfit gets her confidence back after losing the Dragon Star. Meanwhile, Star Warrior feels resentment towards his brother, Superstar, for doubting him during the masked ninja controversy.
4. Fired Up
Air Date: 1996-05-01
Red Dragon prepares to go for full Dragon Belt status as Olympus shows off a unique weapon.
5. Wizard and Warlock
Air Date: 1996-06-01
A new Master called Wizard arrives with Warlock revealing him as his estranged brother, whom he tells the Masters is part of an evil martial arts organization known as Jukido; however, Wizard tells the Masters that it's the other way around and that Warlock has been lying to them all. Red Dragon defeats The Machine for the Dragon Star. At the end of the episode, Warlock has Wizard ambushed by ninjas.
6. Battle of the Brothers
Air Date: 1996-07-01
Tiger Claw saves Wizard from his attackers, the man sharing a clue before passing out. Meanwhile, Star Warrior and Superstar overcome their mistrust issues as the other Masters investigate the attackers.
7. Bad Blood
Air Date: 1996-08-01
The issues of the attacks and mistrust cause tension between the Masters, especially during their preliminary matches.
8. Super Challenge 3
Air Date: 1996-09-01
Another Super Challenge gives Warlock the chance to attain full Dragon Belt status. Turbo and Star Warrior embark on a series of strange challenges against each other following Turbo's Battledome loss to Star Warrior in the previous episode.
9. Mixed Doubles
Air Date: 1996-10-01
A special match of male/female Masters is made while Warlock challenges Red Dragon for the Dragon Star. Meanwhile, Wizard returns to the WMAC following his brutal Battledome beating at the hands of the Jukido warriors a few weeks ago.
10. Name of the Game
Air Date: 1996-11-01
The Masters play with a program that creates anagrams of names. Star Warrior and Turbo settle their feud while Black Widow reveals she is retiring as Dragon Star champion, perhaps giving Jukido the opening they have been looking for.
11. Vision of Evil: Part 1
Air Date: 1996-12-01
Great Wolf shares a nightmare he had of the Dragon Star being stolen and fears the day's match-ups will prove it true.
12. Vision of Evil: Part 2
Air Date: 1997-01-01
In a special 3-way match, Chameleon wins the Dragon Star but a bizarre statue shows up instead, thus confirming Great Wolf's fears. The Masters finally realize who is behind the plot unfolding all this time, as Wizard finally exposes his brother's true intentions to the Masters.
13. The Turning Points of the Masters
Air Date: 1997-02-01
A recap of the personal flashbacks of the Masters.
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Rating
5.3/10
Release Date
1995-01-01
Episodes
26 (2 seasons)
Status
Canceled
Cast
Production Companies
Renaissance-Atlantic Films
4Kids Entertainment