History
The original four Grapplers were initially drafted by the Roxxon Oil Company to invade Project: Pegasus, along with Thundra. They were given specially designed costumes to heighten their formidable prowess at physical combat. However, Quasar and Giant-Man eventually defeated the quartet and gave them over to authorities.
They later attacked Dazzler while they were all incarcerated at Ryker's Island in attempt to get vengeance after the Klaw's seeming death at her hands. After getting beaten to near death, Dazzler was able to defeat the Grapplers with a light blast.
The Grapplers then escaped prison and planned to attack the Thing with several other super-villains, though the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and various other super-heroes foiled their plans. The Grapplers decided to halt their illegal activities and become legitimate wrestlers. They soon branched out, and several new members joined their ranks. Soon after, Titania was slain by the Scourge of the Underworld. Investigating her death, Letha also soon met her demise at the Scourge's hands. Screaming Mimi later joined the Thunderbolts, while Poundcakes became a freelance mercenary.
Letha and Titania were resurrected years later by the Hood, alongside several other victims of the Scourge.
The Grapplers then resurfaced, consisting of Letha, Titania (now called Lascivious), Poundcakes, and a new Screaming Mimi. Together, they battled their old teammate Songbird, but were defeated and arrested except the new Screaming Mimi who was a teenage runaway forced to work with them.
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