This made me laugh out loud [RAID SPOILERS]

[CaptainLagbeard]

The WoL even refuses at first until Metem proposes to free the soul if they win.
That said, even if WoL was using Azem's Crystal versus the opponent using their gadget and soul fusing it would remain pretty fair.

The opponents can create copies of themselves or summon bombos/bee workers/tesla cannon.
WoL bringing just 7 normal people isn't a stretch.

I like to think that the WoL is more or less holding back and fighting them as 8 regular people... Because we fought Zenos 1v1, who is an exceptionally strong Garlean, who not only had his Echo also had all the power of Shinryu.
Compared to Zenos, I don't think most of the fighters in the Arkadion are anywhere near him in terms of power.

[Raven2014]

I like to think that the WoL is more or less holding back and fighting them as 8 regular people... Because we fought Zenos 1v1, who is an exceptionally strong Garlean, who not only had his Echo also had all the power of Shinryu.
Compared to Zenos, I don't think most of the fighters in the Arkadion are anywhere near him in terms of power.

And this is why I hope the writing won't eventually try too hard to make it a power creep in order to give the WoL a challenge. My head cannon is my WoL is not in it for the bloodlust, survival or proper challenge, I'm in it for the theatrics, reward, and a good cause. No different than a champion hosting fight for charity or a sport team going on pre-season tours.

Also with the current structure we probably gonna have one guest appearance each tier, they can use those one for a proper fight. I'm ready for me and my man Eistenien to show the Alexandrian the kind of fight two people can do without regulators.