Ok so here's the twist, every round his opponent is just a progressively stronger Wonder Man.
Each time the Supes takes down WM, the abilities of the next person on the list is added to WM's arsonal. Both Supes and WM are fully revitalised at the start of each match.
*Note*
Transfers ALL powers, gear, experience/training and knowledge of powers/gear as well as transfers all memories of the previous fight. Weaknesses are NOT transferred, however. Duplicate powers/gear/experience/skills stack so 2 ppl with class 10 strength makes a class 20, etc.
I'd say 7. With Northstar's speed, Superman getting tagged by a Class 100 adamantium claw to the face will definitely be enough to stop him more often than not.
BTW, good idea on reworking the Absorption Gauntlet a bit. Starting off with a decently powered character (as opposed to a much weaker one) makes this a lot more interesting. Gonna do that from now on.
i'm stuck trying to figure out what would happen if ms.marvel and wonder man were "fused". her power is to absorb and amplify energies and well.... simon is ionic energy come to life or whatever.