[hider=Walter][center][h2][color=a0410d]Walter Durrell[/color][/h2][hr][hr][h3][b][i]We are as much a part of wrestling as it is a part of us[/i][/b][/h3]
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[sup]6’ – 160 lbs | 50 years working as a journalist[/sup][/center]
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[b]|[u]Birth Name     [/u]|[/b]
» Walter Nash Durrell

[b]|[u]Hails From     [/u]|[/b] 
» New York City
» September 19th, 1943 (73)

[b]|[u]Job     [/u]|[/b]
» Journalist

[b]|[u]Skills     [/u]|[/b]
» Writing
» Research
» Interviewing
» Editing
» Entrepreneurship
» Literary Criticism 

[b]|[u]Reason for being here     [/u]|[/b]
» Walter started out like many english majors, a fresh graduate from Columbia who had just written a lengthy thesis about the contrasting mysticism of Bataille and Tillich and their influence on Barthes, but was now tasked with finding a job. He became a reporter for the sports column, it was the only opening he could find with one of the national papers. During his years he got to know more about the world of professional wrestling, which got little coverage in major press, unlike other sports. His curiosity led him into an extensive research project about the life of Tanner Quinn. After several years, countless interviews, and many sleepless nights, he had compiled his work into an epic biography, titled The Path of Honor. It became a best-seller, and was one of the few works that revealed the business side of wrestling, penetrating beneath the layers of kayfabe. 

	With the success of his book, Walter chose not to go back to his newspaper job. Seeing the lack of media that treated wrestling seriously and reported on the stories behind the business, Walter launched a new magazine, The Wrestling Journal. It was popular enough around the nation and gained more respect than the kayfabe magazines, though still made him the butt of jokes with his literati friends. As times changed and the internet grew, he merged his magazine with the online content of The Smark Remark creating a partnership that would carry the Wrestling Journal into the new millennium and maintain its status as the industry’s most respected source of news and opinions.

[b]|[u]Looks & Style     [/u]|[/b]
» Walter dress formally, and loves his outdated style, especially houndstooth patterned blazers. He know he is old and doesn’t bother to hide it, and never kept up with fashion even in his youth. He always carries his notebook and voice recorder with him, ready to start work whenever inspiration hits. 

[b]|[u]Personality Traits     [/u]|[/b]
» Walter is a methodical man, and even-tempered to a fault. He gets along well with nearly anyone, and likes long, involved discussions. As he is somewhat of an introvert, he prefers the company of a few close friends to being in a large crowd. When writing he prefers to be alone, and can work relentlessly when researching, so much so that his wife grows frustrated with him.

[b]|[u]Favorite wrestler    [/u]|[/b]
» At the moment, Wally Norton, but it is tough for him to give a definitive answer 

[b]|[u]Rep at AWE    [/u]|[/b]
» Often loved and often hated, The Wrestling Journal is easily the most read magazine backstage. Some take offense at the criticism and reporting scrutiny, but those that have been around long enough have learned to respect Walter’s judgment. Obviously, Walter relies on some AWE personnel for many of his stories, but he is always careful to avoid disclosing those who wish to remain anonymous, and they do not advertise it. Because he holds himself to high standards on accuracy (avoiding the highly speculative rumors) and avoids spoiling too many of the plans, he enjoys a friendly relationship with Roddy and the rest of the main office. 

[b]|[u]Other     [/u]|[/b]
» Robert Caro[/hider]