[OOC] FIGHTING SPIRIT PRO-WRESTLING

[Bonesaw McGraw]

@Eviledd1984 One tweak you'll need to make for Ricky Stevens is that flying elbow finisher. We already have two wrestlers using a diving elbow drop as signature moves, so could you switch it to something else for your finish?

I also had a look at the cult member henchmen you gave Anton Van Horne, and one of them has the name Matsuda, which is already being used. I think you could probably just reduce the number of henchmen from 4 to 3, and combine the two high fliers. That way you'll have one high flier, one technician, and one powerhouse. A well rounded crew of misfits. Since your two high-fliers were named Matsuda Takashi and Alex Kidman, maybe combining them to be Kid Takashi? Taking it one step further, since "The Kid" was one of your nicknames for Stevens... what if Kid Takashi was your main babyface character, and Rick Stevens was the name used for the cult member. Stevie Richards was part of Raven's Flock so it would fit. TOTALLY OPTIONAL, but it would give us another Japanese babyface, and every other aspect of the character could be kept exactly the same (moves, gimmick, backstory, etc.). I think you mentioned basing one of the henchmen on Tajiri, so that would work as a new pic base as well if you went this direction.

Side Note: I laughed at the inspiration for your cult member names - Alex Wright + Billy Kidman, Leon (Vader's real name) + Bam Bam Bigelow, and Johnny Grunge + Rocco Rock.

@Omega Man All good man, stay safe and I hope your wife had a great birthday. I've got a beautiful wife and baby girl at home as well, so I get it 100%. Family comes first.

[Eviledd1984]

@Bonesaw McGraw

Okay so i edited my sheet and i made a new character that is a mix of Great Muta, Sting, and Tajiri. Let me know if this works for you.

[Bonesaw McGraw]

@Eviledd1984 Looks greats! Go ahead and add him to the Char section and I'll update the roster.

[Eviledd1984]

@Bonesaw McGraw

Thanks.

[Taka]

Justin Young

WRESTLER PROFILE

Ring Name: Justin Young
Nickname(s): Dynamite, The Prodigy, People's Champ
Billed From: Saint Louis, Missouri
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 235 lbs
Age: 26
Appearance/Pic Base: Swerve Strickland
Text Color:007236

CHARACTER

Alignment: Babyface

Gimmick: The indie darling, the face that all the fans love and fight for. Young is a fighter, always looking to push himself forward at a chance to snatch the title from whomever has it. Friendly to those that are nice to him, he becomes a living nightmare to those that cross him. Down to Earth, he embodies the style of his people, showing it off every time he walks to the ring. His gimmick truly shines during his run for the championship, a notable run in his prior promotion Powerhouse Wrestling.

ENTRANCE

Entrance Theme:Justin Gon' Give It To Ya

MOVESET

Wrestling Style: Young is first and foremost a striker, utilizing quick flurries of punches, elbows, and kicks to wear down his opponents. As the match drags on, he employs high flying moves and complex maneuvers. Each move meant to tire his opponent and rile up the crowd into a fervor. Acrobatics are a standout, weaving it in realistically to match the pace of the match and his opponent.

Finishers -

• Phantom Knee: Named after ALi's famous punch
• Death From Above: Normally performed with the whirl

Signature Moves -

• Top Rope Hurricarana
• Pendulam Lariat
• Straight to Hell

Other Common Moves - Maximum of 10

• Tornado DDT
• Super Kick
• Knee Drop
• Standing Dropkick

The Goddess Himiko

WRESTLER PROFILE

Ring Name: Himiko
Nickname(s): The Goddess, The Submission Vixen
Billed From: Osaka, Japan
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 119 lbs
Age: 24
Appearance/Pic Base: Giulia
Text Color: 630460

CHARACTER

Alignment: Heel

Gimmick: Himiko is a Goddess and does not take that title lately. She is effervescent in the way she carries herself, not caring for those beneath her, that being every woman wrestler in the company. Over confidence plagues every bit of her being, willing to humiliate anyone who attempts to challenge her. She believes everyone exists to worship her. There is none above her and the rest below will forever be peasants.

ENTRANCE

Entrance Theme: Circle With Me - Spiritbox

MOVESET

Wrestling Style: Like her nickname, Himiko is a technician on the mat, knowing more submissions than most people have forgotten. Every strike, suplex, and slam is a prerequisite to a submission of some kind. She does not pin peasants, instead she wants them to give up of their own volition, a sign that they are beneath her.

Finishers -

• Goddess Lock
• Scorpion Crosslock

Signature Moves -

• Rolling Triangle Lancer
• Rapidfire Curbstomps

Other Common Moves -

• Armbar from Corner
• Big Boot
• Bulldog
• Enzuigiri
• Sidewalk Slam
• Belly to Belly Slam

[Bonesaw McGraw]

@Taka Both look fantastic! Two great additions to the roster. Only note for Justin Young would be that his Death From above headscissors move definitely feels more like a signature spot or a set-up move rather than a finish. And for Himiko you might want to use a lighter font color just to make promos easier to read. Not sure how it will look at a longer block of text?

Welcome aboard, very happy to have you! I'm still weighing the pros/cons of having one division vs separate men's and women's divisions, but either way I see both of these characters being major players.

[Taka]

@Taka Both look fantastic! Two great additions to the roster. Only note for Justin Young would be that his Death From above headscissors move definitely feels more like a signature spot or a set-up move rather than a finish. And for Himiko you might want to use a lighter font color just to make promos easier to read. Not sure how it will look at a longer block of text?

Welcome aboard, very happy to have you! I'm still weighing the pros/cons of having one division vs separate men's and women's divisions, but either way I see both of these characters being major players.

@Bonesaw McGraw

Thank you. I could always switch Straight to Hell with Death From Above. A Spear is a believable finisher especially Bron's Spear.

I hope Himiko can fulfill her purpose of being a mountain. The Roman to Emiko's Cody or the Okada to Ashley's Kenny Omega. That feud/win that sends them to the moon. Then I can explore her place in the company after the loss.

I don't mind one division. The Goddess would work with the other heels as long as they at least pretended to worship her.

[John Table]

If Lucha Underground taught me anything, it's intergender matches can fucking rule.

[Bonesaw McGraw]

@John Table@BangoSkank@Eviledd1984@Shu@Shoopuf@Taka@Omega Man

Ignite The Fight! A New Era Begins...

Former heavyweight champion Super Matsuda, Founder and President of Fighting Spirt Pro-Wrestling, has official announced the upstart promotion's inaugural event... IGNITE THE FIGHT, live Saturday, March 7th... from the legendary Ryogoku Sumo Hall!

The event will showcase the entire Fighting Spirit roster in one massive match... the ultimate fight for survival... THE RYOGOKU RUMBLE!

Rules of the Rumble:

• Two wrestlers will begin in the ring, and every few minutes a new wrestler will enter.
• Elimination occurs when a wrestler has been thrown over the top rope, and both feet hit the floor.
• The final two wrestlers will then have a FIGHT TO THE FINISH, in which the only ways to win are by pinfall or submission.
• The winner will earn a spot in the first ever FSPW World Championship match, scheduled for a later date...

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There you have it folks, our very first event has been made official. Every wrestler will be included in the Rumble Match, so it's a great chance for you all to introduce your characters and set up potential rivalries for down the line. The structure of the Rumble also allows us to easily incorporate new players. Applications will remain open, and as long as the character sheet is approved and the promo is posted before the deadline, the wrestler WILL appear in the Rumble. So new players are definitely still welcome to join, and existing players may also create additional wrestlers if they wish.

Ignite The Fight! - Ryogoku Sumo Hall - Tokyo, Japan

SHOW DATE: Saturday, March 7th

PROMO DEADLINE: Saturday, February 28th

• 1 RP x 1000 words per wrestler.
• Promo should introduce your character and put over the World Title. You can also mention a couple specific opponents that you would like to target during the Rumble.
• Feel free to send me a DM with any ideas for angles or spots involving your character.
• NEW PLAYERS ARE WELCOME! If your character sheet is approved and your promo is posted before the deadline, you will be in the Rumble... with a chance at future gold!

[John Table]

[John Table]

Do we post the promo in the IC thread?

[Bonesaw McGraw]

Do we post the promo in the IC thread?

@John Table

Yes sir, all promos go in the IC thread. Show results will also be posted by me in the IC thread as well.

I will continue to update the 0th post in both the IC and OOC thread with our scheduled events and match cards, for easy access.

[Taka]

So how should we post? Knowingly that Wrestling is scripted or keep it kayfabe?

[John Table]

Kayfabe? What is that? Sounds like some kind of German dessert.

[Bonesaw McGraw]

@Taka In this RP, pro wrestling is absolutely 100% real. Consider the IC thread the IK thread.

[Eviledd1984]

@Bonesaw McGraw

Hello, I just wanted to let you know that I will be withdrawing from this RP. Mostly because of IRL things that would keep me from posting. And to work on other creative projects that I want to finish. Firstly, I want to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your roleplay. And I wish you guys the best.

Regards

ED

[Bonesaw McGraw]

@Eviledd1984 No worries man, thanks for the heads up. Whenever you get a chance though could you just delete/erase your posts form the Char tab? In the future another character might be created based on Great Muta.

And to that end, we are definitely going to want one or two more handlers to join the RP now to add some new characters. So if anyone is interested, this is a great chance to hop on board.

[Eviledd1984]

@Bonesaw McGraw

OK. Sorry about the inconvenience.

[Taka]

I'll have a post up this week.

[John Table]

I think I have my Tiger promo almost done, just need to tune it up