“The People’s G.O.A.T.” James Raven
Jul 13, 2020 11:53:35 GMT -6
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Post by James Raven on Jul 13, 2020 11:53:35 GMT -6
OOC: Hey everyone. I’m copying a lot of info from a previous roster page, I’ll likely update and edit a little bit of this before I debut. Thanks! Looking forward to being a part of the fed.
BASIC INFO
RING NAME:
James Raven
RING NAME:
James Raven
NICKNAME(S):
"The Peoples G.O.A.T."
"The Peoples G.O.A.T."
HEIGHT:
6' 3"
6' 3"
WEIGHT:
225 lbs.
225 lbs.
DATE OF BIRTH:
4/15/1990
4/15/1990
HOMETOWN:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
RESIDING FROM:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
PIC BASE:
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
ENTRANCE DESCRIPTION
THEME SONG:
"Bleed it Out" by Linkin Park
Custom Ring Entrance -
The lights in the building dim, the fans buzzing in their seats as they munch on overpriced concessions and await what’s coming next. After a few long moments of near silence, recognizable guitar riffs begin to blare over the sound system and drag the fans up to their feet.
A light fog creeps out from behind the curtain, silver and blue spotlights swirling together at the top of the stage.
“NOW HERE WE GO FOR THE HUNDREDTH TIME!”
The crowd leap and dance in unison as “Bleed it Out” by Linkin Park plays and signals the arrival of The Peoples G.O.A.T., a small shower of silver and blue sparks spraying into the spotlights as James Raven steps through the curtain with an ear to ear grin. The lights in the building return full blast as the spotlights and sparks disappear, Raven making his way slowly to the fans sitting around the stage and slapping several hands before looking out at the crowd and soaking in the applause. After posing with a young fan for a picture, Raven looks down to the ring and begins to make his way down the ramp, now bobbing his head to the music and still smiling to the crowd until he reaches the steel ring steps. He pauses for a moment before bounding up the steps in two paces, then leaping over the top rope from the apron into the ring.
James makes his way to each of the four ring posts, standing on the middle rope to pose for the fans before dropping down to his corner and stretching out for his bout.
"Bleed it Out" by Linkin Park
Custom Ring Entrance -
The lights in the building dim, the fans buzzing in their seats as they munch on overpriced concessions and await what’s coming next. After a few long moments of near silence, recognizable guitar riffs begin to blare over the sound system and drag the fans up to their feet.
A light fog creeps out from behind the curtain, silver and blue spotlights swirling together at the top of the stage.
“NOW HERE WE GO FOR THE HUNDREDTH TIME!”
The crowd leap and dance in unison as “Bleed it Out” by Linkin Park plays and signals the arrival of The Peoples G.O.A.T., a small shower of silver and blue sparks spraying into the spotlights as James Raven steps through the curtain with an ear to ear grin. The lights in the building return full blast as the spotlights and sparks disappear, Raven making his way slowly to the fans sitting around the stage and slapping several hands before looking out at the crowd and soaking in the applause. After posing with a young fan for a picture, Raven looks down to the ring and begins to make his way down the ramp, now bobbing his head to the music and still smiling to the crowd until he reaches the steel ring steps. He pauses for a moment before bounding up the steps in two paces, then leaping over the top rope from the apron into the ring.
James makes his way to each of the four ring posts, standing on the middle rope to pose for the fans before dropping down to his corner and stretching out for his bout.
WRESTLER’S IN-RING INFO
CHARACTER DISPOSITION:
Baby Face | Neutral Face
(While his trash talk and sarcasm may occasionally toe the line, Raven is a morally upright individual that will often go out of his way to fight "on the side of good" and help people that may need an ally.)
(While his trash talk and sarcasm may occasionally toe the line, Raven is a morally upright individual that will often go out of his way to fight "on the side of good" and help people that may need an ally.)
TENDENCY TO CHEAT:
Rarely
(He'll occasionally cheat if his opponent does first and his back's against the wall, but he wants to win straight up every time if possible and believes that he can.)
MOTIVATION TO COMPETE:
Glory; you just want to win and nothing else matters to you
Gold; you only care about winning Championships and being the best
Other; reaching previous heights now that his son is old enough to see it, to prove he still CAN reach those heights
GIMMICK: "The Peoples G.O.A.T.". Traditionally beloved by fans and generally considered capable of beating anyone on a given night, Raven earned the moniker in 2012 after being inducted to the XWF, TWC, HWO and WGWF Halls of Fame and putting together a resume that put him in the conversation for "top star" in the history of all four federations. While there will always be debate, he was the consensus choice of the fans and combined rosters. He is charismatic, sarcastic and loves to batter opposition with pop culture references and occasionally juvenile humor to the delight of the fans and often the frustration or anger of those he's facing off with.
FAVORITE MATCH TYPES:
Tag Team, Submission, Iron Man, Falls Count Anywhere, Anything where high flying and technical work is rewarded.
Tag Team, Submission, Iron Man, Falls Count Anywhere, Anything where high flying and technical work is rewarded.
LEAST FAVORITE MATCH TYPES:
Rumbles (will rarely participate), First Blood, Anything Involving Fire, Anything where Xtreme and Hardcore work is rewarded.
Rumbles (will rarely participate), First Blood, Anything Involving Fire, Anything where Xtreme and Hardcore work is rewarded.
WEAPON OF CHOICE:
A chair is fine. Whatever's close when I need a weapon will work for me.
A chair is fine. Whatever's close when I need a weapon will work for me.
WRESTLER’S MOVE-SET
COMMON MOVES (10 MIN):
1. Springboard Corkscrew Elbow
2. Flying Elbow Drop
3. Springboard Crossbody
4. Dropkick
5. Swinging Neckbreaker
6. Various DDTs
7. Various Suplexes
8. Running Lariat
9. Arm Drag Takedown
10. Heel Hook
11. Kimura Lock
12. Guillotine Choke
13. D'arce Choke
14. Suicide Dive
15. Flying Knee
10. Heel Hook
11. Kimura Lock
12. Guillotine Choke
13. D'arce Choke
14. Suicide Dive
15. Flying Knee
SIGNATURE MOVES (5 MAX):
1. The F.Y.S.
(Superkick)
2. The Divebomb
(Spear)
3. The Ravensault
(Top Rope Springboard Moonsault)
(Top Rope Springboard Moonsault)
FINISHING MOVES (3 MAX):
1. The Flight of the Raven
(RKO)
2. The Ravenlock
(Triangle Choke)
BIOGRAPHY
Born to a well known Toronto doctor (Jonathan) and a socialite philanthropist (Martha), James is the middle of three children. At the age of 17 he moved to the United States with his older brother T.J. who was a wrestler signed with the developmental brand of the XWF, and watched from ringside as his brother suffered a career ending injury in March of 2007. James ultimately signed with the XWF in his brothers place and rose through the ranks, surpassing his brothers accomplishments within three months and winning his first World title when he was 19. James spent the next several years becoming the face of the XWF, and working with many affiliated companies including TWC, WGWF, and HWO. He was eventually inducted into the Halls of Fame for all four companies after compiling a combined record of 200+ wins and less than 50 losses, and collecting countless awards and championships along the way. He has owned federations, GM'd for multiple companies, run businesses (including the HILITE FC gym in Toronto, the Toronto Frost womens football team, and Ravens Nest Media) and is a legitimately self made millionaire. He was married once to former wrestler Mia Sanchez, but the two divorced in 2012. He has a 12 year old son named Tyler who spends half the year in Toronto with James, and half the year in Phoenix, Arizona with his mother. In the MMA world he is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and 4-0 inside the cage.
HANDLER INFORMATION
NAME:
Travis
AGE:
30
30
EXPERIENCE:
Started in 2007 and went until I "retired" in 2012. Came back in 2017.
Started in 2007 and went until I "retired" in 2012. Came back in 2017.
TWITTER HANDLE:
JamesRavenXWF
GCWA Color:
Dodgerblue #1e90ff
URL to Former Fed or Wrestler Website:
I’m mostly known from www.xwf99.com