Post by Jeremy Sterling on Aug 7, 2010 22:34:15 GMT -5
Biological Name: Taylor Maxwell Jones
Wrestling Name: Taylor Jones
Wrestler's Height: 5'11"
Wrestler's Weight: 199 lbs.
Wrestler's Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee by way of Los Angeles, California
Wrestler's Race: Caucasian/Part-Asian
Wrestler's Favorite Match: Submission Match, "Mixed Martial Arts Rules" Match
Wrestler's Favorite Weapon: Kendo Stick
Wrestler's Age and Date of Birth: (April 13, 1985) 25 years old
Wrestler's Year of Debut: 2005
Wrestler's Alignment: Face
Wrestler's Entrance Music: "Genesis" - Justice
Wrestling Style: "Shoot fighting"/Grappling, pure mat wrestling sprinkled with natural speed and striking.
Wrestler's Wrestling Strategy:
-vs. Any Non-Mat Wrestler: Use his unique abilities (based in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Shooto grappling, along with amateur wrestling) to take his opponent to the ground and use his signature holds to wear an opponent down for his finishers.
-vs. Mat Wrestlers: Use his striking to open opportunities to use submissions holds, possibly using more speed-based techniques to gain an advantage.
Wrestler's Gimmick: Taylor is the more stoic member of the Phoenix Connection. Trained from childhood in various forms of combat, and with a brother who achieved fame in professional wrestling, Taylor's always been the quiet one. Teamed up with a fellow student from the same school, Taylor finds himself sometimes embarrassed by Stephen Lawson, but the two are always watching each other's back.
Entrance Description:
In-Ring Appearance - Taylor's lean appearance hides his deceptive strength, but the differences between him and partner Stephen Lawson are obvious. While Lawson keeps his hair shaggy, Taylor's is cut short; Stephen's eyes are full of life and excitement in any situation, and Taylor's are steely, lighting up only during matches and when he's in control. His wrestling attire is a pair of white gi pants, accompanied by black boots and white wrist tape.
Outside of the Ring Appearance - Taylor tries to opt for a more stylish out-of-ring appearance, usually donning khaki slacks and dress shirts. Anytime he's outside and it's daylight, regardless of cloud cover or rain, he's sporting a pair of dark red tinted sunglasses.
Basic Match Moveset: (Minimum of 10 moves)
1. Rolling Cross Armbreaker
2. Running Corner Forearm Smash
3. Spinning Backfist
4. Fujiwara Armbar
5. Tarantula Hold
6. Guillotine Choke
7. Spinning Headscissor Takedown
8. Double Leg Lifting Takedown
9. Leg Bar
10. Kimura Armlock
Signature Moves: (Minimum of 5 moves)
1. German Suplex
2. Romero Special (Surfboard leg lock, with a chinlock applied)
3. Austin Jones Special (Half Crab, held for several seconds before turning the hold into a STF
4. Triangle Choke
5. Karelin Lift (Gutwrench deadlift into a head drop, used only in desperation situations.
Finishing Moves:
Primary Finisher: Teenage Anarchy
Description: Bridging Double Armbar ("Cattle Mutilation"/"Arms Across America")
Secondary Finisher: Romero Sleeper
Description: the Romero Special, only instead of a chinlock, the opponent is pulled back further into a Dragon Sleeper headlock.
Wrestling Strengths:
1. MMA Background: Taking cues from his brother, a kickboxing champion, Taylor took like a fish to water, learning the finer intricacies of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu first in Los Angeles, then in Brazil itself. A competitor in amateur wrestling in high school, he could've competed on the college level, but instead chose to learn pro wrestling. Before his debut at the pro level, he also ventured to Japan, learning the art of Shooto grappling. All of these have given him a unique edge on the mat.
2. Speed: Not very big to begin with, Taylor has peppered his moveset with moves similar to that of his tag team partner, Stephen Lawson. Adopting these has been a help to keep him from being one dimensional, and gave him an extra weapon or two against a fast competitor.
Wrestling Weaknesses:
1. Size: Much like his tag partner, Taylor isn't big at all. If caught, he can find his way out better than Stephen, but isn't even as big as him.
2. Mood: If Taylor's mind is somewhere else, it means trouble for him in the ring. Not an everyday occurrence, but still enough to worry those who watch him.
Wrestling Achievements:
Wrestling Name: Taylor Jones
Wrestler's Height: 5'11"
Wrestler's Weight: 199 lbs.
Wrestler's Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee by way of Los Angeles, California
Wrestler's Race: Caucasian/Part-Asian
Wrestler's Favorite Match: Submission Match, "Mixed Martial Arts Rules" Match
Wrestler's Favorite Weapon: Kendo Stick
Wrestler's Age and Date of Birth: (April 13, 1985) 25 years old
Wrestler's Year of Debut: 2005
Wrestler's Alignment: Face
Wrestler's Entrance Music: "Genesis" - Justice
Wrestling Style: "Shoot fighting"/Grappling, pure mat wrestling sprinkled with natural speed and striking.
Wrestler's Wrestling Strategy:
-vs. Any Non-Mat Wrestler: Use his unique abilities (based in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Shooto grappling, along with amateur wrestling) to take his opponent to the ground and use his signature holds to wear an opponent down for his finishers.
-vs. Mat Wrestlers: Use his striking to open opportunities to use submissions holds, possibly using more speed-based techniques to gain an advantage.
Wrestler's Gimmick: Taylor is the more stoic member of the Phoenix Connection. Trained from childhood in various forms of combat, and with a brother who achieved fame in professional wrestling, Taylor's always been the quiet one. Teamed up with a fellow student from the same school, Taylor finds himself sometimes embarrassed by Stephen Lawson, but the two are always watching each other's back.
Entrance Description:
It's a truncated version, but the intro to "Genesis" is extremely foreboding. As soon as the electro-beat of the song hits, though, Taylor Jones bursts through the curtain, wearing his gi pants and Phoenix Connection ring jacket. Power walking toward the ring, he rambles up the apron and climbs into the squared circle immediately testing the ropes around him before backing into his corner, awaiting the bell.
In-Ring Appearance - Taylor's lean appearance hides his deceptive strength, but the differences between him and partner Stephen Lawson are obvious. While Lawson keeps his hair shaggy, Taylor's is cut short; Stephen's eyes are full of life and excitement in any situation, and Taylor's are steely, lighting up only during matches and when he's in control. His wrestling attire is a pair of white gi pants, accompanied by black boots and white wrist tape.
Outside of the Ring Appearance - Taylor tries to opt for a more stylish out-of-ring appearance, usually donning khaki slacks and dress shirts. Anytime he's outside and it's daylight, regardless of cloud cover or rain, he's sporting a pair of dark red tinted sunglasses.
Basic Match Moveset: (Minimum of 10 moves)
1. Rolling Cross Armbreaker
2. Running Corner Forearm Smash
3. Spinning Backfist
4. Fujiwara Armbar
5. Tarantula Hold
6. Guillotine Choke
7. Spinning Headscissor Takedown
8. Double Leg Lifting Takedown
9. Leg Bar
10. Kimura Armlock
Signature Moves: (Minimum of 5 moves)
1. German Suplex
2. Romero Special (Surfboard leg lock, with a chinlock applied)
3. Austin Jones Special (Half Crab, held for several seconds before turning the hold into a STF
4. Triangle Choke
5. Karelin Lift (Gutwrench deadlift into a head drop, used only in desperation situations.
Finishing Moves:
Primary Finisher: Teenage Anarchy
Description: Bridging Double Armbar ("Cattle Mutilation"/"Arms Across America")
Secondary Finisher: Romero Sleeper
Description: the Romero Special, only instead of a chinlock, the opponent is pulled back further into a Dragon Sleeper headlock.
Wrestling Strengths:
1. MMA Background: Taking cues from his brother, a kickboxing champion, Taylor took like a fish to water, learning the finer intricacies of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu first in Los Angeles, then in Brazil itself. A competitor in amateur wrestling in high school, he could've competed on the college level, but instead chose to learn pro wrestling. Before his debut at the pro level, he also ventured to Japan, learning the art of Shooto grappling. All of these have given him a unique edge on the mat.
2. Speed: Not very big to begin with, Taylor has peppered his moveset with moves similar to that of his tag team partner, Stephen Lawson. Adopting these has been a help to keep him from being one dimensional, and gave him an extra weapon or two against a fast competitor.
Wrestling Weaknesses:
1. Size: Much like his tag partner, Taylor isn't big at all. If caught, he can find his way out better than Stephen, but isn't even as big as him.
2. Mood: If Taylor's mind is somewhere else, it means trouble for him in the ring. Not an everyday occurrence, but still enough to worry those who watch him.
Wrestling Achievements: