Post by Jeremy Sterling on Aug 7, 2010 22:37:12 GMT -5
Biological Name: Stephen Ichabod Lawson
Wrestling Name: Stephen Lawson
Wrestler's Height: 6'0"
Wrestler's Weight: 212 lbs.
Wrestler's Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Wrestler's Race: Caucasian
Wrestler's Favorite Match: Anything Where He Can Jump Off of Tall Things (ie. Ladders, TLC, Scaffolds, Falls Count Anywhere)
Wrestler's Favorite Weapon: Ladder
Wrestler's Age and Date of Birth: (January 23, 1985), 25 Years Old
Wrestler's Year of Debut: 2008
Wrestler's Alignment: Face
Wrestler's Entrance Music: "Hysteria" - Muse
Wrestling Style: High-Flying/"Spot Monkey"
Wrestler's Wrestling Strategy:
-vs. Larger Wrestlers: Use speed advantage to stay away from their grasp, and flying strikes to knock them down, eventually allowing for his finishers to take place.
-vs. Similar Sized/Similar Style Wrestlers: Use what mat-wrestling prowess he has to neutralize their speed, then build back up to using his flying tactics to seal the match.
Wrestler's Gimmick: 1/2 of the Phoenix Connection, Stephen Lawson is the "high-flying, fun loving" half of the team. More light-hearted than Taylor Jones, Stephen loves playing practical jokes on his friends, and even sometimes (ok, a lot of the time) his enemies. In the ring their differences shine even more, but they still gel as a wrestling unit.
Entrance Description:
In-Ring Appearance - While he used to opt for a singlet top/tights bottom combination, Stephen has now ditched the top, thanks to the work he's put in on his physical appearance. The tights are black, with a single, light blue stripe running down the sides, with blue boots, black elbow pads, and black knee pads that have the stripe pattern on the side of them, as well. Unless he's let it grow out to the point where it needs to be held back, Stephen's brown hair is content to sit plain on his head.
Outside of the Ring Appearance - His casual attire is nothing to write home about, but he has been known to wear his ring jacket around downtown Nashville on more than one occasion. This...has not helped his chances with the ladies, surprisingly enough.
Basic Match Moveset: (Minimum of 10 moves)
1. Running Dropkick
2. Series of arm drags
3. Spinning Headscissor Takedown
4. Missile Dropkick
5. Enzuigiri
6. Single Leg-Lock Grapevine
7. Rana Rollup
8. Tope Suicida to the outside
9. Spinning Wheel Kick
10. Corner-Assisted Bulldog
Signature Moves: (Minimum of 5 moves)
1. Spinning Headscissor into Fujiwara Armbar
2. No Hand Spaceman Plancha (leaps straight from the mat to the top rope before diving down onto opponent)
3. Cannonball Run (Apron-to-floor Running Cannonball)
4. Top-Rope Spinning Wheel Kick
5. Lawson Cutter (Corner-Assisted Cutter, better known as the Acid Drop)
Finishing Moves:
Primary Finisher: From the Ashes
Description: "Spinning" Shooting Star Press (similar to the Phoenix Splash, only a Shooting Star instead of a 450 Splash)
Secondary Finisher: Deep Impact
Description: Flying Double Stomp
Wrestling Strengths:
1. Speed - He's got more than he probably knows what to do with, but Stephen knows exactly what to do with the amount he uses. He's quick enough to confuse bigger men, and keep up with his contemporaries.
2. Mat Wrestling - Thanks to working with his partner, Stephen has more of a mat game than his contemporaries, and is able to competently work on a limb when the situation arises.
Wrestling Weaknesses:
1. Strength - Rather, the lack thereof. He's not big enough to fight off a power wrestler, so if he gets caught, look out; he'll have to catch a lucky break to regain the advantage.
2. Experience - Despite being a wrestler for two years (two years longer than people starting now!), Stephen is still very prone to making mistakes mentally. Or physically, for that matter, like losing his footing on the top rope.
Wrestling Achievements:
Wrestling Name: Stephen Lawson
Wrestler's Height: 6'0"
Wrestler's Weight: 212 lbs.
Wrestler's Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Wrestler's Race: Caucasian
Wrestler's Favorite Match: Anything Where He Can Jump Off of Tall Things (ie. Ladders, TLC, Scaffolds, Falls Count Anywhere)
Wrestler's Favorite Weapon: Ladder
Wrestler's Age and Date of Birth: (January 23, 1985), 25 Years Old
Wrestler's Year of Debut: 2008
Wrestler's Alignment: Face
Wrestler's Entrance Music: "Hysteria" - Muse
Wrestling Style: High-Flying/"Spot Monkey"
Wrestler's Wrestling Strategy:
-vs. Larger Wrestlers: Use speed advantage to stay away from their grasp, and flying strikes to knock them down, eventually allowing for his finishers to take place.
-vs. Similar Sized/Similar Style Wrestlers: Use what mat-wrestling prowess he has to neutralize their speed, then build back up to using his flying tactics to seal the match.
Wrestler's Gimmick: 1/2 of the Phoenix Connection, Stephen Lawson is the "high-flying, fun loving" half of the team. More light-hearted than Taylor Jones, Stephen loves playing practical jokes on his friends, and even sometimes (ok, a lot of the time) his enemies. In the ring their differences shine even more, but they still gel as a wrestling unit.
Entrance Description:
The bass line of Muse's "Hysteria" is an instant sound alert to the impending entrance of Stephen Lawson, who emerges from the curtain once the drums begin to creep into the PA system. He's wearing his usual wrestling attire, as well as the "Phoenix Connection" ring jacket he and his partner are both known to wear. Stephen slowly starts his walk down the aisle, only to pick up to a near sprint once the rest of the song starts.
He takes a running leap, flying between the middle and bottom ropes. Stephen tumbles onto his back, then kips up, smiling and throwing his arms up before moving over to his corner, allowing the referee to check his knee and elbow pads.
In-Ring Appearance - While he used to opt for a singlet top/tights bottom combination, Stephen has now ditched the top, thanks to the work he's put in on his physical appearance. The tights are black, with a single, light blue stripe running down the sides, with blue boots, black elbow pads, and black knee pads that have the stripe pattern on the side of them, as well. Unless he's let it grow out to the point where it needs to be held back, Stephen's brown hair is content to sit plain on his head.
Outside of the Ring Appearance - His casual attire is nothing to write home about, but he has been known to wear his ring jacket around downtown Nashville on more than one occasion. This...has not helped his chances with the ladies, surprisingly enough.
Basic Match Moveset: (Minimum of 10 moves)
1. Running Dropkick
2. Series of arm drags
3. Spinning Headscissor Takedown
4. Missile Dropkick
5. Enzuigiri
6. Single Leg-Lock Grapevine
7. Rana Rollup
8. Tope Suicida to the outside
9. Spinning Wheel Kick
10. Corner-Assisted Bulldog
Signature Moves: (Minimum of 5 moves)
1. Spinning Headscissor into Fujiwara Armbar
2. No Hand Spaceman Plancha (leaps straight from the mat to the top rope before diving down onto opponent)
3. Cannonball Run (Apron-to-floor Running Cannonball)
4. Top-Rope Spinning Wheel Kick
5. Lawson Cutter (Corner-Assisted Cutter, better known as the Acid Drop)
Finishing Moves:
Primary Finisher: From the Ashes
Description: "Spinning" Shooting Star Press (similar to the Phoenix Splash, only a Shooting Star instead of a 450 Splash)
Secondary Finisher: Deep Impact
Description: Flying Double Stomp
Wrestling Strengths:
1. Speed - He's got more than he probably knows what to do with, but Stephen knows exactly what to do with the amount he uses. He's quick enough to confuse bigger men, and keep up with his contemporaries.
2. Mat Wrestling - Thanks to working with his partner, Stephen has more of a mat game than his contemporaries, and is able to competently work on a limb when the situation arises.
Wrestling Weaknesses:
1. Strength - Rather, the lack thereof. He's not big enough to fight off a power wrestler, so if he gets caught, look out; he'll have to catch a lucky break to regain the advantage.
2. Experience - Despite being a wrestler for two years (two years longer than people starting now!), Stephen is still very prone to making mistakes mentally. Or physically, for that matter, like losing his footing on the top rope.
Wrestling Achievements: