Post by thehaunted on Sept 24, 2024 14:56:53 GMT
Official Application
Sami Callihan as Erik Holland
BASIC INFORMATION
Wrestler's Real Name: Erich Syzmanski
Wrestler's Ring Name: Erik Holland
Wrestler's Nickname: The Haunted
Wrestler's Twitter Handle (if any): @hauntedwrestle
Wrestler's Height: 6'6"
Wrestler's Weight: 285
Wrestler's DOB (age): Jan 2 1979 (45)
Wrestler's Hometown/Residence: Silent Hill
Wrestler's Color Code: Crimson
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Attire Description/Differences From PB:
Instead of "Callihan" on Sami's right breast, the word "HAUNTED" is almost desperately scratched into the nameplate of the vest.
Instead of the "ICU" logo on the left breast, a scratched, gouged and bloody version of the logo of whichever show Holland is wrestling on is stitched onto the vest.
Instead of a baseball cap as entrance attire, Holland wears tight fitting, red-lensed welder's goggles.
Wrestler's Alignment: Babyface - Erik uses his own struggles with mental health and personal trauma to seek a connection with his fans. Fans also built a tremendous respect for his skills because of his Deathmatch prowess and willingness to take on any challenge.
Gimmick Description: A five time world champion and hardcore legend, “The Haunted” finds himself winding down his career by 2026 and wanting to prove he still belongs in the conversation as one of the best ever. His anything goes style, personality, and mentality walking that fine line between lucidity and insanity makes him one of the most dangerous and compelling wrestlers on the circuit.
Character Biography: His backstory...varies. Let's just say we'll build it during his time in ZION.
INTANGIBLES
List three of the strongest traits of your character's personality down here (This will help with writing their in-ring mannerisms during matches)
Intangible #1: A seasoned veteran, he has perfected the art of selling with his mannerisms and trash talk.
Intangible #2: The crowd hangs on his every action because of his connection with the fans through his interviews and solo promos.
Intangible #3: He will ALWAYS give maximum effort in every match.
Entrance Theme (w/ link if available): Invasion of the Body Snatchers intro leading into “The Dying Song (Time to Sing)” - Slipknot
Entrance Description (These will be used for PPV/Championship Matches):
The lights suddenly die, leaving the entire arena in darkness, and the crowd HITS their feet.
“Will you tell these fools i’m not crazy! MAKE THEM LISTEN TO ME BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! Listen to me. Please listen. If you dont, if you wont— if you fail to understand, then the same incredible terror menacing me will STRIKE AT YOU!”
PUT YOUR HAND INTO THE WATER
LET YOUR MOUTH GO SICK AND DRY
PUT YOUR LIFE INTO YOUR DEATH NOW
LET THEM SING UNTIL WE DIE
DIE
DIE
DIE
As Slipknot brings the audio assault, Erik Holland hits the stage with arms extended out and palms open, an ugly grin tattooing his otherwise handsome features. Enjoying the chaos of the roiling smoke and red strobes, Erik storms the ring; he grabs the camera on the way there and yells some threats at tonight’s opponents before shoving it aside and doing a lazy lap around ringside before jumping up onto the apron, spinning around on his knees so he can face the audience who has been thrown into a full-on frenzy and more resembles a mosh pit than a wrestling audience. He looks out to the crowd with an intense look, gritting his teeth and ducking through the ropes, crawling back towards the camera to yell more threats, and even chew on the bottom rope to get more energy from the crowd!
He bounds to his feet, whipping off his goggles and throwing them into the crowd for the fans to either tear apart or bring home - he doesn’t care. He heads to the corner and crouches in it, staring at the entranceway, silently begging the bell to ring so he can hurt someone.
Roster Choice
Pick your roster, then delete the one you don't want
Monday Night Mayhem
WRESTLING INFORMATION
Favorite Type of Match: One on one, tag team or triple threat. Especially anything with no disqualifications, but just prefers a straight up fight.
Least Favorite Type of Match: Submission matches--finds them too restricting. Also does not like matches with convoluted rules.
In-Ring Strengths:
- One of the strongest in the industry, Holland demonstrates raw physical power that is jaw dropping.
- Highly creative in extreme environments and capable of creating cringe worthy spots with unique weapons. You are just as likely to see him use a pizza cutter or a keyboard as you are a table or a steel chair. If you've seen it done in a deathmatch, Holland will do it. No syringes though, that shit is just too weird--even for Erik. He is however known to pull out a barbed wire PS2 controller on occasion..
- Prides himself on being a hard hitter. His strikes have extra meat behind them and often are used to set up his big moves.
In-Ring Weaknesses:
- Being a bigger guy, he is not quick on his feet and smaller faster wrestlers will be able to keep him guessing.
- He's a babyface, so he is prone to heel ratfuckery, whatever kind you can think of - gotta get heat on the bad guys.
- His back is the biggest weakness. Like i said he sells it like it is killing him.
WRESTLING STYLE
List the three most predominant styles that your character uses below (i.e. Lucha Libre, Technical, Strong Style, etc.)
Wrestling Style #1: Strong Style
Wrestling Style #2: Power
Wrestling Style #3: Deathmatch
Finishing Moves:
Use as many as you wish; At least one impact and one submission finisher are encouraged
The Toxic Avenger - John Cena’s Attitude Adjustment, or a fireman’s carry lift to a modified powerslam. Can hit this from a variety of positions including from the top and as an “out of nowhere” counter. In big matches he will roll through and hit a second one immediately after the first as an insurance policy. NOTE: To protect the visual impact of the move, do not have Erik do the move successfully unless he is going to win.
Signature Moves:
Limbic Resonance - Jumping Piledriver
Death Blooms - Diving elbow drop to the outside of the ring, sometimes from the ring apron or another elevated surface
The End So Far - Sloppy Sharpshooter. Aesthetically its not applied perfectly, but it hurts, and thats what matters.
Medicine for the Dead - 2nd rope Dragon Superplex.
Stain of Mind - Bronson Reed’s “Tsunami” or probably the worst top rope splash you’ll ever see, but it HURTS.
Lament Configuration - Crossface/Scissored Armbar Combo (The Batista Bite)
Butcher’s Hook - Sleeper Hold, but when he gets them to the mat he immediately starts with arm-trapped 12-to-6 elbow strikes as a way to try to win by referee stoppage or verbal submission.
All Hope Is Gone - Sloppy STF. Think John Cena. He’s not looking to wow you with technical acumen - when he applies the hold he either wants the tap out or to break your neck, OR to choke you out.
This Cold Black - Double Arm DDT transitioned into a guillotine choke.
Snuff - Spear, often as an “out of nowhere” counter to regain control of the match.
Basic Moves List:
Minimum of 10, if you can
STRIKING
Punch
Forearm Smash
Knee Lift
Kick
Standing Lariat
Chop
Headbutt
Discus Chop
Discus Lariat
Running Lariat
Kneeling Lariat
Overhand Chop
Face Slap
Reverse Elbow
Rolling Elbow
Big Boot
Yakuza Kick (Charging Big Boot)
European Uppercut
European Uppercut rush in the corner
Machinegun Chops
Turnbuckle Shoulder Thrusts
Clothesline rush in the corner
Splash in the corner
SLAMS THROWS AND HOLDS
Belly to Belly Side Suplex
Belly to Belly overhead suplex
Spinning Belly to Belly Suplex
Spinebuster
Exploder Suplex
T Bone Suplex
T Bone Suplex into the turnbuckle
Running Powerslam
Front Powerslam
Vertical Suplex Powerslam
Scoop Powerslam
Body Slam
Lifting DDT
Brainbuster
Shoulder Block
Powerbomb
Running Powerbomb
Sitout Powerbomb
Spinning Powerbomb
Tossing Powerbomb
Sidewalk Slam
Gorilla Press Toss
Gorilla Press Slam
Gorilla Press Drop
Lifting Reverse DDT
German Suplex
Release German Suplex
Everest (High angle) German Suplex
German Suplex into the turnbuckle
Superplex
Top Rope Superplex
Over the top rope suicide dive
Upside Down Crack Smash (Rolling senton off the apron to the opponent on the floor)
Back Body Drop
Middle Rope Suicide Dive
Rare/Occasional Finishers:
Use this spot to list any rare finishers your character may have. Underneath, list the condition in which they will perform them.
Rare Finisher #1: Toxic Avenger, Pt. II
Move Desc.: Top Rope Attitude Adjustment or what we call the Avalanche AA.
Use When: It is an absolute must win situation for Erik Hollland, when he is going to win a high profile match or high profile championship in a feud. This WILL NOT BE KICKED OUT OF.
OOC INFORMATION
OOC Name (if you prefer to share): Will
How did you find us?: Twitter
Do you have a Discord account?: Yeah, if I can remember the login for it.
What is the best way to reach you?: Twitter, and once I get back into Discord, that.
Are you willing to join our match writing team?: Sure, I miss writing matches.
