Post by J on Nov 12, 2020 10:22:30 GMT -5
BIRTH NAME:Gaston Jacques Gillet
PLACE OF BIRTH: Marseille, France
AGE: 34
FACE CLAIM: Rene Dupree (Current)
RING NAME: Gaston Gillet
BILLED FROM: Charleston, South Carolina
HEIGHT: 6' 3"
WEIGHT: 265 lbs
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO UPRISING?
General Manager Brad Jackson elsewhere was buddying up a little with CCM, Arianna’s ex-husband. After a social media incident where Gaston & Ari were making fun of the pint-sized puppy, Gaston got himself on Jackson’s radar. This, coupled with much badgering, posturing and constant DMs over a two month period from Arianna led to Brad finally just offering him a contract to shut her the hell up.
PERSONALITY OVERVIEW: Well meaning, enthusiastic but somewhat simple.
STRENGTHS:
Driven: Strives to succeed in whatever he sets his mind to, be it making the crowd happy or just getting a smile out of his manager or, winning those darn matches.
Adaptable: Is pretty okay with varied situations and match types despite the possible risks on himself.
Sociable: Gets along with pretty much anyone even if he isn’t necessarily liked by others he seems to have a big heart and plenty of love for people from all walks of life. In and out of the ring.
WEAKNESSES:
Naïve: Assumes the best in people and may end up getting his trust and will to help misused by others.
Dense: Not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Reactionary: Can get caught up in the moment and sometimes lose the bigger picture of things.
ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good
WHY THEY'D BE CHEERED: He is a loveable lug of a man (and rather easy on the eyes if you are into that kind of thing) along with being someone who can offer you the whole range of emotions during his matches from tears of sorrow and disappointment to gut busting moments of laughter with his antics.
WHY THEY'D BE BOOED:
Can be frustratingly dense.
His manager can be jarring and annoying beyond belief
..and he’s French.
REASONS TO COMPETE:
- PASSION: All your character has ever wanted to do is wrestle. It's in their blood; their DNA. They eat, breathe and live this sport and for them it's a way of life.
ATTITUDE TOWARDS TEAMWORK:
- TOTAL TEAM PLAYER: Your character will team with anyone, even if they don't share a common interest or goal. Appreciates the benefits of friends and allies.
TENDENCY TO CHEAT:
- Rarely
THEME SONG: 'Living In America' – James Brown
VALET/MANAGER: Arianna Manning
VALET/MANAGER FACE CLAIM: Lacey Evans
VALET/MANAGER PURPOSE: She’s there to offer loud support and big up her man. Can get a little over-enthusiastic in this pursuit at times...
WRESTLING EXPERIENCE: 14-15 years
WRESTLING STYLE:
- THE SPORTS ENTERTAINER: Relies on their charisma and showmanship to mask their limited wrestling ability. They can fight, but not to the level of some of their more skilled peers.
- THE STRONG STYLIST: Relies on hard-hitting (often stiff) moves and sharp strikes. Whether it's punches, chops, kicks, throws or submission holds, this fighter wants to hit hard, hit fast and hurt their foes.
- THE ALL-ROUNDER: Combines a variety of styles from different disciplines to disable and defeat their opponent.
MATCH TENDENCIES:
Showboat: tends to play to the crowd during his matches in any way he can get reactions, there is no such thing as a bad reaction in his mind so anything goes for the sake of the match and entertainment.
BACKSTAGE TENDENCIES:
Just as likely to be chatting up the crew members backstage cracking jokes or telling stories than he is to sign stuff for fans and overall the type of guy who loves to be around other people who at least most would like to have around them.
FIGHT-ENDING STYLE:
- OUT-WRESTLING: Beats the opponent using their preferred wrestling style.
- SUPERIOR STAMINA: Uses their superb conditioning to wait for the opponent to tire, before ending the fight on their terms.
IN-RING STRENGTHS:
- Physical fitness: Loves working out and exercising almost as much as he loves to wrestle so obviously this specimen of a man utilizes the body to compensate for what he lacks in intelligence.
- Versatile: Can adapt to situations and is a bit of a “jackal of all traits” who can do some of everything be it in spots, match types and overall situations that might puzzle or confuse those smarter and more reserved than him.
- Charisma: Feeds from the fans, both positive and negative reactions drive him, has a special connection with the fans where even if they boo and jeer for him he sees it just as important as the cheers and roars. If they are loud, he’s going all out.
IN-RING WEAKNESSES:
- Naïve: Can be easily tricked by the dastardly villains.
- Lack of specialty: While being a jack of all trades, he is a master of none.
- Showboat: While he loves the crowd and they love him (or love to hate him) sometimes he plays it up to them just too much and that ends up costing him.
FINISHERS
1. 'Winning In America' – Cobra Clutch Slam
2. 'Bear Necessities' – Bearhug
SIGNATURE MOVES
1. 'Red , White & Bruised' – Brutal chops, ala WALTER.
2. 'Realign Your Spine' – Double Knee Backbreaker
3. 'Bustin’ Makes Me Feel Good' - Spinebuster
4. 'Flip Reverse' - Michinoku Driver
COMMON MOVES
1. Body Slam
2. Snap Suplex
3. Rolling Neck Snap
4. Running Lariat
5. Russian Leg Sweep
6. Atomic Drop
7. Superplex
8. Snake Eyes
9. Wishbone
10. German Suplex
BACKSTAGE APPEARANCES: Do you want segments and/or backstage interactions to be written FOR YOU or would you prefer to submit your own?
- NO: I definitely want to write and submit my own segments and realize that the failure to do so will result in a lack of involvement in the ongoing plotlines and/or receiving push towards championships.
AGENT NAME: J (handler) for OOC purposes.
AGENT CONTACT: PM if need be