Post by Melody Slayton on May 18, 2022 15:55:33 GMT -5
BIRTH NAME: Melody Linnea Slayton
PLACE OF BIRTH: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
AGE: 17 (DOB: 12/31/2004)
FACE CLAIM: Billie Starkz (Blue Hair)
RING NAME: Melody Slayton
NICKNAME(S): The Scrappy Songbird, Baby Blazenwing
BILLED FROM: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
HEIGHT: 5'3"
WEIGHT: 108 Lbs.
ALIGNMENT: Lawful Good
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO UPRISING?
When Melody was starting her career in early 2022, a few companies caught her interest, but ultimately it came down to UPRISING and Zion. At the time, Melody opted to sign with Zion, but after a few months of floundering there, she decided that perhaps she should have gone with her gut and signed with UPRISING instead. So, In May 2022, she made the decision to sign with them and see where things go.
PERSONALITY OVERVIEW: Melody has spent her entire life around wrestling, but she's also still a 17 year old girl getting the chance to live out her dream on national television. As a result, she can sometimes be a little excitable, but her heart is always in the right place and when push comes to shove, she can turn on the seriousness to make a point.
STRENGTHS:
- She knows how the business works, having been exposed to it her entire life
- She has connections that can come in handy if she gets backed against a wall
- Her determination to prove herself makes her dangerous, and for a young girl, her wit has proven to be sharper than one might expect
WEAKNESSES:
- Sometimes can be a bit naïve
- She is overeager to make an impact
- She definitely feels the pressure of carrying her family's name
WHY THEY'D BE CHEERED: She's bubbly, energetic and funny. She knows how to cut a promo, and she knows how to get the fans cheering for her. That being said...
WHY THEY'D BE BOOED: ...Melody is still new to the wrestling audience as a whole, and while she's been around it her whole life, she sometimes forgets that they haven't been exposed to HER at the same rate. Therefore, she sometimes throws her weight around more than she has earned and can rub some fans the wrong way with a perceived attitude.
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:
- Never
THEME SONG: 'Up Up Up' – Rose Falcon
WRESTLING EXPERIENCE: Zero (Began competing professionally in early 2022)
WRESTLING STYLE:
- THE AERIALIST: Relies on speed and aerial prowess to overwhelm their foes. What they lack in size and brute strength, they make up for in agility and accuracy.
- 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: When that bell rings, Melody is all business. She focuses on the task at hand and does her best to leave with a victory. (Sometimes, if the match is going well, she might dab. Don't @ her.)
BACKSTAGE TENDENCIES: Melody goes out of her way to be friendly to everyone, from the lowest-ranked ring tech to the company boss. She is always affable and looking to make new friends.
FIGHT-ENDING STYLE:
- OUT-WRESTLING: Beats the opponent using their preferred wrestling style.
- CEREBRAL: Overcomes the opposition through intelligence, ingenuity and superior ring psychology.
IN-RING STRENGTHS:
- As a certain old-school announcer might say, Melody is "quicker than a hiccup". She's small, agile and adept at using her speed to her advantage.
- After spending most of her life learning from a wide range of competitors, Melody is adaptable to most situations. If she can stay focused and remain calm, she can often come up with an answer for any situation.
- Sometimes, being 'new' has it's advantages. Established names tend to underestimate the rookies, and as long as she carries that label, she's looking to score as many upsets as she can.
IN-RING WEAKNESSES:
- While Melody IS fast, sometimes she can rely too much on her speed, focusing on agility and evasion instead of offense. This can wear her down faster than if she just took the hits from her opponent.
- Despite all her training, Melody is still new to facing real opponents, and on occasion, her fear can throw her game off, leaving her wide open to making crucial mistakes.
- Pride. Melody is proud of her family and her lineage, and that can sometimes blind her, regardless of if she intends it to or not. She also REALLY cares what the fans think of her, despite her father's warnings, and if a crowd turns on her, it can shatter her self-confidence and leave her prone to danger.
FINISHERS
1. 'The Glitter Bomb' – Panama Sunrise
2. 'Splash Mountain' – Pepsi Plunge
SIGNATURE MOVES
1. 'Sonic Rainboom' – Poisonrana
2. 'Flight Risk' – Slingshot DDT
3. 'This Magic Moment' – V-Trigger
4. 'The Full Effect 2.0' – Superkick, followed by a Shining Wizard. She's short, so the opponent might need to already be on their knees first.
COMMON MOVES
1. Scoop Slam
2. European Uppercut
3. Dropkick
4. Suicide Dive
5. Legsweep
6. Snapmare
7. Ankle Lock
8. Evenflow DDT
9. Jawbreaker
10. Backcracker/Backstabber
BACKSTAGE APPEARANCES: Do you want segments and/or backstage interactions to be written FOR YOU or would you prefer to submit your own?
- YES: I'm absolutely fine with having my segments written for me and I'll just sell what happens via Twitter or CD writing.
AGENT NAME: Dave
AGENT CONTACT: Twitter - ScrappySongbird, The_BWF