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NRWF SUPERSTAR BIOS

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Trumpers:
The Bios of the 10 up and coming superstars of the NRWF

Marq:
MEMO

From: M. Abriko
To: NRWF Interns

RE: NRWF Roster

Writers,

Good to see the call-out's garnered some attention, so far. Now that you've signed up, all of us here at Creative feel that the first thing any aspiring writer should know, is who exactly we're writing for. Now, if you're not knowledgeable about the business and what we do here, you're not going to make it. Period. However, over the course of the next two weeks, we'll be revealing the ten workers who you'll be writing for. Below are our first three reveals, accompanied by a short bio and a few words from our road agents here in the NRWF. Study them well, and make sure you have an adequate understanding of each before you put pen to paper.

1.) Jinx Holiday:

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 195 lbs.
From: Lexington, KY

To say that "Jinx" Holiday is the consummate underdog would be a massive understatement. Having won only a handful of matches in the entirety of his three-year career, "Jinx" (a nickname given to him as a rib by the announcers for his terrible luck) has and will always be the heart of the NRWF. With the crowd firmly on his side despite his lopsided win/loss record, this average high-flier keeps the crowd entertained with his humorous segments and even more comedic feuds.

"...Holiday? Eh, guy's got a decent knowledge of working the crowd, but he's no Revolver. He's got a tendency to mess up his lines and whatnot if they're too complicated, but ideally, he's your comic relief. Give 'em some good one-liners, especially if it's at his expense, and he should carry it fine."

"One of the rare guys who will always be over, no matter what silly bullshit you give 'em. He's great with the comedy, but he needs to be the focal point of the whole thing. Otherwise? You're wasting him."

"Jinx? Yeah, guy can take a hell of a bump, as far as I'm concerned. If you're working a backstage attack angle, really give it to 'em, good. He can take it, believe me."

2.) Hale:

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 232 lbs.
From: Chicago, IL

In professional wrestling, there are workers who come up with gimmicks, and workers whose gimmicks are extensions of themselves. If the latter is any indication, then Hale might be one of the darkest and most sick individuals to ever enter the NRWF. Known for his slow and deliberate delivery in a time of flashy catchphrases, along with his uncanny ability to scare people with a few words when his promos do hit their mark, Hale is far and away one of the most cerebral, if inconsistent, heels on our roster.

"I don't really know what to say about Hale, other than the fact that you've really, really gotta know what you want from him. Otherwise? He'll go so far off on a tangent, the audience will eventually tune him out. He's one of those philosophical kind of promos, and that's what he's good at -- but just make sure you're right there with him."

"A much better talker than most guys will give him credit for, give the ball to Hale when you wanna see a true artist at work. No cheap heat, here -- everything he says should sound right out of a chapter of 'The Art of War."

"Hale's a strange one, but unique. Knows heel psychology like the back of his hand without resorting to yelling into the mic. Totally on the opposite side of the heel spectrum from someone like Goodson, too, so make sure to play that up."

3.) Darrius King:

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 254 lbs.
From: Pittsburgh, PA

If one were to come up with all the reasons you can hate a man, it still wouldn't come close to describing why Darrius King is the most hated main eventer in all of NRWF. Blinged-out, cocky, and physically speaking, one of the most imposing workers on the entire roster, this 6'4" former college linebacker has garnered nothing but boos since he first stepped into the NRWF over three years ago. Known for his high-impact, lights out offense and his genuinely hated ego in and out of the ring, King definitely sees himself as wrestling royalty.

"King's so good at his job, people aren't sure if that ego's real or an elaborate front. I mean, the "Lebron James" gimmick he's got? It's gold, and for that, he deserves credit. Give him some killer lines, let him shoot a little, and the dollars signs will follow, guarantee it."

"You want a big-time heel? A guy people will hate enough to talk about at work or school? This is him."

"I had my doubts about him on the mic, originally, but he's the only heel we have who can give even Johnny a run for his money. The people have been clamoring for a babyface run, but King's smart enough to the business to know he's still got years' worth of mileage in this 'bling' gimmick he's been using."


More to come.

Marq:
4.) Johnny Revolver:

Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 233 lbs.
From: Los Angeles, CA

In the NRWF, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone more universally-praised and well-liked than Johnny Revolver. A former rock musician in the last decade, this supernova of a talent sold over five million albums before eventually leaving the music industry to pursue his real dream of professional wrestling. Equipped with his rock star good looks, great athleticism, and a genuine connection with the fans, Revolver is well on his way to headlining "the show" in no time.

"If I've said it before, I'll say it again -- J.R.'s gonna single-handedly bring wrestling back to the way it was in the late-90's, early-00's. Funny, personable, and with just enough edge to keep even the hardcore smarks at bay. A natural in front of the camera, so go wild."

"Probably the only guy on the roster to consistently get away with the cheap pop, no question."

"Johnny Revolver will sell for anyone, that's how smart he is. But if you don't give the other guy anything good, Johnny's gonna blow him out the water. If you want it to look even remotely close, write something incredible for whoever's on the other side of that ring, or he'll end up burying himself."

5.) Greg Anthony:

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 215 lbs.
From: Oklahoma City, OK

Billed as the closest thing we can get to a legitimate mixed-martial arts fighter, Greg Anthony's incredible experience in MMA and our business is a bondafide cash cow in the making. Though one of the more clumsy and, at most times, awkward, superstars when in front of a camera, Anthony has instead captured the fans with this no-nonsense, hard-hitting style in the ring. Without a doubt, due to the recent surge in popularity of the UFC, Greg is in the unique position of pleasing both the casual pro-wrestling and MMA fan.

"At his best, he's decent on the microphone, and even he'll tell you that. But with Anthony, keep anything he has to say short and sweet. He's got the charisma of a doorknob, so let's not present him as the second coming of Hogan, alright?"

"The greatest thing that guy's got to offer is his in-ring work, so it's imperative you put that over amongst everything else."

"I'll just say this -- one time he wanted to tell me a joke, and forgot the punchline halfway through. He's uncomfortable with normal social situations, so if you can make him feel like he's in the ring when he's not, you've won half the battle, already. Just don't let anyone shoot on him, though. I hear he moonlights as a broad named 'Shanina Gomez' or something like that."

6.) Grant Goodson:

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 204 lbs.
From: Atlanta, GA

All the way from Atlanta, Georgia is the third-generation headliner in the making, Grant Goodson. A natural, chickenshit heel with a charisma that could only have come from his father, Hall-of-Famer, Grizzly Goodson, Grant is in a position to become the biggest thing to hit professional wrestling in the last decade. Known for his spectacular ability to antagonize crowds, Grant is the only worker in the history of the NRWF to have legitimately pulled restraining orders on several of our fans.

"Oh, Jesus -- Goodson's a mouthy, little prick, but I'll give credit where credit's due: if you can point him in the right direction, he'll make sure he'll need bodyguards by the end of the night. He's THAT good at getting the reaction he wants from the crowd."

"Maybe it's 'cause he's been around the business as a kid, but Grant knows how to carry an angle. A bit of advice, though? Subtlety isn't his strong point. If you give him something to say to any one of the boys, make sure it hits. Guy's got a tendency to go off-script if he doesn't think your stuff's up to snuff."

"Grant's good, but if you want his best, you'll keep it simple. He's a hell of a promo, but complete shit when it comes to acting. Leave the psychological side of things to guys like Hale and Price."

Marq:
7.) Lee "The Law" Gardner:

Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 245 lbs.
From: St. Louis, MO

The most experienced superstar on the NRWF roster, old-school babyface Lee Gardner has seen all that the business has to offer. Having had his time in the sun nearly twenty years ago, this veteran workhorse has been instrumental in rebuilding the NRWF, bringing both his expertise and knowledge of the business to a whole new generation of fans. In the ring, Garder's a down-and-dirty brawler with a classic approach to microphone work anytime he's called for an angle, but can occasionally run into trouble relating to today's fan.

"Now, this is a goddamn legend right here. The worst thing you can do is pretend he's just like one of the new guys, because quite clearly, he's not. Use that."

"A broken down, old man who doesn't know when to quit. While that's great to use for an on-screen presence, Lee does have a tendency to be a little harsh on the younger workers when he thinks they aren't carrying their weight. Any new guys paired up with Gardner should be given the best material to keep up with, and even outshine this soon-to-be Hall-of-Famer."

"Did you know all the other agents used call this guy 'the Suit' back in the day for selling as well as he does? Well, it's true. When he asks for his eventual beating at the hands of your next big heel, get as much drama as you can from it -- but steer clear of any unnecessary bumps."

8.) "The Union Jackal" Jericho Price:

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 236 lbs.
From: Manchester, England

Manchester, England's greatest import to the U.S., this world-renowned force on the independent scene has managed to convert even the most hardcore smarks everywhere with his on-point mic work and hard-hitting European style in between the ropes. One of the more distinct personalities in the company, Price has gotten over as both a line-walking babyface but is currently enjoying a rather refreshing and recent run as a take-no-prisoners, soccer hooligan-type heel.

"The kick-off on his new heel run has been a smashing success, and Price is one of these guys who's discovered how fun it is getting a crowd absolutely riled up. Just before his unfortunate knee injury last year, he was nearly on par with Revolver for babyface reactions, but hasn't lost a step into turning all of that into legitimate, garbage throwing heel heat."

"Being English, there's a natural inclination from our audience to hate him, so definitely keep that in mind when writing for him."

"His recent turn has left a lot of the younger fans jaded, but Price isn't a mark for himself. This whole angle with him turning his back on the crowd has been nothing but a joy to watch in the midcard. Any babyface looking for some shine needs to pull at the fans' heartstrings to really maximize their heat with this guy."

9.) Chance Delfino:

Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185 lbs.
From: San Diego, CA

The IWC's "Most Exciting Rookie" for 2009, Chance is a high-flying dynamo just waiting to explode his way onto the mainstream. Young and hungry, this Asian-American superstar might not have much in the way of catchphrases and marketability, but he's the NRWF's go-to gatekeeper for putting over your next upper-midcard heel. With the fans at his beck and call anytime he hits the ring, Chance is primed to be the next big showstopper -- that is, once he can tap into a distinct gimmick..

"Ask any one of the boys in the back, and they'll tell you Chance is the next big babyface. He's got the youth and willingness to learn, but lacks the right gimmick to truly set him apart from the pack."

"Delfino needs a great heel to carry him on-screen, at this point of his career. On the microphone, he comes off as a little robotic -- par for the course with guys who didn't come up through the territories. If I were you, I'd give him some stuff that'll complement his dynamic personality inside the squared circle."

"Chance is enthusiastic as a rookie can be which shows a lot of promise, to be fair. Unfortunately, the smarks think he's just a vanilla spot monkey, so let's change that perception, shall we?"

10.) "Bones" O'Brien:

Height: 6' 5"
Weight: 267 lbs.
From: Detroit, MI

When the NRWF needed a goofy jobber from yesteryear for the now-classic "King Darrius" promo last April, former bright-eyed and bushy-tailed '80s babyface, "Kip O'Brien" was the last person anyone expected to outshine the company's biggest heel. However, after nearly twenty years out of the business, the chopper-riding, cigar-chomping, newly-christened "Bones" shocked the wrestling world with his new, frighteningly-marketable heel persona. Now in his late-forties with his barely-legal, biker babe girlfriend "Salem" at his side, this old war dog is ready for some new tricks.

"Can you believe I knew this guy when he was fresh out of wrestling school? Jesus. Anyway, 'Kip' or 'Bones' or whatever, is not the most careful guy on the microphone. Without direction, he'll swear up a storm and cost us some serious dough on the censor front if you can't properly put over his gimmick."

"We've all heard him hold his own, but Salem's his X-factor, no question. She's a demonic little bitch on the microphone, and if he's talking more than she is, you're doing it wrong."

"Don't let anyone tell you different -- this is NO gimmick. O'Brien's a legitimate throwback to stuff like "Roadhouse," so keep some of that in mind if you have trouble finding his 'voice.'"

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