Post by Jon A on Jun 8, 2009 21:41:18 GMT -7
HANDLED BY: Up for grabs!
NAME: Brian Irwin
OTHER ALIASES: UK Gold
HOMETOWN: Manchester, UK
HEIGHT (feet & inches): 6' 1"
WEIGHT (pounds/lbs): 247 lbs.
BIRTHDATE (MM-DD-YYYY): Jun-10-1965
PERSONALITY (in lieu of face/heel):
[X] Principled (strict ethics, rule-abiding) [Ricky Steamboat, Bret Hart as a face]
GIMMICK IN ONE OR TWO SENTENCES: Legend who feels he has unfinished business.
REASON FOR CHARACTER BEING IN WRESTLING IN ONE OR TWO SENTENCES: above.
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: (100-300 words): From 1985 to 2004, Brian irwin carved out a legacy all across the globe, winning accolades not only in his native England, but through Germany, France, Japan, Australia and Puerto Rico, to name a few. He's been the best-loved and most-hated wrestler in numerous promotions. In the mid-1990s, he had an unprecedented two-and-a-half year reign as the Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight champion in his native promotion. (Rumors abound that Curt Olsen once beat him for this belt only for the win to go unrecognized due to territorial infighting.)
Irwin never had a chance to shine in Canada and America, however, due to the climate of wrestling at the height of his skills, and his pre-existing international obligations. He briefly wrestled stateside in 2002, only to return to the UK to lend support through his wife's battle with leukemia. She eventually recovered, but the years were not kind to Irwin's body, and he retired in 2004 after knee surgery.
He briefly ran the UK-based promotion Northern-Pro, but it folded after only three years due to Irwin's poor business practices. At full health, feeling the itch again, and with the blessing of his family, Irwin has traveled to the DCWL looking to shine in the one wrestling scene that has eluded him.
ENTRANCE THEME: "Last Cup Of Sorrow" by Faith No More
LINK TO ENTRANCE THEME (if found in a YouTube video or easily downloadable mp3 form): www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjabKqpxRNI
SIGNIFICANT PERSONALITY STRENGTH(S):
- A master of ring awareness, Irwin knows exactly what he is doing at all times.
- Always seems to throw something new and unexpected at an opponent. Anyone looking to get the jump on him gets a tough reception.
- Incredible depth of experience.
SIGNIFICANT PERSONALITY WEAKNESS(ES):
- Poor businessman. Irwin isn't very good at managing his own affairs. Unfortunately he seems convinced he is quite capable of managing on his own.
- The status of Irwin's knees is still up for debate.
- Stubborn. Irwin has trouble accepting the wrestling world may be passing him by.
SIGNATURE/SETUP MOVES and/or SECONDARY FINISHERS:
1. Shoulder Arm Breaker
2. Jumping Piledriver
3. Crucifix Armbar Takedown
FINISHING MOVE/HOLD: Goldrush
DESCRIPTION: Buffalo Sleeper - arm trap sleeper hold