"The Peoples GOAT" James Raven

Real Name:
James Raven
Nickname(s):
The Peoples Goat, The Prophecy, Your Moms Favorite Wrestler
Age:
27
Hometown:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height:
6' 3"
Weight:
222 lbs
Pic Base: Ryan Reynolds


Mindset

He's a reliable leader and a caring friend who will take a road more difficult for himself to look out for his allies or trainees. Known as a confident (borderline arrogant) super star on the mic, he's very self reflective in private and often battles with self-doubt, insecurity or even depression. He knows he was great in his early 20's, but is now returning after a five year "retirement" to a generation that doesn't remember him and puts pressure on himself to duplicate his past success. 


Positive Traits

Just for clarity; with his true friends and allies Raven can embody all of the previously listed traits, and with the right character in Ascent can play into any of them as well. I've narrowed it down for a general idea of where he'd start. 

– Brave

– Dedicated

– Dependable

– Empathetic

– Fair

– Genuine

– Honest

– Just

– Loyal

– Persistent

– Rational

– Respectable

– Selfless

– Trustworthy



Negative Traits

Similar to above; I can play into anything I need to, but this is a baseline.

– Brash

– Egotistical

– Insensitive

– Narcissistic

– Pessimistic

– Possessive

– Rude

– Vindictive



Archetypes


The Showboat – A sucker for cheering crowds, they take every chance during a match to put themselves over and gain new fans.

The Top Guy/Gal – Wanting to be the face of the company, they look to do whatever it takes to get there.

The Veteran – With a storied career, either still in full swing or beginning to fade, this isn’t their first squared circle.





Ring Name:
James Raven
Nickname(s):
"The Peoples GOAT"
Billed From:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wrestling Experience: 10 years since debut, 5 years essentially retired, returned four months ago (with random one offs)
Entrance Theme:
"Bleed it Out" by Linkin Park
Entrance

"Now here we go for the hundredth time! Hand grenade pins in every line! Throw 'em up and let somethin' shine! Goin' out of my fuckin' mind!"

"Bleed it Out" by Linkin Park suddenly blasts from the speakers, Mike Shinodas voice startling the fans as the lights dim slightly and a strobe light flashes atop the stage in line with the steady drum beat. The fans turn with an electricity crackling amongst themselves, awaiting the arrival of the Peoples GOAT.

"Filthy Mouth! No excuse! Find a new place to hang this noose! String me up from atop these roofs, and knot it tight so I won't get loose!"

The venue lights dim to a near blackout, the strobe light blinking atop the stage the only source of light. The strobe begins to fade from white to blue, and a thin layer of fog rises from the stage floor.

"Truth is you can stop and stare! Run myself out and no one cares! Dug a trench out and layed down there with a shovel up out of reach somewhere! YEAH! Someone pour it in! Make it a dirt dance floor again!"

The crowd reaches a fever pitch, on their feet and screaming the arrival of the Legend. Suddenly the strobe light cuts out and plunges the fans into complete darkness.

"Say your prayers and stomp it out when they bring that chorus in! I BLEED IT OUT!"

The lights return to full blast, James Raven standing on the stage with his arms held out wide as the fans cheer him loudly. He grins from ear to ear, enjoying the moment before making his way slowly down the ramp towards the ring and high fiving multiple fans along the way. He bypasses the steps, opting to roll underneath the bottom rope and beeline for the nearest turnbuckle, climbing to the top and throwing his arms above his head for another loud roar from the crowd. Slowly he settles into his corner, and awaits the opening bell.


Reasons for Competing


– Fame

– Glory

– Legacy

– Passion



In the Ring

Let us know just how your character’s in-ring skills break down. Next to each style put a percentage, making sure they tally up to 100% in the end.



Brawler – %
10
High-Flyer – %
25
Hardcore – %
5
Powerhouse – %
15
Technical/Submission – %
45


Strengths

At least one, equal number of weaknesses required.

– Experience - He's seen a lot. He's beaten top flight competetion and been manipulated by the best. Not easily thrown.
– Stretegist- He's been a GM, an owner, a trainer, and a World Champion. He has an eye for talent, and for peoples skillsets. He will expertly work out stretegies to use his balanced skills and force an opponent into their weak areas.
– Very Balanced - No major weaknesses in terms of move sets or styles he can't wrestle, very adaptable


Weaknesses

At least one, equal number of strengths required.

– Messiah Complex - He feels a pressure to intervene on others behalf, and suffer the consequences of situations he didn't need to be involved in.
– Cardio - He's been inactive a long time, and while "in shape" his "ring shape" can be tested. He may try to grind people out early in matches, but if someone can push the pace on him and make him defensive early hemay face trouble.
– No Specialty - He relies on a balanced skill set to cover all bases, but lacks a legitimate and reliable "go to" style that can overwhelm his opponent. He's not a true powerhouse even though he has some size, he's too big to be a true highflyer though he's athletic. If someone is dominant in one area they may catch him before he can expose a weakness of theirs.


Mindset

Confident, and aware. He doesn't waste much energy or movement early, and will rely on quick impact moves and jiu jitsu submissions on the mat to try and wear his opponents out in the opening minutes. As the match progresses he'll loosen up and start taking a few more risks like taking to the air or playing to the crowd (though that's minimal) but he ultimately relies on being a better technical wrestler than most to keep himself safe defensively and work the opponent into a bad spot for a flash finisher. Should the match take place on the mat, he's a jiu jitsu black belt that excells in catching submissions during scrambles and sweeps.


Attitude Toward Cheating


– Almost Never




Moveset


Aerial

– Corkscrew Elbow From Middle Rope
– Flying Elbow Drop
– Springboard Crossboady from Middle Rope
– Move



Ground

– MMA style ground and pound (focus to body)
– Olympic style wrestling transitions to set up submissions


Standing

– Dropkick
– Swinging Neckbreaker
– Snap DDT
– Any Suplex
– Running Lariat
– Arm Drag Takedown


Submission

– Heel Hook
– Kimura
– Guillotine Choke
– D'arce Choke


Signature Moves (Max three)

The Ravenlock – Triangle Choke
The Ravensault – Springboard Moonsault off the top rope


Finishers (Max two)

The Flight of the Raven – RKO (Raven rotates more than normal in order to follow up with a quick pin)
The FYS – Superkick


Ring Attire

Black tights with white Raven sillouettes on the sides of the legs, blue wrestling boots and knee pads, and a blue belt around the waist. Black elbow pads, white wrist tape.




Born to a well known Toronto doctor and a socialite philanthropist, James is the middle of three children. At the age of 17 he moved to the United States with his older brother TJ who was a wrestler with the XWF, and watched from ringside as his brother suffered a career ending injury. James ultimately signed with the XWF in his brothers place and rose through the ranks, winning his first World title well before his 20th birthday and never looking back. He is a 4x Hall of Famer, has a career record of 200+ wins and less than 50 losses, and has an entire room full of awards and title belts. He has owned federations, GM'd, run independant businesses, and is a legitimately self made millionaire. He was married once to former wrestler Mia Sanchez, but the two divorced in 2012. She has primary custody of their 6 year old son. He is a charismatic ladies man but far from a man-whore type. He's returning to restore the prestige that once accompanied his name. 




Manager or Valet



Manager or Valet?:
Manager (Agent)
Name:
Jeremy Silver
Pic Base:
Jeremy Piven (Entourage look)
Behavior: Jeremy does not follow Raven to the ring unless specific conditions dictate it. He is more of an agent than a manager and is a fish out of water when the fists fly. Back against the wall, though, he will do whatever is within his limited capabilities. 


Others



Name:
Big Shank (retired e-fedder, I handle the character now)
Relationship:
Former Rival, Closest Friend, Training Partner
Pic Base:
Edge

Name:
Betsy Braddock (real e-fedder, active on twitter)
Relationship:
Friend, Hopefully More
Pic Base:
Lili Reinhardt

Name:
Cat Callahan (real roleplayer, active on twitter)
Relationship:
Podcaster, Reporter, New Friend, Possible Employee and/or Trainee
Pic Base:
Cara Maria Sorbello




Name: – Ravens fine. I'm famous, ya'll. Can't have stalkers. 
Age: – 27.
Years Experience: 2007 debut and went strong for about five years, long break I'm just coming out of.
Preferred Method of Contact: – Here? Twitter? @jamesravenxwf