Post by Apollo Polamalu on Feb 13, 2024 5:37:45 GMT -6
OFFICIAL PARAMOUNT WRESTLING CONTRACT
APOLLO POLAMALU
Birth Name: Tavita Apollo Polamalu III
Wrestling Name: Apollo Polamalu
Nicknames: ”The Iconoclast”, "The Marksman" (not quite a name he goes by often - it's only here due to relation of finisher & signature names)
Picture Base: Roman Reigns (2020-present)
Date of Birth: December 25, 1997
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 260 Lbs
Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand
Billed From: Auckland, New Zealand
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Disposition / Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Brief Explanation of Character's Gimmick: Apollo Polamalu describes himself as a man far from afraid of going against the grain. "The Iconoclast” he dubs himself, Apollo is coming to EWC not just for his own personal self-gain but to tear down everyone's icon to show refusal to conform to a system already built off respect & earned recognition. Apollo not only has marksman-like precision in the ring with his vicious strikes and brutal slams, but immense aura that explains why he believes he will rein in a new empire on Paramount. Underneath the veil is a troubled man, holding the weight of personal success on his shoulders, as well as a family that doesn’t believe in his dream. Un-admitted insecurities and resentment for those in higher positions have brought Apollo here, and he would stop at nothing to surpass every single person possible. Apollo bows to no man and regardless of one’s perception of the crowd, he sees all his contemporaries the same – fallen.
Ring Attire: Walks out to the ring with an entrance shirt, usually depicting his merch or something else of significance to him that night. Currently wears all black. It’s a work in progress.
Backstage Attire: A high fashion man that does high fashion things. Apollo arrives to the arena in a suit on special nights. On other nights he’s donning a tracksuit, prepared for any kind of fight that comes his way.
Manager: N/A, Apollo is full of himself & not quite looking for someone to contribute to his cause.
Stable/Faction Affiliation(s): N/A, You'd have to really hit it off with this guy to consider inviting him to anything.
Known Allies: No one.
Known Enemies: Everyone.
THEME SONG & ENTRANCE
Theme Music: 'I Serve The Base' – Future
SHORT ENTRANCE: As “I Serve The Base” by Future blares throughout the building, the fans wait in anticipation as Apollo Polamalu slowly emerges from the back, walking through a trail of smoke. As the beat drops, the lights strobe black and red on key around the building. A white spotlight shines on Apollo as he extends his arms out, allowing the fans to indulge in embracing his presence. Apollo makes his way down to the ring, locked in on what goes on in the ring and not quite the crowd reaction.. He walks up the steps and places his hand on the top rope, entering the ring and throwing his arms up with a cocky grin on his face. He backs up, leaning in the turnbuckles as his theme slowly fades away.
MAIN EVENT / PPV ENTRANCE: Write it exactly how you want it to be posted, in present tense to fit the show format. Include any graphics, videos, etc you like. (OPTIONAL)
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Tendency to Cheat (Delete ALL that do NOT apply):
- [x] Rarely
Favorite Match Types: Hardcore match types, anything that allows pummeling your opponent.
Least Favorite Match Types: Iron Man Match, 2/3 Falls, anything that requires his gas tank to be in question.
[OPTIONAL] Favorite Weapon: His fists.
Fighting Style: King's Road
Ring Strategy: If you’ve noticed, most of Apollo’s moves target the head & upper back. He is in every sense of the word a “head-hunter”. Abusing his immense power to take advantage of situations, he mostly goes for the head of his opponent and wears them out through powerful strikes and vicious slams. This can leave him open for disaster though, as he often neglects his opponent’s other body parts. Think of Apollo as very explosive and never afraid to push the pace. Goldberg & Mike Tyson-like explosiveness, although a match continuing on will weee into his gas tank and force him to work hard. He avoids that by doing his hardest to pummel his opponent that at least if the match is still going on by then, both will be worn out, allowing Apollo to still dig deep. Apollo’s progression of signature and finisher moves is gradual throughout the match, adopting from the King’s Road style of in-ring evolution. He doesn’t utilize many submissions, instead using them to temporarily wear down his opponent & gain a breather. The only legitimate exception to this is the Impenitency, which Apollo has put so much stake in that it’s near a guaranteed match ender.
In-Ring Strengths: Incredible Strength, Very Agile, Deals Well Under Pressure
In-Ring Flaws: Weak Submission Game (Due to Apollo’s “King’s Road” style, he has only mastered the art of one submission maneuver. Besides that, his offensive and submission grappling could use work), Arrogance, Afraid Of Failure, Questionable Stamina
WRESTLING INFORMATION
Pro Debut: 2024
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Finishing Moves: Maximum three (3) and one (1) optional Super Finisher (SF)
1. Damnatio Memoriae
Northern Lights Bomb
2. Quietus
Spinning Backfist
3. Impenitency
Guillotine Choke, much like Jun Akiyama’s King Crab Lock (this is the only submission maneuver Apollo has mastered, making it a highly dangerous one that can end a match out of complete nowhere)
SF. Damnatio Memoriae Deux
Steiner Screwdriver
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Signature Moves: Minimum of two (2), maximum of five (5)
1. Cyclone Strike
Discus Lariat
2. Samoan Drop
Either off a pop-up or rebound
3. Kiwi Killer
Ushigoroshi
4. Deadeye
Crucifix Sit-Out Powerbomb
5. X Marks The Spot
King Kong Knee Drop
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Common Moves Minimum Five (5) | Max Twenty (20)
1. Strikes:
Punches & Kicks
Elbows
Lariat
Shoulder Block
Headbutt (you don’t headbutt a Samoan!)
Throat Thrust
Palm Strikes
Big Boot
Bicycle Kick
2. Suplexes:
Vertical
Belly To Belly
German
Saito
Fisherman’s (w/ bridge)
Tiger
Dragon
Gutwrench
T-Bone
Butterfly (sometimes transitioned into an armbar, but rare since he doesn’t like much submissions)
Wrist-Clutch Belly To Back
3. Slams
Back Body Drop
Sidewalk Slam
Pendulum Backbreaker
Oklahoma Stampede (Powerslam into turnbuckles, followed by powerslam jn the center)
Military Press Slam
Powerslam
Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker
Russian Legsweep
Spinebuster (Regular & Double A style)
Powerbomb
STO (Regular & Reverse)
Uranage Slam
4. Holds:
Shinbreaker
Arm Wringer
Arm Wringer Takedown
Armdrag
Neckbreaker
Backstabber
DDTs
Shoulderbreaker
Full Nelson Face Crusher
Fireman’s Carry Gutbuster
Stun Gun
5. Submissions:
All submissions he uses are rest holds (& not super effective or meant to end a match)
However there is one exception to this rule.
Ring-Post Assisted Figure Four Leglock
MINI BIOGRAPHY
Samoan-New Zealander Tavita Apollo Polamalu III was born with high hopes from his father. Taking from his father & grandfather’s unconventional names (where it refers to a Greek God rather than one of Samoan nature), Tavita— known to most as Apollo, to separate from his father was a cult hero back home. A skilled rugby player with affinity with martial arts, Apollo’s intense ability on the field was met with high intelligence and academic honors in school. Apollo has been known to display narcissistic values, resenting anyone who was held in a higher regard than he was. His findings at school made him more fascinated with topics like politics and religion, on top of seeing those much more famous than him, operating under the belief that he could outdo them. Apollo’s charisma made him a fan favorite amongst many of his peers but he always strived for more, qualities that all helped mold “The Iconoclast” into what he is today.
When moving on in the world, Apollo explored moving to America for college — a decision that his family heavily frowned upon. Apollo’s argument with his father escalated at Apollo’s own failure to keep his emotions in check and he embarked on his journey where he graduated from Princeton University with a major in social science, a call that many that knew him ironic; considering professors believed that he suffered from Antisocial personality disorder, due to his coldness, lack of remorse and often arrogance — although he refused to get checked out. Still without direction in the world, Apollo’s study of people wasn’t set to go to a full-time career but instead to prepare dealing with them in the sports world. With his football and rugby aspirations dead, Apollo took to wrestling schools in New Jersey, studying heavily puroresu in Japan as he saw it as the most destructive style of wrestling to tear one apart, and incorporated it into his style. Apollo now brings himself to EWC where he not only sets out to be a force to be reckoned with, but genuinely someone that you should not be around for long.
After a dominant debut on GAMBIT, Apollo followed it up by shocking the world when he defeated North American Champion Ibuki Ito in a on-title match, as Ito remains en route to becoming the longest reigning North American Champion. The ability of Apollo Polamalu was shown on full display on March 20th, 2024, a moment that will go down in history as one of the greatest EWC debuts ever.
NOTES / ACHIEVEMENTS
Any Championships, tournaments, winning streaks, or notable achievements in the EWC go here.
• Defeated Ibuki Ito in Paramount Debut
• Current #2 Contender to the North American Championship
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