Post by Devin Hearst on Sept 29, 2021 17:54:18 GMT -6
CHARACTER BIOGRAPHY
Pic Base
Shane Strickland / Isaiah "Swerve" Scott
BASIC INFO
Ring Name
Dante Cutler
Birth Name
Dante Cutler
Nickname(s)
"The Rhythm", "The Chief", "King 'Te",
Sex
Male
Age
29
Place of Birth
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Currently Residing
Brixton, South London, England
Height
6"
Weight
190lbs
Alignment
Heel
Debut Year
2017
Ring Attire
Stylized / graffiti-designed pants and black boots. Enters with different hooded jackets and jewelry, and for some matches, a lit-up and shifting LED mask.
Twitter Handle
@therhythmdc
Your Preferred OOC Name
Shane
Preferred Roster
Riot
PERSONALITY INFO
Theme Song
"DNA" by Kendrick Lamar
Gimmick
Dante hasn't changed. He's still the smoothest man in the room, but seeing things the way they are has made him a violent, hateful man. Dante still carries the UK scene on his back, and is still there for his real fans aka "The Tribe", but his open love for a sport and a world that never seems to love him back is broken. 'Te wants two things: as many world titles as possible, and for the wrestling world to put some respect on his name and the UK scene, and he's more than happy to break himself and everyone else to get his before they can take it from him.
TL/DR Think pissed off modern drill / grime rapper but a wrestler. Leader of "A Tribe Called Conquest".
Personality:
Imagine the rap star hotels fear showing up, because they'll buy their best room and then trash it beyond repair. Now put a chip on that guy's shoulder, and that is Dante Cutler. Dante considers himself the "Chief" of A Tribe Called Conquest, and believes that he reached the great heights in this business he has despite not "looking like the champion they want", which you can make your connections from there. Dante is bitter, obnoxious, and full of a confidence that is indescribable.
Strengths
Big Match Experience - Dante has been top champion in almost every company he's competed in, and has been all over the world. You aren't catching him slipping when the lights are on.
Agility, Reach and Body Control - Dante's bread and butter is his striking style, which is powered by his amazing control over his body and the quickness he can strike with. Dante can hit an opponent from almost any angle.
Weaknesses
Weight - Dante's gained size in recent years, but he's not the best at throwing his weight around. Expect heavyweights to overpower him.
FIGHTING INFO
Fighting Style(s)
(delete the ones that do not apply)
- Dirty: Your character has no qualms in cheating to win.
- High Flier: Your character uses their body as a projectile, throwing themselves from dangerous heights in new and creative ways to best incapacitate their opponents.
- Luchador: Your character relies on chain wrestling and spectacular sequences of offence to confuse their opponent and wow the crowd.
- Puroresu: Your character uses moves based on full contact martial arts - strikes, kicks, punches, takedowns and submission maneuvers.
Finishing Move(s)
1. "The Guns of Brixton" (High-Impact Running Corner Dropkick)
2. "The Creator" (Leaping Flatliner)
Signature Moves
1. "Ursa Major" (Revolution-Style Brainbuster)
2. "Def Valley Driver" (Death Valley Driver, commonly on the apron)
3. "Liquid Swords" (Kamigoye)
4. "The Scissortongue" (Scissored keylock)
5. Various kicks and knees
Preferred Weapon(s)
Thumbtack-sole sneakers, light tubes (will place one in opponent's mouth before hitting "The Guns of Brixton")
Preferred Match Type(s)
Casket Match - Dante has adopted this match as his own with a twist, embracing multiple African culture by having a group of "Pallbearers" dance the casket down to the ring (you've seen the memes)
Disliked Match Type(s)
None
Why Your Character Competes
- Glory: Your character fights to win. Championship titles are their ultimate goal, and they see their in-ring success as the true path to legendary status.
- Fame: Your character sees competing as a means to further their name into a household brand, to become famous.
- Riches: Your character sees competing as nothing more than a way to make money..
Attitude Toward Teamwork
- Selective: Your character will team with a close circle of friends/allies, but not with those from outside their group.
Attitude Toward Cheating
- Sneaky: Your character will cheat when and where they can, but only if they can get away with it.
KNOWN RELATIONSHIPS
A Tribe Called Conquest - Commas Oxford, Chantelle, more to come!
England - Yes, the entire country. Dante is known around the world, but despite a change in demeanor, England is always Dante Cutler territory.
CHARACTER HISTORY/BIO
From the endz to world-wide exposure, Dante's career hit hard and fast. Cutler keeps the mentality that has kept him alive on the streets to the ring, and while he may take time to stunt on an opponent, the smiling no matter what babyface that first walked into REBELLION just ain't here anymore. Dante is done with all this respect shit. This system made 'Te a killer, and he's adopted the mentality of get yours before they take it from you, and if they got it? Take it back.