1996, a pivotal year in the history of professional wrestling.
Global Pro Wrestling, the number one wrestling organization in the world, is a shell of its former shelf. Jack Flanagan, owner and promoter of GPW, is believed to be out of touch with modern audiences, and GPW struggles to remain relevant within contemporary popular culture. This struggle is perhaps best personified by the GPW World Heavyweight Champion, Max Power. Once a beloved hero to millions, and the star on which the entire company was built, Max Power is now seen by many as a stale and outdated relic from the 1980s, unable to adapt to the changing times.
However, on the horizon there stands a new generation of stars, ready and willing to lead Global Pro Wretling into a new era. For these young wrestlers, tumultuous times have led to opportunity, and all signs point to 1996 as the year in which opportunity will be seized. The only question remains: who will be the one to seize it?
THE RULES
This is an RP based on the cutthroat world of professional wrestling. Each player will take on the role of a different wrestler in GPW and roleplay their life both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Players will naturally form alliances, backstab one another, and attempt to politically maneuver their way towards the coveted top spot in the company. I will roleplay as the promoter, Jack Flanagan, as well as some of the other wrestlers within the company. As the promoter, I will ultimately be in charge of who wins and who loses matches, who will receive pushes and who will not. Remember though, this RP is not just about "being the best." It's about having a well-developed character. Even if you're playing one of the lower tier wrestlers, you can still have a compelling character and a compelling story to tell behind the scenes.
I want this RP to be as dramatic and as realistic as possible. The wrestling industry, despite the glitz and glamour presented on television, can be a pretty dark place. Life on the road is tough, and countless wrestlers have fallen prey to the many demons of the business. Always remember that in the world of wrestling there are only two things that are truly real: the money, and the miles...
CHARACTER SHEET
Insert a photo of your wrestler at the top of the character sheet. Since this is a realistic RP, please try to use real pictures rather than animated or hand drawn images.
Name:
Hometown:
Height:
Weight:
Entrance Music:
Alignment: Babyface or Heel.
Gimmick: This is your character's on-screen persona.
Personality: This is what your character is like behind-the-scenes, or in "real" life.
Biography: A short description of your character's hsitory, how they first broke into the business, how they landed a spot in GPW.
Wrestling Style: Are you a powerhouse? A brawler? A high flier?
Finishing Move: You can have one or two. Try to differentiate from the other characters.
Common Moves: List up to ten of your most commonly used moves. Make sure the moves make sense given the size and style of your character. A 7 foot tall giant isn't going to be doing a flying headscissors takedown.
Post your character sheet in the OOC section first, then once it is approved you can move it to the Characters section.