Post by Rafa on Jul 27, 2018 18:09:24 GMT -5
FIGHTER INFORMATION
REAL NAME -
Rafa Whatley
STAGE NAME -
Rafa
NICKNAME(S) -
Wild Card
HEIGHT & WEIGHT -
5 foot 10, 252 pounds
DATE OF BIRTH -
August 26th, 1994 (Age 24)
FIGHTS OUT OF -
Miami, FL
YEAR OF DEBUT -
2018
ALIGNMENT -
2-3
PERSONALITY -
Rafa had one goal in life: to become a pro football player. When his career went up in flames and public perceptions turned wholeheartedly against him, Rafa became cold and calloused. His short career in LR has been marked with controversy and aggression.
EQUIPMENT -
Leg-length black tights, black wrestling boots, black tape around his wrists and fingers
WALKOUT ATTIRE -
Ring equipment + a Ric Flair-esque robe and designer sunglasses
WALKOUT THEME -
“Send It Up” by Kanye West
ALLIES -
- Marion Payett
BRIEF HISTORY -
The first 18 years of Rafa Whatley’s life was spent training to become a Pro Football player. He was a standout running back from the time he was a child, and was recruited for a three-year stint at University of Miami. Rafa was drafted in 2016 and had a spectacular rookie campaign.
His fortunes shifted dramatically in early 2017 when he was suspended by The Commissioner of Pro Football under suspicion of sports betting. By July of that year, at the end of a five month investigation, the Commissioner of Football banned Rafa for life.
Rafa has since become a lightning rod, drawing criticism everywhere from sports analyst Stephen A. Smith to President Donald Trump. He and his agent Marion Payett decided to parlay the notoriety into a wrestling career. After just a few months of rudimentary training, Rafa debuted in Lion's Road to a controversial reception. He has since attempted to establish himself as a viable draw in both Lion's Road domestically, and for a variety of independents overseas.
STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES –
Strengths -
(1) Elite athleticism
(2) A world-class competitor
(3) Training in jiu-jitsu
Weaknesses –
(1) Inexperienced
(2) Susceptible to submissions, head kicks and strikes
(3) Untested "chin"
SPORTSMANSHIP -
Playing football, Rafa learned to practice good sportsmanship and maintain a healthy competitive spirit from a young age. Now that he has become an outcast hated by millions and is testing these unfamiliar waters, those traits are thrown out the window. Rafa has adapted a "fuck you" attitude toward much of the world, including most opponents and opportunities he has received at Lion’s Road.
FIGHTING STYLE -
Like a bull in a china shop. Expect Rafa to botch his offense and resort to using straight physicality when the going gets tough. Rafa is an elite athlete and few can hang with him when he begins dominating. He has begun to add basic jiu-jitsu into his moveset.
SIGNATURE MOVES -
(1) Black Flag (Military press falling into a spinebuster)
(2) DvD (Death Valley Driver)
FAVORITE MOVES -
(1) Blows: Punches, elbows, clubbing blows, axe handles, a headbutt or two
(2) Ground based: Basic takedowns, ground and pound is effective, basic jiu-jitsu
(3) Submissions: basic jiu-jistu, any illegal holds to a 4 count
(4) Powerslams: traditional, fallaway slam, running powerslam
COUNTER MOVES -
(1) Dirty boxing to counter striking
(2) Running tackle to counter when there is space
(3) Suicide dive over the top rope (This is very rare. He has yet to use this but he may bust out an incredibly awkward and dangerous dive at great expense to his opponent as well as himself)
MANAGER INFORMATION
STAGE NAME – Marion Payett
HEIGHT – 6 foot 4
DEBUT YEAR - 2018
ALIGNMENT - Heel
CLIENTS – Rafa Whatley
BIOGRAPHY – Rafa's agent Marion Payett had his reputation and career destroyed when he was found to be involved in the illegal sports betting case. Payett is the mastermind behind Rafa's pro wrestling career. At times it seems he has more invested in this endeavor than Rafa himself.
ATTIRE – A smart, yet saucy, business suit.
MANAGING STYLE – Marion Payett is a sports agent and will conduct himself as such in Lion’s Road. He is sometimes the "voice of Rafa" and handles much of his obligations with management backstage and on the mic. He won’t be ringside for fights unless the two deem it necessary.
MOVES – Not a physical presence in Lion’s Road until future notice.
REAL NAME -
Rafa Whatley
STAGE NAME -
Rafa
NICKNAME(S) -
Wild Card
HEIGHT & WEIGHT -
5 foot 10, 252 pounds
DATE OF BIRTH -
August 26th, 1994 (Age 24)
FIGHTS OUT OF -
Miami, FL
YEAR OF DEBUT -
2018
ALIGNMENT -
2-3
PERSONALITY -
Rafa had one goal in life: to become a pro football player. When his career went up in flames and public perceptions turned wholeheartedly against him, Rafa became cold and calloused. His short career in LR has been marked with controversy and aggression.
EQUIPMENT -
Leg-length black tights, black wrestling boots, black tape around his wrists and fingers
WALKOUT ATTIRE -
Ring equipment + a Ric Flair-esque robe and designer sunglasses
WALKOUT THEME -
“Send It Up” by Kanye West
ALLIES -
- Marion Payett
BRIEF HISTORY -
The first 18 years of Rafa Whatley’s life was spent training to become a Pro Football player. He was a standout running back from the time he was a child, and was recruited for a three-year stint at University of Miami. Rafa was drafted in 2016 and had a spectacular rookie campaign.
His fortunes shifted dramatically in early 2017 when he was suspended by The Commissioner of Pro Football under suspicion of sports betting. By July of that year, at the end of a five month investigation, the Commissioner of Football banned Rafa for life.
Rafa has since become a lightning rod, drawing criticism everywhere from sports analyst Stephen A. Smith to President Donald Trump. He and his agent Marion Payett decided to parlay the notoriety into a wrestling career. After just a few months of rudimentary training, Rafa debuted in Lion's Road to a controversial reception. He has since attempted to establish himself as a viable draw in both Lion's Road domestically, and for a variety of independents overseas.
STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES –
Strengths -
(1) Elite athleticism
(2) A world-class competitor
(3) Training in jiu-jitsu
Weaknesses –
(1) Inexperienced
(2) Susceptible to submissions, head kicks and strikes
(3) Untested "chin"
SPORTSMANSHIP -
Playing football, Rafa learned to practice good sportsmanship and maintain a healthy competitive spirit from a young age. Now that he has become an outcast hated by millions and is testing these unfamiliar waters, those traits are thrown out the window. Rafa has adapted a "fuck you" attitude toward much of the world, including most opponents and opportunities he has received at Lion’s Road.
FIGHTING STYLE -
Like a bull in a china shop. Expect Rafa to botch his offense and resort to using straight physicality when the going gets tough. Rafa is an elite athlete and few can hang with him when he begins dominating. He has begun to add basic jiu-jitsu into his moveset.
SIGNATURE MOVES -
(1) Black Flag (Military press falling into a spinebuster)
(2) DvD (Death Valley Driver)
FAVORITE MOVES -
(1) Blows: Punches, elbows, clubbing blows, axe handles, a headbutt or two
(2) Ground based: Basic takedowns, ground and pound is effective, basic jiu-jitsu
(3) Submissions: basic jiu-jistu, any illegal holds to a 4 count
(4) Powerslams: traditional, fallaway slam, running powerslam
COUNTER MOVES -
(1) Dirty boxing to counter striking
(2) Running tackle to counter when there is space
(3) Suicide dive over the top rope (This is very rare. He has yet to use this but he may bust out an incredibly awkward and dangerous dive at great expense to his opponent as well as himself)
MANAGER INFORMATION
STAGE NAME – Marion Payett
HEIGHT – 6 foot 4
DEBUT YEAR - 2018
ALIGNMENT - Heel
CLIENTS – Rafa Whatley
BIOGRAPHY – Rafa's agent Marion Payett had his reputation and career destroyed when he was found to be involved in the illegal sports betting case. Payett is the mastermind behind Rafa's pro wrestling career. At times it seems he has more invested in this endeavor than Rafa himself.
ATTIRE – A smart, yet saucy, business suit.
MANAGING STYLE – Marion Payett is a sports agent and will conduct himself as such in Lion’s Road. He is sometimes the "voice of Rafa" and handles much of his obligations with management backstage and on the mic. He won’t be ringside for fights unless the two deem it necessary.
MOVES – Not a physical presence in Lion’s Road until future notice.
