Post by The #Derontourage on Jul 8, 2014 19:04:21 GMT -6
Character Info
Name: Deron Franklin
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 225 lbs.
Hometown: Ft. Worth, Texas
Alignment: -4 (Cocky, arrogant, conceited; all words that have been used to describe Deron Franklin’s personality. But more than that, he’s sneaky, he’s not above cheating, and he’s not above using the “Derontourage” to win him matches.)
Entrance Music: “Gasoline Dreams” by OutKast
Entrance Description:
Physical Appearance: Deron’s got an athletic build; he’s not jacked to the gills, nor is he particularly toned. But he does have some muscle mass, and a slight bit of definition in his torso. His thighs are particularly large, allowing for his speed bursts in the ring. He’s got short black hair, with brown eyes. (P/B: TaDarius Thomas)
Ring Attire: Deron wears the “bike short” style of trunks, with several styles among them;
-Silver with gold trim
-Gold with silver trim
-Blue with silver/white trim (Dallas Mavericks colors)
-Silver with blue trim (Dallas Cowboys colors)
All have the same design; the trunks themselves are the primary color, with bands around the top and bottom of each leg in the secondary color. Along the backside, “#DERONTOURAGE” is printed in the secondary color. He also wears kneepads in the same color scheme and design, along with black boots.
Gimmick: Cocky, athletic high-flyer with his own entourage of bodyguards, eye candy, his hometown friends, and a spokesman.
Personality: Absolutely self-centered; he may not always refer to himself in the third person, but Deron will do it on a semi-regular basis. He’s also short tempered; quick to anger, he’s also quick to abandon his gameplan and resort to straight up fighting, instead of wrestling.
List up to three strengths of your character; they can be in-ring related, personality related, whatever you think helps define your character:
1. Athletic ability - Deron Franklin may be the most athletically gifted wrestler in EXODUS; he can fly all over the ring, run at top speeds, and seems to never tire.
2. The Derontourage - And if that fails, he’s got three bodyguards, two eye candy distractions, three friends who cause a “ruckus,” and a mouthpiece who knows how to distract referees. In fact, if you were to chart his entire career, he’s probably won more matches via help from the Derontourage than his finisher.
List up to three weaknesses of your character:
1. Temper - If Deron Franklin loses his temper, he’s quick to abandon his gameplan and head straight to throwing punches at his opponent.
2. Size Disadvantage - For all that athletic ability, if Deron ended up in the ring with someone who could throw him around, it wouldn’t end well for him.
3. The Derontourage - Sure, he has plenty of people to help him; he also has plenty of ways to get disqualified, which has happened more than a handful of times.
Biography:
Wrestling Style: Athletic semi-high flyer (no big dives, but multiple “quick” or “flying” maneuvers) with cocky antics, heel moves, and plenty of interference.
Finishers
1. Quick as Lightning (Knee Trembler)
2. Chocolate Thunder (630-degree senton)
3. Full Blown Storm (Knee Trembler immediately followed by 630 degree senton; given that it’s two finishers in a row, this should be used only in the most extreme circumstances and should virtually ALWAYS finish the match.)
Signature Moves
1. Jujigatame (rolling cross armbar)
2. 450 Splash
3. In-Ring Interference - Brent Maxwell, Jennifer Taylor, or Maria Trevino distract the referee while one of the three bodyguards (Luis Alvarez, Jacques Du Toit, or Brick) comes into the ring and attacks Deron’s opponent.
Regular Moves You don't need to fill out all the slots for moves.
1. step up (“shining”) rana
2. dropsault
3. spinning wheel kick
4. tiger wall flip into a standing dropkick
5. top-rope mushroom stomp to the back
6. “Flying Slap” (Deron climbs to the top rope, hops down to the mat, and slaps his opponent across the face)
7. variety of cocky pins
8. backdrop suplex
9. standing spin kick to the midsection
10. variety of lucha libre arm drags
11. victory roll
12. crucifix driver
13. Eye Candy Distraction (Jennifer Taylor or Maria Trevino distract Deron’s opponent, allowing him to attack from behind)
14. superkick
15. Outside Interference (Deron throws his opponent to the outside; while he distracts the referee, O’Shay, Walt, and DaShaun attack the downed opponent with stomps and kicks before rolling him back into the ring)
The Derontourage
Brent Maxwell, Spokesman:
-Dallas, Texas native; began representing mixed martial artists in 2010; discovered Deron Franklin early in his career, becoming his spokesman; negotiated his contract with Jimmy Riley’s “Risen Star Talent.” (P/B: Jason Bateman)
Luis Alvarez, Bodyguard:
-Mexico City, Mexico native; 6-3 MMA record; has training in boxing, cross-training in MMA techniques; worked part time as a bouncer before being hired as bodyguard to Deron Franklin. (P/B: Cain Velasquez)
“Brick,” Bodyguard:
-Detroit, Michigan native; 3-7 MMA record, with 3 knockouts; incredible punching power, little technical ability; worked on GM assembly line before becoming a mixed martial artist. (P/B: Houston Alexander)
Jacques Du Toit, Bodyguard:
-Paris, France native; 12-2 MMA record, with 9 submissions; trained in wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai kickboxing; highest paid of the three Derontourage Bodyguards. (P/B: Georges St. Pierre)
Maria Trevino, Valet:
-Miami, Florida native; primary job is model, but will always appear with The Derontourage; is rumored to have been involved with several high profile movie stars in the past. (P/B: Shelby Chesnes)
Jennifer Taylor, Valet:
-Fort Worth, Texas native; not a model, per se; has done some adult modeling; self-professed “nerd”; high school friend of Deron and Walt Jr.; is rumored to have been previously (or currently) involved with Deron Franklin. (P/B: April O’Neil)
Walt Franklin Jr., “Crew”:
-Fort Worth, Texas native; brother of Deron Franklin; aspiring actor, though without any non-extra roles to his name; definitely has a crush on Maria Trevino. (P/B: Kenan Thompson)
O’Shay Edwards, “Crew”:
-Houston, Texas native; became friends with Walt and Deron after attending Dallas Championship Wrestling shows; local musician of the singer-songwriter variety; definitely has a crush on Maria Trevino. (P/B: Donald Glover)
DaShaun Thompson, “Crew”:
-Fort Worth, Texas native; joined the crew after losing a fight to Deron in high school; began lifting weights and gained a tattoo “addiction” to “prove himself”; constantly challenging people to fights, especially if he knows they’ll back down. (P/B: Flo Rida)
Name: Deron Franklin
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 225 lbs.
Hometown: Ft. Worth, Texas
Alignment: -4 (Cocky, arrogant, conceited; all words that have been used to describe Deron Franklin’s personality. But more than that, he’s sneaky, he’s not above cheating, and he’s not above using the “Derontourage” to win him matches.)
Entrance Music: “Gasoline Dreams” by OutKast
Entrance Description:
The guitar wail that opens OutKast’s “Gasoline Dreams” brings the fans to their feet. As Andre 3000 goes into his refrain of “Alright, Alright,” the faction known throughout EXODUS as The #Derontourage begins to make their way out from the back. First it’s the three bodyguards; Luis Alvarez, Jacques Du Toit, and the man known only as “Brick.” Behind them come the two beautiful ladies of the Derontourage, Maria Trevino and Jennifer Taylor, both dressed in classy, yet a tad revealing dresses.
Behind them is the “crew” of Deron Franklin; O’Shay Edwards, DaShaun Thompson, and Deron’s brother, Walt Franklin Jr. Finally it’s the spokesman for the Derontourage, Brent Maxwell...and the man himself. He’s got a boxing-style robe on in the same design as the trunks he’s wearing for the evening, and is doing a little bit of shadow boxing. With the song in full swing, the entire Derontouarge makes their way down the aisle. The bodyguards are keeping the fans away from the women, while O’Shay and Walt Jr. are making sure to mock as many people as they can. Deron, meanwhile, is solely focused on the ring.
The Derontourage spreads around the ring before congregating in their corner, while Brent and Deron make their way into the ring. While Deron does some final warmups, Brent removes his robe, passing it to the ringside attendant before he himself joins the Derontourage outside of the ring.
Physical Appearance: Deron’s got an athletic build; he’s not jacked to the gills, nor is he particularly toned. But he does have some muscle mass, and a slight bit of definition in his torso. His thighs are particularly large, allowing for his speed bursts in the ring. He’s got short black hair, with brown eyes. (P/B: TaDarius Thomas)
Ring Attire: Deron wears the “bike short” style of trunks, with several styles among them;
-Silver with gold trim
-Gold with silver trim
-Blue with silver/white trim (Dallas Mavericks colors)
-Silver with blue trim (Dallas Cowboys colors)
All have the same design; the trunks themselves are the primary color, with bands around the top and bottom of each leg in the secondary color. Along the backside, “#DERONTOURAGE” is printed in the secondary color. He also wears kneepads in the same color scheme and design, along with black boots.
Gimmick: Cocky, athletic high-flyer with his own entourage of bodyguards, eye candy, his hometown friends, and a spokesman.
Personality: Absolutely self-centered; he may not always refer to himself in the third person, but Deron will do it on a semi-regular basis. He’s also short tempered; quick to anger, he’s also quick to abandon his gameplan and resort to straight up fighting, instead of wrestling.
List up to three strengths of your character; they can be in-ring related, personality related, whatever you think helps define your character:
1. Athletic ability - Deron Franklin may be the most athletically gifted wrestler in EXODUS; he can fly all over the ring, run at top speeds, and seems to never tire.
2. The Derontourage - And if that fails, he’s got three bodyguards, two eye candy distractions, three friends who cause a “ruckus,” and a mouthpiece who knows how to distract referees. In fact, if you were to chart his entire career, he’s probably won more matches via help from the Derontourage than his finisher.
List up to three weaknesses of your character:
1. Temper - If Deron Franklin loses his temper, he’s quick to abandon his gameplan and head straight to throwing punches at his opponent.
2. Size Disadvantage - For all that athletic ability, if Deron ended up in the ring with someone who could throw him around, it wouldn’t end well for him.
3. The Derontourage - Sure, he has plenty of people to help him; he also has plenty of ways to get disqualified, which has happened more than a handful of times.
Biography:
Wrestling Style: Athletic semi-high flyer (no big dives, but multiple “quick” or “flying” maneuvers) with cocky antics, heel moves, and plenty of interference.
Finishers
1. Quick as Lightning (Knee Trembler)
2. Chocolate Thunder (630-degree senton)
3. Full Blown Storm (Knee Trembler immediately followed by 630 degree senton; given that it’s two finishers in a row, this should be used only in the most extreme circumstances and should virtually ALWAYS finish the match.)
Signature Moves
1. Jujigatame (rolling cross armbar)
2. 450 Splash
3. In-Ring Interference - Brent Maxwell, Jennifer Taylor, or Maria Trevino distract the referee while one of the three bodyguards (Luis Alvarez, Jacques Du Toit, or Brick) comes into the ring and attacks Deron’s opponent.
Regular Moves You don't need to fill out all the slots for moves.
1. step up (“shining”) rana
2. dropsault
3. spinning wheel kick
4. tiger wall flip into a standing dropkick
5. top-rope mushroom stomp to the back
6. “Flying Slap” (Deron climbs to the top rope, hops down to the mat, and slaps his opponent across the face)
7. variety of cocky pins
8. backdrop suplex
9. standing spin kick to the midsection
10. variety of lucha libre arm drags
11. victory roll
12. crucifix driver
13. Eye Candy Distraction (Jennifer Taylor or Maria Trevino distract Deron’s opponent, allowing him to attack from behind)
14. superkick
15. Outside Interference (Deron throws his opponent to the outside; while he distracts the referee, O’Shay, Walt, and DaShaun attack the downed opponent with stomps and kicks before rolling him back into the ring)
The Derontourage
Brent Maxwell, Spokesman:
-Dallas, Texas native; began representing mixed martial artists in 2010; discovered Deron Franklin early in his career, becoming his spokesman; negotiated his contract with Jimmy Riley’s “Risen Star Talent.” (P/B: Jason Bateman)
Luis Alvarez, Bodyguard:
-Mexico City, Mexico native; 6-3 MMA record; has training in boxing, cross-training in MMA techniques; worked part time as a bouncer before being hired as bodyguard to Deron Franklin. (P/B: Cain Velasquez)
“Brick,” Bodyguard:
-Detroit, Michigan native; 3-7 MMA record, with 3 knockouts; incredible punching power, little technical ability; worked on GM assembly line before becoming a mixed martial artist. (P/B: Houston Alexander)
Jacques Du Toit, Bodyguard:
-Paris, France native; 12-2 MMA record, with 9 submissions; trained in wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai kickboxing; highest paid of the three Derontourage Bodyguards. (P/B: Georges St. Pierre)
Maria Trevino, Valet:
-Miami, Florida native; primary job is model, but will always appear with The Derontourage; is rumored to have been involved with several high profile movie stars in the past. (P/B: Shelby Chesnes)
Jennifer Taylor, Valet:
-Fort Worth, Texas native; not a model, per se; has done some adult modeling; self-professed “nerd”; high school friend of Deron and Walt Jr.; is rumored to have been previously (or currently) involved with Deron Franklin. (P/B: April O’Neil)
Walt Franklin Jr., “Crew”:
-Fort Worth, Texas native; brother of Deron Franklin; aspiring actor, though without any non-extra roles to his name; definitely has a crush on Maria Trevino. (P/B: Kenan Thompson)
O’Shay Edwards, “Crew”:
-Houston, Texas native; became friends with Walt and Deron after attending Dallas Championship Wrestling shows; local musician of the singer-songwriter variety; definitely has a crush on Maria Trevino. (P/B: Donald Glover)
DaShaun Thompson, “Crew”:
-Fort Worth, Texas native; joined the crew after losing a fight to Deron in high school; began lifting weights and gained a tattoo “addiction” to “prove himself”; constantly challenging people to fights, especially if he knows they’ll back down. (P/B: Flo Rida)