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Character Info
Name: Lawrence Gowan (…but you can call him Larry)
Height: 5'7
Weight: 175 lbs
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Alignment: babyface
Entrance Music: Tom Sawyer by Rush
Entrance Description:
Physical Appearance:
Build: small and compact (think Spike Dudley)
Features: shoulder length dark hair, usually has random colors in his bangs (blue, purple or red), two piercings in his left ear (will take these out for wrestling matches), blue eyes
Ring Attire: black wrestling tights with an electric blue stripe going down both legs, electric blue wrestling boots, black tank top, black elbow pads with the letters LG on them
Out-of-Ring Attire: usually dresses on the flamboyant side, ranging from tight leather pants to sequined jackets and silk shirts (rock star flair)
Gimmick: Larry Gowan is an old school purist babyface who is a crusader for equality and fair treatment in professional wrestling (he's openly gay). His philosophy is that he is a warrior borne of the chaos of the wrestling and entertainment industry and he takes it pretty seriously.
Personality: LG is the nicest person on the face of the planet. He would give you the shirt off his back (and the skin too), if you needed it.
List up to three strengths of your character; they can be in-ring related, personality related, whatever you think helps define your character:
1. Innovation and reversals are his specialty. As a thirteen-year veteran of the sport, Gowan has seen and countered most of the moves out there.
2. Respects the hell out of the business and his fellow competitors. Will NEVER cheat or play dirty.
3. Charismatic and energetic, Gowan is able to hold the crowd in the palm of his hand with little to no effort.
List up to three weaknesses of your character:
1. Is too nice, to a fault.
2. Intensely dislikes confrontation, and genuine hatred in his opponents.
3. Will balk at hardcore matches. Refuses to use weapons of any kind, even if it means getting completely destroyed by a heel who is using one.
Biography: Although he's been employed by the wrestling industry since 1999, it wasn't until January 2001 that Larry Gowan made his mark on the scene. Shortly after befriending a quasi-rookie named Brad Jackson, Larry found himself in position for his first title win, the WCWF cruiserweight belt. Unfortunately, his record breaking longest title reign would be broken by the betrayal of Brad Jackson. Rebounding remarkably, Larry went on to reclaim his cruiserweight title again, as well as the INTV title in the latter months of 2002.
And then, just when things seemed to be looking up for the rising star, a senseless attack at the hands of his half-brother Shawn Stevens left him with a memory problem: backwards amnesia, and the inability to make short term memories. Showing true strength of spirit and determination, Larry refused to quit and overcame the odds. Being in the right place at the right time, went on to claim the US title and tag team title with his brother Shawn Stevens in the same night.
Months passed, and Gowan was on top of the world until what became his final WCWF match against Nathanial Duke in which Gowan was injured when the ring caved in, and both men spilled through an open service lift. Gowan sustained severe trauma to his neck, and spine, ending up in a coma for nearly five months before waking up. Surgeries corrected his injuries, but an intense fear of getting back in the ring forced WCWF to offer him a commissioner position to fill out the remaining years on his contract. In the fall of 2005, Gowan took his leave from WCWF and moved on to SAWF at the insistence of his former best friend, Jackson. Here he met another friend who would prove influential, and seemed to actually be on the verge of success until the promotion closed, leaving him unemployed yet again.
Years later, Gowan returned to the squared circle for a brief stint working in Millennium Wrestling Alliance (MWA) where he was employed for a year and a half beginning in May of 2008. In the latter months of his employment with MWA, he also worked a brief pay-per-appearance stint with the Silver State Battleground (SSB) promotion based out of Las Vegas where he racked up a meager two wins before the promotion went under and Gowan was subsequently injured at the hands of Brad Jackson, once again. He spent the next almost 2 years in recovery before doctors cleared him to wrestle.
Upon receiving this clean bill of health, he promptly joined Catholic Panda Wrestling (CPW) where he enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top that saw him capture and hold the Undisputed Panda Championship for an impressive ninety-five days before vacating the title over a controversial tournament. Tendering his resignation, Gowan moved on to so-called greener pastures.
Finding himself in the Internet Wrestling Federation (IWF), based out of New York City, LG enjoyed a nice winning streak of 10-0 before it came to a crashing halt at their November Pay-Per View event aptly called Dead End in which Gowan was one of the first men eliminated in an Elimination Chamber match for the World Title. From there he was defeated by a juggalo named Jake Jeckel and then placed into a tag team match with former friend-turned-rival Neville Sheldon. After enduring several intolerant slurs in regards to his sexual orientation courtesy of both Sheldon and other members of the roster and staff, Gowan quit the company.
In December of 2011, Gowan joined Sex & Violence Wrestling (SVW) where he worked alongside Chauncy for the next year, finally capturing the coveted Tag Team Championships in October of 2012. The pair never defended the belts as their booking schedule with the company became quite erratic in the latter months of 2012 and they chose to part ways with the company in January, vacating the belts and moving on in search of greener pastures.
Wrestling Style: high flyer/technical
Finishers
1. BAM SAID THE LADY! (BSTL) (springboard backflip three-quarter facelock diving bulldog [springboard cutter variation]. In this cutter the opponent and Gowan are in the corner. Gowan puts the opponent in the three-quarter Facelock then runs up the turnbuckle, becoming vertical, then turns in mid-air to land the cutter, usually floating over to hook the leg for a pinfall attempt. [Spike Dudley's Acid Drop])
2. Death From Above (360-twisting moonsault with insane air time!)
3. The Big J.O.B. (inverted side headlock swinging bulldog: Gowan applies an inverted face lock on the victim. He then reaches over with his far arm and turns around so the victim is in a sort of side head lock facing upward and Gowan is now facing 180 degrees opposite of what he was originally facing. Gowan then falls and spins to the side, flipping the victim over and driving them face first into the ground.) *vintage finisher*
Signature Moves
1. Giant Killer (Dropkick to the knee)
2. Face Lift (Springboard Facebuster)
Regular Moves You don't need to fill out all the slots for moves.
Common Moves
1. double-arm DDT
2. shining wizard
3. high dropkick
4. rolling elbow
5. millennium suplex
6. tornado DDT
7. facebuster
8. twist of fate
9. step up enziguri
10. springboard dropkick
11. Russian leg sweep
12. backdrop
13. reverse DDT
14. swinging neckbreaker
15. northern lights suplex
Submissions
1. spinning wristlock
2. spinning toehold
3. bow & arrow hold
4. sharpshooter
5. triangle choke
Running Strikes
1. high cross body block
2. springboard clothesline
3. spinning wheel kick
Running Grapples
1. running neckbreaker
2. running bulldog
3. tilt-a-whirl headscissors
Opponent Rebounding
1. lariat
2. dropkick to knee
3. jumping side kick
Turnbuckle Moves
1. dragoncanrana
2. frankensteiner
Aerial Moves
1. flying somersault splash
2. suicide plancha
3. asai moonsault
4. slingshot moonsault
5. flying headscissors
6. apron dive somersault
Name: Lawrence Gowan (…but you can call him Larry)
Height: 5'7
Weight: 175 lbs
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Alignment: babyface
Entrance Music: Tom Sawyer by Rush
Entrance Description:
The lights dim, and the sound of a radio scanning quickly through the dial fills the silence. Gowan's voice blasts through the speakers, screaming: "fire it up!" before being replaced with the unmistakable intro of "Tom Sawyer" by Rush.
[b]A modern-day warrior
Mean, mean stride,
Today's Tom Sawyer
Mean, mean pride.[/b]
The volume grows over the sound system, getting a huge pop from the female fans in attendance. LG appears at the top of the ramp, both fists pumping in the air as the orange spots flare brighter around him.
[b]Though his mind is not for rent,
Don't put him down as arrogant.
His reserve, a quiet defense,
Riding out the day's events.
The river.[/b]
After slapping hands with everyone he can reach along the aisle, LG sprints the rest of the way to the ring, hopping up on the apron. With a grin, he pulls off his leather vest and tosses it up in the air before springing over the rope in his usual exuberant fashion.
Ring Introduction: Making his way to the ring now, standing at 5'7" and weighing in at 175 pounds, hailing from Toronto, Canada… "THE STRANGE ANIMAL" LARRY GOWAN!!Physical Appearance:
Build: small and compact (think Spike Dudley)
Features: shoulder length dark hair, usually has random colors in his bangs (blue, purple or red), two piercings in his left ear (will take these out for wrestling matches), blue eyes
Ring Attire: black wrestling tights with an electric blue stripe going down both legs, electric blue wrestling boots, black tank top, black elbow pads with the letters LG on them
Out-of-Ring Attire: usually dresses on the flamboyant side, ranging from tight leather pants to sequined jackets and silk shirts (rock star flair)
Gimmick: Larry Gowan is an old school purist babyface who is a crusader for equality and fair treatment in professional wrestling (he's openly gay). His philosophy is that he is a warrior borne of the chaos of the wrestling and entertainment industry and he takes it pretty seriously.
Personality: LG is the nicest person on the face of the planet. He would give you the shirt off his back (and the skin too), if you needed it.
List up to three strengths of your character; they can be in-ring related, personality related, whatever you think helps define your character:
1. Innovation and reversals are his specialty. As a thirteen-year veteran of the sport, Gowan has seen and countered most of the moves out there.
2. Respects the hell out of the business and his fellow competitors. Will NEVER cheat or play dirty.
3. Charismatic and energetic, Gowan is able to hold the crowd in the palm of his hand with little to no effort.
List up to three weaknesses of your character:
1. Is too nice, to a fault.
2. Intensely dislikes confrontation, and genuine hatred in his opponents.
3. Will balk at hardcore matches. Refuses to use weapons of any kind, even if it means getting completely destroyed by a heel who is using one.
Biography: Although he's been employed by the wrestling industry since 1999, it wasn't until January 2001 that Larry Gowan made his mark on the scene. Shortly after befriending a quasi-rookie named Brad Jackson, Larry found himself in position for his first title win, the WCWF cruiserweight belt. Unfortunately, his record breaking longest title reign would be broken by the betrayal of Brad Jackson. Rebounding remarkably, Larry went on to reclaim his cruiserweight title again, as well as the INTV title in the latter months of 2002.
And then, just when things seemed to be looking up for the rising star, a senseless attack at the hands of his half-brother Shawn Stevens left him with a memory problem: backwards amnesia, and the inability to make short term memories. Showing true strength of spirit and determination, Larry refused to quit and overcame the odds. Being in the right place at the right time, went on to claim the US title and tag team title with his brother Shawn Stevens in the same night.
Months passed, and Gowan was on top of the world until what became his final WCWF match against Nathanial Duke in which Gowan was injured when the ring caved in, and both men spilled through an open service lift. Gowan sustained severe trauma to his neck, and spine, ending up in a coma for nearly five months before waking up. Surgeries corrected his injuries, but an intense fear of getting back in the ring forced WCWF to offer him a commissioner position to fill out the remaining years on his contract. In the fall of 2005, Gowan took his leave from WCWF and moved on to SAWF at the insistence of his former best friend, Jackson. Here he met another friend who would prove influential, and seemed to actually be on the verge of success until the promotion closed, leaving him unemployed yet again.
Years later, Gowan returned to the squared circle for a brief stint working in Millennium Wrestling Alliance (MWA) where he was employed for a year and a half beginning in May of 2008. In the latter months of his employment with MWA, he also worked a brief pay-per-appearance stint with the Silver State Battleground (SSB) promotion based out of Las Vegas where he racked up a meager two wins before the promotion went under and Gowan was subsequently injured at the hands of Brad Jackson, once again. He spent the next almost 2 years in recovery before doctors cleared him to wrestle.
Upon receiving this clean bill of health, he promptly joined Catholic Panda Wrestling (CPW) where he enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top that saw him capture and hold the Undisputed Panda Championship for an impressive ninety-five days before vacating the title over a controversial tournament. Tendering his resignation, Gowan moved on to so-called greener pastures.
Finding himself in the Internet Wrestling Federation (IWF), based out of New York City, LG enjoyed a nice winning streak of 10-0 before it came to a crashing halt at their November Pay-Per View event aptly called Dead End in which Gowan was one of the first men eliminated in an Elimination Chamber match for the World Title. From there he was defeated by a juggalo named Jake Jeckel and then placed into a tag team match with former friend-turned-rival Neville Sheldon. After enduring several intolerant slurs in regards to his sexual orientation courtesy of both Sheldon and other members of the roster and staff, Gowan quit the company.
In December of 2011, Gowan joined Sex & Violence Wrestling (SVW) where he worked alongside Chauncy for the next year, finally capturing the coveted Tag Team Championships in October of 2012. The pair never defended the belts as their booking schedule with the company became quite erratic in the latter months of 2012 and they chose to part ways with the company in January, vacating the belts and moving on in search of greener pastures.
Wrestling Style: high flyer/technical
Finishers
1. BAM SAID THE LADY! (BSTL) (springboard backflip three-quarter facelock diving bulldog [springboard cutter variation]. In this cutter the opponent and Gowan are in the corner. Gowan puts the opponent in the three-quarter Facelock then runs up the turnbuckle, becoming vertical, then turns in mid-air to land the cutter, usually floating over to hook the leg for a pinfall attempt. [Spike Dudley's Acid Drop])
2. Death From Above (360-twisting moonsault with insane air time!)
3. The Big J.O.B. (inverted side headlock swinging bulldog: Gowan applies an inverted face lock on the victim. He then reaches over with his far arm and turns around so the victim is in a sort of side head lock facing upward and Gowan is now facing 180 degrees opposite of what he was originally facing. Gowan then falls and spins to the side, flipping the victim over and driving them face first into the ground.) *vintage finisher*
Signature Moves
1. Giant Killer (Dropkick to the knee)
2. Face Lift (Springboard Facebuster)
Regular Moves You don't need to fill out all the slots for moves.
Common Moves
1. double-arm DDT
2. shining wizard
3. high dropkick
4. rolling elbow
5. millennium suplex
6. tornado DDT
7. facebuster
8. twist of fate
9. step up enziguri
10. springboard dropkick
11. Russian leg sweep
12. backdrop
13. reverse DDT
14. swinging neckbreaker
15. northern lights suplex
Submissions
1. spinning wristlock
2. spinning toehold
3. bow & arrow hold
4. sharpshooter
5. triangle choke
Running Strikes
1. high cross body block
2. springboard clothesline
3. spinning wheel kick
Running Grapples
1. running neckbreaker
2. running bulldog
3. tilt-a-whirl headscissors
Opponent Rebounding
1. lariat
2. dropkick to knee
3. jumping side kick
Turnbuckle Moves
1. dragoncanrana
2. frankensteiner
Aerial Moves
1. flying somersault splash
2. suicide plancha
3. asai moonsault
4. slingshot moonsault
5. flying headscissors
6. apron dive somersault