Post by Graham Clauson (Rob Budai) on Sept 27, 2022 16:30:53 GMT -5
BASICS
Handler Name:
Matt (“007.5” is fine, too.)
Twitter handle (required):
@clausonisntreal
Character Name:
Graham Clauson
Character Age:
32
Hometown:
Cincinnati, OH
Pic Base or Description (Include hairstyle, tattoos, or distinguishing features):
Matt Cross (picbase). Keeps hair short, beard long. Graham’s beard is one of his prized physical features. Graham’s natural hair color is a dark auburn, but he suffers from early-age gray; this shows through if he doesn’t keep the dye-jobs up. Eyes are steel gray and have been indicated to have “piercing” eyes due to color. Has a tattoo of his mother’s birth and death dates on his wrist. When not in-ring or in ring gear (casual and/or press interviews/conferences), Graham does wear eyeglasses.
Height & Weight:
6’2”, 220 lbs.
(Metric System Conversion: 188cm, 99.79kg)
GEAR
Gear Color:
Gear color varies, but typical color combinations are (primary color/secondary color): White/Red, Gray/Red, Gold/Black, Orange/Black, Navy/Coral, Green/Black, Black/Gold.
Entrance Attire:
Ring gear, plus a hooded jacket. Jacket is primarily leather with exception of hood and sleeves, which is of a sweatshirt-like cloth. The color of the cloth will match the primary color of ring gear, while the leather is always black. If wearing White/Red gear, will also wear a Cincinnati Red cap to the ring. If wearing Orange/Black, will wear a Cincinnati Bengals cap. If wearing Navy/Coral, will wear a FC Cincinnati cap.
Ring Gear:
Full tights with belt, side design is mono-colored but goes down both legs. Design is of a basic line design that is asymmetrical but connects to a block towards the center that has a small rectangle (skewed angle cutout where the “primary” tight color shows through) but has “513” in stylized text within it. This takes up most of the side of the leg. Belt buckle on belt is small enough to not be a maneuverability issue. Also, the belt buckle is specifically designed to be the Bear Pride flag. Black elbow pads (the right side with a longer black supporter sleeve under it), black knee pads, black boots that have “513” that read from top to bottom; black with color-coordinating accent color to go with boots. Black fingerless gloves, padded. Does wear a necklace that has a ring (assumed to be a wedding band) on it.
Merchandise Description:
Merchandise offered are typically t-shirts or hooded jackets, design being placed on front of t-shirt or back of hooded jacket. Standard color availability of such items is black, white and heather gray. Special Editions Yellow (supporting American Cancer Society), Red (supporting "(RED)"), Hemp Green (supporting "NORML"), and Orange (supporting "The Trevor Project") are offered at premiums - proceeds go to designated charity.
Logo and color availability on items will vary amongst the following:
1) “513 CANNOT BE KILLED”, with the 513 stylized similar to what is displayed on ring gear. (Available in Special Edition colors, at premium.)
2) “SHOOT FOR CHANGE”, with a small horizontal white rule, with the corresponding logo for the charity being supported, an “X” intending to mean “Cross”, and the stylized 513 logo. (Only available in corresponding Special Edition colors.)
3) “PAPA’S HOME!”, with a menacing cartoon-styled Graham stepping through a door with a glass bottle in hand. (Not available in Special Edition colors.)
4) “OKAY, I’M RELOADED!”, with a cartoon-styled Graham cocking a shotgun with demon red eyes and a near psychotic grin. (Not available in Special Edition colors.)
MUSIC
Entrance Music:
“Untitled 2/Cream Of The Crop” by Dance Gavin Dance
Link(s):
“Untitled 2” - www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nYmDuppwM
“Cream Of The Crop” - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PT8MnVGqw
RING ENTRANCE
Entrance Description:
The lights go out as "Untitled 2" by Dance Gavin Dance begins to play through the arena, the entranceway beginning to become enveloped by fog. As the string arrangement plays, the stage begins to illuminate at the edges. As the opening “Hey you!” of "Cream Of The Crop" by Dance Gavin Dance begins, a flash of light comes from the stage, leaving the silhouette of Graham Clauson visible on the stage. The bright flash ends, leaving Graham standing at the top of the stage pointing towards the ring with his arm extended, his hand clenched to mimic as if his hand was a firearm.
Graham begins to make his way down to the ring, high fiving fans from either side of the aisle before bursting into a sprint towards the ring. He slides under the ropes on his stomach but whips his body around in a way that allows him to bring his legs forward and pop up to a standing position. He then steps towards the closest turnbuckle, stepping up to the middle rope and placing his other foot on the top rope. He points towards the crowd before extending both arms forward with both hands clenched in firearm formation before backflipping off. He lands on his feet, turning around to take a quick bounce off nearby ropes before preparing for his opponent.
STYLE
Wrestler Style:
Adapting more of a high-flyer/luchadore in his earliest years in competition, Graham has since become more of an all-rounder as time has progressed. He has adapted some more technical, submission and striking prowess since 2020, making his style less reliant on high-risk.
Finisher & Description:
Name: “Price Hill Eviction”
Description: Back Suplex to Uranage Slam.
Desperation Finisher & Description
Name: “Cement Shoes”
Description: Top Rope Double-Foot Stomp.
STORY
Biography:
Born into a pro-wrestling dynasty, Graham had the business in his blood since day one. Traveling with his father Matt, mother Taya and uncle Rob Budai, Graham eventually began training in the business under their tutelage. Immediately debuting on television in 2008 with buzz surrounding him in Evolution Pro Wrestling, he soon found himself behind the commentator desk; athough primarily a commentator, Graham would still compete on occasion in more "attraction" based matches. Returning to the ring full time in 2010, Graham made waves in San Diego-based Catholic Panda Wrestling, eventually finding himself alongside Madman Szalinski to form the duo of The Shoot Kings in 2011 with their infamous “Pandagate” promo.
After this event, The Shoot Kings began running through every tag division possible in multiple territories. The team did secure a single run as GHC Tag Team Champions in the UK’s FRONTIER Pro Wrestling, this would be their only crowning achievement that was not a point of controversy. In Graham’s own words from an interview in 2022 the team suffered from “living the gimmick too hard”, resulting in their falling from grace amongst fans and promoters. They would surf around promotions until their eventual split in 2013, leading to Graham taking a brief hiatus from the business. The team would briefly reform as a stable within Wrestle UTA in 2014, but without the same magic the team had before it all became a footnote in history. Graham requested for, and was granted, his release from Wrestle UTA in 2015.
With reforming the Shoot Kings out of the question due to (now using his real name) Jeremy’s health, Graham decided to compete as a singles competitor for the first time in almost a decade. After resurfacing in 2019 in HOW for one appearance, Graham would end up holding short but high-profile featurings within Trinity Wrestling and Outlaw Pro Wrestling throughout 2019 and 2020 before he would be signed to Fight NYC! in early 2021. During this time, Graham came out as a gay man and would eventually marry his husband Ken Felder in late 2020.
After a very public disagreement and release of his contract from Fight NYC! in the summer of 2021, Graham would fall into extreme depression and would make an attempt at taking his own life. Shortly after recovery, UPRISING Wrestling management reached out to him and brought him into the company with his health at top interest. Since then, Graham is experiencing a renaissance of his career - and he is taking every chance to make the best of it.
PERSONALITY
Heel, Face, or Tweener:
Face (with a minor lean on Tweener territory).
Likes:
1) Gaming.
2) Humor.
3) Weed.
Dislikes:
1) Failure.
2) Lies.
3) Glass Ceilings (literal and figurative).
Catchphrase(s):
1) "CEMENT SHOES!"
2) "SHOOT'S OVER!"
3) “PAPA’S HOME!”
Handler Name:
Matt (“007.5” is fine, too.)
Twitter handle (required):
@clausonisntreal
Character Name:
Graham Clauson
Character Age:
32
Hometown:
Cincinnati, OH
Pic Base or Description (Include hairstyle, tattoos, or distinguishing features):
Matt Cross (picbase). Keeps hair short, beard long. Graham’s beard is one of his prized physical features. Graham’s natural hair color is a dark auburn, but he suffers from early-age gray; this shows through if he doesn’t keep the dye-jobs up. Eyes are steel gray and have been indicated to have “piercing” eyes due to color. Has a tattoo of his mother’s birth and death dates on his wrist. When not in-ring or in ring gear (casual and/or press interviews/conferences), Graham does wear eyeglasses.
Height & Weight:
6’2”, 220 lbs.
(Metric System Conversion: 188cm, 99.79kg)
GEAR
Gear Color:
Gear color varies, but typical color combinations are (primary color/secondary color): White/Red, Gray/Red, Gold/Black, Orange/Black, Navy/Coral, Green/Black, Black/Gold.
Entrance Attire:
Ring gear, plus a hooded jacket. Jacket is primarily leather with exception of hood and sleeves, which is of a sweatshirt-like cloth. The color of the cloth will match the primary color of ring gear, while the leather is always black. If wearing White/Red gear, will also wear a Cincinnati Red cap to the ring. If wearing Orange/Black, will wear a Cincinnati Bengals cap. If wearing Navy/Coral, will wear a FC Cincinnati cap.
Ring Gear:
Full tights with belt, side design is mono-colored but goes down both legs. Design is of a basic line design that is asymmetrical but connects to a block towards the center that has a small rectangle (skewed angle cutout where the “primary” tight color shows through) but has “513” in stylized text within it. This takes up most of the side of the leg. Belt buckle on belt is small enough to not be a maneuverability issue. Also, the belt buckle is specifically designed to be the Bear Pride flag. Black elbow pads (the right side with a longer black supporter sleeve under it), black knee pads, black boots that have “513” that read from top to bottom; black with color-coordinating accent color to go with boots. Black fingerless gloves, padded. Does wear a necklace that has a ring (assumed to be a wedding band) on it.
Merchandise Description:
Merchandise offered are typically t-shirts or hooded jackets, design being placed on front of t-shirt or back of hooded jacket. Standard color availability of such items is black, white and heather gray. Special Editions Yellow (supporting American Cancer Society), Red (supporting "(RED)"), Hemp Green (supporting "NORML"), and Orange (supporting "The Trevor Project") are offered at premiums - proceeds go to designated charity.
Logo and color availability on items will vary amongst the following:
1) “513 CANNOT BE KILLED”, with the 513 stylized similar to what is displayed on ring gear. (Available in Special Edition colors, at premium.)
2) “SHOOT FOR CHANGE”, with a small horizontal white rule, with the corresponding logo for the charity being supported, an “X” intending to mean “Cross”, and the stylized 513 logo. (Only available in corresponding Special Edition colors.)
3) “PAPA’S HOME!”, with a menacing cartoon-styled Graham stepping through a door with a glass bottle in hand. (Not available in Special Edition colors.)
4) “OKAY, I’M RELOADED!”, with a cartoon-styled Graham cocking a shotgun with demon red eyes and a near psychotic grin. (Not available in Special Edition colors.)
MUSIC
Entrance Music:
“Untitled 2/Cream Of The Crop” by Dance Gavin Dance
Link(s):
“Untitled 2” - www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nYmDuppwM
“Cream Of The Crop” - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0PT8MnVGqw
RING ENTRANCE
Entrance Description:
The lights go out as "Untitled 2" by Dance Gavin Dance begins to play through the arena, the entranceway beginning to become enveloped by fog. As the string arrangement plays, the stage begins to illuminate at the edges. As the opening “Hey you!” of "Cream Of The Crop" by Dance Gavin Dance begins, a flash of light comes from the stage, leaving the silhouette of Graham Clauson visible on the stage. The bright flash ends, leaving Graham standing at the top of the stage pointing towards the ring with his arm extended, his hand clenched to mimic as if his hand was a firearm.
Graham begins to make his way down to the ring, high fiving fans from either side of the aisle before bursting into a sprint towards the ring. He slides under the ropes on his stomach but whips his body around in a way that allows him to bring his legs forward and pop up to a standing position. He then steps towards the closest turnbuckle, stepping up to the middle rope and placing his other foot on the top rope. He points towards the crowd before extending both arms forward with both hands clenched in firearm formation before backflipping off. He lands on his feet, turning around to take a quick bounce off nearby ropes before preparing for his opponent.
STYLE
Wrestler Style:
Adapting more of a high-flyer/luchadore in his earliest years in competition, Graham has since become more of an all-rounder as time has progressed. He has adapted some more technical, submission and striking prowess since 2020, making his style less reliant on high-risk.
Finisher & Description:
Name: “Price Hill Eviction”
Description: Back Suplex to Uranage Slam.
Desperation Finisher & Description
Name: “Cement Shoes”
Description: Top Rope Double-Foot Stomp.
STORY
Biography:
Born into a pro-wrestling dynasty, Graham had the business in his blood since day one. Traveling with his father Matt, mother Taya and uncle Rob Budai, Graham eventually began training in the business under their tutelage. Immediately debuting on television in 2008 with buzz surrounding him in Evolution Pro Wrestling, he soon found himself behind the commentator desk; athough primarily a commentator, Graham would still compete on occasion in more "attraction" based matches. Returning to the ring full time in 2010, Graham made waves in San Diego-based Catholic Panda Wrestling, eventually finding himself alongside Madman Szalinski to form the duo of The Shoot Kings in 2011 with their infamous “Pandagate” promo.
After this event, The Shoot Kings began running through every tag division possible in multiple territories. The team did secure a single run as GHC Tag Team Champions in the UK’s FRONTIER Pro Wrestling, this would be their only crowning achievement that was not a point of controversy. In Graham’s own words from an interview in 2022 the team suffered from “living the gimmick too hard”, resulting in their falling from grace amongst fans and promoters. They would surf around promotions until their eventual split in 2013, leading to Graham taking a brief hiatus from the business. The team would briefly reform as a stable within Wrestle UTA in 2014, but without the same magic the team had before it all became a footnote in history. Graham requested for, and was granted, his release from Wrestle UTA in 2015.
With reforming the Shoot Kings out of the question due to (now using his real name) Jeremy’s health, Graham decided to compete as a singles competitor for the first time in almost a decade. After resurfacing in 2019 in HOW for one appearance, Graham would end up holding short but high-profile featurings within Trinity Wrestling and Outlaw Pro Wrestling throughout 2019 and 2020 before he would be signed to Fight NYC! in early 2021. During this time, Graham came out as a gay man and would eventually marry his husband Ken Felder in late 2020.
After a very public disagreement and release of his contract from Fight NYC! in the summer of 2021, Graham would fall into extreme depression and would make an attempt at taking his own life. Shortly after recovery, UPRISING Wrestling management reached out to him and brought him into the company with his health at top interest. Since then, Graham is experiencing a renaissance of his career - and he is taking every chance to make the best of it.
PERSONALITY
Heel, Face, or Tweener:
Face (with a minor lean on Tweener territory).
Likes:
1) Gaming.
2) Humor.
3) Weed.
Dislikes:
1) Failure.
2) Lies.
3) Glass Ceilings (literal and figurative).
Catchphrase(s):
1) "CEMENT SHOES!"
2) "SHOOT'S OVER!"
3) “PAPA’S HOME!”