jhdVerse: Become A Star

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POST INDEX
Introduction
The Sixteen - PART ONE - PART TWO
Round #1
Round #1 Results
Round #2 - INSTRUCTIONS - PROMOS PART ONE - PROMOS PART TWO
Round #2 Results
Round #3 - INSTRUCTIONS
Round #3 Results
Round #4
Round #4 Results
And The Winner Is

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That's right - the jhdVerse Become A Star project is here! A competition arranged by the four cult-sized US promotions (AWF, CWT, DRAGON and PWI), could see two of sixteen individuals make it to the main roster of one of the biggest promotions in America in time for the release of version 1 of the jhdVerse.

The competition will comprise of four rounds - an initial voting round, followed by three 'promo' rounds. Each of the first three rounds will see four individuals eliminated, while the final round will see two victors given a year long written contract with the cult-sized US promotion of their choice.

Information on each of the rounds will be given when the round begins. Promos will have a deadline of four days after the initial guidelines are posted, unless in special circumstances.

The roster of sixteen participants will be revealed in my next post.

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THE SIXTEEN PARTICIPANTS OF THE jhdVERSE: BECOME A STAR COMPETITION - PART ONE

Originally Posted by TheEnforcer

NAME: CHRISTIAN PROPHET
AGE: 30
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: C; TECHNICAL: C+; FLYING: D+; ENTERTAINMENT: B-; PERFORMANCE: B-; PHYSICAL: C; CAMERA: C+;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: AWF
Christian Prophet was a Mid-Card blue eyed blonde hair pretty boy Face for WWWE. With a bright future he looked like a sure thing to one day be World Champion. But after the fall of WWWE Prophet became frustrated while in the indy's feeling that his glory has pasted him by, he shaved his head and painted his face like a bloody skull. He turned his back on his fans and started to use a more brutal in ring style. And The Prophet was born!

Originally Posted by Crzy1051

ELIMINATED IN ROUND #1

NAME: CRZY WILL
CREATOR:
AGE: 27
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: C+; TECHNICAL: D; FLYING: E-; ENTERTAINMENT: C; PERFORMANCE: C; PHYSICAL: B-; CAMERA: B-;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: PWI
Former US Marine who started Wrestling School while Serving. Since getting out He has done everything he can to become a star in the wrestling world.

Originally Posted by mitsukaikira

NAME: DEREK GRACE
AGE: 21
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: D; TECHNICAL: C-; FLYING: C+; ENTERTAINMENT: C; PERFORMANCE: C+; PHYSICAL: C+; CAMERA: C;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: DRAGON
Derek Grace is a young super Junior. He traveled to the U.S. to train but was not allowed to due to his father threatening to take away his inheritance. Angered that he could not train because of that, he cut all ties with his family and the U.K. and traveled to Japan for a year of training before heading back to the United States to make his mark. Average in the ring, the one thing that keeps him in demand is his absolute lack of fear in performing moves and the ability to perform extremely flashy moves.

Originally Posted by gbasalmon

ELIMINATED IN ROUND #1

NAME: DIRK ROBERTSON
AGE: 29
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: C; TECHNICAL: C; FLYING: E+; ENTERTAINMENT: D+; PERFORMANCE: C; PHYSICAL: C; CAMERA: B;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: PWI
Dirk Robertson is a wrestler at a career crossroads. He was one of the most talked about indy superstars in 2000, which got him a contract with WWWE. After wrestling dark matches for most of 2000, he finally got a TV match - on the last WWWE show ever. Since WWWE's closing, Dirk is looking for a new promotion to call his home and has wandered around ever since.

Originally Posted by MichiganHero

NAME: DISCO FOX
AGE: 19
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: F; TECHNICAL: E-; FLYING: C-; ENTERTAINMENT: C-; PERFORMANCE: C; PHYSICAL: C; CAMERA: C+;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: AWF
DISCO Fox (Steven Gilroy) is a new performer in the American wrestling scene, having only just finished training to be a professional wrestling. The gimmick was thought up of as a way for Steven Gilroy to make sure he was remembered after a show.

Originally Posted by Rayelek

NAME: DREAD NOCTURN
AGE: 26
NATIONALITY: CANADIAN
RUMBLE: C-; TECHNICAL: D-; FLYING: C-; ENTERTAINMENT: C; PERFORMANCE: B-; PHYSICAL: C+; CAMERA: B;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: DRAGON
Originally debuting as slightly bland former MMA competitor Zane Quinn (his real name), it was a drastic heel turn and the donning of a mask that led to the creation of ominous alter-ego Dread Nocturn, the master of nightmares. The creative character, while overly reliant on backstage promos and lighting work for promos, has taken off with fans and some say he has great potential for the future. What does help with his striking character is his legitimate MMA training, where he was a decent striker.

Originally Posted by Showtime4Lajf

NAME: FARGO KORBEN
AGE: 28
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: D+; TECHNICAL: F+; FLYING: F-; ENTERTAINMENT: B+; PERFORMANCE: C+; PHYSICAL: C-; CAMERA: B-;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: CWT
If you've ever experienced Fargo Korben there's probably no doubt in your mind that he loves his "blothers" and "dames" almost as much as he enjoys "bammalamma grapstling". You will probably also be aware that he "swiggles and flupes all over that semisquare-diced circulous jimmyjam of steelonium and toothpick-matter, blother". You may not be sure about his mental state, though.

Originally Posted by The Celt

NAME: IAGO DE BRÚN
AGE: 26
NATIONALITY: IRISH
RUMBLE: D+; TECHNICAL: C-; FLYING: C; ENTERTAINMENT: C+; PERFORMANCE: C; PHYSICAL: C-; CAMERA: C+;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: PWI
Iago de Brún is an Irish worker who has recently broken out of the pack in Europe with with a combination of his solid ring work and very compelling character. De Brún's character is inspired by Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Othello" where the character Iago engages in extreme manipulation as well as in Machiavellian schemes against his political foes. It's this way sense of utter villainy that de Brún tries to bring to his wrestling character, and is often booked as the mastermind behind the most sinister plots occurring in whatever promotion he finds himself.

Frustrated by the recently rut in European wrestling, de Brún has gone on an excursion to the States in search of better opportunities.

[jhd1]

As it is taking slightly longer than I thought (and the copy and pasting involved isn't the most thrilling thing I've ever done), I have split the roster reveal in two. If nothing else it gives people a chance to read through profiles etc.

The rest will be up tonight, and please note that all entries are organise in alphabetical order (albeit first name order, as that's the one in-game), and in no way reflect the voting order by the judges

[SWF Fan]

Between Prophet's look of menace and backstory, Iago's character (which is a genius idea) and the continued love I have for Fargo this is already a super 8 in any sense.

Can't wait for the next eight to be announced.

[ChrisKid]

these 8 look awesome excited for next 8

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THE SIXTEEN PARTICIPANTS OF THE jhdVERSE: BECOME A STAR COMPETITION - PART TWO

Originally Posted by SWF Fan

NAME: JOHNNY HOLLYWOOD
AGE: 31
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: C-; TECHNICAL: C; FLYING: D+; ENTERTAINMENT: B+; PERFORMANCE: C+; PHYSICAL: B-; CAMERA: B;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: AWF
Johnny Hollywood is an American wrestler best known for his portrayal of a upper class Film Director, with full theatrics. Hollywood is often seen enterting the ring with a clapper board, full film script and megaphone, all of which he has been seen to use as a weapon, he's also known for his over acting in matches, sometimes proclaiming that "That wasn't in the script" and also his unwillingness to start matches until he calls "Action", a heel tactic often used to land a cheap shot.

Originally Posted by Blake Trask

ELIMINATED IN ROUND #1

NAME: JOSÉ ÁNGEL GARCÉS
AGE: 24
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: D-; TECHNICAL: C; FLYING: D; ENTERTAINMENT: C; PERFORMANCE: C+; PHYSICAL: C+; CAMERA: C;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: PWI
Mexican-American José Ángel Garcés never intended to be a pro wrestler. Going through high school, college wrestling was just a way of making sure he stayed in shape for his game of choice; soccer. However this dream was ended at the age of 19, when José suffered a severe leg break, robbing him of the agility and quickness that had allowed him to play ball. Determined to gain some kind of sporting fame José instead returned to the world of wrestling, and decided that a professional career would be far more lucrative than the variety he did in college, and began training in earnest. A good athlete with solid skills thanks to his amateur background, José Ángel Garcés now seeks to have his name up in lights.

Originally Posted by Tweek It

ELIMINATED IN ROUND #1

NAME: KRIS BRYANT
AGE: 27
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: C-; TECHNICAL: D+; FLYING: C+; ENTERTAINMENT: D; PERFORMANCE: C-; PHYSICAL: C; CAMERA: C+;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: AWF
Kris Bryant is a former Hollywood stunt man turned professional wrestler. Bryant figured he could make a name for himself and become an A-list Hollywood icon with a little help from the world of professional wrestling. Bryant is a very mild-mannered individual, but has the problems of loving to party and do drugs a little too much. Bryant has yet to step foot in the ring as he has just finished up wrestling school in Tennessee.

Originally Posted by Tigerkinney

NAME: MEIDO MACHINE
AGE: 25
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: D; TECHNICAL: C+; FLYING: C+; ENTERTAINMENT: C-; PERFORMANCE: C-; PHYSICAL: C+; CAMERA: C-;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: DRAGON
Meido Machine (real name Robert Binns) is a wrestler that causes a reaction every time he enters the ring, in no small part due to the fact that he wears a Black and White French Maid's outfit every time he goes out to compete. What this bizarre character hides is the fact that Binns is actually a technically proficient Super Junior. Apparently Binns 'unique' character is one of an anime fan so obsessed by 'cute' anime girls (especially those in maid outfits) that he dresses like them. Whilst his extremely weird, and some may say slightly disturbing character may be original and has gained him some noriety on the indy circuit, it has probably held him back from being taken seriously.

Originally Posted by QFresh

NAME: MIKE SANTORELLI
AGE: 25
NATIONALITY: ITALIAN
RUMBLE: C-; TECHNICAL: C+; FLYING: D+; ENTERTAINMENT: C+; PERFORMANCE: C+; PHYSICAL: C+; CAMERA: C;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: AWF
Coming to you straight from "The North Shore, bro", "All Night" Mike is everything you hate in a human being. Unless of course, you share in his choice of lifestyle. And while you'd think he'd be no more then an opening comedy act, he does have a fair amount of talent between the ropes, and matched with his effervescent charisma, he's a handful for many an opponent.

Originally Posted by Boltinho

NAME: SAM "RED" BAILEY
AGE: 27
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: E; TECHNICAL: C-; FLYING: C+; ENTERTAINMENT: D+; PERFORMANCE: C-; PHYSICAL: C-; CAMERA: C+;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: DRAGON
Sam is a veteran of 27 years who has done a lot of travelling in the wrestling industry but never really found a niche.

Last year however he grew a beard and was shocked when it came out ginger. Since then he's discovered that as a ginge he has NO SOUL and his wrestling has morphed from a pure junior style to one relying much more on sadistic, vicious elbows and submission techniques. He's started to be far more succesful and his hollow-eyed, grim stare has really gotten over with the fans establishing him as one of the more feared smaller men around.

Originally Posted by flat_doughnut

NAME: THE FLYING VERGOMOV
AGE: 28
NATIONALITY: RUSSIAN
RUMBLE: E; TECHNICAL: E-; FLYING: B-; ENTERTAINMENT: C-; PERFORMANCE: D+; PHYSICAL: B; CAMERA: C+;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: DRAGON
Very little is known about The Flying Vergomov in wrestling circles; and discussions are still had about his real identity. Following the great Russian State Circus disaster of 2009 which saw five Chicago natives die in an animal stampede, seven of the world's elite trapeze artists were blacklisted. The Flying Vergomov is one of them (even if some theories suggest the group pass the mask around). Blessed with exceptional aerial abilities and upper-body strength; he (or they) is still finding his way into wrestling.

Originally Posted by Markw

NAME: TOMBSTONE
AGE: 26
NATIONALITY: AMERICAN
RUMBLE: C; TECHNICAL: E-; FLYING: F-; ENTERTAINMENT: C; PERFORMANCE: D+; PHYSICAL: C; CAMERA: B;
CHOSEN PROMOTION: AWF
A relatively young worker who turned to professional wrestling after being released from his local football team. He is certainly nothing special in the ring, but a decent physique coupled with a good 'grim reaper' gimmick means the potential is there for Tombstone (James Bishop) to make an impact on the wrestling world if a promotion is willing to overlook his sloppy ringwork.

[juggaloninjalee]

Prophet is my favorite so far with Fargo being my 2nd favorite of the 1st batch.

[jhd1]

A big thank you to the sixteen people whose characters were selected and commiserations to those who didn't. However, don't forget that all submissions have been rendered and added to the DB as free agents, only the two victors will be placed on an active roster.

Originally Posted by ChrisKid

these 8 look awesome excited for next 8

Originally Posted by SWF Fan

Between Prophet's look of menace and backstory, Iago's character (which is a genius idea) and the continued love I have for Fargo this is already a super 8 in any sense.

Can't wait for the next eight to be announced.

Thanks fellas. The final eight have been posted, while the original eight now include their chosen promotion (which I had forgotten about completely!).

Round #1 voting will begin later on tonight!

[SWF Fan]

woo Hollywood or Bust baby!

[TheLeviticalLawKid3]

Shoot. Wish I would've made my return a week earlier. Excited for this and the mod, my friend! Best of luck.

[Tweek It]

Looks awesome, jhd.

[juggaloninjalee]

Hollywood is my favorite in the 2nd batch but my 3rd favorite of them all still.

[Boltinho]

Red Bailey the Soulless Ginger made it!

The render's great jhd and I love the whole way of getting people more interested in the mod. I'll be following along

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jhdVERSE: BECOME A STAR ROUND #1

Okay, so Round One is, in effect, a further paring down of the participants, but this time the judging is open to everyone. Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to rate the sixteen participants on three categories - creativity, originality and hireability (that is, how much you'd like to sign the individual). Ratings are on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being 'great' and 1 being 'not so great'. Voting will probably close on Monday January 9th at 1830 GMT, however I may extend it if I think we are likely to have a lot more votes that way.

Once voting is closed, the four participants with the lowest total scores will be eliminated, and the twelve remaining entrants will progress to round two. If #12 and #13 cannot be split by their respective number of points, then the person with the most number of 5 (i.e. high) ratings will go through. If they share the same number of 5s then it will go to 4s etc. If by some weird and wonderful miracle the two or more people share the same scores, and the same positions of scores, then the four judges that selected the sixteen will be able to vote again (assuming they are happy doing so). If things are still level then I will cry and Shmoe and myself will select who goes through.

You must give every participant a score for each three questions or you won't be able to submit your answers (you don't need to fill in the last text box though). I've tested the questionnaire and it doesn't take long.

Oh, and I advise people to open the survey in another window, as you'll probably need to read through the bios again as you answer the questions (I did!).

Voting is open to entrants themselves, anyone else on the forum, and even guests, if they can see the link (I can't remember what the limits for guests is anymore).

jhdVERSE ROUND ONE VOTING