Who's Who in the AWI

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General Notes

Contents are listed in alphabetical order, by last name whenever possible. Managers and tag teams will be denoted as such. Tag team wrestlers will only get their own entry if they have an extensive solo career as well.

As a living, changing entity, the AWI can be difficult to pin down completely; this file is and likely will always be a work in progress.

For entrances, the section within quotation marks is the title of the music played during the entrance, and the section within parenthesis indicates the artist performing the music; in the case of classical/orchestral pieces, the parenthetical note lists the composer, and is placed in emphasis. Some wrestlers use simple sound effects instead of music; these are merely listed in plain text.
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Big Poppa

Not much is known about Big Poppa's wrestling background, but it is known that he was once a bouncer in a bar in Harlem. He was fired after he nearly killed a man throwing him down a flight of stairs and putting his head through a fence. He was discovered by the McGills after Danny Boy McGill won the TV championship (which he later lost), and became Danny's bodyguard.

Exploits: Turned against McGill while both men were "lumberjacks" in Kerry Masters/Justice match ... joined Rooks Enterprises.

"Ringmaster" Dacia Blackthorne

Both technician and powerhouse, Blackthorne declares herself to be on a mission in the AWI: to put women's wrestling back on the map, but to be known for the quality of wrestling, not for the freaks and fashion models that inhabit it. She has built a reputation for being a solid competitor, but unfortunately has also displayed a mouthy, confrontational attitude that has won her few friends among other fan favorites.

Exploits: Challenged Tiger Z for Women's Title; thwarted by interference both from Dream Succubus and Melissa Wright ... suffered several attacks during feud with Wright ... invited longtime friend Susan O'Malley to AWI for fire support.

"Way Cool, Jr." Corey Bonham

A friend of Robbie Stevens dating back to their days at the Ed Carr Wrestling Academy, Corey was apparently working at a Circle K in California when Stevens swung a job for him in the AWI. Corey is a pure Valley boy who, like Robbie, seems trapped in the '80s. He's known for his devastating kicks, perhaps the more so due to his "medically" reinforced boot -- Bonham claims it only gives him extra support for an ankle that was subjected to "247 operations" due to skateboarding injuries. Often teams with Stevens as the "Headbangers 2001".

Scott "Tank" Bradley

Introduced to the AWI by Robbie Stevens, 'Tank' Bradley is a mean, nasty, destructive brute. He's a man who generally likes to let his actions do the talking for him (and a powerbomb over the top rope generally says volumes more than a 10 minute interview). Bradley is as big, mean, strong and tough as they come; he's more than held his own against powerhouses like the War Machine, Mike Piersall, and Riverboat. Though he has yet to win a singles title, Tank has found success teaming with Toshiaki Hasegawa as Agony & Ecstacy.

Exploits: Won North American Tag Team championship tournament with Toshiaki Hasegawa as "Agony & Ecstasy"

Chaos Brothers

A pair of recent immigrants to the U.S., the Chaos Brothers (no actual relation -- the name is metaphorical) form one of the more unconventional tag team combinations in the AWI; their style is strongly rooted in their individual athletic training outside of the professional wrestling world, a healthy and effective mix of martial arts and pure grappling.

Exploits: Entered North American Tag Team championship tournament shortly after debut ... advanced to finals; suffered a close defeat there to Agony & Ecstasy ... Dakota attacked by a cameraman who turned out to be "Deathwish" Charlie Hazard, from the former EWF tag team Cry Havoc.

"Blunt" Dakota

Blunt is an Army man of the old school. After the Army, however, he found himself at loose ends with few real world skills. What he had picked up were strong scientific wrestling skills and a cynical outlook. He spent several years simply wandering from gym to dojo. He found a kindred lost soul in "Zap" London and the two agreed to join their talents in the ring.

Blunt is a superb technical wrestler with a well trained strategic mind. While he lacks tatical ability, he is well balanced by his partner. Blunt has made it no secret that his goal in longevity in the sport rather than immediate gold. Lacking talents and goals for the outside world, Blunt would prefer to remain in wrestling until he's thrown out.

"Zap" London"

Zap is a chronic nonconformist, rebellling against the strict cultural atmosphere he grew up with in Germany -- he affected a Euro-punk style, collected piercings like stamps and took up martial arts from places like Korea and Thailand. He had a true gift for martial arts and embraced the simple discipline they taught. However, after spending his life avoiding entaglements, he soon discovered himself completely without real direction. He ended up in America where he spent time just wandering. After running into Blunt in a bar brawl he recognized a kindred spirit. The two agreed to take their skills to the only place they could, the wrestling world.

Zap mixes the speed of Muy Thai kickboxing with the powerful kicks of Korean Tae Kwan Do. The result is a little unusual but has proven to be a potent style. While he has natural agility his is still leary of the top rope, prefering to stay ground bound for most of the match. His training allows him to think on his feet, but he is noticably weak in planning. With no long range goals, Zap is simply along for the ride.

Angela Dante

Angela's origins are cloudy, but what we do know is that she seems to have knowledge of what lies on 'the other side', as she calls it. Since she has no fear of death, she also seems willing to perform incredible stunts in, and outside, the ring. In any case, she seems like quite a sweetheart (the woman you'd want to take home to meet the parents).

Exploits: Formed "Firestorm" with Brenda Storm ... won Women's Tag Team Championship ... growing feud with Jade Tiger, who wants to "show her a woman's place" ... revealed romantic ties to Steve the Insane ... hospitalized after vicious out-of-ring attack by Dream Succubus ... recovered quickly for successful title defense against Dream Succubus.

Scott "Tsunami" Deda

Growing up in a bad neighborhood in downtown Miami, Scott took to martial arts for self-defense and self-discipline at an early age, continuint his training until his graduation from Florida State University. While in college, he got the nickname of "Tsunami" from his classmates for his always wanting to surf. After graduating from college on a basketball scholarship, Scott joined the Ed Carr Wrestling Academy to extend his martial arts training, under Wanto Parker. Wanto suggested he turn to the AWI to test his skills.

Smith Durbin

Smith was an amateur wrestling prodigy from a small town with no market for his skills. He was prepared to leave the mat behind for good when his cousin James Deacon offered him another alternative. Under Deacon's eye Smith hopes to improve his skill and prove himself to the AWI. While still green to the professional world, Smith holds great promise. However, as Smith himself says, "Wrestling is the easy part."; he is still an inexperienced small town boy at heart, and only time will tell if he can adapt to the chaotic world outside the ring.

Karl Von Eichmann

Originally from Germany, Karl moved to the U.S. as a teenager. All-American wrestler at the University of Connecticut; received American citizenship shortly before graduating. After wrestling in Europe for a time, Karl returned to the adopted country he is now so fiercely loyal to.

Madeline Freechild

Sassy, strong, and maybe just a touch selfish, the Material Girl of the AWI can always be counted on to stir up the mix when she appears. This temperamental grappler's good ol' girl demeanor can disappear in an instant when she's insulted, and despite a recent slim-down, she still has more than enough muscle to put the hurt on those who get in her way.

Exploits: Debuted as rulebreaker in AWE ... accused by Robbie Stevens of being "Gunther Freechild" ... planned match vs. Robbie at Ultimatum II cut short by automobile accident ... admitted on return to having used steroids prior to the accident ... plagued by appearances of a "Lady in Red" using the Child's Play in a heelish manner ... confronted by Dacia Blackthorne about the "Red Freechild"'s actions.

"War Machine" Greg Gardner

One of the perennial favorites among AWI fans, this towering powerhouse is known for his no-nonsense sportmanship, his incredible endurance, and his shattering collection of powerbombs. At first just a curiosity in the sport, with little to offer but his size and muscle, he has developed himself into a surprisingly well-rounded wrestling package. Conversely, he probably needs to be -- his popularity and prestige within the AWI makes him a significant target for the wrath of many rulebreakers.

Exploits: Debuted as "Godzilla" Greg Gardner in the WWA ... teamed with Dai Kaiju (Toshiro Kenzake) in Japan (as "City Destruction Storm") and U.S. (as the Tokyo Towers) ... returned to WWA under the mask of the War Machine, as part of Whiz Holt's "Apocalypse" ... defeated Dr. Hyde in final round of "Ground Zero" tournament to become inaugural AWE American States champion ... defeated Jack Fury to become inaugural AWI North American champion ... lost an impromptu challenge (and thus the championship) to "The Awesome One" Kerry Masters after a rematch with Fury ... defeated Dan Lea in three-falls finale of the Long Hot Summer tournament ... acted as "Mariposa del Hierro" to tag with Steve the Insane against Streetfighting Kickboxing Joe and Big Poppa at Union II ... also featured as special referee when Robertson faced McGill on the same card.

Toshiaki "Smilin' Joey" Hasegawa

Hasegawa, the self-proclaimed "Fashion Plate of the AWI" is arrogant and preening. His favorite activity is staring in a mirror, getting jealous of his reflection. He's getting quite a reputation ... mostly for his vengeful and under-handed assaults on anyone who messes up his outfits. Refers to manager and occasional tag team partner Robbie Stevens as "sensai"; Robbie calls him "Smilin' Joey", since he apparently can't pronounce Toshiaki's real name -- Toshiaki hasn't appeared to mind yet.

Exploits: Literally given the Television Championship by Reverend Jeremiah James ... lost title to Robbie Stevens ... won North American Tag Team championship tournament with Tank Bradley.

Honor Guard

Childhood friends and "army brats", the tag team of Richard Greenspear and Sam Richards has rapidly become one of the most popular in the AWI, and one of the most feared. The Guard always try to be the good guys, always trying to be on their best behaviour; they uphold almost stifling standards of loyalty, sportsmanship, and, well, honor.

Feuded with Intensive Care ... joined Paul Hubert's Alliance for Order ... felt betrayed by AFO when left without assistance during ambush by Real Americans ... left AFO to hire Robbie Stevens as a manager, unaware of his rulebreaking tactics on their behalf ... left Robbie to go independent ... took leave of absence from the AWI to wrestle in Atlantic Wrestling Association ... won SWA Interfederational championship ... lost Interfederational title.

Richard Greenspear

Sam Richards

Intensity

This pair of powerhouses combines both brute force and technical skill into their high-impact package of suplexes, submission holds, and shattering slams. With their dynamic ring performances, they also bring a message of sportsmanship and competitive drive.

Hector "Power" Martinez"

Once half of the neo-McCarthyesque rulebreakers known as the Real Americans, Hector has traded in his jingoism and brutality, replacing them with a renewed enthusiasm for and love of the sport and its fans. Though occasionally his ear-shattering jubilance can be nerve-wracking, his motivation seems sincere.

Jayson "Fury" Michaels

Though more soft-spoken than his tag team partner, Fury is no less energetic; in many ways, his quiet confidence and endless determination form the backbone of the team.

Intensive Care

Mike Kirwan was kicked off the U.S. National Wrestling Team for excessive violence; his childhood friend John had been locked up for mental instability. Dr. Lupo has reunited them into one of the most brutal tag teams in the AWI. Whether it's a broken arm from Kirwan or a busted head from Asylum, Intensive Care is exactly what most of their opponents need after a match.

Exploits: Inaugural North American Tag Team Champions ... lost titles to Crusaders during 11th Hour match at Knock Around the Clock '96 ... defeated the Warbirds for the World Tag Team Championship.

"Stretcher" Mike Kirwan

Kirwan is the (relatively) sane member of IC. He is also a very talented technical wrestler, and uses that ability to very great effect, usually trying to rip his opponent's arms off.

"Asylum" John Smith

Asylum needs a lot of help. Failing that, he is a master of aerial wrestling. In a troubled childhood, he would frequently mutilate himself to get attention, until he realized one day that he liked the pain, both in himself and inflicting it on others. His right hand is heavily scarred, and he wears a heavy 'protective' glove on it, which also happens to make an effective weapon.

"Mr. NLS" Maurice Jackson

Billing himself (in full) as "Master of the Northern Lights Suplex" Maurice Jackson, this vicious package of dynamite from the mid-south has made a strong showing since his debut. True to his nom de guerre, he prides himself on using a different variant of his favorite maneuver to finish each match.

Reverend Jeremiah James

The Right-On Reverend believes he has been appointed by a higher power to deliver the word of God to the "heathens" (read: fans) and "false idols" (read: fan favorites) of the AWI. A nearly emotionless strongman and brawler, James shows a shockingly calm attitude towards pain -- his own or others; he delivers fire and brimstone sermons hand in hand with his own style of mano a mano Inquisition.

Exploits: Defeated Mike Piersall for World Television title ... gave belt to Toshiaki Hasegawa, refusing to fight an "innocent soul" ... allied with Mikhail Tzskova, and teamed with him in North American Tag Team championship tournament ... claimed partial credit for Justice's recent fall into instability ... brought Nick Vorpal to the AWI.

Tori Johannsen

This aggressive Swedish powerhouse was brought to the AWI by Lord Thomas Imperious, as a way of bolstering the women's wrestling ranks and scoring points with the Championship Committee for himself. But he didn't want to manage her, and gave her contract to Robbie Stevens, launching Robbie's career as a manager. Unfortunately, Tori knows no english, which means Robbie has to do all her talking. Tori has been cutting a swath of destruction through the women's ranks, both on her own and tagged with Jessica Perkins, dubbed "Robbie's Angels".

"Mastermind" Alliyah Johnston

An intellectual of the first order (at least, that's what she'd like you to believe), Alliyah Johnston isn't content to defeat her opponents physically -- she's determined to outthink her enemies whenever possible. Underhanded and treacherous, Alliyah may be even more dangerous outside the ring, acting as a manager, as she is inside it.

Exploits: Debuted as manager of Perfection ... moved into semi-retirement to become broadcaster ... promised return to ring against Dacia Blackthorne when Dacia took offense at comments made ... returned as manager, of "Cool" Kitty Taylor ... manages "Checkmate" stable.

Justice

Justice is one of the most admirable wrestlers in the AWI; his quiet determination combined with his keen sense of fair play and impressive technical skill makes him a top-flight competitor and a bad man to have on the other side of the ring from you.

Exploits: Overcame career-threatening injuries at the hands of Little Vincent and Kerry Masters ... won North American title from Masters ... lost title to "The Olympian" Gary White ... recent losses appeared to unhinge him -- attacked longtime friend "War Machine" Greg Gardner ... almost attacked another friend, "Superman" Mike Piersall, with brass knuckles at the urging of Dr. Robert Lupo, but finally refused ... attacked by Reverend Jeremiah James and his compatriots, who claimed credit for his misfortunes.

Colt Kawaii

Perhaps both the youngest and the smallest athlete in AWI history, Colt Kawaii got her start wrestling in Japan as 'Firecracker Iijima'. She learned to speak English mostly from country-western music, and is a fair singer in her own right; she's here in America now as much as a tourist as she is an athlete. In the ring, however, her country karaoke takes a back seat to high flying aerial tactics and boundless energy. Colt Kawaii might not be the biggest woman in wrestling, but she certainly has the biggest heart.

"Dragonfire" Kien Lun

Kien Lun has had an eclectic education: a former Olympic-level gymnast and circus acrobat, he combines those athletic skills in the wrestling ring with a basic martial arts background to create a mind-bending aerial style. Honest, forthright, and openly dedicated to giving the fans the best show possible, Kien Lun may fly all the way to the top of the league -- assuming one of the AWI's major rulebreakers doesn't clip his wings too soon.

Exploits: Joined WWA as "Ki Lung", ostensibly a Japanese import ... moved to AWE during its creation ... suffered severe injuries at the hands of Nick "Bloodbath" Jones, forcing him to withdraw from inaugural Light Heavyweight championship tournament ... took a sabbatical from wrestling when AWI was formed ... made his return in now defunct World Organization of Wrestling, as "Dragonfire Kien Lun" ... enrolled in Ed Carr Wrestling Academy just prior to AWI debut.

"The Awesome One" Kerry Masters

He's handsome, he's cocky, and he's outspoken (boy, is he ever outspoken) -- combining the flash and dazzle of a rock star with the in your face attitude and athleticism of an edgy basketball player, Kerry Masters is always climbing towards a brighter spotlight and a bigger cut of the action.

Exploits: Began feud with Greg Gardner almost immediately upon debuting in AWE ... challenged Gardner to impromptu match after Gardner-Jack Fury bout, and won North American championship ... lost title the same night to Justice ... departed AWI due to injuries received in automobile accident ... entered Frontier Wrestling Association, and became a fan favorite ... attacked by Maurice Jackson while acting as guest commentator shortly after return to AWI ... defeated Maurice Jackson in unscheduled match at International Incident.

Danny Boy McGill

One of the AWI's most popular wrestlers, and the youngest member of the wrestling McGills, Danny Boy is a quick, technical wrestler. He gets right to the point of everything, be it a match in the ring, or the point of an interview.

Exploits: Inaugural Light Heavyweight Champion, defeating John Robertson ... early rivalry with Robertson turned to friendship ... helped Robertson and Paul Hubert establish Alliance for Order ... lost LHW title to Mist Angel due to Rooks Enterprises's interference ... became youngest World Champion in SWA history by defeating Lord Thomas Imperious in surprise bout ... lost title to now-rulebreaker John Robertson ... came to defense of Miranda Wright when D. A. Bookthrower "divorced" her.

Ken Mischief

Ken Mischief has proven himself to be an amazingly dangerous competitor in the AWI. A powerhouse, Mischief considers himself a near-perfect example of human ability. Not surprisingly, this makes him a trifle arrogant -- but on the other hand, he may have some reason to be.

Exploits: Won the '97 Spring Stampede, earning World Title match ... defeated Greg Gardner to win vacated World Championship.

"The Scarecrow" Dominic Nightshade

This creepy character doesn't just want to defeat his opponents -- he wants to scare them senseless. For Dominic Nightshade, every night is Halloween, and every match is a chance for him to play "trick or treat" -- though almost always with more tricks than treats for his opponent.

Perfection

As one would expect with a name like "Perfection", Jilliam Bole and Kim "Tiger" Lee are incredibly confident of their athletic ability. Though highly dislkied by the fans, the team combines technical skill and coordinated tactics to utilize many double-team moves. Even so, their record in the AWI has been something less than ... perfect.

Exploits: Originally managed by Alliyah Johnston ... moved to Rooks Enterprises after Johnston left the AWI ... captured North American Tag Team championship in a "Walk Away Happy" cage match versus the Toxic Twins ... stripped of the titles due to inactivity ... dropped Johnny Rooks as manage ... defeated Warbirds to earn World Championship shot in lieu of slot in recent North American Championship tourney.

Jilliam Bole

Kim "Tiger" Lee

Jessica Perkins

Jessica Perkins, another of Robbie Stevens's questionable "discoveries", is one of the most dangerous competitors in the AWI's Women's division. Living in her own world of demented fantasies, she seems ready to take her pain out on anybody who crosses her path. A phenomenal brawler, Jessica is just as comfortable fighting outside the ring as in it.

Recently, Jessica has undergone a striking change in attitude, blaming Robbie's machinations for her earlier pretenses of insanity. Though more "normal" in outlook now, she is no less violent ...

Exploits: Focussed on Kelly Tucker as her 'mother' ... formed "Robbie's Angels" with Tori Johanssen for Women's Team tournament ... threatened Sara Victory, jealous over Robbie Stevens ... fired Robbie Stevens as manager just before Women's World championship "Danse" tourney.

Riverboat

A member of the 'Mississippi Mob' stable, Riverboat was a true Southern gentleman, which helped control the excesses of his tag-team partner, the Mississippi Kid. Now, he keeps a remarkably different sort of company -- completely infatuated with the "Mastermind" Alliyah Johnston, he now holds the post of King in her "Checkmate" organization, acting as her personal bodyguard and legbreaker.

Exploits: Won $50,000 prize in '97 Spring Stampede by making the first elimination, of Rictor Showtime ... attacked Greg Gardner shortly before joining Checkmate.

Jack Robertson

Jack followed his brother, John, into the AWI. Bigger, and with more power than John (not to mention with the good looks that drive women wild) Jack's abilities could carry him a long way. To date, however, Jack has had little luck in the ring.

Exploits: Debuted as "Mr. Universe" Jack Robertson ... aided John Robertson when Streetfighting Kickboxing Joe attacked him ... feuded briefly with Kerry Masters ... became member of Paul Hubert's Alliance For Order ... took sabbatical after embarrassing defeat by preliminary wrestler Chad Swayze ... enrolled in the Ed Carr Wrestling Academy prior to return.

Stefan Schreiber

Stefan Schreiber is a man driven by a strange logic. He seems to believe that (a) fencing is the most sophisticated and well-developed of the combat arts, and (b) France is the most sophisticated and highly evolved nation of the world; therefore, he, as one of the best fencers France has produced, must be superior to all other combatants of any other style and/or nationality. With this conclusion firm in mind, he swaggers into the AWI ring.

So far, at least, his theory hasn't quite panned out ... but he has shown a certain sophistication of vile tactics and underhandedness in the ring.

Steve the Insane

Steve the Insane is definitely not an example of false advertising. Since his SWA debut as Lord Thomas Imperious's tag team partner in the Iconoclasts, he has demonstrated time and again: this man is crazy! Surprisingly enough, though, his brawling style and attempts at aerial wrestling -- and, more significantly, his fun-loving attitude -- have endeared him to the AWI fans, and Steve may be one of the most popular AWI superstars ever.

Exploits: Debuted as masked "luchador", Mariposa del Hierro ... unmasked during confrontation between occasional tag partner Deric Alaffia James and Lord Thomas Imperious ... won Television Title from Bryan Bachman ... tagged with "Mariposa del Hierro" (this time, Greg Gardner) to fight Big Poppa and Streetfighting Kickboxing Joe at Union II ... became romantically involved with Angela Dante ... announced "death sentence" on Jade Tiger after Angela Dante was seriously injured due to Tiger's plotting ... formed tag combo of "Looking For A Fight" with Joe Walker.

Robbie Stevens

Conventional wisdom has it that there's a collection being taken to find the guy who encouraged Stevens to go into wrestling and hurt him severely. Robbie Stevens was a graduate of the Ed Carr School of Wrestling. He spent his "internship" as a member of the AWI's preliminary ranks before practically tripping into a mangerial role; surprisingly, he has since grown into a major force within the AWI, his outrageous statements and seemingly clueless braggadocio (such as dubbing himself "the New Jersey Ninja" and "The Most Feared Foot in Wrestling", claiming a "104th degree black belt") only encouraging people to hate him more. His wrestling (if you want to call it that) skills have improved as his stable grows (perhaps he's being tutored by his "proteges").

Graduated from the Ed Carr Wrestling Academy ... spent a year as a preliminary wrestler in AWE and AWI ... gifted by Lord Thomas Imperious with Tori Johansenn's managerial contract ... introduced "Iceman" Chris Revi, "Tank" Bradley, Corey Bonham, and Toshiaki Hasegawa to the AWI ... accused Madeleine Freechild of being a male ringer named "Gunther", eventually drawing the ire of both Justice and Kerry Masters as well as Freechild ... voted AWI Manager of the Year 1996 ... held the longest time in ring during Spring Stampede '97, winning a Television championship bout ... fought Toshiaki Hasegawa in that bout to win Television championship ... 'defended' several times against preliminary wrestlers ... ambushed by masked preliminary Grey Guardian IV (actually Ed Carr) ... offered Joe Walker a defense after Walker already fought Dominic Nightshade -- and lost the championship.

Brenda Storm

A veteran of several women's federations, Brenda Storm has held two solo championships in other leagues before her debut in the AWI. Though she's yet to establish herself as a serious singles threat, she has formed a very effective tag combination with Angela Dante.

Exploits: Formed "Firestorm" with Angela Dante to enter Women's Tag Team tournament ... won tournament and championship.

Jerry Straite

Jerry's a man of extremes. Generally good natured, he's experienced, sarcastic, and prone to the occassional wild mood swing. Has a nasty sense of humor, and will berate anyone who attracts his attention. At the age of 45, Straite's a veteran of many years; he's thrashed around most of the Canadian feds, and through most of the rest of the world. He has half-hidden secrets and shames hidden throughout the wrestling world.

Exploits: Hosts intermittent "Straite Talk" gab segments on AWI broadcasts ... won North American Championship from Crystal Crow at "International Incident" in Montreal.

Tiger Z

An energetic package of power, agility, and roughhouse tactics, Tiger Z seems to hate the AWI as much as its fans hate her; arrogant and somewhat jingoistically prejudiced, she constantly derides the AWI Women's division as nothing but a pool of preliminaries ... plus her.

Exploits: Became inaugural Women's Champion after winning "Triple Tower" match ... earned wrath of Madeleine Freechilde after using a strangle-cord to defeat her ... lost title to Fallen Angel, as well as a subsequent rematch.

Joe Walker

"Streetfighting Kickboxing Joe" started out as a fan favourite with a multi-faceted fighting style, but became frustrated after making little progress in his career. He complained that he wasn't getting the respect he was due, and went on a rampage as the rulebreaker so active, his foreign objects had their own brand name ("SLAMMO!"). He's since abandoned his original wordy moniker and adopted a more contemplative, humble attitude.

Exploits: Attacked John Robertson with brass knuckles ... quarrelled with Lord Thomas Imperious when Thomas hit him to disqualify opponent Deric James ... arrested after making a public disturbance, and received brief prison sentence ... redebuted as "Joe Walker" at Spring Stampede '97 ... allied with Steve the Insane to form "Looking For A Fight" tag team combo ... defeated Robbie Stevens to win Television championship after fighting Dominic Nightshade the same night.