Post by Chad Olson on Feb 25, 2023 16:55:17 GMT -5
BAD NEWS ALLEN (Promoter Prime)
There have been many legitimate tough guys in professional wrestling. Bad News Allen, however, was about as tough as they came.
A decorated judo champion, he would win medals for the United States in several international competitions, as well as a Bronze Medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics. After his judo career wound down, Allen heard the call of the squared circle, and would join the ranks of professional wrestling.
He would train under Antonio Inoki, debuting in the Fall of 1977. While wrestling in other promotions, he would continue this affiliation with Japan for 15 years. Allen formed a frightening team with Abdullah the Butcher and battled Inoki for the promotion’s heavyweight championship.
Allen would make his way to the promotions of North America, first in the Northeastern United States, and then ultimately to the Calgary, Alberta, Canada region, where he would find a home in that territory. It was in Canada where Bad News truly became Bad News for any and all who faced him. He competed against the likes of the Dynamite Kid during his time in Canada.
His legend truly soared when he came back to the Northeast of the United States. He became notorious as a tough guy rulebreaker. Allen was different than other rulebreakers of the day; he was a loner, sullen, a tough guy competing in a tough sport. He hardly ever smiled, maintaining an angry expression, and was very stand-offish. He was reclusive, and didn’t seem to want the fellowship or friendship of anyone. This became readily apparent when he would abandon his tag team partners during matches, a practice that did not win him any friends. He would even abandon his teams during prominent team competitions in 1988 and 1989. Allen was a complete lone wolf.
He would feud with Randy Savage briefly, until moving on to a hot feud with Roddy Piper. The feud with Piper would culminate at a major wrestling event, but was never completely settled, as both men were counted out. Promoters everywhere are excited about running this feud to its natural conclusion!
FINISHER: Allen’s GHETTO BLASTER is a devastating enzuigiri!
NIKITA BREZNIKOV (Road to GalactiCon Special Edition)
Nikita Breznikov is a real renaissance man when it comes to the sport of professional wrestling.
Not only was he the manager to his longtime friend Nikolai Volkoff, Breznikov would occasionally wrestle at times. He also wrote a book based upon his remembrances of wrestling as a young fan. Professional wrestling inspired Breznikov as a young man to pursue a career as a police officer. From there, he would cross over the threshold between fan and participant, befriending Volkoff and managing the big Russian. Breznikov also would manage Jimmy Snuka, the Iron Sheik and Ivan Koloff, adding to an impressive managerial resume. Will the Russian faction call on Breznikov to manage their stable? It’s up to you Promoter!
A colorful character, Nikita Breznikov will spice up any match in which he is a participant!
FINISHER: Nikita employs a RUSSIAN SLEEPER to try to obtain the victory.
JOE MALENKO (Promoter Prime)
Coming in Promoter Prime 2023 - Cycle 2!
NORD THE BARBARIAN (Promoter Prime)
Nord the Barbarian was a big man in a world of giants. Standing 6’8” and weighing in at over 300 pounds, Nord was one intimidating figure in the squared circle. Fans who got to see Nord very rarely forgot him.
His career began in the south of the United States, competing in one of the prominent territories of the time. He would migrate to the northern Midwest, where he would find himself in tag teams with Bruiser Brody and Boris Zhukov, and in feuds with Jimmy Snuka and Curt Hennig. Nord would also compete in Texas and the Pacific Northwest during this era, even challenging for a version of the World Heavyweight Championship.
He would eventually find himself in the Northeast Territory of the United States, where he adopted a different ring persona. This was arguably his most successful run in the sport of wrestling, utilizing this colorful personality. But, that is a story for another day!
Nord would also compete in Japan, forming a successful paring with Stan Hansen. He would go on to finish his career in one of the major promotions of the world, from which he would exit the professional wrestling world.
Promoters everywhere are intrigued by the possibility of a three-man stable of Nord, Bruiser Brody, and Stan Hansen. Very few opponents could match that trio in terms of sheer size and power!
FINISHER: Nord uses a running LEG DROP, taught to him by his mentor Brusier Brody, for the victory.
NOTE: Earlier in his career, Nord used a powerful FULL NELSON for a finisher. It’s up to you to determine which finisher he’ll use in your promotion!
“GOLDEN BOY” DANNY SPIVEY (Promoter Prime)
Dan Spivey was known as “Golden Boy” Danny Spivey during the waning days of his first run in arguably the world’s largest wrestling promotion. With his blond locks, yellow boots, and yellow trunks, he resembled the most popular wrestler in the world at the time, which only helped his popularity.
Spivey formed a tag team with Mike Rotunda, using the name “US Express”, after Barry Windham departed the promotion. They would compete against the likes of Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Sheik, and the “Dream Team” pairing of Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine during this era, and did experience some success. He also wrestled a number of singles matches and had an impressive won-loss record. Many fans remember this version of Spivey quite fondly, as he did make a mark in that era.
FINISHER: Spivey was taught the BULLDOG by Rotunda, who learned it from his former partner Windham.
TOM “ROCKY” STONE (Filsinger Perennial Special Edition)
Midwest mainstay Tom “Rocky” Stone entered the professional wrestling business in 1978. Stone stayed in the preliminary ranks throughout his career, but competed against a variety of opponents, such as Nick Bockwinkel, Sgt. Slaughter, Koko Ware, Marty Jannetty, and Jake Milliman. Stone sometimes formed a tag team with “The Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. He was known to wrestle under a mask as “Doctor X” or “The Executioner”. He later became a trainer and promoter in Wisconsin as his career drew to a close.
There have been many legitimate tough guys in professional wrestling. Bad News Allen, however, was about as tough as they came.
A decorated judo champion, he would win medals for the United States in several international competitions, as well as a Bronze Medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics. After his judo career wound down, Allen heard the call of the squared circle, and would join the ranks of professional wrestling.
He would train under Antonio Inoki, debuting in the Fall of 1977. While wrestling in other promotions, he would continue this affiliation with Japan for 15 years. Allen formed a frightening team with Abdullah the Butcher and battled Inoki for the promotion’s heavyweight championship.
Allen would make his way to the promotions of North America, first in the Northeastern United States, and then ultimately to the Calgary, Alberta, Canada region, where he would find a home in that territory. It was in Canada where Bad News truly became Bad News for any and all who faced him. He competed against the likes of the Dynamite Kid during his time in Canada.
His legend truly soared when he came back to the Northeast of the United States. He became notorious as a tough guy rulebreaker. Allen was different than other rulebreakers of the day; he was a loner, sullen, a tough guy competing in a tough sport. He hardly ever smiled, maintaining an angry expression, and was very stand-offish. He was reclusive, and didn’t seem to want the fellowship or friendship of anyone. This became readily apparent when he would abandon his tag team partners during matches, a practice that did not win him any friends. He would even abandon his teams during prominent team competitions in 1988 and 1989. Allen was a complete lone wolf.
He would feud with Randy Savage briefly, until moving on to a hot feud with Roddy Piper. The feud with Piper would culminate at a major wrestling event, but was never completely settled, as both men were counted out. Promoters everywhere are excited about running this feud to its natural conclusion!
FINISHER: Allen’s GHETTO BLASTER is a devastating enzuigiri!
NIKITA BREZNIKOV (Road to GalactiCon Special Edition)
Nikita Breznikov is a real renaissance man when it comes to the sport of professional wrestling.
Not only was he the manager to his longtime friend Nikolai Volkoff, Breznikov would occasionally wrestle at times. He also wrote a book based upon his remembrances of wrestling as a young fan. Professional wrestling inspired Breznikov as a young man to pursue a career as a police officer. From there, he would cross over the threshold between fan and participant, befriending Volkoff and managing the big Russian. Breznikov also would manage Jimmy Snuka, the Iron Sheik and Ivan Koloff, adding to an impressive managerial resume. Will the Russian faction call on Breznikov to manage their stable? It’s up to you Promoter!
A colorful character, Nikita Breznikov will spice up any match in which he is a participant!
FINISHER: Nikita employs a RUSSIAN SLEEPER to try to obtain the victory.
JOE MALENKO (Promoter Prime)
Coming in Promoter Prime 2023 - Cycle 2!
NORD THE BARBARIAN (Promoter Prime)
Nord the Barbarian was a big man in a world of giants. Standing 6’8” and weighing in at over 300 pounds, Nord was one intimidating figure in the squared circle. Fans who got to see Nord very rarely forgot him.
His career began in the south of the United States, competing in one of the prominent territories of the time. He would migrate to the northern Midwest, where he would find himself in tag teams with Bruiser Brody and Boris Zhukov, and in feuds with Jimmy Snuka and Curt Hennig. Nord would also compete in Texas and the Pacific Northwest during this era, even challenging for a version of the World Heavyweight Championship.
He would eventually find himself in the Northeast Territory of the United States, where he adopted a different ring persona. This was arguably his most successful run in the sport of wrestling, utilizing this colorful personality. But, that is a story for another day!
Nord would also compete in Japan, forming a successful paring with Stan Hansen. He would go on to finish his career in one of the major promotions of the world, from which he would exit the professional wrestling world.
Promoters everywhere are intrigued by the possibility of a three-man stable of Nord, Bruiser Brody, and Stan Hansen. Very few opponents could match that trio in terms of sheer size and power!
FINISHER: Nord uses a running LEG DROP, taught to him by his mentor Brusier Brody, for the victory.
NOTE: Earlier in his career, Nord used a powerful FULL NELSON for a finisher. It’s up to you to determine which finisher he’ll use in your promotion!
“GOLDEN BOY” DANNY SPIVEY (Promoter Prime)
Dan Spivey was known as “Golden Boy” Danny Spivey during the waning days of his first run in arguably the world’s largest wrestling promotion. With his blond locks, yellow boots, and yellow trunks, he resembled the most popular wrestler in the world at the time, which only helped his popularity.
Spivey formed a tag team with Mike Rotunda, using the name “US Express”, after Barry Windham departed the promotion. They would compete against the likes of Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Sheik, and the “Dream Team” pairing of Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine during this era, and did experience some success. He also wrestled a number of singles matches and had an impressive won-loss record. Many fans remember this version of Spivey quite fondly, as he did make a mark in that era.
FINISHER: Spivey was taught the BULLDOG by Rotunda, who learned it from his former partner Windham.
TOM “ROCKY” STONE (Filsinger Perennial Special Edition)
Midwest mainstay Tom “Rocky” Stone entered the professional wrestling business in 1978. Stone stayed in the preliminary ranks throughout his career, but competed against a variety of opponents, such as Nick Bockwinkel, Sgt. Slaughter, Koko Ware, Marty Jannetty, and Jake Milliman. Stone sometimes formed a tag team with “The Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. He was known to wrestle under a mask as “Doctor X” or “The Executioner”. He later became a trainer and promoter in Wisconsin as his career drew to a close.