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Singles Wrestlers:
"The Striker" Lance Thompson
Killer Bear
"The Fury" Robin Banks
Kage
Blackjack Harley
Lord Horatio Nelson
The Homicidal Threat
"The Nicest Man In Professional Wrestling" Jarvis Rochester
Magnum Dragon
Black Wolf
"Angry" Robert Mula
Death Row
Billy Ferdinand
Kid Dynamite
Duncan "The Scotsman" McKracken
"The Young Pistol" Travis Logan
"The New Blood" Shane Von Erich
"The Low Ryder" Stephen Ryder
El Caballero
The Element
"Dangerous" Dave Trent
Rapture
"Aerodynamic" Eric Copeland
The Great Hido
"Greyfox" Alan Stone
The Memphis Mangler
"Cutting Edge" Cameron Cannon
Super Augilla
"Magnificent" Mike Smith
The Unreal Body
"Golden Boy" Donnie Rhodes
Venom
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 244 lbs.
From: Newcastle, England but now resides in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath
Finisher: Double Heel Hook
Manager: Mario Zandani - Lance's teacher from Brazil who accompanies his protege to the ring. An older gentlemen, Mario uses a cane to walk on, but never interferes with it.
Background: A student of Brazillian Ju-Jit-Su, Thompson was a shoot fighter for many years before crossing over into pro wrestling. The fans seem to like his intensity in the ring.
Ht: 6'4 1/2"
Wt: 300 lbs.
From: Lexington, KY
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead
Finisher: Bear Claw (Running Powerslam)
Background: A rugged and wild veteran of the wrestling ring and many bar fights, Killer Bear earned his name because his rough appearance and fighting style reminded promoters of a mean bear.
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 225 lbs.
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Shoot To Thrill" by AC/DC
Finisher: Flash Kick (Top-Rope Spin kick)
Background: An ultra-popular Canadian athlete, Robin Banks has been tearing up the lightweight wrestling scene for a few years now.
Ht: 5'11 1/2"
Wt: 225 lbs.
From: Seattle, WA
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Electric Head Pt. 1" by White Zombie
Finisher: Trip Of Terror (Reverse Russian Legsweep)
Background: Kage is an outcast and loner. He seems to enjoy playing mind games with his opponents, and has a penchant for enjoying pain.
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 260 lbs.
From: Crystal City, TX
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Grind" by Alice In Chains
Finisher: Blackjack Bomb (Neckbreaker Bomb)
Background: A mean, old school Texan wrestler, Harley dons the attire of the old team of The Blackjacks.
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 227 lbs.
From: Blackpool, England
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Trust" by Megadeth
Finisher: The Royal Flush (Boston Crab)
Manager: Manservant Angus - Lord Horatio Nelson's servant from birth, Angus is not very tough, but he will throw himself on the line for his Lord is required.
Background: Claiming to be very influencial British royalty, Lord Horatio Nelson is the product of some of the finest and most expensive wrestling tudors in the world.
Ht: 5'11"
Wt: 195 lbs.
From: Jersey Shore, NJ
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Sabotage" by The Beastie Boys
Finisher: Pure Homicide (Redirectional Frog Splash)
Background: A young upstart indy wrestler in the states, Homicidal Threat made his first real splash abroad before returning home. HT is a fan favorite with alot of the younger people in the audiences because he is a true representation of the 90's 'Gen-X' punk kid. In the ring HT can perform with the best of them.
Ht: 5'11 1/2"
Wt: 205 3/4 lbs.
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones
Finisher: Attitude Adjustment (Toyota Driver)
Background: Someone who should obviously not be in the wrestling ring, Jarvis carries a tennis racquet, wears a sweater around his neck on the way to the ring, and brags constantly about being a young Republican. He is not nice at all, and constantly cheats in his matches.
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 219 lbs.
From: Yokohama, Japan
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Make Me Bad" by Korn
Finisher: Springboard Missile Dropkick
Background: A heralded masked Japanese wrestler, who has served some time in many different promotions in the far East.
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 212 lbs.
From: Mojaive Desert
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Of Wolf And Man" by Metallica
Finisher: Northern Lights Suplex
Background: A dark and grim individual, many rumor that Black Wolf is indeed a werewolf outside of the ring. But that's just a silly rumor... isn't it?....
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 285 lbs.
From: Hunnington, WV
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Sugar" by System Of A Down
Finisher: Final Fortune (Cobra Clutch Suplex)
Background: Where to start? It's rumored that Mula was the recepient of a nasty head injury when he was younger. Whatever the case may be.... Mula isn't quite all.... -there- in the head. Mental. Insane. Take your pick of the colorful adjectives. Despite that, the fans seem to adore his zany antics in and out of the ring.
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 256 lbs.
From: Compton, CA
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "F**k The Police" by Ice Cube
Finisher: The Execution (Full Nelson Slam)
Background: A common patron to the LA County Jail, Death Row has been in and out since childhood. A violent psychotic criminal, who likes to brag about all the crimes he has commited.
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 215 lbs.
From: Mobile, AL
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Fuel" by Metallica
Finisher: Shockwave (Tiger Driver '91)
Background: A young kid with stars in his eyes. Billy is constantly referred to as the nicest guy in any promotion he wrestles in. Always wrestling by the book, Billy Ferdinand would be a good role model for your kids to look up to. Ferdinand is a lightweight on the verge of something big.
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 212 lbs.
From: Manchester, KY
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "God Save The Queen" by The Sex Pistols
Finisher: Inverted Superplex
Background: A TOTAL ripoff from the Dynamite Kid. Kid Dynamite claims to be the 'original'. He is also not afraid to give his real name during promos, which he claims is John Tillington.
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 298 lbs.
From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Shock" by Fear Factory
Finisher: Highland Press (Oklahoma Stampede)
Background: A former competitor in the Highland Games, McKracken turned to professional wrestling to put his abnormally high strength to good use.
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 230 lbs.
From: Nashville, TN
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Burning Ring Of Fire" by Johnny Cash
Finisher: Tennessee Jam
Background: A brash young man who has managed to get by on his deceiving smile for most of his life. However, behind that smile is a mean streak a mile long. Logan will do absolutely anything to get a win inside the ring, which includes some serious cheating.
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 260 lbs.
From: Amarillo, TX
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Revolution Is My Name" by Pantera
Finisher: New Wave (Fisherman Suplex)
Background: A young relative from the legendary Von Erich family, Shane is a rookie with a lot of heritage and virtue to uphold.
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 235 lbs.
From: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Du Hast" by Rammstein
Finisher: The Hard Ryde (Cross Armbar submission)
Background: Hailing from one of the low countries, Ryder is one of Europe's finest professional wrestlers, especially in the submission style of wrestling. However, Ryder has a bad attitude that carries over into the ring, as Ryder constantly talks about Europe being 'better' than the rest of the world.
Ht: 5'9"
Wt: 200 lbs.
From: Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Supernova Goes Pop" by Powerman 5000
Finisher: Springboard Twisting Senton
Background: Meaning, "The Knight" in Spanish, El Caballero dons a Luchadore outfit that resembles Medieval armor. Caballero is a popular fan favorite wrestler in Mexico, and has only recently made the transition to the United States.
Ht: 5'8"
Wt: 196 lbs.
From: Roswell, NM
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Save Yourself" by Stabbing Westward
Finisher: The Blast (DVD into a Whippersnapper)
Background: Donning a semi-futuristic luchadore outfit without the mask, The Element appears to be the remnants of a man who has seen too much.
Ht: 6'4"
Wt: 276 lbs.
From: Norfolk, NC
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Superbeast" by Rob Zombie
Finisher: Any form of DDT
Background: A brawler by trade, Trent has become the master of the DDT over the years.
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 231 lbs.
From: The Outworld
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Sober" by Tool
Finisher: The Penance (Inverted DDT)
Background: Spooky and mysterious masked freak of a wrestler, Rapture is cold, calculating, and manipulative.
Ht: 5'7 1/2"
Wt: 189 lbs.
From: Talahassee, FL
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Blackened" by Metallica
Finisher: Corkscrew Press
Background: "Aerodynamic" represents the new wave of American high-flying sensations, as his moniker should lead you to believe.
Ht: 5'11"
Wt: 210 lbs.
From: Morioka, Japan
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Trumpets Of Jericho" by Bruce Dickinson
Finisher: Dragon Buster (Hanging Inverted Brainbuster)
Background: A maniacal Japanese ticking time bomb, Hido seems to base his persona around some Japanese legends, especially The Great Muta.
Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 247 lbs.
From: Norwich, England
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "New Noise" by Refused
Finisher: Cobra Clutch
Background: A wily veteran from England, at the age of 46, Alan Stone is one of wrestling's old vanguard. Stone has been reknowned for possessing one of the deadliest Cobra Clutch submissions in the game, a finishing move he has used to put people away for over 20 years.
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 248 lbs.
From: Memphis, TN
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Born 2 B A Hick" by Kid Rock
Finisher: Running Shoulderbreaker
Background: Veteran wrestler, an experienced traveler with the Southern independent promotions across the US, Mangler is hated everywhere except in his home state.
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 228 lbs.
From: Knoxville, TN
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Body Movin" by Beastie Boys (Fatboy Slim remix)
Finisher: Dragon Driver '99 (Cradle Bomb)
Background: Considered an 'innovator of offense', Cameron Cannon is always on the "Cutting Edge" in his wrestling matches. A little goofy, but a fan favorite nonetheless.
Ht: 5'8"
Wt: 190 lbs.
From: Guadlahara, Mexico
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Smack My Bitch Up" by Prodigy
Finisher: Brainbuster
Background: A very similar gimmick to that of 'Mr. Augilla' in Mexico, Super Augilla has made the transition to the USA after being ranked as one of the top 'rudos' in his native country.
Ht: 6'3"
Wt: 250 lbs.
From: Detriot, MI
Disposition: Tweener
Entrance Music: None
Finisher: Bombs Away (Top-Rope Powerbomb)
Background: Mike is a great technical/power wrestler in the ring, but he has yet to find the real 'personality' or in-ring 'charisma' that will propel him higher in the pecking order. Smith is typically a neutral at all times.
Ht: 6'2"
Wt: 237 lbs.
From: Los Angeles, CA
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred
Finisher: Golden Shower (Flying Splash)
Manager: Dario - A big, dumb, hairy, and slow Italian bodyguard on the payroll of The Unreal Body. He's a monster despite his apparent lack of intelligence.
Background: An infamous pimp and sometimes adult film actor along the West Coast, The Unreal Body looked to professional wrestling as a way to pick up more women for his 'dirty deeds'.
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 220 lbs.
From: Johnstown, PA
Disposition: Face
Entrance Music: "Song 2" by Blur
Finisher: High Impact (Rocker Dropper)
Background: Fan friendly Donnie Rhodes was a hot commodity on the East-Coast indy scene for a few years before moving up to the GWA. A great high-flyer, his matches have brought reporters to the conclusion that he is very reminiscent of the late, great Brian Pillman in the ring.
Ht: 5'11"
Wt: 234 lbs.
From: Tampa, FL
Disposition: Heel
Entrance Music: "Switchback" by Biohazard
Finisher: The Ultimate Bane (Swinging Double Underhook Facebuster)
Background: Surrounded in mystery, Venom seems to have evil DNA inside him. He hates everyone around him, not ever having any friends or allies, only enemies.
Tag Teams:
Future Shock (Keith Cole and David Gray)
Twisted Youth ("Turbo" Todd Casey and "Dynamite" Devon Danzig)
The Super Assassins (Assassin #1 and Assassin #2)
Midnight Express 2000 ("Stunning" Scott Somers & "Beautiful" Bobby Williams)
Combined Wt: 452 lbs.
From: Cole - St. Paul, MN Gray - Spartanburg, SC
Disposition: Faces
Entrance Music: "More Human Than Human" by White Zombie
Finisher: Splash Mountain into inverted facedriver
Background: Two hot rookie babyfaces who just might have the talent to make a very successful tag team combination.
Combined Wt: 459 lbs.
From: Casey - Sacramento, CA Danzig - Hunnington, WV
Dispostion: Faces
Entrance Music: "The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson
Finisher: Double Missile Dropkick
Background: Casey and Danzig are considered fan favorites, but they are more rebelious and anti-social than other popular superstars. They have an uncanny charisma about them that draws the fans in their favor.
Combined Wt: 502 lbs.
From: Parts Unknown
Disposition: Heels
Entrance Music: "Overkill" by Motorhead
Finisher: Double Flapjack
Background: A new twist on this old school favorite, The Super Assassins are a newer version of the many classic Assassin teams of the 70's and early 80's.
Combined Wt: 476 lbs.
From: Somers - Hollywood, CA Williams - Trenton, NJ
Dispostion: Heels
Entrance Music: "The Odyssey" by Orgy
Finisher: The Expression (Demolition Decapitation)
Manager: Darian Doring - 'The Manager of Tag Team Champions', Darian seems to be able to manage tag team champs in whatever territory he decides to spend time in.
Background: Another new variaton of an old school favorite, Midnight Express 2000 are a team that has been sanctioned to wrestle in the GWA by Mr. Corraluzo himself to bring him back some gold.
Jobbers:
The Arachnid (Heel) - "Borris The Spider" by The Who
Crash (Heel) "Suite Pee" by System Of A Down
JR Kidd (Heel) - "Keep Their Heads Ringin" by Dr. Dre
Dr. Badd (Heel) - Drilling sounds
Orion (Face) - "Stone Cold Crazy" cover by Metallica
Steven Moore (Face) - "No Shelter" by Rage Against The Machine
Dean Ripley (Face) - "Last Resort" by Papa Roach
Jeremy Jergens (Face) - "We Will Rock You" by Queen
Badd Moon (Tag Team Heels) - "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden
The War Gods (Team Tag Faces) - "Feed The Gods" by White Zombie
Others:
Matt Walker - GWA Owner and Chairman
Greg Pierce - GWA Executive Producer
Michael Greenwood - GWA Head Commentator
Sam Reed - GWA Color Commentator
Ken Sinclair - GWA Interviewer
Mel Harris - GWA Senior Referee
Bill Nash - GWA Referee
Robert Taylor - GWA Referee
Peter Larson - GWA Referee
Dominican Lou - Head of GWA Ring Crew