Wrestler's Real Name: Erich Syzmanski

Wrestler Age/Date of Birth: 32 yrs (b. Jan 2 1989)

Height: 6'6"

Weight: 303 lbs

Place of Birth: Wroclaw, Poland
Now Residing: Glens Falls, New York
Announced From: Silent Hill


Alignment (Face? Heel? Antihero?): Antihero

Pic Base: Sami Callihan 

Backstory/Important Character Details: institutionalized at a young age and abandoned by his birth parents after they emigrated to the United States from Poland, Erik Holland (fka Erich Syzmanski) had the deck and then some stacked against him. He left the asylum at 14 after being adopted by a former Marine and his wife, and the family moved to New York. To keep his constantly racing mind at ease, Erik fell in love with science fiction, horror movies, books, and most importantly professional wrestling. After racking up championship after championship and competing all over the globe in some of the most violent matches imaginable, Erik Holland retired from wrestling to recover from his injuries and re-assess where he stood in the annals of this great sport.
He decided there's much more left to do, so after getting his body right he's returned to the ring wars at 33 years old and in the best shape of his life, deciding that he will not be satisfied until he is in EVERY conversation as a true legend of the ring. He won't mind spilling his blood, or yours, or that guy over there's, to get it done. 
His “HAUNTED” persona is himself turned up to 25–if he crawled right out of your sci-fi horror movie collection. Campy, spooky interviews that leave you wondering which end of the sanity/insanity line he's on, frightening ring appearance and a hard hitting, all offense style.

Strengths:

Heavy Hitter - Erik is and has been known as one of the hardest hitters in the entire industry. Even basic moves like forearms and those chilling knife edge chops just seem to have that extra oomph to them. A well placed strike can turn the match in the War Machine's favor.

Experience - Erik has competed all over the world in just about every style of match you can think of and has been successful in most of them. Different types of matches and situations do not bother Erik much, especially the extreme situations. He has been well known his entire career for his ability to adapt.

Showmanship - Everything Holland does from his ring entrance to appearance, to his promos, to what he does in the ring is to entertain the fans. He loves interacting with the fans (in his own strange, horrific way), and uses his presentation to this end to play mind games with his opponents.

Mean Streak: This man is without conscience. He loves to hurt people and especially people who think they’ve gotten one over on him. He just wants to fight, win titles, make money and become a legend; anyone who wants to take away this business he loves so dearly has their physical welfare on the line. That mean streak will help him big time in marquee matches.

Weaknesses:

Speed - Erik is a bowling ball covered in butcher knives. Stay out of his grasp to survive a match against him. Faster superstars will be able to keep him off balance.


Temper - Erik has a short fuse. It's...kinda his whole thing. Piss that man off and you could be in serious trouble OR, you could get him to start wrestling more recklessly, leaving him wide open to the opponent to take advantage.

Technical Ability: The man is a brawler, a mauler, a physical intimidator. A technical marvel he is not. While a simplistic, straight forward style helps him a lot in-ring, this means the more technically sound wrestlers in the industry are going to be able to confound him with complex holds and maneuvers. Most often his idea of countering moves is punching you in the head.

Injuries - Wrestling the style he does at the pace he does has beaten up his body. He’s dealing with a back injury which has limited his formerly uncanny agility for a guy his size and is really the catalyst behind him simplifying his in-ring wrestling. While he can’t do any worse damage to his back than what's already been done, ruthless opponents may want to target it to gain the advantage


Entrance Theme Music (Provide YouTube link as well as name and version): Autonomous Combat System by Fear Factory - 

Ring Entrance (PLEASE write one out for use in match/show writing): The lights suddenly completely shut off as a black and white film appears on the screen; us science-fic buffs will notice it's part of the Invasion of the Body Snatchers trailer. We hear the panicked voice of Dr. Miles Bennell; and the crowd HITS THEIR FEET, cheering so loud it's almost drowning it out.


"Will you tell these fools I'm NOT CRAZY! Make them listen to me before it's too late!
...Listen to me. Please listen. If you don't, if you won't; if you fail to understand, then the same incredible terror that's menacing me will STRIKE AT YOU!"


Out of nowhere, Autonomous Combat System absolutely DETONATES over the loudspeaker, reducing the stage to a red-strobing mosh pit as Erik Holland shoves his way through the curtain, goggles shining in the inky red-ness, tugging at his hair, tugging at his beard as he staggers up and down the stage, imploring the raging crowd to cheer even louder; but at the same time almost looking like he's arguing with himself. Once the lyrics start, Erik ROARS and makes a beeline for the ring, pinballing off the fans to tag hands with them, let them slap his back, whatever it takes to whip the audience in attendance into a complete frenzy. Every now and then down the ramp he stops, turning around in a lazy circle, taking it all in before racing off again.


He dives under the ropes once he gets to ringside, crawling on his belly toward the hard camera. He pulls the lenses of the welding goggles off his eyes so we can see that demented gleam burning in those brown irises, then he mugs for the camera shouting indistinct threats--even chewing on the bottom rope--before he bursts to his feet and hits the opposite side ropes, THROWING his hands out and receiving flashbulbs in response. Holland whips his coat off, tossing it out into the first row and does the same with his goggles, staring out under that eye makeup and proud of how completely insane his fans are, before he settles into the corner, that eerie look of focus taking over. The lights finally come up.



In-Ring Style (Technician? High Flyer?): Powerhouse/Stiff Brawler/Hardcore. Holland keeps it  Has simple as it can get–beat you up, beat you down and pin you. He employs his strength, striking ability and stamina to keep the pressure on, never taking a backward step and constantly on the attack. He will maybe use about 5-10 actual wrestling holds in an entire match most of those being power moves–preferring to use those killer strikes; especially the chops. He wants his chops to be feared in the sport, and he will often leave many a chest bloody in this pursuit. He also doesn't mind bending-but never breaking- the rules when the environment suits him.

10 or More Standard Moves:
Knife Edge Chop (Treat it like Gunther's chops. He hits you as HARD as he possibly can)
Big Boot
German Suplex
Forearm Smash
Belly to Belly Overhead Suplex
Powerslam
Spinebuster
Sidewalk Slam
Butterfly Suplex
Neckbreaker


Trademark Move Name(s):
Description(s):

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Panic Attack - Running Facewash. Hits this as often as for example Roman Reigns would hit his Superman Punch, so he goes for it anytime he has an opportunity and is willing to spam several in a row.
Sleeper Hold - Doesn't ever finish a match with this, but instead uses it as a setup hold for one of his three finishers.
Damnation Alley - Damian Priest's "South of Heaven" Falling Chokeslam.
Death Race 2000 - Pop Up Powerbomb



Finishing Move Name(s):
Description(s):

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The Toxic Avenger - Death Valley Driver. This is his primary finisher. Usually set up with the Sleeper Hold but not always.
Limbic Resonance - Piledriver. Sets this up with the Sleeper Hold.
Lariat - Added this move to his arsenal upon his return; uses it when the opponent is able to kick out of Limbic Resonance and he is desperate to finish the match without hitting the Toxic Avenger. Again, can set this up with his Sleeper Hold.



Favorite Hardcore Attacks/Spots:

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 Barbed Wire-wrapped Lariat
Attacking with a Barbed Wire Cricket Bat
Powerbomb through a Table
Toxic Avenger through a Table
Piledriver either on a chair, stairs or thumbtacks


Additional Notes (What are some things that they would ALWAYS do? Or would NEVER do?):
always brawls outside the ring at some point during the match.
nearly always bleeds.
NEVER cheats, even if he was completely justified.