James Marshall 

35 (July 5 1989)

6'0"

190 lbs

Hometown: 

Brooklyn NY, USA

Neutral; Whatever he feels like in the moment. 

Floyd Mayweather Jr 

(Not photos where he looks too old - but not too young either. Also imagine him with tattoos as the image above as I photoshop tattoos in the pics I post of him)

James Marshall was born into a very rough childhood. Shortly after his birth, his father abandoned him and his mother. With his mother raising James on her own, they had to move to a more affordable neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York but it still wasn't enough. While his mother was struggling to make ends meet and provide for him, she turned to drugs and alcohol as a form of stress relief. As the years went by the drug usage worsened. James was unable to be enrolled into school and was home schooled for a while by one of his mother's friends from the old block they used to live in. 

Eventually, his mother began to lose friends and family members due to her addictions, personality changes, and not wanting to be helped. This included the friend that was assisting with homeschooling James. Things only worsened once his mother lost her job and turned to prostitution. Shark's 2012 documentary on HBO highlighted this point in his life as he remembered watching strange men coming in and out of his home at different hours of the day. Some of these men would rob their house and even abuse his mother.

At age 10 he would lose his mother due to an overdose. James would jump from foster home to foster home until the age of 14 when he decided he was better off on the streets. He had no choice but to be an adult from that age onwards as he was introduced to a lifestyle of crime and violence to earn income. After a while it became obvious he had a talent for fighting as he would spend his years street fighting for cash, fighting men twice his age. He gained some notoriety online and eventually got noticed by a wrestling promotion called the NLWF - making his in-ring debut at 19 years of age in 2009 While he made a big impact in his debut and would go on to win a few matches, he would eventually go on a wide spread losing streak once he began to face off against the top talent in the company. An old injury that reemerged made matters worse for him as he had to be on the shelf for nearly a year, causing the NLWF to let him go. 

However after surgery he would return to wrestling in late 2010, signing with the IWF and get major attention with his 'Trash Talk Royalty' attitude which was talking a whole lot of smack and backing it up. He would go on to capture every Championship in the promotion and also return to the NLWF to find success. 

Shark went on to wrestle for a number of different promotions and gained a lot of attention for his controversial comments online and in promos which equaled more eyes on his matches. 

Despite his popularity with the fans he was very adamant that he only did this for the money and did not care for the fans or the sport overall. This attitude would explain his on and off retirements as when the money would start to run out he would return to wrestling again. He would retire from professional wrestling for the final time in 2014 to pursue a career in MMA.   

Able to get into his opponent's head due to showboating fighting style and antics. 

Incredibly precise and accurate with his striking. 

Able to measure distance effectively and dodge/counter opponent. 

Technical Wrestlers. 

Tends to get a bit overwhelmed with High Flyers since he can't stand and brawl. 

Entrance Theme Music (Provide YouTube link as well as name and version): 

The Beast - Tech N9ne  

Ring Entrance (PLEASE write one out for use in match/show writing):

A custom version of BEAST by Tech N9ne begins to blast on the arena's speakers accompanied by the reaction of fans in attendance. 

A cloud of ocean blue smoke fills the top of the ramp, as the special lighting shines down upon the smoke it gives off the appearance of waves. 

As the music kicks in, Shark jogs out of the curtains on cue. The chains around his neck sparkling into the camera as he's wearing a T-shirt that insults his opponent. He stands at the top of the ramp with his hands on his waist as he looks out into the crowd and takes a moment to look around at the packed arena. He nods his head with his typical cocky smile stretched from ear to ear. Before heading down the ramp he closes his eyes and spreads his arms out with his hands open, absorbing the mixed reactions of boos, cheers and screams coming his way. 

He sings along to the music as he walks down the ramp, taking off his shirt on his way there and throwing it into the crowd without looking. He slides into the ring and begins to bounce off the ropes before shadow boxing. He then walks around the ring mouthing out something to the crowd about his opponent, the insults continuing but the broadcast is unable to pick it up. 

Brawler / Showman 

- Jab - Hook - Uppercut - Elbow - Headbutt - Inside Leg Kick - Push Kick

- Spinning Back Fist - Spinning Back Kick - Flying Knee - Dirty Boxing

- Overhand - Clothesline - Shoulder Block - Baseball Slide - Dropkick

- Elbow Drop - Fist Drop - Knee Drop - Punt - Stomp - Head Kick - Palm Strike

- Power Double Takedown - Headlock Takedown - Suplex - Judo Hip Toss

- DDT - Crucifix - Backbreaker - Neckbreaker - Stunner - Spear

- Sleeper Submission - Butterfly Guard - Guillotine - Kimura - Armbar - Heel Hook

Trademark Move Name(s): 

SHARKBAIT

Description(s): It's never safe for an opponent to be laying on their back with Shark standing over top of them as it could set up James Shark's signature move: SHARKBAIT. This is where Shark jumps over their opponent's guard and lands a superman punch. If connecting successfully; not only will the opponent get cracked with James's fist but the back of their head will also bounce off the canvas. Double Impact. 

PAID IN BLOOD

Description(s): Shark's finisher used to be a flying superman punch, he's switched this up a little bit for his return to the ring to make it a flying elbow shot. At the last second he is able to take his elbow out and if connecting, there is not only a high chance that he will knock his opponent out cold, but also a high chance he will leave them in a pool of their own blood due to being cut from the sharp elbow. 

James Shark isn't the type that uses weapons, but if he does he usually has brass knuckles hidden somewhere as most of his moves revolve around striking / punching - other than that it would be the basic chair shots. However he prefers to use his hands. 

James Shark is a product of his environment, he doesn't trust many people - just like he doesn't like many people. Hating is in his DNA and he loves to talk shit. He'll hate on anything he sees and isn't afraid to speak it out loud which rubs a lot of people the wrong way for getting in other's business. 

You would think being horny is also in his DNA because he will hit on any biological female in sight. 

However for a person that talks so much shit, if he is beaten fair and square, he will give respect where it is due even if it is a rival. He'll respect the in-ring ability but won't respect the person behind it. 

PWP Champion 

IWF Champion (2x)

IWF High Impact Champion

IWF Tag Team Champion 

IWF Full Throttle Champion (1st Ever)

IWF Triple Crown Champion (1st Ever)

IWF Grandslam Champion (1st Ever)

NLWF Champion

NLWF Undisputed Champion

NLWF Freedom Champion

PDW Bloodshed Champion

TIW Champion

SCW Future Star of the Year 2012

2009: Multiple DUIs 

2010: Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace 

2011: DUI, Mischief 

2012: Assault, Drug Possession Charges  

2013: Cyber Bullying, Hate Crime