Post by primo on Feb 27, 2010 10:19:32 GMT -5
Name:
Primus Arturo Archangelo Valiante
Nickname:
The Roman Crippler
Height:
6'6"
Weight:
300lbs
Hometown:
Rome, Italy
Years in Business:
5
Accomplishments:
UPW
European Champion
World Champion
Pro Wrestling NEO
Continental Champion
World Champion
Undefeated in the original TNB (5-0)
Years in XWA:
4
Accomplishments in XWA:
King Of Crimson Champion (5 Defenses)
National Champion (2 Defenses)
Signature/Finishing Moves:
Spin Fisherman Suplex 2 (Primo Directivo), STF
Xtinction Event (CAF), Crossface (The Roman Crippler)
Abilities:
Ref Shield, Hammer Throw, Ring Escape, Pullback, Durability, Lock Pick
Friends/Allies:
Bryan Jasta, Scott O'Dell, Kaster Troy, Brian Yang, The Burns Brothers
Enemies/Rivals:
Romeo Davis, Finesse, Adam Devlin, Jimmy Ames, Osh Vaughn, Van Hayden, Genesis, Chris Lionheart
Gimmick/Style:
Once brash and egotistical, Primo has evolved into being bitter, cold and cunning.
Theme:
Bathory - En Nominee Satanas
Bio:
Probably the most famous of Otto Marstorius' pupils, "Primo" as he's nicknamed was destined to become a legend. At the age of 21, he had already won his 1st major championship, a title he would hold for almost a full year. Possessing skill beyond his age, the wrestling world took notice of the young Italian prodigy quickly. Since the early part of his still young career, Primo has undergone a rapid maturation, due closely in part to long standing ally and partial mentor, veteran Bryan Jasta. In the last 3 years since the two men joined forces, Primo has become more and more like Jasta, which is not at all a good thing for opponents, as by default Primo was already one of the 5 best technical wrestlers on the planet.
In ring, Primo's uncanny power and athleticism mixed with his lifetime of Greco-Roman wrestling experience (Primo began training in Greco-Roman at the tender age of 4) makes him a fierce opponent. A master of countless suplexes and holds, often times he can crush the will of an opponent through sheer force, as his massive 300 pound frame adds that more velocity to every tactic.
Primo came to XWA as part of the merger with the original incarnation of TNB Wrestling. And upon entering, he immediately set his sites on the two men who were the backbone of TNB, Chris Lionheart and Brandon Payne, aka Genesis. It came on the heels of the creation of the XWA King Of Crimson Title, of which Primo would become it's 1st holder by way of one of the most bloodiest battle royals in recent memory. He would defend the title successfully several times, including a memorable triple threat match between he, Payne and Lionheart which would see him bust open both men, in the process putting Payne on the shelf for almost a year. Eventually he'd lose the title to Lionheart, and the KoC Title would soon be absorbed into the X-Gen/No Limits title of today. It was during his KoC reign that he banded together with Jasta, who in the same year would capture the National Title, and carry it into 2008 via at the time the longest title defense streak in XWA.
In 2008, Primo and Jasta formed a group called "The Primo Coalition" with intentions of turning XWA on it's ear. The group consisted of Primo and Jasta, as well as Jonny Punch, Nigel Sledge, The Bruzas, Ryan Blaze and Lucas Styles. By mid season however, the group had pretty much disbanded, but Primo and Jasta still had plans in motion. Late in the year, Primo managed to manipulate his way into the National Title match between Finesse and the man who up ended Jasta for the title, Van Hayden. At XGames II, Primo secured his 2nd ever XWA title, defeating both men in a Triple Threat match.
2009 would see Primo face off against Finesse several times, including 2 National Title matches, both of which he defended it successfully. It was then that the wrestling world would be shocked by the apparent alliance of Primo, Jasta and Scott O'Dell, who would come to calling themselves Upper Echelon. Throughout 2009, he would take part in the war against Overload GM Stan O'Malley.
With the 2010 season looming, Primo again readies himself to do what he does best. What he's the best in the world at doing.
Primus Arturo Archangelo Valiante
Nickname:
The Roman Crippler
Height:
6'6"
Weight:
300lbs
Hometown:
Rome, Italy
Years in Business:
5
Accomplishments:
UPW
European Champion
World Champion
Pro Wrestling NEO
Continental Champion
World Champion
Undefeated in the original TNB (5-0)
Years in XWA:
4
Accomplishments in XWA:
King Of Crimson Champion (5 Defenses)
National Champion (2 Defenses)
Signature/Finishing Moves:
Spin Fisherman Suplex 2 (Primo Directivo), STF
Xtinction Event (CAF), Crossface (The Roman Crippler)
Abilities:
Ref Shield, Hammer Throw, Ring Escape, Pullback, Durability, Lock Pick
Friends/Allies:
Bryan Jasta, Scott O'Dell, Kaster Troy, Brian Yang, The Burns Brothers
Enemies/Rivals:
Romeo Davis, Finesse, Adam Devlin, Jimmy Ames, Osh Vaughn, Van Hayden, Genesis, Chris Lionheart
Gimmick/Style:
Once brash and egotistical, Primo has evolved into being bitter, cold and cunning.
Theme:
Bathory - En Nominee Satanas
Bio:
Probably the most famous of Otto Marstorius' pupils, "Primo" as he's nicknamed was destined to become a legend. At the age of 21, he had already won his 1st major championship, a title he would hold for almost a full year. Possessing skill beyond his age, the wrestling world took notice of the young Italian prodigy quickly. Since the early part of his still young career, Primo has undergone a rapid maturation, due closely in part to long standing ally and partial mentor, veteran Bryan Jasta. In the last 3 years since the two men joined forces, Primo has become more and more like Jasta, which is not at all a good thing for opponents, as by default Primo was already one of the 5 best technical wrestlers on the planet.
In ring, Primo's uncanny power and athleticism mixed with his lifetime of Greco-Roman wrestling experience (Primo began training in Greco-Roman at the tender age of 4) makes him a fierce opponent. A master of countless suplexes and holds, often times he can crush the will of an opponent through sheer force, as his massive 300 pound frame adds that more velocity to every tactic.
Primo came to XWA as part of the merger with the original incarnation of TNB Wrestling. And upon entering, he immediately set his sites on the two men who were the backbone of TNB, Chris Lionheart and Brandon Payne, aka Genesis. It came on the heels of the creation of the XWA King Of Crimson Title, of which Primo would become it's 1st holder by way of one of the most bloodiest battle royals in recent memory. He would defend the title successfully several times, including a memorable triple threat match between he, Payne and Lionheart which would see him bust open both men, in the process putting Payne on the shelf for almost a year. Eventually he'd lose the title to Lionheart, and the KoC Title would soon be absorbed into the X-Gen/No Limits title of today. It was during his KoC reign that he banded together with Jasta, who in the same year would capture the National Title, and carry it into 2008 via at the time the longest title defense streak in XWA.
In 2008, Primo and Jasta formed a group called "The Primo Coalition" with intentions of turning XWA on it's ear. The group consisted of Primo and Jasta, as well as Jonny Punch, Nigel Sledge, The Bruzas, Ryan Blaze and Lucas Styles. By mid season however, the group had pretty much disbanded, but Primo and Jasta still had plans in motion. Late in the year, Primo managed to manipulate his way into the National Title match between Finesse and the man who up ended Jasta for the title, Van Hayden. At XGames II, Primo secured his 2nd ever XWA title, defeating both men in a Triple Threat match.
2009 would see Primo face off against Finesse several times, including 2 National Title matches, both of which he defended it successfully. It was then that the wrestling world would be shocked by the apparent alliance of Primo, Jasta and Scott O'Dell, who would come to calling themselves Upper Echelon. Throughout 2009, he would take part in the war against Overload GM Stan O'Malley.
With the 2010 season looming, Primo again readies himself to do what he does best. What he's the best in the world at doing.