Post by Koji Iwatani on Oct 3, 2018 19:49:10 GMT -5
Character Name: Koji Iwatani
Nickname: "The Shadow Runner"
Hometown: Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 198 lbs
Alignment: Face/Neutral Good
In-Ring Style: Puroresu/Luchador, no reservations when it comes to deathmatch/hardcore style. Daredevil.
Bio: Not all that much is known about Koji, but it's noticed now that he is slowly remembering bits of his past. Besides that, he is your typical Japanese luchador - carrying mystique, charisma, and a burning passion. Koji refuses to quit, most times passing out rather than give up; extensive felexibility and a history of fighting in deathmatch style matches are two reasons for this. Has yet in his career to submit, losing either by pinfall, knockout, or disqualification. Koji has wrestled for 14 years already, throughout Japan, Mexico, the United States, and more. He's always managed to keep on the "good" side of the karma token, fighting bravely and justly, although given stipulations, was he happy to oblige to match standards. He's faced
the best in the world, faced glory and heartbreak just the same, but joins Action Wrestling in the hope of cementing his legacy, and maybe learning more about himself in the meantime.
Attire: Colored or patterned silk gi pants, usually paired with a golden or white sash tied as a belt. Tabi boots, two sleeve/gloves that are patterened as the wings of a phoenix, his trademark mask, and face paint.
Theme Song: "Battle Theme" by The Black Mages
Pic Base: Hayabusa
Entrance: The lights dim and the crowd's volume starts to hush, chatter and cheering not ceasing though as the audience watches in anticipation. Fog starts to pour out over the entrance way, from the stage and down the aisle as we hear the sounds of swooping winds over the sound system, shades of blue lighting slowly filling the arena as the music builds. The crowd's murmurs turn into a small rumble, as they realize just who is about to appear.
"Battle Theme" by The Black Mages begins to boom and echo through the arena, the back beat and rhythm syncing up with the entrance video, as it illuminates little by little, then playing normally as the music picks up. A spotlight shines down the aisle and up to the curtains, and out walks "The Shadow Runner" himself, Koji Iwatani. His silk robe tied at the waist, flows in the gentle breeze as he steps out with purpose onto the stage and Koji looks down at the ring intently.
( Ring Announcer Here )
The crowd pops for Koji a little bit and fans reach over the barricade far as they can hoping to wish him luck on the way to the ring. Iwatani takes a deep breath as pyrotechnic sparks rain down in a symphony behind him, lighting the entrance way amidst the darkness, and persisting as Koji begins to walk down the ramp.
Koji's focus is as it is any other night, undaunted, any time for celebration or showboating will be saved until after the winner is declared. Making a rather stern journey down the aisle, Iwatani turns to the ring steps and climbs them, before standing just before the ring post. Koji lowers his head, and says a small prayer to himself before continuing onto the apron. Grabbing the top rope, he collects himself before slingshotting himself up and over the top rope, both legs apart in a leapfrog, and the ring lights return to normal as his feet hit the mat. Koji bows his head to the referee, before taking his corner, and stands there for a moment. "The Shadow Runner" bows his head once more, bringing both arms in a cross-fashion across his chest, then gradually unfolding his arms, giving his signature pose as his fans whistle and cheer a bit more, taking advantage of the photo opportunity. His intensity dials down long enough for him to untie and remove his robe, handing it off to a ring hand and Koji paces the ring a bit, stretching as he awaits the opening bell.
Favorite Moves:
- Spinning Heel Kick
- Roaring Elbow
- Springboard Rebound Elbow
- Tumbling Handspring Corner Forearm Smash
- Tope Con Jilo / Swanton to the Outside
- High Cross Body (from top rope - inside or outside)
- Moonsault (from top rope - inside or outside)
- Short-Arm High-Leg Clothesline
- Japanese Arm Drag
- Hurricanrana
- Flying Head Scissors
- Diving Double Foot Stomp
- Ropewalk Flipping Armdrag
- Snap Suplex
- Chin Lock
- Dragon Sleeper
- Guillotine Choke
- Springboard Kneelift (V-Trigger?)
Signature Moves:
- Fisherman Buster
- Falcon Arrow
- Dragonrana
- Michinoku Driver
- Tombstone Piledriver
- Lionsault
- 450 Splash
- Short-Arm Lariat / Rainmaker
- Shooting Star Press
Finisher(s):
- Phoenix Splash (Phoenix Rising)
- Avalanche Falcon Arrow (Fallen Idol)
- Hangman Dragon Suplex (Breath of the Dragon)
- Psycho Driver 2 (The Peacemaker)
Manager(s): None