Lone Star Pro-Wrestling -- A Fictional Promotion

Lone Star Pro-Wrestling (LSW) is a independent wrestling promotion based in Houston, Texas. El Tigre Jr., a Mexican luchador who hit the midcard wall in his home country, originally founded a wrestling school in 2014 to train junior heavyweights. In 2018 he founded Lone Star Pro-Wrestling to showcase the wrestling school's talent, as several classes have graduated. The wrestlers themselves are not on exclusive contracts and often appear in other promotions in the American Southwest and Mexico.

LSW shows are locked into a "family friendly" label, meaning no cursing or general lewdness. While students and graduates are the core of the roster, events also include people from other ends of the indies and tend to include lots of foreign talent for flavor. The promotion puts on small shows mostly in Houston but sometimes in surrounding areas. Common venues are bingo halls, community centers, shopping malls, and VFW assembly rooms.

The heart and soul of LSW, including its three primary founders, veteran luchadors from Mexico. Popular with the kids and always pure and noble, they will do the right thing even if hurts their chances to win. The "lawful good" faction of LSW.

DOB: 4.10.1982

Theme Song: "Vivir Mi Vida" by Marc Anthony

The son of a famous luchador from the Tijuana area, El Tigre Jr. never quite met the great expectations ahead of him. Several years ago he moved to Houston, Texas, and opened a wrestling school; now he has started a promotion to feature his friends and students. The undisputed ace of LSW, the face of the company, and an absolute fan favorite.

DOB: 3.10.1984

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 205 lbs
Finishing Move: Tope Con Perro (Tope con Giro)
Signature Moves: High-Flying Knee Kick, La Quebrada, Mexican Stretch, Romero Special

Theme Song: "El Granja" by Los Tigres del Norte

Xolito is named after Xoloitzcuintli (or Xolo for short), a Mexican breed of hairless dog. A popular wrestler used in opening matches on the Tijuana independent scene, he is El Tigre Jr.'s best friend and constant companion. While not ace potential on his own, he is still a very popular upper midcard wrestler and especially beloved by kids.

DOB: 5.28.1986
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 187 lbs
Finishing Move: Halcón Bomb (Cross-Arm Northern Lights Bomb)
Signature Moves: Diving Back Elbowdrop, Force Straight Punch, Armlock Neck Hold, Sharpshooter
Theme Song: "¿Comprendes Mendes?" by Control Machete

Halcón was a masked rudo for many years in Mexico but lost his mask to El Tigre Jr. in a fierce mask-vs-mask feud. Since then he has become a good guy. A series of leg injuries has forced him to abandon his old high-flying style and adopt a more limited, grounded arsenal of moves. A veteran luchador and respected trainer, Halcón is also popular with the ladies.

DOB: 7.9.1995
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 176 lbs
Finishing Move: Ultimo Sacrificio (Foothold Armhold)
Signature Moves: Cartwheel Twist Plancha, Turning Driver, Pull-Down Facebuster, Shiranui
Theme Song: "Cicatriiices" by Regulo Caro

Gran Azteca is the next LSW ace in line and the heir apparent to El Tigre Jr. as the face of the company. A standout talent early on, he was recruited out of El Paso and has since lit up the independent promotions across Mexico and Texas. Has a lot of pressure riding on him but seems to be coping well. Definitely over with the fans.

A stable of young friends who went to the University of Texas together and have genuine athletic backgrounds. They usually intend to do the right thing, but their methods are generally disorganized and often out of sync with the other teams. The "chaotic good" stable of LSW.

DOB: 11.15.1992

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 200 lbs

Finishing Move: The Horns (Twisting Cutter)

Signature Moves: Flying Cross Armbreaker, Appeal Diving Elbowdrop, Hurricane Driver, Original Cutter

Theme Song: "The Eyes of Texas" by the University of Texas Longhorn Band

Shane Sullivan had a celebrated amateur wrestling career in high school and was was briefly a cornerback for the University of Texas football team. He and the rest of ATX are incredibly popular in Austin, where they all attended college together. While not a natural leader he is very charismatic and a possible future ace of the promotion. Likes beer and BBQ.

DOB: 12.11.1993
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 209 lbs
Finishing Move: Texas Lullaby (Rolling Elbow)
Signature Moves: Grapple Punch Rush, Exploder, Rolling Elbow, Command Elbow
Theme Song: "God's Gonna Cut You Down" by Johnny Cash

Knuckles was originally going to pursue a career in the MMA but instead joined the LSW wrestling school where he's become the promotion foremost brawler. A bare-knuckle boxer in his teenage years, he's hard as granite and as mean as a junkyard dog. Doesn't smile much. Bad at parties. Popular with the older fans.

DOB: 11.15.1996
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 185 lbs
Finishing Move: Cadillac Driver (Fireman's carry DDT)
Signature Moves: Northern Light Suplex, Deadlift German Suplex, Cross Arm Camel Clutch, Cross Armbreaker
Theme Song: "Guitars, Cadillacs" by Dwight Yoakam

Caleb is one-half of a highly successful tag team with his friend "Shotgun" Willie Lennox. He's the more extroverted of the pair, with a big personality and a friendly disposition. Likes to be the life of the party and the center of attention. Really good at cutting promos. Popular with the lady fans for his boyish good looks. Climbing the card.

DOB: 4.6.1995
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 198 lbs
Finishing Move: Shotgun (Vertical suplex stunner)
Signature Moves: Fisherman's Suplex, Leg Lift Backdrop Hold, Scissors Sleeper, Torture Half Crab
Theme Song: "Shotgun Willie" by Willie Nelson

The taciturn pair of the tag team with Caleb Ross, he's a very gifted worker who likes to leave it all in the ring. Has all of the charisma of Steve Blackman crossed with Dean Malenko. Was an academic All-American athlete and is an expert on 18th century English literature. His Dad owns a car dealership. Grown a lot since his debut.

The Dropouts

A gang of rejects and misfits who all chose to "leave" the wrestling school rather than graduating (storyline-wise; they are actual graduates). They all share an irreverence and anarchic attitude toward life and wrestling, refusing to the tread the common roads of the industry. Led by the sleazy but charismatic Jimmy Dirtbag, these punks do what they want with little consideration for the consequences and are not above cheating to win. The "chaotic evil" faction of LSW.

DOB: 5.10.1988
Height: 510"
Weight: 185 lbs
Finishing Move: Down & Out (Vaulting Frog Splash)
Signature Moves: Fire Star Splash, Stunner, FFF, Super Kick
Theme Song: "Apocalypse Wow!" by Reggie & the Full Effect

The original misfit and carefree daredevil known for his penchant for big spots over everything. Not the greatest talent but has good leadership and in-ring experience. Has recently completed a tour of the independent promotions where he had some success as a singles wrestler. Looking to win the LSW heavyweight championship to solidify his cred.

DOB: 9.23.1992
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 176 lbs
Finishing Move: Cute Without the E (Final Cut)
Signature Moves: Firebird Splash, Swing Hurricanrana, Cross-Armed Northern Lights Bomb, Spider German Suplex
Theme Song: "The Feel Good Drag" by Anberlin

Emo punk's not dead while Spike Patterson lives. Orphaned as a boy, his parents were killed in a tragic paragliding accident. He was bullied mercilessly in grade school, finding solace in his beloved girlfriend. Sadly, she dumped him their senior year and now Spike channels his misery and fury into the wrestling ring. Known to do the hardcore style.

DOB: 5.18.1992
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 182 lbs
Finishing Move: Crash DDT (Hanging Reverse DDT)
Signature Moves: Cartwheel Plancha, Moonsault Press, Super Huracanrana, Side-Drop Neckbreaker Drop
Theme Song: "Romantist" by THE STALIN

A rude Japanese dude with a bad attitude, Crash Yamazaki has been accepted by and subsequently kicked out of most of the major dojos and gyms in Japan, Mexico, and the U.S. West Coast. Not good at promos but often steals the show with his daredevil antics. Compared to Great Sasuke for his nigh-invulnerability.

DOB: 4.8.1990
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 205 lbs
Finishing Move: Protect Ya Neck (Reverse Piledriver)
Signature Moves: Spine Bomb, Backbreaker Slam, Implant DDT, Jumping Powerbomb
Theme Song: "Hit 'Em" by Zion I & the Grouch

The muscle of the team. The most good-natured of the group but also one of the toughest. Local boy who played football at North Shore Senior High School. Excellent on the mic but somewhat limited in the ring. Could possibly be a breakout star in the future. Into conscious and lo-fi hip hop and military history.

Steeped in forbidden lore, the mysterious and shadowy group known as the Cult are united in their allegiance to chaos and dark magic. They have been trying to seize power in LSW and to destroy the other teams since their inception, but have been thwarted every time. The "lawful evil" faction of LSW.

DOB: 7.12.1986

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 194 lbs

Finisher: Brimstone Bomb (Praying Powerbomb)

Signature Moves: Diving Body Press, Bat-Hanging Lock, Full Nelson Face Buster, Top Rope Reverse Brainbuster

Theme Song: Phantom of the Opera Overture

A mail-order minister ordained online, Malachi Kane fell to darkness after reading the Necronomicon, the Pnakotic Manuscripts, and Dan Brown's Lost Symbol. He likes to give fiery sermons condemning "heretics" (anyone who gets in his way) in a quest to seize control of LSW. One of the first graduates, the "Sinister Minister" has been the "Big Bad" for much of LSW's history.

DOB: 9.10.1991

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 187 lbs

Finisher: Tourniquet (Wrist-Clutch Double-Arm Bridging Suplex)

Signature Moves: Flying Tornado DDT, Fisherman Driver, Turning Short Range Lariat, Japanese Leg Roll Clutch

Theme Song: "Never Gonna Stop" by Rob Zombie

Always dressed in bizarre makeup and costumes, often engaging in intentionally shocking behavior, Jackal Onassis lives on the edge. He doesn't conform to your norms and values! He refuses to be a part of the system! He just wants to watch the world burn (and win wrestling matches). A standout student and midcard regular.

DOB: Unknown

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 198 lbs

Finisher: Zombie Driver (Michinoku Driver)

Signature Moves: Voodoo Spell, Tiger Suplex, Choke Attack, Cobra Claw

Theme Song: "Voodoo" by Godsmack

Baron La Croix (French for "Baron The Cross") is one of the Guédé, a spirit of the dead. Known for using voodoo curses against his opponents. Doesn't speak but well-known for his booming and haunting laugh. A riddle wrapped inside a puzzle within an enigma. Has gradually worked his way up the card. Fans love to pelt him with empty cans of a certain brand of sparkling water.

DOB: 8.6.1998
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 191 lbs
Finisher: Ground Cobra Twist
Signature Moves: Jumping Knee Kick, Northern Light Suplex, Torture Cobra Twist, Low Dropkick to Face
Theme Song: "Chupacabra Twist" by Messer Chups

A wrestler who sucks the blood of livestock animals, especially goats (thus the name, which is Spanish for "Goatsucker"). Possibly just a coyote with mange. Has feuded with El Tigre Jr. and Gran Azteca and has appeared in Mexican indies. Never speaks but babbles in incoherent gibberish. Likes to scare the kids. Recent graduate from the wrestling school.