Vikram "The Great One"

[Richard Blonoff]

Real Name: Virat

Gimmick Name: Virat “The Great One”

Announced As: Virat ”The Great One”

Height:5’11”


Weight: 227 Lbs



Hometown: New Delhi, India

Billed From: New Delhi, India

Alignment: Heel



Appearance:

Same as in the sample Pic. Wears Sunglasses for his entrance and carries his cricker kitbag to the ring.

Sample Pic of Wrestler:

Main Gimmick: Disgruntled former cricketer who is looking to make his mark in wrestling.

2 Characteristics of Gimmick:

He’s very cocky and thinks that America should respect him more because he is an international athlete of some renown. Always seems to have a chip on his shoulder and blames others for his own shortcomings.

He likes beating people up with a cricket bat after he has won a match and posing in the manner below. His kitbag contains all the basic cricket equipment like bats, balls, stumps, etc and he likes using them as weapons.

Brief Bio/History:

As a child, Virat only had time for two things: cricket and wrestling, which was not surprising given the fact that both are very popular in India. Since, it’s easier to become a cricketer as compared to a wrestler in India, he gravitated towards cricket.

He was poised to be one of the greatest cricketers that India has ever produced. However, being a hothead took a toll on his performances. He got embroiled in controversies, got suspended from matches and even lashed out at the controlling body in India, the BCCI, over match fees as he felt that he was being underpaid. All that lead to him retiring from the game at the young age of 26.

Since then, he has trained at pro wrestling in the US, something that he was able to do from the riches that he had accumulated from playing cricket and now he is ready to make his mark in wrestling, his second love.

Entrance Music: Chants of his name. Video shows his exploits on the cricket field while the crowd chants “Virat” “Virat” with the occasional shriek of “Marry Me, Virat” from a girl.



Entrance Description: Comes out raising his arms Orton 2006 style hoping to soak in the applause from the crowd. When he sees that the crowd is booing him, he shouts at them with stuff like “What is the matter with you?” “Respect me, you asshats.” “I am more famous than your entire family will ever be.”

Fighting Style: Fast Paced brawler who can mix it up with some high flying as well as submission moves. Brawling is his strength, though.


Previous Injuries/Character Psyche: He had an arm injury in the past which required surgery. It happened as a result of him lifting a heavy bat.

Finishing Moves (2 max):

Reverse Swing( Scorpion Death Drop)
Bowled Him!!(Downward Spiral)

Signature Moves (3 max):

Piledriver
Lou Thesz Press and Punch

12 Most Used Moves:

Clothesline
Dropkick to the knee
Flying Forearm ( Like Jericho not HBK)
Snap Suplex
Small Package
Low Blow
Running Neckbreaker
Turnbuckle 10 punch
Diving Crossbody
Half Boston Crab
Hiptoss
Running Bulldog

Sample RP.

An evening at the Grand Old Lady of India, The Taj Hotel in Mumbai. Every journalist worth his salt has gathered at the hall of this magnificent hotel as one of India’s premier cricketers, Virat has called for a press conference. There is an air of expectancy in the air Virat is known to be a volatile character and someone who never disappoints the journalists. They always get something headline worthy after talking to him. Virat had recently been accused of being paid off to underperform in certain matches, something which is colloquially known as match fixing. This came as a shocker to even his fiercest critics as Virat, though controversial, has always been known to be an honest man and someone who would never do something so heinous and shameful. Cricket is huge in India and match fixers are looked upon as traitors. Everybody present is thinking that Virat has called the conference to clear up the air.

And here comes Virat along with his manager Shirish and the coach of the Indian Cricket Team Mr. Fletcher. Shirish asks the journalists to have a seat as Virat begins to speak:

Virat: Hello, everyone and thank you for being here. Though, I guess, knowing you guys, once you knew I had called for a press conference, you guys would have been here even if your house was on fire.


**Virat laughs at his own joke**

A few young journalists look offended but most of the others have hardly reacted. Virat did not like journalists, and also blamed them for the downfall of his career, so this was nothing new.

Virat: The reason I have called all of you here is because … (gets emotional as his voice chokes up but he composes himself)…..I would like to announce that I have decided to retire from domestic and international cricket.


The journalists are shocked now as Virat is only 26. Some audible gasps can be heard in the crowd.

Virat: I have decided to do so because the game of cricket does not deserve me.

Another shocker by Virat as the journalists can be seen writing furtively. Cricket is akin to a religion in India, and for all cricketers, playing for the country is the most coveted honor. Virat is saying things that are unthinkable, to say the least.

Soon there is a commotion amongst them as they start speaking all at once. Shirish asks them to remain calm and gestures at Rita, an attractive female journalist, to ask her question.

Rita: You said that the game does not deserve you. Would you care to elaborate?

Virat smiles. It is the smile of a man who knows that woman go weak in their knees before him.

Virat : Certainly, beautiful. I’m tired of the controversies and the constant scrutiny on my life. I know that the fans have expectations out of me but they must understand that I am not Superman. I can have an off day. Furthermore, I don’t think that the media is supportive of me at all. There have been times that I have gotten embroiled in controversies, and on such occasions, the media has made my life a living hell!!! You guys should support your countrymen at such times but all you seem interested in, is sensationalism. Frankly, that’s DISGUSTING. In fact, the image that the fans have of me is all because of you people. I am certainly not the uncouth and brash ladies’ man that you have made me out to be.

And finally, the scrutiny on my personal life drives me NUTS. I mean, at times, I feel as if you people have nothing else to do but talk about me. I just want to get away from all of this.

Random Journalist #1: What are you going to do now?

Virat flashes another smile. Though this one is more childlike, more innocent than the first one. Imagine the smile that appears on your face when you get all nostalgic. This is that smile.


Virat: You know as a kid, I was really into pro wrestling. Stone Cold and The Rock meant as much to me as Sachin or Dravid (popular Indian cricketers, the last two). For a long time, I thought that becoming a pro wrestler was just a childish fantasy of mine. But now I think, why can’t I? I mean, I’m young, in great shape and anyone who has seen me hit a cricket ball knows how much strength I have in these babies.


**Grins and flexes his muscles**

Virat: And I have the money to go to the US and get trained for this gig. In fact, I’ve already contacted a few organizations and WZCW has even agreed to a developmental deal. And while I know that journos are scumbags irrespective of nationality, it would take a lot to beat you guys!!!

There is a silence in the hall as most of the journalists don’t know what to make of this. Kids love pro wrestling in India, but it is not really big. India has never really had a wrestling megastar. Though, Virat quitting cricket to become a pro wrestler would be a huge thing. They just don’t know how to react right now.

Taking advantage of this question, Arnab, a journalist with a penchant for asking tough questions, fires one at Virat!!!

Arnab: Virat, I have just one question. WILL YOU CUT THE CRAP? I mean, pro wrestling!?!? You really expect us to believe that? Here’s what I think this is really about. You are a match-fixer!!!!



Virat gets up and advances towards Arnab. He looks really angry.

Arnab: And you are retiring because you know that you’ll be caught and be banned from the game anyway. That----

THUD!!! Virat punches Arnab as he goes down.


Virat: WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY..!?!?


He then mounts him and starts punching him repeatedly. Shirish and Mr. Fletcher try to break it up but he shoves them away as well. Someone calls the security and they break things up. Virat is dragged away from Arnab but is seen screaming obscenities at him.

*****30 minutes later*****


Virat seems to have regained his composure but still looks angry. He addresses the journalists for one final time. He starts speaking in a low voice.



Virat: You know, I once saw a statistic that the chances of India winning go down by 35% when I am not playing. Well, thanks to you slimeballed pigheads, India will win fewer matches. Yes, it all on YOU!!

But I hope you tune in to WZCW. Because, over there I will do something that I have always wanted to do to you people and that’s BEATING THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS out of you scumbags.


Virat storms out of the room.