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The Game Room => Game Archives => Taking Over the Book => Topic started by: Hondo on November 26, 2014, 10:00:22 AM

Title: The Thread Where Character Bios Go
Post by: Hondo on November 26, 2014, 10:00:22 AM
To add more of an RPG flavor to the game, create a persona for your booker and post it here. Just use the template below as a guide.

Also keep in mind, if you don't create a persona, I will create one for you. And it may not be something you like. Bear that in mind :)

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Name:
Age:
Hometown:
Picbase:
Background Information:

Current Creative Team

Creative Consultant - Dusty Rhodes

Tritch - Rex Ritchie
Stoner - David Hilm
Shields - Carter Paige
Tez Black - Devin Smash
Goldferg -  James Goldferg
Powers - Mike Powers
Krazy - El Douche
Bungle _ Barry "Boyo" Reeves
Sgt. Josh - Josh Madrid
Alex - Timothy Kahrs
Franchise - Claudius
Duckman - Chet Average
Black Death - James Wallace
Jon - Johnny Quinn
Trumpers - Sir Ian Trumps Of Twatinghamshire
T-Bone - The Man with the Incredibly Small Penis
Chris Stern - Richard Albertstien Stone
Fnord - Fnord
Gravedigger - Pauly Shore's Stunt Double
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Tritch on November 26, 2014, 10:14:19 AM
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b579/TheTritch/totb_zpsea54ff1c.jpg)

Name: Rex Ritchie
Age: 23
Hometown: Kokomo, IN
Picbase: Rex Ritchie
Background Information:
An indy wrestler on the weekends, Tyler (better known by his gimmick name Rex) was a professional writer by day. When the bookings stopped and his day job wasn't quenching that thirst, he did the only thing that seemed to make sense. Went to write for the best wrestling company in the business.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Stoner on November 26, 2014, 10:45:35 AM
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/shawkes/WCW_94/MichaelHayes.jpg)

Name: David Hilm
Age: 28
Hometown: Texas City, TX
Picbase: Michael Hayes(always and forever, I give no fucks about continuity!)
Background Information: Wrestled in various organizations over the years.  Decent knowledge of years gone by but likes to make things a tad silly on occasion.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Chris Shields on November 26, 2014, 12:49:07 PM
(https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608045564211036663&pid=15.1&P=0)

Name: Carter Paige

Age: 28

Hometown: Syracuse, NY

Picbase: Brett Dalton

Background Information: Lifelong wrestling fan who worked with a few small indy companies (ref, announcer, booker) before getting his big break writing for ABC. Worked on multiple sitcoms and a few dramas before coming to the WWE Creative Team.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Tezmission Black on November 26, 2014, 02:35:28 PM
(http://thewallmachine.com/files/1354623582.jpg)

Name: Devin Smash
Age: 55
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Picbase: Kevin Nash
Background Information: Not much is known about Devin except for the fact that he looks a lot like former WWE star Kevin Nash. HHH personally appointed him to the creative team thinking it'll bring the money.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Goldferg on November 26, 2014, 04:49:09 PM
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e186/TehJammah/DW.jpg) (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/TehJammah/media/DW.jpg.html)

Name: James Goldferg
Age: 32
Hometown: London, England
Picbase: Danny Wallace
Background Information: A wannabe film writer whose attempt to crack the states didn't quite work out as the only script he ever sold is currently langusihing in development hell. With a need to pay the bills, and vague memories of a mispent youth watching wrestling he applied for the screenwriter postion, mainly succeeding due to some materiel produced for the BBC.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Mike Powers on November 26, 2014, 05:27:03 PM
(http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr295/Laurinaitis2008/thJoey_Styles2.jpg)

Name - Mike Powers
Age - 43
Hometown - Philadelphia, PA
Background Information - Former manager/commentator, who has been around the business for his entire adult life. More a fan of realistic booking, but can have a sense of humor at times.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Krazy on November 26, 2014, 06:57:10 PM
Name: El Douche
Age: 21
Hometown: Slums of Mexico
Picbase: (http://www.laweekly.com/imager/b/blog/2471829/8a00/LuchaPreTN004.jpg?cb=1406368053)
Background Information: He is a Douche and he is from Mexico what else do you want?
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: BamBamBunglow on November 27, 2014, 05:04:03 AM
Name: Barry "Boyo" Reeves
Age: 45
Hometown: Cardiff, Wales
Picbase: Saul Goodman(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2453971621/saul.jpg)
Background Information: Telesales, car salesman, door to door insurance, Barry's done it all. At the age of thirty he decided to hang up his sample briefcase and translate his bullshit spinning abilities to the world of professional wrestling. Worked for some of the Minor and Major UK players over the years before blagging his way into WWE creative. No one's still quite sure how he got there, but his bullshit is definitely keeping him there. Focuses more on the character and development than the matches themselves, tends to trust the wrestlers to do his storylines justice.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Sgt. Josh Underpants on November 27, 2014, 02:35:37 PM
http://marvel-movies.wikia.com/wiki/Drake_Bell?file=Drake-Bell33234.jpg (http://marvel-movies.wikia.com/wiki/Drake_Bell?file=Drake-Bell33234.jpg)

Name: Josh Madrid
Age: 27
Hometown: Los angeles, Ca
Pic base: Drake Bell
Background: Struggling actor who is willing to do anything in order to get some recognition in the entertainment industry. Taking a job as a WWE writer in hopes of catching a break
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Alex Smiley on November 27, 2014, 10:30:42 PM
(http://i58.tinypic.com/u7udy.jpg)

Name: Timothy Kahrs
Age: 26
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Picbase: Alex Kahrs (lol)
Background Information: Former independent wrestling promoter (who might've "forgotten" to mention that in his application to WWE Creative...) and a businessman with a knack for theatrics.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: GM Franchise on November 28, 2014, 07:05:10 PM
Name: Claudius
Age: 65
Hometown: Bangor, Maine
Picbase: (http://www.destinationhollywood.com/movies/starwars/images/moviequotes/starwars3_clip16.jpg)
Background Information: Not much is known about his past. It's as mysterious as his motives. Of the few things that are known about Claudius is that he is a skilled politician who is known to have a fondness for chess, art, classic literature, and opera.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Duckman on December 08, 2014, 11:47:55 AM
Name:  Chet Average
Age: 44
Hometown: Boston
Picbase: Louis CK: (Hondo, I'm a retard and can't work out how to get a picture on here! Could you sort that? Cheers.)
(Mod: Done and done.)
(http://cdn.ksk.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/LouisCK-300x300.jpg)
Background Information: A forty-something father of two, struggling to make his way as a writer, he's joined WWE Creative team because he hates himself and enjoys having his work belittled by insane people.  Secretly loves his job, but would never tell anyone.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Black Death on December 09, 2014, 01:46:11 AM
Name: "Black Death" James Wallace
Age : 35
Hometown: Tucson , AZ
Pic Base : Terry Crews (http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Terry+Crews+Premiere+Warner+Bros+Lottery+Ticket+47XfrnjVGUTl.jpg)

Background : Promise young talent in the indies , but due to injuries  was unable to sustain a career and had to retire early. Made a few good connections during his time in the indy circuit. Was able to get hired for WWE Creative , hoping to catch on behind the scenes
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Domingo on December 17, 2014, 06:57:00 PM
Name: Jon Cartell
Age: 39
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Picbase: Jack Black
Background Information: While always a fan of the business, Jon never felt he was in shape to actually compete. They day those who can't do, teach. Unable to teach someone the fundamentals he couldn't perform himself, he used his way with words to insert himself into a local indy organization where he started helping the talent with their in ring trash talk. Being a small organization, there wasn't much need for storylines, but what he did paid a small portion of the bills and he had fun doing something he enjoyed. This opportunity to write for WWE creative was brought up by the promoter he worked for, and want something he could pass up. Tossed onto a waiting list after filling the team before he even filed out an application, Jon was a little worried he'd never get an opportunity to show the E what he could offer. Luckily, a spot opened up when one of the writers couldn't handle the pressure and Jon answered the call he'd been praying for. Now he needs to pay he doesn't crack under the same pressure.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Jon on December 22, 2014, 06:35:19 PM
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Name: Johnny Quinn
Age: 30
Hometown: South Bend, Indiana
Picbase: Dana White
Background Information: Johnny is not your prototypical WWE writer. He didn't grow up a fan, although he has admitted to watching some wrestling at a younger age. He has no wrestling background. He did however major in journalism while attending Northwestern University. While Johnny was never much of a fan of wrestling, he did take interest in other team sports like football, baseball, and hockey. He has written articles from many acclaimed sports leagues like the FBL, NBL, and FHL. He took on the position to write for WWE creative, not as a dream job opportunity, but as nothing more than another pay day.   
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Ian "Wolfie" Trumps on December 23, 2014, 08:16:53 AM
Name: Sir Ian Trumps Of Twatinghamshire
Age: 35
Hometown: Twatinghamshire, England
Picbase: (http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/01/10/article-2260386-16DCA922000005DC-657_634x376.jpg)
Background Information: A wealthy estate owner, Sir Ian and his wife Lady Trumps have never had to want for much which has allowed Sir Ian to dabble his silver spoon into a variety of fancy free activities. His most recent daliances include a podcast and starting his own poltical party known as 'Iantopia' which looks to make the wealthy even more so. He likes Vince's attitude to life, but does feel his blue collar image is a little...well beneath him...he secretly hopes to one day write his way into the hearts of wrestling fans. He's sees this as a part time hobby inbetween campaigning against the Christmas film the Snowman and finding ways to laugh at the poor.
Title: Re: Taking Over the Book Character Thread
Post by: Chris Stern on December 23, 2014, 01:14:14 PM
Name: Richard Albertstien Stone
Age: 38
Hometown: Scarborough, England(Originally), Hollywood, California
Picbase: Vincent Price
(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgFO_xDBTWqZZnE1MHHkPlMfmhgW5Fv-VeBMhZstsxD9eAHw3rRA)
Background info: While orginally from England, Richard moved to the states at a young age to make it big in the entertainment industry. He started out writing and later directing many off Broadway to later Broadway shows before finally getting his shot at working for Hollywood, he worked his way up from screenwriter and was on his way to finally becoming a producer when his dreams were dashed when someone stole his idea for a big time show this with the changing climate in hollywood where big explosion ridden action movies directed by Micheal bay and rehashing classic properties from the 80's and the 90's are the new it thing there just wasn't much call for someone who can actually write. So eventually he was head hunted by WWE based on his history in hollywood but little do many know he has little intentions of staying in creative, no his plans are to eventually undermine and take over Kevin Dunn's position as VP of Television. 


Title: Re: The Thread Where Character Bios Go
Post by: Fnord on January 12, 2015, 03:11:41 PM
Name: Fnord
Age: His wrestling knowledge places him somewhere in this mid-thirties.
Hometown: Chicago, IL or Houston, TX or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Tokyo, Japan or Mexico City, Mexico
Picbase: (http://thefoggiestnotion.com/images/Eye.gif) - This is his latest avatar as he has no known public photo.
Background Information: The computer troll known only as his screen name "Fnord" has been a long time wrestling fan. After failing of venturing on his own journey into professional wrestling, he moved on to troll the internet in every aspect of wrestling as he could. When his blog caught the attention of the WWE Upper Management and instead of trying to get rid of him, they decided to hire him on! They've never seen his actual face but they keep sending him weekly checks as his ideas are the bees knees (as Mr. "hip-and-with-the-times" McMahon would say!). No one knows the true identity of the internet troll known only as Fnord. For all we know he was the real Anonymous General Manager of RAW!