REAL NAME: DeMarcus Antonio Gresham GENDER: Male PICBASE: Broderick Hunter RACE: African-American NATIONALITY: American D.O.B./AGE: Oct 22, 1991 (Estimated but documented on his birth certificate) HOMETOWN: Seattle, Washington RESIDES: New York, New York.
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
RING NAME(S): DeMarcus Gresham NICKNAME(S): Gifted, The Gifted One, Luminous (rarely used but still one he goes by) BILLED FROM: Seattle, Washington. HEIGHT: 6'6” WEIGHT: 257 lbs. TRAINED BY: Knoxville Wrestling Institute (Dewey Dresden) CROWD AFFILIATION: Heel PROFESSIONAL DEBUT: July 23, 2014 - Lightning In A Bottle DIVISION: Angled
WRESTLING INFORMATION
WRESTLING STYLE: Not the biggest guy in the world but very powerful for his size. He does well with his agility but his fine point is using his strength. He looks to muscle smaller opponents and wears them down with methodical focus on any weak points on their body, either due to previous injury or pain he personally inflicts during a match. If they are bigger than him he relies on the athletic advantage and his mind to win out there. He is a rule breaker although he'd rather use his mental superiority/Ring IQ to win over a match.
MATCH TACTICS: He will cheat if it needs to be done. Of course, his best wins is one by simply being of higher IQ but without a moral center, he will do a lot of wrong things to get the right result in his mind. Any part of the body is injured he’s going for that and going for that part with no remorse whatsoever. There’s a high level of focus in him but can still be distracted (I’d say someone in his obvious sights has a better chance than someone random). If it is someone who has become a nerve in his side (ie beaten him before or has grown to extreme dislike) he will put more of a beating on to prove a point. He also has begun opening up toward more hardcore/melee type matches with his recent experience from Boogie Nights. It is not his go to by any far stretch (he is vain and has a high priority on his appearance) but the more it integrates himself in that kind of atmosphere’s the more of his reckless side wants for it.
CHARACTER PERSONALITY: An intelligent elitist with the tendency to judge others when he's doing similar or even worse. Tenacious, Smart, and Fact Telling. Enjoys Poker and Chess. Anything that challenges his mind and body is a one up for him. Tends to be rather standoffish unless you've earned his trust or what he feels 'worthy' of his time. Not the biggest social media person but will reply when addressed. He’s a lot more caring than he shows on air but the judgmental side of him is fully on constantly. Not highly emotional will rather keep a poker face and tell you what he’s feeling than show it. He’s very long winded with speaking and does believe his mindset is and will always be the best mindset. A father first and loves his family. A lot kinder to those worthwhile to him and cold as ice toward those he doesn’t. He’s a dick though at the end of the day and it shows. Sarcastic in a lot of ways and feels he is truly elite no matter what the circumstances show.
CHARACTER ANALYSIS: He’s a mind first-body follows type of mentality. Feels he sits above many due to that in and out of the ring What is your mentality like? Methodical in movements and can become the overthinking type when things aren’t going his way. Still a very analytical way of mind. A ‘the ends justify the means’ thought process so he’s very likely to do things that are considered wrong or immoral but once explained he looks at you in a ‘and you would’ve done the same thing.’ type of way.
GIMMICK DESCRIPTION: A dick in most senses of the word but more than that looks to his enlightenment as his way of working through his career. Sees himself as a help to the world of pro wrestling helping others open their eyes as well to their enlightenment.
TWITTER: @giftedgresham EXPERIENCE: 4+ years PAST ACCOLADES: HKW World Tag Team Champion (Surgical Tendencies) (x1) Pride Pro World Champion (x1) HKW Lionheart Champion (x1) 4CW Ignition Champion (x1) Pro Wrestling PARAGON British Ironweight Champion (x1)
MOVESET INFORMATION
FINISHERS
(Preferably, a submission finisher or signature needs to be added.)
PRIMARY FINISHER: “The Enlightenment” - Spinning Side Slam (Black Hole Slam - Abyss) SECONDARY FINISHER: ”Checkmate” - Camel Clutch DESPERATION FINISHER: “Indubitably” - Athleticplex (Jeff Cobb - #3 on this list www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM6im0EtRLA) FINAL FINISHER: “Royal” - (Used in extreme cases when it is beyond “the match” and he really intends to do actual harm. End all move.) Powerbomb into the Turnbuckle/RingPost/Announcers Table/Concrete Ground/Metal Stairs/Dishwasher/Garbage Truck… (you get the idea. This nigga flinging folk into something sturdy within the rules of whatever match it is. IF opportunity applies he will do it more than once picking them right back up and throwing them into it again and again.)
SIGNATURES
1. "Black Diamond" - Spinebuster 2. “KOS” - Cobra Clutch Slam 3. "Determination" - Yakuza Kick 4. “Red Spade” - Death Valley Driver 5.
REGULAR MOVESET
(15 is the minimum; you can keep past the 20. 1. Backbreaker 2. Arm Drag Takedown 3. Fisherman Neckbreaker 4. Vertebreaker 5. Butterfly Suplex 6. Punches (Hooks, Uppercuts, Etc - Boxing Background) 7. Back Suplex Side Slam 8. Biel Throw 9. School Boy Roll Up 10. Eye Rake 11. Knee Lift 12. Hammer Lock 13. Chinlock 14. Mounted Punches 15. Splash (kinda the Big E look but w/o theatrics) 16. STF 17. Leg Drop (usually with a little running start) 18. Powerful Clothesline (usually makes em flip/spin inside out) 19. STO 20. Spear 21. Shoulder Block 22. Corner Slingshot Splash 23. Corner Double Knee Strike 24. Back Suplex Side Slam (I'm not sure that's the name but here's the link - youtu.be/Mj2J7TBi4x8) 25. Overhead belly to belly 26. Chop Block 27. Double boot scrape
ENTRANCE INFORMATION
ENTRANCE THEME: “Form Follows Function” by Lupe Fiasco ANNOUNCER INTRODUCTION:ERIN LAMBERT: "Coming to you from Seattle, Washington. Standing at 6’6” - 257 pounds of Enlightenment. Your beacon. Your epicenter. Your Gift. ‘Giiiiffffteeed’ DeeeMarccuuussss Greeeeshammm.
ENTRANCE DESCRIPTION:
The lights dim until full darkness…
[i][center]“They say form follows function….And if you just function properly then things will form themselves”[i][/center]
“Form Follows Function” by Lupe Fiasco begins to play. At that moment a spotlight hits the stage with DeMarcus Gresham there standing with his back to the crowd so the ‘Gifted’ along is black jacket is clear for all to see. He stands there for a moment allowing the spotlight to engulf him as the crowd boos to high heaven against him. With his head down he turns around staying on the stage for a moment before stepping forward.
[b][font color="e61973"]ERIN LAMBERT:[/font][/b] "Coming to you from Seattle, Washington. Standing at 6’6” - 257 pounds of Enlightenment. Your beacon. Your epicenter. Your Gift. ‘Giiiiffffteeed’ DeeeMarccuuussss Greeeeshammm.
In every step the floorboard beneath him lights up in a Michael Jackson Billie Jean music video kind of way as well as the house lights lighting up a little more and more with each step. As he walks down he sneers at the people around him dissatisfied by their presence. By the time he reaches ringside all the lights are fully on and the spotlight and illuminating floors stop. He stands there for a moment rolling his shoulders before he jumps from the floor to the ring apron impressively.
He bends into the ring where he slowly takes off his jacket and in a ceremonious fashion lays the jacket on the nearest turnbuckle with the ‘Gifted’ laid out for all to see. Turning around he smirks before pointing at the jacket letting it be known exactly who he is with the chorus of boos and his theme music surrounding him.
CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRANCE DESCRIPTION:
The lights dim to full darkness.
[center][i]“They say form follows function….And if you just function properly then things will form themselves’[/center][/i]
At that moment a spotlight hits the stage with DeMarcus Gresham standing there with the (CHAMPIONSHIP NAME HERE) belt hanging from his shoulder. He dusts off the clear shoulder of his black jacket then a couple rolls of the shoulders as he stands there looking left to right calmly as the crowd boos immensely. He lowers his head down and he moves in a slow 360 on the stage for a moment allowing the fans to view all of him and his championship. He nods his head upward after that in a very ‘above all’ fashion and starts walking forward. He takes his steps down the rampway each time he steps on a new panel piece of the floor white pryos shoot up in the air illuminating the area. As he walks down he sneers at the people around him dissatisfied by their presence. The fans show their hatred for him in return. He stands ringside for a moment before he jumps from the floor to the ring apron impressively keeping the belt with him.
[b][font color="e61973"]ERIN LAMBERT:[/font][/b] "Coming to you from Seattle, Washington. Standing at 6’6” - 257 pounds of Enlightenment. Your beacon. Your epicenter. Your Gift. AND THE (CHAMPIONSHIP NAME HERE) CHAMPION...‘Giiiiffffteeed’ DeeeMarccuuussss Greeeeshammm!!!
He bends into the ring where he slowly takes off his jacket and in a ceremonious fashion lays the jacket on the nearest turnbuckle with the ‘Gifted’ laid out for all to see. He then takes the (CHAMPIONSHIP NAME HERE) belt and in the same ceremonious fashion places the belt on top of the folded jacket. Turning around he smirks before pointing at the jacket letting it be known exactly who he is and also tells the ref they are not to touch his belt until giving clearance to do so.
BIOGRAPHY
Born, abandoned at birth, and soon after put up for adoption. DeMarcus lived all of his infancy and younger childhood going from adoption home to adoption home hoping to find a home in an area where most children being adopted were white. Finally, he was able to stay at High Plains Children’s Home for a while with an overall positive reinforcement from the home’s director Mrs. Cheryl Macon. As a child, DeMarcus had faith his time would come to be adopted but by the time he reached his teen years he knew it was only a hollow wish. It was found out early how gifted and different he was. He never had a problem in school and many times found himself bored out of his mind because his level surpassed his peers. He was different. He didn’t go out and play with the other kids. As a teen, he didn’t feel the need to socialize much. He’d rather challenge his mind or those around him he figured intelligent enough to be in his presence. Otherwise, he remained in his books and stayed to learning new things. This caught the eye of the director of the home he stayed in Mrs. Cheryl Macon. She saw his different nature and it bothered her that no one would spend the time on nurturing a talent that was obviously exceptional. She spoke to a friend about him over time about this young man who was deserving of a chance. He, Dr. Gerald Hanson Bist, eventually met with DeMarcus and saw the exceptional nature for himself. The white older man, never married with no children adopted DeMarcus when he was 13. Already a well behaved and respectful young man Dr. Bist didn’t have to worry about his actions or choices. All he did was nurture the ability and potential that was already there from the start. DeMarcus excelled high school, he spent a short time there graduating at the age of 16.
Graduated The University of Chicago (Booth) by the age of 20 with a masters degree in finance and quantitative analysis/statistics. By the time he turned 21 he was one of the youngest stock traders in the Chicago area. Unfortunately, his growing clout and success were cut short with the news that his adopted father, Dr. Bist had grown very ill. DeMarcus went back to Seattle, stayed with his father until he passed. The life he grew to have wasn’t interesting to him anymore. Stock Trading was easy, a thinking man’s game similar to chess. He felt all the accolades and money didn’t matter if he didn’t try all that life had to offer him. His father’s last words were “Take this world by the hands. Do all you can before your time comes.” He’s always had the mind to do whatever he wanted. Now he wanted to challenge himself physically. He’s always been a big guy and kept himself in good physical shape. Wrestling? Why not.
CAREER
Most recently, the graduate of Knoxville Wrestling Institute had three successful defenses as Lionheart Champion at HKW. He shortly departs after and with a lot of self-searching Gresham returned to PRIDE Pro in this restart looking to attain the position he had once before. After being a part of some of the biggest matches there once again management and company issues cause his departure to where he wants to be a part of something long lasting with the chance to show his true potential. Bring in Pro Wrestling PARAGON where he realizes quickly he’s above them winning the British Ironweight Championship in the first night. He goes to 4CW rises up the ranks to become Ignition Champion after a struggling start that he overcomes. Facing new talent he’s realizing that things aren’t as easy as they seem and to build up to that fact he continues to challenge himself. That brings him to Pro Wrestling NEO. Where he’d be more than ready to mount up and face things outside his comfort zone.
