Post by Verdad on Sept 12, 2024 6:27:45 GMT
STAGE NAMES
El Espectro de la Verdad: The Specter of Truth
Top Acolyte: La Sombra Oscura (The Dark Shadow)
HEIGHT & WEIGHT
El Espectro de la Verdad: 5’10” / 230 lbs
La Sombra Oscura: 6’0” / 245 lbs
YEAR OF DEBUT
El Espectro de la Verdad: 2005 (Pro-wrestling debut after transitioning from MMA)
La Sombra Oscura: 2012 (Following a background in submission grappling and striking)
ALIGNMENT
1 (Totally hated)
The duo thrives on being despised. Their cold, calculating demeanor and utter lack of regard for the audience or their opponents paint them as villains who refuse to cater to crowd expectations.
PERSONALITY
El Espectro de la Verdad: Calculating, philosophical, and relentless. He sees himself as a necessary force of truth, here to expose the weaknesses and falsehoods in others. Wrestling is his means of delivering judgment, and he operates with a calm, unflinching confidence.
La Sombra Oscura: Loyal, ruthless, and deeply devoted to El Espectro's cause. He believes in the mission of stripping away illusions and thrives in the shadows, preferring to be the silent enforcer. Where Espectro is calm and measured, Sombra is brutal and efficient.
RING ATTIRE
El Espectro de la Verdad: Wears a sleek, angular black mask with silver accents and thin silver cracks around the eyes. He sports a sleeveless, armored black chest piece with silver accents, tight tactical-style pants, and military-style black boots with reinforced metal caps.
La Sombra Oscura: Wears a similar mask to Espectro, though his is fully black without silver accents. His attire is more tactical—black combat-style pants and boots, with a tight black vest showing his toned physique.
CASUAL ATTIRE
El Espectro de la Verdad: Prefers dark, understated clothing, usually a black leather jacket, dark jeans, and boots. He often wears sunglasses to keep his identity even more obscured outside the ring.
La Sombra Oscura: Dresses in simple, dark clothes—hoodies, tactical pants, and boots. He stays in the background, preferring not to draw attention outside of the ring.
WALKOUT ATTIRE
El Espectro de la Verdad: A long, tattered black cloak with deep purple lining, which flows behind him as he walks to the ring, emphasizing his spectral presence.
La Sombra Oscura: Follows behind Espectro, wearing a dark hooded robe that drapes over his gear, adding to the mystique of the group.
WALKOUT THEME
"Dies Irae" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart This haunting orchestral piece enhances the feeling of impending doom as they make their way to the ring. The music signals their approach as a reckoning.
ALLIES/RIVALS
Allies: Acolytes loyal to Espectro, often remaining unnamed and masked, further adding to the cult-like nature of their faction.
Rivals: Any wrestlers who embody false bravado, overconfidence, or delusions of greatness. Champions or fan favorites are often targeted, as Espectro seeks to expose their weaknesses.
BRIEF HISTORY
El Espectro de la Verdad’s journey into professional wrestling began with his dissatisfaction with the shallowness of the combat sports world. After a career in MMA, he turned to wrestling to expose the egos and false champions in the industry. La Sombra Oscura, a former submission grappler and underground fighter, became Espectro’s most loyal disciple after being "shown the truth" through defeat. Together, they are on a mission to cleanse the wrestling world by stripping away the illusions of its so-called heroes.
PREVIOUS INJURIES
El Espectro de la Verdad: Suffered a severe shoulder injury during his MMA career, along with various minor injuries throughout his wrestling tenure.
La Sombra Oscura: A broken rib from a submission match early in his career, but nothing significant since becoming Espectro’s acolyte.
SPORTSMANSHIP
El Espectro de la Verdad and La Sombra Oscura: They operate with a ruthless efficiency, following their own moral code. They do not care for the traditional concept of sportsmanship. They use any opportunity to exploit weaknesses and may take advantage of distractions or bend the rules to deliver what they believe is "the truth." They never shake hands, seeing their opponents as deluded fools.
RING STYLE
El Espectro and La Sombra use a combination of technical wrestling, submission holds, and brutal strikes to break down their opponents physically and mentally. Espectro’s methodical pacing contrasts with La Sombra’s explosive brutality, making them a devastating team. They isolate opponents, target weak points, and systematically break them down. If facing powerhouses, they target stamina; against high-flyers, they keep the action grounded with submissions and counter-attacks. La Sombra often serves as the enforcer, dishing out punishment when Espectro is ready to deliver the final judgment.
FINISHING MOVES
Team Finisher: "The Last Judgment" – La Sombra delivers a Powerbomb, holding the opponent in place as Espectro comes off the top rope with a Diving Knee Strike, crushing the opponent into the mat.
El Espectro’s Finisher: "The Purge" – Gory Special into a Facebuster.
La Sombra’s Finisher: "The Nightfall" – A vicious Discus Lariat, often used to decapitate opponents when they least expect it.
SIGNATURE MOVES
"Truth and Consequence" – Espectro locks in a Rear Naked Choke while La Sombra delivers a flurry of knee strikes to the opponent’s body.
"Veil of Shadows" – La Sombra throws the opponent into the ropes, where Espectro catches them mid-run and delivers a snap DDT, followed by a quick submission hold from La Sombra.
TAUNTS
El Espectro: He raises one hand slowly into the air after delivering a devastating move, signaling that the "truth" is near.
La Sombra: After landing a heavy strike or move, he tilts his head, staring down at his opponent with cold detachment.
Team Taunt: After finishing a match, they stand over their fallen opponent, slowly removing their cloaks and staring into the crowd, showing the dominance of "truth" over illusion.