Post by Patrick Jones on Jun 9, 2014 2:53:05 GMT -6
WRESTLER NAME
Patrick Jones
RING NAME
Patrick Jones
NICK NAME(S)
PJ
Noodle Boy (joking/playful reference)
PIC BASE
Chris Evans
HEIGHT
6'3"
WEIGHT
235 lbs
D.O.B
01/19/1989
HOMETOWN
Louisville, KY
BILLED FROM
Louisville, KY
ALIGNMENT
Face
MANAGER(S)
John Cruxton (Does not come to ring)
AFFILIATION(S)
Jenny Pezzini (Friend and cousin of Dave McDave)
John Cruxton (Friend/Journalist/Former TEW Interviewer/Honorary FE Member)
Dave McDave (Close friend who is missing)
Drake Blake (Former best friend who turned on PJ due to an inner "Sickness")
PAST AFFILIATION(S)
Faction Elite aka FE (Dave McDave, Chris Sheckler, LBK, and PJ)
Pride of the Elite (Drake Blake and PJ)
PERSONALITY
Jones is the quintessential "good guy". He is fiercely loyal to his friends with a strong sense of honor. However, his moral standards do not get in the way of him enjoying himself. PJ takes his work in the ring very seriously, but he never gets too stressed or worked up about it, preferring to stay loose and relaxed. When faced with a serious situation, jokes or other light-hearted comment are the preferred way of staying loose. The only way to really see Patrick get worked up is if someone attacks his friends or does something that causes a widely spread negative outcome, especially authority figures abusing power. That willingness to push back against authority along with past shows of wit (often while teaming with former friend Drake Blake) has seen Jones labeled as a rebel by owners who do not have the best of intentions for their roster.
CURRENT ACCOLADE(S)
None
ENTRANCE THEME
"Not Listening" by Papa Roach
ENTRANCE DESCRIPTION
"Not Listening" by Papa Roach fills the arena. As the words kick in, Jones bursts onto the stage with a surge of energy. At the top of the ramp, he drops to a knee with a big, over-handed fist pump. Patrick takes a moment to enjoy the cheers around him and collect his thoughts before hopping to his feet. He jogs down the ramp, talking to and high-fiving fans, trying to get them as pumped up and ready to go as he is. Jones goes straight from the ramp and jumps onto the ring apron before ducking through the second and third rope, spinning a full circle as he looks out into the crowd.
WRESTLING STYLE
Technical-based with a flair for entertaining
STRENGTHS
Relaxed: Things don't rattle him often. PJ is able to let adversity slide off his back, usually with a smile. This helps keep Jones from making stupid mistakes from frustration or losing his cool.
Well-Educated: He may not be super serious, but Jones is a student of wrestling. Especially in his early days, he would study opponents until he knew them as well as himself. His approach is not that overly particular, but he still makes sure to have a basic understanding. All of that earlier work and his experience and association with some of the best in wrestling have greatly accelerated his wrestling education. As such, he is prepared for most situations.
Heart: Jones earned this reputation in NGW, but he really made it public in TEW. He's not the fastest or strongest, but PJ's one physical ability is to take a beating. Whether it stems from a sense of honor or the desire to do his best to make the fans happy, he has drug himself through hell in matches that seemed to be losing fights. Patrick is not superhuman or immune to pain. His tolerance is average for a fighter, but he posses a will to go on that can sometimes allow a burst of adrenaline to kick out of a pinfall, make that last lunge to the ropes for a break, or even strike with a desperation Zoned Out, especially in the biggest moments.
WEAKNESSES
Average Athlete: He is not weak or slow by any stretch of the imagination. However, Jones is not lightning fast or impressively strong. He relies more on his mind and heart to get through. Sure, he can deliver his Zoned Out and every other move in his arsenal effectively, but, in boxing terms, he just does not have that "one punch knockout power" that can turn a match with a few strong attacks.
Pandering to the Fans: An entertainer at heart, PJ can be caught out sometimes. The crowd fuels the adrenaline in his veins. They make his heart beat. He can get lost in the atmosphere though. It is not that Jones does not respect his competition. Patrick almost enjoys his job too much. Like a kid in a candy store, his eyes might be taken off the prize for just that little second as he adds a little theater to a move or just a playful taunt.
Heart on his Sleeve: Jones is a genuine guy. He trusts people. He does not put on a show for anyone. With PJ, what you see is what you get. That trait can hurt him though. Others might take advantage of his honesty and openness. That wide open nature can give those who do not follow such strict moral codes a good idea of how to target him. Opponents can learn where to hit him emotionally and psychologically to throw him off. However, they should be careful. Once his trust is breached, it can be very difficult to earn it back. Just ask Drake Blake.
BASIC MOVES
Enziguri
Dropkick
Roundhouse kicks
Spinning back kick
Low and middle kicks as setups
Kick combinations
Suplex Variations (German, Fisherman, Reverse, Belly-to-Back, Northern Lights, Gutwrench, Double Underhook, Half/Full-Nelson, etc)
DDT Variations
Scoop slam
Quick clotheslines
Running Forearm, Elbow, and Knee strikes and kicks
Dragon Sleeper
Shin Breaker
Knee, Elbow, and Leg Drops (occasionally from middle or top rope)
Armbar (simple variations included)
Running Back Elbow
Keylock
SIGNATURE MOVE(S)
Diving Elbow Drop: A move that is not flashy in and of itself, but it is time-tested and always gets a reaction. Jones loves the feeling of getting on the top rope (since he is not a high flyer by trade it is a rare rush) and having that chance to a bring a building to its feet. If successful, a Zoned Out attempt often directly follows.
Single Leg Boston Crab with Hammerlock: A new move in the arsenal, Jones either uses a hammerlock to force his opponent to the mat face-first or can lock in the hold on a face-down opponent. First, he pushes one of the opponents arms into the hammerlock position before kneeling with his corresponding leg on that arm. Then Jones grabs the opposite leg, tucks it under his arm, and wrenches back. This creates a high angle single leg crab with a pivot point over the opponent's bent arm. The back and bent shoulder are heavily torqued.
FINISHING MOVE(S)- limited to 2 please -
Zoned Out: Simple superkick. He may add some flair or theatrics if the chance presents itself, or Jones might use it in a last ditch, desperation attempt to save himself. Its versatility matches his personality well.
Gut-Wrench Piledriver (Un-named as of yet): This recent addition to PJ's arsenal is something he only breaks out when his standby Zoned Out is not working OR in the case of needing a particularly big impact. NOT used often.
Gut-Wrench Piledriver (Un-named as of yet): This recent addition to PJ's arsenal is something he only breaks out when his standby Zoned Out is not working OR in the case of needing a particularly big impact. NOT used often.
Weapons:
Louisville Slugger: A wooden baseball bat made in his hometown. He does not often use it due to preferring a more "honorable" style without weapons, but if Jones gets backed into a corner and needs to help himself or the match simply calls for weapons, this is his preferred method.
PAST ACCOLADES
VoW Zero Gravity Champion x1
TEW Tag Team Champion (w/ Trent Moore) x1
TEW Rising Star Champion x1
NEW Youngblood Champion x1
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
TEW Most Improved of 2010
TEW Hall of Fame
NOTABLE FEUDS
Drake Blake (off and on, but currently cooled)
NOTABLE MATCHES
Updated Soon
BIOGRAPHY
Patrick Jones started his life in Louisville, moved away, and came back for his wrestling training. With his training complete, he moved around between a few smaller promotions before landing himself in TEW. There, Jones started at the bottom and slowly crawled towards the top, but he never reached his goals. However, along the way, he did have some minor successes which only fueled his desire. PJ, as his friends often call him, has been known to enjoy tag team wrestling, often forming alliances with friends to further their careers mutually. His most famous teaming was part of the group Faction Elite with Dave McDave, Chris Sheckler, and "LBK" Shane Michaels. That group faded with Sheckler and Michaels mysteriously leaving TEW with little evidence of why they left or where they were going, or even if they would return. Being the only two left, Jones formed a close friendship with McDave that extended beyond just wrestling. Then, suddenly, in October of 2010, TEW ceased operation. The original rumors hinted at a short hiatus, but to this day TEW has stayed closed, even as occasional rumblings hint at a return. In the meantime, Jones has stayed off the radar except for a single match in GOW at Genesis XXI. GOW's subsequent issues have left the question on Jones hanging yet again.
PJ has had a bit of a roller coaster ride in NEW. He main evented his second and third PPVs (WWX 2013 in Stable Wars and Kamikaze 2013 in Terror Dome). He didn't win either, but he carried the momentum to a TA title match. After losing that match, his performance declined. Jones corrected course to win the YB title and have one of the better reigns in recent memory. It took former NEW champion Bobby Backdoor to beat PJ, and Backdoor subsequently had possibly the most impressive reign as YB champion ever. Like other instances where Patrick has fallen short in the lime-light, he faltered going forward. Winter of 2013/2014 saw him struggle and even take a short LOA from NEW. Spring of 2014 saw an improvement in PJ's in-ring success, but he was reaching a boiling point with issues pertaining to NEW as a company. He actually hatched a rather dastardly plan after being contacted by VOW to join the fledgling company. The plan did not come to fruition in what is likely a lucky move for all parties involved as the ramifications could have been disastrous. Instead, he left by stating his mind.
Now that Jones is in a company he can believe in, what does the future hold?
HANDLER
I'm a college student studying mechanical engineering. I also play for my university's club soccer team. Sports in general are a passion with NFL, NCAA football and basketball, NHL, and obviously soccer (BPL/EPL, MLS, and international) all getting a pretty good amount of attention. Also, if I say something that offends you, odds are it wasn't intentional. Feel free to bring it up with me, and we can get things straightened out.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
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Twitter: @joneszoned
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