Post by Daichi Kusumoto on Jul 10, 2018 17:57:39 GMT -5
Handler Info
NAME - Johnny
PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT (e.g. PM on boards, DM on Twitter) - PM on here
Identification Info
STAGE NAME – Daichi Kusumoto
REAL NAME – Daichi Kusumoto
NICKNAME(s) – "Stone Golem", "Thunder Beast", "Danger Storm"
DATE OF BIRTH – January 22, 1970
PLACE OF BIRTH – Akashi, Hyogou, Japan
FIGHTING OUT OF – Akashi, Hyogou, Japan
HEIGHT and WEIGHT – 5 ft 7 in & 220 lbs
DEBUT YEAR – 1987
BIOGRAPHY – Having practiced kenjutsu and boxing in his youth, Kusumoto debuted as a wrestler at only 17 years old and over the course of his career made a name for himself on the Japanese wrestling scene as a strong and resilient fighter, who could both withstand and dish out incredible amounts of punishment. In 2012 he suffered bursitis in his right elbow, as a result of the wear and tear from all the elbow strikes. The injury took him out of action for several months and he decided to retire from fighting. He has since lived a peaceful and quiet life on a farm with his wife. In June 2018, he announced that he’s planning his return to the ring.
PAST INJURIES – Has suffered several knee injuries, including a torn MCL in his left knee, as well as bursitis in his right elbow.
Social Info
CONTRACT or FREELANCE? - CONTRACT
ALIGNMENT – Face
ALLIES – None yet
RIVALS – Anyone who he feels disrespects the honor and tradition of pro wrestling.
Physical Info
EQUIPMENT/APPEARANCE – Like the picture above; Black/white knee-length tights with lightning bolts on the side, white wrist tape, black elbow pad on his right elbow, and black/white wrestling shoes.
WALKOUT ATTIRE – A black and white satin boxing robe.
CASUAL ATTIRE – Grey suit with black or white dress shirt.
WALKOUT THEME – “JUDGEMENT” (from Yakuza 0)
WALKOUT DESCRIPTION – Kusumoto simply walks to the ring with determined steps, his eyes focused on the ring the entire time. After entering the ring, he stands stoically in the center of the ring and looks out over the crowd as they shout “JUSTICE” along with the song. He then goes to his corner and begins to stretch.
Fighting Info
FIGHTING STYLE – Kusumoto fights like a boulder; he’s tough to crack, and almost impossible to face head on, but he’s also very predictable. He prefers to keep the fight standing up and work over his opponent with his strikes, usually only taking them down for pinfall attempts or to create distance, and then bringing them back up. When on the defence he relies on his hard skin, his heart and his fighting spirit.
SPORTSMANSHIP – Kusumoto holds honor very highly, preferring to lose with integrity rather than win by taking a shortcut. He treats everyone who he feels upholds the honor and tradition of wrestling with respect. Anyone who hasn’t earned his respect, he will treat with apathy until they’ve proven themselves to him. And if he feels anyone disrespects his values or the spirit of wrestling, he’ll simply want to beat them up.
FINISHING MOVES –
1. Golem Tiger (Sliding D)
2. Golem Thunder Bomb (Vertical Suplex Lift dropped into a kneeling Powerbomb)
SIGNATURE MOVES –
1. Brainbuster
2. No-touch Headbutt
3. Rolling Elbow - often preceded by a combination of elbows or other strikes
4. Backdrop Driver
5. Release German Suplex
6. Release Tiger Suplex (usually as the opponent tries to counter a German Suplex attempt by bringing their arms down)
STANDARD MOVES –
1. Elbow/Forearm Strikes, sometimes in a combination of alternating lefts and rights
3. Lariat
3. Rolling Koppu Kick
4. Running High Knee
5. Running Knife-edge Chop to a cornered opponent
6. Running Lariat to a cornered opponent
7. Rapid-fire Knife-edge Chops, either to a standing or cornered opponent
8. Overhead Chop
9. Running Senton
10. Sleeper Hold
11. Overhead Belly-to-belly Suplex to a running opponent
12. Powerslam
NAME - Johnny
PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT (e.g. PM on boards, DM on Twitter) - PM on here
Identification Info
STAGE NAME – Daichi Kusumoto
REAL NAME – Daichi Kusumoto
NICKNAME(s) – "Stone Golem", "Thunder Beast", "Danger Storm"
DATE OF BIRTH – January 22, 1970
PLACE OF BIRTH – Akashi, Hyogou, Japan
FIGHTING OUT OF – Akashi, Hyogou, Japan
HEIGHT and WEIGHT – 5 ft 7 in & 220 lbs
DEBUT YEAR – 1987
BIOGRAPHY – Having practiced kenjutsu and boxing in his youth, Kusumoto debuted as a wrestler at only 17 years old and over the course of his career made a name for himself on the Japanese wrestling scene as a strong and resilient fighter, who could both withstand and dish out incredible amounts of punishment. In 2012 he suffered bursitis in his right elbow, as a result of the wear and tear from all the elbow strikes. The injury took him out of action for several months and he decided to retire from fighting. He has since lived a peaceful and quiet life on a farm with his wife. In June 2018, he announced that he’s planning his return to the ring.
PAST INJURIES – Has suffered several knee injuries, including a torn MCL in his left knee, as well as bursitis in his right elbow.
Social Info
CONTRACT or FREELANCE? - CONTRACT
ALIGNMENT – Face
ALLIES – None yet
RIVALS – Anyone who he feels disrespects the honor and tradition of pro wrestling.
Physical Info
EQUIPMENT/APPEARANCE – Like the picture above; Black/white knee-length tights with lightning bolts on the side, white wrist tape, black elbow pad on his right elbow, and black/white wrestling shoes.
WALKOUT ATTIRE – A black and white satin boxing robe.
CASUAL ATTIRE – Grey suit with black or white dress shirt.
WALKOUT THEME – “JUDGEMENT” (from Yakuza 0)
WALKOUT DESCRIPTION – Kusumoto simply walks to the ring with determined steps, his eyes focused on the ring the entire time. After entering the ring, he stands stoically in the center of the ring and looks out over the crowd as they shout “JUSTICE” along with the song. He then goes to his corner and begins to stretch.
Fighting Info
FIGHTING STYLE – Kusumoto fights like a boulder; he’s tough to crack, and almost impossible to face head on, but he’s also very predictable. He prefers to keep the fight standing up and work over his opponent with his strikes, usually only taking them down for pinfall attempts or to create distance, and then bringing them back up. When on the defence he relies on his hard skin, his heart and his fighting spirit.
SPORTSMANSHIP – Kusumoto holds honor very highly, preferring to lose with integrity rather than win by taking a shortcut. He treats everyone who he feels upholds the honor and tradition of wrestling with respect. Anyone who hasn’t earned his respect, he will treat with apathy until they’ve proven themselves to him. And if he feels anyone disrespects his values or the spirit of wrestling, he’ll simply want to beat them up.
FINISHING MOVES –
1. Golem Tiger (Sliding D)
2. Golem Thunder Bomb (Vertical Suplex Lift dropped into a kneeling Powerbomb)
SIGNATURE MOVES –
1. Brainbuster
2. No-touch Headbutt
3. Rolling Elbow - often preceded by a combination of elbows or other strikes
4. Backdrop Driver
5. Release German Suplex
6. Release Tiger Suplex (usually as the opponent tries to counter a German Suplex attempt by bringing their arms down)
STANDARD MOVES –
1. Elbow/Forearm Strikes, sometimes in a combination of alternating lefts and rights
3. Lariat
3. Rolling Koppu Kick
4. Running High Knee
5. Running Knife-edge Chop to a cornered opponent
6. Running Lariat to a cornered opponent
7. Rapid-fire Knife-edge Chops, either to a standing or cornered opponent
8. Overhead Chop
9. Running Senton
10. Sleeper Hold
11. Overhead Belly-to-belly Suplex to a running opponent
12. Powerslam