Post by Jman2k3 on Dec 9, 2017 7:13:56 GMT
CBR Biography
Personal
Real Name: Claude Baptiste Ranier
Nicknames: The Canadian Star, CBR; The God of Kings (adopted after a trip to Egypt and CBR's fascination with the legend of Horus)
Hometown: Montreal, Canada
Birthday: 19th May 1984
Height: 6ft 4
Weight: 257 lbs
History
Biography: Young, cocky, talented, ambitious...these were all once fine words to describe the Canadian Star, CBR. A two time world champion by the age of 23, Claude Baptiste Ranier was a burgeoning star destined for success. Born in 1984 as Claude Sebastien, to the Sebastien wrestling dynasty in Canada, he was brought up in and around the business surprising no one when he became a wrestling champion at School and College. Joining the Ethrington-Kae wrestling school at the age of 17, he developed his skills and was allowed a spot in his father's Wrestling company, the MWL (Montreal Wrestling League) - in an effort to help put top stars over and act as referee when needed. Believing himself better than that and encouraged by the school's head trainer and 10-time World Champion Jonny Kae, Claude had a disagreement with his father and aged 20 walked away from his heritage and into the professional ranks himself.
CBR joined the MWA, Midwest Wrestling Alliance, in 2006, winning their top belt and remaining undefeated. In 2007 he joined the startup PrYde, spending two years with the company and being their first ever World Champion and Extreme Tag Team Champion, forming and leading a stable called 'ELITE' that would go on to dominate the organisation. In 2009 Ranier unexpectedly left the wrestling business, citing business interests elsewhere. Records show that during this time, CBR was a named Director in a growing Import-Export business that floated in 2013 - what his role in this company was is unclear, as Ranier rarely talks or writes about his time outside of wrestling.
In 2014, Ranier returned to the ring under the name Claude Baptiste Ranier again, competing for the UTA. Remaining unbeaten for six months, CBR dethroned Yoshii for the Internet Title and held the belt for an impressive 237 days, before his decision to seek medical help for a problem he had been suffering for a number of months. In July 2014, Ranier approached fellow 'heels' Perfection and Sean Jackson to form Dynasty, a group that would rule the company for over 18 months. Together, they would go on to dominate the wrestling landscape, adding La Flama Blanca after a famous swerve and the kick heard around the world in late 2014. CBR has been credited as being one of the finest technical wrestlers on the planet, in part due to his tutelage at a very young age with his wrestling family and the infamous Jonny Kae. Although the family have often been vocal about The Canadian Star, he very rarely mentions them, saying his legacy is his own.
In 2015, following the departure of La Flama Blanca from the UTA, CBR had a change of heart, protecting Zhalia Fears from a beatdown at the hands of the remaining members of Dynasty, Kendrix and Mikey Unlikely. Weeks later, they turned on the Canadian Star and the stable that had dominated the title pictures in UTA for almost two years imploded.
CBR holds victories over some of the most recognisable names in the sport including La Flama Blanca, Justin Possible, Chris Hopper, John Sektor and Ron Hall. With the proudest record in the UTA, the question is how far can the Canadian Star truly go...
Other Feds: PRYDE, MWA (as CBR), ICWF, VWF, HSW, AWC (as Jonny Kae), GCW, FUSE, GLOBAL, CWF (as others)
Other Fed Titles: PrYde World Heavyweight Title (1); PrYde Extreme Tag Team Title (2); MWA Heavyweight Title (1)
Other Fed Awards:
Quotes
Bask in the warmth of the Canadian Star, CBR
I am that once in a generation federation subjugation!
On your knees to the God of Kings
Fed Info
Fed Awards: Superstar of the Month (1); Superstar of the Week (1); Runner Up - Superstar of the Year 2014; #1 in Power Rankings for virtually all of 2014
Fed Titles: Internet Title (1); Legacy Title (2)
Rivals
Kendrix
The two hate each other. CBR mentored Kendrix and brought him into Dynasty, before being betrayed by the Future
Mikey Unlikely
By association with Kendrix
Allies
Sean Jackson
Founding Member of the stable Dynasty with Sean Jackson. The two have remained off screen friends ever since.
Zhalia Fears
CBR and Fears hold a mutual respect for one another after a number of wars and battles together against Dynasty
Ron Hall
CBR respects Ron Hall immensely, appreciating everything the Hall of Famer has done for the business.
Physical Attributes
Agility
Charisma
Intelligence
Speed
Stamina
Strength
Technique
Wrestling Info
Alignment: Heel
Manager: n/a
Wrestling Style: Technical
Finisher: Canadian Cradle
Finisher Description: Like Last Chancery Submission. CBR ties up his opponent's legs and leans back to wrench up against their jaw, arching his back over theirs. The opponent's arms are locked between his as the move is applied, with the aim of limiting t
Setup Move: The Crab drop
Setup Description: Opponent in a DDT hold. CBR lifts their arm out, and when he drops for a DDT jumps his legs up so opponent's gut falls onto his knees as their face hits the mat
Special Moves: Subjugator (Double Underhook Rocker Dropper)
Brainbuster
Figure Four Leglock
Steel Pipe hit
Other Moves: Standing Front (strike):
European Uppercut
Forearm Smash
Knife Edge Chop
Poke to Eyes
Slap across the face
standing Moves Front (grapple):
Gutwrench Suplex
DDT
Hanging Vertical Suplex
Belly to Belly
Scoop Slam
Standing Moves from Behind:
German Suplex
Russian Leg Sweep
Full Nelson Slam
Backbreaker
"Elitist Plunge" - Opponent face first onto mat with a hard slam, as CBR locks them into a painful chin lock
Ground Submission: This is where CBR excels
Armbar
Knee Lock
Chin Lock with knee driven into opponent's upper back to cause pain and leverage
Crossface
"The Ranier Stretch" - Opponent on their side, CBR's knee in their back, he pulls on their knees with one hand and chin with the other, stretching the back against his knee and causing huge pain and discomfort
Ground Strikes:
Knee drop to back
Rolling knee drop to face
Leg drop to exposed limbs
Fist drop to exposed limbs
Leg Breaker
Running:
Clothesline
Lariat
Running knee
Running Dropkick to a limb
Chop Block
Top Rope:
Moonsault (occasionally, big matches)
Superplex
Powerbomb from Top Rope
German Suplex from Top Rope
Submission. With opponent on the top rope, CBR jumps up to join them. He boots them in the face, sending them backwards but keeps hold of their legs. Tieing up one of their legs with his own, her leans back towards the ring as they are arched back towards the outside and exerts pressure.
Strengths: Focused
Excellent at targeting body parts
Good ring awareness
Will use the ring, barricade etc to his advantage where necessary
Very good reversal and submission wrestler
Weaknesses: No longer cheats. He has frowned upon taking the easy way out so often misses an opportunity.
Speed - CBR is not as fast as he used to be and can struggle against a small opponent
Injury to his back - a history of injuries to his back have made it a veritable bullseye for opponents. The pain in his back was the reason for CBR's descent into pain killer addiction in late 2014
Entrance Music: "Hail to the King" by Avenged Sevenfold
Ring Entrances: The lights in the arena dim as a red strobe appears, focused on the entrance atop the stage.
The opening riff of "Hail to the King" by Avenge Sevenfold begins to play, the crowd erupting into a crescendo of cheers from the growing fan base for the UTA Legacy Champion, peppered with boos from those with longer memories.
After four repetitions of the riff the symbol joins in, and out from the back steps Claude Baptiste Ranier, the titantron glowing with images of suplexes and submission holds by the Canadian Star, each separated with brief images of the Canadian flag whilst the power chords fire into the tune.
Wearing a pair of purple and white ring trunks, purple knee pads and elbow pads with white boots, he raises his arms outwards on the stage. He wears the trademark purple and white robe with 'Subjugation' written in black font on the back and the Legacy Title around his waist.
Blackfront:
Ace:
As the verse kicks in, Claude looks over the fans, a pair of purple tinted sunglasses over his face. Ranier has his blonde mane of hair falling by his shoulders and starts to make his way down the ramp, the music hitting into its starting lyrics. He embraces the outstretched hands of fans as he walks towards the ring, though never fraternising or losing focus.
Announcer: Hailing from Montreal, Canada
CBR walks up to the ring steps and pauses, gesturing to a couple of fans with a smile and pointing down to the belt around his waist. He walks up the steps to the apron, stepping carefully through the ropes and into the ring.
Announcer: Standing at six foot four and weighing in at two hundred and fifty seven pounds...
Ranier walks purposefully around a circuit of the squared circle, the smile curled back once more onto his face. Stopping at one of the corners of the ring, Claude takes off his robe and sunglasses, placing them into the corner. He climbs the turnbuckle, raising his arms and lifting the Legacy Title into the air, the chorus launching into the song.
"Hail to the King,
Hail to the one;
Kneel to the crown,
Stand in the sun."
Announcer: The current UTA Legacy Champion...the Canadian Star...CBR!!
Holding his arms aloft, Ranier takes in the cheers, closing his eyes and savouring the moment. He lingers for a second before coming down and sharing a few words with the referee and handing over his title, stretching his right arm.
Blackfront:
The music begins to fade as the second chorus approaches, CBR focused, resting against the corner turnbuckle.
Ace:
Blackfront: