Post by Latino on Aug 7, 2004 12:56:15 GMT -5
Personal Info
Name: Victor “Latino“ Laureano
Nickname: The Latin King
Sex (M/F): Male
Alignment: Tweener
Age: 28
Height: 5'9
Weight: 244 lbs
Hometown: New York, New York
Wrestling Style: High Flyer/Brawler
Entrance Music: "Lowrider" by War
Past Themes
GFWWE - Early ACW: "Viva La Raza" Eddie Guerrero's Theme
Latino & Ak Theme: "Mamacita" Eddie & Chyna's Theme
September - Dec Theme: "I Stand Alone" by Godsmack
Dec – March ‘06: "Lowrider" by War
March '06 - August '06: "Oye" by Pitbull
August '06 - Dec '06: "The Greatest" by Everlast
Dec '06 - Now: "Lowrider" by War
Entrance Description
OoOooOoOoOoO LATINO!!!!!!!!!!
The beats of War's "Lowrider" begins to play as the lights dim down and a spotlight shines at the entrance. The crowd stands up and starts to boo the former World Champion. Latino walks through the curtains and looks around with a smirk on his face as he slaps his chest slowly and with much ferocity. Latino walks down the entranceway occasionally looking left and right at the fans in the front row. Some hold out hands while others yell out word that cannot be heard on television. He then jumps on the ring apron and holds up an arm, garnering another round of boos from the crowd as he slips inside the ring.
Physical Description
Victor has short black curly hair with the classic Hispanic tan skin. He has a goatee and at times his face can get a little hairy due to not shaving, but it never gets to a full beard. He has a strong build but he is short in height compared to the larger men in the fed.
Ring Attire
He wears tights with the colors red & white. His boots are also white, because nothing is better than shiny white boots. He does not wear a shirt in the ring but at times on the way to it he may wear a shirt designed with the Puerto Rican flag. He has no tattoos and no scars since he never really saw the need for either. He never wears tape over his fingers but sometimes he may wear some tape over his wrists. That is a rarity and usually for important matches.
Outside of the ring
Latino can be found to wear sunglasses and a casual button downed shirt with jeans and either shoes or sneakers, depends on how comfortable he wants to be. Going against the Hispanic stereotype he doesn’t have his shirt open but he does wear two types of gold chains. One with the cross and another with the Puerto Rican flag. Both hold sentimental value, as the cross remains a reminder of his faith and values while the flag remands a reminder of his culture, family, and heritage. When he does wrestle he always takes off these two chains in order to keep them safe.
Awards, Achievements, & Titles
Titles Held
ACW World Title(1)
ACW Tag Titles(1)
ACW International Title(1)
Awards & Achievements
Best Moment 2006
Best Turn 2006
Biggest Surprise 2006
Best World Champion 2006 - Tied w/ Hunter
Best Fued 2006
ACW's Best Face 2004
Best ACW Couple w/ Atomic Kitsune 2004 & 2005
Most Innovative Match w/ BK London - Escape the House
Only man to take Senator's Nuclear Option
Feuds
Latino’s Top 10 Singles Feuds
1) vs. Torak – Bloody Valentine ‘05
2) vs. BK London – Samhain ‘04
3) vs. Senator – Omega Effect ‘05
4) vs. TNT – Ragnarok ‘05
5) vs. Torak – Early 2006
6) vs. Atomic Kitsune – Omega Effect II
7) vs. BK London - Spring Into Hell ‘05
8) vs. Chairman Ginger – Fallen Heroes ‘05
9) vs. Fallen Souls – Samhain ‘05
10) vs. Jonny Spade – EOTR ‘05
Most Notable Tag Feuds
Latino & AK vs. Pain Inc. – Heatwave ‘04
Affirmative Action vs. Torak - Bloody Valentine ‘06
Multi-Man Feuds
Seven Deadly Sins Feud - SDS ‘04
Seven Deadly Sins Feud - SDS ‘05
Latino's ACW Goals
Marriage to Atomic Kitsune
Feud with first rival Senator
Reform the Spanish Boyz
Win the ACW World Title
Have a proper Heel run
Have Senator/Latino II
Pass the Torch to ???
Biography
Growing up on the streets of New York City Victor Laureano, nicknamed Latino, faced many fights in alleys and streets. Some he won and some he lost but he never backed down from a fight. This was mainly due to his stubborn personality causing him never to know when to back away. After one big fight that started One-on-One but ended up in as a 1-on-5 brawl on Latino he was sent to the hospital. Strangely, he was visited by a man who had seen Latino fight many times and was interested if Latino would ever wrestle. Always a fan but never a contender Latino took the opportunity once he was healed up months later.
After several months of training of basic wrestling moves Latino debuted but too not so good results. In his first match, he badly performed a move that nearly injured his fellow wrestler and as a result he was let go from the local Indy federation. Determined to improve and show those against him that he could make it in wrestling, Latino became trained by Carlos Laureano, the two hold no blood relation. Carlos was a legend in the Puerto Rican wrestling league, BCW (Boriqua Champion Wrestling) known for his violent but highflying wrestling style. He trained Latino for nearly two years and was able to get him a contract at well-known Puerto Rican wrestling fed BCW. Latino went on to become a huge fan favorite on the small island and had many great feuds. But sadly he never was able to win any title. His biggest match there was against the World Champion, Ramon Jiminez. In the end, due to politics backstage, Latino never was able to win the title and shortly thereafter mutual agreed to part ways with BCW.
Now wanting more experience and diversity in wrestling Latino went back to the United States and debuted in the GFWWE. Though he was booked as a jobber that did not stop Latino from putting on some of the greatest matches ever seen in the fed. Latino quickly became one of the most over wrestlers in the company despite his low status. Once he was promoted to Opener, Latino took this as a chance to make himself more than some guy that started the show. He went on to make it to the finals of a tournament for the then Vacant GFWWE Raw World title. Again he lost the big title match and never had his chance at it again. Discouraged by the terrible booking, a month later jumped ship to ACW a new fed that he heard had been competing with GFWWE. He debuted as an Upper Midcarder and has gone on to work with many great superstars from all areas of the roster.
Can Latino ever win the World title or will he go down in ACW history as the greatest Wrestler never to be World Champion? Only time will tell......
.
.
.
.
.
.....actually yes he did. June 24, 2006!
Moveset
Primary Finisher: Frog Splash
Description: At first this was a move that was his finisher and then moved down to a simple trademark move. Now it has been bumped back up to his main finisher. The move has been done to simulate the Late Eddie Guerrero’s version. When Latino climbs up to the turnbuckle he slaps his chest a few times with his right hand, closed fisted. He then performs the frog splash with much air just before he comes crashing down on his opponent.
Secondary Finisher: The Switch Blade Cut
Description: This is in its most basic form a very high angle Diamond Cutter. Latino usually waits for the right moment and when his opponent is not expecting it he jumps up and grabs them with both arms around the neck. Then he brings them down onto the mat. This usually can work towards a pin but at times it leads up to either Latino’s Frogsplash or his Last Night Hangover.
Desperation Finisher: Last Night's Hangover
Description: This has always been an admired move of Latino as he has watched many others in the past perform in the past. He has perfected his own style that can be done to a standing or laying down opponent. Latino takes a few seconds to find his balance on the top turnbuckle and then jumps in a forward somersault. When he lands his extended right leg hits his opponent in the face regardless of his or her position. This move is usually only done out of desperation when Latino is either looking for a quick finish or has tried everything in his repertoire without much success.
Trademark Moves
1) The Three Shots
Description: Most likely these are done after the opponent has been worn down throughout the match. Latino performs three suplexes one after the other and as a transition between each he twists his hips. This is very similar to the Late Eddie Guerrero’s version. Latino has been known to do this move on basically any surface whether it be in the ring, outside, or in the audience.
2) Drunk's Stumble
Description: Latino either jumps on the top rope or he will climb the turnbuckle and walk the ropes. Once he is in position then he takes a quick second to find his balance and he springboards off the rope to perform a corkscrew moonsault towards his opponent. This can be done whether the opponent standing up or laying down and whether he or she is in or outside the ring.
3) Shake, Rattle, Roll
Description: Latino uses this as a way to further set up his opponents for one of his finishing moves. This is also a move done to play off through the crowd as it usually seems to get a good reaction. Latino throws three punches in a shuffle jab combo and then once he is done he finishes it off with a discus lariat.
4) The Rican Sensation
Description: Latino performs this move when both himself and his opponent are standing at the top turnbuckle. Latino usually throws a few punches as a set up and the wraps his arms around the waist of his opponents. He then lifts them up for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex off the turnbuckle. Instead of going back into the ring, Latino actually goes to the outside landing on most likely the unforgiving outside mats of DOOM…or chair/table/people/etc.
5) Coqui’s Flight
Description: This is a move that is mainly performed when Latino’s opponent is outside of the ring standing and he is inside. He’ll start running the ropes only once in order to gain momentum and then he runs towards his opponent’s direction. Latino jumps over the top rope and as he goes over spins 360 and then comes down with a Plancha directly on his opponent. This move may be able to be done in a similar fashion over the audience barrier and really any area where Latino is at a higher elevation from his opponent.
6) The Pitbull's Pounce
Description: This is another move where Latino is inside the ring and his opponent is outside standing up. He runs at them and jumps between the middle and top rope performing a suicide dive in a similar fashion as Chris Benoit. The only difference is while Benoit keeps his body straight, Latino curves his body a tiny bit, out of bad habit, as he flies through the air towards his opponent.
7) La Puta Driver
Description: Latino grabs his opponent from behind in a Cobra Clutch position. After a few seconds of tiring out his opponent, Latino then picks him and slams him down on his shoulders/neck. He then finishes it off with a little shoulder shimmy. This is a move that can be done regularly in the ring or from a higher elevation such as the top turnbuckle. It can also be done outside of the ring, but it is only ever done against opponents Latino's size or smaller.
8) The Machete
Description: Usually this move is done much later into the match after both competitors are wore down a bit. The opponent is usually running and Latino will grab him/her for a powerslam that stalls for a few moments. Then, he breaks it out into a Northern Lights Bomb, as seen at Omega Effect I. This can be a set up for most of Latino's arial moves, such as the Frog Splash or Last Night's Hangover.
Weardown Moves
1) Fierce Right Hand Punches
2) Superkick that is usually done to an opponent on the apron
3) Inverted Atomic Drop to Lariat combo
4) Spinning Jawbreaker (Latino runs and as he passes he performs the jawbreaker on the person in full swing.)
5) Stalling Vertical Suplex
6) Release Northern Lights Suplex
7) Stalling Sheer Drop Brainbuster
8) Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex
9) Tornado DDT
10) Facebreaker DDT
11) Hangover DDT(A DDT delivered with the opponent standing inside the ring, and Latino on the apron, Latino slowly pulls the opponent onto the top rope, and falls back, DDTing them to the outside, rarely used)
12) Reverse Bridging Indian Deathlock
13) Sleeper Hold
14) Kneeling Figure Four-Leg Lock
15) Diving Moonsault Attack (to standing opponent)
16) Axe Handle Smash to opponent in/outside of the ring
17) Top Rope Diving Dropkick to Knee
18) Hurricanrana
19) Double Leg Takedown to Mounted Punches
20) Sleeper Hold Drop
21) Standing Dropkick
22) Dropkick to Knee
23) Running Shoulder Block
24) Forehead Elbow Grind
25) Rope Burn
Name: Victor “Latino“ Laureano
Nickname: The Latin King
Sex (M/F): Male
Alignment: Tweener
Age: 28
Height: 5'9
Weight: 244 lbs
Hometown: New York, New York
Wrestling Style: High Flyer/Brawler
Entrance Music: "Lowrider" by War
Past Themes
GFWWE - Early ACW: "Viva La Raza" Eddie Guerrero's Theme
Latino & Ak Theme: "Mamacita" Eddie & Chyna's Theme
September - Dec Theme: "I Stand Alone" by Godsmack
Dec – March ‘06: "Lowrider" by War
March '06 - August '06: "Oye" by Pitbull
August '06 - Dec '06: "The Greatest" by Everlast
Dec '06 - Now: "Lowrider" by War
Entrance Description
OoOooOoOoOoO LATINO!!!!!!!!!!
The beats of War's "Lowrider" begins to play as the lights dim down and a spotlight shines at the entrance. The crowd stands up and starts to boo the former World Champion. Latino walks through the curtains and looks around with a smirk on his face as he slaps his chest slowly and with much ferocity. Latino walks down the entranceway occasionally looking left and right at the fans in the front row. Some hold out hands while others yell out word that cannot be heard on television. He then jumps on the ring apron and holds up an arm, garnering another round of boos from the crowd as he slips inside the ring.
Physical Description
Victor has short black curly hair with the classic Hispanic tan skin. He has a goatee and at times his face can get a little hairy due to not shaving, but it never gets to a full beard. He has a strong build but he is short in height compared to the larger men in the fed.
Ring Attire
He wears tights with the colors red & white. His boots are also white, because nothing is better than shiny white boots. He does not wear a shirt in the ring but at times on the way to it he may wear a shirt designed with the Puerto Rican flag. He has no tattoos and no scars since he never really saw the need for either. He never wears tape over his fingers but sometimes he may wear some tape over his wrists. That is a rarity and usually for important matches.
Outside of the ring
Latino can be found to wear sunglasses and a casual button downed shirt with jeans and either shoes or sneakers, depends on how comfortable he wants to be. Going against the Hispanic stereotype he doesn’t have his shirt open but he does wear two types of gold chains. One with the cross and another with the Puerto Rican flag. Both hold sentimental value, as the cross remains a reminder of his faith and values while the flag remands a reminder of his culture, family, and heritage. When he does wrestle he always takes off these two chains in order to keep them safe.
Awards, Achievements, & Titles
Titles Held
ACW World Title(1)
ACW Tag Titles(1)
ACW International Title(1)
Awards & Achievements
Best Moment 2006
Best Turn 2006
Biggest Surprise 2006
Best World Champion 2006 - Tied w/ Hunter
Best Fued 2006
ACW's Best Face 2004
Best ACW Couple w/ Atomic Kitsune 2004 & 2005
Most Innovative Match w/ BK London - Escape the House
Only man to take Senator's Nuclear Option
Feuds
Latino’s Top 10 Singles Feuds
1) vs. Torak – Bloody Valentine ‘05
2) vs. BK London – Samhain ‘04
3) vs. Senator – Omega Effect ‘05
4) vs. TNT – Ragnarok ‘05
5) vs. Torak – Early 2006
6) vs. Atomic Kitsune – Omega Effect II
7) vs. BK London - Spring Into Hell ‘05
8) vs. Chairman Ginger – Fallen Heroes ‘05
9) vs. Fallen Souls – Samhain ‘05
10) vs. Jonny Spade – EOTR ‘05
Most Notable Tag Feuds
Latino & AK vs. Pain Inc. – Heatwave ‘04
Affirmative Action vs. Torak - Bloody Valentine ‘06
Multi-Man Feuds
Seven Deadly Sins Feud - SDS ‘04
Seven Deadly Sins Feud - SDS ‘05
Latino's ACW Goals
Pass the Torch to ???
Biography
Growing up on the streets of New York City Victor Laureano, nicknamed Latino, faced many fights in alleys and streets. Some he won and some he lost but he never backed down from a fight. This was mainly due to his stubborn personality causing him never to know when to back away. After one big fight that started One-on-One but ended up in as a 1-on-5 brawl on Latino he was sent to the hospital. Strangely, he was visited by a man who had seen Latino fight many times and was interested if Latino would ever wrestle. Always a fan but never a contender Latino took the opportunity once he was healed up months later.
After several months of training of basic wrestling moves Latino debuted but too not so good results. In his first match, he badly performed a move that nearly injured his fellow wrestler and as a result he was let go from the local Indy federation. Determined to improve and show those against him that he could make it in wrestling, Latino became trained by Carlos Laureano, the two hold no blood relation. Carlos was a legend in the Puerto Rican wrestling league, BCW (Boriqua Champion Wrestling) known for his violent but highflying wrestling style. He trained Latino for nearly two years and was able to get him a contract at well-known Puerto Rican wrestling fed BCW. Latino went on to become a huge fan favorite on the small island and had many great feuds. But sadly he never was able to win any title. His biggest match there was against the World Champion, Ramon Jiminez. In the end, due to politics backstage, Latino never was able to win the title and shortly thereafter mutual agreed to part ways with BCW.
Now wanting more experience and diversity in wrestling Latino went back to the United States and debuted in the GFWWE. Though he was booked as a jobber that did not stop Latino from putting on some of the greatest matches ever seen in the fed. Latino quickly became one of the most over wrestlers in the company despite his low status. Once he was promoted to Opener, Latino took this as a chance to make himself more than some guy that started the show. He went on to make it to the finals of a tournament for the then Vacant GFWWE Raw World title. Again he lost the big title match and never had his chance at it again. Discouraged by the terrible booking, a month later jumped ship to ACW a new fed that he heard had been competing with GFWWE. He debuted as an Upper Midcarder and has gone on to work with many great superstars from all areas of the roster.
Can Latino ever win the World title or will he go down in ACW history as the greatest Wrestler never to be World Champion? Only time will tell......
.
.
.
.
.
.....actually yes he did. June 24, 2006!
Moveset
Primary Finisher: Frog Splash
Description: At first this was a move that was his finisher and then moved down to a simple trademark move. Now it has been bumped back up to his main finisher. The move has been done to simulate the Late Eddie Guerrero’s version. When Latino climbs up to the turnbuckle he slaps his chest a few times with his right hand, closed fisted. He then performs the frog splash with much air just before he comes crashing down on his opponent.
Secondary Finisher: The Switch Blade Cut
Description: This is in its most basic form a very high angle Diamond Cutter. Latino usually waits for the right moment and when his opponent is not expecting it he jumps up and grabs them with both arms around the neck. Then he brings them down onto the mat. This usually can work towards a pin but at times it leads up to either Latino’s Frogsplash or his Last Night Hangover.
Desperation Finisher: Last Night's Hangover
Description: This has always been an admired move of Latino as he has watched many others in the past perform in the past. He has perfected his own style that can be done to a standing or laying down opponent. Latino takes a few seconds to find his balance on the top turnbuckle and then jumps in a forward somersault. When he lands his extended right leg hits his opponent in the face regardless of his or her position. This move is usually only done out of desperation when Latino is either looking for a quick finish or has tried everything in his repertoire without much success.
Trademark Moves
1) The Three Shots
Description: Most likely these are done after the opponent has been worn down throughout the match. Latino performs three suplexes one after the other and as a transition between each he twists his hips. This is very similar to the Late Eddie Guerrero’s version. Latino has been known to do this move on basically any surface whether it be in the ring, outside, or in the audience.
2) Drunk's Stumble
Description: Latino either jumps on the top rope or he will climb the turnbuckle and walk the ropes. Once he is in position then he takes a quick second to find his balance and he springboards off the rope to perform a corkscrew moonsault towards his opponent. This can be done whether the opponent standing up or laying down and whether he or she is in or outside the ring.
3) Shake, Rattle, Roll
Description: Latino uses this as a way to further set up his opponents for one of his finishing moves. This is also a move done to play off through the crowd as it usually seems to get a good reaction. Latino throws three punches in a shuffle jab combo and then once he is done he finishes it off with a discus lariat.
4) The Rican Sensation
Description: Latino performs this move when both himself and his opponent are standing at the top turnbuckle. Latino usually throws a few punches as a set up and the wraps his arms around the waist of his opponents. He then lifts them up for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex off the turnbuckle. Instead of going back into the ring, Latino actually goes to the outside landing on most likely the unforgiving outside mats of DOOM…or chair/table/people/etc.
5) Coqui’s Flight
Description: This is a move that is mainly performed when Latino’s opponent is outside of the ring standing and he is inside. He’ll start running the ropes only once in order to gain momentum and then he runs towards his opponent’s direction. Latino jumps over the top rope and as he goes over spins 360 and then comes down with a Plancha directly on his opponent. This move may be able to be done in a similar fashion over the audience barrier and really any area where Latino is at a higher elevation from his opponent.
6) The Pitbull's Pounce
Description: This is another move where Latino is inside the ring and his opponent is outside standing up. He runs at them and jumps between the middle and top rope performing a suicide dive in a similar fashion as Chris Benoit. The only difference is while Benoit keeps his body straight, Latino curves his body a tiny bit, out of bad habit, as he flies through the air towards his opponent.
7) La Puta Driver
Description: Latino grabs his opponent from behind in a Cobra Clutch position. After a few seconds of tiring out his opponent, Latino then picks him and slams him down on his shoulders/neck. He then finishes it off with a little shoulder shimmy. This is a move that can be done regularly in the ring or from a higher elevation such as the top turnbuckle. It can also be done outside of the ring, but it is only ever done against opponents Latino's size or smaller.
8) The Machete
Description: Usually this move is done much later into the match after both competitors are wore down a bit. The opponent is usually running and Latino will grab him/her for a powerslam that stalls for a few moments. Then, he breaks it out into a Northern Lights Bomb, as seen at Omega Effect I. This can be a set up for most of Latino's arial moves, such as the Frog Splash or Last Night's Hangover.
Weardown Moves
1) Fierce Right Hand Punches
2) Superkick that is usually done to an opponent on the apron
3) Inverted Atomic Drop to Lariat combo
4) Spinning Jawbreaker (Latino runs and as he passes he performs the jawbreaker on the person in full swing.)
5) Stalling Vertical Suplex
6) Release Northern Lights Suplex
7) Stalling Sheer Drop Brainbuster
8) Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex
9) Tornado DDT
10) Facebreaker DDT
11) Hangover DDT(A DDT delivered with the opponent standing inside the ring, and Latino on the apron, Latino slowly pulls the opponent onto the top rope, and falls back, DDTing them to the outside, rarely used)
12) Reverse Bridging Indian Deathlock
13) Sleeper Hold
14) Kneeling Figure Four-Leg Lock
15) Diving Moonsault Attack (to standing opponent)
16) Axe Handle Smash to opponent in/outside of the ring
17) Top Rope Diving Dropkick to Knee
18) Hurricanrana
19) Double Leg Takedown to Mounted Punches
20) Sleeper Hold Drop
21) Standing Dropkick
22) Dropkick to Knee
23) Running Shoulder Block
24) Forehead Elbow Grind
25) Rope Burn
