Character BasicsImage(s) (1-4):
[1] [2]Full Name: Bob Francis
Nickname(s): Bobby Franchise (billed name), "The Franchise"
Height: 6'2
Weight: 235 lbs.
Sex: M
Billed From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Twitter Handle:
Picture Base: Don Cherry
Manager/Valet(s):
PersonalityStrength(s): EXPERIENCE, smarts, intuition
Weakness(es): Lacks stamina (except in the bedroom), artificial joints (more machine than man now)
Gimmick: Canadian wrestling legend who never really knows when to hang the boots up.
Alignment: Babyface
Physical DescriptionGeneral Description: Bobby paid good money for his ridiculously flashy/ugly suits back in the seventies, so he's going to get his money's worth.
Bobby is an old man, but don't let that fool you. He still has an impressive muscular build under that madras jacket.
Ring Gear: Plaid-patterned singlet.
Entrance Gear: A wide array of madras sports jackets and matching slacks.
Backstage Gear: See entrance gear.
Entrance DetailsEntrance Music: An unnamed series of horns and bells. You see, Bobby Franchise comes from a time when theme songs lasted forever.
Announcer Introduction: "On his way to the ring, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - The Franchise! Bobby Franchise!"
Entrance Description: The bells and brass of Bobby Franchise's legendary entrance theme cue him to step onto the stage. Blue spotlights shine down upon The Franchise as he struts to that aisle with the grace and style of a bygone era. Upon arriving at the ring steps, he walks up them, wiping his boots of like any gentleman would, and then steps into the ring.
In-Ring DetailsWrestling Style: Old school wrestling, tons of scoop slams, rest holds, and submissions.
Favourite Match(es): One fall
Favourite Weapon(s): His fists, which he calls Law and Order.
Finishing Move(s) (1-4)1. Disenfranchised - Bobby Franchise fells the opponent with a knee to the gut then stands over the opponent's head, grabbing their arm and wrenching it behind their back executing The Disenfranchiser.
2. Bobby Slam - Body slam
Signature Moves (2-8):
1. Franchise Tag - backhand slap
2. O Canada - kick to the groin
Regular Moves (10-30)1. European uppercut
2. Powerslam
3. Sharpshooter
4. Piledriver
5. Powerbomb
6. Camel clutch
7. Surfboard
8. Double axe handle smash
9. Neckbreaker
10. DDT
11. Back Body Drop
12. Fireman's carry
13. Figure 4 Leg Lock
14. Leg drop
Taunt/Pose Description(s) (1-4)1. Bobby silently stands by and judges all of his opponent's life decisions.
Known Associates Carl Tannehill (tag team partner)
Biography/History A long time ago in a country not too far away, Bobby Franchise made his name as a Canadian wrestling legend.
Upon his first retirement in 2012, Bobby began working in the front office and soon after sat behind the commentators table in Globael Empire Wrestling. After the company collapse years later, Bobby Franchise built the Bobby Franchise Meathead Rehabilitation Center where he taught many a meathead the true art of wrestling. Soon enough, he got the itch to return to the ring himself for one last run. He is a very strong believer in the "traditional" way of wrestling - body slams, leg drops, and oh so many rest-holds. Francis lives in the past (hence retaining the youthful nickname Bobby Franchise) and loves to regale anyone who will listen about the glory days of his youth. His fashion sense is also trapped in that era, as you can see.
After his last run ended with a buried alive match and Bob in critical care, he is currently at a crossroads of a tough decision in his career. Does he listen to the doctors and finally hang up the boots for good or does he go out on his terms?