Alex Cross

Character Basics
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Real Name: Alexander Cross
Ring Name: Alex Cross
Nickname(s): N/A
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205lbs
Sex: Male
Billed From: Memphis, TN
Years Pro: 5
Twitter Handle: @realalexcross
Picture Base: Stephen Amell
Manager/Valet(s): N/A

Personality
Strength(s):
- Very quick inside the ring
- Able to think quickly on his feet and alter his game plan if needed
- Great stamina due to his constant cardio work
- Able to adapt to different situations and different wrestling styles as they come up
- Able to lock on submissions from almost any position
- Due to his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu background Alex is difficult to keep on the mat for extended periods of time.
- Refusal to submit. Alex would rather pass out or have a limb broken than to give in to an opponent.
Weakness(es):
- Still very green inside the ring. Alex has experience in MMA fighting however he still has a lot to learn before one would consider him anything close to a "ring general."
- Can become over confident sometimes.
- Can become very emotional at times.
Gimmick: Alex has always lived by the mantra "No Gimmick Needed." Feeling his talent as a pure wrestler was enough to get him over with any crowd no matter how tough.
Alignment: Neutral Heel

Physical Description
General Description: Alex's body is covered with scars and tattoos. Each tattoo has a deep meaning to him and each scar is a reminder of what he's gone through.
Ring Gear: Black Trunks with White Compression Shorts underneath.
Backstage Gear: Generally he'll be found in blue jeans and a t-shirt with the occasional suit if deemed appropriate.

Entrance Details
Entrance Description:
The lights around the arena go completely out as fans hold up lighters and cellphones to try and restore some light to the otherwise dark arena.

"I'm rising up
I've had enough"

Those words are sung as "Invincible" by Adelitas Way starts to play around the arena as a lone spotlight lights up the curtain.

"Bow down
I'm invincible tonight
I'm alive
Take a look into my eyes
This time I'ma take you for a ride
I'm invincible tonight."

As the music continues to play Alex Cross steps out onto the stage and looks out over the crowd. The young man slowly makes his way down the ramp as some in the the crowd boo while others cheer. He stops halfway down the ramp and looks out over the masses before shaking his head and heading the rest of the way down the ramp. A fan shoves a sign in his face which he quickly rips from the fans hands before turning it and showing it to the camera.

He drops the sign and makes his way to the base of the entrance ramp, looking as a couple of fans reach out to touch him. He jerks away and and smirks as he walks to the ring steps where he jogs up and climbs into the ring. He holds both arms out to his side and jaws with the crowd as they boo while leaning against the ropes. The crowd continues to scream at Alex as he smiles.

In-Ring Details
Wrestling Style: Alex is well versed in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu holding a black and red belt, also known as a coral belt. Alex is also comfortable as a high flyer though he prefers a more technical approach.
Favourite Match(es): Submission
Favourite Weapon(s): Lead Pipes
Finishing Move(s) (1-4)
1. Crossfire: Jumping corkscrew roundhouse kick
2. Cross Route: Tilt-a-whirl headscissors transitioned into a single arm DDT floated over into a Fujiwara armbar
Signature Moves (2-8):
1. Cross Up: Fisherman suplex into a spinout spinebuster
2. Cross Out: Cradle DDT
3. Death Valley Driver (Back of Opponents head lands on Alex knee)
4. Package Piledriver
5. Blue Thunder Bomb
6. Vertebreaker
7. Gory Lock Into a Facebuster

Known Associates
Adam Wolfe/Genocide
Biography/History
Alex has a very checkered past that includes numerous run ins with the law and even a small stint in juvie. Once out Alex chose a different path in life and became wrapped up in the world of BJJ going so far as to compete professionally winning several trophies. Prior to his stint in GZW Alex was apart of a small MMA federation where he fought in the Light Heavyweight Division, boasting a record of 12-3. While in GZW he went against many Icons and World Champions, while not always being victorious he was able to take much away from those experiances. A lot still isn't known about Alex Cross outside of who he appears to be inside the ring.

Alex started his career at eighteen in the world of Mixed Martial Arts competing in the Light Heavyweight Division before being invited to train with Ring of Honor Icon Nathan Williams in St. Louis. Icon Williams was a former MMA Champion turned professional wrestler who had held World Titles in several different countries all over the world before joining GroundZero Wrestling. After spending five years in GZW and winning multiple titles including the Intercontinental Title and Television Title, even holding both at the same time for almost a year. Before ever getting the chance to win the World Title he allowed his temper to get the better of him and he attacked the Vice President getting himself fired.

Since then he has been employed with PAW however but a drinking problem led to his being terminated. In his last match for PAW he came to the ring drunk, even going so far as to drink while in the ring. After a stint in rehab he cleaned up his act but was not welcomed back with open arms.

Titles:
EW Grand Prix Champion
GZW2k1 IC Champion
W.C.E.K. TV Champion