BRUCE MCLEOD [2020 ULTRA BIO]
Jul 13, 2020 17:25:36 GMT -5
Post by Admin on Jul 13, 2020 17:25:36 GMT -5
The Basics
Name: Bruce Angus McLeod
Gender: Male
DOB: February 13, 1972
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
Picture Base: Anthony Varrecchia
Name: Bruce Angus McLeod
Gender: Male
DOB: February 13, 1972
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
Picture Base: Anthony Varrecchia
Mini Biography
McLeod has spent his entire life surviving solely on his wits and street smarts. Both have gotten him through several scrapes and have seen him compete in barely legal underground fighting overseas to competing in the former Sin City Wrestling's development facility Fear & Loathing wrestling. He was a staple in the revival of PCW, competing in Louisville until the promotion closed its doors. Most recently, he was part of a tag team that saw success in the Midwest, working for Twin Cities Wrestling (2CW) until its closure in mid-2018. Rumour has it that he was competing in bare knuckle fights in the seedier Vegas dives when he caught wind of Chasing Glory Wrestling through an old acquaintance in 2019. He went on to be a dominant force there for the latter part of 2019 thru March of 2020 when the first season ended. From there, he signed on to take part in the Triad Challenge being hosted by Splat! Media, surprising everyone when he emerged victorious. From there, he signed on for the rebirth of WARPED Wrestling as well as the upstart company The Wrestling Commission. TWC didn't last. Warped seemed to stall out after two shows, leaving Bruce to return to CGW for its second season and to sign with AGW in the summer of 2020. The company was shaky, management flaky and talent seeming to drop like flies from week to week. He went undefeated, racking up wins against talent that subsequently vanished after the humiliating loss and earned himself a shot against Television Champion Jerry Watts for the final event under the Anything Goes Wrestling moniker. He won the match in a huge upset, finally capturing his first singles title in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He chose to opt out of his contract and not stick around for the rebranding, preferring to relinquish the title he found he didn't really want and move on to a place with a bit more stability in management. The rest, as they say, is history.
Past Accomplishments/Accolades
WARPED World Champion (October 24, 2021 — present) *fed currently on hiatus
CW:CG Pride Championship (October 15, 2021 — February 25, 2022)
PWV Disavowed Championship (September 24, 2021 — November 14, 2021)
CW:CG Heritage Championship (June 28, 2021 — August 13, 2021)
CGW Rising Star Championship (October 15, 2020 — April 8, 2021)
AGW Television Championship (October 6, 2020 — October 10, 2020) *vacated
Splat! Triad Challenge winner 2020
2CW Texas Tag Team Championship (March 8th, 2017 — June 14th, 2017)
McLeod has spent his entire life surviving solely on his wits and street smarts. Both have gotten him through several scrapes and have seen him compete in barely legal underground fighting overseas to competing in the former Sin City Wrestling's development facility Fear & Loathing wrestling. He was a staple in the revival of PCW, competing in Louisville until the promotion closed its doors. Most recently, he was part of a tag team that saw success in the Midwest, working for Twin Cities Wrestling (2CW) until its closure in mid-2018. Rumour has it that he was competing in bare knuckle fights in the seedier Vegas dives when he caught wind of Chasing Glory Wrestling through an old acquaintance in 2019. He went on to be a dominant force there for the latter part of 2019 thru March of 2020 when the first season ended. From there, he signed on to take part in the Triad Challenge being hosted by Splat! Media, surprising everyone when he emerged victorious. From there, he signed on for the rebirth of WARPED Wrestling as well as the upstart company The Wrestling Commission. TWC didn't last. Warped seemed to stall out after two shows, leaving Bruce to return to CGW for its second season and to sign with AGW in the summer of 2020. The company was shaky, management flaky and talent seeming to drop like flies from week to week. He went undefeated, racking up wins against talent that subsequently vanished after the humiliating loss and earned himself a shot against Television Champion Jerry Watts for the final event under the Anything Goes Wrestling moniker. He won the match in a huge upset, finally capturing his first singles title in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He chose to opt out of his contract and not stick around for the rebranding, preferring to relinquish the title he found he didn't really want and move on to a place with a bit more stability in management. The rest, as they say, is history.
Past Accomplishments/Accolades
WARPED World Champion (October 24, 2021 — present) *fed currently on hiatus
CW:CG Pride Championship (October 15, 2021 — February 25, 2022)
PWV Disavowed Championship (September 24, 2021 — November 14, 2021)
CW:CG Heritage Championship (June 28, 2021 — August 13, 2021)
CGW Rising Star Championship (October 15, 2020 — April 8, 2021)
AGW Television Championship (October 6, 2020 — October 10, 2020) *vacated
Splat! Triad Challenge winner 2020
2CW Texas Tag Team Championship (March 8th, 2017 — June 14th, 2017)
Vitals
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 221 lbs.
Hair: mostly silver (was once reddish-brown)
Eye Color: brown
Blood Type: O+
Past Injuries/Health Issues: numerous broken bones, blurred vision in his left eye thanks to taking a barbed wire bat to the face, nerve damage in his hands and wrists thanks to years of illegal fighting, broken ankle.
Physical Appearance: McLeod's most striking feature is his Glasgow Grin— scars that were given to him during a gang fight in his teenage years. His silver-shot hair is kept shorter than he used to wear it and he now sports a full beard that covers the scars. He's rarely, if EVER, seen completely clean-shaven. His body is quite toned for his age and although most wouldn't call him "absolutely jacked", he's got great muscle tone and no real fat to speak of. His arms are covered in a myriad of tattoos that are mostly faded due to time, all of which have personal meaning, the most notable of which is the Celtic cross on his bicep that says "Always In My Heart", a memorial for his lost son.
Attire (Outside of Ring): Generally found in a pair of worn jeans, a faded t-shirt (with some sort of snarky saying on it) and a leather jacket. Lately, as he's been taking on acting gigs outside of the wrestling, he's trying to keep himself a bit more presentable. He's also spent the last few years working out quite extensively and finally feels confident enough in how he looks to show off a little more.
Ring Attire: Fights in a black tank top and black jeans. Fists are taped like a boxer. He wears black elbow pads and black wrestling boots.
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 221 lbs.
Hair: mostly silver (was once reddish-brown)
Eye Color: brown
Blood Type: O+
Past Injuries/Health Issues: numerous broken bones, blurred vision in his left eye thanks to taking a barbed wire bat to the face, nerve damage in his hands and wrists thanks to years of illegal fighting, broken ankle.
Physical Appearance: McLeod's most striking feature is his Glasgow Grin— scars that were given to him during a gang fight in his teenage years. His silver-shot hair is kept shorter than he used to wear it and he now sports a full beard that covers the scars. He's rarely, if EVER, seen completely clean-shaven. His body is quite toned for his age and although most wouldn't call him "absolutely jacked", he's got great muscle tone and no real fat to speak of. His arms are covered in a myriad of tattoos that are mostly faded due to time, all of which have personal meaning, the most notable of which is the Celtic cross on his bicep that says "Always In My Heart", a memorial for his lost son.
Attire (Outside of Ring): Generally found in a pair of worn jeans, a faded t-shirt (with some sort of snarky saying on it) and a leather jacket. Lately, as he's been taking on acting gigs outside of the wrestling, he's trying to keep himself a bit more presentable. He's also spent the last few years working out quite extensively and finally feels confident enough in how he looks to show off a little more.
Ring Attire: Fights in a black tank top and black jeans. Fists are taped like a boxer. He wears black elbow pads and black wrestling boots.
Psychological Profile
Personality: McLeod has a very sarcastic sense of humor. He's a seasoned veteran who has been wrestling for more than 20 years, although he's never really allowed himself the spotlight. As a result, he still has that "enhancement talent" mindset, wanting to put others he respects over rather than himself. He's been content to stay in the shadows for the better part of his career, even taking roles as a trainer for a brief time for the Fear & Loathing Wrestling school in Las Vegas. He's easygoing and calm (for the most part) and enjoys bantering with his opponents, at least as long as they don't cross too many lines. He's managed to find himself in a mentor role again lately, taking a few younger wrestlers under his wing, including Devin Macy and Phoenix LeStrange, leading to him adopting the "Wrestle Da" moniker, partly in jest.
Strengths: Well-rounded, McLeod is capable of thinking on his feet, and adapting to his opponent. His strikes are well-honed and destructive, while he's just as comfortable locking on a submission hold.
Weaknesses: He's creeping up on 50, and as such, takes a little longer to bounce back after the more physically demanding and/or violent matches. Shunned the limelight for so long that he's not really sure how to handle it now that he's getting over. Finds it a little overwhelming at times. Rarely, if ever, leaves the ground. He's not into aerial moves at all.
Match Tendencies: McLeod is a hard-hitting brawler with deadly precision. His goal is to beat his opponent into the ground. Avoid and adapt is his motto. He will go to great lengths to tire out his opponent so that he can land those deadly strikes. Never plays dirty. Keeps his fights clean, even when facing someone he dislikes.
Backstage Tendencies/Affiliations: Friendly and approachable, he loves to mingle and meet new people. He will watch other wrestler's matches and offer advice (if warranted). He hates having a microphone thrust in his face and will often play up his Scottish accent and use indecipherable slang to be a cheeky bastard. He finds it amusing. When pressed, though, he is articulate and insightful.
Personality: McLeod has a very sarcastic sense of humor. He's a seasoned veteran who has been wrestling for more than 20 years, although he's never really allowed himself the spotlight. As a result, he still has that "enhancement talent" mindset, wanting to put others he respects over rather than himself. He's been content to stay in the shadows for the better part of his career, even taking roles as a trainer for a brief time for the Fear & Loathing Wrestling school in Las Vegas. He's easygoing and calm (for the most part) and enjoys bantering with his opponents, at least as long as they don't cross too many lines. He's managed to find himself in a mentor role again lately, taking a few younger wrestlers under his wing, including Devin Macy and Phoenix LeStrange, leading to him adopting the "Wrestle Da" moniker, partly in jest.
Strengths: Well-rounded, McLeod is capable of thinking on his feet, and adapting to his opponent. His strikes are well-honed and destructive, while he's just as comfortable locking on a submission hold.
Weaknesses: He's creeping up on 50, and as such, takes a little longer to bounce back after the more physically demanding and/or violent matches. Shunned the limelight for so long that he's not really sure how to handle it now that he's getting over. Finds it a little overwhelming at times. Rarely, if ever, leaves the ground. He's not into aerial moves at all.
Match Tendencies: McLeod is a hard-hitting brawler with deadly precision. His goal is to beat his opponent into the ground. Avoid and adapt is his motto. He will go to great lengths to tire out his opponent so that he can land those deadly strikes. Never plays dirty. Keeps his fights clean, even when facing someone he dislikes.
Backstage Tendencies/Affiliations: Friendly and approachable, he loves to mingle and meet new people. He will watch other wrestler's matches and offer advice (if warranted). He hates having a microphone thrust in his face and will often play up his Scottish accent and use indecipherable slang to be a cheeky bastard. He finds it amusing. When pressed, though, he is articulate and insightful.
Wrestling Stats
Ring Name: Bruce McLeod
Nicknames: Highlander, Wrestle Da, The Silver Scot
Gimmick: Locker room leader, journeyman and glory chaser.
Billed From: The Mean Streets of Glasgow
Billed Height: 6'1"
Billed Weight: 225 lbs.
Wrestling Style: brawler/striker
Years Pro: 23
COMMON HOLDS AND ATTACKS
arm drag, arm breaker, spinning wristlock, spinning back fist, bell clap, spinning knife hand chop, all variations of punches, dropkick, standing side kick, atomic drop, football tackle, shoulder block, lariat, diving elbow drop (to a standing opponent with a second rope springboard or diving to the outside), gutwrench suplex, piledriver, discus elbow smash, Beell toss/throw
GROUND GAME AND SUBMISSIONS
chinlock, Achilles tendon hold, reverse ankle lock, hammerlock, bow & arrow hold, torture rack, rolling kneebar, inverted Indian deathlock
AERIAL MANEUVERS
flying fist drop (from the second rope)
SIGNATURES
• 'SHUT YER GEGGIE' — European uppercut (very stiff)
• 'SILVER SHOT' — pendulum lariat
• palm thrust
• elbow strike to the face
FINISHERS
• 'BLACKOUT' — stunning uppercut/jab combination (can also perform this move while in a mounted position, but will modify the first punch into an overhand strike to the forehead or temple). [primary finisher in MMA fights]
• 'NFNN (No F'n Name Needed)' — crucifix kneebar [primary "wrestling" finisher until 2019]
• 'SCOTS HANGOVER' — vertical suplex lifted and dropped into a DDT [added in 2019]
Theme Music: "Iridium" by The SIDH (Wrestle Da Remix)
Most Up-To-Date Ring Intro:
The sound of thunder rumbles ominously over the sound system, lights flickering as though there’s a storm brewing before the dubstep intro of "Iridium" erupts over the speakers. Fog rolls out along the ramp and the lights flash wildly between blue and white as the volume grows over the sound system. Bruce appears at the top of the ramp, illuminated with a spotlight so that his larger than life silhouette is visible against the fog as the lights flare white around him, his head bowed as if he's praying. When the bagpipes come in and the song shifts into high gear, Bruce starts to make his way slowly to the ring, rolling his shoulders, throwing a few shadow punches as he goes. Halfway down, he stops and unzips the WRESTLE DA hoodie he has on over his ring gear. Shrugging out of it, he goes over to the barrier and tosses it into the crowd, getting a huge pop from the fans. He climbs the ring steps and respectfully wipes his feet on the apron before stepping between the ropes.
Ring Name: Bruce McLeod
Nicknames: Highlander, Wrestle Da, The Silver Scot
Gimmick: Locker room leader, journeyman and glory chaser.
Billed From: The Mean Streets of Glasgow
Billed Height: 6'1"
Billed Weight: 225 lbs.
Wrestling Style: brawler/striker
Years Pro: 23
COMMON HOLDS AND ATTACKS
arm drag, arm breaker, spinning wristlock, spinning back fist, bell clap, spinning knife hand chop, all variations of punches, dropkick, standing side kick, atomic drop, football tackle, shoulder block, lariat, diving elbow drop (to a standing opponent with a second rope springboard or diving to the outside), gutwrench suplex, piledriver, discus elbow smash, Beell toss/throw
GROUND GAME AND SUBMISSIONS
chinlock, Achilles tendon hold, reverse ankle lock, hammerlock, bow & arrow hold, torture rack, rolling kneebar, inverted Indian deathlock
AERIAL MANEUVERS
flying fist drop (from the second rope)
SIGNATURES
• 'SHUT YER GEGGIE' — European uppercut (very stiff)
• 'SILVER SHOT' — pendulum lariat
• palm thrust
• elbow strike to the face
FINISHERS
• 'BLACKOUT' — stunning uppercut/jab combination (can also perform this move while in a mounted position, but will modify the first punch into an overhand strike to the forehead or temple). [primary finisher in MMA fights]
• 'NFNN (No F'n Name Needed)' — crucifix kneebar [primary "wrestling" finisher until 2019]
• 'SCOTS HANGOVER' — vertical suplex lifted and dropped into a DDT [added in 2019]
Theme Music: "Iridium" by The SIDH (Wrestle Da Remix)
Most Up-To-Date Ring Intro:
The sound of thunder rumbles ominously over the sound system, lights flickering as though there’s a storm brewing before the dubstep intro of "Iridium" erupts over the speakers. Fog rolls out along the ramp and the lights flash wildly between blue and white as the volume grows over the sound system. Bruce appears at the top of the ramp, illuminated with a spotlight so that his larger than life silhouette is visible against the fog as the lights flare white around him, his head bowed as if he's praying. When the bagpipes come in and the song shifts into high gear, Bruce starts to make his way slowly to the ring, rolling his shoulders, throwing a few shadow punches as he goes. Halfway down, he stops and unzips the WRESTLE DA hoodie he has on over his ring gear. Shrugging out of it, he goes over to the barrier and tosses it into the crowd, getting a huge pop from the fans. He climbs the ring steps and respectfully wipes his feet on the apron before stepping between the ropes.
