Post by thehaunted on Sept 24, 2024 7:39:45 GMT -8
CONTRACT
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Sami Callihan
Sami Callihan
BASIC INFORMATION
Full Real Name:
Erich Syzmanski
Full Real Name:
Erich Syzmanski
Ring Name:
Erik Holland
Erik Holland
Nicknames:
The Haunted
The Haunted
Twitter Handle:
@hauntedwrestle
@hauntedwrestle
Color Code:
Most links to Proboard color codes are now broken, and I have not coded in Proboards in forever, so I have no idea.
Age/DOB:
Jan 2, 1979 (40 yrs old)
Jan 2, 1979 (40 yrs old)
Height:
6'6"
6'6"
Weight:
285
285
Birth Place:
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw, Poland
Billed From:
Silent Hill
Silent Hill
PERSONALITY
Alignment:
Face. Erik uses his own struggles with mental health and personal trauma to seek a connection with his fans. Fans also built a tremendous respect for his skills because of his Deathmatch prowess and willingness to take on any challenge.
Face. Erik uses his own struggles with mental health and personal trauma to seek a connection with his fans. Fans also built a tremendous respect for his skills because of his Deathmatch prowess and willingness to take on any challenge.
Gimmick:
A five time world champion and hardcore legend, “The Haunted” finds himself winding down his career by 2026 and wanting to prove he still belongs in the conversation as one of the best ever. His anything goes style, personality, and mentality walking that fine line between lucidity and insanity makes him one of the most dangerous and compelling wrestlers on the circuit.
A five time world champion and hardcore legend, “The Haunted” finds himself winding down his career by 2026 and wanting to prove he still belongs in the conversation as one of the best ever. His anything goes style, personality, and mentality walking that fine line between lucidity and insanity makes him one of the most dangerous and compelling wrestlers on the circuit.
What Show Would You Prefer To Be On:
Collision - Red Brand
Entrance Theme:
"The Dying Song (Time to Sing)" by Slipknot
"The Dying Song (Time to Sing)" by Slipknot
Entrance Description:
The lights suddenly die.
“Will you tell these fools i’m not crazy! MAKE THEM LISTEN TO ME BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! Listen to me. Please listen. If you dont, if you wont— if you fail to understand, then the same incredible terror menacing me will STRIKE AT YOU!”
PUT YOUR HAND INTO THE WATER
LET YOUR MOUTH GO SICK AND DRY
PUT YOUR LIFE INTO YOUR DEATH NOW
LET THEM SING UNTIL WE DIE
DIE
DIE
DIE
As Slipknot brings the audio assault, Erik Holland hits the stage with arms extended out and palms open, an ugly grin tattooing his otherwise handsome features. Enjoying the chaos of the roiling smoke and red strobes, Erik storms the ring; he grabs the camera on the way there and yells some threats at tonight’s opponents before shoving it aside and doing a lazy lap around ringside before jumping up onto the apron, spinning around on his knees so he can face the audience who has been thrown into a full-on frenzy and more resembles a mosh pit than a wrestling audience. He looks out to the crowd with an intense look, gritting his teeth and ducking through the ropes, crawling back towards the camera to yell more threats, and even chew on the bottom rope to get more energy from the crowd!
He bounds to his feet, whipping off his goggles and throwing them into the crowd for the fans to either tear apart or bring home - he doesn’t care. He heads to the corner and crouches in it, staring at the entranceway, silently begging the bell to ring so he can hurt someone.
The lights suddenly die.
“Will you tell these fools i’m not crazy! MAKE THEM LISTEN TO ME BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! Listen to me. Please listen. If you dont, if you wont— if you fail to understand, then the same incredible terror menacing me will STRIKE AT YOU!”
PUT YOUR HAND INTO THE WATER
LET YOUR MOUTH GO SICK AND DRY
PUT YOUR LIFE INTO YOUR DEATH NOW
LET THEM SING UNTIL WE DIE
DIE
DIE
DIE
As Slipknot brings the audio assault, Erik Holland hits the stage with arms extended out and palms open, an ugly grin tattooing his otherwise handsome features. Enjoying the chaos of the roiling smoke and red strobes, Erik storms the ring; he grabs the camera on the way there and yells some threats at tonight’s opponents before shoving it aside and doing a lazy lap around ringside before jumping up onto the apron, spinning around on his knees so he can face the audience who has been thrown into a full-on frenzy and more resembles a mosh pit than a wrestling audience. He looks out to the crowd with an intense look, gritting his teeth and ducking through the ropes, crawling back towards the camera to yell more threats, and even chew on the bottom rope to get more energy from the crowd!
He bounds to his feet, whipping off his goggles and throwing them into the crowd for the fans to either tear apart or bring home - he doesn’t care. He heads to the corner and crouches in it, staring at the entranceway, silently begging the bell to ring so he can hurt someone.
Favorite type of match:
Singles, tag team, triple threat, anything that lets him engage in a straight up fight and especially anything lacking disqualifications.
Singles, tag team, triple threat, anything that lets him engage in a straight up fight and especially anything lacking disqualifications.
Least favorite type of match:
Pure rules or needlessly convoluted stipulations.
Pure rules or needlessly convoluted stipulations.
Favorite Weapon:
Tables. Loves putting people through tables with any of his listed moves or signatures and almost goes into a catatonic state of euphoria when he does.
Tables. Loves putting people through tables with any of his listed moves or signatures and almost goes into a catatonic state of euphoria when he does.
Professional Wrestling Debut
Independent Circuit:
2010
2010
Professionally:
2015, with Neo Gothic Industrial Wrestling
2015, with Neo Gothic Industrial Wrestling
WRESTLING INFO
In-Ring Strengths:
- One of the pound for pound strongest in the industry, Erik is known for his jaw dropping strength making him capable of lifting and throwing wrestlers much larger than him (and selling the hell out of it too..)
- Tremendously hard hitter, Erik enjoys the drama and thrill of hitting and GETTING hit in a match. His strikes mean something every time and always get a reaction from the crowd.
- Highly creative in extreme environments, if you've seen it in a deathmatch Holland's done it. Just...no syringes. Shit is too weird even for him. He might do something like pull out a barbed wire PS2 controller though..
In-Ring Flaws:
- He is not a quick guy, being as big as he is, so smaller faster wrestlers will be able to stay away from him largely.
- Because of his...issues, he is prone to losing his temper. Heels that are proficient at ratfuckery and mind games can take this opportunity to cheat. Plus, he is a babyface I mean cmon he's gotta help the heel get heat.
- His weak point is his surgically repaired back which he broke in two places a couple of years ago. While he is pretty much healed, he will sell offense to the back like it’s killing him.
Wrestling Style:
Brawler/Power/Deathmatch. Very similar to what you would see in a modern day heavyweight. Hard hitting, all offense, strikes, slams and suplexes as well as power-based submission holds. Demonstrates his resilience through his selling and connecting with the crowd. Completely comfortable in extreme environments and loves to employ unique weapons. Especially enjoys putting people through tables because the fans always pop for a table spot and almost goes into a trancelike state anytime he does.
Wrestles like a modern heavyweight in that he loves to chain maneuvers together one after the other for maximum pain and impact. He also loves to show off how strong he is and how hard he can hit.
Risk taker and will happily step outside his box to try to win. In tag team attractions he is a very capable partner for almost any style of wrestler being a multiple time tag team champion with three different partners.
Wrestling Attire:
Refer to PB.
Finishing Moves:
The Toxic Avenger - John Cena’s Attitude Adjustment, or a fireman’s carry lift to a modified powerslam. Can hit this from a variety of positions including from the top and as an “out of nowhere” counter. In big matches he will roll through and hit a second one immediately after the first as an insurance policy. NOTE: To protect the visual impact of the move, do not have Erik do the move successfully unless he is going to win. I don't mind if it's countered or blocked, but i don't want it kicked out of.
Trademark/Signature Moves:
Limbic Resonance - Jumping Piledriver
Death Blooms - Diving elbow drop to the outside of the ring, sometimes from the ring apron or another elevated surface
The End So Far - Sloppy Sharpshooter. Aesthetically its not applied perfectly, but it hurts, and thats what matters.
Medicine for the Dead - 2nd rope Dragon Superplex.
Stain of Mind - Bronson Reed’s “Tsunami” or probably the worst top rope splash you’ll ever see, but it HURTS.
Lament Configuration - Crossface/Scissored Armbar Combo (The Batista Bite)
Butcher’s Hook - Sleeper Hold, but when he gets them to the mat he immediately starts with arm-trapped 12-to-6 elbow strikes as a way to try to win by referee stoppage or verbal submission.
All Hope Is Gone - Sloppy STF. Think John Cena. He’s not looking to wow you with technical acumen - when he applies the hold he either wants the tap out or to break your neck, OR to choke you out.
This Cold Black - Double Arm DDT transitioned into a guillotine choke
Snuff - Spear, often as an “out of nowhere” counter to regain control of the match.
Death Blooms - Diving elbow drop to the outside of the ring, sometimes from the ring apron or another elevated surface
The End So Far - Sloppy Sharpshooter. Aesthetically its not applied perfectly, but it hurts, and thats what matters.
Medicine for the Dead - 2nd rope Dragon Superplex.
Stain of Mind - Bronson Reed’s “Tsunami” or probably the worst top rope splash you’ll ever see, but it HURTS.
Lament Configuration - Crossface/Scissored Armbar Combo (The Batista Bite)
Butcher’s Hook - Sleeper Hold, but when he gets them to the mat he immediately starts with arm-trapped 12-to-6 elbow strikes as a way to try to win by referee stoppage or verbal submission.
All Hope Is Gone - Sloppy STF. Think John Cena. He’s not looking to wow you with technical acumen - when he applies the hold he either wants the tap out or to break your neck, OR to choke you out.
This Cold Black - Double Arm DDT transitioned into a guillotine choke
Snuff - Spear, often as an “out of nowhere” counter to regain control of the match.
Common Moves:
STRIKING
Punch
Forearm Smash
Knee Lift
Kick
Standing Lariat
Chop
Headbutt
Discus Chop
Discus Lariat
Running Lariat
Kneeling Lariat
Overhand Chop
Face Slap
Reverse Elbow
Rolling Elbow
Big Boot
Yakuza Kick (Charging Big Boot)
European Uppercut
European Uppercut rush in the corner
Machinegun Chops
Turnbuckle Shoulder Thrusts
Clothesline rush in the corner
Splash in the corner
SLAMS THROWS AND HOLDS
Belly to Belly Side Suplex
Belly to Belly overhead suplex
Spinning Belly to Belly Suplex
Spinebuster
Exploder Suplex
T Bone Suplex
T Bone Suplex into the turnbuckle
Running Powerslam
Front Powerslam
Vertical Suplex Powerslam
Scoop Powerslam
Body Slam
Lifting DDT
Brainbuster
Shoulder Block
Powerbomb
Running Powerbomb
Sitout Powerbomb
Spinning Powerbomb
Tossing Powerbomb
Sidewalk Slam
Gorilla Press Toss
Gorilla Press Slam
Gorilla Press Drop
Lifting Reverse DDT
German Suplex
Release German Suplex
Everest (High angle) German Suplex
German Suplex into the turnbuckle
Superplex
Top Rope Superplex
Over the top rope suicide dive
Upside Down Crack Smash (Rolling senton off the apron to the opponent on the floor)
Back Body Drop
Middle Rope Suicide Dive
Tendency To Cheat
Never. Doesn't respect cheating and only engages with weapons and stuff like that when the rules allow him to.
Accolades:
FIW Fighting Spirit Champion x3
FIW World Tag Team Champion
ECWF World Tag Team Champion
Elysium Pro Wrestling World Tag Team Champion
NGIW Champion
ECWF World Heavyweight Champion x2
Elysium Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion/"wideawake" Tournament Winner (Inaugural)
OATH Pro Wrestling World Champion
UWL United States Heavyweight Champion
JAWBRKR PRO WILDCARD Champion (First and Last Ever)
STRIKING
Punch
Forearm Smash
Knee Lift
Kick
Standing Lariat
Chop
Headbutt
Discus Chop
Discus Lariat
Running Lariat
Kneeling Lariat
Overhand Chop
Face Slap
Reverse Elbow
Rolling Elbow
Big Boot
Yakuza Kick (Charging Big Boot)
European Uppercut
European Uppercut rush in the corner
Machinegun Chops
Turnbuckle Shoulder Thrusts
Clothesline rush in the corner
Splash in the corner
SLAMS THROWS AND HOLDS
Belly to Belly Side Suplex
Belly to Belly overhead suplex
Spinning Belly to Belly Suplex
Spinebuster
Exploder Suplex
T Bone Suplex
T Bone Suplex into the turnbuckle
Running Powerslam
Front Powerslam
Vertical Suplex Powerslam
Scoop Powerslam
Body Slam
Lifting DDT
Brainbuster
Shoulder Block
Powerbomb
Running Powerbomb
Sitout Powerbomb
Spinning Powerbomb
Tossing Powerbomb
Sidewalk Slam
Gorilla Press Toss
Gorilla Press Slam
Gorilla Press Drop
Lifting Reverse DDT
German Suplex
Release German Suplex
Everest (High angle) German Suplex
German Suplex into the turnbuckle
Superplex
Top Rope Superplex
Over the top rope suicide dive
Upside Down Crack Smash (Rolling senton off the apron to the opponent on the floor)
Back Body Drop
Middle Rope Suicide Dive
Tendency To Cheat
Never. Doesn't respect cheating and only engages with weapons and stuff like that when the rules allow him to.
Accolades:
FIW Fighting Spirit Champion x3
FIW World Tag Team Champion
ECWF World Tag Team Champion
Elysium Pro Wrestling World Tag Team Champion
NGIW Champion
ECWF World Heavyweight Champion x2
Elysium Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion/"wideawake" Tournament Winner (Inaugural)
OATH Pro Wrestling World Champion
UWL United States Heavyweight Champion
JAWBRKR PRO WILDCARD Champion (First and Last Ever)
HANDLER INFO
Can You Help Write Matches:
Yes. Please reach out if you want me to write so I can plan it around my schedule. I am married, a dad of three and a business owner so my time is pretty divided.
Yes. Please reach out if you want me to write so I can plan it around my schedule. I am married, a dad of three and a business owner so my time is pretty divided.
Your OOC/Handler Name:
Will
Will
How Did You Hear About Us/Would We Know Any Other OCs Of Yours?
I've been around the block a little bit, and I am going to be playing over at ZION which is an NFW affiliate, also very happily played at JAWBRKR.
