Post by Melody Slayton on Sept 18, 2023 13:48:45 GMT -6
Character Information
Wrestling Name: Melody Slayton
Nicknames: Scrappy Songbird, Blue
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 108 Lbs.
Age/D.O.B: 18; December 31, 2004
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Resides In: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alignment: Face
Brief Bio: During the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation event WrestleFest II on December 31, 2004, then-C.E.O. of the company Jen Slayton went into labor. Before the show went off the air, BWF Founder David Slayton proudly announced that his wife had given birth to a healthy baby girl. As a result, the story of Melody Linnea Slayton began - quite literally - with a pop from the hometown Milwaukee crowd.
As Melody grew up, her parents divorced, but though they ended up living across the nation from one another (David in Wisconsin, Jen in Florida) they both always managed to make time for her. After showing interest in her parents' profession at a young age, Jen tentatively agreed to let David train their daughter, so long as he do it safely. (And as far as she knows, that is absolutely what happened.)
Over the years, Melody would learn from a number of the biggest names to ever grace the squared circle. Most people who came through BWF knew the girl, and she absorbed whatever knowledge she could like a sponge. Upon reaching her 17th birthday on December 31, 2021, her father surprised her with the news that, after having a serious talk with Jen, Melody would be allowed to set out on her own a year early - provided she still finish high school, of course, and attend college courses when she was able - and begin her wrestling career in earnest. (Previously, her mother had refused to allow any real wrestling before Melody's 18th birthday.)
And so, with a frankly astonishing pedigree behind her and all the potential in the world in front of her, the Scrappy Songbird herself went in search of the first company she would call home. A place she could make her mark and prove herself worthy of the Blazenwing legacy. A journey that led her to the gates of companies such as Zion Wrestling, Uprising, Empire Wrestling, Limitless Wrestling and, now, Zenith Wrestling…
Pro Debut: February 11, 2022 in Zion Wrestling
Picture Base: Billie Starkz
Social Media: @scrappysongbird
Wrestling Information
Past Injuries: None
Wrestling Style: All-Rounder with a hint of Daredevil
Wrestling Attire: Blue and black color scheme, with the blue usually glittery in some way. She likes her outfits to shine as much as she does once that bell rings!
Finishing Move:
1. The Full Effect V2 (Sweet Chin Music with Tune-Up - her father’s famous finishing move)
2. The Glitter Bomb (Panama Sunrise)
Signature Moves:
1. The Songbird Shuffle (People’s Elbow)
2. Sonic Boom (Poisonrana)
3. Magic Missile (V-Trigger)
4. Splash Mountain (Pepsi Plunge)
Common Moves:
- Leaping Knee
- Assorted DDTs
- Top-Rope Splash
- Samoan Drop
- Dragon Sleeper
- Brainbuster
- German Suplex
- Lungblower Backbreaker
- Hurricanrana
- Overcastle Neckbreaker
Strengths:
- As a certain old-school announcer might say, Melody is "quicker than a hiccup". She's small, agile and adept at using her speed to her advantage.
- After spending most of her life learning from a wide range of competitors, Melody is adaptable to most situations. If she can stay focused and remain calm, she can often come up with an answer for any situation.
- Sometimes, being 'newer' has it's advantages. Established names tend to underestimate younger talent, and as long as she carries that label, she's looking to score as many upsets as she can.
Weaknesses:
- While Melody IS fast, sometimes she can rely too much on her speed, focusing on agility and evasion instead of offense. This can wear her down faster than if she just took the hits from her opponent.
- Pride. Melody is proud of her family and her lineage, and that can sometimes blind her, regardless of if she intends it to or not.
- She REALLY cares what the fans think of her, despite her father's warnings, and if a crowd turns on her, it can shatter her self-confidence and leave her prone to danger.
Notable Accomplishments:
- BWF World Champion (1)
- EW World Champion (1)
- BWF Tag Team Champion (2; 1 w/ Callie Crocket, 1 w/ David Slayton)
- LW Tag Team Champion (1; w/ Callie Crocket)
- EW Spartan Champion (1)
- EW Primetime Champion (1)
- 2023 Limitless Wrestling Gauntlet Run Sole Survivor
Manager/Valet: N/A
Manager/Valet Picture Base: N/A
Entrance Information
Entrance Theme: "(May You One Day) Carry Me Home" by The Forecast
Entrance Description: The lights in the arena dim as the first beats of "(May You One Day) Carry Me Home" by The Forecast start ringing out across the sound system.
I'm standing in the road and I don't mind your headlights
You say I've lost control
But you're driving down my road
With pockets full of secrets never said
"The Scrappy Songbird" Melody Slayton steps out from behind the curtain, grinning from ear to ear. She points out toward the crowd, then drops to one knee and poses, bringing her hands together to make a heart.
I've got some things to say and I know you can relate
Kiss and tell I never tell
But I'd love to hear these words roll out your mouth
Melody stands, and then makes her way down toward the ring, high fiving any young fans who put their hands out.
I've got some things to say and I know you can relate
Kiss and tell I never tell
But I'd love to hear these words roll out your mouth
As the chorus kicks in, Melody reaches ringside and climbs up the nearest set of stairs. She steps onto the ring apron, leans forward, and does a cartwheel across the apron before pointing out at the crowd and winking.
Run away with me, run away with me tonight
Run away with me, run away with me tonight
As the song winds down, Melody slips into the ring through the middle ropes and hops onto the nearest corner, raising her hands once more and making a heart. She blows a kiss to the fans and hops down, turning her full attention to the match at hand as the music cuts out.
Entrance as Champion: N/A
Attire: N/A
Handler Info
Name: Dave
Wrestling Name: Melody Slayton
Nicknames: Scrappy Songbird, Blue
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 108 Lbs.
Age/D.O.B: 18; December 31, 2004
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Resides In: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alignment: Face
Brief Bio: During the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation event WrestleFest II on December 31, 2004, then-C.E.O. of the company Jen Slayton went into labor. Before the show went off the air, BWF Founder David Slayton proudly announced that his wife had given birth to a healthy baby girl. As a result, the story of Melody Linnea Slayton began - quite literally - with a pop from the hometown Milwaukee crowd.
As Melody grew up, her parents divorced, but though they ended up living across the nation from one another (David in Wisconsin, Jen in Florida) they both always managed to make time for her. After showing interest in her parents' profession at a young age, Jen tentatively agreed to let David train their daughter, so long as he do it safely. (And as far as she knows, that is absolutely what happened.)
Over the years, Melody would learn from a number of the biggest names to ever grace the squared circle. Most people who came through BWF knew the girl, and she absorbed whatever knowledge she could like a sponge. Upon reaching her 17th birthday on December 31, 2021, her father surprised her with the news that, after having a serious talk with Jen, Melody would be allowed to set out on her own a year early - provided she still finish high school, of course, and attend college courses when she was able - and begin her wrestling career in earnest. (Previously, her mother had refused to allow any real wrestling before Melody's 18th birthday.)
And so, with a frankly astonishing pedigree behind her and all the potential in the world in front of her, the Scrappy Songbird herself went in search of the first company she would call home. A place she could make her mark and prove herself worthy of the Blazenwing legacy. A journey that led her to the gates of companies such as Zion Wrestling, Uprising, Empire Wrestling, Limitless Wrestling and, now, Zenith Wrestling…
Pro Debut: February 11, 2022 in Zion Wrestling
Picture Base: Billie Starkz
Social Media: @scrappysongbird
Wrestling Information
Past Injuries: None
Wrestling Style: All-Rounder with a hint of Daredevil
Wrestling Attire: Blue and black color scheme, with the blue usually glittery in some way. She likes her outfits to shine as much as she does once that bell rings!
Finishing Move:
1. The Full Effect V2 (Sweet Chin Music with Tune-Up - her father’s famous finishing move)
2. The Glitter Bomb (Panama Sunrise)
Signature Moves:
1. The Songbird Shuffle (People’s Elbow)
2. Sonic Boom (Poisonrana)
3. Magic Missile (V-Trigger)
4. Splash Mountain (Pepsi Plunge)
Common Moves:
- Leaping Knee
- Assorted DDTs
- Top-Rope Splash
- Samoan Drop
- Dragon Sleeper
- Brainbuster
- German Suplex
- Lungblower Backbreaker
- Hurricanrana
- Overcastle Neckbreaker
Strengths:
- As a certain old-school announcer might say, Melody is "quicker than a hiccup". She's small, agile and adept at using her speed to her advantage.
- After spending most of her life learning from a wide range of competitors, Melody is adaptable to most situations. If she can stay focused and remain calm, she can often come up with an answer for any situation.
- Sometimes, being 'newer' has it's advantages. Established names tend to underestimate younger talent, and as long as she carries that label, she's looking to score as many upsets as she can.
Weaknesses:
- While Melody IS fast, sometimes she can rely too much on her speed, focusing on agility and evasion instead of offense. This can wear her down faster than if she just took the hits from her opponent.
- Pride. Melody is proud of her family and her lineage, and that can sometimes blind her, regardless of if she intends it to or not.
- She REALLY cares what the fans think of her, despite her father's warnings, and if a crowd turns on her, it can shatter her self-confidence and leave her prone to danger.
Notable Accomplishments:
- BWF World Champion (1)
- EW World Champion (1)
- BWF Tag Team Champion (2; 1 w/ Callie Crocket, 1 w/ David Slayton)
- LW Tag Team Champion (1; w/ Callie Crocket)
- EW Spartan Champion (1)
- EW Primetime Champion (1)
- 2023 Limitless Wrestling Gauntlet Run Sole Survivor
Manager/Valet: N/A
Manager/Valet Picture Base: N/A
Entrance Information
Entrance Theme: "(May You One Day) Carry Me Home" by The Forecast
Entrance Description: The lights in the arena dim as the first beats of "(May You One Day) Carry Me Home" by The Forecast start ringing out across the sound system.
I'm standing in the road and I don't mind your headlights
You say I've lost control
But you're driving down my road
With pockets full of secrets never said
"The Scrappy Songbird" Melody Slayton steps out from behind the curtain, grinning from ear to ear. She points out toward the crowd, then drops to one knee and poses, bringing her hands together to make a heart.
I've got some things to say and I know you can relate
Kiss and tell I never tell
But I'd love to hear these words roll out your mouth
Melody stands, and then makes her way down toward the ring, high fiving any young fans who put their hands out.
I've got some things to say and I know you can relate
Kiss and tell I never tell
But I'd love to hear these words roll out your mouth
As the chorus kicks in, Melody reaches ringside and climbs up the nearest set of stairs. She steps onto the ring apron, leans forward, and does a cartwheel across the apron before pointing out at the crowd and winking.
Run away with me, run away with me tonight
Run away with me, run away with me tonight
As the song winds down, Melody slips into the ring through the middle ropes and hops onto the nearest corner, raising her hands once more and making a heart. She blows a kiss to the fans and hops down, turning her full attention to the match at hand as the music cuts out.
Entrance as Champion: N/A
Attire: N/A
Handler Info
Name: Dave
