Jean-Gerard Baptiste

Tall, olive skinned Frenchmen with an athletic definition. Raven-haired man with long flowing strands. Similar physical build to Randy Orton. Due to his lack of hardcore tendencies, he has no noticeable scars and perfectly smooth skin. Monsieur Baptiste is manicured on a daily basis and takes pride in taking care of his body.

He generally wears a lot of white. Short pair of wrestling trunks(Randy Orton) with light blue trim and the Fleur-di-lis going up the right side. White elbow pads. White boots with the letters JGB going down the side in a light blue script.

Extremely Anti-American. Will do anything to win a match and cheat whenever he can. Very elusive when opponents are bringing the offense, much like Randy Savage was in his prime. This defensive technique often frustrates opponents. Taunts often. 

Born off the white sands of the Garonne River and inheriting both of his parents’ beauty, gracious manners, and all around royal taste in everything cuisine, music, and sex, this magnificent young lad matured into that of a classicistic gentleman. More appropriately, this young prince developed into that of a fine king - a noble Frenchman that defined the majestic symbol with which the fleur-di-lis represented.


Embarking upon his quest for world wrestling dominance at an early age -- 18, to be precise -- his reputation, as both a savvy ring technician combined with the prowess and speed of a traditional high-flyer, grew more and more ostentatious with every opponent that fell before him. However, it wasn’t until his impressive victory against the three-hundred-fifty pound Turkish Monstrosity known as Gökhan The Great in the finals of the Super International Wrestling Grand Prix (S-IWGP) Cup did Jean-Gerard Baptiste truly carve out a piece of history for himself. In thirty-five minutes of absolute hell and sheer torture, a bloodied and battered Baptiste emerged from the flames a vanquisher of evil and righteous champion. It was an iconic moment of glory in the history of the Super-IWGP tournament, and from this, the name “International Icon” became synonymous with Jean-Gerard Baptiste. In an instant, Monsieur Baptiste, as you will all come to know and respect him as, was on top of the world and dipping his feet into an ocean of gold.

Soon after this, Monsieur Baptiste competed in various organizations across the world in countries such as Italy, Switzerland, Germany, South Africa, and Japan. Despite going against his better judgment, Monsieur Baptiste even wrestled briefly in the United States of America for Rob Belote and his Washington D.C. based LEGACY promotion. However, not long after Monsieur Baptiste made his grand debut in the company, Rob Belote sidelined him on an account of making him "pay his dues", ignoring the fact that he was more than capable of defeating any one of his top contenders within LEGACY.

Not long after Monsieur Baptiste's LEGACY departure, the International Icon decided to go back to Japan and prepare for his young career's next step... and it was then that rumors of a little promotion in Las Vegas called SHOOT Project, a promotion with much history in Japan, was making a triumphant return to the global tour scene. Realizing the potential to further his legacy as an International Icon, Monsieur Baptiste signed on the dotted line to compete in the 2011 Redemption Rumble in Mexico City.

And thus our story continues...

Baptiste is a technician at heart and will perform various slams and suplexes.  While he plays dirty and will deliver a low blow, eye gouge, or back rakes whenever it suits his needs, he's still an accomplished technical wrestler and will utilize this against his opponents.  Due to his height and the amount of air he gets from leaping off the top rope, he is an accomplished practitioner with basic high flying moves such as missile dropkicks, leg drops, and elbow drops. 

SIGNATURE MOVES

La Révolution | Snapping Russian Leg-Sweep Performed from the Second Turnbuckle

Au Revoir |  T-Bone Suplex(Shelton Benjamin's)

Le Vin Fin | Stalling Falling Splash from the Top Rope(Similar to what Rey Mysterio uses after the 619)  

Chateaux Bordeaux | High impact flying cross-body from the top rope.  Execution and form is similar to that of Randy Orton and Rocky Maivia.

1. Swinging Sideslam from the fall-away position (Billy Gunn's Gunnslinger) 2. Jumping Leg Lariat from the Top Rope onto a standing opponent.