Post by #HEEL Dark Lord on Sept 28, 2006 15:12:43 GMT -5
September 28, 2006 - For six consecutive years IGN and THQ have teamed up to bring our readers an ongoing exclusive look at the superstars of the WWE, and this season is no exception. Famous the world over, our "SmackDown Countdown" chronicles each wrestler, diva, and legend that will appear in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, and comes complete with never-before-seen screenshots and direct-feed movies of every last one of them. Every day for the next nine weeks, we'll profile more than 60 different personalities (including two each on Mondays and Fridays as a special homage to Raw and SmackDown fans), and for the first time ever, will cover two different platforms with images and video from both the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 versions. Hot stuff? You bet.
But enough with the formalities it's time to throw down with today's Countdown superstar, Johnny Nitro!
HEIGHT:
6'2" WEIGHT:
219 lbs HOMETOWN:
Los Angeles, CA
Johnny Nitro has been paying close attention to the back and forth battles between Carlito and Shelton Benjamin to see who the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship will be. How long will this up and comer hold onto his reign?
In April 2005, Joey Mercury, Nitro and Melina made an immediate impact in their SmackDown debut. Claiming to be the hot new team on the scene because of their good looks and the celebrity circles they run in, MNM walked to the ring on a red carpet with paparazzi photographers snapping pictures. Interrupting the very first Carlito's Cabana, MNM attacked Rey Mysterio. One week later in their first SmackDown Match, Mercury & Nitro defeated Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. Two more title reigns quickly followed suit.
Much later on, and after two months and five straight losses to London & Kendrick, MNM lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to them at Judgment Day. Nitro & Melina blamed the loss on Mercury, attacking him and effectively putting an end to MNM as a tag team unit. To make matters worse, Melina lost her singles match against Jillian in controversial fashion, and Melina and Nitro went to General Manager Theodore Long to protest the decision. When the GM refused to do anything about it, Melina responded by slapping him right across the face. Melina's actions would not prove to be wise, as Theodore Long fired her and Nitro on the spot, effectively ending the couple's run on SmackDown.
Nitro and Melina made their RAW debut soon afterwards, but it was an unsuccessful one as Nitro lost to John Cena after tapping out to the STFU. However, Nitro did manage to score his first RAW victory the following week when he defeated Charlie Haas; when Melina ran into the ring and feigned injuring her ankle, Nitro used the distraction to roll Haas up, using a handful of tights to help him get the victory. Nitro then took on Carlito and thanks to Benjamin's interference, Nitro was able to defeat the Caribbean Superstar with an impressive standing Shooting Star Press. It was later announced that all three men would meet at Vengeance in a Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship. The following week, Nitro and Benjamin faced Carlito in a Handicap Match; while the two argued during the bout, they held it together long enough for Nitro to pin Carlito once again. At Vengeance, Nitro stole Carlito's pinfall on Shelton Benjamin to win the Intercontinental Championship.
Source: WWE.com
Stats
Strength: 8
Submission: 8
Durability: 7.5
Technique: 7.5
Speed: 8
Charisma: 7.5
Hardcore: 7.5
Stamina: 8
Overall: 86
FINISHERS
Super Kick
Dancing Leg Drop
^^^^^^^
But enough with the formalities it's time to throw down with today's Countdown superstar, Johnny Nitro!
HEIGHT:
6'2" WEIGHT:
219 lbs HOMETOWN:
Los Angeles, CA
Johnny Nitro has been paying close attention to the back and forth battles between Carlito and Shelton Benjamin to see who the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship will be. How long will this up and comer hold onto his reign?
In April 2005, Joey Mercury, Nitro and Melina made an immediate impact in their SmackDown debut. Claiming to be the hot new team on the scene because of their good looks and the celebrity circles they run in, MNM walked to the ring on a red carpet with paparazzi photographers snapping pictures. Interrupting the very first Carlito's Cabana, MNM attacked Rey Mysterio. One week later in their first SmackDown Match, Mercury & Nitro defeated Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. Two more title reigns quickly followed suit.
Much later on, and after two months and five straight losses to London & Kendrick, MNM lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to them at Judgment Day. Nitro & Melina blamed the loss on Mercury, attacking him and effectively putting an end to MNM as a tag team unit. To make matters worse, Melina lost her singles match against Jillian in controversial fashion, and Melina and Nitro went to General Manager Theodore Long to protest the decision. When the GM refused to do anything about it, Melina responded by slapping him right across the face. Melina's actions would not prove to be wise, as Theodore Long fired her and Nitro on the spot, effectively ending the couple's run on SmackDown.
Nitro and Melina made their RAW debut soon afterwards, but it was an unsuccessful one as Nitro lost to John Cena after tapping out to the STFU. However, Nitro did manage to score his first RAW victory the following week when he defeated Charlie Haas; when Melina ran into the ring and feigned injuring her ankle, Nitro used the distraction to roll Haas up, using a handful of tights to help him get the victory. Nitro then took on Carlito and thanks to Benjamin's interference, Nitro was able to defeat the Caribbean Superstar with an impressive standing Shooting Star Press. It was later announced that all three men would meet at Vengeance in a Triple Threat Match for the Intercontinental Championship. The following week, Nitro and Benjamin faced Carlito in a Handicap Match; while the two argued during the bout, they held it together long enough for Nitro to pin Carlito once again. At Vengeance, Nitro stole Carlito's pinfall on Shelton Benjamin to win the Intercontinental Championship.
Source: WWE.com
Stats
Strength: 8
Submission: 8
Durability: 7.5
Technique: 7.5
Speed: 8
Charisma: 7.5
Hardcore: 7.5
Stamina: 8
Overall: 86
FINISHERS
Super Kick
Dancing Leg Drop
^^^^^^^
