Post by #HEEL Dark Lord on Sept 29, 2006 17:36:48 GMT -5
September 29, 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, Finlay.
Celtic Cross ;D
HEIGHT:
6'2"
WEIGHT:
235 lbs
HOMETOWN:
Belfast, IRL
Finlay took matters into his own hands when his king, King Booker, defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Batista. After helping the champion win, the Irishman continued to beat the Animal into a bloody mess. To say the least, he has managed to steal Batista's attention from getting the gold, as a heated, new rivalry enters SmackDown.
Finlay has made his mission clear: he's here to fight. That's exactly what he's going to do, and he's always been good at it. Hailing from the mean streets of Belfast, Ireland, Finlay will tell you that he loves to fight, and this double-tough individual can back up his bravado.
Throughout his career, Finlay has been regarded as one of the toughest men to ever step foot inside the ring. Originally plying his trade in Europe, Finlay held 16 major championships in Great Britain and Germany before coming to the United States in the mid-1990s. Landing in WCW, Finlay immediately began an intense rivalry with fellow European William Regal. Finlay went on to win the WCW Television Championship from Booker T in 1998, but made his true mark in WCW's Hardcore division. However, shortly after winning the first ever Hardcore Junkyard Invitational in 1999, Finlay suffered a severe leg injury at a WCW live event when he was sent crashing through a table. After a short stay in WCW following his return, Finlay returned to his native Great Britain to wrestle in 2001.
After five years away from American rings, Finlay came to SmackDown in January 2006 looking to fight. Less than a month after his return, Finlay became involved in a heated rivalry with Bobby Lashley. The war began at No Way Out, when Finlay hit Lashley with his shillelagh, costing Lashley his match with JBL and ending his undefeated streak. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long ordered a rematch on March 10, with the winner qualifying for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 22. However, that match never got started, as both men brawled out into the parking lot, with Lashley nearly overturning a car onto Finlay. Finally, the two met in a Lumberjack Match; thanks to his shillelagh, Finlay won the match and qualified for WrestleMania.
Finlay next took part in the King of the Ring tournament on SmackDown and Irish eyes were certainly smiling upon Finlay last July when he earned the United States Championship. With the help of his miniature associate, Little Bastard, and not one, but two shillelaghs, Finlay unseated his heated rival Bobby Lashley to do it. The Irish United States Champion left The Great American Bash with his championship still around his waist. With Lashley rendered unable to compete by Teddy Long, Finlay faced fellow royal Court member, William Regal. Regal came up short as Finlay got some assistance from Little Bastard and Regal's right boot, however, Finlay was honored in SmackDown's first-ever knighthood ceremony, called by King Booker. The royal knighting was spoiled by an intense Bobby Lashley who came to the ring to battle the King's court.
Source: WWE.com
Stats
Strength: 7.5
Submission: 8
Durability: 7.5
Technique: 9
Speed: 7
Charisma: 7
Hardcore: 8.5
Stamina: 7
Overall: 85
FINISHERS
Celtic Cross
Celtic Cross
But enough with the formalities it's time to throw down with today's Countdown superstar, Finlay.
Celtic Cross ;D
HEIGHT:
6'2"
WEIGHT:
235 lbs
HOMETOWN:
Belfast, IRL
Finlay took matters into his own hands when his king, King Booker, defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Batista. After helping the champion win, the Irishman continued to beat the Animal into a bloody mess. To say the least, he has managed to steal Batista's attention from getting the gold, as a heated, new rivalry enters SmackDown.
Finlay has made his mission clear: he's here to fight. That's exactly what he's going to do, and he's always been good at it. Hailing from the mean streets of Belfast, Ireland, Finlay will tell you that he loves to fight, and this double-tough individual can back up his bravado.
Throughout his career, Finlay has been regarded as one of the toughest men to ever step foot inside the ring. Originally plying his trade in Europe, Finlay held 16 major championships in Great Britain and Germany before coming to the United States in the mid-1990s. Landing in WCW, Finlay immediately began an intense rivalry with fellow European William Regal. Finlay went on to win the WCW Television Championship from Booker T in 1998, but made his true mark in WCW's Hardcore division. However, shortly after winning the first ever Hardcore Junkyard Invitational in 1999, Finlay suffered a severe leg injury at a WCW live event when he was sent crashing through a table. After a short stay in WCW following his return, Finlay returned to his native Great Britain to wrestle in 2001.
After five years away from American rings, Finlay came to SmackDown in January 2006 looking to fight. Less than a month after his return, Finlay became involved in a heated rivalry with Bobby Lashley. The war began at No Way Out, when Finlay hit Lashley with his shillelagh, costing Lashley his match with JBL and ending his undefeated streak. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long ordered a rematch on March 10, with the winner qualifying for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 22. However, that match never got started, as both men brawled out into the parking lot, with Lashley nearly overturning a car onto Finlay. Finally, the two met in a Lumberjack Match; thanks to his shillelagh, Finlay won the match and qualified for WrestleMania.
Finlay next took part in the King of the Ring tournament on SmackDown and Irish eyes were certainly smiling upon Finlay last July when he earned the United States Championship. With the help of his miniature associate, Little Bastard, and not one, but two shillelaghs, Finlay unseated his heated rival Bobby Lashley to do it. The Irish United States Champion left The Great American Bash with his championship still around his waist. With Lashley rendered unable to compete by Teddy Long, Finlay faced fellow royal Court member, William Regal. Regal came up short as Finlay got some assistance from Little Bastard and Regal's right boot, however, Finlay was honored in SmackDown's first-ever knighthood ceremony, called by King Booker. The royal knighting was spoiled by an intense Bobby Lashley who came to the ring to battle the King's court.
Source: WWE.com
Stats
Strength: 7.5
Submission: 8
Durability: 7.5
Technique: 9
Speed: 7
Charisma: 7
Hardcore: 8.5
Stamina: 7
Overall: 85
FINISHERS
Celtic Cross
Celtic Cross
