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Holy crackers! It's...Zane!
Micah Fox, better known by his ring name, Zane, is the button-mashing, comic-collecting, cartoon-craving Wrestle Wrabbit himself, and he thinks you're super cool. Zane is one of wrestling's most popular characters, bringing a charming, awkward, childlike innocence to a sport typically associated with anger and punching.
-Global Legend Pro Wrestling-
After beginning his career wrestling in relative obscurity in the indie scene, Zane travelled across seas where he rose to greater prominence in Global Legend Pro Wrestling as one half of the team DEMONSHOCK along with partner Hero Yuta, better known today as Jin-Yuta. Following Yuta's cue, Zane adopted the gimmick of a heavy-metal nerd, despite having only a passing appreciation for the genre. As a team, DEMONSHOCK would come to the ring to the tune of Yuta's first theme, with Zane mimicking the power chords on air guitar while headbanging, a move enhanced by the wild whipping-around of his ears. DEMONSHOCK were an instant success with GLPW's audience, combining their individual, signature techniques into dazzling, tandem combinations, such as their common finish, Yuta's famous Enjeru Knee into Zane's whiplashing Snap Dragon Suplex. As the team, they would win the GLWP Dual Spirits Championship, the promotions top tag team prize. The two would hold the belts for eight months before dropping them to SHINDEN, the same group that Yuta would later go on to take over as leader. Soon after losing the belts, Zane and Yuta would amicably split as a team to pursue singles success, though it would be far from the end of their story, together.
Zane made his name as one of the best performers in the world during his time competing in the GLPW Grand Fist tournament, soon after splitting with Yuta, who also competed in the tournament. Yuta and Zane put on a series of classic matches in the vaunted tournament against their individual opponents, before ultimately leading to the finals, which pit the former tag team champs against each other. What came next was what many pundits and fellow wrestlers regard as one of the greatest professional wrestling matches of all time, with Zane and Yuta putting on a 29-minute sprint of nonstop action, featuring nail-biting false finishes and breathtaking counters, including the now-famous moment of Zane countering the Enjeru Knee into his finisher, the Horizon Star, for an incredibly close 2-count. Although he put on a star-making performance, Zane would ultimately lose the match, after being hit with the debut of Yuta's now-signature yet ultra-rare finisher, the Red Lightning Ultra Bomb, a variation of the Blue Thunder Bomb he had been using in his matches up to that point.
Even in defeat, match skyrocketed Zane into the upper echelon of workers in the business. While Yuta's in-ring prowess had long distinguished him as a prodigy in the making, Zane's in-ring work often flew under the radar, with more focus going toward his charming personality and cute looks, instead. The Grand Fist final presented Zane as an elite-level wrestler capable of putting aside his more colorful, cutesy personality to put on a show of intensity in the ring, and to this day, Zane credits this match, along with Yuta, with much of the industry success he's enjoyed, thereafter.
-Velocity Wrestling Project-
Returning from overseas, Zane was given a tryout with the NWF and was featured in the losing end of a squash match on one of the company's online-only shows. Management ultimately decided they didn't not have a spot on the company's already saturated roster, stating that Zane's in-ring ability was more than adquate but that he was "too small and cute" for the promotion's image at the time. Zane later said that some in the company suggested that he could be positioned as a character to grow the audience among their young female demographic but this idea was ultimately turned down for fear that Zane would alienate their existing base.
Unable to be welcomed into the NWF fold, Zane instead landed among the burgeoning roster at Velocity Wrestling Project, an independent promotion which specifically sought to showcase wresters of smaller, more agile species, often spurned by the world's largest promotion. Prioritizing workrate and skill over size and look, VWP was in my ways the perfect spot for Zane, a program primarily enjoyed by more hardcore wrestling fans who would be more familiar with his work in GLPW. Zane would have numerous critically acclaimed matches in VWP, capturing a litany of championships within the company and is credited as one of the pillars which helped elevate the company beyond obscurity into its status today as a viable alternative to NWF.
During a cross-promotional series of events with Global Legend Pro Wrestling (at which time VWP had since changed its name to Unlimited Pride Wrestling), Zane would end up winning the GLPW World Legend championship, which had jumped between various wrestlers after being vacated by an injured Jin-Yuta. Following his return to the ring, the cross-promotion would reach its finale with a match between Yuta and Zane for the World Legend title, which Yuta would win in yet another widely praised matchup between the two, further cementing their legendary rivalry, as well as the ongoing story of Zane's inability to best his former tag team partner.
During his time with VWP/UPW, Zane leaned further into a version of his character which was essentially an exaggerated version of himself, showing off his love of video games and animation and taking on a personality of boyish wonder and cutesy capering. Zane's character was considered to be very innovative. Although other gimmicks before him had sought to shed the traditional view of masculinity, these would often come with the intent of sexual ambiguity with the character, playing up on the fears and insecurities of the audience. Zane's character, in contrast, was completely separate from that, representing a type of 'impossibly innocent cartoon boy that only exists in fantasy worlds of video games or animation,' as Zane described it himself.
While with the company, Zane would often come out to background music of the first level of World 6 of the video game Lunaria, which Zane describes as 'one of his favorite tracks, ever.' Although the company had not officially paid to license the music, they were able to avoid legal trouble by playing it through the PA system rather than through official production means. Still, Zane came to the decision to acquire entrance music which could be played in higher quality and be taken with him where ever he went. It was during this time that he commissioned a theme from fast-rising independent game developer and composer Mick Max. The theme music, Hero Through Stars, has an upbeat, heroic tone which is designed was designed to match the energy and vibe that Zane brings to his character and audiences, and according to Zane was meant to take inspiration of the "Space Dragon final boss fight" of Max's hit game, Solar Son. The theme has gone on to be one of the most recognizable in wrestling and an integral part of Zane's character and gimmick.
-National Wrestling Federation-
Upon making a bigger name for himself in UPW, Zane was approached by NWF officials, interested in bringing him on board, after initially rejecting him some years prior. Zane's debut in NWF was viewed as the ultimate validation for those who had followed him on the international and indie circuits. Considered to be a promotion which valued look and size, Zane's ascent to the world's top promotion was seen as a recognition of his elite-level talent in the ring and ability to connect with a crowd.
Prior to his official debut, vignettes would appear featuring Zane running around amidst the lights and sights of Japan, interspliced with scenes of him reading graphic novels, playing video games, or watching cartoons, all set to the tune of his now-famous entrance music. As something of an easter egg for fans in the know, toward the end of the main vignette, Zane is seen dancing in front of green-screen graphics with GLPW's on-air personality Nara The Best dancing behind him. The appearance of Nara was quite a surprise to knowledgeable fans, seeing such a well-known and active member of a rival promotion appearing on NWF television. The vignette and debut marked the beginning of a change in NWF's philosophy, as it was decided that acknowledgement of Zane's history in the business would be beneficial for the character.
Zane's character in NWF was similar to his portrayal on the indie scene but with a few changes. One notable addition to his early NWF character was his tendency to hug his defeated opponents after winning a match, kneeling down and lifting their dead-weight bodies up for an embrace, as the opponent looked groggy and confused. Another feature of Zane's earlier NWF run was his signature late-entrances. Zane's entrance music would play but several moments would pass before the camera cut to Zane backstage, playing video games, reading graphic novels, or listening to music, completely unaware that it was time to go out on stage before a backstage agent would get his attention. At this point, Zane exclaims something, such as his famous phrase "Holy crackers!" Then he would scurry out to the stage, greeting the audience with a wide-eyed look of panic, before going into his normal entrance routine. Unlike the post-match hug, which was a creative suggestion from NWF leadership, the late-entrance gag was Zane's idea. As his run went on, both would be gradually phased out, although the late-entrance gimmick still makes sporadic appearances.
Zane's NWF run saw him as a fan favorite but often relegated him to the midcard to begin with, portraying him as more of an awkward underdog than his recognized status as one of the best wrestlers on the planet. Amid increasingly vocal fan suppose, NWF higher ups were forced to reckoned with Zane's rapidly growing popularity, and began to showcase him in more main-event positions.
Unfortunately, just as he appeared to be set to be put into a program for the NWF World Championship, Zane would suffer a serious neck injury, which forced him out of wrestling, indefinitely. Following the injury, Zane addressed the live crowd, informing them that he would have to step away from the ring, and thanking them for the moments in his career that they had made possible through their support. Although Zane didn't say he'd be retiring outright, we gave no indication on when, if ever, he would return. Since then, Zane has been largely absent from the wrestling world, save for the occasional interview with wrestling journalists and content creators.
-Notes-
Though somewhat clashing with the style of his current character, Zane's signature, studded bracers are a holdover from his time in DEMONSHOCK, which he continues to wear as a tribute to the team he credits as his launching pad into greater success in the industry. They also serve as a reminder of his time with Jin-Yuta, whom he considered to be his best friend at the time.
Zane's finisher, the Horizon Star is named after an interstellar spacecraft from one of Zane's favorite animated shows. His signature submission hold, the Celestial Rings are named after important objects in a video game he enjoys.
Zane's favorite wrestler growing up was Shane Laota, a Canadian Arctic Hare who was known for shattering the glass ceiling which usually keeps typically smaller species out of the main event scene. Shane's size and physique, however, was far more pronounced than many in his species, an advantage not shared by Zane.
Zane is known as a brutal submission expert and when wrestling for promotions outside of NWF, he's known to end matches with a variety of submission moves other than his signature Celestial Rings. Fans and pundits have praised this as making his matches less predictable. NWF, however, tends to insist that its wrestlers win their matches with recognizable maneuvers.
The ring name "Zane" was chosen as an homage to his late mother, who wanted Zane to be his birthname.
Zane is the younger sibling of Beulah Fox, another professional wrestler better known by her ring name, Jule.
Zane is fluent in the Japanese language.
Later into Zane's NWF run, the ring announcer would begin introducing Zane by incorporating Zane's catchphrase, saying "Holy crackers, it's...ZANE!" This was done not only to further endear Zane to fans but also as a means of grappling with the awkwardness of enthusiastically introducing a wrestler with a one-syllable name.
Zane is an avid fan of astronomy, which is reference by the depiction and references to stars and other astronomical concepts in his gear, moveset, and character.
Zane's childhood home was located in a more remote region and this is occasionally reflected in his speech, which includes more antiquated terminology for certain words. These colloquialisms are occasionally worked into his talking segments as a means of making his character just a bit more quaint. Similarly, Zane is often depicted to be very 'uncool' at times. This was most prominently featured when he briefly aligned himself with Mason Cortez and Dante Rotunda of New Death Row, attempting to communicate with the two rats by clumsily inserting hip-hop terminology into his pitch to form a trio, much to the exasperation of NDR.
During one of his entrance sequences not long after his NWF debut, Zane was once again doing the 'late entrance' gag which saw his music play for several moments until he was seen backstage, obliviously listening to his music player with his eyes closed while he swayed back and forth, waving his arms up and down in an almost entranced manner. A backstage agent then yelled at Zane to get out onto the stage, where Zane hastily scrambled out to the ring. The moment, rather accidentally, became a hit with fans and the "Zane Dance," as they call it, has become one of the most enduring images of Zane's later career. A loop of the dance is often used in gifs by fans on social media to express an appreciation or desire to see Zane, and Zane himself has since incorporated the dance into his walk down to the ring, usually with an added twirl.
-Special Moves-
Finisher 1: Horizon Star
Finisher 2: Celestial Rings
Finisher 3: Hariken Strike Zero (More often used as a finisher against opponents too large to reliably hit with the Horizon Star. Otherwise, used as a signature.)
Signature 1: Spider Suplex
Signature 2: Snap Dragon Suplex
Signature 3: Shotgun Dropkick
Signature 4: Standing Elbow Drop (From top rope, often follows Spider Suplex)
-Main Event Moves-
(Maneuvers typically saved for big-match situations)
-Hariken Strike EX (Hariken Strike x4 with alternating feet)
-PoisonRana
-Moonsault (Often replaces Elbow Drop)
-Hydra Suplex (Dragon Suplex x3 or more)
-???
Move references:
Horizon Star (AKA Go 2 Sleep): https://youtu.be/2-NHcPAJHSE?t=37
Celestial Rings (AKA Rings of Saturn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7TGSbL00I8
Hariken Strike (AKA Buzzsaw Kick): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC89TiEe_E0
Snap Dragon Suplex: https://youtu.be/FrI9YCPxzQs?t=16
Spider Suplex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYvEW4QZ2jE
PoisonRana: https://youtu.be/-X4axggp4ww?t=14
No, Zane does not want to RP with your big dumb meathead. He is not a fetish character and I am legitimately a wrestling fan. We have nothing to discuss.
A long time ago I posted this drawing but with a different color job and I'm not sure how I managed it but that color job took a lot of the cuteness out of Zane's face. Over time I found myself looking at the sketch, thinking about what could have been until finally I decided to go ahead and redo the color and shading process in the hopes of maintaining that original version of his face. I was much more successful this time but it sat in GIMP for a month or more while I stalled on writing his new bio. That was the other thing - the previous version was supposed to contain an updated bio for Zane, since he was the first character I made since dreaming up this canon of wrestling characters and I figured it couldn't hurt to redo his backstory now that I've got more characters, promotions, and general lore to work with. But due to a combination of wanting to kill Nazis and recognizing that putting that much effort into clean art was pointless, I decided to just post the drawing without bothering to write the bio.
But now here's the drawing, and here's the no bio. This retcons some old information that I'll probably need to edit in previous works but the beautiful part about this, nobody reads or cares about this crap anyway so shit, who's gonna know?
Micah Fox, better known by his ring name, Zane, is the button-mashing, comic-collecting, cartoon-craving Wrestle Wrabbit himself, and he thinks you're super cool. Zane is one of wrestling's most popular characters, bringing a charming, awkward, childlike innocence to a sport typically associated with anger and punching.
-Global Legend Pro Wrestling-
After beginning his career wrestling in relative obscurity in the indie scene, Zane travelled across seas where he rose to greater prominence in Global Legend Pro Wrestling as one half of the team DEMONSHOCK along with partner Hero Yuta, better known today as Jin-Yuta. Following Yuta's cue, Zane adopted the gimmick of a heavy-metal nerd, despite having only a passing appreciation for the genre. As a team, DEMONSHOCK would come to the ring to the tune of Yuta's first theme, with Zane mimicking the power chords on air guitar while headbanging, a move enhanced by the wild whipping-around of his ears. DEMONSHOCK were an instant success with GLPW's audience, combining their individual, signature techniques into dazzling, tandem combinations, such as their common finish, Yuta's famous Enjeru Knee into Zane's whiplashing Snap Dragon Suplex. As the team, they would win the GLWP Dual Spirits Championship, the promotions top tag team prize. The two would hold the belts for eight months before dropping them to SHINDEN, the same group that Yuta would later go on to take over as leader. Soon after losing the belts, Zane and Yuta would amicably split as a team to pursue singles success, though it would be far from the end of their story, together.
Zane made his name as one of the best performers in the world during his time competing in the GLPW Grand Fist tournament, soon after splitting with Yuta, who also competed in the tournament. Yuta and Zane put on a series of classic matches in the vaunted tournament against their individual opponents, before ultimately leading to the finals, which pit the former tag team champs against each other. What came next was what many pundits and fellow wrestlers regard as one of the greatest professional wrestling matches of all time, with Zane and Yuta putting on a 29-minute sprint of nonstop action, featuring nail-biting false finishes and breathtaking counters, including the now-famous moment of Zane countering the Enjeru Knee into his finisher, the Horizon Star, for an incredibly close 2-count. Although he put on a star-making performance, Zane would ultimately lose the match, after being hit with the debut of Yuta's now-signature yet ultra-rare finisher, the Red Lightning Ultra Bomb, a variation of the Blue Thunder Bomb he had been using in his matches up to that point.
Even in defeat, match skyrocketed Zane into the upper echelon of workers in the business. While Yuta's in-ring prowess had long distinguished him as a prodigy in the making, Zane's in-ring work often flew under the radar, with more focus going toward his charming personality and cute looks, instead. The Grand Fist final presented Zane as an elite-level wrestler capable of putting aside his more colorful, cutesy personality to put on a show of intensity in the ring, and to this day, Zane credits this match, along with Yuta, with much of the industry success he's enjoyed, thereafter.
-Velocity Wrestling Project-
Returning from overseas, Zane was given a tryout with the NWF and was featured in the losing end of a squash match on one of the company's online-only shows. Management ultimately decided they didn't not have a spot on the company's already saturated roster, stating that Zane's in-ring ability was more than adquate but that he was "too small and cute" for the promotion's image at the time. Zane later said that some in the company suggested that he could be positioned as a character to grow the audience among their young female demographic but this idea was ultimately turned down for fear that Zane would alienate their existing base.
Unable to be welcomed into the NWF fold, Zane instead landed among the burgeoning roster at Velocity Wrestling Project, an independent promotion which specifically sought to showcase wresters of smaller, more agile species, often spurned by the world's largest promotion. Prioritizing workrate and skill over size and look, VWP was in my ways the perfect spot for Zane, a program primarily enjoyed by more hardcore wrestling fans who would be more familiar with his work in GLPW. Zane would have numerous critically acclaimed matches in VWP, capturing a litany of championships within the company and is credited as one of the pillars which helped elevate the company beyond obscurity into its status today as a viable alternative to NWF.
During a cross-promotional series of events with Global Legend Pro Wrestling (at which time VWP had since changed its name to Unlimited Pride Wrestling), Zane would end up winning the GLPW World Legend championship, which had jumped between various wrestlers after being vacated by an injured Jin-Yuta. Following his return to the ring, the cross-promotion would reach its finale with a match between Yuta and Zane for the World Legend title, which Yuta would win in yet another widely praised matchup between the two, further cementing their legendary rivalry, as well as the ongoing story of Zane's inability to best his former tag team partner.
During his time with VWP/UPW, Zane leaned further into a version of his character which was essentially an exaggerated version of himself, showing off his love of video games and animation and taking on a personality of boyish wonder and cutesy capering. Zane's character was considered to be very innovative. Although other gimmicks before him had sought to shed the traditional view of masculinity, these would often come with the intent of sexual ambiguity with the character, playing up on the fears and insecurities of the audience. Zane's character, in contrast, was completely separate from that, representing a type of 'impossibly innocent cartoon boy that only exists in fantasy worlds of video games or animation,' as Zane described it himself.
While with the company, Zane would often come out to background music of the first level of World 6 of the video game Lunaria, which Zane describes as 'one of his favorite tracks, ever.' Although the company had not officially paid to license the music, they were able to avoid legal trouble by playing it through the PA system rather than through official production means. Still, Zane came to the decision to acquire entrance music which could be played in higher quality and be taken with him where ever he went. It was during this time that he commissioned a theme from fast-rising independent game developer and composer Mick Max. The theme music, Hero Through Stars, has an upbeat, heroic tone which is designed was designed to match the energy and vibe that Zane brings to his character and audiences, and according to Zane was meant to take inspiration of the "Space Dragon final boss fight" of Max's hit game, Solar Son. The theme has gone on to be one of the most recognizable in wrestling and an integral part of Zane's character and gimmick.
-National Wrestling Federation-
Upon making a bigger name for himself in UPW, Zane was approached by NWF officials, interested in bringing him on board, after initially rejecting him some years prior. Zane's debut in NWF was viewed as the ultimate validation for those who had followed him on the international and indie circuits. Considered to be a promotion which valued look and size, Zane's ascent to the world's top promotion was seen as a recognition of his elite-level talent in the ring and ability to connect with a crowd.
Prior to his official debut, vignettes would appear featuring Zane running around amidst the lights and sights of Japan, interspliced with scenes of him reading graphic novels, playing video games, or watching cartoons, all set to the tune of his now-famous entrance music. As something of an easter egg for fans in the know, toward the end of the main vignette, Zane is seen dancing in front of green-screen graphics with GLPW's on-air personality Nara The Best dancing behind him. The appearance of Nara was quite a surprise to knowledgeable fans, seeing such a well-known and active member of a rival promotion appearing on NWF television. The vignette and debut marked the beginning of a change in NWF's philosophy, as it was decided that acknowledgement of Zane's history in the business would be beneficial for the character.
Zane's character in NWF was similar to his portrayal on the indie scene but with a few changes. One notable addition to his early NWF character was his tendency to hug his defeated opponents after winning a match, kneeling down and lifting their dead-weight bodies up for an embrace, as the opponent looked groggy and confused. Another feature of Zane's earlier NWF run was his signature late-entrances. Zane's entrance music would play but several moments would pass before the camera cut to Zane backstage, playing video games, reading graphic novels, or listening to music, completely unaware that it was time to go out on stage before a backstage agent would get his attention. At this point, Zane exclaims something, such as his famous phrase "Holy crackers!" Then he would scurry out to the stage, greeting the audience with a wide-eyed look of panic, before going into his normal entrance routine. Unlike the post-match hug, which was a creative suggestion from NWF leadership, the late-entrance gag was Zane's idea. As his run went on, both would be gradually phased out, although the late-entrance gimmick still makes sporadic appearances.
Zane's NWF run saw him as a fan favorite but often relegated him to the midcard to begin with, portraying him as more of an awkward underdog than his recognized status as one of the best wrestlers on the planet. Amid increasingly vocal fan suppose, NWF higher ups were forced to reckoned with Zane's rapidly growing popularity, and began to showcase him in more main-event positions.
Unfortunately, just as he appeared to be set to be put into a program for the NWF World Championship, Zane would suffer a serious neck injury, which forced him out of wrestling, indefinitely. Following the injury, Zane addressed the live crowd, informing them that he would have to step away from the ring, and thanking them for the moments in his career that they had made possible through their support. Although Zane didn't say he'd be retiring outright, we gave no indication on when, if ever, he would return. Since then, Zane has been largely absent from the wrestling world, save for the occasional interview with wrestling journalists and content creators.
-Notes-
Though somewhat clashing with the style of his current character, Zane's signature, studded bracers are a holdover from his time in DEMONSHOCK, which he continues to wear as a tribute to the team he credits as his launching pad into greater success in the industry. They also serve as a reminder of his time with Jin-Yuta, whom he considered to be his best friend at the time.
Zane's finisher, the Horizon Star is named after an interstellar spacecraft from one of Zane's favorite animated shows. His signature submission hold, the Celestial Rings are named after important objects in a video game he enjoys.
Zane's favorite wrestler growing up was Shane Laota, a Canadian Arctic Hare who was known for shattering the glass ceiling which usually keeps typically smaller species out of the main event scene. Shane's size and physique, however, was far more pronounced than many in his species, an advantage not shared by Zane.
Zane is known as a brutal submission expert and when wrestling for promotions outside of NWF, he's known to end matches with a variety of submission moves other than his signature Celestial Rings. Fans and pundits have praised this as making his matches less predictable. NWF, however, tends to insist that its wrestlers win their matches with recognizable maneuvers.
The ring name "Zane" was chosen as an homage to his late mother, who wanted Zane to be his birthname.
Zane is the younger sibling of Beulah Fox, another professional wrestler better known by her ring name, Jule.
Zane is fluent in the Japanese language.
Later into Zane's NWF run, the ring announcer would begin introducing Zane by incorporating Zane's catchphrase, saying "Holy crackers, it's...ZANE!" This was done not only to further endear Zane to fans but also as a means of grappling with the awkwardness of enthusiastically introducing a wrestler with a one-syllable name.
Zane is an avid fan of astronomy, which is reference by the depiction and references to stars and other astronomical concepts in his gear, moveset, and character.
Zane's childhood home was located in a more remote region and this is occasionally reflected in his speech, which includes more antiquated terminology for certain words. These colloquialisms are occasionally worked into his talking segments as a means of making his character just a bit more quaint. Similarly, Zane is often depicted to be very 'uncool' at times. This was most prominently featured when he briefly aligned himself with Mason Cortez and Dante Rotunda of New Death Row, attempting to communicate with the two rats by clumsily inserting hip-hop terminology into his pitch to form a trio, much to the exasperation of NDR.
During one of his entrance sequences not long after his NWF debut, Zane was once again doing the 'late entrance' gag which saw his music play for several moments until he was seen backstage, obliviously listening to his music player with his eyes closed while he swayed back and forth, waving his arms up and down in an almost entranced manner. A backstage agent then yelled at Zane to get out onto the stage, where Zane hastily scrambled out to the ring. The moment, rather accidentally, became a hit with fans and the "Zane Dance," as they call it, has become one of the most enduring images of Zane's later career. A loop of the dance is often used in gifs by fans on social media to express an appreciation or desire to see Zane, and Zane himself has since incorporated the dance into his walk down to the ring, usually with an added twirl.
-Special Moves-
Finisher 1: Horizon Star
Finisher 2: Celestial Rings
Finisher 3: Hariken Strike Zero (More often used as a finisher against opponents too large to reliably hit with the Horizon Star. Otherwise, used as a signature.)
Signature 1: Spider Suplex
Signature 2: Snap Dragon Suplex
Signature 3: Shotgun Dropkick
Signature 4: Standing Elbow Drop (From top rope, often follows Spider Suplex)
-Main Event Moves-
(Maneuvers typically saved for big-match situations)
-Hariken Strike EX (Hariken Strike x4 with alternating feet)
-PoisonRana
-Moonsault (Often replaces Elbow Drop)
-Hydra Suplex (Dragon Suplex x3 or more)
-???
Move references:
Horizon Star (AKA Go 2 Sleep): https://youtu.be/2-NHcPAJHSE?t=37
Celestial Rings (AKA Rings of Saturn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7TGSbL00I8
Hariken Strike (AKA Buzzsaw Kick): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC89TiEe_E0
Snap Dragon Suplex: https://youtu.be/FrI9YCPxzQs?t=16
Spider Suplex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYvEW4QZ2jE
PoisonRana: https://youtu.be/-X4axggp4ww?t=14
No, Zane does not want to RP with your big dumb meathead. He is not a fetish character and I am legitimately a wrestling fan. We have nothing to discuss.
A long time ago I posted this drawing but with a different color job and I'm not sure how I managed it but that color job took a lot of the cuteness out of Zane's face. Over time I found myself looking at the sketch, thinking about what could have been until finally I decided to go ahead and redo the color and shading process in the hopes of maintaining that original version of his face. I was much more successful this time but it sat in GIMP for a month or more while I stalled on writing his new bio. That was the other thing - the previous version was supposed to contain an updated bio for Zane, since he was the first character I made since dreaming up this canon of wrestling characters and I figured it couldn't hurt to redo his backstory now that I've got more characters, promotions, and general lore to work with. But due to a combination of wanting to kill Nazis and recognizing that putting that much effort into clean art was pointless, I decided to just post the drawing without bothering to write the bio.
But now here's the drawing, and here's the no bio. This retcons some old information that I'll probably need to edit in previous works but the beautiful part about this, nobody reads or cares about this crap anyway so shit, who's gonna know?
Category All / General Furry Art
Species Rabbit / Hare
Gender Male
Size 900 x 1118px
File Size 1.21 MB
Holy crackers it’s ZANE!!
Still really like his design and love the characterisation. There’s something so joyous about his irreverent, anti-stereotype-but-still-appropriate-for-genre presentation, even if it’s sad that he ended his career in such unfortunate circumstances…
The colouring looks great and I think he definitely has that major cuteness (though I think I felt that about the previous rendition too).
Still really like his design and love the characterisation. There’s something so joyous about his irreverent, anti-stereotype-but-still-appropriate-for-genre presentation, even if it’s sad that he ended his career in such unfortunate circumstances…
The colouring looks great and I think he definitely has that major cuteness (though I think I felt that about the previous rendition too).
An interesting choice to have one of the characters be (at least presumably) retired due to an injury. Most wouldn't consider to include such a thing unless it was a relic of the golden years who is clearly past their prime, but premature retirements from controversy or terrible injury can happen at any time in this line of work. Helps ground it far more.
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