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Hailing From: Scotland
WWE Game Titles: 1-Time WWE Game World Champion, 2-Time WWE Game US Champion
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Singles: 72%
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Tag Team: 60%
WWE Game Highlight: D’s reaction when he snagged the Highlanders live during RAW
WWE Game Low Point:  Not winning even more Gold?
Bio:  The creator, the leader....the one who started it all.  Back in 2005 Evolution took the WWE Fantasy Concept and revolutionised it for the HTGTH Board and the WWE Game was born.  He wasn’t just a creator, he was a player to and one hell of a player at that.  In his first game he raced home to victory to hold the nearly created WWE Game World Title, leaving all the contenders in his wake.  The next two games were less than stellar an 8th and a 5th place finish had people wondering whether the creator was just a one hit wonder.  His attempts at Tag Team stardom had faired no better either.  The Mock & Jock Connection, an alliance with long team friend Jim just missed out on the Gold and when he was paired with mallrat in an Intergender Team, the writing was on the wall, teaming with people certainly did not work and he was best sticking to singles.  This decision was heavily influenced by his improvement in the Singles game, climbing to 3rd he snagged a new title, WWE Game US Gold.  The 5th game proved to be just as successful with Evolution retaining his US Title, but he had no intention of defending it.  As the game had gone on he had become disillusioned with the WWE product and the Game and announced his retirement from running and participating in the game, and like that, he was gone. (Verbal Kint, aye)

His absence did not go unnoticed, people wanted him back, a legend of the game, he was sorely missed and despite rumoured negotiations with WWE Game management he was nowhere to be seen.  Many suspected he was the face behind Mystery X but it was not to be.  Games 6-9 had gone by and it looked like he was done for good.

Game X began with the intention of it being the greatest game yet, a historic landmark in WWE Games, nobody expected them to last when they first started.  The usual group of misfits had signed up to participate along with a new player, simply known as “?”.  Through Hammy he left a variety of messages for players such as D and clearly had issues with some of the players, rumours persisted about who this mystery player could be, Arron? Izzy? Axl4Life? Evolution?  The plot thickened when Evolution eventually returned, but not as a player, but as the new voice for “?”.  He refuted claims he was “?” and stated clearly he merely speaks on his behalf.  It looked like Evolution had gone from Hulk Hogan to Bobby Heenan territory, no bad thing but for those who knew what he was capable of, it still wasn’t great to see a star, still in his prime, not participating.

“?” vignettes began airing promising he would reveal himself to the members of the game August 12th.  “?” was clearly a technological whizz having grasped how to upload videos to Youtube, the anticipation was building, he had used several different accounts when uploading these promos to confuse people even further.  August 12th came and Axl4Life came forward and announced himself as “?”, the mystery was solved, or so everyone thought.  As people were still reeling in shock taking in this revelation, Evolution stepped forward claiming he was “?”, but then Cheapjon and A Private Eye also laid claim to being “?”, nobody had a clue what was happening.

In the midst of the confusion following this elaborate Spartacus Angle, Evolution stepped forward and announced himself as being the real “?”, and promising he was returning to take back his crown.

So 3 years on from the debut game and Evolution is back and looking to take the #1 spot once again, what does the future hold?  Is this a one game only deal?  Does he have any ring rust?  Has the game evolved beyond his skill set in his absence?  One thing is for sure, Evolution is a Mystery.

Memorable Quotes:
Yo D, i read Todd Grisham's getting a big push this year. Did you see him on Raw. The ball in motion my KFC loving buddy (Dec 27th 2005)

Jeez D, you'd blame the fact you had a white t-shirt on during the drafting if you could (Feb 4th 2006)

I have no energy to cut a promo that is relevant to me team! I'll just say you will never forget the name of oooh...Evolution (March 5th 2006)



Hailing From: Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
WWE Game Titles: 1-Time WWE Game Champion, 1-Time WWE Game Tag Team Champion, 2-Time Wooden Spoon Winner
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Singles: 46.57%
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Tag Team: 49.18%
WWE Game Highlight: One of only 3 people to have won the World and Tag Team Titles
WWE Game Low Point: Finishing last, twice.
Bio: If this game had a Team Canada, Malcolm would certainly be the Captain.  The only Canadian representative in the original seven, Malcolm’s career has been full of highs and lows.  A Top 5 superstar in his first 3 games, people questioned whether he could make it past midcard status.  Unafraid to let anyone get in his way, even his fellow Canadian and Tag Team Partner in “The Mounties”, Neemo, he went toe-to-toe with Neemo throughout WWE Game IV.  The lead went back and forth between the two of them with nothing to really separate them.  They provided excitement never before seen in the WWE Game.  In the first three the eventual Champions, towards the end had coasted to victory, this was a battle closer than ever.  Malcolms experience proved to be the deciding factor in the end, snatching victory by a then record 5 point margin.  For the 4th Game in a row a New World Champion had been crowned, and the future looked rosey. 

The next game was weak for Malcolm his title defence was poor, finishing 7th in Singles action and as part of The Mounties floundering at the bottom of the Tag Game.  Singles action was not getting any better either, with 4 bottom finishes in the next 4 games, Malcolm’s fall from grace has been a sudden and painful one.  He has found some solace in the tag game, riding to glory with Brit underdog Jim and in doing so becoming one of only 3 players to have won the World and Singles Title.   Unfortunately J & M’s first title defence proved to be unsuccessful.  Malcolm’s reached a crossroads in his career now, he’s been to the top of both mountains and held two belts some can only dream of holding, in doing so he’s proved his capable of doing it again.  The only question people have now would be; Is Malcolm more of a Chris Jericho or a Test?

WWE Game Profiles I-IX Part 2



Hailing From: ?
WWE Game Titles: 2-Time Wooden Spoon Winner
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Singles: 21%
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Tag Team: N/A
WWE Game Highlight: N/A
WWE Game Low Point: Never really getting past Lombardi status.
Bio:  makane never really made it past Val Venis circa 2007 status.  In the first game he made a great start and even appeared to have a chance at a top 3 finish, unfortunately he finished in the bottom 3.  The next 2 games, he seemed to just give up, his team selection was awful, and after 2 Wooden Spoons in a row, he quit the game, destined to be remembered as a Steve Lombardi.

Memorable Quotes:
Too bad Carlito's gonna gain me some major points when he wins the WWE belt today (Jan 8th 2006)



Hailing From: USA
WWE Game Titles: 1-Time WWE Game IC Champion, 2-Time WWE Game Tag Team Champion
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Singles: 47.36%
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Tag Team: 81.89%
WWE Game Highlight: Ruling the Tag Team World
WWE Game Low Point: Just coming short of screwing over D.
Bio:  A tag team legend if ever there was one, certainly the games Billy Gunn.  In his first 4 tag games, 2 victories and 2 runner-ups placings cannot be questioned.  For 3 of those games he was part of the infamous T & S Outlaws and following their unfortunate split he formed the explosive TNT with Neemo who had a successful one game run.  After a self imposed sabbatical from Tag Team Action, he returned in Game IX ready to rise to the top, his partnership with high_times in the Brains Buster started the game in storming fashion and were top contenders for most of the season, towards the end though, they started to slip and finished 5th, a place which doesn’t really do them justice.  Yet to sign up for the new Tag Game, his future is in doubt.

He will be back in Singles action, that is guaranteed, his team is ready to go.  It’s quite possible now he’s focusing on just one game so he can translate his Tag Team success to the Singles game.  From the outset he’s always shown he has what it takes to be a champion, but generally finishes in a midcard-lowermidcard position.  In Game V he came within inches on snatching the World Title, with the assistance of mallrat he nearly screwed D over at the last when mallrat gave her strongest players to Timothy, in a drop bait and switch movement which left the eventual champion fuming.  This just proved to everyone else he was prepared to do whatever it took to defeat D and this helped aid his popularity amongst the fans.  Since that game he’s slipped back down the ladder, a stint as the Mystery X seemed to have a negative effect on him.  Now he’s playing just one game and free of poor gimmicks, those who know him well see a different Timothy, and one who can rise to the top and hold aloft the WWE Game World Title.

Memorable Quotes:
D cutting a nice little promo

Barks like HHH but bites like Double J. (Feb 28th 2006)


 
Hailing From: Leeds, England
WWE Game Titles: 1-Time WWE Game US Champion, 2-Time WWE Game Tag Team Champion
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Singles: 57%
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Tag Team: 80%
WWE Game Highlight: Winning US Title Gold in his Debut Game.
WWE Game Low Point: Failing to return in time to defend his Tag Team Titles with slash666.
Bio:  Conspicuous by his absence would be one way to describe axl_rose_700 these days.  He burst on to the WWE Game scene in Game II and immediately won US Title Gold and from there on the future looked bright.  Unfortunately in the 4 following games the best he could muster was a 4th place.  He looked all set to win the World Title as well when he drafted Mr MITB Rob Van Dam but a Drugs Bust later and things were not looking so good.  A consistent performer for sure, he’s been absent the past few games, which unfortunately has affected his extremely successful Tag Team partnership. 

The first two tag games were mid card finishes, but his pairing with slash666 ignited some sort of magic.  The Rose 666 Express as they would become known did battle with The T & S Outlaws throughout the 3rd Tag Team Game, snatching a win at the final event of the season, Wrestlemania to end the Outlaws reign.  They were no one hit wonders either as they followed up in the 4th game winning again, but that’s where things took a turn for the worst.

axl_rose_700 had been absent and his partner was unable to find him, this meant the champions were not permitted to defend their belts and subsequently never got the opportunity to defend the titles.  This all changed with the 7th tag game.  The 7th was made to be a game of Champions.  Every team had a past champion, and several teams were past champions.  Jim & Malcolm the current winners and the Rose 666 Express were thrown into the mix.  axl_rose_700 had been tracked down and was ready to reform the team that never got the chance to defend their belts.  Early into the drafting process though, he disappeared again and is still MIA.  Without him around the team has struggled and it’s existence is in jeopardy, the next game is putting people with brand new partners, and axl_rose_700 still hasn’t been found.  A Tag Team Star lost in the midst, Marty Jannetty come on down...



Hailing From: USA
WWE Game Titles: 1-Time Wooden Spoon Winner
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Singles: 44%
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Tag Team: 44%
WWE Game Highlight: Being the only female in Game History
WWE Game Low Point: Wooden Spoon Winning
Bio:  The first and only female to ever participate in a WWE Game, mallrat shocked the world in Game II when she arrived in a male dominated business and gave as good as she got.  For all those who thought she’d end up in last place she managed a respectable 8th out of 10 in her first outing ahead of game veterans Jim and makane.  Inspired by that solid start, next time out she achieved 4th, just missing out on a title she vowed to return the next game, stronger and better than ever.  In the next 4 games she did not achieve the same high points of WWE Game III and found little success in Tag Action, feeling the pressure of some poor results, like many before her she quit the WWE Game.  Whether she’ll return is doubtful, but whatever the case she’s cemented her place in history as the first and only female competitor on the WWE Game scene.


 
Hailing From: Canada
WWE Game Titles: 1-Time WWE Game IC Champion, 1-Time Wooden Spoon Winner
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Singles: 58%
Performance Percentage (Consistency) Tag Team: 60%
WWE Game Highlight: Intercontinental Gold!
WWE Game Low Point: Inexperience costing him the big one
Bio:  Seen as an underdog from the start, he made it clear he did not keep up with the ongoings in the WWE and was more old school, much to the amusement of other members who saw him as easy pickings.  He shocked them all snatching 2nd and IC Gold in his debut game (Game IV) and only lost out in the end by 5 points.  Many have looked back since blasting his inexperience and believe if he’d been a regular watcher he could have undoubtedly held that World Title aloft.

His next two games were a tale of 2 cities, so to speak, last place and 4th place, he still showed he was a quality player, Top 4 twice in 3 games is no easy feat.  His tag team work was that of legend to, forming the infamous Mounties who came 2nd in their debut game and reformed to gain last in the follow up game.  It was the explosive TNT that proved to be the end of Neemo, after achieving 2nd with Timothy, he decided to return to Roses of Velvet and leave the Game having never quite made the #1 spot in either game.

Memorable Quotes:
**** me....All I get is 5 points 5 points five points....win you bastards!!! (22nd January 2007)