Paul London
Report Last Updated - 4/07 (Winter)
Aliases - El Gran Luchadore, El Vegas Dragon
Athletic background - n/a
Teachers - Rudy Boy Gonzalez, Ivan Putski (Texas Wrestling Academy); Dory Funk Jr. (Funkin' Dojo)
Professional background - Indies(`99-`03), ROH(`02-`03), NWA-TNA(`03), Zero-One(`03), MLW(`03), OVW(`03), WWE(`03-)
Groups - none
Career Highlights - n/a
Finisher(s) -
- Get Well Soon (???) [w/ Brian Kendrick]
- London Calling (Shooting Star Press)
x Cosmic Cyclone (450° Splash)
x Leg-Scissored DDT
x Bridging Fallaway Slam
Favorites -
- Tope Con Hilo
- Rana
- Dropsault (Backflip Front Dropkick)
- Mushroom Stomp
- Superkick
Ringwork Rating -
move set - 8
science - 2
aerial - 6
power - 5
strikes - 6
Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 4
selling - 7
bumping - 10
heat - 6
carrying - 6
push - 7
potential - 5
Outlook - Paul London made it quite clear that he wanted to make to the WWE and become a star there. Many diehard fans were disappointed that he made this choice because he is often relegated to short matches that greatly limit his abilities. Regardless, London is doing what he always he wanted to do. Paul London is the major representitive of the second wave of Shawn Michaels' Wrestling Academy. The first class included his long-time partner Brian "Spanky" Kendrick and the two have developed into one of the better tag teams around. London first emerged in the first year of Ring of Honor. He wrestled everywhere he could, but when the call came he went to the WWE and has remained there ever since. London is best suited for playing an underdog as he's great at selling a beating and often plays that role in his team with Kendrick. The team added bizarre masks and diva Ashley Massaro to their package and the company has pushed them very well. London is well-rounded, but probably has limited options in the company. The team seems to be working and hopefully they are not split up arbitarily.