Reverend Ezekiel Graves
NAME:
Reverend Ezekiel Graves
ARCADIA DESIGNATION
The Harbinger
WRESTLING STYLE
Powerhouse and Technical
NICKNAMES
- The Harbinger (most important)
- The Purifier
- The Apostle of Wrath
CATCHPHRASES
"Prepare for salvation, or face the wrath of divine judgment."
"May God have mercy on your soul… because I will not."
HEIGHT
6'6"
WEIGHT
275 lbs
MOVES
- Pendulum Backbreaker
- Spinebuster
- Lariat
- Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex
- Big Boot
- Bearhug
FINISHING MOVE
The Final Judgment- A devastating chokeslam that Reverend Graves delivers with immense force, symbolizing the ultimate fate that awaits all sinners.
SPECIAL MOVES
The Confession- A modified camel clutch where Graves wrenches back on his opponent’s neck while whispering into their ear, as if forcing them to confess their sins.
Purgatory Plunge- A high-impact powerbomb where Graves lifts his opponent high above his head before slamming them down with brutal force, representing the idea of casting his opponent down into purgatory.
Holy Wrath- A series of powerful, rapid-fire strikes—open palm slaps, elbow strikes, and knee strikes—that culminate in a devastating lariat, reflecting the fury of divine retribution.
KIWF Manoeuvres:
The Purge: A brutal and relentless series of moves designed to utterly dominate an opponent. Graves starts with a spine-shattering backbreaker, immediately transitions into a high-impact release German suplex, and finishes with a running powerslam that plants his opponent into the mat with bone-crushing force. This sequence is a purification ritual, with each move stripping away the opponent’s defenses and leaving them broken and ready for The Final Judgment.
RING ENTRANCE:
THEME SONG:
"O Fortuna" by Carl Orff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXFSK0ogeg4
ENTRANCE:
The arena lights dim, casting the entire space in near-total darkness. A low, ominous hum begins to fill the air, growing in intensity as the crowd quiets in anticipation. Suddenly, the haunting strains of "O Fortuna" by Carl Orff begin to echo through the arena, the powerful orchestral notes reverberating off the walls. The massive, foreboding chorus builds, creating a sense of impending doom.
A single spotlight flickers on, illuminating the entrance ramp. Standing at the top, in the center of the light, is Reverend Ezekiel Graves. He is clad in his long, black clerical robe, the white collar contrasting sharply against the dark fabric. The silver cross around his neck catches the light, glinting as he stands motionless for a moment, surveying the crowd with an intense, piercing gaze. His expression is one of cold determination, his eyes dark and unforgiving.
In one hand, Graves holds his worn leather-bound Bible, clutched tightly to his chest as if it were a weapon. The other hand hangs loosely at his side, wrapped in black tape, ready to deliver divine retribution. The audience is silent, captivated by the eerie, almost ritualistic atmosphere that surrounds him.
As the music reaches its crescendo, Graves begins his slow, deliberate walk down the ramp. Each step is measured, his posture straight and commanding. The spotlight follows him, creating the effect of him moving through darkness, with only the light of judgment illuminating his path. His every movement exudes a sense of purpose and authority, as if he is not just approaching a wrestling ring, but an altar where judgment will be passed.
Reaching the ring, Graves pauses at the base of the steps, casting a final glance at the audience, as if silently judging them. He then ascends the steel steps with the same deliberate pace, entering the ring with a methodical grace that belies his imposing presence.
Once inside the ring, he moves to the center, standing tall as the music begins to fade. The spotlight remains fixed on him, casting long shadows across the ring as he slowly raises his Bible in one hand, holding it high above his head. The crowd remains hushed, a mix of awe and unease filling the air.
After a moment, Graves lowers the Bible and steps to the corner, carefully placing it on the top turnbuckle as if preparing a sacred space for the battle to come. He then turns back to face the entrance ramp, his eyes locked on it, ready to deliver the final judgment to whoever dares to step into the ring with him.
The lights slowly return to normal, but the sense of foreboding lingers in the air, as everyone in the arena knows they are about to witness something far more than a simple wrestling match—they are about to witness a divine reckoning.
BIOGRAPHY
Reverend Ezekiel "The Harbinger" Graves is a towering figure in the wrestling world, both in stature and in the weight of the mission he carries. Standing at 6'6" and weighing 275 pounds, Graves commands attention the moment he steps into an arena. His journey to becoming one of the most feared and respected figures in professional wrestling is as complex as it is intense.
Born into a strict, religious household, Ezekiel Graves was raised with a deep sense of duty and faith. However, his early life was marred by personal tragedy and loss, events that left him questioning his place in the world and the purpose of his existence. As a young man, Graves wandered through life, struggling with his faith, haunted by the darkness within him, and plagued by the vices that consumed him.
It wasn’t until a near-fatal accident that Ezekiel experienced what he would later describe as a "divine awakening." Convinced that he had been spared by a higher power for a greater purpose, Graves devoted himself entirely to his faith. But unlike others who sought peace and forgiveness, Graves found himself drawn to the idea of divine justice—of being the vessel through which judgment would be delivered.
Ezekiel soon became known as "Reverend Graves," a preacher with a dark and fiery message. His sermons were less about salvation and more about retribution, focusing on the punishment of sinners and the cleansing of corruption. His belief that the world was filled with irredeemable souls led him to a path of righteous fury, where he saw it as his duty to root out sin wherever it existed.
This mission eventually led Graves to the wrestling ring. Seeing the industry as a microcosm of the world’s moral decay—filled with pride, greed, and ego—Graves took it upon himself to cleanse the wrestling world of its corruption. His wrestling style reflects his unyielding nature: powerful, methodical, and brutally efficient. Each match is not just a fight but a confrontation with fate, a chance for his opponents to either repent or be condemned.
Graves quickly earned the nickname "The Harbinger," as he became known for bringing divine judgment to those who crossed his path. His finishing move, The Final Judgment a devastating choke-slam, symbolizes the moment of reckoning he believes every sinner must face.
Despite his imposing and fearsome demeanor, Graves does not seek glory or titles. Instead, his mission is far more profound. He sees every match as a battle for the soul, and every victory as a step closer to purifying the wrestling world. He is not interested in the adulation of fans or the pursuit of championship gold; his focus is solely on delivering the judgment he believes has been entrusted to him by a higher power.
Reverend Ezekiel Graves is a man on a mission, driven by an unshakable belief that he has been chosen to cleanse the world of its sins. His presence in the wrestling industry is a constant reminder that no one is beyond the reach of divine retribution, and that every action, every sin, will be accounted for. In the end, Graves does not just seek to defeat his opponents; he seeks to bring them face-to-face with the harshest truths about themselves, leaving them with no choice but to confront the judgment they can no longer escape.