Weight: 287lbs
Birthdate: 02/27/73
Hometown: Cheyenne, Wisconsin
Favorite Arena: Veteran's Memorial Colosseum
Setup Move: Chokeslam
Finishing Move: "The Storm" Sets him up, bounce him off the ropes for more momentun then drives him into the canvas.
Manager: None.
Wrestler History: Riverstorm has e-wrestled for just 2 1/2 years however his size and strength really propel him in action. He began his career in the NCWA in November 96' where he wrestled as "Godsgift" Ray Richards. He then moved onto the NFWA where he would meet former friend, "Pretty Boy" Troy Walcott. The two tag teamed occasionally, however left the federation because of differences with the promoters. He currently is signed under The AICW.
Wrestler Profile: Ray "Riverstorm" Richards was formerly a member of the stable, The Enterprise. However since the death of his grandmother in early March, he has been emotinally plagued with dilemmas and insurmountable stress causing him to take some time off. Riverstorm and The Enterprise began to separate as egos flared and personalities clashed. Finally Rihards became fed up and left The Enterprise, however his going away present was a concussion and a broken arm. Now that he is solo...his sole motivation is good and his inspiration is his late Grandmother. He represents The Nowtna Tribe and has his eyes set on capturing some AICW gold in the near future.
Theme Song: "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel
Important Fact: He brings an owl to the ring with him called "Ravage", a cross
between rampage and revenge. Riverstorm got his name from the high
chief Kistra of the Nowtna Tribe. He came up with the name because hhe
wanted Richards to wrestle with the calm, yet deadl patience of the
river, however with the ferocity and strength of a storm.
| What would you do if you met OJ Simpson in a dark alley? | I would ask him for his autograph. |
| Who/what has been your biggest influence? | I think my grandmother has been my greatest influence. Those last few days before she passed away, she showed me so much courage and desire to survive. She felt as if everyone depended upon her, and now that is how I feel. I feel as if The tribe of Nowtna depends on me. |
| What is the worst thing that happened to you in your youth? | I was teased in elementary school because I was Indian. Also because of my size all the kids called me a big dumb tanto. |
| What is the worst pain you ever felt in your life? (physical/emotional) | The death of my grandmother had to be the worst emotinal pain I have ever felt in my life. It was just so heartbreaking, yet it was very inspiring at the same time. The worst physical pain I ever felt was back when I played football in high school. I played tight end and the quarterback threw a suicidal pass. Some kid just crushed me with a monster hit and I wasn't even looking. I was taken to the hospital because I had suffered a concussion. |
| If you could meet one person, at any point in history, who would it be? What would you say to them? | I think I would like to meet Christopher Colombus. I would tell him to take his ass back to Spain because this land is taken! |
| Boxers or briefs? | Fruit of the loom briefs. |
| What is the greatest thing you've ever achieved? | My high school football team won the state championship that year in Maryland. I was voted Most Improved Player on the team that year, and that was my junior year. Senior year I won Most Valuable Player on our team, but we lost in the state semi-finals. |
| What are your favorite and least favorite foods? | My favorite food is maize, and turkey. Burger king is my least favorite food. |
| Favorite musicians/songs? | My favorite musicians are Billy Joel, Madonna, Steve Winwood, Kenny G, and Vanessa Williams. My all time favorite songs are "The Sweetest Days" by Vanessa Williams, "Remember The Time" by Michael Jackson, and "We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel. |
| Favorite movie? | My favorite movie was Braveheart. |
| If you had one wish, what would it be? | I wish that my grandmother were alive and well again. |
| Where do you see yourself in 10/20/50 years? | In 10 years, hopefully I'll be just getting ready to retire from wrestling...in twenty and fifty years, I honestly don't know. |
| If you went to McDonalds and found a rat in your burger, what would you do? | I would tell him to get his own meal. |
| What would you do if someone broke into your home? | Well Ravage would alert me, but I don't think he could get past ADT and my guard dogs. |
| If you weren't wrestling in the AICW, what would you be doing? | Probably wrestling somewhere out west |
| Worst job you ever had? | I worked for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus when I was 20. I hated it and quit after like a week. All I did was tour with them and help move props. |
| Assuming there is a God, what will you say to him when you die? | I believe in many Gods, however I speak to my sun Gods all of the time. |
| What do you always keep in your fridge? | Peanut Butter, Jelly, Wonder Bread, Milk, Tropicana Orange Juice, Motts Apple Sauce, and a dozen eggs. |
| What do you look for in a mate? | A good and understanding personality and certainly no adam's apple. |
| If you could freeze all time and motion, what three things would you do? | I don't know. That's a good question, let me get back to you on that. |