Nickname; O Máquina, Estrela Maior
From; São Paulo, Brazil
Born; 14th July, 1981

Physical Statistics

Gender; Male
Height; 5'11"
Weight; 197 lbs
Race; Hispanic
Build; Athletic
Appearance; Dias' ring attire consists of a pair of baggy kickboxing shorts, showing off his collection of tattoos, as well as having his wrists taped, the word 'Brasil' on the left arm. Backstage, he wears a black t-shirt to cover up.

In-Ring Information

Style; Martial Artist
Signature Moves; Retorcer (Running Tornado DDT), Bala de Canhão (Sunset Flip Powerbomb), Desarranjado (Low Dropkick in corner), Crescente (Spinning Savate Kick), Padecente (DDT into Guillotine Chokehold), Fractura (Armbar Takedown into Reverse Fujiwara Armbar), Pescotapa (Sleeper Drop), Para Cima (Reverse Diamond Dust), Copo de Graça (Swanton Bomb), Teia de Aranha (Russian Legsweep into Octopus Hold), Cyclone Kick (Capoeira Helicopter Kick), Belly to Belly Suplex, Hurracanrana, Dragon Screw, Monkey Flip, Tiger Suplex, Japanese Armdrag, Standing Moonsault
Alternate Finisher; Furacão
Description; Airplane Spin into Dragon Suplex
Finishing Move; Friamente
Description; Modified Vertebreaker

Character Development

Alignment; Face
Attitude; Serious
Gimmick; Dias wears a facial expression somewhere between calm, cool, collected or cocky backstage, but he remains intense and focused in the ring. He can vary between being lighthearted, usually around Angelina, to being very cerebral and serious when it matters. He can also occasionally have fiery outbursts at opponents that are trying to play too defensive, that works his legs, or those who try to hit and run.
History; From learning a vast array of martial arts at home in São Paulo (in order to escape the Favellas), and following a distinguished career in mixed martial arts tournaments, Dias began to wrestle in the PWA. After a series of federations failed, he arrived at the ICWA hoping to cement the potential that was plain to see as he held the HVWF Unified Championship, as well as finally escaping the malicious clutches of Scottie Rayda. His time in the ICWA was mixed, holding the AWA Championship for a brief spell, before the federation fell into trouble.
Entrance Theme; "Roots Bloody Roots" by Sepultura
Entrance Description; The lights around the entrance dim as jungle sounds fill the arena, accompanied by images of Brazil on the video screen. "Roots Bloody Roots" erupts and tribal light patterns swirl across the entrance, before turning to yellow and green strobes as Marcello Dias and Angelina walk out onto the top of the ramp. Dias locks his eyes on his opponent, before taking off down the rampway and diving into the ring, holding the ropes open for Angelina. Angelina poses on one side of the ring as Dias assumes a Capoeira stance, psyching himself out for the beginning of the contest.
Catchphrase; "Preparar sozinho.", "Para luta, para vitoria, para viver."

Manager Information

Name; Angelina
Gender; Female
Appearance; Angelina wears a tight backless vest and sarong to the ring, and dresses in the same basic outfit backstage. She has a tan and long, straight black hair, which she ties back into a ponytail within the squared circle.
Attitude; Friendly
Gimmick; The sobering Yin to Marcello's raging Yang, she was originally in place to help with his faltering English, but now the pair are inseparable in and out of the ring.
Role; Occasionally Angelina will interfere, but only if the opponent is a serious threat to her and Dias. If an opponent is specifically targetting her she is far more likely to get involved, but will usually let Marcello get on with it.

Handler Information

OD Smith; e-mail OD.