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'''The Scorpion''', known as {{Nihongo|'''Astro'''|アストロ|Asutoro}} in Japan, is a fighting game character from the ''[[Slam Masters series|Slam Masters]]'' series of wrestling games. |
'''The Scorpion''', known as {{Nihongo|'''Astro'''|アストロ|Asutoro}} in Japan, is a fighting game character from the ''[[Slam Masters series|Slam Masters]]'' series of wrestling games. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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===Concept=== |
===Concept=== |
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| − | The Scorpion was designed by the famous manga artist [[ |
+ | The Scorpion was designed by the famous manga artist [[wikipedia:Tetsuo Hara|Tetsuo Hara]]. His moveset is based on the famous and legendary Japanese wrestler [[wikipedia:Tiger Mask|Tiger Mask]] while his American name and his mask is a subtle reference to the infamous "[[wikipedia:The Black Scorpion (professional wrestling)|Black Scorpion]]" gimmick in [[wikipedia:World Championship Wrestling|WCW]]. |
| − | The Scorpion's mask and uniform also bears resemblance to the mask and suit of the legendary Mexican |
+ | The Scorpion's mask and uniform also bears resemblance to the mask and suit of the famous and legendary Mexican luchador, [[wikipedia:Tinieblas|Tinieblas]] (the Spanish word for "Darkness") as well as that of his son, [[wikipedia:Tinieblas_Jr.|Tinieblas Jr.]]. The wrestler Tinieblas was one of the first Mexican luchadors to ever tour Japan in 1974. |
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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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The Scorpion is a powerful and skilled masked wrestler whose true identity and personal history are shrouded in darkness. He is the leader of the dark professional wrestling organization known as the [[Blood Wrestling Association]] (BWA) and the main antagonist of the ''Slam Masters'' series. |
The Scorpion is a powerful and skilled masked wrestler whose true identity and personal history are shrouded in darkness. He is the leader of the dark professional wrestling organization known as the [[Blood Wrestling Association]] (BWA) and the main antagonist of the ''Slam Masters'' series. |
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The Scorpion Moves.png|The Scorpion's moves. |
The Scorpion Moves.png|The Scorpion's moves. |
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| − | Slam_Masters_Brawl.png|[[Biff Slamkovich]] vs. The Scorpion |
+ | Slam_Masters_Brawl.png|Official artwork showcasing a tag team match consisting of the "Hyper Cannons" ([[Biff Slamkovich]] and [[Gunloc]]) vs. the "Silent Assassins" (The Scorpion and [[Jumbo Flapjack]]). |
Scorpion.png|''Saturday Night Slam Masters'' |
Scorpion.png|''Saturday Night Slam Masters'' |
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[[Category:Masked Characters]] |
[[Category:Masked Characters]] |
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[[Category:Grapplers]] |
[[Category:Grapplers]] |
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The Scorpion, known as Astro (アストロ Asutoro?) in Japan, is a fighting game character from the Slam Masters series of wrestling games.
Biography
Concept
The Scorpion was designed by the famous manga artist Tetsuo Hara. His moveset is based on the famous and legendary Japanese wrestler Tiger Mask while his American name and his mask is a subtle reference to the infamous "Black Scorpion" gimmick in WCW.
The Scorpion's mask and uniform also bears resemblance to the mask and suit of the famous and legendary Mexican luchador, Tinieblas (the Spanish word for "Darkness") as well as that of his son, Tinieblas Jr.. The wrestler Tinieblas was one of the first Mexican luchadors to ever tour Japan in 1974.
Story
Background
The Scorpion is a powerful and skilled masked wrestler whose true identity and personal history are shrouded in darkness. He is the leader of the dark professional wrestling organization known as the Blood Wrestling Association (BWA) and the main antagonist of the Slam Masters series.
Gallery
The Scorpion's moves.
Official artwork showcasing a tag team match consisting of the "Hyper Cannons" (Biff Slamkovich and Gunloc) vs. the "Silent Assassins" (The Scorpion and Jumbo Flapjack).
Saturday Night Slam Masters
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| Slam Masters Characters | ||||
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| Saturday Night Slam Masters | Biff · Grater · Gunloc · Haggar · Jumbo Oni · Rasta · Scorpion · Stingray · Titan | |||
| Ring of Destruction | B. Widow · Ortega · Saber · Wraith | |||