"The Young Lion" Simon AlbarnHeight: 5' 11" Weight: 215lbs Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Finisher: Lionsault (Quebrada) GWF Titles Held: Simon Albarn is possibly the most exciting cruiserweight in the business today. As a young man just starting out in the WWF, Albarn was taken in by The Dynamite Kid, who saw a reflection of himself in the youngster. Dynamite trained Albarn extensively, and when he returned to the WWF, he made a huge impression, winning the Light Heavyweight and Intercontinental Titles during his tenure. Then, he made the switch to the TWF, where an unscrupulous booker made him change his name to Simon Fuller, and paired him up with Dragon Shirasaya rather than let him shine on his own. Simon was disheartened, but became good friends with Paul Maloney, and when Maloney said he was leaving, Albarn took a chance and went with him to the GWF, going back to his original in-ring name in the process. Now, The Young Lion is in the GWF, and hopes to continue the legacy of The Dynamite Kid. Albarn is a high-impact, high-flying innovator, shaped in the mould of Dynamite. He has the best Quebrada in the business, which he calls the Lionsault, but often finishes opponents with moves like the diving headbutt, a brain buster, an enzuigiri, a fisherman suplex or a flying elbowdrop.
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