There's a group of people that believed the world's overall fascination with violence could be controlled in a constructive way. The plan? Bring world leaders and governments together in an attempt to preventing the next set of world wars. Surprisingly, it worked! Now when a nation or country has a problem, they have a stage to address and handle it on a global scale - covering everything from borderline disputes and religious claims, to foreign aid and outright tyranny. Now there is no more war or terrorism - as we've come to know it today, because every country is held accountable for their actions and seeks compliance to remain valid and hold a space within the WCL. Not all WCL fighters enter the ring with political goals in mind; however most countries seek to find and train the best fighters they can to represent their various political agenda's and aspirations. While every nation/country is free to opt out of the WCL, very few have - as it has become the new platform for asserting one's global presence. Due to this paradigm shift, some fighters actually became the new faces and representatives of global political power themselves. WCL matches are now considered a global event, watched by the masses as a way to keep their respective leaders and governments in check while holding them accountable for allegations made against them by other countries. And the world faithfully tunes in for every event.
CHARACTERS:
Trainers and Opponents
Trainer - Strength
Mavis Noah
A seasoned boxing veteran known for his strength, his body gave out on him early in his career. He has accumulated a wealth of wisdom and is one of the best at reading a fighter in the ring. He is looking to find and train someone he deems strong enough to use what he knows to accomplish what he couldn't - winning a title.
His career in the ring ended after he was unable to protect himself from repeated blows to the kidneys, resulting from a series of questionable match-ups on his road to face the champion at the time. A conspiracy exists that a former champion wanted Mavis out of contention and put a secret bounty on Mavis - to whoever could retire him, since Mavis was the only fighter to beat him. Mavis has always suspected and resented this, though he has no proof.
Trainer - Technique
Kai "Kyle" Duan
A believer in the concept of "Form follows function," Kai has made it his mission to prove the importance of the fundamentals of fighting. He believes that strength, speed, or any other lone attribute is nothing without proper technique and uses his former WCL champion status to back it up. Initially self-taught, he found value in technique once he studied under an instructor who showed him how being disciplined in one's style could open a new path of possibilities.
Kai now uses his platform as a former champion trainer to showcase the true importance of proper execution. Few have been able to prove his theory wrong in the ring, as he has consistently produced some of the best fighters in the WCL. On the outside looking in, Kai Seems to be the "man with everything", however no one can really tell what is driving him at this stage of his career.
Trainer - Agility
Haseya Yazzie
Haseya is often conflicted by her sense of duty to her community, and personal interest in fighting. Raised on a Navajo tribal reservation, she has always been quick-witted and agile in her actions and responses. Due to her somewhat defiant tendencies, she often found herself the target of constant aggression from peers growing up. She always came out on top in the end, using her natural speed to put her in the right spots to capitalize. Used as a calling card in the ring, she used her speed to become an early champion in the WCL as one of the fastest fighters, despite her smaller stature and frame.
Finding success in her passion, she now works to give kids who grew up like her a chance to control their fate. She teaches what she sees as an important lesson of reaction vs hasty action and using it as one of her greatest weapons in combat.
Trainer - Physique
Jeanette Lake
Jeanette's scientific mind lets her know exactly how to help a fighter get the most out of their body. Holding several degrees in human anatomy and biology, she is always the first to believe in "the numbers" of her program. She advises exactly what to do for a fighter's workout regimen to get the exact gains desired. Her attempts to be taken seriously are a motivating factor, but she wholeheartedly believed in her scientific and analytical program—and is now bringing out capable fighters to prove it.
While she has always wanted to compete as a fighter herself, she is a realist in acknowledging her physical limitations. She's satisfied with charting paths of progress for others and fulfilled when they complete them. She is familiar with her fight history and aims to leverage her knowledge into a sustainable business on her own terms.
Trainer - Luck
Jack King
Jack never let a thing like "rules" get in the way of his ambition to become the face behind champions and championship-caliber fighters. While he doesn't have the best eye for spotting in-ring talent, his wealth and resources often draw many bright-eyed hopefuls to his camp, giving him strength in numbers.
When he discovers potential, he's more than willing to invest in the best trainers, coaches, and equipment available. He knows many people, many of whom owe him favors, and he's never been afraid to call them in. He has been investigated several times for shady business practices, but no charges have ever been filed. When his winners win, he spares no expense, but history has shown Jack to drop fighters who are unable to compete at a championship level due to lack of skill or injury.
Trainer - Endurance
Danielle Shepard
Fighting is what Danielle gravitated to at an early age, as she felt it was the only thing she could control in her life. A turbulent childhood taught her to always be on guard and protective, which often affects some of her closest relationships. Known for being able to take any fighter the distance, Danielle was a championship contender. She walked away from combat sports at the height of her career to fulfill a promise she had made. This difficult decision was made slightly easier by her younger brother, another up-and-coming big name in the ring, who stepped away from fighting as well.
The two siblings decided that if they weren't going to participate themselves, they could settle for the next best thing: training new fighters as a way to stay connected to the sport they both love.
Trainer - Stamina
Keyvon Shepard
Keyvon has been one of the most energetic fighters to watch in recent years. He got into fighting as a way to burn off some of his hyperactive energy, and discovered that he had a knack for it. He knows how to read people, a skill he has used to pressure opponents in the ring. Without looking back, he shot up the ranks as a fighter to watch when he joined the WCL, frustrating opponents with his overly aggressive style. This is partially why the fighting community was surprised by his sudden withdrawal from the league, alongside his older sister, to fulfill a promise.
He consistently debates whether he made the right choice to walk away, although he does take solace in being close enough to the sport to engage with fighters as both a trainer and a coach. A light-hearted and fun-loving guy, Keyvon often participates in sparring with his friendly rivals and top students as a way to stay sharp, just in case he decides to make a return to the ring one day...
Opponent
Carmen 'Cielo' Navarro
She once fought in a match to become the number one contender, but lost controversially. The match’s outcome led to a significant rule change in the league, eliminating traditional rounds and judge-based scoring in favor of a more definitive way of determining winners.
Carmen has always done things her father’s way, following his training and his philosophy. But it wasn’t enough. That loss shattered her, not because she was outclassed, but because she did everything right—and still fell short.
Now, she fights to prove she can win on her own terms. More than anything, she wants to hold the title not just for herself, but for the recognition she craves from her father.
Oponent
Ezekiel 'Zero' Vasquez
He’s fought some of the best and always hovers around the top ranks. His fights are brutal but efficient. He does not play with opponents; he finishes fights quickly. Viewed by most as a serious threat to the current champion, he is just one big win away from getting his opportunity.
While he doesn’t chase fame, he fights for his mother as his primary motivation.
No scandals exist, but rumors have circulated that he used to fight illegally; however, there has been no proof or evidence to support these claims.