Steve 'Pure Talent' Zanoni

Steve 'Pure Talent' Zanoni was a professional wrestler, wrestling on the Alchemy brand of Full Metal Wrestling.

Steve Zanoni
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Height	6 ft 2 in.
Weight	230 lbs.
Date of birth	July 4th 1982
Place of birth	New York City
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Resides	Los Angeles, CA
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Current federation(s)	Full Metal Wrestling
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Debut	August 10th, 2007
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Biography

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Zanoni has a bit of cockiness in him that can rub people the wrong way. He’s been blessed with a ton of natural ability in athletics and knows it and is usually the first to tell you about his accomplishments and the ease at which they came. However, he is beginning to realize that with a newfound determination he can reach his full potential as a professional wrestler. His nickname “Pure Talent” was given to him at college because of his capability to succeed with minimal training and practice. Most of the time he is very laid back playing the cool, calm, and collective role which people take as arrogance. While he is arrogant, he is known for showing more drive and attitude when pushed or antagonized. He began his professional training shortly after being an all-American amateur wrestler for 4 years at the University of Michigan and has tried to construct a skill set that combines the styles of his idols in the ring, Rob Van Dam and the late Curt Hennig. After being told time and time again that he’s a “natural” in the ring by his peers and trainers he has even more reason to think highly of himself and finally step in the ring with the big boys. However, we are beginning to learn there is much more to be told of Zanoni's past. Deep dark secrets will be revealed as he remembers them...

Wrestling History

NEW Debut

Zanoni made his NEW debut at the 3.3 Supershow in a three way dance against Troy Danes, and Chase for a chance to be Cactus Sam's partner against the British Lions. Being on the offensive for most of the match and showing that he belonged wasn't enough. Chase picked up the win pinning Troy Danes in a well fought match. However, most of the drama came after the match when Chase and Alex Dunn double teamed Zanoni and Zanoni was left to be dragged out of the arena by Dunn. This has set up the one on one match between T.I.I.P. and Alex Dunn at NEW 3.4

NEW 3.4

Zanoni was scheduled for his 2nd match in NEW against the man he blindsided at 3.2 and the man that blindsided him at 3.3, Alex Dunn. However due to the disbanding of NEW the match never took place.

The King of NEW Tournament

Due to the delay of NEW 3.3 results, a tournament was set up between the competitors of NEW to determine the true king of NEW. The championship match is scheduled to be on the Ultimatum PPV where the winner earns a roster spot in FMW. Round 1 was a royal rumble which while T.I.I.P. did not win, he did last long enough to advance to round 2 where he is set to have a chairs match with Skyler Striker. The match was an all out war as both men gave everything they had. The end result was a double count-out which led to a rematch in round 3 with Chase as special referee. Zanoni was disqualified in the match for punching Chase after several intentional screw-ups by the ref. Striker went on to defeat Chase and also TyranT to win the King crown.

Ultimatum Pre-Show

Zanoni was put in a 10 man tag match at the FMW's biggest PPV of the year Ultimatum's pre-show. TyranT and Skyler Striker were the captains of each team where the winning team would earn the King of NEW crown for their respective captain. Zanoni and TyranT were the final 2 remaining participants for their team. However, Striker and Tempest proved too much to handle as they eliminated both Pure Talent and Tyrant to earn the victory.

Underground Debut Show

When NEW was destroyed a rookie draft took place. Zanoni was select 2nd for the Alchemy brand, (6th overall) and was put in a triple threat match with the 2nd picks for both the Anarchy brand, Tempest, and the newly founded Anxiety brand, TyranT. The match took place at the new Underground show, which will act a undercard show for all 3 brands. The match was a great showcasing amazing offense and fluid wrestling. TyranT was seconds away from earning a victory when Zanoni came out of nowhere to hit a mooonsault on him and then his "Snap Your Neck" finisher on Tempest to earn the victory in his debut for the Alchemy brand.

Move Set

Primary Finisher

"Snap Your Neck" – Gory neckbreaker aka Widow’s Peak

Secondary Finisher

"Tap Or Die" – Crucifix choke.

Movelist

Belly to Belly Suplex

Belly to Back Suplex

T-bone Suplex

Wheelbarrow Suplex

Spinning DDY

Flying Bulldog

Forward Russian Leg Sweep

Cradle Neck Breaker

Neck Snap

Reverse Crucifix Powerbomb

Springboard Clothesline off top of ropes

Moonsault Splash

Top rope Guillotine Face Driver

Aapron dive Senton

General Information

Alliances

None

Theme Song

Ride the Wings of Pestilance - From First to Last

Wrestling History

Championship History

None

Win Loss Record

Wins - 1

Losses - 2*

Draws - 0

Match History

Match History

Result	Partner(s)	Opponent(s)	Event	Promo Score (Out of 10)	Notes
Loss	None	Troy Danes and Chase	NEW 3.3	Total: 7.3	Debut Match in Full Metal Wrestling. Was not pinned in the loss due to outside interference from Alex Dunn
None	None	Alex Dunn	NEW 3.4	Total: ---	Revenge match after interference from 3.3. Event never took place due to NEW being disbanded.
Loss	Tyrant, Slegna, Bobino, Krisko	Skyler Striker, Tempest, Lictor, Fred Pope, Chris Black	FMW Ultimatum Pre-Show	Total: 3.9/5	Second to last eliminated for Team TyranT.
Win	None	TyranT and Tempest	FMW Underground Debut Show	Total: 8.83	Debut Match for the Alchemy brand of Full Metal Wrestling. Defeated the last champion of NEW and the former number one contender of the belt.|-