Astrid Ostberg

Name: Astrid Ostberg
Age: 25
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Height: 6’1 / 185 cm
Weight: 188 lbs. / 85 kg
Hometown: Stavanger, Norway
Alignment: Face

Entrance Music:

Richard Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries:

Appearance:

Ring Gear:

Casual:

Swimwear:

Gym:

History:
Astrid comes from a long-storied wrestling family that achieved some fame in their days. It all started with her grandfather, Ole Ostberg, who had a respectable run in the 1930s, but the names that stand out the most to wrestling historians are those of her father and uncle, Lars and Hans Ostberg, who were tag team champions in the 80s and were still wrestling into the 90s. As a girl, Astrid was largely raised by her mother, as her father was away on tour and he didn't want to risk anything happening to her by raising her amidst the often chaotic world of pro wrestling. However, Astrid followed her family's exploits with great devotion on TV, and she dreamed of following in her father's footsteps. The Ostberg family had never had a woman step into the ring before, but Astrid wouldn't let that hold her back. She looked up to how strong and tough her father was, how he stood tall against any adversity in the ring or out, and she wanted to be like him.

When she brought this up to her family, the reactions Astrid got were mixed. While her mother and uncle were worried about her getting hurt, her father encouraged her, proud of his daughter’s willingness to pursue his legacy. There was only one qualification - he refused to train her, knowing that he couldn't be trusted to face his own child on equal footing, and he knew that Astrid wouldn't learn anything against a trainer who would go easy on her. If Astrid wanted to learn, she was going to have to carve her own path.

That might have dissuaded some, but Astrid was dedicated. Undeterred, she sought out other trainers, and entered the profession. Her family name preceded her for sure, but she wanted to get ahead by her own merits, and luckily for her, she proved to be a force to be reckoned with from her own strength alone. She toured the indie circuits and minor feds, first in Norway, then in Scandinavia, then in Europe, and finally, making the jump to world-level promotions as she signed on to AFW, where she hoped to test her skills against even stronger and more prestigious opponents.

Personality: There's nothing in the world Astrid enjoys more than wrestling. For some wrestlers, it's about gaining fame or making money, but for Astrid, it's about having fun, and testing your skills against opponents that can put up a good fight against your own. She is proud of her strength, and she likes it best when she can have it tested in a truly well-matched bout in which both combatants are giving their all, so that she can see who it really comes down to in the end. As such, she doesn't get along as well with jobbers, who she often feels are a waste of her time if they aren't even going to try to beat her, or even an insult to her if the bookers thought that she needed the help in looking good.

She's quite laid-back in her personal life, not taking a lot of things personally and knowing how to enjoy herself, and it isn't uncommon for her to offer to be friends with her opponents after a particularly good match. She does, however, take wrestling very seriously and refuses to compromise her ideals, wanting to represent the sport and what it means to her.

Because of her good-natured personality, Astrid can come across as what some might call naive. She has a code of honor and always plays by the rules, feeling that she doesn't need to cheat to get ahead. As such, she doesn't have much respect for some of the more unscrupulous heels, but on the other hand, it isn't hard to catch her off-guard when she always expects the best of her opponent and presumes them to play things straight, particularly if it's a new opponent she doesn't know better from. She can also be rather oblivious and literal-minded at times, especially with the language barrier that comes with competing overseas.

Trivia:

• Astrid is very close to her family, making sure she calls her parents every night to check in.
  
• Back when she was wrestling on the local indies, Astrid was also a Gladiator on the Norwegian version of the game show.
  
• She gets very passionate over Christmas. It’s her favorite time of year.
  
• Astrid hosts her own line of workout videos.
  
• She has a pet ferret named Felix, who she keeps back home under the eyes of a pet sitter.
  

Fighting Style: In terms of in-ring style, Astrid is your typical powerhouse. She hits hard, using a lot of throws and slams, and she can deliver some crushing submission holds if she gets the chance to. Taking after her family, Astrid’s style is grounded in tried and true wrestling tradition, favoring simple but effective grappling and physical strength over strikes, high-flying, or flashy maneuvers. Astrid's commitment to wrestling makes her dedicated to putting up the best fight she can, and she wouldn't dare hold back or put forth anything less than her best effort. As such, she refuses to tap unless it's truly her last resort, particularly if she's up against a foe who she respects - but on the flipside, she isn’t willing to go easy on people either, which has historically led to some incidents in which she finished her opponents off with perhaps excessive displays of force.

Favored Match Types: Astrid isn’t picky about what sorts of matches she gets put into, as long as she gets to give a good showing and put her strength to the test. Due to her agreeable attitude and her obliviousness to certain implications, she doesn’t really complain about what she’s booked for and accepts it as part of the job. She does, however, approach every match with just as much seriousness as any other - for instance, if she’s put in a hardcore match, she’ll refuse to use weapons just because that isn’t something she believes in. She doesn’t care if she lets down the expectations of the fans, as long as she holds herself to her principles.

Finishing Moves:

Bear Hug:

Backbreaker:

Stavanger Buster:

Relationships with Other Characters:
N/A