Patrick Van Heyting/Story

Profile
He is one of the best power fighters among professional wrestlers in the world. Even standard techniques such as backdrops are said to be uniquely fearsome and powerful in Heyting's hands. He is one of the favourites to win this year's tournament.

Background
An old-fashioned type of wrestler who uses many standard techniques like backdrops and brainbusters. It's already been 15 years since his debut. He isn't a technical wrestler, but he packs tremendous power into each move, and this powerful style continues to make him one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. When it comes to power alone, he is considered to be one of the top talents in the world of professional wrestling. He excells at mic performance. He was invited by the tournament to participate in the event, which also serves to gain appeal for the formation of a new organization, the fWo.

Interview
Big-Name Wrestler set to participate!

P. V. Heyting, a famous pro-wrestler from the Netherlands, has officially announced that he has received an invitation to participate in the tournament. We asked the busy Heyting, who recently announced the launch of a new wrestling organization, to talk about his thoughts on this year's tournament.

Interviewer: What was the most significant reason for your decision to participate in this year's competition?

Heyting: It's about showing how strong wrestling can be! Wrestling isn't just for show! I decided to participate because I thought it was a great opportunity to prove that to the world. So keep those eyes open and watch closely!

Interviewer: So you think you can prove the strength of wrestling at the tournament?

Heything: No question! I'm competing as a professional wrestler. And because I'm competing, I will never lose! No matter who my opponent is!

Interviewer: There are many prestigious competitors from various organizations participating in this year's tournament. Are there any competitors or organizations that you are particularly interested in?

Heything: I don't care who you are or what organization you belong to! I'm not here to play a sport, I'm here to fight! Anyone who thinks they can beat me in a fight is a moron! Well, I guess I have to give them some credit for bravery!

Interviewer: So you're aiming for the championship?

Heything: Obviously! And obviously I'm gonna win! Don't ask such a stupid question!

Interviewer: Finally, what are your aspirations for the competition?

Heything: Wrestling is the best! I'll prove as much at the tournament. I'm not just the champion of wrestling, I'm the most powerful man in the world!

Fan Q&A
"Question 1""Q. What is your daughter's name?""A. It's Nell!""Question 2""Q. What is your personal treasure?""A. My wrestling group and my family! Don't ask the obvious!""Question 3""Q. Are there any Japanese wrestlers you'd like to include in the fWo?""A. Hmm, no one! But, if they asked me, there are some guys I'd consider letting in!""Question 4""Q. Uh well, does anyone close to you say you're hot tempered?""A. YOU IDIOT! Of course people say things about me! I'm ME! I don't listen to any of that crap!!""Question 5""Q. Is your new group the fWo seen in your 2P costume?""A. The-stron-gest! A new wrestling group!""Question 6""Q. What do you think about when you apply your face paint?""A. Winning!""Question 7""Q. I can't do any rope moves, do you have any ideas?""A. There's no rope?! So what! A champion doesn't need gimmicks!""Question 8""Q. When you go to a regular match, is your costume the one with trunks? Or is it the one with the face paint?""A. It seems he uses both. As for Heyting's costume, there are several other varieties, and he changes it based on the atmosphere of each match. (Development Staff)""Question 9""Q. Was Heyting modelled on Bill Goldberg of WCW?""A. Heyting's image incorporates several wrestlers as references. Goldberg is one of them. (Development Staff)""Question 10""Q. When I play against Sokolov, I feel like he's too strong. Do you have any strategies? I'm a Heyting player.""A. YOU IDIOT! Wrestling is not the enemy of wrestling! Got it!? Clean out those ears and listen carefully! First, when the opponent bends over (Note 1), kick, kick, kick (Note 2)! If he doesn't bend over, start with a horizontal chop and then a grapple! When your opponent goes down (Note 3), you can do whatever you want! Wrestling is the strongest!""Question 11""Q. Do you respect Rusher Kimura as a pro wrestler?""A. Who do I respect?! Listen up! I'm the only one I respect! Don't you ever ask me a question like that again! Understand?!""Question 12""Q. Does the German Suplex have to be performed at the navel?""A. Don't you dare to tell me that this or that is wrong! Come at me head on! I'll teach you right here, right now!""Question 13""Q. What is your signature throwing technique? What is your signature joint technique?""A. All of them!!!""A. The technique most often used at regional exhibitions was the Sharkbuster. (Tournament headquarters)"