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Paul Phoenix
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| Paul Phoenix | |
| Origin | USA |
| Voiced By | Eric Kelso |
| Fighting Style | Integrated Martial Arts Based on Judo |
| Age | 25 (T1), 27 (T2), 46 (T3), 48 (T4, T5), 49 (T6) |
| Blood Type | O |
| Height | 187 cm (6'1 1/2") |
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lbs) |
| Occupation | (T1 and T2) Unemployed. He works as a bodyguard or a street fighter to make money (T3) None. Still trains with the intention of becoming the #1 fighter in the universe (T4) Owned a dojo, but it ran out of business due to a lack of students (T5) None. Trains with the intentions of winning The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 and proving that he is the toughest fighter in the universe. |
| Hobby | Motorcycles, training |
| Likes | Pizza, the smell of gasoline, his best friend's son and his best friend, Steve Fox, Marshall's cooking and Lee. |
| Dislikes | Japanese freeways, his rival, the first Kuma and the second kuma, and Bryan Fury (T6) |
Contents |
Introduction
Paul Phoenix appeared in every Tekken game so far in the series. He is a hotheaded, aggressive character, determined more than ever to win the tournament just to prove he is the best fighter in the universe (he means this literally, according to his ending in Tekken 5). Paul has appeared in every Tekken game up to date. He is very hostile towards the Mishima clan and everyone associated with it, and never hesitates to show this hatred in matches.
Although he gets close several times, he has never won a tournament. Also, despite his initial setup in the first game to be a possible rival to Kazuya Mishima, as well as his serious standing in previous games, Paul, story wise, has become something of a joke character more and more. This is quite obviously evidenced by the fact that he is rivals with joke characters (Kuma I and Kuma II). Paul also had a comic relief ending in Tekken 5. Nevertheless, he is among the most popular and well loved Tekken characters.
Starting in Tekken 5 (but hinted at in Tekken 3 and Tekken 4), Paul Phoenix is characterized by his overconfidence and his musclebrained attitude, as well as his oafishness.
Trivia
General
- Like Heihachi Mishima, Nina Williams, and Yoshimitsu, Paul Phoenix has been in all of the Tekken games.
- Paul makes a guest appearance in Urban Reign, another game made by Namco, alongside Marshall Law.
- According to current canon, Kazuya Mishima and Kuma are the only two characters to ever defeat Paul in a tournament. It is very possible that he is one of the "toughest fighters" in the Tekken Universe.
- Paul sports a scorpion tattoo on his right arm.
- Paul's ending cutscene shows him performing his "Burning Fist" move with his left arm, while in fact he performs this move with his right arm during gameplay.
- In his ending, Marshall Law's ending, and a few artworks for the game show Paul with two earrings in his left ear. Since these earrings haven't been seen since then, one can assume it was an unplanned detail. If considered in a realistic manner, one could say it was a decision Paul made in his youth, which he later took back, or he realized they may be a weakness during a fight.
- The incomplete backflip, performed by Paul in Marshall Law's ending, later becomes a special move and also a secret win animation for Paul in later installments of the series.
- Paul Phoenix's bosses in the Tekken Force side game are (in order of appearance) Forest Law, Kuma, Jin Kazama, and Heihachi Mishima. Aside from Heihachi, these are also his rivals in Tekken Card Challenge.
- Paul's ending cutscene, named Winning Run, is also the name of an arcade racing game made by Namco.
- Paul's stage has a Soul Edge logo on the wall in the background.
- Paul is able to perform the Rainbow Kick if partnered with Forest Law.
- Paul's second outfit has him with flat hair, which had not been seen in any other Tekken game. This hairstyle returned in later installations as a customization item (this customization makes Paul slightly resemble Ken Masters from the Street Fighter series).
- Paul has one of the few Tekken 5 epilogues where the game's final boss, Jinpachi Mishima, does not turn to dust.
- Paul's ending has a reference to his Tekken ending, in which a crudely drawn picture depicting his "nemesis" is stuck onto a wall, which is later smashed by Paul's punch.
- As of Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, Paul is the only character who remains on the ground after performing one of his main throws. This throw is called "Shoulder Pop". The command for this move is (2+4_F+2+4). All of the other characters automatically get up after performing one of their main throws.
- Paul has two secret win animations in Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection, giving Paul a total of seven win animations. They are as follows.
1+2: Paul kneels down, above the head of his unconscious opponent. Then, Paul hits the ground with one of his hands, with his palm striking the ground, three times. Each time, the camera pans outwards slightly. After three strikes, Paul gets up, raises his left arm, looks up towards the sky, and does a kiai.
3+4: Paul crouches slightly, and then he does a backflip and a kiai. He is unsuccessful, and he lands on his stomach, grunting afterwards. Then, he raises his head and his left arm slightly, while still laying on the ground.
Tekken 6 & Bloodline Rebellion:
- Paul's "Item Move" feature in Tekken 6 is the ability to make his hair grow larger ([1]).
- Paul can be customized to fight shirtless in Tekken 6 ([2]).
- In Tekken 3 and Tekken Tag Tournament, Paul has a pre-fight animation where he ran his hands up his hair. It was not featured in Tekken 4, Tekken 5, and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. However, it is featured in Tekken 6, although the animation for it has changed ([3] and [4]).
- In the Scenario Campaign of Tekken 6, Paul is a boss in the West District 13th Avenue.
- In the opening movie, Paul is shown fighting Bryan Fury.
Story
Version 1
He is a hot blooded American hand-to-hand fighter who likes training and knows martial arts. He previously fought Kazuya to a draw and unilaterally considers him to be his rival. He considers his true self to be there all the more when he is fighting and he is taking part in this tournament to look for stronger opponents.
Version 2
Driven to be the best of the best, Paul travels the world in search of the perfect opponent. He is a judo expert but he is skilled in many forms of the Martial Arts. There is only one fighter in this tournament who is ranked on an equal level to Paul. His goal is to eliminate any comparisons.
Ending Animation "Burning Heart"
Paul is in the training room. He breaks a stack of 3 glass blocks with his fist, and kicks two glass blocks into the air. Next, Paul punches a brick wall that has a drawing of Kazuya on it, destroying it. It ends with a close-up of Paul.
Paul has apparently no allegiances to either law enforcement agencies or any known criminal cartels, and has been classed as a low security risk. However his hot-headed nature could yet cause problems.
Paul performed well in the first Rave War and although he was the only competitor insane enough to challenge a fully grown bear and win, he was defeated by Kazuya in a furious battle that lasted for hours. Shaking his head in disbelief, Paul left the Mishima estate and returned to New York. He found work in the south Bronx as a bouncer, his ego and arrogance led him into numerous confrontations with unsavoury characters; all of whom came off second best to his Judo techniques. After months of punishing streetfighting, throughout the USA, Paul emerges ready for the King of Iron Fist Tournament 2 with overwhelming confidence believing himself to be the strongest fighter in the world. This time, the Tournament belongs to Paul Phoenix!
Ending Animation "Hammer Fist"
Paul is riding along a mountainside highway on his motorcycle. While on the road, Paul encounters a rockslide, which blocks his path. Paul dismounts his motorcycle and breaks the rock with a single punch.
Version 1
Paul Phoenix is a fighter who is admired by young kids worldwide. He let victory escape him in the last Tournament, but has since renewed his training with vigor - he won't let victory slip away this time! Even at the age of 46, Paul has no weak spots!
Version 2
WAITING FOR THE BIG ONE. In the last tournament Paul earned the right to fight Kazuya, but a multi-car accident on the expressway prevented Paul from getting to the match on time. He was forced to forfeit.
Despite Paul's enviable career, he has yet to win the one tournament that would mark him as being one of the true greats.
Last spring he received an unexpected invitation to the '3rd King of the Iron Fist Tournament'. With training still a part of his daily regiment, he is still in peak condition and feels he still has what it takes to win the big one. Now thought to be 46 years old, he still has the eyes of an eagle with the strength and reflexes of a tiger!
Ending Animation "Winning Run"
Paul is speeding along a freeway, cutting in front of an oil-tanker. An police officer spots him and pulls him over. After much arguing, the officer gives Paul a ticket for speeding. Paul gets angry in a funny way. He kicks the dust and puts his fingers on forehead.
Paul Phoenix is featured as a playable character in Tekken Tag Tournament. However, Tekken Tag Tournament is not a part of the Tekken series' canonical storyline.
Ending Animation
Paul approaches Kazuya Mishima, and the two of them are about to fight. Kuma appears behind Paul. Paul turns around and punches Kuma, sending him to the ground. Paul turns around to fight Kazuya, but Kazuya is nowhere to be seen now. Disappointed, Paul kicks the floor and walks away. This ending takes place in Ogre's Tekken Tag Tournament stage.
Paul went undefeated through the entire The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3 and was even victorious against Ogre. Swelling with pride, Paul returned home. However, Paul's happy ending was short-lived. Unknown to Paul, Ogre morphed into his second form - True Ogre - and the tournament continued after his departure.
Although Paul asserted that he was the true champion of The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3, few believed him, and even those that did eventually grew tired of his attitude. Friends and admirers slowly disappeared, and his dojo eventually went out of business from the lack of students.
One day, Paul came across a newspaper flyer announcing The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4. Burning with the desire to win this Tournament, he decides to give it his all once again to prove that he is the one true champion, once and for all. He had to win!
Ending Animation
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Paul became the undisputed champion of the Tournament and assumed absolute power over the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Though Paul inherited the Mishima Zaibatsu's vast fortune, he let others handle the day-to-day affairs of the company. Eventually, his executive position became nothing but a job title.
In the end, Abel's total control over him resulting in a life of depravity for Paul.
Paul spent his days and nights partying. No trace of his valiant fighting spirit remained.
End of the text
Paul is walking with a woman after a night of partying. He tells her that they will take a cab home. Paul then turns to the glass behind him to fix his hair. The lights go on in Marshall Dojo and students begin to train. As they train, Paul sees a picture of himself from his 'fighting days' on the wall. The woman, who has found a cab, calls out to Paul but is ignored. The screen turns white. Paul is then shown on his motorcycle. He takes off the red, tinted glasses and tosses them aside, saying: "Ain't my style." Paul then drives out, his fighting spirit renewed.
Tekken 5 Manual Version
Paul recognized his overconfidence when he was dealt a severe blow and lost the last tournament. He had forgotten some important lessons and strayed from the path to becoming a great fighter. He wanted to rediscover what he had lost. Two months later, he entered the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5.
Official Version
Self-proclaimed 'toughest fighter in the universe'. Paul Phoenix.
"This time I'll show them. I'm going to win this tournament!" Paul thought as he tried to contain his excitement about facing off with Kazuya Mishima, a rival he hadn't fought in over twenty years.
However, Kuma stood in his way, as always. Paul started out well against Kuma, but soon began to feel desperate because of Kuma's tenacity. Paul realized he had been overconfident when he was dealt a severe blow by Kuma and lost the match.
Reflecting on his loss to Kuma, Paul realized that he had forgotten some important lessons and had strayed from the path to becoming a great fighter. He decided to start over again in order to discover that which he had lost.
Two months later, Paul entered the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5. "I'll win this tournament and prove to everyone that I'm the greatest fighter in the universe!"
Interludes
Stage 4: Kuma
Kuma blocks Paul's way and Paul challenges him. Paul celebrates his victory with a dance while Kuma begs him to save the Mishima Zaibatsu.
Final Stage: Jinpachi Mishima
Paul is picking at his ear while Jinpachi gives his speech. Paul tells Jinpachi that he will win in ten seconds. Paul then plans to go to outer space.
Ending Animation "Judo Practice"
A space colony is shown, which Paul is using to broadcast to the aliens so that he can challenge them. Then, some buildings are shown. Paul is shown throwing a kick. The camera zooms in on a shack that is between the other buildings. Paul is inside this shack. Paul is shown throwing a punch. The camera zooms in on the sign on the top of the shack, which says, "Bring it on ya aliens!" Paul is shown throwing a punch and a kick. A drawing of an alien is taped to a gray brick wall. Paul prepares to punch through the gray brick wall. He successfully does this, and all of the bricks fall to the ground. Paul raises a fist and says, "Yeah! Any time! Any place! Bring it on, ya aliens!" The scene changes to show the space colony. A large number of UFOs approach the space colony.
Paul Phoenix's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 5 and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection.
Paul Phoenix’s rematch with the bear called “Kuma” was fierce, and though victorious, he was utterly exhausted, leaving him unable to continue the King of Iron Fist Tournament 5.
Unable to collect any prize money from the last tournament, Paul, who was already burdened by his mountain of debt, learns that a new King of Iron Fist Tournament will be held soon.
Believing that if he won the tournament, he could finally say goodbye to his loan troubles, Paul deeply thought about ways to increase his chances of winning—participating on his own was out of the question. If he could assemble a team with someone, his chances of winning the prize money would greatly increase. And so he went over his plan with his best friend Marshall Law.
Paul's storyline is unchanged between Tekken 6 and Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion.
Ending Animation "Ridiculous Plan"
A narrator states that both Paul and Law "stopped at nothing in their attempt to win the tournament prize money" (as shown by Law having affected Ganryu with the laxative bottle and Paul barricading a door).
Both men advanced through the tournament ranks, eventually challenging one another in the finals. But, both men "set the stage" for their match, as everything went "according to their plan"....
The scene shifts to a fighting ring, as both Paul and Law prepared to fight (with Paul shouting "Let's get started!" and Law's reply of "Leave it to me...just as we planned".
As both men charged each other, Law's kick catches Paul in the face but Paul's punch hits Law....in an unexpected position, causing both to fall down.
The fight was declared a draw, yet Steve Fox was seen among the spectators, shrugging in confusion.
Although he never actually appeared in the movie, Paul is given a slight mention by the fight commentators stating that he was knocked out by Marshall Law in 28 seconds during the previous tournament.
Character Relationships
- Friends with Marshall Law and Forest Law.
- Trained with Marshall Law and Lee Chaolan, prior to the events of the first Tekken.
- Rival of the first Kuma and the second Kuma.
- Considers Kazuya Mishima to be his rival.
- Defeated Ogre in The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3, but left before Ogre's transformation and the continuation of the Tournament.
- Teams up with Steve Fox and Marshall Law in Tekken 6.
- Rival of Bryan Fury in Tekken 6.
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