Kenny Payne

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==Summary==
Kenny Payne is one of the former recurring now main characters of the Cobra Kai television series. Introduced as a kid who has many things in his free-time like Dungeon Lord, drawing anime, and listening to music. His struggle with his life due to his father's role in the military leaves him alone at the house. His brother is later revealed to be Shawn in prison who formerly lead his household. Daniel Larusso's son, Anthony Larusso along with his friend group would bully Kenny to the point he felt endangered, until he asks Shawn for help. Shawn after picking up that one of the kids knows karate would have him meet with Robby who is in Cobra Kai by that time. He and Anthony would take a sort of romantic interest in Lia Cabrera which would only increase the tensions between the two.
With the bullying and his fighting style culminating from his emotions, he'd become a powerful fighter where he'd make himself through the All-Valley karate championship till he was defeated by his teacher, Robby Keene. Robby does this by not holding back, which turns Kenny vengeful and need of brutal revenge toward Anthony Larusso despite Anthony wanting to apologize. He gains confidence, however, Kenny still felt like a follower and still had fear of facing the strongest fighters from certain departments he lacked in (Such as experience, size, and strength). Terry Silver tells Kenny of his massive potential and helps Kenny become a natural a leader; converting his fear into aggression as the sole fighter of Cobra Kai.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Kenny Payne
Origin: Cobra Kai
Gender: Male
Age: Around 13-14 (Graduated from middle school and is about to enter high school)
Classification: Human, Martial Artist
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Accelerated Development (Can acquire proficient skills in karate in a short amount of time. Proved himself to be a natural leader in quick fashion after a lecture by Terry Silver), Martial Arts (Kenny is one of the best upcoming teenage martial artists of the Cobra Kai era), Pressure Point (In Season 5 he learned the "Silver Bullet" technique that Terry Silver taught him. It is a powerful strike to the opponent's sternum that rigorously and expressly cuts off the air to the lungs. Terry Silver describes this as "taking their breath away," which shows when he hits both Eli and Robby with both unable to fight and stand)
Attack Potency: Street level (Terry Silver seems him as the most powerful male of Cobra Kai as of Season 5. Making him superior to Kyler Park, which is supported by Kenny overwhelming Kyler in their brief skirmish. Kyler before training in karate with associates can somewhat press Post-Timeskip Johnny and Eli Moskowitz. Kyler also demonstrated strong abilities to break the central part of five concrete slabs at once. Fought with Eli Moskowitz although is notably inferior. Fought Miguel for a short amount of time twice, but was on the losing edge)
Speed: Athletic Human running speed, Peak Human combat speed and Superhuman attack speed and reactions (Mike Barnes states he was the only one to catch a chicken in one of the exercises, which would include those like Miguel and Robby. Tagged and kept up with Eli Moskowitz, who can block attacks from Post-Timeskip Johnny. Tory regards him as fast in his second introduction before Kenny even started training. Tory is fast enough to keep up with Sam, who caught a back fist from Post-Timeskip Chozen. Kept up with Kyler and has moved so fast he could at some points not see his attacks coming at him. Kyler and other accompanying associates his age were able to tag Post-Timeskip Johnny. Kicked Sensei Odell, who can land strikes on Post-Timeskip Johnny; although Sensei Odell had little juncture to respond)
Lifting Strength: Peak Human (Grappled with Kyler; who can restrain Hawk, Miguel and Post-Timeskip Johnny. Miguel, Aisha, Eli, Chris, and Bert were able to thrust around a considerable cement mixer overtime at high speeds when in sync. Tory struggled to restrain Kenny)
Striking Strength: Street level (Managed to hurt Sensei Odell with a jump kick to the face. Sensei Odell can withstand blows from Post-Timeskip Johnny and later take blows from an enraged Johnny. Able to harm Robby and Eli with his blows. Notably injuring Eli by elbowing his leg, causing him to wobble. Robby and Eli can shrug off an attack from Post-Timeskip Chozen; with Eli being able to harm Kenny himself. Can hurt Kyler Park with his strikes who can withstand attacks from Post-Timeskip Johnny) 
Durability: Street level (Withstood blows from Robby who was no longer holding back including a extremely powerful leap kick with all his momentum that the audience was shocked by, which would make it more brutal than any attacks Miguel and Eli dealt in the entire tournament. Thus the kick should be comparable to Robby and Eli whose integrated kick can overpower a block from Post-Timeskip Chozen which would make it superior to regular blows from Post-Timeskips Daniel and Terry whose blows don't phase Chozens blocks at all. Withstood blows from Miguel and was barely stunned by an elbow from him, who is able to harm Robby and Eli. Took attacks from Sensei Odell who was able to harm Post-Timeskip Johnny) 
Stamina: At least Above Average, likely higher (Got up from brutal critical attacks including an extremely powerful kick that Robby put all his power into despite his own physical inferiority. Trains constantly in Cobra Kai's physical training which includes advanced workout machinery. Fought with Eli in a point match for an extended period)
Range: Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: At least Average, likely higher 
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|-|General=Able to effectively understand and use Robby's lessons in his training. Once he trusted his own instincts he would usher and even organize to overpower a defensive "Protect the egg" technique that Chozen taught to be utilized by Miyagi Do and Eagle Fang. Although this is due to Cobra Kai outnumbering them. Terry believes him to be a natural leader. Demonstrated when he was able to instantly articulate a plan to score a blow on a superior fighter like Sensei Odell. Such as provoking his partner Kyler into fighting him, thus distracting and making Odell drop him guard; followed up by Kenny using this moment to drop Kyler into Odell, to use Kyler as a human platform to leap kick Odell successfully.
|-|Combat=Kenny himself while not at his full potential yet. Terry Silver believes him to have the potential to be up with the best, twice. Despite this, Kenny exhibits proficiency in karate and his aggressive style at the moment. Kenny shows massive adaptability to unfavorable circumstance such as when he overwhelms opponents larger, older, and with more experience. By Season 5 Kenny can overcome Kyler, who is a strong wrestler and martial artist, with Eli being able to briefly press those like Eli with some associates. Kenny showcases advanced and precise form as Kyler also states that Kenny is making himself and the Cobra Kai members look subpar in comparison. His most outstanding feat is during the tryouts for the Sekai Taikai. Kenny himself can match Eli Moskowitz who was to some extent holding back, with Eli Moskowitz ultimately deciding that Kenny was a worthy enough opponent to not hold back, although is notably inferior to him. Eli is notably on par with those like Robby; who easily took down a dojo of seven students along with Kyler without being hit once.
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Standard Tactics: Utilizes his quick speed and small size to outmaneuver his opponents. Slinking in attacks, and utilize throws/takedowns to throw an opponent off their feet to finish them in timely fashion. Kenny utilizes minimal acrobatics with speed to outpace an opponent while on the offensive. Kenny often strikes first, doing so with his strongest blows, and with no mercy. To accompany this, he will utilize "The Silver Bullet," that can take the breath of an opponent away when a clear opening to the sternum is shown (See possible pressure points for specifics)
Weaknesses: None notable, previously feared larger more experienced fighters
Note: Using any incarnation before Season 5, Episode 8: Sekai Taikai means Kenny does not have Pressure points/"The Silver Bullet"
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