William Howard Taft

27th President of the United States (pre-resurrection) and 1st Vice President of the Trademark Cinematic Universe (post-resurrection)

## Universe-1 William

### History

William Howard Taft was both the 27th President of the United States and was the 10th Chief Justice of the United States, he is the only person in history to hold both offices. Taft, like his mortal enemy Garfield was born in the great state of Ohio to a U.S. Attorney General. He was a proud member of The Skull and Bones, much to his father's - a founding member - liking.

He was Theodore Roosevelt's hand-chosen successor the Presidency, despite this he was unable to win re-election because of Theodore Roosevelt in the following election cycle, who split the Republican vote thus handing the election to Woodrow Wilson. He is also the only known president to get stuck in a bathtub.

### Presidency

One of Taft's most notable Presidential policies was that of Dollar Diplomacy, thus starting the ongoing funding of Latin American states in exchange for favorable trade deals and political allegiance for years to come. It is generally believed that this policy is one of the main reasons why the Mexican State collapsed and why some Latin American countries have seen continual corruption and poverty.

Taft was a big trust buster, which is based. He sought to the conclusion of the suits against The Standard Oil Company and The American Tobacco Company.

### The First Bracket

Taft was a heavy favorite - literally - going into the bout. He swept the lower bracket with ease and was seen as a formidable opponent for even the toughest of presidents. Early into the night, he gave James Garfield a run for his money. Though, over time Taft's power was diminished due to a lack of energy and the inability to match Garfield's ferocious agility. William Howard Taft fell to James Garfield and was officially crowned as the Runner-Up and Vice President to James Garfield. Taft served as the First Vice President from June 2020 to June 2022.

Taft's Trading Card is currently valued at $20 US ($25 CAN)

## Universe-2 Taft

### History

William Howard Taft was born in Ohio to a U.S. Attorney General pursued wrestling from a very young age. Taft was always large child, and was at a severe physical advantage throughout his formative years. He attended Vince McMahon's Wrestling College at age 15, the youngest ever to be admitted. He graduated 16 months later and was accepted into the WWE with grace at age 18.

### WWE Career

Admitted into the WWE at such a young age made Taft an easy target for beefs and rivalries. To this very day Taft has intense rivalry with Ric Flair, even after his retirement. Other notable beefs include Triple H, Andre the Giant, and even Macho Man himself (though this was brief and quickly settled). At age 22, Taft participated in his first WrestleMania - again, one of the youngest ever - and though he did not perform well in the Royal Rumble (12th out of 20) he did superbly in his handicap match against Macho Man Randy Savage and The Iron Sheik, winning against all odds and earning him an impromptu spot in the Title Match against Andre The Giant after Hulk Hogan chickened out. Young Taft stood no chance against The Giant but his courage and heart did not go unnoticed. He quickly became a favorite in the following WrestleMania.

The next year an unfortunate leg injury prevented Taft from participating in most of the Wrestling year. The year following at age 25, Taft won the Royal Rumble despite entering 3rd, surviving 17 opponents, a (then) WWE record. This is the origin of the "Bowling Ball" nickname. With the victory, he was automatically admitted into WrestleMania's Title Match, a match that would go down in history as one of the most lopsided matches in WWE history, defeating Hulk Hogan in a mere 79 seconds.

Taft would go on to be belted as the Heavyweight Champion 4 more times and would win the Royal Rumble once more at age 31. He is considered one of the greatest of all time.

### WWTF Career

At age 36, Taft would join the WWTF as the most feared authority in the federation. Taft was unfortunately unable to recapture that same glory bestowed upon him in the WWE, failing to best even Calvin Coolidge in a Hell-In-A-Cell match at WrestleMania. Taft has yet to win a belt in the WWTF, though he has come close. At age 40, he competed in the WWTF Bracket with his fellow US Presidents for a world title, he placed 2nd to James Garfield. Later that same year he participated in a Royal Rumble with WrestleMania rights at stake but failed to finish, placing 7th despite entering at position 12 out of 20. Since then Taft has been rather quiet in the WWTF Universe.