Rooster Robbins

**Deandre "Rooster Robbins" Milton** is a main character on the Starz original wrestling drama *Heels*. He is portrayed by Allen Maldonado.

Rooster Robbins is one of the best wrestlers in the circuit with the skills and style to prove it. Feeling unappreciated at the DWL, Rooster jumped ship to the FWD with Charlie Gully.

## Biography

### Rooster vs Bobby Pin

The guys prepare for their sold-out show. Rooster reveals that he's been wrestling since he was 18 years old and has torn every ligament in his body. In every show, he puts on a five-star match, meanwhile Ace hasn't gotten a scratch on him and is already performing in main events. A bit envious, Rooster begins to train with Bobby Pin, who is new to the DWL and laughs when Rooster performs a move, which annoys Rooster, as Bobby was supposed to sell the move and pretend it hurt, even if there's no crowd. He then instructs Bobby Pin to deliver an elbow from the top rope so that he can show the newbie how to properly sell a move. However, when Bobby Pin lands on Rooster, he actually hurts him.

Rooster is hanging out at a karaoke bar when a drunken Ace arrives, demanding to sing a song of his own. On stage, Ace is heckled by a couple guys, which forces Jack and Crystal to intervene.

The next day, Rooster, Diego, Apocalypse, and Bobby Pin arrive at the hospital in support of Big Jim after Melanie gives birth to their child. In the gift shop, while searching for something to give the baby, Rooster expresses that he has grown tired of waiting for his chance at the belt and is willing to at least consider switching sides to join Charlie Gully. However, Apocalypse simply suggests that Rooster talk to Jack about his aspirations.

### Leaving the DWL

After learning that Bobby will be in the main event with Ace despite just only arriving at the DWL, Rooster approaches Jack with his disapproval. Jack explains that he chose Bobby Pin for the main event because he needed someone who could fall to Ace. Admittedly, Rooster is one of the best guys they have, but Jack essentially tells him that he won't be getting a chance at the belt anytime soon.

Rooster recalls the first time he saw Wild Bill Hancock wrestle. It was right before he left DWL. Rooster has been dreaming about getting in the ring ever since. By 16, he was part of the EGL. Then Cobb County. Then the AGA. He's been apart of every single indie league. While he may be athletic, have raw talent, and personality, he never won a belt, stating that it only stands out when it gets a white backdrop. He was a prodigy, and now he's a vet with no championship. Rooster can't believe he thought it would be any different with Jack taking over.

Rooster is upset that he isn’t getting the push he deserves. Instead, Diego's winning tonight's Battle Royal, and he’s tired of hearing about Rooster's constant complaining. So, he suggests that Rooster wins tonight’s Battle Royal instead. Even though Jack will be upset, Diego will claim he tripped, because he wants to see Rooster happy.

Rooster and Diego are going off script in the ring. Rather than Diego pulling out the win as written, Rooster intends to win. However, he has a change of heart when the crowd begins chanting his name and allows Diego to win as initially intended. Rooster then returns backstage, where Jack admits that he should allow them to improvise more, as he and Diego had the crowd riled up. However, Rooster is clearly frustrated, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Jack, who offers Rooster time tomorrow for them to discuss his future in the DWL.

### Meeting with Gully

Rooster meets with Charlie Gully, who is offering him a position with the FWD, as the DWL doesn't have much more life left, even with Rooster being their best. So, he offers Rooster a chance to wrestle in Jacksonville and drops $1,000 on the table, which Rooster takes offense with. He doesn't appreciate Gully simply throwing money at him. Gully insists that wasn't his intent and promises Rooster an opportunity of a lifetime if he joins the FWD.

Rooster approaches Jack about potentially throwing him in the main event for the fair, but when Jack turns him down yet again, Rooster simply sees himself out and gives Gully a call.

### Joining the FWD

Rooster has officially joined the FWD and wrestles with Bob Wired in the ring. Rooster sprinkles thumbtacks on a table, places Bob Wired on the table and then flips on top of him, crashing through the table and gaining the victory with a pin fall, winning the title belt.

After Gully is attacked in the ring by Jack, Rooster advises him how to retaliate. To get back at Jack, they have to beat him at his own game. The only reason he got Ace is that he promised him what he wanted to hear, specifically that he would get to be face again. Rooster is certain that after tonight, Jack is already promising Ace the same thing. Given that Jack just kicked Gully's ass in his own ring, Rooster advises Gully to do the same to Jack during the main event at the fair.

## Skills and Abilities

Rooster is an amazingly skilled performer and wrestling prodigy. By 16, he was part of the EGL, Cobb County, and AGA. He's been a part of every single indie league, offering his athleticism, raw talent, and personality.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* Kayfabe
* Dusty Finish
* Cheap Heat
* Cutting Promos
* Swerve
* House Show
* The Big Bad Fish Man
* Double Turn

## Gallery

### Videos

Rooster Robbins - Heels - STARZRing Talk with Allen Maldonado- Moonsault - Heels - STARZ
## References

1. ↑ Season 1, Episode 1: Kayfabe
2. ↑ Season 1, Episode 2: Dusty Finish
3. ↑ Season 1, Episode 3: Cheap Heat
4. ↑ Season 1, Episode 5: Swerve
5. ↑ Season 1, Episode 6: House Show
6. ↑ Season 1, Episode 7: The Big Bad Fish Man
7. ↑ Season 1, Episode 8: Double Turn