Tenebrae

The Harbinger of Destruction

The Shepard of the Damned

The Demonic Hybrid

The Eternal Demonologist

**Trevor Stewart** (born October 22nd, 1979) better known by his ring name **Tenebrae** is a professional wrestler currently signed to EWF. He is formerly known as **Black Skeleton**.

Black Skeleton made his EWF Debut on the 15th of November episode of Adrenaline, defeating Drake Harrison in less than a minute. He then went to becoming a rising star in the EWF, battling the likes of Purgatory, Xistro Horror and Teodor Skullmaster. Since then, Black Skeleton has gone on to feud with many big names in the EWF such as Jose Noh who he won the EWF World Championship off of at Hardcore Revolution.

Since then, Black Skeleton has been competing against the very greats the EWF has to offer, as well as giving younger talents opportunites to face him as the World Champion. He defended his title against the EWF European Champion Jim Leitzell at Animosity inside Hell in a Cell. After defeating Letizell, Black Skeleton entered a feud with Nightmare before going on to compete for the Hardcore Championship later on in his career.

As Tenebrae, he is the leader of the Eternal Ones alongside his brother Xagreus. Embracing his darker side, he tends to rise to the top of the mountain in EWF and leave chaos and destruction behind him.

## Rivals and Storylines

### **Purgatory**

Black Skeleton's first rival in the EWF. This rivalry began when Skeleton attacked Cheril Blon in a fit of rage backstage. This angered Purgatory who powerbombed Black Skeleton through a table. This led to a Fatal Four Way match on Horizon between them along with Hell's Bouncer and The Final Boss. In the end, Black Skeleton won the match and as a result earned Purgatory's respect. They then became allies and formed the Unholy Alliance, ending their rivalry and starting one of the most dominant tag teams in the EWF.

### **Teodor Skullmaster**

This rivalry occured when Skeleton started getting tired of Teodor's constant boasting. They were put into a tag team on Horizon dubbed The Skeleton Crew. However due to their animosity, they did not work well as a team and lost their only match on Horizon. The following week, Black Skeleton cost Teodor his Rising Star Championship by attacking him with a sledgehammer, allowing Luke Lesselo to win the championship. As payback, Teodor attacked Black Skeleton in a semi-final match in a tournament to crown a number 1 contender for the EWF World Championship. The attack cost Skeleton the match against David Paul. This rivalry led to a match on Adrenaline between Black Skeleton and Teodor Skullmaster. Black Skeleton would go on to defeat Teodor Skullmaster in just a few minutes, ending the feud.

### **Jose Noh**

After defeating Teodor, Black Skeleton set his sights on the EWF World Championship. After weeks of defeating the likes of Skullmaster, Xistro Horror alongside Purgatory as a tag team, Black Skeleton got an opportunity to face Jose Noh in the main event of Adrenaline. Despite being defeated by pinfall, Black Skeleton did not submit to Jose's Figure Four Leg Lock, showing a great deal of resilliency. As a result of this match, Black Skeleton was added to the main event of Hardcore Revolution where he would face Jose Noh, Purgatory and Xistro Horror in a Fatal Four Way Falls Count Anywhere Match for the EWF World Championship. Black Skeleton would go on to win the match and the Championship at Hardcore Revolution. Jose Noh shook hands with Skeleton backstage, showing his respect and retired after the pay-per-view.

### **Jim Leitzell**

Jim Leitzell challenged Black Skeleton just moments after Hardcore Revolution to match at the next PPV, Animosity. He would team with his advocate, Citrina Limone to call Black Skeleton out every week. Skeleton would face Leitzell on and off on Adrenaline over the next few weeks, defeating him each time. Leitzell would call Skeleton a coward each time due to the outcomes in their matches such as count-outs and pinning another wrestler in a triple threat match. He vowed to end his title reign at Animosity. Two weeks before Animosity, Jim Leitzell attacked Black Skeleton while he made his entrance to face Ryan Sanders and cut a promo in the ring on the downed Skeleton. After that, Black Skeleton declared that their match would be a Hell in a Cell match. At Animosity, Black Skeleton would go on to defeat Leitzell and retain the EWF World Championship.

### **Nightmare**

When Nightmare first debuted in the EWF, he immediately targeted Black Skeleton. He was revealed as a person from Skeleton's past who sought out to put an end to the "false king". At Animosity, Nightmare won a Royal Rumble match for a chance to compete in a Number 1 Contender match on Adrenaline against Jackson Riley. Nightmare would go on to defeat Jackson Riley and was named the Number 1 Contender for Black Skeleton's EWF World Championship with the match set for the following week on Adrenaline. On the May 18th episode of Adrenaline, Nightmare attacked Black Skeleton which injured him. Black Skeleton suffered a head injury from the attack but would cut a promo in the ring. He would relinquish the EWF World Championship so that it is not tainted by a personal bloodfeud and Skeleton revealed he would fight Nightmare at Breaking Point. Nightmare would later reveal next week that he came to life 15 years ago when Skeleton drew power from the Altar of Skulls one night and they would fight. Skeleton later revealed that someone died in that fight.

On the June 1st edition of Adrenaline, Black Skeleton returned and attacked Nightmare after his loss to the returning Purgatory. Nightmare would later reveal that the person who died was Black Skeleton's brother, an accidental murder done by Skeleton himself. Nightmare would then reveal that the body he possesses is that of Skeleton's deceased brother and vowed to use it to destroy Black Skeleton at Breaking Point.

At Breaking Point, Nightmare defeated Black Skeleton, making him submit to the Clutches of Nightmare. After the match, Black Skeleton's body disappeared.

Two months later, Skeleton's disciples would sense his lingering presence and made the chilling announcement that Black Skeleton would return at Summertime Madness to face Nightmare in a Hardcore Match. Purgatory was later announced to be in Skeleton's corner to counter Nightmare's new ally in the Promised, Gunner Garrett. It was also hinted that Skeleton would revert to his masked attire from 2001 to 2019 to battle Nightmare at Summertime Madness. At Summer Time Madness, Black Skeleton would return, wearing his signature half mask for the first time since 2019 and using his Death Flight Finisher for the first time in EWF defeated Nightmare in a close bout. Nightmare would then disappear, allowing Black Skeleton to continue his journey in the EWF as he reunited with Purgatory to reform the Unholy Alliance.

### **Momentum Draft and Hardcore Champion**

Black Skeleton would then be drafted to Momentum, EWF's newest brand as part of the Brand Extension alongside Unholy Alliance Partner, Purgatory. They later formed the Knights of the Apocalypse teaming with Xistro Horror and the newcomer, Angel Caido. Black Skeleton would then go on to face Xistro Horror at the EWF Carnival of Horrors for the vacant EWF World Championship after Jim Leitzell was dismissed from the EWF. Xistro Horror would go on to defeat Black Skeleton to become the new World Champion. After the match, Skeleton handed the title to Xistro personally as a sign of respect.

On the November 7th edition of Momentum, Black Skeleton would face Asher Callaghan for the newly crafted EWF Hardcore Championship in a Hardcore Match. Black Skeleton won the match and thus became the new Hardcore Champion. Black Skeleton would hold on to the title until Clash of Christmas where he lost the title to Purgatory in the main event.

### **Tenebrae and Heel Turn**

When EWF returned for One Night Revival, Purgatory would challenge Black Skeleton to another match which Skeleton accepted. The match was later announced to be a Skeletal Boneyard Match. Skeleton would also take up a new ring name calling himself Tenebrae. At One Night Revival, Tenebrae debuted his new gimmick as he reverted to his face painted look and normal skin. He would also don tattoos that looked like skin carvings. At the end of the match, Tenebrae revealed his new demon that he created in the form of a humanised version of Nightmare, now known as Xagreus. Tenebrae would go on to defeat Purgatory with the help of Xagreus and thus turning heel for the first time in the EWF. Tenebrae cut a promo before Dynasty saying that he will usher in the Eternal Era by reclaiming the one thing he never lost.

## Tag Teams

### **The Skeleton Crew (Black Skeleton and Teodor Skullmaster**)

This team only lasted for a week where Black Skeleton cost Teodor the EWF Rising Star Championship. They reunited for one night only on the April 6th edition of Adrenaline where they defeated the team of Hika and Jim Leitzell.

### **The Unholy Alliance (Black Skeleton and Purgatory)**

This team lasted for a good month until Purgatory left the EWF. They were a dominant team and were undefeated during their run. They defeated the likes of Xistro Horror, Teodor Skullmaster and even Dead Man's Hand. When Purgatory returned, the team reunited and continued their undefeated ways until eventually, they started feuding with each other at the Clash of Christmas. While Purgatory managed to defeat Skeleton at Clash of Christmas, Black Skeleton would even the odds at One Night Revival by becoming Tenebrae and calling the aid of his brother, Xagreus.

### **The Eternal Ones (Tenebrae and Xagreus)**

This team formed at One Night Revival when Xagreus formerly known as Nightmare returned to aid Tenebrae in defeating Purgatory once and for all. Their intention is to dominate the competition in the EWF and destroy anyone who stands in their way.

## Signature Moves

Soulreaper (Modified Dragon Sleeper) (As Tenebrae)

The Gift of Demonology (Crucifix Powerbomb) (As Tenebrae)

Deathstorm (Running Blockbuster)

Kamikaze Crash (Rolling Fireman's Carry) (As Black Skeleton)

Deathstrike (Code Blue)

Suicide Dive (Over the Top Rope Dive)

Skeletal Lock (Sharpshooter)

Chokeslam

## Championships and Accomplishments

* Best Ring Gear (2019)

* Upcoming Star (2019)

* EWF World Champion (1 time)
* EWF Hardcore Champion (1 time)

* EWF Revolving Champion (2 time)
* ROH World Champion (1 time)
* CZW World Champion (1 time)

## Entrance Themes

Whisper by Evanescence (2003-2005; 2020)

Firefly by Breaking Benjamin (2005-2006)

Diary of Jane by Breaking Benjamin (2006-2009)

Audit by Traumatosis (2009-2015; 2021)

Straight Out The Gate - Tech N9ne (2014, only used once for a special match.)

Angels Fall by Breaking Benjamin (2015-2018)

Whisper (Demo V3) by Evanescence (2018-2019)

Falling Apart by Trust Company (2019)

Not Gonna Die by Skillet (15/11/19 - 12/01/2020)

Torniquet by Breaking Benjamin (12/01/2020 - 14/06/2020)

Dragula by Rob Zombie (25/04/21 - Present)

## Trivia

* Black Skeleton is the oldest EWF World Champion to date, winning it at the age of 40.
* He is also the first to win the World Championship and successfully defend it on the same night he won it as he defeated Johnny Styles at Hell's Colieseum when Styles cashed in his Money in the Bank Contract.
* He is good friends with the lead singer of Breaking Benjamin, Ben Burnley. This friendship has allowed Breaking Benjamin to perform Skeleton's entrance themes live from time to time as well as allowing him to use their music as his entrance.
* He suffered a lower back injury in 2010 which almost caused him to retire. After having lower fusion spinal surgery, Skeleton was able to return to wrestling in 2011.
* Before his injury in 2010, Skeleton weighed 320 lbs. During his year-long rehabilitation to return, he lost 90lbs in an intense workout regime that also involved DDPYoga. This allowed Skeleton to perform more springboard and top rope abilities despite his height.
* Black Skeleton almost got blinded in one eye in 2001 in CZW when a piece of glass was swung towards him.Fortunately, his contact lens protected him and prevent further damage. A scar remains there near his right eyelid.
* Black Skeleton inherited the Kamikaze Crash when he met famous British Wrestler Kendo Nagasaki as he is a massive fan of Nagasaki. Kendo took a liking to Skeleton and allowed him to adopt the move as one of his signatures in 2012.
* Before adopting facepaint, Black Skeleton was a masked wrestler. He would wear a full skull mask until 2009, when he debuted a half skeleton mask. Black Skeleton then debuted his unmasked gimmick in 2019 where he started wearing facepaint.