T.J. Combo

T.J. Combo is a character from Killer Instinct. He fought Balrog in the 81st episode of Death Battle.

Fanon Wiki ideas so far

• Balrog vs. T.J. Combo (Fanon version, Completed)
• Dudley vs T.J. Combo
• Jax vs T.J. Combo
• TJ Combo Vs Little Mac
• T.J. Combo vs Mr.Sandman (Complete)
• T.J. Combo vs. Johnny Cage
• Yang Xiao Long vs TJ Combo

Death Battle Info (Official)

Background

• Real Name: Tyler-Johnson Garrett
• Height: 6'1" | 185 cm
• Weight: 220 lbs | 100 kg
• Age: approx. 45
• Boxing Style: Out-boxing
• Used cybernetic arm enhancements
• Trained with Maya
• Once wore an eyepatch

Techniques

• Powerline
• Shoot Toss
• Tremor
• Vortex Punch
• Flying Knee
• Back Step (Juke)
• Last Breath

Feats

• Held Heavyweight title for 20 years
• Survived tearing his cybernetics out
• Survived a 1,162 foot fall
• Helped save the world from Gargos
• Defeated Fulgore, Riptor, Spinal, & Orchid
• Beat Fulgore Mk 02 w/o implants

Death Battle Info (Fanon)

Background

• Name: T.J. "Combo" Garrett
• Age: late 30's-early 40's (estimate)
• Height: 6'1
• Weight: 220 lbs
• Previously had metal enhancements in his arms. The scars are from when T.J. ripped theses enhancements out of himself. His arms eventually healed.

Fighting Style

• Mixed Martial Artist
  • Implements various styles
  • Heavily reliant on boxing
  • Likely to include some Muay Thai, wrestling, and kickboxing
• Combines speed and power
  • Can cross distances pretty quickly
  • Combination attacks land repeated, heavy blows
• Can knock around armored and large foes
  • Fulgore and Aganos to name a few

Movepool...

• Shoot Toss
  • Command Grab
  • Grabs opponent around the midsection, turns around, then slams them hard on the ground
  • Can bounce opponents into the air for further combos
• Tremor
  • An arcing jump helps cross distance
  • T.J. comes down to slam a fist on the ground
  • Creates a small tremor on impact that can trip foes
  • Hits high, then hits low
• Vortex
  • Uppercut that sends opponent into the air
  • Cyclone: a follow-up uppercut that hits the opponent and creates a small whirlwind on his fist
• Powerline
  • Rushes forward to plant a powerful haymaker
  • Useful for crossing distances
  • Can be canceled out or turn into a dodge-roll
• Flying Knee
  • Jumping knee-strike
• Tumble
  • Low, evasive roll
  • Does no damage
  • Useful for getting under projectiles or attacks

Glory Days...

• T.J.'s Instict Mode
  • Super Mode that lasts about fifteen seconds
• The cracks and scars down his arms glow blue
  • Why? NOBODY KNOWS!
• Increases his moving and attack speed

Last Breath

• A trait unique only to T.J.
• If KO'd with a full Instinct Meter, will get back up
• Creates a shockwave on activation
• Automatically activates "Glory Days"
• Restores a fifth of T.J.'s health

Feats

• Reigning heavyweight champion for over twenty years
• Fought and defeated all three Fulgore models
• Teamed up with Black Orchid to expose UltraTech's inhuman experiments
  • Had to match her in combat first
• Defeated Ultratech's agents
  • Cinder is the only one who gave him a hard time
• Defeated ARIA
  • Not for good, though
• Can take on the entire KI roster with just his fists and feet
  • Used to have cybernetic implants, but had them removed
• Killed at least one Riptor, likely more.

Weaknesses

• Not as young as he used to be
• Often eager to prove himself
• Close-range fighter
  • No projectile or long-range attacks
• Cannot use Last Breath while his Instict is active or if his bar is too low
• Instinct Mode is short-lived