Phil Vibert

Philip Bertrand Déodat Jean-François Vibert (born 27 August 1973), professionally known as Phil Vibert, is a Magisterian politician who has been the sixth chairman of the Council of Ministers and the general secretary of the Communist Party UMSPR since 2023. He previously served as President of the People's Representatives under Alexander Middleton's government from 2021 until 2023.

Born in Annesia City, Federal Capital Territory, Vibert graduated from the National People's University with a degree in political science in 1996. Vibert was promoted to Head of Creative for the small-time independent promotion Danger And Violence Extreme (DAVE) in 1997, and he subsequently purchased the company from Buddy Gaines in 1998, and over the course of ten years, he was able to transform the company into the renowned cult phenomenon recognized today. He was the company's primary color commentator in addition to being the promotion's creative force.

Vibert entered politics in 2007, shortly after the closure of Danger And Violence Extreme (DAVE), when he was elected vice-mayor of Annesia City alongside Sylvanus Spooner. After his tenure as vice-mayor had ended, he served as the local party secretary for Annesia City, and he rose up the political ranks. From 2016 to 2018, he was the governor and party secretary of the Federal Capital Territory, and in 2018, he subsequently joined the Council of Ministers as Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture. In 2021, he had been chosen as Alexander Middleton's presumed successor as chairperson and General Secretary; to that end, Vibert was appointed as the president of the People's Representatives.

Vibert is widely recognized for his charming personality, distinct personal style, and strong media presence. Politically, he has been identified as a pragmatic "neo-Longinist" and populist. Since assuming power, Vibert has introduced far-ranging measures to enforce party discipline and to impose internal unity. Vibert restored private ownership in a few economic sectors that had been placed under state control by the previous administration. He has also promoted for a pragmatic foreign policy, resuming relationships with politically right-wing countries such as Hungary.

Early life
Philip Bertrand Déodat Jean-François Vibert was born in Annesia City, Federal Capital Territory, on August 27, 1973. He was born and raised in the Stapleton area before relocating to New Liverpool. Geraldine, Vibert's mother, was a registered nurse, while Matthias, his father, was a stay-at-home father. As a photojournalist, he hustled his way backstage at a Golden Canvas Grappling (GCG) event in Annesia City while still a teenager. He received payment from the company for some of his photographs.

Vibert graduated from Philadelphia State People's High School in 1991. For his charming demeanor, he received the nickname "Captain Charisma" at school. Although he had originally intended to pursue a career in politics, he decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling as an additional occupation while attending the National People's University before entering full-time in wrestling in 1996.

Professional wrestling career
Vibert was highly involved in professional wrestling over a period of 15 years. He made his professional wrestling debut in 1992 as a backstage interviewer for the National Wrestling Federation (NWF), before joining forces with Giant Grimsley and Mayhem Midden on March 9, 1993, and assuming the ring moniker "Harry Flash." Phil Vibert's character, Harry Flash, was an extension of his own personality: a charming Annesian with a flamboyant attitude. He departed the NWF in 1994 to continue his education.



Phil Vibert resurfaced in the small-time independent promotion Danger And Violence Extreme (DAVE) after graduating in 1996. He was promoted as the company's new head booker in 1997, and he so pleased Buddy Gaines that he purchased the company from him in 1998. Under his reign as the CEO, DAVE signed a pay-per-view agreement in 1999, and the 2000 Blood and Thunder was the first DAVE event to be shown on pay-per-view. DAVE was featured in the 2002 high budget documentary film Grappling with Success, and DAVE began its national growth as a result of the documentary film's critical and commercial success, resulting to a TV agreement with Extreme.

By late 2005, the promotion was having financial difficulties. DAVE was Extreme's highest-rated sports-related show until its cancellation in 2007. Vibert was unable to overcome financial difficulties, leading him to shut the company down on May 13, 2007.

Political career
In 2007, he entered politics and ran as vice-mayor alongside Sylvanus Spooner for mayor in the Annesia City mayoral election the following year. He would serve as vice-mayor until 2012, following which he would become the local party secretary for Annesia City. Vibert studied Marxist theory and ideological education at the Communist University of Annesia from 2013 to 2016, earning a doctorate in law and ideology in 2016.

Vibert was appointed as governor and party secretary of the Federal Capital Territory in 2018. Vibert made attempts to develop the district's commercial sector. He would serve as the FCT's governor and party secretary until 2018, when Alexander Middleton appointed him as the new Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture.

Rise to power
In 2021, Vibert was appointed as the president of the People's Representatives, an indication that he was going to succeed Alexander Middleton as Magisteria's next leader. In addition, Vibert also held the first secretary of the Communist Party's Central Secretariat. This assessment was further strengthened during the Communist Party's 21st Congress in May 2022, when Vibert was selected as vice-general secretary of the Communist Party.

Leadership
Vibert served as temporary chairperson upon the death of Alexander Middleton until being officially elected chairperson on August 30, 2023. On September 24, 2023, Vibert was elected General Secretary of the Communist Party UMSPR.

Domestic policy
Vibert has adopted a harder line on security, reflecting a more nationalistic and assertive Magisteria on the global stage. Vibert, on the other hand, has adopted a more pragmatic approach to foreign policy, resuming contacts with right-wing countries such as Hungary. Foreign experts and observers have repeatedly pointed out that Vibert's primary foreign policy goal is to secure Magisteria's position as a superpower behind the.

Economy
Vibert is regarded as a market reformist, and he reestablished privatized control in a few economic areas that had previously been placed under state control. While re-establishing privatized control, Vibert has extended state control over Magisteria's economy, claiming support for both government-owned companies and the country's private sector. Under Vibert, Communist Party control of government-owned companies were strengthened, but certain limited efforts toward market liberalization, such as expanding mixed ownership of government-owned companies, were also adopted.

Political views
According to political analysts, Phil Vibert is a member of the Communist Party's "neo-Longinist" faction, which seeks to combine Longinist politics with mixed economic policies.

Vibert considers global warming to be a significant issue and encourages decisive action to mitigate its impacts. He advocates for significant infrastructure investment, with energy efficiency, sustainability, and job development as top priorities. Vibert has always backed progressive social causes, identifying as a feminist and supporting both abortion and LGBTQ+ rights.

Legacy in wrestling
Many wrestlers and observers have appreciated Vibert's work as a promoter and booker. Vibert has been described as a "genius" by former DAVE Extreme champion JD Morgan. Chris Caulfield, another former DAVE Extreme champion, dubbed him "the most creative genius the business has ever seen." Vibert is widely recognized as one of the greatest speakers in the history of professional wrestling.

Personal life
Vibert reportedly began dating Italian prime minister in 1995 during a trip in Italy and dated her until 1999. Prior to dating Meloni, he dated an unknown woman with whom he had a child named Valentina (b. 1993), a well-known transgender activist in Magisteria. He has since declared that he is not interested in dating anyone.

From 2010 until 2023, Vibert hosted his podcast, Vibert's Voice, with co-host, VGC News Chief Political Editor and close friend Mason Roberts. He is a film enthusiast who cites ' (1972) and ' (1999) as his favorite films.

Awards and accomplishments

 * Master Sports
 * Color Commentator of the Year (2001)
 * Creative Writer of the Year (2003)
 * Magisterian Sports Observer
 * Color Commentator of the Year (2000)
 * Booker of the Year (2002—2004, 2006)
 * Promoter of the Year (2004)
 * Magisterian Sports Observer Hall of Fame (Class of 2011)