Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball is one of the heroes of Overwatch. He was the seventh character to be added to Overwatch post-launch.

In the experiments carried out at Horizon Lunar Colony, animals were given genetic therapy to assess their adaptation to habitation on the Moon. As a side effect, several exhibited exceptional growth in physical size and brain function. While most of the subjects were primates, there were exceptions, including a hamster named Hammond.

Like the others, Hammond's intelligence grew, and he became more curious about the world around him. To the puzzlement and amusement of the scientists, Hammond frequently escaped into the lunar base. Though they'd always return him to his cell, they never figured out the purpose behind his nightly escapades. What they didn't know was that Hammond was teaching himself the skills of a mechanic, which would soon come in handy.

The colony was thrown into chaos when some of the gorillas rose up and took control. Not all animals participated, however, and one of the gorillas, Winston, was planning to escape to Earth. Hammond sensed his opportunity. He built a makeshift capsule and secretly hitched it to Winston's craft as the gorilla blasted off. As the two entered Earth's atmosphere, Hammond broke off and landed in the Australian Outback.

Hammond modified his escape pod to enter the lucrative mech battle arena of the Scrapyard. Working his way up the ranks, "Wrecking Ball" went from contender to champion, though the pilot's identity remained a mystery to all. Gathering his winnings, Hammond was able upgraded his mech to survive the dangerous trek out of the Junker-controlled Outback. Now free to travel and do as he pleases, Hammond is exploring the world and finding new adventures along the way.