Like the song I am “on the road again”, making my way down to Lexington, KY for this Sunday’s Rumble! I stayed in Nashville for a few days after last Sunday’s event to visit with a couple of friends and recuperate from the match I dropped to Jack Deon before heading towards Lexington. Even though I didn’t pick up the victory, I can’t say that the night was a total waste. I had openings, I just didn’t capitalize on them and I didn’t stick to the game plan. I let Deon set the tempo and that didn’t quite work out for me. That loss definitely brought me back down to Earth a little bit, but I can tell you that Jack Deon hasn’t seen the last of me either. I know I can get the best of him, and in the opening minutes of our match-up last Sunday night I could see it in his eyes that HE knew I could beat him! But I slipped up, made a few mistakes, and before I knew it I was on the wrong end of the three count. I can guarantee that things will go differently the next time we meet, Jack.
But, this is a new week and there’s no use wasting time on old news! So let’s get straight to the action and talk a little bit about what I’ve got coming up this week! I got the notice yesterday that I’ll be fighting a guy that I have a ton of respect and admiration for, Christian Stryker! He’s one of the greatest Lightweight superstars of all time and he’s most definitely earned that championship strap! Yes, he’s truly one of the best around the company and it’s not going to be any easy task putting Stryker down, but I am definitely up for the challenge! You don’t have to worry about whether or not I am ready, Christian. I am always ready. I’d step in to the ring tonight if I could! After last week’s loss I am chomping at the bit to get in there and get this train back on the tracks, so maybe you should ask yourself if you are ready for me! You’ve got your sights set high on Gene Williams’ Hardcore title belt, but don’t go overlooking what is in front of you, Christian. While you’re chasing Gene Williams, Azazel, and Crow for their straps, people like me are eyeing your Lightweight Championship belt. I’ve said it before, I didn’t come here just to collect a paycheck. I just bought a new pair of boots and I really think that gold belt would go perfectly with them.
You say that you don’t like the cameras, that all you want to do is wrestle? I can dig that. You say you are the personification of high-flying? Well, high-flying must be having some identity issues, because I could swear that I was the personification of high-flying, not you. You say that you are the King of Extreme? I’m about to stage a coup. Christian, I have no doubt that you and I will give the fans in Kentucky a show to remember. I just hope that you’re content to play second fiddle to me.
Just a reminder to all Adrenaline Junkies out there, I will be a guest on Kyle and Reinhardt’s Morning Show on WAKY tomorrow morning if you want to tune in! Until then, keep on rocking in the free world!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Volume 2
Welcome back to the second issue of the Electric Grapevine! I'm sure all you little Adrenaline Junkies out there have been wondering where I've been over the past week. After running through Rama Garcia in Little Rock I was foaming at the mouth for more action, but I got a text message from my agent a day later telling me that I hadn't been booked to appear on the next card. I was let down, but I'm the new guy and I realized there are a lot of superstars on the roster who are all chomping at the bit to get in the ring and settle some scores. So, I decided to head back to San Dimas so I could train at my own gym, crap in my own toilet, and sleep in my own bed for a week while I wait on a call to let me know who I've got to get ready for next.
I just got a chance to check out this month's edition of the ICWF magazine and I want to spend the next few minutes talking a little bit about that. First, it looks like the hurting I put on Rama Garcia a week ago just might have pushed the little fella over the edge and he might be parting ways with the company citing ''differences with the creative team''. You're not fooling anyone, Garcia. At one time you had the lightweight division in the palm of your hand, but those days are long gone, amigo, and everyone seems to know it except you. Before the bell rang, when you stood across the ring from me, you were looking at the new face of the Lightweight Division and what went down at Rumble was nothing more than a changing of the guard. You couldn't beat Stryker to recapture your strap, and then a few weeks later you were dismantled by "the new guy". So, I guess when you really take a step back and look at the situation, you'd be a smart man to walk away from the business while you still have what's left of your health and dignity. I'm sure a guy like you would be able to find a job doing manual labor easily. Hasta la vista, Rama.
Another thing that I couldn't help but notice in the magazine was the complete absence of any mention of yours truly. Now, I can understand not cracking the top ten, even after two impressive victories. The guys on the list have tremendous talent, no doubt. But I've made it a personal goal to see my name on that list next month and I don't make it a habit of letting myself down. I'm ready for whatever Vince Grimm and the rest of the Board want to throw at me. I'm not scared of any of these costumed crazies running around back stage and I won't back down from any fight on any single night. Hopefully the boys in the front office will get my message.
The last thing that bothered me about the Magazine was the fact that my name didn't come up in any of the recaps. There wasn't anything about my debut match and not a word about my bout with Garcia. I don't mean to brag, but I was sure that I put on a pretty good show in both outings. But, apparently the ICWF Magazine editors didn't see it that way so there is only one way to fix that and that's to go out next time and give them something to talk about at ICWF headquarters before they put the next issue out to press. So, sorry in advance to whoever has the misfortune of drawing me as their next opponent because I plan on making you an example. Nothing personal, but I didn't come to this company just to draw a paycheck.
That will do it for this edition of The Electric Grapevine, but I'll be seeing you guys again soon, hopefully in front of cameras though. Also, be on the lookout for a Podcast coming from me sometime in the future! See ya later, Space Cowboys!
I just got a chance to check out this month's edition of the ICWF magazine and I want to spend the next few minutes talking a little bit about that. First, it looks like the hurting I put on Rama Garcia a week ago just might have pushed the little fella over the edge and he might be parting ways with the company citing ''differences with the creative team''. You're not fooling anyone, Garcia. At one time you had the lightweight division in the palm of your hand, but those days are long gone, amigo, and everyone seems to know it except you. Before the bell rang, when you stood across the ring from me, you were looking at the new face of the Lightweight Division and what went down at Rumble was nothing more than a changing of the guard. You couldn't beat Stryker to recapture your strap, and then a few weeks later you were dismantled by "the new guy". So, I guess when you really take a step back and look at the situation, you'd be a smart man to walk away from the business while you still have what's left of your health and dignity. I'm sure a guy like you would be able to find a job doing manual labor easily. Hasta la vista, Rama.
Another thing that I couldn't help but notice in the magazine was the complete absence of any mention of yours truly. Now, I can understand not cracking the top ten, even after two impressive victories. The guys on the list have tremendous talent, no doubt. But I've made it a personal goal to see my name on that list next month and I don't make it a habit of letting myself down. I'm ready for whatever Vince Grimm and the rest of the Board want to throw at me. I'm not scared of any of these costumed crazies running around back stage and I won't back down from any fight on any single night. Hopefully the boys in the front office will get my message.
The last thing that bothered me about the Magazine was the fact that my name didn't come up in any of the recaps. There wasn't anything about my debut match and not a word about my bout with Garcia. I don't mean to brag, but I was sure that I put on a pretty good show in both outings. But, apparently the ICWF Magazine editors didn't see it that way so there is only one way to fix that and that's to go out next time and give them something to talk about at ICWF headquarters before they put the next issue out to press. So, sorry in advance to whoever has the misfortune of drawing me as their next opponent because I plan on making you an example. Nothing personal, but I didn't come to this company just to draw a paycheck.
That will do it for this edition of The Electric Grapevine, but I'll be seeing you guys again soon, hopefully in front of cameras though. Also, be on the lookout for a Podcast coming from me sometime in the future! See ya later, Space Cowboys!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Volume 1
Well, look who figured out how to use the Internet! That's right, now all of you little adrenaline junkies out there can keep up-to-date tabs on what's going on in my world right here on The Electric Grapevine!
So, yeah, welcome to the Grapevine's first edition! I'll be using this little corner of the Net to check in frequently when I'm on the road and don't have immediate access to ICWF camera crews. Right now I'm sitting inside the Little Rock National Airport lobby at a Subway enjoying a foot long Buffalo Chicken sub and soaking up their free Wi-Fi while I wait for a little luggage problem to work itself out. I'm getting more and more amped up about tonight's match with every hour that passes!
Before I logged on to the Grapevine, I spent a little time on the ICWF website streaming the latest TV spots that have aired and I couldn't help but notice a couple of things about my upcoming opponent, Rama Garcia. First off, I know this dude is supposed to be the Lightweight Champion and all, but he doesn't look any bigger than a jumbo shrimp! I mean, come on! How am I supposed to take him seriously when it's going to feel like I'm fighting a Latino Mini-Me!?
Second: is Garcia really speaking about himself in the third person? I'll tell you one thing, Tripp Daniels does not condone this sort of behavior.
Third: At one point I think he tried to insult me by calling me "gato", which if I'm translating correctly, means cat in English. That's supposed to be a burn? Give me a break! That's an endearing term here in the states, Broseph! Just the other day, I was bumming around San Dimas and I saw this guy who I used to work with in a surf shop. Anyway, when we went our separate ways he told me "See ya around, cool cat!" True story.
Fourth: Finally, he can build some false hope for himself by talking all that trash about how he is going to embarass me and how I'm no match for the great Rama Garcia, but the only one who is going to be embarassed is him when he takes me for granted and I make him wish that he never crossed the border.
I just got a text telling me where to pick up my luggage, so I'm going to do that and try to head to the hotel so I can catch some Z's before the morning. I'll be seeing you guys tomorrow night before Rumble begins in a special pre-card interview I just scheduled with Brian Jackson as a follow-up to his Q&A session with Garcia yesterday.
Until next time, always remember: It's better to burn out than it is to fade away!
So, yeah, welcome to the Grapevine's first edition! I'll be using this little corner of the Net to check in frequently when I'm on the road and don't have immediate access to ICWF camera crews. Right now I'm sitting inside the Little Rock National Airport lobby at a Subway enjoying a foot long Buffalo Chicken sub and soaking up their free Wi-Fi while I wait for a little luggage problem to work itself out. I'm getting more and more amped up about tonight's match with every hour that passes!
Before I logged on to the Grapevine, I spent a little time on the ICWF website streaming the latest TV spots that have aired and I couldn't help but notice a couple of things about my upcoming opponent, Rama Garcia. First off, I know this dude is supposed to be the Lightweight Champion and all, but he doesn't look any bigger than a jumbo shrimp! I mean, come on! How am I supposed to take him seriously when it's going to feel like I'm fighting a Latino Mini-Me!?
Second: is Garcia really speaking about himself in the third person? I'll tell you one thing, Tripp Daniels does not condone this sort of behavior.
Third: At one point I think he tried to insult me by calling me "gato", which if I'm translating correctly, means cat in English. That's supposed to be a burn? Give me a break! That's an endearing term here in the states, Broseph! Just the other day, I was bumming around San Dimas and I saw this guy who I used to work with in a surf shop. Anyway, when we went our separate ways he told me "See ya around, cool cat!" True story.
Fourth: Finally, he can build some false hope for himself by talking all that trash about how he is going to embarass me and how I'm no match for the great Rama Garcia, but the only one who is going to be embarassed is him when he takes me for granted and I make him wish that he never crossed the border.
I just got a text telling me where to pick up my luggage, so I'm going to do that and try to head to the hotel so I can catch some Z's before the morning. I'll be seeing you guys tomorrow night before Rumble begins in a special pre-card interview I just scheduled with Brian Jackson as a follow-up to his Q&A session with Garcia yesterday.
Until next time, always remember: It's better to burn out than it is to fade away!
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