Yeah, I know. A thread repeating probably what has been said a million times. But, I haven't posted in awhile, so now, I feel inclined to. I was working alot lately, and, thanks to the souffle chefs at youtube, I caught up on some WWE happenings.
And, I just say the HHH/ Cena confrontation from a few weeks back.
And, much like some Chinamen said on August 8th, 1945....
"What the fuck was that..."
Why the fuck would HHH bury Cena, that badly? It makes...zero...sense....
The build-up of storylines has been pathetic for years, but, this takes the cake. And, the biggest problem, aside from TNA regressing...is, it will not get any better soon...this is wrestling for years to come now....The "champ" couldn't even come back 1/2 as well as RVD...I mean cmon..."you got one move...pumping up your reeboxs.."
And Cena had no fucking reply!!!!!????
Howsabout...
"Well...the bosses' daughter was already taken"
"Spitting water is much harder, eh, Paulie"
"The Warrior called, and he'll be in my corner at WM 22. Now, you...can't...see...me!"(Dissappear a la Warrior in WCW...reappear in mirror one week later)
Anyway...since I hadn't posted for awhile....I decided to throw my Eddie tribute on here as well...to remind me when I enjoyed wrestling far more...hope you enjoy...
For Eddie...
In Memory of Eddie Guerrero
A great wrestler died this weekend. Eddie (ne Eddy) Guerrero was a master in the "squared circle". His ability in the ring, on the mic, and all around attitude towards the profession are no doubt amongst the best of all time.
I will best remember Eddie after he got fired from the WWE. He had been fired for a drug problem, and was told to clean up. If he did, Vince McMahon would take him back. Eddie went out, and cleaned up. Then, he started wrestling in the indys again. Some of the matches he had in Ring of Honor with Super Crazy were mind-blowingly good. Here he was, a man who was near the top of the sport for a few years, now, down in the dumps. Down in the muck. Fighting to get back up.
A few years later, he and his best friend, embraced in Madison Square Garden at Wrestlemania XX. Two friends. Two brothers. They had gone through so much, and now, they were at the apex of their profession. They shared some tears, a smile, and that embrace. I haven't forgotten that night. Now, I never will.
People sometimes ask "Why feel bad about a celebrity when they die? It's not like you knew them? Isn't there more important things?"
I responded to this once, after Dale Earnhardt's death. I wasn't a NASCAR fan, but, I knew people who were. So, I had put into words, how I could understand that mourning process:
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the idea of celebrity puts these people in the public's eye...some celebrities are people that many can't stand...that are just there because their agent/maker put them into the spotlight...but...for the whole...not many can identify with them (ie britney spears, paris hilton<added for this> and other "pop" celebrities)...
but...occasionally a celebrity becomes so through talent, skill, heart, and headstrongness...they are ordinary people who stretch to show that anyone can do it...be better than average....these are the famous people that could, with less effort, be sitting at a bar or waiting in line at the supermarket with you...people make a connection to this person...like they do know them...or
feel like them...the celebrity lets you in on who they are in thier work....and we identify....
kurt cobain, john lennon, len bias(if you don't know who he is...lets just say he's the reason a 9 year old boy vowed to never touch drugs), walter payton, buddy holly...celebrities that some felt they knew...they had touched their lives...add dale earnhardt to that list....i am not a racing fan...but...i know who he was...i had read interviews with him...and i think...this is the way he
wanted to go...he died too soon...but...people idenified with him...and mourn him...because they know that they will never have another brief moment of excitement or happiness in watching him drive...as they have for years...it is over...never again the chance...only highlight reels and memories...
the same way i could only wish to hear nirvana sing another song...the same way i wanted to see len bias lead the celtics to a championship...or have another midnight talk with my own father...
we mourn because we have to...because we will never see things the same again...we mourn as a thank you to the fallen...be it a tear, a raise of a glass, or a silent prayer...we mourn to say goodbye....if we had personal contact with the person or not is not the issue...because that person gave us moments...glimpses of how we wanted to be better...we mourn because we have
lost before...and we can identify with the fallen's family...because we have been there...and it is always comforting to see that the fallen affected so many lives...it makes the deceased's life all that more glorious....
sometimes people become famous and speak to someone in a way that only they understand...the same way that when a family member may speak to you about all things...in ways only you can understand...when that voice is silenenced...it is time to mourn....
ryen
That was written long ago. But, it still rings true. The only difference this time, is, that I am a wrestling fan. This guy's life did affect mine. Even in a miniscule way. How many hours did I watch Eddie wrestle? Make bad "Latino Heat" jokes? Court Chyna (for some reason)? Wrestle ***** matches?
One of my favority funny wrestling moments will always be when Eddie and Chyna were "dating" in the storyline...Chyna was going to be in Playboy, so, Eddie flipped out at the thought of all these men seeing his "mama-cita" naked. So, he went to the Playboy Mansion to see Hugh Hefner. The security guy would not budge every time Eddie tried to get past. It was fucking hilarious.
And I remember it. Why? Read above!
Thank you Eddie, for all your time, and your passion, and your dedication. Lots of people make fun of me, because I like wrestling. Let them make fun. Performers, WRESTLERS, like you, make it all worth it.
Adios, amigo. May you rest well.
Ryen
