Post by Kevin Allen on May 26, 2013 19:12:30 GMT -5
CPW. My new home.
And it's the first real home for me in a long time. Sure, I've been all over the world, but this is one of those few places, I am happy to call home. I'm been so many places over the last 13 years, that it's absurd. But, that's me. I love wrestling.
I figured that everyone loved it. I've loved it since I was a child, watching my favorites do battle against the evil villains. And it brings me so much joy to be one of those guys fighting the villains myself. I mean, people look up to me. People chant my name. Well, as much as a Japanese crowd can anyway.
The harsh realities of this business haven't stopped me from loving it any more than I still do now. It was long journey, peaks and valleys, just like everybody else. But you know, I got to travel the world, I've been seemingly everywhere. And that's never a bad thing.
I've studied this great sport for many years. 13 as a pro myself. I've studied and honed my craft for the last 5 years. I've tried to do everything I can to become what I plan on becoming. Every day, hours in the gym, hours watching tape. Just trying to live by a simple motto: Be better than you were yesterday. And I did strive to become the better each day. Learning new tricks and techniques. I was battle tested by Japan, pushed to my limits in Mexico. Had my card checked in England. All around the world, I've fought, and I'm still standing.
But you know, there's really only one place I can feel what I need to feel. That's the U.S. And in CPW. The rush I feel from those fans just blows my mind each time. My music hits, I come out. I hit the ring. And I get that rush. That ovation. Although sometimes, I didn't get much...But hey, it's why I love them.
I love them for all they gave to me. The energy, the drive, the courage, the adrenaline. All of that, they gave a goofy kid from Pittsburgh. They made me, so I have made it my mission, to give them their money's worth. And CPW has graciously given me the platform to do it on. Every week, you're going to get the best I have to offer. You have given me the chance, and I will not disappoint.
So, starting off in CPW, I'm entered in a tournament where I can walk away with one of the three major championship here. What a way to start off. Getting something like that is a great opportunity, and I don't plan on wasting it. I will give it my all, just like I do every night I go out to the ring.
But unlike a lot of tournaments, this on requires me to team with someone, and we have to work together to accomplish our task. Not really a big deal, but then, I have to face that partner regardless of winning or losing the whole thing. Crazy.
So, I get to team with a young kid named Craig Jacobs. I saw Craig a while back in Japan, doing the same thing I did. Going through those hard times, Getting tested, and I think it's safe to say he passed with flying colors. It will be good to team with someone who you can share you experiences with. I guess I have to say I'm pretty lucky.
And the best part? Win, or even if we lose, we get to hook it up. I always like testing myself against people with a similar style. Because those Japanese will put a lot of respect into you. And they teach you well. I know Craig will be a reliable partner. And I can't wait to hook it up with him either.
Our opponents on the other hand, I'm not really sure about. Jake Wakefield and Jimmy Warren. I can't say as I know them too well, but I know that Jake considers himself the "New Face of CPW" I can't fault him for lack of confidence certainly. The only thing I can really say is...When you make comments like that, you'd better be able to back them up. And thus far, I've seen nothing to convince me he's just a guy blowing a lot of smoke. I really have yet to see him do or say much of anything. There's a lot of hungry guys out there, and all of them want to be at the top. So when come out and just tell everyone you're better than they are, you're inviting a lot of pressure, and a lot of hate.
Maybe he is the new face, I don't know for sure, but from what I've seen, and all I've been through, I would think I would know about a man like that, but I don't. And what I've heard about him, isn't all that pleasant. So we'll just have to see how good he is. But for my money, it wasn't smart to call yourself something like that. It actually seems a bit stupid.
But my other opponent is anything but stupid. Heck, he's a doctor. Or at least he plays one on TV. Or at least he calls himself one. Jimmy Warren, I've heard of him, had success elsewhere in the world, was a rising star. But making a transition from the doctor field to wrestling must have been some change. You go from saving people's lives to trying to entertain people. Must be quite a difference in pay too. I guess only he knows why he made the jump, but hey it's always nice to see young, talented men with a passion for this, get into it.
You have to have passion in order to make that kind of a jump I suppose. Or maybe, being a doctor wasn't fulfilling enough, and he wanted to hear the roar of the crowd. Maybe the glitz and glamour got to him. Maybe he sees all that fame and is blinded by it.
But, apparently, he's good at it. Very good in fact. We'll just have to see how good he is, when it comes down to it. May 29th is not far off, and when you face someone like Kevin Allen, you need to be ready to go, and you need to be good. Because as nice as I'm being now, I do not hold back, I don't take it easy. I'm in it to win it, just like everyone else. And this tournament, is a great way to cement the legacy I started 13 years ago. It's my time now. And be it A doctor, a young kid, or a cocky punk, I'm ready for anything, and anybody. Because I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. And I am now at my peak.
Hence the name boys..."Wrestling Personified." See you out there.
( Fade into Kevin Allen's suburban home in Pittsburgh. He sits in his home gym, working out. His shirt soaked with sweat, is soon on the floor. He uses a towel and wipes himself and his equipment down. He begins doing some light stretching to keep lose, before grabbing his soaked shirt, and leaving the gym. He walks up the washing machine and tosses his shirt in, then removes his socks and tosses them in. Soon, a petite woman walks into the room, her arms folded as she yawns. )
Kevin: Melanie? you're still awake?
Melanie: It's hard to sleep when you drop the weight every 2 minutes.
( Melanie is Kevin's wife. She they have married for 2 years. Melanie doesn't really like the fact that Kevin wrestles, but she's putting up with it. )
Kevin: Sorry about that, you know I'm in training.
Melanie: I know, CPW. They called earlier.
Kevin: What did they say? Was is that Mr. Reagan?
Melanie: No, It was a woman, Maria Salvatore. She's sent your plane tickets express. They should be here tomorrow.
Kevin: Good. I can't wait.
Melanie: I know this is big for you.
Kevin: Being back in the states and able to wrestle full time? It's huge. No more being away from you, for one. I mean, I loved England and Japan and Mexico, but this is where it's at. This is where you become a superstar.
Melanie: Well, you get your chance I suppose.
Kevin: I do. And I'm going to make you proud.
Melanie: You know you don't have to do it for me. I'd support you no matter what you do.
Kevin: I know, I just...you know, want you to know you're part of this.
Melanie: I'm not part of it. Well, I guess I am if you mean I'm washing your dirty tights all the time.
Kevin: You are a great tight washer.
( Melanie's head cocks and she puts her hand on her hip. )
Melanie: Oh, is that so?
Kevin: Well, you're great at everything.
Melanie: Thought so.
( They share a laugh. )
Kevin: Hey...what time is it?
Melanie: It's 1:30.
Kevin: I'll be up in a little while. Gonna shower.
Melanie: Alright.
( Kevin hugs his wife and kisses her forehead. She playfully shoves him away )
Melanie: Ah, don't do that! you're all sweaty.
Kevin: I can't hug my wife?
Melanie: Not when you're all stinky and sweaty.
Kevin: I thought you loved me because I'm stinky and sweaty.
Melanie: I love you because you are a great guy.
Kevin: But this a part of my charm.
Melanie: It's disgusting.
Kevin: It's just manly musk. Here, come smell!
Melanie: No! Stay away from me!
( Kevin playfully chases his wife away She screams down the hallway for him to stay away. )
Kevin: Come back, take in the aroma!
Melanie: No!
( Fade out. )
And it's the first real home for me in a long time. Sure, I've been all over the world, but this is one of those few places, I am happy to call home. I'm been so many places over the last 13 years, that it's absurd. But, that's me. I love wrestling.
I figured that everyone loved it. I've loved it since I was a child, watching my favorites do battle against the evil villains. And it brings me so much joy to be one of those guys fighting the villains myself. I mean, people look up to me. People chant my name. Well, as much as a Japanese crowd can anyway.
The harsh realities of this business haven't stopped me from loving it any more than I still do now. It was long journey, peaks and valleys, just like everybody else. But you know, I got to travel the world, I've been seemingly everywhere. And that's never a bad thing.
I've studied this great sport for many years. 13 as a pro myself. I've studied and honed my craft for the last 5 years. I've tried to do everything I can to become what I plan on becoming. Every day, hours in the gym, hours watching tape. Just trying to live by a simple motto: Be better than you were yesterday. And I did strive to become the better each day. Learning new tricks and techniques. I was battle tested by Japan, pushed to my limits in Mexico. Had my card checked in England. All around the world, I've fought, and I'm still standing.
But you know, there's really only one place I can feel what I need to feel. That's the U.S. And in CPW. The rush I feel from those fans just blows my mind each time. My music hits, I come out. I hit the ring. And I get that rush. That ovation. Although sometimes, I didn't get much...But hey, it's why I love them.
I love them for all they gave to me. The energy, the drive, the courage, the adrenaline. All of that, they gave a goofy kid from Pittsburgh. They made me, so I have made it my mission, to give them their money's worth. And CPW has graciously given me the platform to do it on. Every week, you're going to get the best I have to offer. You have given me the chance, and I will not disappoint.
So, starting off in CPW, I'm entered in a tournament where I can walk away with one of the three major championship here. What a way to start off. Getting something like that is a great opportunity, and I don't plan on wasting it. I will give it my all, just like I do every night I go out to the ring.
But unlike a lot of tournaments, this on requires me to team with someone, and we have to work together to accomplish our task. Not really a big deal, but then, I have to face that partner regardless of winning or losing the whole thing. Crazy.
So, I get to team with a young kid named Craig Jacobs. I saw Craig a while back in Japan, doing the same thing I did. Going through those hard times, Getting tested, and I think it's safe to say he passed with flying colors. It will be good to team with someone who you can share you experiences with. I guess I have to say I'm pretty lucky.
And the best part? Win, or even if we lose, we get to hook it up. I always like testing myself against people with a similar style. Because those Japanese will put a lot of respect into you. And they teach you well. I know Craig will be a reliable partner. And I can't wait to hook it up with him either.
Our opponents on the other hand, I'm not really sure about. Jake Wakefield and Jimmy Warren. I can't say as I know them too well, but I know that Jake considers himself the "New Face of CPW" I can't fault him for lack of confidence certainly. The only thing I can really say is...When you make comments like that, you'd better be able to back them up. And thus far, I've seen nothing to convince me he's just a guy blowing a lot of smoke. I really have yet to see him do or say much of anything. There's a lot of hungry guys out there, and all of them want to be at the top. So when come out and just tell everyone you're better than they are, you're inviting a lot of pressure, and a lot of hate.
Maybe he is the new face, I don't know for sure, but from what I've seen, and all I've been through, I would think I would know about a man like that, but I don't. And what I've heard about him, isn't all that pleasant. So we'll just have to see how good he is. But for my money, it wasn't smart to call yourself something like that. It actually seems a bit stupid.
But my other opponent is anything but stupid. Heck, he's a doctor. Or at least he plays one on TV. Or at least he calls himself one. Jimmy Warren, I've heard of him, had success elsewhere in the world, was a rising star. But making a transition from the doctor field to wrestling must have been some change. You go from saving people's lives to trying to entertain people. Must be quite a difference in pay too. I guess only he knows why he made the jump, but hey it's always nice to see young, talented men with a passion for this, get into it.
You have to have passion in order to make that kind of a jump I suppose. Or maybe, being a doctor wasn't fulfilling enough, and he wanted to hear the roar of the crowd. Maybe the glitz and glamour got to him. Maybe he sees all that fame and is blinded by it.
But, apparently, he's good at it. Very good in fact. We'll just have to see how good he is, when it comes down to it. May 29th is not far off, and when you face someone like Kevin Allen, you need to be ready to go, and you need to be good. Because as nice as I'm being now, I do not hold back, I don't take it easy. I'm in it to win it, just like everyone else. And this tournament, is a great way to cement the legacy I started 13 years ago. It's my time now. And be it A doctor, a young kid, or a cocky punk, I'm ready for anything, and anybody. Because I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. And I am now at my peak.
Hence the name boys..."Wrestling Personified." See you out there.
( Fade into Kevin Allen's suburban home in Pittsburgh. He sits in his home gym, working out. His shirt soaked with sweat, is soon on the floor. He uses a towel and wipes himself and his equipment down. He begins doing some light stretching to keep lose, before grabbing his soaked shirt, and leaving the gym. He walks up the washing machine and tosses his shirt in, then removes his socks and tosses them in. Soon, a petite woman walks into the room, her arms folded as she yawns. )
Kevin: Melanie? you're still awake?
Melanie: It's hard to sleep when you drop the weight every 2 minutes.
( Melanie is Kevin's wife. She they have married for 2 years. Melanie doesn't really like the fact that Kevin wrestles, but she's putting up with it. )
Kevin: Sorry about that, you know I'm in training.
Melanie: I know, CPW. They called earlier.
Kevin: What did they say? Was is that Mr. Reagan?
Melanie: No, It was a woman, Maria Salvatore. She's sent your plane tickets express. They should be here tomorrow.
Kevin: Good. I can't wait.
Melanie: I know this is big for you.
Kevin: Being back in the states and able to wrestle full time? It's huge. No more being away from you, for one. I mean, I loved England and Japan and Mexico, but this is where it's at. This is where you become a superstar.
Melanie: Well, you get your chance I suppose.
Kevin: I do. And I'm going to make you proud.
Melanie: You know you don't have to do it for me. I'd support you no matter what you do.
Kevin: I know, I just...you know, want you to know you're part of this.
Melanie: I'm not part of it. Well, I guess I am if you mean I'm washing your dirty tights all the time.
Kevin: You are a great tight washer.
( Melanie's head cocks and she puts her hand on her hip. )
Melanie: Oh, is that so?
Kevin: Well, you're great at everything.
Melanie: Thought so.
( They share a laugh. )
Kevin: Hey...what time is it?
Melanie: It's 1:30.
Kevin: I'll be up in a little while. Gonna shower.
Melanie: Alright.
( Kevin hugs his wife and kisses her forehead. She playfully shoves him away )
Melanie: Ah, don't do that! you're all sweaty.
Kevin: I can't hug my wife?
Melanie: Not when you're all stinky and sweaty.
Kevin: I thought you loved me because I'm stinky and sweaty.
Melanie: I love you because you are a great guy.
Kevin: But this a part of my charm.
Melanie: It's disgusting.
Kevin: It's just manly musk. Here, come smell!
Melanie: No! Stay away from me!
( Kevin playfully chases his wife away She screams down the hallway for him to stay away. )
Kevin: Come back, take in the aroma!
Melanie: No!
( Fade out. )
