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Jacked up for July 💪🏻

Hey there warriors and welcome to this brand new month! Are you “jacked” up for July? We are in the first official month of summer where I am in the US but it might be different for you. We also are having some super 🥵 HOT days right now too. Only fitting though how Ultimate Warrior below has some patriotic colors within his arm ties for the photo today. In just 3 days, the US will celebrate its Independence Day but also here’s that word again~~~ another milestone. Our country will mark its 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣th anniversary to lots of events happening this weekend across our states. Living in a new area, we needed to do some homework (even in the summer…) to find out celebrations over here. There’s a 🍓 strawberry festival, a cardboard boat ⛵️race, and the local water skiing team will be putting on a show! I’m excited to see that for sure. I haven’t seen waterskiers like that since I was a kid and we went to Seaworld. Glad to be near a lake, although not a great one of Erie like before. Now, all we need are fireworks 🎆 and it’s all set. I’m excited or should I say “ jacked” for all these events I hope to get out to see. Whatever your plans, just be safe warriors while having fun.

Oh, last week was the first time so far all year I had used the word ultimate in a title. Almost 7 months, man that might be a record but had to check anyway. Speaking of checking on other things, I wanted a word to get “roped” into the word of July and finally saw one that fit perfectly. I of course know this word as I’m sure you do too but wanted to see specific examples or references ya know~~~ just for fun. Well, guess whose name was listed with certain other wrestlers regarding that term? Yep, or I wouldn’t be sharing now would I? The thing is, when I went back to look again I couldn’t specifically remember the site so no luck finding UW again, darn. Women athletes were listed too. There are other meanings of jacked besides being muscular or in training. I know the wrestlers use it a lot or at least they used to anyways. I rarely did but Warrior would in some interviews. He said “blown up” more but jacked is common.

Is there something in your life now warriors that gets you jacked up? Another mention for me is that I will be a guest very soon on an “ 80’s Wrestling the Podcast” buddy who has his very own show. He paints and then repaints LJN wrestling figures for profit and is incredible! A few of the other guys have been guests but they wondered when my turn would be?! 😳 As previously said many times on here by me, I’m not a wrestling “encyclopedia” like he is, but I give it my best. If you are a fan of LJN’s or simply mostly 80s figures and nostalgia~~~ check him out where you get your podcasts. It’s called: “ LeJeNdary Wrestling Figures” hosted by Babyface Brian. I’m excited to get a chance to rate some figures and share my projects as well. He’s done this podcast 3 years and his painting is just an incredible talent. Give him a listen and I’ll share details soon of my time on the show!

See, we don’t need to refer to the term “jacked” with a physicality at all, do we? Yes, that’s it’s original meaning but it is more excitement for me here. What moments in life come to mind when you think of that word? I hope they’re positive but honestly, I rarely have ever used the word jacked but if you are into fitness, you probably have. With fitness I mean becoming conditioned like a pro athlete or a bodybuilder and not us regular folks like me with yoga and light cardio. I hope you just don’t use it for things that get wrecked or stolen but I guess that can apply too.

As a wrestling fan, am sure many of you readers have several moments in WWF(E) history which got you jacked up over the years or even now. I know I have A LOT and my number one would be (of course!) WMVI because of so many reasons. There’s excitement but also nerves of emotion, doubt, anxiety, and all mixed in. Let’s just say that “ JACKED” feeling changed dramatically after UW’s unprecedented victory that afternoon. I was more than jacked after that!!! But, even if the outcome doesn’t go our way~~~ we will still bring our feelings to that squared circle every time. Every single time, am I right? Realistically, we should feel what we want because it’s all part of human nature and not caring would be unhuman. We are allowed all the stuff, but it’s just in how we follow through which matters most. You can get jacked up over something, but then what? Deciding on the next move is all up to you, dear readers.

As we begin month 7 already, yikes~~~ discover what in your life is a good feeling of getting jacked up in a way. Even if everything happens at once, the good is there waiting for you to start that match. You can have lots on your plate of “to dos” but wrestle each one separately, no double teaming. You’ll be much more productive that way, trust me. When I take on too much, my body responds and not in a good way. After several days in our new home, I needed a nap! 😴 I honored that even though there was and still is lots more to do. Like the saying goes: “ Rome wasn’t built in a day” and we aren’t human doings, were human beings. We have been here now a little over a month as this time just ran by like UW used to do. I’m still jacked up for many things since it’s a good feeling being in a new environment with new situations. Our family needed this move. It’s still one day at a time though.

Well, warriors~~~ I’m ending this match for our first week of July. Whatever your list of events, feel that excitement of being jacked over things that suit you. We need that, we truly do. I wish you all in the US a happy 250th celebration of our Country’s independence as that’s worth getting jacked up for too! Oh, and check out “ LeJeNdary Wrestling Figures” podcast hosted by Babyface Brian ! Notice the spelling of the word legendary…

P.S. Happy Birthday 🇺🇸 America! ❤️🤍💙🎉🧨🎇 AND thank you~~~ Warrior for encouraging others with inspiration to get “ JACKED” up in their own lives for the better.

The Ultimate Returns

First off, I hope any Dads reading today had a great Father’s Day last week! Hopefully, you got some much needed attention and rest. I’m sure Warrior’s girls sent him their love in their own way as well. 🩷🩷

You will see that image of UW below after winning his “ King of the Ring” match in June 1996 against Jerry Lawler. I wanted the aftermath of when W went over to the Crown 👑 and picked it up, waving his hand like “no way!”Vince’s laugh is always hysterically funny listening to as I never tire when hearing it. I wanted to give that time a mention on here since yet once again, another milestone. 3️⃣0️⃣ years this summer marked the end of UW’s final run with the then WWF, which didn’t finish all too well. I truly believe he wanted to come back under different terms, promote his University, comic books, and such but just have a brief appearance. He wanted to also make an impact which did happen but without those other guys from the Golden Era, he had to be the leader or mentor for the Next Generation or Attitude Era. Most fans know some of what transpired but Warrior still wanted to stick to his own principles, despite management and business decisions.

I just always thought it to be quite ironic how just a year later in 1997, Vince came back to Warrior with a bigger and better offer. What does THAT tell you? Were they desperate for a big name so much after many of the “older” talent jumped ship to Ted Turner’s WCW? Warrior turned down that very lucrative offer so again, what does that say on HIS end? You can come to your own conclusion on this readers. Despite all this, I want to still remember UW’s 1996 run with the WWF positively as fans loved his return and were excited to see him years later.

The other stat to add here as well is that when Ultimate Warrior returned in ‘96, it was the highest rating RAW had seen in quite a while, huge numbers actually so once more something to think about. He still could draw, even after long absences with the company as fans craved his undeniable presence. Yes, he came and went with little or no explanation to those behind their TV screens but for him~~~ all his own reasons. We can disagree all we want but that’s just how it was back then. Did Warrior have some regrets over it all? Possibly as years went on like many of us do over choices made but at the time, he decided what was right for him.

Here’s a little bit of me tagged or “roped” in with this concept for a moment. When I get ready to record the “ Ultimate Truth” podcast, I usually bring my UW action figure and wear either my Warrior girl tank or my UW sweatshirt. The figure (which has its own story…) has been in my possession for years as many know along with the tee now having many as well. The sweatshirt is only a few years old but they return. No, not long absences like UW himself, ha~~~ but the former two would be quite dormant if not for me bringing them back. I’ve been known to bring that action figure to my meditation “arena” at times but not always. Here’s the funny connected with my daughter.

She sees my “gear” of choice out the other day before recording and says to me: “ I saw your figurine out. Awww, he’s so cute!” She’s endearing… I have to agree though! 😉 First, it’s not a FIGURINE as I equate that with some porcelain type of object but LOVE how she acknowledged. Second, she probably meant him being cute because of the size, idea, and all that. Not in the purely physical way. 🤭 I then proceeded to tell her the story about finding it at my preschool job and then~~ 🤫 SHH~~~ stealing it. I said the story is in my book, (“ Spirit and Belief”) plug here, but I never fully shared that with her. I explained my reasons of course but honestly, it’s not technically like taking something from a store, ha ha! So, now she knows more about my action figure, how it sat untouched for years, and now makes returns to my own squared circle for his matches! She also saw my Warrior girl tee hanging up after being washed and asked why I don’t wear it much. Well, I did after first purchasing on the authentic UW website and gear shop back then. I wore it when working out or going to yoga sometimes. I’m not intimidated, but it is slightly tight in the chest area. I can accentuate the “ girls” but not always in public!!! 😲 It’s reserved for special occasions, but does make a return when I see fit (no pun intended!)

Do any of you warriors out there have things or objects that seem to make returns from time to time? Maybe it’s not a big deal but it does happen for many reasons. It could even be a person who isn’t always in your life, but then returns, albeit briefly for whatever reason. I mean your personal people and not a reference to Warrior here. Possibly you find yourself at a place once dominated years back and now you’ve returned…. Think about those times in your own life, which have made ultimate returns or even comebacks to use another word. I bet you can relate if you truly want.

Warrior himself went out to Santa Fe, New Mexico years prior and then eventually settled there once again with his family of girls. Heck, look at his return to WWE after the 18 year long absence. That’s been discussed, but I wanted to focus more on his ‘96 run and it just went from there. Sometimes, that return of a person, place, or thing works for us but sometimes it does not. You will know if that real feeling is there and if you want it to stay. It may not even be by our own choosing but our responses will be. I’m sure fans were so happy to see UW back in the ring after being gone 3.5 years but then unfortunately~~~ a few months later, he seemed to vanish without a trace once again. I understand more now but then again, I never watched once they switched to cable so had no idea really. My only connection was my brother so if he found out anything, I’d be the first to know.

We don’t always need explanations or to become defensive when thinking about returns in such ways. I didn’t have to even share the stories with my girl about my UW stuff either. We feel the need but realistically, it’s not always necessary. Our free will decides all this for us. So warriors, what makes ultimate returns in your life and in what ways? Can you control it or not? If you can, make it truly memorable because that’s how it should be. The good and the bad are part of it all. Let’s just keep the good more. I know I am. It’s not just a T-shirt or action figure either. Make your ultimate returns count because they truly do!

P.S. Here’s the latest release of “ The Ultimate Truth” podcast over at “ The Masters of Wrestling.”

https://youtu.be/pNQRxoTeEsg?is=icTl2bun4EhCC1fl

*** “ Ultimate Warrior vs Sting

WWE vs WCW”

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Full Moon 🌕 Promo🌈

I have to do my own promo first today before getting into the details of this topic so here’s a few mentionables needing a shout out. First off, yesterday would’ve been Warriors 67th birthday, so I’m sure his loved ones remembered in their own way as I am with all of you in these writings… 🥹 Secondly, it was around this time 1️⃣0️⃣ years ago that I found that very first white feather in my old backyard. I know this because it was right before Warriors b-day and that started it all with the feather connection. I had already began writing some stories down and then received ultimate guidance on my warrior journey.

Well, now that MY little promo has been said~~~ I’ll share this full moon promo dream with you all today. I didn’t put the word * DREAM* in the title but let me explain. I had to find a pic of UW with green trunks on since that’s what he was wearing in this dream. I think the paint was green, orange, and white but primarily it had to be some green trunks. That pic was from Survivor Series ‘89 when he was IC champ with Mean Gene interviewing UW’s team so yet another promo mentioned, but there is a 3 count with this dream.

So, I was gifted another interesting dream as this one marked the first in our new home! I was present at an ol’ WWF taping, (of course!) and could witness UW getting ready for a promo. I’m not sure where it was as no recall of the background or location. Guess that didn’t really matter so much. Here’s what else I saw: Vince was around, some other guys, and my mom! What, why was SHE there? I will share a funny moment with her briefly. I also saw someone with a little baby so probably someone’s child who worked there, no idea. I could see UW off to the side, spraying himself with water before his promo. I was busy playing with the baby and here comes my mom. Get ready for this statement readers! She says to me while I was looking at the baby: “ you’re looking the wrong way!” OMG Mom!!! She’s definitely different in these dreams that’s for sure. I laughed at that while interacting with the baby as a distraction. She was right though, as I giggle writing this out. 🤭🤣😯

I did make my way over to UW asking if he needed anything. Guess I was part of the show in someway? He said he was fine but thanked me for asking. I was just excited he spoke to me in this dream as I probably felt he was unapproachable. It was just thrilling to be there and have Warrior come to my dreaming state. That takes us to this full moon. When I finally made my way outside, it was later in the evening. Get THIS though. I looked up at the sky and the full moon was aglow with rainbow colors! Huh? How does the moon have all the colors of the rainbow? There’s some message there for me but it was absolutely stunning! I had to look that way too besides the inside view, ha ha! The dream ended there as I truly wasn’t sure what UW’s promo was all about. I remember him starting it but wasn’t privy to the entire thing.

I never spoke to him again as viewing that rainbow full moon seemed to end the UW promo segment. Always new and different “storylines” as it seems. I loved it though. I did recently, however have another brief dream although without UW. No thought on the actual plot but I could see myself finding a feather on the ground. It looked like a robin with being mostly black. I turned it over and saw some blue and white as well. It was a Blue Jay so thank you Warrior! I held it ever so carefully and actually knew in the dream his energy was present. Those feathers after all were a sign from him so I always believe. I have yet to find one at our new house but I saw one in that dream, whatever else it was about. 😴

Some other interesting news is that I’m having lunch soon with my hairdresser. We have become friends with our spiritual traits and she is now writing a book just like I did years ago. Two hairdressers with spiritual qualities I have known. Turns out, she asked me to be her ghost writer! I was so overwhelmed. Said she’d pay me so yes on that but I did need more details. I do have time but never would I guess to help another with their most precious personal memories. I’ll keep you posted as the process is in the baby stages, but it’s a great opportunity for me and her to collaborate together. She recently had a spiritual retreat and is planning another. I may just co-plan one with her next, as that is yet one more great idea and one we share. Very grateful for this connection with her but my appointments will be a few and far between because of the drive!

The last thing I will mention today is another 1️⃣0️⃣ year milestone. In 2 days, it will be those double digits since my Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA finals against the (I’ll say their team name) Golden State Warriors. Hard to believe it’s been that long but I did find the memorable plaque I gave my husband that year for his birthday while unpacking. It hangs with pride in our basement where it is viewed proudly, especially this time of year. That was also our dogs’s 4th birthday as I still really miss 😞 her. She probably wouldn’t like walking over her though as there many uphill areas. I need HER to come to me in a dream, I hope she finally does soon.

That’ll be it today as I wrap up these writings for another week. The full moon promo with UW, a rainbow, my mom and her funny statement, (although true!) and 10 years with fathers. The Cavs winning too against that other team makes it to the top of the arena, er court I mean. Love Warrior the man, not the team. There is a new UT podcast episode up so check out the channel for other great wrestling content. We DID however, record a few on W’s b-day! Stay cool if having a hot summer like I am northern friends. Spray yourself with water, even if you’re not filming a promo! Oh, and Warrior, I’ll be on the lookout for a blue Jay feather too…

P.S. Happy birthday Warrior, I will always remember. 🙏🏻💪🏻💙

P.P.S. If I am her ghost writer, maybe I can switch it to spirit instead? I never liked the word ghost. Warrior never wanted a ghost writer for his manuscripts and neither did I. I understand why though…

“ The Masters of Wrestling Ultimate Truth Podcast.”

“Good Guy Ultimate Warrior HATE Files”

https://youtu.be/nPDLkGpsfck?is=mUYbWEZmNqAFobhN

Be a Spokesperson 😬

Hello my dear readers as I hope you are enjoying a beautiful day wherever you are today. As always, I thank you for the support and hope all are doing well. You will see UW below sporting yet another famous tee back in the day. I had used a photo of someone in the crowd holding it up but never a shot of him wearing that retro orange one so I found it in magazine I have. He was a spokesman for the WWF back then among a few other products but are you? I’m not talking about like one of those games show models of the day but more like an advocate. It might be part of your job but you can also do much on your own if so choosing. As parents, we will always be spokespeople for our kids until they are old enough to speak for themselves. Maybe you are an animal parent as that works here too, as they can’t actually ever speak for themselves~~~ at least not in the human way!

Warrior definitely became his own spokesperson for himself over the years, didn’t he? Even if you did not agree with many of his choices, he certainly fought hard to defend his views in ways he saw fit. I have two become a spokesWOMAN for him in many of my writings and now speaking with “ The Ultimate Truth” podcast episodes. I honestly had no idea on where my little email would take me. I just thought it would be an episode or brief segment. When I got asked to co-host, I was floored! Still am today. It’s a perfect title because it is indeed truth we are telling since Warrior isn’t here anymore to share the real stories. Somebody has to then, right? It’s me and others who genuinely care enough to bring viewers different takes on subjects folks may not know much about.

So, who or what are you a spokesperson for and why? You will need to know your reasons but perhaps it won’t be made clear until later on and that’s OK. You’ll find out as you go along. You don’t have to be on the front lines as Warrior always wanted to recognize those behind the scenes as that counts too. It can be little things that start even within your own family and then your community, city, state, and country. Just by giving others a voice means something~~~ believe that. You don’t have to run around like Ultimate Warrior did at all but merely plan your next move in a way that will win the match, however it looks for you or what you speak out for.

I bet there are plenty of you out there being spokespeople in ways you may not even realize. Sometimes it takes others to point out actions we are involved in when we might overlook the importance of what we do. I had a guy recently comment on one of the segments complementing my knowledge of wrestling. Well, that was very nice to read while knowing others have way more than I do. My knowledge of Warrior related topics is far more immense but I do appreciate him “roping” me in with this still very much a times male dominated business. I speak on Warrior’s behalf and I’m humbled to do it. You won’t hear trash for me but I do realize there is ugly as well. I give respect but will also deliver the messages in an honest format with compassion. I try to see new perspectives as I’m also fully entitled to my own, just like you.

You can take this in another way as well. Are any of you spokespeople or advocates for elderly parents, maybe a caregiver? I know a few who are as that is using your voice to speak up for someone who possibly cannot anymore because of a health situation where they become incapacitated. You are the one for them and their behalf when it might be difficult at a certain stage of their life any longer. Speaking for anything can be super challenging, especially when we may not necessarily volunteer but find ourselves “elected” in a position where we are the only one available. My heart goes out to any who find themselves burdened, simply because they want or need to help another.

We all need to be those spokes people the best we can because it’s part of our mission here as humans on this earth. Again, it doesn’t need to be something huge or even elaborate but perhaps you even saved a bug! Remember that time I found a ladybug 🐞 on my ankle and almost squashed it thinking it was another yucky insect? OK, not exactly being a spokesperson for the ladybug creatures but nonetheless, I saved its life and have done that before for others. Let’s not forget the most important thing here, though my readers. The one who needs the most advocate and needs a voice to speak the loudest is YOU. That’s right, you. If you are not, who will? Do not let others do for what you can on your own. We all can and should. Warrior did as fans know.

He spoke when others disagreed or even worse. He defended when naysayers said no way. He advocated when the business or society deemed certain approaches unacceptable. Can you say you do the same? I try in many regards but don’t always show up fully with my battle gear to every match. We will not win them all but at least give it our all every day. If not, try again tomorrow as we always get more chances. The Universe knows as we are allowed to make mistakes and will many times over. It’s how you battle back that matters. Sometimes we have to admit defeat or get that DQ for various reasons. You will know when your energy is well spent and when it is not. It’s always a choice like I say for myself so perhaps the next time, I choose another warrior way.

I wish you all good choices when deciding on what kind of spokesperson you will be and for who? What? How long? All questions worth your time as they are for me too. Fight for those causes you truly believe in with your whole heart and maybe, just maybe you will inspire others to do the same. Just don’t get on a game show with products as that’s not what I mean here. No need to be over the top rope but just do your part and feel good about yourself. It’s a great feeling spreading messages that uplift another, especially when they are unable to do so themselves. I will be a spokeswoman for Warrior as long as I can or feel the need. He deserves the good to be recognized, we all do…

P.S. You can absolutely be a spokesperson for products that will benefit another. Plus, I was always a fan of game shows, for real! 😆

P.P.S. ***NEW episode of “ The Ultimate Truth” podcast:

“ Ultimate Warrior MORE than Wrestling.” 🧡

https://youtu.be/kFQalfHRIUQ?si=6PjT6zi1YqMeJ_Fk

What’s your IP? 🤔😬

Happy June warriors! I am back and by the time you all will be reading this, I’ll be starting to get settled in our NEW house! So much to do but as always, I take time sharing with you all on here as a different topic was brought my way. I thought more and more about what Emir and I discussed on the podcast for one of the segments so decided expanding on it a little today. It was the one where he titled it being if UW was tricked into returning to WWE in 2014 and then getting inducted (finally) into the HOF. Did WWE just lure him back to get a hold of his IP? Well, I’m not totally sure on that and I like to look for the good, remember? I will say this though and here’s a quote: “ Make him remember who you are.” That was from Gary Hart when he managed Dingo Warrior in the WCCW. Yes, us fans surely DID and will always remember absolutely as we respect all Warrior did for his IP or intellectual property if you will. That pic below of Ultimate Warrior says it all to me and how he always wanted to protect his character.

I do not want this to be negative as I totally could. Not a good way to start off the month as a topic with WWE using the UW logo in silly ways but realistically, who else could control his IP? Dana? His girls? Steve? Not sure how that would work unless they would have plans of their own to rebrand it which none of them I believe truly wanted to do. I’m sure Dana let all that go to WWE which was her right as Warrior’s widow. It is sad as Warrior isn’t here to defend it all anymore. I may not agree with all the merch ideas WWE has for the UW character and logo but need to accept it. After all, it’s a huge money$$$ business and they do what they wish. We can just cherish our memories and know Warrior understands those true fans that genuinely cared.

So, I decided to look up the actual meaning of intellectual property (or IP) as I familiarize it being mostly about legal matters which it is. Most of us know the battles fought in court between Warrior and the McMahons over the years but technically~~~ it’s so much more than what I originally thought. For me personally, I have to protect my IP with this blog. I pay a separate fee legally to use the name “My warrior writings” so nobody else can. Some photos for the blog are also copyrighted as I stay away from those. If writing or publishing a book as I did, it’s important to get it copyrighted just like a website or anything similar. That way, it’s yours and yours alone to use without infringement of others. Another (albeit minor idea) here is other pics. This is where many of you can more than likely relate. Have you ever posted on social media and another or others take your pics off your page and repost as their own? Yep, I know for most it’s probably not a big deal but I for one dislike it. What will happen is that other than takes credit for something that originally wasn’t theirs and then their friends think it is. See what I’m saying? It is a big deal to me because as creators, we need the credit~~~ we all do.

I love more of the actual defining of the words intellectual property. It protects creativity, inventions, artistic works, and commercial symbols. Think business or even logos like the UW character which Warrior himself created, not Vince McMahon. Only if we give permission in situations can said logo or images, etc. be used. It protects new ideas of creative expressions of the mind and my YES, Warrior was all about that entirely. He fought hard for that name and likeness which he invented and wanted to give it a voice. It was a years long voice but nonetheless, a voice. He might not have been the winner in every match but for most with his IP, he was.

What can you say is your IP? Maybe it truly isn’t even a professional concept at all but merely more personal in nature. We all have our stuff and want it to be thought of and recognized as ours. OK, hopefully most will not ever have to battle it out in court but in regards to other matters in our lives, it’s a must. It does take many to pitch a new endeavor and get it to work. I am more of the creative mind starting a fresh idea but need the resources or tech person bringing it to life. Does that mean I shouldn’t get acknowledged for the beginnings? Absolutely not and that has occurred many times so I am aware. No longer will I be put in that position again as in a way I do not sell my IP to just anyone, including media sources who think it’s not a problem. Unless we all sign contracts, things seem to be up for grabs.

This whole thing leads me to always wonder what Warrior would think of his own IP being sold to WWE. I bet with a few marketing strategies, he’d disagree like I stated but again it’s the how, not the what. Yes, they have to keep the UW brand going and monetize character, logo, and all that. Of course they do and should. It’s just the way one goes about things that matter like with all of us. I realize it can’t be perfected but when we mass produce anymore, much detail gets overlooked or disregarded. Can you get my point on this? The little stuff makes a difference but with money, deadlines, and business matters, it will not always be a product we wholeheartedly agree upon. It’s like a one size fits all which works on many, many concrete concepts but to me, not all. Can’t it be to sell but to also appeal to real fans in a deserving way? My heart just cares too much which is why I am not a business person. 🩷

So warriors, what is your opinion on all this IP stuff and how does it connect with your life? I for one I’m not gonna sell out anymore as those days are over. We can compromise but not fully when it comes to principles of the heart. Nope, I won’t do it. Keep your creativeness, artistic expression, and ideas as yours but still allow another to work with you seeing it through to completion. We need that as well. Guess I had more to say on this than I thought! I wish you all a beautiful new month as more unpacking comes my way.

P.S. Thank you, Warrior for sharing your IP with us. I wear your logo every day on my arm as I always believe! 💚🖤

P.P.S. Here are a few more links to the Ultimate Truth podcast episodes:

“Ultimate Warrior’s REAL LIFE Crisis”

https://youtu.be/IVBxR3_PJn8?si=V8J3Ctj19SQVxCiX

“ WWE Dumps Warrior Award”

https://youtu.be/R6_Y_i0didk?si=i2jA66FYfYkebdTn

*** Head on over to “The Masters of Wrestling” on YouTube for all episodes! Look for my thumbnail now, yay!!!

The Angelic Devil😇😈

Wait, that title can be so changed into the Devilish Angel, right? I guess it so could but I’ll stick with the first. After all~~~ UW is wearing white in this pic… 😉 Before “running” with that topic, I’ll be off next week because of our move. We will be extremely BUSY. I’ll feel like bouncing off all four corners of those ropes between a squared circle! Then, it will be June warriors. Hard to imagine where May went but with the craziness around me, it’s almost a blur. I barely recognized it being here just like that pic of UW below. At first, I wasn’t sure when first seeing it quickly and then of course knew. It’s those rare shots of him minus face paint and that was yet another from his return in 1996. Does he fit that title above or is it the other way around? I’m sure you fans have your opinion as no trolls are allowed into these writings.

I’ll start with me and a recent experience. Have any of you ever had Reiki done? It’s a healing modality on an energetic level and yes, I have gotten this technique in the past only not that often. It began a few months ago when I wanted to take my dog as never had I witnessed energy work on an animal before. It was something I really wanted to try, even though I knew in my heart her life was coming to an end soon physically. I’m so glad I still took her as I got a few messages but it left me with some peace. Not absolute answers, but it doesn’t always work like that and I’m OK not knowing. 🙏🏻

Moving onto my session as she gave me a complementary time if I still wanted to come back. 🥹 What a nice gesture as I surely took her up on that. It was much needed with all the moving stress! I’ve mentioned this type of work before but if new here, it’s basically someone gifted who can read internal energy inside the body that isn’t purely physical. You can look up more info as there’s lots out there far too detailed explaining on these writings. Anyway, she cleared my chakras and sensed strong and or weak areas. Chakras is another term you can educate yourself on as why not learn something new? I sure did years ago. That’s a big reason we are here. It was a very calm and relaxing experience as she used a few crystals too. Afterwards is where this title gets a little more into focus for me.

She asked how I felt, and I then proceeded to ask her what she sensed or could pick up on. I won’t give everything to you but what she did say was how good and positive my overall energy is on a spiritual or soul level. Look, I know my nature but sometimes we all can be a little bit devilish, right? It’s like those movies where a character has the angel /devil complex and one in each shoulder whispering in their ear. You know those, right? So, my practitioner was just blissful when relating how I truly am. It was so endearing to hear from a professional who practices these things. I was a nice person when meeting her and bringing my pup, but she didn’t really know me on a deeper level until my session.

I do try so very hard despite critics and naysayers to preach the good but I gotta say something about the other part. Many of you loyal readers know if you push my buttons too far~~~ you’ll feel metaphorical clotheslines from me or even those “swear” words of a few weeks past! It’s like that ol’ Britney Spears song which states: “ I’m not that innocent!” ! I was so grateful though how she could relay that beautiful message to me although deep down, I already knew. I’m one of those people who just thinks~~~ “ can’t we all just get along?” I get too frustrated at times with someone who can’t use common sense, some that become too vain, and some who choose the system over themselves. Warrior knows that last one very well but I know he’d agree with them all.

Getting back to him for a moment. So, was he an angelic devil or a devilish angel? It’s all relative readers based on life situations that we all find ourselves in daily. None of us are immune to either devil or angel but deep down in all our souls, we are GOOD… It’s just decisions that sway our minds and thoughts. Like Warrior said in his HOF speech: “ I AM a good guy.” I’ve referenced that before but just like those we disagree with, there is good as we just need to find it. It goes for every single one of us. I’m not getting into horrific ideas here, but just day-to-day stuff. My advice is to just let it go like that song of “ Firehouse.” That was one of the bands he listened to on the road. Be the good you want to see but it’s OK to bring a little devil along for the ride.

We can’t be angels all the time folks as that’s nearly impossible, especially based on global events or whatever is happening around us. It’s fine to get mad as we all need to be human but just don’t let the devil win the match~~~ at least not most of the time. You are allowed to eat that piece of cheesecake, however! 🤣 For those who speak ill of Warrior (as many probably do and will,) I ask you to look at choices made in your life that possibly were not always right or deemed acceptable by others. Despite our inherent good nature, we can’t be perfectionists and aren’t allowed to be. We are wired to make mistakes but it’s how we rectify them and choose again that matters most. I am guilty as well but I certainly try or at least I’m aware enough to notice.

How would you describe your ways, dear readers? Do you see yourself as more devilish or angelic when it comes to how you handle everything thrown at you? Some ideas can be gorilla pressed to the mat but then others we just let go as we should. It’s such a dividing complex, isn’t it warriors? I do believe we want the good but then something or someone gets in the way. That’s life though with all its journeys we must wrestle with. Prove your worth with that angel and devil wrestling it out on your behalf. Who wins? I can’t decide that for you as unlike the WWE (F) it isn’t scripted. I know my preference but it’s all lessons we need to learn as Warrior did too. I know he did. Let’s be angels but let the devil get tagged in sometimes too. Just don’t let him win a championship title!

P.S. I’ll be back in a few weeks to start up June so get caught up on your reading! Last time bringing these thoughts to you in my current home… 🚚🔐📦🛣️🏡

P.P.S. Here’s the links for a few more episodes of the Ultimate Truth podcast: “ Ultimate Warrior TRICKED into 2014 return”?

https://youtu.be/h8LxsLRZ5k4?si=phhypPjX6X4k6c7R

“ Dana Warrior MISSING?”

https://youtu.be/WhSufuh08XY?si=FDHzob5SWOnokc93

*** Again, if not able to view on here, head on over to “ The Masters of Wrestling” YouTube channel under “ The Ultimate Truth” podcast… 💪🏻🤍

Voices Never Die! 🎤

Absolutely not warriors unless we let them. I’m not exactly sure what Ultimate Warrior was specifically referencing in the pic below but he always used his voice, despite naysayers. My guess is that was during his feud was Goldust as I believe it to be 1996, “ In Your House.” That’s also the time he alluded to the RAW crowd with his words of “ you spoke to me… all you spoke to me!” He said how there was one thing that wouldn’t die in the 3.5 years of his absence~~~ and that was the voices. It was the voices of all YOU fans who supported and cheered him on through it all. My wish is that you never lose your voice for what matters most, never let it die. I certainly am not as you well know and it continues on other ways. I will not be silenced for what I believe in and what is important to me, including the truth of Warrior’s messages mixed in with my own. Don’t let those uneducated pin you down to submit!

This “ropes” into how my voice never dies when it comes to sharing my thoughts on here about life, Warrior, or hopefully inspiring you all in someway. I’ve had many opportunities over the years as it’s always such an ultimate adventure when new ideas get brought to life. Some I initiate and yet others naturally seem to flow as we need both. I’m always grateful when you too dear readers~~~ reach out to share your stories or memories with me, some personal and some about Ultimate Warrior himself. See, your voice needn’t die either and I remain humbled you think highly enough of me to trust. My heart thanks you from one warrior to another as we need it all. 🤗

Most recently, I resumed taping for the “ The Ultimate Truth” podcast under “ The Masters of Wrestling” YouTube channel. It was me and The Master Emir once again bringing more Warrior topics your way. The four we discussed were: ~~~ Linda Hogan on the Hulk doc and her comments on UW, ~~~ the dismissal of the Warrior Award, ~~~ where has Dana been, and some of (perhaps) the REAL reasons why WWE finally decided to induct Ultimate Warrior into their HOF. I will link all the episodes as I receive them but please fans~~~ like, subscribe, share, and hype the video into the algorithm to blast this like a rocket ship 🚀 for all those interested! We can use the support moving forward on various deeper topics as time goes on. Emir called our time together “ brilliant” and “ perfect.” Aw shucks, I do my best. I will * NEVER* dishonor Warrior while remaining truthful to what I know in my heart. I might not have a microphone like UW below but still get my messages across like he did with a voice that will never die.

Emir will have some “shorts” available on a few of these videos so check it out when you can. I’m so excited being a cohost and hopefully soon we can bring Mike back as he worked with Warrior years ago as a young college kid wanting to get into the wrestling business. My voice as the only female (as well as often times on the 80s wrestling podcast) will continue on as my own warrior spirit preaching truth as only I can.

Will you warriors continue to make sure your voices are heard and never will die in all that you do? For some of us, we can say a resounding yes without a doubt but then again~~~ we might falter based on our lives and how we approach ideas or even taking a stand. I’m not that picket line kind of gal, but maybe some of you are. We all make a difference with however we share opinions and I hope you know it does count, whether or not one agrees… Lately I’ve learned to defend myself more without “foreign objects” getting in the way. If it offends someone no matter how they are connected to me, well, that’s on them and over time, I’m able to let it go. Notice how I say able to let go and over time because some life events take a while to process as I’m sure many of you are aware of too.

I will say this to you. Once using that voice in one way or another, you will get better and stronger with more confidence which we all need. Say no sometimes without a reason. Stick up for yourself the way you would a friend. Don’t accept what society deems you should do. Don’t do favors or errands for everyone just to be nice. Yes, I realize some of this is quite difficult to master but start small with little changes and as always then the bigger ones will come easier. Warrior chose himself over the business when many disagreed. He used his voice in ways several of us can’t or won’t ever do. We won’t be in his exact position but it’s up to you deciding how your voice gets used and whether it dies or not.

Warrior, even after all these years later has a voice that lives on in all HIS fans or those willing like myself to tell the truth others may not know. We are the ones he needs because his voice physically is no more. Are you willing to take those risks on some of his controversies others do not? We are all different types of fans and are entitled to be, but can you get into the deeper topics of the Ultimate Warrior character or even Warrior himself? It can be quite the ultimate challenge, but I for one am honored to have an opportunity to share my thoughts in ways deserving of him. I will always honor Warrior while respecting my own privacy with what I know on this journey. I know I have referenced using a voice before, but it needs repeating as more comes to the surface of the wrestling mat~~~ especially with all the news out there. Head on over to “ The Ultimate Truth” podcast at “ The Masters of Wrestling” to get more behind the scenes with voices you won’t hear anywhere else in any other format. I am biased, but TRUE fans will know and become more educated in ways never before.

So, will your voice remain strong as long as it can or will it die without truly ever being heard? Your life, your way. You can look to Warrior but look to others too. What really makes your voice stand out and why? You don’t need a microphone or even a podcast, but be that warrior with a voice which will NEVER die.

P.S. Latest episode: “ Linda Hogan’s Lies Exposed on Ultimate Warrior.”

https://youtu.be/Csa63_eznAs?si=BqDAV

*** Again, if not active on here- head on over to Youtube to find “ The Masters of Wrestling” and “ Ultimate Truth” podcast! 💙

May I have a word… (or 2… or more?) 🗣️💙

Yes, I realize it’s a loooong title but happy May readers! It’s moving month for us but not until later on and we might need a couple of extra days. My daughter’s birthday is also at the end of May so we shall see how the weeks go. Shortly, I will not have a teen any longer. My kids are growing as they all eventually do. 🥹 So grateful we found a home that suits us but it’s all the paperwork giving me headaches, ugh! 😩 I will have lived here a milestone around Memorial Day. It will be 25 years. How about that? It’s very emotional 🥲 leaving, but is time as I have had more opportunities to process than my family has. I’m super excited about our new place though and my husband wants a shed so some updates are coming…

Let’s talk photos a minute here. Remember me saying how quite possibly I would try and use the one with a young bodybuilder named Jim Hellwig meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger? Well, I do have that pic but a guy is right in the middle so kinda hard blurring him out. If he was on either side of those men, it would be easier. Don’t want a blurred blob in the center. Sure, I can leave him in the photo but nah~~~ not going to so you won’t see that pic on here. I’m not techy enough to take him out of the photo. My camera doesn’t have that option. ~~~ Next, what you WILL see is a super used photo of Warrior from his WCW days. It has circulated much over the years and I thought it was used before but nope, I had a black-and-white. It’s a little different too.

Moving on, (pun intended!) to other news. I was overwhelmed yet again it seems as one regular guy caller on the 80s wrestling podcast really wants ME to have an opportunity cohosting the show! WHAT, lil ol’ me??? What an honor as sometimes one of the hosts flies solo. I was flattered and the hosts loved the idea. We’ll see if it goes anywhere but I would if truly asked. My only criteria would be a topic I can actually contribute to and not just be a “female prop” in a way for ratings. This warrior girl needs to stand her ground and I will, if needed. They do need some women involved in the show and I’m educated enough without being biased. It sounds exciting!!! If I get that chance, I’ll keep you all posted.

Next, did any of you readers watch the Netflix documentary “ Hulk Hogan: Real American?” Well, read no further if not wanting any spoilers. OK, just one specific area and if not for it~~~ I would not be sharing today. Sure, I can go on and on but then it wouldn’t be my WARRIOR writings, correct? All right~~~ so here’s my rant. First off, it’s the usual “suspects” of interviewees on all these docs with perhaps a few additions mixed in. Did I have a pretty good feeling the Ultimate Warrior character would be trashed? Yep, I did only not quite in the way I expected. You see, it was Hulk’s ex Linda whose comments got to me. Fine, she didn’t like Warrior, but WHO CARES? I heard a rumor, (but it’s probably true because it came from Warrior) how Linda used to “offer” herself to the guys on the road away from their wives. With all the coke parties and such going on, I’m sure that happened. Warrior refused so that could’ve led to her reactions being what they were.

Answer me * THIS* fans? Do you think the general public of wrestling folks give a crap what the guys’s wives think or thought of their opponents? Yes, they do discuss it all with their spouses (or did,) including storylines, angles, matches, and all that so she could be entitled to her opinion or even side with her husband on his. Seriously though, I doubt the guys ever gave a F*CK what Hogan’s wife or any wife for that matter thought of them. It was obvious Linda was asked what she thought of Warrior and answered. Excuse my language, but I feel that way for ALL of them on this and not just Warrior of course. Do you agree with me? That part on episode 2 made me irate, I wanted to shake my own ropes!!! Despite what most usually say about the character of UW, he WAS a bigger draw than Hulk at one time as there’s proof on this. Sure, his personality became “difficult” for them but they act like Warrior did NOTHING for WWF ever and was a waste. How sad to still be so bitter and jealous after all these years. 🤬😠🙄

I will leave it at that as you won’t read any more “swearing” from me on this again. I honestly don’t want them making any more docs on Warrior either as I hope they don’t. It’s all for ratings and money anyway with some truths, but never all. I’m just grateful to know MORE that actually took place and not others twisted versions of what they were shown to be true.

Well, TRUE readers, that’s the news for now starting off this month of yet more busy times and days ahead. My son is almost done with year 4 at college! He will commute next year as he needs another term, but it will be nicer being a little closer to where both kids will be going to school. I hope you all are doing well as summer will arrive here soon enough! I will miss our pool but life “moves” forward as it will for us all in many ways. Enjoy this day warriors!

P.S. Also, am I forever grateful always Warrior never had a family while on the road. He would’ve left the business for sure. Wrestling was part of his life, not ALL of it like the other “lifers” or so it seemed… 🧡💛

Rebrand and Reinvent…

Have you ever had to rebrand or even reinvent yourself overtime? Just like wrestlers do with their gimmicks and characters portrayed, we too need to implement change as years progress. As this month comes to a close, I share one final pic of Warrior during his 2014 WWE HOF weekend doing his own way of rebranding or reinventing. Many thought he would approach his speech in a “destructive” type of manner with being gone and all his misgivings in the business. He did not bring any of that to the Smoothie King center that night. He didn’t even want to initially bring back the character of Ultimate Warrior with face paint on Monday night RAW. Besides little adjustments to his character over the years, he never fully rebranded in a way like many do. Perhaps most can assume he wasn’t around long enough to do so but in reality, he didn’t feel the need. I for one during those times am glad he refused but with our everyday lives, we do and often more than we might know.

This idea came forth as * MUCH* in my life seems to have been rebranded or reinvented in numerous ways. Yes, life is a constant with changes but sometimes it happens super close together where we feel choke slammed. Some choices are necessary and then some just run to the ring unexpectedly. Can you identify with this? Let’s see… where to begin. I had mentioned my Zoom group ending and none of the ladies ever responded. 🫤 I will also be leaving that Facebook group too by early May. So many aspects we just outgrow through little effort on our part. Others actions cause us to notice and we go from there. I have referenced stuff I had liked in the past and then no longer seemed to anymore. Warrior would never be that for me… 💙

Life is always filled with motion like growing kids, relocating, job changes, and all of that but then we get those attacks from behind out of our control. I had wanted to take a final yoga class at my favorite studio one more time before moving and noticed it said online “ permanently closed.” She does have another location but I liked this one better and it did get a mention on here last year being close to where I grew up. I practice yoga at home and can go elsewhere but I probably won’t until finding a new location further south. Many reinventions or rebranding we initiate in and are OK with because we are in control of them but others we are not. Change is a part of life but again, it’s all in how we respond that matters.

Warrior wanted to have more influence over his character, but was told no several occasions. It was only when Vince wanted him back did he offer more creativity and money to him. Warrior did manage to do life on his terms and with the help of others, got his website and OWN rebranded when out of the business of wrestling. He still kept part of himself but wanted to influence and mentor in new ways, not available to him prior. Our roles and careers evolve too but some ideas we can refuse. I remember those times very well and many things asked of me were not in the original job description. Careers are just part of all this, but our personal lives always get tagged in too. It’s hard beginning again, isn’t it readers? We have those mixed emotions of both being bittersweet yet exciting all at once. For me, you’d think moving with college age kids would be easier and yet in ways, it is not. They have become more attached with their own memories which makes it such the ultimate challenge. We’ve never lived anywhere else as a family and yet they need to continue becoming young adults making their own way in the world. Seeing that “ For SALE” sign in our yard was a huge reality punch.

So warriors, what areas can you think of in your own lives that needed or are in need of being rebranded and reinvented in someway? Logically, we do it through aging but are there those times, moments, or situations you feel need some adjustment? A few could maybe be fine tuned but then others completely need to be torn out by the bare minimum and just gutted. I realize much can be our decisions but like a few circumstances written, several will be based on others taking the first step and then we follow. We can choose whether or not to follow or just begin again another way. It’s hard being put in those positions that may affect us differently whether financially, emotionally, mentally, and everything else. What does your gut tell you and should you listen? That’s Warrior’s way for sure. Can you afford to stand up to your principles and how does a rebrand or reinvent fit into it all?

Many may go a certain way because of society or even if they are looking for longevity~~~ it all varies for each of us. Do we have to do this or is it more of a want? All questions worth asking of yourself when going forward on this journey friends. For wrestlers~~~ it’s about business, money, and fans but most of us aren’t famous so a few of those criteria are not on the mat. We do have other concerns though just as important. I’ve actually changed this blog around some over the years as well. Sure, I have topics and photos but I’ve moved onto other areas to discuss or share with you. Remember when I said how never would I use certain pics of Warrior because I had never seen him as a bodybuilder, his tag teams with Sting, or even Dingo? Me and my crazy reasons!!! 🤪 I believe Warrior himself also redid much in his life. He still held onto his beliefs and shook those ropes perhaps not as tightly as before. His entire demeanor had changed that weekend as he made the rounds with forgiveness in peace. If that’s not rebranding readers, I don’t know what is… 🙏🏻🤍

We need to decide what is in our best interest long-term and sometimes the universe intervenes on our behalf. Is it to make life easier for us? That could be so but it also encourages us to have that decision right in front waiting for an answer. We do our part and then let the chips fall where they will, consequences at all. It’s afterwards that matters more once that rebranding or reinventing takes place. How we go on and what to do from there counts and more than a 3️⃣ count, of course. Fans didn’t know what the then WWF would do with the Hulkster once Ultimate Warrior defeated him for the Heavyweight title of WMVI. The business execs knew with him making a movie and stepping away for a bit but then what? Well, we all know what happened but back in those days, not so much. Think of changes in a job maybe similar with shifting priorities for a while. How did it go? You can connect that on your own all the time. Everything in life at some point needs that rebrand or reinvent. The question truly remains though. Once you begin or begin again, does it work? You will know overtime and start fresh another day.

It might be easy, but it might be difficult. Rebrand, reinvent, or not. Look at those life choices that need a Warrior’s wisdom. The answer will be there so be “ prepared and ready…”

P.S. I DID watch the first hour of WrestleMania 42 as it was on ESPN! My husband and I saw the beginning at dinner on that Sunday night in a Mexican restaurant as I had no idea. I went home but was only able to watch the first few matches.…

The REAL You 🫵🏻🧡💚

Welcome back readers to another week of these writings I bring your way every Wednesday. You’ll see a video pic below of Ultimate Warrior reacting to one of Hulk Hogan‘s promos during the buildup to WMVI. That was from the WWE vault YouTube channel mentioned a few posts back but thought it was a great shot to use today. Another mention of Hulk is a new doc series premiering tonight on Netflix. It’s called : “ Hulk Hogan: Real American” and it’s 4 1 hour segments detailing his life~~~ both personally and professionally being the immortal one we as fans will always remember. I will be watching in parts but I’m interested to view it all. I had mentioned how they should do a separate special on him, so I’m glad they were able to film an interview before his passing.

The REAL you coincides with Hulk’s title above but also gets roped in with yet another idea I am expanding upon from “The Masters of Wrestling” podcast. Recently, he was discussing figures well known such as the Hulkster, but one of the reasons? Their names. Yes, that does factor in with those of us old enough to know the gimmick characters of yesteryear. Sure, some still exist in a way but will they be memorable years from now? That’s up to us and culture but the name they choose to use does define them throughout their wrestling career. Besides HH, there’s The Ultimate Warrior ( of course!) The “ Macho Man” Randy Savage, and countless others but I decided to stick with the big 3 of that era. We will know who they were for various reasons and have our own memories of them but without that ever famous name, would they be the same? Many guys back then did use their real name or part of it * BUT* included a moniker inserted. Take “ The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase or Bret “ Hitman” Hart even. Those were their real names but “ The Million Dollar Man” and “ Hitman” are what we remember most, right?

Now, we can move into today’s talent or slightly farther back. How about John Cena who has been mentioned frequently on here and who just hosted WrestleMania 42? Yep, that’s his real name and it totally worked for him in the business. He did go by other names (as I had to look that up,) but WWE fans know him by his real name which will be his legacy. Another one to think of his Daniel Bryan, who as probably many know is not his real name. He just switched it around from Bryan Danielson so there’s that approach as well. Let’s look at a woman example. Alexa Bliss’s real name is Alexis so see what she did there? Another minor tweak but what would’ve worked better? We will never truly know as some do not fully change their entire name. I am thinking of Becky Lynch as another woman example. Becky is her real name, but Lynch~~~ nope. She actually wanted to use her real last name as I did not know that. I assumed with her, both names were legit. A few years back, she went by “ The Man” so that worked for her then.

Another I will state is “ The Undertaker.” He did briefly go by his real name years ago before making an impression with the WWE universe. Look at all the names he used overtime! I believe most were successful but which one stands out or gets remembered most? He’s a tough one to figure out but you fans will know based on what he brought to the arena during his prime. So, I will ask you this after those choices~~~ which is REAL to you as a performer in wrestling? Is it their real name which did work for many (as there are a lot more) or is it the gimmick name you prefer? I cannot imagine Ultimate Warrior becoming famous as Jim Hellwig, can you? As a bodybuilder, that was what he needed to do but as a pro wrestler, going to work. Would we remember Terry Bollea if it wasn’t for Hulk Hogan? Maybe if he stuck with acting or became more of a musician with his guitar playing, but I’m thinking a solid *NO* at that.

I believe if one does decide to use their real name like many did or do, you need to have something added to it like a back up moniker with your gimmick. Vince knew that as I mentioned with “ The Million Dollar Man” or “ Hitman” above. If you didn’t have something like that attached, you got a rhyming name. Jake “ The Snake” Roberts had both but the other factor used was alliteration. We know “ Ravishing” Rick Rude. ROOD was his last name. I use that much with my writing too. HH, MM, you know those guys? I just wrote about them. The Ultimate Warrior had no addition, rhyme, or alliteration, and yet will always be known in the wrestling business. Absolutely will he be forever in our memories other than just his name, but when you say it~~~ you know it. It’s like the lyric from the song: “ Uptown Funk.” “ Say my name, you know who I am…” I love that song~~~ but you get my idea I bet.

Emir had said~~~ in his opinion how he believes the gimmicks of the Golden Era and a little beyond worked better than the names of today. He’s right in many ways regarding longevity and being in peoples minds with what they remember. If your name doesn’t sell with fans, something else should~~~ whatever that might be. Daniel Bryan’s chant of : “ YES!” caught on and yet it seems so simple. Today’s Superstars will be tomorrow’s memories just like I always have mine. Things need to be in place to create a lasting impression fans will keep forever. Well I remember John Cena the same way I will remember Hulk Hogan? Ultimate Warrior? Macho Man? No way, but there are those who were too young are not even born when the other guys were around so is it fair to compare? You be the judge but we are conditioned to follow and like what we like as generations come and go. It can be fun being a certain character with a different name, but at the end of the day~~~ we are just us. The REAL you is true to your core and Warrior knew that always.

So, whatever name you choose or go by and whatever stage of life you were in~~~ be remembered for MORE than just those letters. Your YOU is defined by much more than that.

P.S. Don’t forgot the HH doc. TONIGHT!!! *** Hulk’s statue was also revealed during WrestleMania 42 weekend. I got a little teary 🥹 as I believe it to be a very great likeness. 💛❤️ I heard this WM was very underrated as many said it was not as successful as it could’ve been.. Hmmmmm…… 🤔