Dear Wrestling...
Posted: Apr 23rd 2010 By: CMBurnham
Dear Wrestling...
Here's a fun little shoot for you... Enjoy...
There are only a handful of "Wrestlers" I know that I consider very good workers... Only a few that are TV ready.. and even less that are ready to hit that next level...
ACW has been around for 8 years now, I've been around just slightly longer. I know compared to others, I may still be a green horn and I openly accept that. I've done quite a bit, but I've never toured in the big leagues and I'll never pretend or act like I have. But when it comes to ACW, our eight years, and the entire indy circuit, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone in our circles that knows more...
I'm quickly learning that anyone trained in Denver hasn't truly been trained... Fusion had a decent camp, but if I had a dime for everything I had to correct in OUR ACW-U school, that came from Fusion, I'd have a pocket full of dimes... I certainly don't know it all, I still learn with every match, and I love that fact, but tbasics are basics and they haven't been taught very well.
Professional Wrestling is an ART! It's DANCE! It's THEATER! PAINFUL THEATER! It's not a sporting compettion! I'm hoping you all know that by now. If you'er NOT entertaining, YOU'RE NOT A WORKER! You're a guy or girl doing moves and boring the dogshit out of a crowd... Case and point.. Miguel is a trainee of mine, has been for about a year, he wouldn't draw mosquitos covered in fresh blood as Miguel! I gave him El Hoto Loco and even though he's a greenie and has a lot of work yet to do, he's one of the most popular guys on the card.. Aaron Metzler brings family and maybe a couple friends to every ACW event, Aaron The Candy Man gets a huge pop as soon as his music hits and is my daughters favorite wrestler... Father Jack, Brother Noah, Born Again Sunday it's a controversial, disturning yet funny gimmick that they ALL have turned up a thousand notches since incorporating... Jason Noal is Fusion was about as boring as watching rhino's fuck.. Sorry, I love you Jason, but you know it's TRUE! Jason is one of the coolest people i've met in the business and by far one of the most athletically gifted and realistic workers I've seen in our ring ever. We push him a little and easily it brings his inner star out and he's over like crazy now... Josh Evans in Denver... Zzzzzz... He and Tristan Gallo as Team Shake It, the biggest pops of the night sometimes... People hate Jeremy Quinn III and everyone in his Qunin Industries... It's the best part of our show... I've seen him elsewhere and it made NO SENSE and it was nothing more than Quinn, the only guy on the roster with mic skills, putting over a nothing story that ended up being nothing, It made my stomach hurt to waste such a talent...
I won't insult anyone personally, but there are several Denver workers that JUST AREN'T GETTING IT! They are my friends, I lvoe them, I book them, I will help them, but no matter how long you have in, or how Great you think you are, YOU'RE NOT!!!! There's a reason why my old chubby ass gets pushed everywhere I've ever been, I've held more titles than probably everyone in Denver combined, I always get asked to work the bigger names... BECAUSE I KNOW HOW TO! I got my ass kicked all over Oklahoma and Texas my some great workers, they helped me, I helped them and to this day they are family. I want that here in Colorado, and I think we're almost there.. Drop the pride bullshit, open your ears and start learning how to work, If you think i'm talking about you, I PROBABLY AM! If you think you're good to the point where you no longer need to improve, YOU'RE NOT!
I run a school just 45 minutes from everyone in Colorados I work with, It's open Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, and other days for one on one sessions... I can up your game, I've proved it hundreds of times.. It's NOT ENOUGH to do the moves and work a crowd a bit. There are fine details that you NEED to do if you're serious about this as a living. Drop the pridem it's not going to help you et better, I WILL...
Danger Dean has been working for a year now lightly, took his first bumps in my rings, and he's already better than 90% of what I've seen in Denver. If you bitch that he's the champion of ACW, you're stupid and you obviously don't pay attention to how good the guy is and how many people he brings to events. I stand behind Dean 1000% as Champion and you know NOTHING about this business if you have an issue about it...
Joshua Michael was our champion for most of a year because I KNEW he could learn from ACW, and get to whatever level he wanted to be on. Joshua Michael is Denver's BEST worker period! Talk about a complete package, he can talk, he can wrestle, he can work face, heel, tween, and he's already entertainer. He can be a rugged heel, or a highspotting face. Of course the bigger leagues wil ask him to bulk up, and some of his ideas make ZERO sense, but otherwise he's the best Denver has to offer...
Tristan Gallo should be in Florida right now learning the art of being in the WWE, and if that's what he wants, he'll get there. And I will do whatever it takes to help him or anyone I employ GET THERE!
I've seen Tristan work goofy face, classic heel, his promo's need work, but that's really about it. He melts women, even my girlfriend, (DICK) and makes you like him and watch him...
Born Again Sunday need a lot of work, mainly just experience, KOZ has really stepped up and given the gimmick ive thrown at them a lot of life, and I crack up everytime I watch him on tape. KAM is quieter but it gels nicely and they went from undercard meat, to one of my favorite spots to write and watch. I am proud to know they wear the tag titles in ACW.
Father Jack Mecidol plays that role better than anyone I've previously given it to. Kenny Campbell kind of shit on it, maybe he just didn't know how to work a character, Zane was Great but it was different, more comical, Jack hits it on the nail perfectly. It's EVIL again, MEAN, brutal and annoying... People hate him, but are afraid to react. He makes the crowd uncomfortable and edgy. He needs to work that gimmick everywhere.
Uncle Mikey is a 13 year yet in this business. And though I didn't know what to expect at first, and I kept him on a low profile until I knew what he had, he has proved me wrong and is easily one of the top 4 WORKERS on the card. When I work Sarge it's the easiest time i've had in years. He knows the game and he's a true professional and a great friend. I rarely use the word BLESSED, but ACW is blessed to have him and younger guys would be ignorant not to pick his brain and respect the man.
Derek Stone is another with MANY years under his belt in the ring. You are STUPID to not listen to Derek Stone and let him mentor you. I first met him in NWA years ago and we both did shit with Dusty Rhodes. He's a beast, a powerhouse and a monster. But one of the best people ive met in the business and I truly wish we were closer friends...
Jeremy Quinn is the best WORKER i've met in here. NOT WRESTLER WORKER, just the Best WORKER. The best talker, the best guy to bring in asses for the seats, he gets his stable over, he gets ME over, he gets whomever he's working with over and without QUINN I seriously doubt ACW would be nearly as good as it is right now.
Michael Titus can be as good as Quinn with time. He's a natural talker, a charismatic magnet, a built in character and a historian of the business. He's MADE FOR WRESTLING. And for a big guy, he's good in the ring when he puts his mind to it. He needs time and experience, and MORE PATIENCE, but I am honored to have him in ACW and can't wait to start pushing him. Never stop learning though Mike, you still don't know shit...
Rob Ryzin is the best self promoter and one of the top three WORKERS in this state. He can be cheesy at times, and his facing is typical, BUT when he turns the HEELING on I can't think of too many better. He's easy to write for, and a student of the game. I love me some Rob Ryzin and I truly hope he gets where he needs to be... He's won FIVE titles in ACW for a reason.. MORE TO COME I'M SURE!
Rob Buster, Best Ref in ACW history by far. Best Ref i've seen on the Indy circuit. Stop juicing though, it's old.
Mitch Carter, easily one of thebest in ring performers i've ever met. Keeps getting better per match, and does little quick shit that blows my mind upon watching it. He's amazing in there and vastly underrated. Promos are badm doesn't know how to talk asses in the seat, but makes up for it with in ring work. If you want to learn a unique style of wrestling, and gain a match flow like you never imagined, LISTEN TO MITCH.
Franco D'Angelo has proven his liyalty to ACW on many occassions, he looks great, he's getting into a comfort zone with us which is opening up a new intensity that he needs to always have everywhere he goes. He doesn't NEED to be crazy int he ring, just dominate. If given a good opponent he can be amazing. I know out Asylum rules match last year was one of the most brutal and fun matches I've ever had. In a few years he'll be where he wants to be. But he's about one of maybe three guys that are TV ready. And I'll always appreciate his loyalty and friendship.
Now i'm tired.. If I didn't mention you it's probably for a reason.. Call me and I'll tell you to your face.. or I just forgot you because I'm exhausted
I ADORE everyone that works thier craft in my ring. I appreciate you and thank you for what you give me. May 29th starts off a new chapter, I want ALL of you at your very best. Let me get you there! Trust me...
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