Post by Shea O'Hara on Jul 30, 2017 20:53:09 GMT
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24th July, 2017 - What it takes.
I never realised what it takes to be a champion. I know that sounds stupid, it sounds like something only a rookie would say, but the first time I held the Shield Maiden? I just wasn’t prepared for it. My career had skyrocketed so fast, I’d gone from wrestling down in developmental to being pushed into the limelight so fast. My world had grown so large so quickly. So believe me when I tell you…
It was a long way down.
I had built myself up physically, but not mentally. I wasn’t prepared, I had no idea what it took to be champion, and I paid the price for that. I came crashing down and in a desperate attempt to prove I still had what it took, I went after Eternity…..and we all know how that turned out don’t we?
Man that was such a low point in my life.
Not just my career, but my life. It took a long time to build myself back up, mentally, spiritually, and physically, because deep down inside? I knew I wanted to be here. I knew that I deserved to be here, and I’ve been trying my hardest to prove that ever since I got back into that ring. It wasn’t easy, it’s never been easy. You know that cliché they say about wrestling not being like ballet? Well there’s a reason why they say that. Every match I’ve had since coming back has been hard, has been tough, and has been a battle. I’ve taken on some of the toughest, scariest, strongest, and most talented women I’ve ever had the pleasure of being in the ring with.
I never planned on going after the Shield Maiden.
I never went after Eternity.
It just happened, and who am I to fight fate?
This time though? I’m more than prepared to step up and be a champion. I understand what it takes. I understand what is required of me, what you need to do, and what it means to hold that gold. What you mean to the millions of people around the world when you hold that championship above your head. I’ve made some enemies…
But I’ve also made some fantastic friends.
And I’d do it all again in a heart beat.
Currently Listening to: “Somewhere I Belong” by Linkin Park
Current Mood: Thankful
The scene opens up on the Xander Aiden Kane Memorial wrestling school, inside we see several people in training gear running drills, and in the center of the middle ring is none other than Spike Kane barking orders at the trainees. To the side, ever so slightly, is Pandora Freeman. Her headphones on, nodding along to some music as she writes something unseen on her notepad. Just as Spike turns his back on the door and begins to bark more orders light floods into the room from the front door and in walks the red headed riot; Shea O’Hara. Pandora catches a glimpse of her out of the corner of her eye and drops her pad and pen, taking off her headphones and heading over to meet her.
Pandora: Hey Shea...umm...what’re you doing here?
She doesn’t reply right away, instead she rubs her arm a little and shuffles her feet.
Shea: I was….well, I was kinda hoping I could get some training from Spike…
There’s a moment of silence between the two of them. The way most of the roster feels about Spike is no secret to Pandora, and Shea’s own personal feelings and past interactions with him have come up more than once.
Pandora: Are you sure you’re OK with that? I mean….you guys….you’re not exactly on the best of terms, right?
Shea: I know Pan….and that is how much this means to me. That is how much I know I need to work to be able to beat Astrid. Just because I’ve beaten her before, doesn’t mean it’ll be a walk in the park. She’s spent the entire time getting better, stronger, more defiant….I’ve been fighting battles against the likes of Rowan, and I’m not going to lie…..it’s been draining.
Pandora places an arm around Shea and the two touch heads for a moment, the bright, beautiful clash of blue and orange now draws the attention of Spike Kane. He orders his trainess to do some routines before rolling out of the ring and marching over towards to two diamonds.
Spike: What are you doing here Shea?
Almost instantly Shea seems to retreat into herself as the God of Xtreme stands in front of her, all bluster. She cocks her head towards Spike, as if to say “ease up” and speaks for her.
Pandora: She actually wants you to train her.
Spike: No.
He doesn’t even hesitate, he responds right away almost cutting Pandora off and shaking his head, looking down as he does so.
Pandora: Just like that?
Spike: I can’t train people who don’t trust me, and I don’t trust. I need full commitment in this gym, and for whatever reasons there may be….we don’t have that, do we Shea?
Now Shea steps out from behind Pandora, almost as if she was stepping out of the shadows, standing tall, squaring her shoulders.
Shea: You’ve trained me before. During your time in charge of developmental, you helped me become who I was, you were a big part of the reason why I was called up in the first place. I love Emma to bits, but I need more….I need someone who doesn’t have any attachment to Astrid to get me to that next level so I can take her on!
Spike: Astrid? The big viking girl?
Both girls nod at him.
Spike: Damn, she’s like the same size as me….
Spike rubs his chin as he looks at Shea, and Pandora nods her head towards him, almost as if she’s telling him to do this. He looks at her, and a slight smile comes upon him, before he extends a hand to Shea.
Spike: OK….you got it. We’ll start right now, but promise me you’ll give me everything….and Shea?
She looks up to him as she grabs his hand.
Spike: For what it’s worth? …..I’m sorry.
As he says the words Sheas eyes grow wide, and he quickly lets go of her hand and walks away. Shea is left standing there stunned for a moment, before Pandora makes a “whooping” noise, jumping around her. Shea turns to Pandora, a mock shock look on her face.
Shea: Ok, who is that? And what have you done with Spike?
Pandora places her elbow on Shea’s shoulder as they both watch him roll back into the ring and begin to warm his class down.
Pandora: That my Irish Bombshell, is Spike Kane. …..someone just had to find him.
The scene fades out on Shea and Pandora walking over to join in the training session.
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29th July, 2017 - Believe.
Astrid Hall is by far one of the strongest women I’ve ever met, one of the most intimidating women I’ve ever met, talented, fiery, brave, but most of all? Kind. You see, I got to see the side of Astrid that so many others do not. A side that she keeps, well not hidden, but not open for everyone to see, you know? Do you know what it took for that to happen?
For me to stand beside her.
When she came up from developmental, almost everyone wanted a piece of her, everyone wanted to knock her down a peg, take her out, and use her as a message to the rest of the diamonds. Me? I saw a kindred spirit, I saw a woman who was ready to fight, to stand up for what she believed in, and truly fight. I like to believe she saw the same in me, I like to believe that the bond that grew between us stemmed from that. She coined us “Shield Sisters” and I fully embraced it. Since then we’ve fought each other, and we’ve teamed with each other, and no matter what happens going forward, Astrid Hall will always be my Shield Sister.
I believe in the Shield Sisterhood.
The thing is, as close as we are, there’s something that is coming between us now and that….is the Shield Maiden championship. This championship means so much to me, it represents everything that I’ve done to get back to where I am. It’s a physical emobidment of that, and it reminds everyone, including me….that I deserve to be here. That I AM a champion, that I AM a warrior, that I AM worthy. Yet I KNOW how much this also means to her, I know what it represents to Astrid, and how badly she wants it. If anybody thinks this match is going to be friendly, or a walk in the park?
You’ve got another thing coming.
This could quite possibly be the most fiercely competed match on the card. We are both proud women, fighters, warriors, and you can damn be sure we’re going to bring the best we possibly can to this match and by default bring out the best in each other. We know each other so well, we’ve trained with each other, we’ve trained with Emma down at the PC….and we both want this so much. I love Astrid to bits, I really do, but I’m not going to lay down and just let her take this championship. I know how much she wants it, and I know just what it’s going to take to put a stop the Valkyrie in her path.
I’m truly looking forward to this match more than any I ever have.
I’m going to bring my A Game Astrid, I’m going to bring everything I can and if you do walk out the victor? If you put a crushing end to my reign as Shield Maiden? At least I’ll know I made you earn it, I’ll know that it went to someone who truly deserves it.
I love you Astrid Hall, and I can’t wait to meet you in our own field of battle.
Skál.
Currently Listening to: “Throne” by Bring Me The Horizon
Mood: Excited
24th July, 2017 - What it takes.
I never realised what it takes to be a champion. I know that sounds stupid, it sounds like something only a rookie would say, but the first time I held the Shield Maiden? I just wasn’t prepared for it. My career had skyrocketed so fast, I’d gone from wrestling down in developmental to being pushed into the limelight so fast. My world had grown so large so quickly. So believe me when I tell you…
It was a long way down.
I had built myself up physically, but not mentally. I wasn’t prepared, I had no idea what it took to be champion, and I paid the price for that. I came crashing down and in a desperate attempt to prove I still had what it took, I went after Eternity…..and we all know how that turned out don’t we?
Man that was such a low point in my life.
Not just my career, but my life. It took a long time to build myself back up, mentally, spiritually, and physically, because deep down inside? I knew I wanted to be here. I knew that I deserved to be here, and I’ve been trying my hardest to prove that ever since I got back into that ring. It wasn’t easy, it’s never been easy. You know that cliché they say about wrestling not being like ballet? Well there’s a reason why they say that. Every match I’ve had since coming back has been hard, has been tough, and has been a battle. I’ve taken on some of the toughest, scariest, strongest, and most talented women I’ve ever had the pleasure of being in the ring with.
I never planned on going after the Shield Maiden.
I never went after Eternity.
It just happened, and who am I to fight fate?
This time though? I’m more than prepared to step up and be a champion. I understand what it takes. I understand what is required of me, what you need to do, and what it means to hold that gold. What you mean to the millions of people around the world when you hold that championship above your head. I’ve made some enemies…
But I’ve also made some fantastic friends.
And I’d do it all again in a heart beat.
Currently Listening to: “Somewhere I Belong” by Linkin Park
Current Mood: Thankful
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The scene opens up on the Xander Aiden Kane Memorial wrestling school, inside we see several people in training gear running drills, and in the center of the middle ring is none other than Spike Kane barking orders at the trainees. To the side, ever so slightly, is Pandora Freeman. Her headphones on, nodding along to some music as she writes something unseen on her notepad. Just as Spike turns his back on the door and begins to bark more orders light floods into the room from the front door and in walks the red headed riot; Shea O’Hara. Pandora catches a glimpse of her out of the corner of her eye and drops her pad and pen, taking off her headphones and heading over to meet her.
Pandora: Hey Shea...umm...what’re you doing here?
She doesn’t reply right away, instead she rubs her arm a little and shuffles her feet.
Shea: I was….well, I was kinda hoping I could get some training from Spike…
There’s a moment of silence between the two of them. The way most of the roster feels about Spike is no secret to Pandora, and Shea’s own personal feelings and past interactions with him have come up more than once.
Pandora: Are you sure you’re OK with that? I mean….you guys….you’re not exactly on the best of terms, right?
Shea: I know Pan….and that is how much this means to me. That is how much I know I need to work to be able to beat Astrid. Just because I’ve beaten her before, doesn’t mean it’ll be a walk in the park. She’s spent the entire time getting better, stronger, more defiant….I’ve been fighting battles against the likes of Rowan, and I’m not going to lie…..it’s been draining.
Pandora places an arm around Shea and the two touch heads for a moment, the bright, beautiful clash of blue and orange now draws the attention of Spike Kane. He orders his trainess to do some routines before rolling out of the ring and marching over towards to two diamonds.
Spike: What are you doing here Shea?
Almost instantly Shea seems to retreat into herself as the God of Xtreme stands in front of her, all bluster. She cocks her head towards Spike, as if to say “ease up” and speaks for her.
Pandora: She actually wants you to train her.
Spike: No.
He doesn’t even hesitate, he responds right away almost cutting Pandora off and shaking his head, looking down as he does so.
Pandora: Just like that?
Spike: I can’t train people who don’t trust me, and I don’t trust. I need full commitment in this gym, and for whatever reasons there may be….we don’t have that, do we Shea?
Now Shea steps out from behind Pandora, almost as if she was stepping out of the shadows, standing tall, squaring her shoulders.
Shea: You’ve trained me before. During your time in charge of developmental, you helped me become who I was, you were a big part of the reason why I was called up in the first place. I love Emma to bits, but I need more….I need someone who doesn’t have any attachment to Astrid to get me to that next level so I can take her on!
Spike: Astrid? The big viking girl?
Both girls nod at him.
Spike: Damn, she’s like the same size as me….
Spike rubs his chin as he looks at Shea, and Pandora nods her head towards him, almost as if she’s telling him to do this. He looks at her, and a slight smile comes upon him, before he extends a hand to Shea.
Spike: OK….you got it. We’ll start right now, but promise me you’ll give me everything….and Shea?
She looks up to him as she grabs his hand.
Spike: For what it’s worth? …..I’m sorry.
As he says the words Sheas eyes grow wide, and he quickly lets go of her hand and walks away. Shea is left standing there stunned for a moment, before Pandora makes a “whooping” noise, jumping around her. Shea turns to Pandora, a mock shock look on her face.
Shea: Ok, who is that? And what have you done with Spike?
Pandora places her elbow on Shea’s shoulder as they both watch him roll back into the ring and begin to warm his class down.
Pandora: That my Irish Bombshell, is Spike Kane. …..someone just had to find him.
The scene fades out on Shea and Pandora walking over to join in the training session.
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29th July, 2017 - Believe.
Astrid Hall is by far one of the strongest women I’ve ever met, one of the most intimidating women I’ve ever met, talented, fiery, brave, but most of all? Kind. You see, I got to see the side of Astrid that so many others do not. A side that she keeps, well not hidden, but not open for everyone to see, you know? Do you know what it took for that to happen?
For me to stand beside her.
When she came up from developmental, almost everyone wanted a piece of her, everyone wanted to knock her down a peg, take her out, and use her as a message to the rest of the diamonds. Me? I saw a kindred spirit, I saw a woman who was ready to fight, to stand up for what she believed in, and truly fight. I like to believe she saw the same in me, I like to believe that the bond that grew between us stemmed from that. She coined us “Shield Sisters” and I fully embraced it. Since then we’ve fought each other, and we’ve teamed with each other, and no matter what happens going forward, Astrid Hall will always be my Shield Sister.
I believe in the Shield Sisterhood.
The thing is, as close as we are, there’s something that is coming between us now and that….is the Shield Maiden championship. This championship means so much to me, it represents everything that I’ve done to get back to where I am. It’s a physical emobidment of that, and it reminds everyone, including me….that I deserve to be here. That I AM a champion, that I AM a warrior, that I AM worthy. Yet I KNOW how much this also means to her, I know what it represents to Astrid, and how badly she wants it. If anybody thinks this match is going to be friendly, or a walk in the park?
You’ve got another thing coming.
This could quite possibly be the most fiercely competed match on the card. We are both proud women, fighters, warriors, and you can damn be sure we’re going to bring the best we possibly can to this match and by default bring out the best in each other. We know each other so well, we’ve trained with each other, we’ve trained with Emma down at the PC….and we both want this so much. I love Astrid to bits, I really do, but I’m not going to lay down and just let her take this championship. I know how much she wants it, and I know just what it’s going to take to put a stop the Valkyrie in her path.
I’m truly looking forward to this match more than any I ever have.
I’m going to bring my A Game Astrid, I’m going to bring everything I can and if you do walk out the victor? If you put a crushing end to my reign as Shield Maiden? At least I’ll know I made you earn it, I’ll know that it went to someone who truly deserves it.
I love you Astrid Hall, and I can’t wait to meet you in our own field of battle.
Skál.
Currently Listening to: “Throne” by Bring Me The Horizon
Mood: Excited
Well howdy there pardner.