Post by Shea O'Hara on Jan 26, 2018 11:22:53 GMT
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To be a Champion - January 20th, 2018
I am the Diamonds Champion. I finally feel confident in saying that. I exorcised the demon within Rowan MacDonnough to capture this gold, and I felt like it was a mistake from the get go. Against my better wishes we fixed that mistake, we made Rowan whole again….and she wanted her trophy back. She came at me, and she came hard….but I walked out with the gold around my waist and the shadow of Rowan no longer lingers over the IWF Diamonds Division.
I did exactly what I set out to do.
If you’d have told me a year ago today I’d be at the top of the Diamonds Division, after vanquishing two of the biggest evils this company has ever seen in Eternity and Rowan? I’d probably laugh in your face. I’d probably wet myself with laughter if I’m honest. Yet here I am, here I stand, still, strong, defiant.
The spark in the dark.
I am proud to be the Diamond Champion. I worked so hard to get here, this championship means everything to me. I held the Shieldmaiden with respect and honour, and I do the same thing with this. As the Diamond Champion I represent the entire division, and I try to do that with pride, and respect. I want women to come to IWF. I want them to see the competition that we have, and I want them to line up ready to knock me off my perch and be the next Diamond Champion. At the end of the day, I consider myself an ambassador, for womens wrestling, for IWF, and for the IWF Developmental system.
I was made here.
I am a product of IWF.
I am proud of who I have become, and I am proud of what I’ve overtaken to get to this point. I will forever be in the debt of Roberto Verona, Simon de Montfort, Emma Danielson, Adam Knite, Gibford Famularo, and Spike Kane.
But most of all?
I’ll forever be in the debt of you. The fans. You made me who I am today, you gave me something to fight for, and when I got knocked down? You gave me the spirit to get back up again, to hit harder, to move faster, and to rise above it all.
You will forever be in my heart. I love you all x
We open up on a small coffee shop, sat at one of the small tables with a leather jacket and fur trim, and a big wooly hat - with her orange hair spilling out of it, is Shea O’Hara. She has her hands around a large caramel frappuccino. She blows on it once and is about to take a sip, when none other than Fiona McFly walks into frame. Shea stands to greet her, and puts her arms out for a hug. Fiona, takes it and then they both sit down. Fiona, with a drink of her own.
Shea: I know you’ve got a lot going on Fi, but thanks for coming to meet me.
Fiona: It’s not a problem. I’m glad we could finally put things aside and get to know each other a little bit.
The women are talking awfully fast, their Irish accents bouncing off each other. Shea has a genuinely happy smile about her.
Shea: For what it’s worth, I’m really sorry about Jack. I know he meant the world to you.
Fiona: He did, but you know Jack. He was so full of wisdom, and I’m going to learn from that and take it with me as I move forward.
Shea: That’s wonderful. I’m hoping that the tribute show gets sorted out soon, I was looking forward to it.
Fiona: Oh, I’m sure it will. I’ll let you know as soon as it is.
The two go quiet for a second, the silence between them hangs in the air for a while, before they both try to talk at the same time.
Fiona: I want-
Shea: So I-
They both laugh, before Shea gestures for Fiona to go first.
Fiona: I wanted to say thank you for taking me seriously in all of this. For letting me have the chance to be a part of what is going on with The Pack.
Shea: It’s no problem. You’ve been a part of it for a while, people just didn’t care, I guess. You stood up to Rowan, and you suffered because of it, but I think between the two of us we’ve got this.
Fiona smiles now, probably one of the first genuine smiles she’s had since her husband passed away.
Shea: I’m happy to have you in my corner Fiona, because no matter what people might say about you? You always fight for what is right, you’re moral compass always points north, and that means you’ll keep me on the straight and narrow. I’ve made some mistakes, and I’m trying to learn from them.
Fiona: I’m happy to help.
The two raise their drinks, as if in a toast and smile before taking sips. We slowly fade on the two as Shea leans in and begins to discuss their strategy for Metamorphosis but the sound of the crowd inside the coffee shop covers it all up.
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Out of the Abyss - 26th January, 2018
Metamorphosis is kind of a big deal. It’s a legacy that continues from nCw. A legacy that has brought some of the biggest matches in the history of both companies. Case in point, the featured Dragons Den match. From the days of Spike Kane putting Davey Ortega through a flaming table, to Eternity herself making it her home.
Now the onus is on myself and Brooklyn Madrox to make something great happen at Metamorphosis. We are the marquee match for the Diamonds division, and while it feels me with such a burning sensation of pride and honour, I know that it is not going to be easy. You see, when Rowan was put out of action? Something I didn’t want to do, something she forced me to do….I thought my battles with The Pack were over.
Then there was Brooklyn.
The only female member of The Pack I haven’t had to mix it up with in the ring. I guess it’s pretty fitting that with Rowan out, and Maxine kind of busy with her own thing, that you would step up to the plate. Put on your big girl pants, and try and take down Rowan’s very own bogey opponent. She’d really love that wouldn’t she? I’m sure she’d look at you with such favour if you managed to do what she couldn’t. There’s only one downside to that train of thought Brooklyn.
I’m not pushover.
I’ll give you the gosh darn fight of your life.
I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am Brooke. I didn’t take any shortcuts, I didn't have any help getting here. It was all, hard, long, sweaty, bloody work, and I’m not quite ready to just step aside right now. I have a point to prove, that I’m not a one trick pony, that I don’t just come in and slay the big bad, that I’m capable of going with anyone inside that squared circle. My time here hasn’t been all peaches and roses, it’s been hard, it’s been tough. I’ve gone for weeks without being booked, I’ve flown under the radar when it comes to IWF advertising it’s champions and trying to get people invested in us. It happened when I was the Shieldmaiden and it happens now I’m the Diamonds Champion. I feel like I’m only trotted out for title matches, but if that is my role? Then you’ll be damned sure I’m going to excel in it.
I am a fighting champion, and I’ll fight anyone the higher ups decide to put in front of me. Be they someone as hungry and determined as you, or someone as violent and angry as Rowan, or even some as scary and experienced as Rayne. I’m not afraid of anyone, I’ve proven that time and time again. I will go out there, I will give it my all, and if I get knocked down, I get back freakin’ up again!
I represent all those girls around the world who have been told they cannot do things.
Shamed for their hobbies.
Bullied for their lifestyles.
I will never, ever let bullies get the better of me. I lead by example and show the entire world that they can stand up to the people who put them down, and that is why I stand against The Pack. Why I stood against Rowan, and why I stand against you now Brooklyn. You don’t scare me, you don’t intimidate me with your Packmates. I am proud of who I am, I am proud of what I fight for, but I am wholeheartedly ashamed of who you’ve become, and how you do things. You have so much potential, you have so much ability, you could be something more Brooklyn, you could be an outright superstar, you just need to shed your shackles.
The fact that Fiona and I have put our differences aside in this matter should say enough.
We’ve never gotten on, call it the North-South divide if you like, but when we put all that aside to see that The Pack is something we need to stand against? How can you not see that. They are not your family Brooke, that might be the little drug they’re spiking the cool aid with? But it isn’t true, they’re using you, filling their ranks, and trying to have a stranglehold over the IWF….but we won’t allow it. We simply won’t let it happen.
If that means you have to meet the same fate as Rown?
Then so be it.
But I hope there’s a spark inside you Brooklyn, I hope there’s something left worth saving. I hope we can show you the light, and the way out of the dark path you’re taking…..simply put, I hope…
I hope for you.
But come Metamorphosis? You’ll have one chance. Break free?
Or tap out.
To be a Champion - January 20th, 2018
I am the Diamonds Champion. I finally feel confident in saying that. I exorcised the demon within Rowan MacDonnough to capture this gold, and I felt like it was a mistake from the get go. Against my better wishes we fixed that mistake, we made Rowan whole again….and she wanted her trophy back. She came at me, and she came hard….but I walked out with the gold around my waist and the shadow of Rowan no longer lingers over the IWF Diamonds Division.
I did exactly what I set out to do.
If you’d have told me a year ago today I’d be at the top of the Diamonds Division, after vanquishing two of the biggest evils this company has ever seen in Eternity and Rowan? I’d probably laugh in your face. I’d probably wet myself with laughter if I’m honest. Yet here I am, here I stand, still, strong, defiant.
The spark in the dark.
I am proud to be the Diamond Champion. I worked so hard to get here, this championship means everything to me. I held the Shieldmaiden with respect and honour, and I do the same thing with this. As the Diamond Champion I represent the entire division, and I try to do that with pride, and respect. I want women to come to IWF. I want them to see the competition that we have, and I want them to line up ready to knock me off my perch and be the next Diamond Champion. At the end of the day, I consider myself an ambassador, for womens wrestling, for IWF, and for the IWF Developmental system.
I was made here.
I am a product of IWF.
I am proud of who I have become, and I am proud of what I’ve overtaken to get to this point. I will forever be in the debt of Roberto Verona, Simon de Montfort, Emma Danielson, Adam Knite, Gibford Famularo, and Spike Kane.
But most of all?
I’ll forever be in the debt of you. The fans. You made me who I am today, you gave me something to fight for, and when I got knocked down? You gave me the spirit to get back up again, to hit harder, to move faster, and to rise above it all.
You will forever be in my heart. I love you all x
~~~
We open up on a small coffee shop, sat at one of the small tables with a leather jacket and fur trim, and a big wooly hat - with her orange hair spilling out of it, is Shea O’Hara. She has her hands around a large caramel frappuccino. She blows on it once and is about to take a sip, when none other than Fiona McFly walks into frame. Shea stands to greet her, and puts her arms out for a hug. Fiona, takes it and then they both sit down. Fiona, with a drink of her own.
Shea: I know you’ve got a lot going on Fi, but thanks for coming to meet me.
Fiona: It’s not a problem. I’m glad we could finally put things aside and get to know each other a little bit.
The women are talking awfully fast, their Irish accents bouncing off each other. Shea has a genuinely happy smile about her.
Shea: For what it’s worth, I’m really sorry about Jack. I know he meant the world to you.
Fiona: He did, but you know Jack. He was so full of wisdom, and I’m going to learn from that and take it with me as I move forward.
Shea: That’s wonderful. I’m hoping that the tribute show gets sorted out soon, I was looking forward to it.
Fiona: Oh, I’m sure it will. I’ll let you know as soon as it is.
The two go quiet for a second, the silence between them hangs in the air for a while, before they both try to talk at the same time.
Fiona: I want-
Shea: So I-
They both laugh, before Shea gestures for Fiona to go first.
Fiona: I wanted to say thank you for taking me seriously in all of this. For letting me have the chance to be a part of what is going on with The Pack.
Shea: It’s no problem. You’ve been a part of it for a while, people just didn’t care, I guess. You stood up to Rowan, and you suffered because of it, but I think between the two of us we’ve got this.
Fiona smiles now, probably one of the first genuine smiles she’s had since her husband passed away.
Shea: I’m happy to have you in my corner Fiona, because no matter what people might say about you? You always fight for what is right, you’re moral compass always points north, and that means you’ll keep me on the straight and narrow. I’ve made some mistakes, and I’m trying to learn from them.
Fiona: I’m happy to help.
The two raise their drinks, as if in a toast and smile before taking sips. We slowly fade on the two as Shea leans in and begins to discuss their strategy for Metamorphosis but the sound of the crowd inside the coffee shop covers it all up.
~~~
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Out of the Abyss - 26th January, 2018
Metamorphosis is kind of a big deal. It’s a legacy that continues from nCw. A legacy that has brought some of the biggest matches in the history of both companies. Case in point, the featured Dragons Den match. From the days of Spike Kane putting Davey Ortega through a flaming table, to Eternity herself making it her home.
Now the onus is on myself and Brooklyn Madrox to make something great happen at Metamorphosis. We are the marquee match for the Diamonds division, and while it feels me with such a burning sensation of pride and honour, I know that it is not going to be easy. You see, when Rowan was put out of action? Something I didn’t want to do, something she forced me to do….I thought my battles with The Pack were over.
Then there was Brooklyn.
The only female member of The Pack I haven’t had to mix it up with in the ring. I guess it’s pretty fitting that with Rowan out, and Maxine kind of busy with her own thing, that you would step up to the plate. Put on your big girl pants, and try and take down Rowan’s very own bogey opponent. She’d really love that wouldn’t she? I’m sure she’d look at you with such favour if you managed to do what she couldn’t. There’s only one downside to that train of thought Brooklyn.
I’m not pushover.
I’ll give you the gosh darn fight of your life.
I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am Brooke. I didn’t take any shortcuts, I didn't have any help getting here. It was all, hard, long, sweaty, bloody work, and I’m not quite ready to just step aside right now. I have a point to prove, that I’m not a one trick pony, that I don’t just come in and slay the big bad, that I’m capable of going with anyone inside that squared circle. My time here hasn’t been all peaches and roses, it’s been hard, it’s been tough. I’ve gone for weeks without being booked, I’ve flown under the radar when it comes to IWF advertising it’s champions and trying to get people invested in us. It happened when I was the Shieldmaiden and it happens now I’m the Diamonds Champion. I feel like I’m only trotted out for title matches, but if that is my role? Then you’ll be damned sure I’m going to excel in it.
I am a fighting champion, and I’ll fight anyone the higher ups decide to put in front of me. Be they someone as hungry and determined as you, or someone as violent and angry as Rowan, or even some as scary and experienced as Rayne. I’m not afraid of anyone, I’ve proven that time and time again. I will go out there, I will give it my all, and if I get knocked down, I get back freakin’ up again!
I represent all those girls around the world who have been told they cannot do things.
Shamed for their hobbies.
Bullied for their lifestyles.
I will never, ever let bullies get the better of me. I lead by example and show the entire world that they can stand up to the people who put them down, and that is why I stand against The Pack. Why I stood against Rowan, and why I stand against you now Brooklyn. You don’t scare me, you don’t intimidate me with your Packmates. I am proud of who I am, I am proud of what I fight for, but I am wholeheartedly ashamed of who you’ve become, and how you do things. You have so much potential, you have so much ability, you could be something more Brooklyn, you could be an outright superstar, you just need to shed your shackles.
The fact that Fiona and I have put our differences aside in this matter should say enough.
We’ve never gotten on, call it the North-South divide if you like, but when we put all that aside to see that The Pack is something we need to stand against? How can you not see that. They are not your family Brooke, that might be the little drug they’re spiking the cool aid with? But it isn’t true, they’re using you, filling their ranks, and trying to have a stranglehold over the IWF….but we won’t allow it. We simply won’t let it happen.
If that means you have to meet the same fate as Rown?
Then so be it.
But I hope there’s a spark inside you Brooklyn, I hope there’s something left worth saving. I hope we can show you the light, and the way out of the dark path you’re taking…..simply put, I hope…
I hope for you.
But come Metamorphosis? You’ll have one chance. Break free?
Or tap out.
Well howdy there pardner.