Post by Ryan Shane on Feb 13, 2017 5:31:12 GMT
That landscape of the IWF has changed quite a bit since I've been away. Seems like I'm gone more than I'm around . It's made my career there...inconsistent.
It wasn't that long ago that I was on an upward track. I was Man of Steel champion and the sky was the limit. I thought I finally had things figured out. I was wrong.
The cost of my success was more than I could pay. It cost me the love of my life. It cost my cousin his career. But that wasn't enough. When the bill came due all I had was my body.
Once again my body let me down. It was becoming a recurring theme. I can't be sure when the damage had been done. General consensus is that it happened when I faced JFK.
By the time I faced O’Buffington I was sure I had major concussion issues. I shouldn't have even got into the ring with him but I did and I paid.
After losing the belt you would think I would have wised up and took time off. I was too stubborn. I figured I could gain back momentum before I lost it for good.
When I fought Falcon I knew it could never be. The doctors backstage caught on. There was no more toughing it out. I was pulled from Extreme Endurance. Just like that everything I can worked so hard for was over.
It took some time but I've finally got a clean bill of health. Now I had to decide if starting back on the bottom was worth it.
If you think the landscape of the IWF has changed in the past couple of months it doesn’t compare to the life of Ryan Shane. Last we heard from him things were going downhill quick. His cousin Brian, his career over decided to sell the first place Ryan ever changed. The place known only as The Warehouse.
It wasn't that long ago that I was on an upward track. I was Man of Steel champion and the sky was the limit. I thought I finally had things figured out. I was wrong.
The cost of my success was more than I could pay. It cost me the love of my life. It cost my cousin his career. But that wasn't enough. When the bill came due all I had was my body.
Once again my body let me down. It was becoming a recurring theme. I can't be sure when the damage had been done. General consensus is that it happened when I faced JFK.
By the time I faced O’Buffington I was sure I had major concussion issues. I shouldn't have even got into the ring with him but I did and I paid.
After losing the belt you would think I would have wised up and took time off. I was too stubborn. I figured I could gain back momentum before I lost it for good.
When I fought Falcon I knew it could never be. The doctors backstage caught on. There was no more toughing it out. I was pulled from Extreme Endurance. Just like that everything I can worked so hard for was over.
It took some time but I've finally got a clean bill of health. Now I had to decide if starting back on the bottom was worth it.
If you think the landscape of the IWF has changed in the past couple of months it doesn’t compare to the life of Ryan Shane. Last we heard from him things were going downhill quick. His cousin Brian, his career over decided to sell the first place Ryan ever changed. The place known only as The Warehouse.
A few months ago…
Ryan Shane: I still think you made a mistake...I know you’ll regret it.
Brian: There is nothing left for me here.
They stand outside of The Warehouse for what will be the last time. A place Ryan spent time at even before he wrestled. The place was like a second home for him.
Ryan Shane: Don’t say that. I would have loved to have still had this place to visit and work out at.
Brian: That is why I have you first chance to buy it, just like you wanted.
This is true. Ryan wanted to buy the place but he couldn’t secure the finances.
Ryan Shane: I guess we’ll always have the memories.
Brian: To hell with those…
His cousin walks away. He has been bitter lately. Ryan wishes he could turn back the hands of time and give him his career back.
I figured the best way to get right back into the action was to issue an open challenge. It’s one of the great things that can come from Open Fight Night. There would be no waiting, no building toward something bigger. I just wanted to wrestle. It didn’t matter who. I just needed to step in the ring again.
Sure I was hoping someone more established would step up to the plate. I would love to face JFK, Falcon, or anyone else who had been climbing the ranks while I was in freefall. I even thought about maybe challenging Spike Kane. What the hell, right? Why not try to get the Man of Steel title back?
So when the only one who wanted a shot was some new guy named Gonzo? I was a little disheartened. I thought I made a bigger impression than that. I guess it really is starting at the bottom for me after all.
Gonzo. I could pretend all the others were too scared to face me. It wouldn’t exactly be true but it’s something. You though? The ink has barely dried on your contract and you are accepting challenges. I like that go getter attitude even though it probably wasn’t your smartest play.
Then I looked into you and found out that wrestling is just a way to make money for you. Sure, I like to make my living doing this. The difference is...I love the wrestling business. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I haven’t always loved wrestling, but I can’t live without it.
When you see what I’ve accomplished I know it won’t deter you. It won’t cause you any worry. You’re not here to win. If that is the care...you’ve already lost. I do wish you luck Gonzo. I know what I’m capable of, so I know you’ll need it.
The other big thing going on in Shane’s life was fighting with his former girlfriend. She wanted to cut him out of his unborn son’s life. Amber thought Ryan was spending too much time on the road and not with her preparing for their family. Ryan knew wrestling was the only way he could support them.
Sure I was hoping someone more established would step up to the plate. I would love to face JFK, Falcon, or anyone else who had been climbing the ranks while I was in freefall. I even thought about maybe challenging Spike Kane. What the hell, right? Why not try to get the Man of Steel title back?
So when the only one who wanted a shot was some new guy named Gonzo? I was a little disheartened. I thought I made a bigger impression than that. I guess it really is starting at the bottom for me after all.
Gonzo. I could pretend all the others were too scared to face me. It wouldn’t exactly be true but it’s something. You though? The ink has barely dried on your contract and you are accepting challenges. I like that go getter attitude even though it probably wasn’t your smartest play.
Then I looked into you and found out that wrestling is just a way to make money for you. Sure, I like to make my living doing this. The difference is...I love the wrestling business. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I haven’t always loved wrestling, but I can’t live without it.
When you see what I’ve accomplished I know it won’t deter you. It won’t cause you any worry. You’re not here to win. If that is the care...you’ve already lost. I do wish you luck Gonzo. I know what I’m capable of, so I know you’ll need it.
The other big thing going on in Shane’s life was fighting with his former girlfriend. She wanted to cut him out of his unborn son’s life. Amber thought Ryan was spending too much time on the road and not with her preparing for their family. Ryan knew wrestling was the only way he could support them.
Still a few months ago
Rhett Maverick was born on October 17th, 2016. After all that was said and done Ryan was at the hospital that day. He watches as his son was born. It was the proudest moment of his life. There will never be one that will top it.
It was that day he and Amber finally cleared the air.
Amber Lynn: I’m glad you’re here. I’m sorry that I ever wanted to take this from you.
Ryan Shane: It was pretty shitty of you. I wanted to be there for the both of you but you know I had to wrestle.
Amber Lynn: I know...I was just pissed. I never should have taken it that far.
She moved back home to Iowa with her old boyfriend Ethan. Left him high and dry and only called when she went into labor. Ryan was on the first flight.
Ryan Shane: Thanks for calling. I’m glad I got to be here.
Amber Lynn: I’m glad too.
Ryan Shane: When this contract is up I’m giving up wrestling and moving here. I’ll get a job and be the father I need to be.
She smiles at him.
Amber Lynn: We won’t be able to go back to how it was. But I’m glad you’re going to step up.
What else could he do?
I thought I would only be facing Gonzo. Then I looked back on Twitter and saw that snake in grass Zasshu decided to throw his name into the hat. It doesn’t surprise me. I don’t think he’ll ever get over how I owned him and took the Man of Steel title.
From his current position it wouldn’t surprise me if he wanted to go back to those days. At least when he was facing me he was relevant. He wasn’t put on the backburner by his own manager. I know that has to suck for him. But who cares! I’ll never wish anything more than ill will for him.
Zasshu you ended Brian’s career. It’s one of the things that pushed me to beat you at all cost. But make no mistake, kicking your ass is never something I won’t want to do. I don’t know why you put yourself into this match but it was a mistake. One you are going to regret.
I’ve only got a couple months left.
I want to end on a high note.
From his current position it wouldn’t surprise me if he wanted to go back to those days. At least when he was facing me he was relevant. He wasn’t put on the backburner by his own manager. I know that has to suck for him. But who cares! I’ll never wish anything more than ill will for him.
Zasshu you ended Brian’s career. It’s one of the things that pushed me to beat you at all cost. But make no mistake, kicking your ass is never something I won’t want to do. I don’t know why you put yourself into this match but it was a mistake. One you are going to regret.
I’ve only got a couple months left.
I want to end on a high note.
Well howdy there pardner.