Post by Shea O'Hara on May 21, 2017 22:51:37 GMT
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15th April, 2017 - Yesterday
Being a professional wrestler has always been my dream. Ever since I was a little girl it was all I ever wanted to be. My Ma wanted me to be a dancer, my Pops was proud. He grew up watching and was proud of his little girl breaking down boundaries and showing the lads how it was done. My Ma came around in the end, and when I eventually got to IWF and the Developmental roster, she really saw the light. However, when Eternity broke my arm? She wanted me to come home, and I’m not gonna lie, a big part of me wanted to. It’s hard sometimes, being so far away from the ones you love, from almost everyone you care about. It was a tough time in my life. I’d lost Warren, lost my home, and had big nasty bastards like Eternity and Spike Kane walking around. Work wasn’t fun, it was scary.
But I stuck with it.
Because that is what those who are dedicated to their craft do.
I’ve come back to IWF with a fire in my belly that I’ve never had before. I came back just to get into that ring and do what I love, to do what I was born to do, to make my parents proud, to prove that I am worthy of being here….and everything else fell into place. The last two weeks have been two of the toughest matches I’ve ever had, but they’ve been worth it, fighting the mountain that is Rowan, and fighting my new found Shield Sister to earn the right to fight Eternity at Night of the Immortals, all worth it. In this game, you make friends and enemies so easily, and people come and go so swiftly, you have to hold onto those relationships with both hands. I believe that Astrid and I formed a friendship in the fire and heat of battle, and I will always have her back if she’ll have me.
Last week I was down, I had a….a moment, I let depression creep into my mind, and I’m sorry if that bummed you guys out. I’m only human, and things get to me sometimes, but I have to be honest. I am grateful, I’m very grateful for everything and everyone I have in my life, from Katie, to Will. From Emma to Astrid. I’m surrounded by wonderful and talented people, I’m living my dream, and that is something that people like James Gilmore need to realise, instead of talking down to people all the time, instead of looking at what makes people different….embrace that.
We are professional wrestlers.
We’re living our dreams.
Fucking act like it.
Current Mood - Angry
Listening to - “Yesterday” by Atmosphere
Once again we’re at the IWF Performance Center, Shea O’Hara is changing into her ring gear, stuffing her gear into her locker as Emma Danielson looks over her shoulder.
Emma: What’s with the teddy bear?
Shea: Oh...umm, it’s Archie. I’ve had him since I was about three, My Ma gave him to me. I used to cuddle him at bed time, he’s kind of my good luck charm. I’m staying at a hotel tonight, so I thought I’d bring him with me…
Emma smiles and shakes her head as she heads out of the room. Shea smiles at “Archie” before heading into the ring and beginning her warm up, that’s when she is approached by another figure from IWF. None other than Pandora Freeman. She’s wearing a hoodie and carrying her bag, she drops it and simply asks, with a smile on her face.
Pandora: Room for one more?
Shea stops mid sprint to look at her, her orange hair falling haphazerdly over her face.
Shea: What’s the play?
Pandora: None. Just wanna train. We’re tagging, felt like the right thing to do.
Shea looks her up and down, the smile still on Pandoras face. Shea cracks a smile of her own before gesturing for Pandora to join her. Pan takes off her hoodie and rolls into the ring.
Shea: Yeah, Rowan? She’s gonna be a problem.
Pandora: We all recognise, that I’m the problem here.
Shea stops dead and cocks her head.
Shea: Did you just make a pun?
Pandora: Well, I mean if anyone is allowed to, surely I am?
Shea bursts out laughing and a few seconds later Pandora does too. After a few moments the two of them begin to collect themselves. Shea fixes her hair and pulls it back into a tight ponytail, before jogging on the spot, warming herself back up.
Shea: So, it’s either gonna be a hell of a fight, or a complete farce depending on how Charity and Rowan go.
Pandora: Well, we prep for the fight, of course.
Shea: Naturally.
The two wild hair coloured Diamonds seem to be bonding, however light footed it might be, and as they begin to circle each other, talking about strategies for their upcoming match, maybe with the odd discussion of a song or two thrown in, we fade.
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20th April, 2017 - Rock, meet hard place
This train just doesn’t stop does it? Week after week is like a new trial, a new challenge all building towards Night of the Immortals. I mean no disrespect to the Diamonds in this match, but that is the end game, it’s the end game for us all, right? As it should be. Pan gets to fight for the Diamonds Championship, I get to fight Eternity for the Shield Maiden and rumour has it you two…..you finally get your hands on each other,but not before another game….huh?
Let’s not forget how the last game went down.
I’m not one to play down how much of a challenge something was, and Rowan is one hell of a challenge, that woman threw me around like a ragdoll, and it was an uphill battle - even without Charity being there as her “partner” I’m not disillusioned, I know it’s not going to be easy, I know it’ll never be easy, but there’s something you need to remember about me too Rowan, despite the fact that I’m the one who pulled out the victory in the middle of the ring….I never give up. I never go away, and I never say no. I’m here, and I’m here to stay. You can threaten me, you can throw me around, but I’ll just get back up, dust myself off….and go again. You’d think us both being Irish, you’d know that, our spirit, we share that trait….but you’re so narrow minded, so singular in your focus that you’re almost blind to everything else. Yeah, you're big and scary Rowan, I’m not going to deny that but come on….David and Goliath is a story so old it’s been retold in every way imaginable. I’ve beaten you once, and I can beat you again. I trusted Astrid like I would my sister, and do I trust Pandora Freeman? You betcha I do. What does she gain from turning on me? An enemy, that is it….she’s gearing up for the biggest match in her life, she has no reason for turning on me.
Can you say the same?
Charity doesn’t want any of you, that’s been clear for weeks. She made you wrestle the match on your own, because deep down, Charity doesn’t even want to be here. She just wants the fame, and the fortune, she doesn’t embody any of the traits it takes to make a REAL Diamond. What more is there to say to you that hasn’t already been said Charity? You somehow managed to fluke your way into becoming the Diamond in the Rough and have done absolutely nothing since then. I mean, I know something about having early success and then falling flat on your face, but hey, you’re supposed to bounce back from that…
Not rest on your laurels.
You are a representation of everything that people say women's wrestling is. Everything people put us down for, everything people say about us, in a negative light….is you. Squarely on your shoulders. From your attitude, to your outlook. You don’t care about IWF, you don’t care about the Diamonds division, hell you don’t even care about whether you’re booked or not, you only care about whether the limelight is shining on you, and how bright it is….well, the lights will surely be shining on you this week Charity...when you are flat on your back.
Looking up at them.
Current Mood - Determined
Currently Listening to - “The King of Wishful Thinking” by New Found Glory
15th April, 2017 - Yesterday
Being a professional wrestler has always been my dream. Ever since I was a little girl it was all I ever wanted to be. My Ma wanted me to be a dancer, my Pops was proud. He grew up watching and was proud of his little girl breaking down boundaries and showing the lads how it was done. My Ma came around in the end, and when I eventually got to IWF and the Developmental roster, she really saw the light. However, when Eternity broke my arm? She wanted me to come home, and I’m not gonna lie, a big part of me wanted to. It’s hard sometimes, being so far away from the ones you love, from almost everyone you care about. It was a tough time in my life. I’d lost Warren, lost my home, and had big nasty bastards like Eternity and Spike Kane walking around. Work wasn’t fun, it was scary.
But I stuck with it.
Because that is what those who are dedicated to their craft do.
I’ve come back to IWF with a fire in my belly that I’ve never had before. I came back just to get into that ring and do what I love, to do what I was born to do, to make my parents proud, to prove that I am worthy of being here….and everything else fell into place. The last two weeks have been two of the toughest matches I’ve ever had, but they’ve been worth it, fighting the mountain that is Rowan, and fighting my new found Shield Sister to earn the right to fight Eternity at Night of the Immortals, all worth it. In this game, you make friends and enemies so easily, and people come and go so swiftly, you have to hold onto those relationships with both hands. I believe that Astrid and I formed a friendship in the fire and heat of battle, and I will always have her back if she’ll have me.
Last week I was down, I had a….a moment, I let depression creep into my mind, and I’m sorry if that bummed you guys out. I’m only human, and things get to me sometimes, but I have to be honest. I am grateful, I’m very grateful for everything and everyone I have in my life, from Katie, to Will. From Emma to Astrid. I’m surrounded by wonderful and talented people, I’m living my dream, and that is something that people like James Gilmore need to realise, instead of talking down to people all the time, instead of looking at what makes people different….embrace that.
We are professional wrestlers.
We’re living our dreams.
Fucking act like it.
Current Mood - Angry
Listening to - “Yesterday” by Atmosphere
~~~
Once again we’re at the IWF Performance Center, Shea O’Hara is changing into her ring gear, stuffing her gear into her locker as Emma Danielson looks over her shoulder.
Emma: What’s with the teddy bear?
Shea: Oh...umm, it’s Archie. I’ve had him since I was about three, My Ma gave him to me. I used to cuddle him at bed time, he’s kind of my good luck charm. I’m staying at a hotel tonight, so I thought I’d bring him with me…
Emma smiles and shakes her head as she heads out of the room. Shea smiles at “Archie” before heading into the ring and beginning her warm up, that’s when she is approached by another figure from IWF. None other than Pandora Freeman. She’s wearing a hoodie and carrying her bag, she drops it and simply asks, with a smile on her face.
Pandora: Room for one more?
Shea stops mid sprint to look at her, her orange hair falling haphazerdly over her face.
Shea: What’s the play?
Pandora: None. Just wanna train. We’re tagging, felt like the right thing to do.
Shea looks her up and down, the smile still on Pandoras face. Shea cracks a smile of her own before gesturing for Pandora to join her. Pan takes off her hoodie and rolls into the ring.
Shea: Yeah, Rowan? She’s gonna be a problem.
Pandora: We all recognise, that I’m the problem here.
Shea stops dead and cocks her head.
Shea: Did you just make a pun?
Pandora: Well, I mean if anyone is allowed to, surely I am?
Shea bursts out laughing and a few seconds later Pandora does too. After a few moments the two of them begin to collect themselves. Shea fixes her hair and pulls it back into a tight ponytail, before jogging on the spot, warming herself back up.
Shea: So, it’s either gonna be a hell of a fight, or a complete farce depending on how Charity and Rowan go.
Pandora: Well, we prep for the fight, of course.
Shea: Naturally.
The two wild hair coloured Diamonds seem to be bonding, however light footed it might be, and as they begin to circle each other, talking about strategies for their upcoming match, maybe with the odd discussion of a song or two thrown in, we fade.
~~~
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20th April, 2017 - Rock, meet hard place
This train just doesn’t stop does it? Week after week is like a new trial, a new challenge all building towards Night of the Immortals. I mean no disrespect to the Diamonds in this match, but that is the end game, it’s the end game for us all, right? As it should be. Pan gets to fight for the Diamonds Championship, I get to fight Eternity for the Shield Maiden and rumour has it you two…..you finally get your hands on each other,but not before another game….huh?
Let’s not forget how the last game went down.
I’m not one to play down how much of a challenge something was, and Rowan is one hell of a challenge, that woman threw me around like a ragdoll, and it was an uphill battle - even without Charity being there as her “partner” I’m not disillusioned, I know it’s not going to be easy, I know it’ll never be easy, but there’s something you need to remember about me too Rowan, despite the fact that I’m the one who pulled out the victory in the middle of the ring….I never give up. I never go away, and I never say no. I’m here, and I’m here to stay. You can threaten me, you can throw me around, but I’ll just get back up, dust myself off….and go again. You’d think us both being Irish, you’d know that, our spirit, we share that trait….but you’re so narrow minded, so singular in your focus that you’re almost blind to everything else. Yeah, you're big and scary Rowan, I’m not going to deny that but come on….David and Goliath is a story so old it’s been retold in every way imaginable. I’ve beaten you once, and I can beat you again. I trusted Astrid like I would my sister, and do I trust Pandora Freeman? You betcha I do. What does she gain from turning on me? An enemy, that is it….she’s gearing up for the biggest match in her life, she has no reason for turning on me.
Can you say the same?
Charity doesn’t want any of you, that’s been clear for weeks. She made you wrestle the match on your own, because deep down, Charity doesn’t even want to be here. She just wants the fame, and the fortune, she doesn’t embody any of the traits it takes to make a REAL Diamond. What more is there to say to you that hasn’t already been said Charity? You somehow managed to fluke your way into becoming the Diamond in the Rough and have done absolutely nothing since then. I mean, I know something about having early success and then falling flat on your face, but hey, you’re supposed to bounce back from that…
Not rest on your laurels.
You are a representation of everything that people say women's wrestling is. Everything people put us down for, everything people say about us, in a negative light….is you. Squarely on your shoulders. From your attitude, to your outlook. You don’t care about IWF, you don’t care about the Diamonds division, hell you don’t even care about whether you’re booked or not, you only care about whether the limelight is shining on you, and how bright it is….well, the lights will surely be shining on you this week Charity...when you are flat on your back.
Looking up at them.
Current Mood - Determined
Currently Listening to - “The King of Wishful Thinking” by New Found Glory
Well howdy there pardner.