(Sean): Let’s have a proper history lesson, shall we William? You mentioned a lot of big names and you’re right, to a degree.
You know, I remember watching WWE a lot as a kid. Did you watch it when you were younger? I suppose anyone who was around in the 90s and early noughties had some inspiration to become a pro wrestler from them.
As well all know, the 80s and most of the 90s was referred to as the Golden Era. Most of it was centred around the likes of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ted DiBiaise, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Bret Hart, Mr Perfect, Ultimate Warrior and Sgt Slaughter before the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Rock, HBK, the three faces of Foley, Triple H, Kane, even Taker who was around the early 90s didn’t become more prominent until the Attitude Era came around.
Then we had Ruthless Aggression with the likes of Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Edge, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, Batista and JBL. Then, the PG Era introduced us to the likes of Dolph Ziggler, Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, Sheamus, the Miz and Alberto Del Rio.
Each era had their own heroes and villains, epic matches and rivalries to behold that made their era memorable and made their mark on history. And it’s no different to HWA.
So the fact you seriously think, with the greatest of respect to some of the names you mentioned, that YOU, the SOA, the Dark Templars, Stu-E, Eddie, Ronnie and Talon who had any input in the grand scheme of creating the HWA?
Sean shakes his head disparagingly, his hand involuntarily mopping his face.
(Sean): Even my uncle, one of the greatest of all time, Butch Parker, was still plying his trade in the EFWA, WWC and other low-key indie companies when the HWA was already making its mark as the next big alternative to WWE whilst WCW and ECW haemorrhaged themselves into oblivion. And even with those names you mentioned, you don’t even hold a candle to others who made just as big an impact. As much as I hate him, AC James. Renegade, Maniac, Freakshow, Derrick Hall, Michael f**king Dredge - sorry for cursing if you’re watching this Michelle!
Sean holds his hands up in apology and smiles before continuing.
(Sean): And you seriously think that the role you played whilst in HWA merits you even being worth spoken in the same breath as those guys?
Sean holds up his hands as if counting on his fingers.
(Sean): And you can’t mention HWA without mentioning Buff Bridges, arguably the greatest World Champion in pro wrestling history! Forget your Cenas, your Ric Flairs, your Roman Reigns’… Buff won World Championships in every era. When pro wrestling needed him, Buff was there! And he passed the torch on to Butch who not only ran but sprinted with it.
You can’t mention HWA without mentioning David Hollis, the father of Hollismania! B-Side, Monkey Jones, X-Jay, Embalmer, Gino Battisti, “The Punisher” Frank Castle, Nocturnis, Leroy Brown, Luscious Lenny, ICE, Blush, Chris Worden, God even Senester! I mean, have you even heard of half of those names, William?
Sean looks at his hands, realising he’s out of fingers count on and can only smile.
(Sean): Those guys, they set the bar, laid the marker, they were the standard bearers. You see, William, by the time you and everyone else sat down at the table, got comfortable and got ready to eat, the table well was already well and truly set by all those names who came before you. And what did you all do when you had your fill? You pushed your chairs out, left your dirty dishes on the table and hailed a cab without so much as a thank you.
You think my friends and I kept this company on life support for you, Fallen, Legion, Stu-E, Maniac and every old name that decided the grass wasn’t exactly greener on the other side? William, you’re either ignorant or stupid. HWA was on life support the minute Senester realised he had bitten off way more than he could chew. If Elizabeth Shevington hadn’t made her last executive to pass the co-ownership on to Butch and Wisdom, this company would be nothing more than a memory, another wrestling entity etched onto the gravestone of companies who couldn’t manage the longevity battle.
(Sean): But my friends and I, William….
Sean beats his chest with one of his hands.
(Sean): We performed CPR, we brought it back, William. Yeah, we were performing in venues that didn’t hold more than a couple of thousand, sometimes only a few hundred. But you know what? We always put on a show! We had loyal fanbases who turned up every single week, to every single show. We had merchandise selling out on Pro Wrestling Tees, we had featured videos on YouTube, we kept the cult following going. We revolutionised and rebranded the “Hardcore” in Hardcore Wrestling Alliance.
And you know what, if you find yourself still wanting a fight after Jeremy’s done proving you wrong and I’m done laying down my own marker with Stu-E, you just let me know! And bring any old school name you want, because it doesn’t deter or scare me. I don’t care how tall or big you are, you’re nowhere near the size of the challenges I’ve had to overcome in my life so far. I’ll never run from a fight, no matter the odds. So good luck against Jeremy and if you want to throw down, just say the word!
Sean stops the recording and starts the process of uploading his response as the scene fades to black.
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