The Wrestler

So, I know I don't get personal here too often. But I've had an absolute brutal week. It's just been total decimation to me. And the best is everyone thinks they have me so figured out. Like it's nothing. Hehe, yeah you're right it's probably nothing.

I saw this movie when I was in L.A and again when I came home and it moved me in ways no other film has. I guess it's my new favorite film. I have been close to the wrestling scene all my life and as bogus and as cheesy as it sounds, a lot of those guys meant a lot to me growing up. I didn't have cowboys and superheroes. I had Bret Hart, Eddie Guerrero, Ultimate Warrior, Chris Benoit. Well, you know what's happened to all of them. So you know the type of heroes I had.

The movie not only provides an accurate portrayal of the independent wrestling circuit (Ring of Honor, CZW, local shows), it hits me on a level I never thought a movie could. I know why I relate to these beaten men. It encapsulates my spirit and my attitude perfectly. It's called "The Wrestler". It stars Mickey Rourke and he's nominated for best actor. He probably won't win but it doesn't matter. This movie has already had a profound impact on me and the title song for the movie performed by Bruce Springsteen captures it brilliantly. So I guess you can say this is a glimpse into me. I've been called dramatic but in actuality I'm extremely toned down. I think under any other circumstances, you or anyone else might have dropped. But not me. I'm still standing. My heart's still tickin.



- Old Nasty (my wrestling name in high school)