BRIDGES IS LIVE! You can watch our
@OurHeroesRock
animated short film Bridges on YouTube now! Watch the Ruby Bridges story unfold like you’ve never seen before!
#BlackHistoryMonth
Hey, all!
Two year neck scans are in. Things are unchanged. My C1 has healed fibrously but has not formed new bone. I’m not medically cleared and truthfully, I may never be cleared. But I am blessed to be free of pain, immensely happy and otherwise healthy. Life is good.
Had my first doctor’s appointment and learning (because of the C1 fracture) I narrowly escaped a stroke, paralysis or death is very sobering. Life feels even more precious and valuable now.
I used to endure difficult things in my life and I felt very alone. But I feel so immeasurably loved and supported. I was not prepared for the sheer volume of DMs, calls, texts, visits, etc. I’ll never be able to adequately thank you all.
I hope you all get to know someone like Jon. He was the biggest family man & someone who made me laugh daily. I’ll miss him every day for the rest of my life. I love you, Brodie, and I thank you so much for loving me.
Jeff Hardy is so beloved by his fans and his peers. I’ve never heard a negative word about him & he’s always treated me with such kindness. Just wishing him and his family the very best.
Man…the first dude that took me under his wing when I got signed in 2009. We spent so much of our adult lives together. Praying for Jojo. Praying for his kids. I will miss your laugh & your boyish charm, my friend. Goodbye, Windham.
For those desirous of an update, my C1 apparently isn’t healing optimally. I’ll spend another 4-6 weeks in a brace in hopes that I can avoid a fusion. But don’t you fret! I’ve got a tremendous support system & what shall be shall be.
I cried with so many grown men as we told each other “I love you” the last two days. This industry can be dark and callous but it can also be beautiful & resilient. I hope losing Brodie gives us something great & meaningful.
Update! My C1 isn’t ossifying (forming bone) quite yet. The current plan is to get more scans at the one year mark & see how it’s progressing. The great news is I feel tremendous & surgery is off the table.
The black women in this industry face a regular barrage of racism & misogyny from “fans.” And have for far too long. You cannot diminish their light. You cannot erase their contributions to this industry.
Windham was a state champion wrestler in high school & grew up a couple counties over from me. We were supposed to wrestle at a dual meet during the 2002-2003 season. I was at 215 and he was a very powerful & skilled heavyweight. I didn’t want to bump up and we both accepted…
I was so immensely fortunate to start my time on the main roster next to
@HEELZiggler
. I learned so many lessons about this craft by watching and listening. One of the smoothest workers I’ve ever been in the ring with. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, Zig Man.
Before he’d leave to hit the next town or drive home, Brodie would almost always end the conversation with a joking “goodbye, forever.” I always rolled my eyes. As godawful as this has been, I’m glad I got to say goodbye. I never had a better friend.
Five years ago today, we vowed to stop shaking hands & kissing babies. We would then proceed to spend the next five years shaking hands & kissing babies.
Brodie cried with me when I cried after George Floyd was killed. He & his incredible wife bought
@emiliosparks
new podcasting equipment because they believed in his dream. He’d text & call people he barely knew when he heard they were sick or grieving. His kindness was boundless.
I pray our industry is swiftly rid of all these predators & abusers. To everyone brave enough to tell their story, I’m so sorry you had to endure this.
#SpeakingOut
I worked
@WWERollins
on Main Event more than 6 years ago. I was floundering in my career and my confidence was slipping. Brodie excitedly stopped me after to tell me how well he thought I’d done & that it showed the office I had more to offer. Those words meant so much.
I like to think of Smackdown as the mouthwash you need after the turd Raw just left in your mouth.
(I’d like to think I can get away with this tweet. If not...I was hacked.)
Brodie’s comedic rivalries with the women always got me good. He borrowed Dana’s poses, claimed
@NatbyNature
stole his spinning lariat and Michinoku Driver, and texted me this:
We certainly studied & “borrowed” from the Briscoe Brothers. They have left an indelible mark on tag team wrestling. I was blown away by the trilogy with FTR. My deepest condolences to Jay Briscoe’s loved ones.
In addition to The Wild Card Rule, I’ve proposed a Wild Cat Rule. In any given segment, a wild mountain lion or panther can be released in the arena. Good luck.
#SDLive
I lit up every time I saw this man! Tim White often was the man tasked with shepherding us at appearances and conventions the last several years. He was always extraordinarily kind and warm. I will miss you, my friend. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
After Brodie’s bumping days were over, he really wanted to travel the world to scout talent and get them signed. He’d worked everywhere and could relate to so many facets of the career of a pro wrestler. He would have excelled at it.
Brodie got in really great shape the last couple years. Lost a lot of weight and loved hitting the peloton hard. We liked to tease him for having a swimmer’s body but we were proud of him for working hard on his body.
What an absurdly talented pair of partners! I won the wrestling lottery when I got to team with these two. Massive congrats, my brothers! Love y’all to death.
Sometimes, in the bathroom, I lift my shirt to see if abs are coming in, and if someone walks in, I pretend to have just been playing with myself. Rather people think I’m horny instead of vain, you know?
.
@TrueKofi
has the most days as a tag team champion in the history of WWE. Never failed a drug test. Never had a brush with the law. Always a professional to the highest degree. Give this man his flowers while he can still smell them.
Sometimes you forget the dude you’ve goofed off with for the last 4+ years is a legend. Putting in an actual hour against (and DEFEATING) world champs & future HOFers was awe inspiring & humbling. Last night was one we will never forget.
I know many will disagree with the list but being named the greatest tag team of all time makes me reflect on our journey. I’m massively grateful for
@TrueKofi
&
@AustinCreedWins
. I’m thankful we bet on ourselves & were unafraid to pursue a path that felt right for us.