So... I got a promotion today.
Apparently if you do a slightly better than medicore job as a ring announcer, they make you commissioner!
So, not to brag, but I'm kind of a big deal!
Seriously though, showed up for the East Cost Pro Wrestling show this afternoon. Chatted a bit, got the card, and then went to my car to do up my index cards of each match and what I need to say. The rink was ice cold, weather and car was toasty warm.
While getting the card, etc, a couple of the guys were trying to convince the owner to take an elbow drop from the top rope. He said he'd think about it, but really he was thinking of a way to say "My health isn't good enough, no". We chatted and agreed that he shouldn't take the bump.
I go to the car, do my notes. Come back... I see two of the guys with sh*t eating grins on their faces. I think "oh f***"
They agree the owner shouldn't take the bump. They tell me I should be commissioner and that I should take the bump.
My thoughts "I don't want to take an elbow drop... but it's just an elbow drop, and if anyone makes it to the show it'll be the guy giving me the elbow, it'll be a great story, screw it" and I agree.
Credit where credit's due. Once I agreed, the guy giving me the elbow was very protective, asking every step of the way if I was cool with it, giving me every opportunity to back out.
Honestly, I had zero worry about him botching. I was more worried about messing up my queues etc.
I take a low blow, end up on my back, look up and see a flying elbow coming toward me... a sight I never thought I'd ever see. As I see the elbow coming I think to myself "oh sweet f*** was this a good idea?!?!? Too late now!!!"
So, umm... yeah... as soon as I get a video I'll post me taking a flying elbow.
Gotta love indie sh*t!
Here's a photo I found searching on Facebook:
