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Post by Vincent X. Toriano on Feb 19, 2012 21:41:40 GMT
*Two plus years? That's a long time. I wonder why Kyle took so much time away from not only the ring, but wrestling in general. Something must have happened for that to happen. I guess some people just get bored with it. Maybe that's the reason why. Instead of guessing, maybe I should just ask him.*
"So what made you leave wrestling in the first place? Two years is a long time. Was it an injury or something deeper?"
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Post by Kyle Nobbs on Feb 22, 2012 3:59:23 GMT
And there was the question. That same question that had been on Kyle's mind for the past two or so years. Why had he left wrestling? What made him disappear so suddenly, essentially dropping off the face of the earth? How could he leave his fans, his friends, his only passion behind? But now that someone else was asking, he thought he knew the answer.
"I guess... I guess I just got burnt out. I was doing so many shows a week, in so many different cities... Hell, mostly in different states. I was taking planes left and right, driving up and down the US, getting my ass beat night in and night out... And I just got tired. You know?"
Kyle had the feeling that Vinny was fairly new to the wrestling biz, but he didn't know for sure. But he thought Vinny would understand.
"I guess it's sort of like listening to a song, you know? You keep hitting repeat, playing your favorite song over and over again, and it starts to lose its meaning, it starts losing that charm that brought you to it in the first place. I just couldn't do it anymore, I didn't have it in me. It was mentally and physically damaging for me to keep doing what I was doing.
So I left."
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Post by Vincent X. Toriano on Feb 22, 2012 12:27:05 GMT
*The reason ended up being much deeper than an injury or just taking time off. Wrestling ended up really taking its toll on Kyle. I understood what Kyle was telling me. Wrestling can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining as time goes on. This especially occurs when things just aren't going your way. That may have been the case with Kyle since he did mention he was tired of going to so many shows only to have the end result of getting beat nearly all the time. He must have had a tough time when he was wrestling.*
"Damn, yes I do understand what was going with you Kyle. I mean I haven't been around the whole wrestling promotion thing for that long but I know how draining it can be. I don't blame you for stepping away from the ring for a while. It was a time of finding yourself wasn't it? I know you said that Chris Lionheart has invited you to Aggression to be a spectator, but do you plan on making some kind of come back?"
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Post by Kyle Nobbs on Feb 22, 2012 17:42:32 GMT
"You know, I really can't say. On the one hand, wrestling is what I've known and loved for most of my life... Hell, as far back as I can remember. I was pretty good at it too. I know I only got a handful of wins but I almost always gave as good as I got. And I'll tell you, I got beat up pretty good. The fans, they've always had my back. Most of my good friends are wrestlers, and I've met a lot of really great people through the industry.
But then I look at the other side of things. Things aren't what they used to be. Wrestling isn't as strong as it was back then. A lot of the guys I broke into the business with, they're gone. Who remembers Shawn Hollywood nowadays? Whatever happened to Skull, or Lucas Klash? Genesis retired, Lionheart retired, Ryan Blaze, Maniac... It's not the same. They're all gone in one way or another.
Maybe that era is over. And maybe, if I come back, I'll just be making a mockery of it. I don't know. Maybe if I come back, I can revive it. I don't know.
What do you think?"
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Post by Brent Starr on Feb 22, 2012 18:09:37 GMT
He couldn't help but overhear them, but rather then stick his nose in their business, he kept to himself. That all ended when Nobbs began talking about the guys who all broke in at the same time as he did. They both broke out at the same time, and both claimed their own fame for their own reasons. When he heard him mention how he might be making a mockery, he had to speak up. Kyle, as usual your not giving yourself the credit you deserve. Ya, you took your losses, and yes, there was A LOT! But you took them, and you came right back for more, each and every single time. You didn't win anything huge, per say, but you earned your way to the top of the food chain. Not to mention, I recall a certain match that still stands up as the best 3-way match in the history of our sport. You know what I'm talking about you, you, me, and The Notorious 187, Adrian Taylor. We fought for glory, and the title belt I STILL have in my possession. The LXW SlamGOD title. They put us half way through that card, but we stole that whole show. We gave those fans their moneys worth, plus some. I walked out still champion, but you walked out with something few others have, my respect.
To say your coming back now would be making a mockery of that time, when we broke into this business, is a joke. You coming back is gonna spark a whole new class of wrestlers to come in. They'll look at you, and say to themselves "Hey, he hasn't won the big one yet, but he can damn sure put up a fight like he is a champion". They are going to idolize you, and possibly change their drinks of choice to root beer too. I support your comeback, and I'll be damned if you don't get that big one under your belt before your done for good.
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Post by Kyle Nobbs on Feb 22, 2012 18:48:14 GMT
Kyle couldn't help but chuckle to himself. So there was at least one more still going at it. Brent Starr of all people! In this small coffee shop off a side street, Kyle wouldn't have expected to see Brent Starr. But, this guy was always full of surprises in some way or another, wasn't he?
And then Kyle smiled to himself, and to the others. It finally dawned on him what Brent Starr had said.
"Thank you. That really, truly, means a lot to me. That match was one of the greatest moments in my life, and to see that it's still remembered, and even revered... That's touching.
Yeah... Those were the good old days. The traveling, the competition... The Golden Age, I like to call it. Bright lights, big cities, larger than life characters showing up night in and night out for the love and glory of this life we chose.
Damn. I miss that."
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Post by Vincent X. Toriano on Feb 23, 2012 0:34:44 GMT
*These two knew each other very well. I definitely felt out of place when they were talking about the past and about how great this one match was. The only time I have been in the ring as training. I will say that I have been training for a long time so I kind of have some experience.*
"It must have been a great match that the two of you are reminiscing about it. That's the kind of matches that I want to be a part of. I want to have multiple matches down the line in my career that will go down in history. Just the thought of it gets me pumped up for the upcoming season in the I:W. With you two talking about such a historic match just gives me that itch. I have been training long and hard for my debut match and I can't wait until that moment in time comes."
*I take a moment to think to the future. I think about walking down to the ring in front of all the fans. I think about standing across the ring from my opponent. I can hear the bell ring in the background. It's such a great thought. Back to reality again though.*
"Kyle I really do believe that you should come back. Like Brent said, you will probably bring in a new wave of wrestlers. I have no clue how I'm going to compare with the competition in the I:W. Knowing that you don't have the greatest track record for winning, but you still keep coming back, that shows something. It makes people like me, new, fresh to the wrestling world, want to join and keep fighting. You should definitely make your return."
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Post by Kyle Nobbs on Feb 23, 2012 6:46:29 GMT
That's two for, and zero against. It certainly seemed like Kyle, or at least his type, was missed in the world of professional wrestling today. He was all smiles and sunshine. For a moment he seemed like he was going to announce his return, then and there. But a buzzing and beeping from his pocket turned his attention to a cell phone.
"Just a sec."
He grabbed the phone from his pocket... It wasn't one of those super-awesome smart phones everyone seemed to have, but it looked like it got the job done. It was a text message, and he read it quickly.
"Hey guys, I've got to split. Haha, I totally forgot to grab my drink, but it's cool. I've got to meet my sister in about five minutes, I should probably head out now.
But thank you, both of you. I don't know what's going to happen in my future, but you guys gave me a lot to think about. Brent, nice seeing you. I hope to be seeing more of you down the road. And Vinny, I'm expecting big things from you. You've got a good attitude, and a good outlook on things. Good luck man. Maybe I'll see you guys backstage at Aggression."
Kyle waved his goodbye, and exited the coffee shop. His green pickup truck flared to life, and it could be heard for a few minutes as he drove away.
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