Being apart of something special: The CWM Anniversary Show.
On January 18th I experienced something and felt something that I’ve waited to feel for a long time. Being apart of CWM’s Anniversary was an absolute honor and a thrill. Six years ago when I starting familiarizing myself with independent wrestling, I didn’t know a damn thing, I just knew what was on TV. However I was knowledgeable about what was on TV. I didn’t take it literally and was crazy and obsessed. When the person I got associated (people still associate him with me) with started wrestling I did a lot of stupid things and made a lot of mistakes that I regret. A lot of people on the Michigan Independent scene knew me as trash talker and the stupid mark for the person I was associated with. Looking back I know I did a lot to hurt this persons career and if I would known then what I do now, I would have never have done it.
About a year ago is when I met Scott EZ, a man I knew of in the late 90’s because of Pro Wrestling Worldwide. I use to go to PWW to watch my good buddy Ace Decade wrestle. Ace was a friend of the family. Those were my first experiences of independent wrestling. Scott was the one who grabbed me by the shirt and got in my face about what I did wrong. He not only told me what I was doing wrong, he told me why it was wrong. Scott gave me a chance to redeem myself but promised if I messed up once I was out. He gave me that chance that no one else would. I can’t thank him enough for that chance.
So at May Madness I found myself managing the person I was so closely associated with and my dream came true. Growing up all I ever wanted is to be in the pro wrestling business or be involved somehow. When you are born with heart disease that eliminates you from being a pro wrestler but at 23 years old I realized there was more then just being a wrestler. I looked up to greats like Hogan, Flair, Hennig, Dibiase and more. In August I returned to manage again and felt I was doing OK, but something was nagging at me and managing didn’t feel right. I tried my hand in managing one more time in October but again I felt something was missing.
So this past Sunday I made my debut as a color commentator and knew that’s where I belonged. I knew I should have been there all along. I was never more honored then I was Sunday that I got to the matches of guys like Nate Mattson, Zach Gowen, Louis Linden, Rastakhan, Scott EZ and anyone else who was on the show. I have been apart of and have seen a lot of shows in my time but to me it was one of the best overall, all a round shows I ever saw. All the matches from start to finish were excellent.
You know every time I drive to Latvian Hall I see Spectrum Health Butterworth. It was there I was born and given less then 48 hours to live. It is there I have had 13 out of the 15 surgeries/operations done. So in a way it’s ironic that the place I call home for wrestling is not far from the place that was home for a good portion of the first three years of my life. It’s also a reason I respect and admire Zach Gowen who has been through a lot in his life. He is one of my inspirations for even wanting to be involved.
I have to thank Scott EZ, Paco Zimmer, and the rest of the CWM locker-room for letting me be apart of their show.. I also have to thank Truth Martini. His words during the seminar spoke volumes to me. He has a very smart and intelligent person in pro wrestling. He knows his stuff and I was glad I got to hear his words about wrestling not being just about you and what you want. Thanks Truth.
In closing to those who have supported me I love you and thank you. I have to thank God who gave me a life I shouldn’t have had. Thank you to everyone who made “Hollywood” Joe Williamson what he is today.
On a side note: Thank you to Jack Verville, Louis Linden, John Campbell, and Cody Kelly for pushing my ass out of a snow bank. Damn snow-plow truck plowed me in. Thanks guys.
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