Movin', Shakin', & Wraslin'

Just got back to Parry Sound late last night after 5 days on the road in southern Ontario. Lots to see and do. One of the highlights was celebrating not only my 8th year with the company, but Crossfire Wrestling was also celebrating 14 years in business with their event "Bring The Heat XIV". I was first introduced to them in 2017. It was Canada's 150th Anniversary and a big celebration was being held on the main street in Smithville. The Mayor had reached out to me, knowing I was a wrestling fan, and asked if Crossfire could use my shop for their wrestlers as the ring was going to be set up right out front of my shop. 

Of course it was a YES! For any fan, how much more awesome could this be? Well, long story short, it blossomed into a wonderful friend/sponsorship. The first few years my shop became a sponsor and a selling location for tickets. Then I started the radio station and gave them free advertising for their events and pushed promos via my social media. Then 3 years ago, Chris LaPlante (owner of CF) asked me if I ever did camera work as they were short a person for the show that was coming up. So there I was, ringside filming the action. The childhood dream of being ringside and that close to the action finally came true. For 3 years now, I've been ringside, or on the actual ring filming the action, doing back stage interviews and promos, did colour commentary when needed, and actively scouted new talent. It just never gets old. With each event that I go to, it's with the heart and excitement of the 8yr old boy that could only dreaming to be part of the action.

Speaking of excitement, more good news came my way while on the road. After 4 years of applying every 6 months with persistence, RiderRadioRocks.com finally got accepted to be a station on TuneIn. This is so huge. In every means of which you listen to music, you will be able to get the station. There are over 75 million users daily. The exposure and prestige of being part of this organization opens many doors for the station. With the new re-launch of the station, timing couldn't be any better.

The cable for the motorcycle arrived while I was away, so with any luck and God willing, I'll be able to get that put on, get the back tire changed and finally be able to get it on the road. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Tomorrow is another day.

It's the way she goes...