So its 4am and I finally watched the Hall of Fame from lastnight. The only speech that has stood out was the one Warrior gave. He showed the most support to the people that truly deserve it then anyone in a VERY long time.
Of course I'm talking about the people who actually put the shows on. With out the guys who set up the chairs/lights/ring/merch tables there wouldn't be a show.
About 13 years ago I went to my first SDW show and was asked if I wanted to help set up the ring before the show for free ticket into it. I said yes and Travis Sharp taught me how to assemble the ring. He showed me how to put proper tension on the cables under the ring so the ropes weren't too stiff for the guys. Showed me tricks on how to tare it down and put it away. After that I was asked to do all the shows for SDW and Neo Pro. I even got contacts into how to get into working on the shows that led to me being in MPW, NIW, ARW, MIW, and back to Neo Pro.
But it all started with paying my dues in setting up the shows. Without questions I would make sure everything was ready for the crowd that came in. So far as to clean up the mess long after they drove off with the ring to storage I'd stick around to pick up trash and make sure chairs were put away.
I really would love to see places like the WWE show recognition to the people who have been doing it for their company for so long.
