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Truth be told
Alexandra’s Blog
Calaway Estate
Dallas, Texas
Hello everyone, God it feels good to be home in Texas. I’ve been gone for far too long. But I won't be here for long. I’ll be heading off to Japan tomorrow for the show. The Texas heat is really bad this year and I wanted to come home to check on things.
Coming off the heels of a string of bad losses is never an easy task. But I remember when I first started out in Sin City Wrestling, I lost every match I was booked, up until I really focused on winning. Then, I became a champion, the Bombshell Roulette Champion and I ran redhot for months, win after win accumulated and I even got two wins up on one of my team's opponents this next Collision Control, Bea Barnhart. Clearly she’s forgotten what it’s like to be in the ring with me, or the fact that just because we are tied, she truly believes that she’s going to be on the winning team.. It’s true, I’ve been on a losing streak once again, but I’ve been around this industry long enough to know there’s an ebb and flow to it. Sometimes you are on and sometimes you aren’t, that’s just the way it goes. But if people think that’s going to be enough to send me packing, then clearly they haven't been paying attention the past year.
Sometimes people seem to forget that everyone has their day. There’s ups and downs you’ll experience all through life, be it professionally, spiritually, or romantically. Eventually with every low point, comes a high point. I’ve had my fair share in my life, just as everyone else has. It’s what you do afterward that sets the bar. Do you crumble in defeat or do you get up and rebuild? What happens after that is all on you. Trust me, it may seem easy to say that, but it’s not. You see, unlike quite a few others, I don’t leave when I lose a title or even a title shot. I stick it out, I bust my ass and prove why I am still standing. I’ve never given up before and I don’t plan on starting now.
I’m not going to beat around the bush, to be honest, we’ve all had a pretty shitty go of this the past few months, but it’s time for that to change. It’s time for the uphill battle back to the top. If that means I have to run though both the Barnharts, then so be it. I’m done with the losing streak and I’m done playing nice. Yes, I’ve changed, I’m a better person than I was a few months ago, hell I’m a different person now than I was when I first came here and now, I’m going to prove it. Anything else.. Well you’ll just have to wait until I speak my mind to both of them. Yes, both of them. I know that Miles will get the job done. He’s had his time to relax to heal up and I trust him. We both know what each other is capable of and we have more than enough left in the tank to take those titles.
Xoxo,
Alexandra Calaway
Never Count your winnings early
Sensō-ji Temple
Tokyo, Japan
Alexandra had spent the day walking around the grounds surrounding the Sensō-ji Temple taking in the sights and sounds of the people around her before the sun started to go down on her visit to the temple, walking down the steps with it behind her, she turned around to look up at it once more, she began to speak.
“Sensō-ji Temple is the oldest established temple in Tokyo. Founded in 645 AD, it was a tutelary temple to the Tokugawa Clan. It’s had a history in Japan for the longest time and is one of the most visited temples in Tokyo. Even after the bombing in 1945, yes during World War two. It’s still standing strong, facing repairs here and there. As we all do in time. It’s only a matter of time before you are faced with a challenge so big that you must rebuild. And I’m sure that you are thinking, Alexandra what does this have to do with your match coming up? And the answer to that is very simple, it’s a story of resilience.”
She looked around her, taking it all in. She paused, taking a moment to close her eyes and take in the temple and its surroundings in a way she hadn’t had much time to do. It was grounding and releasing everything of the past few months, letting go of all that had gone wrong and bringing in the abundance.
“Resilience, that’s what this is about. About not giving up even when everyone who doubts you thinks you should. It’s about pushing through the rubble and rebuilding. It’s about showing that no matter how much people try, they just can’t break your resolve. That’s what I’m doing, showing everyone who doubts me wrong. Showing that I keep pushing forward when people think I should or will cower into a corner and boohoo over a loss. I keep going, I step back into that ring, no matter who’s standing across from me. Friend or Foe, it’s all the same when that bell sounds and the match starts. Ask Bella, ask Laura, hell ask Miles himself. We faced off in PWS: Apex, it’s what led to us becoming friends. After that match, we had a respect and trust for each other that try as people may, they can’t destroy. It’s what makes us a great team. A team that people will one day soon see as the mixed tag team champions.”
She paused to smile for a few moments. It was clear that no matter how hard Bea and Bill tried, they just couldn't get their hands on the mixed tag titles either. But the real question still had yet to be answered. She trusted Miles with her life. She knew that this time, things could be different for them and they would once again walk into a match with Finn and Kayla in Brussels on the first of September.
“Let’s not bellinger the moment now. So let me start with you Bill. Bill Barnhart, you have a lot to say don’t you. You love to run your mouth, act like you are above everyone else because you’ve managed to snake out a few wins and kick people when they are down. That doesn’t make you a champion, it doesn’t make you a hero to the people. It just makes you look weak. And weakness is exactly what people like me feed off. You, however, don’t have to worry about me. Due to the rules, I am unable to touch you. But know this, once the match is over, all bets are off, it's fair game. Do you play cards? Place your bets, play your hand, but this isn’t a simple hand of poker, this is warfare and people like me well, we excel at that.”
She held the book she had been reading up to the camera, “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu. She smiled, pausing for a few moments, allowing it to sink in for Bill, knowing he’s a bit stubborn and it might take a few moments.
“Sun Tzu said that the art of war is deception, which sounds quite a lot like poker to me. You see, Billy, I have trust in my partner. I know what Miles is capable of. The man is one of the most talented men on the roster and it's true, we haven’t had the best of luck lately. But you see, there’s no title or big impending matches for us. We were so close to winning those titles last time, you want to know why? Because Miles and I work as a team. We focus on what’s right in front of us. And this week, it’s you two. Ask Finn, ask Kayla, we pushed them to their limits and yes, their limits secured their title reigns. But as anyone who’s seen my record, third times the charm. You see when it comes to you I’m not concerned. I know that Miles can handle whatever you choose to throw at him. And when he does, I’ll be standing in his corner. Which brings me to your little wife.”
She slid The Art of War back into her bag and smiled into the camera. She had a lot to say to little miss Bea Barnhart. Everytime she turned around, Bea was there wanting a moment of her spotlight and this time would be fun. Because she could prove once and for all, who the better was between them.
“Bea, darling sweet little Bea, you just can’t seem to be satisfied with our two for two can you. Alright, you want to settle this, let’s settle this my dear. But know this one little thing, everything seems to work out for me in my third attempt. You can sit there and talk about how you feel above me. You wouldn’t be the first Bombshell to sit around and feel the same. Look at the times I’ve beaten you and you were left to sit in the ring? The first time was when I beat two of you to go on and face Jessie Salco for the Bombshell Roulette Championship and the second time I walked out the Bombshell Roulette Champion. When it matters the most, you can’t beat me. Yes it’s true, the first two times I faced off against you, I was in a dark place. A lot had happened to me both in my personal life and in my professional life. I was lost and in a dark place where all I wanted was to feel pain. Now, I’ve tasted what I can do in Sin City Wrestling and I’ve done a pretty damned good job so far.”
She took a deep breath and nodded her head, walking towards the exit of the temple. She knew that she would need to get a move on soon. She had more to say though, before leaving the temple. She wasn’t done with Bea, not in the slightest.
“I have said it several times throughout my time here in Sin City Wrestling, the talent pool here is deep. It’s so deep that little girls like you, who dream big, often drown under the weight of talented individuals like me. Hell even I’ve had my fair share of losses. I won't lie. It’s been hard getting to where I am. But everytime a title shot is up for grabs, who’s there winning the number one championship. The Bombshell Roulette Championship, The World Bombshell Championship, the Mixed Tag Titles, it’s always been me. I have yet to see you actually overcome your losing streak. Meanwhile, I bounce back and do something spectacular. Just go back and check the tapes. Look at what I’ve done in my time here, think really hard about how badly I ended your chances when I was the Bombshell Roulette Champion. You want to think about something, think about that.”
She walked down the pathways further, leaning against a stone retaining wall, the sakura trees above her, shedding petals that fell around her. She looks up at it, smiling brightly before licking her lips and speaking again. She looked deeply into the camera as if she was looking into Bea’s soul.
“You can believe in your husband all you want to and you should. It’s good to be supportive of your partner. Honestly I think you are his weak link. I think it’s you who is holding him back, but you know. I don’t have to worry about that. You see, I know what Miles can do. He’s been relaxing in paradise. I also don’t need to be rescued. I’ve taken you down twice before. We are currently tit for tat. That changes at Climax Control. I plan on showing you exactly what happens when you decide to call me by anything other than my name. You seem to think you have Miles and I figured out, don’t you. You think you have any idea what the two of us have done together. We went from being opponents to being friends, to tag team partners. The kind of chemistry we have in that ring, it’s not like what you and Bill have. You think that just because you are married he can drag your ass to greatness. Neither of you have it and therein lies the problem for both of you. You can believe, pray, use whatever anecdotes you want to. But it’s not going to help anything. At the end of the night, it will be Miles and I who advance to face Finn and Kayla again. It’s us who will without a shadow of a doubt, go on to be the next Mixed Tag Team Champions. A win has been a long time coming for Miles and I. You can bet on that.”
She pushes off the wall, standing once more. She turns away from the camera for a moment before spinning back around with a smile on her face, her long hair whipping around with her. She knew exactly how to aim the very last thing she had to say to Bea, she knew it would strike true.
“Now, that I’ve said all I’ve ever needed to say to you Bea, I have somewhere to be and someone far more interesting to talk to. Say hi to your husband for me. Let’s face it, he’s dreaming about me when he’s lying next to you, not that I’d ever touch him. Meanwhile, the only thoughts I have about you two, are the ones where I’m standing over both of you in the middle of the ring as Miles and I have our arms raised in victory.”
She blows a kiss at the camera and makes her way out of the temple grounds as the camera fades out on her.
Win or Lose, I have you
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo, Japan
Alexandra stepped out of the car at the Tokyo Skytree and made her way inside. Heading into the elevator. Its doors closed with only her on it and she made her way up to the top, taking in the moment. Shooting LJ a quick text to tell him she had arrived she smiled at his picture on her phone. It was an image of him hugging her daughter at the Fourth of July party she had. She slid her phone into her purse and zipped it closed, just the doors opened. Looking up she smiled at LJ who was waiting for her.
“Hello handsome.” She reached out, wrapping her arms around his neck and hugging him.
“Hello angel.” He smiled, hugging her back. “You look beautiful.”
“Thank you. You look amazing as always.” she blushed and looked down.
“You're welcome and thank you.” He put a finger under her chin and brought it up so he could look into hers. “I’m still thinking about that kiss we shared on the cruise.”
She blushed as he spoke about it. “I have thought about it a lot too.”
“I know you and my bruv have that tag match and I want you to be able to focus on it.” He smiled. “You two have this, this is your moment. Take it.”
Alexandra smiled up at him for a few moments before she started to speak. “Thank you for being so amazing and supportive.” The two of them walked towards the edge so they could watch the night take over Tokyo.
He led them towards the side, so they could look out at the lights of Tokyo from somewhere higher up. She watched as it was a splash of color rolled out before their eyes. She could sense though that he was missing it and instead looking at her. She turned to look up at him, still feeling his hand on her lower back. He turned towards her, hooking his finger under her chin once more, before he leaned down and kissed her once more.