A Starter Blog

I don't know if I consider myself important enough to write a blog that people will care to read, so I hope this doesn't amount to a hobby that is just a colossal waste of time. With that said, I am going to attempt to write a regular blog to express opinions on things that matter to me. Politics, Sports, Pro Wrestling (where I have made a healthy living for many years), friendships, courtships, daytime tv, country music and of course, yadda yadda yadda.

On the Professional Wrestling front, Premier Championship Wrestling, a company I was very involved in starting in 2001 and 2002 and left in 2003 to persue grander projects, only to return in 2004, and again in 2008, and I have parted ways again. I went into this with the highest of hopes and ultimately take a majority of the responsibility for where things went wrong. Let me say publicly, Andrew runs PCW well, and my vision for where Mike Davidson the character could go, and where Andrew saw Mike Davidson fitting in PCW was seemingly on the same track. However the marriage just wasn't working, and we have parted ways mutually and hopefully respectfully. I wish him the best, the crew the best, and still consider Andrew a very valued friend.

Does this mean I have decided to leave the wrestling business for good? Prior to my one show return to PCW, I had leaned toward retirement since the hiatus of Wrestling Fan Xperience. A decision was made by Jeff Dyck to move the company out of my backyard, Winnipeg, and headquarter it in Las Vegas where he could be more hands on in the day to day operations. With that change, Rikishi was promoted to booker, and a decision was made to focus on more International touring opportunities. I was offered a role in the revamped WFX, but to this point have not had a burning desire to participate. I wish WFX the very best as well, and most certainly hope to keep my door open for the future.

So where does that leave Mike Davidson, un-retired Wrestling Promoter/Booker/referee/ring announcer/TV & PPV Producer/Wrestler/Manager? Good question. With a resume like mine, I would like to think that Ringmasters Entertainment, Steeltown Pro Wrestling, Danny Duggan Championship Wrestling, Canadian Wrestling Federation, New Wrestling Nation, River City Wrestling, Gorgeous George Promotions, Wrestling For Christ, Wrestling Against The Devil, Wrestling In Prison, and all other wrestling promotions in Winnipeg would at least be interested in talking to me. However, due to my dubious reputation as a shit disturbing ribber, apparently people think Mike Davidson comes with too much negatives to hire. And that's cool. I'm ok with that. I will sit on the sidelines, like Dennis Stamp (who judging by AWA Wrestling on ESPN Classics, he was a hell of a worker in jobber matches, take note Big Man), I will always be ready for the next booking. Wherever such an opportunity should present itself. So no, I'm not retired, just having trouble finding work.

I still shake my head at the sad state of Federal politics in Canada. It feels like we are constantly on the brink of an election, or as we currently see, in a full blown campaign. I have voted mainly Liberal in Federal elections, throughout my adult life. I was a big believer in Paul Martin's finance minister policies, and believed he would make the greatest Prime Minister of our time. Guess I was wrong there.

To vote for the liberal candidate in my riding, I'd have to support their leader. And unfortunately, I can't support Stephan Dion. I believe he portrayes himself effectively as a buffoon, and should probably move away from a career in politics all together. So that leaves me with 3 choices, Green Party (who I think is comprised of outpatients from an insane asylum), the NDP, and the Conservatives. I come from a family of Federal Conservative supporters, and myself am a believer that Jean Charest beating Kim Campbell in the 93 leadership race would have drastically altered the Federal Political landscape that we see today. So well I haven't made up any decision, I have ruled out 2 of 4 options for October.

Now, I can't vote in the US Presidential race, but I follow it as closely as I do Canadian. I have fallen in and out of love and in and out again, for the idea of Barrack Obama. I think he's a great speaker, who can passionately express his viewpoints. I just think there was more to the message from Hillary Clinton than from Obama. I really like Joe Biden, but still am not convinced Obama will make a great president. And while I never believed I would say this, I believe John McCain represents a safe choice for Americans. The drawback to McCain is he is elderly, and may not have the ability to serve a 4 year term. Why couldn't Jesse Ventura run as a renegade?

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won 2 straight and thanks to a very effective QB, Kevin Glenn maybe on track. Currently they sit in the thick of the East Division playoff picture, more thanks to Toronto's implosion than Winnipeg's explosion. Couple things I would love to see here in Bomberland, a stronger special teams effort, and a Coach with people skills.

NHL Season opens in a few short weeks. I would hate to be a Leaf fan. I'm a fan of the Coyotes and Ducks, and believe both of them will be just fine. Watch for the Blackhawks in the West, especially if they are able to draw any major trade interest for Goalie superstar Nicolai Khabibulin. In the east, Tampa Bay will be vastly improved, Ottawa will slip majorly, and Pittsburg will still be in the thick of things.

In the NFL, the AFC is wide open with New England losing Tom Brady, Peyton and the Colts looking iffy, and Buffalo surprising absolutely everybody at 3 and 0. Why can't the Bengals ever be better, lol? NFC, Dallas is the real deal, Carolina is a pretender, and Minnesota is so not a contender, despite off season predictions. Rodgers will lead the Pack to the post season, and fits in just fine in Green Bay.