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Well here I was, just three days away from my very first singles match since my return to the XWF as Micheal Graves. This would mark the very first time I had wrestled without Sean by my side since removing the mask as Chalupa. You know, it had been a long time since I had held a singles title in the XWF, at least a legit one. That was way back in June when I held the World Title. At the time, I wasn't exactly on good terms with the XWF, or more importantly, Jonathyn Brown. After I won the title, I soon made what I believe was the biggest mistake of my career, I vacated the World Title, and walked out of the XWF. If you were to ask me now why I did it, I really wouldn't be able to give you an answer. It had to do with allot of things, but mostly, I guess the wrong people were getting in my ear. That was, and currently is the only singles title I have held in any company since my return to wrestling in early 2004. As it stands right now, I am quickly approaching my one year anniversary with the XWF, and by that time, I would like to have some singles gold around my waist. Now, am I saying that I want to get out of the Tag Team game, and move on for Singles matches? Yes and no. As much as I want success in singles competition, I also love the fact that I am part of the best Tag Team in the XWF today. I love being able to make that claim, and so far, back it up 100%. I love being able to team, and more importantly, spend time with my brother Sean. I feel that over the last six weeks that we have really formed a strong bond, something that was never there before.

Now, to most people, the Canadian title might not sound like much, hell one superstar, Centurion left the company because it was the only title he ever seemed to get a shot for. You know, in a way I can understand where he is coming from, but at the same time, I think he is just a lazy bastard who didn't make the most of his opportunities. Think about it for a second. If you were in the XWF for three years, and over that time, you basically built your career around a mid level title, what would you do? for me the answer is simple. Make that title more important then even the Universal title in the eyes of the fans, and your co workers. Instead of worrying about when you will get a shot at a major title, try making the title you have mean something to people, and when you do that, the major titles will come on there own.

That's something I don't think Centurion understood. But believe me when I say, I consider this shot for the Canadian title my chance to finally hit it big in the XWF. Together, me and Sean have proven time and again that nobody is a match for the two of us together, and now is our chance to show everyone just what we're made of separately. I know I can win this shot, and I know Sean can win his match as well. Getting to the big matches shouldn't be a problem for us, winning the title itself is always the hardest part. What, you don't agree? You still believe that winning a title is easy, and that holding on to it is the hardest part? Well, if that were the case, then how come so many GREAT wrestlers are able to make it to the dance, yet they always drop the ball once they make it there? For me getting past Lee Stone, Nick Nitro, and Christian Connolly shouldn't be a problem, beating the champ is all I'm really worried about.


1:22 AM Tuesday 1/4/05


Well here I was again, sitting in a bar, alone, drinking myself into oblivion. I know I seem to do this alot, and I know that drinking is anything but healthy, but I can't help it. I look to go out and have a good time, and for me a good time is a quite night in a bar, listening to the jukebox, and drinking a few beers. Allot of guys like to party, they like to dance and meet chicks, that's not my style though. I don't dance, and I let the chicks come looking for me. The way I figure it, if a girl wants t o talk to me, she will, and if not, then why should I bother her? I'm perfectly fine sitting here by myself, and drinking my life away.... who am I kidding. The truth is, Destiny is gone, does that make me happy? No, not in the slightest, but in a way I can understand why she left. I really can't fight it, and I don't know if I would even if I could. I've decided that the best thing for me to do is just move on. As far as a girl, it's no secret that I hate to be alone, and it's also no secret that me and my brother are both good with the ladies. Admittedly, Sean is better then I am at finding a girl, and completely seducing her, but I like to think I can hold my own.

I look down at my watch, almost 1:30 I think to myself. I should be getting back to the hotel room to catch some sleep, but then I wonder why? I have nothing to do tomorrow. I don't plan on training, I don't have a match, and there's no one to wake up to. I pull my pack of cigarettes from my shirt pocket, and slide one into my mouth. I light it, and take a long drawn out puff. As I hold the smoke in my lungs I take a quick sip of my beer, and then finally exhale. Suddenly, my phone begins ringing. The sounds of KISS "Rock and roll all night" begin beaming from my shirt pocket. I pull out my cell phone, and answer of course.

Micheal Graves
Hello?

Sean Graves
Hey bro, what's going on?

Micheal Graves
Not too much man, just having a few drinks.

Sean Graves
You know, I'm starting to think you have a problem, (Sean says jokingly) All you ever do is drink.

Micheal Graves
That's not all I do!

Sean Graves
Oh yeah, name one other thing you do besides drink, name a hobby or something.

Micheal Graves
Well... I... uh... I smoke too. (Micheal says with laughter)

Sean Graves
Seriously, we need to find you a woman or something. You seemed alot happier with Destiny.

Micheal Graves
Yeah... (Micheal says with a sigh)

Sean Graves
Hey, why don't you just talk to her, maybe try and talk some sense into her or something?

Micheal Graves
No, it's really not worth it. You know, they say everything happens for a reason. Maybe Destiny leaving me is a good thing.

Sean Graves
That's one way of looking at it. Hey, what about that Alexia girl you used to talk to, maybe the two of you could hook up?

Micheal Graves
You know, I really did enjoy her company.

Sean Graves
Yeah, and she was nice to look at too.

Micheal Graves
(Laughing) Very true.

Sean Graves
Well, are you going to go out with her or not?

Micheal Graves
I don't know.

Sean Graves
What do you mean you don't know? You just told me that you liked being around her, and she is a nice looking girl, this should be a no brainer, even for you.

Micheal Graves
Well, I guess your right.

Sean Graves
Of course I'm right, tell me when I'm ever wrong. (Sean chuckles) Anyway man, I just wanted to wish you good luck in your match.

Micheal Graves
Thanks man, and same to you on that World title shot.

Sean Graves
Well, I don't have the shot yet, but if we play our hands right, we could walk out of Snow job with four titles between the two of us.

Micheal Graves
That would be so cool, but change that number to five.

Sean Graves
Five? What other title is there?

Micheal Graves
The X-treme title. I'm determined to get that belt off of Chasm and around my waist.

Sean Graves
Really, why?

Micheal Graves
Why not? The X-Treme title is named after the company. In other words, it should be the highest ranked title in the XWF.

Sean Graves
But it's not, it's the second lowest title, just above the Hart title.

Micheal Graves
Right now it is, but when I get a hold of it, all of that will change.

Sean Graves
Well, I'm sure you can do it if you really want too man.

Micheal Graves
Oh I do, I want alot of things right now as a matter of fact.

Sean Graves
I bet (Sean laughs)

Micheal Graves
Anyway man, I'm going to get off of here. I think it's about time I head out and get some sleep.

Sean Graves
No problem, I'll give you a call tomorrow, maybe we can meet up for diner or something.

Micheal Graves
Yeah, sure thing man, later.

Sean Graves
Bye.

As I hung up the phone, I looked back down to my watch. It was getting close to 2:30 AM. That meant this bar would be closing here within the next half hour. I quickly finished off my beer and ordered another one. If I wanted to get totally sh!t faced tonight, I would have to drink in record time. Why would I want to get shit faced? Lets just say that's another story, for another time.