Opening Gambit
7-29-01

"NO MEANS NO!"

After an injury sidelined me from typing my columns, I have returned. I am glad that someone out there is reading my commentaries and thoughts. You hope that from a distance, you can see the big picture. And, as my commentaries have, I have seen the big picture. I tried to warn you all. Yet, for just about everyone in the UBWF, you turned your back on that which is in front of you. Now, the time has come and the damage has been done. Or has it? Take a look at that quote. Now, think about it, as I talk about this in the latest edition of "The Opening Gambit."

(Gambit: Noun - A remark made to open or redirect a conversation.)

That quote above is a quote that is synonymous with our lives. Many times we hear that phrase come up in our judicial systems when it comes to rape cases. No simply put means no. And according to a dictionary, the definition of no is that which is a negative response or that which is opposite from an agreement or statement of facts.

So, where does this come into play with UBWF? Simple. Somebody in the ranks of UBWF offices should have seen a corporate takeover coming. And that is what we have here. The UBWF offices allowed themselves to be raped and mislead to how the league is to be run. And now look what we have here. Those that were on opposite sides of the fence at one point seem to be forming another faction. Those that are the New Breed and those that are Against the New Breed.

Hmmm…where have I seen this before?

Didn't we have this happen once before? I think so. In fact, it was called the war between Old School and the Youth Liberation. Look what happened. The former members of the Youth Liberation found loop holes and screwed everyone out. Including some of their comrades.

Unbelievable. I cannot believe that this is going on. This has got to stop. Now, the question is who? I think I know who can do it. In fact, I know that this person will do something about it. That person is none other than the booker of your next show. Take his lead folks, and you will prove that this league is all about excitement and action. If you refuse his lead, then be prepared for another happening of the former WCW.

In closing, I know that it comes to a shock that I would actually back the man that was once my sworn enemy. Times change. And so does this league. Now maybe someone can get their head out of their tail end and set aside their differences and take down those that said No Means Yes!
Until Then…
McCloud

TIME IS NO___