The Old Dog

[Cameron Stone]

Sorry it was half a day late, as I mentioned in the card thread, lost computer access yesterday cause of work going on in my new place.

I can hear everyone talking about me before I even step foot into that ring in the WFWF. Why did they sign the old guy? What does he even expect to accompish around here, when the prime of his career has clearly passed him by? Those comments make me and all of my friends laugh, and probably also are amusing to anyone who has ever stepped foot into the ring with me. I'm a freight train, and anyone who gets in my way usually isn't there too long. But that isn't really the point of this endeavor. I didn't really come to the WFWF to win championships, and headline main events. I came here to get perspective on where the business is at. I wanted to just experience the big leagues before it's too late. I've been doing this profession for over two decades and I've been happy. I like doing the independent thing. I also get involved in match making and day to day operations with the indies, so I'm building up my skillset before I have to retire, to give myself both future employment and a better perspective of the industry I have dedicated my life to. I don't over indulge like many do, because I am not the type of person to let my demons control me. Sure, I'll have a couple of beers with the guys now and then, but I don't take it overboard to a point where I lose control. Because when all else fails, I'm still in control of my own destiny.

This match I'm in is an interesting one. Some of my friends and family back home were asking me if I was upset with it. Someone with my years of experience being dumped on the pre show? But it doesn't bother me. I've had my opponents put in front of me, and I'll do what I do best. Hell, it was originally a one on one match, but another new, hungry young competitor wanted to get involved with the show so I said bring it on, and throw him in the match. They did. You know what that tells me? That I maintain control. Even on the preshow, I can manipulate things if I want to. I'm just not the kind of guy to try to manipulate things in my favor and cheat.

I must admit, I don't know anything about either one of my opponents. It's ignorance to a degree, because with how my work would go, I didn't really pay much attention to any wrestling outside of my little bubble. These also happen to be newcomers. And it's funny, because I have heard the rumblings from fans and others in the locker room. How is the old warrior going to fare in the young mans game against the young, kids? I could go on all day about how my experience gives me the edge. But I won't, because you know the story, you know the point I am making before it crosses my lips.

One thing I tend to hear constantly concerning myself is that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I find that to be cute. I have one or two old tricks, sure, but they are really damn impressive ones. I dominate. I am a big guy. I hit hard. I'm not going to be doing springboards anytime soon, but I don't view it as a disadvantage. Perhaps an old dog like me can't learn anything new, but the young generation WON'T learn anything new, because they all think they know everything. They all have the potential to grow but it is wasted because they don't use it.

But Gabriel, they say, you're older and a bigger guy, your endurance must be terrible. You can't have much gas in the tank. Which is perfectly true I suppose. It changes nothing though. I hit hard and fast. Maybe I get crappy mileage, but these opponents of mine are like a prius and I'm like a big ass diesel truck with all the power in the world. Maybe I won't be doing any marathons, but who is going to get over that hill faster and easier? I don't know how much I'll win here, but I don't intend to lose my first effort. It was bad luck on the draw for you guys, R.J. and Ante, to get me on the pre show. So don't take what I'm about to do to you personally, but I'm going to go out there and kick your punk asses. I'm going to make my family proud, and myself feel rewarded for doing the crazy thing of coming to the WFWF at my age. See you boys in the ring.

[Drakz]

I'm fine with allowing this after deadline as you posted yesterday telling of your computer trouble, however for something of this length I feel you could have simply posted it earlier in the week.

I'm hoping you find your stride with this new character as your last few RPs as Cameron Stone were excellent. This to me however simply read as cliched line after cliched line about being an old guy.

[Sleazyness]

Yeah, Drakz said it best. It seems to just be repetitive stuff about being old. I also agree that you could have probably turned it in earlier, but it's cool. Just look back at your old work and im sure you can come up with something nice for this old timer

[Cameron Stone]

I think the last few Cameron Stone RPs were the exception, not the rule to be quite honest. I'm not really that good consistently. I got into a zone for 4 months, and had tons of good material and character development to do, and it was the product of 4 years of using that character here.

Right now, with Gabriel Black, totally new thing, don't know exactly what I'm doing. I have some ideas for stuff involving his family and a few things, but for the inital match and a pre show type of deal, I didn't really want to ehaust everything, wanted to do a beginner piece, also didn't want to try to give something as quality as the Ace Bennett RP onto new people on the board even if I had that up my sleeve.

Ultimately, this character is something I have to mess around with, not going to be taking tons of time for most of the rps with this one. If I get a bigger match, sure, I'll put in a bit more if I can, but this is just to give me something to do with the very limited free time I have, and see what comes of it.

I do have a plan in the early stages not involving this character, but involving something else, andif it ends up happening, I think it would be a ton of fun, but whether it happens, and when it happens is going to be down to a couple of other people

[Rated R]

Yeah, wasn't a huge fan of this, it was the kind of thing we've seen before and you've proven that you're far better than this. Maybe it's just a case of getting to grips with the new character after focusing so long on Stone and once you get to grips with him you'll start churning out some more quality stuff. Here's hoping, because you're far better than this and we all know it.

[Dex]

This isn't anywhere near the quality you have been producing lately, but I liked it for what it is. I know you're running a limited time schedule and i'm glad that you're still writing to help the fed out. This RP did everything you really needed it to, you talked about your opponents, and you introduced your character. Sure their were constant cliche's about age in sports, but I didn't mind them as much as the others. I kind of like that it's cemented in the reader's brains. Gabriel is an interesting character and i'm excited to see more to be honest.

[jdfranchise]

Time constraints are a b*tch Cam, but I for one am glad that you showed for your match. You covered the necessary parts here. I think that Gabriel has potential, even though he is an older cat. Your last few Stone pieces have shown what you are capable of doing, and I think you can bring that same ability to Gabriel. You have plenty of backstory with this guy that you can use as character development and I hope you really dig into it.