The Torch Was Passed at WrestleMania 29

Hi, Everyone!

Well, here it is—Monday, April 8, 2013, the day after WrestleMania XXIX. I want to first of all thank Mr. & Mrs. Hudspeth for their hospitality and their invitation. I can speak for Theo as well when I say: I was thoroughly enjoyed and entertained, both by the Hudspeths and by WrestleMania.

To tell y’all the truth, I haven’t followed much of wrestling since I’ve been at Rust. I’ll catch it here and there, but I didn’t really catch up until around Royal Rumble time, when my hero (and future husband) The Rock won the WWE Championship from CM Punk. Since then and up to now, I’ve been following the story involving Rock and Cena.

Last night’s match was all about redemption for John Cena, seeing as how he lost to Rock last year. Well, in case y’all missed it—or haven’t been told—John Cena defeated Rock, ultimately becoming the WWE Champion. However, something happened that I didn’t expect: Rock passed the torch to Cena!

The Hudspeth household got silent when Rock and Cena exchanged appreciation and respect for one another. And then Cena left the ringside so Rock could soak in the adulation from “the millions… and millions” of fans both at MetLife Stadium and watching on television. As Rock thanked each and every one of us, he headed up the ramp, where Cena saluted him. Rock reciprocated the salute, then raised Cena’s hand and said symbolically: “This is the new face of WWE!”

When Ruby, Theo, and I got back to the dorm, we talked about the historic passing of that torch. As a wrestling fan of only thirteen years, I’ve heard about the torch being passed, but yesterday evening was the very first time that I actually saw it. Ruby, Theo, and I came to one simple conclusion: That was so freakin’ awesome!
 

And I still get chills everytime I think about it!

Other WrestleMania news: Triple H planted Brock Lesnar with a wicked Pedigree on the steel ring steps, and Undertaker extended the streak to 21-0 over a very worthy competitor in CM Punk. By the way: It made me cry when I saw Taker kinda tear up—no doubt he was thinking about William “Paul Bearer” Moody. That was a sweet, poignant, feel-good moment for sure.

 

Well, I gotta get going. I may have another blog for y’all this evening, but just in case I don’t, I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Gearin' Up for Mania Weekend!

Hi, Everyone!

Well, today is Saturday, April 6, 2013, and it is a very special day for so many reasons. First of all, today would have been the 90^th birthday of my church grandmother, Mrs. Harriette Fields. As you know, I wrote and dedicated a week’s worth of blogs to her. When I woke up this morning, Ruby said something about the yellow rose of Texas, and it got me thinking about Mother Fields, so I picked up her obituary and started reading it, and there is a mention of her love for the color yellow. I didn’t mention it before, but her favorite song was “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” by Aretha Franklin. Every fifth Sunday, she would sing that song… and she sho’ could sang (LOL)!

And I just thought about something: The last time she sang “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” was December 30, 2012—the very last time I saw her before I left for Rust.

In addition to recognizing a remarkable woman, I also must acknowledge that Theo and I are treating Ruby to a birthday movie. We’re all going into Memphis this afternoon to see G.I. Joe starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. For Theo’s sake, there had better be at least one cute girl in the movie. I say that because he may have to contend with hearing me and Ruby talking about how we would fight at WrestleMania just to see who would win The Rock’s heart. And speaking of the most electrifying man in sports entertainment, Ruby’s parents have invited us over to see WrestleMania XXIX. Will The Rock make history repeat itself, or will John Cena finally get his yearlong redemption and defeat the People’s Champ? We shall find out the answer to this and many other questions come time for WrestleMania.

Oh, and lest I forget: I would like to wish a very special Happy Birthday to my Gramma Jewel’s neighbor, Mrs. Edith Takashi. Be sure that Mr. Takashi and the twins take you someplace that you truly love.

I would love to write a live blog on tomorrow, given that it’s WrestleMania Weekend, but I’m gonna be too caught up in all the action. I do promise to give y’all the results of the Rock vs. Cena match on Monday, but until then, y’all have a good rest-of-the-weekend.

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha