Thursday, November 05, 2009

Coach's Corner "A Day with Derrick King" by Brian Tramel


----Have you ever just dreamed of spending your day with a hero of yours?? Since most of people reading this site have been life long wrestling fans, then I assume most of you would love to spend the day with a wrestling legend. I will say one thing - because of my involvement with wrestling and this web site, I have been fortunate enough to spend days with guys that I grew up watching on TV. I compare it to spending the day with say a guy that regularly appears on a popular TV show. I mean Memphis Wrestling was seen by EVERYONE and we all grew up watching Bill Dundee, Jerry Lawler, Bobby Eaton, Downtown Bruno, Dutch Mantell, Ken Wayne and others. I got to thinking about this and outside of the wrestling realm, I would maybe pick say Dereck Jeter or the crew The Office. But, the guy that I would love to spend a few days ago with in this area is RRO 3-Time Wrestler of the Year Derrick King!! It has to be a blast; right?? I mean..can you just fantasized about going to a BBQ, DK saving your ass or even a karaoke bar with DK?? Below I have listed a few ways that DK and I could spend our days together!!

-DK comes to a friend's BBQ with me. It is loaded with different kinds of food and drinks. DK, as usual will NOT drink, but we will all be having fun. As the day goes by, I notice there is no chicken left on the table. I am mad!! DK, since he is my friend, SUPERKICKS the host. We leave.

-I invite DK to my daughter's birthday. He dresses up in his Spiderman gimmick, because Spiderman is one her favorite superheros. The party is going good until Karly's step father starts talking about "Say No To Drugs" and it upsets DK. DK is upset because someone from the party is saying it is ok to smoke weed. We do not even know who this guy is?? I mean who still smokes weed?? Is he a hippie or something?? But, DK, who wants to be part of the "Say No To Drugs" campaign SUPERKICKS this guy for talking about smoking weed. We leave.

-Buffalo Hot Wings in Jackon, TN treats DK, me and Cody Melton to a great meal. Melton is drinking a little too much and DK asks him to hold off on the alcohol. I mean "wow" Cody - who still drinks like that?? DK starts to sing karaoke. He dedicates "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John to me. As he starts to sing, you can hear Melton in the background talking. DK stops and steps down in the crowd - DK hates it when someone is rowdy at a club - he SUPERKICKS Cody!! We leave.

-Sid Vicious is scheduled for EWE in Ripley, TN. He dresses up like Lord Humongous and I have no idea who he is. Jamie Jay is also scheduled for the night and he also has no idea that Sid is Lord Humongous. Jamie Jay is being shady, so Sid gets mad and grabs him around the neck for a chokeslam. I try to help Jay, but Sid grabs me also. Out of nowhere DK SUPERKICKS Sid!! It does not hurt Sid, because he is wearing the mask!! So, DK, me and Jay leave - real fast!!

-DK and Dustin Starr at the River Kings game and they treat me to front row seats. Wow!! I am with both DK and Dustin!! DK and Starr are MCing the event. The crowd is loud and into the game. One of the pucks goes flying into the crowd and it hits me in the arm. DK is mad. He walks onto the ice and SUPERKICKS the player. DK and I leave - Starr stays!!!

-RRO weekly staff meeting at the high-rise offices in downtown Steele, MO. The staff is talking about the Wrestler of the Year picks. Everyone has their own view. Seth Knight picks Dustin Starr. Jamie Jay is not saying anything, because he is shady. [that joke never gets old!!] Downtown Bruno says anyone from NEW. Eric Wayne picks himself. Brian Thompson says Bobby Eaton. Greg Anthony says "Midnight Gold" [but we are voting on wrestler??]. Sal Corrente says Nelson Royal. Maxx Corbin arrives late and says, "What about DK?" I go on to say that I don't think DK should be considered this year and "I will vote for Rodney Mack." Just as I say that, DK walks into the room. And you guessed it folks - he SUPERKICKS me!! DK leaves.

----So, you know, everyone can not get what they dream about; right?? So, even though I can just think about spending the day with my favorite wrestler - Derrick King - it is still fun to do. Is there anyone that you would love to spend the day with?? Write us here at RRO and send in your stories.

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