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Chris & Alex discuss the week that WAS.

Opening the show are thoughts from the WAS Archive, Episodes 13 & 14 when in 2020 we discussed a lot of ECW including The Rise & Fall Of ECW (2004), WWE ECW One Night Stand (2005 + 2006).

The unfortunate news broke this past Sunday that ECW Legend & Hardcore Hall Of Famer Sabu had passed away aged 61. The Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death–Defying Maniac, SABU! Nephew of the WWE Hall of Famer The Sheik whom he was trained by, Sabu was know for his time in #FMW (1991-1994; 1997-2002), #ECW (1994-1995; 1996-2000), #NJPW (1995), #WCW (1995), #AJPW (1996-1997), #WWA (2002-2003), #TNA (2002-2006; 2010; 2019), #WWE's ECW (2006-2007); #AEW (2023) & #GCW (2024-2025). 

Sabu won many accolades during his near 40 year career including but not limited to:
- 2× ECW World Heavyweight Champion
- 1× ECW World Television Champion
- 3× ECW World Tag Team Champion (w/ 1× Taz & 2× Rob Van Dam)
- 1x FTW Champion
- 2nd ECW Triple Crown Winner (& 1 of only 2 men to ever do so)
- 1× IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion
- Hardcore Hall Of Famer (Class of 2009)
- Indie Hall Of Famer (Class of 2024)

Also this week Vice aired Dark Side Of The Ring season 6 episode 8 titled "Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik" based on Sabu's uncle The Sheik. While the episode does focus heavily on the Sheik their are some stories not herd before from Sabu. It's merely an early coincidence this should air the week of Sabu's passing and feature him as a feature interviewee. 

Briefly we chat the WWE #Backlacs 2025 results including John Cena Vs Randy Orton one last time & a debut of a Lucha Underground persona?

Chris also runs down what local shows you can see this weekend across both #AussieWrestling & #KiwiWrestling!

Timestamps
(00:00:01) Clips from episodes 13 + 14.,
(00:06:01) Show opening.,
(00:06:30) RIP Sabu, ECW Legend.,
(00:16:10) Dark Side Of The Ring - S6E8 The Original Sheik.,
(00:25:27) Sabu's career.,
(00:55:10) WWE Backlash 2025 thoughts.,
(01:11:20) NWA Crocket Cup 2025 this weekend.,
(01:15:29) ANZ shows this weekend!,
(01:18:11) Show closing.

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Gizli İnci

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Hidden Pearl

My version of a soul song, love song but with gospel vibes but a little dirty

Born Again

Song: "THE POWER WITHIN"
Written By: Kyle BASS
Music By: Kyle BASS
Recorded By: Kyle BASS
Released: May 16th, 2025

-LYRICS-

Every day’s a new adventure
Every day is like a dream
Gotta take a little venture
Gotta build a little steam
Don’t ever let them take over
You gotta find your four-leaf clover

Don’t let them make decisions
Don’t ever show your fear
You gotta build provisions
We’re gonna make that crystal clear
It’s here in your skin
You gotta believe the power within

Fighting off these useless trials
Getting back all the trust
Better change the number on the dial
This is definitely a must
Better tell them off now
Even though you don’t know how

Come to me now for some advice
Listen to every word I say
They’re just stuck in paradise
Don’t ever let them get in your way
You gotta, you gotta believe the power within

-SOLO-

So you say you now have power
Look at you all bright and new
You are now the man of the hour
I believe this is all true
Just don’t let it get to your head
Or you’ll be hanging by the thread

You just want a little respect
You just want a little love
Even though you are correct
Everybody will push and shove
You gotta, you gotta believe the power within

THE POWER WITHIN!

you just gotta believe...the power...WITHIN!!


The Power Within

Don't even try

"Falling" tells the story of a boy shaped by a father's addiction and a mother's silent endurance. The journey begins with the child eagerly waiting by the door, expecting candy his father promised to bring home from a trip—only to be met with the stench of alcohol and empty hands. It was a small betrayal, but the first crack in the foundation of trust.

At Christmas, the pattern deepens. The father lies passed out drunk on the couch while the mother quietly hands out gifts—tagged with his name, though she bought them herself—trying to preserve some illusion of normalcy. The child learns to accept disappointment with a quiet ache, internalizing the idea that love is unreliable and appearances matter more than truth.

In one defining memory, a single day at the amusement park turns into something darker: the father drinks too much, and the child, still so small, must grab his hand and try to lead him home. But guiding an unsteady adult through a sea of strangers proves too much, and soon, the child is lost—physically and emotionally.

As he grows, he becomes the protector, the dependable one, trying to shield others from the same pain he once endured. But beneath the calm exterior lives that same fragile child—still bracing for disappointment, still haunted by early betrayals. When he fails or senses judgment, it all comes crashing back, and he falls—into shame, into silence, into himself.

"Falling" is a raw and emotional reflection on how childhood trauma lingers into adulthood, shaping identity, love, and the struggle to feel "enough" even when doing everything right.

Falling

Vooyou

This piece is about strength (hence the title) and resembles someone strong preparing for a fight.

Heavy Heart

👋 Known as SportKI on TikTok, Insta, and YouTube.

 Here, I let my creativity run free using AI! I hope you enjoy the style of the music. 🎶 It's about various topics: love, people, society, life, and much more. I try to cover many music styles. I hope there's something for everyone.

Have fun!!! ✨

Impressum
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Social Media
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🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sportkiandme

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👋 Bekannt bin ich unter SportKI bei TikTok, Insta und YouTube.

Hier lasse ich meiner Kreativität unter Benutzung einer KI freien Lauf! Ich hoffe, euch gefällt der Stil der Musik. 🎶 Es geht hier um jegliche Themen: Liebe, Menschen, Gesellschaft, das Leben und vieles mehr. Ich versuche, viele Musikstile abzubilden. Ich hoffe, es ist für jeden etwas dabei.
Viel Spaß!!! ✨

Impressum
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Social Media
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportki 
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🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sportkiandme

"....and those who were seen dancing are thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music"

Developer by day, AI music creator by night. I've discovered the fascinating world of AI-generated music - deceptively accessible yet profoundly complex to master. My process involves meticulously crafting each song with deliberate choices in style, structure, and lyrical composition, adapting elements specifically for different genres.

Creating in Swedish presents unique AI challenges, requiring careful word selection and line placement. While AI music technology offers incredible possibilities, I embrace the learning curve of prompt engineering and technical nuances. I continuously push my boundaries in this emerging creative space where technology meets artistic expression.

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