Ice's Commentaries

As I sit here after just completing my first full 8-hour shift at Futureshop (In Nearly 2 Weeks), I finally realize that my leg injury is far worst than I have been kidding myself for the past few weeks. I hope it is a sign of good things to come, however, because last night was also my first full night sleep since my injury as well.

Coming to the realization is the first step in any sort of rehabilitation. Drug addicts need to admit they’re drug addicts, Alcoholics need to admit they’re Alcoholics and when you’re injured you need to admit your injured. I am the type of person who over looks the small simple details and goes straight for the end result. In this case I have tried that, but there is simply one answer to the equation if I keep that attitude – Not only my wrestling career, my entire life will be changed for good and I am not going to allow that to happen.

I can’t sleep, I can’t walk, I can’t work and I can’t go to the gym- I’m hurt and I’m hurt badly. I think it started to sink in when I wanted a glass of Orange Juice and I got up to go to the fridge. Normally it’s a very painless activity that occurs in a normal persons life a few dozen times a week, but this particular incident caused me excruciating paint and discomfort that in the end didn’t not feel worth it. Not worth getting up for a glass of Orange Juice? Are you kidding me? It’s the little things in life that you take for granted. Getting up to go to the bathroom, or to get a snack or even getting in and out of your car to go somewhere. You don’t know how good you have it until its not there.

The prognosis

I have been diagnosed with a torn right quadricep – a complete run down on the injury can be found here http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=c969dc7d-0aa7-43de-ba12-bfeedab0944f&chunkiid=11602#diagnosis. My physiotherapist says it’s a combination of class 2 and class 3, leaning more towards class 3. The good news however, is that I still do not require surgery but will still be required to have at least 3 months of extensive physiotherapy to ensure the muscle gets the proper foundation it needs to rebuild itself which will prevent me from causing further injury in the future resulting in walking complications.

As you may or may not know I was injured in Vancouver and because I live in Nanaimo there was a gap of a few days before I could get to see my family doctor. Little did I know that the first 24 to 48 hours in severe quad tears are the most important in the healing process which is something I will now keep in mind with any injury. Due to the size and the importance of the muscle, your body requires it to have a large amount of blood supply always stored near by. When torn, the blood from the tear has no place to go but to fill my leg, which results in extensive swelling. The reason why the first 24-48 hours are important is if you don’t catch the swelling in time you stand a very good chance at forming a blood clout - unluckily that is the prognosis I have been given.

With every string of bad news there is some good news that can come out of it, if you are willing to look on the bright side. If I come out of this injury with the knowledge of what people go through that have to deal with this pain and un-comfort for his or her entire life than I will make me think twice before parking in a handicap spot or spending the extra few seconds holding a door for someone that may have a disability. Now those are things I do now, but as a human being I know I don’t do them often enough. This whole ordeal could have been worst. It could have been my neck, my back or something that may have been permanent. I am just glad that I have people supporting me through this and if I don’t say it enough – Thank you.

The Ice man

As I sit here with my leg elevated to prevent further swelling the realization of being injured starts to sink in. Is there anything I could have done to prevent it? Should I have not done a certain move? Those are all questions that keep running through my mind, but I know that there are no answers to them considering I don’t even know where or when this injury occurred.

I consider myself lucky; I haven’t been plagued with injuries, nor have I had something that has nagged me since the start of my career. This injury, although as freakish as it might be will only keep me out of action for about a month, give or take. My official prognosis is a torn right quadriceps with severe swelling through-out my entire right leg. On the bright side of the situation I do not require surgery nor do I need rehabilitation to learn how to walk or any of the other fun stuff that goes along with a higher class tear.

I just want to thank the wrestling world, fans, wrestlers and personnel for their support in this matter. I have been asked recently why do I put my body on the line as badly as I do sometimes, well it is because of you guys that I do it and will continue to do it every chance I get.

So how long you may ask?

The doctor has told me that March 30th is not an unrealistic goal to return to the ring, but it all depends on how my recovery goes and if I do anything that will cause it to act up more which knowing my mentality ya never know :o)

The way I am looking at it, the sooner I heal the sooner I can come back and the sooner I can be sticking my foot straight down Azeem’s mouth and the mouth of Chilltown and there is NOTHING that is better than that.

Until next time..

Ice

One of the loyal ECCW fans and a hell of a guy Tom made a video recap of the battle between Scotty Mac and myself

You can watch it by clicking the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ttf5RZExsg

A few more pictures have surfaced from my match with Vance Nevada in Comox from about a month ago. Below they will be posted. I gotta warn you just incase you don't like blood, the pictures are pretty graphic and probably aren't really for you if you don't like the sight of blood.

Despite me getting my ass royally handed to me I was about to fight back and counter the top rope super plex into a sunset bomb for the victory. 

NWA TOP RANKED WRESTLING RETURNS TO COMOX MAY 26TH 2006 - BE THERE!

On May 26th 2006 ECCW/NWA Top Ranked Wrestling Invades the Comox Band Hall for another exciting night of professional wrestling. Below you'll find a poster and for more information, please visit http://www.eccw.com

During the weekends TV tapings in a match against Mike Dempsey I broke the bridge of my nose resulting in a not so pretty face and a lot of swelling.  The match itself airs on television on May 6th 2006 on KVOS. For more information on the TV show and to view more pictures from the weekend, please visit http://www.eccw.com

I am fortunate enough to not have to miss any in ring action as there is a break between shows. I want to thank everyone for their concern and e-mails they sent. It means a lot!

Here are a few pictures from this past weekend..

Once again my feud with Scotty Mac in NWA Top Ranked Wrestling continues the next few weeks.

This Saturday I finally get some real revenge on him for superkicking the Ice Chik a few weeks back. The cage door felt good, but it was only the tip of the Iceberg so to speak.

Tune in to find out what all went down!


This weekend I also did Cyberfights. What a great experience that was. I'll write more when I have more time.

This friday was an good show at the bridgeview hall in Surrey BC. I took on Machette Brown in a one on one match. Despite being outsize I gave him everything that I had but after the sitdown powerbomb on the outside of the ring I was basically out of commission for the rest of the match.

I told one of my fans I would post a picture on my forum from this past weekend and I am going to keep to my word. In the picture below is Omar Sanchez - the self proclaimed dirtyest player in the game. All in all one of my biggest supporters and its a treat to have him at shows.


                                                                    



For more pictures from this event, check out the picture page or visit http://www.eccw.com

This week I take on the man that taught me what I know in the world of pro wrestling; Vance Nevada in Duncan BC

Tune in to find out what all went down

Today marks the 3 year anniversary of me debuting in the business of professional wrestling.

Ice vs "Major Eye Candy" Steve Sperger in Uclulet BC for BCW Pro Wrestling took place on Feb 4th 2003

I think I've come a long long way since my debut and I can't wait for another 3 years to see how much more I've improved!

Thanks to all that have supported me and have believed in me over the course of my career. Its been a tough road but I am happy to be where I am today!

ECCW Island Invasion

Friday Night - Eagles Hall in Duncan BC
Bell time: 7:30PM (Doors at 7:00PM)
Ice vs Vance Nevada

Sturday Night - Thunderbird Hall in Campbell River BC
Bell time: 7:30PM (Doors at 7:00PM)
Ice vs Seth Knight

Both are TV tapings for KVOS so come out support us and most importantly be a part of the live crowd and get your face on TV!!