So why do this for a
living? A profession that endears criticism, seems to have lackluster
benefits, and a more than challenging pace? For love of performing was
the number one answer. And the ability to make your own way best stated by
Teddy Rogers.
“Does this
sport show a boy what he’s made of? Yes. Does it grind up boys that
aren’t made of enough up? Yes. Does it reward those who are tough
enough? Every time. Not many things in this life have that kind of
return anymore.”
The opinion is that for those
that see it out, there is no other way to live. What I found was a
culture of respect, trust, and value that is sometimes lost in other
professions, but is a necessary element in this one. Over and over again I was
told stories about the tragedies of life, and what hole was filled by this
business from individuals who may have found themselves in much more tragic
circumstances had this not been an open option for them.
Sheryl Cassidy shares a very
similar view of the profession with ring legend Teddy Rogers, and views the
business as having an open door policy.
“This place is
for freaks and outcasts, the common man, and the uncommon one. The parts
of society that the upper crust likes to pretend don’t exist. Here the
American dream still lives. Anybody, from any walk of life, any
background, any ethnicity, any creed can come, and if they are willing to work
hard they can achieve whatever they want. The world is open here, and we
turn no one away unless they prove they are unwilling to work hard”
From Make Mine a Heel by Suenammi Richards
"I liked this story. I'm not a big romance fan, but first this writer knows her stuff about football, Texas culture, and pro-wrestling. Second, the romance sucked me in. I wanted these two to get together because I genuinely liked them. This story is a Powerslam for any romance/sports fan!"
@alchemyofscrawl - Coral Russell
"I have to say I am a professional wrestling fan so this book really caught my interest as soon as I read the description. I very much enjoyed this book and definitely most likely will be reading it again at a late date."
"This isn't a garden variety romance novel featuring sports or wrestling. Ms. Richards has provided the reader with plenty of colorful characters that are dealing with sad, if not tragic, circumstances (racism, child abandonment, ethnic prejudice, drug abuse, etc.). I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book."
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