Hall of Fame 2010 Induction Ceremony

[Kim Jong CP]

Jake: What is their to say about BK London that hasn’t been said at one time or another. Mr. ACW, the Main Eventer, the best in this industry. All of these describe BK London inside of the ring, but what they don’t do is describe the man, they don’t truly say what makes Jame London who he is.

*As has been the theme throughout the entire ceremony, the slight pause gives the crowd a chance to chant the wrestlers name. Resounds of BK filling the coliseum*

Jake: For many years, the name Mr. ACW has been used to describe BK’s in ring exploits, but more than that, they describe him backstage. When Latino retired, many thought the atmosphere would suffer but BK stepped up, making sure the new guys were welcome and that things got done. Never once could he be seen around the arena without him doing something to better ACW. Whether it was offering the graphics department an idea, or making sure that everything flowed in a logical manner, without BK London, there would not be an ACW.

*Jake looks down into the first row at his life long friend, tag team partner and in some respects idol, before nodding his head.*

Jake: Time after time, BK put this company on his back and for that reason, he is the headliner of tonight’s Hall of Fame class. It is not just his classic matches, but his dedication to ACW that make him Mr. ACW, in everyone’s eyes.

Ladies and Gentleman, BK Lodnon.

*Jake steps aside as theirs a magnamonius round of applause for BK.*

[Kim Jong CP]

*BK London steps up to the podium*

BK London: Thank you, thank you for that reaction - trust me, it means more to me than you'll ever know.

*The crowd dies down a bit as London opens up his speech, and he takes a big breath before reading.*

BK London: When I first joined GFWWE - I was 19 years old, and anxious to get my wrestling career started since after high school, I planned to go to the army to help me figure out my career. It wasn't exactly what I wanted to do, but it was something ...it was something. However, I also knew that I loved one thing - and that was wrestling. I loved watching people perform, I loved sitting down at home watching RAW or Smackdown and seeing my favorite wrestlers wow me, amaze me - and take me into a new zone. I wanted to give kids that feeling, I wanted to bring a smile on a kid's face, because I know if I had the opportunity to change one life through all of this - then my career was worth it. GFWWE failed however, and I didn't exactly know if I wanted to continue this - because I loved GFWWE and I planned to stay loyal. But with all my friends leaving, it just didn't seem like a good idea at the time - so I took some time off the clear my head. A month later, I join ACW - and this company would change my life for the best. ACW would help me buy the engagement ring for my girlfriend, now wife Kiley Johnson. ACW would help me save for tuition so one day my kids could get into college and do what I couldn't do - give them the life I wasn't so fortunate to receive. But ACW would nearly take everything I have from me. While ACW gave me so much opportunities and the ability to have success in other venues like music, it almost took away everything I had - my family. My wife an kids left me, and I was on a downward spiral of depression. I loved what I did, but I didn't love what it had turned my life into. A bittersweet feeling for sure.

*BK fights back the emotions, looking out at everyone who made this night possible*

BK: There were times where I felt like giving it up was the only option, and it was. I left ACW for a while, and then I came back with my batteries recharged and I performed to the best of my abilities. But this experience was the best of my life, and I'm only 26 - so what does that say about the rest of my life? I honestly think I'm the youngest guy in history to ever retire from professional wrestling under my own accord - but it feels nice. It feels nice It also feels good to etch my own mark in ACW history - something that I'm very - VERY proud of. Despite what you think, I'm not much of an award receiving speech kind of guy - I allow most of my actions to speak for itself in the ring. But I just want to thank everybody in ACW from the top guys in management like Chairman Gingerdude, Russo, and Hawthorne - to the guys who I actively fought in the ring night to night. Thank you most to the fans though, you're every reason why I do it. I love you, and I'll see you tomorrow night - at Omega Effect VI, and I promise to steal the show.

*With that BK steps away as the crowd rises to their feet.*

[Kim Jong CP]

*Chairman Hawthorne once again takes the stage*

Hawthorne: Ladies and gentleman, I would like to at this time, once again ask you all to stand and give our inductees a round of applause.

*Again, everyone stands as the inductees look out, tears welling in their eyes. As the applause dies, Hawthorne again takes the stand.*

Hawthorne: Inductees, I thank you all once again for your contribution. You are forever members of the ACW family and your exploits will forever be commemorated by your induction today.

Ladies and gentleman, this now closes tonights ceremonies. I’d like to thank you all for coming and hope to see your tomorrow for Omega Effect VI.

*With that Hawthorne walks away as a wide pan of the crowd, applauding again is our final shot.*

[Kim Jong CP]

Thank you all for joining us this evening, if any of you would like to share any words for our inductees, please add them in a post below.

Thank you.

[Dan White]

I LOVE YOU GUYS. I LOVE YOU ALL.

[Rattlesnake]

I wanted to offer a few words to everyone that is being honored here. It should come as no surprise that you all deserve to be here. You all are the best we have seen and it's shown at least since I've been a part of ACW and before that. So I'm going to break things down and give each of you a few words.

G-Unit: Gooey and Jonny. What I'll treasure about the two of you was our feud for the reinstated Tag Titles. Dan and myself and the both of you really went all out. It was hard to tell who wanted it more as we would top each other every time we wrote. You guys are the greatest tag team ACW has had.

Thunderkiss: The enemy UAV can suck it. Suck it long and suck it hard. Heh heh. One of my finest CoD moments there. In all seriousness, whether it be on AIM, chat, or XBox Live, you were someone I could always talk to. You and I could really relate to each other. You are, and always will be, my GIC...Ghostbuster in Crime.

BK: You are one of the finest people I've had the honor of writing against. I can remember when everyone in the chat was in awe at how our first match together went down. Yes, I did win that. But Hunter would say that nobody beats BK in their first match. I'm one of a handful of people that can say otherwise. Because of that, and our later encounters, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that working an angle with you was really uplifting to me. Especially after all my woes of the previous e-fed I was a part of. I came to ACW and not more than 10 minutes after first talking with Latino, you BK had me set up with a feud. You started me off well and I want to thank you for that.

Dan: One of my few tag team partners. The only guy I've won the Tag Titles with in ACW. I can honestly say that despite all the crap you've gotten since I've been here, I wouldn't trade our team for anything. If I could do things differently, it would have been to find a way to be active to keep those titles and see how far we could have gone. All I can say now is that Whitesnake shall live on.

Latino: You were the very first person I spoke with in ACW. You were the first person to make me feel welcomed. Above all else, you made a lot of things possible for me. Fun being the number one thing. You always took the time to talk when I needed something. You are as cool as you are compassionate. Every week you'd have something awesomely written with a typo here and there. But it was cool because no one cared. Sure we gave you a hard time here and there, but it was all in good fun. I remember that one OE where you won the World Title and I had never seen you so thrilled. That's how I'll always remember you.

Alicia: What can be said about you that no one else could possibly ever say. You truly are the best writer I've ever seen. One thing I'll remember about you is outside of ACW. You and I participated in two different e-fed tournaments. The Landers Tournament and Torak's Tournament. You bested me in Landers, but I bested you in Torak's. I know that week in and week out, you put on your best efforts. You went out of your way to make sure everything here ran smoothly. You have, and always will have, my utmost respect and admiration. You are the face of ACW, now and forever. I'm hoping you read this wherever you are.

Yoko: You are one hell of a trooper. Despite everything in your life, you always took the time to write and write phenomenally. I always sat and read your segments and was literally in awe. We've had two matches together. I lost both and I know why. I'm not as good a writer as you. I would struggle and you had ideas up the wazoo. I was honored to be able to take part in the angle with you and Sarin. I wished I could have been more active for it and not have that huge gap of an absence. You truly are an inspiration and I give you my solemn word that #5 will take the World Title come hell or high water.

Sarin: You've always been there when I needed someone to talk to, to get something off my chest. I can remember at times we'd chat on AIM for hours upon hours about random things. I feel like you and I became close friends especially while we had our angle with Yoko going on. I was glad to be a part of that and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. You're a very intelligent person. I see great things for you in the future.

To all of you, I wish you the best. I've had the honor of working with each of you and I hope I lived up to all of your expectations.

Dustin aka Rattlesnake

[BK London]

Awww.

*sheds tear*

[worldbreaker]

Who would have guessed that some crazy character idea that I had way back in 2006 would have led to this moment in time? In this game people come, people go and things are usually forgotten to time. While ACW ‘s final fate is still unwritten, the fact that this place is still rolling along after so many years is one that demands appreciation. If I in any form helped in this longevity I am most humbled and honored. But more so, I am humbled by the many connections I have made here over the years, ones that much like the final fate of ACW are still unwritten but still continue to this day.

When I made Thunderkiss it goes without saying that Hulk Hogan was my inspiration; both his Hollywood persona and his performance in Rocky III. But I wanted to be much, much more than just another e-fed knock off and with my mind (which has always been determined to bend reality) driving this character, I’d like to think that I achieved this. Until my dying breath and beyond I refuse to be shackled by the constraints of reality and this came across loud and clear to all those who read my work. While this drove some away from the character, I’d like to think that it connected with many more otherwise I’d most likely not be able to have this honor.

I may have not been the best writer of the lot, that honor goes to Alicia without a doubt, but I think I was one of the best at shameful self promotion & crafting truly unique stories. In life, whether be it e-fedding or otherwise, if you want to get attention you need to be the “squeaky wheel.” Nothing is ever going to come to you. If you really want something, a job, a girl ... whatever, you are going to have to throw away all reservations and get up off your ass and try to go get it. When I came to ACW there were some monster names above me and I knew bringing the “same ol’, same ol’” would lead me nowhere. If I wanted to be on top, I had to stand out amongst the rest and reguardless if you agree or disagree with my motivations you have to admit that I did.

Those who were enticed by my writing are whom Thunderkiss will continue to live on through. Without a doubt, I was only as good as my feud partners and my name was only as worthy as those who typed it in support. While I can’t help but crack a smile that something I construed will forever be remembered on these boards, let’s be truthful. There are many, many people who own a bit of Thunderkiss and to all of you I say thank you. I can only hope that I remember you all and ask of you to be forgiving if I truly made an oversight and left you off absent mindedly.

First and foremost, the “Kliq” and the “Entourage.” Andy (Train), Ben (Zero), Mark (XS3), Chris (FSX) and Danny (Mainer). It was you guys that gave me the motivation to write, the help to become a champion and provide me with a flat out good time whenever we were able to get together on LIVE, MSN and any other place on the interwebs. I wish you guys nothing but the best in your futures and can only hope life leads you to a happy place in this insane asylum we call life in the 00's.

Senator Steve Phillips. There would be no Thunderkiss if not for you. You are the ying to my yang, the Batman to my Joker, etc. etc. Every good story needs both a good antagonist and protagonist and I strongly feel that our work together has defined both sides over the years in many tales both our fingers have spun. We made a legendary feud, ACW’s best which I am not ashamed to proclaim, and I highly doubt anyone will ever replicate it. That all aside, you were the first to see something in my writing and the first to give me a chance. I really, really appreciate it and thank you for the forgiveness you gave to me when I asked for it this past year. You sir, are a true class act and we can all learn something from you. While you just write Senator, if this country needs anything it is more people like you.

Alicia. Life lead you away, just like us all so I hope there is no feelings of regret on your part. I can’t thank you enough for being the glue that held this place together for years. You ARE the best writer of us all and the BEST moderator we ever had. My promos with you are some of my favorite ever written and your unselfish acts put you in a class of your own. For all the work and time you gave for me, and all of us, I thank you!

Sarin. Our time crafting delicious stories together brings me fond memories. Just as in your acknowledgement of me, know that you also pushed me to give my very best. I spent many, many hours editing my promos to be the best they could be just because I knew you were really reading them. Why? Because you have a very real talent and praise from you truly meant something. I hope you are leaving your mark on the world, as you should.

Snake. Thanks for providing me with another pal who has much in common with myself. I have absolutely no doubt that if we lived in the same area, we’d be the best of friends. My only regret when I remember your name is that you were not given the opportunities you should have here but know I value your work more so than those who were so shamefully put above you at that point in time.

Jake Steele. With the exception of the Senator, nobody gave me a better feud. Thanks for that and for generally being a cool guy to talk to.

Rena. You’ve always been a great person to talk to and I value your friendship. Thanks for being a big part of Thunderkiss’ legacy here in ACW.

Yoko. You have led a rough life and if somehow, someway I helped make it any easier I would consider myself fortunate. Whatever your future brings just KNOW that this place is just a small snapshot of time, you WILL continue on. I know this without a shadow of a doubt. One day we shall be able to meet face to face elsewhere, just know I won’t take it easy on you and I will break your streak!

CP. You are the guy holding ACW together at the moment. Thank you a great deal for FINALLY making the ACW Hall of Fame a reality.

Again, to anyone I left off please forgive me absent mindedness. God bless you guys and thanks.

Ken (Thunderkiss)

[Kim Jong CP]

No Kenny, thank you. You were one of the first guys to welcome me to ACW on the boards and then when I was in the hospital, you were willing to talk until near 3 AM. That was the sort of thing that kept me hooked on ACW and the reason I didn't give up and will not give up.

To Sarin, we've never spoken but in reading a number of your posts, I can see you're intelligent and though we might quarrel, we would effectively get along. It was also an honor to be considered (Yoko told me, you'll know what I mean.) and I would be be privileged to work with you.

To Yoko, you were one of the reasons I strived to do this. You're struggles are inspirational and you're gentle gift is truly that. It has been an honor to work with you on the mod team, as well as to have been able to contribute to the streak.

To BK and Dan, you both are absolute class acts who I talk to the most in ACW outside of Senator. You're writing is amazing and it has been a privilege to at some point work with the both of you.

To Jonny, my Canadian brother. We don't talk as much but every time we do I enjoy myself. Your knowledge on technology is invaluable and your ability to listen is admirable. You will do life good sir, we need more people like you.

To Latino, though we've hardly ever spoken. You are one of the reasons we are here. I've read about what all you did to keep this company afloat at the start and for that, you have my sincerest thanks. ACW would not be around if it were not for you.

And lastly, AK, thank you, thank you, thank you. Everything you did for ACW and in many respects continue to, even in your absence. You showed us all the ability that humans posses and something to strive for. You're touch and gentleness made it so we did not want to cross you, not out of fear of punishment, but fear of disappointing you, a listen we all still carry.

To the group as a collective, thank you for making ACW the best. It was an honor and a privilege to get this ceremony organized as a thank you for what you all have done.