Post by Rick Majors on Apr 22, 2019 18:35:55 GMT -5
People think that when someone exploits religion, the right response is to blame religion. I disagree. It’s not the religion that caused the suffering. It’s the person who chose to twist it for their own sick purposes.
That’s what happened with Seromine. He exploited religion for his own personal gain. And he trapped me.
I’m not the best Catholic in the world, far from it. But I am a Catholic. And this is Easter weekend. This is a holy time that focuses on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And this year it seems even more poetic. The recent burning of Notre-Dame de Paris touched people around the world, whether they are religious or not. It was an incredible tragedy to see that historic building burn.
But we cannot focus on tragedy. We must focus on resurrection.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” -- John 11:25-26
Dwelling on the bad is not productive. Looking behind us only makes it more difficult to move forward. Much like I choose to focus on the international efforts to rebuild Notre-Dame, and much like the celebration of Easter focuses more on the resurrection of Jesus than it does his death, I too look to rebuild.
And, of course, that is not to say that I see myself as a Biblical figure. I am not, but I can take inspiration from various sources including religion.
Since returning to my real name, I have tried to move forward. Yes, the destruction of Seromine and those who were influenced by him has obviously been on my mind, but I have also chosen to take the opportunity to celebrate life. And that is why I have faced some of this company’s biggest monsters since returning. That is why I took on people like Sicko, despite the obvious health risks. And that is why I am facing Grimm.
Grimm has long been considered the measuring stick in this company. He strikes fear into hearts and sends shivers down our spines. He is a legend who deserves to be feared and respected. But that doesn’t mean he should be avoided.
I have never defeated Grimm. Years ago, at one of my lowest points, I begged for him to end my career in the ring. At last year’s Icemann Invitational Tournament, I faced him in the finals as Gabriel. On every occasion, I have lost. But that does not stop me from trying. As I said, since becoming liberated from Seromine’s grasp, I have decided to celebrate life. I will not be here forever, but I wish to challenge myself as much as possible while I am.
And that means stepping into the ring with Grimm once again.
I may very well lose this match. I may be humiliated. I may be hurt. It might be the last match of my career. And, if it is, that is fine. I am not going to spend my remaining days ducking challenges and being safe. If it’s my time to go, it’s my time to go.
But I don’t think it is.
Grimm, I will give you everything I have. I may be old and sore, but I am not weak. You will be tested, and you will have a fight on your hands. This won’t be a funeral. This will be a resurrection.
Au Revoir.
That’s what happened with Seromine. He exploited religion for his own personal gain. And he trapped me.
I’m not the best Catholic in the world, far from it. But I am a Catholic. And this is Easter weekend. This is a holy time that focuses on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And this year it seems even more poetic. The recent burning of Notre-Dame de Paris touched people around the world, whether they are religious or not. It was an incredible tragedy to see that historic building burn.
But we cannot focus on tragedy. We must focus on resurrection.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” -- John 11:25-26
Dwelling on the bad is not productive. Looking behind us only makes it more difficult to move forward. Much like I choose to focus on the international efforts to rebuild Notre-Dame, and much like the celebration of Easter focuses more on the resurrection of Jesus than it does his death, I too look to rebuild.
And, of course, that is not to say that I see myself as a Biblical figure. I am not, but I can take inspiration from various sources including religion.
Since returning to my real name, I have tried to move forward. Yes, the destruction of Seromine and those who were influenced by him has obviously been on my mind, but I have also chosen to take the opportunity to celebrate life. And that is why I have faced some of this company’s biggest monsters since returning. That is why I took on people like Sicko, despite the obvious health risks. And that is why I am facing Grimm.
Grimm has long been considered the measuring stick in this company. He strikes fear into hearts and sends shivers down our spines. He is a legend who deserves to be feared and respected. But that doesn’t mean he should be avoided.
I have never defeated Grimm. Years ago, at one of my lowest points, I begged for him to end my career in the ring. At last year’s Icemann Invitational Tournament, I faced him in the finals as Gabriel. On every occasion, I have lost. But that does not stop me from trying. As I said, since becoming liberated from Seromine’s grasp, I have decided to celebrate life. I will not be here forever, but I wish to challenge myself as much as possible while I am.
And that means stepping into the ring with Grimm once again.
I may very well lose this match. I may be humiliated. I may be hurt. It might be the last match of my career. And, if it is, that is fine. I am not going to spend my remaining days ducking challenges and being safe. If it’s my time to go, it’s my time to go.
But I don’t think it is.
Grimm, I will give you everything I have. I may be old and sore, but I am not weak. You will be tested, and you will have a fight on your hands. This won’t be a funeral. This will be a resurrection.
Au Revoir.