2007.

Hello,

For the last couple of years I posted a "Year in Review" type of blog which listed and discussed everything I had accomplished in those particular years for the sake of remembrance. The year 2007 was extremely great and SO MUCH has happened. I am going to list and describe some of the amazing things that have happened in my life in 2007 and in no way intend on this being a blog for me to boast and bask in my own glory. (Which, I do quite often actually! =) I am simply celebratory of my accomplishments and only want to share why I am such a blessed person! I'll try to keep this short and sweet as I continue the type, sip coffee, type rhythm that all of my mornings have become..

-Ran six successful High Risk Wrestling shows which were above and beyond the quality of our previous years shows. In August at Highway 2 Hell, I got to team up with one of my childhood heros, Marty Jannetty (who is an extremely modest, complimentary and hard working individual whom I look forward to working with again in the future.)

-Purchased my new 2007 Ford Ranger which has received over 10,000 miles in just 4-5 short months via a long distance relationship and a part time job that has a heck of a commute. ;)

-Proposed to my LONG time girlfriend Dana who I am now proud to call my fiance. I couldn't see the story of us ending any other way. Dana is my soul mate and the reason I wake up in the morning. (Come home from Montana already!) We will tie the knot on November 1st 2008! I love you doll face!

-Debuted in THE company to work for in the west coast, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. PWG is the most talented group of people I have ever been in contact with and is truly larger then life. PWG has given us a larger stage to perform on and has already helped us get to that next step in the right direction. My brother and I look forward to working here and contributing in 2008! Thanks for the opportunity Joseph!

-I got to celebrate the birth of two NEW nieces! My sister received a gift that we all call "Baby Beck" or Rebecca. Dana's sister just recently delivered a wonderful little girl named Brynn! Congrats!

-"The Young Bucks" have had a remarkable year to say the least. It is not official just yet but we are projected to win the SoCalUncensored.com Tag Team of The Year Award which is a HUGE deal to us. We have had some incredible matches in 2007 with guys like the Cutler Brothers, The Ballard Brothers, Los Luchas, Karl Anderson, Joey Ryan, Scott Lost, T.J Perkins, CK Jackson, Scorpio Sky, Steven Andrews, Lil Cholo and Sonny Samson just to name a few! We had the privilege to travel and work in such places as: Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Vancouver and virtually every major city in Northern and Southern California. Hopefully 2008 means more plane rides and hotel rooms! =)

-I have had the opportunity to develop some awesome friendships with pretty much everybody listed above and others I forgot to list to whom I apologize! I don't have a bad thing to say about anyone I have come across. Southern California wrestling breeds truly amazing people!

-Special thanks to my wonderful family who have inspired me to continue to reach to a goal that most call "unreachable." Dad- For being a great boss, and leader. Your wisdom is unmatched by anyone on the planet. Mom- For being the backbone of the Massie home and never lacking positivity no matter the situation. Meijer Family- I've never been more proud to have an extended family. I envy your warmth and happiness. CK- For being a great little brother. I'm glad to see you getting back into the world of professional wrestling as your extremely talented! Nick- For being my tag team partner, spot in the gym, and traveling buddy. There is nothing better than getting to work with family. Kruse Family- For taking me into the family and being so generous. Thank you for the HUNDREDS of meals you've supplied! And thanks for letting me marry your daughter! Dana- For being so supportive and caring toward me NO MATTER the situation. You are the best thing to ever happen to me. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you. Also, thanks to all of the boys and promoters who have helped me live the dream in 2007! I hope 2008 is an even BIGGER and better year!

God bless.

the last 365 days...

What a wild ride the year 2006 has been. If some body would have told me all that would happen this year, last year I would of never believed them. Here is a little description of what exactly has went down in the last 365 days...

A fed called High Risk Wrestling (that is ran by "youngsters" who do not know the business and are destined to fail), has thrived. October marked the second year anniversary. HRW brings out Christopher Daniels and has its most successful show in its existence entitled Highway 2 Hell in July. An HRW charity event entitled "Free 4 All" draws over 450 fans in June. HRW announces that it has joined forces with the legendary National Wrestling Alliance in November.

I have had the honor to visit such wonderful places this year: I went and wrestled for Cyberfights in Vancouver, BC twice this year. I've been to Arizona several times to wrestle for Rising Phoenix Wrestling and a few other times for vacation. I've been to Las Vegas several times also. (One time the guys and I drove out there for a show.. which got canceled!) I lost count how many times I went up to northern and central California to compete for companies such as SPW, APW and Wrestling Ministries. Nick and I had a wild trip all the way to Mexico and back on the same night. We wrestled for a AAA indy. Not to mention the hundreds of times myself and the guys did the trip to Los Angeles virtually every weekend for the past year!

My most memorable trip of the year was def when Dana and I got to visit New York City for my 21st b-day. We stayed right in Times Square which was just surreal. Being in the city is unreal.. like your watching a movie. I can't compare anything to walking through Rockerfeller Center at night, seeing the statue of libery and looking down at the city and counting "yellow cockroaches" (the cities term for taxi cabs) from your hotel window. It was a truly unforgettable trip that I will never forget.

Nick and I are collectively known as the "Young Bucks." I think 2006 has been HUGE for us as we are finally finding our niche. We have tagged up so many times that I couldn't even imagine ever doing this alone again. We had the honor of wrestling in front of 3,000 ppl at the Anahiem Convention Center this year and even made our debut on television! We can be seen every Wednesday night on Mav tv or @ mavtv.com. I would like to think that we have def proven our selves to fans, other wrestlers and promoters this past year which is an unbelievable feeling. We feel that we are that much closer to the prize... We had a scary moment earlier this year when Nick accidentally suffered a concussion at a WAR show in southern cal. Thank God it was not worse. (Thanks to Dana for saving the day that fateful afternoon!)

My family has been great and supportive throughout this year. My dad has grown closer to his music. Him and I have worked together all year long and its because of him that I haved saved so much money! Mal has developed a love for basketball. Him and I love to chain wrestle in public. lol. Nick is my tag-team-partner/spot in the gym/and traveling body. We have grown a lot closer this year. Mom is the organizer of my life and holds the pieces together. Dj, Paul, Makayla (and alex) have made it fun to have family again. Makayla puts a smile on my face no matter what kind of day I have had. Dana and I have had rough times but ultimately we know we're better off together. Our love is real.

Thanks also goes out to my great friends: Bj, Dustin, Brandon, Darrino, Deshawn, Steve, James, and anyone who is involved with HRW. Also to all of the great wrestlers scattered around southern California. This area is honestly covered with the most talented ppl I have ever met.

I feel accomplished that I have been able to do so much in only a year, especially considering all of the circumstances: Hitting the gym five days a week, driving 45 minutes three days a week after work to visit Dana, flyering in the blistering heat and in frost-biting cold four days a week and finally...finding time to watch Seinfeld! I can only thank three things.. Sugar free Redbulls, protein bars and GOD!

I mean and no-way to boast or brag about anything in this blog. I am simply writing out my accomplishments for this past year for a few reasons.. I do not want any of this to be forgotten...and I am simply proud. Thanks to everyone for the support throughout the year 2006. Here is to another great 365 days!

God bless,

Matt a.k.a Mr. Instant Replay a.k.a The Mac Daddy of Sports Entertainment a.k.a Matt Jackson (Yes, that's what they're calling me on tv!!!)

2005 Year End Review

It is almost unreal to think that it has ONLY been 365 days. So much has happened in the year 2005. I am almost over-whelmed to even begin to think about it all. I have grown so much this past year both physically and mentally. I have learned so many valuable lessons and so much about creating/running a business. I have met and become friends with people I used to idolize on television. I have lost loved ones. I have gained loved ones. What a wild year. Here is a little summary..

My ex- fiance and myself broke up and I quickly fell into a deep depression. Things are finally good as we have worked out a friendship through it all.

I lost one of my childhood best friends from a car accident which killed him instantly. R.I.P Chris Brulotte. I still think about you all of the time. God bless you.

Nick and myself were put together as a tag team called the "Young Bucks." (Little did we know the success we would later have in this year as this team.) We learned that we would be wrestling this night and many nights to come for a major Southern California league known as Full Contact Wrestling. This particular wrestling company would sell out the famous arena in LA the Olympic Auditorium! Later we would also get to work in the famous old Laker stadium the Great Western Forum. Because of FCW we met HUGE names in the wrestling industry and we received a shot at showing our talent to thousands of people. For that, Nick and I are blessed.

The company I own, High Risk Wrestling has completely taken off. We have gained so much popularity in this territory, it's almost surreal. We ran over 24 shows this year! That is a milestone for an independent wrestling company. We have earned a constant fan base and have created a name for our selves as an independent company to be taken seriously in California. Thank you to my family and my close friends for helping make this possible!

Myself and a few of the others have gotten the honor to travel throughout every major city in Southern California. We have also wrestled in Sacramento, Arizona, and Utah. We have wrestled for so many different companies, I could not even attempt to list them all. I feel that we have all left a mark on every card we have been on.

In this year I have packed on 15 pounds of solid muscle from HOURS, and HOURS of work in the gym, dieting and constant supplementation. That is something I am EXTREMELY proud of.

I earned my certification as a Personal Trainer this year.

I met and became friends with more people this year then any other time in my life. I cherish my friendship with all of you.

My aunt Glory slipped, broke her leg and nearly died at a hospital after later catching pnenomia. Miracously through prayer she over came the obstacles and is now 100 percent and is living at home.

My sister Donajoi got married, moved out and gave birth to my new niece Makayla in a span of about 4 weeks!

Nick and I would both win the HRW Championship title once a piece and later win the NTW Tag Team Belts!

I am currently winning on the Southern California Rookie of The Year poll that is featured on SoCalUncensored.com!

Nick and I, the "Young Bucks" are currently runner-up for Southern California Tag Team of The Year which is featured on the same site as above.

HAHA.. I told you a lot has happened.. There are def several things I failed to list, but that is okay. It would be impossible to list them all. All I know is 2005 has been the most wild year of my life... I am not the happiest I have ever been in my life at this point because of my constant battle with being lonely.. But I cannot complain. I have my health, a great-loving family, a tight knit group of friends, a dominating professional wrestling group and a BRIGHT future ahead.

I can already tell you that 2006 is going to be a HUGE year for me. I have soooo much already planned and in store.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL. HAPPY NEW YEAR!