Post by Jake Raab on Sept 11, 2019 19:34:12 GMT
Life/wrestling discussions. Santa Ana, California. Friday 7th September. (Off camera)
Things hadn't really been busy for Jake as of late since he returned to wrestling in Sin City Wrestling mainly because he was still a fresh face and he only found out who his opponent is for the Violent Conduct five Supershow which was a massive surprise for Jake, knowing he only had one match in Sin City Wrestling against Joshua Acquin which he won without the struggles of being in pain.
It was clear as day that Jake had problems settling in the wrestling environment, knowing he was quite rusty in the ring because it had been almost five years the last time he stepped inside of the wrestling ring mainly due to the knowledge of where to go. That had been a problem for Jake until he asked his cousin Konrad, the only one as of right now he talks to where he should go and Konrad thought Sin City Wrestling would be a good place for him.
While they are sitting in a Starbucks coffee shop at nine in the morning straight after Konrad dropped his kids off at nursery and school, it was a perfect opportunity to discuss things about wrestling and even about Jake's life as well as Konrad and Jake barely know each other well because Konrad's wrestling schedule's always busy.
Since Konrad didn't have to wrestle since Monday, it was a perfect chance for him to catch up with his cousin to discuss things about what's been happening in his life and Jake's life, although there's not been much to talk about as Konrad was curious how and where Jake was living as he says this.
Konrad Raab: “I never thought to ask you this, but where are you living at the moment?”
Jake Raab: “I'm living in Düsseldorf with my parents.”
Konrad Raab: “You need to start thinking about buying a house here. If you're gonna be a wrestler in the country, you have to live in America.”
Jake Raab: “I have thought about living here, but there are so many places to go in this country that I don't know where to live.”
Konrad Raab: “Here's what I suggest. Live close to me like maybe here or in Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, Long Beach. Plenty of places and you know I'll have you're back if you run into problems.”
Jake Raab: “It makes sense what you say for me to live here. My parents want me to move out for sure, they said I'm too old to live with them and they need space for this Sebastian kid.”
Konrad Raab: “Sebastian is only there temporarily. I told your parents to take care of him because I'm still waiting for his passport and visa to come through before I'm able to take him to America. That's why he's there.”
This left Jake in complete shock. Of course, he knew about the Sebastian kid living in the house at the moment but had no idea it was Konrad's kid as he asks another question about the whole thing with Konrad taking a sip of his water and Jake with his coffee.
Jake Raab: “Wait, is he your son?”
Konrad Raab: “Yes, I adopted him because he asked me to be his dad and to train him as a wrestler, although I'm a little reliant on that idea because of him being exposed in this sport.”
Jake Raab: “I had no idea you adopted him. I just saw some kid in my house and wondered what he's doing here.”
Konrad Raab: “Yeah, I have to wait a few more weeks before both the passport and his visa comes through, although they could come earlier. Was a lot of hard work filling out all those forms for Sebastian, but luckily, we got things sorted with his group home as they came with me to the US embassy with Sebastian to get the visa part sorted with them filling out most of the paperwork.”
Jake Raab: “Does Fizz know about this?”
Konrad Raab: “Yes she does as I had to discuss it long before he was officially my son as it was also up to her whether to keep him or not. She accepted to give him a fresh start in life.”
Jake was still lost for words to now know why Sebastian was only staying at his parent's house temporarily, not because it was another son his parents adopted, but because it was Konrad who did and Jake pats Konrad on the back for making a gutsy and right decision in his mind to take care of Sebastian.
Jake Raab: “It's a brave move, I give you credit on that. He doesn't talk very much.”
Konrad Raab: “He's not good with strangers, he's only comfortable talking with me because he feels he's heard. I will go to Germany after my match over in Chicago next week and hopefully get Sebastian out of your parent's hands if the visa and passport arrive in time to take him home.”
The reason at that point Jake stopped talking was because he wanted to discuss something else that's been on his mind since his debut in Sin City Wrestling, something really on his mind about the match as considering Konrad saw the match, he knows what he could help him with.
Jake Raab: “I need feedback on my match against Joshua Acquin. How did I do? What do I need to work on?”
Konrad Raab: “I'm glad you asked because we were going to talk about that. Yes you did really well, the only problem is and I know you've really just started is you got to be aware of people trying to take shortcuts in the ring.”
Jake Raab: “You mean like wrestlers breaking the rules?”
Konrad Raab: “Yes like the thumb to the eye Joshua did for an example or people holding your trunks for the pin or bringing out weapons to the ring or pinning you with their feet on the ropes, anything that's an advantage to a wrestler.”
Jake nods as he needed Konrad's feedback as much as he could, considering he knows his other cousin didn't really care for Jake at all since he hadn't spoken to him since the fraud crime Markus committed and he hadn't forgotten how he tried to rob Konrad of his wrestling spotlight and have half of his money spend into his account. Konrad took a sip of his bottled water before he speaks again
Konrad Raab: “I understand you want to be brutal just like Markus to stand yourself out from me, but while you can do that, you have to consider of the well-being of the wrestlers as well because trust me, nothing is worse than injuring and hurting wrestlers.”
Jake Raab: “What happens if I do it by accident?”
Konrad Raab: “Well yes accidents do happen in wrestling, I've made and been a part of a few accidents in my time in the sport, even if I'm lucky to only have busted ribs and twisted my ankle in my time, you still need to be careful of not being too brutal. If it's a hardcore match and have to use weapons, by all means, go for it.”
Jake Raab: “For a second there, I thought you'd say I shouldn't be allowed to use weapons for violent matches.”
Konrad Raab: “Difference is I only use them if I have to. It doesn't mean I like using weapons as I don't, but I can't say for you to not use them. Markus has made a living out of hardcore matches and he's got more broken bones, scars, burns, glass pieces in his body than anyone I've met.”
It was true, Konrad knew the values of how much respect Markus has for the hardcore wrestling world, he knows Markus had a very different upbringing with wrestling as he found more enjoyment being a hardcore wrestler than being a normal wrestler like Konrad was and Konrad saw that he saw both sides of him and Markus in Jake in and out of the ring.
Konrad Raab: “While I was in Germany, he and I have talked a lot about you which he had no idea you were wrestling until I told him. He said he'll come down and see you in Lancaster, California next week with me so you can see how much he's changed and possibly help you out with things about your opponent.”
Jake Raab: “Mind you, I would need his help as I know you've only wrestled in Sin City Wrestling once and know nothing about Dmitri.”
Konrad Raab: “No I don't sadly, but he does and can give you some pointers on what to say about him. Of course, for now, you can research as much as you can about him as it's always a preparation I have when approaching matches and remember to not let the cheap shots distract you from wrestling as it's only a minor thing you can improve on I saw was your weakness.”
Jake Raab: “It's a big jump to come off a win from Joshua Acquin to facing Dmitri. Is it too soon do you think?”
Konrad Raab: “I have to admit, it is very early for you to face someone that top level of a wrestler, but Sin City Wrestling see a ton of potential in you and not just because of your name.”
Jake Raab: “Although I'm worried it's because of my name to get in that spot so fast.”
Konrad could clearly understand where the worries of Jake came from, not many wrestlers can jump that high in their rookie career, especially in their second match in Sin City Wrestling to be facing a top level wrestler in his career, although Konrad has a story to tell regarding that as he says this.
Konrad Raab: “Remember when I started wrestling in World Elite Wrestling where my first match was a six-person tag match and then it got me a Universal title contention match? I found out later on it wasn't because of my name or the hard work I did in TNT, it was because they saw potential in me that I was able to be a champion and I was, wasn't I?”
Jake Raab: “Yes of course I remember, but everyone knew you though, everyone knows what you've done in WEW, this is completely different. I've literally had one match with a win behind my back and get thrown in against Dmitri in my second match. That doesn't happen usually with new stars.”
Konrad Raab: “You got to think about there are not many people on the roster at the moment and majority of those wrestlers are champions or have heated feuds with people. Dmitri obviously doesn't and nor do you, but the point is the match at least for you can be used to prove yourself. Maybe it'll lead you to title contention match.”
Jake Raab: “What? That's impossible.”
Konrad Raab: “It's been done before dude, trust me and it's only the beginning of you doing great things under mine and Markus's name. For now, check out flats and apartments in those California places I told you to go and then go from there.”
Jake nods as it's clearly Konrad had to go back home to attend to his wife with the newborn sons they've had a couple of months ago as Jake went back to living in a hotel in Santa Ana where he was staying at the moment due to not knowing where he'll live. He goes back there and sets his camera up to talk to the fans in his hotel room about the upcoming match.
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Another level higher than expected but able to get the job done Jake's camera (On Camera)
“It's times like this to wonder how a rookie wrestler like myself can go from facing against a former tag champion Joshua Acquin to facing against a former SCW Internet and SCW Heavyweight champion Dmitri? Between them two opponents is like a massive difference to be in the position I am, even if I had one win and one match to my name, but it doesn't scare me one bit because although I thought at first it was because of my last name and I hope it's not down to that, but they see potential in me.
Seems like a massive potential to me being a former MMA fighter and champion in Germany and the entire world, but I have done some research of what Dmitri has done in SCW. He's achieved a lot while he's been here with Roulette title the only belt he hasn't won during the active time in the company. The guy has a ton of talent from going up against the top names in Sin City Wrestling like Ty West and Ferris mostly from matches I've seen.
The only thing we have in common Dmitri is the fact we've both beaten Joshua Acquin. That's it, everything else is a massive difference between the pair of us. I mean I've not even proved myself yet here and you have. It's difficult for me to say something that I've got no history with and same with you. While I don't, I know my cousin, although I'm meeting him for the first time in five years next week has got a ton of history with you.
I know your known to be a vampire to suck the blood out of people, but does anybody know vampires don't exist? I don't know where you got the idea of being a vampire came from, but I'm not afraid of you hurting or battering me, look at my match with Joshua and see how well I can handle pain because I've been through a lot worse than a few knocks to my knees and legs.
I heard we've been placed in a match together because you've fought everybody else on the roster and that's down to the lack of numbers at the moment, however, I know how tough you are, I know you have a lot of violence streak in you as a wrestler, but so do I from my family genes. I'm different to Markus though because I'm much nicer to you, I respect what you've done in SCW.
But the problem is you have whined and cried also for a title shot, although unlike Joshua, you have actually earned one. I don't recall any MMA fighter who bitched and complained to get a title match, not one because they prefer to earn their shots for belts by working for it than asking and demanding for one. That's the problem I see in this company a lot. Yet I'm the only one who hasn't and I refuse to do because I'm not a bitch, especially it's too soon for me to even consider that.
Much like me and you fighting is, but I still do it because I have no problems getting my hands dirty in terms of making you bleed and punishing your body in the ring, that still will continue and I won't hesitate to use weapons to get the job done either because blood and violence doesn't scare Jake.
I will show you a taste of what Jake can do in terms of facing against one of the top wrestlers on the roster currently because you need to see how different I am in attitude to Markus, but know at the same time in terms of in-ring actions, I'm almost the same and I will do anything to get the win next Sunday. You'll hear more from me next week after finding more information about you.”
Things hadn't really been busy for Jake as of late since he returned to wrestling in Sin City Wrestling mainly because he was still a fresh face and he only found out who his opponent is for the Violent Conduct five Supershow which was a massive surprise for Jake, knowing he only had one match in Sin City Wrestling against Joshua Acquin which he won without the struggles of being in pain.
It was clear as day that Jake had problems settling in the wrestling environment, knowing he was quite rusty in the ring because it had been almost five years the last time he stepped inside of the wrestling ring mainly due to the knowledge of where to go. That had been a problem for Jake until he asked his cousin Konrad, the only one as of right now he talks to where he should go and Konrad thought Sin City Wrestling would be a good place for him.
While they are sitting in a Starbucks coffee shop at nine in the morning straight after Konrad dropped his kids off at nursery and school, it was a perfect opportunity to discuss things about wrestling and even about Jake's life as well as Konrad and Jake barely know each other well because Konrad's wrestling schedule's always busy.
Since Konrad didn't have to wrestle since Monday, it was a perfect chance for him to catch up with his cousin to discuss things about what's been happening in his life and Jake's life, although there's not been much to talk about as Konrad was curious how and where Jake was living as he says this.
Konrad Raab: “I never thought to ask you this, but where are you living at the moment?”
Jake Raab: “I'm living in Düsseldorf with my parents.”
Konrad Raab: “You need to start thinking about buying a house here. If you're gonna be a wrestler in the country, you have to live in America.”
Jake Raab: “I have thought about living here, but there are so many places to go in this country that I don't know where to live.”
Konrad Raab: “Here's what I suggest. Live close to me like maybe here or in Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, Long Beach. Plenty of places and you know I'll have you're back if you run into problems.”
Jake Raab: “It makes sense what you say for me to live here. My parents want me to move out for sure, they said I'm too old to live with them and they need space for this Sebastian kid.”
Konrad Raab: “Sebastian is only there temporarily. I told your parents to take care of him because I'm still waiting for his passport and visa to come through before I'm able to take him to America. That's why he's there.”
This left Jake in complete shock. Of course, he knew about the Sebastian kid living in the house at the moment but had no idea it was Konrad's kid as he asks another question about the whole thing with Konrad taking a sip of his water and Jake with his coffee.
Jake Raab: “Wait, is he your son?”
Konrad Raab: “Yes, I adopted him because he asked me to be his dad and to train him as a wrestler, although I'm a little reliant on that idea because of him being exposed in this sport.”
Jake Raab: “I had no idea you adopted him. I just saw some kid in my house and wondered what he's doing here.”
Konrad Raab: “Yeah, I have to wait a few more weeks before both the passport and his visa comes through, although they could come earlier. Was a lot of hard work filling out all those forms for Sebastian, but luckily, we got things sorted with his group home as they came with me to the US embassy with Sebastian to get the visa part sorted with them filling out most of the paperwork.”
Jake Raab: “Does Fizz know about this?”
Konrad Raab: “Yes she does as I had to discuss it long before he was officially my son as it was also up to her whether to keep him or not. She accepted to give him a fresh start in life.”
Jake was still lost for words to now know why Sebastian was only staying at his parent's house temporarily, not because it was another son his parents adopted, but because it was Konrad who did and Jake pats Konrad on the back for making a gutsy and right decision in his mind to take care of Sebastian.
Jake Raab: “It's a brave move, I give you credit on that. He doesn't talk very much.”
Konrad Raab: “He's not good with strangers, he's only comfortable talking with me because he feels he's heard. I will go to Germany after my match over in Chicago next week and hopefully get Sebastian out of your parent's hands if the visa and passport arrive in time to take him home.”
The reason at that point Jake stopped talking was because he wanted to discuss something else that's been on his mind since his debut in Sin City Wrestling, something really on his mind about the match as considering Konrad saw the match, he knows what he could help him with.
Jake Raab: “I need feedback on my match against Joshua Acquin. How did I do? What do I need to work on?”
Konrad Raab: “I'm glad you asked because we were going to talk about that. Yes you did really well, the only problem is and I know you've really just started is you got to be aware of people trying to take shortcuts in the ring.”
Jake Raab: “You mean like wrestlers breaking the rules?”
Konrad Raab: “Yes like the thumb to the eye Joshua did for an example or people holding your trunks for the pin or bringing out weapons to the ring or pinning you with their feet on the ropes, anything that's an advantage to a wrestler.”
Jake nods as he needed Konrad's feedback as much as he could, considering he knows his other cousin didn't really care for Jake at all since he hadn't spoken to him since the fraud crime Markus committed and he hadn't forgotten how he tried to rob Konrad of his wrestling spotlight and have half of his money spend into his account. Konrad took a sip of his bottled water before he speaks again
Konrad Raab: “I understand you want to be brutal just like Markus to stand yourself out from me, but while you can do that, you have to consider of the well-being of the wrestlers as well because trust me, nothing is worse than injuring and hurting wrestlers.”
Jake Raab: “What happens if I do it by accident?”
Konrad Raab: “Well yes accidents do happen in wrestling, I've made and been a part of a few accidents in my time in the sport, even if I'm lucky to only have busted ribs and twisted my ankle in my time, you still need to be careful of not being too brutal. If it's a hardcore match and have to use weapons, by all means, go for it.”
Jake Raab: “For a second there, I thought you'd say I shouldn't be allowed to use weapons for violent matches.”
Konrad Raab: “Difference is I only use them if I have to. It doesn't mean I like using weapons as I don't, but I can't say for you to not use them. Markus has made a living out of hardcore matches and he's got more broken bones, scars, burns, glass pieces in his body than anyone I've met.”
It was true, Konrad knew the values of how much respect Markus has for the hardcore wrestling world, he knows Markus had a very different upbringing with wrestling as he found more enjoyment being a hardcore wrestler than being a normal wrestler like Konrad was and Konrad saw that he saw both sides of him and Markus in Jake in and out of the ring.
Konrad Raab: “While I was in Germany, he and I have talked a lot about you which he had no idea you were wrestling until I told him. He said he'll come down and see you in Lancaster, California next week with me so you can see how much he's changed and possibly help you out with things about your opponent.”
Jake Raab: “Mind you, I would need his help as I know you've only wrestled in Sin City Wrestling once and know nothing about Dmitri.”
Konrad Raab: “No I don't sadly, but he does and can give you some pointers on what to say about him. Of course, for now, you can research as much as you can about him as it's always a preparation I have when approaching matches and remember to not let the cheap shots distract you from wrestling as it's only a minor thing you can improve on I saw was your weakness.”
Jake Raab: “It's a big jump to come off a win from Joshua Acquin to facing Dmitri. Is it too soon do you think?”
Konrad Raab: “I have to admit, it is very early for you to face someone that top level of a wrestler, but Sin City Wrestling see a ton of potential in you and not just because of your name.”
Jake Raab: “Although I'm worried it's because of my name to get in that spot so fast.”
Konrad could clearly understand where the worries of Jake came from, not many wrestlers can jump that high in their rookie career, especially in their second match in Sin City Wrestling to be facing a top level wrestler in his career, although Konrad has a story to tell regarding that as he says this.
Konrad Raab: “Remember when I started wrestling in World Elite Wrestling where my first match was a six-person tag match and then it got me a Universal title contention match? I found out later on it wasn't because of my name or the hard work I did in TNT, it was because they saw potential in me that I was able to be a champion and I was, wasn't I?”
Jake Raab: “Yes of course I remember, but everyone knew you though, everyone knows what you've done in WEW, this is completely different. I've literally had one match with a win behind my back and get thrown in against Dmitri in my second match. That doesn't happen usually with new stars.”
Konrad Raab: “You got to think about there are not many people on the roster at the moment and majority of those wrestlers are champions or have heated feuds with people. Dmitri obviously doesn't and nor do you, but the point is the match at least for you can be used to prove yourself. Maybe it'll lead you to title contention match.”
Jake Raab: “What? That's impossible.”
Konrad Raab: “It's been done before dude, trust me and it's only the beginning of you doing great things under mine and Markus's name. For now, check out flats and apartments in those California places I told you to go and then go from there.”
Jake nods as it's clearly Konrad had to go back home to attend to his wife with the newborn sons they've had a couple of months ago as Jake went back to living in a hotel in Santa Ana where he was staying at the moment due to not knowing where he'll live. He goes back there and sets his camera up to talk to the fans in his hotel room about the upcoming match.
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Another level higher than expected but able to get the job done Jake's camera (On Camera)
“It's times like this to wonder how a rookie wrestler like myself can go from facing against a former tag champion Joshua Acquin to facing against a former SCW Internet and SCW Heavyweight champion Dmitri? Between them two opponents is like a massive difference to be in the position I am, even if I had one win and one match to my name, but it doesn't scare me one bit because although I thought at first it was because of my last name and I hope it's not down to that, but they see potential in me.
Seems like a massive potential to me being a former MMA fighter and champion in Germany and the entire world, but I have done some research of what Dmitri has done in SCW. He's achieved a lot while he's been here with Roulette title the only belt he hasn't won during the active time in the company. The guy has a ton of talent from going up against the top names in Sin City Wrestling like Ty West and Ferris mostly from matches I've seen.
The only thing we have in common Dmitri is the fact we've both beaten Joshua Acquin. That's it, everything else is a massive difference between the pair of us. I mean I've not even proved myself yet here and you have. It's difficult for me to say something that I've got no history with and same with you. While I don't, I know my cousin, although I'm meeting him for the first time in five years next week has got a ton of history with you.
I know your known to be a vampire to suck the blood out of people, but does anybody know vampires don't exist? I don't know where you got the idea of being a vampire came from, but I'm not afraid of you hurting or battering me, look at my match with Joshua and see how well I can handle pain because I've been through a lot worse than a few knocks to my knees and legs.
I heard we've been placed in a match together because you've fought everybody else on the roster and that's down to the lack of numbers at the moment, however, I know how tough you are, I know you have a lot of violence streak in you as a wrestler, but so do I from my family genes. I'm different to Markus though because I'm much nicer to you, I respect what you've done in SCW.
But the problem is you have whined and cried also for a title shot, although unlike Joshua, you have actually earned one. I don't recall any MMA fighter who bitched and complained to get a title match, not one because they prefer to earn their shots for belts by working for it than asking and demanding for one. That's the problem I see in this company a lot. Yet I'm the only one who hasn't and I refuse to do because I'm not a bitch, especially it's too soon for me to even consider that.
Much like me and you fighting is, but I still do it because I have no problems getting my hands dirty in terms of making you bleed and punishing your body in the ring, that still will continue and I won't hesitate to use weapons to get the job done either because blood and violence doesn't scare Jake.
I will show you a taste of what Jake can do in terms of facing against one of the top wrestlers on the roster currently because you need to see how different I am in attitude to Markus, but know at the same time in terms of in-ring actions, I'm almost the same and I will do anything to get the win next Sunday. You'll hear more from me next week after finding more information about you.”