Cactus Gauge

Why does Madison look so shocked in the photo?

My love for Madison just grew a little more.

After two weeks back at home in New Orleans, full of drinking, New Years Eve on Burbon Street, fireworks and more food than should ever be consumed by one person - Cactus was ready to get back to New York and get back to work. It was a new year and there were goals to accomplish. http://i.imgur.com/nQkkeg5.jpg?1 Arriving back in New York Cactus found himself alone after signing a few autographs and watching everyone else gather their luggage. Cactus: Ah, crap. Really? Where's my luggage? Frustrated, tired and in need of some downtime from traveling, Cactus reluctantly wanders off to find his luggage. Finding the help desk, Cactus approaches the young blonde behind the counter. Perky Blonde: HI SIR HOW MAY I HELP YOU?!?! Cactus: Girl, stop. Calm your tits. I've been traveling all day and I am not looking for ... Cactus looks the girl up and down. Cactus: Well - this. I am not looking for this. Cactus grabs his head. Cactus: Look, I need my luggage and it didn't come out. Perky Blonde: Oh, I assure you sir, we are all very well trained professionals. You have nothing to worry about. We will find your luggage. The perky blonde begins typing away at her computer. Perky Blonde: I just have a few questions for you. Perky Blonde: First, has your plane arrived yet? Cactus just stares at his new friends. Perky Blonde: Your plane sir. Has it arrived? Cactus looks around. Cactus: Am I on punked? Did Jack put you up to this? Perky Blonde confused: Who's Jack? Cactus: Ma'am, how would I be standing in front of you if my plane hasn't arrived? Perky Blonde: So, yes, plane has arrived. She continues to type away at her computer. Perky Blonde: And next question. Did you bring your luggage with you? Cactus: Girl, stop. Look, is there a manager here or someone else I can speak to? Perky Blonde: Why I am the manager sir!! Cactus: I am not getting my luggage back am I? Scene fades to blughech.

Cactus is appreciative of the honor! Congrats to all the winners.

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At least thats all which was spewed.

I don't have beef with Jack. I dont have beef with anyone... I dont think.

We will tighten it up and work on the editing some more. I just wanted to get the first one out there. The more different people who want to be on the show the better!

He's annoying... I am not sure how to feel about that LOL

With All Due Respect host The King and Queen of Turmoil as we recap Turmoil 146 in all of its shut-it-down-ness. Someone get DuhBleck some coffee. The man was sleep talking through the whole episode.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfAB83Jud0Q Coachman: The 12 year success of the OCW has watched the company grow back into a powerhouse in the wrestling entertainment industry. Coachman: With the addition of their Turmoil show, the company has seen some of its highest ratings and success in recent memory. Coachman: One of those successes has been an interview style show, hosted by a man from the bayous of New Orleans - Cactus Gauge. Coachman: Cactus Gauge has brought a new style of funny, interview skills and a sprinkle of powerful matches to make one of the most must see shows on the OCW. Coachman: Cactus Gauge joins us today from the Crescent City. Cactus, welcome to SportsCenter. http://i.imgur.com/NyRTylO.jpg Cactus: Jonathan, it’s my pleasure. A merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you sir. Coachman: The OCW is gearing up for a new year of their season - what is on tap for the Watering Hole. Cactus: That’s a good question. I think this is going to be one of the most exciting, drama filled seasons that you will see in the OCW. With more drama comes better guest. The Watering Hole will not disappoint. We have a special episode for Turmoil 147 that will reveal a new aspect of our show. We are embracing our why. Coachman: The Watering Hole opened the Devil's Night PPV last week. How large of a accomplishment was that? Cactus: I am blown away honestly. I was just trying to entertain the masses and the Watering Hole has become something that people enjoy. Look, I get it. I am still a rookie in a lot of peoples eyes. This place has been rolling for 12 years, but make no mistake about it Coach. This Cacti is firmly planted in the hearts of Turmoil fans around the globe. Coachman: I have to ask, whats with the goat? Cactus: G.O.A.T. is the Watering Hole mascot. You'll have to tune-in to Turmoil 147 for that though. Coachman laughs: Ok, I'll do that. Cactus, you’ve tried your hand at producing - will you ever walking away from wrestling entertainment to go with movies full time? Cactus: No, no I don’t. I love this business and the OCW is my home. Movies will be there if I want them when it’s all said and done, but truthfully - I’ve got a new meaning. It’s a new year Coach. It’s a new opportunity. My goal is to help people fulfill their true potential. Coachman: Your last match seen you go toe to toe with one of the biggest men to ever step foot in Turmoil, a man who was once your teammate - The Butcher. Can anyone stop the man? Cactus: He’s beatable. That loss was on me. I let him off the hook when I had him down. He’s a massive man, almost not human. But he hurts. He’ll feel it again. We will cross paths once more. Coachman: Rumors are flying around about the Club. What should we expect from the Club in the new year? Cactus: Changes Coach, changes. Like I said earlier - it’s a new year with new beginnings and opportunities. I think you will see those changes start on the Watering Hole and continue with my goal of having OCW gold wrapped around my waist. Coachman: Sensation offered you quite the offering on the Devil's Night Watering Hole. Will we ever see Cactus Gauge with OCW gold around his waist? Cactus: Sensation truly caught me off guard. It's what he's good at. It's kinda his thing. At the heart of the issue is that all I can control is what I do with the opportunities that I am given. It’s been hinted that an opportunity at the hardcore or even Television title is on it’s way. Both of those men I have nothing but respect for, but at the end of the day I do this to help other people find their why, reach their true destiny, fulfill their potential and entertain the masses. If I get an opportunity for gold along the way you can bet your last dollar that I am going to take it. Having OCW gold would be an honor and I’d take it to higher heights than it’s ever seen. But it’s not my why. Cactus: I tell you what Coach, when that opportunity comes - you have a front row seat to Spine Town on me. I want you to come and call it. It will be showtime for sure. Coachman: Cactus, G.O.A.T., I am there. You just say when. Thank you for being on SportsCenter. Cactus: Coach, it was my pleasure. G.O.A.T. and I wish a Happy New Year to you and yours.

FYI, Cactus is always willing to find a tag partner if anyone gets the itch.

A very special WH will be lined up.

http://www.cognitivedistortion.com/img/UG23/Wallpaper/1075660694_4.jpg After the last Turmoil of the year, Cactus Gauge decided to get away from the hustle and bustle of NY and go back home for Christmas. Arriving in New Orleans and renting a car, Cactus left for the Camp own by his uncle Tee. Greeted by family and friends on the bayou a Cajun Christmas was well underway. Aunt Bazil was cooking the holiday feast like a machine on autopilot, Uncle Onufre was passed out on the rocking chair and the grandkids were surrounded around Uncle Tee as he prepared to read 'Cajun Christmas'. It was good to be home. After the festivities had died down, kids were in bed, Uncle Tee and Cactus made their way to the porch for a nightcap drink and catch-up conversation. Tee: Meh, tis good to have you home Cacti. This been too long. Cactus: The show never stops Unc. The show never stops. Tee: You kno what dont's stop. Your Aunt Bazil's bowels. Dis Christmas dinner will run right chew her. Meh. Tis not going to be nice for me. Cactus and Uncle Tee have a good laugh as they sip their beverages. Tee: Nothin like a good drank at the end of the night. Cactus: Just the end of the night? Tee: Cacti, when we drink we drink to get drunk. When we get drunk we go to sleep. When we go to sleep we dont's sin. When we dont's sin, we go to heaven. Dontcha want to go to heaven wit me Cacti? Tee: Sure you do. So drink up and let's go to heaven. Cactus: You're too much Unc. It's why I love you. The two sit in conversation silence for a moment. The sound of crickets and frogs on the bayou fills the cool crisp air as the full moon shone brightly on the water. Tee: So what dee plan for dee new year? Cactus: That's a good question Unc. I am not sure honestly. There are a lot of changes coming. I have a lot to figure out. Tee: Hum. Why. Cactus: Well, because Unc. Just a lot of new things and lots of new changes. Tee: Meh, you nots listening to me. I didn't ask you a question. I gave you a statement. Why. Cactus: What? Bourbon is kicking in early. Tee: Listen young grasshoppa. I'll learn you something. Tee: Your why. You need to know your why. Why do you do what you do. You figure dat out and dey rest is easy mac and cheesy. Cactus: My why huh? Tee: Meh. Trust me. Uncle Tee would never lead you ashtray. Cactus: You mean astray. Tee: Dat's whut I said. Tee: Oh, dat reminds me. I gots you a present. Cactus: What's that? Tee: Remember Roux? Cactus: Your pet goat? Ha. Sure I do. Tee: Meh, she had some little goats. So guess who got one to take home? Cactus: A goat? What am I going to do with a goat? Tee: Why. Cactus laughs: Merry Christmas Unc. Tee: Merry Christmas Cacti. Scene fades as the two rock in their chairs, sipping on their beverages of choices.

This thread needs some holiday cheer.

Happy Holidays y'all. My first Christmas here in the OCW. It's been a ride. Looking forward to as many as will have me.

...letting it go. I'll submit to jack.

Dear Queen, don't forget that you will be on the Watering Hole this week. That itch could be spread.

I'll work with any of the rookies. Just hit me up. We can submit and let them decide. I am kinda itching to get back in the ring.

So I was unable to get anyone to do the podcast with me this week and you savages are too tough to do it alone, so here's my feedback. Opening RP: Great way to start off Season 12. I thought it was a good twist to get Jack involved. It is slightly out of left field the way Season 11 ended, so it didn't 100% make sense to have Jack leading the show, but Jack is a treasure here and his RP's are the best. Jackson and KD was really good. I love the implied racism for Jackson. He and KD made for a great duo and I hope to see more of them together. Wrex gets props for doing what most rookies don't - something! He seems like a fan favorite. I'd like too see more guys who don't have to grab the low hanging fruit of foul language. It's got me thinking.... Madison and Pyra match I thought was good. Madison, hands down, has the best entrance here. I never watch all the matches, just due to times sake. I watch the opening, skip through and the ending. Madison might be a force if she keeps pushing herself and picking up wins. Was the 'sissy' thing weird for anyone else? No? Just me? Ok... Chase and Graham was great. I enjoy the story and I am interested, watching and wanting to see where this goes. I could get old quick but could be awesome if it grows. I loved Joe's shirt and I am glad he's back. The look is really different though. I wish there were a little more story as to why. Sir Henry, you're not on discord so I couldn't send you a message but get over yourself a little bit. Yes guys here are harsh, yes they are tough on rookies and they don't make it easy. This is their place and if you want to be apart of the best efed around, then suck it up, take the feedback, go back to the drawing board and stick with it. Take it from a fellow semi-newbie who got some of that same himself and had to fight through it. I don't know if Dustin wrote with Jack or not, but Dustin actually had a personality in that RP. He has seemed like a log floating down the river with no direction or voice. I am liking this version of Dustin a lot. Watering Hole was fun. I always enjoy writing with Bills handler - she's the best. The Hole got a little diluted at the end because there were a million ideas that others wanted to do and it kept falling through and I just ran out of time to tie it up better. I am open to feedback on what people think, would like to see and to keep it fresh. I don't want it to get stale and I have some ideas that I'll try this season. 5% nation - I just want to know more and see where they are going. I was hoping to hear where they were going when they interrupted the WH. Give me more! Chase and Dustin match was really good. I enjoyed watching that one and both have good characters. Austin and Sid RP was good. I always struggle reading the # stuff, but I really like the gimmick. It was the most heel that I've seen from Austin. The wolves and the sheep thing was kinda cool but, for me, didn't fit the character and the look. Another story I am intrigued by. The next RP was another that didn't really make 100% sense. The only thing I can think is that GC isn't responsible and someone else is stirring trouble. Wrex and Greyham was a good match. I though it was great to have the highlights of it. Maybe a preshow match though since it was a highlight? Seemed like an odd placement, thats all. I am all in on the Greyham and Chase characters. Wrex looks to be a straight, no nonsense heel. I dig it. Loki and Trance might be my two favorite people here on Turmoil. Their RP are hilarious and this one was an instant classic. I would have liked to seen that before the show or something. Again, its just me but I dont enjoy hoping between the show and stuff that happens away from the show. The RP was an instant classic for me though. Up there with Jack and his AA meeting RP. Seb RP was always great. Short, sweet and sets up something bigger. I love that kinda stuff. Good break from the big RP. Sophia :o needs to get that championship back. Sophia and Madison interactions are funny as hell and also disturbing when you really think about it. I wasn't supposed to be in this and then Jack and I gave it a shot. Clearly showed that we haven't worked together and I wasn't clear on the rules so I didn't get that last break up in. Sucks, but we'll get it. I think the GC has a really solid plan going forward. I get the RP from B17 and it's good. I just want to see him in the ring for a change. Jackson might have the 2nd best entrance behind Madison and he takes those knees like a champ. Good mess would someone please take one of these championships from this manimal!! Cactus needs to get his crap together and earn a shot. This one is on you Jack for the PPV blow hole that we had! ;) WHAT THE HELL HAVE YOU DONE TO BIG ED!! Scary looking dude. Thats a heel done right. I am all in on this story line. I do wish the back story would have been told better as to what really happened instead of Ed just disappearing. Either way Ed will be someone making noise here. Great job Leon. Hopefully next week we will give the Gentleman Club recap show a try again.

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Great show. The one match was a let down but the rest were really good. We have always tossed the idea around of doing a podcast review show and we are going to try one tomorrow morning, so I'll leave my review for that.