OWA Appreciation Thread

Hey everyone, I wasn't sure where I should post this and I knew appreciation threads are generally reserved for title changes but I feel I had to say something to everyone I've met recently.

I started efedding a little less than three months ago and stumbled across OWA by chance via a Reddit post. I didn't quite know what I was getting myself into and found it all a little intimidating at first. When I first joined the Discord and saw that most of the people in there had been doing it for years and all knew each other, I was worried about being able to integrate into the community.

As we all know, I'm autistic and have real trouble socialising and becoming a part of a social group. So I would like to give the biggest thank-you to everyone who has gone the extra mile to make me feel welcome and like a friend. I've only known everyone a short while and already feel like a part of the team.

I struggle with depression and self-esteem issues and the last few months have put me in the most positive mental state I can remember in a long while. I've had a fire ignited under me that has encouraged me to write more than I ever have in the past and for the first time in a while, I feel comfortable in my own skin. It sounds insane, but the encouragement and comradery I've felt here has made me feel appreciated. Winning the tag titles so early into my efedding lifespan honestly meant the world to me, it felt like my hard work was being recognised and it's been an amazing ride.

The fact I've been entrusted with writing matches and segments is humbling and I am grateful that I've been given the responsibility. I'd like to thank everyone for their reaction to Scotty vs. Monolith from last night. I worked my fingers to the bone to craft the narrative of that match and was terrified that it would flop. When everyone started hyping the shit out of it, I almost cried, for real. You all made me feel amazing and I cannot be thankful enough.

A few quick shout outs to the people who have brought me into the fold and been real friends: Keelan, Sav (MY COUSIN), Aria, Oasis (best head writer I could ask for), Axl, Rev (for being top banter), Brown Nate, Friend Carlos, Aaron, Tarah (extra shout out to her for her amazing edits), Nas, Chris, Leo, Scotty the GOAT, Tomi, Finn.

And two special shout-outs for Kenny and Gareth.

Kenny, you've took me under your wing and encouraged and nurtured my ideas. Plotting out our planned story with each other has been a joy and to be a part of your first tile win was an honour. Being your partner is something I value highly and I see you as one of my best friends. Your love of creativity and constant enthusiasm is a light that illuminates the entire fed and you're a credit to this mad hobby. Much love brother, here's to the future.

And Gareth, I think you deserve more credit for where the Nate Cage character is now than anybody else, and that includes me. When I was still brand new and had no fucking idea what I was doing, you were straight with me and told me exactly what I was doing wrong and how to set on the right path. You gave me constructive criticism when I needed it the most and played a crucial role in getting me where I am today. If it weren't for you, I doubt I'd be holding gold right now. 

I consider both of you mentors, compatriots, peers, and good friends. I wouldn't know what to do here without both of you and there is nothing but love for you from me.

Sorry for how long and serious this was. But I've recently had my spirits lifted so much as a person. I've been more confident, outgoing, and liking of myself. And all of you have played a part.

Your friend, fellow efedder, and kayfabe xenophobic violent misogynist, Tom.

<3

I love you bro, no homo. 

Why am I crying in the club right now?

This thread made me smile upon reading it I won't lie. You have been one of the shining lights out of all the new individuals that have signed up since Omega Wrestling Alliance began. You are a fantastic guy and have amazing writing talent that you should give yourself more credit for. We are very blessed to have you apart of the fed my guy so keep it up!

I just about started crying when I read this. We are so lucky to have someone like you around. I couldn't imagine having so many struggles and still sticking around in spite of all I have going on. Regardless, we appreciate you and I am so thankful to have made a friend like you.

I think I'll be here a long while after seeing things like this. My oldest nephew was autistic, so glad to see people like all of you taking the time to help someone. 

Amazing stuff right there.

Dawwww, touching.  We all appreciate you, myself especially.  From following you and bantering on Twitter to rekindling my love for efedding here after a nine year hiatus, to that epic match you wrote for guys who take so much pride in what they write in me and Scotty, you deserve this great feeling.  OWA rules, and so do you.

Monolith wrote:

Dawwww, touching.  We all appreciate you, myself especially.  From following you and bantering on Twitter to rekindling my love for efedding here after a nine year hiatus, to that epic match you wrote for guys who take so much pride in what they write in me and Scotty, you deserve this great feeling.  OWA rules, and so do you.

DENNIS! ONLY REASON YOU DIDN'T GET A SHOUT OUT WAS BECAUSE I WANTED TO KEEP IT PEOPLE THAT WERE HERE BEFORE ME BUT KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALSO LOVED

Hey, you don't gotta explain yourself to me.  I'm a man who doesn't need a shout out, I can read between lines and see true appreciation!  But thank you for the original post and the outburst of love right there haha.

Right on, I don't really know you but I'm happy to see you enjoying yourself and how much of a positive impact e-fedding has been on you. There's a lot of negative stuff at times and people can get mixed up in some ridiculous drama, so it's crucial to appreciate the sentimental and joyful things. Just remember to always have fun with what you're doing and continue to be as creative as you want, I think your match was very well done and I look forward to seeing more from you.

I knew you were going to be something special when I saw your app. Never forget who put you over first in thirty seconds, <3.

This legitimately brings a smile to my face man. It's always good to see new people come into this hobby and make the waves you have in your short time here. You're a talented writer too man, and have a very bright future in store. Your match writing is also top notch man, like seriously. As Dennis/Monolith said, you wrote a fantastic match for us and I loved every bit of it.

Yiu wanna make Big Bear Sully Cry?!? YOU GONNA MAKE THE BIG BEAR CRY?!? OK!! OK!! HER GOES!!


Seriously, I’ve told you this a few times, but it needs to be said as often as possible: you are pure talent, pure class, pure good guy (with a fuckin GNAR side), pure friend. We are peas in a pod, and when this is all said and done, when the internet dries up or enslaves us all, you and I will STILL be homies. 

Thank you for letting me know you, and thank you for being You. We win for having you here.

Tom, you nearly made me cry. 

Honestly, from your first promo I knew you had potential. And I knew ironing out a few kinks would get you exactly where you needed to go (and i was right). You've reached a goddamn plateau, and I know you're not done yet. You're a future world champion if I know anything in this world. 

When I first joined e-fedding, I wasn't welcomed with open arms and people willing to give me a helping hand, I felt I needed to do that for other people and create a lasting experience, when you joined I didn't know how special you truly were, but I know now you're a once in a lifetime person and a wonderful human being who I am honored to have known and taken time to talk to. 

Heart and Seoul has also been amazing, I really did not know what I was getting myself in to with that tag team because neither of us were fully confident in writing as babyfaces, but God did it work out well. And we have amazing natural chemistry as a writing duo which is a testament do both the strength of our friendship and both our desires to write and create as a team and as individuals. 

Thank you for the shout out, and I am so happy to have decided to give you that criticism and also to have seen where it's taken you and am fully optimistic about where it's going to take you in the future. 

Love you, Tom. 

ya cunt.

Alright, you name-dropped me so I feel obligated to respond.

My dude, you went from someone I thought would be around a week or two before heading out into someone I couldn't see OWA going without. From the day I saw your sign-up, my pessimistic self who was conditioned to new people leaving relatively quickly or sticking around until we found out their true colors were doodoo brown, thought we weren't going to see much. And you have slowly become one of my favorite people here, because you embraced a partnership with Kenny to bring out some mighty fine work, a positive vibe to the discord and the board, and you've been working your ass off to show us how much of an asset you are. More importantly, you've become a good friend to everyone in the fed and you deserve everything you've received in OWA so far and what you'll receive in the future.

I think I can speak for the OWA board as a whole when I say we appreciate and value your contributions. Keep up the good work, my fellow moustache musketeer.

Just like you, I found out about OWA from Reddit. I never thought I would get into efedding again but this place has made me enjoy it more than I ever did. I really enjoy whatever OWA puts out and all of you are really good people. You're a talented writer Nate and I always knew you had great potential. Love you, brother. Hopefully, England wins the world cup.

There's a fucking branch in my eye.

It makes me so happy to know this place and this hobby have brought you so much joy. You've taken to efedding faster than almost anyone else I can remember, and I think it's just a testament to how completely you've thrown yourself into all of this. I'm glad you love it, because it loves you right back.

We're lucky you found your way to us. Never forget how much everyone here cares about you, how welcome you are, and just how much we believe in your amazing abilities as a writer and a promoer. Above everything else, I feel like I'm just lucky to be able to call you a friend. You're a complete gem and in a short time, you've become one of those people who's helped to make this experience in OWA what it is for me. You're the best, White Nate.