Kid Leopard mentioned over at BGE Headquarters that the BG East matroom, a couple of offices and storage were all flooded in the recent torrential rains that hit the Northeast. The boys of BGE had to scramble to remove everything out of harm’s way.
My first response to this news flash is sympathy for the BGE staff. I’ve dealt with a flooded basement before, and it sucks. There’s a helpless feeling about watching the water rise indoors. Mother nature puts us in our place, sometimes, reminding us that she’ll kick our asses at any moment she chooses.
My second response was concern for the goods. Save the tapes! Especially, save the classics! I’ve also had to deal with poorly archived materials that get neglected or destroyed accidentally. In the case of BGE, I think the classic materials (Bratpacks, BG in Hollands, all the KL Superbouts) are cultural treasures in need of loving preservation and protection.
My third response (yes, I overthink things… as if you didn’t know that already), was perfectly in line with commenter Magnus who quickly pointed out that the idea of BGE boys wet and sweaty from working all night saving materials from the flood sounds sort of hot. From my experience, dealing with natural disasters can makes tempers flare. Nerves get frayed. Blame starts getting tossed around for every little loss that can’t be undone. And, indeed, there’s plenty of sweat and grime to lubricate small slights (and bodies).
Yep, I can see some seriously hot, wet wrestling coming out of this whole scenario. Perhaps this would be an excellent opportunity to see Brad Rochelle brought out of the back office and back onto the mats, wet, frustrated, sweaty and in a nasty mood. I think Denny Cartier would be the kind of trouper to come in and lend a hand in a pinch, and then get unfairly picked on when tempers flare. And yes, I must angle once again to see more of Lon/Lou Dumont, who would be on hand to help, but then get teased for being too small to carry his weight, before he’d have to open up a can of whoop-ass on some loud-mouthed bigboy… let’s say Tyrell Tomsen.
Everyone wet and in a foul mood… yes, I think BG East could make some lemonade. Regardless, I wish them well. I’m placing an order this weekend, and I’ll keep in mind that the staff may be a little stressed by the flood… and that spontaneous, dirty, sweaty fights may have broken out, distracting the staff further. Good luck, boys!
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