The Axeman Speaks 5-14-2014

This is what I plan on doing a lot more of in the future, spending time with my kids and
grandkids. God has been verrrrry good to this old man!

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wrestling News Center, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine and mine alone. However, everyone should always agree with me, because I am the quintessential example of wrestling knowledge and expertise in the most puristic form. (Does that bring back memories? lol...)

Greetings, my friends! I know I said I would write two more columns before I left Mississippi, but I changed my mind. It is all here in one column. This is the last column I will write from Mississippi. In about 8 hours I will be on my way to Missouri, to a new chapter in my life. 

I want to say thank you to all my friends who attended the going away dinner Jimmy and Tia arranged for me at O'Charley's a few days ago. I had a blast! A big thanks to Jimmy, Tia, and anyone else who had a part in arranging it! It really meant a lot. I will never forget it. Thank you, Tia, for the photos.

Also I want to thank my fellow writers at Wrestling News Center and everyone else who posted on WNC and on FB saying all those nice things about me. You have no idea how much all of those kind words mean to this old man.

Also, a very big thank you to Edith Poole and all the crew at EPW for a very memorable night this past Saturday night. Not only was it an outstanding show from beginning to end, I got to shave the head of an individual who has been a thorn in my side for over 10 years, Dustin Burcham. Dustin just thought he could outsmart Axeman lol.... The dinner they had for me after the show was an awesome surprise. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in preparing food and getting all that together. I was very glad my two grandkids from Texas, Isaak and Harley, were able to be in attendance. Isaak attended his first wrestling show when he was three years old at EPW, and was a regular at EPW and other places until they moved to Houston a year ago. Harley had never been to a wrestling show before and she loved it. Once again, congratulations to everyone at EPW on a spectacular show, and again, thanks for letting me be a part of EPW since day 1.

Many people have asked me what my involvement in wrestling will be from this point on. Well, I would like to say that I will continue to announce, but the truth is, there are very few promotions in Missouri, thanks to the ridiculous regulations and fees imposed on wrestling organizations by the Missouri Athletic Commission. They have run almost all the wrestling organizations out of the state. There are one or two groups left, and I will check them out, but truth be told, I am almost certainly retired as far as announcing goes.

I do intend to continue to write for Wrestling News Center on a limited basis, so The Axeman will continue to speak from time to time. Yes, you will have to continue to put up with me in that capacity.

I will also do whatever I can to advertise and promote ladies wrestling in any way I can, no matter where the group is running. I have always been a huge fan of ladies wrestling, and that is not going to change.

Speaking of ladies wrestling, I want to mention an outstanding ladies wrestling organization, UWW in Union City, Tennessee. This is a group that does custom matches, and they do a taping just about every month. This company is off to a good start, and I am sure they will see much success. The reason they will be successful is because the owners, Little Bit and Jason, are doing things right. If you are a fan of ladies wrestling, check out Ultimate Women's Wrestling at their website, www.ultimatewomen'swrestling.com. Order a custom match - you can call the shots and have it the way you want it. You will be glad you did. Tell them Axeman sent you.

Before I go any further, I want to answer one email.  John Todd writes: "What are some of the most memorable wrestling shows you have announced during your career, or maybe I should say, the most enjoyable shows?"

There have been many, but the three that stand out in my mind are the show TFW did several years ago with the stars from Chikara; the WNC Awards Show at UCW in Union City, TN in 2014; and the EPW show this past Saturday night.

OK, now I am gonna talk about some folks!

First of all, I am really glad to see Pure Destruction, Brody and Cody Hawk, are back together and once again standing tall and kicking ass in wrestling in the Mid-South. PD was doing just that back when I got involved in wrestling in this area, and I have missed them. Welcome back! There is no better kick ass tag team anywhere in the Mid-South, in my opinion.

Speaking of tag teams, I must mention HGH, Justin Rhodes and DC. If you had told me a few months ago that these two guys were teaming up, I would have said it would never work. Do not get me wrong, both of these guys are awesome wrestlers, but I would never have thought their two different wrestling styles and personalities would have ever worked as a team. Boy, was I WRONG! These two are fabulous! The chemistry is perfect, they work together very well, and each seems to know exactly what the other is thinking. I have never seen a bad match from this team, and I predict much success for HGH in the future.

Ok, on to Nathan Aulridge. The first match I saw Nathan in several years ago was a disaster. However, Nathan has come a long way since then. His in-ring work is as different now as night and day. He has learned how to cut a darn good promo, too. To make a long story short, Nathan has all the ability, personality, and instinct necessary to go as far in this business as he wants to go. Period.

Another young man I want to mention here is "The Playboy" CT Jordan. It is my understanding he has been involved in wrestling for several years, but I had never seen him work until recently. While he has a long way to go, I am expecting great things from him in the future. It is obvious he has had some very good training. His desire to learn and excel is obvious. He will go far.

I could go on and on talking about various people, but I will stop there.

Right now there are a number of promotions in the Mid-South that are having very good shows. IWF is back. They do a monthly TV taping, and their broadcast airs every Saturday night on WCBI in Tupelo, or you can view the current and all previous shows at www.IWFslam.com. There is UCW in Union City, TN - Very good shows week after week after week. If you are ever in that area, check them out. There is RSWF in Memphis, the 2014 WNC Promotion of the Year, check them out! SGWA in Southaven, great shows every week. EPW in Booneville is on a roll, they are having some awesome wrestling shows, check them out! SPWA in Ramer, TN, every Saturday night, from what I have seen they are a very good group, you won't go wrong there! OWO is another outstanding group in the area. They do not have shows every week, but they do have at least one show a month, and I can assure you, they are good shows. I probably left someone out, but my point is we have a bunch of good wrestling in our area every week. Get out there and support your favorite group, you will be glad you did. Tell 'em Axeman sent you!

That's all for this column. If you have any feedback inbox me on FB, send me a text, email me, or leave a comment here. I will answer back. Thanks for reading!

It's been real, it's been fun, but all things have to come to an end. I appreciate all of you. I hope we meet again some time down the road.

And now, for the last time from Mississippi, The Axeman has spoken. Chop chop!

The Axeman Speaks 5-6-2015

The photo above is my granddaughter, Ella, along with her cat Max. Isn't she beautiful?

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wrestling News Center, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine and mine alone. However, everyone should always agree with me, because I am the quintessential example of wrestling knowledge and expertise! (Does that bring back memories? lol...)

Greetings Axmaniacs! I have promised to write a column before I leave North Mississippi, but I am going to have to break that promise. I have so much to say that I will have to write two columns. So this is the first of two.

This column will be all about answering emails. actually, I will answer one email that contained a whole bunch of questions. The email is from Nicole Fowler, you know, the Nicole Fowler who used to write and ask me who I think is the top 5 or 10 in a whole bunch of categories. I have not heard from Nicole for several years, but as I always say, I will not attempt to list the top or best, but will list 5 or 10 of the top or best. You know the drill....

Nicole's first question (and I like this question): Axeman, I would like to know, if you could book your dream all ladies card, who are 10 of the ladies you would choose?

OK, this one is easy. Brandi Wine, Malia Hosaka, Lil Bit, Amber O'neal, Crazy Mary Dobson, Su Yung, Barbie Hayden, Melanie Cruise, Great Cheyenne, Aida Marie, and Mackenzie York. Oh wait, I have been told Crazy Mary Dobson is now in WWE training at NXT, so I guess it would have to be Million Dollar Baby. Oh, and I could not possibly leave Nikki Lane off the card. Oh, and I would have to have Mary Elizabeth Monroe on the card. I am sure there are others, but if I had these ladies on my card I would be more than pleased. I know that's more than 10, but these are who I would want. Oh, wait, I would have to include Claudia Del Solis on that card also.

Next question: Who do you think the five most beautiful WWE Divas are who are NOT involved in WWE any longer are?

Five of the most beautiful ex-WWE Divas are: AJ Lee, Maryse, Kelly Kelly, Trish Stratus, Gail Kim. Oh, but we can't leave Madusa off the list. Oh, and there is Molly Holly. So, since this is my column, there are seven of the most beautiful.

Next question: There was a tag team around the area several years ago, two guys who are midgets, I think they called themselves Little Guy Corporation or something like that. Do you know whatever happened to them and if they will ever be back in wrestling in this area?

The team was called Little Guys, Incorporated. I have to be honest, I have no idea where they went or what they are doing now. If anyone knows, please email me or leave a comment at the end of this column. I am curious myself.

I have been told Jerry Lynn won referee of the year. Didn't he win it once before?

No. Jerry Lynn has never won referee of the year. However, Joey Lynn did. He is the only referee to win the award two years in a row, having won in 2013 and 2014. Also, in answer to another of your questions, Joey is in my opinion the best referee in this area. Turtle is a close second.

Next question: Please list all the promotions you have announced for.

I can't. I will try, but I know I will leave some out. Let's see, there was MUWA, TFW, All Pro, DWA, MCWA, JWS, XOW, XWO, OWO, CWA, MLW, IWF (once), DSW, there was one group in Tennessee and one group over in Alabama whose names I cannot remember. I won't list the groups in Oklahoma and Texas I announced for years ago. They are all defunct anyway. Oh, I left out SGWA. Oh, and there was UCW. And years ago there was ASWF back when Aaron Polston was running it. I am sure I left some out.

Next question: Who were your favorite announce partners over the years?

The Mayor Oscar Barlow, Kimble Winstead, Al Hall, Big Dave, Nathan Lee, Gene Jackson, Mama Denise.

What are some of your biggest disappointments in wrestling?

Oh my... TNA, Lacey Von Erich, the demise of TFW, LeeLee quitting wrestling, the demise of DWA, and the demise of DCW.

Next question: You have gotten to rub elbows with a number of wrestling legends over the years. Who are some of them?

Yes, I have been fortunate to have met a number of stars, including Doug Gilbert, Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Dusty Rhodes, Mick Foley, Jimmy Valiant, Downtown Bruno, Big Daddy V, Bobby Eaton, Buff Bagwell, Kamala, Don Bass, Molly Holly, Dutch Mantell, Jackie Fargo, and Paul Bearer, just to name a few.

Next question: If you could choose any two female wrestlers to team up an make a tag team out of, who would you choose?

I would choose Aida Marie and Little Bit, and I would call them "The Small Package."

Last question: What are some of your favorite tag teams over the years?

OK let's see... Pure Destruction, The Asylum (Psycho & Wraith), HGH, The Elite, Legion of Doom, Dungeon of Pain, Family of Pain, and The Pink Flamingos.

The Axeman Speaks March 6, 2015

This is one of my favorite photos, one of those rare occasions when we are surrounded by grandkids! It does not happen often, but I am retiring in April and moving to St. Louis, and will be spending a lot more time with some of them!

Greetings, my friends, and SURPRISE! Yes, I am writing a column! I know, it has been months, but I decided to write one tonight because I actually have some free time. No work tonight! Too much ice. so, I decideed to answer some mail. Now, I don't receive nearly as much mail as I once did, and that's because I don't write columns and answer mail much anymore, lol, but I received one today that I do want to answer, so here we go!

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wrestling News Center, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine and mine alone.

But first, my friends, I need to take time to post this photo of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock attempting to launch his boat last summer. He just could not figure out why it won't come off the trailer. He also could not figure out why his truck would not start. Folks, I post this as a public service. If he ever does get that boat in the water, he's going to be dangerous. Boaters, beware!

OK, first email I will answer:

Devon Riley writes: "Axeman, I seen you at that show at the Salvation Army and you gave Dustin Star an award. I thought you hated Dustin Star. Whats up with that?"

OK, Devon, let's correct your grammar first. It's I saw, not I seen. Also, I really think you should spell Dustin's name right, it is Starr. First of all, I never hated Dustin Starr. I did have some heat with him at one time, but that was long ago. Yes, D-Rock and I did present him with the 2014 Wrestler of the Year award that night. Didn't mind presenting it at all, I was happy to do it. I wrote a column over a year ago where I buried the hatchet, so to speak, with Dustin. I have no heat with him any more. I congratulate him on winning that award. I believe he deserves it. Dustin has come a long way since the time when I had heat with him. Life is too short to hold grudges and have heat with people.

I cannot miss this opportunity to congratulate Miss Maria on being voted Valet of the Year for 2014. I was honored to present her with her award as well. Now, I have to say it should be against the rules for a lady to be as beautiful as she is, lol. She is a great valet.

Dustin "Five" Starr and Miss Maria, known in wrestling as "The Power Couple," have risen very quickly to the top in wrestling in the Mid-South, and they will be on top for as long as they want to be, you can count on that.

Nicole Fowler writes: "Who do you think the best three or four lady wrestlers in indy wrestling are?"

Well, Nicole, you obviously do not know me very well, because if you did you would know that I don't like to say who the best are, because there are so many good wrestlers out there. So I will say that the following ladies are AMONG the best: Malia Hosaka, Brandi Wine, Barbi Hayden, Little Bit, Sarah Stock, Melanie Cruise, Great Cheyenne. I am sure I left someone out who deserves to be on the list.

In another email, Nicole writes: "Who do you consider to be the best WWE Diva?"

That one is easy. The best, and also the most gorgeous WWE Diva, is AJ Lee. Period, enough said, AJ Lee. The best.

Don Todd writes, "What do you think about the WWE Hall of Fame inductees this year?"

Glad you asked!
RIKISHI: Deserves to be there.
THE BUSHWHACKERS: These off the wall guys were on top in WWE and elsewhere for a long time. They deserve to be there, but I must say there are other great tag teams that also are just as deserving, if not more so.
MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE: Should have been there in the Hall of Fame a long time ago. Finally, things have worked out, and I am glad they did. Elizabeth should be inducted with him.
ALUNDRA BLAYZE (MADUSA): It's about time! More than deserving, and I think she needs one more WWE run!
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER: Why? WHY?!!

Daniel Bennett writes: "Whatever happened to Su Yung? She was on everyone's card in this area at one time, then Lawler got her into WWE, and then she was released by WWE after she and Lawler split up. She seems to have disappeared. She was so pretty, and she was not a bad wrestler either."

You are right, we don't hear much from Su Yung these days. I was pleased to see her name on the card at the upcoming Shine 25 event in Florida. So she is still around.

And finally, Adenar Nokaboru writes: Whatever happened to that big black wrestler, I think he was called Nino or Neno. He was very good, but he just seemed to drop out of sight."

Yes, he was good. He was very good. And yes, we don't see him very often any more. Neno, Where did you go?  I know you are out there, so listen up, we would like to see you more often on future OWO or EPW or SPWA cards.

 
Speaking of OWO, I finally got to see my first OWO show several weeks ago. In fact, I ended up announcing that night. I also, as mentioned earlier, was at the OWO awards show. Both were very good shows. I am impressed with OWO, and I hope to be able to see other OWO shows in the near future. This is a good group, and I recommend you see their shows if you have the chance.

EPW is on a roll again in Booneville, MS. Every Saturday night EPW is having some great shows, and they are having some big crowds. I announced there a couple of weeks ago for the first time this year, and I really enjoyed it. It was fun. EPW is a great organization, it is fun again, and as always you never know who will show up or what will happen at EPW. Check them out, every Saturday night on Highway 145 South in Booneville, MS.

I also went to Ramer, TN, a few weeks ago to see SPWA. Again, I was impressed with what I saw. These guys put on a great show that night and it was a lot of fun. Great crowd, no bad matches at all that night, a very enjoyable show. Check out the show in Ramer if you are anywhere near there, you will be glad you did.

That's all for this week, my friends. I hope to see you all at a show somewhere in this area before I move in May. Maybe I will even write another column before then, lol.

If you have any feedback, good or bad, email me at axemanchopchop@yahoo.com, or inbox me on fb.

Oh, by the way, I have more to say about the other WNC award winners, which I will save for my next column, if there is one lol....

The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks 6-2-2014

 The photo above is my Grand daughter, Harley, taken a few days ago during my trip to St. Louis.
 Isn't she a doll? I am truly blessed!

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wrestling News Center, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine and mine alone.

Greetings, wrestling fans! Two columns on the same day?! I know, I have not updated in a while, so you get two columns in one day.

This column will address a situation that has recently occurred in indy wrestling in this area that I find absolutely absurd.

It will never cease to amaze me when so called "professional" wrestlers do things that are completely unprofessional. It has been said, don't bite the hand that feeds you. Yet time and time again I have seen some young punk so called "wrestler" do just that. One such "wrestler" calls himself Chris Cade.

I first saw Chris Cade at a TFW show a couple of years ago at Skyline. I only announced a few times for TFW after Wayne sold the company, and I believe it was at TFW's last show in Skyline that some of that bunch of idiots beat the holy hell out of Chris Cade. Totally ridiculous. Totally uncalled for. I walked away from the building that night after the show shaking my head in disbelief.

Not long after that Chris Cade showed up in EPW. He quickly became a fan favorite there, and eventually wore the EPW Championship belt for a while. He seemed to be doing well. He seemed happy to be there. He had gotten a push, held the EPW title for a while, and all seemed good.

Somewhere along the way Chris Cade became dissatisfied, apparently, with the way things were going. He apparently decided to leave EPW for another promotion. That's his choice. Well and good. He could have left the right way. He could have left on good terms, especially considering the way he was done wrong by TFW and treated right by EPW. But instead, Chris Cade decided to burn a bridge with EPW when he actually sent a death threat to the booker at EPW, Kross. Now this was not a face to face threat. This was something that was apparently sent to Kross via a text message. Chris Cade was not man enough or professional enough to say what he wanted to say face to face, he took the chicken way out. By handling things the way he did, Chris showed his true colors.

I am sure some of you have watched the response posted on facebook by Kross. I will not go into that, except to say that I hope Chris Cade can grow a set and accept the challenge issued by Kross. Chris, come get in the ring with Kross and settle things. Of course, you won't do that. At the very least, apologize for your actions. I doubt that will happen either.

I wish you well, Chris Cade, at the promotion in Tennessee where you are currently wrestling. Perhaps, while you are there, you will learn something about professionalism. Perhaps you will learn not to bite the hand that feeds you. Perhaps you will learn not to burn bridges.

I leave you with the following, which I wrote several years ago. Think about it, Chris.

WILL YOU BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS

How will you react today

when something doesn't go your way?

Will you speak kind words to those you meet

while you're walking on the street?

Will you be kind to those close to you today,

or will you angrily push them away?

Will you be angry when mistakes are made,

speaking words that belittle or degrade?

What kind of example do you want to be

to those around you, namely me?

Will you practice what you say you believe,

or will you bite the hand that feeds?

Anger is an awful thing,

it causes sadness, it causes pain.

So, how will you react today

when some little thing doesn't go your way?

You, my friend, are the only one

who determines your reaction when adversity comes.

Will you react with anger, will you yell and shout,

putting me down and cussing me out?

Tonight, friend, when you go to bed

will you go regretting what you have said?

Did your reaction reflect what you say you believe,

or have you once again bitten the hand that feeds?

copyright 2005 by Randy Boyd

The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks - June 3, 2014

The photo above is from my recent trip to St Louis. On an outing to Baskin Robbins with my grandkids. Truly, I am blessed.

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wrestling News Center, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine and mine alone.

As a public service to all the citizens of North Mississippi, I think it is my civic duty to make you aware of a situation involving Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock. I am sure most people are not aware of this, but Hollywood has recently been BANNED from a local retail establishment.

Here is the letter Hollywood received from the manager at the store. I suggest that, if you encounter Hollywood at any store, you turn and RUN the other way.

Dear Mr. Blaylock:

Over the past six months, you have caused quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban you from the store. Our complaints against you, Mr. Blaylock, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras. 

1. You took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking. 

2. You set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5- minute intervals. 

3. You made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom. 

4. You walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away'. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted in management getting involved causing management to lose time and costing the company money. 

 5. You went to the Service Desk and tried to put two cart loads of do-nuts on lay away. 

6. You moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area. 

7. You set up a tent in the Sporting Goods Department and told the children shoppers they could come in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department - to which twenty children obliged. 

8. When a clerk asked if she could help you, you began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' This resulted in a call to 911 from several shoppers. 

9. You looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while picking your nose. 

10. While looking at guns in the Sporting Goods Department, you asked the clerk where the antidepressants were. This resulted in yet another call to 911. 

11. You darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the 'Mission Impossible' theme. 

12. YOU hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!' 

13. When an announcement came over the PA system, you assumed the fetal position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN! Yet another call to 911.

14. You took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where the fitting room was. 

And last, but not least: 16. You went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, and then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.'

So there you have it, ladies & gentlemen. Now you know. 

The Axeman has spoken. 

The Axeman Speaks 1-6-2014

The photo above is my newest grandchild, Parker. I an so proud of him! I have been blessed way more than I deserve!


The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wrestling News Center, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine and mine alone.

Greetings, Axemaniacs, and happy New Year! I hope all of you had a great holiday season. But now it is back to business as usual, and I have something on my mind I would like to address.

This column will cover one incident which occurred Saturday night, 1-4-2014, at EPW in Booneville, MS.

There are professional wrestlers. Then there are wannabe wrestlers. This is a column about a wannabe.

Bonecrusher summed it up on a post on his Facebook page: "When is anyone gona respect this buisness an understand that when the booker of a show tells you to do something an you don't want to do it then get the hell out of the dressing room an leave don't go sit in the audience."

Chico, when you showed up at EPW Saturday night and found out what the booker wanted you to do, you refused to do it. It was not anything difficult or dangerous. It was a simple request. Now, I don't know what you think gives you the authority to disrespect the booker or the organization or the business in general by acting the way you did, but you said no. You were then told to leave the building. Instead of leaving the building, you and your wife decided to sit in the crowd.

At the end of the show Kross called you out and absolutely humiliated you. Any real "wrestler" would never have put himself into the position you put yourself in, but you walked right into it, and you were absolutely humiliated. Frankly, I wish you had jumped the rail and gone into the ring. You would have gotten what you deserved. Oh, you ran your mouth a little, you issued a challenge for the next week, but in the end you tucked your tail between your legs and went home like a whipped puppy.

Later you were on Facebook posting your drivel, trying to be a tough guy, and acting a fool. Kross said he would gladly give you a match this Saturday, any match you want. Frankly, Chico, I hope you accept. I hope you show up at EPW. And I hope Kross has no mercy on you.

So, I guess it all boils down to this: Chico, will you grow a set and show up and be man enough to back up what you say? Or will you stay home and prove to the wrestling world what you really are? We will see Saturday night.

You see, Chico, there are two types of people when it comes to wrestling: Those who belong in the ring and those who do not belong in the ring. You, Chico, do not belong in wrestling. Stay home.

The Axeman has spoken.

The Axeman Speaks December 23, 2013

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wrestling News Center, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine and mine alone.

Greetings, wrestling fans, and Merry Christmas one and all!

If you are wanting to read a politically correct column, stop here. I assure you that this column is far from politically correct. 

I promised you a Christmas column, so here it is. I must admit, however, that I am having somewhat of a difficult time getting into the Christmas spirit lately! All around us we see all kinds of holiday activities going on... parties, shopping, Santa, sports, and all the hoopla that goes with this time of year. But, where is the real reason we celebrate in the first place?

Perhaps you have heard the phrase, "war on Christmas" used at various times by different Christian organizations. Businesses are trying to eliminate all references to Christmas by saying "happy holidays" or "enjoy the winter break." That's sad, my friends. Everyone wants to be politically correct. They do not want to offend anyone by using the word, "Christmas." Well, here's a news flash for ya: I am offended by the elimination of the word, "Christmas."

There is more attention being given to the controversy surrounding Duck Dynasty and the A & E Network that to the reason for the season. How very, very sad!

But there are still some who will celebrate CHRISTmas. Check out this video:

http://stacyontheright.com/2013/12/12/u-a-air-force-christmas-flash-mob-viralvideo/

Apparently, the US Air Force band has no problem with Christmas. I salute them! Or, check this one out. It's not really intended to be a Christmas song, but it was sent to me as a gift by someone very dear to me, and the message is beautiful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI_1YliutzA

So many people are missing Christmas! Oh, they won't miss the day, just the reason behind the celebration, Jesus Christ. 

It is easy to get wrapped up in all the celebration and forget why we are celebrating. So, here is a reminder:

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgement and with justice from henceforth and forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this." - Isaiah 9:6-7

Please read the first two chapters of the book of Matthew, and the first two chapters of the book of Luke in the Bible if you need any additional reminders as to why we celebrate Christmas. In fact, please read it anyway.

This Christmas, please don't miss Christ. This Christmas, have fun, enjoy being around family and friends, enjoy the food, the festivities, the gifts, but please keep Jesus at the center of it all. We need him now more than ever before.

So, I wish all of you a very happy and peaceful and memorable Christmas. Please be safe, and please include Christ in your celebration.

The Axeman has spoken.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqIBTZix5w