So, I saw that bit about Michael Cole, you know, him dropping hints about WWE possibly shaking up their schedule. Stuff like that always catches my ear. Makes you wonder what’s really going on behind the curtain, right?
My Own Brush with the Grind
It really got me thinking, not so much about WWE specifically, but about the whole idea of a relentless schedule. It took me right back to this job I had years ago. Totally different field, nothing as flashy as wrestling, but the demands, man, they were something else. We were practically chained to our desks or living out of suitcases back then.
I remember this one particular stretch, must’ve been six, maybe eight months solid. It was just plain brutal. The kind of period where you pretty much forget what your own home looks like. The main things I recall from that time were just a constant state of being:
- Always exhausted. Like, tired deep down in your bones.
- Eating whatever fast food or quick junk was available, whenever you could actually grab a moment.
- Barely any personal life to speak of. Weekends? Ha, what were those?
- Just feeling completely worn out, mentally and physically, all the time.
Honestly, I actually started keeping a small log back then. Sounds a bit over the top, I know, but I just jotted down how many hours I was pulling, how little sleep I was getting. It wasn’t for anyone else, just for me, to try and make some sense of it all, to sort of prove to myself I wasn’t just imagining how tough it really was.
Why Cole’s Words Hit Different
So, when I hear someone like Michael Cole, a guy who’s been right there at the heart of WWE for what feels like forever, talk about a potential schedule change, it’s more than just some random news bit. It’s a real reminder of what that kind of non-stop life can be like. Those wrestlers, the road crew, the production folks – they’re on what seems like a never-ending tour. City after city. Show after show. It’s a massive commitment, and I can only imagine the real physical and mental toll it takes.
That’s why this little tease from him actually made me go and look for those old notes of mine I mentioned. I rummaged through some old boxes I’ve got stored, and sure enough, there it was, that little notebook. Flipping through it, I was honestly like, “Wow, I actually got through that!” It’s funny how you can forget the sheer intensity of something like that until a little thing, like a comment from a wrestling announcer of all people, brings it all rushing back.
So, my “practice” today, if you want to call it that, was really sparked by Cole’s words. It was about taking a moment to remember that grind, and trying to get a feel for the human side of these huge operations. It wasn’t about breaking down WWE’s business strategy or anything complicated. Just a plain old trip down memory lane, really, prompted by a bit of news from the wrestling world.
Will WWE actually change things up for their people? Who can honestly say. These things are often just whispers in the wind, could be anything or nothing. But the thought of those folks getting a bit more breathing room, a more manageable pace? Yeah, I can definitely see why that would be a good thing, a really big deal for them. Makes you appreciate your own routine, however boring it might seem sometimes. For me, just knowing I can actually plan my week, and mostly stick to it, is a luxury I don’t take for granted anymore, especially after experiences like the one I talked about.
