Post by Ashley Jak on Nov 22, 2014 13:04:15 GMT -5
"Pressure is something everybody in the world is faced with at some point in their lives... there is just no avoiding it. But what does matter is how a person handles it and how they make pressure work in their favor and to their advantage. I'm not the kind of girl who is necessarily used to it yet, being the rookie that I am but that's okay. I mean, we're all entitled to being a part of a learning curve and my debut match in L.A.W. this week is certainly going to be a huge learning curve for me.
At least I have a great partner on my side and Mercedes Black will no doubt be there to watch my back. I'll try my best to help her, just as she'll help me. Of course, tag team matches aren't something I am particularly comfortable with... yet. But it's my dream to participate in them and that's the ultimate aim. Black Jak are going to make the impact they've always dreamed of and we'll open some eyes on day 1.
I've still got a lot to learn, I can admit that. I'm just a young girl from Canada, trying to make it big in the States because of the inspiration she's gained from her big brother and sister. It's kinda like a dream come true... of course, if I am able to live up to expectations and well, it would be an honor to actually go ahead and do just that. It's a big ask but I'm from a tough family... I'm not going to be the weak link.
Black Jak is a team you won't soon forget. This is our time to shine and L.A.W. will see a great new team beginning to form in front of their very eyes. It's an exciting time to be me and I can't wait!"
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Ashley Jak had been thrilled with being able to spend a few days in Florida. She'd always wanted to travel and now she had the chance to do so for herself as opposed to just following her siblings around. The Tampa Bay Times Forum was a beautiful arena and one that Ashley was thrilled to perform in for L.A.W.'s Night Of Glory event. It was guaranteed to be a huge show and Ashley was honored to be a part of it. She stood backstage in the arena, just by herself in front of the camera, although Mercedes was hanging around just behind the camera, just there for support for her partner. Ashley lifted a hand and waved to the camera.
Ashley: Hey. My name is Ashley DeBroux but here, you'll get to know me as Ashley Jak. I'm a woman who is about to step into the ring professionally for... only the second time! So it's safe to say that's a big deal! But I have been training for pretty much as long as I can remember because I was born into this. My big brother Levi Flynn and my big sister Erica Rose are two of the biggest stars in the history of this business so I've got to follow in their footsteps and do a damn good job at it! I can't let either of them down. After all, we all grew up together, fighting each other and well, learning more about the business every single day of our lives growing up!
She nodded her head, vigorously.
Ashley: That does mean pressure and a lot of it. But if there is one thing I've learned watching my brother and sister, it's how to deal with pressure. You put it behind you and don't allow yourself to crumble beneath it. Easier said than done of course but you just have to believe in yourself so you can push yourself to the limit... that is why they are both pretty much undefeated in their respective careers... because they refuse to give in to pressure. This is a time I have to say the same. I do believe in myself and I sure as hell believe in Mercedes... so why wouldn't we succeed?
It was a rhetorical question, although Ashley did seem to have somewhat of an idea in her mind about what the answer would actually be.
Ashley: I'll be honest when I say that I don't actually know a great deal about the opposition but it's not the end of the world. I do know that they both mean business, whether they actually have the desire to be a team or not. I don't know... one thing I do know is that they will still fight to the end because if they wanted to just give and quit right now... why would they be here? Obviously, they do have a love for what they do but I question if it's substantial enough. I mean, me and Mercedes could probably talk forever about our passion for this business, how much it means to us and how much of an honor it is to be here. But them? I kinda beg to differ... are they doing this for the right reasons and do they care as much as we do?
Her voice trailed out into silence but a smile remained on her face.
Ashley: Soooo... I guess I'll end there! I'll leave things short and sweet... just like me!
She said, sticking her tongue out playfully.
Ashley: Just kidding! But I will wrap things up here because I don't want to bore you all! I just want Mackenzie Roberts and Alexis Jones to know that I may be a rookie but that doesn't mean for one moment that they'll be able to just kick me around and throw me all around the ring! I am a fighter and I've trained for this moment for years. I'm not just showing up out of nowhere with little to no experience. I've been doing this my entire life, just not in a professional environment like this. But now that I'm finally here, I mean business and there is NO way whatsoever that I can possibly let down Mercedes this week... I just won't let that happen. I know she wants this... she sooooo wants her career to get back on track and I can't wait to be the one to be doing that alongside her!
Mercedes is one hell of a competitor and one that I respect tremendously. So I say bring it on... me and Mercedes are going to make one hell of a team and we're going to not only outshine but outwrestle Mackenzie and Alexis. Nothing against the girls but I just don't see that they're passion or even determination matches up to ours right now! There's nothing they can say or do to put an end to the excitement that myself and Mercedes are feeling right now!
We've both been waiting for a chance and thank you L.A.W. for giving us one! We promise not to disappoint and Mackenzie and Alexis? We won't want to disappoint you ladies either... well, we will at the end since we'll hand you a loss but in terms of the level of fight and competition we're going to bring to the ring? Oh, you can bet we're going to have one hell of a match and maybe this will even be one of your biggest fights of your lives!
With that, Ashley lifted a hand and threw up the 'rock horns' before she turned and made her way off of the scene, causing the camera to cease recording. She wandered up to Mercedes, who offered her a wide smile.
Mercedes: I'll tell you what, that was one hell of a first attempt!
Ashley: Y'think?!
Mercedes: Yep! You at least seem convincing enough that you know what you're doing aaaand you're showing that you mean business. I say great success!
She said with a cheesy smile as she threw a thumbs up in her partner's direction.
Ashley: Awesome. I guess hanging around backstage enough for all these years, I have learned a thing or two!
She smiled widely.
Ashley: And of course, with you around, I'm guaranteed to learn even more!
Mercedes: Me? A teacher?!
Mercedes seemed to say with a level of hesitancy as Ashley let out a chuckle, nodding her head in Mercedes' direction.
Ashley: Of course! You're the veteran now so it's going to be an interesting dynamic but I promise to be a good student and I will not let you down. I'm a DeBroux and you know what they're capable of! So... let's get this show on the road!
She lifted her hand and held it up for Mercedes to high-five as the scene came to a close. The two were clearly close as friends and well, given they were technically sisters-in-law, of course they were on good terms with one another. How would they fair as a team? Well, only time would tell but Ashley was confident she could follow in her sibling's footsteps as opposed to continuing to sit back in the shadows...
At least I have a great partner on my side and Mercedes Black will no doubt be there to watch my back. I'll try my best to help her, just as she'll help me. Of course, tag team matches aren't something I am particularly comfortable with... yet. But it's my dream to participate in them and that's the ultimate aim. Black Jak are going to make the impact they've always dreamed of and we'll open some eyes on day 1.
I've still got a lot to learn, I can admit that. I'm just a young girl from Canada, trying to make it big in the States because of the inspiration she's gained from her big brother and sister. It's kinda like a dream come true... of course, if I am able to live up to expectations and well, it would be an honor to actually go ahead and do just that. It's a big ask but I'm from a tough family... I'm not going to be the weak link.
Black Jak is a team you won't soon forget. This is our time to shine and L.A.W. will see a great new team beginning to form in front of their very eyes. It's an exciting time to be me and I can't wait!"
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Ashley Jak had been thrilled with being able to spend a few days in Florida. She'd always wanted to travel and now she had the chance to do so for herself as opposed to just following her siblings around. The Tampa Bay Times Forum was a beautiful arena and one that Ashley was thrilled to perform in for L.A.W.'s Night Of Glory event. It was guaranteed to be a huge show and Ashley was honored to be a part of it. She stood backstage in the arena, just by herself in front of the camera, although Mercedes was hanging around just behind the camera, just there for support for her partner. Ashley lifted a hand and waved to the camera.
Ashley: Hey. My name is Ashley DeBroux but here, you'll get to know me as Ashley Jak. I'm a woman who is about to step into the ring professionally for... only the second time! So it's safe to say that's a big deal! But I have been training for pretty much as long as I can remember because I was born into this. My big brother Levi Flynn and my big sister Erica Rose are two of the biggest stars in the history of this business so I've got to follow in their footsteps and do a damn good job at it! I can't let either of them down. After all, we all grew up together, fighting each other and well, learning more about the business every single day of our lives growing up!
She nodded her head, vigorously.
Ashley: That does mean pressure and a lot of it. But if there is one thing I've learned watching my brother and sister, it's how to deal with pressure. You put it behind you and don't allow yourself to crumble beneath it. Easier said than done of course but you just have to believe in yourself so you can push yourself to the limit... that is why they are both pretty much undefeated in their respective careers... because they refuse to give in to pressure. This is a time I have to say the same. I do believe in myself and I sure as hell believe in Mercedes... so why wouldn't we succeed?
It was a rhetorical question, although Ashley did seem to have somewhat of an idea in her mind about what the answer would actually be.
Ashley: I'll be honest when I say that I don't actually know a great deal about the opposition but it's not the end of the world. I do know that they both mean business, whether they actually have the desire to be a team or not. I don't know... one thing I do know is that they will still fight to the end because if they wanted to just give and quit right now... why would they be here? Obviously, they do have a love for what they do but I question if it's substantial enough. I mean, me and Mercedes could probably talk forever about our passion for this business, how much it means to us and how much of an honor it is to be here. But them? I kinda beg to differ... are they doing this for the right reasons and do they care as much as we do?
Her voice trailed out into silence but a smile remained on her face.
Ashley: Soooo... I guess I'll end there! I'll leave things short and sweet... just like me!
She said, sticking her tongue out playfully.
Ashley: Just kidding! But I will wrap things up here because I don't want to bore you all! I just want Mackenzie Roberts and Alexis Jones to know that I may be a rookie but that doesn't mean for one moment that they'll be able to just kick me around and throw me all around the ring! I am a fighter and I've trained for this moment for years. I'm not just showing up out of nowhere with little to no experience. I've been doing this my entire life, just not in a professional environment like this. But now that I'm finally here, I mean business and there is NO way whatsoever that I can possibly let down Mercedes this week... I just won't let that happen. I know she wants this... she sooooo wants her career to get back on track and I can't wait to be the one to be doing that alongside her!
Mercedes is one hell of a competitor and one that I respect tremendously. So I say bring it on... me and Mercedes are going to make one hell of a team and we're going to not only outshine but outwrestle Mackenzie and Alexis. Nothing against the girls but I just don't see that they're passion or even determination matches up to ours right now! There's nothing they can say or do to put an end to the excitement that myself and Mercedes are feeling right now!
We've both been waiting for a chance and thank you L.A.W. for giving us one! We promise not to disappoint and Mackenzie and Alexis? We won't want to disappoint you ladies either... well, we will at the end since we'll hand you a loss but in terms of the level of fight and competition we're going to bring to the ring? Oh, you can bet we're going to have one hell of a match and maybe this will even be one of your biggest fights of your lives!
With that, Ashley lifted a hand and threw up the 'rock horns' before she turned and made her way off of the scene, causing the camera to cease recording. She wandered up to Mercedes, who offered her a wide smile.
Mercedes: I'll tell you what, that was one hell of a first attempt!
Ashley: Y'think?!
Mercedes: Yep! You at least seem convincing enough that you know what you're doing aaaand you're showing that you mean business. I say great success!
She said with a cheesy smile as she threw a thumbs up in her partner's direction.
Ashley: Awesome. I guess hanging around backstage enough for all these years, I have learned a thing or two!
She smiled widely.
Ashley: And of course, with you around, I'm guaranteed to learn even more!
Mercedes: Me? A teacher?!
Mercedes seemed to say with a level of hesitancy as Ashley let out a chuckle, nodding her head in Mercedes' direction.
Ashley: Of course! You're the veteran now so it's going to be an interesting dynamic but I promise to be a good student and I will not let you down. I'm a DeBroux and you know what they're capable of! So... let's get this show on the road!
She lifted her hand and held it up for Mercedes to high-five as the scene came to a close. The two were clearly close as friends and well, given they were technically sisters-in-law, of course they were on good terms with one another. How would they fair as a team? Well, only time would tell but Ashley was confident she could follow in her sibling's footsteps as opposed to continuing to sit back in the shadows...