Thank You Ace Darling

I want to say a few words about the retirement of Ace Darling. For the past 17 years Ace has set the standard for all of us who tried to follow him. His track record for having some of the most memorable matches we have ever seen is a mile long. I can spend all day talking about his accomplishments. So can he (just kidding). What I want to talk about is the guy who for the past few years did what most people in our business don't. HE GAVE BACK!! The man did it all in the ECWA and spent many years giving back to the company that he took to another level. Every one of us in that locker room owe him a debt of gratitude. He was always there to offer advice, help you out and if you had the privilege to wrestle him you know you left the ring that night a better wrestler. Just take a look at this year’s Super 8 lineup. Ask Aden Chambers and Chase Del Monte how much being mentored by and wrestling Ace made them better over the years. What I am trying to say is THANK YOU!

Veterans like Ace, Glen Osborne, and all the other people who have passed through the ECWA the last 41 years coming back to help the young talent evolve have made ECWA one of the most respected promotions in the history of wrestling.

I can say that getting to know Ace for the past five years has been a true honor. Any time you wanted real advice, feedback or a good Vince McMahon impersonation Ace Darling was the man. A true locker room leader and a true friend. This last few months being away from the ECWA injured it was conversations with Ace and his words that made that time a lot easier. So to the man who put the Super 8 on the map I want to say Thank You!

I think I speak for the entire ECWA roster when I say you will be missed and when you get tired of being a civilian and want to lace them up one more time we will be waiting!!!

Good Luck and God Bless!

Your Friend,
Mike Tobin

Get Well Mike Tobin, from Jim Shorts

I want to let Mike Tobin know that the Shorts camp is wishing him well...not too well, I can't have the Chick Magnets running around everywhere taking the titles that belong to my boys. And I'm sure that it was some half-witted American that threw Mike out the wrong way forcing the injury. Anyway, get that arm back to 100%! If not I'm sure you can cast that baby up and start taking the Green Team out Cowboy Bob Orton style.

Thanks from Mike Tobin

Thanks to the ECWA Family...

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who helped me this past Saturday night. During the battle royal I fell from the ring and landed on the floor which resulted in my right arm being broken in a very scary looking fashion. From the moment the injury occurred everyone in the ECWA jumped in to help . There are a few people in particular I would like to give extra thanks to.

To Corey Blaze who an hour earlier was staring across the ring at me being the first one to use his training as an EMT to get me out of the building ready. Thank You.

To Sebastian Night who always talks about "Family" for taking me to the hospital and never moving an inch even when the X-Ray techs face dropped. LOL. Thank You Brother.

The staff at Cristiana Hospital who were amazing. It never went that fast back in the BX.

Allison & Beth Ash for being incredible friends and making sure I made it home.

Thanks to Jim, all the Boys, Fans & Friends who waited for me to get back, called, or sent emails. I appreciate every one. ECWA has been a home to me and to be a part of a tradition for this long has truly been an Honor.

These past few days has shown me what FAMILY is all about... THANK YOU!

Don't hang up my Bow Tie just yet...

Mike Tobin

Send your Get Wells to Mike Tobin

Please add your comment and send a get well wish to Chick Magnet Mike Tobin. Mike was injured at Saturday night's show. (Note: All comments are moderated before published.)

Magnum sends well wishes to Mike Tobin

Magnum would like to send well wishes to Chick Magnet Mike Tobin. A weapon of mass seduction myself, Magnum knows first hand what it's like to be swarmed by women wherever you go. I'm guessing Mike is making the bold and courageous move to surgically implant a negatively charged rod in his arm so that, if the crowds of women prove too much to handle, he has a device handy to repel parts of the doting fans. God speed, Mike! And good luck.

Get Well Mike Tobin, from Ace Darling

I wanted to take a minute to make sure Mike Tobin knows how much I am pulling for him to make a fast and full recovery. He has always been the guy to help put smiles on everyones faces in the back. He has always done everything he can to help out the show and help out whoever needs it. You're a true pro. I am sure he is feeling pretty down right now, but soon this will be a thing of the past and you will back making us laugh. It's important to try and stay positive and focus on getting better.

By the way, how do you snap your arm literally in half and not scream like a little girl? I mean that's what I would have done! You were hardly selling it! You're a man Mike!

Your Friend,
Ace Darling