Category: The Squared Circle

First night in Iowa

We’re in Iowa tonight hanging out at the Liquid Lounge in downtown Ottumwa. We just finished our show for the youth hangout at a neighboring church.

I think 70-80 people showed up and we had seven or eight decisions tonight.

The show was amazing and after they figured out what was going on, the audience stayed hot most of the night.

Phil’s on injured reserve with a doctor’s note after last night’s injury. Chris said Phil’s a big pansie but he’s still got a beauty of a shiner and the doctor taped up his eye instead of stiches.

I’ll try and get a photo posted by Monday, if not before.

We have another show planned here tomorrow night and then we’ll be heading back to Dallas before Rob and I fly to Nigeria on Tuesday.

And the band just started rocking out here. Missed the name, but the owners said they’re a local act.

Prayer requests:
Continued safety for the wrestlers and all involved in our shows. Continued fast healing for Phil. Quick healing of bumps and bruises and just general soreness that comes from wrestling and long rides in a van. Safety in travel from Iowa to Texas on Saturday night and Sunday.

God bless – He makes all things beautiful in His time.

Busted eye and 15 decisions

We’re in Branson, Mo tonight. We left Rockwall, Texas Wednesday night at about 2 a.m. and made it to Branson by 10 or so this morning.

We set up our wrestling ring, ate some lunch and then headed to the hotel for a few hours of naping.
Our show started at 6:30 p.m. tonight and nearly 250 kids showed up.

It was a great atmosphere and everybody did a great job.

We did have a somewhat minor injury tonight.

When taking a move, Phil “The Bishop” Barron was thumbed in the eye and got a nice shiner as well as a 3/4 inch gash below his eye.

He powdered out of the ring pretty quickly, but carried on shortly there after.

He finished the match and then came back to give the Gospel presentation at the end, bag of ice, bloody towel and all.

God really spoke through him and he was able to use his accident to tell everyone that despite his sacrifice, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was so much greater – even unto death.

15 people made a response of some kind, including eight people who accepted Christ for the very first time.
Well, we’re back at the hotel tonight and plan to hit the road by 8 a.m. tomorrow morning.

We’ll be in Iowa for another show tomorrow night.

How you can pray:
Praise God for souls that He touched tonight. Pray that they will get plugged into the church and grow closer to God. Also pray for Phil as he’s still waiting at the local hospital for stiches. And pray for safe travel tomorrow.

Less than nine hours to go

Just wanted to fill each of you in on how you can keep track of our trip “around the world” over the next few weeks or so.
I’ve started a new blog site (God bless blogger), where I hope to post daily updates about our trips between now and Oct. 12.

http://nigeria2006.blogspot.com

We will leave Rockwall, Texas tonight around 1 a.m. and head to Branson, Missouri.
After Branson, we will drive to Ottumwa, Iowa for a show there on Friday and Saturday night.
We’ll return to Dallas, where “Jesus Freak” Rob Vaughn and I will travel with a group of 13 others to Jos, Nigeria.
I’m so stoked.
We covet your prayers for the next couple weeks and feel free to share the link with others.
Thank you all for your support, especially those who gave financially.
God bless and I hope to see you all again real soon.

BTW – if you’re interested in e-mailing me, to make things easier, I will only be checking one e-mail account while travelling. Please direct all e-mail to: jdblundell (at) gmail (dot) com.

Less than 24 hours to go

In less than 24 hours, I’ll begin an “around the world” trip that includes Branson, Missouri, Iowa and Jos, Nigeria.
The Christian Wrestling Federation will put on three shows between now and Saturday night and then drive back to Dallas, before “Jesus Freak” Rob Vaughn and I join a group of 13 others from Lakepoint Church in Rockwall as we head to Jos, Nigeria for 2 weeks.
I plan to keep you updated as much as possible here, including pictures whenever I can.

Please keep us in your prayers as we travel and minister to those around us.
God bless and enjoy.

I’m not a coward

According to DallasBlog.com, Gov. “McDreamy” has agreed to join the Oct. 5 debate hosted by local PBS affiliate KERA Channel 13.

Apparently Perry stood up to the challenge after being called out by a former wrestler.

Perry’s announcement comes after former Minnesota Gov. Jesse “The Body” Ventura, a Friedman supporter (and former WWF/WWE Superstar), denounced as “cowardly” any candidate who refuses to debate.

I guess Perry was afraid Ventura might pull out his signature Body Breaker move.

Here’s a breakdown on a Ventura v. Perry matchup:

Jesse “The Body” Ventura:
1-Time AWA World Tag Team Champion (with Adrian Adonis)
2-Time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion
5-Time NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Champion (with Bull Ramos twice, Buddy Rose twice and Jerry Oates)
1-Time NWA World Tag Team Champion (Central States version) (with Tank Patton)
2-Time Mid-Southern Heavyweight Champion
WWE Hall of Fame inductee; class of 2004.
1-Time Governor of Minnesota
Height & Weight: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 245 lb (110 kg)
Trained by: Eddie Sharkey

Gov. “McDreamy” “The Pit Bull” Perry:
3-Time State Legislature
2-Time Agricultural Commissioner
1-Time Lt. Governor
2-Time Governor of Texas (after the title was vacated by George W. Bush when he won the Leader of the Free World title belt)
Height & Weight: unknown
Trained by: Politicians

Boy if we could just throw politicians into a wrestling ring, I’m sure we could get rid of voter apathy. At least in the 18-30 male demographic.