Well...here I am between Spain and Japan...figuring out what to say to everyone in my first column for The Dirtsheet...I guess I'll start at the beginning.

First off, I'm perfectly fine. I had some stitches, but other than that, I managed to survive the second OCW deathmatch I've ever been in. Pru took the brunt of the glass shot, and for that, I'm sorry. Despite our 'on-air' relationship, we get along great. He's my best friend, and above all else, one hell of a pool player. As a matter off fact, the Collins family is pretty tight. I'll be honest though...it's kinda scary how much we get along.

Anyways, watching this pay per view gave me a new found respect for the company I call home. Guys like Messiah and Nightmare busting their butts off for the main event. Skie Taylor taking that HUGE splash Messiah gave her...even Rune and Azazel for the work they did in their match. All I can say is that I've never seen the locker room this tight in my whole year in the company. A lot of guys said a lot of things to poison morale, but to be honest, this is wonderful. Everyone deserves the accolades they got.

Look at the outlook. We got Spiral, we got NOTHING, Julian, Rune, Loco, Shawn Hunter (kudos to you, bro!), and of course, me (where would we be without good ole' JC?)! This is a fine nucleus of talent, blended in with the youth of Points of Authority, Angel, Spyke, Nightmare, and Messiah. Mix in a presence like Sigel, along with Virus, and you have a locker room loaded with present and future stars. I don't think anyone could possibly argue with this mix, not even our detractors.

Anyways, as far as my personal life goes...Ashlee is taking some time off again. She needs the rest, plus I know she's leaving in a few weeks for a photo shoot for a 2002 calendar. Great. Millions of teenage boys will be waking up to what I wake up to every morning. I'm just kidding Ash...you're beautiful...and I love ya lots.

That's about it from me this week...I'll rent some tapes, catch up with my boys in the EWA and NPWA, and come back with something profound to say.

Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease...

Jonathan "The Impact" Storm