Even if you don't like wrestling, you have to love this story. It is one of a young girl having a dream, working hard at it and embarking on her path. It is the story of Regan Lydale (aka Cameron).
I first met a young Cameron about 12 years ago when I was with Resistance Pro Wrestling and she was a fan with a dream of being a pro wrestler. A lot of youngsters have huge plans that don't develop for whatever reason. Not Cam. She started working towards her goal many years before she could legally become a pro wrestler.
My pal Tommy Else (also from our RPro days) was her first trainer. Tommy did not take his role lightly. He coached Cam on every aspect of wrestling. They worked out, watched videotape and talked. He wanted Cam to understand and appreciate all about wrestling, including entrances, engagement, gear and other things often overlooked.
After a few years, Cam was ready for more training at the Freelance Wrestling Academy, where she worked with veterans like "The Ego" Robert Anthony and Kylie Rae. Cam got her first wrestling match at a Freelance event. That is also where she picked her ring name. Cam officially became Regan Lydale. Now with a couple years on her resume, Regan is legit. She has won a few titles, wrestled out of state and logged in many matches.
Earlier this month, Tony and I went to POWW's Rumble in the Harbor to see Regan wrestle Shawna Reed, a young veteran of the ring. Regan won the match, earning a spot in a match later this year which would crown POWW's first women's champ. I'm betting on Regan no matter who she faces.
I have never seen a young wrestler work so hard, achieve so much and have so much fun as Regan. It is a joy to watch and nobody deserves it more than Regan. She is a total sweetheart.
Tony and I proudly wore our "Big Hoss Hippie" shirts to support Regan. This picture means a lot to Tony and me.
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