The following column is a response to Eric Simms column, which can be read on the DOI Main Page.

Hello everyone. After being told from people like Kevin Matthews and Sean The MiC that maybe it wasn't a great idea if I wrote a column, I decided to stop. After reading Eric Simms column, I felt that I needed a chance to air my side of the story, as I know my reputation hasn't been the best, and I don't want anyone trying to black mark it any further.

I didn't expect to get in the business like I did. I mean, I did Strikervision for USA pro, and after that, I unexpectedly got booked for some of the top feds in the NY/NJ area. I didn't know this was going to happen, nor did I have the slightest clue about the wrestling business. I felt on top of the world, and didn't realize the way I got in was wrong at the time. Although I started off the wrong way, I'm trying to better myself in every way possible. As a manager, I find myself more involved in matches, and I want to continue to do so in every match that I manage. I might also have to cut some bookings so I can concentrate on training. It is very difficult for me to go to training during the week because of work, and weekends are my only free time, unless I have a show.

So far I've been lucky enough to train with some of the best out there; Striker, Azrieal, Homicide, Deranged, and most recently, Mana and Cindy Rogers. I really thank everyone for helping me, because they did it when they could've just refused. I got in the ring with mana and Cindy on Saturday, May 1st, as I arrived in Hasbrock Heights New Jersey for JCW a bit early. So I figured, "hey, what the hell? Might as well get in the ring." Cindy and Mana were working out in the ring, and were nice enough to show me some stuff. Now before that, I was working out with some BWO kids, just doing some basic things. Anyone who was there will say I sneezed about 30 times in a row! I have TERRIBLE allergies! So Cindy was showing me the ropes. First we were walking them, then I started to run them. I was running them for about 5 minutes, and I ran out of breath! Now the reason I couldn't breathe was because of my allergies. So this skinny old guy was encouraging me to keep going, and that was pretty cool cause it motivated me to keep going. So I kept going until I couldn't do it anymore. I COULDN'T BREATHE! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT FROM ME? OBVIOUSLY IF I COULD HELP IT, I WOULD! Then I come home the other day to see I get shitted on for trying. First of all, I can barely reach the ropes I'm so damn short. Second of all, I rarely have time to go training because like I said, work gets in the way. So I tried to do as much as I can in the ring in a matter of about 30 minutes. Rather then working on one thing, I figured I should get a little bit of a variety.

So I didn't know who this skinny old guy was until I read his stupid column, with his stupid useless opinions which mean nothing, and make no sense. This Derek Swimms or whatever his name is, says he's been in the business for 18 years, but isn't a wrestler. What has this skinny old dweeb DONE in the business for 18 years? Sold T-shirts like a mark and try to rob every workers pay? I've been a mark since I was about 6 years old, does that mean I've been in the business for 13 years? I mean don't get me wrong, I know my first couple columns I came off the wrong way, and bashed people that I shouldn't have, and I really had no business doing that and I do apologize for that. But not only do I have the business to punk this bitch out, I got a damn good reason for it! At least I admit I came about the wrong way, and I've learned it the hard way, and wanna do things the right way from now on. So I still don't see how I was "disrespectful." You try to be down with the message boards like your all big and bad. Hey buddy, your old....STOP TRYING! " ess316 says"LEARN RESPECT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME BEFORE THEM AND LEARN FROM THEM." Who are you that people need to respect you? You need to get a life!

"Rule #1, never tell your trainer your tired." Since when did you become a trainer? When the hell did you become MY trainer? I'd like to see you run with ropes without having a stroke or breaking a hip you old piece of shit! And since when do YOU make the rules? Last I heard, you got bitched by The Iron Shiek! Was that just a work to get attention because your a nobody? And is you shooting on me ANOTHER way to get attention? Because I STILL don't see what I did wrong.....

I showed up at the show like i "just came from the beach." Well asshole, maybe because it was about 74 degrees out! And as far as me managing Los Geckos Locos with my beach attire set up, (my short shorts and bikini top) that was the gimmick you dumbass! Come on you've "been in the business" 18 years, you should know what a gimmick is. We were drunk party animals from Cancun Mexico. You should know about that, you probably jerked off to some Girls Gone Wild Cancun tapes! And I need to "get a clue?" It pretty much seems like I have a bit more of a clue then you do! Do you think before you say stupid shit like that? I don't know, maybe you have Alzheimer's.

"We all rolled our eyes." Who's we? You and your imaginary friends? Everyone knows I'm the one that's right, and you're wrong. So what if I couldn't get it perfect? At least I tried, and I'm gonna keep trying until I get it right! See, little pricks like you make me wanna train, and keep training until I learn everything. And don't you worry cause when I finally do, your not gonna have shit to say to me! So until then, if you have something to say, instead of being a child and making it public....come straight to me! Its about time to stop acting like a little girl!

I'm sorry for wasting everyone's time with this but I felt that this man was trying to tarnish my reputation and I don't want people thinking about me differently due to this mans writings.

I hope to see all my fans on future shows and look forward to progressing my wrestling career by training the right way, the old fashioned way. Dana Dameson
www.danadameson.tk
usapwdanadameson@aol.com

P.S.- By the way, try selling a Hampster Girl T-shirt, and I'll sue you!