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My last column of the year. Sounds momentous in a way, but the truth is I'm closing up shop early for Christmas this year so as to spend more time with the kids. But there's still a couple of things I wanted to speak about before I finished for Xmas and New Year, so sit back and get comfy as old yours truly speaks his mind on whatever comes to mind. I'm thinking of renaming myself Petey though.... seeing as since Petey Williams is so popular, people have chosen to call me Petey now! Luckily I'm a big fan of the man himself, so it could be far far worse!

So, with it being Xmas and the season of goodwill; it's time to shout out and give much love and props to some of my friends who have been doing well and hitting the headlines recently. So, much congratulations must go out to the guys at TNA for a really good 'Turning Point' pay per view. Especially to my friend Chris Harris, his partner James Storm; and Christopher Daniels and Elix Skipper.

In CZW, at Cage of Death 6; a welcome return for my very gifted buddy Nick Berk who is criminally underrated and one of the best wrestlers around on the indy's. CZW deserve a lot of credit for what sounded a hot COD6 show, and as someone who's always stood by them and defended them and interviewed the boys etc - it's great to see them draw such a big crowd. Also, a hot match involving my boys Mike Quackenbush and Jigsaw must be mentioned also. Me and Mike go way back, Chikara is a great promotion, their 6 man tag matches just so totally rule; and 'Quacky' and Jigsaw are two of the most talented workers in the game.

A little shout to my friend Shawn Daivari who's now on Raw is needed also. Finally, the WWE give a chance on the 'big screen' to a younger talent who isn't too green to be there. Daivari is a good wrestler, and here's hoping my boy does well. It's nice to say something decent about the WWE for once..... even if I DO question the reasoning behind the gimmick.

On the other side of the coin, something you can't say good about the WWE for; is Vince McMahon's apparent wishes to make the female side of the business contain more models and looks, over talent and ability. Wrestlers such as Victoria (who I know for a fact a good few MALE wrestlers like to watch and pick up/steal tricks from), and Molly Holly have finally made the women's division less of an excuse to go and grab a cold beer and more of a reason to sit and watch and enjoy - and yet Vince wants to as ever take the cheap option. It won't bring in the 'younger male' viewers he thinks it will, because if these viewers want to see barely clothed women - they'll go where they can see them not at all clothed, if you catch my drift. It's pointless, it teases something Vince can't deliver; and it cheapens women's wrestling and must seriously frustrate (and justifably so) any female wrestler who has put hard work and dedication into learning the craft just to be passed over for someone who in McMahon's mind 'looks good'.

Anyways, grumble over; because it's Xmas, baby! I also want to thank all the people who have been there for me this year. So, in no particular order; my thanks go out to the following for being there as friends or when I needed them (if I forgot you, it IS 8am as I write this, and sorry) - Jimmie Hughes (the greatest webmaster a daft Brit like me could ever wish for), Shaka (Philly's finest not that well known indy worker, I tells ya!), Mark Wolf, American Kickboxer, Zack McGuire, Mike Quackenbush, Rocco (my 'kid bro' who's the next big thing in the UK!), Crazy Shea, Joey Image, Nick Berk, 'Potshot' Bill, everyone who's website I write for for putting up with me for another year; and you the reader.

Also, a separate shout to Jorge Castano, Flaming Red, Rich N' Famous, and Tex Benedict here in the UK. I love you guys to death, and you know why. On an unrelated note, next year's 'Foreign Object' column could well be in a different style entirely; so keep your fingers crossed. I can't say more right now, but if it happens then it will be a lot of fun.

The last thing to address, is a question I was asked - who will make it in 2005 , either big, or establish themselves even more. I say 2005 could be the year of any of the following names - Cade Sydal, Zack McGuire, Crazy Shea - just for starters. And I reckon it's the year where Sonjay Dutt REALLY makes a mark and shows the world just how good he is. And you know, I'm not too often wrong. About life, well; yes I can be wrong sometimes. About wrestling, I have a good track record!

One last shout - to my close friend American Kickboxer, and wishing him and the missus all the best on the birth of their child on Dec 30th. I love you guys to bits, and will be thinking of you more than usual that day. All that's left is to wish you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year - from me, my fiancee' Chrissie, and little Andrew and Victoria. And me? I'll see you in 2005 with my usual mix of interviews, reviews, and this column. I'm now off to listen to what is currently my favourite musician (hey, I play guitar you know!), Damien Rice. So keep it 'dareful' (well, only one person's going to get THAT comment and appreciate it but it's a win-win situation for me!), and stay safe and well.

Peter Staniforth.
www.pswrestling.net

Peter is a UK based sports journalist, for www.pwbts.com, www.wrestlingdotcom.com, www.wrestlingclothesline.com, www.bgwwrestling.com, www.prowrestlingdaily.com, and the exclusive WWE writer for www.ukevents.net.

Peter has written for Bill Apter's "Total Wrestling" magazine, the well respected US based newsletter 'Wrestling Then And Now'; and also written press releases for the UK's WWE Euro Shop merchandise company. He was also mentioned on the credits of the cult wrestling simulation game by Adam Ryland - EWR 4.0.

Peter works for UCW (www.ucw-wrestling.co.uk) in a Talent Relations capacity, and also various USA based indy promotions. If you are a wrestler either USA or UK based, and looking for more bookings; please contact Peter.

Peter has written reviews for many wrestling video tape traders, who come highly recommended by him - including www.simania.co.uk, www.modtrom.com (the official production team for Jersey All Pro Wrestling), www.ruffneckwrestlingvideos.co.uk, www.violentjtapes.com, www.a1wrestlingvideos.com, and many more.

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