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Lee AKA The Dark Cheetah
@tdcheetah.bsky.social
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Time-and-motion expert, in my third gap year. ;) Yes, I read books/watch wrestling, among many other interests. She|her.
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First saw Speedball Mike Bailey in TNA and knew they'd be a great fit when they finally got to #AEW. Have not been disappointed, except they don't have a title belt. Yet! Otherwise 10/10, no notes.
Picture of "Speedball" Mike Bailey, non-binary professional wrestler from Quebec, Canada. They have very dark hair cut in a mullet and dark eyes, and are wearing a black shirt and a bemused smile as they cuddle a tiny grey and white fluffy kitten. One of the only pictures where the person is cuter than the kitten, and that kitten is pretty darn cute.
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Post something random or you'll have an awful November.

If I am known for nothing else, this is the depth of me. #aew #wrestlesky
Laconic AEW wrestler Orange Cassidy, being interviewed by a sympathetic Renee Paquette during a reign as AEW International Champion where he defended the title weekly while becoming increasingly banged up (in kayfabe), says quietly: "I'm so tired, Renee."
October 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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I hope you survived family room time.

Kind of a pet-related picture for you.
Two professional wrestlers, "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega, are cuddling cats during a shelter visit by members of the All Elite Wrestling promotion. For those of you who only know of wrestlers as idiotic exemplars of toxic masculinity, Page was previously a high school teacher, insists on being called the AEW *Men's* World Champion (=Andy Murray would be proud) and once cut a "face" (good guy) promo in Mexico entirely in Spanish. Omega lived in Japan for years, has babysat cats for co-workers, helped book many women wrestlers, and pointed supportively to progressive fan signs at ringside such as "trans rights are human rights". A couple pretty good guys. With cats.
October 26, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Reposted w alt-text.

Mainstream media doing something.
Screenshot from Twitter:  [wp logo] The Washington Post → @washingtonpost X.com Breaking news: The Washington Post joined the New York Times, CNN and the Atlantic in refusing to sign the Defense Department's restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.
October 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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I hear ya. Only I was baby when these guys were babies. ;)
A very young Ricky Morton (on left, with blond mullet hair) and a very young Robert Gibson (on right, with dark brown shaggy hair), standing together and posing with their outer forearms crossed. Their wrestling costumes are mixed black and white gear with colorful accents and fringe, emblematic of 1980s rock star clothing. This is the Rock & Roll Express, the greatest babyface tag team of all time.
October 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Still don't understand what's going on [honestly, rn don't wanna know, at my limit for supposedly smart people being goddamned dumb and it's only October 3rd 2025...] but I really appreciate what we have in the current Wrestlesky. Don't know if I can help? But interested, yes.

In meantime, me:
Laconic AEW wrestler Orange Cassidy, being interviewed by a sympathetic Renee Paquette during a reign as AEW International Champion where he defended the title weekly while becoming increasingly banged up (in kayfabe), says quietly: "I'm so tired, Renee."
October 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
tdcheetah.bsky.social
QT with your weekend plans
Laconic AEW wrestler Orange Cassidy, being interviewed by a sympathetic Renee Paquette during a reign as AEW International Champion where he defended the title weekly while becoming increasingly banged up (in kayfabe), says quietly: "I'm so tired, Renee."
September 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Oh @ianriccaboni.com, I think you missed one... a big one...

(Why yes I saw a lot of 21st century ROH in person, why do you ask? ;) Let's just say I'm glad AEW got Paul Turner for competence and Rick Knox for all the other stuff.)
Screenshot of the Twitter Account for Todd Sinclair, a pudgy blond man who was formerly Senior Referee for Ring of Horror. Of all the pro wrestling referees I've seen in my life, Sinclair ranks among the best worst refs ever. Need someone to miss multiple calls and look utterly bewildered? Todd's your guy!
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Here, have some manul kittens.
Three tiny manul kittens being held by staff at the Columbus Zoo. Notice the gloves... the Very Thick Gloves, a reminder that they may be cute but they are still wild cats.
August 15, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Poor Kris Katlander, still dealing with her ear infection. Such a good patient girl.
Our brown tabby girl Kris Katlander is such a patient kitty - she has worn this Cone of Shame with almost no escape attempts for weeks now, waiting patiently if woebegonely for this ear infection to go away and for her ear to stop looking like she went fifteen rounds with Muhammad Ali.
August 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Oh yeah, I've been there. ::(

I hope you end up going and having a good time. BUT if you don't? It's because the thing to do right now is to thank Past You for the idea and take care of Present You.

Aka "see the alt-text". *sending you a virtual sign of support*
Image is of Speedball Mike Bailey, a white, dark-haired, non-binary professional wrestler from Quebec, Canada with a DEEP martial arts background, giving the camera a thumbs up. Text reads "Encouragement Speedball says you can do the thing" Please listen to Encouragement Speedball. The thing may be a hard thing like going to an event, or a hard thing like putting your mental health first. Either way, he'll totally understand.
August 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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I think Bowens is incredible.

But the first moment I saw Speedball in TNA, I couldn't *wait* until they eventually got to AEW! It's like they drew a wrestler just for me...
Image is of Speedball Mike Bailey, a white, dark-haired, non-binary professional wrestler from Quebec, Canada with a DEEP martial arts background, giving the camera a thumbs up. Text reads "Encouragement Speedball says you can do the thing" Please listen to Encouragement Speedball.
August 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Just don't send them to "Google AI" for an explanation of the mask!!!

Attaching a screenshot here as an example of why I don't quite trust AI...

(Let's just say I recognized Excalibur as a fellow "purolucha" Michinoku Pro nerd the moment I saw that mask.)
[Example of AI kinda making shit up] Google "excalibur mask origin" AI overview: The mask worn by the AEW commentator and former wrestler Excalibur is inspired by the mythical sword Excalibur from King Arthur legends. While the mask is not a direct repre- sentation of the sword, it's named after it and serves as a symbol for the character's identity. Excalibur has stated that the mask is a way to separate his personal life from his wrestling persona according to a podcast interview with Chris Van Vliet. Elaboration: Inspiration from King Arthur: The name "Excalibur" itself is taken from the legendary sword of King Arthur, a powerful weapon associated with Arthurian legend.
August 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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More sassy than our Willow? Wow!

Hi Willow, meet Kris, who is also a cuddly one. ;)
Brown mackerel tabby cat Kris Katlander, sleeping happily in my spot on the sofa.
July 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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I think I still post this at least once a month...
Laconic AEW wrestler Orange Cassidy, being interviewed by a sympathetic Renee Paquette during a reign as AEW International Champion where he defended the title weekly while becoming increasingly banged up (in kayfabe), says quietly: "I'm so tired, Renee."
July 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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I hear ya. Don't know if it will help, but sending a reassuring pat on the shoulder if it does.

Also:
Cover of Marvel Comics Group series Doctor Strange: Master of the Mystic Arts issue #10 (Oct 1974) [Text on page] THE SORCERER SUPREME BATTLES BARON MORDO AND THE FATE OF WORLDS HANGS IN THE BALANCE ETERNITY LIVES! [Art description] Baron Mordo, a sinister villain in green costume, flings mystic bolts at our hero Doctor Strange in his blue costume and red cape, who returns his fire. In the background is the enigmatic figure of Eternity, a humanoid shape filled with planets and stars and galaxies galore.
July 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Thanks for posting this news, @derekberes.bsky.social . Please consider providing alt-text for images -- makes content more accessible, more visible in Bluesky search, + more likely to repost. You can even set your settings to automatically remind to to do it...

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July 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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July 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Sorry, once I got started this kinda had to be posted too. ;)
The Great Sasuke. Initial J-Crown champion. #1 and the best~! K, The Great Sasuke is a generational talent, a masked junior heavyweight professional wrestler and promoter from northeast Japan. He won the J-Crown [see more detail below] in an August 1996 tournament by defeating Ultimo Dragon (who eventually took the J-Crown from him in October 1996). Sasuke, whose trademark mask is black with a white face overlaid with red and green stripes, is shown holding three championship belts over each arm and wearing two around his waist. The rest of his outfit is a solid black tunic and trousers. The J-Crown consisted of seven/eight/ten junior titles including: *. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship * MPW British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight Championship * NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship * NWA World Welterweight Championship * UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship * WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship * WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship * WWF Light Heavyweight Championship ** NWA World Middleweight Championship (added later) "" WCW World Cruiserweight Championship (added later) The J-Crown only lasted a year or so before someone wanted one of their belts back. But it was a glorious year!
July 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The Man in the Mask name-dropped both Ultimo Dragon *and* the J-Crown and I swear I swooned.

(K, I swoon whenever he says Sasuke Special. But then I swoon for the move *and* the originator! So glad AEW has some Michinoku Pro etc. in its DNA via its strong Chikara bloodline.)
Ultimo Dragon. J-Crown defender. That is all the people need to know! K, Ultimo Dragon is a brilliantly masked brilliant junior heavyweight professional wrestler from Japan via Mexico. He won the J-Crown [see more detail below] in October 1996 by defeating the Aug 1996 unification tournament winner, his long-time rival The Great Sasuke, Ultimo is shown holding three championship belts over each arm, two around his waist, and two off his shoulders. The J-Crown consisted of seven/eight/ten junior titles including: *. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship * MPW British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight Championship * NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship * NWA World Welterweight Championship * UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship * WAR International Junior Heavyweight Championship * WWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Championship * WWF Light Heavyweight Championship ** NWA World Middleweight Championship (added later) "" WCW World Cruiserweight Championship (added later) The J-Crown only lasted a year or so before someone wanted one of their belts back. But it was a glorious year!
July 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Oh gosh, really hoping for you both. *claws crossed*

Not in either CA or AZ so any help I could offer is only virtual, but my beloved Evil Sweetie Sato (below ) was a tuxedo. If I can donate a little to this chain for gas/pickup or whatever, lmk. 💔❤️‍🩹♥️
High school yearbook picture of a black and white former feral kitten, fierce mouser, evil sweetie cat named Sato (1999-2018). Still feel her presence sleeping next to my pillow sometimes.
June 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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I've seen a better shot of him coming down the ramp, but this was the fastest to find:
AEW wrestler and perennially anxious millennial cowboy Hangman Adam Page in a pink Dolly Parton shirt and jeans embroidered with flowers. You're welcome. :)
May 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Always been that way for me!

Meet Kris Katlander :)
A brown mackerel tabby with white spots and a white streak on the side of her nose, Kris Katlander wants to know why she was woken up well before the automatic feeder goes off.
May 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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I've only had one that slayed and dragged around socks specifically (while howling muffledly).

Our current girl, who is less than two, *does* scatter laundry on the floor but noiselessly.... she also carries her "catnip fish" up on the bed but, smart as she is, hasn't figured out "fetch" yet.
A beloved orange cat toy shaped like a fish, with "Catnip" written in big white block letters on its side, and eyes/mouth on its front edge.
May 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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I hear ya. Thank you for caring and for trying. Please eat, drink, sleep, breathe, and breathe some more.

Here's a gif of Tom Hiddleston cuddling a snow leopard cub - hope it helps a little.
Tom Hiddleston cuddling a snow leopard cub. (I mean, that's all the description you need.)
April 29, 2025 at 4:44 AM