The latest update on Dallas Page in the NJ Hall of Fame
The nominations came out for this year’s group of New Jersey Hall of Fame nominees. Dallas Page didn’t make it in again. New Jersey has a history with professional wrestling. New Jersey hosted big events, had schools and residents. I’ve been blogging and posting on social media about Page for two years to get him nominated.
New Jersey has been home to several professional wrestlers who achieved national fame. Some of these wrestlers are in the WWE Hall of Fame. Its not unheard of.
Perhaps it’s because of the category they would be featured in.
Would such a wrestler qualify as sports? It takes a high level of athleticism to achieve success in that field. Professional wrestling may not be competitive in the sense of winners and losers in each bout, you have to be good at what you do to get by.
Should it just be entertainment? Vince McMahon wanted wrestling classified as entertainment to avoid health insurance, health monitoring, sports regulations and other regulations.
There was a push to get Dallas Page a nomination because he was born in Point Pleasant so he qualifies for the Hall due to that. He became a professional wrestler when he was 30 years old. That’s already too old in athletics. He worked and took the bumps until he was a champion.
He could’ve retired and counted his money. Instead, he shows up at events to promote younger wrestlers. He started DDP Yoga to help people with health issues. He regularly posts videos of inspiring stories.
That seems like a Hall of Fame would want a member who achieved success in his field and inspiration to others.
Maybe next year.
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Why do I write so much about getting Diamond Dallas Page in the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame has scientists, politicians, entertainers and sports players. There are no professional wrestlers among the sports or entertainment figures. The first pro wrestler to enter should be Dallas Page.
Page graduated Pt. Pleasant High School and still has connections to the shore. When his self-published autobiography came out, the first signing was at the Brick Barnes and Noble.
Why him in the Hall of Fame?
Page was a champion in the World Championship Wrestling Federation. He won multiple titles in his career as he worked his way up. He headlined several pay-per-view events. He is already a Hall of Famer in the WWE Hall of Fame.
He could’ve retired and counted his money. Instead he realized that he could retire comfortably because of several people in his life. He took their advice on workouts and healthy living. He created DDP Yoga. This program is a mix of coaching, workouts and diets to help people. These programs have been for people with health issues, medical issues and the need for motivation. He didn’t create a program for those already into working out. It was for the average person.
The Asbury Park Press has done several articles about the success stories through the program. There have been documentaries about the program.
Page had a successful career and used that fame to help others. That is what a Hall of Fame person should be.
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Recently I was interviewed on a video podcast by Cal Schwartz. His series “Conversations with Cal” has thousands of viewers. We talked about self-publishing through the years, the current state of self-publishing, favorite authors, movies and New Jersey life.
Here is the video:
onversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIES https://www.youtube.com/@conversationswithcalvinwethesp
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I really wanted to write blogs how I had new a book ready to publish. The latest work has been professionally edited, edited by co-writers, beta read and been reviewed by voice apps. I read this so many times. There were times, the story bored me. Does that mean it will bore a reader? I had to edit it again. This last time, I thought it was ready. I got one more author proof to review for formatting and page counts.
It sat on the table because I got scared. Please don’t let me find another typo. Please be perfect. I opened the first pages and read. I could re-word this. I could describe this differently. It’s not perfect! I passed it to someone else. I can’t edit it. I will never be satisfied. True, the next person didn’t want to change things. I found it on the table and skimmed the book. Nope, I really want to change this.
I’ve missed my self imposed deadlines multiple times. I’ve missed my quarterly deadlines.
I’ve let Alessandra Torres down. She gave a talk on deadlines and guide posts. I didn’t stick to her words. I missed the opening promotional time.
I’m going to do these edits again. I need this right.
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The main bookstore in Trenton. There is a section of book from local authors. I have been to group author signings all year round. I participated in several over the years. There are books behind books on shelves. Hidden treasures everywhere.
Copies of Dream Dancing are also available at Classics Bookstore in Trenton NJ. You can visit their website here: www.classicsusedbooks.com
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