It all began in December of 2024 at “Avalanche,” which was our final spectacle of the year. This video got past even me, and was played over our screens to everyone. I usually keep tabs on every single detail during a show, but to be honest, I didn’t view this video as a threat, so I didn’t make much of a deal about it. I figured it was someone else that I trusted who had the power to run videos, and the fan in me wasn’t against a little surprise debut. It felt harmless in the moment.
Fast-forward to “Retrowave” in January of 2025, and man, what a card it was.
I surprised those on the card by announcing that all of the matches that took place would also become #1 Contendership matches for the incoming Rogue Hall Men’s and Women’s World Championships. Great night, but… That same video aired again, and with nobody clueing me in at all… Something just didn’t feel right. I decided to ask around, and nobody close to me had any answers, and it turned out that nobody on my team knew. They actually thought it was my doing all along.
Then, we got to “Luck of the Irishwhip” in March of 2025. The video aired once more as I sent security to look around the building and try to figure out how this could continue to happen. After the video ended, it was time for what I booked as Cody Houley vs. Braden Karsin. Karsin didn’t go out for his entrance, and I saw him earlier in the day. That’s when I had the feeling of impending doom in the pit of my stomach. Brakman Wylder rushed the ring and ambushed Houley, only for Stuart Warf to make his way down to the ring, and utter the words “2025. Everything’s changed. See you at “Stardom.”” The alliance was formed, and everything came full circle. That video was about that selfish, sick bastard, Warf.
I didn’t ban them from the arena, and instead I welcomed them. I will always embrace the chaos. They wanted a spot on the biggest card of the year which was “Stardom” so I found it right to give Houley a shot at revenge. Houley vs. Wylder in May of 2025. The match went great, until Wylder decided that he wasn’t finished. As he surrounded Houley alongside Warf, another familiar face came down to the ring. Austin Knight. Before they had a chance to do anything else, someone that Warf had namedropped beforehand ran out for the save. Rising star, Alex Calhira.
We continued to move-forward in the year, and as this rivalry continued to brew,
it seemed as though people were willing to step up against Warf, Wylder, and Knight. I didn’t feel as though they had power to do too much more damage, so again… I left the doors open for them. It was time for “Crash Out” in June of 2025, which, of course, is something that people who can’t handle stardom do. The obvious match was made. Alex Calhira and Cody Houley vs. the team that has now deemed themselves “Brilliance” — Austin Knight and Brakman Wylder alongside Stuart Warf. The chaos that I chose to embrace had been on full display, as this match ended in a no contest. No resolution. Neither side was able to get it done.
“Brilliance” felt as though a no contest finish was a hit to what they’ve accomplished. They were and are still out for blood. They want to control The Rogue Hall, and the depths that they would go proved to be even lower as they took “SummerSplash” in July of 2025 over, and added another member that would be the missing piece to their torturous puzzle. “Mad” Mike. A Second Life Professional Wrestling veteran who has been known for having zero remorse.
In a vulnerable moment of anger, I tweeted something. Mike responded.
The Rogue Hall took a break to try to diffuse the situation at the end of the year last year, but that did not work. Now, we’re in 2026. Back in January of this year at “Retrowave” Michael Karsin came down to the ring. Karsin is currently in a “Three Phases of Hell” series against Knight. He mentioned that as their series continues, he isn’t afraid of anyone else in “Brilliance” — which led to “Mad” Mike coming out alongside Warf. There was only a verbal altercation, and thankfully not a physical one that could have put Karsin in jeopardy, as he was outnumbered.
So now that I’ve given you all the rundown from my perspective and informed you all on what happened in the past, the only thing left to do is talk about the future. I mentioned towards the end of my press conference back in December that we’re going to end this bullshit in February, and that’s what we’re going to do. Here it is:
The Rogue Hall presents “Brand Risk” on Saturday, February 21st, at 3:00 PM SLT.
“Brilliance” vs. Team Rogue Hall.
Brakman Wylder of “Brilliance” vs. Alex Calhira representing The Rogue Hall.
Austin Knight of “Brilliance” will take on an opponent of my choosing.
“Mad” Mike of “Brilliance” will be taking on an old foe of his, Drewski Hoxley, who will be representing The Rogue Hall. He’ll be making his Rogue Hall debut that same night. While any of these matches could have been the singular determining factor for what I’m about to say… It makes sense to make it this one. Two old foes.
As for you Stuart Warf, don’t worry. I have something for you too. You have been working tirelessly in an attempt to take me out for good, and destroy all that I’ve built with everyone else here at The Rogue Hall. I know that you want power, and there hasn’t been a single risk taken in my career that I’ve had any regret for. If “Brilliance” wins the night, and Mike is victorious over Hoxley, then I will step down as “The Hallkeeper” and you will have full control of The Rogue Hall. You will
get the keys to the building, and I will never show my face in this company again.
That being said…
If Hoxley manages to topple Mike over, then “Brilliance” will be disbanded forever.
The Rogue Hall means more to me than anything else that I’ve created, but when I said that we’re going to put an end to this, I meant it. Clearly, I have a lot more to lose than you do, but I believe that Hoxley will get it done. All the best, you fucking crook.
With class and hatred,
