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Unholy Meatpuppet Vice Captain
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 Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:33 am
This is probably the hardest thing I've ever had to type, but here goes.
As many of you know, Geoff (Or RVDROCK or Rick "Rocker" Shaddock) has, for a long time, been fighting off a terrible illness. Last Friday, Australian time, the fight came to an end as Geoffrey bowed out.
It saddens me beyond belief to be the one to tell you all, his friends, that Geoff has died after a long battle with leukaemia.
I've known Geoff for the better part of the last six years, roughly the same amount of time he had been constantly fighting his illness. I am proud and fortunate to have known him, to have spent time with and to be able to call him one of the closest friends I have ever had in my life.
For those of you who had the pleasure of talking to him outside of the Gaian setting, through MSNM or AOL, then I am hoping that you, too, would know how much of a wonderful person he was. Always brash and honest, not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve and let his opinions be known, to call him nothing short of an inspiration seems to be a bit of an insult, as he was so much more.
I must apologise for how long it has taken me to inform all of you of this, but I hope you can understand that I, and all of us here, haven't exactly been in the best frame of mind.
I hope you all send your wishes and your prayers to Geoff's family and loved ones, for whom this must be the worst time in all of their lives.
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:59 am
I dont know if I should be posting here or not...but i'm going to.
I owe Rocker a lot...
He's the one who showed me what its really like to write a match, to pour out your very heart and soul into something that you and your opponet can be proud of.
He showed me the finner points of how to E-Fed...what a profile should really look like...how a move set should be fine tuned and picked carefully...even what a promo should look like.
I was lucky enough to know him out side of Gaia on MSN, and I know how much of a great guy he really was.
Geoff, where ever the hell you may be, I hope you can read this as I say THANKS for everything man. The planet has lost a great E-fedder...a great Gaian...and more importantly...a great man.
I know we'll meet again someday my friend and my thought and prayers are with your family and friends..
So one last time, Thanks for everything you did for me man, we will all miss you...
-Bryant
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:36 am
I never thought he would die, honestly. He seemed like he was successfully fighting and keeping that blasted illness away, and yet...here we are. I am sorry to say that I didn't get to talk to him more than I did, but I did enjoy it when we spoke. He was a light-hearted person, and as has been stated, he was very honest.
I'm just...in shock.
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:01 am
My mom died in February of 1998, about the same time that I was in third grade. While it could be considered the worst day of my life, in a way I also understand that it needed to happen. It taught me an important lesson; that death, while tragic, is an eventuality. One that we all must face at one time or another.
I owe everything to Geoff. He was the one that first brought me to the GEWE, first showed me how the ropes were worked, and is the reason we're still here today. When the GEWE closed, anyone else would have cut their losses and moved on, but Geoff was so determined and passionate about it that he revamped everything and formed the GWA. And I am so proud that I was able to stand beside him through that. I'm even prouder he named me his booking succession.
Heh, I almost hated talking booking with him because whenever he had an idea that was...well...not up-tp-par, it was damn near impossible to say "no" to him. It was like knocking a cookie out of a little kids hands.
He was the first, and continued to be my one of my best, friend I've made in my too-long E-Fed career. I'm going to miss that bad mama-jama...
Geoff, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon.
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:26 am
I was really upset when I first read that he was not feeling well and said that he might not have more time couple months ago. But now, I just feel even more upset since this is something I didn't want to happen. I didn't know Rocker that much but he was willing to give a complete "noob" a chance with the GWA. If it wasn't for him helping me out along with Psi, I probably wouldn't be where I am now. It's really sad that I never had a chance to have one final match with him, to really show how far I've gone since joining this group. We know he's now in a better place, kicking a** and taking names, helping out others in need. We all miss you Rock.
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:36 pm
I'll be the first to say that I took Geoff for granted. Thinking back now, I could've spent a lot more time getting to know him. I've talked to him before, sure, but I could've talked to him a lot more. Despite this, from the times I did speak with him, it was easy to like Geoff. The guy had a way of brightening the mood, no matter what you were talking about. I don't think I've ever seen Geoff depressed, and I like to think that he never was, even in his last days. He wasn't afraid to say what he wanted to say, and he never had to lie. I had my first match in the GWA with Geoff, and I've just spent the last half hour re-reading that match. It's kind of difficult, knowing that I'm reading a match that I wrote with someone who isn't alive anymore. This is the first time something like this has happened in Gaian e-fedding, at least in my memory. And I feel bad that it had to happen to the GWA. But we'll get through this, because though I didn't know Geoff as well as some of the other people in the guild, I know damn well that he wouldn't want us to let this fed fall apart just because of his death. And now, horribly translated Darth Vader giving my sentiments on the situation. 
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:50 pm
I don't actually know what to say, I'm at a loss for words. I've lost a friend through a illness before and it hurt alot and I have the same feeling all over again. I never knew Geoff very well and I really wish I did because he sounded like an amazing man. I dreamt only two nights ago all of GWA's wrestlers all around the world came to Australia to be present at the funeral (scary no?)and I only wish we could all do this for him.
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:00 pm
Well there's not a whole lot left to be said that hasn't already. I doubt I've known Geoff as long as many of you here since my arrival into this fed wasn't until late last year. The time I did spend on MSNM getting to know him and discussing many things, most of those being wrestling or music related, is something I found enjoyable as we didn't exactly see eye to eye on a lot of things. In fact if we wanted we probably could have easily just argued over a match or subject all day long. That being said Geoff always seemed to be a likeable guy to me. He could tell you exactly what he thought on a subject or even about you without disrespecting your feelings on the issue (for the most part). Anyway best wishes to Geoff's family and those close to him as this won't be a void that can be filled simply or, more than likely, ever.
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Prince Kira Ukonvasara Captain
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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:03 pm
For once, I got nothing to say. Geoff was A great guy, I remeber meeting him back in Gaia's WWHW. After that, we talked on MSNM A few times. Me and him use to goof off, talk about nearly anything that came to mind. Geoff was my *****. I also remeber talking to him in march about the Tournement of Death. He wanted in and even wanted to make A banner for it. I feel bad that I didn't get to say 'Goodbye' to him, I feel bad for never thanking him for his help in WWHW and his help for helping me at GWA. I also feel bad for not getting the honor of working with him.
Geoff, you are were my *****. I hope to see you in the after life.
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:38 am
Wow, never been really close to the guy. We only talked once. So long our fallen friend.
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:19 pm
I too didn't know Geoff that well, but I had quite a few convo's with him. When we did talk, most of the time we were always talking about RVD getting the title, or some great moments that invovled the Rock. To tell you the truth, I never thought that something like this could happen to a group of guys in an E-Fed. From what I gathered when talking to him, he was a great guy. My prayers go out to his family and the spirit and legend of Geoff/Rocker will live on.
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:47 pm
Since this question is bound to come be in tha back of everyone's mind, I might as well take this time to address a few things.
The next show, entitled Solumn Sorrow, will be a tribute show to Rocker. In kayfabe we will retire the Rick Shaddock character at the end of the night. No one has to compete if they don't want to. It will mainly be a stand-alone show, meaning harldy (if any) storylines will be carried over.
However, I'm going to need a day or two to rework some booking here. This sudden twist of fate leaves me more or less shafted as far as long and short term booking goes. So bare with me here.
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:42 pm
Somehow, the misspelling of the show name seems more fitting.
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:04 am
Damn.....just.....damn....
I made a complete a** of myself, trying not to cry in my study skills class.
I'm gonna miss Geoff....
-Allen Chaney
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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:41 pm
Well I'm at a loss of words I didn't know the guy well but I too owe him a lot. Back when the old CTC closed I pretty much gave up on E-fedding I doubted there would be a place I could find my nich in match writing. BTWF was too intimidating and WWHW closed soon after CTC. But I got a PM from Rocker inviting me to the GWA. I told him about my prediciment of not being able to post in forums but we arranged we just do everything by PM. So Figgins makes his way to GWA. Then once GWA became indy I made one of my first promo's which seemed to have gotten rockers attention. That was my very first fued and he gave me pointers on how to write matches and how long they should be. I never thanked him for any of which makes me feel kind of bad. I know it is too late to say it now but Thanks Geoff/Rocker if it wern't for you GWa would of never even knew of me and my match writing wouldn't of improved so much. Whever you are see ya
~Jacob Lance Figgins~
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