𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩

𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙮 is the head, 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖕 is the 𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚

[bladerunncr]

𝙅𝘼𝙔 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝙏𝙀 • jamie’s carved out a life that’s quieter than most would expect from someone like him. now living in florida with his two dogs, he keeps to himself more often than not; private, selective about who he lets close, and perfectly fine keeping the rest of the world at arm’s length. he’s sarcastic, a little blunt, and sharp with humor, but when he’s with the right people, there’s no mistaking the spark of excitement and passion that still drives him.

the insecurities from his younger years haven’t fully left, even after surviving the grind of the new japan system and the climb to international recognition. aew has given him the room to breathe, to enjoy wrestling alongside his friends, and to be more himself without all the weight of a crown on his shoulders. he’s content, even happy, though he carries a quiet loneliness he rarely lets show, and he sometimes catches himself yearning for the days of youth and discovery back in japan.

𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙉𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎

@svageking: he was jay’s person. they came up through the dojo side-by-side, sharing space, jokes, routines, friends, and a kind of comfort that felt almost domestic. but jay got tunnel vision. he was terrified of being overlooked and being dismissed as just another babyfaced kid. so he hardened. he pushed away the people who actually mattered, david most of all. now, he’s a little more self-aware and hates the part of himself that thought distance was strength. he doesn’t quite know what their relationship is anymore, but he knows he wants to fix it, even if he’s scared of what that might mean.

@rockhardrobinson: their lives and careers have been tangled up for years now. alongside david, juice has always been one of jay’s closest friends. he admires juice’s oddly level-headed side (the one that some don’t even believe exists) and how open and honest he is with his emotions. juice has a way of pulling out the best in him, even if they tend to get carried away when they’re together. jay feels lighter around him, like he can actually breathe.

@lessastyles: she’s something of a mother figure to him. when he was on excursion in detroit, he lived with her and @alxshelleys, and she ended up teaching him just as much as patrick did. she’s been a constant supporter throughout his entire career. she gets on his nerves sometimes, but only because she reads him better than he reads himself. she understands the version of jay that he doesn’t show anyone else.

@murdermachin3: once close friends through their days as young lions, now have drifted apart. sho is one of the friendships that slipped through jay’s fingers. now he sees the distance, sees how different sho is, and feels the sting of wishing he could rewind the clock.

friends and acquaintances: @bayb4y, @hcngman, @dcvilette, @glamonroe, @takes0up, @thcangel

[notactuallygambit]

@bladerunncr

Missing you today in Alabama, pops. Promise the boys didn't hurt @svageking and @cl4rkc too bad. They played nice.

[bladerunncr]

you did? oh i take it all back, my favourite son 🥹 you always had the brightest future out of the bunch.

believe me, i know. you should be lucky gabe’s not around. something about his bald head just makes you wanna push him down the stairs sometimes (lovingly). listen, i need your pajama size so i can get started on matching holiday ones for the christmas card early

[bladerunncr]

this is awkward because i’m pretty sure that was meant to be my return theme and outfit.

[bladerunncr]

i knew it. the hidden folder was for the boys all along :( he won’t even let me into the group chat

[bladerunncr]

this is awkward because i’m pretty sure that was meant to be my return theme and outfit.

[bladerunncr]

I DONT WANT TO HEAR IT

[bladerunncr]

this is awkward because i’m pretty sure that was meant to be my return theme and outfit.

[bladerunncr]

oh? what else were you seeing in davey’s phone? 👀

[bladerunncr]

this is awkward because i’m pretty sure that was meant to be my return theme and outfit.

[pr3ttyleopard]

queer people get sent flowers for free by me ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ straight people get charged 50 bucks to talk to me ˗ˋˏ$ˎˊ˗ very simple ୭˚. ᵎᵎ

[bladerunncr]

red’s a bit intense sometimes, but that’s not always a bad thing. makes for great wrestling gear too.

you’d actually want my reject pumpkins? i suppose i could give them another go. maybe give one a tiny little face like this ◕‿◕

[pr3ttyleopard]

queer people get sent flowers for free by me ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ straight people get charged 50 bucks to talk to me ˗ˋˏ$ˎˊ˗ very simple ୭˚. ᵎᵎ

[bladerunncr]

i’m noticing a trend here, are you just a fan of all things red? i’ve been trying to make pumpkins happen for years and if i’m lucky, i get one sad little pumpkin out of it. alright, i’ll give this strawberry tower a go and report back.

[pr3ttyleopard]

queer people get sent flowers for free by me ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ straight people get charged 50 bucks to talk to me ˗ˋˏ$ˎˊ˗ very simple ୭˚. ᵎᵎ

[bladerunncr]

he is quite gruffy, isn’t he?

i really should embrace gardening more this year. what’s your favourite flower? maybe i’ll get inspired to plant some.

[pr3ttyleopard]

queer people get sent flowers for free by me ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ straight people get charged 50 bucks to talk to me ˗ˋˏ$ˎˊ˗ very simple ୭˚. ᵎᵎ

[bladerunncr]

surely you’ve got at least a few secret admirers. the month’s only just started. you’ll get your flowers 🙂

[pr3ttyleopard]

queer people get sent flowers for free by me ˚˖𓍢ִ໋❀ straight people get charged 50 bucks to talk to me ˗ˋˏ$ˎˊ˗ very simple ୭˚. ᵎᵎ

[bladerunncr]

alright but who’s sending you flowers then?

[notactuallygambit]

@bladerunncr

Missing you today in Alabama, pops. Promise the boys didn't hurt @svageking and @cl4rkc too bad. They played nice.

[bladerunncr]

missing me and didn’t even bring me back a souvenir? i always like a good magnet to hang all the artwork on the fridge.

and honestly, you can rough them up next time. it’s basically enrichment for them. but look at you 🥹 fitting right in. still enjoying it?

[svageking]

@bladerunncr — hey so, um, i wanted to ask you this since i couldn’t cause i knocked out but… were you looking through my pants? all of my pockets are all out plus there’s a mess too.

[bladerunncr]

you’d better not be too hard on him. i can’t be dealing with family drama. besides… i’m the only one allowed to fight him.

oh my god. show me immediately. what’s its name? does it like people? can it be friends?

[svageking]

@bladerunncr — hey so, um, i wanted to ask you this since i couldn’t cause i knocked out but… were you looking through my pants? all of my pockets are all out plus there’s a mess too.

[bladerunncr]

david stephen finlay loves beating up old people. you all heard it here first!

you’re really going to buy us a cow, aren’t you? oooh, you want to do it so bad.

[svageking]

@bladerunncr — hey so, um, i wanted to ask you this since i couldn’t cause i knocked out but… were you looking through my pants? all of my pockets are all out plus there’s a mess too.

[bladerunncr]

i’m not leaving, davey. alright? that was the past. neither of us are the same people anymore. our weird little family matters.

…be honest. is it a cow?

[svageking]

@bladerunncr — hey so, um, i wanted to ask you this since i couldn’t cause i knocked out but… were you looking through my pants? all of my pockets are all out plus there’s a mess too.

[bladerunncr]

you’re not going to lose me, davey. things are different right now and yeah, maybe we’ve got to work a bit harder at it… but we’ve survived worse, haven’t we?

pinky promise me and i’ll stop asking. i’ll even stop tearing apart your pockets.

[bladerunncr]

@notactuallygambit — my newest son 🥹 one day soon we’ll have a proper family reunion. keep doing your chores and you’ll get your allowance

[bladerunncr]

still?! this family’s a nightmare. i’m taking away his playstation for two weeks until he learns.

there we go ♥️ you’re the favourite son for a reason. (and no, i don’t tell everyone this. why would you even think that?)