Joey Janela claims he nearly tricked Ricky Steamboat into turning heel for the first time in his career.
Taking to Twitter, Janela reacted to a post about wrestlers who never turned heel. He said,
“I almost tricked Ricky into turning heel when he was the special guest referee of a match Between Me and Tama Tonga. He would stop counting my pin and reveal a bullet club shirt. I told him they were a babyface stable until somehow he found out they weren’t.
‘Joey Are the bullet club heels’
‘I mean they are like popular’
‘I’ve never went heel in my career and never will Joey’”
I almost tricked Ricky into turning heel when he was the special guest referee of a match Between Me and Tama Tonga. He would stop counting my pin and reveal a bullet club shirt. I told him they were a babyface stable until somehow he found out they weren’t.
“Joey Are the… https://t.co/YM58rooqTD
— “The Bad Boy” Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) February 19, 2024
You can check out the first episode of the Dark Arts Gym’s Dark Prospects show below. This is a new series from the wrestling school Malakai Black & Zelina Vega run.
You can check out the synopsis and broadcast below:
“Welcome to the first episode of the student-oriented Pro Wrestling show “Dark Prospect” informatively called “Ritual 1.”
The idea behind this show is for students to become accustomed to working for television. Having an idea as to how to stick to their times, thinking on the fly, working hard cam and added cameras but most importantly understanding that you only have 1 take to complete the task at hand; entertain the crowd whilst competing at the top of your game.
As time progresses, you, the fan, will get to know the athletes, their stories and see their progression from what they are right now to the stage they will be at later on these shows and perhaps even in shows near you in the near future. We thank you, the fans, for investing your time and sharing your love for Pro Wrestling with us.”
In the world of professional wrestling, turning heel is a significant moment for any wrestler. It involves transitioning from a beloved fan favorite to a despised villain. While many wrestlers have experienced this character transformation throughout their careers, there are some who have never taken on the role of a heel. One such wrestler is Ricky Steamboat, a legendary figure in the industry. However, according to Joey Janela, he almost succeeded in tricking Steamboat into turning heel for the first time.
Janela, known as “The Bad Boy” in the wrestling world, recently took to Twitter to share this intriguing story. In response to a post about wrestlers who have never turned heel, Janela revealed his attempt to convince Steamboat to embrace the dark side during a match between Janela and Tama Tonga. Janela claimed that Steamboat, who was serving as the special guest referee, would intentionally stop counting his pin and reveal a Bullet Club shirt, implying his allegiance to the notorious heel stable.
Janela’s plan was to convince Steamboat that the Bullet Club was actually a babyface (or good guy) stable, only for him to later discover their true nature as heels (or bad guys). However, Steamboat caught wind of Janela’s scheme and refused to go along with it. In their conversation, Janela asked if the Bullet Club were heels, to which Steamboat responded that they were popular but he had never turned heel in his career and had no intention of doing so.
While Janela’s attempt to turn Steamboat heel may not have come to fruition, it showcases the creativity and strategic thinking that goes into crafting storylines in professional wrestling. Wrestlers constantly look for ways to surprise and engage the audience, and Janela’s idea was certainly an intriguing one.
In other wrestling news, a new series called “Dark Prospect” has been launched by the Dark Arts Gym, a wrestling school run by Malakai Black and Zelina Vega. The show aims to provide students with an opportunity to work for television and understand the intricacies of performing in front of a camera. The first episode, titled “Ritual 1,” introduces viewers to the athletes and their stories, highlighting their progression from their current state to future stages in their careers.
The Dark Prospect series offers fans a chance to invest their time in the development of these aspiring wrestlers and witness their growth firsthand. It serves as a platform for these athletes to showcase their skills and entertain the audience while honing their craft.
As the wrestling industry continues to evolve, stories like Janela’s attempt to turn Steamboat heel and the launch of the Dark Prospect series demonstrate the constant innovation and creativity within the sport. Fans can look forward to more surprises, twists, and captivating narratives as wrestlers strive to entertain and leave a lasting impact on their audience.