12/29/12
By: Dave Meltzer
Ring Rat. I almost wrote Ring Rat in the title, but considering the reputation of her suddenly serious "boyfriend", the poor girl hardly deserves it. I don't think she's bedded enough wrestlers… yet. I'm basically writing this article, because I honestly think CM Punk is a victim of his own insecurity and ego. As many of you know, CM Punk has had a very public dislike of me for a decade now. It all began on his still readable Live Journal, which he had to give up when he signed on for Vince's failed reincarnation of ECW. I'm sure Wes would have let him pick it back up again, but he never did. It didn't stop him from saying some things about me in interviews and on Twitter though. He said what I do is fake. Pot. Kettle?
Jessica Rushing is still a relatively obscure face in professional wrestling. Here's the photo on her staff profile at EBWF.net.
For those who don't know, she grew up with Nicole Ikeda, has known Wes for nearly her entire life, and currently works as the right hand woman beside Stephanie McMahon, coordinating superstar schedules and handling the bookings for superstar appearances. She also used to be pretty serious with John Cena. (When he was world champion, but she's dated Punk most of the time he was on the back burner, (aka fighting losers in throw away matches) so we'll pretend this is all coincidence.) Depending on who you ask, she cheated on Cena with CM Punk - or Cena left EBWF after Wrestlemania X and their relationship fell apart. I tend to believe the latter, as most research points to this whole thing with her and my darling Phillip starting in July following Cena's departure.
This woman loves her Twitter/Instagram.
Now, I'm not saying that Jessica Rushing isn't relatively bright. Wes Ikeda didn't just hand her a job. Like her best friend Nicole, she has a master's degree in business administration and could work for any Fortune 500 company in the country. However, the development over the Christmas holiday finally just made me throw up my hands and ask myself, WHAT is wrong with him? What is wrong with these women he dates? Jessica isn't his longest relationship by far. We all remember Alison Danger don't we? He wasted her time for 4 years. 4 long years. Then back to back, like clockwork, he continued in the vein of intelligent Shimmer/ROH wrestlers dating Traci Brooks and Daffney for a year each. Traci Brooks even hinted that he wasn't man enough to end it with Daffney before he started dating her. After Traci, he upped the pretty and downgraded on brains by dating Maria Kanellis for a little over two years. There were some rumors about Kelly Kelly in 2006. The man had apparently lost his mind. Then all quiet on the CM Punk dating front. And maybe it should have been that way. He ended an unremarkable career with WWE, and in 2008 focused on achieving his current "best in the world" status in EBWF. He's a four time EBWF World Champion, and unlike Randy Orton, John Cena or even Wes Ikeda himself, he's changed his image enough that we remark on his in ring exploits more than anything else. Considering his bed hopping with every female indy wrestler of note in the last decade, that was quite the accomplishment. On second thought, I take that back. Jessica Rushing must be an idiot.
I don't like CM Punk. That's no secret. Really. He overestimates his own ability. He's loud, crass and believes everything he says about himself. He takes himself far too seriously, and I find that sort of sad. But this article isn't about CM Punk.
When I posted on Twitter that I was developing some interesting news, and then posted on my website that it involved the EBWF World Champion, I respectfully DMed Ms. Rushing to let her know that I'd received information that my darling Phillip had made a significant purchase for Christmas, and a lovely fan with a very expensive camera lens had caught her getting a manicure in Chicago, and I intended to share her happy news with the world. She asked me not to take that step and to respect her privacy. I contemplated that for a moment, but found myself just getting angry.
Here's an open letter to you, Ms. Rushing:
Let me tell you like it is, sweetheart. You cannot date arguably the biggest current name in wrestling, live with him, post photos of him on your Twitter account and then ask for your privacy. You're a public figure. Get used to it. So I took your request, and I ignored it, continuing to build to my reveal. You beat me to the pass, posting a photo of your own. Bravo. Here's the one from the nail salon, you know, just so the photographer's talents don't go to waste.
That my friends is $950k worth of Niel Lane (Jeweler to the Stars) diamonds and platinum, and little miss Blonde Princess would like her privacy. CM Punk complains about how he isn't respected? He complains about how people take his picture, interrupt him while he's eating, bother him on the subway? How about you don't cover yourself in tattoos, grow ridiculous beards and buy your girlfriend photo worthy jewels? Maybe then we'd leave you alone. To be clear, I'm assuming this is an engagement ring, though since Jessica's post on Twitter (read: hissy fit) people are pointing out that she's wearing a wedding band as well. I'm not well versed in these kinds of things. And her Royal Highness has determined that her jewelry is none of our business. Seems Phillip's charm is rubbing off on her. Maybe it's their cushy tour bus. I don't know how much it costs, but I know it has a king sized bed, two bathrooms a big screen and a mini kitchen. Luxury buses are upwards of $1 million. Diva much? The both of them.
To continue my open letter to Jessica:
When you act as though the biggest freakin' ring since Nicole Ikeda's isn't a point of public inquiry, I get kind of offended. When you avoid questions about your relationship with Cena, "Out of respect for John" - I get kind of offended. When you act as though we should all leave your World Champion Boyfriend alone because he's so unfortunately misunderstood, that REALLY gets me offended. When you send me a message asking me to respect your privacy, when you yourself and your idiot boyfriend don't even respect it yourself, I get kind of offended. So in respect of your privacy - I gift to the world photos of the inside of your $5 million dollar Chicago home. You really ought to rethink the people who follow your private Instagram.
The last three photos are their bedroom, and the bathroom/patio attached to it. You know. In the interest of privacy.
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