Achieving Dreams with a Fiery Passion The Encouraging Hug of Casey King

Achieving Dreams with a Fiery Passion

The Encouraging Hug of Casey King

Gideon Thompson

The Ashland Beacon

Many of us set out into the world never sure of where we are going in life outside of the normal routines and goals we encounter along the way. Some of us go to work each day, while others are placed behind computer screens analyzing data; some people guard properties while customers and shop owners visit throughout the day. Whether our job is to serve and protect, heal, cleanse, or teach others to live and laugh, the overall goal is to live in the world amongst everyone while setting a productive goal that allows us to thrive. Being happy in what we do is greatly important, as it will lead people to more productive lives while lifting us and everyone nearby to higher places. There is a place for all of us in this world, and often it takes being brave, compassionate, and understanding to bring our dreams to fruition.

Casey King, a local resident and professional wrestler, has accomplished breaking free from the unknown and day-to-day life by working on himself and striving to be genuine. Starting his pursuit into the world as a pipefitter and welder, Dylan King completed his education and set out to attain a life for himself, never suspecting that one day he would become a professional wrestler. Having performed from childhood with the Gate City Gunslingers as a western reenactment actor, Dylan King gained insight into the world of entertainment and the knowledge of what it takes to become successful by producing a show worthy of an audience. From the age of three, Dylan has been giving back to spectators with passion and commitment while honing his skills in the field.

In 2015, Mr. King began wrestling at an amateur level, then turning back to finish his education. Once completed with his studies, Dylan decided it was time to pursue his dreams with wrestling, as he had the time to do so. Taking to the arenas in 2017, he moved his wrestling name from Shane Storm to Casey King, then entering what is now a career of greatness and self-motivation. Growing up, Mr. King spent time with his friends and family watching his favorites in professional wrestling, such as John Cena, Colt Cabana, and Bobby Blaze. Influenced by their abilities, charm, and charisma, Dylan King fueled his workouts, taking him to the next level and bringing him to where he is now among many greats in the wrestling industry.

Standing out in the wrestling world, Casey King has brought the “Squeaky Clean” persona to the ring, giving the audience a wholesome and respectable character and wrestler to spectate. With one of Casey’s famous wrestling moves being a hug, which he uses to lift spirits and engage opponents, he brings love and compassion to the mat. “You don’t typically see hug-based offense in wrestling, and that's why I started doing it. Everyone has bad days; sometimes a hug is all you need to turn it around. Often, though, it just makes things worse in the ring!” (Casey King)

Casey now shares joy and entertainment throughout the area, as he has made quite a name for himself. Limitations can be broken, and we can achieve our dreams once we decide to move away from normality and pursue what we love with no restraints. Casey King is a living example of what we can achieve by working together, breaking free from normality in pursuit of our passions, and keeping others in mind. Giving back to the community is part of Casey King’s agenda, as he performs charity events every year in hopes of lifting spirits and helping those in need. No matter what our dreams might be, they can be achieved with hard work, dedication, and maybe a few hugs.