You honestly are one of the greatest friends I've come to know. I remember back in the days we started out in some Club Penguin chat with JC/Bing and that turned into BRW. And when you betrayed my ass and got me fired. We've had a lot of ups and downs growing up as teens/kids together online. I could never forget all the amazing times we've had on games like Minecraft, Borderlands, or any Steam game we used to play. I could go n about our history, but I'd like to take this time to appreciate you as a writer and active promoer. You're honestly one of the most underrated here. It's honestly a crime that you're not in the Hall of Fame here. I think people should actually learn their place, before they shit talk you and call you my lackey. You're far from my lackey. You're my equal and have always been my equal. Your promos are honestly improved and a whole lot better than the old Matt Ryder's. Your matches have done nothing, BUT IMPROVE as well. You undervalue your writing skills and that often saddens me when you're demotivated. We started this journey writing Showdown together and it's amazing that everything has come full circle again. I'm honestly rooting for a 2017 Matt Ryder World Championship reign if you stick to this. Bringing you back was one of my greatest accomplishments. I don't think I could have survived without your Skype/chat humor. You keep being you AND DON'T SPOIL THE WALKING DEAD.

Respect to you brother

Rip, I was gonna make this on his birthday. 

Anyway, Matt Ryder you are truthfully one of the greatest people in all of EAW. You're a down-to-earth straight shooter with an incredible sense of humour, and that honestly is what I love in a friend. Matt you better take home that tag team gold at RTR, and you better win a World Championship next year. Like Brian said, I'm rooting for a Matt Ryder world title reign. I hope to one day beat you in NBA 2k17 (I know I can fuck the lag though hey), and I hope to one day face you one on one in a match down the road. You rock, Ryder!

Matt is honestly one of the best people to ever grace the EAW landscape, regardless of what attribute you are talking about. His comedy and stupid humor is second to none, and he's just always been a great friend and someone to poke fun at. Matt is one of the most intelligent beings in EAW, and I say that without question. This is a guy that's going to make something out of himself in life - but before that time, he belongs to all of us here in EAW. And we shouldn't be any more grateful. Matt is absolutely deserving of every acclaimed word that is echoed his way - because Matt has been undervalued for far too long. Now finally, getting his recognition, it goes without saying that Matt is not only one of the best personalities/people, but best contributors to EAW.

You have improved SO much as a promoer, and it is always great to combat with you on the promo page. I am honestly here in awe of your maturation level and the process you've gone through to become one of EAW's esteemed promoers. I always look for yours on the promo page, and I can't be help with the work you put out. Let it be said that Matt has ALWAYS been undervalued as a board member as well. Some of that might have been due to his own doing, but I chalk that up as being busy with school. Because at the end of the day, you're one of the best writers EAW has, PERIOD. Your matches have never been better, and the excitement in which you and Brian bring to Showdown is literally unparalleled. You're an amazing match writer, and I predict you'll have written a few MOTY candidates in 2017. But hopefully, you can garner or at least be given the opportunity to compete for the world title in that time as well. Knowing humble you, you'll decline such an offer - but do know the rest of us see you are worthy of it.

Thanks for everything, Matt, truly. Thanks for being one of the best, as someone that has kept me coming back to EAW every day.

Matt is always so nice to me. Always willing to talk and listen to anything I want to talk (promo, general stuffs, etc). I'm so happy to work under yours (and Brian's creativities) and without a doubt, you are a fun and nice guy to be around. Keep bring happiness to EAW mate, I can't help but smile every time I talk to you, lol.

matt ftw

Fine! I see how it is! I go make my own appreciation thread, with blackjack and hookers! In fact...forget the thread!

But in all seriousness, a much deserved thread from EAW'S #1 bro

Luv u matty

Love you Matt thanks for being the other half of the best weekly show in EAW

You didn't mention how sexy Matt is