[HEADING=2][B]Honoring Our First Inductee: MetalGod[/B][/HEADING]
[B]Ladies and gentlemen, members of SWC, and all those who have made this community what it is today,[/B]

Tonight, we gather here for a truly special moment in [B]Sports Wrestling Community[/B] history. This is a night of celebration, a night of reflection, and a night where we honor a member whose name is forever embedded in the very foundation of SWC.

It is with great pride and immense gratitude that we announce the first-ever inductee into the [B]SWC Hall of Fame[/B]—a man who has been an unwavering presence in this community for [B]18 years[/B], a dedicated contributor, a loyal friend, and a true legend—[B]MetalGod![/B]

There are people who [B]join[/B] a forum, and then there are people who [B]help build[/B] a forum. From the very beginning, [B]MetalGod wasn’t just a member—he was one of our cornerstones.[/B] He joined SWC all the way back in [B]2007,[/B] during the earliest days when this place was still finding its identity. But even then, his presence was [B]undeniable.[/B] From day one, he was a force—a passionate contributor, an enthusiastic participant in discussions, and someone who helped define what SWC would become.

He was [B]one of my first originals.[/B] When we were still young, when we were still trying to establish ourselves, he was there. He didn’t just [B]observe[/B] the evolution of SWC; he was an active part of shaping it. Whether it was stepping up as an [B]Admin, a Moderator, or simply a trusted voice in the community,[/B] MetalGod helped lay the groundwork for the forum we all know and love today.

But what makes him truly legendary isn’t just the titles he held or the authority he wielded—it’s his [B]commitment, his dedication, and his loyalty.[/B] Through every challenge, through every forum deletion, every hacking attempt, and every rebuild, [B]he stayed.[/B] Others came and went, but [B]MetalGod never left SWC behind.[/B] He could have walked away, but he didn’t. He believed in this community. He believed in what we were building. And that, more than anything, is what makes him worthy of this honor.

Over the years, [B]MetalGod has amassed close to 5,000 posts[/B]—a number that reflects not just quantity, but [B]quality.[/B] His contributions have spanned across eras, from the early ProBoards days to our struggles and triumphs on phpBB, and now into the XenForo era. He has seen this place grow, evolve, and rise from the ashes time and time again.

But more importantly, [B]he helped keep it alive.[/B]

If you ask anyone who has been around long enough, they’ll tell you that [B]SWC is more than just a forum.[/B] It’s a [B]brotherhood, a family, a home.[/B] And MetalGod has played a [B]huge[/B] role in making it feel that way. Through discussions, debates, and countless memories shared, he has been a presence that people recognize, respect, and admire.

And now, after [B]18 years of dedication,[/B] we cement his legacy [B]forever.[/B]

There is no one more fitting to be the [B]first-ever[/B] inductee into the [B]SWC Hall of Fame.[/B] His loyalty, his dedication, his contributions, and his unwavering belief in this community make this a well-deserved honor.

[B]MetalGod, on behalf of everyone at SWC—past, present, and future—we thank you.[/B] We thank you for your years of service, your countless contributions, your passion, and your belief in this community. SWC would not be the same without you, and now your name will stand forever among the greats.

[B]Congratulations, [USER=132]@METALGOD[/USER] [/B] This is your night, your honor, and your legacy.

[B]Welcome to the Sports Wrestling Community Hall of Fame![/B] 🏆🎉