Welll, This Is It

[Dan]

I’m off. After 8 years of running PhenomForever.com I’ve decided to step down as the owner of the site. And that’s the important point, I’m stepping down, PhenomForever.com is not closing. The site will continue as it has always done with an energized new owner full of their own ideas to take PhenomForever in a new direction.

PhenomForever.com has become the largest wrestling fan site in the world. The world. That’s a pretty big statement! As I’ve said before that is both a testament to the number and loyalty of Undertaker fans. But I’d like to think my ability to maintain the site and draw in new visitors has really helped get PhenomForever.com.

I’ve poured so much time, effort and money (which I’ve since recouped via the excellent Google Adsense) over the years, that it was quite hard to let go of this website, but it’s something I need to do. I simply have no time to do the site justice anymore. I could continue to maintain the site with the help of some excellent volunters, but it’s not fair, the site needs an admin who’s willing to put some decent time into the running of things. I also watch absolutely no wrestling now, I’m so out of touch and disinterested in the wrestling world I feel like a phony engaging in online wrestling discussion – I just haven’t a clue what’s going on. I still love ‘Taker and when he returns I’ll watch his segments on YouTube, but that’s it. The final reason for my departure is that my desire for running the site has completely gone, I see it as a chore and nothing more now. It’s not fair to myself or the visitors to maintain a site I can’t be bothered to run any longer.

So the new owner? Who is it? Jen will be the new owner of the site. She already helps moderate the newsboard, writes up her own results, runs the entire gallery and has been with the site for years. She’s the perfect choice as the new owner and I hope you welcome her. You can contact Jen at jen@phenomforever.com with all site related queries. My old address dan@phenomforever.com will become redundant shortly, but I’ll still be around in the forums and possibly the newsboard from time to time if you want to catch me.

I’ve made some friends, engaged with the odd psychopath, deciphered thousands of illegible emails, locked hundreds of threads, had some great ‘Taker and also non-’Taker related discussions and so much more. It’s been a great experience in all and with that I say good bye.

[Devil's Advocate]

Posted this on the main site, but I just wanted to say one more time THANK YOU for all you have done with this site - for all your time and effort. This is an amazing web site and you have done an incredible job w/ it. Best of luck to you in all you do in future...and please drop in when you have time. Your comments will be missed!
Take care,
DA

[KaneTakerfan4life]

I'll just say what I said on the main site here but I just want to add to it a bit:

Well, I never thought I’d see the day that you’d step down, Dan but it’s understandable given your reasons. With that said, you should give yourself a pat on the back for everything you’ve done with the site, making it as popular as it is.

Good luck in the future and again, you should be proud of what you've done with the site. Hopefully, you pop your head in here and there. Thanks for everything.

Take care kiddo and welcome aboard Jen.

[Mysteriosphenom1224]

Dan, thanks for putting up this site and providing us Creatures of the night (Undertaker style, not Jeff Hardy's creatures of the night) with a great- no wait THE GREATEST wrestling fan site on the internet. i wish you luck with your future endeavors (wwe style ......ok sorry for the bad joke) and Jen, Dan picked the right person to run this IMO. i think we should all start a "Thank you Dan!" chant...

[The professor]

I put this on the mainsite but this event is worth double posting:

This is the one of the most professional and creative wrestling site on the net. I still feel this same way as I’ve felt the first time I came here. The time and effort you’ve put forth into this site is not only appreciated, but respected as well. You should be proud of the work you’ve done and the amazing staff and following you’ve amassed. I’m proud to have some of my artwork on your site.

Dan, you’ve done lovely work and with the changing of the guard I look forward to Jen’s run. The work she’s been doing so far more than shows she got mad skills.

Happy trails in your future endeavors Dan!

[Veritas]

Wow, Dan. Thanks for everything. It's been fun to be a member of your community. I hope you stick around at least to hang out. We like to talk about many things. And I appreciate everything you've done in creating this site.

I am sure Jen will do a great job, and I look forward to having just as much fun with her than as before.

[Ed Burns]

Thank you very much for creating this Site, and all of the extras that revolve around it. That effort you put in made this an excellent Site to visit. Thanks again. I'm sure Jen will carry on the Site with the same effort, and energy she's put into the galleries, and Article posts. Hopefully you'll be around the Forums to talk, and hang out...

[Straya95]

Thank you Dan, with the site I have met alot of new people, made friends with people all round the world and its a place where I could talk to people of the Undertaker and general wresting. I hope to see you around the forum from time to time.

[Lizard King Lives]

Thanks Dan! It's sad to see you go, and you will be missed. I'm positive Jen will do an awesome job as you have and I hope you come back and visit from time to time. Thanks again and good luck with whatever you do.

[BAD01]

We truly missed you Dan and we all wish you the best in the furture and hope you drop in every now and then. Take care and good luck.

[Knife]

Good luck have fun with future endeavours.

[TG007]

Dan, thank you so much for creating this awesome site!..Best wishes on your future endeavors!

[wwechristina]

It's so sad to see you go, Dan, but I want to thank you for giving us the greatest Undertaker website ever. You have worked your butt off and it's definitely paying off. God Bless you Dan and keep in touch with us. I hate saying goodbye to you but what's done is done. Take care of yourself, Dan and thank you for the memories.

[Insanity_X]

Well, fuck. Bye Dan, we'll all miss you. Will you still visit your old site and swing by the forums every once in a while?

Jen, you're probably not reading this, but you've got one hell of an act to follow, though I'm sure you're up to it. Good luck with the site.

[Dalraj]

As I commented on the main site, Dan, Phenomforever without you will be like WWE without Undertaker. Just remember that you will definitely be missed by each and everyone here. Good luck with all future endeavors and take care. Be sure to swing by and say hi, whenever you feel like.

And oh yeah one more thing. It's been one hell of a ride man.

[jo3max]

I posted in the news board also and just wanted to reiterate. Appreciate everything you've done, Dan. I remember when I first started browsing this site back in 2004 when I think it was called Undertaker-wwe.com. It's been bookmarked ever since. I haven't posted in awhile so I'm not familiar with who Jen is, but best of luck to you as you take on phenomforever.

I'll miss your insight on 'Taker and the wrestling world, Dan.
Congrats,
jo3max

[Dan]

It's sad to let the site go after such a long time. In particular the forum has a lot of good memories, so many 'Taker fans have passed through here, many I made friends with and engaged in discussions.

I'll still be posting on the forum now and again, most likely in General Talk and Taker Talk. I just need to let control of the site go though - I had no desire to do anything with it anymore, it was a drain and took up way too much time.

It's gonna feel weird posting here with no authority.

P.S. Jen has informed me the forum will remain pretty much the same. All moderators will keep their jobs if they so wish. I should also add Luke (who's returned as a moderator) will continue the PPV Contest, and the prize of £50 still stands.

[Insanity_X]

Who's going to take control as Admin, Dan?

[Dan]

Who's going to take control as Admin, Dan?

I'm not really sure IX. I know Jen and someone from her own team will be registering as admins, but I don't know how involved they'll be. I assume the active mods (Veritas and Luke) will essentially run things, for now at least.

[Dalraj]

It's sad to let the site go after such a long time. In particular the forum has a lot of good memories, so many 'Taker fans have passed through here, many I made friends with and engaged in discussions.

I'll still be posting on the forum now and again, most likely in General Talk and Taker Talk. I just need to let control of the site go though - I had no desire to do anything with it anymore, it was a drain and took up way too much time.

It's gonna feel weird posting here with no authority.

P.S. Jen has informed me the forum will remain pretty much the same. All moderators will keep their jobs if they so wish. I should also add Luke (who's returned as a moderator) will continue the PPV Contest, and the prize of £50 still stands.

Of course it will be hard to let go something that you created Dan.

You know, I was thinking Phenomforever should start a Wall of Fame and you (Dan) should be the first one on it. Your legacy needs to be remembered, since you're the founder of this site. What does everybody think?