erik316wttn
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Post by erik316wttn on Mar 7, 2006 23:44:10 GMT -5
This will be my first ever WWE live event. Anyone have any suggestions or tips? I'm going with my wife and her brother.
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Post by THRJamesAngelo on Mar 8, 2006 0:22:13 GMT -5
Trust me dude, you'll be hooked on live events after your first one haha.
Lets see....
- You're going to come across some really annoying people. Be prepared for that. - Eat before you go, cause most arena consession stands are super overpriced. - Be prepared to lose your voice. - Get there early to avoid waiting too long on lines to get in, to get merch, etc. - If you plan on buying merch, dont bring less than $50.
Im forgetting other things, but It should be fun. Enjoy.
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Post by Van Loki - Suck it, ECW on Mar 8, 2006 0:25:55 GMT -5
The last live show I went to was when Nitro was here in Buffalo and they dropped that Sting dummy, but then the real Sting came back up from under the ring.
That was cool and I don't even know why I just told you because you didn't ask.
But damned if live events aren't the coolest ever. Have fun mang.
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Post by Banned Member on Mar 8, 2006 0:31:49 GMT -5
Live events>all other things.
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Post by Tyfo on Mar 8, 2006 0:32:07 GMT -5
Oh yeah, live shows are the best. My tip would be be there before the doors open so your in right from the start. I love the dark matches, and you never know who will pop up in one. I saw Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, John Cena, Rico, Shelton Benjamin, Spanky and Tyson Tomko all before their tv debuts in dark matches. Also ive seen guys like Norman Smiley, Crowbar, David Flair, Mideon, Gangrel, and CW Anderson getting tryout matches.
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Post by hateanime on Mar 8, 2006 0:48:23 GMT -5
I saw Taboo Tuesday at the Bradley Center a couple years ago. If people have signs in front of you and refuse to put them down, cut them. I might see you there. I'm the one with glasses.
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Post by wwecutie on Mar 8, 2006 0:58:53 GMT -5
The live events are great ;D (I've been to one in '90 and then a few of them after '97 and going to Wrestlemania). Yep, be aware of the fans who stick the signs right in front of your view. They annoy me . As another person said, eat before you go . Arena food is not worth buying. And of course, have fun and yell your freakin head off ;D.
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Post by tombstone81 on Mar 8, 2006 1:18:24 GMT -5
I've been to a lot of them in Milwaukee, and usually, there isnt a bad seat. Parking is pretty good to.
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erik316wttn
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Post by erik316wttn on Mar 8, 2006 20:56:42 GMT -5
I've been to a lot of them in Milwaukee, and usually, there isnt a bad seat. Parking is pretty good to. Yeah, I've been to the Bradley Center a bunch of times for Admirals games and such. How hard is it to get tickets? I'm probably going to call the Bradley Center box office right when tickets go on sale Saturday morning. Do you anticipate me having any problems?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2006 21:05:28 GMT -5
Problems? Its like ordering tickets for anything else.
When they go on sale, call and buy them...heh.
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Post by Shy Guy on Mar 8, 2006 21:39:26 GMT -5
pyro=loud and hot
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Post by Dr. Marzvon Zombie M.D. on Mar 8, 2006 21:56:32 GMT -5
Live shows are the best! I say bring at least 70 dollars if u plan to have a few stevewisers, or do what i do drink in the parking lot with other drunks lol. Lets see try to get as close to getting in first as you can because depending how many doors they open may take a while to get in, (this happened to me at wrestlemania 18 i think on the one side i was on like two doors open for 5000 people going in to this section) If you were there in toronto u will remember this. But most of all have fun and bring a wrestlecrap sign!
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Post by 'Sweet n' Sour' A. A. Estrada on Mar 8, 2006 23:44:15 GMT -5
The pyro is very, very loud. Cover your ears if you're sensitive to that sort of thing - mine were ringing for ten minutes during the show in Calgary. There's always at least one item in the merch area worth getting - bring some cash. Arena food can be tasty, but is always expensive. Make sure you have a filling meal beforehand. Don't be afraid to take a bathroom break during designated times (diva segments, commercial breaks during longer matches). It's not fun to hold it if something interesting is happening. Come early and stay late, and you might catch some of the wrestlers coming in or driving out.
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Post by weasalbreath on Mar 9, 2006 10:10:53 GMT -5
The Key to Success is to meet the lesser knowns in the "E"
For example, while everyone wanted to talk to Lillian after the show, my friend and I walked up to the bell keeper and talked to him and he hooked us up with t shirts
Another example, while everyone was busy trying to get a night touch of their fav. wrestler's hand, we were talking to the announcer from Heat who was just casually sitting next to the sound board. He gave us some great stories!
Other things to remember.....things happend during the commercials so don't assume you have time to go potty.
Speaking of potty....don't break the seal cause once you start you'll never stop
Always Cheer for who you want.....do not let some idiot force you into cheering for who you hate....if you want to cheer for tomko that do so
Finally, I learned that if you make friends witht he people next to you....you will have a great time. CHants are started, jokes are told, you can be obnoxious and they will like you and then won't mind you going by them to use the potty. Anyways have a blast man.
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Post by bob on Mar 9, 2006 22:49:11 GMT -5
I might run into you there!!!
never go to the bathroom once the show starts
get there early as parking is always an issue
cheer and boo however you want to
also...if you're in the section where pyro goes when they tell you PAY ATTENTION...if not you'll get scared crapless as some girls were my last trip up there when Booker T's pyro went off
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Post by boogeyfan on Mar 11, 2006 23:39:46 GMT -5
Alright, let's cut the crap right now.
Do not get super-excited about your first live event.
I've been to two live events.
1 - WWE Taboo Tuesday 2004 in Milwaukee 2 - ROH Vendetta 11/5/2005 in Chicago Ridge
The first show was AWFUL. Being there live did NOT change my opinion that I would have had watching it on TV. After the cage match, I looked at my friend and asked, "That's it?" I had a good time talking to some of the fans, but just seeing Chris Benoit, one of my heroes, live wasn't gonna do it for me. When I or someone else pays $70 for me to go to the show, I don't think it's asking too much for just ONE ****+ match.
The second show, on the other hand, far exceeded my expectations by producing three great matches, with one of them being a legitimate match of the year candidate. I had more fun talking to the fans, and while some of the ROHbots seemed like jackasses, most of them were very knowledgeable of the business and knew how to be sarcastic (Snitsky vs. Boogeyman main eventing WM 22 for an HOUR... Kennel from Hell? Classic garbage ideas), which is one of my favorite hobbies. The best part. I only paid $15. In comparison - WWE show was $70. Best match pulled no more than ***1/2. ROH show was $15. Best match was a legitimate match of the year contender, and two other matches were in the ****+ area.
My point is to not get too pumped up, or else you'll be greatly disappointed.
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Post by Desi on Mar 11, 2006 23:47:28 GMT -5
Live shows are awesome, most of the time. Just don't let the beligerant fans gets to you. Also bring lots of $$$ for any merchendise. Honestly, these live shows go quick and I've been to 5 of them! (Survivor Series 2002, 3 Raws, and 1 Supershow) Hope you have a good time!
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Post by boogeyfan on Mar 12, 2006 0:00:20 GMT -5
I honestly can't figure out how being live at a show is so awesome. Being live at an awesome show - now that's awesome.
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Post by sejz02 on Mar 12, 2006 2:01:00 GMT -5
Live shows aren't much better than staying home and seeing it on tv since being there you don't get to do anything. You can see wrestlers better on tv than you do live,you don't always get good seats meaning you may have a good seat but can end up in the nosebleed section if there are any seating changes when you get there. You can't really yell or hold up a sign because there is always someone to tell you to be quiet,sit down and complain about you accidentally hitting them with your sign or being in their way when they want to get a picture. You can't get good pictures at live wrestling shows. Live shows are awful. They aren't any fun. You don't get to be part of the show/storyline in the ring. Nothing.
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Post by boogeyfan on Mar 12, 2006 2:08:28 GMT -5
Live shows aren't much better than staying home and seeing it on tv since being there you don't get to do anything. You can see wrestlers better on tv than you do live,you don't always get good seats meaning you may have a good seat but can end up in the nosebleed section if there are any seating changes when you get there. You can't really yell or hold up a sign because there is always someone to tell you to be quiet,sit down and complain about you accidentally hitting them with your sign or being in their way when they want to get a picture. You can't get good pictures at live wrestling shows. Live shows are awful. They aren't any fun. You don't get to be part of the show/storyline in the ring. Nothing. Live shows aren't that bad of an experience.
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