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Post by boogie on Aug 28, 2023 11:10:04 GMT -5
I am hoping everyone from FAN that was in attendance at All In could please provide a report on what your experiences were. From the atmosphere to the matches etc...
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Post by Moppy on Aug 28, 2023 16:05:27 GMT -5
Was sat waaaaaaaay up in the rafters (like 10 rows from the back) so while we still had a decent view of everything, this is a report from a heck of a distance.
Build-up was great, things were lively on the upper concourse (with plenty of LA Knight chants!) from like 4pm or earlier. Miro was pretty over and Jarrett got tons of heat haha. Opener was obviously hot, and Hook is OVER, great preshow. We could hear Jungle Boy hitting that glass from the rafters lol!
Quite evidently a polarized response for Punk with audible boos, but there were plenty of CM Punk chants around us (and an abundance for FTR later in the night, they were clearly the crowd favourites over the Bucks in our section)
Pretty much - every (?) - match hit with the live crowd I think? We suffered a little with the Stadium Stampede with relying on the screens so much, but other than that. People were losing their minds for the Coffin match and then again for Jericho-Ospreay. Awesome match
On a personal note, couldn't quite believe Acclaimed went over House of Black, but there ya go. Didn't sense much frustration at the Saraya result in my section, to be honest - think the hometown win and family scenes at the end mostly won people over. But I cracked up at Ruby's run-in as it just looked so ridiculous in the stadium. Run-in, get punked, walk off. Wtf hahaha
I think by the end of the night, everyone was just so confident in both guys' ability to bring home the main event that they cheered both guys to the finish. With a strong preference for MJF. I loved how 81k people followed every story beat, the reaction to the diamond ring was amazing
Honestly can't really speak highly enough of the production as other people have said. Considering it's not known as AEW's strong point, the lighting, pyro, screens and music were great all night. Live music for Swerve's entrance (and yes, even Judas) sounded great in-stadium.
I understand some fans had problems leaving the Wembley area sadly, but we were on the opposite side of the stadium and luckily still managed to get onto a tube within about 20 mins or so.
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Post by 4real on Aug 28, 2023 16:40:39 GMT -5
Was pretty high up in the stands but still had a decent view. Show was throughly enjoyable with every match pretty much delivering. The sun shining in everyone’s face was annoying but thankfully naffed off eventually.
Highlights for me were Sting and House of Black’s entrances. Never saw deadman Taker or Bray live so this felt like the closest I would get.
Either dead air between matches or not enough time to go get food or go to the toilet. Wasn’t much balance.
Joe hulking up was amazing. Other moments I enjoyed were Saraya winning and the spot where Toni hit her mum. The TNA chants for Sting & Christian were hilarious. Jon Moxley is an absolute mentalist but I really wish we got the singles match with OC here.
Biggest boos of the night for Fulham & Spurs and rightly so. That or Callus probably.
An expensive day but maybe once in a lifetime for many. Not sure il go next year or not it was a long day. But it might be the most consistent match card I’ve ever seen live in terms of quality. Plus nothing made me as angry as Roman beating Drew at CATC last year so there’s that.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Aug 28, 2023 16:57:10 GMT -5
I was in the middle tier directly opposite the ring so while I couldn't see entrances at all, I could see the ring really clearly which is what matters.
I haven't watched it back yet so curious how much of my section's reaction is representative of the whole event.
CM Punk was probably 50/50 fan reaction but vociferous on both sides. It didn't relent the whole match.
The reaction to the Bucks was mixed but Kenny was really popular. Obviously to the Punk Cult it's only the Bucks that are the Enemy, not Kenny.
Saraya winning really sucked the air out of my section for a while. Partly her win, partly Shida being super popular and a lot of people were convinced Jamie was showing up.
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Post by daaave on Aug 28, 2023 17:22:47 GMT -5
I thought the Punk reaction was mixed until the match started. Then it was very pro Joe. Then at the finish the boos kinda stopped and pleasant respectful applause replaced boos
Hangman got a big pop. But then Omega followed him and that was huge. So Hangman's kinda forgotten.
MJF though. So over. Cole's catchphrases are over but MJF's everything is over. The guy is a generational talent
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Post by Mr Mario Mario on Aug 28, 2023 17:51:04 GMT -5
I was in the 2nd level of the stands with the far corner from me partly blocked by one of those massive support structures but not too bad
My throat was hoarse from signing Judas so loudly but I was taking a selfie video of myself and my daughter during the video and man every single person in the background was having a blast signing along
Real loud sing along for MJFs theme including us which if you’d told me that a few months ago I’d have called you crazy
Honestly for being there for 5.5 hours it passed so quickly. I normally struggle to keep paying attention watching PPVs due to ADHD but not the case being there
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 28, 2023 18:30:51 GMT -5
I'm autistic and also an idiot so I nearly melted down before the pre show even started
Got major sensory overload and vertigo
Got a cup of tea during the Stampede entrances and moved to sit with a friend in another spot who had a spare seat
Wembley is a horrible stadium with a sound system that is too loud and too quiet simultaneously
The screens were super inconsistent in what they showed
The concessions were appalling
Pretty efficient in and out of the stadium but the tube was a nightmare
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Post by Cyno on Aug 28, 2023 18:51:16 GMT -5
I'm autistic and also an idiot so I nearly melted down before the pre show even started Got major sensory overload and vertigo Got a cup of tea during the Stampede entrances and moved to sit with a friend in another spot who had a spare seat Wembley is a horrible stadium with a sound system that is too loud and too quiet simultaneously The screens were super inconsistent in what they showed The concessions were appalling Pretty efficient in and out of the stadium but the tube was a nightmare I hope you were able to take advantage of the sensory rooms Kulture City was running through the stadium. Because that sounded terrible.
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Post by Wieners=$$$ on Aug 28, 2023 19:11:24 GMT -5
I'm autistic and also an idiot so I nearly melted down before the pre show even started Got major sensory overload and vertigo Got a cup of tea during the Stampede entrances and moved to sit with a friend in another spot who had a spare seat Wembley is a horrible stadium with a sound system that is too loud and too quiet simultaneously The screens were super inconsistent in what they showed The concessions were appalling Pretty efficient in and out of the stadium but the tube was a nightmare I'm sorry to hear you had a mixed experience, but these are the reports I look out for, because this information is scarce, and yet so valuable in regards to future events. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by ben:friendship frog on Aug 28, 2023 19:14:41 GMT -5
I had a giant leg of the ring tent thing blocking most of my view of the ring unfortunately.
It was fun for me mainly because of the crowd and the experience of being in that atmosphere.
During the preshow, we'd just be left sat in silence for like 20 minutes waiting for the next segment or match. At least play some music or air some promos or something.
The main show, I think we got 2 pre-match promos and 1 graphic but other than it was just people coming out and having matches, leaving and then same again. The hosting was nonexistent which left my friend who is a lapsed fan, thoroughly confused.
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Post by crashmatsbazz on Aug 29, 2023 1:21:08 GMT -5
I was sat in the first tier of seats to the right of the stage/ hardcam side. The ring was obscured with one of the pillars. I brought binoculars with me and they helped alot.
The stadium stampede was hard to follow but everything else was great. I saw alot of the backstage/wrestlers hanging out. Hobbs watched pretty much the whole show stood at the back of the room.
Need to start saving up for next year, then i may be able to purchase 2 drinks.
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Post by jimmycon on Aug 29, 2023 3:22:29 GMT -5
We were at the back of the first tier in the right hand corner opposite the entrances. Loved it. The atmosphere was great, and I loved that everybody seemed to be there to just have a good time, we had great people all around us and a lot of fun. There was a guy in front of us attending his first pro wrestling show (accompanying his mate) and he was in equal parts baffled and loving it throughout, he seemed surprised there was such a split crowd on a lot of matches.
Our view was a bit obscured by one of the pillars but that's to be expected, no way round it. For the most part the screens were perfect and the sound system was better than I expected.
So overall absolutely brilliant and I'll be back next year.
If I had any minor criticisms there would be two things... 1 - After telling us to be in our seats by 5 o clock, there was very little for the live crowd during the pre-show, felt a bit neglected. Just Justin Roberts talking to the crowd, or showing some vignettes or whatever would've been nice. 2 - Given there wasn't a raised stage so everybody could see the entrances, they should've put the live feed on the big screens above the stage rather than the entrance graphics.
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Post by repomark on Aug 29, 2023 3:41:35 GMT -5
I am currently on the train back to Roddy Piper’s homeland feeling decidedly ropey. Bit of time to kill so let’s see how much I can remember off the top of my head. First time I have done a trip like this by myself.
Went to the Box Park welcome party on the Saturday. It was a bit of a shambles, with a big portion of the time spent queueing for the meet and greet. Everyone only got one pic each, and there was a rotation of who was on by the time you got to the front. So it was pot luck really - with Claudio and Wheeler Yuta being mine. Was happy with that, but the staff insisted on doing the pics in threes - which means I have two random people in my picture. They need to learn from WWE for next year and make it more like Axxess.
Did the Rev Pro show on the Saturday night and it was really good. Bonded with the bloke beside me and we are planning on doing other shows together as a result. Ospreay match with Shingo was excellent - thought he might have held back with a big match at Wembley the night after. Just like I should have paced myself with the beers with the next night in mind….Jericho coming out was a nice moment but seeing Ishii live was the highlight for me.
Then to the big show itself. I went through early and met my new mate from the Rev Pro show and we parked in the Novotel bar on Wembley Way until doors opened at 3:30. I paused to take a pick outside Wembley holding my Scotland flag. That made me popular!
Getting in was very straightforward. Was sat in section 110 in an aisle seat which made the food and beer runs more straight forward throughout. Decent view but was hard not to get sucked into watching the big screen at times.
Grado coming out in the preshow allowed me to get the flag out one more time, and the atmosphere really started to pick up for MJF/Cole winning the tag belts.
Joe v Punk was outstanding. Me and a bloke in front seemed to be the only two cheering for Punk so we did a defiant celebratory handshake at the conclusion. Loved the atmosphere for that one. Also popped hard for Kenny and Hangman entrances in the following match which was solid (even if it did feel like a waste of Kenny).
Bucks v FTR was really good but it felt a bit like the crowd was a bit exhausted from having Punk, Omega and Hangman so early in show - at least that’s how it felt in my section. Wheeler’s got a gun chant was amusing if predictable. Sometimes low hanging fruit is still the right fruit.
Now the order of things is blurring into one a bit so apologies if i am out of sequence. I had to go and say good night to the wee one (whilst getting food) which meant I missed the Women’s title four way annoyingly - although did see Saraya’s we will rock you entrance. Stadium stampede was deeply confusing live so looking forward to watching that one back.
Coffin match was great and huge pop for sting. Jericho v Ospreay was really good and I completely shredded my voice singing Judas. The main event was absolute perfection for me and they did a brilliant job of leaning into the potential heel turns.
Then met my Rev Pro mate in Box Park to let the crowds die down a bit before going near tube. That worked quite well.
Then I did the Nigel McGuinness magic show last night just to finish off. About 60 in the crowd, really enjoyed it (even though not all of his tricks went as planned). He is a great speaker and loved hearing him talk about his career and influences. Got a photo with him at the end and told him he looked ready for Danielson next year.
And that brings me back to where I am now, moderately hungover on a 4.5 hour train journey. See you all again next year!
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 29, 2023 7:37:41 GMT -5
I'm autistic and also an idiot so I nearly melted down before the pre show even started Got major sensory overload and vertigo Got a cup of tea during the Stampede entrances and moved to sit with a friend in another spot who had a spare seat Wembley is a horrible stadium with a sound system that is too loud and too quiet simultaneously The screens were super inconsistent in what they showed The concessions were appalling Pretty efficient in and out of the stadium but the tube was a nightmare I hope you were able to take advantage of the sensory rooms Kulture City was running through the stadium. Because that sounded terrible. Unfortunately not, because I've no idea to what you refer! I'm autistic and also an idiot so I nearly melted down before the pre show even started Got major sensory overload and vertigo Got a cup of tea during the Stampede entrances and moved to sit with a friend in another spot who had a spare seat Wembley is a horrible stadium with a sound system that is too loud and too quiet simultaneously The screens were super inconsistent in what they showed The concessions were appalling Pretty efficient in and out of the stadium but the tube was a nightmare I'm sorry to hear you had a mixed experience, but these are the reports I look out for, because this information is scarce, and yet so valuable in regards to future events. Thank you for sharing. You're welcome! Happy to give helpful info to others :-)
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 29, 2023 8:53:10 GMT -5
Did this is in the general thread so I'll put that in spoilers and add some extra notable things or in the spirit of maybe helping people in future. There were two guys together dressed as The Fiend and Hawaiian shirt Bray, they walked along the back of the floor section and got a big reaction from the stands and a rendition of "he's got the whole world in his hands. That was sung sporadically outside and in the concourses. LA Knight yeahs were also frequent outside There was a house of black banner unfurled form the top tier during their entrance, haven't seen it mentioned or pictured anywhere Don't know if it was seen on TV but the video for Best Friends intro was funny, all the bus and taxi stuff WWE put on stage were represented by their ms paint drawings. Ibushi Vs Jay White NJPW standoff got a Cena/Orton style non-reaction around me They have security after you enter which means if you're bag is too big you have to spend £10 to drop it off and collect later. There are water refill stations in the concourse. You can take an empty bottle to fill up. Merch lines were looooonng despite a limited selection. They wanted something like £750 for a replica belt. Family in front had 3 Qr codes on one phone and 2 kids got in before the mum's failed, staff eventually came over and let her in. {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}Well that was a blast. View was better than I was expecting from the top tier but you do have to watch some of it on screens. Could have done with one showing the entrances from TV.
I can't believe the turnaround from rolling my eyes at MJF being so boringly try hard earlier in the year to being the most over face. That main event was just a perfectly executed rollercoaster.
Looking at the clips it doesn't sound like the volume came out on TV throughout, trying to find a good vid of MJF's theme being sung by the crowd, this will do
Joe Vs Punk was also hot with a very split crowd which seemed to go more towards Joe as it went on. Had to suppress myself from laughing at some Punk fans on the tube saying it was just online hate. Wheeler's gotta gun was my favourite chant.
Some of the multimen weren't so good live, Stadium stampede in particular was hard to follow but even that had Sue, skewers and the place going mad for Eddie. Could have also done with the pre show filling some gaps.
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Post by eJm on Aug 29, 2023 9:14:38 GMT -5
I was in the back of the floor seats and whilst the Ring wasn't 100% viewable, I found myself being happy to watch the screens and peaking down when, say, Joe did something to Punk or Moxley got stabbed in the head by Penta. Thinking of trying to get seats either closer to the ring or just off the floor next time if I can afford them, just because I'll get the super ideal experience.
I don't think I was that far from the two Brays people were talking about and that was cool to hear and to be a part of stuff like the Fireflies entrances for the HoB and Sting was just...I hope wherever Bray is, he has some kind of awareness 81k people did that.
I didn't end up getting food or anything but I will say I didn't have a super terrible experience with getting stuff, almost missed Grado hit Jeff with the guitar as I was finally getting the One Line OC shirt from merchandise and I sort of wish they promoted that the pre-show stuff would start earlier for more crowd participation? It's not the worst thing in the world but it did feel weird.
We definitely were a mixed block in terms of cheering for Punk or booing him and that was a fun time, same with FTR and the Bucks. A lot of Scissoring went on with the Six Man tag titles, no real complaints about the people around me. We had a good section, even with the impatient pacing of the preshow.
I think if they can tweak the pacing and the staff can adjust to monitoring a wrestling show (some people were telling others to sit down, which I get but also...that's just going to happen?) but a particularly cool moment was when Adam Cole talked about coming back next year, one of the staff ran across the front of the Z sections marking out so she's excited for it at least.
Getting back to my hotel felt smooth but I can absolutely see why people had a rough time, Wembley feels like it's constantly working on the best ways of getting people back but at the very least the only thing offensive about this one was the constant "LET ME TALK TO YA!" and "YEAH!" which...nobody was doing promos for? Like, come on guys, commit to the bit.
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Post by Mr Mario Mario on Aug 29, 2023 9:25:36 GMT -5
I have to say re: the concessions……I couldn’t believe they had ran out of Coke Zero by 9pm…..I mean that’s amateur s*** lol. Having said that, both times we went to the concession stand there were no queues and I got served really quickly so impressed by that
Queues for toliet at the end was atrocious and the ports pottys outside had ran out of toliet paper so not great for female fans
I was in level 1 so distance wasn’t too bad but defo think I’ll save up and try to get really floor seats next year
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Post by MrElijah on Aug 29, 2023 9:34:15 GMT -5
I was in the back of the floor seats and whilst the Ring wasn't 100% viewable, I found myself being happy to watch the screens and peaking down when, say, Joe did something to Punk or Moxley got stabbed in the head by Penta. Thinking of trying to get seats either closer to the ring or just off the floor next time if I can afford them, just because I'll get the super ideal experience. I don't think I was that far from the two Brays people were talking about and that was cool to hear and to be a part of stuff like the Fireflies entrances for the HoB and Sting was just...I hope wherever Bray is, he has some kind of awareness 81k people did that. I didn't end up getting food or anything but I will say I didn't have a super terrible experience with getting stuff, almost missed Grado hit Jeff with the guitar as I was finally getting the One Line OC shirt from merchandise and I sort of wish they promoted that the pre-show stuff would start earlier for more crowd participation? It's not the worst thing in the world but it did feel weird. We definitely were a mixed block in terms of cheering for Punk or booing him and that was a fun time, same with FTR and the Bucks. A lot of Scissoring went on with the Six Man tag titles, no real complaints about the people around me. We had a good section, even with the impatient pacing of the preshow. I think if they can tweak the pacing and the staff can adjust to monitoring a wrestling show (some people were telling others to sit down, which I get but also...that's just going to happen?) but a particularly cool moment was when Adam Cole talked about coming back next year, one of the staff ran across the front of the Z sections marking out so she's excited for it at least. Getting back to my hotel felt smooth but I can absolutely see why people had a rough time, Wembley feels like it's constantly working on the best ways of getting people back but at the very least the only thing offensive about this one was the constant "LET ME TALK TO YA!" and "YEAH!" which...nobody was doing promos for? Like, come on guys, commit to the bit. I net it was rush being apart of 80,000 plus. I truly think that with this success, WWE probably bringing Mania to London in 2 to 5 years. Now for the ultimate question: could you cut the electricity with a Knife?
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Post by eJm on Aug 29, 2023 9:45:08 GMT -5
I net it was rush being apart of 80,000 plus. I truly think that with this success, WWE probably bringing Mania to London in 2 to 5 years. Now for the ultimate question: could you cut the electricity with a Knife? Oh, considering all of what’s happened, WWE’s biting the bullet and paying for Wembley in the next 3-5 years. No chance they’re going to let this stuff lie. To your last question, the title match was definitely one I could look at and go “Man, I’m so glad I’m here for this. You’d need a chainsaw to cut that electricity that was there”.
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Post by Kalmia on Aug 29, 2023 10:13:13 GMT -5
I hope you were able to take advantage of the sensory rooms Kulture City was running through the stadium. Because that sounded terrible. Unfortunately not, because I've no idea to what you refer! I'm sorry to hear you had a mixed experience, but these are the reports I look out for, because this information is scarce, and yet so valuable in regards to future events. Thank you for sharing. You're welcome! Happy to give helpful info to others :-) Kulture City is a charity that AEW has worked with extensively in the US. They give out free sensory bags which include headphones, fidget toys etc to help people. They were at Wembley as well and had a few stations dotted around the stadium at the Information Points.
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