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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 29, 2023 10:49:37 GMT -5
Unfortunately not, because I've no idea to what you refer! 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. Well shit, that might have helped |
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Post by johncasey on Aug 29, 2023 13:00:35 GMT -5
I was sat in the floor area and for the price of the ticket, I expected a better view of the ring and couldn't see the entrances until they got in the ring plus was at the mercy of people who are in front of me not standing up. So if I go again, I'll go for the stands.
Agree with the posters that the video screen above the ring should have shown the entrances, not the one being.
But what an experience, I've been to House Shows but nothing beats not knowing who was going to win, biting on near falls, seeing the more hard hitting moves, death match type stuff and having a really good pyro display.
The atmosphere for some matches was incredible especially the Coffin Match, people saw all 4 as stars.
Don't get why they got We Will Rock You for Saraya and Toni Storm's was a bit weird too. But the pop for Sting getting Metallica was awesome but I would have liked an entrance for Darby.
It was also great to see Tony Schivonne and Jeff Jarrett.
I would have announced the return date when Nigel McGuiness made the attendance announcement.
Sorry for repeating myself here but:
Some consideration needs to be made for fans in attendance regarding time of finish and what time the last tube trains are, I among others left during the main event because I was nervous about exiting with the vast majority of 80,000 people and granted not everyone would be heading for the station, but getting past Wembley Way would have been a nightmare. And it appears I was right to be concerned.
Hopefully if things get put on a streaming service then maybe start times locally will be earlier. Fans in attendance shouldn't have to choose whether to leave early or chancing making it back. Same for all shows across the world.
Also have merchandise for everyone who was on the show, there were thousands that were happily going to spend and TBH, some Wrestlers lost out on merch money. And whilst it was fine on Saturday Afternoon, the queues were horrendous especially if you had to do it twice to get particular merchandise. I know there were a couple of larger stands in the Concorde area but I think improvements could be made.
All in all, I was happy that I was part of a record breaking show.
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Post by discoelysium on Aug 29, 2023 14:12:34 GMT -5
I was a couple of rows back on the upper tier. Was facing the corner of the ring, but only had one corner covered by the canvas towers (though could only see the right side of the entrance as you look at it)
I could go on and on, but the atmosphere was amazing, slightly hurt by the gross guy sitting next to my friend.
The pre show matches were fun. Punk Vs Joe was electric in the arena.
The 6 man was good fun and enjoyed my friend marking out at Takeshita's ridiculous musculature.
The Bucks coming out to their failed attempt at a singalong kinda killed the crowd and I don't think anyone was expecting it that early. The first half of the match felt really flat, but crowd got into it for the finish. Bucks had a really mixed reaction. Was too far away to make out the Cash chants as they seemed limited to the floor.
Stadium Stampede had a fun atmosphere, but have a feeling it'll be better on TV. Had no idea what OC was putting on his hands, thought it was plaster from where we were, but glass makes sense and should've clocked that. No one had any idea why Penta did a second entrance in new gear. Was fun trying to spot Eddie and Claudio brawling in the audience.
There was a big exodus to the loos for the women's match which was a shame. But the sun has gone down at this point and it gave a whole new feel to the atmosphere. Suddenly felt more intimate and big time. I was here for Shida, but given everything I'm really glad Saraya got such a big, positive moment.
The coffin match was my favourite of the night. The atmosphere was ELECTRIC and the crowd was living and dying at every spot.
At this point we all got distracted by a couple of kids doing somersaults and their own match on the floor. At some point someone on the floor was dragged out by security.
Ospreay and Jericho got huge ovations and the crowd was firmly.behind Will. Match was fine, but even from my vantage point you could see how badly Jericho botched the oscutter.
It was also obvious at this point that all the brawling and big dives were mostly contained to the entrance side of the ring. And seemed to be because of how close the front row was to the ring. So had to rely on screens for those spots which was a shame.
Also you could feel the audience get a big fatigued from multi kick spots and repeated spots. You could feel the crowd not react anywhere near as much when Cole and MJF re did the German on the apron spot from Jericho/Will.
There was a really cool atmosphere for the Trios titles march, and the crowd popped huge for the Prince Andrew line. But the match itself didn't do much and felt quite sloppy. But the crowd didn't care. Just wanted to chant for the acclaimed and get to the main event.
Main event was decidedly not my thing, but the atmosphere was PHENOMENAL. The crowd near me nearly rioted at the double pin spot. Like I say, not for me but the live crowd ate it up and that was call to be apart of.
We bailed pretty much as soon as the main event finished. Done Wembley before and know what a bottle neck Wembley Park can be. We were heading northbound as well to so managed to get through pretty quick and avoid the chaos that I'm guessing was about 5 minutes behind us. Also helped a lad who was by himself get on the right train, which was a nice moment.
All in all, a great experience. No one unforgettable match or anything, but everything was decent and some great moments. But the atmosphere and just... FEEL of wrestling in Wembley was amazing
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Post by discoelysium on Aug 29, 2023 14:23:17 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 There was a family near us with a young lad who had sensory calming headphones on. They took him out at regular intervals and let him have a break. Me and my friend are both exteachers so had a chat with his parents which was really nice. |
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Post by repomark on Aug 29, 2023 16:06:25 GMT -5
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 Merch lines were looooonng despite a limited selection. They wanted something like £750 for a replica belt. {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{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.
It was a nice gesture the from the two guys dressed as Bray/the Fiend but it’s always a difficult balance for them to not end up coming across as making it about themselves. Our section turned on them a bit the second or third time the Fiend tried to conduct the crowd. Replica belt was way over priced as you say, and believe it was actually slightly more (£850)! I queued for 40mins at the box park Saturday welcome party to get to the merch stand there only to be told they were out of MJF scarves. Got one at one of the Wembley way stands in the end. I did get some chicken strips from one of the stands but had to wander around for ages to find them. Weren’t great and had expected a better food selection. There was a craft beer stand that I kept going to and the queues were never that bad. Still, it’s such an iconic stadium and was such an amazing spectacle these are but minor quibbles for me and I fully intend to be back next year. I do think I will go for a different section though as I misjudged the gap between the tier I was in and the ring. The floor was very spaced out which meant was further back than had anticipated. |
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Post by 4real on Aug 29, 2023 17:51:17 GMT -5
The two Bray costume guys were below my section as well. The guy dressed as the Fiend tried one time too many to get a sing song going and was met with silence it sounded like.
I got out the stadium just as MJF started his post match promo and got to the train station pretty quickly by Wembley standards. Have been stuck there longer for football games before.
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Post by clifford on Aug 30, 2023 3:24:22 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 was on the floor too, about 20 plus rows back from the ring on the hardcam side. I could see any action that was taking place in the ring or turnbuckle, but my only gripe with the production was that during the wrestler entrances and exits, the massive screens above the ring only played the titan tron graphic and not the show feed. Was super frustrating as the entrance and walk to the ring was on ground level so if I wanted to see any of the entrances I had to turn to one of the massive stadium screens at either end of the arena But, a small gripe in the grand scheme of things. High point for me was Seek and Destroy hitting for Sting and Darby, I've never marked out more in my life. Favourite matches were Punk/Joe, Stadium Stampede and the Coffin Match. I just jad a blast through all of them. |
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Aug 30, 2023 6:22:29 GMT -5
It's Wednesday, you know what that means....
My voice still hasn't 100% recovered the chanting and singing yet lol
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Post by eJm on Aug 30, 2023 8:17:52 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 was on the floor too, about 20 plus rows back from the ring on the hardcam side. I could see any action that was taking place in the ring or turnbuckle, but my only gripe with the production was that during the wrestler entrances and exits, the massive screens above the ring only played the titan tron graphic and not the show feed. Was super frustrating as the entrance and walk to the ring was on ground level so if I wanted to see any of the entrances I had to turn to one of the massive stadium screens at either end of the arena But, a small gripe in the grand scheme of things. High point for me was Seek and Destroy hitting for Sting and Darby, I've never marked out more in my life. Favourite matches were Punk/Joe, Stadium Stampede and the Coffin Match. I just jad a blast through all of them. Yeah, if they swapped which screens got which, it probably would have made a lot of difference. I was lucky enough to have a screen in front of me to see them but like you said, they’re on either end. It’s a small gripe as you said but probably would have changed my experience an inch. I’m not what you consider a hardcore Metallica fan but I was screaming the chorus to Seek and Destroy like I was. I’ll agree with your three, also add in Jericho/Ospreay because Jericho had his working boots on tonight to put him over (besides the Oscutter, which…A for effort). And don’t get me started on sickness, I’ve been a wreck the past couple of days. So glad I work from home those days. |
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Post by héad.casé on Aug 30, 2023 8:36:19 GMT -5
My friend and I got into London around 11am on Sunday morning. We walked to Wembley Stadium, took some pics, saw two guys dressed as the Young Bucks that were happily taking pics with anyone who wanted one. We found a crowd of people waiting outside the hotel, so my friend and I waited too. Julia Hart briefly came out to video all of us with s selfie stick and wave at us, then a few minutes later Ortiz walked out and was happily taking pics with people until he was ushered back into the hotel.
The queues for the merchandise stands were crazy. My friend and I queued up. We finally got to the stand, and decided not to buy anything because of the prices. I’m kinda regretting not buying that blue/gold football/rugby style shirt now though. Even the replica titles were £850.
My friend and I were able to get tickets to the Boxpark party which had quite a queue itself. We got in as the staff inside were setting up a merch table. The previous week’s Collision was being played on the TV. I was pretty sure I was standing right in front of “Wonderkid” Jonny Storm there. The host of the party, Gene Munny kicked things off, and…it wasn’t good. He was just agitating everyone to the point a “Shut the f*** up!” chant started.
My friend and I left the party to get to our seats at Wembley. We got in around 4pm. Not long after, my friend and I saw a table in the ring. A few minutes later Justin Robert’s announced Hobbs. He did a contract signing segment with Miro (who got a big pop). Miro cleaned house, beat up Hobbs, clotheslines to all the security. Miro grabbed the mic and said he’d make Hobbs humble.
Not long after that was a segment with Jeff Jarrett coming out for a promo. Got major heat, Paul Wight walked out with Ogogo and Grado. They all beat on Jarrett, Lethal for a big pop. I don’t rate Grado myself, but it must’ve been a cool moment. I’m not sure if this or the Miro/Hobbs segment was shown on the pre show.
I won’t go into details on the pre show or the PPV cos you all watched yourselves, but what an incredible night. Punk/Joe was fun. Especially the Joe “hulk up” spot. I had no idea Punk and Jack got into a scuffle until I was on the train home.
The Golden Elite/Bullet Club Gold match was a lot of fun. Seeing Kenny Omega live is something else. Every time Callis was shown on the screen above the ring he got so much heat. The crowd was in stunned silence when Takeshita pinned Kenny. I had a friend who was sitting a few rows in front of me who jokingly came up to me and said “That was bullshit!! f***ing bullshit!!”
FTR vs the Bucks was something else. The chants for Cash were hilarious. I heard “Please don’t shoot him” and “Cash has got a gun, got a gun, Cash has got a gun” to the tune of “Baby, Give It Up” by KC and the sunshine band. The last half of the match gripped everyone. From the Bucks using the Shatter Machine, to FTR using the BTE Trigger, incredible match. I did think the crowd was going to be more mixed, but they were mostly for FTR once we got all the Cash chants out of the way.
Stadium Stampede was just crazy. Not much more I can say.
The Coffin Match was awesome. I’ve been watching wrestling since 1986. Sting was one of my heroes. This was my first time seeing him wrestle in person. That was special to me. I was surprised to hear him walk out to Seek and Destroy. Never in a million years did I think Sting would ever make his entrance to that song again.
Singing along to Judas in Jericho’s entrance was great. I’ve been wanting to do this since it became a thing a couple of years ago. His match with Ospreay was excellent. I stay off Twitter now because I’m so sick of the negativity and tribalism, so when I saw people not giving Jericho any credit for the match and everyone saying it was all a Will carry job, that annoyed me a bit. I think this was my first time watching Jericho wrestle too. Surprising considering how many WWE shows I’ve been to in the past.
The Fireflies lighting up for the House of Black had me a bit emotional. I was seated right behind the entrance set, so I had no idea Buddy was carrying a lantern. That would’ve got me more if I did. Love the Acclaimed, love that they won the Trios Titles.
Adam Cole and MJF was a lot of fun. I had a feeling Cole would work heel during the match cos MJF is just so over right now. The playing catch with the chair spot and MJF placing it round his neck and falling was hilarious in person. MJF got a lot of chants of “He’s our Scumbag” in my section. I was sure Cole was turning until I saw him throw the belt down and decide not to use it. My friend and I left the stadium right at the 3 count to beat the race to the train station. So we never saw the hug, or Tony joining them in the ring.
All in all, bloody excellent day. Definitely going again next year! And I hope this wasn’t too long for everyone to read 😂
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Aug 30, 2023 9:35:41 GMT -5
Just to add, biggest heat of the night:
When the screens showed the next NFL game here with the Jags, I think even more boos than Callis.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Aug 30, 2023 10:28:47 GMT -5
Just to add, biggest heat of the night: When the screens showed the next NFL game here with the Jags, I think even more boos than Callis. Fulham got the biggest heat of the night |
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Post by clifford on Aug 30, 2023 10:31:46 GMT -5
Just to add, biggest heat of the night: When the screens showed the next NFL game here with the Jags, I think even more boos than Callis. The Fulham match graphic shown about 30 mins before that got even louder boos lol |
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 30, 2023 11:38:11 GMT -5
Just to add, biggest heat of the night: When the screens showed the next NFL game here with the Jags, I think even more boos than Callis. Fulham got the biggest heat of the night True |
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Aug 30, 2023 11:50:03 GMT -5
Just to add, biggest heat of the night: When the screens showed the next NFL game here with the Jags, I think even more boos than Callis. The Fulham match graphic shown about 30 mins before that got even louder boos lol Ah, must have got in too late for that one. |
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Post by eJm on Aug 30, 2023 11:50:16 GMT -5
Just to add, biggest heat of the night: When the screens showed the next NFL game here with the Jags, I think even more boos than Callis. Fulham got the biggest heat of the night I passed by one of the entrances towards the seating and man, if I didn’t know it was Fulham being advertised, I’d be sure Jeff Jarrett already came out . |
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Post by Gerard Gerard on Aug 30, 2023 11:52:04 GMT -5
Fulham got the biggest heat of the night I passed by one of the entrances towards the seating and man, if I didn’t know it was Fulham being advertised, I’d be sure Jeff Jarrett already came out . I'm pretty sure you've just willed Jeff and Jay, Fulham supporters into existence. |
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Aug 30, 2023 11:52:29 GMT -5
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Post by jm on Aug 30, 2023 12:50:25 GMT -5
Reading everyone's experiences at All In: London has made me realize what a stupid stupid man I am for deciding to not go.
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Post by Mr Mario Mario on Aug 30, 2023 12:52:12 GMT -5
The queues for the merchandise stands were crazy. My friend and I queued up. We finally got to the stand, and decided not to buy anything because of the prices. I’m kinda regretting not buying that blue/gold football/rugby style shirt now though. Even the replica titles were £850. I was 50/50 on buying one of those football style shirts because of the price. Even whilst I was in the queue to buy it but I eventually just said f*** it and got it so yeah I get the back and forward on it but you can get them on shopaew Also I meant to say in earlier post but I knew Eddie was over and I love the guy myself but man he is over over |
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