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Post by Brother Ike: Thread Killer on Jul 1, 2010 15:42:13 GMT -5
I don't know much about Tommy Seigler, but somewhere around 20 years ago, my aunt gave me a bunch of old wrestling pictures, a mix of promo 8x10s and pictures she had taken herself. One of the 8x10s is of Tommy Seigler, but I can't remember if it's one of the signed ones or not. The lakeside BBQ should be fun. Though I'm wondering if that means no Q&A. I think he would have mentioned if he was getting rid of the Q/A. I would not be surprised if he has the BBQ during the registration on thurs afternoon or maybe in between the Q/A's like the Race/Flair photo op last year. |
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Post by Brother Ike: Thread Killer on Jul 9, 2010 16:48:48 GMT -5
Some big updates are planed this weekend including scheduling, pricing, and 9 new vendor guests.
Davey Richards has been added to the weekend matches.
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Post by cuneo77 on Jul 9, 2010 19:06:07 GMT -5
sounds like money for vendor guests can add up :/
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Jul 9, 2010 19:44:58 GMT -5
sounds like money for vendor guests can add up :/ It definitely can. I usually try not to think too much about it, to be honest. This year is especially expensive for me solely because of Heenan. But the guy's my hero, and this may or may not be my last Fanfest for a while. So I plan to have a damn good time this year, and if I make it back next year, no harm. I'm looking forward to seeing who K&S is bringing in. I wish they'd announce it today instead of waiting until Sunday. But I'm bored and restless tonight, and none of my friends are doing anything but sitting around watching TV apparently. |
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Post by Brother Ike: Thread Killer on Jul 11, 2010 22:07:17 GMT -5
several updates this weekend. First off, here is the weekend schedule planed so far,
five vendor guests have been added including Mae Young, Warlord, Barbarian, Larry Hennig, Rene Goulet.
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Jul 11, 2010 22:49:04 GMT -5
I'm really looking forward to meeting Mae Young. From things I've heard, she sounds like a hell of a character. The same vendor is going to announce some more guests on Tuesday.
Looking at the official vendor guest list, it looks like Karen Angle has vanished for what feels like the 3rd or 4th time. Raven, Tommy Rich, and Mike Jackson are also no longer listed, as the vendor who was bringing them in has vanished from the list. Once things are finalized for sure, I'll edit the list in the OP again.
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Jul 28, 2010 23:41:34 GMT -5
Updated the OP with what looks to be the final list of guests, both featured and vendor. Also added some recent developments in the weekend's activities. Next week. I cannot wait.
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Post by joeskvorecky on Jul 29, 2010 0:01:33 GMT -5
so who was the big-time first-timer?
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Jul 29, 2010 0:18:29 GMT -5
Well, the "big time" thing was mostly built up by fans. All the promoter had said was, "making his first appearance" and everyone overreacted, thinking it would be some huge name like Savage, which was never said.
It was Sonny King.
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Post by legendkiller66 on Jul 29, 2010 17:15:47 GMT -5
I won't be going to this year's Fanfest, but I hope that everyone that indeed does go down enjoys themselves. I'll be going to next year's event in Atlanta, so that should be a fun one, considering all the talent that could be coming in.
I have a few questions though, it'd be great if someone could give me answers to them, I'd appreciate it.
1) When it comes to the signings, what are the lines like? Are they long or, do they go by rather smooth?
2) When you get up to the table - Are you allowed to say what you want to the legends, or is it rushed like the WWE signings?
3) Do you have to purchase pictures at the table, or can you bring your own pictures/magazines/DVD covers, etc.?
4) I'm aware that the VIP ticket costs about $175 or so, I'm just curious as to what it covers? Like could anyone tell me.. I know, it means you get in, the Hall of Heroes, the matches, etc.
But I'm wondering if it means you get the autographs for free? For example: I won't have to go up to Ivan Koloff's table and buy a picture just for him to sign it, and then pay for a photo of me with him. [Hopefully, I make some sense?]
Thanks a lot, and hope to see some of you guys next year!
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Jul 29, 2010 19:40:04 GMT -5
Well, in some sad news, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan will not be there. Fortunately, it's not a return of cancer. He recently fell at home and fractured his hip, but was going to come anyway. Then at rehab, he fell again, fracturing his pelvis and breaking his shoulder. He's having surgery on the shoulder on Aug. 4th. Get well soon, Mr. Heenan. T Mart Promotions, the vendor who was bringing him in, has scrambled for another guest on short notice and will be bringing in Chief Jay Strongbow. I won't be going to this year's Fanfest, but I hope that everyone that indeed does go down enjoys themselves. I'll be going to next year's event in Atlanta, so that should be a fun one, considering all the talent that could be coming in. I have a few questions though, it'd be great if someone could give me answers to them, I'd appreciate it. 1) When it comes to the signings, what are the lines like? Are they long or, do they go by rather smooth? 2) When you get up to the table - Are you allowed to say what you want to the legends, or is it rushed like the WWE signings? 3) Do you have to purchase pictures at the table, or can you bring your own pictures/magazines/DVD covers, etc.? 4) I'm aware that the VIP ticket costs about $175 or so, I'm just curious as to what it covers? Like could anyone tell me.. I know, it means you get in, the Hall of Heroes, the matches, etc. But I'm wondering if it means you get the autographs for free? For example: I won't have to go up to Ivan Koloff's table and buy a picture just for him to sign it, and then pay for a photo of me with him. [Hopefully, I make some sense?] Thanks a lot, and hope to see some of you guys next year! 1. They call people in groups, this year it's groups of 40. Last year there were chairs so everybody didn't have to stand the whole time. So by calling the fans in groups, if you have a later number (like me at #202 this year) you won't have to stand around forever. You can walk around the vendor area, grab something to eat, whatever. If you miss the section your number is in, no worries. If you have 60, and you come up and they're calling 80-120, you get to jump right in. Last year ran great. 2. They don't want people taking too much time, but I've spoke with many of the wrestlers on the stage. It's not really rushed, as they understand that the fans are going to want to interact with the guys, but they do want to keep everything moving smoothly so everyone gets through in a timely manner. 3. You can totally bring your own. 8x10s are always available if you need something, and the program usually works good for autos as well. But if, say, Terry Funk is there, and you already own his book and you want him to sign the WWE Encyclopedia, that's what you'll get signed. 4. The VIP actually doesn't include the Hall of Heroes, though a package is sold which includes it. The VIP pass gets you admitted a full hour before any general admission ticket holders. Photo ops with feature guests are a separate cost, but you get 2 items of your choice signed by each feature guest, and if you get photo ops, the feature guests will sign them for free in addition to your 2 items. The photo op prints are high quality 8x10s, btw. You get a Fanfest t-shirt, and the artwork changes every year and the talent is listed on the back. You are admitted to the 2 Q&A sessions on Thursday. Last year, there was also a roundtable discussion during the day on Saturday and that was included. This year, JR is having a BBQ. You get admission to both live wrestling cards. So this year, Ivan Koloff is a vendor guest, so there would be a fee for his autograph or a photo op, but you won't have to buy a picture or anything from him if you've already got something you want him to sign. I hope I covered everything. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2010 19:52:52 GMT -5
That would be worth it just to meet Skandor Akbar. I love that guy.
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Jul 29, 2010 20:10:20 GMT -5
4. The VIP actually doesn't include the Hall of Heroes, though a package is sold which includes it. The VIP pass gets you admitted a full hour before any general admission ticket holders. Photo ops with feature guests are a separate cost, but you get 2 items of your choice signed by each feature guest, and if you get photo ops, the feature guests will sign them for free in addition to your 2 items. The photo op prints are high quality 8x10s, btw. You get a Fanfest t-shirt, and the artwork changes every year and the talent is listed on the back. You are admitted to the 2 Q&A sessions on Thursday. Last year, there was also a roundtable discussion during the day on Saturday and that was included. This year, JR is having a BBQ. You get admission to both live wrestling cards. Forgot to mention in this, only VIP ticket holders can get autographs from the featured guests. General admission tickets get you into the vendor area, and you can get photo ops with featured guests, but no autographs. |
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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 30, 2010 13:15:19 GMT -5
How I'd love to be there to see Mickie, plus loads and loads of awesome people.
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Post by sabu on Aug 3, 2010 21:17:07 GMT -5
Are there any guests that had to cancel due to getting booked for the TNA PPV?
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Post by "Playboy" Don Douglas on Aug 4, 2010 0:09:45 GMT -5
Are there any guests that had to cancel due to getting booked for the TNA PPV? I haven't heard anything. Shane Douglas has apparently assured the vendor on more than one occasion that he will be in Charlotte, and there hasn't even been a hint of speculation about Terry Funk. |
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Post by sabu on Aug 5, 2010 12:54:08 GMT -5
I work at a radio station in Charlotte. Today I went with one of our reporters to interview Greg Price about Legends Fest, what wrestling meant to Charlotte back in the Crockett days, etc. I will post a link to the audio tomorrow after it airs.
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Post by tlsfan on Aug 5, 2010 15:44:22 GMT -5
 Terri Runnels will be there as well- wish I was going to this NWA Fanfest show. Looks like it'll be a fun weekend |
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Post by sabu on Aug 6, 2010 10:18:28 GMT -5
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Post by Steveweiser on Aug 6, 2010 15:46:08 GMT -5
Change of schedule for Mickie - she couldn't make her flight from Nashville to Charlotte in time, so her signing has been rescheduled to 9am tomorrow morning.
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