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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Dec 5, 2013 19:54:01 GMT -5
If any wrestlers come near you, give them a hard pat on the back, they always seem to enjoy that.
And be sure to chant "Husky Harris" at Bray Wyatt.
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BigBadZ
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Post by BigBadZ on Dec 5, 2013 19:54:57 GMT -5
Pants are optional
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Post by An Old Villain on Dec 5, 2013 19:55:28 GMT -5
Chant "HIPTOSS" at any moment of silence during the night.
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Post by celticjobber on Dec 5, 2013 20:10:42 GMT -5
Make sure to tell the kids around you that wrestling is fake, John Cena sucks, and he can't wrestle. And let them know that it's not the real Sin Cara. If you see CM Punk in the parking lot or airport, take a pic of him, call him "Phil" and ask how he and April spent Christmas. He loves when fans ask personal shit like that. {Spoiler}{Spoiler}Of course, I'm just kidding.
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Dec 5, 2013 20:14:33 GMT -5
Since nobody can hear the comedic brilliance of JBL, Cole, and King, it is up to you to do commentary for the whole show. Don't forget to make jokes referencing things from 15 years ago and then laughing at them as if they were the funniest things you've ever heard.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2013 20:30:55 GMT -5
Keep chanting Bring Back the Attitude Era. Eventually they will.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Dec 5, 2013 20:36:13 GMT -5
When you get your tickets and program, do like Vince in your avatar and smell them lustfully.
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Post by saintpat on Dec 5, 2013 20:55:49 GMT -5
In all seriousness, I've come to like house shows best. More wrestling, no commercial breaks, they don't have to tape matches for Superstars or Main Event and then pretend like they didn't happen when the 'real' show starts, etc.
The only other thing I'd add is to chant "You can't wrestle" at anyone who didn't spend at least 10 years in the indies.
Also tell the people around you that you subscribe to an insider wrestling website and that Undertaker's streak is going to end at WM30 but they haven't decided whether it should be Del Rio or Big Show that gets the honor.
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Post by Dean-o on Dec 5, 2013 21:01:06 GMT -5
Don't forget to call wrestlers by their indy name, it'll show how "smart" you are.
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Post by Chiral on Dec 5, 2013 21:40:14 GMT -5
Have as much fun as possible, and be aware that wrestlers are allowed to interact with fans more at house shows.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Dec 5, 2013 21:47:50 GMT -5
Accost CM Punk until he loses his shit.
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Dec 5, 2013 21:52:04 GMT -5
I really appreciate the joke answers (they're all funny, I swear). But would like some "real" answers to go along with it, too.
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Post by Professor Chaos on Dec 5, 2013 22:05:03 GMT -5
Bring a megaphone and do your best Jimmy Hart impersonation all night.
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Post by MiLB Fan on Dec 5, 2013 22:40:10 GMT -5
Okay, if you really wanna know about house shows ....
Just have fun! Cheer for whoever you want and to hell with what anyone else thinks. It's your ticket.
You'll see the spiffy new entrance set WWE now uses for live (non-TV) shows. It's pretty much a scaled-down version of what you see on TV: a small stage and ramp with a screen on each side.
You might see a new gimmick or someone from NXT since no TV cameras are present. Future stars I've seen at house shows include: Brock Lesnar, the Spirit Squad, The Miz, and Mason Ryan.
You may or may not have an intermission. I know that sounds rajah.com-ish but it's true. One show I went to did, and another didn't (though there was a small break while the ring crew set up the cage for the main event.
Wrestlers tend to be a lot more interactive at house shows. Some guys in my section were heckling Ted DiBiase Jr. and he finally turned around and yelled "I DON'T SUCK!" After the final match, the face(s) will usually walk around ringside and shake hands with fans.
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Dec 5, 2013 22:44:48 GMT -5
I really appreciate the joke answers (they're all funny, I swear). But would like some "real" answers to go along with it, too. Allow me..... -If you can get to the arena early, you might get to meet some of the talent. Most faces will take pics, heels usually don't. Refs and the ring announcer(s) might. -not much to the set, just a miniature version of the LED board and a big "X" entrance. At least now they get proper entrances. -watch out for little kids during entrances and post-match. They try to get up to the guardrails to slap hands with wrestlers. -You can stand and wave signs during entrances, but for the sake of the rest of the people around you sit down once the bell rings. -They'll actually run a couple of commercials, vignettes and video packages during the show -the T-shirt stands might have different things from one booth to the other. Watch for the guys that will take your picture with a belt and 'shop it onto a faux magazine cover or background with another wrestler! -do your shopping either right before the show or during one match you don't care about. EVERYONE goes during intermission. -take a camera instead of using your cellphone to take pictures. You'll get better pics(that's my experience, anyway) -Most importantly, enjoy yourself!
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Post by saintpat on Dec 5, 2013 22:55:14 GMT -5
Another thing: don't expect the "advertised main event" to take place. I think I've only been to one house show where it actually took place (HHH-Sheamus with a "Dusty finish") and several where they switched main events.
Same with who is advertised to appear. Card subject to change means just that.
And that's not always bad. I avoided a HHH-Khali main event at one of those shows, thank goodness.
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Post by Cvslfc123 on Dec 6, 2013 5:26:41 GMT -5
Bring a megaphone and do your best Jimmy Hart impersonation all night. If you are near the ring, with your megaphone shout out the wrestler's real names and past gimmicks at them, they will love that and so will the people around you.
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Post by Boo! on Dec 6, 2013 5:36:54 GMT -5
Definitely boobs covered. It specifies as much on the ticket.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Dec 6, 2013 5:37:55 GMT -5
Have as much fun as possible, and be aware that wrestlers are allowed to interact with fans more at house shows. Last show I went to, after the show, because my buddy worked at the venue and we knew one of the guys working security, we went back to speak to the security friend. The wrestlers were filing past on their way to a Smackdown! taping. I thought of maybe saying a nice "hello" or something. They all looked like they were off to hang themselves, so I never said a word. Seriously, I've never seen a larger group of sadder looking people. I should point out, we were just hanging out where the Zamboni would park, not "backstage" or anything.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2013 5:54:15 GMT -5
Enjoy yourself, if you do bring a sign of any kind just hold it up when fireworks go off or in entrances, if someone makes a comment, put the sign down and just move on. Be friendly, chat to other people nearby if they start talking to you too, have a blast, play kayfabe comments with any kids around you if you need to explain why you're cheering certain people or booing their favourite. Above all, get lost in the moment. Do not think about how things will be moving on and if something you find urgh worthy happens (I was at 'Mania during 18 seconds...) then feel free to chant about it whenever you feel like it as long as it's not ruining anyone else's time. Make Benoit chants, bring Benoit signs, wear a Benoit shirt, make Benoit jokes, scream that's not the Yes Lock that's the Crippler Crossface. If someone asks you who your favorite wrestler is its Benoit, Diva it's Nancy Could you try that again? It could be darker. When going to the merch stand to buy an NWA replica championship belt (don't call it the World title) pull out your dried benoit skin leather wallet and pay with a credit card where they notice your name is Brooks 4Real Provemewrong. Easy. Note: don't do this.
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