chazraps
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Post by chazraps on Dec 13, 2019 0:24:03 GMT -5
New York: The Intrepid -You can still visit where Lex Luger slammed Yokozuna. Penn Station - You can ride the escalator where The Undertaker tombstoned Triple H Two Minnesota ones: Mayslack's - The iconic bar from the Dusty Rhodes fight in the 1974 Verne Gange film 'The Wrestler' is still there and the inside looks absolutely identical. www.yelp.com/biz/mayslacks-minneapolis-3Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge - Formerly Gramma B's (but with a near identical interior) this is where any wrestler who trained in Minneapolis worked as a bouncer so they could learn how to fight and develop a reputation as tough guys. The Road Warriors, Smash of Demolition, Rick Rude, Scott Norton and a host of others were all bouncers here. It's also got the best tiki drinks in the state and stellar pizza and tots. www.yelp.com/biz/psycho-suzis-motor-lounge-minneapolis-2
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Post by Joe Neglia on Dec 13, 2019 0:31:44 GMT -5
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge - Formerly Gramma B's (but with a near identical interior) this is where any wrestler who trained in Minneapolis worked as a bouncer so they could learn how to fight and develop a reputation as tough guys. The Road Warriors, Smash of Demolition, Rick Rude, Scott Norton and a host of others were all bouncers here. It's also got the best tiki drinks in the state and stellar pizza and tots. www.yelp.com/biz/psycho-suzis-motor-lounge-minneapolis-2On that note, that one high school a large number of them passed through. Note - this being a high school, it's definitely not a "place to visit" holy site.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Dec 13, 2019 0:56:52 GMT -5
The 2300 Arena has to be up there. The fact that bingo hall is still used in a derogatory fashion for small time indie wrestling alone tells you how wide of an influence the place has.
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Mozenrath
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 13, 2019 1:03:35 GMT -5
Jerry Jarrett's backyard, where many, many, many Memphis vignettes were filmed, including Kamala's screen debut I think both are gone now but the Von Erich ranch and the Hart mansion. I think the Funk ranch is gone too. The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, home of Wrestling At the Chase for decades. I think Terry sold the Double Cross Ranch when his wife died, yeah.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Dec 13, 2019 1:06:20 GMT -5
Jerry Jarrett's backyard, where many, many, many Memphis vignettes were filmed, including Kamala's screen debut I think both are gone now but the Von Erich ranch and the Hart mansion. I think the Funk ranch is gone too. The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, home of Wrestling At the Chase for decades. I looked it up the other day the Hart Mansion was designated a historical site. or more accurately "a municipal heritage site by the City of Calgary"
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PrimeTyme
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Post by PrimeTyme on Dec 13, 2019 9:07:14 GMT -5
Jerry Jarrett's backyard, where many, many, many Memphis vignettes were filmed, including Kamala's screen debut I think both are gone now but the Von Erich ranch and the Hart mansion. I think the Funk ranch is gone too. The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, home of Wrestling At the Chase for decades. I looked it up the other day the Hart Mansion was designated a historical site. or more accurately "a municipal heritage site by the City of Calgary" I visited Calgary a number of years back and made sure to go and check out the mansion. There are no trespassing signs up, and I assume that whoever owns the place now is used to people coming to check it out. I have a picture of my standing next to the Hart House sign. It was a cool experience. I’ll add SkyDome to the list as well. I attended a Jays game this past summer and all I kept thinking about was Hogan vs. warrior and Rock vs. hogan.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Dec 13, 2019 9:35:37 GMT -5
Jerry Jarrett's backyard, where many, many, many Memphis vignettes were filmed, including Kamala's screen debut I think both are gone now but the Von Erich ranch and the Hart mansion. I think the Funk ranch is gone too. The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, home of Wrestling At the Chase for decades. The Chase has a nice movie theater I like to frequent (low prices, and the organ player is super nice), and when you pass through the lobby you go past the ballroom where I believe the show was filmed at.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2019 10:17:49 GMT -5
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge - Formerly Gramma B's (but with a near identical interior) this is where any wrestler who trained in Minneapolis worked as a bouncer so they could learn how to fight and develop a reputation as tough guys. The Road Warriors, Smash of Demolition, Rick Rude, Scott Norton and a host of others were all bouncers here. It's also got the best tiki drinks in the state and stellar pizza and tots. www.yelp.com/biz/psycho-suzis-motor-lounge-minneapolis-2On that note, that one high school a large number of them passed through. Note - this being a high school, it's definitely not a "place to visit" holy site. Eh, you could move to the area, start a family, get the kids into the school system, visit the high school during PTO nights and school assemblies. It's a long game but it's a legit way to play it.
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PrimeTyme
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Post by PrimeTyme on Dec 13, 2019 10:46:28 GMT -5
The Friendly Tap
Is it still open and run by Tim White?
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Dean-o
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Post by Dean-o on Dec 14, 2019 3:15:35 GMT -5
Titan Towers in Stamford, especially before they move to downtown.
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Post by slaughterama on Dec 14, 2019 3:18:07 GMT -5
Paul Heyman's mother's basement.
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Post by crashmatsbazz on Dec 14, 2019 3:43:08 GMT -5
For visitors to the UK you may want to check out. Wembely Arena The Snake Pit in Wigan Blackpool Pleasure Beach The Moat House Hotel in Blackburn
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Dec 14, 2019 5:50:52 GMT -5
The Friendly Tap Is it still open and run by Tim White? Why would it be after all those attempted suicides by their unwise owner
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Post by Larryhausen on Dec 14, 2019 9:07:48 GMT -5
I think it's already gone, but the American Legion Hall in Reseda, California would have been one.
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Post by nickcave on Dec 14, 2019 12:28:46 GMT -5
Memorial Hall in Kansas City hosted many classic Central States cards with Harley Race at the helm, I've talked to older people who still cherish going to the shows there every week.
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Post by ogreknee on Dec 14, 2019 15:25:19 GMT -5
The holy site for me is koruakuen hall and arena mexico
I would also want to watch wwe at msg
As far as places i want to go. I learned grappling and catch under josh barnett. So the snake pit in the uk and sakuraba's gym are places i want to go and roll with dudes. I also want to buy a pair of overpriced denim from minoru suzuki
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Post by johnnyk9 on Dec 15, 2019 11:30:55 GMT -5
The Grand Ballroom and Hammerstein ballroom in the Manhattan Center
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