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Post by discoelysium on Aug 15, 2023 4:08:39 GMT -5
I understand where you're coming from because I'm also defensive of the company (it is unfortunately necessary with all of the vapid criticism they get), but I'm not speaking for 80,000 people. Literally started it with "I'm in the camp of..." which means I'm agreeing with people who feel like this is a bit of a wasted opportunity, not speaking for everyone. Wrestlemania has conditioned fans to expect "Wrestlemania-type" builds for things like this, and we don't have that here. Feels like a ball-drop even though nothing has happened yet because the hype factor just hasn't been what we expected this whole time. I was more hyped the day tickets went on sale than I am two weeks out. I think the biggest issue is that there's this largely-unsaid sense that the idea the fans have for the show isn't the same idea Tony Khan has. The sense that to him it's just another Forbidden Door type special event, to us it's "their Wrestlemania 3" and a worldwide coming out party and so forth. Thanks for the response. I apologize if I got too heated with my own, you were very concise with your feelings here so I respect that a lot I don't agree there's been a dropped ball, until the show happens I'll make my decision then on the quality they bring to the table and for those fans. That's when I think we'll know what Tony Khan's really expecting from this show. I imagine he went in with the thought he could get 80K, so I hope he puts on a show befitting that audience. The way I see it, is that the ball is currently dropped. It's still there for the taking and hopefully will be picked back up and the shows incredible (Ive dropped nearly 200 quid on it so definitely hoping it's incredible!). But a big show is not just about the show itself. The build and anticipation is super important. And issues I've had with AEWs booking have really come under the spotlight here
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Post by johncasey on Aug 15, 2023 5:10:59 GMT -5
Is 90 minutes long enough to get the vast majority of not all in the Stadium?
Granted I've never been to Wembley but I'm guessing they can get it done.
I don't know how long they get before a football match and I'm assuming arrivals for concerts and boxing are more staggered.
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Post by lucaslawless on Aug 15, 2023 5:45:15 GMT -5
Is 90 minutes long enough to get the vast majority of not all in the Stadium? Granted I've never been to Wembley but I'm guessing they can get it done. I don't know how long they get before a football match and I'm assuming arrivals for concerts and boxing are more staggered. Yeah its doable, There are multiple entrances for different sections/stands. Obviously, the time change is done because they want the stadium to look jam packed for Zero Hour and IF they decide to do an angle with MJF and Cole they will want people in attendance to see it. Its an interesting concept, Bret wrestled twice at Mania 10 so lets see how it all works out! The worst parts will be people queing for drinks and merch.. So if you dont want to miss anything Id advise just going to your seat and trying to pick up drinks/snacks later. I think you can bring in 500ml drinks in clear plastic on entry so do that. I think its forecasted for sun too!
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Post by Mid-Carder on Aug 15, 2023 6:46:12 GMT -5
Just got an update from Ticketmaster, doors open at 3:30pm and the show starts at 5pm (the event page originally said 6pm). I got this too. It's so Punk has time to get people kicked out
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Post by johncasey on Aug 15, 2023 9:06:05 GMT -5
Is 90 minutes long enough to get the vast majority of not all in the Stadium? Granted I've never been to Wembley but I'm guessing they can get it done. I don't know how long they get before a football match and I'm assuming arrivals for concerts and boxing are more staggered. Yeah its doable, There are multiple entrances for different sections/stands. Obviously, the time change is done because they want the stadium to look jam packed for Zero Hour and IF they decide to do an angle with MJF and Cole they will want people in attendance to see it. Its an interesting concept, Bret wrestled twice at Mania 10 so lets see how it all works out! The worst parts will be people queing for drinks and merch.. So if you dont want to miss anything Id advise just going to your seat and trying to pick up drinks/snacks later. I think you can bring in 500ml drinks in clear plastic on entry so do that. I think its forecasted for sun too! Cheers, TBH on the Sunday, I plan to be near by as early as possible On the subject of merchandise, anyone know if there's a order and collect option?
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 15, 2023 9:49:18 GMT -5
Talking of tickets when do we get them? I'm guessing it'll be a barcode you can print or scan on your phone?
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Aug 15, 2023 9:55:09 GMT -5
Talking of tickets when do we get them? I'm guessing it'll be a barcode you can print or scan on your phone? From what they've implied, it'll be something like that. Likely because things are being ironed out, we won't get them on our accounts until the end of this week or the start of next week at earliest.
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Bo Rida
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 15, 2023 10:23:12 GMT -5
Talking of tickets when do we get them? I'm guessing it'll be a barcode you can print or scan on your phone? From what they've implied, it'll be something like that. Likely because things are being ironed out, we won't get them on our accounts until the end of this week or the start of next week at earliest. Ok cool thanks. Phone codes are annoying with multiple people on one order so will be easier to print but need time to get to the library.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Aug 15, 2023 11:35:12 GMT -5
Is 90 minutes long enough to get the vast majority of not all in the Stadium? Granted I've never been to Wembley but I'm guessing they can get it done. I don't know how long they get before a football match and I'm assuming arrivals for concerts and boxing are more staggered. Yeah its doable, There are multiple entrances for different sections/stands. Obviously, the time change is done because they want the stadium to look jam packed for Zero Hour and IF they decide to do an angle with MJF and Cole they will want people in attendance to see it. Its an interesting concept, Bret wrestled twice at Mania 10 so lets see how it all works out! The worst parts will be people queing for drinks and merch.. So if you dont want to miss anything Id advise just going to your seat and trying to pick up drinks/snacks later. I think you can bring in 500ml drinks in clear plastic on entry so do that. I think its forecasted for sun too! Summerslam was doors 5:30, show at 8. Once they opened the doors, they got the throngs of people in real quick but yeah, find a match you don’t mind missing because the food and merch lines were insane.
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Post by Kalmia on Aug 15, 2023 12:03:18 GMT -5
Wembley has like 15 different major gates spaced out around the stadium. They're old pros at getting crowds in and out so don't worry about that.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Aug 15, 2023 12:06:19 GMT -5
Wembley has like 15 different major gates spaced out around the stadium. They're old pros at getting crowds in and out so don't worry about that. Two months ago, they dealt with Harry Styles fans. If they can deal with them, us wrestling fans will be a piece of cake.
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Post by discoelysium on Aug 15, 2023 12:23:38 GMT -5
Now battling to get back to Wembley Park before the tubes stop. THAT will be the challenge
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Post by markymark on Aug 15, 2023 12:31:32 GMT -5
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Aug 15, 2023 12:44:33 GMT -5
Now battling to get back to Wembley Park before the tubes stop. THAT will be the challenge No doubt. We're lucky that we booked a hotel in King's Cross Road so it isn't impossible to get to outside of the tube but it'll be ideal to not have to think about that.
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Post by darbus alan on Aug 15, 2023 12:48:52 GMT -5
Hopefully you have an easier time dealing with your trains than the MetLife crowd had post-Mania.
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Post by raymondo316 on Aug 15, 2023 13:59:09 GMT -5
Wembley has like 15 different major gates spaced out around the stadium. They're old pros at getting crowds in and out so don't worry about that. They just struggle when it comes to hosting England in a major football final...
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Post by discoelysium on Aug 15, 2023 14:16:58 GMT -5
Hopefully you have an easier time dealing with your trains than the MetLife crowd had post-Mania. Oh it's better than that. But it's a bottle neck and everyones heading to the same place. The worry for is if the show goes super long, like 11ish, I'll get buggered when the westbound trains finish
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Post by discoelysium on Aug 15, 2023 14:17:24 GMT -5
Wembley has like 15 different major gates spaced out around the stadium. They're old pros at getting crowds in and out so don't worry about that. They just struggle when it comes to hosting England in a major football final... Yeah they were not ready for unprecedented gate rushing
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Aug 15, 2023 16:29:10 GMT -5
Hell yeah.
Me Sister and her Husband bought 3 tickets and have offered me one of them.
As if I'm going to say no to that. ;D
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 15, 2023 16:29:21 GMT -5
I may have to just settle in for travel being a f***ing nightmare on the way back
Kind of annoyed they announced a big match on the pre show because I was planning on not showing up on time
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