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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 22, 2018 13:36:36 GMT -6
Sox, It's common knowledge from what I've read on the internet and heard on Podcasts.
I did not go out of my way to find this information out and don't think that I'm creepy, at least in this regard, lol.
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 22, 2018 9:58:13 GMT -6
Thanks for the updte.
2500+ is huge. Do you agree? Do they usually draw this well?
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 21, 2018 19:14:22 GMT -6
They were here in 2014 at a PCW show and could barely walk into the ring.
Good for them if they can get a payday.
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 21, 2018 13:22:40 GMT -6
Back to the topic at hand. My wife and I went and it was good to meet Vickie. She was very nice and there was no rush. My estimate was about 20 people there at the start and the line moved smoothly.
I wore my t-shirt from the WWE HOF Induction ceremony that I still have from 2006 with Eddie, The Blackjacks, Gene Okerlund, Bret Hart, Verne Gagne and others. (Bobby Heenan inducted The Blackjacks).
This was my first time at Pro Wrestling Tees/One Hour Tees. Colt was not there. I imagined the place closer to North Ave, maybe because that's where Punk and AJ live or lived and I thought Colt lived around there too. Still, it's in the vicinity by Fullerton and near a couple of exits of the Kennedy Expressway.
The guy(s) and friends who get 5 or more action figures signed were not there, but it wouldn't surprise me if 1 of them were in line and the others join him in line later.
BTW, I saw Poisonous Anchovy there too.
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 21, 2018 7:27:57 GMT -6
I usually follow lack of response by those involved meaning that they don't care but In some cases I'll make an exception if I really want to go. Since I'm going to visit my Mom on the North side today, I'll give it a shot and let you know how it goes.
My reluctance is that posters here such as WorldwideUnderground and others take the time to post about upcoming shows and appearances here. There is a lack of response to questions about the events by the actual promotions shows that they either don't care or don't know about this website. If they don't care, why should I go?
Seeing that Pro Wrestling Tees doesn't post here (they should) and I didn't ask them anything directly, I'll make the exception. Plus I've never been to Pro Wrestling Tees although I imagine it to be small.
btw, I grew up near Western and Armitage before the yuppie and artists took over, but post European ethnic when they fled to leave the area as basically almost a slum area with high gang activity and shortage of police there. Yeah, it's bittersweet for me as you can tell. There are the Polish people who built the neighborhood who fled, the gang-ridden area it became, and now the out-of-my price-range homes that you could have bought for $10,000-$12,000 in the 1970's. Sorry to go way off track, lol. There are still gangs nearby but the yuppies are dumb enough to spend and buy.
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 20, 2018 18:46:31 GMT -6
Strange, I don't see any Tweets about this on Vickie's Twitter account.
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 18, 2018 17:27:06 GMT -6
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 7, 2018 15:42:48 GMT -6
My wife and I went today and had a good time.
The City of Chicago planners decided for the second year in a row to hold an event filling the entire Soldier Field South Parking lot, so the roads were a mad house driving which is typical these days with the crappy drivers.
The attendance was huge. We did not meet any celebrities, not even Svengoolie this year, but rather took everything in. I was proud to see my fellow nerds and geeks of all ages, especially those who dressed up in costume (cosplay).
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 1, 2018 20:27:20 GMT -6
I just heard about this now. So much for advertising for an appearance, lol. www.eventbrite.com/e/mick-foleys-official-chicago-wrestlemania-34-vip-kick-off-party-wrestlemania-34-viewing-party-tickets-42876668269Duffy's Tavern & Grille Chicago and WrestleZone present.... Mick Foley's Official Chicago WrestleMania 34 VIP Kick-Off Party & WrestleMania 34 Viewing Party If you are a WWE fan in or around the Chicago area then Duffy's Bar & Grille (an official WWE Blast Area) will be your place to watch this year's WWE WrestleMania 34! Including an exclusive VIP Kick-Off Show Party hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley! Mick Foley's Official Chicago WrestleMania34 VIP Kick-Off Party will be limited to 80 fans. These fans will be allowed into Duffy's main room early for Mick's VIP WrestleMania 34 Kick-Off Party and will be guaranteed seats for the full WWE WrestleMania 34 Viewing Party. Fans who attend Mick Foley's Official Chicago WrestleMania 34 VIP Kick-Off Party will also receive: -A signed Mick Foley 8x10 -A photo with Mick Foley -An additional item signed by Mick Foley -Premium Mixed Drinks and All Draft Beers for the full two hour VIP party Tickets for the Mick Foley's Official Chicago WrestleMania 34 VIP Kick-Off Party are $125 and can be purchased here: www.eventbrite.com/e/wwe-wrestlemania-with-mick-foley-vip-session-tickets-42876668269?ref=estwFollowing Mick Foley's Official Chicago WrestleMania 34 VIP Kick-Off Party doors will open for Duffy's main WWE WrestleMania 34 Viewing Party hosted by WrestleZone's Nick Hausman and Ross Berman. Entry to Duffy's WrestleMania 34 Viewing Party is free but is limited to capacity. Duffy's Bar & Grille 420 W Diversey Pkwy Chicago, IL 60614 Doors For Mick Foley's VIP Kick-Off Party: 3:55 pm CST Doors For Duffy's WrestleMania 34 View Party: 5:55 pm CST (NO COVER)
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Apr 1, 2018 20:20:36 GMT -6
I always wanted to meet Vickie:
Meet Vickie Guerrero
at
Pro Wrestling Tees
2348 N Damen Ave
Chicago IL, 60647
Saturday April 21st
12pm-2pm
Save money with Pre-Sale Tickets!
$30 Ticket includes:
Autograph and Photo w/ own camera
Additional autographs may be purchased
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Mar 29, 2018 21:36:57 GMT -6
Thanks Swan; I'll need to check out the podcasts.
Recently I started listening to Gilbert Gottfried's podcasts and I started from the first show going forward. I think there are around 200 episodes so I have a lot of catching up to do.
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Mar 25, 2018 13:45:58 GMT -6
I remember him referring to the Kotex Mafia live.
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Mar 23, 2018 20:34:57 GMT -6
I'm not intending to give this show a free plug because many of you know how I feel about appearances and wrestling shows and their lack of initiative of promoting. But, this caught my attention although there is little around about his appearances. www.ticketmaster.com/bruce-prichard-house-of-blues-chicago-chicago-il/venueartist/32905/2355378Prichard performed under the ring name Brother Love in the WWE (or was it the WWF at that time?). After leaving WWE, Prichard was the Senior Vice President of Programming and Talent Relations for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Has anyone heard about what he actually does during these shows or heard about this specific appearance?
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Feb 25, 2018 17:53:46 GMT -6
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Post by Gil Wilcox on Jul 31, 2016 21:15:46 GMT -6
I was wondering if any of you know what wrestlers will be appearing at this show aside from the main players such as Becky Lynch, Dean Ambrose, John Cena, Sasha Banks, Seth Rollins, and the Bella Twins.
For example, at C2E2, Mick Foley and Gene Okerlund among others were at other tables aside from the main tables.
I don't like to give free advertisement to shows and promotions for free here especially when they don't take the simple initiative to do it themselves, but I was curious and plan to attend on one of the days.
Thanks.
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