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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Nov 13, 2010 16:56:44 GMT -5
Hey, Just got back from the Sports Card and Memorabillia Expo in Toronto, in which both Tatanka and Virgil were appearing. They were at separate booths and charging different amounts too. Virgil was sitting alone at his booth, however behind him was a big banner which said "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Virgil. Only Teddy was NOWHERE in sight. Only Virgil. Haha. Virgil was charing $25 per autograph, which I knew was a bit steep, but hey, I like Virgil. Sue me. I thought he was worth it. So, I got him to sign my MOC WWF Hasbro figure.  I thought Virgil was pretty nice overall. Probably because he was happy I paid his ridiculous fee, but whatever. He was cool none-the-less. Anyway, then I made my way over to Tatanka's booth and he was charging a $15 package deal, which included an 8x10 which he would sign and get your picture with him and the championship belt he had with him. So, I took part in that deal and he also signed the picture as well. I also got an old WWF Superstars VIII magazine signed by him too in that deal. So, I got 3 Tatanka signatures, PLUS my picture with him for $10 less than what Virgil was charging just for a signature.   I was hanging around Tatanka's booth for a bit and he was telling everyone that he was going to be appearing on Raw this Monday night!! Plus, he also mentioned that it would probably be in a tag-team match and they would more than likely be taking on Nexus. Wether or not that's what really happens, only time will tell I suppose. I am pretty excited to see Tatanka back in the WWE, even if it will be for one night. It should be awesome. On a side note, Tatanka was really super nice and very friendly with all the fans that approached him. He chatted with them for a bit. It was really cool. |
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Post by tnafan17: The Total Package on Nov 13, 2010 17:10:10 GMT -5
Tatanka's deal was obviously better for the reasons mentioned lol.
But, I guess I can understand if you haven't met Virgil before and it was one of your only chances that you would pay that to get a autograph and photo. But that is ridiculous. If I was you I would've asked if Ted was suppose to sign something for me to.
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Post by rkokixas on Nov 13, 2010 17:14:20 GMT -5
Waiting for the pic of Virgil sitting alone with the "Wrestling Superstar Virgil" sign in the background at one of his signings to appear any minute...
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Post by Eat Defeat. on Nov 13, 2010 17:14:33 GMT -5
Very cool, I'm really looking forward to Raw this Monday!! Lol, Are Virgil's ALWAYS deserted? Edit:  |
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Post by slappy on Nov 13, 2010 18:17:14 GMT -5
I was hoping his return a few years back would have panned out better, but it just fizzled out.
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Post by greenjack1992 on Nov 13, 2010 18:37:16 GMT -5
We reported awhile back that WWE is billing the November 15th edition of Raw as an "Old School" show. Earlier today, WWE.com revealed that the following legends are scheduled to appear on the show:
Sgt. Slaughter
Dusty Rhodes
Jimmy Snuka
Roddy Piper
Iron Sheik
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
- Wrestlezone.
So add Tatanka to that list and we're shaping up for a fun show!
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Post by cyantist on Nov 13, 2010 19:20:53 GMT -5
Its a shame how the mighty have fallen. Roughly 20 or so years ago Virgil was well over with WWF fans.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Nov 13, 2010 19:22:27 GMT -5
^ Yeah, I also asked Tatanka flat out who else would be appearing and he said no to Doink the Clown when I asked him, and said Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat would be there and Steve "Skinner" Keirn as well.
I think he was joking when he said this, but he also said we might see an appearance from The Brooklyn Brawler as well.
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Post by rkokixas on Nov 13, 2010 19:58:32 GMT -5
Keirn works for WWE as an agent and also in FCW so Im sure he'll be there.But Id love to see him as Skinner.What a gimmick.LOL.
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Post by King Silva on Nov 13, 2010 21:09:43 GMT -5
Damn that is a lot for Virgil; who does he think he is? But good you had fun. I'm not a fan of Tatanka but I guess they need old guys for the new guys to beat up. |
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Post by Soyeon on Nov 13, 2010 21:19:40 GMT -5
We reported awhile back that WWE is billing the November 15th edition of Raw as an "Old School" show. Earlier today, WWE.com revealed that the following legends are scheduled to appear on the show: Sgt. Slaughter Dusty Rhodes Jimmy Snuka Roddy Piper Iron Sheik "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan - Wrestlezone. So add Tatanka to that list and we're shaping up for a fun show! So basically the same dinosaurs they always drag out for these one-off appearances. Why don't they ever get anybody different? Aside from the fact that they're all working for TNA |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2010 22:04:12 GMT -5
We reported awhile back that WWE is billing the November 15th edition of Raw as an "Old School" show. Earlier today, WWE.com revealed that the following legends are scheduled to appear on the show: Sgt. Slaughter Dusty Rhodes Jimmy Snuka Roddy Piper Iron Sheik "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan - Wrestlezone. So add Tatanka to that list and we're shaping up for a fun show! So basically the same dinosaurs they always drag out for these one-off appearances. Why don't they ever get anybody different? Aside from the fact that they're all working for TNAI was thinking the same thing. I do hope we get some guys out there who haven't been on TV for awhile. Tatanka and Skinner would be nice additions. As for Virgil, I don't think he ever misses a collectors show to sign autographs. |
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Post by slappy on Nov 13, 2010 22:06:46 GMT -5
Why don't they bring in George "The Animal" Steele or Paul Orndorff? People like that.
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Post by rkokixas on Nov 13, 2010 22:21:52 GMT -5
^Because Vince isnt as tight w/ them as he is the usual "legends" he brings in for these type shows.
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Post by slappy on Nov 13, 2010 22:23:16 GMT -5
^Because Vince isnt as tight w/ them as he is the usual "legends" he brings in for these type shows. That may be, but my gosh Orndorff main evented the first WrestleMania, he should get some respect from the company. |
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Post by rkokixas on Nov 13, 2010 23:21:14 GMT -5
I agree but I guess he has a bridge to burn w/Vince is all I can tell.
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Post by juicewinslow on Nov 13, 2010 23:54:51 GMT -5
I want to see Mr. T.
What would really be awesome is if Macho Man was on there.
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Post by Lk™ on Nov 13, 2010 23:59:18 GMT -5
I talked to him for like 15 minutes at the ROH show, it was great. We were talking crap sbout how bad tna is. Lol.
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Post by BcBlingin- Scooter Glenwood on Nov 14, 2010 0:20:13 GMT -5
So sad to see all those washed up wrestlers at little wrestling conventions charging for an autograph... bothers me for some reason.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Nov 14, 2010 1:14:17 GMT -5
So sad to see all those washed up wrestlers at little wrestling conventions charging for an autograph... bothers me for some reason. Yeah, I do agree with you. It is kinda sad to see them fall on hard times like that, by appearing at Sports card conventions and stuff like that. But hey, it finally gives me a chance to meet them after all these years. I mean, I was there in the crowd at WrestleMania VI when Ted DiBiase took on Jake "The Snake" and Virgil was in DiBiase's corner. I've read alot of bad stories about Virgil not being nice and what-not, but from my experience today, he was cool. It is sad to see him like that, but I am really glad I got to meet him. And Tatanka was awesome. Really awesome with all the fans who approached him. Definitely one of the nicest wrestlers I've met over the years. I can't wait to see him in action again on Raw!! I'm really lookin' forward to it. |
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