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Post by TheChamp617 on Apr 19, 2011 15:04:07 GMT -5
So in the middle of March I went to WWE Niagara Falls. Or otherwise known, as the WWE Retail Store. They were closing down (They didn't renew their license, or lease or whatever its called), so I wanted to see if they had a sale. They did. Buy 2 items get 25 percent off, buy 3 get 50 percent off. Its too bad they were closing down, because its the only WWE Retail Store in North America. But their things were SO, SO expensive. They were asking for 60 dollars for a Ric Flair DVD! (they were selling it now for 25 bucks) I went home with a Carlito Shirt (5 bucks) and a mini replica WWE Niagara Falls belt ($7.50)Anyway, here are some pics if you havent seen the store before. I beleive they are now officially closed.  The Side-ish  Jericho Bobbleheads (they had kurt angle too)  A Bad Pic of the Inside  Mini Replica Belt, WWE Niagara Falls. (Based off WWE Championship from 2002...I think) Bought 1.  For the hell of it...Edge handprint.  The Front/Entrance  The Piledriver Ride (you know..those rides that being you up, and fastly down) I just thought I should've shared some pics if some wanted to see some if they haven't seen this store before. Hope you enjoyed the pics! Ps. I finally know how to post pics! LOL |
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Post by orton1994 on Apr 19, 2011 15:08:45 GMT -5
Thats pretty cool, i had no idea about this store, sucks its closing before i can visit it
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Post by TheChamp617 on Apr 19, 2011 15:13:34 GMT -5
Thats pretty cool, i had no idea about this store, sucks its closing before i can visit it If I'm not mistaken its been around since 2002, maybe im wrong though |
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Post by KeBen Owens on Apr 19, 2011 15:44:19 GMT -5
Thats pretty cool, i had no idea about this store, sucks its closing before i can visit it If I'm not mistaken its been around since 2002, maybe im wrong though Pretty cool you got to go there. I like the belt on the front of the store. Is the Niagara Falls belt just a little mini kids replica or does it actually say "Niagara Falls on the front? -BEN |
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Post by threehgame on Apr 19, 2011 15:51:39 GMT -5
Wow, that place sucked in 2008 and it still sucks now. I thought it closed two years ago.
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Post by TheChamp617 on Apr 19, 2011 16:06:19 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken its been around since 2002, maybe im wrong though Pretty cool you got to go there. I like the belt on the front of the store. Is the Niagara Falls belt just a little mini kids replica or does it actually say "Niagara Falls on the front? -BEN You know the belt on the front of the store? Its just like that, but instead of saying "World Wrestling Entertainment" on the front, it says NIagara Falls with a maple leaf in between the two words. EDIT: Forgot to say, like usual, the belt strap is plain black |
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Post by AdamBomb on Apr 19, 2011 16:08:17 GMT -5
Did you hook up with any girls in the Niagara Falls area?
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Post by T.J. Perez on Apr 19, 2011 16:21:04 GMT -5
never understood why they killed WWE New York in timesq.
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Post by Kenny Powers on Apr 19, 2011 16:25:30 GMT -5
I've been there twice. once when they just opened and they had alot of Memorabilia like WWF new york had and the second in like 2004 and the store looked like it was just about to close. Stuff was so expensive both times but I did buy a kid size version of those belts for $30 and a booker t figure with french packaging. I think one reason the closed was because of how expensive the stuff was
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Post by gordon on Apr 19, 2011 16:34:35 GMT -5
never understood why they killed WWE New York in timesq. Because I believe it was losing money. No sense in keeping it. |
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Post by BigShab421 on Apr 19, 2011 16:38:32 GMT -5
I went there this last month and it was not open at all.....Lucky S.O.B.
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Post by jbarqu88 on Apr 19, 2011 16:38:59 GMT -5
This place looks awesome. I wish it would stay open until I visit.
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Post by juicewinslow on Apr 20, 2011 12:34:27 GMT -5
The entrance to that place is awesome. Too bad they're done. I can see why though.
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Post by scoobypat on Apr 20, 2011 12:50:13 GMT -5
never understood why they killed WWE New York in timesq. Do you have any idea how much a lease costs for Times Square real estate? Most of the stores in that area are part of larger chains and their Times Square divisions are more so for advertising and publicity then business. I'd wager that just about every TS store loses money, the merchandise is over priced, the stores are treated more so like a tourist attraction then an actual store, the leases are crazy expensive. The WWE Store was a store/restaurant. Being a restaurant adds a whole other issue as far as bleeding money, not to mention I doubt the food was particularly notable. It's pretty easy to see why they shut down that operation. |
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Post by Juba on Apr 20, 2011 12:55:49 GMT -5
I went to this i think in 07 or 08. Place wasn't that great. Shocked they made it this far.
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Post by Burger Lad on Apr 20, 2011 14:41:33 GMT -5
I went in 2003 and was the only person in there (I was backpacking at the time so had little money). Asked if I could have my photo with a replica belt on the wall. The shop assistant bluntly replied "no".
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Post by Nash on Apr 20, 2011 14:54:11 GMT -5
Yeah I visited this store in '08 when me and my family went to Canada. I kinda liked it, but yeah alot of their merch was out of date and very over-priced. I remember my brothers bought the Beth Phoenix/Maria two-packs for like 50 bucks a pop. Just because it was an online exclusive I think. Pretty crazy when I think back on it haha. I rode that pile-driver ride too, was pretty good.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Apr 20, 2011 15:37:43 GMT -5
Yeah, I've been to that store a few times. I actually went there back in 2004 when John Cena & Randy Orton were there. I missed out on meeting Cena, but I did meet Orton and remember wishing him luck in his match with Benoit at SummerSlam that year.
Everything in that store is WAY overpriced, so it's not surprising they are closing down. I am surprised they made it this far. I wonder what they will do with all the props and stuff...Just send them back to WWE, I suppose...
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Post by Marzec on Apr 20, 2011 17:12:49 GMT -5
Did you hook up with any girls in the Niagara Falls area? In addition to the number of girls in the Niagra Falls area, he and Molly Ringwold are currently riding the hobby horse. +1 for the reference to the best movie ever. |
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Post by TheChamp617 on Apr 20, 2011 17:34:23 GMT -5
Yeah, I've been to that store a few times. I actually went there back in 2004 when John Cena & Randy Orton were there. I missed out on meeting Cena, but I did meet Orton and remember wishing him luck in his match with Benoit at SummerSlam that year. Everything in that store is WAY overpriced, so it's not surprising they are closing down. I am surprised they made it this far. I wonder what they will do with all the props and stuff...Just send them back to WWE, I suppose... I heard they were bringing them to WWE Headquarters. Dont quote me on that though. |
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