The ZDB Report from Big Event 9 in Queens, NY
Nov 14, 2015 14:18:12 GMT -5
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Post by ZDB on Nov 14, 2015 14:18:12 GMT -5
Just left Big Event 9 in Queens, NY. I showed up an hour before it ended hoping to skip the lines and chaos. Worked for the most part, got JJ Dillon, Windham, and Tully to sign my MOC Horseman pack with a great red paint marker. I walked in and Arn Anderson walked right out past me, unfortunately he had to catch a flight; next time Double-A.
Anyway, after the Horseman I moved onto convos with a few guys; hoping to get some insider info. While there isn't as much positive news like I got from Ringside Fest last month; here's some answers to pending questions from the boards.
Boogeyman - Very brief but always friendly. Said he was very happy about the legends deal and said he'd love to get a Mattel figure in the future
Brutus Beefcake - No current legends deal, and it doesn't sound like one is even near being on the table. Came off very sour; I have no hopes for a Mattel figure.
Taz - Awesome dude, tells it like it is and is exactly what I expected. Spoke with him for about 10 minutes and here's what I took away. He said a legends deal is right now an iffy situation. He said he's very happy with the work he is doing with WWE right now (he did interviews for DVDs last month), and has upcoming plans for the future. He said he is speaking with WWE on getting his podcast on the WWE Network; sounded very happy about that. He explained the legends deal might be hard to get because his podcast is run by CBS, and that deal might stop making any legends deal with WWE. He did say he would love to see a figure in the future, and that he has a great relationship with WWE. Last note, he said he's ecstatic he's in a position in life where he can do what he wants and doesn't have to sign deals just for the money. Great guy, I'd highly recommend meeting him.
That's my takeaway from the Big Event, most guys there are already signed to Legends deals (Steamboat, Sid, Horseman), but I tried to get info out of the ones who we weren't sure about.
Thanks guys
(Pics of my signed Horseman set soon)
Anyway, after the Horseman I moved onto convos with a few guys; hoping to get some insider info. While there isn't as much positive news like I got from Ringside Fest last month; here's some answers to pending questions from the boards.
Boogeyman - Very brief but always friendly. Said he was very happy about the legends deal and said he'd love to get a Mattel figure in the future
Brutus Beefcake - No current legends deal, and it doesn't sound like one is even near being on the table. Came off very sour; I have no hopes for a Mattel figure.
Taz - Awesome dude, tells it like it is and is exactly what I expected. Spoke with him for about 10 minutes and here's what I took away. He said a legends deal is right now an iffy situation. He said he's very happy with the work he is doing with WWE right now (he did interviews for DVDs last month), and has upcoming plans for the future. He said he is speaking with WWE on getting his podcast on the WWE Network; sounded very happy about that. He explained the legends deal might be hard to get because his podcast is run by CBS, and that deal might stop making any legends deal with WWE. He did say he would love to see a figure in the future, and that he has a great relationship with WWE. Last note, he said he's ecstatic he's in a position in life where he can do what he wants and doesn't have to sign deals just for the money. Great guy, I'd highly recommend meeting him.
That's my takeaway from the Big Event, most guys there are already signed to Legends deals (Steamboat, Sid, Horseman), but I tried to get info out of the ones who we weren't sure about.
Thanks guys
(Pics of my signed Horseman set soon)
