Kollecting King
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Post by Kollecting King on Jan 9, 2013 21:37:51 GMT -5
Hey guys I don't normally get to do stuff like this but i had a bit of extra cash and splurged for ringside tickets to survivor series and when i did i made the decision i was going to try and meet some wrestlers and make it a whole weekend. I talked to a few friends and set stuff up and it went off without a hitch. I know some people look down on hitting the airports and such but this is the only time ive ever done this and was entirely successful so here are some pictures of who i met and got autographs from. First up met The Roaddogg Jesse James Armstrong. Very cool to meet him after watching him for nearly 20 years. Next up Vickie. Very nice such a sweetheart. After Vickie Pat Patterson & The Brooklyn Brawler came through tried to get Patterson to no luck but got some signatures from Brawler in my new Encyclopedia. After them met Finlay & Jamie Noble. Both were real cool. After them it started picking up almost one after another. Justin Gabriel Tyson Kidd Michael McGillicutty Charles Robinson John Cone Jinder Mahal Epico JBL Great Khali Layla Dolph Ziggler Damien Sandow Heath Slater Natalya Seth Rollins Rosa Mendes Kane Tamina JTG Santino Ryback R-Truth Jack Swagger Mike Chioda Billy Kidman Michael P.S. Hayes Primo Mick Foley Booker T Alicia Fox Natalya...again Everyone was very cool and happy to sign and take pictures. There weren't very many of us at the airport which i think helped. There were a few people i didn't get pictures with but got autographs of Sheamus, Teddy Long, Scott Armstrong, Fandango/Johnny Curtis, Brawler, Aksana, Tensai, & Justin Roberts. I also just sadly missed these during this time as there were too many people at once and a miscalculation on going to foley's signing i missed some as well. Wade Barett, Antonio Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Brodus Clay, Naomi, Cameron, Sin Cara, Miz, Kofi Kingston, AJ, Kaitlyn, John Laurinatis, & Jerry Lawler. But overall can't be upset had an amazing time. Here are a few pictures from Survivor Series as well. Next Up Raw in March & Heroes & Legends Fan fest pretty stoked for that hopefully ill get my encyclopedia a little fuller.
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Post by MacReady on Jan 9, 2013 21:44:02 GMT -5
I'm one of those people who look down on the airport thing.... it's incredibly rude and annoying to come up to these people as they are trying to make their way through the place and get to where they need to go. You say you went with friends too; so that means the wrestlers stopped what they were doing for you and your entire group.
R-Truth looks like he was sitting at a bar; so you probably went up to him and bothered him while he was trying to relax.
Meh.... to each their own, as long as you had a good time!
That said, you did get some pretty good pictures, and I'm EXTREMELY jealous of your seats; those are PRIME.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Jan 9, 2013 21:54:25 GMT -5
Best picture by far.
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Kollecting King
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2010 WF Mattel Collector of The Year
Joined on: Dec 18, 2001 21:32:17 GMT -5
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Post by Kollecting King on Jan 9, 2013 21:55:44 GMT -5
I'm one of those people who look down on the airport thing.... it's incredibly rude and annoying to come up to these people as they are trying to make their way through the place and get to where they need to go. You say you went with friends too; so that means the wrestlers stopped what they were doing for you and your entire group. R-Truth looks like he was sitting at a bar; so you probably went up to him and bothered him while he was trying to relax. Meh.... to each their own, as long as you had a good time! That said, you did get some pretty good pictures, and I'm EXTREMELY jealous of your seats; those are PRIME. I totally understand where you are coming from Ive never done this before either but figured id give it a shot at least once. Truth and swagger were watching a football game and waved us over to take pictures they were waiting on their ride. One of the 4 of us there bought them drinks as well so they had no problem signing or anything and said its people like us that make it easy for them out on the road be nice and appreciating their work. Hell some thanked us for asking for their autograph and picture because they said without us they wouldn't be doing what they love.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 22:01:12 GMT -5
Sandow's face! lmfao so much win
and Ryback looks like a beast haha
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Post by MrPerfect25 on Jan 9, 2013 22:22:13 GMT -5
Fantastic! You do a lot of sitting around and bs'ing in an airport anyways. So I say good for you. I love the trademark wrestler closed fist pose in almost every pic. Everyone looks pretty dapper and well dressed. Except Kane is a mess and it looks like you awoke JBL from a bender. Lol thanks for sharing.
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Jan 9, 2013 22:27:42 GMT -5
Tyler Black and Justin Gabriel are two handsome mother ers, man.
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Post by el torro on Jan 9, 2013 23:16:24 GMT -5
lmao at Sandow, Khali, and Jinder.
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Post by DgenerationX092 on Jan 9, 2013 23:31:19 GMT -5
Indy poses, Indy poses everywhere!
JBL looks like death, Khali had to be high, Jinder has a misshaped head and looks like hes being sucked by that futurama thing, Tyson Kidd gets bonus points for breaking the indy pose trend, Idk who John Cone is, and Damien Sandow wins best photo. I believe for him to ruin the photo like that, in turn makes it the best because he immediately sets himself apart from the rest whos acting generic and unwanted, whereas he seems to truly enjoy your presence as much as you enjoy his.
PS Hayes and Swagger also seem humble and grateful with their embrace. Its inviting and respectful.
glad you had a great time and experience.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 23:38:18 GMT -5
Is it me or Charles Robinson looks like Nick Cage in this picture ?
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Post by DeadManFan92 on Jan 10, 2013 0:15:20 GMT -5
Tyler Black and Justin Gabriel are two handsome mother ers, man. I just said the same thing to myself. They are too handsome for their own good
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Post by The-Rock on Jan 10, 2013 0:58:29 GMT -5
I'll be honest most of these guys are probably just ecstatic that people recognize them and want a picture/autograph. I mean that's got to be a good feeling when you're a ref and people are still interested in you
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jan 10, 2013 1:16:57 GMT -5
Great pics!
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Post by kazoosandstreamers on Jan 10, 2013 1:42:39 GMT -5
Hell yeah, Billy Kidman! Cool pics. Wish I had a pic with Layla.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Jan 10, 2013 2:17:58 GMT -5
Its the lower guys on the card who don't mind stopping and signing b/c they know the fans make them. Its the higher up main event guys who get harrassed all the time 24/7 that get annoyed and tired of doing it.
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Post by jaymieandrogyny on Jan 10, 2013 2:28:35 GMT -5
I was surprised to see Kidman and Finlay, wow! And Swagger, holy crap that's a change. Great pics, love it when people post their PPV experiences. Just don't make a habit of hanging out in airports.
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Post by jaymieandrogyny on Jan 10, 2013 2:33:01 GMT -5
I'm one of those people who look down on the airport thing.... it's incredibly rude and annoying to come up to these people as they are trying to make their way through the place and get to where they need to go. You say you went with friends too; so that means the wrestlers stopped what they were doing for you and your entire group. R-Truth looks like he was sitting at a bar; so you probably went up to him and bothered him while he was trying to relax. Meh.... to each their own, as long as you had a good time! That said, you did get some pretty good pictures, and I'm EXTREMELY jealous of your seats; those are PRIME. I totally understand where you are coming from Ive never done this before either but figured id give it a shot at least once. Truth and swagger were watching a football game and waved us over to take pictures they were waiting on their ride. One of the 4 of us there bought them drinks as well so they had no problem signing or anything and said its people like us that make it easy for them out on the road be nice and appreciating their work. Hell some thanked us for asking for their autograph and picture because they said without us they wouldn't be doing what they love. Cool stuff. You're one of few good, grateful fans who know how to treat a celebrity with proper respect. Kudos.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2013 2:39:36 GMT -5
Awesome pics and stories man, I noticed a fellow WFigs memeber ecresto in this picture:
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Post by wwextreme25 on Jan 10, 2013 3:14:29 GMT -5
Swagger looks so much bigger, really looking forward for his return. Lol at kane with his hair - looks nothing like i thought he would. Khali haha he's just like "whattt" awesome pics man im jealous
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Post by King Clayton of the MidWest on Jan 10, 2013 4:16:19 GMT -5
I am truly jealous bro...
awesome pics.
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