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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)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 14:41:53 GMT -5
Awesome! I'd love a Taz figure
Sucks you missed Double A tho man
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Post by Nivro™ on Nov 14, 2015 14:43:12 GMT -5
Sucks you missed out on Arn. I dont think Taz podcast should effect a legends deal though. Pretty sure Flair's woo nation is ran by CBS as well.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 15:48:07 GMT -5
That sucks! A little confused by your comment, are you saying that WWE is not interested in offering him a legends deal or that they have not approached him yet to offer him a deal?! If they are not on good terms then why is he listed in the Alumni section on wwe.com?!
I wonder if Mattel would be interested in signing a deal with him directly, I am quite certain that any figures they make of him would sell. I was hoping to see a Dream team (Beefcake & Valentine) Elite 2-pack, that would be a great way IMO to release figures of both guys.
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Post by ZDB on Nov 14, 2015 15:51:28 GMT -5
That sucks! A little confused by your comment, are you saying that WWE is not interested in offering him a legends deal or that they have not approached him yet to offer him a deal?! If they are not on good terms then why is he listed in the Alumni section on wwe.com?! I wonder if Mattel would be interested in signing a deal with him directly, I am quite certain that any figures they make of him would sell. I was hoping to see a Dream team (Beefcake & Valentine) Elite 2-pack, that would be a great way IMO to release figures of both guys. From the way he responded when I asked if a legends deal could happen in the future it seemed like there wasn't interest from one side or both. Not sure which
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 15:52:20 GMT -5
Sucks you missed out on Arn. I dont think Taz podcast should effect a legends deal though. Pretty sure Flair's woo nation is ran by CBS as well. Yeah I think it is too
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Post by Mongo Bears on Nov 14, 2015 16:00:07 GMT -5
Bad news about beefcake
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Post by The Assassin on Nov 14, 2015 17:13:19 GMT -5
Did you ask JJ Dillon if he knows anything about getting a figure? would love a "WCW Executive" JJ Dillon figure but I accept a "Horsemen Manager" JJ Dillon is more likely to happen
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Post by dmoney on Nov 14, 2015 18:06:10 GMT -5
Sucks to hear about Beefcake. I really hope they can get to a figure of him sooner than later. Thanks for the update.
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Post by Mr Ezekiel Jackson If Ya Nasty on Nov 14, 2015 18:39:30 GMT -5
Truthfully, even though I grew up with Rock and Wrestling & still have fond memories of that era; I'm not saddened if Brutus doesn't get an elite anytime soon. Wasn't that big of a fan of his. Taz on the other hand is someone that I would love to see in Mattel figure form.
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Post by kingpin005 on Nov 14, 2015 18:55:00 GMT -5
Met Double A backstage at a wwe smackdown event earlier this year. Cool guy. Very low key. Not really the type you ask for an autograph.
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Post by UltimateCollector78 on Nov 14, 2015 19:11:14 GMT -5
Why is Beefcake in the banned list? the guy is barely mentioned or highlighted on their programming when they show stuff from the past. No legends deal, no figure or HOF induction. What did he do to piss them off so bad, he left back in 93 never to mentioned again.
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Post by The Assassin on Nov 14, 2015 19:12:14 GMT -5
Oh and add me to the list of people really disappointed at the un-likelyhood of Brutus Beefcake signing a figure deal. Not too bothered about his "Brutus Beefcake" character as it was before my time but would love to see Mattel do "The Disciple" from NWO and "The Butcher" from his time in the Three Faces Of Fear stable. And to a lesser degree "Booty Man" and "Zodiac"
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Post by ARUN on Nov 14, 2015 20:03:42 GMT -5
Did you ask JJ Dillon if he knows anything about getting a figure? would love a "WCW Executive" JJ Dillon figure but I accept a "Horsemen Manager" JJ Dillon is more likely to happen Same here. Jj would be a sweet figure. I met him back in 2012. Great guy. Even let me hold his hof ring!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 20:15:54 GMT -5
I guess this effort is why they call you the King of Queens. Take us out Erock you fat slob, right Chip pah
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Post by RV F'N D on Nov 14, 2015 21:20:05 GMT -5
Great info again. A Mattel Taz has always been one of my biggest wants.
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Post by Browser Brody on Nov 14, 2015 21:22:31 GMT -5
I want my Beefcake figure NOW!
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Post by KPnDC on Nov 14, 2015 23:18:27 GMT -5
That's awesome, thanks for the updates. I had purchased tickets for Chyna and Bret Hart but I couldn't make it. I'd love a Mattel Taz figure. ECW or debut WWE version please.
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Post by cmiller79 on Nov 15, 2015 0:43:18 GMT -5
We need pics
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2015 0:48:41 GMT -5
I'd love a Brutus Beefcake, but he's not essential to me.
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