WWE Tours No Ticket Selling, Use Stickied Thread - June 2023 Dublin Date Announced

srm23 · 20-04-2013 12:47am

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Usually I leave the shows with a buzz, a sense of "Jesus, I want to do that." Tonight, I left thinking "****ing kids, I'm glad it's over for 6 months".

You sound like the biggest kid there tbh.

DJKendo · 20-04-2013 12:59am

srm23 wrote: »

You sound like the biggest kid there tbh.

+1

It's a show aimed at kids. (Even though I loved the one I was at in November). Let them enjoy it.

The Showstopper · 20-04-2013 1:09am

Westling is not exclusively a kid's show. Paying nearly 80 euro for a ticket I don't expect my view to be blocked by kids who won't sit down. People are warned that they should get tiered seats for kids.

EdK · 20-04-2013 1:10am

Might be worth getting tiered tickets if ringside is a known mess constantly

x43r0 · 20-04-2013 1:20am

JrdanB wrote: »

Nice! Where exactly is corporate box located? From your experience of being at the taping events are there many signs on the same side as the hard camera? Also what are security like in the 02 in London? Are they strict with the ole bag checks? Want to try smuggle in a highish end DSLR.

Our box is a little right of centre on the hard camera view so in the 10 O'Clock direction of the wrestlers walking out. I don't recall many signs on the hard camera side but obviously lots on the side the hard camera was facing.

The security at the O2 here will search all bags but they mostly seem to be looking for alcohol and weapons. I've never seen them take a camera off someone

srm23 · 20-04-2013 1:21am

if ringside is a known "kids zone" and there are great views to be had
from tiered seats, why don't the adults not there with kids simply book tiered seats, is it important to them to pat a sweaty man on the back as he walks by?

waitingforBB · 20-04-2013 1:37am

Thought it was a good night. Little fella really enjoyed it and I must say I did too. Was in row 4 so had a good view which was close enough to the action but elevated enough to not be impeded when everyone stood up. Will try for ringside row closest to the ring for November :-)
Some pics from the day attached

waitingforBB · 20-04-2013 1:44am

I'm cheesed off that I didn't check out boards today as I was in Dublin with junior for several hours and just killing time. If I'd have known the hotel I would have wandered down and he would have got a great kick seeing them pre the show....next time :-)

some more pics attached

the deftone · 20-04-2013 1:55am

What's the story with the hotel guys? Do you have to be a guest in the hotel to meet the wrestlers? Just so I know next time! Thanks lads

srm23 · 20-04-2013 2:00am

the deftone wrote: »

What's the story with the hotel guys? Do you have to be a guest in the hotel to meet the wrestlers? Just so I know next time! Thanks lads

i dont think staying in the hotel means you get to meet them,
usually creeps here find out where they're staying and creep around
& then accost them as they go about their business.

RobbingBandit · 20-04-2013 2:01am

Didn't end up going myself had a panic attack queueing at Smyths earlier and didn't feel great, Jebus I hate crowds. I have been once in the middle of floor seats twice at ringside, once Dublin and once Belfast and 4 times in the old balcony seats at the point, I also went to the rds show, that was the worst, second to this was both ringside times, too many kids and idiots kicking and so on to get to the barricade where one out of every 50 gets to touch the wrestlers going on by.

I really wish the kids and adults would behave as they do on tv,remain in your seating area, don't act like you are in a bloody mosh pit. Did they give the dates for the Autum shows at the end, I think I will go to either Raw or Smackdown in the UK instead of the point next time around. It will be better structured and better security.

Rant over.:o

Liamalone · 20-04-2013 2:02am

srm23 wrote: »

if ringside is a known "kids zone" and there are great views to be had
from tiered seats, why don't the adults not there with kids simply book tiered seats, is it important to them to pat a sweaty man on the back as he walks by?

Bollocks, the man pays for ticket so is entitled to some semblance of enjoyment. I was in the tiered seating last night but I felt for those getting caught up in the mob of wains at ringside, patents need **** imo, crowd of unruly kids egged on by their folks from what I saw.

How do kids know to run to the barrier as if it's the norm? The Parents.
My 10yr old who was at his first wrestling event even commented that it was out of order lol. I know I'd be making a point of protecting my space if I say seated there and deal with the parents as required.

20-04-2013 2:04am

The only 2 WWE shows Ive gone to is Raw 2004 and Smackdown 2005 (RDS)

Reading his thread I'm glad I had tired seats!

KuriousOranj · 20-04-2013 2:05am

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

Will post in more detail in the morning, since it's late, I'm tired and want to go to bed.

The show itself was decent enough. With the weaker card, I had hoped for more than the one promo (from DB), though Regal also said a few words. You could probably look at the card and write the show yourself, but thats part and parcel of house shows.

I'm debating whether or not to bother sending a letter of complaint to as many places I can think of (Ticketmaster, O2 Area, WWE, FSM, Powerslam, etc) after the experience I had with kids though.

I was row b, seat 1. Right on the aisle. In theory, I should have been able to take one step right, one step forward and I'd be at the barricade. But from the offset, it was clear that was never going to happen. Just swarms of kids, worse than usual. I know I always rant about them, but it felt far worse tonight. Every match, every time there was a false finish, there was runners. At the end of the second, one kid ran forward, slipped and delievered a picture perfect POUNCE! to my gut, which hurt all night and has left me bruised. Around the third, one kid spewed on the ground in the aisle, and onto my pants. Not covered in it, but enough to leave a rotten smell there for the rest of the show. They shoved, pushed, punched, clawed, kicked and mauled their way up to the barricade.

Worse, several were being whole-heartily encouraged by parent to go running up. There were several kids of about 5 or 6 who were up to my knee, and were being shoved into the melee of a crowd. A chunk of them would get caught in a no-mans land though, and I know I hit two accidently with elbows. It was criminal how some parents were allowing their kids to run up and down with such horrible disrespect.

But I'm 26 and a big guy. I could push them away when they got too frisky. The 6 year old in the front row in front of me couldn't. First WWE show, and was thrilled before hand, telling me about his day meeting wrestlers at the hotel. Obviously excited to be there. And every time he'd stand up to move to the barricade (as was his right as a front row ticket holder), the poor kid had to engage in battle with some other kids. Several times, bigger kids (aged 10 or so) would try and shove him aside to get ahead of him. And on top of all that, someone stole his programme around match three.

It was little thugs. I blame the parents for it. From what I've read, the O2 staff have their hands tied by WWE, but even if WWE allow it, the way some kids behave is a joke. Worse, there was one parent abusing the security guy late on in the show for forcing kids back to their seats. The lack of respect for other people is shocking. It was nearly as bad as the experience I had with AWR in Dundalk. Nearly.

If you shell out 85 quid for a ticket, you should expect a better standard than that. It's the last time I go for front row seats tbh. Not worth it at all any more. Usually I leave the shows with a buzz, a sense of "Jesus, I want to do that." Tonight, I left thinking "****ing kids, I'm glad it's over for 6 months".

It's a show aimed at kids,like a panto or circus.Write your complaint to Ticketmaster,WWE or the 02 by all means,but they won't (quite rightly) give a shíte about it.

You've been posting in the pw forum here for a few years,and it's been mentioned by various posters that if you don't want to be disturbed by excited children trying to touch their heroes,you're better off in the tiered seats.

Also if the 6yo's parents had of taken TM's advice for young children not to sit on the ground level,he wouldn't have been pushed aside by ''little thugs'' as you hilariously put it.

A Brad Maddox Guy · 20-04-2013 2:05am

DJKendo wrote: »

+1

It's a show aimed at kids. (Even though I loved the one I was at in November). Let them enjoy it.

He was complaining about how they behaved towards a 6 year old as well. As far as I'm concerned it's the parents who need giving out to; they should know better and be decent enough to respect other people and make sure their kids do the same.

srm23 · 20-04-2013 2:11am

that lad complaining was prob first up at the barrier throwing his weight around when he was young enough to get away with it so he could touch as wrestler

the deftone · 20-04-2013 2:33am

What's the story with the hotel guys? Do you have to be a guest in the hotel to meet the wrestlers? Just so I know next time! Thanks lads

Nimmi182 · 20-04-2013 7:18am

the deftone wrote: »

What's the story with the hotel guys? Do you have to be a guest in the hotel to meet the wrestlers? Just so I know next time! Thanks lads

Nope you dont. Myself and my fiance strolled towards the hotel at five jyst at the stage they were leaving. Pretty sweet experience :-)

Hogey007 · 20-04-2013 8:51am

why on earth a 26 year old would be trying to get to the barricade unless it was to lift their child up to high five a wrestler is beyond me?
It means the world to a 5 or 6 year old to get a high 5 off one of the wrestlers but the mind boggles when you see grown men leaning in over children to try get a high 5.

wardy2 · 20-04-2013 9:09am

Hogey007 wrote: »

why on earth a 26 year old would be trying to get to the barricade unless it was to lift their child up to high five a wrestler is beyond me?
It means the world to a 5 or 6 year old to get a high 5 off one of the wrestlers but the mind boggles when you see grown men leaning in over children to try get a high 5.

He is called a wrestling fan like my self I'm 26 too and a big fan of WWE .I'm sick of these kids behaving like animals at these live shows....

Hogey007 · 20-04-2013 9:16am

wardy2 wrote: »

He is called a wrestling fan like my self I'm 26 too and a big fan of WWE .I'm sick of these kids behaving like animals at these live shows....

didn't say there was anything wrong with them liking wrestling. what i said is at that age why on earth would you feel the need to climb over children to try get a high 5 off the wrestler? what is there to be gained from it? i can see why a child would be delighted but do you seriously go to work or the pub and tell your mates you "got 5 off daniel bryan" or whoever like a kid would go into school made up that he did?

Dwaegon · 20-04-2013 9:32am

Enjoyed the show although the match card was pretty weak.

Tiered seating in row 19 was pretty great, o2 is a decent venue for house shows!

Worst part was the vendors walking around. I was near the aisle and every single time they walked by either the candyfloss pole or the ice-cream sign would completely obstruct my view. Worst of all, they appeared to be attempting to interact with the kids as they walked by, the kids in front of us went ballistic a few times as they walked by but rightfully the dad was having none of their ridiculous prices. Seems quite underhanded to target the kids though...

Lord TSC · 20-04-2013 10:08am

Hogey007 wrote: »

didn't say there was anything wrong with them liking wrestling. what i said is at that age why on earth would you feel the need to climb over children to try get a high 5 off the wrestler? what is there to be gained from it? i can see why a child would be delighted but do you seriously go to work or the pub and tell your mates you "got 5 off daniel bryan" or whoever like a kid would go into school made up that he did?

No offence, but if I'd enjoy getting a high five off the guys whose show I watch every week, and I've paid 85€ to do so, then that's my business and I'm not going to start justifying it to you.

I'll also stress that once it became clear (after the first match) that the kids were swarming up, I didn't actually push forward to the barricade. No point. So no trying to paint an image of a scene that wasn't happening please. In fact, often in the past where I've had front row, if there's a little kid who is polite and courteous, I more than happily make room for him to get in ahead of me. I have no problems letting in some kids cause I get it means more to them. They aren't the ones I have a problem with. And in fairness, there were plenty of kids there in my area last night who weren't verging on violent; who sat, watched the show and obviously loved being there without the need to ruin the show for others.

The ones who anger me are the ones kicking and shoving their way up with zero respect for others around them. Who invade the personal space of not just me in the second row, but the people who have paid their cash for a front row experience at, as was rightly point out, a kids panto; not a heavy metal mosh pit. You wouldn't see that behaviors at a kids panto. The little kid in front of me had an awful time being pushed and shoved round by other kids, who were grabbing at him and pulling him back. He was devastated that his program had been swiped. His mother was none to impressed with the battle every ten minutes either, nor with seeing the ridiculously priced items go walk about. I don't think it's being a kid to ask that parents teach their kids some manners and respect, both of other people and their property.

Furthermore, I'm amazed that more kids haven't got seriously hurt. The kid that flew into me slipped on the disgustingly wet floors (the floor at my feet was caked in liquid before I even sat down), and I saw a few others eat elbows.

It's one thing if kids swarm up the aisles and are polite and respectful, but it's feeding time at the zoo. They elbow and kick you (I've got a nice bruise on my ribs today), and when you bump into them, they throw looks at you as if to ask how dare you stand where your seat is. This thing that parents seem to think their kids enjoyment should take precedent over mine or the other kids is ridiculous. The way some were shoving and pushing their way past people in the front row was really bad behavior. I saw one OAP being shoved back into his seat at one stage without sign of an apology or anything.

jaykhunter · 20-04-2013 11:02am

Sorry to hear that TSC. your more expensive seats were worse seats, wow. I was 4th row tier, fantastic view. Kids around me were well behaved but the row in front of me had a belligerent scumbag woman who was looking for a fight (and eventually got a guy to argue with her until security put her in her place) and my friend Steve got reprimanded for saying 'Kaitlyn's got a lovely bum' in front of his kids. Seriously.

I reckon with this much noise and energy, kids get aggressive and parents (who have absolutely no want to be at this loud event) are annoyed/short-tempered already. To my other side a mother left her kid in his seat by himself for long stretches of time while she was presumably at the bar.

Real impressed with the set, and the crowd were really generous (Kaitlyn got a great reception), I don't mind no Punk as much as no SHIELD and no Fahn-dahn-go disappointed me. Kids show so no lines at the bar = awesome. Peaked for me having dolph and Bryan in the same match. Overall as a wrestling show it was bad - that was always going to be the way - but I had a fun time.

Retro Police · 20-04-2013 11:20am

After WWE's last visit here, I was a bit reluctant to buy tickets but decided to bite the bullet at the last minute and got some seats in the upper tiers. I was actually surprised how good/comfortable the viewing experience was from there. The O2 really is a great venue.

However, I was really disappointed with the show itself. The matches/card was very weak. No Shield was very disappointing and I think it's the first time in a while that the Smackdown card seemed a hell of a lot stronger than Raw. What's the story with McGillicutty's appearances? The definition of filler! Would it have been better if they had split the Hell No v ZiggE into singles matches? I also hoped for some more promos from the big guys but that wasn't to be. Overall, I thought it was a 4, maybe 5/10 show.

Mick Murdock · 20-04-2013 11:24am

mirwillbeback wrote: »

and then theres......

Kane / Finlay / William Regal - not interested, straight out the door

and WORST of all ....

John f*cking Cena - place went mental when he came out of the lift, head down, right through the middle of the foyer in case, heaven forbid someone might touch off him. Couldn't believe it at all, he was the one most were waiting for. And his missus looked like a real c*nt too.

I'm not sure what you people expect of these guys.. You pay to see them and they put on a show. They do not owe you anything, and certainly don't have to to stand around outside their hotel signing autographs for you or your kids. I'm a huge wrestling fan, but I wouldn't dream of hanging around outside a hotel trying to 'meet' a wrestler and I certainly wouldn't encourage children to do so. If you happen to meet one by chance, great, but they are entitled to their personal space when staying at a hotel so leave them alone ffs!! Also, there's a reason why they hold official signings at toy stores, it's for children..

Regarding the show, thought it was quite poor. As someone else mentioned, there was very little mic interaction.. On the plus side, Dolph Ziggler is a f*cking superstar and deserves a massive push and Kaitlyn is super hot!!!

The kids around me were angels also.

jaykhunter · 20-04-2013 11:24am

If anyone sees or has any pics/vids of last night's show, please post. I didn't bring a camera. Cheers!

Lord TSC · 20-04-2013 11:53am

jaykhunter wrote: »

Sorry to hear that TSC. your more expensive seats were worse seats, wow. I was 4th row tier, fantastic view. Kids around me were well behaved but the row in front of me had a belligerent scumbag woman who was looking for a fight (and eventually got a guy to argue with her until security put her in her place) and my friend Steve got reprimanded for saying 'Kaitlyn's got a lovely bum' in front of his kids. Seriously.

Haha. We had one kid of about 10 who screamed "SHOW US YOUR PUPPIES!" to Kaitlyn early in her match. Cue loads of blustering parents trying to explain what he meant. Was funny.

On more positive notes, I don't think it was that bad a show from a wrestling standpoint. There's been better, but I've been to far worse too (Cena vs Khali). It was a typical house show show.

Will say that Dolph is a star now. Should be filling the spot Punk has left. I'd say he was second highest merch seller last night after Cena; blue shirts everywhere for him.

And as critical of the WWE title as I was at first, it's really shiney @_@ I want one now :P

DM_7 · 20-04-2013 12:16pm

I'd say Dolphs T-Shirt sales were helped hugely back the lack of up to date alternatives on sale.

I was surprised they didn't bring Sandow or Cesaro shirts over Miz for example since they were on the show and older fans would have jumped at buying them over the rest imo.

The same Punk Shirt as November, and he wasn't there. After that it was only really dark Cena or Ryback shirts that anyone would want to buy so Dolphs gear stood out.

The event itself was okay. I thought the crowd were great in general. R-Truth starting things off was great, he milked the whats-ups and got everyone going. Slater played the heel well during that match.

Loved everyone getting behind Regal, even the kids who were influenced by the older lads. I don't think McGillicutty was on TV once since his last match in Ireland! He did well though and played uo to the crowd so the house show run is helping his development. Next stage is tv and some sort of persona other than guy with a beard.

8 person tag was good fun. Bellas are better in the ring than i ever noticed before. Naomi is probably stuck in the dancing role as i'm not sure any of the other Divas could keep up with her if she was a singles competitor. Good to see Labert/Sweet T having fun as in November he looked like a guy that had no interest in being in Dublin stuck in the awful Tensai rut.

Tag match was good with everyone doing a good job, Byan and Dolph stood out as you would expect. Big E really is enormous.

Main event was good, Ryback has some work to do it he is going to play the heel, he was stuck in this I still want to get some cheers for me mode. Maybe they will continue with that and just let people choose of they want to cheer Cena or Cheer Ryback. A couple of spots they had will look great on TV if they have a tables match down the line.

Enjoyed it, it was a little behind the last show as Team Hell no were not as much fun and Cena v Dolph was a great match in november but was worth the trip for sure.

nasty_crash · 20-04-2013 2:17pm

Well right firstly i am an avid follower every week of raw and smackdown and this was my first event to ever attend. I was massively disappointed over the last few days on hearing punk and the shield wouldnt be there!

But i have to say yesterday was class - like seriously I understand the faults that was there - i actually seen more kids doing wrong than most - in actual fact a grandmother and her grandson came in after the show started mid way through truth and slater who then preceded to stand up for long periods of time and also the grandmother left her grandson 3 times and looked back at me and my wife and said can you keep an eye on him! But i do think a lot of the problem has to come back to stewarts - like seriously they just stood around!

I stayed in the clarion last night - i didnt realise to the extent that we would see the superstars - got to talk to zigg when he was coming out to head to the show, i was the guy in the packers jersey like a kid in a sweet shop haha! cody, truth, brodus, bryan, big e, tamina and naomi were awesome with there time! they autographs and posed for photos! Sandow and Cessaro kept in character - cessaro walked straight out smiling - and sandow walked straight out and said something like "what a bunch of degenerates" - haha!! Cena didnt stop - didnt wave - talk - anything! I understand that he has his own personal time but still - its his character - he is a face - the MAIN Face of the company, a multi billion dollar company!! Obviously he was preoccupied with the trouble in boston but thats all that he had to say!

The event itself was great - we had seats in block D row 5 - so only 5 rows back so the seats were awesome - R-truth was great to get the crowd started and fair play to slater he does play the heel so well! Solid Match to start! Cessaro and Ryder was a solid match too - cessaro is a beast - he picked up ryder like he was mysterio!! haha - also ryder today missed the broski boot - like a good foot away from him! haha! Kaitlyn & Tamina was a typical divas match! Crowd popped for kaitlyn. Hell No vs zigg and big e was the match of the night for me - one cos im a massive zigg and bryan fan but also technically they done most in it. I was dissappointed that the only promos were done by hell no - would have enjoyed a solid zigg promo too!! it was a solid first half - but the second half was a lot less interesting - the 8 person tag match was good - its amazing how many people look at you when you cheer the heel!! when i shouted for zigg and cody kids and parents alike just turned around to see who shouted it!! haha!! Regal vs McGillicuddy - why is gill even in this match - like 2 people sitting beside me turned and asked why they never seen him before!! There was a good chant for regal from our side so that was cool! Ryback vs Cena was ok - like cena didnt look like he wanted to be there at all last night - and after the match he stayed in the ring for a min and was gone! didnt talk or anything!

All in all i enjoyed the show - the stage was good and the crowd was good! Only hoping that i can get the funds together to buy tickets for the front row in november!!

Went back to the hotel and the guys had a reserved section in the bar - cena and one of the bellas were having a drink there when we left so they must have chilled there for a while!

Lord TSC · 20-04-2013 2:26pm

nasty_crash wrote: »

But i do think a lot of the problem has to come back to stewarts - like seriously they just stood around!

The stewards are told to let them go. Remember one guy on here saying he was told that it's WWE's decision to let them go nuts. The steward in front of me looked miserable for the whole show. And the one time he stood up, during the final match, and told kids to sit down or he'd kick them out, one parent jumped up and started abusing him. In fairness to them, they are in a lose/lose.

Strongbow10 · 20-04-2013 2:48pm

great craic last night, Slater was very funny with his carry on

Delighted to see Ziggler and Danielson (sorry Daniel Bryan

)

On a random note, how ridiculous does Justin Roberts sound :P

sixfingered · 20-04-2013 2:55pm

Just like last time around, I made my decision on the day, picked up a ticket for €37 and headed straight in after work. Grabbed a burger, had a few beers and enjoyed the show.

It was extremely predictable and I would've liked Ziggler in a singles match but for €40 I'm not complaining.

To the guys having trouble down at the floor seating - next time why not try out the upper tiers? It's half price, you get a good view and there's no messing. It also tends to have a groups of older lads chanting more as well so it's good craic.

The most disappointing aspect of the night for me was the t shirt selection!

Lord TSC · 20-04-2013 2:58pm

To the guys having trouble down at the floor seating - next time why not try out the upper tiers? It's half price, you get a good view and there's no messing. It also tends to have a groups of older lads chanting more as well so it's good craic.

Will be doing so, hopefully, on Thursday.

DM_7 · 20-04-2013 3:02pm

sixfingered wrote: »

The most disappointing aspect of the night for me was the t shirt selection!

I do admit I looked at the stand(s) and went - is that it?

I heard a fair few, where are the No T-Shirts?

Hashtag_HEEL · 20-04-2013 3:04pm

jaykhunter wrote: »

If anyone sees or has any pics/vids of last night's show, please post. I didn't bring a camera. Cheers!

I'm watermarking mine today. I'd it ok if I link to my Photography Page on here?

Cherry_Cola · 20-04-2013 3:13pm

DM-ICE wrote: »

I do admit I looked at the stand(s) and went - is that it?

I heard a fair few, where are the No T-Shirts?

Not just resigned to the house shows I'm afraid, found the selection at Mania to be pretty poor too.

cian68 · 20-04-2013 3:26pm

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

Not just resigned to the house shows I'm afraid, found the selection at Mania to be pretty poor too.

Yep.

Pingi · 20-04-2013 4:00pm

Brought my 5 year old nephew to his first show and he loved it. We sat all the way back in block J and the view/crowd was great no complaints from him.

The merchandise stands were horrible queuing for 30 minutes for stuff they didn't even have then buying any old crap because you qued for so long and had a child expecting something. They really should bring more kids t-shirts as realistically they are the ones getting most of the gear at these shows. Also how hard is it to take stuff down from the board that they have sold out of or leave something beside the shirts on the board to say what sizes are left? SMH

Raven Runner · 20-04-2013 4:25pm

As far as the t-shirts go they are the worst quality t-shirts i've ever seen they have some neck charging €30 for them just terrible see through that you'd pay 2 euro for in a market,It was good to see William Regal he was funny & entertaining

staticpc · 20-04-2013 4:32pm

Was at the Belfast show on Thursday night. The wee man loved it as he always does, even though the card wasnt great. He buzzes of Ryback and got his T shirt and CM Punks wristbands (coz he is daddys favourite lol). we were tiered seating and although i know me son would kill to be down the front, ya get a great vantage point of watching the absolute mayhem every time there is a pin, it really does look a dangerous place to be at any age to be fair.
Team Hell No v Ziggy and Biggy was the highlight, and getting the chance to see Regal was also great, although the match was very very slow paced (not surprising though).
Look forward to going back in November, and going by the leaflets on every seat in the odyessy, it is advertised as WWE LIVE ,and not raw or smackdown, which will do wonders for the card hopefully.

Strongbow10 · 20-04-2013 4:36pm

Raven Runner wrote: »

As far as the t-shirts go they are the worst quality t-shirts i've ever seen they have some neck charging €30 for them just terrible see through that you'd pay 2 euro for in a market,It was good to see William Regal he was funny & entertaining

For such a slick organisation in terms of worldwide popularity I was absolutely amazed at the lack of quality of the merchandise, I mean when they bootleg gear on the road into the arena is of better quality then you know theres an issue. There was also a distinct "fleece you at any opportunity" feel, programmes for €20, also Justin Roberts giving the revelation that signed Cena/Ryback photos were for sale was quite cheap, im presuming the price was trebled.

It was my first time to a live event, the set was pretty impressive and it was a real novelty to see the guys (that you normally watch from the comfort of your sofa) live in the flesh.

The apparent dis-interest in being there by a few of the wrestlers was disappointing, Cena in particular just left after winning, no address to the crowd etc... Now I know i'll probably get slaughtered and told that "these guys must be sick of doing the same thing night after night etc...."

The fact is we are always hearing the guff about how they do it for the fans and how they love being WWE superstars, but excuses made for not signing kids autographs is simply not good enough. Now I wasn't one of the folks camping at the hotel its just not something id bother with, but to condone guys walking straight past fans in hotel lobby's is shocking, says alot about possibly the personalities (and general happiness) of some of the individuals. Its not like there are thousands of fans hanging around.

To put it in perspective, go to any top premier league training ground, and day after day you will see players stop their cars every day and sign autographs of fans. Every single day. Its instilled in them to respect those who at the end of the day pay their wages.

I recently heard an interview with CM Punk and Colt Cabana, Punk gave the most watery excuse for not signing autographs or giving fans grief for approaching him. Sure I can respect its a pain in the arse when some 40 year old dude approaches him at an airport at 5am to sign something that a guy will sell on Ebay, but it seems it depends on what side of the bed these get up as to how they will take you. Cabana on the other hand was of the opinion that he gets a buzz that someone would want his autograph.

Guess it would be a bit more reasonable if they were all a little more fan friendly. It seems the bigger the star you are the more chance you will be an assh*ole.

ShagNastii · 20-04-2013 5:08pm

Lads I know you can argue that Cena probably has enough of it. But he is THE MAN. It's the Cena shirts kids are paying hand over fist for. When you're making a couple of million a year ten/twenty minutes for the fans who put you there shouldn't be too much.

It's like somebody mentioned about the others they didn't expect them to sign the ten hats they were carrying. All the fans want/need is a little acknowledgement or interaction.

All he had to do was high-five the groups and tell them he was on a tight schedule, stated he hoped the Cena-nation would be in fine voice and wouldn't be able to push a photo with anyone.

mirwillbeback · 20-04-2013 5:11pm

Mick Murdock wrote: »

I'm not sure what you people expect of these guys.. You pay to see them and they put on a show. They do not owe you anything, and certainly don't have to to stand around outside their hotel signing autographs for you or your kids. I'm a huge wrestling fan, but I wouldn't dream of hanging around outside a hotel trying to 'meet' a wrestler and I certainly wouldn't encourage children to do so. If you happen to meet one by chance, great, but they are entitled to their personal space when staying at a hotel so leave them alone ffs!! Also, there's a reason why they hold official signings at toy stores, it's for children..

Shall I tell you what I expect ? Common courtesy to children who are togged out in merchandise, who are paying cica 200 per family to see stars who are representing a billion dollar company.
How can most of the guys take time ( max 10 mins ) to sign squiggles on paper that mean the world to children and will be always remembered, while some just blast through, heads down.
At least Sandow got into character and played it well.
The WWE propaganda machine shows constant references by stars to fans, how important they are etc so maybe they should walk the walk.

Strongbow10 · 20-04-2013 5:29pm

mirwillbeback wrote: »

Shall I tell you what I expect ? Common courtesy to children who are togged out in merchandise, who are paying cica 200 per family to see stars who are representing a billion dollar company.
How can most of the guys take time ( max 10 mins ) to sign squiggles on paper that mean the world to children and will be always remembered, while some just blast through, heads down.
At least Sandow got into character and played it well.
The WWE propaganda machine shows constant references by stars to fans, how important they are etc so maybe they should walk the walk.

Spot on, WWE is a company with a worldwide reputation. But being my first visit, it smacked of them rolling into town to milk you for as much cash and possible, and don't even dare expect them to interact.

The same folks who say "what do you expect?" are the same folks who think Wrestling is still top quality due to its balance sheet, rather than actually judging the product.

As for guys maybe having a bad day? It seems they are mostly in bad form than in good form going by most house show reports. Says alot about the actual business maybe, its a vehicle to do something else for 99% of the wrestlers. I think Wrestlers maybe have the impression that most fans are idiots and riff raff that they do not want to associate themselves with when they do not have to.

Furious-Red · 20-04-2013 5:37pm

By the looks of it Cena was just like Sting/Angle at the last TNA show over here

jaykhunter · 20-04-2013 5:43pm

I get the impression WWE just license out a 3rd party to create WWE apparel to sell in European markets. It would explain the dated merchandise and also the shoddy quality. I remember buying a jersey from WWF's european site and it was made of sandpaper. Bought another jersey from WWF US shopzone and it was made of gorgeously soft material.

toyotamr4red · 20-04-2013 6:13pm

Raws trip to Ireland this year has almost come and gone ( not sure if Belfasts Raw is on tonight ) . When is the next WWE event on in Ireland?

jaykhunter · 20-04-2013 6:43pm

Next Dublin WWE event is in the 02, Thu 7 Nov 2013 @ 19:30

I'll move this to the WWE live events thread. No need for a new one.

PinkFly · 20-04-2013 7:30pm

I was in Ringside row D and I never noticed any of the crush even though i was dreading it,was midway in the row though so that helped?

I saddened to see a Stewart roaring at a Down Syndrome child to sit down during the Cena match when they were outside the ring, thought it was a bit out of hand!

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