WWE Smackdown Belfast

sellerbarry

Hi all. Bringing junior (4 years old) to Belfast for WWE. Just want to know how many of you guys are going to this. If anyone's been up before, is the Train station far from the Venue? And has anyone got a recommendation for a hotel handy to get to. Thanks;)


OOOPS. very sorry mods. Just saw the forum for travel.
Please move.
Thanks again

michael.etc...

Hey. I'm not going but I'm based in Belfast so i can answer any questions you may have.

Central station is about a 10-15 minute walk from the venue, it's not that far, but requires going over a couple bridges, and knowing where you're going. Taxis are available outside the station though, usually they're just lined up on the road.

The Hilton is the closest hotel (it's usually where the WWE crew stay as well) but it's probably the most expensive. Everything else is fairly close by, but you do need to know what direction you're walking, otherwise stick to taxis. There's a Premier Inn within about ten minutes from the train station, a Radisson, and a Ramada Encore. Europa Hotel is a bit further from the venue, but close enough to the station. Hope that helps.

jmolloy

still thinking about going but smackdowns star base is quite low for the money i'd have to spend. If edge is confirmed I'll reconsider

sellerbarry

Thanks Michael. Much appreciated.;)
The more big names the better. I'd hate him to be disappointed.

rossie1977

jmolloy wrote: »

still thinking about going but smackdowns star base is quite low for the money i'd have to spend. If edge is confirmed I'll reconsider

no reason why edge should not be there along with taker and mysterio

on the hotel front i would stay at the hilton, its right across the road from central station if you are coming from the republic (though not central at all in location), the added bonus of being in the hotel with the wwe stars after the show is worth the few extra bucks, non guests get thrown out of the hotel around 10pm

StoneColdFan

do they always stay at the hilton? i wouldn't mind staying over night

CMpunked

StoneColdFan wrote: »

do they always stay at the hilton? i wouldn't mind staying over night

They were stuck there during the ash cloud fiasco so more than likely

sellerbarry

Just booked the Madison for the night. Can't wait myself now.;)

Hender

Statin the obvious i know but seems Taker isnt coming!!

The Ads on Sky advertised Kane/Taker/Show Triple Threat.

Now advertised as Kane V Show.

Also Mysterio V Del Rio

CMpunked

Next one of these that are on is anyone up for getting a suite?

They look pretty cheap when its divided down.

Like if there was 28 people, it would only be about 36 euro a head?

I know the next one wont be for about a year or so, but might be an idea to throw it out there.



Also it says on the odyssey website:

WWE are set to return to Odyssey Arena once again, this time with WWE SmackDown!

Come see your favorite SmackDown Superstars Including:
Kofi Kingston
Dolph Ziggler
Drew McIntyre
Cody Rhodes
MVP
Layla
Plus many more!
***World Heavyweight Championship Match***
Big Show vs. Kane
- - -
Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio

Diabhal Beag

Hender wrote: »

Statin the obvious i know but seems Taker isnt coming!!

The Ads on Sky advertised Kane/Taker/Show Triple Threat.

Now advertised as Kane V Show.

Also Mysterio V Del Rio

Taker needs surgery on his pectorial muscle. He was supposed to win at BR but he got injured and they changed the finish.

jmolloy

CMpunked wrote: »

Next one of these that are on is anyone up for getting a suite?

They look pretty cheap when its divided down.

Like if there was 28 people, it would only be about 36 euro a head?

I know the next one wont be for about a year or so, but might be an idea to throw it out there.



Also it says on the odyssey website:

They usually do a Wrestlemania revenge tour and it should be Raw next time round. I'd be up for doing the suite thing

sellerbarry

Just wondering if there's room for moving closer to the ring at these type of events or does everyone stay where they are seated? Thanks.

CMpunked

sellerbarry wrote: »

Just wondering if there's room for moving closer to the ring at these type of events or does everyone stay where they are seated? Thanks.

How far back are you seated?

sellerbarry

CMpunked wrote: »

How far back are you seated?

Well the seats cost 50 euro each and as far as I know we are down at the ring level.
Floor BLock J
Row 11

Any good?
Thanks

CMpunked

What usually happens (in dublin anyway) is that you take your seat, and when wrestlers come out, kids and people go storming up to the barriers.

what usually ensues is absolute chaos (if not dealt with right).

My advice to you would be spend the first hourish in the seats your given, but bring your young lad up to the barrier when this is happening.

Keep an eye out for some open and empty seats.

dont go near the security guards but when you know for certain that there is no one in those seats (usually around intermission is when its definite.)

You can go up and sit in them and no one will think much if there is a few seats empty.


In the sense that if there was 5 or 6 together taking 2 seats wont look bad.
If there is two right at the front and your seen taking them, you can be sure that someone behind you will see you going up and tell someone and have you embarassed.

Why go up during the wrestlers come up?
Because then you will get a better look at what seats could be free for later.


I dont agree with anyone doing this but when i see someone with a child doing it (especially as young as yours) i dont mind.
IF the security comes over, be charming and tell them that he couldnt see a thing from back 11 rows and if anyone comes to take them you will go right back to your other seat.

Hope it all works out for you and you both have a fantastic time.

sellerbarry

Cheers for all that info. Much appreciated.;)

brianw25

Hey,

Only a few short days now for SMACKDOWN

My first time to a show in Belfast. Just wondering whay hotels people will be staying at or where would be recommended to stay ? Any advice etc...much appreciated

sellerbarry

brianw25 wrote: »

Hey,

Only a few short days now for SMACKDOWN

My first time to a show in Belfast. Just wondering whay hotels people will be staying at or where would be recommended to stay ? Any advice etc...much appreciated

Hi. I'm staying at the Madison Hotel. It's 5 mins by taxi to the arena. Got myself/wife and son all in with breakfast for 78 euro. Seems nice enough. I'll just let the wife off the leash to the shops when we get there and head to the show with junior. Got the train return for 58 euros for all of us with the help of some guy with voucher codes in Bargain alerts.
Hope you enjoy it.;)

sellerbarry

Little man can't wait till tomorrow. (neither can I, come to think of it!)

Just in relation to moving up seats; one thing I'd recommend is getting friendly with a security guard at the event, near the barrier.

At the Summer Bash a few years back, a security guard had kids who were into wrestling, but because he was doing security he couldn't take photos. So my friend took the security guys camera off him and took photos for him all night.

The security guard thanked us by pretty much reserving a spot at the barrier for us through the whole night. He made the night. We actually bumped into him a few times at the Point after the Summer Bash tour.


So with that in mind, I'm sure there are some genuinely nice security guys, and if you just ask them at the start of the show, they might keep an eye out for you.

Then again, of course, they might not, but sure you've nothing to lose by asking. Being polite will get you everywhere


Enjoy the show!

sellerbarry

Thanks KKV;)

Kane-N-Nite

Anyone know if there's any appearances scheduled for tomorrow?
Haven't heard of any.
I'm staying in the Hilton so I'm going on patrol there to hopefully meet some of the wrestlers there.

CMpunked

Yeah also me and kkv have had some disastrous seat jumping incidents.

I had an impromptu Trevor Murdoch impression it was that bad.
:pac:

Hender

http://www.eason.ie/events/upcoming (Nudge Nudge wink wink!!)

(cough) Bottom of page (Cough!)

CMpunked

Hender wrote: »

http://www.eason.ie/events/upcoming (Nudge Nudge wink wink!!)

(cough) Bottom of page (Cough!)

Uh oh. Give it a miss if your not 100% bothered/with kids.

sellerbarry

Looks like it's me and junior mysterio off to easons first then. Thanks for the heads up people.:D

StoneColdFan

Can't wait for tomorrow

i would have booked the hilton but gotta keep my money for this Monday & Tuesday in manchester just hope i make it back for the last bus home :pac:

CMpunked

StoneColdFan wrote: »

Can't wait for tomorrow

i would have booked the hilton but gotta keep my money for this Monday & Tuesday in manchester just hope i make it back for the last bus home :pac:

Aircoach?

StoneColdFan

CMpunked wrote: »

Aircoach?

where would i go to get that?

i got ulsterbus last time i was in belfast made in time to get the bus
back i had seats near the exit so wasn't that crowded to get out
i'm near the ring this time so could take a few mins to leave the arena

CMpunked

StoneColdFan wrote: »

where would i go to get that?

i got ulsterbus last time i was in belfast made in time to get the bus
back i had seats near the exit so wasn't that crowded to get out
i'm near the ring this time so could take a few mins to leave the arena

afaik its at the bus station.
But it runs through the night.. i think.. just incase you miss it.
(that is, as long as you live near dundalk/drogheda.

StoneColdFan

CMpunked wrote: »

afaik its at the bus station.
But it runs through the night.. i think.. just incase you miss it.
(that is, as long as you live near dundalk/drogheda.

ah right thanks

i'm sure i'll make it i could always get a taxi
outside,you going tomorrow? i live in Drogheda btw

CMpunked

StoneColdFan wrote: »

ah right thanks

i'm sure i'll make it i could always get a taxi
outside,you going tomorrow? i live in Drogheda btw

:eek:
nooo wayyy!
I probably know you so.

That is of course, cos we're all inbred, apparently. :pac:

sellerbarry

Hi all. Just back from an overnight at Smackdown. What can I say? Absolutely loved it. Myself and junior couldn't have asked for a better night. Little lad got to lock hands with Big Show, Finley and MVP. Seats were excellent. 11th row floor seats. Should have wore Nikes for all the running up and down to the rail. Great laugh (even though I'm just 40). Will I go again? Without a doubt. Can't wait. Camera was losing power so photo's are a bit iffey (hard to get a good shot and hold a 4 yr old too) .

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johnn

sellerbarry wrote: »

Hi all. Just back from an overnight at Smackdown. What can I say? Absolutely loved it. Myself and junior couldn't have asked for a better night. Little lad got to lock hands with Big Show, Finley and MVP. Seats were excellent. 11th row floor seats. Should have wore Nikes for all the running up and down to the rail. Great laugh (even though I'm just 40). Will I go again? Without a doubt. Can't wait. Camera was losing power so photo's are a bit iffey (hard to get a good shot and hold a 4 yr old too) .

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Did they have any main-eventers there to replace Taker?

StoneColdFan

johnn wrote: »

Did they have any main-eventers there to replace Taker?

nope it was just Big Show vs Kane

StoneColdFan

I got some dirty looks from Cena fans for wearing my Nexus hoodie :pac:
also two Cena fangirls started to argue with me when standing in the line outside :pac: anyways heres some of my pics

johnn

StoneColdFan wrote: »

nope it was just Big Show vs Kane

ah the Nexus was there though from looking at your pics was young Wadeforde Barrett there?

chordtype

More pictures of the Swagger Soaring Eagle!

Big Show vs Kane sounds like a bit of a meh main event. Any good?

Charisteas

Hender wrote: »

http://www.eason.ie/events/upcoming (Nudge Nudge wink wink!!)

(cough) Bottom of page (Cough!)

CMpunked wrote: »

Uh oh. Give it a miss if your not 100% bothered/with kids.

I missed this, who was it?

CMpunked

Charisteas wrote: »

I missed this, who was it?

Rey Mysterio.

For one of the most over and cleanest babyfaces ever in the company, he sure is a right ol' prick.

chordtype

CMpunked wrote: »

Rey Mysterio.

For one of the most over and cleanest babyfaces ever in the company, he sure is a right ol' prick.

Do expand.