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Post by themaestro on Aug 16, 2006 4:14:34 GMT -5
Some talent that I'd love to see at the 2007 show off the top of my head. Many would probably not be feasible, but I'd enjoy meeting them...
Ted DiBiase
Rick Steamboat
Arn Anderson
George Steele
One Man Gang
Road Warrior Animal
Paul Ellering
Don Muraco
Jimmy Hart
Vader
Barry Windham
Mike Rotunda
Bam Bam Bigelow
J.J. Dillon
Tully Blanchard
Rick Steiner
Roddy Piper
Michael Hayes
Bob Orton Jr.
Randy Savage
Honky Tonk Man
Jesse Ventura
Ken Patera
Haku
Butch Reed
Warlord
Barbarian
Pedro Morales
Sid
Typhoon
Mr. Fuji
Iron Sheik (see below for good Q&A session - "Sheik & Blair's 'Humble' Opinions")
Brian Blair
Jim Brunzell
Butch Reed
Ron Simmons
Slick
Johnny Valiant
Baron Von Raschke
Greg Gagne
Vern Gagne
Ronnie Garvin
Buddy Rose
Marty Jannetty
Scott Hall
Kevin Sullivan
Ron Bass
Nikita Koloff
Barry Darsow
Jimmy Garvin
Bob Backlund
Blackjack Mulligan
Blackjack Lanza
Ivan Putski
Killer Kowalski
Tommy Young
Dangerous Danny Davis
And Not Virgil...
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Post by class316 on Aug 16, 2006 8:06:17 GMT -5
I heard Jesse Ventura asks for 60k for appearing at these events.
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Post by stylin61 on Aug 16, 2006 8:50:50 GMT -5
The most requested names I see are: Roddy Piper, Jake Roberts, Blackjack Mulligan but I hear there are issues with expense, reliability, or they just are not sure they want to do these shows with them. Superstar Graham would be good if his no-show in DC is not an issue.
Some others are still in or tied to WWE as far as I know and that may be an issue with some: Ted DiBiase, Michael Hayes, Ric Flair, Steve Austin (plus I'm sure those last 2 are very expensive).
Several possibilities from other lists that have been posted:
Road Warrior Animal
Paul Ellering
Don Muraco
Jimmy Hart
Vader
Ernie Ladd
Rocky Johnson
Bobby Heenan
Percy Pringle
Abdullah
Sheri Martel
Barry Windham
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner
Bob Orton Jr.
Barbarian
Iron Sheik
Ron Simmons
Kevin Sullivan
Ron Bass
Jim Cornette
I have tried to pick new names for Charlotte next year, I don't think the same names as before will continue to draw and I think most if not all of the above names qualify as legends to most fans. That is more of an issue with some people than it is to me, I'd rather have more new names than see the exact same one's every year. I'd also not mind seeing some current or recent stars and ladies brought in by vendors but I think $20 for an autograph is insane (Virgil), I doubt I'd pay that much for anyone but if they can hold the price around $10 (picture included) I'd consider that.
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Post by class316 on Aug 16, 2006 9:43:00 GMT -5
No way WWE would let an active wrestler like Ric Flair sign autographs in non-WWE events.
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Post by stylin61 on Aug 16, 2006 10:14:38 GMT -5
No way WWE would let an active wrestler like Ric Flair sign autographs in non-WWE events. True, just a wishlist. I kind of think any WWE connected guys (Arn, etc.) have to be a bit tougher to get plus active as you say are near impossible. I forgot to add Sgt. Slaughter BTW. |
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Post by cactusb on Aug 16, 2006 11:26:14 GMT -5
I like the Maestro's list and would like to add:
Mr. Wrestling II
Paul Jones
Magnum TA
The Destroyer
Sunshine
Precious
Dark Journey
John Tatum
Billy Jack Haynes
Slick
Outback Jack
Judy Martin
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Post by WrestlingPower on Aug 16, 2006 11:53:48 GMT -5
We were talking about this on the way home and since Charlotte has been run 3 times already, I think a new theme is needed. Maybe a "old school meets new school" type of theme would work. It seems like there are more younger fans coming to these now than in 2004 when they started so that would help draw their friends as well. I think getting Superstar Graham to come in should be a top priority now. Plus Greg already has all the 8x10s ready  . But as far as the theme I suggested, get some newer generation guys from the late 90s like Raven, Jerry Lynn, etc. Former ECW names are probably played out in the Northeast but not in NC. Mix them in with the old school guys like Magnum, Midnights, Terry Taylor, etc. Steve Williams would be cool as well. Just my 2 cents. |
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Post by cactusb on Aug 16, 2006 13:12:26 GMT -5
Knowing how Billy Graham has flaked on numerous appearances I don't know if Greg would want to take the chance (and why should he) of Graham pulling a stunt like this again.
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Post by slickric1976 on Aug 16, 2006 17:19:29 GMT -5
They need to keep the 8x10's and come up with a cool back drop , also keep the Q&A's but don't have so many. come up with something new like play by play with a legend and put it on DVD so we can take it home with us. We need to have wrestling matches with old school and new school wrestlers. I do think we need new legends with a mix of some of the best of the best that have made the last few fanfest cool and fun. I would pay $130.00 for any 30 on this list , 2 Q&A's and the play by play DVD. I would pay $150.00 for all of that and a Wrestling show.
Terry Funk
Ted DiBiase
Arn Anderson
George Steele
Road Warrior Animal
Paul Ellering
Don Muraco
Jimmy Hart
Vader
Barry Windham
Mike Rotunda
J.J. Dillon
Tully Blanchard
Roddy Piper
Michael Hayes
Bob Orton Jr.
Randy Savage
Jesse Ventura
Ken Patera
Haku
Warlord
Barbarian
Pedro Morales
Mr. Fuji
Iron Sheik
Butch Reed
Ron Simmons
Baron Von Raschke
Vern Gagne
Ronnie Garvin
Scott Hall
Kevin Sullivan
Ron Bass
Nikita Koloff
Barry Darsow
Jimmy Garvin
Bob Backlund
Blackjack Mulligan
Killer Kowalski
Hillbilly Jim
The Masked Superstar
Jack Brisco
It would be the best id you could get Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan
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Post by jblcenafan on Aug 16, 2006 17:46:25 GMT -5
Really Sunday just seems like a throw away day where everyone wants to go home and call it a day. How about 2 Q&A's Friday 7pm and 9pm , and then have fanfest run 9 am to 6pm Saturday with 2 autograph sessions 11 am and 3 pm , then have 2 Q&As at 7pm and 9pm and then that ends the whole thing! They could let VIPS in at 8am Saturday morning and do the Photo shoots Friday night so they would all be ready Saturday morning and that way we would already know who is actually showing up because they would arrive Friday afternoon.
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Post by JWPGH on Aug 16, 2006 18:53:03 GMT -5
They need to keep the 8x10's and come up with a cool back drop , also keep the Q&A's but don't have so many. come up with something new like play by play with a legend and put it on DVD so we can take it home with us. We need to have wrestling matches with old school and new school wrestlers. I do think we need new legends with a mix of some of the best of the best that have made the last few fanfest cool and fun. I would pay $130.00 for any 30 on this list , 2 Q&A's and the play by play DVD. I would pay $150.00 for all of that and a Wrestling show. Dino Bravo Terry Funk Ted DiBiase Arn Anderson George Steele Road Warrior Animal Paul Ellering Don Muraco Jimmy Hart Vader Barry Windham Mike Rotunda J.J. Dillon Tully Blanchard Roddy Piper Michael Hayes Bob Orton Jr. Randy Savage Jesse Ventura Ken Patera Haku Warlord Barbarian Pedro Morales Mr. Fuji Iron Sheik Butch Reed Ron Simmons Baron Von Raschke Vern Gagne Ronnie Garvin Scott Hall Kevin Sullivan Ron Bass Nikita Koloff Barry Darsow Jimmy Garvin Bob Backlund Blackjack Mulligan Killer Kowalski Hillbilly Jim Moondog Spot The Masked Superstar Jack Brisco It would be the best id you could get Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan Dino Bravo and Moondog Spot are no longer with us. -J\/\/ |
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Post by slickric1976 on Aug 16, 2006 18:57:46 GMT -5
I did not know that about Dino after I put it up I did think about Moondog. Thanks
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Post by jblcenafan on Aug 16, 2006 19:53:12 GMT -5
my feeling is with it being 20 years since Wrestlemania 3 that since Bret had such a following this year and people were dragging out tons of old WWF stuff to get signed maybe next year the theme could be "a tribute to Wrestlemania 3". That could have people such as Jimmy Hart , Slick , Hilbilly Jim , Don Muraco , Butch Reed , Piper , Jake Roberts , Bundy , Ricky Steamboat... just a thought , I am ready to be trashed now.
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Post by hart2000 on Aug 16, 2006 20:01:55 GMT -5
That sounds good to me JBL & add Bret to be there again & we'll have a reunion.
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Post by GarvinStomp on Aug 16, 2006 20:04:56 GMT -5
Steiner Brothers
Nikita Koloff
Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard
Ricky Steamboat
Ron Garvin
Jimmy Jam Garvin and Precious
Macho Man Randy Savage
Honkytonk Man
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. But as far as the theme I suggested, get some newer generation guys from the late 90s like Raven, Jerry Lynn, etc. Former ECW names are probably played out in the Northeast but not in NC. Mix them in with the old school guys like Magnum, Midnights, Terry Taylor, etc. Steve Williams would be cool as well.