My Big Event XIV Report

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A quick and dirty recap of the event before I delve into my experience: I thought this was a solid show that was free of chaos – for me, anyway. I did think the attendance was slightly down by previous event standards. The biggest lines in the vendor room: Chuck Liddell, Summer Rae, Scott Hall, Mick Foley, and Bad News Barrett (who’s line died down towards the 11:30ish).Speaking of Hall and Foley — holy moly were their lines insane. Foley was in a corner and his line ran parallel with Hall’s line and that made for a gigantic mess. I know Outback Jack, Vader, and Ernest Miller were probably trapped from Foley’s line lol

Anyways, here’s my detailed experience at Big Event XIV:Read More »

Big Event XIV: Last minute additions as we’re one day away!

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We are one day away from the Big Event XIV! Here’s some last minute guest announcements:

  • The SHINE promotion is bringing in Shotzi Blackheart and Kira Hogan in addition to Mercedes Martinez and Brandi Lauren (AKA Ava Storie).
  • Conor Promotions is bringing in The Sandman 
  • Tri-State Wrestling Alliance is bringing in “The Tokyo Monster” Kahagas and Sam Houston 
  • Lucky 13 Promotions have announced that Daffney has landed safely in NY!

Big Event XIV: Some pre-orders are ending soon

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We are less than a week away from Big Event XIV and the opportunity to pre-order tickets for some vendor guests is winding down. Let’s take a look at some of the deals ending soon:

  • K&S WrestleFest/Highspots will end pre-orders on Tuesday, 3/6. Their guests include Mick Foley, Scott Hall, Vader, Outback Jack, and Ernest “the Cat” Miller
  • Captain’s Corner will end pre-orders on Wednesday, 3/7. Their guests are Brian Adias, L.A.X. (Santana and Ortiz), Juventud Guerrera, Doug Gilbert, and Tyrus.
  • RDG Promotions will also end pre-orders on Wednesday, 3/7. Their guests are Brandi Rhodes and Rachel Ellering 

Also, TMART advertised that their pre-orders for Lex Luger and Melina ending on 3/1 but, as of right now, they’re still up. You can access their page by clicking here. I’m also keeping track of all pre-orders, which you can find here

Big Event XIV MAJOR additions and 1 cancellation

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We’ve got some news revolving around the Big Event XIV guest list. Let’s get to it:

  • Ultimo Guerrero and Sonny Ono have been added by RG Promotions! They’ve also confirmed that Gorgeous George is attending the Event under their banner
  • David Taylor has cancelled. I pre-ordered an autograph and photo op and was given a full refund. K&S Wrestlefest/Highspots also officially announced his cancellation. However…
  • Ernest “the Cat” Miller has been added by K&S Wrestlefest/Highspots!
  • Greg “the Hammer” Valentine and Andrew Anderson have been added (as usual)
  • Local MA indie wrestler Adira will be appearing

Meeting D’Lo Brown and Ron Simmons

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I arrived at the Wrestling Universe shortly before 3:30 PM. I purchased two extra Ron Simmons autographs – only $10 each! – and headed to their corner comic store, which already had a fair amount of people waiting in line.

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After about a 15 minute wait, it was my turn. Up first was D’Lo Brown, a first time meet for me. He was really nice. Funny story: he saw Dolph Ziggler’s autograph and couldn’t believe how bad it was! He showed it to Simmons, who said “it looks like a damn map!” Hilarious. D’Lo signed all of his entries in the Encyclopedia before posing for a pic.

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Next was Ron Simmons, who was really nice. He, too, signed all of his entries in the Encyclopedia as well as my WrestleMania XX program and my WWE Ultimate Superstars Guide.

Simmons was pretty adamant that nobody record anything during the signing. A father even asked Simmons if he could record Simmons doing the “DAMN!” but Simmons politely declined. He offered to whisper it in the kid’s ear but was not going to say it out loud and sure as heck was not going to be recorded doing it.

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Big Event XIV guest update: Jake Roberts IS coming in, Gotch cancelled, more additions

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Tons of news to get to regarding the Big Event XIV guest list:

  • Per the Big Event’s Facebook post Jake “the Snake” Roberts did not cancel – he’s simply not being brought in by Ultimate Starz
  • Hacksaw Jim Duggan has been added to the event but is coming in on his own
  • Virgil is being brought in via K&S Wrestelfest. It’s not a true wrestling con with Virgil (I still need a photo op with him!)
  • Indie tag team Adrenaline Rush – Keith Youngblood and Daniel Evans – are being brought in
  • TMART is bringing in Melina Perez 
  • Simon Gotch has cancelled. Boo.