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I go to the XWA event the next day in London, Ospreay vs Pentagon should be amazing!

Whats the general opinion re the WWFknockoff shows/ tribute shows in the UK in the 90s/ 00s? I have only read about them, but cant imagine anyone attending something like that.

Cost of manufacture was big back then. Distribution smaller too so bigger costs per run.

 

It was even bigger for longer tapes hence some WWF PPVs being released edited down to two hours.

Was this the reason Harley Race vs King Haku ("battle of the Kings") was cut from the video/ dvd release of Royal Rumble 1989? I always wondered why they cut his match...

Yeah, but what Im referring to back then was a newly released latest WWF PPV. 

80 GBP is even more insane...imagine nowadays paying 80 for a dvd, lol.

What always surprises me is when I see those old Coliseum Video advertisements in WWF magazine from the 80s. A videocassette of a WWF PPV in 1988/1989 cost $ 39,95 (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!).

Even in 2017 that is a LOT of money for a dvd, let alone thinking about how much it must have been back in the 80s. How can this be justified?

I wanted to attend these shows, even already booked my plane ticket, however due to very arrogant replies to questions to clarify certain aspects re the show/ lineup made me decide to skip these shows anyway.

Interesting post though. If these are facts then it sure looks like a company in trouble...

Excited about the HTM London show. Thanks for posting!

I wonder why Dixie or whoever keeps TNA going. I guess they are making some money somewhere (dont know where though...).

Still bummed about missing last night's show.

READING about Vader vs Ospreay, it's a shame there was so much interference, as I'm always hoping for a one on one contest. Vader needing someone else to win? Vader? The unstoppable monster? I'd assume Ospreay would be getting the win, perhaps by interference of Ricochet.

I saw the intros/ introductions on Youtube. At one point Ospreay turned his back to Vader during the introductions to mock him. Doesnt seem to be right. Who would turn his back to Vader?????

I wonder why wrestlers think it's ok to spit at a fan, yet complain when a fan tries to get physical. 

Karen Jarrett all of a sudden is not booked at SOW anymore. I wonder if one has to do with the other, could be a coincidence though.

Any news if the London Wrestling Convention will return in 2016?

Anyone here also saw the Virgil and his travelling merchandise table shoot? Def the worst I've ever seen. He is full of shit and doesnt remember anything. 

He gives a new meaning to "carny con artist"...

This morning finally made my decision and booked a VIP ticket for the Hulk Hogan show. Since I'll be travelling from the Netherlands, I had to give it some thought as the total package incl travel isn't cheap, but... 

Since 1986 he has been my childhood hero. Now, almost 30 years later, he still is my hero and I have great childhood memories of him. I have never met him before, and realize that this is probably my only (and last) chance of meeting him, as he doesnt come to Europe a lot and he isnt getting any younger. So I decided to make this childhood dream come true.

With the risk of sounding "mushy", I would like to thank neil180 and Ant for posting it here on UKFF, as without you guys chances are that I wouldn't have known about his UK appearance and I probably would have missed out on this unique opportunity. Thanks mates!

You guys make me reconsider now as well... it IS a shitload of money just to ask a question, get a picture and an autograph....

It's also a bit weird to meet your childhood hero and then knowing the only reason he wants to meet you is because you have paid a lot of money. I know it's business etc etc, but still.

Wow... very interested in the Hulk Hogan show.... however... total price incl flight from the Netherlands + hotel + rental car will be very high.

So to be sure.. does anyone have info/ experience with the company promoting this event? Is it reliable?

How come there is so little footage available re Bad New Brown? I know WWE won't release a dvd re his career, but I am surprised no other company has released a "best of" dvd (to the best of my knowledge only a shoot interview is available - nothing else).

He was such a talented wrestler and also an interesting character.

You'd do her though, mate. Admit it

He has a nice daughter though

Jericho is a typical case of overstaying your welcome. I loved him in WCW, very original, lots of charisma and great wrestling skills. When he went to WWF/WWE his act was not original anymore. Even his skills couldnt be shown to the fullest anymore as everyone there needs to wrestle the same toned down style.

Imo his books are amazing, the first one def being the best. 

Fozzy on the other hand... pffff... Jericho acts like it's the second coming of Metallica/ Iron Maiden, but in reality it's more of a boy band than a true metal act. Main stream seems to be the word here, Jericho loooooves main stream so he thinks he will appeal to everyone. I once attended a Fozzy concert in a small bar, just for the opportunity to meet Jericho afterwards. The concert sucked. Meeting him afterwards also was a bit of a let down. He didnt seem to care at all. He posed for a pic, but it was clear that he didnt gave a damn.

RVD the same thing. The problems start to arise once the wrestler knows he is amazing. Same with RVD. In the mid 90's amazing. Afterwards, same old shit every time. In the last few years Ive noticed how much he has toned down his style. On top of that, all of his matches lack flow. He does a flashy move. Pauses. Poses to the fans. Next flashy move. Pauses. Poses to the fans. Give it up already!

Tito's bio is the shits. Very few pages and looks like its written in two days. Avoid!

Pure Dynamite is an amazing book, def one of my favorites. It starts in the UK and takes you to Canada, Japan and WWF. It also gives insight in his life after he wrestled his final match.

It comes across as bitter sometimes, yet always honest.