Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2011 1:47:37 GMT -5
My dad and I drove out to Grand Rapids for the SmackDown house show saturday. We figured it was only a two and half hour drive and it would be nice to get out of the house. We spent the night friday night and got up and went to the airport saturday morning. We got looks just sitting in the baggage claim area, mainly cause of my beard, which despite not being epic, I still look like a terrorist 
Regardless, the airport isnt huge so we figured we would try and meet some wrestlers.
We missed alot of wrestlers early because we were waiting in the wrong area. So Christian, Wade Barrett, Edge, Jack Swagger, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, Alberto Del Rio and some others were gone before I even knew. Which sucks cause I really wanted to meet Christian and Edge. But I did get to meet some wrestlers, who really seemed in a good mood and didnt mind stopping, which is good cause I didnt really want to bother them to much.
First person I met was Beth Phoenix. Who I have heard we was super nice and she was. I asked her to sign my WrestleMania programs which was all I brought and she struck up a small conversation asking us whether we would be there, unforunately due to money we wont. After taking a picture with me I said thank you and that I appreciated it.
Layla ending up coming in next, which was another person who I wanted to meet again because she is one of my favorite divas. She quickly signed my program and took a picture with me. While we waited my dad pointed out Cody's mask attached to a nice looking bag, seconds later Cody grabbed the bag. He looked like he didnt want to be bothered so I didnt ask him for anything. I already met him last year so I didnt bother him.
Chris Masters came in next. Now I have to say I have liked him since he came into the WWE in 2005. My opinion on him has gotten alot better after meeting the guy. Complete class act. Took my picture outside with him while he was taking a smoke (I think?) Thanked him and everything. He came back inside a few moments later to get his bags. And while he waited for his ride to pick him up (Drew McIntrye and Tyler Reks) he chatted with everyone like we were all friends. Some little kids were talking about how rude Barrett treated everyone when he came in and Masters replied with "Well yeah he's a bad guy, but even with that accent he mustve ben polite about it" and he looked at me and my dad and whispered "Like 'Please f**k off'" in and joking way and laughed. Definately someone who shouldnt be jobbing out everywhere. Another funny moment was outside when I asked for picture, he said sure and as I was walking up I said "I like your beard" he laughed and thanked me, and said he trys.
Zeke Jackson came in next, and while he waited for his bags he signed for everyone, was very nice and that was it. and finally Rey Mysterio came in with his son Dominik. Rey was very nice, laughing with everyone. Very nice guy considering how much he gets pestered. While we were waiting me and my dad talked and joked around with Dominik, who like Rey was very nice and seemed pretty happy with being noticed, because no one else seemed to really know him.
After all of that we went to Grand Rapids, and got our tickets. I got Row 3 in the lower bowl, where center ice would be for hockey. Awesome seats, except for the little kid in front of me who stood on his chair, but that wasnt a huge deal. Especially considering the group of a**holes who were behind me. I dont understand why you would pay to watch something when who dont even know who is wrestling. They chanted "Kobe" for Kofi and everything, just really annoying the entire night.
I love house shows because the wrestlers just joke around. Big Show gave a stink face to Slater during their match and was apologizing to everyone behind him before the match because "his fat ass was in the way"... I think thats what he was saying. Edge also stole Alberto's scarf during the Main Event, I posted a video of that that I took. Overall the card was awesome and pretty much all the matches were entertaining. Definately had an awesome time. Here are some pictures. Sorry for the crappy quality on some of them.
From our seats.
Kofi Kingston won a Battle Royal to face Barrett for the IC title last that night.
Layla and Kaitlyn def. AJ Lee and Beth Phoenix. I loved this match because I loved all involved. VERY happy to watch AJ wrestle.
Percy Watson def. Drew McIntrye.
Jack Swagger def. Chris Masters via Ankle lock.
Big Show and Kane def. The Corre via DQ for the Tag Team Titles.
Christian def. Brodus Clay
Wade Barrett def. Kofi Kingston for the IC Title
Edge and Rey Mysterio def. Alberto Del Rio and Cody Rhodes.
Enjoy
Regardless, the airport isnt huge so we figured we would try and meet some wrestlers.We missed alot of wrestlers early because we were waiting in the wrong area. So Christian, Wade Barrett, Edge, Jack Swagger, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, Alberto Del Rio and some others were gone before I even knew. Which sucks cause I really wanted to meet Christian and Edge. But I did get to meet some wrestlers, who really seemed in a good mood and didnt mind stopping, which is good cause I didnt really want to bother them to much.
First person I met was Beth Phoenix. Who I have heard we was super nice and she was. I asked her to sign my WrestleMania programs which was all I brought and she struck up a small conversation asking us whether we would be there, unforunately due to money we wont. After taking a picture with me I said thank you and that I appreciated it.
Layla ending up coming in next, which was another person who I wanted to meet again because she is one of my favorite divas. She quickly signed my program and took a picture with me. While we waited my dad pointed out Cody's mask attached to a nice looking bag, seconds later Cody grabbed the bag. He looked like he didnt want to be bothered so I didnt ask him for anything. I already met him last year so I didnt bother him.
Chris Masters came in next. Now I have to say I have liked him since he came into the WWE in 2005. My opinion on him has gotten alot better after meeting the guy. Complete class act. Took my picture outside with him while he was taking a smoke (I think?) Thanked him and everything. He came back inside a few moments later to get his bags. And while he waited for his ride to pick him up (Drew McIntrye and Tyler Reks) he chatted with everyone like we were all friends. Some little kids were talking about how rude Barrett treated everyone when he came in and Masters replied with "Well yeah he's a bad guy, but even with that accent he mustve ben polite about it" and he looked at me and my dad and whispered "Like 'Please f**k off'" in and joking way and laughed. Definately someone who shouldnt be jobbing out everywhere. Another funny moment was outside when I asked for picture, he said sure and as I was walking up I said "I like your beard" he laughed and thanked me, and said he trys.
Zeke Jackson came in next, and while he waited for his bags he signed for everyone, was very nice and that was it. and finally Rey Mysterio came in with his son Dominik. Rey was very nice, laughing with everyone. Very nice guy considering how much he gets pestered. While we were waiting me and my dad talked and joked around with Dominik, who like Rey was very nice and seemed pretty happy with being noticed, because no one else seemed to really know him.
After all of that we went to Grand Rapids, and got our tickets. I got Row 3 in the lower bowl, where center ice would be for hockey. Awesome seats, except for the little kid in front of me who stood on his chair, but that wasnt a huge deal. Especially considering the group of a**holes who were behind me. I dont understand why you would pay to watch something when who dont even know who is wrestling. They chanted "Kobe" for Kofi and everything, just really annoying the entire night.
I love house shows because the wrestlers just joke around. Big Show gave a stink face to Slater during their match and was apologizing to everyone behind him before the match because "his fat ass was in the way"... I think thats what he was saying. Edge also stole Alberto's scarf during the Main Event, I posted a video of that that I took. Overall the card was awesome and pretty much all the matches were entertaining. Definately had an awesome time. Here are some pictures. Sorry for the crappy quality on some of them.
From our seats.
Kofi Kingston won a Battle Royal to face Barrett for the IC title last that night.
Layla and Kaitlyn def. AJ Lee and Beth Phoenix. I loved this match because I loved all involved. VERY happy to watch AJ wrestle.
Percy Watson def. Drew McIntrye.
Jack Swagger def. Chris Masters via Ankle lock.
Big Show and Kane def. The Corre via DQ for the Tag Team Titles.
Christian def. Brodus Clay
Wade Barrett def. Kofi Kingston for the IC Title
Edge and Rey Mysterio def. Alberto Del Rio and Cody Rhodes.
Enjoy
