Post by Dan Michaels on Apr 15, 2006 10:04:15 GMT -5
Hello Everyone,
First, I want to wish everyone a VERY Happy Easter and a restful weekend.
Well, yesterday I made the last-minute decision to travel to Allentown, PA. to see Batista at Carson's Pro-Wrestling World. I already have a good bit of Batista stuff signed, so I really only went to hang out with one of the nicest guys that God ever created, Bud Carson. For some reason, before I left I knew that the time of the signing was from 6-8pm. However, during my entire trip I kept thinking it was from 4-6. This is probably because traffic on I-78 was a MESS!
I finally arrived at PWW at about 4pm. There was a steady crowd of people coming in and purchasing their tickets. Bud's phone also didn't stop. I spent about 1/2 hour mingling through the store. It doesn't matter how often or how much I see the same items, I still LOVE looking through PWW.
Next, I made my way behind the counter to have a chat with Bud about anything and everything (wrestling or not). He told me that the response for Batista had been great so far and that he was down to his last few pre-sale tickets. He told me that there had been talk of bringing in WWE Diva, Melina with Batista since they are now dating (news to me), but nothing else was said.
Nearing 5:15pm, the crowd really started to show up. I have never seen PWW so PACKED! I went to the front door and people were lined up down the block! I could not believe it. So, Bud asked me if I would mind watching the door. I gladly agreed. I then see an entourage (a group of WXW workers) with Batista. They walked right by me and who do I see? MELINA! At first I didn't think it was her, but I was later told that it in fact WAS her.
Well, the line moved very efficiently. Approximately 400+ fans descended on Allentown. Bud and I made sure that everything ran as smooth as possible from the crowd standpoint. As they were finishing up, I went to the back room and asked Melina if I could have a picture with her and her response was a shocker, "sure honey, I'd love to." She immediately melted my heart and I could see why Batista was dating her, he is the exact same way...VERY gracious.
Bud and I ended our night with a fine dinner at Allentown's BEST restaurant, Charlie Brown's (in my opinion). Apparently Batista, Melina, Afa, and a few others were headed to Perkins for a late-night meal.
A BIG, heartfelt thanks to all the fans that showed up and spent their hard-earned money to meet a great guy and support a great cause!
God Bless,
Dan
The picture of myself with Melina will be on my photo site on Tuesday.
First, I want to wish everyone a VERY Happy Easter and a restful weekend.
Well, yesterday I made the last-minute decision to travel to Allentown, PA. to see Batista at Carson's Pro-Wrestling World. I already have a good bit of Batista stuff signed, so I really only went to hang out with one of the nicest guys that God ever created, Bud Carson. For some reason, before I left I knew that the time of the signing was from 6-8pm. However, during my entire trip I kept thinking it was from 4-6. This is probably because traffic on I-78 was a MESS!
I finally arrived at PWW at about 4pm. There was a steady crowd of people coming in and purchasing their tickets. Bud's phone also didn't stop. I spent about 1/2 hour mingling through the store. It doesn't matter how often or how much I see the same items, I still LOVE looking through PWW.
Next, I made my way behind the counter to have a chat with Bud about anything and everything (wrestling or not). He told me that the response for Batista had been great so far and that he was down to his last few pre-sale tickets. He told me that there had been talk of bringing in WWE Diva, Melina with Batista since they are now dating (news to me), but nothing else was said.
Nearing 5:15pm, the crowd really started to show up. I have never seen PWW so PACKED! I went to the front door and people were lined up down the block! I could not believe it. So, Bud asked me if I would mind watching the door. I gladly agreed. I then see an entourage (a group of WXW workers) with Batista. They walked right by me and who do I see? MELINA! At first I didn't think it was her, but I was later told that it in fact WAS her.
Well, the line moved very efficiently. Approximately 400+ fans descended on Allentown. Bud and I made sure that everything ran as smooth as possible from the crowd standpoint. As they were finishing up, I went to the back room and asked Melina if I could have a picture with her and her response was a shocker, "sure honey, I'd love to." She immediately melted my heart and I could see why Batista was dating her, he is the exact same way...VERY gracious.
Bud and I ended our night with a fine dinner at Allentown's BEST restaurant, Charlie Brown's (in my opinion). Apparently Batista, Melina, Afa, and a few others were headed to Perkins for a late-night meal.
A BIG, heartfelt thanks to all the fans that showed up and spent their hard-earned money to meet a great guy and support a great cause!
God Bless,
Dan
The picture of myself with Melina will be on my photo site on Tuesday.