Big Time Wrestling – WrestleFest 2008

This past weekend I drove 4 hours from Bakersfield to be apart of Big Time Wrestling’s WresteFest 2008 and I have to say it was well worth the trip.  Kirk White and everybody associated with BTW did a great job with the show even with a handful of cancellations that included Jimmy Hart, Greg Valentine, and Traci Brooks.  I can honestly say one of the main reasons I came to this event was to meet Jimmy Hart, but even with his no show, I had a great time.

I know it is hard to replace no shows, but Big Time Wrestling was able to replace Jimmy Hart and move RVD into Jimmy’s VIP spot.  Fans seemed to be ok with this and so did RVD.  RVD, like all of the wrestlers seemed genially happy to be at the event and to sign autographs and take pictures.     

The autograph sessions moved smoothly and everybody appeared to get what they paid for.  As a matter of fact, I do not believe I saw one unhappy person during my time at the show.  I did see one person arrive late to the Bret Hart signing and in an effort to make sure the fan did not miss out, BTW associates got Bret to come back out and sign for the individual.  Way to go, BTW!

I have to say it is nice to see a successful wrestling fan fest take place in northern California especially after the now infamous, Wrestle Fan Fest of 2007.  Big Time Wrestling provided a quality family event where wrestlers and fans alike could have a nice time without the stress of worry about being ripped off.  Big Time Wrestling and Kirk White should be commended on this event and I can’t wait for the next one. 

David

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