FAN SLAM FAN FESTIVAL TO BE BROADCASTED LIVE
  • 05/28/2008 (1:28:44 pm)
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Pro Wrestling Jeopardy added to series of events 6/21 Totowa, NJ..

THE FAN SLAM WRESTLING FAN FESTIVAL 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION TO BE BROADCASTED LIVE FOR ENTIRE WORLD TO WATCH; PRO WRESTLING JEOPARDY ADDED TO SERIES OF EVENTS ON JUNE 21ST IN TOTOWA, NJ
 
--Press Release 5/28/08
 
Fan Slam: The Wrestling Fan Festival 15th Anniversary Convention takes place on Saturday, June 21st at the Holiday Inn on Rt. 46 West in Totowa, NJ from 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. For this special 15th anniversary celebration, there will be several activities taking place at the convention outside of your average autograph/meet and greet session. Those activities include: First ever Pro Wrestling Tricky Tray, The John Cena Sr. Show, Live Shoot Interview with Tomko, Developmental Debate with Al Snow and Bill DeMott, Worm Contest with Scott Taylor (formerly Scotty 2 Hotty), So You Think You Can Book contest where the winner wins lunch with J.J. Dillon, and much more. Information on all of these events and activities are listed below.
 
Now onto the big late breaking Fan Slam news:
 
Two new exciting features have now been added to FAN SLAM!:
 
"FAN SLAM: LIVE!" will be hosted by WrestleZone.com's Chris Cash with regular appearances from Voice of Wrestling co-host, Nick "The Man of 1000 Names", and former WWE announcer, Kevin Kelly! Catch interviews with the stars of the event, live giveaways for those watching from home, interaction with the fans in attendance, and much more! "Fan Slam: LIVE!" will broadcast live and exclusively on WrestleZone.com on June 21st for those that don't live in the New Jersey area. The feed will start up at 10:00am EST and will end at 5:00pm EST. Links to the live video center will be posted in the upcoming weeks that will include the video stream, an interactive chat room, and a line-up of that day's events and activities. For more information, visit WrestleZone.com.
 
This is the first time ever in pro wrestling convention history that a convention will not only be broadcasted on the web, but broadcasted LIVE for the entire world to see. If you can't make it to the event live, you now have the opportunity to watch it from the comfort of your home. This is an exciting development that makes the Fan Slam 15th Anniversary Convention even more special. Several fans will be picked to appear on the live show throughout the course of the day. If you live in the area, please be sure to come out and be a part of this unique concept courtesy of WrestleZone.
 
Get ready for "Fan Slam: LIVE!"
 
PRO WRESTLING JEOPARDY: For the first time ever in pro wrestling history, a "Pro Wrestling Jeopardy" game will take place at Fan Slam! The event will be hosted by former WWE announcer Kevin Kelly. Wrestling fans will battle it out answering a series of questions to see who knows their wrestling history the best. The rules of this game will be the same as the regular Jeopardy game show, where you must answer the question in the form of a question. The categories will be: Territories, Stables, Hometowns, Championships, and Tag Teams. Three lucky fans will be picked the morning of Fan Slam to participate in this special game at Fan Slam. To enter your name into the contest for the chance to play Pro Wrestling Jeopardy at Fan Slam, please send your name to: [email protected]. In the subject box, please put: "Pro Wrestling Jeopardy Entry." You must have an advance ticket to enter the contest, as the names will be drawn out of a bucket the morning of the event. The winner of Pro Wrestling Jeopardy will receive a Pro Wrestling Jeopardy Championship Trophy. Admission to watch Pro Wrestling Jeopardy is free. Do you think you know your wrestling history more than anyone else? Find out at Fan Slam!
 
Here is a breakdown on all of the information for the Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival on June 21st in Totowa, NJ
 
 
OFFICIAL FAN SLAM 15TH ANNIVERSARY GUESTS: 
 
---Former WWE Superstar and Head Trainer of OVW: Al Snow
---Current TNA Superstar: Tomko
---Former WWE Tag Team Champion: Scott Taylor (formerly Scotty 2 Hotty)
---Former WWE Superstar: Nick Dinsmore (formerly Eugene)
---Former WWE Superstar: Daivari
---Former WWE Superstar and Trainer: Bill DeMott
---Former WWF Tag Team Champion: Head Shrinker Samu
---Leader of the Four Horseman: J.J. Dillon
---Former WWE Announcer: Kevin Kelly
---Special Guest Appearance by: John Cena Sr.
---ECW Original: Axl Rotten
 
VENDOR GUESTS APPEARING AT FAN SLAM:
 
---Legendary WWE Ring Announcer: Howard Finkel
Presented by Wrestling Reunion 11 AM-1 PM
 
--Legendary Wrestling Promoter: Jerry Jarrett
Presented by RF Video
 
--Current TNA Knockout Champion: Awesome Kong
Presented by K&S Promotions
 
--TNA Knockout: Angelina Love
Presented by K&S Promotions
 
--Former WWE/ECW Superstar: Balls Mahoney
Presented by Wrestling Ink
 
--First Lady of Wrestling: Missy Hyatt
Presented by MissyHyatt.net
 
--Former WWF/ECW Superstar: Nicole Bass
Presented by Evan Ginzburg
 
--Former WCW Supestar: Crowbar
 
--Former WWE Developmental Star: Danny Inferno
 
--From The First Episode of ECW on Sci-Fi: The Zombie
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1ST EVER PRO WRESTLING TRICKY TRAY
 
Headlining the convention will be the first ever Pro Wrestling Tricky Tray. A Tricky Tray is really nothing more than a massive raffle. It's also known as a "Chinese Auction." You purchase sheets of tickets for the Tricky Tray and put them in whatever bucket you wish for the prizes that you would like to win. If they pick your ticket out of the bucket of that prize, you win that prize. You can put 1, 25, 50, or even 100 tickets into a bucket of any prize you want. It's all up to you! This event is a dream come true for pro wrestling collectors!
 
Here is a listing of all of the unique autograph memorabilia that will be up for grabs in the first ever Pro Wrestling Tricky Tray at Fan Slam:
 
---Event used ladder signed by Jeff Hardy & Johnny Nitro from their Monday Night Raw 11/20/06 Match
 
---Bruno Sammartino autographed robe
 
---"Rowdy" Roddy Piper autographed kilt
 
---Sting autographed chair
 
---Jake "The Snake" Roberts autographed tights
 
---Iron Sheik autographed head dress
 
---Brock Lesnar autographed MMA glove
 
---"Rowdy" Roddy Piper autographed boxing glove
 
---Rey Mysterio autographed mask
 
---Bill Goldberg autographed football
 
---Shawn Michaels autographed T-shirt
 
---Autographed ECW One Night Stand program signed by Mick Foley, Joey Styles, Dudley Boys, Rhino, and Blue Meanie
 
---Demolition (Ax & Smash) autographed trunks
 
---Bret "Hitman" Hart autographed Classic Superstars figure
 
---Mick Foley autographed Wanted Dead or Alive T-shirt
 
---Chris Jericho autographed Lion's Tale book
 
---Rob Van Dam autographed RVD Dojo T-shirt
 
---Kenta Kobashi autographed Pro Wrestling Noah DVD
 
---Harley Race autographed Classic Superstars figure
 
---Jerry "The King" Lawler autographed baseball
 
---Carlito autographed T-shirt
 
---Tough Enough 2 autographed T-shirt signed by Al Snow, Jackie Gayda, Linda Miles, Kenny, and Jake
 
---B.G. James and Konnan autographed TNA figure
 
---Sandman autographed action figure
 
---Chris Jericho autographed action figure
 
---Ron "The Truth" Killings autographed TNA figure
 
---Dusty Rhodes autographed Classic Superstars figure 1/3000
 
---Triple X autographed TNA figure
 
---Paul Orndorff autographed Classic Superstars figure
 
---Hillbilly Jim autographed Classic Superstars figure
 
---Abyss autographed TNA figure
 
---Jeff Jarrett autographed TNA figure
 
---Americas Most Wanted autographed TNA figure
 
---Nikolai Volkoff autographed Classic Superstars figure
 
---Mr. Kennedy autographed action figure
 
---Santino Marella autographed trading card
 
---Lillian Garcia autographed photo
 
---Christy Hemme autographed photo
 
---Chyna Doll autographed photo
 
---Honky Tonk Man autographed photo
 
---Batista autographed photo
 
---Ultimate Warrior autographed photo
 
---Larry Zbyszko autographed photo
 
---Pedro Morales autographed photo
 
---Kurt Angle autographed photo
 
---Sgt. Slaughter autographed photo
 
---CM Punk autographed photo
 
---Edge autographed photo
 
---Nick Bockwinkel autographed photo
 
---Mr. Kennedy autographed photo
 
Photos of all of these items are posted under the Tricky Tray section of FanSlamWrestling.com
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WIN HULK HOGAN AUTOGRAPHED TRUNKS AT FAN SLAM!
 
For every one sheet of tickets you purchase for the Tricky Tray event, there will be one ticket on that sheet for a chance to win a very special door prize--yellow trunks signed by the one and only Hulk Hogan!
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THE JOHN CENA SR. SHOW
 
The John Cena Sr. Show will be a part of the Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival 15th Anniversary Convention. Mr. Cena will have Scott Taylor, Nick Dinsmore, and Daivari on the show as his guests. What does Mr. Cena have in store for both his guests and you the fans? One thing is for sure, this talk show is going to be a classic! Move over Jay Leno! Letterman who? There is a new hot talk show host and he will be debuting his talk show live for the first time at Fan Slam!
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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN BOOK CONTEST

There will also be a very special event for the fans to take part in for the Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival 15th Anniversary Convention. Can you imagine if every wrestler was alive today and in their prime? Can you imagine Ricky Steamboat against John Cena or Sting against Undertaker? Would you like to book the greatest line-up in the history of the professional wrestling business? Do you think you can book? Well now is your chance to prove it! Fan Slam Wrestling will be presenting a very special contest at Fan Slam called "So You Think You Can Book?" Wrestling fans will have the chance to book their ultimate dream card. You must have an advance ticket to enter this contest.
 
The winner of the contest will win lunch with J.J. Dillon at Fan Slam!
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THE DEVELOPMENTAL DEBATE
 
The Developmental Debate will also be taking place at Fan Slam on June 21st! Al Snow and Bill DeMott will take the panel and discuss being the top two trainers of WWE's developmental program. The debate will be hosted by former WWE developmental talent Danny Inferno, who worked under both Snow and DeMott. What did Snow think of his time in OVW? What did Bill DeMott think of his time in Deep South Wrestling? Their thoughts on Tough Enough? Find out all of the answers to these questions and more come Fan Slam!
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LIVE SHOOT INTERVIEW WITH TOMKO

There will also be a very special live Shoot Interview at Fan Slam with current TNA Superstar Tomko! Anyone that is a fan of Tomko will not want to miss this one! What are Tomko's thoughts on WWE? What was it like working for Vince McMahon? His thoughts on working with Christian Cage? His future? All of these questions and many more will be answered come Fan Slam!
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WORM CONTEST

W---O--R---M! There will be a very special Worm Contest at the Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival hosted by the originator of the move, Scott Taylor! Children ages 14 and under will have the chance to try and win over Taylor with their worming skills. The winner of the contest will receive a Worm Champion Trophy! Sorry adults, this one is just for the kids! Admission to watch this contest is free.
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FAN SLAM SCHEDULE
 
Doors Open: 8:30 A.M.
Pro Wrestling Tricky Tray: 8:30 A.M
Pro Wrestling Jeopardy: 10:30 A.M.
Worm Contest with Scott Taylor: 11:30 A.M.
Autograph/Polaroid Session- 12 P.M. to 2 P.M.
with Tomko, Al Snow, Scott Taylor, Nick Dinsmore, Daivari, Bill DeMott, Head Shrinker Samu, John Cena Sr., J.J. Dillon, Kevin Kelly, and Axl Rotten.
Live Shoot Interview with Tomko: 2 P.M.
The John Cena Sr. Show: 3 P.M.
The Developmental Debate: 4 P.M.
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BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
 
FAN SLAM SUPER TICKET: The Fan Slam Super Ticket includes: autograph and polaroid pictures of Tomko, Al Snow, Scott Taylor, Nick Dinsmore, Daivari, Bill DeMott, John Cena Sr., J.J. Dillon, Kevin Kelly, Headshrinker Samu, and Axl Rotten. You will also receive admission into convention, admission into John Cena Sr. Show, admission into Developmental Debate, admission into live shoot interview with Tomko, collector's event poster, and three sheets of tickets for the Tricky Tray. This is the ultimate fan package for this event!
 
You can also purchase tickets now for general admission, autograph tickets, polaroid tickets, John Cena Sr. Show tickets, Developmental Debate tickets, and Live Shoot Interview with Tomko tickets.
 
You can purchase your tickets for Fan Slam on-line now through Paypal on FanSlamWrestling.com. Tickets are also available for purchase through regular mail.
 
Tickets are shipping within (24) hours.
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OFFICIAL WEBSITE
 
Visit the official website for the 15th Anniversary Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival Convention at:  FanSlamWrestling.com
 
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FAN SLAM MEDIA WEEK SET FOR WEEK OF JUNE 9TH; IN YOUR HEAD RADIO AND PWINSIDER.COM CONFIRMED FOR APPEARANCES
 
Fan Slam is currently putting together a Fan Slam Media Week for the week of June 9th. In Your Head Radio has Al Snow confirmed for their June 11th show. Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com will be doing exclusive interviews with several of the guests for Fan Slam through out the week of June 9th on PWInsider.com  If you're a wrestling radio show, newsletter, or website and would like to be a part of our media week, please E-mail us at: [email protected]
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FAN SLAM MEMORIES VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
 
Be sure to check out the Fan Slam 15th Anniversary Convention on YouTube by clicking HERE
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FAN SLAM ON MYSPACE!
 
Add Fan Slam to your friends list on MySpace! Visit our official MySpace page at: MySpace.com/FanSlam
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VENDORS
 
There will also be a ton of wrestling merchandise for sale from various vendors in the wrestling industry. It's like a flea market, only everything is wrestling! It's a dream come true for wrestling fans. Action figures, magazines, T-shirts, posters, programs, autographs, videos, DVDs, and other hard to find wrestling merchandise will be available from the various vendors at Fan Slam, including RF Video with all their latest releases. Cauliflower Alley Club and the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame will also be there to interact with you.
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Phone: (201) 757-7686
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