REPORT & PHOTOS FROM C2E2 IN CHICAGO
- 03/21/2016 (11:25:39 am)
- Bob Mulrenin
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C2E2 (Chicago Comic and
Entertainment Expo) was another major success. I probably should not reveal
this "secret" but C@E@ is always a great place to meet pro wrestlers. The lines
are usually not very long, the prices are reasonable and the wrestlers tend to
take a little extra time with everyone, because it is a much more casual
environment than an actual wrestling show. Every year, I meet a bunch of
wrestling stars at C2E2 and this year might have been one of the
best.
CM Punk might get a bad rap at
times, but he was in a great mood every time I saw him this weekend. Scott
Steiner (of Resistance Pro Wrestling) and I talked to him briefly while waiting
for the photo ops. He was totally cool.
Hacksaw Jim Duggan is always great
at these conventions.
Mean Gene Okerlund had a ball
commenting on Scott Steiner's shirt. He brought it up every time I encountered
him all weekend.
Soon to be Hall of Famer The
Godfather called me "Jay Leno" and had more fun shouting his catchphrases with
the fans.
Wisconsin promoter (and
#SuperFriend) David Herro is always a class act.
Mick Foley's daughter Noelle was a
fan favorite for those who realized it was her!
The HonkyTonk Man was in great
spirits, but he wanted it known that he called me Jay Leno long before The
Godfather. In fact, HTM was one of the first to call me that.
I spent some time catching up with
two longtime wrestling friends Melanie Cruise and Chazz Moretti.
Of course, Mick Foley is always a
fan favorite and so is Socko
Pro Wrestling Blitz big man Tony
Scarpone was mixing with the wrestlers and fans.
Sgt. Slaughter eagerly put a choke hold on Scott Steiner and me at the
same time.
That's a lot of wrestling talent
under one roof. I took advantage of the opportunity, like I do every
year.
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