LOTR VIII was without question, the strongest show organizationally I have ever attended. The way the rooms were split up and lines were run made for quite the fast moving and smooth convention experience.

The staff was for the most part friendly and helpful, with the exception of one creepy staff member who when Lanza and I told him we would be taking our own pictures on the superticket line made some comment asking if we take nude pictures of each other as well, or something like that. I found that in poor taste and pretty random, I see no issue in wanting someone you trust to take your pictures instead of some chuckle head who probably wouldn't get the photos 100% to your liking.

The majority of the guests were friendly and I really have no complaints about any of them.

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Hi Georgiann

I am a long time wrestling fan and I just wanted to tell you about my experience at the Legends of the Ring convention on May 30th.

I will admit, I was very skeptical of going to another wresting convention because in the past I have had horrible experiences but a buddy of mine convinced me to give it another try.

This was one of the best conventions I have ever been to. I couldn’t believe how organized it was. As soon as I got there, there were signs to tell me which room each wrestler was in.

When I got on line for an autograph, the staff was polite and kept the lines moving but they gave me enough time to talk to the personality. I wasn’t just told to take my autograph and go like I have been at other conventions. They actually gave me time to have a little conversation with them. I had a great time talking to Rick Martel, Kamala, Ray Rougheau, Madison Rayne and Sgt. Slaughter. It was great to finally meet Sting because he rarely comes up to the Northeast. And Hillbilly Jim is one of the funniest men I have ever met. I couldn’t stop laughing.

I especially enjoyed talking to Tammy Sytch. She would sit there and talk to you all day long. She is such a sweetheart. Her boyfriend was there helping out and he is really cool to talk to as well. She tells it like it is. She is very real. There is no phoniness to her at all.
I have always been a longtime fan of hers and she did not disappoint at all.  Meeting Tammy was one of the best experiences I have had as a wrestling fan.

I think there is another LOTR in October. I will definitely go again.

Keep up the good work.

Take care, God bless !!!    vfeliu14