WrestleZone.com will be teaming up with the Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival 15th Anniversary Convention on June 21st at the Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ. The promoter of this event, Tommy Fierro, is now officially a part of Wrestlezone.com as a regular columnist. Kevin Kelly, another one of our columnist, will also be a part of this huge convention. We will be announcing more information about our involvement in Fan Slam in the upcoming weeks. Until then here is the official press release for the event:
THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY FAN SLAM WRESTLING FAN FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE NEXT MONTH ON 6/21 IN TOTOWA, NJ
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. This event will not be your average wrestling convention. Not only will there be tons of superstars appearing live to sign autographs and take photos with fans, but there will be several activities going on through out the day. 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. There will also be a ton of wrestling merchandise for sale from various vendors in the wrestling industry, including RF Video. This event is a dream come true for wrestling fans. Speaking of RF Video, they are bringing legendary wrestling promoter Jerry Jarrett to Fan Slam! This will be his first ever appearance and we are honored to be having him! He is one of the greatest promoters of all-times and fans will finally have the chance to meet him in person at Fan Slam!
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APPEARING LIVE
Appearing live at the Fan Slam Wrestling Fan Festival 15th Anniversary Convention on 6/21 include:
—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
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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!
Here is a listing of all of the unique autograph memorabilia that will be up for grabs:
—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
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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?
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. 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!
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TNA KNOCKOUTS AWESOME KONG & ANGELINA LOVE APPEARING AT FAN SLAM!
Current TNA Knockouts Awesome Kong and Angelina Love will be appearing at Fan Slam on June 21st, courtesy of K&S Promotions. For further information on the TNA Women’s Champion and Love’s appearances–head over to kandswrestlefest.com
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LEGENDARY RING ANNOUNCER HOWARD FINKEL APPEARING AT FAN SLAM!
There will also be a very special rare guest appearance by legendary WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel, presented by Wrestling Reunion at Fan Slam! Finkel will be appearing from 11 AM-1 PM. Finkel is the only man in history to appear in every single WrestleMania.
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ALSO APPEARING AT FAN SLAM INCLUDE…
Also appearing at Fan Slam include Crowbar, Missy Hyatt, Nicole Bass, The Zombie, Danny Inferno, Cauliflower Alley Club, Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, and more!
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ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY! AVAILABLE NOW THROUGH PAYPAL!
You can purchase your tickets for Fan Slam online now through Paypal on FanSlamWrestling.com. Also for the first time ever for a Fan Slam event, you can purchase your autograph, polaroid, and own item tickets in advance.
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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
Fan Slam will be putting together a Fan Slam Media Week for the week of June 9th. 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: info@fanslamwrestling.com
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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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CONTACT US
Phone: (201) 757-7686
E-mail: info@fanslamwrestling.com
Website: FanSlamWrestling.com
MySpace: MySpace.com/FanSlam
