Over the last few years, it's become harder and harder for me to talk Mom into attending a concert with me. Outdoor venues can be too hot, fancy stage backdrops shine lights in your eyes, college venues have obnoxious students, and there's always the possibility of blowing out your eardrums. I can't blame her... I just have to be choosy with the potential events I invite her too.
As some of you know, I watched WWF with my brother on weekend mornings way back in the day during the time of Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Junkyard Dog, Andre the Giant and the likes. Recently I had a friend reintroduce me the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), which I have come to greatly enjoy as my sports "soap opera".
WWE was planning a stop in Peoria, which seems to happen every couple years, so I couldn't help but ask Mom if she wanted to be my guest. I promised her very few shiny lights, not too loud, and the potential for some good people watching. To my surprise, she accepted my invite!
I absolutely love the fact that she made a step towards understanding the event prior to us going. The highlights throughout the guide below were topics that we discussed over dinner prior to going. Seriously, so awesome!
WWE was planning a stop in Peoria, which seems to happen every couple years, so I couldn't help but ask Mom if she wanted to be my guest. I promised her very few shiny lights, not too loud, and the potential for some good people watching. To my surprise, she accepted my invite!
I absolutely love the fact that she made a step towards understanding the event prior to us going. The highlights throughout the guide below were topics that we discussed over dinner prior to going. Seriously, so awesome!
This event was live for us in Peoria, but not a televised event. It was my third WWE event, but first event where I'm so familiar with the wrestlers that I can tell who will be coming through the curtain based on their intro music. I was beyond ready for a memorable event!
Fast forward through the hassle of getting into the event...
With the first two notes I heard, I just about popped out of my seat and may have even startled mom. The music for Enzo Amore and Big Cass hit to start off the evening and I was ecstatic. They are so filled with energy... just electric!
I wasn't aware I knew most of the words to their intro.
Then I was crazy surprised when Titus O'Neil's music started. He's been flying solo from the Prime Time Players lately, but still using that music.
Fast forward through the hassle of getting into the event...
With the first two notes I heard, I just about popped out of my seat and may have even startled mom. The music for Enzo Amore and Big Cass hit to start off the evening and I was ecstatic. They are so filled with energy... just electric!
Then I was crazy surprised when Titus O'Neil's music started. He's been flying solo from the Prime Time Players lately, but still using that music.
Mom and I did our best impression of their bouncing (seen above at the 15 second mark).
Mom played along with me, not having a clue who Titus was. She's the best!
Prior to the event I mentioned by dislike for a couple over the top characters. One being Tyler Breeze, who has a hint of Zoolander in him. He has a ridiculous fashion forward outfit and walks around with a selfie stick that shows his posing on the big screen. It's hard to tell, but he's laying across the ring roped on the front right corner, and his cell phone screen fills the jumbotron.
Mom's comment during his match was priceless, "He's not such hot stuff without his selfie stick!"
The reason for the comment was that the tag team of Goldust and R Truth dominated the contest. It was a blast to see The Golden Truth, especially after seeing their vignettes over the last few months where Goldust tries to convince R Truth to join him as a tag team. Just ridiculous.
The reason for the comment was that the tag team of Goldust and R Truth dominated the contest. It was a blast to see The Golden Truth, especially after seeing their vignettes over the last few months where Goldust tries to convince R Truth to join him as a tag team. Just ridiculous.
The next great match was Sami Zayn (pictured below) against Kevin Owens. Sami's intro music pulls me in every single time... I can't help but root for him!
We were pleasantly surprised when their was an intermission. I took a brief look at the merch table and decided there wasn't anything I couldn't live without, and then Mom treated us to a couple snow cones. Yay!
The title matches would finish off the night. Natalya "Nattie" Neidhart (pictured below) vs. the current women's champion Charlotte Flair (the biggest cheat/"rule-bender" of them all... although someone does have to bee the heel and Charlotte does a fantastic job).
It was awesome to hear the crowd get behind Nattie and boooo Charlotte. So fantastic!
WWE should have saved the women's match for last, but they decided to leave it to AJ Styles vs the current men's champion, Roman Reigns. Roman's smug look says it all... "I don't have to worry about losing the title tonight... there's no way there would be a title change at a non-televised event in Peoria, IL." Okay, he's probably not thinking that, but I know that in the back of my head. My suspension of disbelief stopped right about there.
It was such a fun experience to share with Mom. Maybe next year we can both attend our first monster truck show or something else? Goodness only knows what I'll find for us to try.
Here's the card for the entire evening:
1. Enzo and Big Cass vs. The Dudleys
2. Titus O'Neil vs. one of the dudes from The Ascension
3. Tyler Breeze and Fandango vs. The Golden Truth (Goldust and R Truth)
4. The Hype Bros vs. Gallows and Anderson
5. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn
6. Sheamus vs. Apollo Crews
7. Natalya vs. Charlotte
8. AJ Styles vs. Roman Reigns
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2 comments:
Loved your write-up, Jane! I have to add one of my favorite moments, when redhead Shaemus actually stopped right in the middle of his fight to make sure to smooth his Mohawk so that nary a hair was out of place. Good grief!
Wow, looks like you two had a great time!
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