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Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Nov 12^th, 2010, 8:05pm

The line-up looks really good so far. Here are some other names I would love to see added.

- Harley Race
- Tommy Rich
- Tony Atlas
- Masked Superstar
- Bob & Brad Armstrong
- Thunderbolt Patterson
- Tully Blanchard
- JJ Dillon
- Dusty Rhodes
- Magnum TA
- Ron Garvin
- Midnight Express
- Jim Cornette
- Rock n Roll Express
- Michael Hayes
- Buddy Roberts
- Jim Ross
- Terry Taylor
- Kevin Sullivan
- Larry Zbyszko
- Robert Fuller

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drjay77 Junior Heavyweight Posts: 49 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #1 - Nov 20^th, 2010, 3:15pm I would love the Freebirds - Michael Hayes, Boddy Roberts, and Jimmy Garvin. Precious would be a nice bonus for photo ops too!
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WresClothesline Champion Posts: 645 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #2 - Nov 21^st, 2010, 11:02am Since all the Freebird incarnations was done, in NC, a few years ago, I would prefer some different names. However, from the list above, I have no complaints with: Harley Race and Brad Armstrong (since I posted a wishlist elsewhere, no need for me to repost it here).
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KOCRoyal Champion OLD SCHOOL WILL NEVER DIE!!!! Posts: 561 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #3 - Nov 21^st, 2010, 11:16pm All for The Freebirds being back at Fanfest since I was not there a couple years ago. Would love to see Don Muraco on this deal as well.
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John63 Champion Posts: 763 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #4 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 8:47am a BIG want for me is Nick Bockwinkle
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THE BESTMAN Ex Member	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #5 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 11:53am Buddy Roberts is a serious want of mine!
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HardcoreHeroes Administrator @NWALegends on Twitter Posts: 2737 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #6 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 12:43pm Bockwinkel? Roberts? Serious? You guys give me so much grief for "repeat guests." How can I make everyone happy?
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drjay77

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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #7 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 12:50pm

You can't make everyone happy, unfortunately. As someone who lives in the North East, a lot of the requests I see on here I already have met multiple times because they appear a lot up here. But someone like the Freebirds I really want because they haven't done anything up my way, but they did do the Charlotte thing a few years ago, so some of the southern folks are done with them. Its a fine line.

I would hope to think moving the venue to Atlanta would bring in some new fans from down there so SOME repeats would be warranted, and eventually you get to the point where you have to have some repeats because you run out of quality new guests.

I am glad I am not a promoter.

That being said, my #1 want is Jimmy Garvin and Precious, and I have been begging the shows up here for 3 years to book him but no one ever does. Atlanta will be my first trip down south, so hopefully he'll show up as a vendor or otherwise. A Freebirds reunion in Atlanta would be great though.

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John63 Champion Posts: 763 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #8 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 1:53pm I mustve missed the fest bockwinkle attended
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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #9 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 2:37pm

Quote from John63 on Nov 22^nd, 2010, 1:53pm:

I mustve missed the fest bockwinkle attended

Me too. Must have been before '08.

Greg, there's unfortunately no way to make everyone happy. The best you can do is what you've been doing, trying to strike a balance between fresh guests and popular repeats.

In my case, the last 3 Fanfests have really been it for me. Living in rural east Tennessee, there aren't a lot of opportunities, and I don't have the financial resources to travel all over to various signings. Fanfest has become my yearly vacation. And since I'm still building my collection, there are times when I have something for a guest that maybe I had nothing for when they were there, so I'd like to see them back. Or I missed them because something came up (I have bouts with low blood sugar, for example) or I messed up on my budget and could have gotten an autograph after all.

I have yet to be anything but thoroughly pleased with a Fanfest lineup.

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HardcoreHeroes Administrator @NWALegends on Twitter Posts: 2737 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #10 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 4:01pm I very much appreciate the feedback, guys. Bockwinkel was with us in Rockville in 2006 and has done several other appearances since. Maybe I just assumed most folks had met him. Buddy Roberts was in Charlotte in 2008 and 2010, and several Northeast events in between.
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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #11 - Nov 22^nd, 2010, 11:46pm

This is my very first fanfest ever, so pardon me if some of these are a bit redundant, but here are the legends at the top of my list:

Harley Race
Ted DiBiase Sr(check)
Terry Funk
Blackjack Mulligan
"The Stomper" Archie Gouldie
Rock N Roll Express
Jim Duggan
Rick Martel
Stan Hansen
Jim Cornette and Eaton, Condrey and Lane
Don Muraco
Tommy Rich
Vader
Bill Eadie
Paul Orndorff
Bill Watts
Road Warrior Animal and Paul Ellering
Ron Garvin
Jake Roberts
Steiner Brothers

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THE BESTMAN

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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #12 - Nov 23^rd, 2010, 5:00am

Greg - you can't question comments on Bockwinkle and Roberts when five of the announced nine guests are repeats. That's not a knock by the way because the set of fresh faces so far are fantastic.

If anything Dibiase has been around far more than a Bockwinkle or a Roberts. I will be honest and hold my hand up and say I rolled my eyes when I saw the Dibiase announcement.

I have always said there is nothing wrong with a repeat as long as there is at least a year between them. I also firmly accept that it's impossible to put together a show now with completely fresh names so repeats are a must.

My comment on wanting Roberts was a general one rather than I expected to see him at Fanfest in 2011. I have never expected him to surface as a guest name for 2011 because he was around this year.

One thing I would say though in defence of any of Gregs booking for this show is that I actually don't have a major issue with repeats for 2011 because it's in a whole new area - I got over the Dibiase thing because this isn't Charlotte - this is Atlanta. They may be repeat guests for the show but not for the area. Ultimately the lack of names I needed on a show would effect my decision to make a purchase but I am always aware of a bigger picture.

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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #13 - Nov 23^rd, 2010, 10:48am

Quote from THE BESTMAN on Nov 23^rd, 2010, 5:00am:

Greg - you can't question comments on Bockwinkle and Roberts when five of the announced nine guests are repeats.

I think I just did.

Quote from THE BESTMAN on Nov 23^rd, 2010, 5:00am:

If anything Dibiase has been around far more than a Bockwinkle or a Roberts.

Really?

Quote from THE BESTMAN on Nov 23^rd, 2010, 5:00am:

I will be honest and hold my hand up and say I rolled my eyes when I saw the Dibiase announcement.

Really??

Quote from THE BESTMAN on Nov 23^rd, 2010, 5:00am:

Ultimately the lack of names I needed on a show would effect my decision to make a purchase but I am always aware of a bigger picture.

Really???

Seriously, all in fun, Ben.

Some of you grizzled vets might roll your eyes with Ben on some of the "repeats," but this is a weekend to celebrate the wrestling tradition in Georgia. We'll have many first-time VIPs and new folks. I think all of you will find it to be an extraordinary weekend.

Rest assured, Atlanta will be the biggest and best fanfest weekend yet! Guaranteed.

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THE BESTMAN

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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #14 - Nov 23^rd, 2010, 10:56am

Greg you naughty little thing!!! Grin

As I said I have no real issue with any repeats this time around simply because the show is in a new place with a slightly different focus.

It would be silly not to have someone like Ole there - I have no interest but appreciate why hes there.

On a side note enough talk - just put Buddy on will you!!! Grin

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southeasternfan

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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #15 - Nov 23^rd, 2010, 2:40pm

When I think of Georgia Championship Wrestling it s Ole, The Assasin, Mr Wrestling 2 and The Freebirds, So my vote also goes for Roberts and Haye's.

Plus other names I would like to see,
Dick Slater
Bob Roop
Tommy Rich
Austin Idol
Bob Armstrong
Ricky Steamboat
Ron Fuller
Robert Fuller
Don Carson
Gorgeous George Jr.
The Great Mephisto
Norvell Austin
Jerry Stubbs
Randy Rose
Phil Hickerson
Nick Bockwinkle
Larry Zbyszko
Bobby Heenan
Tommy Weathers(REF.)
Ron West(REF.)

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Bammbammbrody Heavyweight Posts: 66 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #16 - Nov 23^rd, 2010, 9:09pm This may be a silly question, but with regards to this being a "Georgia Championship Wrestling" Fanfest, will there be any focus paid to Turner's WCW, which was based primarily out of Atlanta, with alot of Georgia talents?
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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #17 - Nov 23^rd, 2010, 10:06pm

Quote from HardcoreHeroes on Nov 22^nd, 2010, 12:43pm:

Bockwinkel? Roberts? Serious?

You guys give me so much grief for "repeat guests."

How can I make everyone happy?

Rockville was my first ever wrestling convention, so I didn't really know what they were all about; I've always regretting not getting a picture with Bonkwinkel and haven't seen him since....I'm probably in the minority, but I would like for him to show up again.

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John63 Champion Posts: 763 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #18 - Nov 24^th, 2010, 7:27am You're DEFINITELY not the only one who would LOVE to see Bockwinkle in Atlanta
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IV Horsemen Champion Posts: 263 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #19 - Nov 24^th, 2010, 8:12am Quote from John63 on Nov 24^th, 2010, 7:27am: You're DEFINITELY not the only one who would LOVE to see Bockwinkle in Atlanta It's true. I would LOVE it as well. I have been waiting and hoping for Steamboat as well. It would also be great to see Dusty on the main stage this year!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all you guys!
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John63 Champion Posts: 763 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #20 - Nov 26^th, 2010, 12:41pm Having BOTH Steamboat and Bockwinkle there would be absolutely AMAZING! But I dont think steamboat can..isnt he employed by the wwe and prohibited to do such events?..Im not sure
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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #21 - Nov 26^th, 2010, 1:50pm

Quote from John63 on Nov 26^th, 2010, 12:41pm:

Having BOTH Steamboat and Bockwinkle there would be absolutely AMAZING! But I dont think steamboat can..isnt he employed by the wwe and prohibited to do such events?..Im not sure

Hayes and Arn Anderson have made Fanfest appearances while employed by WWE. Jerry Brisco was there this year, and last I knew he still worked there. Dusty was a vendor guest last year. So it's not out of the realm of possibility.

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KOCRoyal Champion OLD SCHOOL WILL NEVER DIE!!!! Posts: 561 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #22 - Nov 26^th, 2010, 11:32pm Here would be a great first time guest if he could do it...JESSE VENTURA. I would definitely love to see him on one of these deals. His show on Tru TV is very good.
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Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist
Reply #23 - Nov 27^th, 2010, 10:47am

Quote from KOCRoyal on Nov 26^th, 2010, 11:32pm:

Here would be a great first time guest if he could do it...JESSE VENTURA. I would definitely love to see him on one of these deals. His show on Tru TV is very good.

Got the chance to meet Jesse Ventura back in September. He couldn't have been nicer. Signed his book and other stuff for everyone and after we had all been thru the line, maybe 1 hour later, he stayed and did photo ops with anyone who wanted one.

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zombie73 #1 Contender Posts: 165 Gender:	Re: Georgia Fanfest Wishlist Reply #24 - Nov 27^th, 2010, 11:55am Here's another vote for Bockwinkel. Never managed to meet him for some reason. I'd love to see him in Atlanta next summer.
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