Come watch the NY Giants take on the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday January 1 2012.
Making a special guest appearance will be Super Bowl champion
Leonard Marshall
Pre game meet and greet starts at 6:00pm
Autographs are $25 for flats.
Central Park 2401 Wood Avenue Roselle, NJ 07203
I didn’t catch the Rumble this year. Didn’t feel like putting money in the pocket of the McMahon family if I could get all the info I needed on the internet and on the following edition of RAW.
Now there had been talk of a big swerve going into the event. Initially, I thought there might be dual winners like they did back in 1994 with Bret Hart and Lex Luger. Then I thought the swerve would come in the championship match between Punk and Ziggler. Maybe Laurenitis would screw Punk over and force Punk to participate in the Rumble to get a rematch at Wrestlemania? There needed to be something strong, unique and cause an impact – but did we get it? Hard for me to judge considering that I didn’t watch the event live. But now I’m rather curious because the final result leaves us somewhat miffed considering that there is no creative backing to support any interest leading into Wrestlemania.
For weeks we were teased about the return of Jericho. Fans knew who the cryptic messages were meant for and they wanted it. Fans knew that Jericho was being prepped for Punk to co-headline Mania, and they welcomed it. After all, Jericho is a seasoned veteran, an electrifying entertainer, and one of the few talents who can go toe to toe with the leader of the new generation. It’s a paring of main event caliber talents for a match worth paying for.
So upon his return, Jericho has yet to utter a word to the WWE Universe. As stupid and annoying as the gimmick has been, we all expected Jericho to break his silence the day after on RAW to announce his earned challenge to the WWE champion at Wrestlemania. But with Sheamus winning the Rumble, what will Jericho have to say now?
I don’t mind Sheamus winning the Rumble…if there was something in the creative cards for him. He’s one of the top stars who has been underutilized in the last year. But as we get closer to April 1st, how can Sheamus be built up as a qualified opponent for the Wrestlemania main event? It just doesn’t work…because it’s forced.
Now here’s where the catch 22 comes into play… The point of the Royal Rumble is that ANYONE can win and go off to headline Wrestlemania. So in theory, I love what they did by giving Sheamus the victory. But if the build up for Jericho was so important, and the match between Punk and Y2J was designed to give the card some much needed strength – then why change it now? Especially with a guy who has the tools but who has been creatively absent and lost in a shuffle of meaningless feuds throughout the year. As good as Sheamus is and as much as I think he’s one of the WWE’s top guys – do you really think he has enough stock value to warrant fans to pay for the biggest show of the year? Does he have the appeal? Does he have the drawing power? And can he hold a solid match with Punk?
Then again, who is to say that Sheamus is going to challenge Punk? Maybe this was a way to make the Smackdown title more valuable. Perhaps Jericho will face CM Punk and Sheamus ends up challenging Daniel Bryan? Does that work better for all parties? I think so… I guess we’ll find out tonight!
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Chase Blackburn and Henry Hynoski will be appearing at Hooters in Wayne on January 2 2012. 7pm-9pm
Autograph price is $20 each or both for $30
Come watch the Giants Jets game at the River Rock Bar & Restaurant this Saturday Dec 24 2012. Odessa will be signing autographs from Noon till 1:00PM. Then watch the game with him and if you have a question he can answer it. Photo ops are free. Autographs will be a $10 charge for the photo. The River Rock is located at 1600 Rt. 70 Brick NJ, 08724
Come on down to watch Monday Night Football with former Giant and 2 time Super Bowl champ Sean Landeta at Sports Zone Bar and Grill, 1212 Rt. 34 South, Aberdeen NJ, on Monday, December 19th from 7:30pm to 9pm. Don’t miss this chance to watch two top NFL teams, the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburg Steelers, play for a top spot in the league standings while getting a free autograph from a Football great. Over his career with the NFL as well as the USFL, Sean has amassed many awards, including two Super Bowl championships, two Pro Bowl selections, three All Pro selections, NFL 1980’s All-Decade Team, 1990’s All-Decade Team, two time All-USFL Selection, as well as being selected for the USFL All-Time Team. Don’t miss this chance to watch a great game, eat some great food, and hang out with a football great!
Sports Fan Promotions brings you NY Giant Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. Lawrence Taylor will be at Redd’s Restaurant and Bar located across from the Stadium on December 18 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1986 Super bowl championship.
The event is called LT uncut and will feature a Question and answer session as well as some good stories. The event is $86 and does not include an autograph.
Lawrence Taylor Memorabilia will be available at the Sports Fan Promotions Store only. There are a limited number of autographs available through SFP. It is strongly suggested to order your piece ahead of time. The fee will be
$65 8×10 photo
$75 16×20 photo
$80 Mini Helmet
$150 full size Replica helmet or Official Football.
Please note the date has changed
For more information and to place your order please email me
**The views expressed in this post are those solely of “DieHard” Derek and are not shared by the owner, staff or integrity of Sports Fan Promotions.
It’s been a few weeks since former UFC champion Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from the octagon, and wrestling fans around the world have been eager to hear news about his return to the WWE. But is a return to the fictitious and animated world of pro wrestling even in the cards?
There have been hints leading to a return to the WWE since last year, when Lesnar had a public confrontation with the Undertaker at a UFC event which caused quite a media buzz. There was even some speculation that Lesnar would be Taker’s Wrestlemania 28 opponent, but that honor fell in the hands of Triple H instead. Then word leaked of a contract between Lesnar and the WWE, where his character would be used on some promotional items including the most recent WWE video game where Lesnar would be featured as a playable character. It’s been a while since Lesnar competed in a WWE ring so the concept of dream matches on a gaming console got fans all riled up. Yet the reality of these matches actually happening might just be right around the corner.
Lesnar is still under contract with the UFC, and president Dana White intends on having Brock fulfill his contractual commitment and term. Even though Lesnar is retired from active competition, he can still be used as an analyst, commentator, trainer, spokesperson, etc. And in the competitive world of full contact sports, White is not ready to let his cash cow go back to what is still considered competition.
While the rigorous year-round travel schedule isn’t much of a selling point to convince Brock to return to pro wrestling, I’m sure the money is! You have to speculate what the prospect of having him return would to for WWE business, but you also have to factor how Brock would fit into this new PG product. Sure this bad ass left the pre-determined world of pro wrestling for the barbaric cage wars – but you can’t expect his realistic animal instincts and ruthless aggression to retire as well. Can Brock hang with the new school of competition? Would he be difficult to work with in terms of putting over his opponents because he’s sensitive about how strong his character is portrayed?
I guess when it comes to fantasy booking Brock Lesnar in pro wrestling, the first opponent that comes to mind is The Undertaker. Sure, there’s legit heat there – but both guys have stated that they’d be willing to participate in a shoot fight with each other. That match would make big money for the WWE and even bigger money if it was hosted at Wrestlemania. But would Vince serve up the Taker for that opportunity? Might not make a difference since he only works one day a year anyway. Then again, does the Taker want to risk the legacy of his Mania streak in a shoot fight? On the flip side of the coin, if he were to lose and end the streak – what better way to end it than in a real fight? If you’re that badass, put your money where your mouth is and let the fighting do the talking.
The one thing nobody has on their side is time. Undertaker is a match or two away from retirement. Vince isn’t as hands-on as he use to be and the sand in his time glass almost empty. As for Brock, his health was an issue during his UFC career – so how much of a factor will it take on a pro wrestling return. And last but not least, how much time does the prospect of a return have before the fans lose interest and the value of a return begins to lose stock?
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**The views expressed in this post are those solely of “DieHard” Derek and are not shared by the owner, staff or integrity of Sports Fan Promotions.**
It’s no secret that the McMahon’s didn’t have much faith or confidence in the abilities and drawing power of CM Punk. Yet, given how much Punk’s unscripted promo set the wrestling industry on fire, the WWE knew that there was profitability in having this rebel soldier on the roster. But would e become an icon like Stone Cold Steve Austin, or a loose cannon liability like Brian Pillman?
Enter Kevin Nash – a strong business-minded veteran and a legendary game changing founding father of the n.W.o. Who better to serve as a guiding light for Punk’s future? And just to secure the bet, why not recycle the concept of the n.W.o. faction led by Punk while being mentored by Nash?
I’m not saying Kevin Nash has nothing left to contribute to the business and that a program between him and punk wouldn’t have been worth the while if not just for the promos alone. But do you think Punk would be where he is at this very moment had they stalled the momentum with Kevin Nash?
After Nash’s ladder match with Triple H at whatever the fuck PPV they performed on, Nash went on Twitter and told his fans that he’s glad he was able to end his career int he ring with once of his best friends. So did that mean he was calling it a career?
All the hype surrounding the return of Kevin Nash ended pretty abruptly. So many storylines hinged on Nash’s character’s motives, yet none of the burning questions were ever answered. And with all roads leading to CM Punk – the final destination was a thrown together match with Triple H – whose been MIA as well. Do we chalk this up to piss poor booking? Or can we finally shift the blame to the infamous McMahon micro-managing where scripts are written 337 times a day before the live show airs?
Either way, Nash deserved a better send off. The business wouldn’t be where it is today had it not been for his defection to WCW in 1995. Today, he was used for a brief moment, but fizzled quickly because of the lack of fanfare. We can only hope that his contributions to the business will be celebrated with a nod to the WWE Hall of Fame. His time is due and his moment should be a more fitting farewell for a guy who wasn’t supposed to amount to much in the business but proved his critics wrong. Come to think of it, in retrospect – CM Punk is much like Kevin Nash, and perhaps his short verbal program was the inspiration Punk needed to be where he is now. However you look at it, it’s been a hell of a career for Kevin Nash.
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Come on down to The Whole Scoop Ice Cream, 1149 North Railroad Staten Island NY, on Saturday, December 10th from noon to 1:30 pm to meet Scott Steiner and Maria Kanellis. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hang out while getting autographs and photos with two wrestling legends! As you may know, “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner has a long list of accolades. Some of which include being a former TNA World Tag Team Champion, two time WWF World Tag Team Champion, two time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, two time WCW Television Champion, WCW World Heavyweight Champion, as well as many awards. Scott Steiner has wrestled with WCW, ECW, WWF, WWE, and is currently with TNA Impact. Playboy cover girl Maria Kanellis was a 2004 Raw Diva Search contestant before signing with raw until 2008 where she moved to Smackdown and earning WWE Diva of the Year Award in 2009. For more information, visit www.sportsfanpromotions.com. It is sure to be a great up close and personal experience with these two superstars!
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NY Giants TE Jake Ballard will making his first ever public appearance on Dec 5 2011. Come on down to the Fire House Family Restaurant.from 7:30PM till 9:30PM to meet the former Ohio State Star. The address is 42 Plauderville Garfield, NJ 07026
Autographs $25 Photos and Mini Helmets will be available.
