Forgotten Wrestling: March 2017

Saturday, March 25, 2017

EVENTS / SCHEDULE

CURRENT SCHEDULE FOR WRESTLEMANIA WEEK

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TUESDAY (3/28/2017)

7PM - PRO WRESTLING 2.0: LEGENDS AND HEROES

WEDNESDAY (3/29/2017)

5PM - HULK HOGAN SIGNING AT HOGAN'S BEACH SHOP
5:45PM - AWE: ROCK N BRAWL
8PM - PPW: PUNK GOES WRESTLING VOL. 1
11PM - SLEAZE TALK WITH JOEY RYAN

THURSDAY (3/30/2017)

11AM - ROBBIE E SEMINAR
11AM - WWN SEMINAR & TRYOUT
12PM - TOMMY DREAMER AND BULLY RAY SEMINAR
12PM - HULK HOGAN SIGNING AT HOGAN'S BEACH SHOP
1:30 PM - MARTY JANNETTY SEMINAR
4PM - WRESTLECON: FLAIR AND STING Q&A
4PM - ART OF WRESTLING PODCAST WITH LARRY ZBYSKO
5PM - FEW: BLAST KICKOFF PARTY
5PM - OSW REVIEW
5:30 PM - NICK DINSMORE (EUGENE) SEMINAR
6PM - WWE AXXESS
6:30 PM - JAKE ROBERTS LIVE
6:30 PM - OCW: DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN
7PM - WALEMANIA III
8PM - EVOLVE 80
8PM - FEW: SURVIVE
8:30 PM - WRESTLE PRO
12:00 AM - GCW: JOEY JANELA'S SPRING BREAK

FRIDAY (3/31/2017)

9AM - FEW BLAST: MEET AND GREET
9AM - WRESTLECON
12PM - FEW: FLORIDA LEGENDS LIVE
12PM - PROGRESS
12PM - HULK HOGAN SIGNING AT HOGAN'S BEACH SHOP
2PM - MATT STRIKER & VAMPIRO LIVE PODCAST
2:30 PM - GLACIER SEMINAR
3PM - FEW: FLARES
4PM - EVOLVE 81
4PM - REV PRO
5 PM - WWE AXXESS
7 PM - FEW: SURVIVE
7:30 PM - SPIFFTV BIRTHDAY BASH
7:30 PM -WWE HALL OF FAME
8PM - CHIKARA: TURN LEFT
8PM - WWN CREATIVE SEMINAR
8PM - BRAINBUSTER PRO: UNSTOPPABLE FORCE
8:30 PM - WRESTLECON SUPERSHOW
10 PM - PUNK PRO WRESTLING: A LOVE STORY
11:30 PM - DEL CLOSED FIST
12:00 AM - KAIJU BIG BATTLE

SATURDAY (4/1/2017)

8AM - WWE AXXESS
9AM - FEW BLAST MEET AND GREET
9AM - WRESTLECON
12PM - FEW MID DAY CLASSIC
12PM - SHIMMER
12PM - HOGAN SIGNING AT BEACH SHOP
12PM - PWR PANCAKES AND PILEDRIVERS
1PM - WWE AXXESS
1:30 PM - WHAT CULTURE PRO WRESTLING
2PM - RINGSIDE WITH JIM ROSS
2PM - ROH: FESTIVAL OF HONOR
3PM - FEW: LUCHA
3PM - IGNITE WRESTLING
3PM - ONE NIGHT ONLY WITH THE KLIQ
4PM - CHIKARA: BAD WOLF
4PM - HOGAN SIGNING AT BEACH SHOP
4PM - WRESTLECON WOMEN'S SUPERSHOW
4:30 PM - EDDIE KINGSTON SIGNING
6PM - ROH: WOMEN OF HONOR
6PM - ROH: SUPERCARD OF HONOR XI
7PM - FEW: MANIA'S EVE MEGA SHOW
7PM - JUSTIN ROBERTS SIGNING WITH DREAMER & JOHNNY MUNDO
8PM - NXT: TAKEOVER ORLANDO
8PM - USWA ROADTRIP
8PM - PROGRESS V EVOLVE
8:30 PM - CZW: BEST OF THE BEST
10PM - KEVIN NASH SHENANIGANS PARTY
11:30 PM - BRUCE PRICHARD LIVE PODCAST
12:00 AM - BEYOND WRESTLING: CAFFEINE

SUNDAY (4/2/2017)

8AM - WWE AXXESS
10:30 AM - MANIA MOMENTS BRUNCH
11AM - ACW: HARDY'S BROKEN TAILGATE PARTY
11:30 AM - MANIA CRAWL
12PM - HOGAN SIGNING AT BEACH SHOP
2PM - FIP: HARDY'S BROKEN TAILGATE PARTY
2PM - RINGSIDE WITH JIM ROSS
5:30 PM - WWE WRESTLEMANIA 33
10PM - WWNLIVE: AFTERPARTY
12AM - PWREVOLVER VS WRESTLE CIRCUS

MONDAY (4/3/2017)

8PM - MONDAY NIGHT RAW

TUESDAY (4/4/2017)

8PM - SMACKDOWN LIVE!

WEDNESDAY (4/5/2017)

6:30 PM - NXT TAPINGS AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY

APPEARANCES

Check back to see updated schedule for appearances throughout Wrestlemania Weekend!

Any appearances missing? Let me know at @inrogers29 on Twitter.

Back to Exploring Orlando?

Hulk Hogan will be making appearances at his new Orlando Beach Shop

($150 for Standard Auto/Pic or $200 for Premium)

7679 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

CHARLOTTE will be at Millenia Toys R US on Thursday, March 30th at 3:00PM

Millennia Plaza, 4607 Millennia Plaza Way, Orlando, FL 32839

Bayley will be at the Orlando Eye on I-Drive for a Meet & Greet on Friday, March 31st, from 1-4PM

8401 International Dr #100, Orlando, FL 32819

KEVIN OWENS will be at Walgreens on I-Drive on Friday, March 31st at 5:00PM

8021 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

http://www.wwe.com/meet-kevin-owens-in-orlando-florida

Want to see more superstars? Check out WrestleCon!

http://www.wrestlecon.com/speakers/

NEXT PAGE: EVENTS/SCHEDULE

Sunday, March 19, 2017

FOOD

If you are here in Orlando (or the nearby area) during 'Mania week, you'd likely want to avoid the typical Mcdy's and go somewhere you can't usually go to in your area; so here are some places to check out.

TACOS (Jimmy Hula's)

While in Orlando, skip the Taco Bell stops and head over to Jimmy Hula's. Jimmy Hula's is a beach themed restaurant that has burgers, tacos, and more.

Here is the menu to check out ahead of time.

http://jimmyhulas.com/food-menu/

My personal suggestion: Buffalo Chicken Caeser tacos

BURGERS (GRAFFITI JUNKTION)

Need a Burger? Look no further than Graffiti Junktion; an American Burger bar that serves 100% Angus Beef Burgers. The place has a fun atmosphere with charming graffiti throughout the restaurant that has inside and outside seating.

Here is the full menu to get an idea of what you'd like to chow down on:

http://graffitijunktion.com/food-drink/

My personal suggestion: Build Your Own Bison Burger!

BBQ (4 RIVERS)

4 RIVERS is a delicious smokehouse definitely worth checking out while in the area. Great BBQ with a fantastic atmosphere and not too bad on the wallet! If you need a filling lunch/dinner this is a place to stop by.

Here is the full menu to take a peek at beforehand:

https://4rsmokehouse.com/menu/

My personal suggestion: Smoked Chicken

...They also have an amazing bakery inside the restaurant that makes sweets that are out of this world if you need a treat for after dinner. Speaking of treats....

ICE CREAM (JEREMIAH'S ITALIAN ICE)

Jeremiah's Italian Ice is an ice cream joint that is well known in the Orlando area for its great Ice Cream & Italian Ice. They are most known for their amazing Gelati's; a mixture of soft serve ice cream and italian ice. Definitely a great place to hit up for a treat after dinner or after walking around Axxess all day.

Here is the menu to check out all the different flavors to choose from!

https://jeremiahsice.com/our-treats/italian-ice

My personal suggestion: Cookie Butter Gelati

(but you really can't go wrong here, tons of awesome flavors to choose from!)

NEXT PAGE: Explorin' Orlando!

EXPLORING ORLANDO

Back to Food?

Welcome to Orlando, Florida! While you may have come down to the Sunshine State for Wrestlemania, there is still a lot to see and check out during your visit.

The first thing that many people will mention right off the bat is going to DisneyLand or going to Universal Studios. However, we all know that traveling to Mania and the tickets themselves are NOT cheap. So my focus is going to be suggesting things you can do that will be FREE (or very cheap) to check out.

Disney Springs / Universal CitiWalk

I know that I just mentioned that DisneyLand and
Universal Studios are both expensive... However, if you still want to check them out, both have 'free' areas that you are able to walk around and enjoy. The only expense here is parking and any food or souvenirs you purchase.

Disney Springs is a mix of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment experiences to enjoy. They typically have live music and different live demonstrations to see while wondering around. My favorite thing to do at Disney Springs is typically find a place to eat, then get a treat from Ghirardelli's and walk around and enjoy the atmosphere.

Check out https://www.disneysprings.com to see the schedule for special events!

Now, you can also check out Universal Citiwalk; which as a wrestling fan you know that this is where Impact Wrestling does their TV tapings. However there is plenty more to check out here, from restaurants to shopping, to a free enjoyable boat ride. You also have to get a picture in front of the famous Universal sign! My suggestion is to visit after 6pm so you can get free parking.

Lake Eola

Lake Eola is located in downtown Orlando and has a lot to offer for a fun walk around the lake. There are several places to eat or have a drink along the lake, as well as go for a Swan Boat Ride ($15 per half hour) You will also get to see lots of birds, turtles, and more throughout the area.

Plus you can check out the awesome GIANT WWE CHAMPIONSHIP!

Player 1 Video Game Bar

I've noticed that more often than not, wrestling fans are also video game fans. So while in Orlando, check out this awesome barcade ($5 cover) that houses arcade cabinets from the 80's up to brand new consoles to play like the Xbox One & PS4. They are also open till 2am so even if you don't get out of an event till late your still good to go. They also have rentals to play old school games such as N64 or Super Nintendo.

Its a fun atmosphere (with some awesome cosplay) that allows you to enjoy a drink and play some games. Maybe have a No Mercy 64 challenge here?

http://www.player1orlando.com

Cocoa Beach

Looking to just relax for a bit one? Wanting to put that rental car to some use? Well, if thats the case definitely go enjoy a beach while in Florida and my suggestion would be hitting up Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is about an hour away from Orlando, but its the quickest beach to hit up while in Central Florida. While checking out the beach you can also stop by the Cocoa Beach Pier and enjoy some awesome crab or just grab a quick frozen treat. Enjoy the waves!

Florida Mall

Need to shop? Then Florida Mall is your place to be as it houses 270 different stores! Here is a complete list of all of em'

http://www.simon.com/mall/the-florida-mall/stores

NEXT PAGE: APPEARANCES!

WRESTLEMANIA in ORLANDO

Wrestlemania 33 is set to hit Orlando, FL on April 2nd, 2017 and as an Orlando resident I wanted to give you some ideas for those who will be visiting the Sunshine state!

We will be going over different things you can do while in the area for that week, such as places to eat, shop, visit, explore, and more!