Low Blows Wrestling Parties: WrestleMania at Buskers On The Ball!

leggo

Yep, just bring what you have and we'll tick you off the list we have as you arrive! Long as your name, reference no etc is there you're set.

Shadooby

You know, judging from previous PPV shows I've come to since the Mania one you started, you would probably get away with charging like €10 for the Captains Live section and put it as VIP, only problem I see with this is any competition or game you do to give out prizes is from the stage your setup on, not to mention the DJing but if you went down that route, my self and my mates are more than happy to pay €10 to have the big screen to watch it on, not that there is anything wrong with watching it on the other screens

leggo

Hmm, thanks for the suggestion, it's something to think about.

To be honest, I wouldn't really look for more money out of it. I love doing these, personally, even if the party only breaks even and I personally don't earn a penny from it (as was the case with Survivor Series; and even with bigger nights like this, I usually end up just putting the money earned after expenses back into future parties). I'd prefer to keep it good value and good quality. If I was to up the price, I'd only do so if we were offering something extra to people of major value (and if people were still able to opt for the €5 option, as you suggested).

We've got big plans to evolve the parties, though. Watch this space!

DM_7

Paypal is so easy to set up it has to be the best option.

All you need is a bank account and if you don't have a bank account please PM me so I can call round your house, pretend I need to use your loo and sneak off to take the money from under the mattress.

grames_bond

That could be tricky to organise, what with people turning up early, and moving chairs etc - could end up being more effort for the lads and I am sure they put so much effort into these already - don't want to give them extra work!

leggo

Yeah, like I don't mind adding extra work personally as we've a strong team setup at this stage, but I hear that and I think: extra security would be needed to check people in and out as they went to the bar/bathroom, and it could become a bit like Oxegen etc with people stopping you at checkpoints every 10 steps. Whereas I like the free-form, relaxed atmosphere there is now and think €5 is solid value wherever you're sitting in the venue (especially when it's packed, as it will be Sunday).

Currently I think it's like a big get together with mates, except you've got a full bar of food, a restaurant, DJ to play music and get some atmosphere going, plus TV everyone likes (because they've all picked it) on in the background before the show. Then the additional stuff like giveaways etc to make it that bit special. And that's exactly what I want it to be.

But it is a valid point that the Live area is the place to be. For now, first-come, first-served is the fairest way, but it's something I'll look to sort out one way or another (I already have one vague idea). These parties are still in their relative infancy, so we kinda have to learn as we go the best way and are completely open to feedback and suggestions as to how we can do so.

Beefy78

jaykhunter wrote: »

The shorter the better, I like this one!

Yeah, #DubRumble it is, then.

A Primal Nut

What exactly is the Live Area? Is it just an area right in front of the main screen - anything else nice about it? How early do people have to arrive to get there?

Liam O

Are there drinks promos?

leggo

A Primal Nut wrote: »

What exactly is the Live Area? Is it just an area right in front of the main screen - anything else nice about it? How early do people have to arrive to get there?

Pretty much. The music is also in there so, while you can hear it in the main restaurant, you get the lion's share of the pre-show atmosphere in there. But, like I said, if you're not there you can still hear the music/banter and the classic matches will be on all screens anyway. If you're there for 9pm you should get a spot there: it seats 120.

Liam O wrote: »

Are there drinks promos?

Whatever Captain's usual drinks promos are (they change from time-to-time; usually stuff like 3 Heinekens for €10 and they do deals on jugs/cocktails etc. Tbh I don't have what the current one's are to hand but just ask at the bar and they'll let you know).

sockmo

Any chance you could keep me a ticket?, ill have to pay at the door,dont want to miss out

leggo

We've only got 60-odd tickets left unfortunately so we have to do it on a first-come, first-served basis (there have been loads who've asked us to keep tickets; it's just not possible since, if something were to happen and a person would have to miss the night last minute, we'd have to turn another one away who was there). Sorry I can't be of more help .

If you're there for 9pm though there shouldn't be a problem.

ciano316

Leggo do I have to print off the ticket or can I just show the email on my phone??

leggo

Email will be fine, we'll tick everyone off our list as they collect their wristbands.

ciano316

Tickets still available man?? Need 2 more.

A Primal Nut

Just realised I've an issue with my tickets. I ordered two pairs separately and received two e-mails but I just seen now that they have the same reference number. So on 24th January I ordered two and got the confirmation e-mail. Then on 26th January I ordered two more and got another confirmation e-mail. But they have the same reference number. Is this a mistake? I should have four tickets altogether. I was planning to just show the two e-mails on my phone but now I see they are the same. Thanks.

jaykhunter

Nut - show them ur PayPal transactions? they'd have different IDs. Hopefully leggo will get back to ya soon enough.

Liam O

A Primal Nut wrote: »

Just realised I've an issue with my tickets. I ordered two pairs separately and received two e-mails but I just seen now that they have the same reference number. So on 24th January I ordered two and got the confirmation e-mail. Then on 26th January I ordered two more and got another confirmation e-mail. But they have the same reference number. Is this a mistake? I should have four tickets altogether. I was planning to just show the two e-mails on my phone but now I see they are the same. Thanks.

I'm in a similar situation, I assume they'll have added them together that's why the ref number is the same, you should be grand. Although 1, possibly 2 have bailed on me so my 2nd trip may have been for nothing...

A Primal Nut

Liam O wrote: »

I'm in a similar situation, I assume they'll have added them together that's why the ref number is the same, you should be grand. Although 1, possibly 2 have bailed on me so my 2nd trip may have been for nothing...

Yep he replied to my pm straight away so seems everything is ok. Anyone know if they have WiFi in captain America?

Furious-Red

Hope everyone has a great night , i really really hope i can round up a few heads for WM

orestes

After weeks of looking forward to this, at the last minute I can't bloody make it

Beefy78

Oh my God. This is one of the best nights ever. Thank you leggo.

ciano316

Great Night in Captain's pity about the results.

jaykhunter

ciano316 wrote: »

Great Night in Captain's pity about the results.

Agreed the crowd really made the most of some desperate results. Anyone who's anyone got a pop. Jericho was mad over. Even footage of Cena got the crowd split in 2! Shocked at the amount of Pro-Cena/Rock in attendance actually. Really lovely to hear Sheamo get such a massive ovation

D-FENS

Definitely make a habit of going to these as had a great first time.
Great crowd (Fair play to the guy impersonating Roadogg etc.), beer jugs were dirt cheap and really enjoyed the archive matches especially Austin's 3rd RR win and the theme songs (I requested Christian/At Last but it was late on, maybe next time:))
Look forward to the photo's, will they appear on the WWE partys FB page?
Cheers to all involved in arranging!

leggo

Cheers lads. Thanks for coming and making the night such great craic: as I said on the Facebook, we run the nights, but it's what you guys do with it that makes them special. Pics should be up shortly, our photographer is usually great at turning them over quickly. Will post here when they're up. Hope to see you all again for Mania!

leggo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPWogoevhLU

A Rogue Hobo

Decided last night when watching the Rumble with some friends that we're definitely gonna attend the Mania one, can't wait for it

Shadooby

Good craic as usual, Domhnall was awesome again, Jesus Leggo, bar him from doing anything will ya or no one will get a chance to win some t-shirts lol.
Ah yeah, cant wait for Mania, already requested the next day off work to recover from the night. Loved the random chants hahaha "Paid a fiver" was great!

Once again, Thanks for setting all these up Leggo and to those that help you during the events with getting Merch and what not, we all appreciate it!

leggo

Pics are online! My personal favourite is of the reaction to Jericho's entrance:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.227217830749136.59528.114162802054640&type=1

jaykhunter

Congrats on another great night Leggo - wish I could somehow keep the audio from the live crowd and watch Rumble repeats with that on instead. Y2J's entrance and everyone going mental was my favourite part of the night. Just roaring for 3 minutes straight was awesome. Definitely squeezing every possible ounce of enjoyment out of show.

Voice recovered and can't wait for Mania!

da_shee

Looks like it was a brilliant party, I saw the video on Facebook of yer man ripping off the hulk t-shirt when the Rock one. Was hilarious! Definitely going to try and get to the 'mania party!

A Primal Nut

http://www.joe.ie/entertainment/entertainment-news/video-italia-90-esque-scenes-in-dublin-bar-as-the-rock-wins-the-wwe-title-0033484-1

Liam McPoyle

Couldn't make the Rumble one but have the day after Mania booked off work already.Was there for it last year and it was a savage nights craic,can't wait for this year.

Exclamation Marc

Cannot wait for Mania again this year. Last year's event really was incredible.

but1er

ill go the mania one only if that hot drunk chix will be there again? she was great criac haha

2nd Row Donkey

but1er wrote: »

ill go the mania one only if that hot drunk chix will be there again? she was great criac haha

I think she'll be on her best behaviour this time around.

leggo

We have 50 WWE WrestleMania 29 Party tickets going up for pre-sale (via Paypal) today around 1pm guys, if anyone wants to be sure of theirs. The link will be on the WWE Parties Ireland Facebook page.

We're doing physical tickets this time as opposed to email. Here's a sneak peak if you haven't seen yet:

leggo

I did an interview with Radio Kerry Online about WWE Parties today, if anyone is interested the audio is up here: http://soundcloud.com/gavin-oconnor-1/rick-nash-wwe-parties-12-02-13.

We've only a few more pre-sale tickets left for the Mania Party if anyone wants to get their hands on them (MOD EDIT: PAYPAL TIX SOLD OUT). The full event page and general tickets will be online, hopefully, next week!

leggo

Just some updates:

• If you haven't seen yet, pre-sale tickets sold out Thursday. We'll have general tickets on-sale soon!
• Our WWE Elimination Chamber prediction contest is up on the WWE Parties Facebook page. We've tickets to the WrestleMania party on sale for the winner of this & will give away some WWE merch to the overall league leader too.
• The full event page will be up on Monday (hopefully, just have to confirm one more thing).
• We've something...special lined up to be released tomorrow night before EC. Will post it here too. If you were at the Rumble party, you might be able to hazard a guess what it is...

leggo

If you haven't seen it yet, here's our ad for #CaptainsMania2!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4VLgG-d2KM

2nd Row Donkey

Impressive. Great job.

leggo

Event page is online!

http://www.facebook.com/events/119904234858187/

★★★ TICKETS ONLY €5; ON-SALE FRIDAY 22nd FEBRUARY★★★
(Tickets will be available from WRESTLING MANIA, St Stephen’s Green & via Paypal [we'll post the link in the event when available]. We recommend you buy early to ensure a spot as the WWE Royal Rumble 2013 Party was a sellout and we expect this to be even bigger!)

It’s the big one: #CaptainsMania2, as Captain America’s, Grafton St fills up for the grand-daddy of ‘em all: WWE WrestleMania 29.

➡ Full PPV on big-screen
➡ Pre-show entertainment
➡ Late bar & Captain’s delicious food menu also available

Last year, we made history by hosting the first-ever official WWE WrestleMania Party in Ireland and have since gone onto be the only WWE night officially sponsored by WWE, featured on TheJournal.ie and Joe.ie, endorsed by the likes of Zack Ryder, Jim Ross & more!


★★★CARD★★★

WWE Champion, THE ROCK vs. JOHN CENA

World Champion, ALBERTO DEL RIO vs. JACK SWAGGER

Rumoured:
CM PUNK to be added to WWE Championship match
BROCK LESNAR vs. TRIPLE H
THE UNDERTAKER
DOLPH ZIGGLER vs. CHRIS JERICHO
DANIEL BRYAN vs. KANE


★★★PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT★★★
(Doors from 9pm)
*** The first-ever WWE Parties HALL OF FAME Ceremony!
*** WWE merchandise giveaways!
*** WWE music & classic WrestleMania matches/moments on all screens!
*** ...and more still TBC!

Stay tuned to the event and www.facebook.com/WWEIreland for all breaking news on this event!

Over-18's only; ID required.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

leggo

Tickets are NOW for-sale from WRESTLING MANIA, St Stephens Green. Only €5, as always! However, if you wish to buy via credit card in Wrestling Mania, there will be a €1 surcharge.

Beefy78

I'll be missing this as I'm seeing my beloved Shrimpers play at Wembley that day. I'm sure this will be an amazing night as always.

Joe24

Just got a couple of tickets for this for myself and my brother. Neither of us have been to any of the previous parties. Really looking forward to it even though we won't know anybody else there. Have no doubt it will be a friendly atmosphere having read about the previous events.

Taking the following day off work as well. No choice really. Will need more than a couple of pints to be able to suspend disbelief for the main event

Still though, can't wait!

2nd Row Donkey

Arse. Was in city centre a few days ago and never thought of picking up some tickets.

leggo

Joe24 wrote: »

Just got a couple of tickets for this for myself and my brother. Neither of us have been to any of the previous parties. Really looking forward to it even though we won't know anybody else there. Have no doubt it will be a friendly atmosphere having read about the previous events.

Exactly, everyone is just there to chill out and have the craic with other wrestling fans so you guys will fit in fine!

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Arse. Was in city centre a few days ago and never thought of picking up some tickets.

You should be alright buying in the next couple of weeks at least. We're running out of our Paypal allocation of tickets but still haven't sold out of our batch in Wrestling Mania! Tickets tend to sell faster coming up to the event, when people start making their definite plans, so if you're a few weeks ahead of that you won't be left out in the cold. Will post here to give notice if we start to run out earlier than anticipated though!

Furious-Red

Looks like im going this year Friend is picking up tickets tomorrow(hopefully ) :D

leggo

Just a heads up that we're now sold out of our Paypal allocation of tickets, meaning that all remaining tickets are for sale in Wrestling Mania, so please do not book any more via the link (though all new orders that come in from said link will be refunded ASAP, so don't worry if you read this after ordering!)