10 Fun Facts About My Trip To WWE WrestleMania XX
9. Toys 'R' Us Display On Times Square
When you first get to New York, Times Square is top of the list of places to go. Youve seen it in movies and TV shows, so you have to go and check it out yourself.
When I first saw Times Square, I remember almost feeling like I had to hold onto something and I couldnt quite get my balance. It was such an overwhelming visual stimulation that I didnt know where to look first or what to do. Theres billboards for Broadway shows, Yellow Taxis, neon lights, thousands of people and, of course, a massive Toys R Us.
My buddy indulged me as I insisted we visit the toy emporium and see if they had any cool WWE stuff. To my absolute delight, not only did they have a full section of WWE figures and memorabilia but they had a window display to commemorate WrestleMania. From a classic Ric Flair robe to a mould of Andre The Giants hand, it was all there for fans to view and take pictures.
As I stood on Times Square looking at a mould of Andre The Giants hand, it struck me that, as cheesy as it sounds, I was five minutes from Madison Square Garden where WrestleMania began, where Andre slammed Big John Studd for $15,000 and here I am looking at a sculpt of his hand. Ill never forget the feeling of adrenaline I experienced in that moment.