10 Fun Facts From My Trip To WWE WrestleMania 32
8. WaleMania 2
In San Jose last year, WaleMania was one of the best fan experiences during WrestleMania weekend, so when they announced a sequel in Dallas, I had to attend.
We arrived at the swanky nightclub to see a queue of people waiting to get in, and, of course, Virgil standing there in his casual tracksuit, chatting with fans and desperately trying to convince them to part with their money for his photos. What a legend. We were soon ushered into the main bar where Court Bauer came out to thank everyone for attending.
Guests for the night included Dave Meltzer, Jim Ross, Konnan, and a few others. As fans were sitting back to relax and enjoy the show, out of nowhere, Big E appeared to a huge roar. The "New Day Rocks" chants that followed were deafening, as the Tag Champion took the mic and said, "I'll probably keep my words brief, since I'm not here to get myself fired."
After Big E handed the mic back to Konnan, we thought that would be our fix of WWE talent. But then the hosts announced a special guest, none other than, Alberto Del Rio! Seeing Del Boy's personality shine through in this intimate setting made us realise how much bigger a star he could be in WWE if they would allow him to have a character that was an extension of himself. Mr. El Patron only talked briefly so he wouldn't get himself into trouble by saying the wrong thing, but he looked happy to be there. The audience were happy to see him too, chanting "Si Si Si" in appreciation.
Thanks to the lovely folks at WrestleZone, here are some highlights...