Pro Wrestling Anyone?

Saw this article in The Brooklyn Paper, and thought someone here might be bummed if they found out about this the day after. This Saturday at The Lyceum there will be pro-wrestling. There will be former WWF and WWE stars involved.

"The fledgling fighting league aims to channel the halcyon days of wrestling yore, when good guys were good, bad guys were bad, and the punches were — err — fake."

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/31/44/31_44_bm_wrestling.html

My kid would love this.

I bet. Their website says it'll be kid friendly, which is a wise move given the neighborhood.
http://www.fcwrestling.net/

My kids would love this as well, unfortunately I don't see me swinging the $25 a pop for them.

I mean, I _like_ my kids and all, but $25 a head???



I'm half kidding and seriously considering this.

Of course, there _is_ the whole encouraging violence aspect that I, as a parent, should be concerned with.

Maybe.

I mean, it _is_ entertainment though. And admittedly fake. Although they are definitely _real_ athletes.

Hmm.

Thanks Trainsmoke - I just purchased 2 tickets for my son and husband. Just and FYI a portion of your ticket goes to charity and when checking out you have the option of donating to a charity benefiting children, animals, environment or human rights.

Did you get a couple for us too Stacy? I'd be happy to send my kid with yours, LOL

LongTimeSloper wrote: Did you get a couple for us too Stacy? I'd be happy to send my kid with yours, LOL

LOL - thats why I bought 2 tickets - mom is going to have the evening to herself.

(But in all seriousness - Im sure they wouldn't mind him going with them if you like)

Gonna ask the boss how they feel about this event, will let you know

Ring of Honor really puts on a great product and still is playing small venues in the area, despite finally graduating to the likes of the Manhattan Center last year. If you really want to see a product geared towards true wrestling geeks, it's highly recommended.

The Lyceum offers a weird hodgepodge of events with no regularity. If only Lyceum had consistent entertainment so that the Lyceum could become the neighborhood's reliable [ADJECTIVE] venue with a full calendar of [ADJECTIVE] events.

Agreed. In fact at one point in time I applied to be the event coordinator/booker meaning they were hiring for one. Needless to say I wasn't hired, but if I had been the entertainment would be so [ADJECTIVE] consistent you'd be working overtime just to afford as many $25 events as possible.

good god, you people are picky.

from the website...

opera - check
jazz - check
dance - check
batting cage - check
theater - check
jack: an occasional restaurant - check
music - steve earle / menage a twang - check
gym - crossfit - check
kids stuff - peter and the wolf & a christmas carol(kids?) - check
craft fair - check
wrestling - check

now there is an event "worthy" of a post and still you complain.

feh.

(full disclosure- i am affiliated with the opera.)

gowanusy wrote: good god, you people are picky.

guilty as charged.

I'm not going unless Bruno Sammartino is there!