World Class Revolution presents
God Bless Texas II. My son and I went to the first God Bless Texas event last year that was held
at the Gas Monkey Live venue. We had a couple issues at that one and was assured
that it was a one-time thing and it should not happen again. So we decided to go ahead and buy tickets for this one as well. It was at a different venue this time, so fingers crossed it will be better. My son and I arrive
at Gilley’s Dallas around 4:00 pm on Sunday April 15th. Since we had
ringside VIP tickets we were allowed to enter the venue at 4:30 pm before regular
admission. Everyone else was allowed to enter at 5:00 pm. So we go ahead and make
our way to the venue’s entrance. A line started to grow behind us. We could over
hear people making comments like “Do you think they will actually let us in on
time?” Laughter and “I doubt it” was the answers we heard. Since we usually don’t
know anyone at these shows, we just keep to ourselves. Well 4:30 came and went.
We noticed some of the wrestlers starting to walk by to go in. They finally let
us in at about 4:45 pm. As we enter we see most of the talent at their
respective tables to greet their fans. I had already pre-planned who I wanted to
meet. First and foremost was Chavo Guerrero Jr., Marshall and Ross Von Erich,
Iceman King Parsons, John Morrison, & Eric Embry.
When we
walk in Ross and Marshall were already in a conversation with some of their
fans. Not sure how that happened considering we were the first VIPs to enter.
So we walked over to Chavo’s table. Who was set up right next door of the Von
Erichs. I had an old WWE program from 2004 that I have been getting signed by some
of the wrestlers in it. This time I needed Chavo and John Morrison to sign it. So my
son and I were talking to Chavo and I had asked him what he would charge to sign my
book. He gave me a price and took a photo with me. The price was really good. Even
though we were only speaking for a few minutes, you can tell that he really
cares about his fans.
After
that we walked back over to Ross and Marshall and were speaking to them for a
while. It’s always good to see them. Like others who grew up here in Dallas, it’s
good to see them keeping up the Von Erich moniker and keeping the tradition
alive. I’m glad we were able to catch up a bit and able to speak about this and
that on a personal level. We took a couple photos and let them get back to
business. We were also able to get a photo with the Australian wrestler that
goes by the name Hunter P.S. Hayes. Who, in the ring, is the “son” of former
Freebird Michael P.S. Hayes. Just three of the coolest guys you will meet.
Speaking
of Freebirds. We were walking around the autograph area (which didn’t take that
long) and who do I run into. (Not literally) Miranda Gordy. Miranda is the
daughter of legendary Freebird (RIP) Terry Gordy. She was there at the show and
was going to be part of the match against Ross, Marshall, and Hunter. She was
supposed to have accompanied Buddy "Jack" Roberts Jr., son of former Freebird Dale Hey aka Buddy
Roberts. But I didn’t see him. In the
match he was replaced with Lance Hoyt. But Miranda was really cool. She and I
took a photo together, shook hands, and said our nice to meet yous and went our
separate ways.
I totally missed Iceman the first time walking around. But I did see him the second time. So my
son and I made our way over. I had a really good photo of the two of us from
the first God Bless Texas back in 2018. We were chatting for a minute about it
and he was talking to my son. Then I asked him if he would sign my photo. He
said of course. It will be $25. I instantly thought “WOW” he went majorly up
from the last time we met. Not to mention it was my own photo. But I really
wanted him to sign it. (Something that I have since grown to regret doing) So I reluctantly paid it. I then asked if I could get a
photo with him with my phone. He looked at his manager and his manager said
that will be an additional $20. I was at a loss for words. So I passed on that.
A different light seemed to be shinning down than it did before. Last time I make that mistake.
We made
our way over to speak to the Boss man. Jerry and I have never spoken that much
in person. Mainly via Facebook. So it was good to finally speak with him and
catch up a little. Our conversation spanned quite a few topics. Some personal,
some wrestling. It was during one of those conversations that Jerry told me
that John Morrison wasn’t going to make the show. Little bummed out because I
really wanted his autograph. But it is what it is. So we knew Jerry was busy
and we didn’t want to take up to much of his time. Especially by asking frivolous
questions. Lol So we went and made one more go around the autograph area. Jerry
did give us a promotional poster that came with our tickets. So I could try and
get that signed.
As we
were walking around, I had noticed the former wrestler "The Flamboyant" Eric
Embry walking around. I walked up to him and we spoke for a few minutes about
the good old days of WCCW and the Sportatorium. He was a really nice guy that
still seemed to care about his fans from back in the day. He took a photo with
me. I got from our conversation that he was a little put off by the charging of
autographs and photos. Back in the day I met just about all the wrestlers from the WCCW but I honestly couldn’t tell you if I met Eric before. But I’m glad I did now.
I didn’t get an autograph though.
As we
finished up meeting Eric Embry, I really wanted to get my promotional posters
signed by some of the talent that I didn’t really know. I walked over to “Retro”
Randy Price’s table and spoke with him for a minute. We were talking about the
last GBT. Which was his first event with World Class Revolution (At the time it was Imperial Wrestling Revolution). We spoke and
he signed my poster then he had to go. I kept looking at all the
wrestler’s tables to see how much they would charge to sign it. Not a one had
prices for your own item or anything. Plus they would all have a lot of people
around their table and it would be really awkward asking how much to sign it.
So I wasn’t able to get anyone else on it.
It was
getting closer to start time and my son and I headed to our seats. We had
really good ringside seats. They were unfortunately zip tied together. Which made
for a very awkward evening. I was so close to the guy next to me, if I was at
work, HR would have been involved. Lol Also, the view would have been better if
the camera man wouldn’t have been in front of us most of the time. Occasionally
he would move and we could see without having to lean this way or that way. But
regardless, we had a great time. About mid-way through there was an “intermission”
and the VIP ticket holders got to go in the ring and take a photo. We thought
it was going to be just us, but wrestler Marti Belle joined the VIP’s in the
photo. She was really nice. Then after about 15-20 minutes (maybe?) the
wrestling started back up.
When
the final match started, it was Chavo against MVP. I instantly leaned over to
my son and said I don’t know who to root for. I like them both. But it was a
great match. Not to mention there was a guy behind us that was so funny. He had
everyone just cracking up. But after the match, Chavo took the mic and did a speech
thanking everyone as did MVP. They also said that they would take in ring
photos with anyone who wanted one for $20 with both of them. So my son and I
took the offer. As we were waiting for MVP to come back to the ring, Chavo told
my son and I to come up in the ring. We got in the ring and was talking to him
for a few minutes. Chavo is just a really awesome guy, I can’t stress that
enough. So MVP made his way back in the ring and we took the photo. Some random guy walking
by took the photo. The photo was ok, it could have been better. But it was cool
none the less. Just a really cool night of wrasslin’. We got to have some well-deserved
father/son time and see some really talented wrestlers. Can’t wait for the next
Dallas show. Great job Jerry and all the talented wrestlers. See you all next time.
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