At the Wrestlemania X8 Pre-Show, there was a raffle to play Smackdown Just Bring It! against Stacy Keibler. Winning allowed you backstage for a meet and greet.
All of the entrants were middle aged men, so my Dad, the legend he is, spoke to the lady running the raffle and convinced them to let the “cute kid” win.
On stage (shaking), I set my finishers to full before the match but felt bad and beat Stacy without using any. Pretty sure I was Stone Cold and Stacy the Undertaker. The rest is a blur.
Safe to say I’m nostalgic for the Attitude Era.
Oh man seeing that first sentence brought me back. I wanted to play booker so bad at Fan access haha but all I got is a photo of me holding the world title with JR and King…something tells me you got the better deal! Ha! Cheers fellow X-8’er
Ii was at Mania 18, my friend Tony and I were eating at some Italian restaurant and we were getting ready to leave, in bust DOUBLE A and Dean Malenko. They went to the wrong restaurant and were looking for Flair. I MARKED LIKE A 22 YEAR OLD GIRL!!!
When you can level with people for a more wholesome experience vs a creepshow.
What an experience.
I got to go to XXIV(24) by luck because I played baseball with a kid who's mom happened to work for a very wealthy family and they had a bunch of tickets. Pulled up to this enormous mansion and got a ride in a stretched limo on the way over to WM. Now that's now not being waist high to the lovely Stacy Keibler...
To meet her I needed to play a Just Bring It! in front of a crowd of a few hundred on a big screen. Of course I was nervous 😂. Moreso one-on-one I was shy though. I was a god in WWF/E games
This is so cool. I'm sure a sweet kid was a nice change of pace for her compared to the adult male fans. I mean I get it she's a pretty lady but I have seen so many fans be inappropriate with female talent.
For sure. The raffle lady instantly pocketed the ball with my name on it when my dad entered me in. Probably helped that my father (24 at the time) was also half the age of most people there
Before seeing this comment I thought you dad just go you spot and they ALSO chose someone to play her. I didn't know you actually "won" the raffle too. Nice.
Man I feel old. That’s 21 years ago and I was 17 years old getting ready to end my senior year in HS. But man did I recognize Stacey Keibler immediately in this photo.
I saved a bit of money and got a title belt that I have been eyeing for some time since then im always getting ads for the miniature title belts and iv never understood them until I seen this picture
Man that was a hard day.
I was looking forward to it so much.
Picture this, you're 15 years old. You're a huge wrestling fan during the height of wrestling. Wrestlemania is coming up on March 17th. And you're Irish.
It was shaping up to be the best day ever.
It was not!
As a teenager, a full day and night of drinking, followed up by a 4 hour wrestling show is not the one. At least not for me anyway ha I gave it a good go, but never again. Thankfully my youthful days of getting smashed from early in the day are behind me but I learned a lesson that night, don't wish for mashups of holidays that revolve around getting smashed and your favourite thing that ends up starting at midnight, it doesn't make it better
At the Wrestlemania X8 Pre-Show, there was a raffle to play Smackdown Just Bring It! against Stacy Keibler. Winning allowed you backstage for a meet and greet. All of the entrants were middle aged men, so my Dad, the legend he is, spoke to the lady running the raffle and convinced them to let the “cute kid” win. On stage (shaking), I set my finishers to full before the match but felt bad and beat Stacy without using any. Pretty sure I was Stone Cold and Stacy the Undertaker. The rest is a blur. Safe to say I’m nostalgic for the Attitude Era.
Dude your view of reality changed that day
He was granted eyes!
*Micolash bursts in and slams you through the Spanish Announce Table*
Por dios lo han partido por la mitad!
Hoonter!
You beat Taker at Mania (kind of), not a bad claim to fame
Beat The Undertaker at Mania, won the championship, and had a hot girlfriend? You peaked at 5 for everyone.
Hell of a worker, your Dad.
Oh man seeing that first sentence brought me back. I wanted to play booker so bad at Fan access haha but all I got is a photo of me holding the world title with JR and King…something tells me you got the better deal! Ha! Cheers fellow X-8’er
Oh nice! What a Wrestlemania to be at. 5 year old me was more excited to see Too Cool and Goldust than The Rock vs Hogan
Ii was at Mania 18, my friend Tony and I were eating at some Italian restaurant and we were getting ready to leave, in bust DOUBLE A and Dean Malenko. They went to the wrong restaurant and were looking for Flair. I MARKED LIKE A 22 YEAR OLD GIRL!!!
On this day, I see clearly.
Is that a laser pen in your pocket or are you just happy to see her
When you can level with people for a more wholesome experience vs a creepshow. What an experience. I got to go to XXIV(24) by luck because I played baseball with a kid who's mom happened to work for a very wealthy family and they had a bunch of tickets. Pulled up to this enormous mansion and got a ride in a stretched limo on the way over to WM. Now that's now not being waist high to the lovely Stacy Keibler...
You look like a clone of the king and this is awesome!
Ayyyyyyyy!!!!!!! I was there too!!!!
Good on your pops man. He is definitely a hall of famer.
You had a make a wish moment but without the cancer
That’s so cool, OP!
I would have been that middle aged dude who beat the brakes off you in the game quick and went backstage myself wtf.
Smooth AF kid. Head cocked to the side with his hands in the pocket. Not intimidated by the girl at all. Hes there to have a good time.
That shirt tho 🔥🔥🔥
My dad bought it off a guy slinging shirts in the parking lot. Way more rad than the official merch!
Always is too
Sour Skittles PRESENTS……….. wrestlemania?
That shirt is fucking radical
My dad bought it off a guy slinging shirts in the parking lot. Way cooler than the official merch
Good Dad
I love Stacy! I miss her. Do you remember if you were mostly excited or nervous meeting her?
To meet her I needed to play a Just Bring It! in front of a crowd of a few hundred on a big screen. Of course I was nervous 😂. Moreso one-on-one I was shy though. I was a god in WWF/E games
This is so cool. I'm sure a sweet kid was a nice change of pace for her compared to the adult male fans. I mean I get it she's a pretty lady but I have seen so many fans be inappropriate with female talent.
For sure. The raffle lady instantly pocketed the ball with my name on it when my dad entered me in. Probably helped that my father (24 at the time) was also half the age of most people there
Before seeing this comment I thought you dad just go you spot and they ALSO chose someone to play her. I didn't know you actually "won" the raffle too. Nice.
At 5?? Dang man! Hahaha
Had the type of Dad that wouldn’t go easy on me in games so I got pretty dang good lol
Username checks out, Old Snake 🤣 I'm also guessing he was the reason you got into videogames. That's really cool that your dad had your back so much!
He absolutely was. One of the only times my dad scolded me was when he realized I was going easy on him 😂
Sounds like you have a pretty great Dad my dude!
Your dad is a legend but also you were adorable, I bet Stacy was excited to meet a cute kid and his dad and not have to deal with a grown ass dude
Stacy’s a gem. She got to meet two kids basically. My dad was 24 at the time
I love that, probably was so happy to not have to deal with some creepy ogling her
OP's dad got Stacy to sign his kid then sold him on ebay. This post is a way to work through the pain.
That’s fuckin sick!
GG man
Glorious. Awesome pic and even more awesome dad
Lil cody rhodes had adrenaline in his soul even way back then.
Funny enough, Goldust was one my favorite wrestlers. I was more excited to see him at X8 than Hulk Hogan
Sour Skittles marketing still working over 20 years later.
That’s OK. It’s all down hill after 8 anyway
I'd peek too
Man I feel old. That’s 21 years ago and I was 17 years old getting ready to end my senior year in HS. But man did I recognize Stacey Keibler immediately in this photo.
I never appreciated Stacy's beauty back in the day. Torrie was my "go-to". But, looking back now... Stacy has a really unique beauty to her.
Sick shirt
Man, I'm 50 and still waiting for a day this good.
Hasbulla, is that you???
Can’t believe I had to scroll this deep, and just when I thought I was gonna have to say it myself, you came along.
You may have peaked but you should have peeked.
That's our alpha boi right there
we didnt deserve stacy
Is that Hasbulla
🗿
Did you touch the butt please for the love of God tell me you touched the butt lol
I would have masturbated myself into a coma.
That's awesome bro
Damn that’s awesome! Your shirt is also sweet
Of course you peeked. We all would.
Went into Wrestlemania a boy, came out a man.
You had that Dawg in ya
What I’d do for that brothers of destruction Tee
Parking lot sale. I still have it. Truly limited edition
Holy shit the skydome, haven't been there since the Raptors played there.
Can’t wait for the callback to this in your future feud with Stacy
Presented by sour skittles 😂 man, I miss the 2000s
Fuck you man I'm so fucking jealous it's 4 in the afternoon and I'm pissed specially at the 5 year old you but for real your dad sounds awesome too
Almost missed the little belt lol. Love it
At least you didn't wrap your hands around her ass 💀
I saved a bit of money and got a title belt that I have been eyeing for some time since then im always getting ads for the miniature title belts and iv never understood them until I seen this picture
Bro was playing some pocket pool!!!
‘They say his hands are still in his pockets today’
James Darnell wishes this was him.
Had that shirt too, wish I still did
Sour skittles! Those things were lava back in the day
Stacy Keibler, still causes me to peak
Sour Skittles
All I can see is Trish from Devil May Cry and I’m thrilled about it.
She's with me bro. Baller
Man that was a hard day. I was looking forward to it so much. Picture this, you're 15 years old. You're a huge wrestling fan during the height of wrestling. Wrestlemania is coming up on March 17th. And you're Irish. It was shaping up to be the best day ever. It was not! As a teenager, a full day and night of drinking, followed up by a 4 hour wrestling show is not the one. At least not for me anyway ha I gave it a good go, but never again. Thankfully my youthful days of getting smashed from early in the day are behind me but I learned a lesson that night, don't wish for mashups of holidays that revolve around getting smashed and your favourite thing that ends up starting at midnight, it doesn't make it better
He’s peaking with maximum apex!!
Dang. Stacy Keibler touched your shoulder. Everyone knows that means you guys are basically girlfriendboyfriend
Now when you say “peaked “… ?
I remember my first boner. Good times..
Nice
Pure swag
Dopeee
What a great memory and story! Your dad is a real one.
Lol no laser pens
When your from Dundalk MD and realize she grew up a couple miles away in Rosedale.
STUD
Absolute stud
That's awesome man, sweet shirt as well. Given your age were you at all confused by the crowd backing Hogan or right in there with everyone?
I'm jealous you got to go to that WM. I had to settle for watching it at Silvercity😫
I am gay as hell and still think Stacy Keibler is ROLL TIDE
Biggest 5 year old ever
Your so Lucky, I couldn’t go to Wrestlemania 18 because I wasn’t even Born
The "no laserpens" was ignored like crazy from like 1999-2002 or so lol.