Thursday, July 16, 2009

Throwbackchampion on TV: GMA 7 Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho TV Guesting


Details:
GMA 7: Philippines Top local channel recently featured Yours truly on their Top Rated News & Public Affairs TV Program: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho. w/c aired every Saturday at 9pm here in the Philippines.

The Episode tackles on WWE's business booming & the Die-hard WWE Fans, Aficionados & Collectors in the Philippines, Of course what more can be better differentiate the Ultimate WWE Fanatic than yours truly being interviewed on the boob tube as a lifelong WWE fan for 20 years & the largest WWE DVD & Memorabilia collection in the Country(philippines).

Episode Title:
"Animal cosmetic surgery, Wrestling Fanatics, in - demand jobs"
Air Date: 07-11-2009

You can Watch or Download the Entire Episode here: (credit to Pinoy-TV.net)
(for Filipino Speaking Language only)

Author's Note:
Big Thanks to the Kapuso Network GMA 7 for Showcasing my Collection. They Shoot the episode segment in a very hot glaring sun on a thursday morning, Special Thanks & Big Credit goes to the Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho TV Crew.

Also Special Huge Thanks to Solar Entertainment & JackTV (The Number 1 WWE Programming distributors here in the Philippines) for the kudos & credentials they gave my contacts to GMA 7 for the TV interview.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

WWE Smackdown & ECW Live Tour in Manila 2009


Details:
July 10, 2009 Marks a Special Event for The WWE: World Wrestling Entertainment Fans in the Philippines as the WWE Returns to Manila for the first time after 3 years of Absence to held their star studded tour titled
"WWE Smackdown & ECW Live Tour in Manila - For 1 Night Only".

Took the Oppurtunity w/ my entourage before the Big Event to Meet, Greet & Accompany the WWE Superstars while they where here in Manila Recently.

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Jeff Hardy

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Rey Mysterio

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CM Punk - Autographed Wrestlemania 25 Blu-Ray

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John Morrison & Melina

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WWE Divas: Maria, Michelle Mccool, Melina & ECW GM Tiffany

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Christian

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Tommy Dreamer - Autographed ECW Barely Legal 97 DVD

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The Great Khali

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Autographed WWE Royal Rumble: The Complete Anthology DVD Box Set


Details:
Last Friday, (July-10-2009). WWE Superstars invaded Manila as part of their upcoming International tour. Lucky enough i took the opportunity to have my WWE Royal Rumble: The Complete Anthology DVD Box Set signed by the WWE Superstars.

The Royal Rumble Anthology Box Set was autographed
by the following WWE Superstars:
Batista
CM Punk
Rey Mysterio
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
The Great Khali
John Morrison
Jack Swagger
Christian
Dolph Ziggler
Melina

The Rumble Anthology DVD Box set is Stored inside a Customized Acrylic Glass Case
for collection/display purposes.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Wrestlemania 25 DVD Exclusives

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On March 31, 1985, the WrestleMania legacy was born at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This sold-out event was the origin of what has become the greatest sports-entertainment franchise in American history. In 2009, this franchise celebrated 25 years and it was the biggest event in company history.

Wrestlemania 25 Steelbook FYE Exclusive DVD
Wrestlemania 25 DVD Box Set w/ Mini WWE Encyclopedia Book Walmart Exclusive
Wrestlemania 25 Blu-Ray DVD Set

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

WWE Royal Rumble 2009 Steelbook DVD Exclusive



Details:
WWE Royal Rumble 2009 Steelbook DVD *Exclusive Packaging

Exclusive to HMV Canada & Walmart US Stores only, Originally set to be release as an exclusive to FYE stores in the US, but scrapped at the last moment.

Then for Unknown Reason HMV Canada & Walmart US carry the steelbook DVD few weeks later after it's 1st initial release in the mass market in Very Limited Rare Quantites.

Royal Rumble 2009 Steelbook DVD UPC #'s:
Canada Steelbook: 741952928638
US Steelbook: 651191947485


Scrapped FYE Exclusive DVD Advertisement
from WWE Magazine March 2009 Issue
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The Animal in Manila 2



Details:

JackTV (the #1 WWE programming channel in the philippines) presents
"The Animal in Manila 2",
WWE & Philippines own Dave Batista Homecoming Promo Tour.

50 Lucky Winners including 10 VIP Promo Winners will able to Meet & Greet Filipino-Greek WWE Superstar "The Animal" Dave Batista up close & personal.

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Luckily i was selected as one of the lucky 10 VIP Promo winners of the "Are you the Ultimate WWE Fan" contest to get a chance to Meet & Greet Batista last March,02,2009 here in Manila,Philippines.

WWE.COM Exclusive Video
"Batista goes to the Philippines"
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Throwbackchampion on WWE.COM Video Link:

Actually this is the 3rd time i've met Dave Batista already,
the 1st one (photo below) taken 3 yrs ago during a Meet & Greet Signing here in Manila,Philippines also.
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The photo was old as you can see folks i was such a huge guy back then.

Autographed Items by Batista:
Autographed Royal Rumble Anthology by Batista (2005 Winner)
Autographed World Heavyweight Championship Belt by Batista
(2x autographed last 2006, Leather strap & Plate)
JackTV Gift Bag Goodies w/ Authentic WWE Items & Posters
Animal in Manila 2 Promo Winning I.D.

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Saturday, March 7, 2009

WWE DVD Collection



Details:
Here's an Updated view of my WWE DVD & Memorabilia Collection Glass Display Cabinets. (another one is still under construction for future WWE Blu-ray & DVD releases)

My Collection consist cabinet is mostly filled w/ Region 1 WWE Exclusive DVD Releases, Autographed WWE DVD's & memorabilias by WWE superstars , Autographed Lifesize Adult Replica Belts signed by John Cena & Batista and also along w/ The Immortal Hulk Hogan Lifesize Statue.

WWE DVD Collection Glass Cabinet
Display A
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WWE DVD Collection Glass Cabinet
Display B
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD



Details:
Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows is a documentary film which follows World Wrestling Federation superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF.

The DVD Chronicles his WWF Championship victory at SummerSlam to his final match with the company at Survivor Series on November 9, 1997 w/c is well known from the wrestling business industry as the "Montreal Screwjob".

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Hitman Hart: Wrestling w/ Shadows 1st Edition DVD OOP
Canadian release by Koch Vision and the National Film Board of Canada

Hitman Hart: Wrestling w/ Shadows
10th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD Details:

Disc 1:
Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows
Bret Hart, five times' champion of the World Wrestling Federation, sits in a hotel room - one day before the most important fight of his life. What Bret doesn't know, is that he will be the target of the biggest double cross in the history of professional wrestling. This is the story of the real life battle between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon, owner of the WWF.

Disc 2:
The Life and Death of Owen Hart
Owen Hart, was killed when he fell from the rafters of a Kansas City arena while doing a dangerous stunt. He was supposed to swing down from the ceiling to the ring on a wire - but his safety harness unexpectedly opened, and Hart fell 75 feet to his death in front of thousands of horrified fans. Rather than stop the show, the WWF chose to continue it after Hart's damaged body had been removed from the ring.

Exclusive Bonus Interviews:
Bret Hart Interview:
10 years later Brett reflects back on Montreal and his life since the biggest double cross in wrestling history.

Paul Jay (Filmmaker) Interview:
Paul Jay recalls the events of 1998 and relates the wrestling world's good vs evil melodrama to 9/11 and today's real world.

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