Wrestling Collectors?

[wweboy21]

We lost rowdy Roddy Piper over the weekend.......

Yes it's a very sad loss for wrestling. I was blessed to be able to meet him at the 2011 NWA Legends Fanfest in Atlanta. He was awesome to meet. Me and my son, who was 2 weeks shy of his 2nd Birthday at the time, were in line to meet him. He was the main attraction that year. I had my Entrance Greats figure to get signed. So while in line my son kept pressing the button. Once we got to him he popped up, patting my son on the back and being very nice talking to both of us. He then took figure and played the music himself, saying "I Love it". He then signed my figure and told me to make sure in 5 years to tell my son that Roddy Piper patted his back. My son is almost 6 now and still remembers that moment as he has the best memory of anyone I know. Anytime Piper would show up on Raw he'd watch carefully and make sure to tell me that "Roddy Piper patted his back", We saw piper again last year at Mad Monster in Charlotte and he made sure to remind me then. Regrettably I only saw him at the Q&A he did with Hogan and Mean Gene so I wasn't able to find him and talk to him that day, which I've regretted ever since and even more now. Friday when I told my son, he didn't want to believe me and of course reminded me once again that "Piper patted his back". He was probably the nicest wrestler I've met, and I've met hundreds, when it comes to conversations with fans to give them there moneys worth. He will be missed by millions.

Very sad indeed. He was one of the most charismatic and entertaining wrestlers to watch. He is also one of my favourite wrestling ttm successes. Last summer I sent him a request via one of his 'evening with'-style shows he did over here in the UK. I was unable to go due to distance so sent a request via the mail. I had all but given up on it until a few months back (April I think) this letter turns up from Canada with a Canadian stamp next to my UK one. I was thinking what can this be? and then I opened it up to find both my cards signed by Rowdy himself with two handwritten letters from the great man himself. In one of the letters he gave me some life advice, telling me the saying 'practice makes perfect' is a lie and that perfect practice makes perfect! He told me to make my own luck. I certainly will treasure those even more now. Rowdy will be truly missed.

[CubsFanKEC1982]

We lost rowdy Roddy Piper over the weekend.......

Yes it's a very sad loss for wrestling. I was blessed to be able to meet him at the 2011 NWA Legends Fanfest in Atlanta. He was awesome to meet. Me and my son, who was 2 weeks shy of his 2nd Birthday at the time, were in line to meet him. He was the main attraction that year. I had my Entrance Greats figure to get signed. So while in line my son kept pressing the button. Once we got to him he popped up, patting my son on the back and being very nice talking to both of us. He then took figure and played the music himself, saying "I Love it". He then signed my figure and told me to make sure in 5 years to tell my son that Roddy Piper patted his back. My son is almost 6 now and still remembers that moment as he has the best memory of anyone I know. Anytime Piper would show up on Raw he'd watch carefully and make sure to tell me that "Roddy Piper patted his back", We saw piper again last year at Mad Monster in Charlotte and he made sure to remind me then. Regrettably I only saw him at the Q&A he did with Hogan and Mean Gene so I wasn't able to find him and talk to him that day, which I've regretted ever since and even more now. Friday when I told my son, he didn't want to believe me and of course reminded me once again that "Piper patted his back". He was probably the nicest wrestler I've met, and I've met hundreds, when it comes to conversations with fans to give them there moneys worth. He will be missed by millions.

Very sad indeed. He was one of the most charismatic and entertaining wrestlers to watch. He is also one of my favourite wrestling ttm successes. Last summer I sent him a request via one of his 'evening with'-style shows he did over here in the UK. I was unable to go due to distance so sent a request via the mail. I had all but given up on it until a few months back (April I think) this letter turns up from Canada with a Canadian stamp next to my UK one. I was thinking what can this be? and then I opened it up to find both my cards signed by Rowdy himself with two handwritten letters from the great man himself. In one of the letters he gave me some life advice, telling me the saying 'practice makes perfect' is a lie and that perfect practice makes perfect! He told me to make my own luck. I certainly will treasure those even more now. Rowdy will be truly missed.

I don't post here often at all anymore (mostly because I don't collect much anymore), but as many know I have met a veritable who's who of wrestling over the years. Of the main event talents, Roddy Piper is among the nicest I have had the privilege to meet. He took time to tell you about the items you brought to sign and the stories behind the photos. My most vivid memory of meeting him is how he made sure the photo turned out like I liked it and even after that told the person to take another just in case.

Just a class act in an industry where sometimes that isn't the case.

[rtlighting95]

Got back DDP on a 2014 Topps card.

[wrestlevessel]

Got an autograph back from Albert. I had originally tried him in November 2014 and got nothing but when I retried him in July I had a success. He signed the card as Tensai.

Albert (retry) (Signed as Tensai)- Mailed July 16th (Received August 3rd) .

[randomone]

I assume you sent to the PC? Also what name did you send it to, Jason Albert? I tried last year too & didn't hear back. Congrats on the success, I'll have to try again.

[wrestlevessel]

I think last year I wrote Albert but this time I wrote Jason Albert.

However, he signed my card as Tensai but thats okay. Always glad when I get back from someone especially on a 2nd try.

[brochester8]

Two great success today

Havok on an 8x10 that I sent, and she sent an extra:
Sent: 2/13/15 Received: 8/4/15

Jessica Cricks
5840 Auvers Blvd
Orlando, FL 32807

Lenny Lane on 2 8x10's and a card:
Sent: 7/10/15 Received: 8/4/15
Leonard Carlson
8121 Crossways Lakes Dr
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(However on the return envelop is had Bradenton, FL)

[Wrestlefan2399]

Legends of Wrestling poster 4 Sale: signed by Goldberg, Mr.Anderson, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Steiner Brothers, Nasty Boys, Virgil, Barry Hardy http://t.co/GwHDLnqQii
Also signed by: Garrett Bischoff, Bushwacker Luke, Greg Valentine, and KoKo B. Ware

[theartist29]

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I don't post here often at all anymore (mostly because I don't collect much anymore), but as many know I have met a veritable who's who of wrestling over the years. Of the main event talents, Roddy Piper is among the nicest I have had the privilege to meet. He took time to tell you about the items you brought to sign and the stories behind the photos. My most vivid memory of meeting him is how he made sure the photo turned out like I liked it and even after that told the person to take another just in case.

Just a class act in an industry where sometimes that isn't the case.[/quote]

He was a true angel. He helped me out a few times with advice & a helping hand with personal problems. My first contact with him was when I told him I got screwed over by a promotor while buying his autograph. The promotor had told me that Roddy didn't want to sign my photo. When hearing of this Roddy told me it was a lie and a month later (wasn't sooner because he was on the road) I had a couple of personalized photos sent by Roddy himself. I never forgot his gesture or others he had with me & members of my famiy. I'll sorely miss him & his contagious laughter.

[wrestlevessel]

Got an autograph back from Ace Darling today.

Ace Darling- Mailed July 27th (Received August 5th)