Huge Atlanta Legends Tag Team Convention
Posted: Jan 28th 2010 By: mikeiles
Tagteam Promotions Presents Largest Legends Convention Ever To Hit Southeast- Legendsmania
Greatest tag teams in history and other legends come to Atlanta on March 12-13 2010 at Sheraton Atlanta Gateway Hotel- Atlanta Airport
January 27, 2010-
It?s going to be the biggest and best legends convention ever to hit Atlanta and the Southeast. And fans from around the world are making their plans now to be here.
Legendsmania?s Tag Team Series will be the first of many theme based shows. Come out and be a part of this historic and unforgettable event.
? It will be the first fan fest in Atlanta,
? it will be the first fan fest where the VIP talent all held world championship belts,
? It is the first show "To the fans, for the fans, by the fans".
VIP Talent consists of-
? 8 time NWA Tag Team Champions Rock-N-Roll Express, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson,
? 3 time WWF/WWE Tag Team Champions Demolition, Barry Darsow and Bill Eadie,
? 1 time NWA, 2 time Mid-South and 1 time WCCW Tag Team Champions "Midnight Express" Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey with Jim Cornette,
? 4 time NWA Champions Ivan Koloff and Nikita Koloff.
? For the first time ever at a Fan Fest, 2 time AWA Tag Team Champions "The High Flyers" Greg Gagne and Jim Brunzell
? WWWF Tag Team Champions Ivan Putski and Tito Santana.
? Plus more teams to be announced shortly.
Tagteam Promotions will also present:
? "Total Protection" Mr. Hughes, the only man to take away the Undertaker?s urn.
? Former NWA heavyweight champion "Wildfire" Tommy Rich.
? WWE Hall of Famer ?Luscious? Johnny Valiant
Iron Mullet, an 80's hair tribute band will be kicking off Legendsmania on Friday March 12th. Come join the Rock and Roll Express, Midnight Express with Jim Cornette and more to be announced for our pre-show party. Colorful Jason Sensation will be the Master of Ceremonies for both the party and Legendsmania on March 13th. And WWE Hall of Famer and 2-time WWWF Tag Team Champion ?Luscious? Johnny Valiant will perform his critically acclaimed one man show at the party. Visit www.legendsmania.com for prices and details.
As a very special thank you to our fans for their support, there is a $50 off special on each and every ticket package prior to February 14 at midnight. Use the code word insanity when you check out for your $50 discount! General admission ticket only $20.
Legendsmania will also feature a room full of vendors along with their own famed vendor guests and rare merchandise. Included among them:
? Erik Watts & Joel Watts- Eric was quarterback for the Louisville Cardinals and a WWE/WCW/TNA star. Joel Watts.was producer/director of the Mid-South, Power Pro and Universal Wrestling series of shows. He did commentary alongside Jim Ross and Cowboy Bill Watts, but is best remembered for his cutting edge music videos and behind the scenes features. Joel was also Producer and Director of Television Operations for WWE.
? Universal Wrestling Archives: UWA holds the complete video library of the Mid South, Universal Wrestling Federation and Power Pro Wrestling. Go to www.universalwrestling.com to see the great inventory of videos available.
? Gordon Solie's daughter, Pam Solie, and her husband Bob Allyn will be there for a book signing of The Solie Chronicles: The Life and Times of Gordon Solie. Meet Scott Teal co-author of The Solie Chronicles. (www.crowbarpress.com)
? James Guttman of World Wrestling Insanity- www.clubwwi.com.
? Evan Ginzburg, Associate Producer of the critically acclaimed film The Wrestler, appeared as himself in the convention scene. He?ll be in attendance Saturday as well with his very special guest, Melissa Coates, the former #9 female body builder in the world, a leading actress, and active women?s wrestler.
? More vendor guest will be announced in the coming weeks as we get closer to Legendsmania.
Vendor Space is still available. Don?t miss out on this great opportunity with fans from around the nation and globe attending. Go to www.shop.legendsmania.com for details and to purchase your vendor space.
Media- many of our legendary guests are available for interview opportunities through our publicist, Evan Ginzburg- evan_ginzburg@yahoo.com.
Legendsmania will be dedicated to Gordon Solie and "Big Bossman" Ray Traylor. Check the story on the About Us page at www.shop.legendsmania.com and see what Legendsmania is all about. And visit our site at www.legendsmania.com for announcements on pricing, various merchandising and vendor packages, mail order merchandise availability, additions to the show, hotel and travel info, details on our huge Q&A session, and more. Listen to the stars of Legendsmania each and every week prior to the huge event on Legends Radio heard Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 PM EST at www.legendsradio.net and archived 24/7.
Don?t you dare miss Legendsmania.
Contacts:
Tom Harriman
Tagteam Promotions.
www.legendsmania.com
2toms@legendsmania.com
404-735-9387
404-319-0801
Evan Ginzburg (Publicist)
evan_ginzburg@yahoo.com
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- 04-28 2002 Summer Rain became the OCW Oklahoma Womens Champion
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- 04-28 2017 Brandon Groom def. Sam Stackhouse for the BPPW Oklahoma Champion
- 04-28 2018 Dusty Gold def. Wesley Crane for the UWE United States Champion
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- 04-29 2006 Rexx Reed def. Carnage for the ACW Hardcore Champion
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- 04-29 2007 Aaron Neil def. Tyler Bateman for the MSWA Oklahoma Champion
- 04-29 2007 Brad Michaels def. Ryan Davidson for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
- 04-29 2007 Bad Boy & Outlaw became the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 04-29 2011 The Unknown & Johnny USA def. Michael H & Mr. Big for the NCW Tag Team Champions
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- 04-30 1955 Ricki Starr became the TSW Oklahoma Champion
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- 04-30 2011 Ryan Reed def. Rolling Thunder for the UWE United States Champion
- 04-30 2011 Ray Martinez def. Ryan Reed for the UWE United States Champion
- 04-30 2016 Ray Martinez became the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
- 04-30 2022 Clayton Bloodstone def. Ky-Ote for the NCWO Choctaw Nation Champion
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- 05-02 1977 Stan Hansen def. Dick Murdoch for the TSW North American Champion
- 05-02 1984 Krusher Khrushchev became the MSW Television Champion
- 05-02 1984 The Rock-N-Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) def. The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Dennis Condrey) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 05-02 2009 Ozzy Hendrix def. Shank for the SWCW Luchadore Champion
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- 05-04 1969 Jerry Miller & Jim Osborne def. Danny Little Bear & Frank Dalton for the TSW Louisiana Tag Team Champion
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