K&S Wrestlefest Circa 2010 -2011


 

This was the official website for K&S Wrestlefest.
Content is from the site's 2010 & 2011 archived pages providing just a small glimpse of what his site offered itsWrestlefest followers.

Current information about K&S Wrestlefest can be found at: http://kswrestlefest.weebly.com/

 

We here at K&S Wrestlefest are here to help if anyone is looking to book talent for signings, conventions or matches. We have a group that we have used and they have been great to work with. We are confident if you use any of these guests you will not be disappointed. They are all class acts,very easy to work with and go out of their way to help you in anyway possible. We are only putting the talent that we feel we have relationships with and not everyone we worked with. If you would like to book any of the following talents contact Ken or Steve at 516-473-4944 or wrestlefest05@hotmail.com and we will get you the best deal possible. This year Wrestlefest is going high tech with the addition of a volunteer aws DevOps consultant to help us put the software development and all the tournament data in the cloud, which will make the reporting much faster and more accurate. Check out what's involved. Big data will also allow us to manage a larger player set, more guests, and more tournaments.

Terry Funk - The "Hardcore Legend" and former "NWA" and "ECW" World Heavyweight Champion.
Barbarian - One half of the "Powers of Pain" and former "NWA" Six Man Tag Team Champion.
Warlord - One half of the "Powers of Pain" and former "NWA" Six Man Tag Team Champion.
Ahmed Johnson - Former "WWF" Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion.
Godfather - Former "WWF" Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion and leader of the "Ho" Train.
Barry Horowitz - Former "Florida" Heavyweight Champion.
Kamala - Former "USWA" Heavyweight Champion and "WWE" Star.
Traci Brooks - "TNA" Knockout.  Enough Said!
Skandor Akbar - Manager of world famous "Devistation Inc."
Magnum T.A. - Former "NWA" United States Heavyweight Champion and "NWA" Superstar.
Nikita Koloff - Former "NWA" United States Heavyweight Champion and "NWA" World Tag Team Champion.
Terry Taylor - Former "NWA", "UWF", "Mid-South & "World Class" Champion and head of "TNA" talent relations.

 



 

2011

K&S Wrestlefest is proud to return to Philadelphia on Saturday, April 9, 2011 for “Super Saturday”.  We are introducing a new “Build Your Own Superticket” where you can get 50% off the regular prices as well as our “Breakfast with the Stars” where you get to enjoy a breakfast and sit with one of the great stars we will have at this event.

K&S Wrestlefest is proud to hold many of our events at the
Ramada Philadelphia Airport
76 Industrial Hwy – Rt. 291
Essington, PA 19029
610-521-9600

Line Up

This is the official K&S Wrestlefest “Winter Wipeout” line up for December 3rd in Philadelphia. Don’t miss your chance to meet these great superstars for autographs and photo ops.

Sgt. Slaughter
Pat Patterson
Bob Orton, Jr.
One Man Gang
Slick
Dave Taylor
Zack Gowen
Beverly Brothers
Baron Von Raschke
Rip Rogers
Gail Kim
Kwee Wee

 



 

2010

Wrestlefest VI: Spring Spectacular

Your eyes are not playing tricks on you and believe it or not, We're Back! This will be another exciting day as K&S presents Wrestlefest VI: Spring Spectacular. Come on out and meet those rare and sought after guests all in one place. Keeping up the K&S tradition Hassan, Daivari, Snuka, Mortis and Sharkboy will be in gimmick for your photo oping  pleasure. Check the VENDOR GUESTS page for all vendor information. You can also contact Ken at 516-473-4944 or Steve and Ken wrestlefest05@hotmail.com

Place: Radisson Hotel
           30 Minue St
           Carteret, NJ

Room Rate of $79 when you mention K&S Wrestlefest Promotions
Date: April 10, 2010
Times: T.B..A.
Prices:
Autographs or Photo Ops:  $15 - Hassan, Daivari, Young, Lombardi, Wippleman, Mamaluke, Snuka, Mortis, Shark Boy, Jaggers, Mantel, Hamada, Prichard, Casey or Skipper 

V.I.P. PRE ORDER PRICE WILL BE  $169 WHICH WILL EXPIRE SUNDAY - APRIL 4, 2010.

FINAL PRICE WILL BE  $189. 

(V.I.P. TICKET GETS YOU ADMISSION, 1 AUTOGRAPH AND 1 PHOTO OP WITH ALL THE V.I.P. GUESTS).

GENERAL ADMISSION PRE ORDER DEAL: $10 WHICH WILL EXPIRE SUNDAY - APRIL 4, 2010 AND AFTER THAT DATE THE PRICE WILL BE $15.

 

 IMPORTANT PAYMENT CHANGES AND INFORMATION: PAYMENTS NEED TO BE MADE FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES BELOW TO BE COMPLETED. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

MAIL ORDERS (For all mail orders contact Steve at wrestlefest05@hotmail.com)

Payment by MONEY ORDERS ONLY (Unless other payment option is agreeded upon) to: Steve Muraglio 17 Dubois Rd. West Islip, N.Y. 11795. 

V.I.P., GENERAL ADMISSION, AUTOGRAPHS AND PHOTO OPS (For these orders contact Ken at wrestlefest05@hotmail.com)

Payment by check or money order to: Ken Pulvidente 189 Merrick Rd. Amityville, N.Y. 11701.

If you choose preorder by check, money order, or PayPal please also specify your name and EXACTLY what you are sending payment for.

Please send PayPal payments to Ken at wrestlefest05@hotmail.com.

If you prefer to use PayPal, we ask that you please cover the fees. Please utilize the following guide:

Up to $24 – add $1 extra to order
Up to $58 – add $2 extra to order
Up to $93 – add $3 extra to order
Up to $127 – add $4 extra to order
Up to $162 – add $5 extra to order
Up to $196 – add $6 extra to order
Up to $230 – add $7 extra to order
Up to $265 – add $8 extra to order
Up to $300 – add $9 extra to order

 



 

K&S PRESENTS WRESTLEFEST VII: HEAT WAVE!!!!

$75 for first table and $60 for each additional table.  Contact Ken at 516-473-4944 or wrestlefest05@hotmail.comto reserve your tables soon as we sell out quickly each show.

Vendors that will be attending are as follows:

Highspots

Come Meet Former WWE Diva And Champion Mickie James
Brought to you by PowerProWrestlingFigs

July 10, 2010
K&S's HEAT WAVE Convention at the Holiday Inn in Carteret NJ
Mickie James will be signing for 3 hours
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presale Tickets On Sale Now Limited Time Only

Please type in Mickie James July 10th in the search bar at www.powerprowrestlingfigs.com
and tickets will pop up.

1 Photo With Your Own Camera $20.00
1 Autograph Of Your Own Item $20.00
Combo 1 Autograph-1Photo $35.00

Tickets The Day Of The Show
1 Photo With Your Own Camera $25.00
1 Autograph Of Your Own Item $25.00

All Types Of Mickie James Merchandise Will Also Be Available To Purchase On The Website
And At PowerProWrestlingFig's Table At The Show. " CASH ONLY "

Tickets And Merchandise Can Be Purchased Now At
http://www.PowerProWrestlingFigs.com

Any questions please contact Christopher at 1-646-423-7874

RF Video - WWE Superstar "The Ripper" Paul Burchill

Paul Burchill will be signing on July 10th from 11am-2pm.  Pricing will be as follows:

Autograph or Photo Op $15

Shelton Benjamin - cancelled due to a scheduling conflict Ox Baker  

"Maniac" Matt "Doink" Borne

Matt Borne's Wrestling Academy at 3-2 Count Training Facility - 323A Fairfield Rd., Freehold, NJ
07728.  Further questions contact 732-409-1132, 903-744-568 or
mattagain1@comcast.net
Come check out our Grand Opening - Tuesday June 1, 2010.

K&S Wrestlefest presents HEAT WAVE.  This event will be on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at our NEW location the Holiday Inn in Carteret, New Jersey.  Check out the HEAT WAVE PAGE  for all show and hotel information.  Check out the HEAT WAVE VENDORS PAGE for all vendors and guests.  Any questions contact Ken or Steve at  516-473-4944 or wrestlefest05@hotmail.com.

K&S VIP Guests

Ashley Massaro
"Cyrus the Virus" Don Callis
Jimmy Wang Yang
"NWO Sting" Jeff Farmer
"Flamboyant" Eric Embry
 "Beer Money" Robert Roode & James Storm
"Black Machismo" Jay Lethal
"Killer" Tim Brooks
"The Berserker" John Nord
Tomko
Danny Doring & Roadkill
Jose Lothario

K&S Vendor Guests (NOT part of the VIP Ticket)

"Soulman" Rocky Johnson
Savio Vega

Vendor Guests (NOT part of the VIP Ticket)

"The Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin JUST ADDED
"The Ripper" Paul Burchill JUST ADDED

 

 

 
 

K&S WILL BE THE "ACES" OF LOTR X AND GIVE YOU A REAL "THRASHING"!!!

K&S Wrestlefest heads for LOTR X on May 15, 2010 with WWF Superstar "Ace" Cowboy Bob Orton and WWE Star Headbanger Thrasher.  Check our LOTR X PAGE for all information.  Any questions contact Ken or Steve at  516-473-4944 or wrestlefest05@hotmail.com.

 

 

 

Autographs from past events on sale now!!!

Autographed 8×10 photos:

Snitsky $5
Rene Goulet $5
Beer Money $10
Jim Powers $2
Deuce & Domino $10
Larry Hennig $5
Jerry Lawler $5
Midnight Express (Condrey & Eaton) $5
Marty Jannetty $5
Traci Brooks $5
John Tatum $5
Nunzio $5
Tony Mamaluke $2
Sal E Graziano $2
Porkchop Cash $5
Stevie Ray $5
Carlito $7
Jose Lothario $5
Boogeyman $7
Nick Patrick $2
Gene Okerlund $5
Jake Roberts $5
Mikey Whipwreck $5
Shane Douglas $5
Abe Schwartzs (Steve Lombardi) $3
Bret Hart $10
Paul Ellering $5
Funaki $5
Dick Slater $7
Mae Young $5
Magnum TA $3
Spike Dudley $3
Rob Van Dam $10
Kanyon $25
Steve Dr Death Williams $35
Tommy Rich $5
Carlos Colon $5
The Warlord $5
General Rection (Bill Demott) $3
Powers of Pain $8
King Kong Bundy $4
Tully Blanchard $5
Dan Severn $5
Harley Race $7
Jay Lethal $5
The Barbarian $4
Matt Morgan $5
Mohammad Hassan $15
Roadkill $5
Adrian Street & Miss Linda $20
Alex The Pug Porteau $5
Big Bully Busick $3
Kimona $5
Angela Fong $5
Raven $5
Lodi $5
Tom Pritchard $5
Necro Butcher $3
Saturn $10
Tomko $5
Mark Young $2
Buck Zumhofe $5
Elix Skipper $5
Sick Boy $5
Bruce Hart $5
 
Autographed Action Figures
 
Mickie James signed Ruthless Agression 36 $20
Nunzio signed Ruthless Agression 17 $10
Nunzio WWE/ECW signed figure $10
Funaki signed Ruthless Agression 34 $15
Sid Vicious signed Classic Figure $15
 
Unsigned Figures

 

Santino Ruthless agression 35 $10
Carlito Ruthless agression 25 $10
Chris Jericho Classic Figure $10
Dusty Rhodes Classic Figure $10
Rey Misterio Classic Figure $10
 
Books
Brody $15
Death of WCW $10
Wrestlecrap Book of Lists $10

 



 

More Background on KandSWrestleFest.com

K&S WrestleFest has become a beloved institution in the world of professional wrestling fandom, offering fans unique opportunities to meet their favorite wrestlers and immerse themselves in the culture of the sport. This comprehensive article will explore the history, significance, and impact of K&S WrestleFest, providing readers with a detailed understanding of this popular wrestling convention.

Origins and Early Years

K&S WrestleFest was founded in the mid-2000s by Ken Pulvidente and Steve Muraglio, two passionate wrestling fans who saw an opportunity to create a more intimate and fan-focused convention experience. The first K&S WrestleFest event was held in 2005, marking the beginning of what would become a long-running series of conventions.Initially, the events were small-scale affairs, often held in local community centers or small hotels. However, the founders' dedication to providing a high-quality experience for both fans and wrestlers quickly gained attention within the wrestling community.

Growth and Expansion

As word spread about the unique atmosphere and opportunities offered by K&S WrestleFest, the events began to grow in both size and scope. By the late 2000s, K&S WrestleFest had established itself as a significant player in the wrestling convention circuit, attracting bigger names and larger crowds.The convention's growth was not limited to size alone. K&S WrestleFest began to diversify its offerings, introducing new features such as:

  • Meet and Greet Sessions: Allowing fans to have personal interactions with their favorite wrestlers
  • Q&A Panels: Giving attendees the chance to ask wrestlers questions directly
  • Photo Opportunities: Offering professional photo sessions with wrestlers in and out of character
  • Autograph Signings: Providing fans with the chance to get memorabilia signed by their favorite stars
  • Vendor Areas: Featuring a wide range of wrestling merchandise and collectibles

This expansion of services helped to cement K&S WrestleFest's reputation as a must-attend event for wrestling enthusiasts.

Unique Features and Attractions

One of the key factors that set K&S WrestleFest apart from other wrestling conventions was its focus on creating a more intimate and fan-friendly atmosphere. Unlike larger conventions that can feel impersonal, K&S WrestleFest prioritized creating opportunities for meaningful interactions between fans and wrestlers.Some of the unique features that have made K&S WrestleFest stand out include: Themed Events: K&S WrestleFest often organizes events around specific themes or eras of wrestling, allowing fans to relive their favorite moments and meet the stars associated with those periods. Rare Appearances: The convention has become known for securing appearances by wrestlers who rarely make public appearances, giving fans unique opportunities to meet their heroes. In-Character Appearances: Many wrestlers attend K&S WrestleFest events in full costume and character, providing a more immersive experience for fans. Custom Photo Ops: K&S WrestleFest often arranges special photo opportunities that recreate iconic wrestling moments or allow fans to pose with wrestlers in unique settings.

Impact on Wrestling Fandom

K&S WrestleFest has had a significant impact on wrestling fandom, helping to bridge the gap between fans and the objects of their admiration. By providing a platform for wrestlers to connect with their fans in a more personal setting, K&S WrestleFest has helped to humanize the larger-than-life personalities of professional wrestling.The convention has also played a role in preserving wrestling history and culture. By featuring wrestlers from various eras and promotions, K&S WrestleFest has helped to keep the legacies of past stars alive and introduce them to new generations of fans.

Notable Guests and Moments

Over the years, K&S WrestleFest has hosted an impressive array of wrestling talent, including both current stars and legendary figures from the past. Some of the notable guests who have appeared at K&S WrestleFest events include:

  • Ric Flair
  • Bret "The Hitman" Hart
  • Mick Foley
  • Jake "The Snake" Roberts
  • Diamond Dallas Page
  • Scott Hall
  • Kevin Nash
  • Trish Stratus
  • Lita
  • Rey Mysterio

These appearances have led to numerous memorable moments, such as surprise reunions between former tag team partners, emotional encounters between fans and their childhood heroes, and unexpected revelations during Q&A sessions.

Fan Experiences and Reviews

K&S WrestleFest has garnered a loyal following among wrestling fans, with many attendees praising the convention for its organization, atmosphere, and unique opportunities. Fan reviews often highlight the following aspects:

  • Accessibility of Wrestlers: Many fans appreciate the chance to have more personal interactions with wrestlers compared to larger conventions.
  • Value for Money: Attendees frequently note that K&S WrestleFest offers good value, with reasonable prices for autographs and photo ops.
  • Variety of Guests: The mix of current stars, legends, and lesser-known figures is often cited as a strength of the convention.
  • Smooth Organization: Fans typically praise the event's organization, with short wait times and well-managed crowds.

Media Coverage and Recognition

K&S WrestleFest has received coverage from various wrestling news outlets and podcasts, cementing its place as a significant event in the wrestling calendar. The convention has been featured in publications such as Pro Wrestling Illustrated and on popular wrestling websites like PWInsider and Wrestling Inc.The success of K&S WrestleFest has also led to recognition within the industry. Several wrestlers have spoken positively about their experiences at the convention, praising the organizers for their professionalism and the fans for their passion.

Cultural and Social Significance

Beyond its role as an entertainment event, K&S WrestleFest has taken on cultural and social significance within the wrestling community. The convention serves as a gathering place for fans to celebrate their shared passion, fostering a sense of community and belonging.K&S WrestleFest has also played a role in changing the dynamics between wrestlers and fans. By providing a more relaxed and personal setting for interactions, the convention has helped to break down barriers and create more authentic connections between performers and their audience.

Challenges and Controversies

Like any long-running event, K&S WrestleFest has faced its share of challenges and controversies over the years. Some of the issues that have arisen include:

  • Cancellations: Occasional last-minute cancellations by advertised guests have led to disappointment among fans.
  • Overcrowding: As the event has grown in popularity, some attendees have reported issues with overcrowding at certain appearances.
  • Pricing Concerns: While generally praised for its value, there have been occasional complaints about pricing for certain high-profile guests.

However, the organizers have generally been responsive to these issues, working to improve the event experience based on fan feedback.

The Future of K&S WrestleFest

As K&S WrestleFest continues to evolve, the convention faces both opportunities and challenges. The growing nostalgia for past eras of wrestling presents opportunities for themed events and reunions, while the changing landscape of wrestling fandom in the digital age poses new challenges for in-person events.However, the enduring popularity of K&S WrestleFest suggests that there remains a strong desire among wrestling fans for personal, face-to-face interactions with their favorite stars. As long as this demand persists, K&S WrestleFest is likely to continue playing a significant role in the world of professional wrestling fandom.In conclusion, K&S WrestleFest has established itself as a beloved institution in the world of professional wrestling, offering fans unique opportunities to connect with their favorite stars and fellow enthusiasts. Through its focus on creating intimate, memorable experiences, K&S WrestleFest has left an indelible mark on wrestling fandom and culture, cementing its place as a must-attend event for wrestling fans around the world.

 

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