First off, I'd like to say a quick "Hi" to all on this forum and a big thank you to love angelita for contacting me via Facebook and reminding me of this site.
Last week, TNA were over in the UK, doing their Maximum Impact Tour round the country (as well as in France too). I was fortunate enough to have 3 front row tickets for a show, in Coventry, England, as well as 3 tickets to the Fan Interaction beforehand (for myself, my Dad and a good friend of mine). We set off to the arena and queued up for the Fan Interaction. After waiting over nearly an hour, it was finally our time to go in to meet the stars there, which included Taylor Wilde and Sarita, Amazing Red, Earl Hebner, Chris Sabin, Brutus Magnus and Doug Williams, Kurt Angle......but more importantly, my favourite in TNA, THE POPE! I really did feel happy to see The Pope sat there signing autographs.
After making our way through the first few stars, it was time to meet Sabin, who was sat just before The Pope. I asked Sabin for a photo, to which he obliged. Without knowing, The Pope had appeared in the back of that photo, but my Dad didn't think he had caught him in time, so we asked if I could have a solo one, just to make sure I did get the photo I wanted. After the photo, The Pope took my programme to sign, and I informed him I was happy to see he was feeling better, and that after speaking with him over twitter a few times, I was now delighted to be meeting him face to face. He said thank you and asked my username on there, said he'd look out for the name. He also had a laugh with my friend who followed, joking over Sabin signing his Motorcity Machine Guns shirt
As for the show itself, I hopped to the barrier constantly at the end of each match (leaving my crutches back at my seat with my Dad, having my friend help me so I didn't fall over!). When The Pope's theme hit for his match, there was a great reaction from the crowd. Myself, my friend and my Dad couldn't stop chanting "Pope is Pimpin'!" throughout the match, as well as the crowd who in my opinion gave a reaction only topped by Kurt Angle. Thankful to say, The Pope picked up a big win over Desmond Wolfe, before getting another great reaction off the fans.
The whole show was fantastic, and one I will NEVER forget. What made the day more memorable, was meeting The Pope and how friendly and how great of a person he is, and the way he treated fans. Thank you sir.
GoofyVillain
