LA and the European Gift Box (aka SummerSlam 2012)

[Tiffany]

I dunno, I've just had a few glasses of wine & I like that title. Hell with it.

First off, I have to tell everyone Wade was happy to get everyone's gifts and cards. He thanks you all.

I culled everyone's gifts & letters into one box (I like to travel light) and dubbed it the "European Gift Box" since it represented English, Polish, and French cultures as well as American. When I presented it at Axxess, the woman who was managing the queue for Wade's appearance automatically assumed I was there to have something signed (after she'd audibly told the other 10 people ahead that it was a no-signing session, because I guess WWE fans are supposed to be deaf or something). But she thought this of me, who's had everything but my damn forehead signed by the man. "Ma'am, this is a no-signing session..." The brakes hit right about then.

I got offended and told her what was on my mind. That's all I'll say about that.

Wade, of course, consummate gentleman that he is and quite aware of how belligerent *I* can be at times - he handled the whole thing with aplomb and grace. "Thank you for the gifts, Tiffany!" said Wade after we took a quick photo and I had a parting word with Axxess Headset Woman (who wouldn't get the hell out of my shots, by the way).

This wasn't my best Axxess session, and I blame WWE as always, not myself and definitely not Wade. ;D I haven't even seen the photo they took of me & Wade yet because they're processing the photos on some kind of Apple McIntosh from 1987 and I probably won't see it for the next few weeks.

The upshot of the day was Wade photographing my gift. Kes is one of his favo(u)rite films, so I assumed he had a DVD copy of the movie already...so why not just buy him the book?

Soooo...that was my Saturday morning in LA. Pics in the gallery.

[phillygirlmich]

So glad Wade got the European Gift Box!! Hopefully the man will tweet a photo of the box. As for Axxess photos be ready for a war Tiffy!! I am still missing 10 photos from WrestleMania 28 Axxess and have emailed them twice about it! I am sorry you had a bad experience thanks to the douchebags WWE hires to help them with Axxess! Perhaps some of us should volunteer and show them what true customer service is all about! Guess we will show them next year in NY/NJ and LA!!

[roselyne777]

Aug 20, 2012 23:36:46 GMT -5 Tiffany said:

I dunno, I've just had a few glasses of wine & I like that title. Hell with it.

First off, I have to tell everyone Wade was happy to get everyone's gifts and cards. He thanks you all.

I culled everyone's gifts & letters into one box (I like to travel light) and dubbed it the "European Gift Box" since it represented English, Polish, and French cultures as well as American.

Ah, no Belgian inside? OO; ... I guess the poster was too big for the box format, then... ^__~;;; *pouts*

When I presented it at Axxess, the woman who was managing the queue for Wade's appearance automatically assumed I was there to have something signed (after she'd audibly told the other 10 people ahead that it was a no-signing session, because I guess WWE fans are supposed to be deaf or something).

Maybe WWE gets it wrong, as the audience always shouts "WHAT?!" during the shows. WWE management must thinks that WWE Universe is only composed with hearing impaired people

But she thought this of me, who's had everything but my damn forehead signed by the man. "Ma'am, this is a no-signing session..." The brakes hit right about then.

I got offended and told her what was on my mind. That's all I'll say about that.

CATS' FIIIIIGHT!!!! ;D

Wade, of course, consummate gentleman that he is and quite aware of how belligerent *I* can be at times - he handled the whole thing with aplomb and grace. "Thank you for the gifts, Tiffany!" said Wade after we took a quick photo and I had a parting word with Axxess Headset Woman (who wouldn't get the hell out of my shots, by the way).

... the style (mentality) of the woman you describe reminds me of the woman who was accompanying Mark Henry during the interview we had with him on SmackDown last November, and who promised me that Wade would get the comic I gave her. (was it the blonde woman we see on the fans photos/videos?).

Maybe it's a requirement by WWE to have that attitude to get the job ^^;;;

This wasn't my best Axxess session, and I blame WWE as always, not myself and definitely not Wade. ;D I haven't even seen the photo they took of me & Wade yet because they're processing the photos on some kind of Apple McIntosh from 1987 and I probably won't see it for the next few weeks.

I heard that fans who took pictures from where they were standing, had sometimes problems/discussions with WWE ppl, like it was forbidden too :/ True? OO;

Reminds me how much people pay to go to Axxess? ^^;;;;;

The upshot of the day was Wade photographing my gift.

Yay! So it was yours which we saw him tweet Cooooool, Tiff!!! ^______^

Kes is one of his favo(u)rite films, so I assumed he had a DVD copy of the movie already...so why not just buy him the book?

Great idea, Tiffany We can trust you to always find the best gift for him ^____^
*throws confetti in the air*

Good thing Wade was great with you. At least, the day wasn't completely ruined (damn woman).

I wish I had been there when you got your "parting words" with her (bring out the popcooooooorns!!!!). And one more comic idea, one!

[lizpnyc]

Oh I hate rude people! Thanks for sharing.

Sadly, my gift never made it. Boyfriend never mailed it. Long story for another day!
I shall find a away to send it off.

Off to drool over some pictures.

[monika]

European Gift Box... LOL
I think you can actually admit that you had fun At least at SS (tweets ) and you met Wade! I think you two would be a great couple - you fighting for the justice and better world + Wade calming you down and being an oasis of serenity. ;D
Thank you so much for doing that, we truly appreciate it. I was so happy when Wade tweeted that pic - probably he made your day

Some people (I don't know why, but men seem more cool about stuff), usually ladies, are SO serious about that. It was so kind of Wade when he stood next to me for the picture and the axxess lady was standing right next to us (she's on all pics) with scowl and disgruntlement on her face - she looked like she was afraid I was going to kidnap or kill someone. And then she barely let me take a pic of my friend with Wade (she was standing in a line, so what's wrong?)....

[Tiffany]

Aug 21, 2012 3:42:24 GMT -5 roselyne777 said:

Ah, no Belgian inside? OO; ... I guess the poster was too big for the box format, then... ^__~;;; *pouts*

My wine-addled mind for some reason lumped France with Belgium last night. My bad, your picture was also included!

[vane]

Aug 20, 2012 23:36:46 GMT -5 Tiffany said:

I culled everyone's gifts & letters into one box (I like to travel light) and dubbed it the "European Gift Box" since it represented English, Polish, and French cultures as well as American.

I'm very happy Tiffany that Wade received our gifts and that you were able to give it to him ;D
Central America was representing there since I'm not European (born and raised in Honduras) but that's ok, he got my gift .

It makes me angry to hear about the situation with the Axxess woman. People pay a lot of money to see their superstars so it's not fair that they can't sign autographs for the fans. But I guess you are the exception (thanks to Wade)!!!

[bev]

Aww Tiff, sorry to hear that Axxess wasn't the best for you.

Thanks for taking our gifts along, we all appreciate it

Don't let that jobsworth ruin your Wade experience. That bug up her arse will have to die one day! xx

[barrettrocks76]

That's really cool that he enjoyed that the gifts and cards you gave him.

[roselyne777]

Aug 21, 2012 11:57:43 GMT -5 Tiffany said:

Aug 21, 2012 3:42:24 GMT -5 roselyne777 said:

Ah, no Belgian inside? OO; ... I guess the poster was too big for the box format, then... ^__~;;; *pouts*

My wine-addled mind for some reason lumped France with Belgium last night. My bad, your picture was also included!

Ha! Ha! ;D Thanks Tiffanyyy ^________________^ *hugs*

And don't worry about your mistake with France and Belgium. Many ppl in both countries wish to merge the French speaking part of Belgium with France

[phillygirlmich]

Tiffy they gave us a bit of hell at Mania too but we put them in their place!! Guess the gloves will come off again next year!

[Bookworm]

I attended Axxess this year and had the samething said to me. That lady was just doing her job and there is no reason to yell at her. Im sure that people telling her what was on their mind was not very impressive to Wade as well.
Anyways, I dont think the lady deserved this type of treatment.

[Tiffany]

Aug 25, 2012 14:01:04 GMT -5 @Bookworm said:

I attended Axxess this year and had the samething said to me. That lady was just doing her job and there is no reason to yell at her. Im sure that people telling her what was on their mind was not very impressive to Wade as well.
Anyways, I dont think the lady deserved this type of treatment.

I still like it that what impressed Wade the most was in my box.

But no, I'm sure Headset Lady went home and wept openly into her pillow. Pity that shit, huh. ;D

[roselyne777]

I think that there's a high probability that Headset Lady is despising the fans (girls) who were there, imagining them all as crazy groupies (and we know that some of the finest crazies were there that day... we saw the pictures ).

People like Headset Lady tend to be paranoid. A little paranoia is good for safety, but from what I read - and experienced myself on SmackDown last year when I was cameraman - "little" quickly turns into "overly".

So, GO GO GO TIFFANY!!!

[lizpnyc]

Eh. Sometimes the people need to be told they are being a bit freaking much. We all know she is there to do a job, no need for her to mistreat the fans. There is a way to say everything. Well, that's my feeling on it anyway.