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Drew’s Top Ten
Top Ten Things to Look Forward to Out of Orlando United
By Drew Marchese

Greetings! Drew here for another installment of my Top Ten Countdown. I've been busy lately as far as my personal life, so for now this column won't be weekly. I will however chime in and express my opinion as far as news and current events in Orlando go. Speaking of current events in Orlando, you may or may not be aware, but this weekend is a big one. WWE WrestleMania hits the Citrus Bowl in Orlando on Sunday night. WrestleMania doesn't come alone either. Tons of events surround the Mecca of sports entertainment. So this week I'm going to give you the top ten events going on this WrestleMania weekend.

10. ROH

WWE isn't the only wrestling going on in Orlando this weekend. In fact, Orlando is wrestling central this weekend. The Orlando Downtown Recreation complex will be home to Ring of Honor wrestling on Friday and Saturday. I know many people aren't too sure of what Ring of Honor is exactly, but it is an independent company who many successful wrestlers such as CM Punk got a start in the business. Tickets are available the nights of the show at the door. Friday and Saturday nights, 7:30pm.

9. Meet Batista

Batista will be signing autographs of his new book, "Batista Unleashed" at the Virgin Megastore in Downtown Disney. Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm.

8. TNA

Like I said, WWE isn't the only promotion this weekend. TNA Wrestling. TNA will be rocking Universal Orlando for three shows this weekend, starting tonight, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are free of charge. Call the Impact! hotline at (407) 224-6000 for information on where to go if interested.

7. THQ Smackdown! vs. Raw 2008 Tournament

Taking place at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney this event will have a tournament of the popular video game, feature many WWE superstars as well as a performance by the band P.O.D. The event costs $15 dollars to attend. Thursday, 7:30pm.

6. WrestleMania Rocks the Block

A block party in Downtown Orlando. Features live music, food, drink, and appearances by WWE superstars and legends. Cover fee is $5.00. Thursday, 7pm.

5. Monday Night Raw

Don't miss the fallout from WrestleMania 24 as WWE Raw hits the Amway Arena. The show should be a good one. Who will be the WWE Champion? Did Edge make it out of the Citrus Bowl alive? Who's Mr. Money in the Bank? These are always great shows. Monday, 7:30pm.

4. Bacon, Bagels & Biceps Brunch

A WrestleMania Morning Tradition for the benefit of the David Maus Foundation and Make-A-Wish. Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando. Includes full brunch and Q&A with WWE Superstars. Tickets are $125. Sunday, 10am.

3. WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour

Taking place all over Orlando this weekend. The event will be at Universal Studios all weekend and on Sunday will be at Thunder Field across from the Citrus Bowl. Fan Axxess is a chance to come out and get autographs, play WWE games, interact with fans, see all types of used apparel by superstars and create your own WWE ring entrance. The event is free (for Universal guests when at Universal and WrestleMania ticket holders when at Thunder Field) and is definitely a fun time for a WWE fan. All weekend long. Check WWE.com for specifics.

2. Hall of Fame ceremony

Come and honor one of the all time greats as the Nature Boy Ric Flair is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at the Amway Arena. Flair, the 16 time World Champion is probably one of the greatest personalities to ever step in the squared circle. Other notable inductees are The Rock's father and grandfather, Rocky Johnson and Peter Maivia, both of whom are being inducted by the Rock, and Mae Young. Saturday night.

1. Enjoy The Show

Whether you are at the Citrus Bowl or at home on the couch, WrestleMania is going to be a fantastic event. The crowd will be pumped and the show has some top notch matches. I myself am looking forward to the John Cena/Randy Orton/HHH triple threat main event and of course the Money in the Bank ladder match. If you want to go and don't have tickets, don't be discouraged. There are tons of tickets still available via Ticketmaster and even cheaper tickets on StubHub. (Holy 8 dollar tickets, Batman.). It also seems like many people are discouraged because the Citrus Bowl is in a "bad area". Well from what I see, there will be shuttles from the Amway arena taking people to the Bowl as you park at the arena. If you're that concerned, that's a good option. Don't miss you're opportunity to go to WrestleMania. I went a few years ago to WrestleMania XX, and while the show wasn't a great one, I still enjoyed it. It's an experience that you can talk about for a lifetime.

 
     
 
 
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