Torch VIP member Luke Fleeman attended the TNA Fanfest in Southern California on Saturday. He sent in the following overall notes on the experience.

TNA Fanfest was a great experience if you like the young stars of TNA. If you are a fan of the old guard, this event is probably not for you.
 
Many of the younger performers, like A.J. Styles, Amazing Red, and Alissa Flash, were very nice. Christopher Daniels was not only outgoing and friendly, but also seemed to be genuinely interested in talking to the fans. Lethal Consequences was very popular and they went out of their way to have funny, interactive pictures with the fans. Hernandez was friendly and very humble about praise.

Don West traveled the room, selling things to people in line. You could wave at Don, and he would bring you whatever you wanted to buy, to wherever you were in line. The fans really were excited to see him and interact with him, and more than a few expressed that they wanted him back on the announcing team.
 
TNA president Dixie Carter was there. She was very nice to a large group of fans, some of quesitonable hygiene.
 
However, some of the bigger stars were not so great. Many people commented that Rhino was not very outgoing. Not necessarily mean, but not outwardly social. Sting had a huge line, and as it dwindled, I went to get my picture. He was standing right there with a few minutes left and security told me he was done, which disappointed myself and a few other fans. Then TNA said "we are happy to announce that all fans who wanted a picture with Sting got one!"

As I reported before, Scott Steiner and Booker T didn't even show up. Mick Foley was pretty distant. In fact, I personally told Foley the high regard I held him in, and he said "oh, thanks," in a sarcastic manner, almost rolling his eyes, and then ignored me once the picture was done while I was talking to him. It was a pretty sad interaction with my favorite wrestler and a complete disagreement with the lovable, personable Foley idea he pushes.
 
So, if you watch TNA for the younger talent, TNA Fanfest is probably a good idea; the young guys are incredibly friendly and jazzed to meet the fans. If you watch TNA for the Legends/Ex-WWE guys, you should probably stay away, because they come across as if they are too big for this kind of event.

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