{"id":65672,"date":"2018-09-06T16:43:53","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T21:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=65672"},"modified":"2018-09-06T16:43:53","modified_gmt":"2018-09-06T21:43:53","slug":"collectibles-column-wrestlers-and-collectors-weigh-in-on-all-in-trading-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/09\/06\/collectibles-column-wrestlers-and-collectors-weigh-in-on-all-in-trading-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Wrestlers and Collectors Weigh in on All In Trading Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-2268141863\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><div class=\"m_5150591226370568862gmail_signature\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>To commemorate the historic All In event, Highspots.com produced a 36-card set that features most of the wrestlers who competed at the event, along with some historical moments that lead up to the show. The cards were initially available in Highspots.com\u2019s monthly subscription box. They were also sold at the All In merchandise stands, and can be purchased from Highspots.com for $19.99.<\/p>\n<p>The set includes a deep roster of trading cards of wrestling stars such as Kenny Omega, the Young Bucks, Cody, Rey Mysterio, Chelsea Green, So Cal Uncensored, Tessa Blanchard, Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix and many more. The first card of the set is a screenshot of Cody\u2019s tweet accepting Dave Meltzer\u2019s bet on selling out a 10,000-seat venue.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/britt.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-65674 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/britt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/britt.png 1203w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/britt-220x300.png 220w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/britt-768x1048.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/britt-750x1024.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was a great concept, having a card set specific to an event like this,\u201d said veteran collector Michael Labbe. \u201cBut this set is different than any other because the set itself tells a story from card 1, the tweet that started it all, to the fine details of the Flip (Gordon) being all out card and the \u2018RIP Joey Ryan is a ghost\u2019 card.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although many of the wrestlers at the event have appeared on oversized gaming cards from Filsinger Games, the All In set marks the first traditional 2.5 by 3.5 inch trading cards of some very popular wrestlers, including Adam Page, Flip Gordon, Bandido, Joey Janela, Penelope Ford and Britt Baker. These debut cards are seen by many collectors as the equivalent of a rookie card for a wrestler.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have many cards that are first time cards for the wrestlers, and for a signed card collector like myself, that is always exciting,\u201d Labbe said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/cody.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-65675 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/cody.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/cody.png 719w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/cody-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>The All In set also included the first traditional trading card of the dastardly Maxwell J. Friedman, aka MJF.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy thought on the card is that I look incredibly handsome,\u201d MJF said in an exclusive interview for this column. He also noted that the All In card was his first since the Filsinger card, \u201cwhich is pretty crazy considering how big of a deal I am \u2013 but to be fair, most of the time when people use my name and my likeness, I sue. So I understand people\u2019s hesitation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Several collectors have already named the Bandido and MJF cards as their favorites in the set, along with the cards of Janela, Ford, Page and Baker. Labbe and several others also love the So Cal Uncensored card, which marks the first time Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky have appeared on a card together.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2013166005\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Daniels noted that he hadn\u2019t even seen the card prior to All In, but was happy to learn that SCU appeared on a card together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wasn\u2019t sure if the three of us were in separate cards or not, so it\u2019s cool to hear we had a group shot,\u201d he said.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/MJF.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-65676 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/MJF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/MJF.png 1151w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/MJF-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/MJF-768x1118.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/MJF-703x1024.png 703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting the Cards Signed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Collector Armand Schaubroeck (@wrestlingcard18 on Twitter) attended All In and was able to get several cards signed over the weekend, including cards of Janela, Ford, Green, Blanchard, Fenix, Bandido, Pentagon and even MJF.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was the toughest signature I\u2019ve had to get since the ROH days of Austin Aries,\u201d Schaubroeck laughed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was constantly badgered by disgusting pigs all weekend at Starrcast to sign these cards,\u201d MJF said, \u201cand since I\u2019m a nice guy, I did for a small fee of $59.99.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Baker noted that she signed \u201ca ton of them over the weekend and absolutely loved them. The cards are another piece of All In weekend that fans can take home and cherish forever. I\u2019m so happy fans thought the trading cards were as cool as I did.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The cards have a heavy gloss coating on the front which, Labbe and Schaubroeck both noted, can be problematic for autograph seekers. Ink will often not show up on glossy cards, or made fade over time.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2253219108\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/SCU.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-65677 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/SCU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/SCU.png 500w, https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/post\/2018\/09\/SCU-215x300.png 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>However, both collectors said that this set may be a rare exception where fans prefer to have the backs signed. The backs of the cards also feature quality color photos but have a dull finish, which might make it easier for wrestlers to sign the cards and produce a better looking signature that will last longer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNormally I don\u2019t like getting the back of a card signed, but the back design of these is such that it wouldn\u2019t bother me at all,\u201d Labbe said. \u201cIn fact, on a few of the cards, I like the back picture better than the front.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For fans who couldn\u2019t attend All In, many wrestlers are willing to sign the cards through the mail or at independent shows. Daniels suggested that fans bring the cards to future Ring of Honor shows, and \u201cI\u2019d be happy to sign them there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Baker noted that she recently moved, and is in the process of setting up a new PO box. Once that\u2019s done, she said, she\u2019ll be glad to sign the cards through the mail; follower her on Twitter @RealBrittBaker for updates.<\/p>\n<p>Even MJF encouraged fans to send cards his way to be signed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you want me to sign your card for some dough, hit me up @<a href=\"mailto:bookmjf@gmail.com\">bookmjf@gmail.com<\/a>,\u201d MJF said. \u201cBut remember: we aren\u2019t friends and I\u2019m better than you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOW CHECK OUT THE PRIOR COLUMN:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2018\/08\/31\/collectibles-column-grading-wwe-stars-signatures\/\">COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Grading WWE Stars\u2019 Signatures<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i>PWTorch Collectibles Specialist Michael Moore can be reached at\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"mailto:michaelmoorewriter@gmail.com\"><i>michaelmoorewriter@gmail.com<\/i><\/a><i>. Follow him on Twitter @MMooreWriter.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-1491502952\"><div id=\"pwtor-2457069717\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>To commemorate the historic All In event, Highspots.com produced a 36-card set that features most of the wrestlers who competed at the event, along with some historical moments that lead up to the show. 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