So, I found myself up in Portland, Maine, a little while back. Wasn’t really there for anything specific, just visiting some folks. Then I saw something about WWE coming to town, hitting the Cross Insurance Arena. Honestly, I hadn’t really followed wrestling closely for years, maybe since I was a kid, you know? But seeing that triggered something.
Making the Call
I wrestled with the idea for a day or two. Is it worth it? Am I too old for this stuff now? But the more I thought about those Saturday mornings watching matches, the more I leaned towards going. Figured, what the heck. I went online, looked for tickets. Wasn’t too bad, found a decent seat that didn’t cost an arm and a leg, which surprised me. Got it sorted pretty quickly.
Heading to the Arena
The night of the show, I headed downtown. Parking was a bit of a mess, like always for big events, but I found a spot eventually. Walking towards the arena, you could feel the energy picking up. Lots of people, all kinds of fans, kids with their parents, groups of friends, folks wearing their favorite wrestler’s t-shirt. It had that buzz, you know?
Getting inside was smooth enough. Found my section, got to my seat. It’s always different seeing the setup live compared to TV. The ring looks smaller, somehow, but also more intense. The lights, the big screens, it’s a whole production.
The Show Itself
And man, when the show started, it was loud. The music hits, the crowd goes nuts. It’s infectious. Even wrestlers I didn’t really know got huge reactions. Here’s what really stuck with me:
- The sheer energy from the crowd. People were into it.
- Seeing the wrestlers up close. They really are larger than life.
- How hard those hits sound live. You feel it more than on TV.
I wasn’t trying to follow complex storylines or anything. I just let myself get caught up in the spectacle. Cheered for the good guys, booed the bad guys. It felt simple, kinda like being a kid again, just enjoying the show. Some parts were predictable, sure, but it was still fun to see it play out with thousands of other people reacting alongside you.
Wrapping Up
Leaving the arena afterwards, my ears were ringing a bit, but I had a grin on my face. It wasn’t some life-changing experience, but it was genuinely fun. A good dose of nostalgia mixed with the raw energy of a live event. It reminded me that sometimes, doing something simple and maybe a little silly, just because you feel like it, is exactly what you need. Glad I decided to go.
