While on lunch break a week or 2 ago Scumbag and I noticed a new toy and collectibles store had opened near our precious lunch destinations. Mike’s or something along those lines. Not only was I in action figure heaven upon walking up to the new storefront, but we both noticed a subtle flyer on their door.
The Hacksaw Jim Duggan would be there for 2 hours on a Saturday night signing autographs! Then and there Scumbag and I made a pact that we would most definitely be in attendance when the legend arrived. A once in a lifetime opportunity like this couldn’t go wasted.
True to our words we did make the journey on that fateful Saturday evening. Scumbag also brought along two loyal fans to accompany us as well. Arriving there, there was a decent line for such a new and small store. We all waited patiently for the legend to emerge. Was he already here? Behind the wall? Only time would tell.
Then suddenly from behind the back wall, he appeared and gave a thunderous trademarked “Hoooooo!” The crowd erupted, returning the call. Yet Hacksaw wasn’t satisfied. He thought he was in a library and demanded the crowd give him a “Hoooooo!” that would satisfy him. We all dug in deep and pleased the legend. He then went to the back and began the sign and greet process.
Scumbag brought his WWE Championship Belt that I had gotten him for his birthday a couple of years back. Hacksaw was signing 2×4’s for his many fans as well.
What a nice guy he was. He took the time to speak to each and every fan individually, and really seemed to genuinely care. Watching him interact with the little kids was really great, the fans still really get fired up by him.
I’m really glad we went out to meet Hacksaw, it was a great mission.