Real Pro Wrestling Federation Real Pro Wrestling Federation Rips Off Charity and Fraud in ads Stroudsburg Internet
Mark Mysterrio World Record Holder & Local Magician questioned another locally owned company, Real Pro Wrestling Federation and its owners Ralph & Jodi Rey, Professionally known as (Radical Ralph Rey Hickenbottom and Tempra)
Mysterrio challenged them to live up to their motto of being The Real Deal and show him and the wrestling fans of Monroe County where the money they collect goes.
According to RPWFs website and literature, proceeds from their next event on May 10th are suppose to be donated to Stroudsburgs Senior Class.
Mysterrio, who has done an RPWF event before contacted Ralph and Jodi asking them if he could donate time to their event and they told him via MySpace that he could buy a table space to advertise his business for one hundred and fifty dollars.
Mysterrio told RPWF that he does not pay to go to events and advertise and asked the question If I were to pay your fee, would all that money go to the Stroudsburgs Senior Class? So far, that question remains unanswered.
Mysterrio has alerted the Pennsylvania Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau. In his complaint Mysterrio claimed that RPWF does not have the state license to run this event and that although tickets are $14 And $18 each, another charge, around one or two dollars is charged on these tickets and only that extra money goes to the cause. Mysterrio told the RPWF that since they claimed they were The Real Deal they should give the charity The Real Deal and show The Real Figures
There is so much money at stake here, the ticket cost, concessions, RPWF merchandise, people pay to get their photo taken with the wrestlers, program books and more. Mysterrio wants to know, where does all this money go?
Mark Mysterrio said he might make a guest appearance at the event but he will remain outside the building and as far from the wrestlers as he can. Mysterrio claims that he has had several unwelcome messages from wrestlers on his answering machine from the last event which, at the time, he rubbed off as a joke.
Mysterrio is just helping Monroe County to keep it real when it comes to charitable events and payment.
The last comment that Mark received from Ralph in regard to the one hundred and fifty dollar table fee was Ralph asking if Mysterrios mother was going to get on the phone or if Mysterrio would take the call himself.
It appears that Ralph Rey has no intent to tell Mysterrio or the charity and wrestling fans where the money goes.
Mark mysterrio
shawnee on del, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.
7 Updates & Rebuttals
Mark Mysterrio
Shawnee On Del,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
WOW - did anyone read this?
#8Author of original report
Wed, March 04, 2009
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There seems to be alot of slamming and not answering questions- My opinion is simple - and so is the question - but you answered that already : "It takes alot of money to run and event." Which means - "we spend it on the event" is that correct?
Keep up the good work folks - our community needs you...
The Radical 1
Stroudsburg,,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Where are your facts??????
#8REBUTTAL Individual responds
Sat, January 03, 2009
Dear Mr. Mysterrio or whoever typed your name,
Yes, you questioned us. And we gave you your answer on "Gary in the Morning"
As Tempra told you live on the air your $150.00 for a vendor table would go to The Stroudsburg High School (out on west main st) And you also said that you do not pay to advertise so why even ask the question??????
Our website and literature never said that ALL proceeds would go to the school so there is another answer for you. The proceeds that they received were the ones in the contract agreed by the school.
Yes you mentioned that you have done an RPWF event in the past - good point - the event you did with RPWF also took a $1.00 donation on all tickets sold for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign - you were a part of--as proof on my second video angle as you videotaped ringside that show.That $1.00 donation wasn't questioned by you nor did you advocate for the people of Monroe County because you got to do your magic show at that event and get money for bookings off of the fans who RPWF paid for advertising to get there in the first place. You didn't pay any money to do your magic there but other local businesses did.
The show after that you once again were advertised for and had someone else call on your behalf at belltime to say that you couldn't make it (I think because your dog died) but, never the less RPWF paid for the advertising and press releases that you would be there and you didn't show up. So, when May 10th came around and you weren't invited for free well, just get over it and don't bash the RPWF just because you couldn't be there.
As far as your statements about "there is so much money at stake here, the ticket cost, concessions, RPWF merchandise, people pay to get their photos with wrestlers, program books and more...................
Okay tickets were $18.00 for just front row seats with 4 wrestlers and flights from TV and general admission was $14.00. The total show bill that RPWF paid in full up front was$4030.00 Do the math and figure out how many seats that is and how big the building is in the first place. Next, RPWF merchandise - well I'm glad that you think that RPWF screen printed tee shirts are free for us!!!!!
Or even cheap! People only pay for a photo with the wrestlers from TV. The wrestlers receive all picture money except for my film as said in their contracts.
Program book???? We didn't even have a program book on May 10th. And for your information The High School received $1023.00 from our May 10th event. I believe that is more than you charge for your magic show (I think) and I also think that they would definitely choose you to do a free magic show than us give them that much money the nest time they need some? As far as the people of Monroe County -- they were at our live event and saw the high school there live and are not complaining. Once again, your question was answered already so I demand some proof of all of your allegations and you need to let the same people know what you did. I guess you are as bad as RPWF with the fundraising charities as you were a part of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can contact me at 570-421-2432 and I will show all proof of payments to the high school. (not a free service but monetary proof)
PS our wrestling fans told us it was the BEST show that we ever had...........
Thanks , The REAL PEOPLE
The Radical 1
Stroudsburg,,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Where are your facts??????
#8REBUTTAL Individual responds
Sat, January 03, 2009
Dear Mr. Mysterrio or whoever typed your name,
Yes, you questioned us. And we gave you your answer on "Gary in the Morning"
As Tempra told you live on the air your $150.00 for a vendor table would go to The Stroudsburg High School (out on west main st) And you also said that you do not pay to advertise so why even ask the question??????
Our website and literature never said that ALL proceeds would go to the school so there is another answer for you. The proceeds that they received were the ones in the contract agreed by the school.
Yes you mentioned that you have done an RPWF event in the past - good point - the event you did with RPWF also took a $1.00 donation on all tickets sold for the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign - you were a part of--as proof on my second video angle as you videotaped ringside that show.That $1.00 donation wasn't questioned by you nor did you advocate for the people of Monroe County because you got to do your magic show at that event and get money for bookings off of the fans who RPWF paid for advertising to get there in the first place. You didn't pay any money to do your magic there but other local businesses did.
The show after that you once again were advertised for and had someone else call on your behalf at belltime to say that you couldn't make it (I think because your dog died) but, never the less RPWF paid for the advertising and press releases that you would be there and you didn't show up. So, when May 10th came around and you weren't invited for free well, just get over it and don't bash the RPWF just because you couldn't be there.
As far as your statements about "there is so much money at stake here, the ticket cost, concessions, RPWF merchandise, people pay to get their photos with wrestlers, program books and more...................
Okay tickets were $18.00 for just front row seats with 4 wrestlers and flights from TV and general admission was $14.00. The total show bill that RPWF paid in full up front was$4030.00 Do the math and figure out how many seats that is and how big the building is in the first place. Next, RPWF merchandise - well I'm glad that you think that RPWF screen printed tee shirts are free for us!!!!!
Or even cheap! People only pay for a photo with the wrestlers from TV. The wrestlers receive all picture money except for my film as said in their contracts.
Program book???? We didn't even have a program book on May 10th. And for your information The High School received $1023.00 from our May 10th event. I believe that is more than you charge for your magic show (I think) and I also think that they would definitely choose you to do a free magic show than us give them that much money the nest time they need some? As far as the people of Monroe County -- they were at our live event and saw the high school there live and are not complaining. Once again, your question was answered already so I demand some proof of all of your allegations and you need to let the same people know what you did. I guess you are as bad as RPWF with the fundraising charities as you were a part of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can contact me at 570-421-2432 and I will show all proof of payments to the high school. (not a free service but monetary proof)
PS our wrestling fans told us it was the BEST show that we ever had...........
Thanks , The REAL PEOPLE
The Real One
Stroudsburg,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Once again you have no facts!!!!!!!!!
#8REBUTTAL Individual responds
Thu, January 01, 2009
Dear Mr. M, World Record Holder Magician????????????
You did indeed question the company of Real Pro Wrestling Federation. Your question about where your $150.00 for a vendor table would go was answered live on Gary in the Morning. You were told to find the Stroudsburg High School to make the payment. Which, you specifically stated that you don't pay to advertise anyway. So, why do you even ask the question???? And according to the RPWF literature - it never stated that ALL of the proceeds were going to the school.The total show bill for the May 10, 2008 show was $4030.12 which RPWF paid up front to put the show on. So, with your statements of "there is so much money at stake here, the ticket cost, concessions, RPWF merchandise, and people pay to get their photo taken with the wrestlers, program books and more.
Mysterrio wants to know, where does all this money go?"
Here are the factual answers. The ticket money $18.00 only for front row seats, $14.00 for general admissions. any $1.00 donations on top go directly to The High School. However no one was forced to pay the donation. RPWF merchandise is paid for by RPWF so that is a stupid question -- Do you really think that when you pay for 400 screen printed shirts that they are cheap????? As far as taking photos with the wrestlers well it is only the ones from TV and they get all picture money we only get the film money back as said in their contracts!!!! Program sales???? Well, we didn't even have a program at the May 10th show.And what is more???
Why don't you do the math and figure out how many seats need to be bought just to break even????
You also stated that you wanted to donate your time- yea your time WE donate
our money. I think that you want to donate your time so you can get people at our events to book you for money in the future but we pay to advertise and get those same people at our events - you said it yourself that you do NOT pay to go to events and advertise. So, if we choose not to let you have a free ride well then you should just deal with it and/or pay just like everyone else does.
And the school received $1.023.00 from our event ---Isn't that more than your magician fee??????????? Next time I'm sure that they would choose free magic instead of money (just my opinion) There is your answers because you were asking for yourself not for the people of Monroe County -- The people were at the live event and never asked anything this absurd. You also stated that you might make a guest appearance at the event but remain outside of the building -- well, you came in the door with your guest and got to hand in whatever it was directly to the High school live----- and of course got to see our big crowd. Yes, you have alerted many places --thanks for the advertising but from now on - you really should just tell people the truth why you are doing it - free press for yourself--
I guess you need it.?/ (I think)Please look for our next event and the true magicians that will be in attendance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jodi Rey
The Real One
Stroudsburg,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Once again you have no facts!!!!!!!!!
#8REBUTTAL Individual responds
Thu, January 01, 2009
Dear Mr. M, World Record Holder Magician????????????
You did indeed question the company of Real Pro Wrestling Federation. Your question about where your $150.00 for a vendor table would go was answered live on Gary in the Morning. You were told to find the Stroudsburg High School to make the payment. Which, you specifically stated that you don't pay to advertise anyway. So, why do you even ask the question???? And according to the RPWF literature - it never stated that ALL of the proceeds were going to the school.The total show bill for the May 10, 2008 show was $4030.12 which RPWF paid up front to put the show on. So, with your statements of "there is so much money at stake here, the ticket cost, concessions, RPWF merchandise, and people pay to get their photo taken with the wrestlers, program books and more.
Mysterrio wants to know, where does all this money go?"
Here are the factual answers. The ticket money $18.00 only for front row seats, $14.00 for general admissions. any $1.00 donations on top go directly to The High School. However no one was forced to pay the donation. RPWF merchandise is paid for by RPWF so that is a stupid question -- Do you really think that when you pay for 400 screen printed shirts that they are cheap????? As far as taking photos with the wrestlers well it is only the ones from TV and they get all picture money we only get the film money back as said in their contracts!!!! Program sales???? Well, we didn't even have a program at the May 10th show.And what is more???
Why don't you do the math and figure out how many seats need to be bought just to break even????
You also stated that you wanted to donate your time- yea your time WE donate
our money. I think that you want to donate your time so you can get people at our events to book you for money in the future but we pay to advertise and get those same people at our events - you said it yourself that you do NOT pay to go to events and advertise. So, if we choose not to let you have a free ride well then you should just deal with it and/or pay just like everyone else does.
And the school received $1.023.00 from our event ---Isn't that more than your magician fee??????????? Next time I'm sure that they would choose free magic instead of money (just my opinion) There is your answers because you were asking for yourself not for the people of Monroe County -- The people were at the live event and never asked anything this absurd. You also stated that you might make a guest appearance at the event but remain outside of the building -- well, you came in the door with your guest and got to hand in whatever it was directly to the High school live----- and of course got to see our big crowd. Yes, you have alerted many places --thanks for the advertising but from now on - you really should just tell people the truth why you are doing it - free press for yourself--
I guess you need it.?/ (I think)Please look for our next event and the true magicians that will be in attendance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jodi Rey
The Real One
Stroudsburg,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Once again you have no facts!!!!!!!!!
#8REBUTTAL Individual responds
Thu, January 01, 2009
Dear Mr. M, World Record Holder Magician????????????
You did indeed question the company of Real Pro Wrestling Federation. Your question about where your $150.00 for a vendor table would go was answered live on Gary in the Morning. You were told to find the Stroudsburg High School to make the payment. Which, you specifically stated that you don't pay to advertise anyway. So, why do you even ask the question???? And according to the RPWF literature - it never stated that ALL of the proceeds were going to the school.The total show bill for the May 10, 2008 show was $4030.12 which RPWF paid up front to put the show on. So, with your statements of "there is so much money at stake here, the ticket cost, concessions, RPWF merchandise, and people pay to get their photo taken with the wrestlers, program books and more.
Mysterrio wants to know, where does all this money go?"
Here are the factual answers. The ticket money $18.00 only for front row seats, $14.00 for general admissions. any $1.00 donations on top go directly to The High School. However no one was forced to pay the donation. RPWF merchandise is paid for by RPWF so that is a stupid question -- Do you really think that when you pay for 400 screen printed shirts that they are cheap????? As far as taking photos with the wrestlers well it is only the ones from TV and they get all picture money we only get the film money back as said in their contracts!!!! Program sales???? Well, we didn't even have a program at the May 10th show.And what is more???
Why don't you do the math and figure out how many seats need to be bought just to break even????
You also stated that you wanted to donate your time- yea your time WE donate
our money. I think that you want to donate your time so you can get people at our events to book you for money in the future but we pay to advertise and get those same people at our events - you said it yourself that you do NOT pay to go to events and advertise. So, if we choose not to let you have a free ride well then you should just deal with it and/or pay just like everyone else does.
And the school received $1.023.00 from our event ---Isn't that more than your magician fee??????????? Next time I'm sure that they would choose free magic instead of money (just my opinion) There is your answers because you were asking for yourself not for the people of Monroe County -- The people were at the live event and never asked anything this absurd. You also stated that you might make a guest appearance at the event but remain outside of the building -- well, you came in the door with your guest and got to hand in whatever it was directly to the High school live----- and of course got to see our big crowd. Yes, you have alerted many places --thanks for the advertising but from now on - you really should just tell people the truth why you are doing it - free press for yourself--
I guess you need it.?/ (I think)Please look for our next event and the true magicians that will be in attendance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jodi Rey
The Real One
Stroudsburg,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
Please, just pay to advertise!
#8REBUTTAL Individual responds
Thu, December 18, 2008
Hello Mark Mysterrio, World Record Holder Magician,. I now have a few questions for you,.
The first one is what book are you in???? Just wondering....
As far as you asking to donate your time to our event well your question was put as "hello, what you don't call me anymore????LOL
(I will not put your phone number on here) So when is this next event????? Do I just walk in???
Do I get to have a "verbal outage" with a wrestler? ONLY VERBAL Please... I don't feel the need to get the crap kicked out of me.
(BUT, I can get us some free press AFTER the event....)
And I quote this from a print out from YOUR myspace URL. Please let me know if someone else got access of your computer.
So, this is your question??
I do understand from your myspace that you do not pay to go to events and advertise. So, if we choose not to have you there -- well, my opinion is that you sorely don't like it. As far as your question concerning that I did tell you that you could pay $150.00 for a vendor table at my event well, you already answered that question in the first email. (you do not pay in the first place so my opinion was that I do not have to answer a question that you have already answered.)
I don't think by your information from your email to me that you would have paid the fee in the first place so why ask the question "where does the money go?"
However, it would have went to The Stroudsburg High School Senior Class. So, there is your answer. But, you did indeed come to the event and I sent the Stroudsburg High School Class Advisor to you to collect whatever you gave to the school. - As far as the license for the wrestling event well, The PA state athletic commission representative showed up at our event and checked it -- and the show went on!!!
You already know how we run our events because you, yourself were a part of one and now that we didn't choose to have you at another one - you start a whole bunch of questioning??? As far as where does all of the money go - well it costs a lot of money to put the event on in the first place. (building rental, license, insurance, wrestlers from TV, flights, hotel rooms, transportation, tickets, advertising, etc... around $3500.00 per event so, god bless us for giving money to anyone when we don't get it all back in the first place... And you can contact me directly at 570-421-2432 and I will show you that I did, indeed give alot of money to the school.
You had no problems with Real Pro Wrestling Fed until you couldn't be a part of it - When we ran our fundraisers for Monroe County and when you were there it was okay --
we continued to run them the same way without you and then, and only then, you had a problem with it. Despite your efforts to shut us down- Real Pro Wrestling Federation will continue to deliver what the public enjoys to see. --REAL ENTERTAINMENT!! Our second question is........ Do you not have enough bookings that you have to go on the internet all day long and post questions about Real Pro Wrestling Federation????? Well, no wonder you wanted to be a part of our sell out events. You are just a concerned citizen of Monroe County Right????
Why don't you just pay to advertise instead of doing it this way??
--Jodi