WWE legends pay visit to Belton

February 20, 2025

By Daniel Moctezuma

Belton Journal

Fans of professional wrestling got the chance to meet WWE legends Kane and “Million Dollar Man”

Ted DiBiase at Battleground Collectibles on Saturday. The meet-and-greet, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., drew wrestling enthusiasts from Belton and surrounding areas, with some traveling from cities like Houston and El Paso.

Kane, known for his towering presence in WWE and long-running storyline as The Undertaker’s brother, posed for photos wearing his signature redand-black mask. He was a key figure in the company’s “Attitude Era” and is a former WWE Champion. DiBiase, a legendary heel in the 1980s and early ‘90s, held multiple championships in WWE and is best remembered for his Million Dollar Championship and famous catchphrase, “Everybody’s got a price.”

Battleground Collectibles owner Brandon Crawford said the store has been working to bring in more wrestling legends for meet-and-greet events.

“We started booking these events back in November,” Crawford said. “After we brought in The Hardy Boys, the agency we worked with said they could route Kane and Ted DiBiase here, so we set it all up.”

Crawford said hosting events like this in Belton makes it easier for local wrestling fans who would otherwise have to travel to larger cities.

“One of the biggest pieces of feedback I get is that people are tired of driving all the way to Dallas, Austin, or Houston for these events,” he said. “With us being in Belton, we’re able to cater to people from Killeen, Copperas Cove, Temple—even Waco.”

Christina and Elmer Sanchez made the trip from Houston with their son, Kane, who was named after the former WWE Champion.

“I named him after Kane because he was my favorite wrestler growing up,” Christina Sanchez said. “We watched him all the time during the Attitude Era.”

The family brought a Raw Heavyweight Championship belt to get signed and said they were excited to meet the wrestlers in person.

Crawford said he hopes to continue bringing more well-known figures to Belton, including wrestlers and other pop culture icons. For updates on future events, visit battlegroundcollectibles.com.