Embattled promoter cancels show as phone call threat is made public

John Powell

Embattled promoter cancels show as phone call threat is made public

Promoter Dillon Hines, son of Bobby Fulton, and his World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling have cancelled their March 8th, 2025, event.

“We regret to inform you that the World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling show scheduled for March 8, 2025, has been canceled. We understand that this news is disappointing, and we want to assure you that this decision was not made lightly. We will begin processing refunds promptly. Thank you for your understanding and support. If you purchased tickets please send us a message. We’ve already handled several refunds so far! If you have any questions contact promoter Jimmy Hines,” announced the promotion.

Rob Van Dam is one of many wrestlers who have publicly slammed Hines, his father and the promotion for their business practices. On his podcast, RVD went into more detail about his grievances in a video entitled: The Bad Business Of Bobby Fulton & Dillon Hines.

RVD alleges that Hines and his father “ripped” him off WrestleMania XL weekend and they owed him money.

“You and your dad said you would pay me over the next couple of weeks but instead of paying me for those shows your shortchanged me and shortchanged me again. How can you call yourself professional? ” he asked. RVD also claims he was shortchanged when it came to his work during SummerSlam week too.

“There is no hatchet to bury. Just pay me what you owe me and we will be cool,” he said to Dillion directly.

RVD also states that since he went public others have contacted him about their dealings with the promoters.

In a social media post, Hines called RVD a “lying alcoholic and drug addict”.

“First off, shocking allegations, Dildo. Shocking. Half the people in the world who know who I am think I am a drug addict anyway. That would be like me saying Dildo Hines is an autistic kid but that is just a small part of him. The biggest part is he is an asshole who happens to be autistic,” RVD fired back. “I couldn’t understand way D-Von (Dudley) wanted to punch him in the face. You cannot do that. Everyone will think you beat up a retarded kid because if you don’t know him, you don’t understand.”

RVD claimed Dillion was “dishonest” and a “thief”.

“He wants to win this argument with me at any cost…You don’t have any concept of the value of honesty,” continued RVD.

Zombie Hideout, the store that has asked Hines to reimbursed the store or fans for a cancelled Kurt Angle appearance, has an update on that situation.

In a Facebook post they wrote: “On our phone call he promised he’d come by on January 14 to see me, but guess I missed him—big surprise there. And, of course, he’s still dodging people he owes money to from the Kurt Angle signing. Classic Hines move: talk a big game, but always find a way to disappear when it’s time to pay up.”

Zombie Hideout also posted audio of telephone call between the owner of the store and Dillon back in December.

The owner asks Dillon directly why Zombie Hideout would be responsible for the refunds when Dillon has their money.

“You canceled it,” replies Dillon of the signing.

“No, you canceled it…You took their money, my friend. Why would you take someone’s money and not refund it to them especially after that glorious post you made saying how you wanted to change your ways? You are going to take someone else’s money and make someone else responsible for it?” asks the owner who claims all Zombie Hideout did was give them space in the store for free to hold the signing hoping to increase their patronage that day.

“That’s on you,” repeated Dillon.

“You collected the money through Eventbrite,” countered the owner.

“You are the one who cancelled it,” Dillon said again.

“You are not going to refund the people’s money? The money you took?” asks the owner once again.

“No, you are the one who cancelled it,” Dillon repeated.

“You took their money. I was letting you use my store,” replied the owner saying he cancelled the event because Dillon was being a “dirtbag” to everyone.

Dillon called the owner a “piece of s–t” and insisted that Eventbrite had everyone’s money not him.

Dillon then said he was going to do the “nice thing” and give back the money.

“So, you are going to refund everyone their money?” Dillon is asked.

“That is what I just said you dumb motherf—–! Are you retarded? Are you retarded? You are are dumb retard you dumb motherf—–! ” Dillon responded saying the money would be refunded on January 14th as per his promise.

“If you post anything about me I can drive over to Springfield, Massachusetts, so we can talk face to face. I have no problem doing that,” Dillon said calling the owner a “piece of s–t” once again.

Dillion Hines has since deactivated all of his social media accounts.

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