World Wrestling Entertainment Invades The Big Apple Starting Wednesday, March 10
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--03/09/2004-- School Programs, Autograph Signings, Voter Registration, City Hall Proclamations, a Superstar-Studded News Conference, and a Hall of Fame Ceremony Are Among the Activities Leading up to WrestleMania(R) XX
World Wrestling Entertainment(R) (NYSE:WWE) invades New York City from Wednesday, March 10 through Sunday, March 14. During that time, WWE(R) will undertake a series of events that will lead up to WrestleMania XX, which it predicts will be one of the most momentous events in Pay-Per-View history.
On Sunday, March 14, 2004, WWE will present WrestleMania XX to a sold-out Madison Square Garden filled with fans from 16 countries, 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Fans from more than 90 countries will have the opportunity to watch the event. WrestleMania XX can be purchased on Pay-Per-View through your local cable affiliate or satellite provider.
On Wednesday, March 10, the New York City Council will present the WWE with a City Proclamation to highlight the company's charitable and community support of New York City for more than two decades.
On Thursday, March 11, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon will preside over a Superstar-studded news conference and fan appreciation event at Planet Hollywood in Times Square. Expect much bluster and bravado as the Superstars square off to discuss their WrestleMania events and take questions from the media.
On Saturday, March 13, the WWE will induct 11 members into its Hall of Fame, including former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura and its first-ever celebrity inductee, Pete Rose. Also to be inducted are Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Sgt. Slaughter, Superstar Billy Graham, Tito Santana, Don Muraco, Harley Race, Junkyard Dog and Big John Studd.
On Sunday morning, March 14, at its Bacon, Bagels, and Biceps Brunch, WWE will honor its Circle of Champions, a dozen children from around the United States and Canada who have shown courage in dealing with serious illnesses. Organizations participating in the event are Make-A-Wish Foundation, Starlight Foundation, New York Foundlings, Children's Wish Foundation and Dreams Come True Foundation.
Then, at 7 p.m., it's the Main Event, WrestleMania XX at Madison Square Garden.
A listing of WWE activities in New York City is below:
Wednesday, March 10
WWE Get REAL(TM) Safe Schools Program
Intermediate School 222
10am- 11am
With Spike Dudley and The Hurricane
New York City Council Proclamation Presentation
City Hall, Council Chamber
Noon- 1:30pm-
With Lita, Booker T, Mick Foley, Eddie Guerrero, New York City
Councilman Lee Conyers
(Contact: Rance Huff- 718-207-1158 (cell), 718-287-8762 (office))
WWE Get REAL Safe Schools Program
Academy of Careers in Sports
1pm- 2-pm-
With Chris Benoit and Molly Holly
WWE Get REAL Safe Schools Program
Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
4pm-5pm-
With Val Venis, Lance Storm and Victoria
Autograph Session and Hall of Fame Display
Toys "R" Us in Times Square
4pm-6pm
With Ric Flair and Triple H
FYE Autograph Session
Westfield Shopping Center
7pm-9pm
With Matt Hardy and Test
Thursday, March 11
WrestleMania XX Press Conference and Fan Appreciation Event
Planet Hollywood in Times Square
1540 Broadway
Noon-1 p.m.
With Vince McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, Bill
Goldberg, Kane, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, Eddie
Guerrero, Kurt Angle, Torrie Wilson, Sable, Stacey Keibler, Miss
Jackie, John Cena, Big Show, Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman.
Modell's Autograph Signing
51 E 42nd St
New York, NY
4pm-6pm
With Stacey and Miss Jackie
WWE Get REAL Safe Schools Program
Middle School 172 Beacon
4:30pm- 5:30pm-
With Stevie Richards, Teddy Long, Rosie and Jazz
Game Champ Autograph Signing
534 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY
7pm-9pm
With Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty
WWE Superstar Challenge
Planet Hollywood in Times Square
1540 Broadway
9pm-11pm
With
Features Voter Registration through Smackdown Your Vote!(R)
Friday, March 12
Ringing of the Bell
New York Stock Exchange
9:30 a.m.
With the McMahon Family
WWE Get REAL Safe Schools Program
Mark Twain/ I.S. 239
11am-noon-
With Mick Foley, Jazz, Teddy Long, and Farooq
WWE Get REAL Safe Schools Program
Dunlevy MilBank Center
4pm-5pm-
With Scotty Too Hotty, Orlando Jordan and Paul London
Modell's Herald Square Autograph Signing
1293 Broadway
4pm-6pm
With Eddie Guerrero
FYE- Jersey Gardens Autograph Signing
651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ
7pm-9pm
With John Cena
Wrestlemania Night of the Races
Meadowlands Racetrack
East Rutherford, NJ
7:30 PM
With Batista and Randy Orton
Saturday, March 13
Staten Island Pool and Spa Autograph Signing
4820 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island
10am-noon
With Mick Foley
WWE Get REAL Safe Schools Program
Kennedy Center
34 West 134th Street
11am-1pm-
With Jamie Noble, Nidia, Bashams, Rosie, Funaki, Shannon Moore and
Orlando Jordan
Features Voter Registration through Smackdown Your Vote!
Modell's Times Square Autograph Signing
234 West 42nd St
1pm-3pm
With Booker T and Rob Van Dam
WWE Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony
New York Hilton
1335 Avenue of the America's
6:45 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday, March 14
Circle of Champions Ceremony
Bacon, Bagles and Biceps Brunch
New York Hilton
1335 Avenue of the America's
10 am - 12 noon
With Mick Foley, TEST, Rob Van Dam, Hardcore Holly, Rey Mysterio,
A-Train, Jazz, Teddy Long, Dawn Marie, Bill Demott, Al Snow
WrestleMania XX Pay-Per-View
Madison Square Garden
7 p.m.
Features Voter Registration through Smackdown Your Vote! before the
event.
Contact : World Wrestling Entertainment Gary Davis, 203-353-5066
Source : World Wrestling Entertainment
03/09/2004 12:53 EASTERN
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