Tag: WWE Tribute to the Troops

WWE Tribute To The Troops Preview 12/14/17

The following matches were taped for the 15th annual WWE Tribute to The Troops special, which airs for two hours on the USA Network tonight. Rapper MGK will perform a few songs as well. Commentary will be done by JBL, Michael Cole and Byron Saxton.

* The Shield vs. Samoa Joe and RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar (Sheamus & Cesaro)

* SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair vs. Ruby Riott vs. Carmella

* The New Day and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos vs. Rusev, Aiden English, Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin

* Paige, Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose vs. Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Bayley

* Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton and WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn

Source: WrestlingINC.com

WWE NXT Broadcast Debut Confirmed, Full Schedule For Upcoming WWE Week On The USA Network (Video)

It was confirmed last night on RAW that next Monday’s show will kick off the annual WWE Week on the USA Network. Below is the line-up and prom for next week:

**TUNE-IN ADVISORY** USA NETWORK TO FEATURE ‘WWE® HOLIDAY WEEK’ WEEK OF DECEMBER 11

Programming to Include WWE’S TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS and, for the First Time on USA, NXT®

USA Network will continue its December holiday celebration with WWE® HOLIDAY WEEK, beginning Monday, December 11. In addition to the regularly scheduled MONDAY NIGHT RAW® and SMACKDOWN LIVE®, USA will also feature NXT® for the first time ever on its air, as well as the 15th annual WWE® TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS celebration – a special honoring our servicemen and women and celebrating their dedication and commitment to our country.

USA Network’s WWE® HOLIDAY WEEK will include:

Monday, December 11

* Emanating live for three hours at 8/7c from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, MONDAY NIGHT RAW® features WWE® Superstars Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Samoa Joe and more.

Tuesday, December 12

* Emanating live for two hours at 8/7c from U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, SMACKDOWN LIVE® features WWE® Superstars AJ Styles, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, The New Day, Jinder Mahal, Randy Orton and more.

Wednesday, December 13

* Emanating from Full Sail University in Orlando at 7/6c, for the first time ever, USA Network will air a one-hour NXT® special featuring NXT® Superstars Andrade “Cien” Almas, Ember Moon, Adam Cole, Aleister Black and more.

Thursday, December 14

* At 8/7c, WWE® and USA Network will celebrate our nation’s heroes with the two-hour TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS celebration, taking place at the Naval Base San Diego.

* Immediately following at 10/9c, USA Network’s epic 1930s saga DAMNATION will premiere an all-new episode guest starring WWE® Superstar Harper.

Saturday, December 16

* The week concludes with an airing of WWE® Legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s film “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” at 6:30/5:30c. Johnson plays Hank Parsons, who partners with his stepson Sean (Josh Hutcherson) on a mission to find Sean’s grandfather (Michael Caine), who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.

WWE Tribute To the Troops Preview 12/14/16

WWE Tribute to the Troops airs tonight at 8PM ET on the USA Network from Washington, DC:

WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens and Rusev w/Lana vs. WWE United States Champion Roman Reigns and Big Cass

WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz w/Maryse vs. Apollo Crews

An appearance by WWE World Champion AJ Styles

#1 Contenders Match: Gallows & Anderson vs. Sheamus and Cesaro vs. The Golden Truth vs. The Shining Stars

Smackdown Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Family vs. Dolph Ziggler and American Alpha

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann, TJ Perkins and Jack Gallagher vs. The Brian Kendrick, Tony Nese and Drew Gulak

Bayley vs. Dana Brooke

Full Details On WWE Week On The USA Network

The USA Network issued the following today:

USA RINGS IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH WWE(R) AIRING SPECIAL PROGRAMMING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 12Look for the annual “Tribute to the Troops” on Wednesday, December 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

USA Network will kick off the holidays beginning Monday, December 12, with WWE HOLIDAY WEEK. In addition to regularly scheduled live WWE events, USA will feature movies starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the 14th annual WWE’S TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS – a special that honors our servicemen and women and celebrates their dedication and commitment to our country.

USA Network’s WWE HOLIDAY WEEK will include:

Monday, December 12

– Festivities will begin with three hours of WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW(R) at 8/7c, featuring superstars Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Rusev, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Tuesday, December 13

– The week continues with a trio of WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s movies – Faster (2010) at 1pm/12c, G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) at 3pm/2c and The Other Guys (2010) at 5:30pm/4:30c.

– The two-hour WWE SMACKDOWN(R) LIVE will take place at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. at 8/7c, with top Superstars including Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch, Bray Wyatt, Kane and Randy Orton.

– Following WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE, an all-new episode of USA Network’s hit original series SHOOTER will feature WWE Superstar Randy Orton in a special guest starring role. The series, starring Ryan Phillippe, airs every Tuesday at 10/9c.

Wednesday, December 14

– At 8/7c, WWE and USA Network will celebrate our nation’s heroes with the two-hour TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS. Held at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C., this year marks the first time in the event’s 14-year history that it will take place in our nation’s capital.

Additionally, TALK STOOP with Cat Greenleaf will feature interviews throughout the week with WWE Superstars, including Roman Reigns, Chris Jericho, The Miz and Stephanie McMahon.

WWE Officially Announces Tribute To The Troops 2016

WWE has announced that the 2016 Tribute to The Troops will take place on Tuesday, December 13th from the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. WWE issued the following:

WWE Tribute to the Troops comes to Washington, D.C.

WWE today announced that the 14th annual WWE Tribute to the Troops event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Verizon Center in Washington D.C., marking the first time the event will be held in our nation’s capital.  While in D.C., WWE Superstars will spend time with members of all five branches of the military.  WWE began Tribute to the Troops in 2003 as a way to honor our servicemen and women and their families. Tribute to the Troops will air on Wednesday, Dec.14 on USA Network.

In the long-standing tradition of the USO supporting and entertaining our troops at home and abroad, WWE brings together the best of sports, entertainment and pop culture, with celebrity appearances and performances from music’s most popular acts. Tribute to the Troops has become a holiday tradition and is considered TV’s most patriotic and heartwarming show of the year.

While in Washington D.C., WWE Superstars will spend time giving back to military personnel and their families.  Activities will include a Be a STAR anti-bullying rally, as well as hospital visits and outreach initiatives at various installations throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.  Additionally, servicemen and women and their families will be given complimentary tickets to attend Tribute to the Troops.

“We are so excited to partner with WWE on Tribute to the Troops, an event that truly has become a holiday tradition for our service members and their families,” said Elaine Rogers, President and CEO of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. “What better way to thank our active duty military members and their families for their service than by providing them with an amazing evening of fun and entertainment.”

“First I would like to thank the USO and WWE for all the support they have given our servicemen and women,” said Maj. Gen. Bradley A. Becker, Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington.  “The National Capital Region is the political and military center of gravity for the United States with an infrastructure vital to the global interests of the nation, and I believe is an ideal location for the upcoming Tribute to the Troops because of the large number of military personnel and their families that live and work in the DC-Metro area. I know that our service members are big fans of WWE and are excited to participate in this wonderful event.”

“For the 14th year, WWE is honored to give back to American military personnel and their families for their commitment to and sacrifice for our country,” said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.  “Our servicemen and women work tirelessly and selflessly for our freedom, and it is an honor to continue the Tribute to the Troops tradition for them this year in our nation’s capital.”

WWE Tribute To The Troops Tonight On USA Network

The Annual WWE Tribute to the Troops event will air tonight on the USA Network at 8/7c. The event was taped on December 8 in Jacksonville, Florida at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The event was for military personnel and their families stationed at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Naval Station Mayport and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

WWE Superstars and Divas spent time giving back to those who serve and their families with Be A Star anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and military outreach at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Naval Station Mayport and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

On the show tonight their will be an appearance by comedian Howie Mandel and a performance by the band Train.

16-Man Tag Match: Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, The Usos, The Dudley Boyz, Ryback & Kane VS The League of Nations & The Wyatt Family

Rusev VS Jack Swagger

Kevin Owens VS Ryback

8-Divas Tag Match: Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Brie Bella & Alicia Fox VS Team B.A.D. & Paige

Mark Henry VS Bo Dallas

 

WWE Tribute To the Troops Taping Tonight Along With SmackDown & Main Event

WWE will be taping there annual Tribute to the Troops show tonight along with SmackDown and Main Event at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Superstars advertised include The Wyatt Family, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Kane, Sheamus and Kevin Owens. There will be a live performance by the band Train for the Tribute to the Troops show.

Here is a promo for WWE Tribute to the Troops, which will air Wednesday, December 23 at 8/7c on USA Network:

 

WWE Announced WWE Week On USA Network – Slammy Awards, SmackDown, Tribute To The Troops & More

WWE announced the following:

USA Network and WWE will kick off the holiday season with an action-packed “WWE Week.” The week begins Sunday, December 20, with “Santa’s Little Helper” starring The Miz & Paige, followed by Monday Night RAW and the 2015 WWE Slammy Awards on Monday December 21, a live SmackDown on Tuesday, December 22, and a two-hour WWE Tribute to the Troops special on Wednesday, December 23.

WWE also takes over USA Daytime from 11 AM to 3 PM Monday, December 21, through Friday, December 24, as host Cat Greenleaf conducts interviews from her iconic stoop with WWE Superstars and Divas.

WWE Announces 2015 Tribute To The Troops Show

WWE announced that the 13th annual WWE Tribute To The Troops event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Florida for military personnel and their families stationed at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Naval Station Mayport and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. Tribute To The Troops will air on USA Network on Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 8 pm ET.

While in Jacksonville, WWE Superstars and Divas will spend time giving back to those who serve and their families with Be A Star anti-bullying rallies, hospital visits and miltary outreach at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Naval Station Mayport and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

WWE Superstars & Divas Meet Purple Heart Recipients At Fort Benning – WWE Tribute To The Troops (Video)

Above is a video of WWE Superstars & Divas meeting with US Armed Forces Purple Heart recipients at Fort Benning in Georgia for the WWE Tribute To The Troops show, which can be seen Wednesday, December 17, 8pm E. on the USA Network.