**Media Alert**

WWE SUPERSTARS VISIT FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos) FOR TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS

6:15 A.M. DEC. 4

**INTERVIEW AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE**

FORT Hood, Texas — As part of WWE’s 16^th annual Tribute to the Troops celebration, WWE Superstars and Legends will take part in special activities and military outreach initiatives across Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Dec.4 here.

WWE began Tribute to the Troops in 2003 to honor our servicemen and women and their families.

In the tradition of Bob Hope, WWE brings together the best of sports, entertainment and pop culture with celebrity appearances and performances from music’s most popular acts in what is considered TV’s most patriotic and heartwarming show of the year.

**All media must register each member of their organization separately here no later than noon Dec. 3 or call (254) 287-0106 or (254) 287-9993 for instruction on how to register. **

MEDIA SCHEDULE WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

6:15 a.m. – Media meet with a public affairs representative in the south parking lot of Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos)’s Visitor Center located on T.J. Mills Blvd. to be escorted on base.

6:45 – 7:15 a.m. – Physical fitness center visits with b-roll opportunities of Soldiers conducting physical training with WWE Superstar interactions. (Superstar interviews available)

7:30 – 8:15 a.m. – Dining facilities visit with b-roll and interview opportunities of Soldiers having breakfast with WWE Superstars.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – B-roll and interview opportunities of WWE Superstars interacting with Soldiers at various locations on post.

9:30 – 13:30 a.m. – WWE “Tribute to the Troops” taping.

***Please note, only wired mics will be permitted at the taping***

Additional Media Opportunity Details: Group 1

6:45 – 8:15 a.m.

Physical Training and Breakfast Interactions

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle and WWE Superstars Mojo Rawley, Alicia Fox, Rezar, Akam and Mike and Maria Kanellis interact with Soldiers during their PT session at the Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center followed by breakfast with additional Soldiers at the Operation Iraqi Freedom Dining Facility.

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

Air Assault Course

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair and WWE Superstars Mickie James, Nakamura, Braun Strowman, Akira Tozawa and Cedrick Alexander watch and participate in a rappelling exercise and obstacle course.

Additional Media Opportunity Details: Group 2

6:45 – 8:15 a.m.

Physical Training and Breakfast Interactions

WWE Superstars The Miz, Maryse, TJ Perkins, Chad Gable and Bobby Roode interact with Soldiers during their PT session at the Applied Functional Fitness Center followed by breakfast with additional Soldiers at the Patriot Dining Facility.

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

K-9 Demo

WWE Superstars The Miz, Maryse, TJ Perkins, Chad Gable and Bobby Roode visit with the team who trains the K-9’s for a K-9 demo at the Military Working Dog K-9 Kennel.

Additional Media Opportunity Details: Groups 1 and 2

10 – 10:30 a.m.

WWE Tribute to the Troops Taping

In the tradition of Bob Hope, WWE brings together the best of sports, entertainment and pop culture with celebrity appearances and performances from music’s most popular acts.

***Please note, only wired mics will be permitted at the taping***

WWE MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Villa
WWE
(203) 219-5214
Joe.villa@wwecorp.com