WWE to China

STAMFORD, Conn., Jul 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and Expo 2010 Shanghai today announced that they will present the first live sports entertainment event in China on Sunday, August 22 at 7 PM (local Shanghai time) in the Expo Cultural Center. The 90 minute event, titled "WWE Raw(R) Presents SummerSlam(R)" will feature WWE Superstars John Cena(R), Rey Mysterio(R), Chris Jericho(R) and others.

"WWE Raw Presents SummerSlam" is free of charge to Expo attendees on August 22. Tickets can be obtained at the Expo Cultural Center from 9:30am the day of the event. WWE expects to fill the 8,000 person arena capacity. WWE will be one of about 15 shows performing on the main stage at the Expo Cultural Center, which is the newest, most state-of-the-art arena in China.

WWE is honored that the Chinese government and Expo 2010 Shanghai have offered us this rare, historic opportunity to perform at the successful Shanghai World Expo," said WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. "We are thankful to be allowed to entertain the attendees and our fans in the region at Expo 2010 Shanghai."

Source: ewrestlingnews.com

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