2004 News Releases
World Wrestling Entertainment® and University of Miami Team Up to Offer Community Programs
WWE® Superstars Invade Miami Area to Promote Voting and Democracy
Tuesday, Sept. 28
What: WWE Superstar and Political Correspondent Chris Nowinski will moderate a debate between students at Coral Gables High School on the positions of the presidential candidates. Lecterns from the Commission on Presidential Debates used in past presidential debates will be used by the debating students.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Coral Gables High School
450 Bird Road
Hialeah, FL 33010
Contact: Ms. Stevie Fay, Social Studies Dept. Chair
Phone: 305-443-4871 x2238, cell- 305-710-5528
Sponsors: WWE, University of Miami, Commission on Presidential Debates
Tuesday, Sept. 28
What: WWE Superstar and Political Correspondent Chris Nowinski will host the University of Miami Debate Team vs. The British Debate All Stars.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: University of Miami Coral Gables Campus Rathskeller
Wednesday, Sept. 29
What: Touring Declaration of Independence Unveiled; WWE Superstars Mick Foley™, Mark Henry™ and Chris Nowinski (others)
When: 9 a.m.
Where: University of Miami
Whitten University Center (lower lounge)
Sponsors: University of Miami, Declare Yourself
Wednesday, Sept. 29
What: Smackdown Your Vote!® Youth Debate, a live national debate on the positions of the presidential candidates featuring WWE Superstars John “Bradshaw” Layfield™ and Mick Foley™, Congresssmen Kendrick Meek and Mario Diaz-Balart, Florida State Senator Dave Aronberg, Florida State Representative David Rivera and U of Miami students Alex Acosta and Tiffany Yelder. ABC News Correspondent Jake Tapper is the moderator.
When: 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: University of Miami Coral Gables Campus
Gusman Concert Hall
Sponsors: WWE, University of Miami
This event will be broadcast in its entirety by ABC News Now at 10 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 30
What: WWE Superstars Chris Nowinski, Mark Henry and Mick Foley participate in a student debate on the election at Miramar High School. Lecterns from the Commission on Presidential Debates used in past presidential debates will be used by the debating students.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Miramar High School
3601 SW 89th Avenue (Douglas Road)
Miramar, FL 33025
Contact: Sharon Santiago, Honors Debate Coach
Phone: 754-323-1350 x3022, cell-954-610-2208
Sponsors: WWE, University of Miami, Commission on Presidential Debates
Thursday, Sept. 30
What: WWE Superstars Mick Foley, Mark Henry and Chris Nowinski host a Presidential Debate Watch Party. Musical guests are Vanessa Carlton and Jill Scott. Rock the Vote President Jehmu Greene also attending.
When: 7:30 – 11 p.m.
Where: University of Miami Coral Gables Campus
Rathskeller Plaza
Sponsors: WWE, University of Miami, Rock the Vote, Declare Yourself
Media Contacts:
University of Miami: Margot Winick, 305-284-5500
WWE: Gary Davis, 203-353-5066; Kate Cox, 203-352-8630
Rock the Vote: Jay Strell, 917-362-9248
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