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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

September 28 , 2004

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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