2010 News
WrestleMania Axxess Tickets On Sale This Saturday
WrestleMania Axxess is the largest interactive, family-friendly event where fans can experience WWE® up close and personal. Fans will have the opportunity to get autographs of their favorite WWE Superstars and Divas; witness live, in-ring matches; create their own Superstar entrance with a keepsake DVD; see rare WWE memorabilia; view Hornswoggle®’s house under the squared circle; and experience many more new attractions.
The sessions are:
Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, March 26, 2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:00 AM - 12 Noon
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Sunday, March 28, 2010 8:00 AM – 12 Noon
Tickets can be purchased through the Phoenix Convention Center, all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices are $35 for general admission per session or $55 for the VIP ticket (not including additional fees or 8.3% taxes). The VIP ticket will entitle holders to an autographed photo, priority line access for certain interactive activities and an exclusive ringside area at Axxess.
WrestleMania XXVI, which will take place Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, is more than just a one-day event; it is a week-long celebration, as WWE will take over the greater Glendale/Phoenix area during WrestleMania Week. For more information on WrestleMania events, please visit www.wrestlemania.com.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. can be found at corporate.wwe.com.
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203-352-8642
Michael.Weitz@wwecorp.com
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