2010 News
WWE SummerSlam Axxess Tickets On-Sale This Saturday
WWE SummerSlam Axxess will take place Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 at Nokia Plaza at LA Live in Los Angeles, CA. The two-day extravaganza will give thousands of fans an unprecedented chance to interact with their favorite WWE Superstars and Divas, witness live in-ring matches, participate in question and answer sessions, create their own WWE Superstar entrance, get WWE airbrushed tattoos and more.
Both of SummerSlam’s pay-per-view co-presenting sponsors, Slim Jim and 7-Eleven, will be on hand at SummerSlam Axxess, as fans will be able to visit Slim Jim’s “Spicy Town” and feast on samples of 7-Eleven’s new chicken wings. National Guard, as well as other WWE corporate partners will also be part of the festivities on site, as Mattel will present a special “Be Your Own Action Figure” exhibit, attendees can try the new Topps “Slam Attax Mayhem” trading card game, THQ will host the “SmackDown vs. Raw Videogame Zone” and Twix will sponsor the WWE Superstar Photo Area.
Tickets for SummerSlam Axxess will be priced at $20 per session. A limited number of VIP tickets will also be available for $70 per session. The VIP ticket entitles fans to receive an 8x10 photo and a special meet and greet with WWE Superstars Edge®, Rey Mysterio® or Randy Orton® (subject to change).
The event will have three exciting sessions:
Saturday, August 14
11 AM – 3 PM
4PM – 8 PM
Sunday, August 15
11 AM – 3 PM
The events will lead up to WWE’s biggest event of the summer, SummerSlam, live Sunday, August 15 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Tickets for both events can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. For more information on SummerSlam activities, please visit www.wwe.com.
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