What:  The heroes of the battlefield and the squared circle of sports entertainment The U.S. Marines and World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) will join forces to inspire shoppers and their staunchest fans to bring cheer to children this holiday season. 

In an appearance at The NBC Experience Store in bustling Rockefeller Plaza the biggest names in WWE and the armed forces bravest will be greeting their admirers and urging a contribution of a toy to this vital holiday giving initiative. Sponsored by WWE and USA Network in cooperation with the United States Marine Corp Toys for Tots Foundation campaign the event will also drive awareness of the 5th Anniversary of WWE’s “Tribute to the Troops ” an annual event that brings WWE’s top talent to perform before troops in war zones in the Middle East (this year Iraq) for the taping of an always heartwarming and head-banging holiday special. 

This year’s “WWE Tribute to the Troops” will air Christmas Eve at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network.

Who:   WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy™ and WWE Diva Lilian Garcia™ are among the WWE performers slated to appear at the event alongside some of America’s most decorated “leathernecks.” 

When: Tuesday December 18 1 – 3 pm

Where:  The NBC Experience Store 30 Rockefeller Plaza (West 49th St. between 5th and 6th Avenues)

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