WWE Tribute to the Troops announced, will air this year as a themed episode of Smackdown on Fox

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WWE announced today that their annual Tribute to the Troops special will air Friday, Dec. 8 on Fox. This is a break from Tribute to the Troops typically being a standalone special at a different day and time.

The event will emanate from Provident, R.I. at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

WWE touted their history visiting troops each year. “WWE has a multi-decade commitment to the U.S. Armed Forces, which includes visiting nearly 400 military installations throughout the world, offering all U.S. military personnel free tickets to WWE live events, and has partnered with military organizations, such as Hire Heroes USA. WWE currently supports the USO and tells stories of heroism and valor of our nation’s bravest through the company’s partnership with National Medal of Honor Museum to make an impact in the community.”

The following is the full press release…

WWE TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS SET FOR
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 ON FOX

Tribute To The Troops To Take Place In Providence, Rhode Island At

STAMFORD, Conn., November 13, 2023 – WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that the 21st annual Tribute to the Troops will air Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. The event will take place in Providence, R.I. at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com.

Since its inception in 2003, WWE’s Tribute to the Troops has honored our U.S. service members, veterans and their families for their continued sacrifice and commitment to our country, and is widely considered one of television’s most patriotic and heartwarming shows of the year.

WWE has a multi-decade commitment to the U.S. Armed Forces, which includes visiting nearly 400 military installations throughout the world, offering all U.S. military personnel free tickets to WWE live events, and has partnered with military organizations, such as Hire Heroes USA. WWE currently supports the USO and tells stories of heroism and valor of our nation’s bravest through the company’s partnership with National Medal of Honor Museum to make an impact in the community.

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