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NXT TAKEOVER IN BROOKLYN IS SOLD OUT, WWE TO HELP FALLEN HEROES IN NY, SHEAMUS REPLACED AT RAW TONIGHT, WWE HEADING BACK TO SAUDI ARABIA AND MORE

By Dave Scherer on 2015-08-10 10:16:55

Triple H tweeted the following: “It's official #NXTTakeOver: Brooklyn is S O L D O U T!! Record crowd of 13,000+ @barclayscenter #ThankYou #WeAreNXT”

That is awesome. NXT is on the rise, no doubt about it. Triple H has to be proud of the job he and his team have done with the brand.

David Hopp sent this item. … WWE has changed the dark match main event for tonight’s Raw in Everett, WA. The Big Show is now replacing Sheamus with Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Randy Orton. 

Sheamus missed the Australian tour over the last few days. The talk is that he was injured in the main event of last Monday’s Raw.

WWE will return to Saudi Arabia with three shows at the King Abdullah Sports City Sports Hall in Jeddah on Thursday 8 October, Friday 9 October and Saturday 10 October. It will be their first time in the city. Advertised for the shows are: Seth Rollins, John Cena, Chris Jericho, Dean Ambrose, Ryback, Big Show, The Miz and WWE Tag Team Lucha Dragons.

WWE® TO “ANSWER THE CALL” FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN NYC HEROES
 
STAMFORD, Conn. – August 10, 2015 – WWE is joining forces with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes through a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in support of “Answer The Call,” the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.  
 
Fans can now visit www.Charitybuzz.com/WWE through Tuesday, August 25 at 12 noon ET to bid on exclusive experiences with WWE Superstar John Cena®, Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin, talk show hosts Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa and many more. WWE’s support of “Answer The Call” is part of WWE’s community outreach initiatives in celebration of SummerSlam®, which takes place on Sunday, August 23 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
 
“We are thrilled to have WWE’s support as they ‘Answer the Call’ for the families of New York City’s fallen first responders,” said Mark Messier, Vice President of Community Affairs for the NY Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. “Our partnership will ensure that we continue to provide a network of support and financial assistance for those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.”
 
“WWE is committed to using the power of our brand to help improve the lives of families around the world,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “We are proud to support ‘Answer The Call’ and the families of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their city.”
 
Online auction highlights include:
 
·         Mark Messier’s personal New York Rangers tickets and a meet and greet with the Hockey Hall of Famer.

·         Meet and greet with John Cena at Monday Night Raw®.

·         Take over the court at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

·         Backstage tour and meet and greet with Stephanie McMahon at Monday Night Raw.

·         Meet and greet with Stone Cold Steve Austin at a live taping of the Stone Cold Steve Austin Podcast on WWE® Network.

·         Rookie mini-camp at MetLife Stadium for 50 people.

·         Suite at a Brooklyn Nets game during the 2015-2016 season and an autographed team photo.

·         Meet and greet with Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman at a WWE event.

·         Meet and greet with Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa and four tickets to LIVE with Kelly & Michael.

·         Attend the season finale of WWE Tough Enough and meet Daniel Bryan, Paige, Lita, Booker T and Billy Gunn.

·         Two tickets to Late Night with Seth Meyers and a mug autographed by Seth Meyers.

 
For more information or to bid on the full list of auction items, visit www.Charitybuzz.com/WWE. Proceeds will provide assistance to the families of New York City Police Officers, Firefighters, Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who have been killed in the line of duty.
 
 

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