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WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big event
Read full article: WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big eventThis year’s WrestleMania is just days away, but WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year was kicked into overdrive months ago.
WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTube
Read full article: WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTubeAs WWE gears up for its biggest annual premium live event next month, the company continues to harness the power of its social media presence to reach its fans.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to serve as Grand Marshal for 66th Daytona 500
Read full article: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to serve as Grand Marshal for 66th Daytona 500In a thrilling announcement Monday, Dwayne Johnson, widely recognized as “The Rock,” is set to take the wheel as this year’s Grand Marshal for the upcoming 2024 Daytona 500.
WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during Florida traffic stop, faces marijuana possession charges
Read full article: WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during Florida traffic stop, faces marijuana possession chargesGionna Daddio, better known as WWE wrestler “Liv Morgan” with over 2 million followers on Instagram, was arrested and accused of felony marijuana possession.
Former WWE star Mojo Rawley hosting free Orlando charity conference. Here’s who’s speaking
Read full article: Former WWE star Mojo Rawley hosting free Orlando charity conference. Here’s who’s speakingNews 6 anchor Julie Broughton caught up with Dean “Mojo” Muhtadi, formerly known as WWE Superstar Mojo Rawley, to talk about the upcoming Once Upon a Dream charity conference.
Your Florida Daily: Accused rapist locked up, former WWE star pleads ‘no contest’ in deadly crash
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Accused rapist locked up, former WWE star pleads ‘no contest’ in deadly crashThe man charged with kidnapping and raping a woman near Valencia College will not be released from jail any time soon.
WWE Hall of Famer Tamara ‘Sunny’ Sytch pleads no contest in deadly Volusia County crash trial
Read full article: WWE Hall of Famer Tamara ‘Sunny’ Sytch pleads no contest in deadly Volusia County crash trialA former professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer has pleaded no contest months after a crash that killed a 75-year-old man in Daytona Beach.
WWE Hall of Famer DUI manslaughter trial starts in Florida next week
Read full article: WWE Hall of Famer DUI manslaughter trial starts in Florida next weekMonday, Aug. 21 is the slated trial date for Tamara Sytch, who was known in WWE as “Sunny." She was arrested last spring and accused of DUI manslaughter against a Daytona Beach man.
WWE no longer just a family affair as it joins with UFC
Read full article: WWE no longer just a family affair as it joins with UFCWWE is saying goodbye to existing as a family-run business as it joins with the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company.
Lawyer of former WWE star Tamara Sytch files motion to withdraw counsel
Read full article: Lawyer of former WWE star Tamara Sytch files motion to withdraw counselThe attorney representing former WWE star Tamara “Sunny” Sytch filed a motion last week to withdraw his counsel in her DUI fatal crash case.
Tamara Sytch, of WWE fame, arrested in connection to fatal crash, Ormond Beach police say
Read full article: Tamara Sytch, of WWE fame, arrested in connection to fatal crash, Ormond Beach police sayOrmond Beach police on Friday obtained a warrant for and arrested Tamara Sytch, 49, reporting on Saturday that the former WWE star’s blood-alcohol level was 0.280 when tested shortly after a crash in March that killed a 75-year-old man.
🤼♂️Seminole County SOE body-slammed by former WWE Superstar -- for good cause
Read full article: 🤼♂️Seminole County SOE body-slammed by former WWE Superstar -- for good causeIt’s all about creating opportunities and making athletics more appealing to high school students -- or just getting out some aggression and enjoying some wrestling pros duke it out in the ring with county leaders.
Former WWE star Tamara Sytch involved in Ormond Beach crash that killed 75-year-old man, police say
Read full article: Former WWE star Tamara Sytch involved in Ormond Beach crash that killed 75-year-old man, police sayIn a news release Tuesday, police said the crash is being actively investigated and may lead to criminal charges pending toxicology results.
WrestleMania: Tickets go on sale Friday for event in Tampa
Read full article: WrestleMania: Tickets go on sale Friday for event in TampaTAMPA, Fla. – The biggest show in professional wrestling is coming to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium next month and tickets are set to go on sale Friday. The WWE announced on Wednesday that ticket sales will begin Friday at 10 a.m. for WrestleMania. AdThe event is set to take place over two nights, April 10 and 11. According to the WWE, ticket prices will range between $35 and $2,500 with capacity limits set to about 25,000 fans each night. Tickets on sale this Friday, March 19. https://t.co/CN4nRsGco8 — WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2021Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.
Wrestlemania to take place in Tampa, tickets go on sale next week
Read full article: Wrestlemania to take place in Tampa, tickets go on sale next weekTAMPA, Fla. – Wrestling fans rejoice, Wrestlemania is back. WWE’s Wrestlemania will take place in Tampa this year at Raymond James Stadium. This year’s Wrestlemania will take place on April 10 and April 11. This is the second big event Raymond James Stadium will host this year. Super Bowl 55 also took place at Raymond James Stadium earlier this year.
Is a WWE Hall of Fame coming to Central Florida?
Read full article: Is a WWE Hall of Fame coming to Central Florida?IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR WWE - WWE superstar John Cena introduces Snoop Dogg into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Dallas. (Brandon Wade/AP Images for WWE)ORLANDO, Fla. – Former World Wrestling Entertainment champion Ric Flair said a WWE Hall of Fame is coming to Central Florida. “WWE is actually in the process of building a Hall of Fame, a physical structure Hall of Fame in Orlando,” Flair said. “I checked in with the Planning Division and their team has heard about the WWE Hall of Fame building, however, there is not an official request from WWE to the County. The company is based in Stamford, Connecticut, but one can make the argument Central Florida is the second home for the WWE.
Man accused of trying to kidnap WWE star at her Florida home
Read full article: Man accused of trying to kidnap WWE star at her Florida homeTAMPA, Fla. A South Carolina man who stalked a 26-year-old WWE star for years and spent eight months planning to kidnap her was arrested Sunday after breaking into her home near Tampa, sheriff's officials said. Phillip A. Thomas II, 24, of Cordesville, South Carolina, was arrested early Sunday for attempting to carry out the plot, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The sheriffs office did not identify the victim, but home where Thomas was arrested is owned by Daria Berenato, whose stage name is Sonya Deville. She later tweeted a thank you message to the sheriff's office. Sheriff's officials said the homeowner looked out a window and saw Thomas before she left with a guest in a car.
WWE to run shows at Amway Center for 2 months
Read full article: WWE to run shows at Amway Center for 2 monthsORLANDO, Fla. WWE will run shows at the Amway Center for two months starting with SmackDown on Friday. We are grateful to have WWE choose the Amway Center to keep our window venue staff working during the pandemic, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said. Here is the WWE schedule at the Amway Center for the month of August:SmackDown on Aug. 21NXT TakeOver on Aug. 22SummerSlam on Aug. 23Monday Night Raw on Aug. 24NXT on Aug. 26Smackdown on Aug. 28Payback on Aug. 30Monday Night Raw on Aug. 31During these uncertain times our Amway Center has remained closed other than acting as the distribution center for AdventHealth, Dyer said. Dyer said safety measures are in place for the staff at the shows. They include wearing masks, daily temperature screening, hand sanitation, physical distancing, and COVID testing for WWE talent and staff, Dyer said.
WWE pauses production in Orlando after wrestler tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: WWE pauses production in Orlando after wrestler tests positive for coronavirusORLANDO, Fla. Filming in Orlando for World Wrestling Entertainment is on hold after a wrestler tested positive for the coronavirus. WWE Associate Medical Director Dr. Jeffrey Dugas said in a statement a development talent who was last at the Orlando WWE training facility on June 9 tested positive for COVID-19. WWE has not been hosting live shows or touring but filming Monday Night Raw, Wrestlemania and other shows in Orange County. Following the test results, WWE plans to proceed with its normal television production schedule, Dugas said. In March, a WWE employee tested positive for the coronavirus in the days after the company recorded shows at the WWE Performance Center, and the unnamed employees roommate also was showing symptoms, but the company deems the matter low risk" to wrestlers and staff, a WWE statement said.
WWE Raw and SmackDown moves to Orlando, but no fans allowed
Read full article: WWE Raw and SmackDown moves to Orlando, but no fans allowedWWE announced Thursday that it would move SmackDown and Monday Night Raw. Friday Night SmackDown will air live Friday as regularly scheduled. Monday Night Raw will air live Monday as regularly scheduled. pic.twitter.com/hjYwoQHDw6 — WWE (@WWE) March 13, 2020Friday Night SmackDown Proceeds With No Live AudienceFriday Night SmackDown on March 13 will air live as regularly scheduled and emanate from WWE’s training facility in Orlando, FL, with only essential personnel in attendance. pic.twitter.com/o9mR2SNhAj — WWE (@WWE) March 12, 2020According to WWE, only essential personnel will be in attendance during the match up.