WHEN the World Wrestling Entertainment first hit Philippine shores seven years ago, it was already considered big by Filipino wrestling fans, but now that the WWE has returned, expect a gargantuan affair–literally.
The Big Show arrived in the country Tuesday morning for a one-day promotional tour to hype up the WWE Live Manila on Sept. 9 at the Mall of Asia Arena, and in a shock reveal, the 7-foot, 450-pound giant confirmed a match-up with SmackDown mainstay John Cena.
The “Largest Athlete in the World” and the man who can’t be seen, will headline a bevy of Raw superstars at the event with the likes of Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Finn Balor and Chris Jericho.
WWE Live Manila will feature an eight-match card, with the inclusion of Show and Cena’s rivalry rekindled in its first and only event in Southeast Asia throughout the year.
“WWE is excited to return to the Philippines, giving WWE’s passionate fans the chance to see their favorite superstars in an energetic, larger-than-life event for the first time in seven years,” said WWE International President Gerrit Meier. “WWE Live Manila will deliver the same non-stop action and family fun that fans know and love from our TV programs on FOX Philippines and WWE Network.”
Tickets are listed at 15,840 for ringside, P12,680 for Premium Floor, Premium Patron and Premium Lower Box A, P8,450 for Lower Box B, P6,340 for Lower Box C, P3,170 for Upper Box, and P1,580 for General Admission.
Ringside ticket buyers will be able to keep the chair that they sit on as a souvenir.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.smtickets.com; by calling the SM Tickets customer hotline at +632 470 2222; or by visiting any SM Tickets outlet. Doors open up at 6 p.m. with the event scheduled to start at 8 p.m.
Fans attending WWE Live Manila will be able to see their favorite Superstars including WWE World Heavyweight Champion Reigns, WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day; WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte; Kane; AJ Styles; Kevin Owens; Sasha Banks; Tyler Breeze; Neville; Bo Dallas and Zack Ryder.
“Dainty Group Asia & Wilbros Live are thrilled to bring WWE Live back to Manila,” said Paul Dainty, Founder and Executive Chairman of Dainty Group. “This one-night only show is a must-attend event for families to experience pure adrenaline.”
WWE programming, including Raw, SmackDown, Main Event, NXT, WWE Superstars, Vintage, BottomLine, AfterBurn, WWE Experience and This Week, airs every week on FOX Philippines.
WWE Network offers one-of-a-kind programming including all WWE pay-per-view events live at no additional charge plus groundbreaking original series, reality shows, documentaries, classic matches, exclusive coverage of special events and a robust video-on-demand library with more than 5,000 hours available to subscribers.
