WWE Releases More Axxess Weekend Information Today

March 16, 2009

The following press release was issued by WWE earlier today:

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ROLLS WITH WWE®

Stamford, CT, March 16, 2009 – World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc® and the Army National Guard have announced that it will be the presenting sponsor of the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania® and WrestleMania Axxess. Set to take place at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday, April 5, the Army National Guard will utilize the partnership with WWE to enhance their recruiting and activation goals for 2009.

The presenting sponsorship provides the Army National Guard maximum exposure through combined promotional outreach to WWE’s more than 15 million weekly viewers nationwide on television, publishing and digital platforms leading up to the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.

“WWE is proud to partner with such a significant and renowned organization like the Army National Guard. We know that they will be well received by the WWE Universe,” said Donna Goldsmith, COO of World Wrestling Entertainment.

“We are extremely thrilled to work with WWE and tap into the millions of loyal and passionate fans. This is a great opportunity for our recruitment and activation outreach,” said LTC Joseph Day, Chief Army National Guard Marketing and Advertising.

The Army National Guard will present “The Combat Zone” at WrestleMania Axxess taking place on Thursday, April 2 through Sunday, April 5 at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. The Army National Guard’s “Combat Zone” includes interactive and other exhibit elements such as an obstacle course, helicopters, a virtual shooting range, and more, all designed to educate and build interest in the Army National Guard.

For the live 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania event, the Army National Guard will have a large presence throughout the stadium. Fans from 23 countries and all 50 states are scheduled to attend the milestone event in Houston, Texas.

WWE’s annual pop culture extravaganza will be seen by millions more in 100 countries worldwide. A global phenomenon, last year hundreds of national, local and regional media outlets from around the world reported on WrestleMania XXIV in Orlando, Florida.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.