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WWE to Punish Troops in December with Tribute Special on Fox

Published Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:35:39 -0600

In an unprecedented move of aggression, WWE will launch a cyber attack on United States troops this December. In past years, WWE has directly assaulted troops by sending their wrestlers to perform matches on military bases ships with an annual tradition called "Tribute to the Troops." However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, WWE will this time assault the senses and insult U.S. troops' intelligence virtually by beaming the matches virtually from their Thunderdome arena.

Graphic for WWE Tribute to the Troops [Credit: WWE]

"This is a unique time, and we look forward to providing our troops and their families with an interactive experience that only WWE can deliver as we celebrate our servicemen and women with millions of our fans watching at home on FOX," said WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon in a press release. Fox Sports CEO Erik Shanks added, "Supporting the United States military year-round is an essential part of FOX Sports' mission, and partnering with WWE on their Tribute to the Troops is an incredible extension of this ongoing commitment."

But if WWE really wanted to support the troops, they would send them a video of old matches from back when WWE was good, or maybe of AEW matches. The fact is that American troops have suffered enough, and they don't deserve to be subjected to WWE programming, especially during these difficult times when the sitting president of the United States, WWE Hall-of-Famer Donald Trump, is attempting to completely destabilize American Democracy.

Here's what the press release has to say about the specific details of this attack:

In what is considered TV's most patriotic and heartwarming show of the year, WWE began Tribute to the Troops in 2003 to honor our servicemen and women and their families and thank them for their continued sacrifice to our country. In addition to the event, WWE will also be hosting virtual meet and greet sessions with WWE Superstars and military members.

Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina is home to Marine Aircraft Groups 26 and 29, Headquarters and Support squadron, and several premiere training units. New River also serves as the East Coast's only rotary wing and tiltrotor Air Station, with approximately 8,000 Marines, Sailors and civilian employees.

With more than 37,000 active duty Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the post along with more than 100,000 family members, Fort Hood in Texas is the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Forces and trains an additional 22,000 Reserve Soldiers annually.

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier responsible for protecting American interests across the globe. With 4.5 acres of sovereign U.S. territory, 75 aircraft, and a crew in excess of 5,000 Sailors while deployed, the John C. Stennis is one of the most lethal assets, capable of engaging in sustained power projection operations in support of U.S. and coalition forces.

The pinnacle in Naval Aviation training, Naval Air Station Fallon is the US Navy's "Carrier in the Desert." As the home of TOPGUN, the air base in Nevada's high desert trains aircrews and Navy SEALS before they deploy around the globe.

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in Ridgecrest, CA, covers more than 1.1 million acres and is known for research, development and testing of some of the world's most cutting-edge weapons, including the Sidewinder & Tomahawk.

In the coming weeks, WWE will announce celebrity guests from the world of sports and entertainment that will take part in the Tribute to the Troops broadcast on FOX.

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