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WWE Visits Troops In Iraq For Christmas

December 20, 2006 ⋅  E-Mail Article ⋅  Print Article ⋅ Post a comment

While American politicians meet all around Iraq the World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars went directly into Iraq and they performed and viewed areas on the front lines of battle in Iraq. Many American troops were heard chanting Vince McMahon for president, were they crazy or just suffering from another bout of heat exhaustion? Many consider Vince McMahon nothing more than a modern day snake oil salesman in the 21st century. However, he puts his money where his mouth is and he does more than just talk slogans, he actually takes action and this is more than most of our current politicians can say in regards to real Iraqi policy. Vince has made a plan and stuck to it, why can’t American politicians do the same with their Iraqi strategy. You should take a second look at the WWE and its head honcho, both are much more than they appear and troops overseas appreciate them more than you know.

Vince runs one of the most profitable corporations in America; his RAW cable show is routinely the top rated show on cable each week. His brand name, ‘WWE’ is in the top ten lists of searched names on the internet each year the list is announced. Vince has also taken a strong stand against steroid use in his business by enacting policies to monitor the any drug use in his company. Lastly, his dedication to the American troops, well just ask any soldier who has met his traveling cast of characters, they will give you an honest impression of the man and his employees. Vince travels each year with his group of superstars and he does all that he can to bring a little joy and happiness to the troops overseas during the holiday season.

Troops in, and outside, the United States have applauded and thanked Vince McMahon for his dedication to the armed forces serving America. Routinely throughout the year Vince and his WWE stars visit soldiers on bases and in hospitals while traveling with the WWE. The wrestlers visits are always on a volunteer basis but many of the wrestling stars consider it a privilege to perform this service. World Wrestling Entertainment stars, along with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, recently visited US Troops stationed in Iraq after doing their show live from Afghanistan last year. The wrestlers of the WWE travel throughout Iraq trying to spread a little joy and comfort this Christmas season.

Once a year Vince allows any and all wresters the chance to voluntarily sign up to go overseas and put on a show for the U.S. troops abroad. The WWE Tribute to the Troops tour is yearly the largest personality production to visit troops in the war on terror in the Middle East. The WWE superstars try to visit nearly every base in the region when they are there staging the shows.

During their recent trip to Iraq the wrestlers ate, slept, and lived in the service men and woman’s barracks; they also ate in the mess halls along with the soldiers, while filming a series of appearances with the troops. The tour will be broadcast on Christmas Night December 2519th; it will be presented as the WWE’s Tribute to the Troops holiday special. Vince McMahon has performed this event each year since the troops have been stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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