Posted by Mike Sheahan on 13:08:48 15/04/02:

Credit : Colonial Stadium

MEDIA RELEASE
11 April 2002
WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION™
Wrestles its way into Colonial Stadium
The World Wrestling Federation Entertainment™ announced today that Colonial Stadium would host the
only Australian show on their Global Warning Tour on Saturday August 10.
Colonial Stadium Chief Executive Officer, Ian Collins, said he is delighted that the World Wrestling
Federation™ is coming to the Stadium and believes that wrestling enthusiasts will also be thrilled with the
choice of venue.
Mr. Collins said, “Given that the seating at the Stadium allows for the best possible viewing, our patrons are
in for a night of entertainment they won’t forget”.
The Stadium’s lower tier level of seats will be moved inwards, enabling the World Wrestling Federation™
ring to be positioned in the centre of the arena and for fans to be as close as possible to the action.
The seats will be moved 18 metres on the East boundary and 13 metres on the North boundary to create an
unforgettable atmosphere.
“The Stadium is able to show its versatility by bringing entertainment such as the World Wrestling
Federation™ to Melbourne. A fact we are very proud of”, added Mr. Collins.
With the fans close to the action and the roof closed, all the excitement and entertainment of the World
Wrestling Federation™ will be captured, making for a memorable night.
Roger Marment, Executive Vice President WWFE International Business Development said, “The World
Wrestling Federation™ has hosted events in major indoor Stadiums throughout the United States, Canada
and Colonial Stadium is the equal of any Stadium we have seen”.
Paul Dainty, Chairman of Dainty Consolidated Entertainment said “In consultation with The World
Wrestling Federation Entertainment™ we made an important decision not to stage a national tour in order to
create an unforgettable major event at Colonial Stadium”.
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WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION™
SET TO EXPLODE AT COLONIAL STADIUM
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY MAY 20
World Wrestling Federation™ Chairman, Mr Vince McMahon, announced the
World Wrestling Federation™ would present a mega-event in Australia at
Melbourne’s Colonial Stadium on Saturday August 10, 2002.
The event, titled World Wrestling Federation™ Global Warning Tour, will be
promoted through the World Wrestling Federation™ programming.
Mr McMahon, who was joined on stage by World Wrestling Federation™ Superstars,
Stacy Keibler and Mark Henry, said ‘I am thrilled we are hosting an event in
Melbourne. Australian fans are among the most fanatical in the World and we
expect a huge crowd at Colonial Stadium for the Global Warning Tour. The event
spectacular will be unlike anything ever seen here and I guarantee you this Stadium
will rock on August 10.’
Dainty Consolidated Entertainment Chairman, Mr Paul Dainty said, we expect the
World Wrestling Federation™ Global Warning Tour to be one of the biggest
entertainment events to come to Australia. When tickets go on sale on Monday May
20, World Wrestling Federation™ fanatics around Australia will be rushing
Ticketmaster7 for the chance to see their idols live in Australia for the first time.’
The World Wrestling Federation™ Superstars were recruited as Kangaroos fans at
today’s press conference when AFL Kangaroos stars, Sav Rocca, Glenn Archer,
David King & Troy Makepeace, presented the visitors with club jumpers and
footballs.