SHANGHAI, China and STAMFORD, Conn. July 17, 2018 – WWE will return to China for the third straight year when WWE LIVE Shanghai comes to the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Saturday, September 1, 2018. 

Fans attending WWE LIVE Shanghai will be able to see WWE Superstar Ronda Rousey™ make her in-ring debut in the country, as well as Roman Reigns™, Seth Rollins™, Braun Strowman™, Nia Jax™, Sasha Banks™, Alexa Bliss™, Finn Bálor™, Jinder Mahal™, Matt Hardy™, Bray Wyatt™ and many more.

WWE LIVE Shanghai is presented in partnership with AEG Presents, a global player in live entertainment.

 

“We are thrilled that WWE LIVE Shanghai will be presented in partnership with AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company,” said Robb Spitzer, Senior Vice President, Asia - AEG Presents. “AEG Presents is proud to be partnering with WWE for the first time in China and entertain people of all ages.”

“We are excited to return to Shanghai, demonstrating WWE’s commitment to our passionate and growing fanbase in China,” said Jay Li, Vice President & General Manager, WWE Greater China. “Fans can look forward to seeing an action-packed night of family-friendly entertainment that will create lifelong memories.”

WWE programming, including Raw® and SmackDown®, airs live on PP Sports every Tuesday and Wednesday. Fans can also subscribe to WWE Network on PP Sports which showcases WWE’s monthly live events and groundbreaking original series, including NXT and 205 Live; reality shows, such as Total Divas; documentaries; and classic matches from WWE’s storied history.

 

*Talent line-up subject to change.

 

About AEG Presents
AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. AEG Presents is dedicated to all aspects of live music, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Presents promotes more than 10,000 shows annually worldwide. The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Elton John and Shawn Mendes.

 

About WWE
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