Tons of Information on WWE Global Warning Tour
    Submitted by William Martinez on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 9:05 PM EST

    Andrew Watt sent in the following:

    WWE GLOBAL WARNING TOUR MELBOURNE
    LATEST INFORMATION


    As the WWE Global Warning Tour Melbourne, bought to you by X-Box, draws closer the city of Melbourne is preparing for a huge festival of wrestling action. The Global Warning event occurs at Colonial Stadium on Saturday August 10 and this, and a host of related events, are coming to fruition.

    WWE GLOBAL WARNING TOUR MELBOURNE
    - AFTER HOURS HUBS
    Helping set the scene for the WWE Global Meltdown Tour Melbourne, five selected venues have been appointed as the WWE Global Warning After Hours Hubs. The Whisky Bar, Odeon Nightclub, 9th Ward, The Carron and Altitude will be rocking from Thursday 7th August through Saturday 10th August, with WWE themed nights, WWE Global Warning Tour Melbourne ticket giveaways and other action.
    A promotion of the City of Melbourne the enthusiasm of these venues to become a part of the excitement shows that Melbourne has totally embraced the arrival of the WWE Superstars in the city.


    WWE FAN FRENZY @ CROWN SHOWROOM
    – THURSDAY AUGUST 8 AND FRIDAY AUGUST 9
    This special event occurs at the Crown Showroom on Thursday August 8 and Friday August 9. Eight two-hour sessions of Fan Frenzy are happening over the two days.

    WWE Fan Frenzy resembles Fan Axxess, the interactive fan experience that has preceded WrestleMania in recent years. WrestleMania is the biggest event on the sports-entertainment calendar. This year’s Fan Axxess, in Toronto, attracted more than 30,000 fans in three days. Like Axxess, Fan Frenzy features a wide range of interactive exhibits.

    One of the most popular features of Axxess, the Fantasy Play-by-Play, will also be available in the Crown Showroom. Fans, sitting in front of a big-screen television that shows exciting in-ring action, can call the match just like WWE commentators. They even walk away with a free videotape of their performance.
    But perhaps the most popular of all features at Fan Frenzy will be the Autograph Booths that allow fans to see their favorite Superstars up close and in person. Several Superstars will sign autographs at each Fan Frenzy session, a fact that pleases WWE fans and Superstars alike.

    At the Hall of Fame exhibit, fans can spread their palms into the sprawling life size hand moulds from Andre the Giant and the Big Show. Fans can get an even better understanding of the Superstars size and physique by snapping their pictures next to life-sized cutouts.

    History buffs aren’t the only ones who’ll have plenty to do at Fan Frenzy. The festival has plenty to offer technophiles, beginning with an arena-sized screen plugged into the Microsoft XBOX that will allow gamers the chance to compete on the hot new video game “WWE RAW.” Several other XBOX kiosks will be spread throughout the showroom, allowing fans to test their skills against one another. The lucky fan that defeats all the other challengers gets the ultimate prize of competing against a WWE Superstar.

    Live Band ‘Pacer 21’ fresh from the ‘Vans Warped Tour’ features in every session whilst roaming hostesses applying temporary tattoos to Fans who want to make their mark.

    Also planned for Fan Frenzy is a ring-like stage where Superstars will appear to answer fans’ questions. A select few will even get called into the ring to compete for prizes in competition officiated by the WWE Superstars.

    Several other areas, such as Body Slam and The Cage allow fans to interact with Superstars while competing against each other in WWE trivia and physical competitions.

    Add to this, the opportunity to purchase Official Global Warning Tour Melbourne Merchandise in the Shop zone and the range of WWE DVD’s at the Shock Shop, and you have an event that no wrestling fan can afford to miss!




    All tickets for the four Friday sessions have sold out, as has the final session on Thursday. A limited number of tickets are available for three Thursday sessions (11.00am, 2.00pm and 5.00pm), however these tickets are selling fast. Fans wanting a ticket for this not to be missed event should visit www.ticketek.com.au


    WWE GLOBAL WARNING MELBOURNE CHARITY GALA DINNER
    – PLAZA BALLROOM ON FRIDAY AUGUST 9
    A special event that forms a part of Global Warning week in Melbourne is the Charity Gala. This black-tie event will see the cream of Melbourne’s “movers and shakers’ gather in support of Challenge – A Cancer Support Network.
    The event, which features music from the Victorian College Of The Art’s String Quartet and legendary jazz songstress Nichaud Fitzgibbon, a magnificent meal and the opportunity to bid for sought after collectables and high value items that have been donated.
    The Charity Gala Dinner will be hosted by MC's Tom Gleisner and Santo Cilauro, from The Panel and special guests include WWE Superstars, The Rock, Stacy Keibler, Test, Torrie Wilson, Billy Kidman, Hulk Hogan, Mark Henry, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Triple
    H and Edge.
    Challenge: a cancer support network is Victoria’s major provider of support services to children and their families living with cancer and other life-threatening blood disorders. Challenge provides more than $1.5 million of services each year aimed at improving the quality of life of these children and their families. This is achieved through the provision of a full range of recreational and support services, including Camps, Family Activity Days, Hospital Support, Family Support Programs, Special Outings, and Education.
    Challenge is also the oldest cancer support group in Victoria, originally formed more than 20 years ago in 1983 under the auspices of the Red Cross. Challenge’s point of difference is that it provides personal and ongoing relationships with children and their families living with cancer and other life-threatening blood disorders that commences from the time of diagnosis and is available to the families for as long as they require access to it.

    Challenge receives no government assistance and relies on a number of key sponsorships within the private sector and the goodwill of its supporters and community groups. Challenge has a small group of staff, which is funded through a private sponsor, thus ensuring that 100% of funds raised through other sponsorships and public fund-raising is applied to direct service delivery.
    Challenge has more than 300 volunteers who act as leaders on camps and activities.


    WWE GLOBAL WARNING PRE-SHOW HOSPITALITY FUNCTION
    – LIVEWIRE LOUNGE, COLONIAL STADIUM
    – SATURDAY AUGUST 10 @ 3pm – 5pm
    This event is the perfect start to the ultimate show, allowing a select few fans the opportunity to wine, dine and meet the WWE Superstars!
    Hosted by Australia’s most popular comedian Russell Gilbert the only Official WWE Pre Show Hospitality Function, provides fans with a Buffet Meal, Complimentary Bar, exclusive access to a personal appearance by 5 WWE Superstars, and WWE VIP Pack (including exclusive VIP shirt, Event Programme & Cap - valued at over $100)
    Occurring from 3pm to 5pm this event provides fans with a great chance to soak up the atmosphere of the big event and be the first fans into the stadium that is set to explode with WWE action later that night.
    This is an exclusive event but a limited number of tickets have been made available to fans. Go to www.ticketmaster7.com to check availability.


    WWE GLOBAL WARNING TOUR MELBOURNE
    – COLONIAL STADIUM, SATURDAY AUGUST 10 @ 7.30pm
    Tickets for this event went on sale in late May and were immediately snapped up by Australian wrestling fans. Over 50,000 fans already have their tickets, many travelling from interstate and overseas to be a part of the biggest wrestling event ever to happen in Australia.
    Today WWE announced the full roster of WWE Superstars taking part in the event. The full list includes: The Rock, Kurt Angle, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Hulk Hogan, Test,
    Edge, Christian, Rikishi ,Lance Storm, Hardcore Holly, D'Von, Val Venis, Deacon Bautista, Billy Kidman,Jamie Noble, Rey Mysterio , Tajiri , Randy Orton, Chavo,
    Mark Henry, Billy Gunn , Hurricane Helms ,Chuck Palumbo, Maven, Rico , WWE Divas Stacy Keibler , Torrie Wilson, Nidia and a special appearance by Stephanie McMahon.
    Whilst tickets for WWE Global Warning Tour Melbourne are officially sold out some additional tickets are being added, as final production elements are determined. Fans are advised to continue visiting www.ticketmaster7.com to check availability.





    GLOBAL MELTDOWN, THE AFTER PARTY
    - FESTIVAL HALL, SATURDAY AUGUST 10 FROM 9.30PM

    Saturday August 10 was already going to be a big night for Melbourne’s wrestling fans with the WWE Global Warning Tour Melbourne happening at Colonial Stadium, but now the night just got bigger.

    WWE Superstar Chris Jericho fronts Atlanta based heavy rock band Fozzy and today it was announced that Fozzy would be headlining Global Meltdown – the Global Warning After Party at Festival Hall on August 10.

    Festival Hall, a short walk from Colonial Stadium, was Melbourne’s traditional home of rock and wrestling and so it will be a perfect location for wrestling fans and metal fans to meet after the Global Warning event. Doors open for Global Meltdown at 10.00pm and the bands hit the stage from 11.00pm allowing fans plenty of time to make the short walk from Colonial Stadium. Fans of all ages are welcome at the events, although a bar will operate in a restricted area for fans over 18.

    Tickets for Fozzy at Global Meltdown went on sale from 9.00am Wednesday July 24 from Ticketmaster outlets and by phone 136 100 or on-line at www.ticketmaster7.com

    Fozzy will be joined by Melbourne heavy rock legends Bigger Than Jesus and the hard N’ Fast DJ tag team of Stratos and James The Hound Dog.

    Fozzy are the creation of Chris Jericho (known to wrestling fans as Y2J) and guitarist Rich Ward and include members of revered metal act Stuck Mojo. Providing a combination of “balls to the wall’ heavy rock and an over-the-top live performance Fozzy are regarded as one of the world’s premiere exponents of metal.


    MELBOURNE IS READY TO ROLL WITH WWE
    WWE Global Warning Tour Melbourne is one of the biggest events to hit Victoria’s capital city. Thousands of wrestling fans are planning on visiting Melbourne for the event and are going to be met by one of the event capitals of the world.
    For more information about the fantastic events and attractions to be experienced in Melbourne and Victoria visit www.visitvictoria.com

    24 July 2002




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