- Debuts in Shenzhen on September 17
Shanghai, June 14, 2017 — World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) today announced that it will stage its only live event in China this year on Sunday, September 17, at the “Ring of Stars” arena in China Resources Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Following its successful performance at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai in 2016, the globally renowned American classic professional wrestling entertainment show WWE Live will make its first-ever appearance in Shenzhen this fall.
WWE China Show 2017 is Coming with a Bang
WWE’s Classic American Wrestling Entertainment Show Heats Up Shenzhen in 2017
Tickets for the event will go on sale at 10:00 AM Beijing Time on June 16, 2017, through Damai.cn (www.Damai.cn) and the Damai ticket hotline 1010-3721.
“The return of WWE wrestling entertainment shows to China reflects WWE’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market,” said Li Jiaming, Vice President and General Manager of WWE Greater China. “Our superstars will deliver an electrifying family-friendly live entertainment experience to audiences in Shenzhen — one that will be truly unforgettable.”
Fans will be able to witness live performances by John Cena
This year, WWE Live has partnered with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company. “Live Nation is honored to deepen our relationship with the world-renowned sports and entertainment brand WWE,” said Dennis Argenzia, General Manager of Live Nation China. “We’re very excited to bring an unforgettable American wrestling family entertainment show to audiences in Shenzhen, and we look forward to the September performance.”
WWE also announced its partnership with Mission Hills Group for WWE Live in 2017. “As the world’s largest golf club, Mission Hills is proud to partner with the world-class sports and entertainment brand WWE to bring WWE Live to China,” said Zhu Dingyao, Vice Chairman of Mission Hills Group. “Together, we will work to deliver this exciting and fun family-friendly wrestling show to passionate audiences in Shenzhen.”
Milestones for WWE in China over the past 12 months:
In June 2016, WWE entered into a multi-year exclusive strategic partnership with PPTV Sports to broadcast its most popular flagship show, Raw, through the PPTV platform.
The eight Chinese stars who signed development training contracts with WWE are training at WWE's Performance Center in Orlando, including Tian Bing, the first-ever WWE Chinese Superstar.
In September 2016, the world-renowned American classic professional wrestling entertainment show WWE Live returned to the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai for the first time in three years.
In April 2017, the 33rd WrestleMania
In April 2017, Tianbing became the first Chinese person to appear in a WrestleMania pre-show match — the 4th Annual André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, making his WrestleMania debut.
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About Mission Hills Group
Mission Hills Group, as a leader in China's tourism and leisure industry, was among the first to advocate for the development of leisure as a brand-new sunrise industry in mainland China.To date, it has developed into a world-class cluster of golf and diversified tourism and leisure industries.To date, Mission Hills Group has invested a total of 40 billion yuan in mainland China.
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Subsequently, Mission Hills Group crossed the Qiongzhou Strait, extending its business footprint to China’s only tropical treasure island—Hainan.On a volcanic rocky desert land in Haikou City, Hainan Province, the Mission Hills Haikou resort has been successfully developed.Haikouguanlanhuxiangmu,Qihehainanguojilvyoudaojianshedeguojiazhanlve,Xingjianjiyundong,Saishi,Baojian,Yangsheng,Wenhua,Yule,Shangwu,Huizhan,Peixun,Juzhuweiyitidedaxingxiuxianchanyequn,Baokuo10Gegaoerfuqiuchang,Quanqiuzuidaguimodekuangwenquanshuiliaozhongxin,Zhongguoshoujiabasailuonazuqiuxuexiaohezuqiuhudongtiyanqu,Guojizuqiuxunlianjidi,Lisikaerdun,Yingshideng4Jiajiudian,Haikouguanlanhuxinchengzongheti,Haikoukuangyeshuishijiezhutigongyuan,Hainanhuaqiaozhongxueguanlanhuxuexiao,Yijiyuhuayixiongdi,Fengxiaogangdaoyanhezuodeguanlanhuhuayifengxiaogangdianyinggongshexiangmu,Chengweihaikoulvyouxiuxiandexindibiao.
Every project invested in by Mission Hills Group in China is not only about building world-class leisure facilities but also dedicated to creating unique, world-class leisure and resort brands that lead international lifestyle trends.China needs world-class events and international economic, trade, sports, and cultural exchange activities. Mission Hills Group has hosted over 100 international events including golf, tennis, table tennis, and cycling, as well as star-studded visits. It has also organized the APEC preparatory meeting, the first cross-strait "golf diplomacy" match, the Laureus World Sports Awards, and Lang Lang's performances as the voice of Chinese culture, making it China’s premier international exchange platform.
As early as 1995, Mission Hills hosted the Golf World Cup—known as the “Olympics of Golf”—in China for the first time; in 2001, it invited the world’s best athlete, Tiger Woods, to visit China for the first time; starting in 2007, Mission Hills Group secured the hosting rights for multiple consecutive editions of the Golf World Cup; from 2010 onward, it founded the biennial Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am; and beginning in 2012, it has held the World Ladies Championship for many consecutive years.Mission Hills has successfully hosted major tournaments including the 2012 World Golf Championships – HSBC Champions and the 2013 Tiger Woods vs. Rory McIlroy World Challenge.
The Beijing Olympics bid captured global attention, and the Mission Hills Group, along with its founder Dr. Zhu Shu-hao, made significant contributions throughout the process.The Mission Hills Group also actively supported Hong Kong in preparing for the East Asian Games, Shenzhen in bidding for the World University Games, and Dongguan in establishing itself as an International Garden City.For over 20 years, the Mission Hills Group has founded, supported, and participated in 200 social and charitable initiatives in sports, culture, and education, donating over 500 million yuan. The Mission Hills Group has not only turned grand dreams into reality but also shared them with more people through a spirit of public welfare.