Army National Guard Rolls With WWE[R].STAMFORD, Conn. -- World Wrestling Entertainment World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) is a publicly traded, privately controlled integrated media (focusing in television, Internet, and live events), and sports entertainment company dealing primarily in the professional wrestling industry, with major revenue sources , Inc[R] and the Army National Guard have announced that it will be the presenting sponsor of the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania[R] and WrestleMania Axxess. Set to take place at Reliant Stadium Houston Texans • • [ in Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation). Houston (pronounced /'hjuːstən/) is the largest city in the state of Texas and the on Sunday, April 5, the Army National Guard will utilize the partnership with WWE WWE World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (formerly World Wrestling Federation) WWE Witwe (German: Widow) WWE William Webb Ellis (inventor of rugby) WWE World Wide Education WWE Well Woman Exam to enhance their recruiting and activation goals for 2009. The presenting sponsorship provides the Army National Guard maximum exposure through combined promotional outreach to WWE's more than 15 million weekly viewers nationwide on television, publishing and digital platforms leading up to the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. "WWE is proud to partner with such a significant and renowned organization like the Army National Guard. We know that they will be well received by the WWE Universe," said Donna Goldsmith, COO of World Wrestling Entertainment. "We are extremely thrilled to work with WWE and tap into the millions of loyal and passionate fans. This is a great opportunity for our recruitment and activation outreach," said LTC LTC abbr. lieutenant colonel Joseph Day, Chief Army National Guard Marketing and Advertising. The Army National Guard will present "The Combat Zone" at WrestleMania Axxess taking place on Thursday, April 2 through Sunday, April 5 at the Reliant Center Reliant Center is a convention center in Houston, Texas, part of the Reliant Park complex that was constructed around the Astrodome Reliant Stadium. Reliant Center hosts various events year-round, including portions of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, who maintains its offices in Houston, Texas. The Army National Guard's "Combat Zone" includes interactive and other exhibit elements such as an obstacle course obstacle course n. 1. A training course filled with obstacles, such as ditches and walls, that must be negotiated speedily by troops undergoing training or participants in an obstacle race. 2. , helicopters, a virtual shooting range, and more, all designed to educate and build interest in the Army National Guard. For the live 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania event, the Army National Guard will have a large presence throughout the stadium. Fans from 23 countries and all 50 states are scheduled to attend the milestone event in Houston, Texas. WWE's annual pop culture extravaganza will be seen by millions more in 100 countries worldwide. A global phenomenon, last year hundreds of national, local and regional media outlets from around the world reported on WrestleMania XXIV The following is about a scheduled professional wrestling event that is taking place in the future. The card is subject to change and more information will be added as it becomes available. This event might be influenced by events that are pre-recorded but have not yet aired. in Orlando, Florida. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. 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