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Miss USA Rima Fakih will take part in Saturday’s event. Courtesy photo

Sherri Shepherd will be present at Saturday’s event.

Country music star Trace Adkins is slated to perform on Saturday.

Comedian Cedric the Entertainer will perform Saturday at Fort Hood.

Saturday’s WWE: Tribute to the Troops event, slated for 1-3 p.m. on Sadowski Field at Fort Hood, has generated hundreds of calls to the installation’s Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation office.

The event, which will be broadcast as an hour-long special on NBC at 7 p.m. Dec. 18, is the third annual telecast honoring America’s armed forces. The venue will open at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

This free event, open to the public, has the community’s interest peaked. Here are some common questions taken:



Q: Is there going to be actual wrestling at the event?

A: Yes, WWE has some wrestling matches scheduled for the event.



Q: Where do we get the wristbands to stand in the special viewing area?

A: The wristbands may be obtained from each unit’s rear detachment.



Q: My Soldier is deployed and I would like to know how I can get wristbands for my family?

A: Contact your rear detachment. They will have the wristbands for family members, as well.



Q: What is “Hooah! gear”?

A: “Hooah! gear” is any attire that is service related, signifying that service’s spirit. This is not to be confused with patriotic gear.



Q: How long is the event?

A: The event is scheduled to last about 2-1/2 hours. It may last a little longer, depending upon the length of the wrestling matches.



Q: Will there be autograph signings at the event?

A: No, there will only be Meet and Greets with the WWE Superstars and Divas at locations around Fort Hood, before and after the event.



Q: Where will parking be located? Will a shuttle bus be running that day?

A: Parking will be available around Fort Hood in regular parking spaces. There will be a shuttle bus that will run from Abrams Physical Fitness Center, located at 62nd Street and Support Avenue, Bldg. 23001, to Sadowski Field and back.



Q: Who is coming to this event?

A: Most of the WWE Superstars and Divas, as well as Diddy (Sean Combs) and Diddy-Dirty Money, “The View’s” Sherri Shepherd, Cedric the Entertainer, “Modern Family’s” Ariel Winter, Miss USA Rima Fakih and Trace Adkins.



Q: Where are the Meet and Greets and who can attend?

A: There are several Meet and Greet opportunities, open to Department of Defense ID card holders only. They are:

• 9-11 a.m. at The Courses at Clear Creek featuring MVP, Hornswoggle, Kane, Dolph Ziggler, Tyler Reks and Layla.

• 9-11 a.m. at the Clear Creek Post Exchange featuring Edge.

• 5-7 p.m. at the Phantom Warrior Lanes featuring Daniel Bryan, Melina, Alex Riley, Wade Barrett, David Otunga and Ted DiBiase.

• 5-7 p.m. at the Bronco Youth Center featuring MVP, Chris Masters, Hornswoggle, Kaval, Tyler Reks, Dolph Ziggler and Lay-Cool.

• 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Howze Auditorium featuring Santino Marella and Maryse. The pair will also be special guest conductors for one special song during the Williamson County Symphony Orchestra event.

Saturday’s Tribute to the Troops marks the eighth consecutive year that WWE will bring its one-of-a-kind entertainment to the troops, thanking them for their commitment to the country and recognizing their sacrifices.