Wizard World sent out the following
today…
Massive WWE Presence at Philadelphia Comic Con to Include
Cena, Batista, Sammartino, Bella Twins
New York, NY, United
States, 2014/04/16 – WWE® Superstars John Cena® & Batista™, WWE® Hall of
Famer Bruno Sammartino™ and WWE® Divas The Bella Twins™ make up the largest WWE®
presence ever at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 20-22. The list spans
multiple generations with guests on. OTCBB: WIZD
Wizard World today
announced that two WWE Superstars, a WWE Hall of Famer and two WWE Divas will
appear at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 20-22 at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center. WWE® Divas The Bella Twins™, WWE® Hall of Famer Bruno
Sammartino™ WWE® Superstars John Cena and Batista™ and are scheduled to greet
fans, sign autographs and pose for photo ops during one of Wizard World’s
flagship events.
The Bella Twins will appear on Friday, June 20, from
4:30-7 pm.; Bruno Sammartino is set for Saturday, June 21, from 11 am. – 2 pm.;
Batista is scheduled for Saturday from 2-6 pm.; and John Cena is slated for 11
am. – 3 pm. on Sunday, June 22. Final schedules for photo ops, autographs and
panel programming (the Bella Twins and Batista will conduct Q&A sessions
during their respective allotted times) will be released shortly. Tickets for
all events are extremely limited.
“I always have a great time meeting the
Cenation fans at Wizard World events,” says Cena. “I can’t wait to return to the
‘City of Brotherly Love,’ for Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con.”
“I’ve
always loved meeting the WWE Universe,” says Batista. “Philadelphia has an
incredible fan base, and I’ve heard so many great things about the Philadelphia
Comic Con from my fellow WWE Superstars, so I can’t wait to be a part of it! And
with my upcoming appearance as Drax in Guardians Of The Galaxy, it makes this
appearance all the more special as I get to see my co-stars Karen Gillan and
Michael Rooker!”
The appearances of the five follow those of other WWE
stars at recent Wizard World shows, including WWE® Superstars Sheamus®, Randy
Orton®, WWE® Diva AJ Lee™ and others. It was also recently announced that Big
Show® will make his Wizard World debut at Atlanta Comic Con in May.
“What
an exciting partnership it’s been so far in 2014 for Wizard World and WWE,” said
John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO. “We are thrilled to announce this set of five
fantastic guests including current WWE Superstars John Cena and Batista, WWE
Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, and WWE Divas The Bella Twins! If you want to
meet WWE Superstars, Divas and Hall of Famers, Wizard World is the place to
be.”
Top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic
Con include David Boreanaz (“Bones,” “Angel”), Nathan Fillion (“Castle,”
Serenity), Whoopi Goldberg (“The View,” Sister Act), Christopher Lloyd (“Taxi,”
Back to the Future), Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who,” Guardians of the Galaxy) and
Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead,” Boondock Saints).
It is the eighth of
16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and
will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and
writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Wizard
World Philadelphia Comic Con show hours are Thursday, June 19, 3-8 pm.; Friday,
June 20, noon-7 pm.; Saturday, June 21, 10 am.-7 pm., Sunday, June 22, 11 am.-5
pm.
