This summer the Dawg Pound meets the wrestling ring.
It was announced on Tuesday that WWE SummerSlam will be coming to Cleveland Browns Stadium on Aug. 3. This will mark the first time that SummerSlam has been in Cleveland since August of 1996 when it was held at (then) Gund Arena.
"We are thrilled for the opportunity to host WWE this August, as it further strengthens Cleveland's growing reputation as a premier city to host major events in the U.S.," David Gilbert, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, said in a news release. "This year's SummerSlam is expected to be the largest WWE event ever hosted in Ohio and will bring significant economic impact to our community as it highlights Cleveland's vibrant downtown, authentic experiences and exciting attractions."
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Cleveland is no stranger to WWE, as current superstars Logan Paul, The Miz and Johnny Gargano are all Northeast Ohio natives.
"The city of Cleveland and WWE have a rich history that spans decades," said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque in a news release. "We are excited to bring SummerSlam, SmackDown and a full slate of events to town in partnership with Haslam Sports Group and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission."
The news was first announced on Paul’s podcast, Impaulsive.
Information on when tickets will go on sale has not yet been released.
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