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Tickets for WWE Clash at The Castle® at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sale Friday, May 20

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WWE has announced its first major stadium event in the UK in over 30 years, titled WWE Clash at The Castle. The event is scheduled for September 3, 2022, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Tickets will go on sale starting May 20, with a presale opportunity available from May 18. WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre revealed the event during a live show in London, expressing excitement for the historic occasion. The event is expected to elevate Wales’s profile as a global events destination.

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  • First major stadium event in the UK in over 30 years, potentially boosting WWE's visibility.
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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WWE® (NYSE: WWE) revealed the name of its first major stadium event to be held in the United Kingdom in more than 30 years as WWE Clash at The Castle, emanating from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

TICKETS FOR WWE CLASH AT THE CASTLE® AT PRINCIPALITY STADIUM IN CARDIFF ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 20 (Graphic: Business Wire)

TICKETS FOR WWE CLASH AT THE CASTLE® AT PRINCIPALITY STADIUM IN CARDIFF ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 20 (Graphic: Business Wire)

Tickets for WWE Clash at The Castle will go on sale Friday, May 20. To learn more about registering for an exclusive presale opportunity beginning Wednesday, May 18, please visit https://wwe.com/cardiff-2022-presale.

The name of the show was exclusively revealed by WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre during a WWE Live event at London’s O2 Arena tonight. McIntyre, the first-ever British WWE Champion, said of the announcement: “The city of Cardiff is ready for WWE Clash at the Castle on September 3, and I know that everyone in Wales, across the UK and around the entire world is ready to make history with us, too. Get your tickets and be part of the magic. I can’t wait to hear just how loud Principality Stadium can get.”

For more information over the coming weeks visit www.wwe.com.

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About Event Wales and Welsh Government

WWE Clash at The Castle is to be hosted in Cardiff, Wales, with support from Welsh Government, delivered in line with its Major Events Strategy. Event Wales work closely with local partners including the Cardiff Council Events Team to attract a range of sporting, cultural and business events to Wales, including spectacular global events such as this, which raise Wales’ profile world-wide and further cement Wales’s reputation as a world-class events destination.

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Media:

Joel Zietcer

WWE

+44 7768 043 874

Joel.Zietcer@wwecorp.com

Anna Chapman

Principality Stadium

+44 7734 900 229

achapman@wru.wales

Investor:

Seth Zaslow

203 352 1026

Seth.Zaslow@wwecorp.com

Source: WWE

FAQ

When is WWE Clash at The Castle scheduled?

WWE Clash at The Castle is scheduled for September 3, 2022.

Where will WWE Clash at The Castle be held?

The event will take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

When do tickets for WWE Clash at The Castle go on sale?

Tickets will go on sale on May 20, 2022.

What is the significance of WWE Clash at The Castle for the UK?

It is WWE's first major stadium event in the UK in over 30 years.

Who announced WWE Clash at The Castle?

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre announced the event during a live event in London.

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