WWE announced on Tuesday that this year SummerSlam premium live event will take place at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, August 5. The announcement stated that this marks the first time the home of the Detroit Lions has hosted a WWE event since Wrestle Mania 23 in 2007 and Michigan’s first time a SummerSlam since 1993. Tickets go on sale April 14 through Ticketmaster.
“We are thrilled that Ford Field is hosting WWE’s biggest event of the summer and look forward to the WWE Universe coming together in Detroit to celebrate SummerSlam’s long-awaited return to Michigan,” said Dan Ventrelle, WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent, in the official announcement. press release.
“Landing WWE SummerSlam at Ford Field is a signature win for Detroit and continues the momentum of the Detroit Sports Commission in attracting major sporting events to the region,” added DSC Executive Director Dave Beachnau. “Metro Detroit holds a special place in WWE history and has provided many iconic moments. Thank you to the entire WWE family for trusting us in giving us this incredible opportunity, and we look forward to providing a first class experience to deliver.”
Let’s get ready for a PARTY, Detroit!#SummerSlam coming @fordfield. 😎 pic.twitter.com/6pjAlPtQxd
— WWE SummerSlam (@SummerSlam) February 7, 2023
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