WWE Tribute to The Troops is one of the longest running shows of WWE after their big shows like WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Summer Slam, and Survivor Series. Every December, WWE shows their support to the American military by organizing a show for them and this is show we’re talking about here.
The promotion has been organizing this show since 2003, and for the first time in 22 years, WWE did not organize this show in 2024. There are also rumors that the show may end up retiring now. WWE Hall of Famer JBL explained the importance of this show and he said that this show should continue. This is what he said on the latest episode of Something to Wrestle;
WWE Hall of Famer Believes Tribute to The Troops Should Not Be Stopped And Explains Its Importance
“It’s just been such a cool legacy, such a cool thing to do,” JBL said. “I know there’s been some detractors out there, and that’s fine. And I’m sure some of the criticisms are true, but overall, the Tribute to the Troops, it’s been one of the greatest things I’ve ever been blessed to be a part of, and most people would agree that it has been. I’m glad they’re still doing it.
Tribute to the Troops Started back in 2003
“They still call me around and say ‘Hey, would you come back and do commentary for Tribute to the Troops?’ I’m always happy to do it. There’s not a big war going on, so it’s not the need to encourage guys around Christmas, which was our whole goal then. But I think it’s important to carry on, just to let people know that we support these guys.
Tribute to the Troops Did Not Take Place in 2024
Whether you agree with the war or not, these guys are out there doing their jobs because they’re American. Because they believe that’s the right thing to do, and that’s what they’re paid to do, and I believe that’s worthy of support.” Concluded the former WWE World Champion.
Despite the show km.has never been a mainline WWE show, it holds great traditional value. Top superstars like The Undertaker, Booker T, John Cena and even the recent top stars like Roman Reigns and CM Punk has performed in this show and it definitely has high importance. Canceling this show may not be a great decision since it has high value.
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