Doha Festival City (DHFC) has been announced as Platinum Sponsor of the Super Slam II pro-wrestling event by Qatar Pro Wrestling.
The sponsorship integrates with Doha Festival City’s ‘Be Active’ campaign carried out this month in celebration of the country’s sports vision, according to a press statement. As the Entertainment Partner, Doha Festival City is the official host of the exclusive pre-event public Meet and Greet where 500 lucky fans can get up close with their favourite international wrestling legends, such as Kevin Nash, Mark Henry and Alberto del Rio, Brian Cage and Nzo.
The superstars will be at Birds Island, located in Angry Birds World, at 6pm today for an exclusive live appearance in the theme park. Registration is available on a first-come first-served basis at the Doha Festival City Sports Booth located in the Atrium at Angry Birds World.
The sponsorship has seen DHFC “extend a massive marketing campaign in support of Super Slam II, which is considered the biggest gathering of pro-wrestling legends to ever take place outside of the US.
This comes as part of Doha Festival City’s “commitment to creating unique experiences and moments to the people of Qatar as their one and only choice for entertainment and shopping”, the statement noted.
Robert Hall, general manager of DHFC, said: “As the official platinum sponsor of the event, we are very excited to welcome the wrestling superstars to Qatar. I look forward to seeing fans meet their favourite star live here in Doha Festival City. We are committed to creating more and more unique experiences for our shoppers and visitors as the one and only choice for entertainment.”
Super Slam II is expecting an “exciting line-up” of international wrestlers featuring world legends Eric Bischoff, The Great Khali, Kevin Nash, Mark Henry, ‘Road Warrior’ Animal as well as favourites Alberto del Rio, Rob Van Dam, PJ Black, Brian Cage, Nzo, Matt Sydal, Chris Raaber, Alofa, Caprice Coleman, Brian Pillman Jr, Apolo, Carlito, Chris Masters, Matt Cross, Johnny Storm, Jody Fleisch, Apolo Jr, Dos Caras, White Eagle, Tristan Archer and Mil Muertes.
Tickets are “selling out fast” and can be purchased from the dedicated ticketing booth at Doha Festival City, located on the ground floor opposite Toys R Us.
The four Championship Belts are on display at the booth, giving guests an exclusive chance to see them up-close.
Tickets are also available online via the QPW-wrestling.com website.
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