The tradition of ‘Starrcade’ carries on into WWE Network with a one-hour special event, streaming live on Sunday, December 1 at on 7 PM ET (midnight GMT). Among the Superstars confirmed for the show will be Universal Champion Seth Rollins, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston, Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair and Daniel Bryan.

‘Starrcade’ will air from the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth, Ga. The in-arena program will begin at 6:30 PM ET. Tickets will be available at www.infiniteenergycenter.com on Friday, September 27 at 10 AM ET. The iconic ‘Starrcade’ event triumphantly returned in 2017 after a 17-year hiatus with a pair of intense Steel Cage Match victories for AJ Styles highlighting the last two years’ shows. Be part of the action as the award-winning WWE Network presents Starrcade this December!

For the very long-time fans of wrestling, the name of Starrcade is not something unknown. From 1983 to 2000, Starrcade was regarded by the NWA and WCW as their flagship event of the year, usually taking place by the end of November, then later in December around Christmas time. As a result, the build-up to each Starrcade featured the largest feuds of the promotion.

From 1983 to 1987, Starrcade was produced by Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), the dominant promotion of the NWA. When JCP was sold to Ted Turner and became WCW, Starrcade was held under the NWA banner from 1988 to 1990. From 1991 to 2000, Starrcade was one of the premier WCW pay-per-view. The Greensboro Coliseum location is related to the history of JCP.

Two years ago, WWE brought back the historical Starrcade name for a live event in its historical venue of Greensboro, N.C., at the Greensboro Coliseum. All Starrcade shows are now available on-demand on the WWE Network.

Leading up to the network debut of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX on Friday, October 4, FOX Sports presents a slate of special programming, pre-event coverage and cross-platform integrations in anticipation of the marquee event.

A pair of hour-long WWE specials lead the charge, beginning with “WWE SmackDown’s Greatest Hits”, on Friday, September 27, on FOX (8 PM ET). Hosted by WWE Superstars Charlotte Flair and The Miz, the show highlights the most memorable moments from the storied franchise. On Sunday, September 29, John Cena narrates “WWE WrestleMania’s Legendary Moments”, offering viewers a chance to relive the most spectacular WrestleMania moments from the past 35 years.

Less than a week later, FOX Sports rolls out the “blue carpet” at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the Friday Night SmackDown Kickoff Show on Friday, October 4 (7:30 PM ET/12.30 AM BST the next day). This star-studded show features “blue carpet” arrivals and backstage access to celebrities and athletes, as well as past and present WWE Superstars to kick off the new era of WWE on FOX. In front of a star-studded crowd in Los Angeles, Friday Night SmackDown airs live at 8 PM ET (1 AM BST the next day) on FOX.

Today, FOX Sports also launches its WWE on FOX social handles, which will provide insight, analysis and entertainment across social platforms. For more information, explore @WWEonFOX on Twitter, @WWEonFOX on Instagram, and WWE on FOX on Facebook.

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By Steph Franchomme

News, Reviews, Social Media Editor, Impact Wrestling Reviewer, Interviewer Well, call me The Boss... And French...

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