Toys "R" Us and
JAKKS Pacific kick-off the festivities leading up to
WrestleMania 22 with WWE Superstar in-store appearances!
WWE(r) Raw(r) superstar Mick Foley(tm) and Diva Ashley(tm) Celebrate Wrestlemania(r) 22 at TOYS "R" US TIMES SQUARE
First 500 Guests Who Purchase WWE Merchandise at The Center of the Toy Universe(tm) Will Attend Private Signing Event with WWE Superstars
WHAT: On Thursday, March 23, Toys "R" Us Times Square steps into the ring to help New Yorkers celebrate WrestleMania 22, with an appearance by two of the biggest names in wrestling, WWE RAW Superstar Mick Foley and the winner of the 2005 RAW Diva Search, Ashley.
One of the biggest names in professional wrestling, Mick Foley has been a mainstay of the WWE since 1996, wrestling under a variety of names including Mankind(tm), Dude Love(tm) and Cactus Jack(tm), and regularly appeared with a sock puppet named Mr. Socko(tm). A champion both in and out of the ring, Foley established himself with three WWE Heavyweight Championship wins, a World Tag Team Championship with The Rock(r), and a New York Times bestselling book, titled "Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks."
Ashley, a relative newcomer to the WWE, leapt into the ring in 2005 after winning the RAW Diva Search contest.
Both Mick Foley and Ashley will attend a private signing event for Toys "R" Us Times Square customers who purchase WWE products worth $20 or more between March 2 and March 23, while supplies last. WrestleMania 22 will take place on April 2 in Chicago.
Also, wrestling fans can qualify for a Classic Superstar Limited Edition Figure with JAKKS Pacific's national "Collect the WrestleMania(r) Ticket" Promotion. Fans can collect all 22 of the imitation WrestleMania tickets included in each of the Classic Superstars Series 9 and 10
action figures and mail-in to receive an exclusive figure. JAKKS' popular Classic Superstar figures are based on the top superstar wrestlers from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Additional details are included on back of the packaging.
* Interviews with WWE RAW Superstar Mick Foley and Diva Ashley
* WrestleMania fans waiting in line to meet WWE Superstar Mick Foley and Diva Ashley, and receiving autographs from their favorite
wrestling stars.
* The WWE feature shop on Level One at Toys "R" Us Times Square, filled with the largest selection of WWE merchandise available.
WHEN: Thursday, March 23 5 pm - 7 pm
WHERE: Toys "R" Us Times Square
1514 Broadway (at 44th Street)
WWE(r) Feature Shop Level One
Private Signing Event Level Three
For more information, call the Toys "R" Us Times Square
Special Events Hotline at 646-366-8855 or log onto
www.ToysrusTimesSquare.com
WWE(r) Hall of Famer "Superstar" Billy Graham(tm) TO APPEAR AT TOYS "R" US Orland Park as Wrestlemania(r) 22 HITS Chicago BIG TIME
Exclusive Signing Event for First 500 Guests Who Purchase WWE Merchandise
WHAT: On Wednesday, March 29, Toys "R" Us Orland Park steps into the ring to help Chicago celebrate WrestleMania 22 with an appearance by one of the most influential wrestlers in the history of the WWE, Superstar Billy Graham. The self-described "man of the hour, the man with the power" will attend an exclusive autograph signing for ticketed fans*.
Additionally, the WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour, hosted by WWE Legend Hillbilly Jim(tm), will offer free interactive activities to attendees including the opportunity to impersonate their favorite WWE Superstars, referee the final seconds of a match, and call classic matches. The WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour will be stationed in the store's parking lot throughout the day.
WrestleMania 22 will take place on April 2 at the sold out Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL.
Also, wrestling fans can qualify for a Classic Superstar Limited Edition Figure with JAKKS Pacific's national "Collect the WrestleMania(r) Ticket" Promotion. Fans can collect all 22 of the imitation WrestleMania tickets included in each of the Classic Superstars Series 9 and 10
action figures and mail-in to receive an exclusive figure. JAKKS' popular Classic Superstar figures are based on the top superstar wrestlers from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Additional details are included on back of the packaging.
*Only 500 tickets are available for this event and are available on a first come basis. Limit one ticket per customer. Superstar Billy Graham will only autograph WWE purchases made at Toys "R" Us Orland Park. No other memorabilia will be signed. Tickets are available from March 2 through March 29, or while supplies last. This event is subject to change or cancellation.
* Interviews with WWE Hall of Famer "Superstar" Billy Graham and WWE Legend Hillbilly Jim
* WWE enthusiasts waiting to meet "Superstar" Billy Graham and Hillbilly Jim.
* Fans interacting with the WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour
including:
* Wrestling fans impersonating their favorite Superstars
* Fans calling play-by-play descriptions of WWE matches
* Fans acting as guest referees in some of their favorite matches
WHEN: Wednesday, March 29
Autograph session with WWE Hall of Famer "Superstar"
Billy Graham. 5 pm - 7 pm
WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour featuring WWE Legend
Hillbilly Jim. 12 noon - 8 pm
WHERE: Toys "R" Us Orland Park
45 Orland Square Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462