USA, WWE Set ‘Tribute To The Troops’ Special

By R. Thomas Umstead
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USA Network will air a holiday-themed special from the WWE saluting U.S. servicemen, the network said.

The Dec. 17 special, WWE Tribute To The Troops, will feature celebrity appearances and musical performances, according to the WWE. The special will also air on NBC Dec. 27.

The WWE Tribute To the Troops is part of a week-long WWE programming stunt that will include appearances by WWE Superstars and Divas with USA daytime personality Cat Greenleaf during the week of Dec. 15-Dec. 19, said the pro wrestling outfit.

The network will also air a live SmackDown telecast on Dec. 16, said network officials.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.