ShowTime 2018 Q4 Issue

The Official Entertainment Guide of PPG Paints Arena

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Cirque du Soleil Corteo Visits City in New Year

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Super Hero Alliances Unite to Fight Evil in Marvel Universe Live! Shows

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Josh Groban Brings Bridges Tour with Guest Idina Menzel to Town

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Legendary Andrea Bocelli to make First Appearance in Pittsburgh in 20 Years

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Trans Siberian Orchestra Presents New Rendition of Rock Theater Hit

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December 26 Means Harlem Globetrotters Playing in Pittsburgh

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Impractical Jokers Fun Scheduled in Pittsburgh

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An Evening with Fleetwood Mac Brings New Line-Up for Concert

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Metallica WorldWired Tour Comes to Arena This Fall

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Kevin Hart to Perform at PPG Paints Arena

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Duquesne, Pitt Head Coaches Seek First Win in 87th City Game

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Seventh Three Rivers Classic Moves Date, First Day Venue

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WWE SmackDown LIVE! Set for End of Year Date

Calendar of Events Building Information PPG Paints Arena Concessions PPG Paints Arena Seating Chart PAW Patrol Pirate Adventure Slated for Six January Shows

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Cirque du Soleil Corteo Visits City in New Year By: Pam Thompson

Cirque du Soleil fans – the new year will start with a visit from Corteo, the popular show seen by millions, which comes to PPG Paints Arena in January.

Seven shows are scheduled between Jan. 18-20.

Corteo enthralls, mesmerizes and dazzles its audiences with the dream-like tale of the clown, Corteo Mauro. It seems that Mauro has passed but his spirit enthralls, continues. With Cirque du Soleil’s penchant for illusion, pageantry and amazing circus acts, Corteo mesmerizes entertains audiences’ senses. and dazzles.

Without the sadness – Mauro’s funeral cortege, honors his well-lived life and appropriately memorializes the clown with a celebration. Mauro observes the carnival-like atmosphere of his own funeral which is watched over by angels. Mauro’s life symbolizes the humanity in everyone.

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The Corteo tour will mark the third time that Cirque du Soleil has performed in PPG Paints Arena. Toruk – The First Flight, inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar, and the innovative ice show, Crystal, each performed seven shows in June 2016, and January 2018, respectively.

Corteo was first performed in 2005 as a Cirque du Soleil big tent show. It has been presented more than 3,500 times for some eight million people in venues around the world.

A version of the show adapted for arenas began touring in March. It includes new acts and a small alteration to the original story line.

The resulting amalgam of Corteo includes 16 acts, all accompanied by enchanting music, imaginative costuming, makeup and lighting, and technically advanced and artistically designed staging to support the arena production.

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Mauro the Dreamer Clown is the central character in Corteo. The cast of characters includes Mr. Loyal (The Whistler), a ringmaster figure; the White Clown, who opens the door to the magic of the circus; the Clowness, a charming, dignified grande dame of the theater; the Little Clown, an impish and lively trickster; the Giant Clown, Mauro’s close friend; the Little Angel, who guards and guides Mauro, and the August Clown, creator of bedlam and antagonist to the White Clown.

Cirque du Soleil scouts the world over for talent for its exotic productions combining, physical prowess and theatrical skills. Corteo’s cast and crew represent more than 15 nations including Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States and Uzbekistan.

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October 18 — 7:30PM

Marvel Universe Live!

October 25 October 26 October 27 October 28

Fleetwood Mac

November 1 — 8:00PM

Impractical Jokers

November 11 — 7:30PM

Josh Groban with Idina Menzel

November 16 — 8:00PM

Kevin Hart

November 23 — 7:00PM

Travis Scott

November 25 — 7:30PM

Andrea Bocelli

December 8 — 8:00PM

Harlem Globestrotters

December 26 — 2:00PM & 7:00PM

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

December 28 — 3:00PM & 8:00PM

WWE Smackdown

December 29 — 7:45PM

Paw Patrol Live

January 11 — 6:00PM January 12 — 10:00AM, 2:00PM & 6:00PM January 13 — 10:00AM & 2:00PM

Cirque du Soleil Corteo

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7:30PM 7:30PM 7:30PM 3:30PM & 7:30PM 1:00PM & 5:00PM

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Building Information ATM Machines For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in the arena: KeyBank Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Highmark Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level Outside of Party Suite 44 and Suite 4 Banners and Signs Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management.

Cameras Cameras are permitted into the arena for Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games and most events. If allowed, building policy states only small personal still cameras equipped with three (3) inch lens or smaller be brought into the building. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the building.

For all other non-hockey events, camera policies will vary. Please check the individual event page for further information.

Video Cameras Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. The arena reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.

Designated Drivers Guests of legal drinking age who hold a valid driver’s license and wish to sign up to be a designated driver, may visit Guest Services at section 104 for specific Designated Driver booth locations during Pittsburgh Penguins games. In return for safe and sober transportation of their group from the arena, the designated driver will receive a coupon redeemable for a complimentary soft drink during the game.

Emergency Evacuation In the event of an emergency, the arena staff will utilize the public address (PA) system to inform guests of the situation and any instructions as applicable. All exits and emergency exits are posted with appropriate signage.

First Aid There are two (2) First Aid Stations presented by UPMC, one on each level of the arena. First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232.

Lost and Found If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104. Guests inquiring about lost items after an event should call 412.804.7903. Items lost at events are held in storage for thirty (30) days and then either disposed of or donated to an appropriate charity.

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Prohibited Items Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited.

Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.

Questions For general questions, please call 412.642.1800.

Re-Entry Policy Exit and re-entry is not permitted at the arena.

Security In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.

Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted inside the arena.

TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at an arena event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104.

Wheelchairs A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location.

Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of the arena. Please see an arena employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.

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BURGATORY Burgers, Fries Section: 206

DAIRY QUEEN Dilly Bar, Buster Bar, Stars & Stripes Starkiss Sections: 105, 234

PRIMANTI BROS. Sandwiches Section: 119

TÄKŌ Section: 101

MEAT & POTATOES

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Section: 111

MILKSHAKE FACTORY Section: 107

ORIGINAL PIZZA LOGS Sections: 121, 232 (KeyBank Club and Captain Morgan Club Bistros)

THE YARD Section: 120

SMITH’S BUTCHER’S DOGS HOT DOG STAND Section: 230

KREA’S Section: 115

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PAW Patrol Pirate Adventure Slated for Six January Shows By: Pam Thompson

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure comes to PPG Paints Arena, Jan. 11-13, bringing the heroic pups of the top-rated animated preschool series to the stage in an action-packed, music-filled production.

The six Pittsburgh shows are scheduled for Jan. 11 at 6 p.m., Jan. 12 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

In PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure, Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue.

Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap'n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure.

Things get “ruff” when Mayor Humdinger wants to find the treasure first for Foggy Bottom.

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The pups need all PAWs on deck for this pirate adventure, including help from the newest pup – Tracker. Using their heroic rescue skills, problem solving and teamwork, the pups set sail to save the day.

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure follows the first live show PAW Patrol Live! Race to Winner of Best the Rescue, which is now in its third season.

Pre-School The new stage show includes two acts and an Program or intermission. It incorporates innovative costuming Series in 2017 to help bring the pups to life on stage. and 2018.

The performance is interactive, encouraging audiences to learn pirate catchphrases, dance the pirate boogie and help the pups follow the treasure map and solve picture puzzles during their mission.

In addition to Tracker, the cast of pups includes Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky and Zuma, as well as their friend Ryder, Mayor Goodway, Mayor Humdinger, Cap’n Turbot and Chickaletta.

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The PAW Patrol Live! productions are based on the TV cartoon series in which 10-year-old Ryder leads the pups of PAW Patrol, who are rescue dogs in training. Each pup is inspired by a real-world job like firefighter, police officer, and construction worker.

When trouble strikes Adventure Bay, the pups are there to save the day whether it's a cat in a tree or a train off the tracks.

The popular show has attracted the attention of celebrities and the Prime Minister of Canada.

PAW Patrol was mentioned at September’s Emmy Awards when John Oliver, recipient of the Outstanding Variety Talk Series honor, commented in his acceptance remarks that his 2-1/2-year-old son “hates our show. He likes PAW Patrol.”

In a skit on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon early this year, Justin Timberlake told Fallon that he’s mostly been watching PAW Patrol and that Chase was his favorite PAW Patrol pup. Both performers have young children.

In March at the Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel joked that a young nominee was missing PAW Patrol to attend the Academy Awards ceremony.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that his children are fans of the show and he mentioned the characters by name in a speech last year.

For kids, PAW Patrol teaches bravery and heroism. Ryder and the pups also teach lessons about caring for animals, a message that is reinforced through PAW Patrol’s real-life partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The series, PAW Patrol has won six Canadian Screen Awards including Best Pre-School Program or Series in 2017 and 2018.

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Super Hero Alliances Unite to Fight Evil in Marvel Universe Live! Shows By: Pam Thompson

The action-packed production, Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes, performs seven shows at PPG Paints Arena this fall.

The tale brings together the Avengers, Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop the villain Loki in his quest to rule the universe.

Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes is the first time that these Super Heroes appear together in an original stage production.

In Age of Heroes, the good guys — and gals — team up to help Doctor Strange find an artifact, the Wand of Watoomb to prevent it from falling into the hands of Loki.

The live production features more than 25 Marvel Super Heroes and villains in a story of epic proportion.

The Avengers alliance includes the Super Heroes: Captain America (Steve Rogers), Iron Man (Tony Stark), Thor (Thor Odinson), Hulk (Steve Banner), Wasp (Hope Van Dyne), Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff), and Black Panther (T’Challa).

The Guardians of the Galaxy alliance includes the Super Heroes: Star-Lord (Peter Quill), Rocket (Rocket Raccoon), Drax, Groot, and Gamora.

Heroes also include the former Avengers, Iron Fist (Daniel Rand) and Doctor Strange (Stephen Strange).

Spider-Man (Peter Parker) rounds out the cast of forces for good.

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They take on the villains: Loki (Loki Laufeyson), Thor’s stepbrother; Rhino (Aleksei Sytsevich), Lizard (Dr. Curtis Connors), Nebula, Gamora’s sister; Yondu (Yondu Odantu), formerly of the Guardians of the Galaxy alliance; Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), Electro (Maxwell “Max” Dillon), and Black Cat (Felicia Hardy).

The production includes dramatic lighting and audio effects, pyrotechnics, brilliant costumes, and action – lots of action.

Created for fans of all ages, the show features the iconic Super Heroes and villains performing high energy stunts, world class motorcycle tricks and aerial maneuvers to awe audiences.

In a message, Juliette Feld, producer of Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes, and Chief Operating Officer of Feld Entertainment, says, “As a producer and a parent, I strive to create experiences that will entertain, excite and enthrall the entire family. At Feld Entertainment, our mission is to create experiences that uplift the human spirit and bring people together.”

Feld adds, “We found a nearly superhuman cast of aerialists, acrobats and motorcycle riders to portray our heroes and villains.”

It takes a devotion to physical training to perform in Marvel Universe Live!

The show’s performers include gymnasts, motorcyclists and parkour artists who are in peak physical condition and continuously training to maintain their strength and skills.

The creative team for Age of Heroes is led by Director James Hadley, Writer David Love, Production Designer Josh Zangen, Costume Designer Mark Koss, Compositor Michael Picton, and Lighting Designer Sam Doty, as well as Action Director Eric Miranda, Flying Director Mark Dirkse, Fight Choreographer David Doersch.

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made advances in technology and character special effects, allowing us to transform Bruce Banner into the Hulk right before your eyes, levitate Doctor Strange, throw Spider-Man’s webs and more.”

Fan reviews applaud many aspects of the show, including the story, acting, scenery, special effects, cast interaction with the audience, stunts, dancing and the duration of the show. With intermission, the show runs approximately one hour and 45 minutes.

Audience members shared their experiences, writing: “Performers were exceptional and well trained, props looked great, stunts were mesmerizing, and just all around fun! …My son went absolutely crazy with excitement and honestly, I did too!”

“My husband and I are huge Marvel nerds…. We are grown adults in our late 20s-30s, and we loved how campy and fun the show was!”

“The show was a lot of fun. My 7- and 4-year old loved it! …They had some other cool scenes with fire and dancing. It was a great experience.”

“I took my family and we all loved it, it was truly entertaining and I have to say the sound was incredible.”

“We had a blast! I'm a huge Marvel/Avengers fan (a big kid at 35 years old!) …. The story was great, and I loved the stunts.”

“Phenomenal! My 2.5-year-old loves Marvel but I didn't think he'd sit through this...glad we took the chance, he was riveted and engaged through the whole thing. The show was well done without being overwhelming and the right length. Characters were dead on to their parts and the stage hands were awesome with the sets! Recommend it 10,000 times!”

“My boys (almost 3 and 6 years old) had a wonderful time. The show was action packed with plenty of stunts and an exciting story line to keep their attention the whole time. They haven’t stopped talking about it/acting it out.

They’re already asking if it’s coming back next year.”

“Very enjoyable show. My grandson and I had a good time.”

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Josh Groban Brings Bridges Tour with Guest Idina Menzel to Town By: Pam Thompson

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The multi-talented, award-winning superstar, Josh Groban performs in Pittsburgh this fall on his Bridges Tour, and joining him on stage is the TonyAward winning, multi-platinum recording artist and actress, Idina Menzel.

The Steel City is the last concert before the 19-city U.S. tour wraps up in New York City’s Madison Square Garden in November.

This is Groban’s first tour since his highly popular 2015-2016 Stages Tour.

“I can’t wait to get back on the road and play old and new songs for my fans,” Groban says. “It's the thing I most look forward to. Creating a show each tour that gives everyone there, including me, an experience they want to hold onto."

Menzel says, “So excited to join my friend, the supremely talented Josh Groban on tour. We've done some great things together in the past but this will top them all, and most importantly, can't wait to reunite with friends and fans everywhere."

Every ticket purchased online includes a CD or digital copy of this fall’s new album, Bridges.

Groban played PPG Paints Arena in 2013 on his In the Round Tour, entertaining the audience from a fan-friendly stage in the middle of the venue.

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This is Groban’s first tour since 2016.

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In 1999, the 18-year-old Groban left his hometown, the entertainment capital Los Angeles, and headed to Pittsburgh to study drama at Carnegie Mellon University. After a few months Groban was offered a record deal and returned to Los Angeles to pursue his singing career.

Bridges, Groban’s eighth studio album, follows his string of works that have succeeded in the U.S. and abroad. All of his earlier studio albums have earned Recording Industry Association of America certifications, and three of them also topped the Billboard 200: o Josh Groban (20001) five times platinum certified o Closer (2003) six times platinum and Groban’s first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 o Awake (2006) double platinum o Noel (2007) six times platinum and the artist’s second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 o Illuminations (2010) platinum o All That Echoes (2013) gold certified and the performer’s third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 o Stages (2016) gold certified.

Six of Groban’s singles topped the U.S. Adult Contemporary Chart: o “To Where You Are” (2001) o “O Holy Night” (2002) o “You Raise Me Up” (2003) also is certified platinum o “Believe” (2004) o “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (2007) o “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (2016).

Groban holds the distinction of performing for four major awards programs: the Grammys, Tonys, Emmys and Oscars.

In June, he co-hosted the 72nd Tony Awards with Sara Bareilles. Groban says that the most special moment of the program for him was the performance by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students.

Earlier this year in New York, Groban filmed the new Netflix series, The Good Cop, in which he plays the lead opposite Tony Danza. Simultaneously he was working on Bridges.

The Good Cop and Bridges were to make their debuts on the same day this September.

Groban released two singles this year – “Symphony” and “Granted.”

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As an actor, Groban’s television credits include the character Malcolm Wyatt in two episodes of Ally McBeal (2001), two episodes of The Office as Walter Bernard, Jr., Andy Bernard’s brother (2011-2012), and he has appeared as himself on Glee, CSI: NY, The Muppets, and Parks and Recreation.

Groban owns two 2003 Billboard Music Awards for Classical Crossover Artist of the Year and Classical Crossover Album of the Year for Closer.

He has been nominated for Grammy Awards four times, including 2005 Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “You Raise Me Up,” and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2009 for Noel, 2016 for Stages, and 2017 for Stages Live.

In 2008, Groban and Menzel worked together on a taping for PBS Soundstage. They also performed together in Chess in Concert, a live concert version of the musical, Chess, which was made into a DVD and a CD. Groban and Menzel share an interest in arts education and both set up foundations to bring the arts to young people.

In July 2011, Groban established the Find Your Light Foundation to help enrich the lives of young people through arts, education, and cultural awareness. It covers a wide array of possibilities, from providing instruments and funding for arts programs in schools to introducing people to the arts and culture around them through the use of technology.

Among his foundation’s beneficiaries is The Children’s Festival Chorus in Pittsburgh.

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Legendary Andrea Bocelli to Make First Appearance In Pittsburgh in 20 Years By: Pam Thompson

The legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli makes his first appearance in Pittsburgh in two decades when he performs at PPG Paints Arena in December.

Recognized internationally for his stunningly beautiful voice, Bocelli has been celebrated around the world for his contributions to music. One of the most recognizable and romantic voices in the world, Bocelli has been thrilling audiences for more than 20 years.

With more than 35 albums, including complete opera recordings, Bocelli is the best-selling artist in the history of classical music with more than 90 million records sold worldwide.

The maestro turned 60 in September and planned to release his 10th pop studio album, Sì this October.

Of his new album Bocelli says, “I wanted to go back to my memories of being a young man, playing at a piano bar. Obviously since then, I’ve produced lots of albums, sung lots of covers, performed many other things. But at a certain point I said to myself: ‘Maybe the time has come to put my effort into finding new songs.’ Like starting all over again, as it were, in my career.”

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He adds, “In this historical period, we are going through right now, we too often say no. But “yes” is the word you say when you have your first kiss, when you agree with somebody, when (you) want to make someone feel good.

‘Sì’ is the word you say every time things will end well. For a thousand and one reasons, ‘sì’ is the expression of a positive, powerful, human word and feeling and emotion.”

“If Only,” the album’s first single and the artist’s first original track in 14 years, was released in mid-June. Bocelli, who has a star on ‘Sì’ is the the Hollywood Walk of Fame, performed the expression new song on Jimmy Kimmel Live! of a positive, Also, in June, Bocelli was honored with the powerful, Classic Brit Icon Award, which was presented by two of his friends – his long-time collaborator, human word Sarah Brightman and Sarah, Duchess of York. and feeling The duchess called Bocelli a friend and a and emotion. family man and cited the artist’s extraordinary talent, honor, love of animals, and support of causes benefitting children and humanity.

Brightman, introducing a video montage of Bocelli’s career achievements, told the audience, “He has, of course, given such joy to many through his albums and performances. It’s always been a pleasure, so much pleasure, to sing with him.” | 34 |

Bocelli has received six other Classic Brit Awards over the 13-year history of the presentations: o Album of the Year and Best Selling Classical Album, both in 2000, for Sacred Arias o Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2002 o Album of the Year and Best Selling Classical Album, both in 2003 for Sentimento o International Artist of the Year in 2012.

The most famous of the Bocelli-Brightman collaborations is “Time to Say Goodbye” which was released in 1996. It went to the top of charts across Europe. Considered Bocelli’s signature song, which he has recorded in multiple languages, it also is a foundation of the two artists’ professional relationship.

It was the great Italian tenor, Luciano Pavarotti who gave Bocelli his first big break in in 1992. Bocelli released his first album two years later.

In 1999, Bocelli became only the second classical artist to be nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. In 2017, he received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Cinema.

Bocelli’s duet with Celine Dion, “The Prayer” for the animated film, The Quest for Camelot, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1999. The duet also was nominated for the 1999 Academy Award for the Continued on page 37

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same honor. In 2000, it was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

Dion famously mused about God’s singing voice, saying, “He would sound a lot like Andrea Bocelli.”

Bocelli has thrilled audiences and says, “For me it’s fundamental to sing things that give me goosebumps.”

Bocelli’s long list of collaborators includes: Christina Aguilera, John Denver, Placido Domingo, Helene Fischer, Arianna Grande, Josh Groban, Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran and Barbra Streisand.

Bocelli recorded “Perfect” with Sheeran in December 2017.

In a surprise appearance in June, Bocelli joined Sheeran on stage at Wembley Stadium in London for a live performance of their duet.

Bocelli’s albums with platinum certifications in the U.S. include: o Romanza (1997) triple platinum o Aria: The Opera Album (1998) o Sogno (1999) double platinum o Cieli di Toscana (2001) o Andrea (2004) o Amore (2006) o The Best of Andrea Bocelli: Vivere (2007) o My Christmas (2009) double platinum o Concerto: One Night in Central Park (2011) In the U.S., his Latin albums, 2006’s Amor and 2007’s The Best of Andrea Bocelli: Vivere are double platinum and platinum, respectively.

In 2016, he was nominated for three Latin Grammy Awards: o Record of the Year for "Me faltarás" o Album of the Year and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for the Spanish language version of Cinema. | 37 |

Trans Siberian Orchestra Presents New Rendition of Rock Theater Hit By: Pam Thompson

Trans Siberian Orchestra presents an all new rendition of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More at PPG Paints Arena on Dec. 28 at 3 and 8 p.m.

This year’s presentation of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve visits 65 U.S. cities and celebrates the 20th anniversary of TSO’s annual multi-sensory holiday extravaganza, which its founder, Paul O’Neill called “rock theater.”

Set to open on Nov. 14, the tour will perform more than 100 shows before its final performances of the year on Dec. 30.

The tour features a new stage design and incorporates presentation of the movie, which tells the story of a runaway girl who seeks shelter in a mysterious abandoned theater on Christmas Eve. Based on TSO’s multi-platinum DVD and long running PBS fundraiser, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features the fan favorites: "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," "O’ Come All Ye Faithful," and "Good King Joy." The recording’s tracks also include: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Christmas Canon," "O Holy Night,” "Music Box Blues," "Promises to Keep," "This Christmas Day,” and "First Snow."

A portion of each ticket sold will benefit select local charities.

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TSO is an anchor of the holiday entertainment schedule at PPG Paints Arena, where it has performed every year since 2010 when the venue opened.

Since its inception more than two decades years ago, TSO has become a critically acclaimed, multi-platinum, musical powerhouse, and its annual winter tours have become a holiday tradition for fans across generations.

TSO’s reputation for showmanship and powerful staging elements includes pyro techniques, lasers and other dramatic effects.

Last year, the tour celebrated the art and accomplishments of O’Neill, the group’s late creator, composer and lyricist. O’Neill died in April 2017.

Prior to his untimely passing, O’Neill worked with his team to prepare an exciting new take on “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” for the 2017 tour. TSO’s soundtrack album of the same name was released in 2016.

The Ghosts of Christmas Eve was TSO’s fourth straight top 10 album. It was preceded by Night Castle, No. 5 in 2009, Dreams of Fireflies (On Christmas Night), No. 9 in 2012, and Letters from the Labyrinth, No. 7 in 2015.

TSO’s debut album peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard 200, and its peak chart positions on the Billboard 200 include: o No. 5, Night Castle, 2009 o No. 7, Letters from the Labyrinth, 2015 o No. 9, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, 2016 TSO is an o No. 9, Dreams of Fireflies, 2012 anchor of o No. 26, The Lost Christmas Eve, 2004 the holiday o No. 48, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, 2012 entertainment o No. 60, The Christmas Attic, 2014 schedule at o No. 81, Beethoven’s Last Night, 2011 o No. 90, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (EP), 2007 PPG Paints o No. 165, Beethoven’s Last Night, 2000.

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This year also is the 20th anniversary of the group’s second album, 1998’s The Christmas Attic. It earned platinum certification in the U.S. Initially released in 1996, the track "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," was on TSO’s debut rock opera album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, the first part of the band’s Christmas Trilogy.

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December 26 Means Harlem Globetrotters Playing in Pittsburgh By: Pam Thompson

The Harlem Globetrotters make their 52nd day-after-Christmas appearance in Pittsburgh this year.

In 1961 when the Civic Arena opened, the Harlem Globetrotters began performing annually in Pittsburgh. The basketball legends began playing at the Civic Arena on the day after Christmas in 1966. The tradition continued when the doors to PPG Paints Arena opened in 2010. More than half a century later, it isn’t Dec. 26, unless the Globetrotters are appearing in Pittsburgh.

Two shows are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Besides performing more than 450 live shows annually, the Harlem Globetrotters work on and off the court to continue the organization’s legacy of social involvement, fun, entertainment and family-friendly basketball.

In June, the Globetrotters selected five athletes in the team’s 12th annual draft. Three are standout collegiate basketball players, and two others are an internationally known soccer player and “the world’s strongest man.”

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This year’s picks are: o Lou Dunbar II, son of the Globetrotters legendary showman and current coach Sweet Lou Dunbar, a 6’3” guard who earned All-Sooner Athletic Conference honors for Oklahoma City University o Joseph Kilgore, the 2018 national slam dunk champion during the Final Four Weekend, a 6’5” guard at Texas A&M, Corpus Christi o Lili Thompson, point guard with the NCAA women’s national champion Notre Dame University o Paul Pogba, Manchester United and French national soccer team midfielder, and a passionate basketball fan o Thor Björnsson, the reigning “World’s Strongest Man” winner, a “Game of Thrones” actor and a former Icelandic professional basketball player.

Björnsson became the first person in the world this year to win the World’s Strongest Man, Europe’s Strongest Man and the Arnold Strongman Classic. On HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” Björnsson at 6’9”, portrays Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane. He played professional basketball in Iceland’s Division I and also spent two years with Iceland’s junior national team, leaving the sport at age 20 due to a recurring ankle injury.

Pogba, 6’3”, is one of the top offensive soccer players in the world and led France into World Cup competition this year. The Globetrotters say that Pogba also is a passionate basketball fan with a smooth jump shot, who posted a hoops video that included the Globetrotter’s official theme music, “Sweet Georgia Brown.”

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Five current Globetrotter players made the roster as draft picks: o Anthony “Ant” Atkinson (2007), o Tay “Firefly” Fisher and William “Bull” Bullard (2008), o Corey “Thunder” Law (2013) o Devan “Beast” Douglas (2016) Celebrity draft picks have included sports greats like soccer’s Tim Howard in 2009, Lionel Messi in 2011, and Neymar Jr. in 2016; Olympic champions, track and field star Usain Bolt in 2012, and swimming sensation Missy Franklin in 2016; baseball icons Mariano Rivera in 2013, and Aaron Judge in 2017; Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow in 2017, and the first female to get a pitching win in the Little League World Series Mo’ne Davis in 2015, and Hollywood icons, Kevin Hart in 2016 and Gal Gadot in 2017.

In May, Globetrotters Bullard, Moose Weekes and Hoops Green joined country singer and New York Times Best Selling cookbook author Trisha Yearwood for a cooking demo at the BottleRock Music Festival in Napa, Calif.

In March, the team joined with the American Red Cross to play a charity game to benefit and bring awareness to fundraising for disaster relief.

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created a soundtrack to accompany the ball’s progress through the machine.

Globetrotters’ trick shot expert, Buckets Blakes says, “The way the machine sent the ball through the different parts was mesmerizing.”

Last December, the “Hoops for Troops Game,” a television special celebrating the Globetrotters 75th anniversary of entertaining U.S. servicewomen and men, aired on the ESPN networks. The audience for the show was comprised of U.S. military personnel and their families.

In 2017, the Globetrotters introduced an innovation, basketball’s first-ever 4-point line. The move came six years after the team unveiled the first 4-point shot in the history of the sport.

A global organization synonymous with family entertainment and basketball wizardry, the Globetrotters represent nine decades of breaking down barriers, goodwill acts, and a commitment to fans. The Globetrotters have performed for popes, presidents and royalty.

Marking the Globetrotters 90th anniversary in 2015, Pope Francis was named an honorary Globetrotter during the team’s eighth papal audience.

The Globetrotters have performed for more than 144 million fans in 123 countries and territories on six continents and engaged some 1.7 million social media fans.

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Impractical Jokers Fun Scheduled in Pittsburgh By: Pam Thompson

The Tenderloins, creators of the hit truTV series, Impractical Jokers, are bringing wto PPG Paints Arena.

It is The Tenderloins third tour, and it comes two years after the troupe first played Pittsburgh’s arena on the truTV Impractical Jokers’ “Santiago Sent Us” tour.

On the road for the past four years with the highly successful Where’s Larry and Santiago Sent Us tours, The Tenderloins packed shows at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and London’s O2 Arena.

Joe Gatto, James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, and Sal Vulcano make up The Tenderloins.

Gatto, billed as “a man who knows no shame,” is considered the most fearless member of the troupe with zero qualms about carrying out any challenge.

Murray, tagged as the beguiling, grinning, evil mastermind of the quartet, analyzes challenges to find the easiest way to victory.

Quinn is likened to a bull in a china shop that doesn't care what it tramples to win.

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outrageous dares. When they challenge each other to say or do something, they have to do it. If a Tenderloin refuses a dare, he loses. At the end of each show, the biggest loser receives a punishment which can involve anything from sky diving or rodeo events to body piercing, gymnastics and bovine obstetrics.

The Tenderloins prank the public, and especially each other, while hidden cameras document the mayhem that ensues.

The comedians have posed as hot dog vendors, waiters, bridal shop clerks, professors, toy developers and more.

On television, the web and stage, The Tenderloins continuously raise the outrageousness factor of their style of humor.

All of The Tenderloins members, were born in 1976, and will be 42 when they perform this fall in Pittsburgh. Natives of Staten Island, N.Y., the four men met in The Tenderloins religion class during their freshman year Comedy Troupe at Monsignor Farrell High School. Upon formed in 1999 graduation, they went their separate ways and continuously until forming The Tenderloins Comedy raise the Troupe in 1999. They honed their comedic talents performing live and on the web. outrageousness Tallying millions of views of their sketches factor of their led to their successful show on truTV. style of humor.

Heading into its eighth season and its 200th show, Impractical Jokers premiered in December 2011. truTV’s longest running show, it is in the top 5 in its time slot on cable in the U.S. It is the No. 1 show on Comedy Central in the UK and India.

The American series has aired on four continents, and The Tenderloins brand is expanding.

The act is moving to the big screen. This spring, truTV’s first feature film starring the comedians was shot.

Impractical Jokers: Homecoming, an exhibit at the Staten Island Museum, opened in July and runs into March 2019. It showcases the series’ costumes, objects and behind the scenes clips.

Staten Island Museum President and CEO Janice Monger states, “The Staten Island Museum is excited to showcase the Impractical Jokers and how, through commitment and comedy, they built longstanding friendships into a Staten Island success story.”

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An Evening with Fleetwood Mac Brings New Line-Up for Concert By: Pam Thompson

The legendary, Grammy-Award winning Fleetwood Mac returns to PPG Paints Arena on its 19th tour, An Evening with Fleetwood Mac, making its third appearance at PPG Paints Arena.

An Evening with Fleetwood Mac features the group’s new line-up – Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Christine McVie along with newcomers to the band, Mike Campbell and Neil Finn.

Campbell and Finn are not newcomers to performing great music and touring. They joined Fleetwood Mac this spring and began rehearsals for the tour soon afterward.

Campbell, 68, a musician, songwriter and record producer, was the lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and a founding member of that band in 1976. With Petty and Nicks, Campbell co-wrote Nicks’ first solo hit “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.”

Finn, 60, a singer, songwriter and musician from New Zealand, was cofounder and front man for Crowded House, and his credentials include his solo career, and Radiohead guitarist. A composer of “Song of the Lonely Mountain,” Finn performed the song for the end credits of An Unexpected Journey of The Hobbit film series.

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Mick Fleetwood says, “Fleetwood Mac has always been about an amazing collection of songs that are performed with a unique blend of talents. We jammed with Mike and Neil and the chemistry really worked and let the band realize that this is the right combination to go forward with in Fleetwood Mac style.

We know we have something new, yet it’s got the unmistakable Mac sound.”

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We are thrilled to welcome the musical talents of the caliber of Mike Campbell and Neil Finn into the Mac family.

With Mike and Neil, we’ll be performing all the hits that the fans love, plus we’ll be surprising our audiences with some tracks from our historic catalogue of songs. Fleetwood Mac has always been a creative evolution. We look forward to honoring that spirit on this upcoming tour.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, Fleetwood Mac’s current tour of more than 50 North American cities kicked off this October and continues into May 2019.

The Pittsburgh show in November represents Fleetwood Mac’s third appearance at PPG Paints Arena, following stops by the On with the Show tour in October 2014 and the Fleetwood Mac Live Tour in April 2013.

In January, Fleetwood Mac was celebrated during Grammy Awards Week when it became the first band to ever receive the MusiCares Person of the Year honor. The award is presented in recognition of significant creative accomplishments and longtime support of charitable causes including MusiCares.

The band also won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2003 for Rumours, the album that gave Fleetwood Mac its first Grammy for Album of the Year in 1978.

Fleetwood Mac first toured in 1970 and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.

The group released 17 studio albums between 1968 and 2003, and An Evening with Fleetwood Mac features songs from the entire repertoire.

In May, SiriusXM presented The Fleetwood Mac Channel featuring music, interviews and shows hosted by current and former band members.

Fleetwood Mac, founded by Peter Green in 1967, was named after Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. Christine McVie joined the band in 1970, and Stevie Nicks joined in 1974. | 55 |

Metallica WorldWired Tour Comes to Arena This Fall By: Pam Thompson

Metallica’s WorldWired Tour of North America performs at PPG Paints Arena this fall.

The in-the-round production features music from Metallica’s globally successful studio album, Hardwired…to Self-Destruct, including “Hardwired,” “Atlas Rise” and “Now That We’re Dead,” as well as other tracks and favorites from the band’s repertoire.

The tour, upholding Metallica’s reputation for technically intense staging, includes a throng of drones and more than 50 overhead LED video cubes choreographed to the band’s music.

Each concert on the year-end leg of the tour gets rolling with the Light It Up pre-show party hosted by Jim Breuer. He appears on stage, delivering comedy, interacting with fans, giving away prizes and more.

Winner of nine Grammy Awards, Metallica’s co-founders, front man James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, released Hardwired…to Self-Destruct, Metallica’s 10th studio album, in 2016.

Certified platinum in the U.S. and four other international markets, and multi-platinum in Canada and five other countries, Hardwired…to Self-Destruct follows Metallica’s first nine studio albums. All of them have garnered platinum and multi-platinum certifications internationally.

A standard physical or digital copy of Hardwired…to Self-Destruct is included with every ticket purchased.

Fans who donated to Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation when they purchased their concert tickets are entered to win tickets, pre-show party passes and meet-and-greet passes. One winner gets to fly to the last show of the tour.

Metallica created the All Within My Hands Foundation in 2017 to support national, local and San Francisco Bay area charities, music education and food banks.

In June, Metallica received the Polar Music Award and announced that the prize was being donated to three charities. | 56 |

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Kevin Hart to Perform at PPG Paints Arena By: Pam Thompson

The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour brings its show to Pittsburgh this fall.

Kevin Hart’s newest comedy tour kicked off in March and visits destinations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Hart’s Irresponsible Tour, like its predecessor, the What Now Tour, is packing venues all over the world.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Hart, 39, became the first comedian to sell out an NFL stadium, selling more than 50,000 tickets in one show at Lincoln Financial Field in his hometown.

In 2016, Hart took the top spot on Forbes list of the highest paid comedians and the No. 6 spot on the Forbes Celebrity 100, the magazine’s list of top celebrity moneymakers.

An author and actor, as well as a comedian, Hart went on to notch another banner year in 2017: o His memoir, I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons, made its debut at the top of the New York Times Bestseller list and remained on the list for 10 consecutive weeks. The book also topped records on the Audible platform, selling more than 100,000 copies in its first five weeks. o Hart voiced a lead role in the animated film, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. o The performer appeared in the Sony reboot of the classic film, Jumanji, with Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black. Jumanji, Hart’s highest grossing box office release to date, made more than $800 million worldwide.

For his newest feature film, Night School, Hart co-wrote, produced and starred in the comedy that follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes for a longshot chance at passing the GED exam. | 59 |

Duquesne, Pitt Head Coaches Seek First Win in 87th City Game By: Pam Thompson

The City Game will be contested at PPG Paints Arena this fall when the Duquesne University Dukes and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, men’s basketball teams continue their hometown rivalry for the 87th time.

Jeff Capel is in his first season as the Panthers head coach.

Keith Dambrot is in his second season as the Dukes head coach.

Pitt has dominated the annual contest, 54-32, taking the Dukes by 76-64 in 2017.

The Dukes broke the Panthers’ series record 15-year win streak in 2016, defeating Pitt by 64-55.

Capel became the Panthers 16th men’s basketball head coach in March. He came from Duke University where he spent seven seasons, including the past four as associate head coach.

While Capel was on the Duke staff, the Blue Devils logged a 200-55 record, seven NCAA Tournament appearances, the 2017 ACC Tournament championship and the 2015 National Championship. In his final season at Duke, Capel mentored National Freshman of the Year and consensus first team AllAmerican Marvin Bagley.

Dambrot, Duquesne’s 17th head coach in the school’s 102-year history, guided the Dukes to a 16-16 season. It was the most wins by a Duquesne firstyear coach since the 1940s.

His first season also represented the seventh-best single-season improvement in school history, improving on the Dukes 10-22 record in 201617. He also guided his team to a 10th place Atlantic 10 finish after the Dukes had been picked to finish last in a conference pre-season poll.

The City Game will be played at PPG Paints Arena for the ninth time on Nov. 30. The arena has been the home of The City Game since the facility opened in 2010. | 60 |

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Seventh Three Rivers Classic Moves Date, First Day Venue By: Pam Thompson

The seventh Three Rivers Classic again will bring NCAA Division I, men’s hockey to Pittsburgh this winter.

For the first time, the tournament will be played in January rather than December. In addition, the first round will be held at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township with the championship and consolation games on day two contested at PPG Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh’s Robert Morris University Colonials will host the Brown University Brown Bears of Providence, R.I., the St. Cloud State University Huskies of St. Cloud, Minn., and the Union College Dutchmen of Schenectady, N.Y. The Colonials play the Brown Bears and the Huskies and Dutchmen meet in the first round games on Jan. 4. A consolation game and the championship matchup follow at PPG Paints Arena on Jan. 5.

Brown and Union belong to the ECAC Hockey conference, St. Cloud plays in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and Robert Morris belongs to the Atlantic Hockey Conference.

Brown’s Head Coach Brendan Whittet is in his 10th season. The Brown Bears finished the 2017-18 season 8-19-4.

Brett Larson is the new head coach at St. Cloud. In 2017-18, the Huskies finished 25-9-6.

At Union, Rick Bennett is in his eighth season as head coach. The Dutchmen finished 21-15-2 in 2017-18.

Robert Morris’ Head Coach Derek Schooley is in his 15th season. The Colonials 2017-18 record is 18-20-3.

Host school, Robert Morris has played in the championship game five times, and won the Three Rivers Classic three times in 2016, 2015 and 2012.

The championship was won by the Providence College Friars in 2017, the Colgate University Raiders in 2014, and the Boston College Eagles in 2013. | 63 |

WWE SmackDown LIVE! Set for End of Year Date By: Pam Thompson

WWE SmackDown LIVE! returns to PPG Paints Arena for a holiday season rumpus on Dec. 29, at 7:45 p.m.

The SmackDown episode being filmed in Pittsburgh will air January 1.

The ever-popular WWE visits PPG Paints Arena with its SmackDown, Raw and pay-per-view events three to four times a year.

SmackDown made its debut in April of 1999, and marked its 1,000th episode in October in Washington, D.C. The show has been broadcast from more than 160 arenas in more than 140 locales in seven countries including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Iraq, Japan, Italy and Mexico.

The stable of SmackDown talent includes more than 40 male and female Superstars, including the reigning SmackDown champions – as of September: o WWE Champion AJ Styles o SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair o WWE U.S. Champion Shinsuke Nakamura o SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The New Day – Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods.

Styles, the Phenomenal One known the world over for his in-ring prowess, thrilling aerial maneuvers and supreme confidence, caps off his impressive resume with sports-entertainment's most prestigious title, the WWE Championship.

Flair, the daughter of 16-time World Champion Ric Flair, added the SmackDown Women's Title to her trophy case and became the first female Superstar in WWE history to main event a singles match on Raw, SmackDown and pay-per-view in 2017. She won the SmackDown Women's Championship for the second time at SummerSlam 2018.

Nakamura, the King of Strong Style, earned his nickname for his “smashmouth” offense combined with his unusual and irresistible charisma, according to WWE. His hard-hitting style incorporates blistering strikes with submission holds. | 64 |

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