WWE Smackdown coming to ASU's Mullett Arena as part of Big 12 partnership
The stop is part of an expanded partnership between the professional entertainment giant and the Big 12, and was announced at the second of two media days on July 9 at The Star in Frisco, the headquarters of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Advertisement
Wrestler Big E (real name Ettore Ewen), who played college football at Iowa, appeared at the media day to discuss the partnership.
The move will bring a live Smackdown telecast to four Big 12 markets on the eve of a football game.
The first SmackDown will be held on Aug. 22 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, a day before the 30th year of Big 12 Football kicks off with a Week 0 matchup between the Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas State Wildcats in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on Aug. 23 at Aviva Stadium.
Other dates include:
Oct. 3 - SmackDown at Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio (Iowa State at Cincinnati on Oct. 4)
Oct. 24 - SmackDown at Mullet Arena in Tempe, Arizona (Houston at Arizona State on Oct. 25)
Oct. 31 - SmackDown at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah (Cincinnati at Utah on Nov. 1)
Big E was asked who he thought might emerge on top of the Big 12. He had two teams to keep an eye on.
Advertisement
"A pick for the Big 12, that's difficult," he said. "Last year ASU was picked dead last. I would have Utah and Arizona State up there; it's hard to say. I might go ASU."
When it came to ASU, Big E said he was "on the bandwagon" and was a Kenny Dillingham fan.
"I love the high energy. I love the passion he has."
Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: WWE Smackdown coming to Mullett Arena as part of Big 12 partnership
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Prayers Pouring In For Deion Sanders Heading Into Monday
Prayers Pouring In For Deion Sanders Heading Into Monday originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in for Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders heading into Monday. Coach Prime, heading into Year 3 of his tenure with the Colorado Buffaloes, is facing some health issues. Coach Prime, who almost lost his leg due to an infection, has undergone several surgeries over the years. He's had to have toes amputated, as well. On Monday, Coach Prime is scheduled to hold a press conference, with his medical team joining him. It's unclear why his medical team is joining him, though it's safe to assume that there will be some kind of health announcement made on Monday. Prayers are pouring in for Coach Prime heading into Monday afternoon's press conference. Sanders and his medical team will be holding a press conference on Monday. The event is expected to 'provide general and team updates.' "Colorado says Deion Sanders will hold his first fall camp press conference on Monday, and the event will include Sanders' medical team," The Athletic's Chris Vannini shared on X. Coach Prime has brushed off questions about his medical status in the past. "I'm already back," the 57-year-old told ESPN on July 9, at Big 12 Media Days. "I'm here today. I'm handling my responsibilities. So, I look forward to it. I can't wait. You've got to understand, some of the young (players) I haven't even met yet. I'm so excited about that." Sanders had previously said in a video shared by his son, Deion Jr., that he hasn't fully recovered from whatever medical issues he has been dealing with. 'You know I'm still going through something. . . . I ain't all the way recovered," Deion Sanders said. Our thoughts are with Coach Prime and his friends and family members as he deals with his ongoing health issues. We hope that it's nothing too serious. Prayers Pouring In For Deion Sanders Heading Into Monday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders, Medical Team Making Announcement Monday
Deion Sanders, Medical Team Making Announcement Monday originally appeared on The Spun. Questions surrounding Deion Sanders' health have been circulating for some time now and it sounds like the NFL legend is going to answer some of them tomorrow. According to reports, the Colorado HC is expected to hold his first press conference of fall camp on Monday alongside his medical team where Coach Prime will "provide general and team updates." Deion has been limited in his participation over the spring and summer due to an unspecified health issue that forced him to take some time away. However at Big 12 Media Days earlier this month, the Hall of Fame DB told reporters that he's already back to getting to work on the upcoming season. "I'm already back," Sanders said. "I'm here today. I'm handling my responsibilities. So, I look forward to it. I can't wait. You've got to understand, some of the young [players] I haven't even met yet. I'm so excited about that." Just last week though Deion was overheard saying, "You know I'm still going through something. ... I ain't all the way recovered," in a video posted by one of his sons. In 2021, Sanders had to have two toes amputated due to complications from blood clots in his left foot. And since then he's had other procedures to try to improve his circulation. Hopefully whatever Coach Prime is dealing with isn't as serious or life-threatening as what he's been through in the past. We certainly wish him the best and look forward to seeing him back on the sideline in Boulder Sanders, Medical Team Making Announcement Monday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 27, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
12 hours ago
- USA Today
Colorado's Deion Sanders to hold press conference alongside medical team Monday
Much has been made about Deion Sanders' future in Boulder due to a mysterious health issue that has limited his offseason participation with Colorado football and his sons − Shedeur and Shilo − in the NFL playing for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, respectively. On Monday, July 28, the college football world at large may be getting some answers on what may be on the horizon for the Colorado coach. Sanders will be holding a press conference alongside his medical team to provide "team and general updates," per The Athletic's Chris Vannini. It will be his first news conference of the 2025 fall camp for the Buffaloes. While no one but Sanders is entitled to know his health status, rumors have swirled due to his limited involvement in Colorado's spring and summer camps. Sanders appeared in good spirits at Big 12 media days, praising Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark for continually checking in on him, Colorado AD Rick George for taking a chance on him, and the other coaches in the Big 12. Sanders ultimately declined to expound upon his health at media days, saying he was "here to talk about (his) team." When is Deion Sanders speaking to media? Sanders and his medical team will be speaking to media Monday, July 28 at 1 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. MT (Boulder local time). It is unknown what the specific updates will be.
