National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation announces official partnership with WWE

ARLINGTON, TX – The National Museum of Honor Medal Foundation (NMOHMF) announced today a formal multi-year partnership with WWE. Through the partnership, WWE will help the museum convincingly tell the heroic stories of holders of the country’s highest honor for valor in battle, the Medal of Honor, while supporting the shared mission of building a museum in Arlington, Texas, and the Washington, D.C. Monument, in recognition of the values ​​embodied in medal: courage and self-sacrifice, commitment and honesty, citizenship and patriotism.

The partnership kicks off today at the special WrestleMania On-Sale Party at AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys. Medal of Honor recipient and NMOHMF Board Member Major General Pat Brady (retired) will be honored by the WWE at the event. In addition, for every WrestleMania souvenir ticket issued at the party, $ 1 will go towards supporting the NMOHMF. The partnership will also air on WWE programming, including the WWE Tribute to the Troops special this Sunday, November 14, on FOX, where WWE will jointly celebrate the legendary Medal of Honor winner Woody Williams, the last living recipient from World War II. with NMOHMF.

The WWE and their epic Superstars are expert storytellers who can help bring the incredible feats of Medal of Honor holders to life, reach a global audience of passionate fans and more. Their ability to draw attention to the service and sacrifice of America’s bravest heroes will give the project new visibility and broaden its profile among WWE fans.

“Great patriots and amazing WWE artists will be great partners in making NMOHM a reality,” said Major General Brady. “Together, our organizations can teach the nation about the importance of service and self-sacrifice in a new and exciting way, inspiring young Americans to give back to the country that gave us so much.”

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with WWE and their incredible talent pool. WWE has long supported our country’s military veterans and through this partnership with the NMOHMF will help unite the country around this important project to give all those who have served the recognition they deserve, ”said NMOHMF Chairman of the Board Charlotte Jones.

“On behalf of WWE, we are honored to partner with the Museum of the National Medal of Honor Foundation to help bring attention to these incredible heroes,” said WWE Chief Brand Director Stephanie McMahon. “The museum will leave a lasting legacy not only for the people of Dallas and Arlington, but for the entire country.”

Located in Arlington, Texas, the museum will pay tribute to the Medal of Honor and the fewer than 4,000 people who have earned our nation’s highest military honor, representing all branches of the U.S. military in every major conflict since the Civil War. State-of-the-art exhibitions and a dedicated leadership institute will allow Americans of all ages and from all walks of life to reflect on the values ​​that the medal embodies and the enormous influence of all US military personnel and veterans. The foundation of the museum is expected to be laid in early 2022.