WWE superpowers collide where the only thing louder than the crowd is the patriotism.
The 2016 Tribute to the Troops was an event that took place at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.. The event is billed as the "Most Patriotic Show of the Year." It was the 14th Tribute to the Troops show. It was taped on December 13, 2016 and broadcast on USA Network on December 14, 2016.
Production
Verizon Center transformed into patriotic fever dream.
Practical Effects
Actual troops in attendance, real reactions, zero CGI.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tribute to the Troops began in 2003 as WWE's post-9/11 military outreach; by 2016 it had become a holiday tradition embedded in their brand identity.
This 14th edition was the last to air on USA Network before the format shifted; 2016 marked the end of an era for this specific broadcast tradition.
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