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WWE's sixth annual Tribute to the Troops program featured matches from Raw, SmackDown and ECW Superstars' live performance in the Middle East. WWE's mission to bring its unique form of entertainment to the U.S. servicemen in Iraq also bridges the American public with those who continue to fight in the name of freedom. See WWE.com's exclusive coverage and extended photo galleries of this poignant holiday special.

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Tribute event results

John Cena led his squad of Rey Mysterio & Batista into victory against Chris Jericho, Randy Orton & Big Show. Full results...

Presidential message

Kicking off one historic holiday program, United States President George W. Bush made a very special appearance and seasonal salute to WWE and the U.S. Armed Forces.

Our "Universal" Mission

WWE's new online community, WWE Universe, is proud to play a key role in our Tribute to the Troops mission.

Superstar Blogs: Joey Styles (Joey's photos) | Batista | Michael Cole | John Cena | Mickie James | CM Punk | Randy Orton | The Big Show | Chris Jericho
Crew Blogs: "Frenchy" (TV audio engineer)
Forums:
Send holiday messages to the troops
Letters from CT: Schoolkids' letters to the troops

Sixth annual salute

WWE's trip to the Middle East in 2008 marks the sixth time the Superstars have visited the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq. Check out WWE.com's photos of WWE's journey overseas, including match galleries and more.
Exclusive match photos | See all photos

Day 3 photos: Part 1 | Part 2
Day 2 photos
: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
Day 1 photos: Travel photos | More travel
Superstars meet Gen. Odierno: Photos

Divas in Iraq

Maria wraps up the special Divas in Iraq photo galleries. Don't miss her collection and make sure to check out more of the Sexiest Women on Television.

WWE partners with other Superstars

In addition to its own Superstars, WWE sends holiday greetings from the NBA and other celebrities including the Jonas Brothers.

The Music of Tribute to the Troops

Special thanks to the artists providing the soundtrack. Watch the highlights.
Photo highlights
Bush's support 
Showing appreciation 
Thank you letters
Talking about progress

Letters for the troops

The WWE Superstars and Divas were delivered letters from Connecticut schoolchildren during this year's Tribute to the Troops in Iraq.

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Revisit past Tributes to the Troops

Tribute to the Troops is WWE's way of helping to bring the troops home to you for the Holidays.

WWE's most important broadcast of the year –  the only entertainment event broadcast from the Middle East – takes the Superstars of Raw, SmackDown and ECW to the Middle East to proudly serve up a slice of Americana to the men and women serving in the Armed Forces. Continue...

View photos and videos from last year's Tribute to the Troops event at Camp Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq.
Photo Galleries | Video Galleries | Match Results

A look back at past Tributes:
Results, Photos, Videos & More: 2005 | 2006 | 2007