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AEW Wrestlers Visit USS San Antonio
By Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Justin L. Ailes
Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) - Professional wrestlers from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) visited the crew of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) at MHI shipyard, Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 26.
In coordination with Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), AEW wrestlers were provided with a guided tour of San Antonio as part of a distinguished visit and morale boosting event, prior to the AEW live performance at the Chartway Arena in Norfolk.
“This honestly meant a lot because wrestlers are very busy people and they took time out of their day to come and see us,” said Damage Controlman 3rd Class Christian Guillory. “To have people I grew up watching on T.V. come out and show support...It feels like I have known them forever.”
More than 15 professional wrestlers and staff were greeted by San Antonio’s Commanding Officer Capt. David Snowden and Executive Officer Cdr. Daniel Rogers. Once onboard, AEW talent met with subject matter experts throughout the command, and dined with San Antonio Sailors on the barge mess decks.
“This has been a great experience and morale boost for our crew here onboard USS San Antonio,” said Snowden.
AEW wrestlers posed for photos with crewmembers and showcased title belts in an effort to strengthen pro-military relationships with professional sports entertainment.
“This is mind boggling honestly,” said Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Desiree Orticelli.
“I never thought I’d actually get the chance to sit with some of the people I grew up watching. It’s heart wrenching and amazing.”
AEW is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida. It is considered the second largest wrestling promotion in the U.S.
San Antonio is the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock or landing platform dock, and is the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the city of San Antonio, Texas.
| Date Taken: | 10.26.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 10.27.2022 11:00 |
| Story ID: | 432114 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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