Tribute to the Troops News

Match 1: WWE Champion John Cena vs. World Tag Champion Edge
- Cena defeated Edge

Match 2: CM Punk vs. Shelton Benjamin
- Punk defeated Shelton

Match 3: The Undertaker vs. Johnny Nitro (w/ Melina)
- Taker defeated Nitro

Match 4: ECW Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Hardcore Holly in a Non-Title Match
- Lashley defeated Holly

Match 5: Umaga vs. Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy
- Umaga defeated Hardy

Match 6: Carlito vs. World Tag Champion Randy Orton
- Carlito defeated Orton

Chris Masters faced “Santa Claus” (JBL in disguise) in a Masterlock Challenge. Torrie Wilson, Maria and Kristal played Santa’s helpers and handed out presents.

Lilian Garcia took a few moments to speak candidly with WWE.com about her life-changing experience at WWE’s Tribute to the Troops in Iraq. From singing the National Anthem to visiting wounded soldiers, Garcia called her experience “amazing.”

“This is my third trip – twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. I’m always the first in line to go. I already told Vince I want to go next year,” Garcia said. “It is such an experience. It’s unforgettable. It’s life-changing.”

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A contributor to lordsofpain.net sent in the following WWE photos. They depict superstars such as The Undertaker and Edge serving our country by performing in front of U.S. soldiers.

As part of Tribute to the Troops, you can see a few WWE Divas get down and dirty for a crowd full of heroes. They certainly deserve all those beauties and more.

To see the rest of the WWE photos in Iraq, click here.

Yesterday, WWE received the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award.

The award was presented to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and dozens of WWE Superstars as they entertained the troops during the company’s 4th annual Tribute to the Troops. Thousands of members of the Combined Forces Coalition cheered the announcement from the Director of Air Force Services, Art Myers.