WWE SummerSlam Countdown Kickoff Event Set For May 2nd At Mall Of America

WWE is on the road to SummerSlam.
For the first time, WWE’s SummerSlam Premium Live Event will be a two-night show on August 1st and 2nd from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
There is going to be a SummerSlam Countdown Kickoff event on May 2nd at Huntington Bank Rotunda at the Mall of America. L.A. Knight and Maxxine Dupri will be appearing. Below is the information:
Get ready, Minnesota — the countdown to SummerSlam starts here.
Join us this Saturday at the Huntington® Bank Rotunda at Mall of America® as WWE kicks off the road to SummerSlam 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium this August.
Experience the energy of WWE live with appearances from LA Knight — YEAH — and Maxxine Dupri, hosted by Dana Wessel from 93X.
This high-energy fan event will feature:
- Live Superstar appearances
- Giveaways and prizes
- A chance to win tickets to SummerSlam
Whether you’re a lifelong member of the WWE Universe or just looking for an unforgettable Saturday, this is your chance to be part of the excitement as Minnesota gears up for the biggest event of the summer.
Event Details:
Huntington® Bank Rotunda
Saturday
1 p.m.The road to SummerSlam starts now.
The newly crowned WWE Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton is doing media to promote SummerSlam, as she is from Prior Lake, Minnesota.




