Whenever a city hosts a major cultural event, it becomes an economic boon for the entire area. People fly in from all over the world. Hotels are booked. Restaurants are reserved. And everyone with an affiliation or connection to the major event hosts satellite events to capitalize on the public interest.For years, this has been the case for Wrestlemania. It`s no longer a single event; it`s a full weekend of activities. Wrestlers host autograph signings. Commentators hold live Q&A sessions. Indie promotions book shows in smaller, nearby arenas. WWE hosts community events around town to further visibility.Starting in 2015, when Summerslam moved from the Staples Center in LA to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, WWE has made efforts to turn this single, major pay-per-view into a Wrestlemania-esque weekend of fun activities. And if you`re in the New York area--even if you can`t find last-minute tickets for NXT Takeover or the big show--there`s still plenty of other things to do.Here`s everything happening this WWE Summerslam weekend. Check out the full Summerslam match card and our latest event predictions. And be sure to check Gamespot Universe this Sunday starting at 5:00 PM ET. We`ll have live coverage of every match. 10. Amazon Treasure TruckWhere: MCU Park, Brooklyn, NYWhen: Friday, August 17, 11:00 AM ETAccording to AJ Styles, Amazon`s famed, elusive Treasure Truck will be in MCU Park on Friday. Exclusive action figures, along with other discounts, will be available. Kevin Owens and Big E have been announced as special guests, starting at 2:00 PM ET. 9. Numerous WWE Meet and GreetsWhere: 40/40 Club, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NYWhen: Multiple times (see below)Instead of bothering the WWE Superstars in their hotel lobby or in the baggage claim of the airport, you should go see them at a Meet and Greet instead. Below are the major Meet and Greets at the 40/40 Club in the Barclays Center on Friday and Saturday.This site has an updated list of other Meet and ...
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