The Rock Opens WWE FYC Emmy Event With Video Message, Which Stars Attended Inaugural Event?
WWE kicked off a campaign for a 2018 Emmy Awards nomination with their inaugural "For Your Consideration" (FYC) Emmy event at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, California on Wednesday. "FYC" events are directed towards members of awards voting groups in the entertainment industry, including the groups that vote on the Academy Awards and the Emmys.
You can see video of the event embedded above. The panels begin at around the 45:00 mark. Alfred Konuwa of Forbes reported earlier this week that WWE was scheduled to showcase private screenings of the RAW 25th Anniversary special, the Mixed Match Challenge series and the WWE 24 "Empowered" documentary on the Women's Revolution.
There was a red carpet event before tonight's presentation, featuring appearances by Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair, among others. WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Jimmy Uso, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, The New Day, Ronda Rousey, The Bella Twins, RAW Women's Champion Nia Jax later appeared on stage during the presentation. Several celebrities were also in attendance, including former RAW guest host Seth Green, who produces the Camp WWE adult cartoon through his Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.
The presentation kicked off with a pre-recorded video message from The Rock, his first appearance for the company since WrestleMania 32 in 2016. Rock hyped up WWE for a potential nomination and went on about the various opportunities that pro wrestling gives people.
Below are photos and a few more clips from Wednesday's big event:
Some photos from the WWE FYC Emmy event last night (photo credit: @WWE ). More details from the event at: https://t.co/J7VV0sgZuU pic.twitter.com/qbz9f9OpPi
— WrestlingINC.com (@WrestlingInc) June 7, 2018
#TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns walks the red carpet at #WWEFYC! pic.twitter.com/n2sublAPsn
? WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018
.@TripleH and @StephMcMahon are all smiles (and kisses!) on the #WWEFYC red carpet! pic.twitter.com/LyNJU3zNJn
? WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018
The Monster Among Men @BraunStrowman answers questions about "doing the coolest stuff on Monday Night #Raw" every week! #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/EJRo0gOnI2
? WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018
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? $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) June 7, 2018
???? @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/sqMcrfRUXb
? $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) June 6, 2018
California Dreaming ?? #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/IF8mR6t2m7
? Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 7, 2018
#WWEFYC kicks off with a special message from Dwayne @TheRock Johnson! #WWE pic.twitter.com/DG5kk8nq5L
? WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018
"I remember hearing @VinceMcMahon@ShawnMichaels on the first episode of #Raw. #Raw25 #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/f0m7nw8EuH
? WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018
"We actually got our name from the fans...I even learned how to flip a car from @BraunStrowman!" – @AlexaBliss_WWE on her experience on #WWEMMC. #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/NqHhNisaIN
? WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018
"To me, the Women's Evolution was about unity...it makes me so grateful to be part of a company that gave me this opportunity." – Nikki @BellaTwins #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/egLbPPd8dI
? WWE (@WWE) June 7, 2018
COVERING #WWEFYC for @RedCarpetCelebs TONIGHT!!!!! @WWE pic.twitter.com/Jec4lNiJrU
? Denise Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) June 7, 2018
.@WWE red carpet #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/kBXfl0TxCr
? WWE Public Relations (@WWEPR) June 6, 2018
More Red Carpet Photos. #WWEFYC @SashaBanksWWE (Photos – Steve Granitz) pic.twitter.com/3ORFkuubnl
? Sasha Banks // LBP (@LegitBossPage) June 7, 2018
The Ever So Pretty Alexa Bliss ???? #WWEFYC Has Been Blissed ???? pic.twitter.com/irgKB8gThq
? Annette ?? (@AnnetteReid24) June 7, 2018
Spoke with THE HEARTBREAK KID @ShawnMichaels today at #WWEFYC. ?? We talked about him returning for another match, and NXT! @WWE ?????? via @TheRedCarpetTV pic.twitter.com/s1Nc7n76j0
? Denise Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) June 7, 2018
Had a lot of fun talking to @BraunStrowman , The New Day and @WWEUsos and @NaomiWWE at #WWEFYC via @TheRedCarpetTV . ?????? @WWE pic.twitter.com/zeQjJvFNXp
? Denise Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) June 7, 2018
This. Right. Here. Was. A. Dream. Come. True. Getting to talk to @TripleH and @StephMcMahon was the best. ?????? @WWE #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/Fo8jbqJ2aP
? Denise Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) June 7, 2018
Having a great time attending the #WWE #FYC #Emmys at the TV Academy. @WWE @TripleH @ShawnMichaels @StephanieMcmahon #Wrestling #Raw25Years #MondayNightRaw #WWE#ShawnMichaels#TripleH#StephanieMcMahon#WWEFYC #RomanReigns pic.twitter.com/sPhEZtBmpf
? Danny Arroyo (@DannyArroyo) June 7, 2018
Hi my fav Superstar of all-time. #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/R7BNDetAr9
? Nathan (@WWELUFC) June 7, 2018
What a photo. #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/fJoPaOJBcG
? Danny (@dajosc11) June 7, 2018
My lovely couple ???? @StephMcMahon #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/uGFPhWLXxw
? ? (@HHHSteph_team) June 7, 2018
love this ??@TripleH and @MsCharlotteWWE at #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/kglAtWAwyC
? Asmaa (@AsmaaAli_Z) June 7, 2018
Triple H went from badass to goofball real quick HAHA ?? Love him ?? #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/j2ZoUGJG6d
? Annette ?? (@AnnetteReid24) June 7, 2018
All three #WWEFYC panels ?????? pic.twitter.com/u3KK2e9Z8R
? Annette ?? (@AnnetteReid24) June 7, 2018
That's all folks #WWEFYC pic.twitter.com/IgF5CzA5PZ
? UsosSourceCom (@UsosSourceCom) June 7, 2018
That's a wrap! #WWEFYC @WWE ! Awesome presentation! pic.twitter.com/F3eIJeh8g1
? Denise Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) June 7, 2018
Tonight in Los Angeles, CA, #WWE kicks off its first ever #WWEFYC event!
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Thank you to everyone who watched and attended the #WWEFYC!
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