WWE SummerSlam Countdown Event Set For This Weekend At Mall Of America

WWE is making its way toward SummerSlam, and it will start with a Countdown Kickoff event tomorrow at Mall of America. The famed Minneapolis complex has announced that the event will take place on May 2nd at Huntington Bank Rotunda at the mall. LA Knight and Maxxine Dupri are set to appear at the event.

You can see the announcement for the show with details below. 93X’s Dana Wessel will host the event, which includes a contest for tickets to the PLE.

“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.”

WWE SummerSlam takes place on August 1st and 2nd from the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The show will air live on ESPN Unlimited in the US, and on Netflix internationally.