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Current WWE superstars and former Gopher
grapplers return to their "home ring"!

Minnesota vs. Iowa State dual meet

Friday, December 12, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
Target Center

Tuesday, December 9, 2003 (Minneapolis, MN) - Current WWE superstars and former Gopher wrestling greats, Brock Lesnar and Shelton Benjamin, will return to Minneapolis this Friday as the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers and Iowa State University Cyclones wrestling teams go head to head in a special dual meet at Target Center.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the teams square off in the Gophers first home wrestling meet of the 2003-2004 regular season. The Golden Gophers are coming off their third Big Ten championship and a 2nd place finish in the nation at last year's NCAA Finals. This is the Iowa State Cyclones first appearance in the Twin Cities since 1997!

The evening's activities include:

  • Brock Lesnar and Shelton Benjamin will be available in the lower concourse of the arena from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for a special autograph session.
  • The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a free souvenir cup compliments of Subway Restaurants!
  • From 5:30-6:30 p.m., fans can enjoy selected food and beverage items at the Target Center concessions stands for just $2.50 each!
  • A special Greco-Roman wrestling match sponsored by Shelton Benjamin will take place at halftime of the meet featuring Minnesota native Brandon Paulson vs. Hakan Nyblom of Denmark.

To Get Tickets:

Tickets are available now at the Target Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets including Marshall Field's and Mervyn's stores, charge by phone at 651-989-5151 or on-line at ticketmaster.com.

Ticket Prices:

  • $40 - mat side - a very limited number of seats are still available
  • $20 - lower level
  • $15 - upper level

    A $1.75 facility fee has been added to the above ticket prices.

Discounts:

  • University of Minnesota and Iowa State students receive $5 off the $20 and $15 tickets by showing their student ID at the Target Center box office or the University of Minnesota athletic ticket office.
  • Groups of 10 or more receive $5 off the $20 and $15 tickets. Call 612-673-1311 for more information or to reserve your seats.

Other Information:

  • Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event introductions will begin at 6:30 p.m. with wrestling beginning at 7:00 p.m.