Another rewarding day in the Middle East as we move a step closer to the actual Tribute to the Troops show. I am staying in tents with a dozen WWE technical personnel a decent walk from where the venue is being constructed.

The unplanned wake-up call came at 5 a.m., when chants from a Muslim prayer rang throughout this entire region, blaring on speakers from the center of the city. This is a common occurrence in most Middle Eastern countries. The soldiers here tell us you learn to live with and respect the early morning revelries and will soon sleep through it.

The venue moves closer to completion, despite major power issues over the past few days, so a group of us took the opportunity to tour one of Saddam Hussein’s largest palaces. It is a gaudy, ornate three-story structure