WWE, Cody Rhodes help fan who was denied wheelchair accessible MITB tickets

WWE has stepped in to make things right for a fan who was initially denied wheelchair accessible tickets to Money in the Bank. This week, CBC News and CTV News published stories on Mike Ashkewe — a WWE fan who won tickets to Money in the Bank through a contest run by Toys “R” Us Canada. Ashkewe uses a wheelchair and, after winning, informed those in charge of the contest that he would need accessible seating. Though he was initially told not to worry, the digital marketing team for Toys “R” Us Canada emailed Ashkewe saying that they had talked to the venue and — because accessible tickets were sold out — nothing could be done. He was instead offered the cash value of the tickets, which was $301.99. Ashkewe says it was “devastating” to learn that he wouldn’t be able to attend the show, but WWE found out about the issue on Wednesday night and secured accessible space for him by Thursday morning. WWE apologized to Ashkewe for what happened and arranged for Cody Rhodes to call him. “I’m so sorry,” the Undisputed