By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

WWE begins "Summerslam Axxess" sessions today in Los Angeles at the Nokia Plaza, adjacent to the Staples Center. The first session begins at 11:00 p.m. PST local time this morning. The final session ends two hours before the start of Summerslam at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The following are some key highlights from the scheduled sessions, followed by a complete listing of the scheduled appearances on Saturday and Sunday. Torch Reader Alert: If you attend any of the sessions, we're looking for news and notes sent to pwtorch@gmail.com.

-- Q&A sessions will include Chris Jericho and the Bella Twins from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. and Big Show and Kelly Kelly from 7:00 to 7:45, on Saturday. On Sunday, the sole Q&A sessions will feature Bret Hart from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

-- The VIP sessions will feature Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, and Edge. Mysterio is scheduled for Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Orton is scheduled for Saturday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Edge is scheduled for Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

-- Nexus will be split up into two groups, with Nexus leader Wade Barrett appearing with Darren Young and Heath Slater for autograph signings during the 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. session on Saturday.

-- WWE Diva Tiffany is listed for an appearance during the 6:00-8:00 p.m. session on Saturday. It's unlikely she will be making that appearance after being suspended this week following a domestic dispute with Drew McIntyre.

-- WWE Hall of Famers Sgt. Slaughter and Roddy Piper are scheduled for appearances on Saturday and Sunday. They will be signing autographs during the 6:00-8:00 p.m. session on Saturday and 1:00-3:00 p.m. session on Sunday.

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SESSION ONE

Saturday - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

-- VIP session: Rey Mysterio.
-- Appearances: WWE champion Sheamus, U.S. champion The Miz, Evan Bourne, Maryse, Vickie Guerrero, Jillian Hall & Hornswoggle.

Saturday - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

-- Q&A session in-ring: Chris Jericho and the Bellas.
-- Appearances: Drew McIntyre, Gail Kim, MVP, Goldust, Nexus (Otunga & Sheffield & Gabriel), Kofi Kingston, Melina & Hornswoggle.

SESSION TWO

Saturday - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

-- VIP session: Randy Orton.
-- Appearances (a/k/a Session of Champions): John Morrison, U.S. champion The Miz, Unified tag champions Hart Dynasty, Beth Phoenix, Divas champion Alicia Fox, Intercontinental champion Dolph Ziggler, Vickie Guerrero & Teddy Long.

Saturday - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

-- Q&A session in-ring: Big Show and Kelly Kelly.
-- Appearances: Christian, Piper & Slaughter, Women's champion Layla & Michelle McCool, Ted DiBiase, Mark Henry, Nexus (Barrett & Young & Slater), Matt Hardy, Tiffany & Hornswoggle.

SESSION THREE

Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

-- VIP session: Edge.
-- Appearances: World Hvt. champion Kane, "Dashing" Cody Rhodes, Kelly Kelly, Divas champion Alicia Fox, Jack Swagger, Great Khali & Hornswoggle.

Sunday - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

-- Q&A session in-ring: Bret Hart.
-- Appearances: U.S. champion The Miz, Unified tag champions Hart Dynasty, The Bellas, Slaughter & Piper, Ted DiBiase & Maryse, Eve, Evan Bourne, Jillian & Hornswoggle.

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