COO Mike Sileck Talks Dividends
On March 25, 2008 WWE debuted the newly increased payout dividend for Class A shareholders. For this edition of ‘5 Questions’, COO Mike Sileck provides answers on the newly increased dividend. To view video, please click here.
Tune In: To a Star Studded Larry King Live
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon along with WWE Superstars, Triple H, John Cena, Chris Jericho, Big Show and Floyd “Money” Mayweather will be on the show discussing WrestleMania.
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Phat Fashions Kids Join Raven-Symone To Help WWE® And The Make-A-Wish Foundation® To Make Wishes Come True
STAMFORD, Conn., March 26, 2008 – Phat Fashions Kids will join Raven-Symone as participants in World Wrestling Entertainment®’s biggest wish-granting event ever at WrestleMania XXIV on March 30 in Orlando, Fla. To read the full press release please click here.
WWE® To Launch Cutting Edge "WWE Kids" Magazine
STAMFORD, Conn., March 25, 2008- World Wrestling Entertainment® is debuting “WWE Kids,” an exciting new consumer magazine targeting 6-14 year olds. The bi-monthly title launches April 15, beginning with the much anticipated May/June issue. The launch will be supported with a comprehensive cross-platform blitz, including a 100,000-unit pallet promotion in Wal-Mart stores. To read the full press release please click here.
WWE® Taps In Steve Barnett As Senior VP Production
World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) has appointed Steve Barnett as Senior Vice President, Production for WWE Films. His appointment continues the momentum gained after announcing WWE Films’ first-look distribution agreement with Fox Filmed Entertainment. To read the full press release please click here.
Orange County Choppers Promote WrestleMania XXIV®
STAMFORD, Conn., March 24, 2008- World Wrestling Entertainment® is providing cable and satellite customers the opportunity to win a custom WrestleMania® XXIV motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers, the world renowned team behind the hugely successful American Chopper series. Cable affiliates and satellite providers participating in the promotion include Comcast, Time Warner, Charter, Cox, Cablevision, DISH Network and DIRECTV. To read the full press release, please click here.
WWE® Rocks New York City
STAMFORD, Conn., March 24, 2008 –The greatest boxer in the world today - Floyd Mayweather - and the WWE Superstars hit New York City this Wednesday for the official WrestleMania Press Conference. Coming to you live from the heart of Times Square, WWE Superstars such as Triple H, Big Show, Randy Orton and Edge are sure to bring New York a show before the show. Also, for the first time in WWE history, New Yorkers will be captivated by WWE video on the NASDAQ and Reuters Video Boards, live in the heart of Times Square. To read the full press release, please click here.
World Wrestling Entertainment Suspends Performer
WWE® Extends Relationship With Habbo's Virtual World
To WrestleMania® XXIV
It’s About Time!
Vince McMahon Gets His Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18, 2008 -- Under a sun as blazing as the spotlight in center ring, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon joined the pantheon of entertainment greats by receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Friday for his achievements in television and pay-per-view. A crowd of nearly 1,000 well wishers and WWE insiders were on hand to witness the occasion. To read the full press release, please click here.
NewSuperstar George Barrios Leaves NY Times For WWE® Rings Headline
STAMFORD, Conn., March 17, 2008 – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. announced today that George Barrios has been named its new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 24, 2008.To read the full press release, please click here.
WrestleMania® Reading Challenge Finalists On Their Way To Orlando To Compete For National Championship
CEO Linda McMahon Visits CNBC's Mad Money with Jim Cramer
WWE CEO Linda McMahon was featured on CNBC's Mad Money with Jim Cramer program. Mrs. McMahon joined Jim to discuss WWE's international growth, WWE raising its dividend for public shareholders and the upcoming WrestleMania 24. To view the CNBC interview, please click here.
WrestleManiArt brings Art with Attitude to Orlando
ORLANDO, March 12, 2008- WrestleManiArt, an event showcasing original artwork created by current WWE® Superstars, will take place in Downtown Orlando on Wednesday, March 26th. The first-of-its kind occasion, which will be held at City Arts Factory, is the official kickoff event of WrestleMania week, which culminates with WrestleMania 24 on Sunday, March 30th at the Florida Citrus Bowl. WrestleManiArt is co-hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission, the City of Orlando, United Arts of Central Florida and World Wrestling Entertainment. To read the full press release, please click here.
World Wrestling Entertainment Suspends Performer
STAMFORD, Conn., March 11, 2008 – In accordance with its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE has suspended Jeff Hardy for 60 days for his second violation of the company’s policy. To read the full press release, please click here.
Celebrities Pack a Punch at WrestleMania® XXIV
Celso Forster Enters The Ring
As Director Marketing WWE® Latin America
WWE to Committee: Unfair and Inaccurate
STAMFORD, Conn., February 27, 2008-- – World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement from Chairman Vince McMahon concerning comments made at today’s Congressional Hearing in Washington, DC. To read the full press release, please click here.
World Wrestling Entertainment® Makes Multi-Year Commitment to Make-A-Wish Foundation® for Granting Kids’ Wishes
The partnership’s first act under the new, multi-year million dollar sponsorship commitment will be to hold the WWE®’s biggest wish-granting event ever at WrestleMania XXIV on March 30 in Orlando, Fla. To read the full press release, please click here.
MyNetworkTV CROWNS WWE ITS NEW
PROGRAMMING CHAMP
Network Is the Exclusive Prime-Time Broadcast Home of“WWE® SmackDown®”Beginning Fall 2008
NEW YORK –(Feb.27,2008)- MyNetworkTV and World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) have announced a new broadcast television home for “WWE SmackDown,” scheduled to debut in Fall 2008. The announcement was jointly made by MyNetworkTV President, Greg Meidel and WWE Chairman of the Board Vincent K. McMahon. To read the full press release, please click here.