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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

Tune-in tonight , March 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET to 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

STAMFORD, Conn., March 20, 2008 – In accordance with its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE has suspended Afa Anoai, a developmental talent in the WWE farm system (Florida Championship Wrestling), for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s policy. To read this full press release, please click here.

WWE® Extends Relationship With Habbo's Virtual World
To WrestleMania® XXIV

STAMFORD, Conn., March 18, 2008 - World Wrestling Entertainment® is going virtual to promote its largest annual event, March 30's WrestleMania XXIV, with an ambitious partnership with Habbo, the virtual community with more than eight million unique users in 31 countries around the world. To read the full press release, please click here.

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

CHICAGO, Ill.,March 13,2008 –The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division of the American Library Association (ALA), and World Wrestling Entertainment? (WWE?) today announced the 10 regional finalists who will compete to become this year’s national WrestleMania Reading Challenge Champion.To read the full press release, please click here.

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

Stamford, Conn., March 4, 2008 – In addition to recently announced Floyd Mayweather who will wrestle 7 foot 399 lb Big Show® in a David vs. Goliath match up, WWE is packing a Hollywood punch confirming four more celebrities for WrestleMania XXIV. To read the full press release, please click here.

Celso Forster Enters The Ring
As Director Marketing WWE® Latin America

TORONTO, Ontario, March 3, 2008 – World Wrestling Entertainment®, the global leader in sports entertainment, has hired Celso Forster as Director of Marketing Latin America. To read the full press release,please click here.

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

PHOENIX (Feb. 26, 2008) ¬– World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is strengthening its 20-year dedication to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America and granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions with a new multi-year agreement announced Tuesday during a joint press conference at US Airways Center.

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.


QUARTERLY RESULTS

WWE Held Its 4th Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call on February 12, 2008

Earnings Press Release (PDF 62KB)

Presentation (PDF 127KB)

Webcast

WWE Dividend Boost (PDF 17KB)

10-K (PDF 418KB) Highlight Headline

Superstar George Barrios Leaves NY Times For WWE Ring

Press Release (PDF 16KB)

WWE Participated In The Citi 5th Annual Small & Mid-Cap Conference on March 18, 2008

WWE Sets Date for Its 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting

Press Release (PDF 21KB)

WWE 2007 ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

TRENDING SCHEDULES

2007 Trending Schedules (updated quarterly)

WWE OVERVIEW

The WWE is committed to evolving its Talent Wellness Program as new information and techniques become available to us.

Amendments to WWE Talent
Wellness Program


Fourth Amendment, August 28, 2007
Additions to list of prohibited drugs, random testing & penalties

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Third Amendment, May 16, 2007
Penalties for positive drug tests

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Second Amendment, August 21, 2006
Penalties for positive drug tests

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First Amendment, June 13, 2006
Additions to list of prohibited drugs

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WWE Talent Wellness Program

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.

WWE Making An Impact Outside of the Ring

WWE Superstars are known for their action in the ring. But their charitable actions outside of the ring have a huge impact on the communities in which they live and perform. WWE has created a video highlighting the support WWE and its Superstars provide for the troops, literacy, children with life threatening illnesses and voter registration. Click here to view the video.

Foley celebrates National Guard ChalleNGe cadets

WASHINGTON D.C. – More than 80,000 young men and women have had their lives changed by the National Guard’s ChalleNGe program. The most recent example of recently took place for the program's finest cadets, when Mick Foley attended an luncheon in their honor. To read the full story, please click here.

WWE Superstars lead Smackdown Your Vote! rally in Phoenix

PHOENIX — As Lilian Garcia walked onto the St. Mary’s Catholic High School Wiegand Auditorium stage, she was greeted with thunderous cheers. That applause is oftentimes reserved for when the multifaceted Diva is welcoming our fans to an edition of Monday Night Raw or performing tunes from her ¡Quiero Vivir! album. St. Mary’s senior class, especially the males, took notice of the sultry ring announcer. But, on this day, the majority of the students were pumped about the prospects of making an impact on the 2008 presidential election. To read the full story, please click here.

UPDATE: WWE Offers Free Tickets to US Military

World Wrestling Entertainment is offering all U.S. military personnel free tickets to its live events in the U.S. as another way for the company to show its gratitude for their service to their country.

Effective immediately, U.S. military personnel from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard can claim a free ticket to any WWE RAW or SmackDown live event in their local area (U.S. only) – excluding WrestleMania -- by going to their local arena box office with a military ID the day of the WWE live event. Tickets are available the day of the event while supplies last.