Wrestling

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 16, 2008 – The second week of winners in McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania™ giveaway has been announced. Eight lucky fans of “Monday Night RAW” won a total of $1 million dollars on tonight’s episode after each receiving a phone call from Mr. McMahon and knowing the correct password.

Just a few days ago, Denzel Parker, 15, from Virginia Beach, Va., was finishing his freshmen year at Landstown High School. Tonight, he is the winner of $125,000 in the second week of McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania.

Michael Leyva, 41, from Monroe, NC., was the second winner in McMahon’s Million Dollar Mania receiving $100,000 of Vince McMahon’s cash.    » read more »

June 3, 2008 -- There has been some discussion around Monday Night RAW’s Memorial Day rating. Let’s put all this into perspective. First, over the past 13 weeks (3/3/08-5/26/08) Raw has averaged more weekly viewers than during the first 13 weeks following the show’s return to the USA Network in October 2005.

Even with a lower than usual rating, on Memorial Day, RAW was the #1 regularly scheduled cable program in primetime among households. RAW also was the #1 program on all primetime television among Persons 12-17 and the #2 television program among Males 12-17, Males 12-34, Males 18-34 and Persons 12-34.    » read more »

STAMFORD, Conn., June 3, 2008 – WWE® Chairman Vince McMahon will give away a total of $1 million dollars of his personal wealth each week beginning Monday, June 9th.

“This is my own version of an economic stimulus plan for our viewers, which will no doubt increase television ratings as well.”

To participate, viewers must register on wwe.com each week and then watch Monday Night RAW® on USA Network to acquire the code necessary to win. Winners will be contacted live throughout each Monday Night RAW broadcast.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to wwe.com/worldwide.

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STAMFORD, Conn., May 19, 2008 -- World Wrestling Entertainment® has been awarded the first-ever Corporate Patriot Award at the annual GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C. WWE® was given the award in recognition of its ongoing support and appreciation of the U.S. military and their families, particularly its annual holiday Tribute to the Troops tour to entertain troops in war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.    » read more »

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 19, 2008 – The WWE® on MyNetworkTV will kick off a night early with a first ever broadcast presentation of “WrestleMania” on Thursday, October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), announced the network’s president, Greg Meidel. This special presentation featuring the best moments of “WrestleMania XXIV” including Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show® will be followed by the premiere of “WWE SmackDown” on Friday, October 3rd at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

In making the announcement, Meidel stated, “We’re thrilled to bring fans even more of their favorite WWE action on MyNetworkTV. These side-by-side primetime events are sure to deliver two nights of edge-of-your-seat, action-packed entertainment.”    » read more »

STAMFORD, Conn., May 8, 2008 – WWE's WrestleMania® XXIV generated approximately 1.1 million pay-per-view buys, amounting to $23.8 million in pay-per-view revenue in the first quarter of 2008.

WrestleMania XXIV also grossed more than $5.85 million in ticket sales, making it the highest grossing live event in WWE history and in the history of the Citrus Bowl. The premiere event in sports entertainment also set an attendance record for the Citrus Bowl with 74,635 fans from all 50 states, five Canadian provinces and 21 countries.

By comparison, WrestleMania 23 generated approximately 1.2 million buys and $24.6 million in pay-per-view revenue, which was recorded during the second quarter of 2007.    » read more »

ORLANDO, Fla., March 30, 2008 – Champions were crowned, the legendary Ric Flair was forced to retire, boxer Floyd Mayweather prevailed, and Undertaker extended his undefeated streak as World Wrestling Entertainment® set both attendance and ticket sale records at WrestleMania XXIV tonight at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
WWE® grossed more than $5.85 million in ticket sales, making it the highest grossing live event in WWE history and in the history of the Citrus Bowl.

WWE set an attendance record for the Citrus Bowl with 74,635 fans from all 50 states, five Canadian provinces and 21 countries invading Orlando, pumping up to $30 million into the local economy. The WWE’s annual pay-per-view, pop culture extravaganza is televised to more than 100 countries.    » read more »

STAMFORD, Conn., March 30, 2008- World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE®) issued the following statement today concerning the fireworks display that occurred at the end of WrestleMania® XXIV in Orlando:

"We're investigating the incident and doing everything we can to find out why it happened and to make sure it never happens again. While we apologize to anyone who was injured and/or alarmed by this occurrence, we take solace in the fact that the reported injuries were minor."

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ORLANDO, Fla., March 30, 2008 -- World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) set both attendance and ticket sale records at WrestleMania XXIV tonight at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando. WWE® grossed more than $5.85 million in ticket sales, making it the highest grossing live event in WWE history and in the history of the Citrus Bowl. WWE set an attendance record for the Citrus Bowl with 74,635 fans from all 50 states, five Canadian provinces and 21 countries attending WWE's annual pop culture spectacular.    » read more »

- USOC, GE research partnership to measure benefits of advanced ultrasound technology on U.S. Olympic athletes and hopefuls for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
- Partnership continues from Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games; Massachusetts General Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital Using GE Ultrasound Technology to Study Top U.S. athletes in Rowing, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Boxing and Women’s Soccer

CHICAGO, MARCH 31, 2008 - In preparation for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Games, announced today two research programs aimed at demonstrating that health monitoring and early intervention leads to injury prevention and enhanced health and sports performances for athletes.    » read more »

STAMFORD, Conn., March 27, 2008 — World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) today announced the winners of the “WWE Community Champion” competition held as part of a pilot program with Comcast and Charter to recognize young people for making positive contributions to their community.

WWE worked with Comcast, Bay Area Region, Comcast, Central California Region, and Charter St. Louis, Mo., on the program. The “WWE Community Champion” contest accepted nominations for individuals between the ages of 10 to 17 who have made a considerable difference in their community or have overcome significant personal adversity.    » read more »

STAMFORD, Conn., March 26, 2008 – Phat Fashions Kids will join Raven-Symoné as participants in World Wrestling Entertainment®’s biggest wish-granting event ever at WrestleMania XXIV on March 30 in Orlando, Fla.

As part of the WWE’s expanded partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, 50 children with life-threatening medical conditions will have their heartfelt wishes fulfilled at WrestleMania XXIV, making it the WWE’s largest wish-granting event ever.

All of the children and their families will participate in a fun-filled weekend that kicks off with a private meet-and-greet with WWE® Superstars hosted by WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio on Friday, March 28. Phat Fashions Kids (Phat Farm Boys/Baby Phat Girlz) will raffle off gift certificates.    » read more »

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.

“With content ranging from fitness and nutrition to geography to esteem building, ‘WWE Kids’ will appeal to children, their parents, and their teachers. Young fans will get to know their favorite Superstars through activity-based art projects, fun games, interviews and trivia”, said Tony Romando Vice President, Editorial Director.    » read more »

WWE Rocks New York City

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.

The press event will stream live on WWE.com. WrestleMania 24 airs live on pay-per-view Sunday, March 30 from The Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 12 PM ET

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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.    » read more »