WWE(R) Thanks President Obama and General Petraeus for Holiday Messages

WWE(R) Thanks President Obama and General Petraeus for Holiday Messages


STAMFORD, Conn., Dec 17, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- World Wrestling Entertainment(R) would like to thank both President Obama and General Petraeus for providing the WWE(R) with taped, non-partisan holiday messages to the men and women in the US Armed Forces to be included in our annual special, "Tribute to the Troops," this Saturday on NBC at 9 PM ET. This marks the second year that the Commander in Chief has provided a special message for the troops.
For the last seven years, WWE has traveled to the Middle East to entertain troops serving overseas in appreciation for their service to our country. WWE would also like to thank all those responsible in the White House, First Lady's office and the US Central Command for making this happen.
The request process for the President's video began in April 2009, when WWE met with Trooper Sanders, Deputy Director of Policy and Projects for the First Lady. WWE continued these discussions after Labor Day as requested. In November, WWE was pleased to receive confirmation from Matt Flavin, Director of Veterans and Wounded Warrior Policy at the White House, that a Presidential message would be supplied for "Tribute to the Troops." WWE supplied background information, as well as our production and deadline needs. We received confirmation on Monday that President Obama's message had been taped, and it was delivered on Tuesday morning.
We are hopeful that everyone, especially the service men and women of the Armed Forces and their families, enjoy "Tribute to the Troops."
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Toronto and Sydney. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) can be found at corporate.wwe.com.

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WWE(R) and USA Network Announce New Long Term Deal

NEW YORK and STAMFORD, Conn., Nov 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- World Wrestling Entertainment(R) and USA Network today announced a four-year renewal agreement that will keep ratings juggernaut WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW(R) on the network through fall 2014. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW, a cable mainstay for more than 16 years, continues to be one of the most watched regularly scheduled programs on ad-supported cable television, contributing to USA's status as the number one cable network.

"I couldn't be happier about continuing one of the most successful collaborations in television history," said Bonnie Hammer, President, NBC Universal Cable Entertainment and Universal Cable Productions. "Vince McMahon and his entire team are an invaluable part of the USA family."

"USA Network is a true partner and not just a network that distributes WWE's premiere television show, WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW," stated Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. "I am thrilled to have a long term deal with USA Network."

In recent months, WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW has featured celebrity guest hosts from the worlds of TV, movies, sports and music including: Shaquille O'Neal, Jeremy Piven, Ozzy Osbourne, Bob Barker, Snoop Dogg, Ben Roethlisberger, Rev. Al Sharpton and many more. The run of guest hosts has produced a ratings increase of +11 % more total viewers, +16% more P12-17, +9% more P25-54, + 3% more P18-49 and +17% more households compared to the same time period last year.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW is currently averaging: 5.5 million total viewers, 2.7 million in P25-54, 2.7 million in P18-49, 1.3 million in P18-34, 620,000 in P12-17 and 3.7 million households year-to-date on USA Network.

USA Network is the #1 network in all of basic cable and is seen in over 98.5 million U.S. homes. A division of NBC Universal, USA is the cable television leader in original series and home to the best in blockbuster theatrical films, acquired television series and entertainment events. The award-winning USA website is located at . Characters Welcome.

USA Network is a program service of NBC Universal Cable a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Toronto and Sydney. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) can be found at corporate.wwe.com.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

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from the Business Wire

Linda McMahon runs for U.S. Senate

STAMFORD, Conn., Sep 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Linda McMahon has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer after announcing her candidacy for the United States Senate, representing the State of Connecticut. Vince McMahon assumes the duties of Chief Executive Officer in addition to his current position as WWE(R) Chairman. McMahon will be supported by the seasoned executive management team already in place and led by Chief Operating Officer and board member, Donna Goldsmith.

This will be a great thing for us the ahareholders of the WWE.

Iron Man , WWE , and Walmart Triple-Threat

Iron Man , WWE , and Walmart Triple-Threat

Now that Lunsford Investments now owns this Triple-Threat of Stocks. Lunsford Investments is going to grow far in the Investing World. Am going to put the Smack-Down on Wall-Street.

I just placed another order for all three stocks. Lunsford Investments , has NO FEAR !!!!!!!

I just do not understand why , people do not jump on the Stock Market. It is not hard just do your Homework. The first thing put money into Companies that you know. The reason I picked Walmart , is I work there. And I signed up for the Stock progam. Walmart will add 15% to what ever you buy with.
Ok , Walmart pays their workers every other week. So if you put 20 dollars in the stock purchase progam , they will add 3 dollars to your purchase.

That is how I started. What I do , is buy some Walmart stock . Let it build up to a certain amount. Then sell off half of the stock, and then I will move the money into a Money Market Account. To purchase other Stock, in different companies.

I started buying Marvel , cause I love their Movies. And when I was a kid, I loved their comics and cartoons. So I new the company and I loved their product.

WWE , has the same story as Marvel. When I was a kid , I loved watching the WWE's show. Their again I new the company and I was a fan.

The WWE and Marvel , are both in the Movie Business. And anyone who knows me , can tell you I LOVE GOING TO THE MOVIES !!!!!!

And this brings me to another couple of companies , that will invest in. Disney and Dreamworks and VIACON.

Why all three ? Cause I love all movies. And I believe that Lunsford Investments will make money , on all three.

Lunsford Investments , is putting the SMACK-DOWN on Wall Street !!!!!

WWE Stock

I just bought more WWE Stock, I feel good about WWE Company.

And I have smile on my face . To know that how I own just a small part of WWE.

The WWE , is a great company. I plan on buying more WWE stock in the weeks to come.