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.
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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.
