STAMFORD, Conn., September 20, 2001 -- WWE Entertainment's (NYSE: WWE) said today that "Unforgiven," it's Pay-Per-View event on Sunday, September 23, will be available on DirecTV.

"We are continuing our negotiations with DirecTV, and, at this time, both parties believe it is appropriate, and in the best interests of their mutual viewers, to offer the 'Unforgiven' Pay-Per-View on DirecTV," said Stuart Snyder, President and COO of WWE.

WWE is the largest Pay-Per-View provider of live events in the world.

WWE Entertainment, Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with sales offices in New York City, Chicago and Toronto. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and wweecorpbiz.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements 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, food and beverage, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; and other risks and factors identified in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated.

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