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Welcome to WWE Parents

We at WWE have families of our own, so we understand how important it is for parents to take an active role in their children's free time. We encourage all parents to help their children select suitable entertainment, and to understand the differences between fantasy and real life.

Our programs are tailored for teens and young adults (ages 12-34), who comprise nearly 36 percent of our audience. About 74 percent of our audience is 18 years of age or older. Some of our viewers are younger children. If parents make the decision to allow their children to watch our programming, we encourage those parents to watch with their children. We urge parents who allow younger children to watch our programming to explain that what our Superstars do on television should not be emulated or attempted in real life.

WWE, through this web site, ultimately hopes to place a number of resources at parents' fingertips to help them talk to their kids about tough issues they face every day. We encourage parents to view the information we have provided on this site about what to expect at a WWE event, ratings information for our programming and for our products.

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News

Watch Clinton, Obama & McCain Fight For Your Vote on Monday Night RAW

On the eve of the Pennsylvania primary, Presidential candidates Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain each provided taped messages that were aired during Monday Night RAW. Each candidate stated his/her case why they should be elected president. You decide who deserves your vote. Click here to watch the Presidential candidates' messages to WWE fans.

 

 

WWE Wins Beacon Award for WrestleMania Reading Challenge Program
WWE recently won its first Beacon Award in the Community Relations-Other category.  The Beacon Awards are the cable industries highest award for communications excellence.  Cable operators, programming networks, cable associations and new technology partners are recognized for achievements in public affairs and communications initiatives in categories such as community relations, competitive response, and programming.  The Beacon Award winners of 2008 achieve peer, industry and local market recognition for their exemplary work and set a standard for excellence for their colleagues to emulate.

Others receiving 2008 Beacon Awards were Comcast, Cox, Charter, Time Warner, Cablevision, Bright House, Lifetime, Fox Sports Network, Discovery Channel, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Animal Planet, USA Network.

The WrestleMania Reading Challenge also has received an honorable mention from PR News in this year's national Corporate Social Responsibility competition.  PR News' Corporate Social Responsibility Awards recognizes the year’s most outstanding communications initiatives and programs in the CSR arena. Winners and honorable mentions were honored in more than 30 categories for outstanding CSR efforts over the past year.  WWE was a finalist in the Corporate Affairs category along with ChoicePoint, Sprint, and IKEA, which won top honors for its campaign to stop using plastic bags.

The WrestleMania Reading Challenge has grown from occasional library visits into a nationally recognized program, which in 2007/2008 impacted more than 30,000 high school and middle schools students and involved more than 1,170 libraries in 49 states.  The program also has expanded into the United Kingdom with similar success.

View WrestleMania Reading Challenge video.

Superstars join 'Idol Gives Back'
Several WWE Superstars will join forces with dozens of other celebrities for the Emmy Award-winning Idol Gives Back special tonight on Fox. John Cena, Triple H and Chris Jericho will help raise awareness and raise funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities. To read the full story,please click here.

 

WrestleMania® Reading Challenge Finalists On Their Way To Orlando To Compete For National Championship
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.  Each finalist won airfare, hotel, and spending cash for two to Orlando, tickets to WrestleMania XXIV in Orlando on March 30, 2008, $2,000 for their local or school library and a chance to compete in the WrestleMania Reading Challenge finals on March 29 at the Orlando Public Library.

This year’s regional finalists are in two categories, grades 7-8 and grades 9-12.  Finalists in the grades 7-8 category are:

Finalists in the grades 9-12 category are:

The WrestleMania Reading Challenge, sponsored by YALSA, asked students in grades 7-12 to read 10 books between the start of Teen Read Week on October 14, 2007, and January 14, 2008.  Each participant was required to submit a short reading log that described the books and magazines that had been read. Participants were then required to submit a short essay on the topic, “Why WrestleMania Got Me Reading.”   The winning entry from each library was submitted to YALSA and five regional finalists were chosen in grades 7-8 and grades 9-12 categories to be national finalists. 

 

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.

The annual luncheon, held Feb. 27 at the Russell Senate Office Building in the nation’s capital, welcomed Foley as its sixth consecutive WWE guest of honor, as well as various members of Congress. Military students from all areas of the country – including California, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Georgia, South Carolina and Oregon –received congratulations for their high levels of performance throughout the program.

“I’m really struck by how focused these cadets seem,” Foley said. “They were challenged by everyday life, and this program has helped them to successfully tackle those challenges.”

The luncheon also provided an opportunity for many of our longtime fans in the ChalleNGe program to take photos with the Hardcore Legend, as well as share experiences with him.

“These young men and women now have goals,” Foley said. “Most people their age don’t have goals like that.”

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.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for people to get registered and for the youth to get involved in the Democratic process in this country. For a long time young people have never participated in the process and it’s great that we’re finally getting some support,” said Andrew Enciso, an 18-year-old St. Mary’s senior. “It lets us know that we are important in the country. The greatest part about today’s rally was to see the enthusiasm from WWE. Their excitement for us was great.”

Monday morning, Garcia, Raw Superstar Val Venis and Arizona Secretary of State Jan Brewer spearheaded a Smackdown Your Vote! rally at the catholic high school. Garcia and Venis challenged teenagers to be part of history by making their voices heard.

“Hopefully, something I said to them will trigger something inside of them and they will actually go and vote this year,” said Garcia, the daughter of a lieutenant colonel. “Registering to vote is very important, because this year the youth vote is such a big deal – it could potentially be the swing vote in this election. It’s important for them to know what they’re voting for. It’s also important that they understand it’s not about choosing someone who is cute or someone who speaks well. It is about the issues. They need to watch the full debates, so they can get the full story.”

Venis, the host of his own political show at Freetarian.com, shared his views, as well.

“It really doesn’t matter how much integrity a human being has when going into that position of power. That power can be incredibly intoxicating. It’s just so important for everybody to be a part of the electoral process,” Venis said. “It’s absolutely important for citizens to exercise their right to vote and to keep those politicians in check.”

The 225 students, all wearing school colors – green and white – showed their appreciation for Venis and Garcia. St. Mary’s Principal Mark Mauro was impressed with the enthusiasm that his students exhibited.

“Our young people care about what is happening in their community. They care about who the leaders of the nation will be. It shows a lot about the commitment of the Knights and Lady Knights in the senior class. Hopefully, it’s laying a great foundation for them for the future that’s going to carry on throughout elections for the rest of their lives,” Principal Mauro said.

Students registered to vote before and after the rally. The registration was organized by Brewer’s office. 

“We live in the greatest country in the world. Voting is a privilege. Everybody should take advantage of it. Your vote does count,” Brewer, a former United States Senator, said. “There’s all kinds of examples that one person made a huge difference. We need people informed to go out there and elect the people they want to represent them, so our country is operated the way the people wants it operated. This is not a dictatorship. This is America. It is so important.”

 

WWE makes multi-year commitment to Make-A-Wish Foundation
WWE strengthened 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 in 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 WWE’s biggest wish-granting event ever at WrestleMania XXIV on March 30 in Orlando, Fla. 
 
WWE and the Make-A-Wish Foundation will grant the wishes of more than 50 children during the course of the next five weeks, culminating in a star-filled experience hosted by WWE in Orlando during the weekend of WrestleMania XXIV. The children will meet their favorite WWE Superstars while participating in a weekend full of activities, including events at Universal Orlando Resort, being officially inducted into the WWE Make-A-Wish “Circle of Champions” at the annual Bacon, Bagels and Biceps brunch sponsored by the David Maus Foundation, which will make a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida; and attending WrestleMania.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation also recognized WWE Superstar John Cena with an award to celebrate his 100th wish granted to a Make-A-Wish child. Modern-day Superstars, such as Cena and Rey Mysterio, now carry the torch for WWE in its wish granting, following in the bighearted footsteps of past WWE Superstars such as Hulk Hogan and The Rock. 
 
WWE long has been one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s most enthusiastic wish granters, fulfilling hundreds of wishes in the past 20 years. In 2004, the Foundation paid tribute to WWE with its Chris Greicius Celebrity Award, which recognizes organizations and individuals from the entertainment and sports worlds for their inspirational wish-granting activities. Jesse Ventura (1991), Hogan (1994), Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (2000) and WWE executive Sue Aitchison (2006) also have received the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award.
 
“WWE has been creating incredible wish experiences and providing in-kind support to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the past two decades, and we’re honored to bring our relationship to a new level through this generous donation,” said David Williams, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America president and chief executive officer.

“We’re also delighted to join with WWE to grant 50 kids’ wishes on the road to WrestleMania. It symbolizes the Foundation’s devotion to making wishes happen for children with life-threatening medical conditions in all 50 states,” Williams said.
 
“For more than 20 years, WWE has had the honor to work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant wishes to children, and now we’re taking that relationship to a new level,” said WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. “There’s no better stage than WrestleMania to hold the WWE’s biggest wish event ever with the world’s pre-eminent children’s wish-granting organization.”

Matt Hardy Attends Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner in Toronto
Recently, Matt Hardy attended the 57th Annual Conn Smythe Sports Celebrities Dinner and Auction in Toronto.  The Conn Smythe dinner is a fundraiser benefiting the Easter Seals Society, which assists families of kids with physical disabilities with the purchase of costly equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, braces and communication devices.  At the dinner, Matt enjoyed meeting the 2008 Easter Seal Ambassadors, Julia Oliver and Sylvain Labelle, as well as fellow celebrities including NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas, Toronto Blue Jay pitcher Shaun Marcum and NHL Hall of Famer Johnny Bower.



WWE Receives Prestigious Award for Community Outreach Efforts in China
Recently, WWE was presented with an award from the Guangzhou Youth Volunteer Organization, the leading community volunteer program organization in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.

The organization noted that WWE received the award because it distinguished itself from other companies by taking the initiative to build bonds with the local community only months after its programming had started airing in Guangdong.

During WWE's trip to China in October to participate in the Special Olympics Summer Games, WWE Superstar Mick Foley participated in an event with the Guangzhou Youth Volunteer Organization to encourage volunteerism and made a donation from WWE to support the organization’s efforts.

The WWE donation was a catalyst for the recent kick off the “Happy Children Sports Games” in Guangdong inspired by the recent Special Olympics World Games held in Shanghai.

Click here to view the video of the award presentation.

Mother of Autustic children uses WWE as a learning tool
By Katie A. Raymond
Written: January 7, 2008

There you are, sitting in a junior high school cafeteria, eating lunch with your friends. One of the hardest things about those pre-teen years is just fitting in. Out of the corner of your eye, you see a group of older kids coming toward your table; it’s pretty obvious what they want to do. Bullying. But you ask yourself one question: What would John Cena do in a situation like this?

For Erin Donohue and her three sons, Willie, 12, Jimmy, 8, and Tommy, 4, of North Merrick, N.Y., the reaches of wrestling go far beyond the scope of piledrivers and pedigrees. Their interest in WWE has been a key to combating Autism Spectrum Disorder, with which Willie and Tommy have been diagnosed. Autism Spectrum Disorder, considered one of the fastest-growing developmental disabilities, is a type of neurological disorder that inhibits communication and interpersonal skills, along with other symptoms. But Willie and Tommy are beating autism at its own game – and WWE has been instrumental in their progress.

Two years ago, while Willie was in fifth grade, he noticed that his friends were watching wrestling. Believing that WWE could really be a way for him to connect with his peers, his mother decided to turn it on. To read the full story, please click here.

Read one parent's reaction to the above article.

I thought the article was great!! I too have a son Caleb-10yrs.old who is High Functioning Autistic...he LOVES watching all the WWE shows...we tune in to Mon. Raw, ECW and Friday Night SmackDown...this is a great way for him to bond with his dad and brother...also, it has been a great social skill tool for him and making friends...he actually has a new friend this year!! He comes to our house and they play their video games (we have SmackDown vs. Raw 2007) anyway, thanks for sharing this story!! Any autism awareness is great for our kids!!!

Thanks again,

Natalie M.
Jonesboro AR



Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

This year the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch will be presented by WWE and the David Maus Foundation on Sunday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at the Rosen Centre Hotel on International Drive in Orlando, Fla.

One of the cornerstones of WWE’s official WrestleMania week of events is the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch on the morning of WrestleMania. The brunch was originally created to give fans a chance to ask questions of various WWE Superstars while joining them in celebrating WWE’s biggest event, WrestleMania. Since its inception, the brunch also recognizes WWE’s Circle of Champions, children with life- threatening illnesses who attend WrestleMania through various wish-granting agencies.

This year the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch will be presented by WWE and the David Maus Foundation. The event is set for Sunday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at the Rosen Centre Hotel on International Drive in Orlando, Fla. Tickets for the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch are available at TicketMaster.com.

“We are excited about the event because we know that we are teaming up with an incredible organization such as the WWE. Together we are going to host wish kids at the event and the David Maus Foundation will make donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida,” said David Maus, David Maus Foundation Chairman of the Board.

For more information and to see which Superstars will be attending the brunch, please keep checking the Bacon, Bagels and Biceps Brunch Web site at www.wm24brunch.com. The Web site provides fans with information on the event, seating and directions.  To contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida visit www.wishcentral.org.


Lilian Garcia Sponsors a Child Through World Vision
Hi Everyone, and Happy New Year! 
 
Hope all of you had a great holiday season. I sure did, for numerous reasons. I was able to spend it with my friends and family and also did something I have been wanting to do for a long time. I sponsored a child! 
 
Many of you are probably wondering what that means.  Well, it's quite simple. I went to www.WorldVision.org and picked a child to sponsor until he grows up. My child's name is Fisher Munyaku. He is from Zambia, which is a country in Africa, and he is 6 years old. He lives with his parents, four brothers and two sisters and his parents struggle to provide for the family. My sponsorship will help him get medical care, have money for school and food, along with other basic needs. And it is only $35 a month! To read the full story, please click here.

WWE® Product Not Involved In New York State Recall
The New York State Consumer Protection Board’s (CPB) Safe Toys NY Campaign recently recalled a product featuring “Wrestle Mania action figures” that has unsafe lead levels (the full release from Gov. Spitzer’s office can be seen by clicking here).

This product is manufactured by a company unknown to WWE. This company does not have an agreement to license our products. WWE is currently researching this product with the intent to file papers with the courts to stop the manufacturer from using our Intellectual Property without our permission.

WWE recommends that parents not purchase this product or any products that are not clearly and explicitly endorsed by WWE, displaying the “officially licensed” hologram. WWE is constantly monitoring the marketplace for unlicensed products using our Intellectual Property without permission, and will continue to notify parents when we learn of dangerous, unlicensed products.

WWE'S Tribute to the Troops
Join SmackDown Announcer Michael Cole as he files exclusive reports while the Superstars travel to the war zone to bring holiday cheer to our troops. Click here for The Cole Report.

In addition, check out Mickie James' blog as she recounts her travels and experiences with the troops this holiday season. Click here for Mickie's blog.

Remember our troops and their sacrifice this holiday season. Monday Night Raw will broadcast the Tribute to the Troops on Christmas Eve at 9/8 CT on USA Network.



John Cena a Role Model for Australian Children

WWE Superstar John Cena has been named a role model by kids in Australia according to an article in The Daily Sunday Telegraph (Australia). 

In the Cartoon Networks New Generations 2007 study of nearly 2500 young people aged seven to 14, parents were found to be the biggest role models for Australian kids.  “Among the study participants, 32 percent of boys and 36 percent of girls nominated their mum or dad as the person they look up to most.  A further 22 percent of boys then nominated a sportsperson, with American professional wrestler John Cena and Australian rules footballer Chris Judd also making the list.”  Additional role models included Steve Irwin, Spider-Man, Avril Lavigne, Paris Hilton and Hilary Duff.   

Read The Daily Sunday Telegraph article.

 

WWE teams with the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots campaign

Each year, WWE donates millions of dollars worth of products to various charities.

This holiday season, WWE and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program have teamed up to provide toys for needy children throughout the Connecticut area. And this year, our fans can help.

On Dec.10, Jeff Hardy will be at Tommy K Vitamins, 54 Research Drive, Stamford Conn., from noon to 2 p.m., helping the U.S. Marines with their Toys for Tots campaign. For a minimum $15 new, unwrapped toy donation, you can get an autograph of the high-flying Raw Superstar.

“I remember what it was like growing up and getting my favorite wrestler action figures and making them do different moves and everything I would see on TV,” said Hardy. “It’s very important, and a great feeling. The vision of seeing a child smiling after receiving a new toy means the world to me.”

If you are headed out to Raw at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., later that evening, you can help as well. WWE will be accepting new, unwrapped toy donations, which the U.S. Marines will pick up at the arena.

For more information or to donate to Toys for Tots, visit its official Web site.


WWE Superstars Join Santa & His Sleigh at Faneuil Hall

WWE Superstars Rey Mysterio and CM Punk along with WWE Diva Layla will be participating in this year’s Boston Globe Santa Sleigh program.  On Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon- 1 p.m. in Faneuil Hall, the Superstars will help Santa collect donations from individuals passing by and local companies who bring corporate donations as well as spread holiday cheer.

Since 1956, the Globe Santa has collected donations to be used to purchase toys for the area’s underprivileged children.  Over the last 50 years, Globe Santa has distributed books and toys to 2.4 million children who might have gone without. 

If you are in the Boston area, stop by Faneuil Hall to say hello to Santa and the Superstars while helping making it a happy holiday season for area children!



Poll by Rock the Vote, Smackdown Your Vote! and Sacred Heart University Garners Media Attention

The recent poll released by Rock the Vote, Smackdown Your Vote! and Sacred Heart University is garnering media attention by such sites as Politico.com and The Hartford Courant and was noted in a Washington Times article. Check it out!

 

WWE and Libraries Form Tag Team To Launch WrestleMania Reading Challenge During Teen Read Week
 World Wrestling Entertainment® and libraries across the country are celebrating Teen Read Week with the kick-off of this year’s WrestleMania Reading Challenge, which encourages teens across the country to read a combination of books and other literature as they vie for a free trip to WrestleMania 24 and the chance to become the national WrestleMania Reading Challenge Champion. 

As the competition enters its second year, WWE is working with the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the youth division of the American Library Association, and approximately 1,200 local libraries across the country to get teens engaged in reading.  The nationwide contest is being launched during Teen Read Week, held this year from October 14-20. 

Teens in grades 7-12 are eligible to sign up for the program.  Each teen will be asked to read a combination of 10 books and magazines, and then submit a short essay on the theme, “How WrestleMania Got Me Reading.”   Local libraries will then choose the best essay submitted by 7th and 8th graders, and the best essay for high school age students. A panel of judges organized by YALSA will then choose 10 finalists, five from each grade category and from different regions of the country, to compete in the national finals in Orlando, Fla., the host city for WrestleMania 24.

The 10 finalists will be hosted by WWE at WrestleMania 24, and will attend the global event, which is the “Super Bowl” of sports entertainment.  The libraries sponsoring the finalists will each receive a $2,000 donation. 

The year’s Teen Read Week poster, based on the theme of “LOL @ Your Library features Teen Read Week spokespersons and WWE Superstars CM Punk™, the Miz™, Kristal™ and Matt Striker™.

 

 

Special Olympics An Emotional Moment For Mick Foley and Torrie Wilson

October 2, 2007

It was one of those once in a lifetime experiences.  Having flown half-way around the world to be part of The Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, Mick Foley and Torrie Wilson helped kick off  the games in style today by participating in Opening Ceremonies worthy of a WWE extravaganza.  There were lights, fireworks, celebrities, music, a magical dragon, the lighting of the Olympic Torch and a literal cast of thousands of Special Olympians who came from all over the world to participate in the biggest Special Olympics World Summer Games ever.

Colin Farrell, Yao Ming, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, and Yo Yo Ma were among the celebrities who participated in the formal program.  Mick and Torrie were among those celebrities who escorted the Olympians into Shanghai Stadum during the March of Athletes. Torrie marched with the team from Hungary, and Mick escorted the team from Saudi Arabia. 

Torrie found herself much more emotional about her participation than she anticipated.  “It was very emotional entering the stadium and seeing all of these nations with different cultures celebrating together,” she said. "It's been fun interacting with the Special Olympians and volunteers, and the people of Shanghai have been so gracious to us. It's been a great experience so far."

Mick was equally impressed with the event and the warm reception Torrie and he have been receiving from Special Olympians from around the world.  “It never ceases to amaze me how many people from around the world love WWE and, of course,love Mick Foley,” he said."In particular, it was great fun to interact with the Special Olympians from Great Britain at their reception the other day.They werevery knowledgable WWE fans.Andwhen Iwent to sit down after marching around the stadium with the Special Olympics team from Saudi Arabia, I got this wildreaction from the Special Olympians from some of the Latin American countries."

Added Mick, “I can’t believe how much time and effort the organizers and volunteers involved in the Opening Ceremonies put into creating a great show for our enjoyment. It was well worth the effort and a memorable experience."

The Special Olympics competitions kick off on Wednesday with more than 7,500 Special Olympics athletes and their families from 165 countries competing in 25 Olympic-type competitions and demonstration sports at more than 20 venues.  The event marks the first time the World Summer Games will be held in Asia, and only the second time they will be held outside the United States.

 

WWE Stars Open Sports Experience Center At Special Olympics World Summer Games In Shanghai

October 1, 2007

Mick Foley and Torrie Wilson joined Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Coca Cola CEO Mutar Kent, and other celebrities, including Vanessa Williams, Michelle Kwan, Bianca Jagger, and Disney star Brenda Song, in opening the new Sports Experience Center on Monday, the day before the official start of the 2007 Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai.

WWE is among the sponsors of the new Sports Experience Center. The Center provides the Special Olympians at the Games the chance to meet celebrities and dignitaries to share a laugh, or have a game of table tennis, basketball, tennis or badminton, among other activities, providing a very special personal experience for all involved..

Torrie and Bianca Jagger played doubles table tennis with Special Olympians from greater China, including mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.  Mick mixed it up with Special Olympians from Denmark on the badminton court before being replaced by Disney's Brenda Song and Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group.  The WWE stars also had a chance to meet with Clark T. (Sandy) Randt, the American Ambassador to The People's Republic of China.

After the event, the WWE stars attended the Special Olympics Great Britain Welcome Reception, where Mick and Torrie had a chance to chat with some of the more than 300 members of Britain's Special Olympics squad, all of whom were pleasantly surprised to have a chance to meet with two of their favorite WWE stars.

The Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai (October 2-11) will be the largest single sporting event in 2007. The enormity of the Games - more than 7,500 Special Olympics athletes and their families from 165 countries; tens of thousands of coaches, volunteers and Chinese citizens; competitions in 25 Olympic-type and demonstration sports at more than 20 venues - will command worldwide attention.

On Tuesday, Mick and Torrie will participate in the Opening Ceremony that officially kicks off the World Games.

 

WWE Champion John Cena Nominated for Nickelodeon UK Kids’ Choice Awards
 WWE Champion John Cena has been nominated by the Nickelodeon UK Kids’ Choice Awards for Best Sports Personality. Nickelodeon is the No. 1 kids’ network in the United Kingdom. Cena is up against soccer star David Beckham, F1 racer Lewis Hamilton, and middle-distance runner and double Olympic Gold Medalist Dame Kelly Holmes. The event will be Oct. 20 at the ExCeL London.




View WWE's New "Don't Try This At Home" PSAs
WWE has created several new "Don't Try This At Home" PSAs featuring WWE Superstars. WWE encourages parents to speak with their kids about the dangers of imitating the actions performed by WWE Superstars in the ring.

Please take a minute to view the following PSAs.

View Mr. Kennedy PSA

View Carlito PSA

View Regal PSA

View Finlay PSA


WWE Receives Highest Award

World Wrestling Entertainment received the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award today. The award was presented to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and dozens of WWE Superstars as they entertained the troops during the company’s 4th annual Tribute to the Troops. Thousands of members of the Combined Forces Coalition cheered the announcement from the Director of Air Force Services, Art Myers.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) distinguished itself by exceptional public service in support of deployed service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. The talented performers and crew of WWE demonstrated their bravery, patriotism, and dedication to serving the men and women of the United States Armed Forces during operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Whether touring the front lines for Armed Forces Entertainment or making individual visits to military installations and injured troops in the United States, their efforts brought needed respite and produced a resounding public outpouring of patriotic sentiment that reached all levels of leadership in the Department of Defense. Their true patriotic spirit and world class support of the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines reflect great credit upon WWE and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Mr. McMahon immediately presented the honor to WWE Superstar John Bradshaw Layfield because it was, in Mr. McMahon’s words, JBL’s vision and idea to bring WWE to the troops for the holidays!

Also General Casey, the Commander of Multinational Forces Iraq, thanked WWE for visiting the front lines and bringing holiday cheer to the troops.

CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERIES OF THE SUPERSTARS & DIVAS VISITING THE TROOPS IN IRAQ.