STAMFORD Conn. June 11 2003 – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:WWE) today announced that it repurchased from Viacom all shares of the company’s Class A common stock owned by Viacom. This purchase consisted of approximately two million shares representing approximately 3% of total common stock outstanding.

“We believe this is an excellent transaction for WWE and its shareholders. With approximately $271 million in cash balances we have the resources to effect such a transaction without compromising our overall business strategy or our financial condition as we continue to generate significant free cash flow. This transaction in no way affects our strategic alliance with Viacom and we strongly believe our relationship with our valued partner will continue to be excellent ” said Linda McMahon CEO.

The transaction will be discussed further during the company’s Earnings Release Conference Call on Friday June 13 at 11 a.m.

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford Conn. with offices in New York City Los Angeles Toronto and London. Additional information on the Company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. .

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