STAMFORD Conn. August 1 2005 – World Wrestling Entertainment® today kicked off its annual Summer Reading Slam to encourage summer reading.  It’s all part of the activities leading up to WWE’s SummerSlam Pay-Per-View (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT) on Sunday August 21 at the MCI Center in Washington D.C.

Fans can write to getreal@wwecorp.com with the title of the book they have or will read this summer including the name of the author and why they enjoyed the book.  Upon receiving their submissions WWE will send a complimentary poster featuring WWE SmackDown!® Superstar Rey Mysterio™.  Each submission should include a mailing address where to send the poster.  Fans can check back frequently to see which books are being read by their fellow fans by visiting getreal.wwe.com.

Since 2001 the Get R.E.A.L. program has partnered with schools and libraries across the country promoting the importance of reading and education. Get R.E.A.L. is an acronym for Respect Education Achievement and Leadership.

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