STAMFORD CT. October 15 2010 – World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) today announced that CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon has extended an invitation to First Lady Michelle Obama for this Monday October 18 while she is in town to visit the company’s corporate headquarters in Stamford CT and discuss WWE’s corporate outreach initiatives.  These programs include outreach to at-risk youth support for military troops and their families and partnerships with the Make-A-Wish Foundation Muscular Dystrophy Association The Young Adult Library Services Association and others.

“Given President Obama’s previous appearance on ‘Monday Night Raw’ and WWE’s dedication to giving back to the community we welcome the opportunity to speak candidly with the First Lady and educate her about WWE’s initiatives that focus on children and families ” said Vince McMahon WWE CEO and Chairman.  “We hope to learn more from the First Lady about the important initiatives she is leading.”

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