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Astro to Launch WWE Network in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA July 15 2015 – Astro the leading Malaysian pay-television service and WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced the launch of WWE Network in time for WWE Battleground this Monday at 8am MYT when Brock Lesnar competes against Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE Network will be available on Astro as a premium a la carte channel (SD Channel 820; HD Channel 840) beginning today for RM10.60* per month for Astro Sports Pack Subscribers and RM15.90* per month for Astro Non-Sports Pack Subscribers and includes all 12 WWE pay-per-view events LIVE at no additional charge.  Subscribers will have access to 24/7 programming featuring groundbreaking original series reality shows documentaries classic matches exclusive coverage of special events and 25 hours of video-on-demand content every month including past WWE pay-per-view events.  The agreement expands WWE and Astro’s existing partnership to air WWE’s flagship programming Monday Night Raw® SmackDown® Main Event NXT and Superstars throughout the region.

To subscribe visit Astro Service Portal on Channel 200 call 603-9543 3838 or visit www.astro.com.my/shop.

Meanwhile NJOI customers will also be able to subscribe to WWE Network (SD: Channel 820) at RM15.90* for 3 day access and RM31.80* for 30 day access. For more information on NJOI please visit http://www.njoi.com.my.

“This is for WWE fans in Malaysia who have been clamoring for a dedicated WWE channel. WWE Network is the place for them to catch non-stop 24/7 action including all WWE pay-per-view events LIVE at unbeatable value ” said Lee Choong Khay Astro’s Head of Sports Business.

“Working with an extraordinary partner in Astro we are able to provide our fans with a tremendous value proposition and an opportunity to experience all that WWE Network has to offer ” said Gerrit Meier WWE Executive Vice President International.  “WWE is committed to continuing the global growth of our brand and this partnership further illustrates the flexibility we have in rolling out WWE Network around the world.”

WWE Network is available in more than 175 countries and territories and reached 1.3 million subscribers as of March 31 2015.

Additional WWE Network programming highlights include:

  • Swerved™ – Directed by Jeff Tremaine (Jackass Bad Grandpa) Swerved combines the worlds of comedy and sports entertainment as WWE Superstars and Divas play hilarious pranks on one another.
  • Tough Talk™ – A live recap show hosted by WWE Superstar The Miz® Tough Talk airs immediately following WWE Tough Enough® on USA Network and includes exclusive interviews with eliminated competitors judges coaches and special guests.
  • Stone Cold®” Podcast Live! – Airing monthly WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin sits down with the biggest names in WWE and the world of sports and entertainment for a no-holds-barred in-your-face exclusive interview.
  • Too Hot for TV™ – An exclusive video-on-demand offering legendary talk show host Jerry Springer re-introduces the WWE Universe to the most outrageous stunts and cringe-inducing moments while injecting his own brand of humor into each episode.
  • Legends’ House – Eight WWE Legends come together under one roof where friendships are tested rivalries pushed challenges undertaken and the laughs and tears flow.
  • Total Divas(Seasons 1-3) – Total Divas gives viewers an exclusive outside-the-ring look at WWE’s top Divas with an inside glimpse on into their personal lives as they balance their own drama and the non-stop action of their professional careers.
  • WWE 24 – The acclaimed 30-minute docu-series takes you on a lightning-fast journey through a day in the life of WWE’s most intriguing Superstars and groundbreaking events.
  • Plus WWE documentaries classic matches exclusive coverage of special events and more.

* Price inclusive of GST

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About Astro
Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad is a leading content and consumer group in Malaysia and Southeast Asia with a focus on the pillars of watch listen read and shop. With a customer base of 4.5 million residential customers or approximately 64% penetration of Malaysian TV households Astro offers 184 TV channels including 50 HD channels delivered via Direct-To-Home satellite TV IPTV and OTT platforms. Astro provides HD 3D PVR VOD and IPTV services through Astro B.yond and Astro on the Go. Fulfilling its promise to bridge the digital divide for all of Malaysia Astro introduced NJOI as an entry-level DTH satellite TV service and is the country’s first non-subscription based satellite TV offering 26 TV and 20 radio channels. Astro Radio includes Malaysia’s highest rated stations across key languages and is available on both terrestrial and digital channels reaching approximately 12.6 million weekly listeners. Its digital arm is involved in digital publishing applications and platforms as well as publication of entertainment and lifestyle magazines locally.

Astro holds the distinction of the ‘Gold’ award in the Media and Entertainment category at the Putra Brand Awards for 5 consecutive years from 2010 to 2014 including the ‘Brand of the Year’ award in 2012 and the ‘Brand Icon’ award in 2013.

Astro’s CSR projects have been recognised by the International Business Awards (IBAs) for the third consecutive year. Astro was named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the 2014 IBAs for the Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year (Asia Australia and New Zealand) category for the ‘Astro Kasih Hostel and EkoVillage’ project. In 2013 and 2012 Astro’s ‘Beautiful Malaysia: Longest Underwater Clean Up’ project and ‘Astro Kasih Hostel’ project were awarded with a Silver Stevie® Award respectively. These awards are in recognition of Astro’s efforts to exemplify innovation quality and strong corporate responsibilities.

 

About WWE
WWE a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE) is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming pay-per-view digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 35 languages. WWE Network the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all 12 live pay-per-views scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library is currently available in more than 170 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford Conn. with offices in New York Los Angeles London Mexico City Mumbai Shanghai Singapore Dubai Munich and Tokyo.  Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Media Contact:
WWE
Annie Kruger
203-352-8613
Annie.Kruger@wwecorp.com

Astro
Tammy Toh
Vice President Group Communications
tammy_toh@astro.com.my;
+603-9543 6688 ext 2046

Astro
Ng Kar Yean
Assistant Vice President Communications
kar-yean_ng@astro.com.my
03-9543 6688 ext 2449

WWE Investor Contact:
Michael Weitz
Michael.Weitz@wwecorp.com
203-352-8642

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