STAMFORD Conn. March 27 2018 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced the launch of this year’s Superstars for Hope a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com featuring unique once-in-a-lifetime experiences to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Fans can now visit www.charitybuzz.com/wwe through Tuesday April 10 to bid on exclusive WWE experiences with Vince McMahon Stephanie McMahon Paul “Triple H” Levesque Ric and Charlotte Flair backstage opportunities at SummerSlam Survivor Series Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 35 and more.  Additional packages have been donated by Mark Cuban Celine Dion New York Giants Los Angeles Lakers San Francisco 49ers and more as part of the campaign.

“WWE is dedicated to using the power of our brand and platforms to leave a lasting positive impression on our youth ” said Stephanie McMahon WWE Chief Brand Officer.  “We are proud to once again partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America during the Superstars for Hope campaign to continue their efforts to help put young people on the path to great futures.”

“We are so grateful to WWE and all those who have provided these exclusive experiences for the Superstars for Hope Fundraiser that benefits our Clubs ” says Jim Clark President & CEO of Boys & Girls Club of America. “The strong partnership between WWE and Boys & Girls Clubs is helping every day to eradicate youth bullying in America.”

WWE and Charitybuzz have worked together for more than six years to raise nearly 2 million dollars for various nonprofits.

“WWE is not only a major name in entertainment but they’re a genuinely philanthropic organization mobilizing all of their channels to make a meaningful impact. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen ” said Ben Erwin General Manager of Charitybuzz. “Charitybuzz is proud to provide the platform and support needed to complement WWE’s efforts and raise significant funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.”

The online auction highlights include:

• Ultimate WrestleMania 35 Experience
  • 1 Suite for 10 People at WrestleMania 35
  • 10 Tickets to WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony
  • 10 Tickets to WrestleMania Axxess
  • Sneak Peek of WrestleMania set before gates open
  • Picture on ramp before WrestleMania
• WWE Big 4 VIP Package
  • 2 Tickets to SummerSlam 2018 Survivor Series 2018 Royal Rumble 2019 and WrestleMania 35
  • Lunch with a WWE Superstar before Royal Rumble
• Meet Vince McMahon Stephanie McMahon and Triple H a backstage tour at SummerSlam and 2 tickets to the show
• A photo shoot with a WWE Superstar; available experiences include
  • Nia Jax
  • Asuka
  • Carmella
  • Riott Squad
  • Absolution
• An opportunity to escort a WWE Superstar to the ring; available experiences include:
  • Bobby Roode
  • The New Day
  • Bayley
• One-hour pitch meeting with Mark Cuban
• Four tickets to Live with Kelly and Ryan
• Miami Dolphins VIP Gameday Experience (4 tickets field passes and parking)
• St. Louis Cardinals VIP Gameday Experience (4 tickets battling practice and entrance into the museum)

Fans can click here now through Tuesday April 10 to see the full list of experiences and donate for their chance to win.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 150 years Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive caring responsible citizens. Today 4 300 Clubs serve 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities towns public housing and on Native lands throughout the country and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place caring adult mentors fun and friendship and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more on Facebook and Twitter.

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’s TV-PG family-friendly programming can be seen in more than 800 million homes worldwide in 20 languages. WWE Network the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library is currently available in more than 180 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/.

About Charitybuzz
Charitybuzz is a leading online charity auction platform offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences and incredible luxury packages to its community of more than 200 000 high-net-worth bidders while raising funds for charitable causes around the globe. To date Charitybuzz has raised nearly a quarter of a billion dollars for thousands of non-profit organizations. Its roster of celebrity supporters includes Sir Paul McCartney Tim Cook Beyoncé Mick Jagger Warren Buffett Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen.

Charitybuzz is a member of Charity Network. Named one of Fast Company’s 2017 Most Innovative Companies Charity Network is also parent company to Prizeo an online sweepstakes-for-good platform; Chideo a cause-meets-entertainment content company; and Global Philanthropy Group a strategy consulting firm for cause. To learn more please visit www.charitybuzz.com.

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

Charitybuzz Media Contact:
Kathy Kwon
310.435.0812
KathyEKwon@gmail.com 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Media Contact:
Ashley Keyes
404.487.5466
AKeyes@bgca.org

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