*WWE NEWS*

Steve
00martedì 27 maggio 2003 20:59
Press Release Source: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.


World Wrestling Entertainment(TM), Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Indy Offer Unprecedented TOGETHER FOR TORONTO Campaign To Encourage Tourism in Toronto
Tuesday May 27, 12:48 pm ET


TORONTO, May 27 /PRNewswire/ - World Wrestling Entertainment(TM), the Toronto Indy and the Toronto Blue Jays have combined forces for the first time to offer an unprecedented TOGETHER FOR TORONTO Campaign for July to pump up interest in the citys summer tourism activities and to encourage people in the GTA to enjoy Toronto.
Representatives from the three organizations announced their TOGETHER FOR TORONTO package today at Wayne Gretzkys Restaurant on Blue Jays Way. WWE(TM) Superstar Edge(TM), and Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells were on hand for the announcement of the ticket package that includes a WWE(TM) SmackDown!(TM) televised event, a Blue Jays game, and the Toronto Indy.

This is a great package for an amazing price, said Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman. Im encouraging all Torontonians to get out, have fun and show the whole world all that Toronto has to offer.

The TOGETHER FOR TORONTO package features a ticket for WWE(TM) SmackDown!(TM) (No. 1 ranked regularly scheduled program on The Score in Canada, (Thursdays, 7PM ET) and on UPN in the U.S. (Thursdays, 8PM ET)), live from the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday, July 8, a ticket to the July 9 or 10 Blue Jays game and a 3-day General Admission ticket to the Toronto Indy taking place July 11-13. This package is specially priced for a limited time offer; go to all three events for only $69.00 (tax included). TOGETHER FOR TORONTO packages are available by contacting Ticketmaster at 416-870-8000 or online at ticketmaster.ca (service charges may apply).

World Wrestling Entertainment, the Toronto Indy and the Toronto Blue Jays want to give people a chance to experience the best summer events the city has to offer at a fantastic price, stated Carl DeMarco, President, World Wrestling Entertainment Canada, Inc. Toronto remains a world class city and Torontos people deserves this. We are here to support our great city during a challenging time in any way that we can.

The cooperation and teamwork that has gone into preparing TOGETHER FOR TORONTO is a reflection of the spirit at work in our community, said Paul V. Godfrey, President & CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club. The citizens of this great city are working together to show that Toronto remains one of the top tourist destinations in the world and the Blue Jays are proud to be a part of that effort.

The Toronto Indy is committed to showing the international community that this city is alive, well and open for business, stated Bob Singleton, Vice-President, Molson Sports & Entertainment Inc. We are pleased to partner with world-class organizations like WWE and Toronto Blue Jays to bring the Together for Toronto package to the fans.

Together for Toronto package, on sale now:
July 8 WWE SmackDown!
(Broadcast to millions internationally from Torontos Air
Canada Centre)
July 9 or 10 Toronto Blue Jays Vs. Boston Red Sox
July 11 - 13 Toronto Indy
Steal a Base, See a Race, and Experience WWE(TM) SmackDown!(TM)
In your Face!

FOR TICKETS CONTACT TICKETMASTER AT 416.870.8000
OR ONLINE at ticketmaster.ca

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World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE - News) 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.

The Toronto Indy is one of Canadas largest and most anticipated spectator events and includes a full week of pre-race activities geared to getting the city of Toronto revved up for the big event. Race fans will experience sensory overload when the drivers and teams of the Champ Car World Series take to the streets of Exhibition Place at speeds up to 200 mph for the Toronto Indy July 11, 12 and 13.

The Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club was established in 1976 and began play in 1977 in the American League of Professional Baseball. In 1985, the Blue Jays won their first of five American League East Division Titles and in 1992 and 1993 won back-to-back World Series titles, becoming the first team outside the United States to win the World Series. In September of 2000, Rogers Communications Inc., led by President & CEO Ted Rogers, purchased controlling interest of the franchise.

Trademarks: The names of all World Wrestling Entertainment televised and live programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans and wrestling moves and all World Wrestling Entertainment logos are trademarks, which are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, food and beverage, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Companys brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated.


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