SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2008
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-27639
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04-2693383 |
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(Commission
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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| 1241 East Main Street, Stamford, CT
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06902 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 352-8600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2.):
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On
February 19, 2008, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. issued the press release filed as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K to announce a planned increase in
its quarterly dividend, subject to the receipt of a favorable tax
ruling from the Internal Revenue Service.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 19, 2008. |