Exclusives
WrestleMania Reading Challenge participating libraries
October 19, 2009
YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION: WrestleMania® 26 Reading Challenge. OFFICIAL RULES.
WrestleMania Reading Challenge kicks off
October 19, 2009
The national WrestleMania Reading Challenge, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, and World Wrestling Entertainment, with support from Mattel and DK Publishing, launches this week as part of Teen Read Week.
WWE announces YALSA’s 2009 Teens’ Top Ten
October 19, 2009
Teen readers across the country chose Paper Towns by John Green as their favorite book in the annual Teens’ Top Ten vote, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association. Teens cast more than 11,000 votes online between Aug. 24 and Sept. 18. WWE.com’s official list announcement is part of the kick-off events for Teen Read Week, October 18-24.
WrestleMania Reading Challenge contest rules
October 19, 2009
YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION: WrestleMania® 26 Reading Challenge. OFFICIAL RULES.
The U.K.'s WrestleMania Reading Challenge kicks off
October 19, 2009
Upon the launch of the annual WrestleMania Reading Challenge campaign this week, World Wrestling Entertainment and The National Literacy Trust announced the results of a poll which reveals that only 10 percent of British children younger than 16 do not enjoy reading books as a form of entertainment.
Hugo Savinovich comes full circle
September 25, 2009
As people from all walks of life line up inside a small area of a prison, something becomes increasingly clear: They are searching. But what they are searching for won’t be found simply within the squared circle, where Superstars and Divas fight for their chance at the gold. No, these people aren’t searching for gold or the accolades that come with the three-count. They are searching for inspiration, and fighting to get their lives back.
WWE joins The World’s Largest Ice Cream Social today
September 24, 2009
WWE Universe: Head to your closest Cold Stone Creamery today between 5 and 8 p.m. to take part in The World’s Largest Ice Cream Social! WWE has teamed with Make-A-Wish Foundation and Cold Stone Creamery for this special event on the Make-A-Wish Road to WrestleMania XXVI. So WWE Universe, make a donation to Make-A-Wish today and Cold Stone will dish up some free ice cream, just for you.
Make-A-Wish Foundation honors John Cena
September 14, 2009
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America today announced John Cena as one of five recipients of its 20th annual Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards. The honorees were selected for their exceptional dedication to the Foundation’s mission by helping grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Sgt. Slaughter accepts Commander-In-Chief’s Gold Medal of Merit
September 10, 2009
On behalf of World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter accepted the Commander-In-Chief’s Gold Medal of Merit from the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 110th national convention in Phoenix. WWE regularly visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., as well as performing annual holiday Tribute to the Troops shows in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vote for the Teens’ Top Ten
September 4, 2009
WWE Universe: Your vote counts in selecting the top ten books for teens! The Teens’ Top Ten is the only book list chosen entirely by teens. Get involved – voting is underway now. Click here to vote for your favorite book until Sept. 18. Then check WWE.com during Teen Read Week, Oct. 18-24, to learn which won. The votes will be tabulated and announced during Teen Read Week in a special video featuring some of your favorite WWE Superstars and Divas.
WWE in Your Corner
July 24, 2009
Welcome to WWE.com’s “WWE in Your Corner.” Here, the WWE Universe can learn more about WWE’s pro-social programs involving many of the Raw, SmackDown and ECW Superstars and Divas, including WWE’s Circle of Champions, Smackdown Your Vote! and the WrestleMania Reading Challenge.