SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
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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): November 6, 2009
| World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Delaware | 000-27639 | 04-2693383 | ||
| (State or other | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
| jurisdiction | File Number) | Identification No.) | ||
| of incorporation) |
| 1241 East Main Street, Stamford, CT | 06902 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 352-8600
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(b) On November 6, 2009, Linda E. McMahon resigned as a Director of the Company due to the continuing demands on her time resulting from her campaign for the United States Senate, representing the State of Connecticut.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Donna N. Goldsmith | |
| Donna N. Goldsmith | ||
| Chief Operating Officer | ||
Dated: November 9, 2009