World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. 8-K
 

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): November 23, 2004

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   000-27639   04-2693383
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)
     
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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On November 23, 2004, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. issued the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K to announce its quarterly earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2004.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

     On November 23, 2004, the Company issued the press release filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K to announce an increase in its quarterly dividend on all Class A and Class B common shares.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

  (a)   Not applicable.
 
  (b)   Not applicable.
 
  (c)   Exhibits

  99.1   Press Release dated November 23, 2004 (quarterly earnings).
 
  99.2   Press Release dated November 23, 2004 (dividend).

 

 

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/ Edward L. Kaufman
     
      Edward L. Kaufman
      Executive Vice President and
           General Counsel
 
        
Dated: November 24, 2004