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|  #1 Posted on 23.10.07 2349.00 | Instant Rating: 9.00 | NUTS.
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http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2007/2007_10_23.jsp
SCI FI Channel Reups WWES ECW Through 2008
New York, N.Y., October 23, 2007 - SCI FI Channel and World Wrestling Entertainment today announced that the hit program, ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling, will continue on the network through 2008.
WWE is also the producer of the No. 1 weekly basic cable TV series, Monday Night RAW on USA Network.
This year (Jan-Sept), SCI FI has been the #1 cable network for men ages 18-34 in ECW's Tuesday 10pm time period.
For more information go to ECW.com http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/ and www.SCIFI.com.
SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com) and magazine. Launched in 1992, and currently in 85 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE), 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 <http://wwe.com> and corporate.wwe.com <http://corporate.wwe.com/>.
Media Contact: Sallie Schoneboom, SCI FI Channel, 212-664-3467
Bill Brennan, SCI FI Channel, 212-664-4898
Gary Davis, WWE, 203-353-5066
Investor Contact: Michael Weitz, WWE, 203-352-8642
Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ECW is a trademark of WWE Libraries, Inc. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's 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; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; 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. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.
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| #2 Posted on 23.10.07 2350.34 | Instant Rating: 3.66 | ...and how are they celebrating?
Kane v. Big Daddy V v. Mark Henry v. Great Khali next week.
I cannot wait. Seriously.
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| #3 Posted on 24.10.07 0006.10 | Instant Rating: 5.32 | Well, the Monster Mash as they're billing it, is more because Halloween is the day after ECW airs.
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| #4 Posted on 24.10.07 0007.38 | Instant Rating: 10.00 | I so wanted Velocity back.
I can't wait to find out the explanation of things going from complete panic to everything fine for another year.
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| #5 Posted on 24.10.07 0209.58 | Instant Rating: 4.60 | Originally posted by The King of Keith
...and how are they celebrating?
Kane v. Big Daddy V v. Mark Henry v. Great Khali next week.
I cannot wait. Seriously.
Originally posted by John Orquiola
Well, the Monster Mash as they're billing it, is more because Halloween is the day after ECW airs.
I certainly can't think of anything more frightening than this match. Can anyone?
Not surprising to see ECW get picked up. Its ratings are low in our view, but they're high for the Sci-Fi Channel.
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| #6 Posted on 24.10.07 0817.13 | Instant Rating: 6.01 | What were the odds that
1) Mark Henry would pop up on ECW; and
2) the Chocolate Mousse would be performed by someone else ...
3) In another match?
Elijah Burke needs to be on RAW nowish.
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| #7 Posted on 24.10.07 0922.13 | Instant Rating: 5.05 | Originally posted by The King of Keith
Kane v. Big Daddy V v. Mark Henry v. Great Khali next week
F'n match of the year ... | thecubsfan
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| #8 Posted on 24.10.07 1104.18 | Instant Rating: 10.00 |
Not surprising to see ECW get picked up. Its ratings are low in our view, but they're high for the Sci-Fi Channel.
They're high compared to the reruned movies and old tv shows, but it's not so much compared to other original programming Sci Fi is paying significant money for.
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|  #9 Posted on 24.10.07 1119.10 | Instant Rating: 5.43 | Originally posted by thecubsfan
Not surprising to see ECW get picked up. Its ratings are low in our view, but they're high for the Sci-Fi Channel.
They're high compared to the reruned movies and old tv shows, but it's not so much compared to other original programming Sci Fi is paying significant money for.
There's also the usual discount for advertising to wrestling fans, as our unsophisticated nature means we don't buy shiny electronics or vehicles.
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| #10 Posted on 24.10.07 1328.05 | Instant Rating: 6.93 | HARDCORE HALLELUJAH! 52 more weeks of The Miz, and we also might get bonus weeks where he also shows up on Smackdown!
If next week's show doesn't open with a remake of the cult hit song "Monster Mash" with re-written lyrics referencing Khali, Henry, Kane and V, I'm going to put my foot through the TV set. In fact, I'll gone one further and say Khali better sing the chorus.
"IS WASH MONSTA MAAAAAASH"
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| #11 Posted on 24.10.07 1347.24 | Instant Rating: 3.66 | Originally posted by Deputy Marshall
In fact, I'll gone one further and say Khali better sing the chorus.
"IS WASH MONSTA MAAAAAASH"
Please God, make this happen. I promise I won't drink, gamble, or smoke cigars anymore if you make this happen.
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| #12 Posted on 24.10.07 1600.57 | Instant Rating: 3.52 | Ladies and gentlemen, the following public service message is brought to you by your friends from D-Generation X, who would like to remind each and every one of you that if you're not down with that, we've got two words for you...
Originally posted by thecubsfan
They're high compared to the reruned movies and old tv shows, but it's not so much compared to other original programming Sci Fi is paying significant money for.
Still, the ratings are comparable to Sci-Fi's expensive original programming, and at a much lower cost for Sci-Fi. That, combined with the fact that Sci-Fi was tops in the timeslot with the key 18-34 male demographic, and it's a wonder why people were so worried that ECW was going to be cancelled. I wasn't worried. (The W) Never was. (The W)
Now, if WWE would stop the "talent exchange" nonsense and actually get ECW a fuller roster, we'd be getting somewhere.
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While the switch from Cena to RVD should alleviate some complaints, the inevitability of the belt's return to Cena (note where Summerslam is this year) and the poor initial showing by the new ECW are enough to keep the indicator where it is for now. The pieces are in place, though, especially on RAW, for improvements to be made to the IWC's psyche in the near future. | |
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| #13 Posted on 24.10.07 2002.02 | Instant Rating: 4.62 |
SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on.
This quote makes me want to tear the hair out of my arms. The only way ANY show on that channel is "what if" is if they make a show about the alternate realities of other shows. What if Dwight hooked up with Oscar? What if Sylar was...a monkey? What if they killed off Ralph Wiggum? "What if is what's on" is the world's worst tagline ever. EVER. Enjoy ECW. |
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