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AUDIENCE

WWE broadcasts to more than 180 countries in 25 languages, and can be seen in 650 million television households worldwide each week. WWE creates seven hours of original programming that is watched by approximately 15 million fans in the United States. Our diverse audience spans generations of fans. Approximately 36 percent of WWE’s audience is female and 25 percent are under the age of 18.

PROGRAM BROADCASTS

WWE’s flagship program, Monday Night Raw (8/7 pm CT) on USA Network is among the most-watched regularly scheduled programs on primetime cable television and helps make USA a top-rated network. USA Network also airs WWE’s AM Raw on Saturdays (9/8 am CT). SmackDown (Thursdays, 8/7 pm CT), is regularly Syfy’s most-watched program every week. In addition, WWE Superstars and WWE NXT air on WWE Network each week.

CORE BUSINESSES

WWE reports revenue in four areas:

Media Division (including Network, Television, Home Entertainment and Digital Media segments) WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 direct-to-consumer network, launched live on February 24, 2014, featuring all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events for $9.99 per month. Creative storylines are usually played out in the ring and unfold on our weekly television shows, and culminate in our monthly pay-per-view events.

WWE utilizes the Internet to promote our brands; create a community experience among our fans; market and distribute our offline, online and mobile products; and sell online advertising. Learn More >>

Live Events Segment Our creative team develops compelling and complex characters and weaves them into dynamic storylines that combine physical and emotional elements. Our multiple sports entertainment brands allow us to perform live events within the United States and abroad.Learn More >>

Consumer Products Division (including Licensing, Venue Merchandise and WWEShop segments) WWE offers a wide variety of consumer products through licensing programs that builds partnerships with companies globally to create products featuring our marks and logos, copyrighted works and characters in diverse categories, including: toys, video games, apparel, housewares, collectibles, sporting goods and books. Our merchandise is also sold at our live event venues as well as online on WWEShop.com.Learn More >>

WWE Studios Segment Established in 2002 and re-branded in 2008, WWE Studios creates a diversified mix of filmed entertainment by means of strategic production, financing, distribution and acquisition partnerships.Learn More >>

Who oversees and administers the Talent Wellness Program?

The Talent Wellness Program is supervised by WWE Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Maroon. Dr. Maroon is a board certified Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Honored as one of America’s Best Neurosurgeons for eight consecutive years, he has published four books, has written more than 250 papers and 40 book chapters (many on sports medicine), and has been the Team Neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers for more than 25 years.

The Substance Abuse and Drug Testing policy is independently administered by Dr. David L. Black, Ph.D., D-ABFT, FAIC, of Aegis Sciences Corporation, Nashville, Tennessee. Aegis Sciences Corporation is a full service forensic sciences company providing toxicology and consulting services to sports organizations, medical examiner systems, crime laboratories, physicians, corporations and other organizations throughout the world. Aegis is the largest independent sports doping laboratory in the U.S., and is certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and other certifying agencies.

How many times a year do you test WWE Talent?

The program requires random testing of all WWE Talent a minimum of four times a year. The program is independently administered by Aegis Sciences Corporation.

What are the penalties for a positive test?

WWE has a three strike system. The first strike is a 30 day suspension without pay. The second strike is a 60 day suspension without pay. The third strike is termination of WWE Talent’s contract. The policy states that a WWE Talent who tests positive and receives a strike is subject to follow up testing.

Does WWE announce WWE Talent that have been suspended under the Talent Wellness Program?

Yes. It is WWE policy to publicly release the names of any WWE Talent who are being suspended under this program.

How often is a WWE Talent tested after testing positive and receiving a strike?

After a WWE Talent tests positive and receives a strike that WWE Talent is tested a minimum of 12 times for a period of one year.

Does a WWE Talent who leaves WWE with a strike or strikes retain those infractions if they return to WWE?

Any WWE talent who leaves the WWE for any reason with a first or second violation on his/her record will maintain those strikes if he/she returns to the WWE.

Is a WWE Talent who is terminated for a third strike able to return to the WWE?

A WWE Talent who is terminated by the WWE for a third violation will be prohibited from returning to the WWE for at least one year. Before a possible return, the WWE Talent must test negative for all prohibited substances under the Policy during a pre-contract screening. If they pass the pre-contract screening and are approved to return, the WWE Talent must undergo mandatory unannounced testing for at least one year after the execution of the new contract. The WWE Talent will return with two strikes on his/her record.

How does WWE test for concussions and protect its performers from head trauma?

Since December 2008, WWE has taken significant steps in the area of head trauma. Under WWE’s Talent Wellness Program, all performers undergo mandatory tests of brain function, including memory, processing speed and reaction time. Monitoring and analysis are done through the ImPACT Concussion Management Program, which is used by the NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, US Olympic Training Center and in more than 400 colleges and 2,000 high schools. If a WWE performer shows symptoms of a concussion or has suffered a concussion, then that WWE performer will not be cleared for a return to wrestling until he/she passes an ImPACT test and is cleared clinically by a certified physician.

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Does WWE test for marijuana?

Yes. In the event of any positive test for marijuana, a WWE Talent shall be fined $2,500 per positive test.

Does WWE allow for Therapeutic Usage Exemptions (TUE)?

The Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy itself does not make reference to TUEs. However, if a WWE Talent has a valid prescription from a licensed and treating physician for a medical condition, and the medical need is verified after an investigation by the Medical Director and subsequent consultation with the Program Administrator, the WWE Talent may use that prescribed drug, subject to follow-up care and monitoring. Currently less than 4% of WWE Talent have a TUE.

Do you provide any assistance to former talent?

WWE offers all former WWE Talent (any individuals who had ever performed under contract for WWE) the ability to receive appropriate drug and alcohol assistance. Letters to former talent are sent out annually offering this assistance.

For more information on WWE’s Talent Wellness program or Former Rehab Assistance program, please click here.