WWE Rolls Out Programming on Brazil’s SBT

STAMFORD, January 3: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), in
conjunction with Bakus International, will launch its WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown programs in Brazil on Sistema Brasileiro de
Televisão (SBT) on Saturday, January 12.

The WWE programming will kick off January 5 with a two-hour
special, WWE Superstars 2007, introducing the WWE’s stars with profiles, matches
and memorable moments.

“We’re excited to be teaming with Bakus International to get
WWE programming on SBT, one of Brazil’s top TV networks,” said Carl DeMarco, WWE’s
president of Latin America, China and Canada. “The tremendous athleticism and
charisma of the WWE superstars and divas are going to capture the imagination
of all Brazil.”

Gian Teppet, SBT’s director of new business development and
member of the board of directors, added: “SBT is proud to welcome WWE as the
newest member of our great family. Knowing the Brazilian desire for quality
entertainment and WWE’s proven success in over 120 countries, we are certain
that WWE will be a huge success.”

“The time has come for Brazil to experience the WWE at full
throttle,” commented Bakus International’s COO, Bill Bakula. “WWE is an
experience, packed with plenty of thrills, action and fun for the entire
family. WWE offers the greatest entertainment value in the universe.”

—By Kristin Brzoznowski