
WWE are ready to take on the likes of Facebook and MySpace by launching their own social networking site.
The company today issued the following press release:
STAMFORD , Conn. , November 19, 2008- World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:WWE) today announced the launch of “WWE UNIVERSE,” its new online social networking site hosted at WWE.com.
WWE UNIVERSE offers all WWE fans the ultimate social networking experience on the web by ushering in a whole new level of interaction for WWE fans and Superstars. In addition to connecting with the millions of other WWE devotees from around the globe, WWE Universe allows its members to:
- Connect with larger-than-life WWE Superstars, most of whom have their own official profiles on WWE Universe.
- Exclusively experience WWE.com Live Blogs featuring interactive commentary during live WWE programming, special events and pay-per-view broadcasts.
- Create message boards, blogs and discussion groups, upload images (and soon video), have live chats and interact with other members of the WWE Universe.
“WWE Universe is the first social networking site specifically designed and developed for the WWE online community” said Brian Kalinowski, General Manager, Digital Media “We are very excited to provide an online destination that WWE fans can call home.”
Phil Lowe
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