LONDON, Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE)– World Wrestling Entertainment’s recent November international tour grossed $15.1 million US dollars with sellouts in France, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, breaking its previous record of $14.5 million US dollars in April of this year.

“This is a clear indication of WWE’s continued international growth,” said Shane McMahon, Executive Vice President of Global Media. “Even though these are tough times in the global economy, WWE remains the best value in entertainment.”

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SOURCE: World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

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