Today's edition of the New York Times features a look at World Wrestling Entertainment as a company. Overall, it's a positive piece that says WWE has bounced back from several setbacks (Eddie Guererro, Chris Benoit) to emerge as a powerhouse on Wallstreet. You can read the entire article here. Here are some notable quotes:
A Barack Obama Campaign Staff Member: "...for the same reason we taped a segment with Rachael Ray — this campaign has been about reaching out to new voters and getting them involved in politics, so it’s important to reach as broad an audience as possible.”
UFC President Dana White: "People have been trying to count the WWE out for years. They’re a powerhouse.”
Linda McMahon Explains WWE's International Expansion:: "We first introduce our product into the marketplace via the television show. Once we’ve introduced our talent and our story lines via television, then we follow with live events and licensing and merchandising.”
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Why WWE's stock isn't valued higher despite it's upside: "They don’t watch WWE. Maybe they look down on you when you watch it. Too bad for them.”
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