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WWE Q2 2019 RESULTS – JULY 25, 2019

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis presentation contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various

risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to: entering, maintaining and renewing major distribution and event

agreements; WWE Network (including the risk that we are unable to attract, retain and renew subscribers); our need to continue to develop creative and entertaining

programs and events; the possibility of a decline in the popularity of our brand of sports entertainment; the continued importance of key performers and the services of

Vincent K. McMahon; possible adverse changes in the regulatory atmosphere and related private sector initiatives; the highly competitive, rapidly changing and

increasingly fragmented nature of the markets in which we operate and greater financial resources or marketplace presence of many of our competitors; uncertainties

associated with international markets; our difficulty or inability to promote and conduct our live events and/or other businesses if we do not comply with applicable

regulations; our dependence on our intellectual property rights, our need to protect those rights, and the risks of our infringement of others’ intellectual property rights;

the complexity of our rights agreements across distribution mechanisms and geographical areas; potential substantial liability in the event of accidents or injuries

occurring during our physically demanding events including, without limitation, claims relating to CTE; large public events as well as travel to and from such events; our

feature film business; our expansion into new or complementary businesses and/or strategic investments; our computer systems and online operations; privacy norms

and regulations; a possible decline in general economic conditions and disruption in financial markets; our accounts receivable; our indebtedness; litigation; our potential

failure to meet market expectations for our financial performance, which could adversely affect our stock; Vincent K. McMahon exercises control over our affairs, and his

interests may conflict with the holders of our Class A common stock; a substantial number of shares are eligible for sale by the McMahons and the sale, or the perception

of possible sales, of those shares could lower our stock price; and the relatively small public “float” of our Class A common stock. In addition, our dividend is dependent on

a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial

results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends (including under our revolving credit facility), general economic and competitive

conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant. Forward-looking statements made by the Company speak only as of the date made and

are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the Company to update or revise them. Undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. For more

information about risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and

Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on

Form 10-Q.

This presentation contains non-GAAP financial information, including Adjusted OIBDA, Net Debt and Free Cash Flow. We define Adjusted OIBDA as operating income

excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, certain impairment charges and other non-recurring material items that would impact the

comparability of results between periods. Adjusted OIBDA includes amortization expenses directly related to the Company’s revenue generating activities, including the

amortization of feature film, television production and WWE Network programming assets. The Company believes the presentation of Adjusted OIBDA is relevant and

useful for investors because it allows them to view the Company’s segment performance in the same manner as the primary method used by management to evaluate

segment performance and to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Additionally, the Company believes that Adjusted OIBDA is a primary measure used by

media investors, analysts and peers for comparative purposes. In addition, we define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital

expenditures. We believe that operating income is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted OIBDA, Total Debt is the most directly comparable

GAAP financial measure to Net Debt, and net cash provided by operating activities is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Free Cash Flow. Neither

Adjusted OIBDA, Net Debt nor Free Cash Flow should be regarded as an alternative to the most directly comparably GAAP financial measure as an indicator of operating

performance, or to the statement of cash flows as a measure of liquidity, nor should either metric be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures

prepared in accordance with GAAP. See the Appendix at the end of this presentation for a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures presented herein.

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Q2 2019: HIGHLIGHTS

▪ During the quarter, we generated revenue of $269 million and Adjusted OIBDA of $34.6

million

▪ Completed content distribution agreements in key markets: BT Sport in the U.K.; Fox

Sports in Latin America; PP Sports in China

- Partnerships provide strong platforms for reaching WWE audiences

▪ Engagement metrics showed improvement over the quarter, including TV ratings, Live

event attendance & Digital consumption

- Announced Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff as Executive Directors of Raw andSmackDown

▪ We remain excited about the future, particularly with our debut on Fox in October

(Fox in 120 million homes…33% more than USA Network)

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KEY METRICS SHOWED STEADY IMPROVEMENT FROM APRIL TO JUNE

Television Ratings (U.S.): Raw and SmackDown

Digital Consumption of WWE Content

Television Ratings (U.S.): Top 25 Cable Networks1

Average Attendance in North America – All Events

Opex

1 Top 25 Cable Networks reflect those 25 networks with the highest average total primetime US national ratings in the respective time period (excludes Broadcast and Premium networks)

(14%)(14%)

(21%)

(8%)

(11%)(13%)

(11%)

(19%)

(8%) (7%)

(25%)

(20%)

(15%)

(10%)

(5%)

0%

Q1’19 Q2’19 Apr’19 May’19 Jun’19

Raw SmackDown

(5%)

(8%)

(12%)

(9%)

(7%)

(12%)

(10%)

(8%)

(6%)

(4%)

(2%)

0%

Jun’19Q1’19 Q2’19 Apr’19 May’19

23% 22%

14%

25%28%

15%17%

(1%)

17%

38%

(10%)

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

Q1’19 Jun’19Q2’19 Apr’19 May’19

Hours Views

(12%)

(2%)

(12%)

(6%)

(4%)

(14%)

(12%)

(10%)

(8%)

(6%)

(4%)

(2%)

0%

May’19Q1’19 Q2’19 Apr’19 Jun’19

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Q2 2019: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

$281.6 $268.9

$21.2

$17.1

$43.5

$34.6

Revenue Operating Income Adjusted OIBDA1

Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019

1 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials and in the appendix to this presentationNote: Figures in millions of USD

-5%

-19% -20%

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Q2 2019: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS BY SEGMENT

1 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials and in the appendix to this presentationNote: Figures in millions of USD

202.6 197.0

52.3 48.8

26.7 23.1

$281.6$268.9

Revenue Adjusted OIBDA1Operating Income

32.0 26.9

13.412.4

(28.8) (27.4)

4.6 $17.15.2

$21.2

Consumer ProductsMedia CorporateLive Events

44.5 37.5

14.7 13.3

6.9

(22.6) (22.4)

6.2

$43.5$34.6

-5% -19% -20%

Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019

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Q2 2019: MEDIA

60.6 57.3

19.6 18.9

66.2 69.0

56.2 51.8

202.6 197.0 32.0

26.9

44.5

37.5

Revenue Operating Income Adjusted OIBDA1

1 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials and in the appendix to this presentationNote: Figures in millions of USD

-3% -16%

Network Advertising and sponsorshipCore content rights fees Other

-16%

Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019

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Q2 2019: LIVE EVENTS

4.4 4.9

13.5 9.5

33.533.6

0.9 0.8

52.348.8

13.412.4

14.713.3

Revenue Operating Income Adjusted OIBDA1

1 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials and in the appendix to this presentationNote: Figures in millions of USD

-7% -10%-7%

North American ticket sales International ticket sales OtherAdvertising and sponsorship

Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019

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Q2 2019: CONSUMER PRODUCTS

10.8 9.4

8.1 6.6

7.8

7.1

26.7

23.1 4.6

5.2 6.9 6.2

Revenue Operating Income Adjusted OIBDA1

1 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials and in the appendix to this presentationNote: Figures in millions of USD

-13% -10%

Licensing WWEShop Venue Merchandise

13%

Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q2 2018 Q2 2019

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE

Note: Figures in millions of USD

Cash & ST Investments Free Cash Flow

($102.2)

($63.2)

2018 Q2 2018 YTDQ2 2019 Q2 2019 YTD

$359.2 $64.6

($37.6)

$296.0

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FINANCIAL OUTLOOK: THIRD QUARTER 2019

▪ Estimate Q3 2019 Adjusted OIBDA1 of $17 millionto $22 million

▪ Adjusted OIBDA range for Q3 2019 represents ayear-over-year decline primarily due to increasesin fixed costs, including the impact of investment,as well as lower WWE Network subscriptionrevenue, which more than offset the escalationof core content rights fees

1 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials and in the appendix to this presentation* The Company’s business model and expected results will continue to be subject to significant execution risks, including those risks outlined in the Company’s Form 10-K filing with the SEC. See additional notes in the appendix

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FINANCIAL OUTLOOK: FULL YEAR 2019

▪ Reiterate full year guidance, targeting revenue ofapproximately $1.0 billion and Adjusted OIBDA1

of at least $200 million

▪ Achieving targeted full year 2019 financial resultsassumes continued improvement in WWE’sengagement metrics, a second large scale eventin the MENA region and the completion of amedia rights deal in the MENA region

▪ WWE believes it has agreements in principle withthe Saudi General Sports Authority on the broadterms for a second large scale event and a mediarights deal, both in the MENA region; however,this understanding is nonbinding

▪ It is possible that either or both of these businessdevelopments do not occur on expected termsand/ or that engagement does not improve asassumed. The Company has evaluated thesepotential outcomes and currently believes thatthe most likely downside to its Adjusted OIBDAwould be approximately $10 million to $20million below its current outlook

1 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials and in the appendix to this presentation* The Company’s business model and expected results will continue to be subject to significant execution risks, including those risks outlined in the Company’s Form 10-K filing with the SEC. See additional notes in the appendix

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APPENDIX

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

131 A definition of Adjusted OIBDA can be found in the appendix of this presentation. Source: WWE Q2 2019 Earnings 07/25/2019 (corporate.wwe.com/investors)

Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA1

$mm

Operating

Income

Depreciation &

Amortization

Stock

Compensation

Other

Adjustments

Adjusted

OIBDA

Media 26.9$ 2.1$ 8.5$ -$ 37.5$

Live Events 12.4 - 0.9 - 13.3

Consumer Products 5.2 - 1.0 - 6.2

Corporate (27.4) 3.8 1.2 - (22.4)

Total 17.1$ 5.9$ 11.6$ -$ 34.6$

Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

$mm

Operating

Income

Depreciation &

Amortization

Stock

Compensation

Other

Adjustments

Adjusted

OIBDA

Media 32.0$ 3.0$ 9.5$ -$ 44.5$

Live Events 13.4 - 1.3 - 14.7

Consumer Products 4.6 - 2.3 - 6.9

Corporate (28.8) 3.9 2.3 - (22.6)

Total 21.2$ 6.9$ 15.4$ -$ 43.5$

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

141 Q3 2019 and FY 2019 Adjusted OIBDA figures represent Company guidance for the third quarter ending 09/30/19 and full year ending 12/31/19, respectively. Source: WWE Q2 2019 Earnings 07/25/20192 Because of the nature of footnoted items, WWE is unable to estimate the amount of any adjustments for these items for periods after June 30, 2019 due to its inability to forecast if or when such items will occur. These items are inherently unpredictable and may not be reliably quantified

Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Operating Income

Reconciliation of Net Cash to Free Cash Flow

$mm Q2 2018 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 FY 2019

$mm Q2 2018 Q2 2019

Net cash provided by operating activities 74.2$ (7.6)$

Less cash used for capital expenditures:

Purchase of property and equipment and other assets (7.8) (19.9)

Free Cash Flow 66.4$ (27.5)$

Adjusted OIBDA143.5$ 34.6$ $17 - $22 at least $200

Depreciation & amortization (6.9) (5.9) - -

Stock-based compensation (15.4) (11.6) - -

Film Impairments2 - - - -

Asset Impairments2 - - - -

Gain (loss) on operating assets2 - - - -

Restructuring charges2 - - - -

Other operating income items2 - - - -

Operating Income (U.S. GAAP Basis) 21.2$ 17.1$ Not estimable Not estimable

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NOTES: NON-GAAP MEASURES

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▪ The definition of Adjusted OIBDA, the Reconciliation of Q2 2018, Q2 2019, Q3 2019, and full year 2019Adjusted OIBDA to Operating Income can be found in the Company’s Q2 2019 earnings materials releasedated July 25, 2019

▪ The Company defines Adjusted OIBDA as operating income excluding depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, certain impairment charges and other non-recurring material items thatotherwise would impact the comparability of results between periods. Adjusted OIBDA includesamortization expenses directly related to the Company's revenue generating activities, including feature filmand television production asset amortization, amortization of costs related to content delivery andtechnology assets utilized for the WWE Network, as well as amortization of right-of-use assets related tofinance leases of equipment used to produce and broadcast our live events. The Company believes thepresentation of Adjusted OIBDA is relevant and useful for investors because it allows them to view theCompany’s segment performance in the same manner as the primary method used by management toevaluate segment performance and to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Additionally,the Company believes that Adjusted OIBDA is a primary measure used by media investors, analysts andpeers for comparative purposes

▪ Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted Operating income, Adjusted Net income and Adjusted Earnings per share excludecertain material items, which otherwise would impact the comparability of results between periods. Theseshould not be considered as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or any other indicatorof WWE's performance or liquidity, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP

▪ The Company defines Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capitalexpenditures. WWE views net cash provided by operating activities as the most directly comparable GAAPmeasure. Although it is not a recognized measure of liquidity under U.S. GAAP, Free Cash Flow providesuseful information regarding the amount of cash WWE’s continuing business generates after capitalexpenditures and is available for reinvesting in the business, debt service, payment of dividends, andrepurchase of stock