SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-27639		04-2693383
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1241 East Main Street, Stamford, CT		06902
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 352-8600

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     (e) On December 31, 2008, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) and Michael Sileck, the Company’s former Chief Operating Officer, entered into a Separation Agreement and Release (the “Agreement”). The Agreement reflects the material terms of the Company’s severance arrangements with Mr. Sileck, which previously were described in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 10, 2008, and are incorporated herein by reference.

     A copy of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (d) Exhibits

10.1

Separation Agreement and Release between World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and Michael Sileck, dated December 31, 2008.

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: January 6, 2008