It was the continuing convergence of entertainment and sports.

We bought WCW because it would be great way to propel our core business, the sports entertainment genre, to new height.

I read that Monica Seles got stabbed. And although I have nothing against Monica Seles, I'm glad somebody in sports got stabbed. I like the idea of it; it's good entertainment. If we're lucky, it'll spread through sports. And show business, too! Wouldn't you like to see a guy jump up on stage and stab some famous singer? Especially a real shitty pop singer? Maybe they'll even start stabbing comedians. Fuck it, I'm ready! I never perform without my can of mace. I have a switchblade knife, too. I'll cut your eye out and go right on telling jokes.

We bought WCW because it would be great way to propel our core business, the sports entertainment genre, to new height,

We need to move to more of a 12-month sports and entertainment entity that can meet the needs of a variety of users.

Our sports and entertainment brands are among the strongest in the industry today. By expanding our reach through new technologies and platforms, we are aggressively building on that strength and confirming our position as leaders and innovators.