WWE Creative Team Taps Prinze, Jr., by Mansha Daswani World Screen - 30th July 2008

STAMFORD, July 30: The actor Freddie Prinze, Jr. is set to take a behind-the-scenes role contributing to World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) weekly TV and pay-per-view offerings.

“Freddie Prinze, Jr.’s passion, energy and creativity make him an excellent fit for WWE,” said the company’s chairman, Vince McMahon.

"Bringing on board an experienced Hollywood writer, actor and producer like Freddie Prinze, Jr. will only increase the level of entertainment to millions of viewers and passionate WWE fans every Monday on USA," added Chris McCumber, the executive VP of marketing digital and brand strategy at USA Network, WWE’s U.S. broadcast partner.

Prinze, Jr.’s film credits include Scooby Doo and Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. He has also been featured in guest spots on a host of TV series, and was the star of the short-lived ABC sitcom Freddie.

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