7(th) Annual THQ Superstar Challenge Takes Center Ring at WrestleMania® XXV Weekend in Houston

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI), on behalf of THQ/JAKKS Pacific, LLC, will present the 7^th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge this evening as part of World Wrestling Entertainment®’s WrestleMania® Axxess ultimate fan experience at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas. A total of 16 WWE Legends, Superstars and Divas will compete in a single-elimination videogame tournament utilizing the recently released WWE Legends of WrestleMania for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

"The 7th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge in Houston is the perfect way for us to celebrate the hard work and dedication of WWE and its incredible talent throughout the year,” said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, publishing, THQ. "We are excited to relive, rewrite and redefine history this evening through our latest release, WWE Legends of WrestleMania, and crown the 2009 Challenge champion.”

"The THQ Superstar Challenge has become a fundamental part of WrestleMania weekend,” said Donna Goldsmith, chief operating officer, World Wrestling Entertainment. "We are pleased to incorporate this star-studded event into WrestleMania Axxess and further share this outstanding videogame with the WWE Universe.”

"The 7^th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge is the perfect addition to any fan’s WrestleMania XXV weekend experience,” said Nelo Lucich, senior vice president of interactive, JAKKS Pacific. "With a brand new videogame and a distinguished group of competitors, those in attendance are definitely in store for an exciting tournament.”

About the 7^th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge

The 7^th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge will take place as part of WWE’s WrestleMania Axxess interactive fan experience on Friday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m. A total of 16 WWE Legends, Superstars and Divas will compete in a single-elimination videogame tournament to decide the reigning king or queen of WWE Legends of WrestleMania. With the Superstar Challenge trophy up for grabs and a brand new game to showcase for the thousands of fans in attendance, the WWE talent will be vying to steal the show and claim the ultimate bragging rights.

WrestleMania Axxess is open to the public. More information about WrestleMania Axxess, including information on how to purchase tickets, may be found at www.wwe.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

7^th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge Participants

WWE Legends Roster: Dusty Rhodes, Sgt. Slaughter and Ted DiBiase, Sr.

WWE Superstars Roster: CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Evan Bourne, Ezekiel Jackson, Finlay, Hornswoggle, Kofi Kingston, Ted DiBiase and The Brian Kendrick

WWE Divas Roster: Beth Phoenix, Michelle McCool, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella

Superstar Challenge Hosts: Howard Finkel and "Rowdy” Roddy Piper

* Participant roster subject to change

About WWE Legends of WrestleMania

WWE Legends of WrestleMania embraces the leading sports entertainment organization’s rich history allowing gamers to relive, rewrite and redefine the definitive elements of WWE from the Eighties and Nineties. Players can experience the entertaining lives of 40 larger-than-life Legends, including Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Rock, as well as have control over Legendary Managers like Bobby "the Brain” Heenan and Jimmy Hart, each of whom will play crucial roles in match outcomes. The game’s new grapple-based fighting system captures the high-energy action and drama seen in vintage WWE matches, while a historically accurate representation of past WWE telecasts sets the stage, including dynamic visual treatments, signature ring entrances and notable venues. WWE Legends of WrestleMania also includes a WrestleMania Tour Mode that allows players to participate in key matches from multiple WrestleMania events, a Create-a-Legend system to develop the Legends of tomorrow, and connectivity with WWE SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2009, which enables owners of both videogames to match up Legends with the Superstars of today. In addition, online functionality allows players to compete on the biggest stages in WWE history.

WWE Legends of WrestleMania is currently available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as the PLAYSTATION 3 system, at retailers worldwide. More information about WWE Legends of WrestleMania can be found at www.legendsofwrestlemania.com and www.thq.com.

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:WWE), can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

About THQ Inc.

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children's toy licenses in the world. JAKKS’ diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific®, Play Along®, Flying Colors®, Creative Designs International™, Road Champs®, Child Guidance®, Pentech®, Funnoodle®, Go Fly a Kite®, Color Workshop®, JAKKS Pets™, EyeClops®, Plug It In & Play TV Games™, Kids Only®, Tollytots® and Disguise™. JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., World Wrestling Entertainment, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Graco® and Cabbage Patch Kids. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a joint venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakks.com.

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