"As the third title in the SmackDown! series and the first on PlayStation 2, 'WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It' delivers the unparalleled World Wrestling Federation excitement that players expect on a next generation system," stated Jeff Lapin, vice chairman and COO, THQ. "'WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It' is loaded with thousands of moves, authentic Titan Tron(TM) entrances and the feature everyone has been waiting for -- exclusive play-by-play commentary with Tazz(TM) and Michael Cole(TM)."

"'WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It' combines tremendous excitement that is true to programming, with the precise visuals that PlayStation 2 is famous for," stated Stephen Berman, president and COO, JAKKS Pacific. "Considering the World Wrestling Federation's devoted fan base, we anticipate that it's going to be another can't-miss hit for the holiday season."

"This is the most realistic World Wrestling Federation branded video game to date. THQ and JAKKS have done an excellent job at capturing the feel of the show and implementing it into 'WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It' for PlayStation 2. They truly understand our unique form of entertainment, and I believe that our fans will be excited with the end result," said Donna Goldsmith, senior vice president of Consumer Products, WWFE.

About "WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It"

"WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It" is the newest title developed by Yuke's Co. Ltd. of Japan, the critically acclaimed creators of "WWF SmackDown!(TM)'' and ``WWF SmackDown!(TM) 2: Know Your Role." Players will square off against more than 40 World Wrestling Federation Superstars in more than 70 different matches, as the most electrifying show in sports-entertainment comes to life like never before. All-new matches, an enhanced story mode and TV-style presentation make this the most in-depth World Wrestling Federation title to date.

Utilizing the power of the PlayStation 2, "WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It" brings unsurpassed detail, lightning-fast action, multiple camera angles, thousands of moves and play-by-play commentary from Tazz and Michael Cole. From the opening Titan Tron entrance to the final bell, each World Wrestling Federation Superstar comes to life with exquisite detail and true to life motion.

For more information about "WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It" and the rest of THQ's holiday 2001 lineup, visit www.thq.com.

About World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc.

World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with sales offices in New York City, Chicago and Toronto. The company can be found online at wwf.com and wwfecorpbiz.com.

About JAKKS Pacific

JAKKS Pacific is a multi-brand toy company that designs, develops, produces and markets toys and related products under various brand names (including Flying Colors�, Road Champs�, Remco�, Child Guidance�, Color Club� and Pentech�) in multiple product categories, including: Wheels; Action Figures; Crafts/Activities/Stationery; Infant/Pre-School; Writing Instruments; Plush; and Dolls.

The company also participates in a joint venture with THQ Inc. that has exclusive worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Federation� video games.

About THQ

THQ Inc. develops and publishes interactive entertainment software worldwide for a variety of hardware platforms including PC CD-ROM, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. The THQ Web site is located at www.thq.com.