Finalists to Compete on Xbox 360 consoles at Fifth Annual THQ Superstar Challenge in Detroit to Win Floor Seats at WrestleMania 23

WHAT: THQ Inc. and JAKKS Pacific, in conjunction with World Wrestling Entertainment, Best Buy, Global Gaming League and Microsoft, are sponsoring an online video game tournament for WWE(r) SmackDown(r) vs. Raw(r) 2007 via Xbox Live(r) online entertainment network.

From now until February 28, aspiring WWE Superstars can test their skills in open ladder play, earning points for each victorious match. On March 3, the 64 players with the most points will go on to compete in an online single elimination tournament.

The top two finalists will receive an all expenses paid trip to the 5th Annual THQ Superstar Challenge in Detroit, site of WrestleMania(r) 23, where they will play the championship match in front of a live audience at the Gem Theatre on March 29.

The winner of the championship match will receive two floor tickets to WrestleMania 23, a WWE Championship Belt and other prizes. The runner-up will receive two tickets to WrestleMania 23 and a prize pack. In addition, the top 16 runners-up in the online competition will receive WrestleMania-themed prizes.

A list of official rules, tournament schedules and prizing can be found at www.bestbuy.com/gamingtournaments and www.ggl.com.

WHEN: Today – February 28: Open Ladder Competition
March 3-11: Single Elimination Tournament
March 29: Finalist Competition at Superstar Challenge

WHERE: Players can sign up for the tournament at www.bestbuy.com/gamingtournaments or www.ggl.com. The competition takes place on Xbox Live.