Exhibit 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-92041 and 333-92376 on Form S-8 and Nos. 333-49930 and 333-72536 on Form S-3 of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. of our report dated June 13, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. for the year ended April 30, 2003. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Stamford, Connecticut July 2, 2003