WWE and USA Network today announced an agreement in principle to air WWE’s weekly Wednesday night show, NXT, live on USA Network at 8/7c starting September 18. Following NXT’s growth in popularity, the new two-hour weekly show will expand its reach on USA Network, the leader in cable entertainment, while staying in its ...
Read More »Susan Levison Named Head of WWE® Studios
WWE this week announced that Susan Levison has been named Senior Vice President and Head of WWE Studios, reporting to WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson. WWE Studios is the organization’s multi-platform content division that develops and produces scripted and non-scripted series, documentaries, animated programming and feature films. WWE Studios has already seen success ...
Read More »Telekom Sport to Televise Raw® and SmackDown® in Romania
WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Telekom Sport today announced a new multi-year agreement to broadcast WWE’s flagship programs Raw® and SmackDown® in Romania. Every week beginning next Friday, July 27, Telekom Sport 1 will air a two-hour version of Raw at 11 p.m. on Fridays and SmackDown at 11 p.m. on Sundays, both with Romanian commentary. “Telekom Sport continues ...
Read More »FITE announces TV syndication deals for “FITE In Focus”
FITE.TV, the premium digital network for live streaming of combat sports globally, unveiled today it has signed distribution agreements with select TV stations to start airing FITE original programming – FITE In Focus – on a weekly appointment viewing schedule through broadcast syndication. Starting this month, FITE In Focus weekly ...
Read More »L’Équipe and WWE Announce Free-to-Air Broadcast Agreement in France
WWE (NYSE: WWE) and L’Équipe, the leading French free TV channel dedicated to sport, have announced a new agreement to broadcast WWE’s flagship program Raw® on free-to-air television in France. Beginning March 10, L’Équipe channel la chaine L’Équipe will air a one-hour version of Raw at 10 a.m. on Saturdays with an ...
Read More »Māori Television to Broadcast WWE® Programming on Free-to-Air TV for the First Time in New Zealand
WWE and Māori Television, New Zealand’s indigenous broadcaster, today announced a new agreement to broadcast WWE’s flagship programs Raw® and SmackDown® on free-to-air TV in English and te reo Māori for the first time in New Zealand. Beginning February 24, Māori Television channel (English and te reo Māori) will televise a one-hour version of Raw at ...
Read More »New XFL kicks off in 2020
Professional football will be reimagined when the new XFL kicks off in early 2020, Vince McMahon announced in a live stream event today. The XFL will deliver a fan-centric, innovative experience, including shorter, fast-paced games and a family-friendly environment, complemented by cross-platform viewing options and real-time fan engagement. Plans for the XFL ...
Read More »Nickelodeon, John Cena Prep Kids Choice Awards, Other Projects
Nickelodeon announced today that WWE Superstar John Cena is returning to host the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for the second time, while also breaking new ground at the network with two firsts: Cena will get into character by lending his voice to an original villain named Baron Draxum in the brand-new 2D ...
Read More »NextVR and WWE® Bring Fans Closer to the Action with Virtual Reality
NextVR, the leader in broadcasting live events in virtual reality, and WWE today announced a new partnership to bring fans unique WWE experiences in virtual reality, featuring highlights from select 2018 WWE special events. The virtual reality experiences will be approximately 10 minutes in length and available for free to ...
Read More »WWE® Thanks America’s Armed Forces with 15th Annual Tribute to the Troops® Celebration
WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced that the 15th annual WWE Tribute to the Troops event will be held on Tuesday, December 5 at Naval Base San Diego with a two-hour special airing Thursday, December 14 at 8/7C on USA Network. WWE began Tribute to the Troops in 2003 as a way to honor our servicemen and ...
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