Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and TKO, recently attended Bloomberg’s Screentime conference. He discussed the WWE and NBCUniversal deal, which will move WWE SmackDown from FOX to the USA Network in October 2024.
Emanuel praised WWE for being flexible in airing its programming on any night chosen by a TV network. He also mentioned the high interest in the programming rights for RAW and NXT.
However, reports suggest that the network is unlikely to renew the rights for RAW and NXT. WrestleVotes reported that Endeavor is willing to move RAW to a different night if requested by a TV network, but WWE personnel are hoping it will stay on Monday nights. WrestleVotes reported the following,
“Regarding the rumors of RAW moving nights, Endeavor is definitely open to it, which they have stated. I can say from a backstage (off camera) standpoint there are tons of people who want RAW to continue on Mondays as is. Time will tell.”
Regarding the rumors of RAW moving nights, Endeavor is definitely open to it, which they have stated. I can say from a backstage (off camera) standpoint, there are tons of people who want RAW to continue on Mondays as is. Time will tell.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) October 12, 2023
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The WWE and NBCUniversal deal has been making headlines recently, as it was announced that WWE SmackDown will be moving from FOX to the USA Network in October 2024. Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and TKO, discussed this deal at Bloomberg’s Screentime conference and praised WWE for their flexibility in airing their programming on any night chosen by a TV network.
One of the key points mentioned by Emanuel was the high interest in the programming rights for WWE’s flagship shows, RAW and NXT. However, there are reports suggesting that the network is unlikely to renew the rights for these shows. WrestleVotes reported that Endeavor is open to moving RAW to a different night if requested by a TV network, but there are many WWE personnel who hope it will continue to air on Monday nights.
The rumors of RAW potentially moving nights have sparked speculation among fans and industry insiders. While Endeavor is open to the idea, the decision ultimately lies in the hands of the TV network. Many people backstage, off-camera, are in favor of RAW continuing on Mondays as it has been for years. However, only time will tell what the future holds for RAW and its timeslot.
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In conclusion, the WWE and NBCUniversal deal has brought attention to the potential changes in programming rights for RAW and NXT. While there is uncertainty about RAW’s timeslot, fans and WWE personnel have expressed their desire for it to continue airing on Monday nights. As the negotiations progress, wrestling fans will eagerly await any updates regarding the future of RAW.