Kemo
08-17-2019, 06:14 PM
In the past few days, a pitch was allegedly made that would see WWE reportedly move NXT to the USA Network. This follows rumors that the show would be appearing on FS1, alongside SmackDown’s debut on FOX.
According to PWInsider, the promotion’s plans for the black-and-gold brand would see NXT extend to a live two-hour weekly show. Episodes would still take place primarily in Full Sail University, Florida.
Notably, the proposed plans would see NXT’s television debut occur on October 2nd—the same day that All Elite Wrestling launches on TNT.
Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com also commented on the possibility of NXT going live with USA Network.
He explained that WWE fans are more familiar with watching USA over FS1, which works in USA Network’s favor. He also questioned whether WWE would broadcast live every week or bi-weekly. Apparently, both options have been discussed, but, ultimately, there will be a live element incorporated going forward.
It’s speculated that if WWE doesn’t remove NXT from the WWE Network, then the show could extend to three hours.
If this were to happen, two hours would take place live on the USA Network. The third, presumably, would broadcast via the WWE Network.
If, however, WWE decided to remove NXT completely from their WWE Network lineup, the question becomes: how are Network subscribers going to feel about it, and will it harm their subscriber count?
According to PWInsider, the promotion’s plans for the black-and-gold brand would see NXT extend to a live two-hour weekly show. Episodes would still take place primarily in Full Sail University, Florida.
Notably, the proposed plans would see NXT’s television debut occur on October 2nd—the same day that All Elite Wrestling launches on TNT.
Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com also commented on the possibility of NXT going live with USA Network.
He explained that WWE fans are more familiar with watching USA over FS1, which works in USA Network’s favor. He also questioned whether WWE would broadcast live every week or bi-weekly. Apparently, both options have been discussed, but, ultimately, there will be a live element incorporated going forward.
It’s speculated that if WWE doesn’t remove NXT from the WWE Network, then the show could extend to three hours.
If this were to happen, two hours would take place live on the USA Network. The third, presumably, would broadcast via the WWE Network.
If, however, WWE decided to remove NXT completely from their WWE Network lineup, the question becomes: how are Network subscribers going to feel about it, and will it harm their subscriber count?