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NBC Touts 2024 – 2025 USA Network Slate – WWE SmackDown, ‘WWE Week’, & More

Ryan Clark - May 9, 2024

NBCUniversal sent out a press release today to tout its 2024 – 2025 season on the USA Network. This will include the arrival of...

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What Should the 4 WWE NBC Primetime Specials Be Called?

Anthony Mango - September 23, 2023

With the announcement that WWE has agreed to a five-year deal with NBCUniversal to bring SmackDown to USA Network in October 2024, something else...

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Minimal WWE Presence At NBC Upfronts Today, No Word On NXT Deal

Saptarshi Sinha - May 15, 2023

NBCUniversal held its TV upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York earlier today and WWE had a minimal presence at the...

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Bianca Belair & Montez Ford To Appear At NFL Playoff Game

David Esposito - January 17, 2023

WWE power couple Bianca Belair & Montez Ford will be appearing at an NFL playoff game this weekend. According to a report from Pwinsider, Ford...

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NBC Removes ‘AGT: Extreme’ Featuring Nikki Bella From Its Schedule

Jon Fuentes - May 16, 2022

Deadline reports that NBC has removed "AGT: Extreme," the competition show featuring WWE Hall Of Famer Nikki Bella, from its schedule. The show, along...

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NBCUniversal & YouTube TV Agree To A New Deal

Ryan Clark - October 2, 2021

As we've been reporting here on eWn, Google and NBCUniversal have been in a standoff over NBC channels streaming on YouTube TV. A deadline...

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Nikki Bella Lands A Huge Gig On The NBC Network

Ryan Clark - October 1, 2021

NBC announced today that WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella will be a judge on America’s Got Talent: Extreme, which is a spinoff of...

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NBCUniversal & YouTube TV Agree To A Short-Term Extension

Ryan Clark - October 1, 2021

We reported earlier this week here on eWn that NBCUniversal and Google were in a dispute over the rights fees to NBCU Networks airing...

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Both NBC And FOX Unhappy With WWE

Jozef Kostecki - June 19, 2021

After a report today from Dave Meltzer, it has emerged that both FOX and NBC Universal are unhappy with some of the decisions made...

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The Rock To Appear On NBC Sunday Morning, Shawn Michaels Comments On Kevin Nash

Brandon Ewing - May 1, 2021

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson revealed earlier on Saturday that he will be appearing on NBC tomorrow morning to promote his new brand of Tequila,...

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NBC Universal Focusing On Streaming, SyFy’s Future In Question?

Brandon Ewing - September 28, 2020

There are major changes in the TV industry going on as WWE’s broadcast partner NBCUniversal pivots its attention toward streaming, which could have implications...

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NBCUniversal’s TV Studios Reorganized, WWE Ally Bonnie Hammer Involved

Ryan Clark - October 8, 2019

Long-time WWE ally Bonnie Hammer has been put in charge of NBCUniversal's full television division. NBC Universal sent out the following press release on...

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Eve Torres & Kelly Kelly At WrestleMania 33?, John Cena Hosting NBC’s “Today Show”, More

Ryan Clark - March 26, 2017

As a reminder, WWE Superstar John Cena will be hosting the 9AM EST hour of The Today Show on NBC on Monday and Tuesday....

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More Information On The Upcoming 30 for 30: This Was The XFL Episode

Kyle DaCosta - January 16, 2017

The ESPN 30 for 30: This Was the XFL will air on February 2nd at 9 PM ET. The program will be a mostly a...

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John Cena Booked To Host Saturday Night Live Next Weekend

Kyle DaCosta - December 2, 2016

John Cena will be hosting Saturday Night Live next weekend, as NBC announced today that he will host the December 10th episode, with singer...

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Ricky Steamboat Says WWE Refused To Let Him Turn Heel Early On, The Rock/NBC News & More

Ryan Clark - August 7, 2016

The NBC Network will be airing a new preview for the upcoming Disney animated feature "Moana." The film stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and...

Editorial

WWE Sends Out A Tweet Regarding Donald Trump’s Firing From NBC Today, Darren Young/Pride Photo

Ryan Clark - June 29, 2015

-- As previously reported, NBC has cut ties with Donald Trump following his referring to Mexican illegal immigrants as “killers and rapists.” WWE has...

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WWE Superstars Don “Red Noses” For A Good Cause

rachel.miller.3348 - May 21, 2015

WWE is joining NBC Universal in promoting "Red Nose Day," a campaign dedicated to raising money for poor and young people in the United...

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Photos Of Triple H, Natalya, Chris Jericho & Hulk Hogan At The NBC Upfronts In NYC Yesterday

Ryan Clark - May 15, 2015

Here are some photos of the WWE stars and divas at the NBC Universal Upfronts in New York…Spending the day in NYC with @StephMcMahon...

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News On The Upcoming Undertaker Book, Hogan, Jericho & Other WWE Superstars At NBC Upfront Today

Ryan Clark - May 14, 2015

-- Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho, Natalya, Titus O’Neil, The Bella Twins, Eva Marie and Roman Reigns will all be at the NBC/Universal Cable upfront...

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Backstage News On The Authority’s WWE Future

Staff - March 19, 2015

For those of you wondering why The Authority has been the focal point of WWE TV Programming as of late is because NBC representatives...

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The Early Rating Numbers For WWE’s Tribute To The Troops Replay Special On NBC Last Night

Staff - December 28, 2014

Credit: Zap2It.comThe one-hour, edited NBC broadcast version of the 2014 WWE Tribute to the Troops special averaged 1.55 million viewers. The show drew a...

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Move Over Rodney Dangerfield, This Guy Gets No Respect

Staff - August 4, 2014

Move over Rodney Dangerfield, this guy "gets no respect."On Sunday, WWE aired the one-hour edited version of WrestleMania XXX on the nationally accessible NBC...

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Daniel Bryan Not Mentioned On The WWE-NBC WrestleMania Presser, WWE Network News

Staff - July 18, 2014

-- Many WWE Network subscribers who haven't logged into their accounts for a few weeks recently received notices reminding them to login and be...

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WWE & NBC Send Out A Press Release Regarding The WrestleMania 30 Special

Staff - July 16, 2014

The following press release by issued by WWE and NBC today…"WRESTLEMANIA® 30: THE WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE" TO AIR ON NBC SUNDAY, AUG. 3Hourlong Telecast...

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Update: No Deal Between WWE & NBC Universal

Staff - February 18, 2014

According to Variety, NBC Universal and WWE did not reach a new deal for the WWE"s TV rights during the exclusive negotiating period that...

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Why Edge Cut His Hair Short + NBC/Wrestling Update & More

Staff - September 6, 2012

Partial Source: Pwinsider -- As noted yesterday here on the website, NBC has decided against going forward with its commitment to a drama pilot about...