WWE to launch four network specials to make NBC primetime debut\
Stamford, CT, September 21, 2023 – WWE, a TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) company, and NBC Universal have agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership. Friday night smack down Returns to USA Network starting October 2024. Additionally, starting with the 2024/25 season, WWE will produce four prime time specials per year that will air on NBC, marking the first time WWE will air in prime time on the network.
smack down As one of the longest-running shows on television, it appears exclusively on NBCU and is regularly rated as the No. 1 show in the 18-49 demographic on Friday nights, starring John Cena, Many WWE Superstars will appear, including Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, and Charlotte Flair. And Rey Mysterio.
“NBCUniversal has been a great partner to WWE for decades,” said WWE President Nick Khan. “We are proud of this long-standing relationship. smack down We look forward to appearing on USA Network on Friday nights and premiering multiple WWE special events each year on NBC. ”
Francis Barwick, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, said, “NBCU and WWE have been instrumental in solidifying USA Network’s consistent position as the highest-rated cable entertainment network in live ratings. It is an honor and a thrill to continue our decades-long partnership.” “With Friday nights in the USA, prime time specials on NBC, and the WWE hub on Peacock, we will continue to leverage the power of our portfolio to best serve this passionate fan base. .”
As part of WWE and NBCUniversal’s long-standing relationship, USA Network is currently WWE NXT and wwe monday night raw, which is the #2 cable entertainment program of 2023 in the 18-49 demo. Showing that WWE viewers are deeply involved in his USA, WWE NXT (+27%) and wwe monday night raw (+15%) double-digit increase year-over-year in the target demographic. wwe monday night raw and WWE NXT will continue to air on USA Network until September 2024.
Additionally, starting in 2021, Peacock is the exclusive home of WWE Network in the United States, giving Peacock subscribers access to thousands of WWE titles, including original series, groundbreaking documentaries, and fan-favorite programming from the WWE archives. You can stream hours of on-demand programming.Premium live events etc. wrestlemania, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, more. WWE continues to drive high engagement on its platform, and in April of this year, wrestlemania 39 Livestream delivered a record-breaking weekend as Peacock’s highest weekend usage ever.
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