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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 18, 2019 6:39:09 GMT -5
Main points...
*SmackDown will be pre-empted for Game 3 of the World Series (likely the fourth week of the run), it will likely be on FS1 that week.
*There will be a one-hour launch show at the end of September to help familiarise FOX viewers with the WWE's stars and storylines.
*There are talks to get NXT on television, the most likely scenario is a weekly show on FS1 on Wednesdays going up against AEW on TNT.
*There will be a weekly talk show on FS1 with Renee Young as the host, likely to be on Tuesdays.
*FOX will promote WWE like it's a "legitimate sport", but as a choreographed sports presentation.
*There will be huge promotion of the move, including WWE Superstars on a "moving truck" going from city to city to make fans aware of the move.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jul 18, 2019 6:41:16 GMT -5
I'd really prefer they leave NXT on the Network.
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Post by H-Virus on Jul 18, 2019 6:42:43 GMT -5
I thought AEW was going to air on Tuesdays, or did that change without me noticing?
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Post by TWERKIN' MAGGLE on Jul 18, 2019 6:46:34 GMT -5
I thought AEW was going to air on Tuesdays, or did that change without me noticing? Its going to Wednesday’s unless they decide to move basketball, which wouldn’t happen in 5000 years.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 18, 2019 6:48:24 GMT -5
I thought AEW was going to air on Tuesdays, or did that change without me noticing? The original plan was Tuesdays, until they realised they'd be pre-empted most weeks by the NBA. Wednesdays was the best alternative night.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2019 7:07:53 GMT -5
They are also planning a digital primer, where viewers can get a behind-the-scenes look at the product, which will teach viewers inside terms. Jim Cornette just felt an intense but fleeting chest pain and isn't sure why.
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Post by The Dark Order Inferno on Jul 18, 2019 7:16:32 GMT -5
Well, this means Vince will get a lot more hands on with NXT. I'm sure Velveteen Dream will love that.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jul 18, 2019 7:22:20 GMT -5
Man, that's a really weird coincidence that they're considering moving NXT to television right as AEW's show is starting up.
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Post by thechase on Jul 18, 2019 7:23:57 GMT -5
*There will be huge promotion of the move, including WWE Superstars on a "moving truck" going from city to city to make fans aware of the move. "I'll be your herooooooo"
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Post by isink on Jul 18, 2019 7:29:48 GMT -5
I'd really prefer they leave NXT on the Network. WWE - We can do that - That will be $10 million.
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Post by Dub H on Jul 18, 2019 7:30:11 GMT -5
They are also planning a digital primer, where viewers can get a behind-the-scenes look at the product, which will teach viewers inside terms. Jim Cornette just felt an intense but fleeting chest pain and isn't sure why. And somehow this will be the Bucks's fault
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jul 18, 2019 7:34:19 GMT -5
That whole "help familiarize FOX viewers" thing is so hilariously stupid. The same fans who watch on USA are the ones who will be watching on FOX. We just, you know, hit a different number on our remote.
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Post by The Lach is very tired on Jul 18, 2019 7:36:13 GMT -5
If NXT leaves the network then I'll be cancelling my subscription.
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Post by Steveweiser on Jul 18, 2019 7:37:12 GMT -5
That whole "help familiarize FOX viewers" thing is so hilariously stupid. The same fans who watch on USA are the ones who will be watching on FOX. We just, you know, hit a different number on our remote. They're banking on people without cable starting to watch. Don't know how many that would be, but FOX are hoping a significant number.
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Post by Dub H on Jul 18, 2019 7:39:51 GMT -5
That whole "help familiarize FOX viewers" thing is so hilariously stupid. The same fans who watch on USA are the ones who will be watching on FOX. We just, you know, hit a different number on our remote. They're banking on people without cable starting to watch. Don't know how many that would be, but FOX are hoping a significant number. My bet would be a it will end up with a lot of wasted money on advertising.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Jul 18, 2019 7:41:15 GMT -5
I swear they’ve done the moving truck bit once before
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jul 18, 2019 7:41:25 GMT -5
We have enough trouble trying to keep the hardcore fanbase from overusing the insider terminology, and they want to teach the casual fans about it?
Can’t wait for Grandma to talk about why WWE should stop burying her favourite wrestler by jobbing them out all the time.
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Post by Spider2024 on Jul 18, 2019 7:44:50 GMT -5
*There will be a one-hour launch show at the end of September to help familiarise FOX viewers with the WWE's stars and storylines. As well as to familiarise WWE's stars with which brand they actually belong to at that given time. They are also planning a digital primer, where viewers can get a behind-the-scenes look at the product, which will teach viewers inside terms. Jim Cornette just felt an intense but fleeting chest pain and isn't sure why. He then simply assumed that Russo must have said something stupid that hour.
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Post by eJm on Jul 18, 2019 7:45:36 GMT -5
I swear they’ve done the moving truck bit once before The RAW move back to USA had that as a campaign. This seems more like a American tour version of it which is...weird. I actually do like the idea of a more sports presented show because I also think they’ll be a middle ground where they’re allowed to present the characters more and what they do matters. I could be wrong but that’s how I always saw it. The rest does sound like FOX really wants to justify the purchase which I can’t blame them to do but from an outsider perspective it’s a bit...worrying I guess. I will say that storyline explanation special sounds like must watch TV but not for the reason they probably want it to be.
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Post by bearned on Jul 18, 2019 7:46:28 GMT -5
Makes sense that they promote the product but a show where they go backstage and explain ‘insider terms’ sounds awful.
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