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TKO COO Mark Shapiro spoke at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom conference on Wednesday and revealed that the WWE and Netflix discussions originally focused on the WWE NXT brand only. Shapiro stated that with the deal, they cracked the code to bring live sports to Netflix, and that the partnership alone de-risked the  Continue Reading »

In an interview with The MMA Hour With Ariel Helwani to promote their upcoming reality TV series “Love & WWE: Bianca And Montez”, WWE superstars Montez Ford and Bianca Belair discussed several topics, including WWE RAW moving to Netflix from January 2025. Belair stated, “It’s big, I mean I think it’s going to be great,  Continue Reading »

Netflix released the following interview featuring CEO Ted Sarandos discussing several topics, including WWE RAW moving to the streaming platform from January 2025. “We are thrilled to bring WWE live programming to our members around the world. WWE RAW is sports entertainment, which is right in the sweet spot of our sports business, which is  Continue Reading »

In an interview with The Pat McAfee Show, WWE President Nick Khan discussed several topics, including the potential of WWE RAW switching the night it airs when the move to Netflix kicks in from January 2025. “At this moment in time, it remains Monday Night RAW< but keep in mind we’ve got ten and a  Continue Reading »

In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk On The Street, Endeavor/TKO CEO Ari Emanuel discussed several topics, including the WWE/Netflix deal, the push to streaming content and much more. Emanuel said that the financial terms of the Netflix deal are in line with the stock market’s expectations, when it came to the increase for WWE RAW’s  Continue Reading »

WWE and Netflix sent out the following: Netflix to Become New Home of WWE Raw Beginning 2025 Long-Term Deal Brings Weekly Live Sports Entertainment to Netflix STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program –  Continue Reading »

Netflix Japan have announced that a series titled “The Queen of Villains” will be coming to the streaming platform in 2024, which will tell the untold story of Dump Matsumoto. The synopsis for the series reads, “Professional female wrestler Dump Matsumoto, who achieved fame in the 1980’s. As a young woman, Dump Matsumoto hoped to  Continue Reading »

“Wrestlers”, a documentary series focusing on talent in Ohio Valley Wrestling, Al Snow, and those behind the promotion is set to premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, September 13th, according to a report from Variety. The series from producer Greg Whiteley, who has previously created “Cheer” and “Last Chance U” for Netflix focuses on a story  Continue Reading »

WWE sent out the following: Zack Ryder and his collection featured in “Making Fun: The Story of Funko” Former Intercontinental Champion and WWE’s resident toy aficionado Zack Ryder is featured in the new documentary, “Making Fun: The Story of Funko,” highlighting the rise of the purveyors of Pop! vinyl figures, bobbleheads and other wildly sought-after  Continue Reading »

Netflix announced today that season two of their GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling) series will premiere on the service on June 29th. The second series will feature 10 episodes, similar to the first series of the show.

WWE stars will be facing off in a rap battle against the stars of Netflix’s GLOW series this Sunday, March 18th for an upcoming episode of TBS’ “Drop The Mic” series, according to a report from Squared Circle Sirens. The rap battle will see Team WWE (Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Alicia Fox and Carmella) battle  Continue Reading »

Netflix have announced that they have renewed Ultimate Beastmaster for a third season on their service, with a new format and the show featuring contestants from the United Kingdom and Australia for the first time. Former WWE superstar turned UFC fighter CM Punk will be co-hosting the United States side of things, alongside current presenter  Continue Reading »

Netflix’s series on GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) has been nominated for four awards at the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards. GLOW received a Best Comedy Series nomination, while Alison Brie who plays Ruth Wilder (aka Zoya The Destroyer) received a Best Actress in a Comedy Series nomination. Marc Maron, who plays Sam Sylvia, received a  Continue Reading »

In an interview with The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, Alison Brie commented on Chavo Guerrero training her for the Netflix series GLOW and how Chavo’s uncle, Mando Guerrero, was the trainer of the original women involved with GLOW. “We were a bit nervous about that ourselves! But we trained with Chavo Guerrero, Jr., who is  Continue Reading »

In an interview with iNews, Chavo Guerrero commented on training the cast of the Netflix series GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling), how long he had to train them and more. Highlights of the interview are below: On training the cast of the show: “I just assumed everybody knew the rules of wrestling. [Laughs] After about  Continue Reading »

Donald Wood of Ring Rust Radio sent along the following: My name is Donald Wood from Ring Rust Radio and Bleacher Report. We had Former WWE & TNA Star KIA STEVENS on the show this week, and it was a great episode with plenty of exclusive content. Below is the full interview on YouTube and  Continue Reading »

Donald Wood of Ring Rust Radio sent out the following: My name is Donald Wood from Ring Rust Radio, Forbes and Bleacher Report. We had Lucha Underground Champion Johnny Mundo on the show this week, and it was a great episode with plenty of exclusive content. YouTube interview: https://youtu.be/DDQx7rkciEo Full Show Link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ringrustradio/2017/03/15/ring-rust-radio-mar-15-w-wwe-mark-madness-2017-johnny-mundo-interview Johnny Mundo  Continue Reading »

In an update on the report from yesterday that the Netflix original series on GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling would debut next month, an error was made when the material that would be released officially next month on Netflix simply listed GLOW. The material has since been updated and what will be added on March  Continue Reading »

Netflix will debut the first season of their original series GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling on Friday, March 31st, with all ten episodes of the first season being made available to view on that date. Alison Brie will be playing the lead in the comedy, which is based on David McLane’s 1980’s female wrestling promotion,  Continue Reading »

In an update on the reports that the first two seasons of Lucha Underground will be heading to the Netflix platform, the promotion confirmed the news today, but shot down reports that the show would be added to the service as of this Wednesday, instead announcing that the show will be added this Spring. Dorian  Continue Reading »