Note: This was recorded before news of SmackDown’s deal to FOX was reported.
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Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:
- WWE RAW will reportedly be renewed with USA Network at a rate of 3x
- Is SmackDown moving to another network?
- How will ever-growing TV rights fees affect WWE’s business and relationship with fans and business partners?
- WWE stock price reaction to the news
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- All-In SellsOut
- WWE Co-President George Barrios at JPM organ conference
- WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson & Charlotte Flair at Needham conference
- Average attendances for top Japanese promotions at Korakuen Hall
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