Possible WWE Television Network?

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon says that he is planning to launch a WWE Television Network by June-August 2011.
He said that the Network is already in the works.

"Right now, we're continuing along the lines of a formula in which we will soon be presenting and taking the next steps. We think there is tremendous opportunity," he said. "If things happen as we hope, it will be a really big game-changer. There is huge opportunity as it relates to domestically and internationally. We are pursuing that and taking the next steps."

Vince McMahon doesn't think that the current TV partners associated with the WWE will mind promoting their new network around the programming schedule of the WWE unlike the NFL.

Vince said that WWE has plans to keep Monday Night Raw on the USA Network while Smackdown's future is uncertain.

"The strategy will be maintaining the broadcasts, therefore, keeping Raw on USA Net for many years to come and find a really strong home, whether it be MyNet or someone else, for Smackdown," he said. "We don't see any interruption for Raw or Smackdown. The new network could tie-in to Raw and Smackdown and enhance the two brands."

Source: Prowrestlingscoops.com

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Comments

1. Comment #1

   GO WWE! but pleas... work on the superstars to big guys! Steriodes that is wat i want to see!

   Posted by thedutchrocks on Friday, February 12, 2010

2. Comment #2

   For everybody that has been saying Vince has lost his touch on how to be a succesfull businessman; Na Na Na Na Na. I think this is a logical step for WWE, they're big enough to cut out the middle man. But they absolutely have to make sure they make it a big succes cause it will cost a large amount of WWE's capital.

   Posted by TeeZee a.k.a Justin Angel on Friday, February 12, 2010

3. Comment #3

   wow.. how much money does Vince have?

   Posted by on Friday, February 12, 2010

4. Comment #4

   Will the network be international or only in the USA?

   Posted by on Friday, February 12, 2010

5. Comment #5

   The WWE video library alone can run this network for months on end.

   Posted by on Friday, February 12, 2010

6. Comment #6

   I agree re video library. The question is will it be part of a basic cable package, or an independent channel add-on like HBO is? Personally, I think he should go back to offering everything via over-the-air broadcasting will be far lucrative, but Vince burned that bridge when he screwed up his association with NBC for Saturday Night's Main Event. Has anyone else noticed how much that show sucks since it has been brought back? It used to stand for sweet matches that were essentially pay-per-view worthy, but on SNME instead as a way to add to the storyline and appease the fans until the next PPV. Now, you're lucky to see a decent match at all, let alone a solid 3 or 4 of them. Ah well...WWE will burn out into the garbage that it's become...barring them raking in serious cash between now and the launch of that WWE channel.

   Posted by Koj Tije Dedo on Friday, February 12, 2010

7. Comment #7

   Wrestling sucks.

   Posted by on Friday, February 12, 2010

8. Comment #8

   This is for Comment #7--- if wrestling sucks then why are you reading abuot it.. Nobody makes you read this stuff Dumbass

   Posted by Austin on Friday, February 12, 2010

9. Comment #9

   I think this is a bad step. What programs could they possibly have other than recap shows?

   Posted by X on Friday, February 12, 2010

10. Comment #10

    well, maybe they'll show some good matches (not optimistic)

    Posted by Kuvey A on Friday, February 12, 2010

11. Comment #11

    this could be the thing that could launch vince up into the next level.....IF he does it right, and it sounds like he isn't rushing into anything so thats a good sign
    
    one possibility could be to start showing house shows on the new network, and actually move storylines on those shows that normally dont get a mention at all besides when someone gets injured, they would be able to do so much more if they would do that;

    Posted by ... on Saturday, February 13, 2010

12. Comment #12

    Wrestling sucks.

    Posted by on Saturday, February 13, 2010

13. Comment #13

    Yeah, the guy who says wrestling sucks is probably trying to get a fight going or something.

    Posted by on Saturday, February 13, 2010

14. Comment #14

    #12 - No, you suck!

    Posted by on Saturday, February 13, 2010

15. Comment #15

    actually kind of old news.anyways the deal died when comcast bougt NBc.

    Posted by . on Saturday, February 13, 2010

16. Comment #16

    number 12 and 14 you both suck

    Posted by on Saturday, February 13, 2010

17. Comment #17

    No you!

    Posted by on Saturday, February 13, 2010

18. Comment #18

    #1.............Hooked on phonics................ Get it and use it

    Posted by on Sunday, February 14, 2010

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