"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
Some argued that it was a long time coming, noting that Stern's work schedule wasn't in line with his high-figure salary. Others argued that Stern is a shell of his former self and has fallen from his perch as "The King of All Media."
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”