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Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Jim Ross
"There is something so down home and folksy about Jim Ross. Even if you aren’t a fan of professional wrestling, it’s hard not to be drawn to him."
Disney, Amazon Reportedly Exploring WWE Media Rights
WWE will continue its quest for a new broadcast home, and has postulated deals with various over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms as a potential move.
WWE Legend The Iron Sheik Remembered By Sports Media
"Following the announcement of his death, many sports talk shows took time out to pay tribute."
WWE Announces New Twitch Partnership
The new presentation will feature a rotating panel of hosts and contain appearances from various WWE personalities and superstars.
Multiple State Regulators Push Back on Effort to Legalize Gambling on WWE
"In March, Alex Sherman of CNBC reported that WWE had meetings with regulators in Colorado and Michigan."
Nick Khan Expects 150% Price Increase For Next WWE TV Deal
"The WWE's media rights deals with Comcast and FOX are set to expire. Right now, both companies are in an exclusive negotiating window to renew their deals."
FOX Spotlights Derek Jeter, Dallas Cowboys & College Football at Upfront
“We didn’t cancel. We didn’t move out of upfront week.”
WWE Smackdown Not Mentioned At FOX Upfronts
"While plenty of the FOX Sports portfolio and personalities were shown off at the event, one name that was notably absent was the WWE."
WWE Tried To Get Other Bidders to Partner Against Endeavor Offer
"The WWE drew considerable interest from the time it was put up for sale, with more than 60 counterparties exploring a potential acquisition."
Lachlan Murdoch on New Sports Rights at FOX: ‘I Wouldn’t Expect Anything Dramatic’
"We're constantly adjusting, but we do it with, I think, a real commitment to discipline in terms of what rights we would acquire or dispose of.”