WWE Friday Night Smackdown could now be associated with a different day of the week as “Friday” could now be replace with some other date of the week. WWE CEO Nick Khan recently spoke to MoffettNathanson’s Inaugural Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference where he revealed that the blue brand of WWE could now change its date if needed.
But what could be the need behind this potential night change of the blue brand of WWE? Nick Khan confirmed if WWE fails to negotiate their next TV deal with FOX for the blue show of WWE, it could definitely move nights. Right now, Smackdown is one of the major shows of WWE which get aired on Friday every week.
Breaking: Smackdown Could Be Moving Nights? Nick Khan Provides Answer
Tony Maglio who is the executive editor of Indie Wire recently wrote on his regarding this matter, “WWE’s Nick Khan just said #SmackDown could switch nights (again) if it goes somewhere else for its next deal. Was speaking pretty highly of Amazon…
Magilo wrote on his other tweet, “Either way, Khan, being interviewed at the SVB MoffettNathanson Conference, foresees a U.S. rights increase of 1.5x or so. So, we’re talking about an opening figure of $1.5 billion for 5 years of #SmackDown, should length of term remain same.
Smackdown Could Move Nights If FOX Negotiation Collapses
Tony Magilo also wrote, “Khan also laid out a case for Netflix to want WWE (It has a lot to do with India) and complimented their entry into live. (The Chris Rock special, not the #LoveIsBlind reunion disaster)”
Previously, the blue show of WWE had been aired on different dates like Tuesday and Friday. But RAW had always been a Monday Night show since the very first day of its debut. For 30 long years, WWE has managed to keep their red brand on Mondays and who can forget its rivalry with WCW Nitro which is mostly referred as the Monday Night Wars.
But could WWE face any difficulties on finding a new TV deal for the blue show of WWE? The chances are very low since the blue brand generates more viewership every week. The biggest attraction of the promotion Roman Reigns is working on Smackdown and this is the biggest positive side of the blue brand so there should not be any difficulties.
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