NXT Moves to The CW: Live Events, Free TV

0:00On April 28th, WWE just dropped major news on NXT's premium live events. They're heading exclusively to the CW starting this summer with the Great. American Bash. This multi-year deal covers 20 events live coast to coast, including stand and deliver, deadline and vengeance day. For the first time ever, these shows had broadcast TV, no subscription needed. The CW already airs NXT every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern, 7th Central. Making it the one-stop spot for the brand's weekly action and big matches. Before this, the events were on peacock after a deal ended last month, with one recent show streaming free on YouTube. CW President Brad Schwartz called it a perfect fit, saying NXT's loyal fans have boosted their Tuesday nights, and now everyone gets the full. Storylines and title fights in one place. Shawn Michaels, WWE's talent development head, praised the CW for elevating NXT stars and bringing these events to free TV.

1:01This built on the five-year NXT deal, the CW signed last October, where the show has crushed ratings on the network. NXT has launched legends like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, and Becky Lynch to the main roster. With Tony DiAngelo holding the NXT title and Lola Vice as Women's Champ, fans can catch it all over the air for free, just grab an antenna. WWE's Shaking Up TV, from RAW on Netflix to Smackdown on USA, keeping the energy high across the board. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered pop culture coverage.