WWE is in talks with networks for the next set of media rights deals for Raw and SmackDown ahead of those contracts with USA Network (NBCUniversal) and FOX expiring next year.
WWE is out of its exclusive negotiations window with NBCU and FOX, allowing them to remain in talks and speak with other networks.
As previously reported, WWE CEO Nick Khan recently spoke highly of Amazon and stated the company is open to moving SmackDown to a different night should they switch networks.
While speaking at the JPMorgan Global TMT Teleconference on Tuesday, Khan spoke about a wide range of WWE topics, including the company being open to a third hour of Friday Night SmackDown.
WWE added a third hour to Monday Night Raw in 2012 after getting more money from the USA Network and has kept it despite the fan criticism that it waters down the product and makes the show too long.
Khan stated that WWE is currently in talks with international cities about 2024 dates as the promotion looks to do more shows outside of the United States.
Regarding the growth of women in WWE, Khan stated he expects more females to join the company before pointing out they get paid as well as the men wrestlers.
At this same teleconference, Khan revealed WWE is having discussions about what they can do with the third hour of Raw, including whether to make it more adult themed.
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