Endeavor and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel was present at Bloomberg’s Screentime conference, where he spoke about the deal for WWE SmackDown to leave FOX for a return to the USA Network in October 2024 after signing a five-year agreement between WWE and NBCUniversal.
Emanuel touted WWE’s ability to be flexible in airing its programming no matter which night a TV network wants to air it and how there’s plenty of interest in the programming rights to Raw and NXT.
Following the news of SmackDown’s deal, it was reported the network isn’t expected to renew the rights to Raw and NXT.
Since the creation of WWE Raw, the show has aired on Monday nights. Following Emanuel’s comments, WrestleVotes came out with a report noting Endeavor is open to moving the show to a different night if it is something a TV network wants.
Those in WWE are reportedly hoping it will remain on Monday nights.
Regarding the rumors of RAW moving nights, Endeavor is definitely open to it, which they have stated. I can say from a backstage (off camera) standpoint, there are tons of people who want RAW to continue on Mondays as is. Time will tell.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) October 12, 2023
