From the WWE Rumor Mill: NXT to air on The USA Network

What’s the story?

As listed on the USA Network’s website, the WWE may reportedly broadcast an NXT episode on the USA Network.

Apparently, multiple cable guides namely Comcast, FIOS and DirectTV are advertising that an NXT episode will air on the USA Network on Wednesday, December 13th at 7 pm ET.

In case you didn’t know…

The WWE’s NXT brand has been putting forth content since 2010 and generally airs on the WWE Network every Wednesday at 8 pm ET.

However, one ought to note that the WWE’s biggest shows ergo Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live broadcast on the USA Network.

The heart of the matter

The USA Network is owned by media giants NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group—with whom the WWE have shared a highly profitable business relationship over the years.

Multiple cable guides in the US including Comcast, FIOS and DirectTV have listed that an NXT episode will air at 7 pm ET on Wednesday, December 13th.

Furthermore, the USA Network website is also listing the aforementioned NXT episode’s upcoming broadcast by name—the screenshot of which can be seen below—

The USA Network is specifically advertising 'NXT' on its December 13th schedule

Additionally, the broadcast date for the NXT episode interestingly falls on the same week that the WWE takes over the USA Network.

What’s next?

The WWE Universe can generally watch NXT on the WWE Network.

Sportskeeda will keep fans updated on potential changes and exceptions in the NXT broadcast; in the days to come.

Author’s take

Truth be told—the WWE’s NXT brand is the dark horse in today’s professional wrestling scene. Triple H is a true visionary, and his genius truly shines through in the form of WWE NXT.

Nevertheless, considering the tremendous success that the NXT brand has enjoyed on the WWE Network till date, it’ll be intriguing to see why and how the WWE is airing an NXT episode on the USA Network.

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