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Reported Reasons Why WWE Went With NXT On USA Instead Of FS1 & How Much Was Paid

Dave Meltzer is reporting some behind-the-scenes details about why NXT went to the USA Network instead of under the FOX umbrella on FS1. He also gives some numbers as to what the minimum amount WWE received for going with USA.

According to Meltzer, it was a tough decision for WWE to make as both networks provide strong reasons to run the show on their channel, but USA ultimately won out. Meltzer details why in the quote below from the latest “Wrestling Observer Radio”:

“Originally when I would talk to people about who was going to win. A vast, vast majority thought AEW was going to win when the story was they [WWE NXT] were on FS1. Move to USA it’s definitely changed, I’m definitely more people who are thinking that NXT is going to win because of the ability to promote on Monday on RAW, the familiarity wrestling fans have with USA which is one of the key reasons Vince chose them over FOX even though there’s a lot of advantages to putting it on FS1 as far as the synergy with the FOX network and making FOX happy and things like that.

“From what I understand it was a tough decision and there were points in favor of each. There was a money situation involved. It’s a good money deal for WWE. I mean it’s not like they’re giving it away. They’re getting paid – it’s $50 million or more. I know the bottom is $50 million so, that may be what the number is, but I was just told it’s $50 million or more and that’s from someone who would know the number exactly.”

(Transcription credit should go to @DominicDeAngelo at WrestleZone)

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