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New seasons of ‘Severance,’ ‘The Traitors,’ and ‘Mythic Quest’ make up this month’s best streaming titles and events.

New year, new month, new recommendations!

Get ready to build up your watchlist this January with plenty of incoming additions to top streamers like Netflix, Max, and Disney+. This month, A24’s “A Different Man,” starring newly minted Golden Globe winner Sebastian Stan, will make its SVOD premiere, joining other recent hit thrillers like “The Vourdalak” and “Red Rooms.” But if you’re already caught up on the nominees and winners of last night’s awards ceremony, there is plenty to watch throughout the rest of the month— from major series returns like “The Traitors,” “Mythic Quest,” and the long-awaited second season of Apple TV+’s psychological thriller “Severance.”

Ready to watch? Check out our picks for the best movies, series, and events streaming the rest of January!

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Donald Trump’s win in November means not only that the former president will once again be living in the White House, but that dozens upon dozens of the most consequential positions in the federal government affecting every walk of life in America will be staffed by cronies of his choosing.

Trump has been on nomination tear since defeating Kamala Harris, tapping what seems like just about everyone in his orbit to join his administration — whether it be vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the nation’s health services,...

Executives from WWE and Netflix teamed up to reveal their plans for the upcoming debut of Raw with the media on Tuesday as the series prepares to pivot from linear to streaming on January 6 live from Los Angeles.

The excitement at the Netflix headquarters in Los Angeles was palpable from both sides of the room. On stage, the panel participants included the moderator Michael Cole, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and VP of Nonfiction Series and Sports, Brandon Riegg, and on behalf of WWE, President Nick Khan and Chief Content Officer, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque.

In January, the entertainment giants revealed they signed a multiyear deal to air Monday Night Raw as part of Netflix’s expansion into premium live events (formerly known as pay-per-view). Netflix also nabbed the rights to stream WWE specials—like WrestleMania, Summer Slam, and...

It is absolutely scary to wonder what it’s like to scale the staggering heights of WrestleMania superstardom, only to face the sobering reality of an unforgiving fall. Well, such was the intoxicating moment for The Miz in 2011 as he soared into the wrestling stratosphere, headlining WrestleMania Xxvii against none other than John Cena.

John Cena at WrestleMania Xl | WWE

The match was still able to end as planned because The Rock restarted it and attacked Cena, allowing Miz to win. However, it was evident right away that Miz required medical attention. This unforgettable saga is etched into the annals of WWE history and captured candidly in a WWE 24 documentary, which shed light on The Miz’s illustrious, albeit tumultuous, career.

The Miz Opened Up About His WrestleMania Concussion The Miz | WWE

In the world of professional wrestling, headlining WrestleMania is like reaching the Holy Grail—a rare and...

Beyond the superficial similarities between wrestling and politics (more on that later), one could argue that Vince McMahon’s playground stands as a direct inspiration for the political chessboard that Donald Trump navigates.

The commonality between the world of politics and wrestling is a neat one, overlapping in segments where one party overpowers and dominates the other while the crowd hoots, hollers, cheers, and boos on behalf of their respective champions.

Wrestlemania 35 at Metlife Stadium [Credit: Howitto, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons]

And while things tend to get bloodier and messier within the rings of WWE, the world of politics is more about hits and near-misses as witnessed in, say failed assassination attempts on certain presumptive Presidential candidates.

In reality, however, the spilling of blood on the floors of both houses — be it democracy or World Wrestling Entertainment — is inevitable. What matters most is who walks out of the ring claiming victory for himself while...

After Dwayne Johnson was hailed as one of the most significant faces that led to the success of WWE during its Attitude Era, he decided to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. The Fast Five actor soon became one of the most renowned celebrities in the world and has probably the most recognizable faces in the world. After he took a stumble with Black Adam, he decided to return to WWE as The Final Boss.

Dwayne Johnson. Credits: WWE

However, it looks like The Brahma Bull is ready to make a comeback in the action scene as he is preparing to add another iconic role under his name in the upcoming film, The Smashing Machine. While fans are excited to see Johnson delving deep into the role, they refuse to believe it’s the same man they have been watching on the silver screens for so many years.

Dwayne...

Stephen Amell led the cast of Arrow for nine seasons, becoming the face of The CW’s Arrowverse, which lasted for almost a decade. Amell is known for playing the role of Oliver Queen, playboy billionaire by day and vigilante by night. However, Amell’s own life trajectory is nothing like that of the character he embodied for eight seasons.

Stephen Amell starred as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow for eight seasons of Arrow.

During an interview, Amell opened up about his early struggles to make it as an actor and had to fight hard to make a name for himself. As a result, Amell’s origin story is in stark contrast to that of the character that made him a household name. Here is what Stephen Amell has said about his initial struggles in Hollywood and how they contrast Oliver Queen’s story.

Stephen Amell Talks Early Struggles Before Landing...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson recently made his grand return to wrestling with the WWE, but the star might be taking his "heel" persona a little too far these days.

There's absolutely nothing unusual in Hollywood when it comes to the delicate art of managing high-profile egos -- just ask Vin Diesel, who knows all too well from his days bumping heads with his famous co-star during the "Fast and Furious" saga -- but things seem to have escalated to a whole new level on the set of Amazon Studios' upcoming Christmas film "Red One." That's the latest scuttlebutt according to extensive reporting by Umberto Gonzalez of The Wrap, who paints an alarming picture of habitual lateness, deeply unprofessional behavior, and producing inexperience in several crucial roles. All of these factors seem to have come together to turn what was initially envisioned as a straight-to-streaming original and a potential franchise starter...

There are not many celebrities that wave their pro wrestling fan flag more than Gabriel Iglesias. “Fluffy” has been a fixture on WWE television including guest host of SmackDown and appearing on shows like WrestleMania. This made the popular comedian perfect to tag in as the new lead panelist of WWE Rivals. The A&e series, first hosted by Freddie Prinze Jr. features a roundtable of stars of today and yesterday talking about the biggest feuds in history. New episodes include Hulk Hogan vs. Randy “Macho Man” Randy Savage, John Cena vs. Batista, Ric Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes, Hulk Hogan vs. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and more iconic showdowns. Here Iglesias talks about his WWE fandom and reveals his favorite rivalries. How did this opportunity come about to join WWE Rivals? Gabriel Iglesias: I’ve just been hanging out and going to events and little functions here and there for almost 15 years.

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Triple Threat Match – LA Knight def. Bobby Lashley and Santos Escobar The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

LA Knight and Bobby Lashley tried to gang up on Santos Escobar to start the match, but the Legado del Fantasma leader escaped to ringside to allow The All Mighty and The Megastar to duke it out. With no rules in play, Angel and Berto slithered their way into the match to try to give Escobar the winning edge. The Street Profits neutralized Legado del Fantasma, giving Lashley and Knight more of a fighting chance. With the match breaking down, The Megastar hit Escobar with a Bft to advance in the tournament to determine who will challenge WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WWE Backlash in Lyon,...

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…

Episode 537: The Skin Licker!

The Hobi Gang is back in the studio and recovering from a fun weekend at the Super Cincy Expo! The gang welcomes Nic the Gimp in to taste test some goodness from Buc-ees, including quail eggs,...

Peacock’s deal with WWE for events like Wrestlemania expires in 2026, and Netflix or another streamer could snatch them up.

The hype of The Rock’s return and Cody Rhodes finishing the story delivered for WWE over the weekend. The annual Wrestlemania extravaganza is always a big audience draw — both in person and on TV — and this year’s Wrestlemania Xl demonstrated the event’s popularity once again by drawing the biggest ratings of any live entertainment program in the history of Peacock. The numbers are impressive, but they do bring the question of what will happen to live WWE events after 2026 to mind, as the wrestling promotion’s deal with Peacock expires.

Wrestlemania saw 1.3 billion total minutes streamed across both nights on Peacock. WWE’s YouTube channel drew a record-setting 67 million+ views on Sunday, April 7. Netflix recently acquired rights to WWE’s “Raw,” and could make a play for events like Wrestlemania next.

Former WWE Wrestlemania star Billy Jack Haynes’ bail hearing on charges of killing his wife, Janette Becraft, 85, was delayed after his attorneys asked for more time. The new hearing is set for May 13.

On Feb. 8, Haynes, 70, had a two-hour standoff with law enforcement who were trying to arrest him. After two hours, Haynes finally gave in and exited the home. It was then that the police discovered Becraft dead inside their house. He was taken into custody by Oregon police, but a motive has not been identified.

Becraft was also the mother of another professional wrestler who performed using the name Tod Ruhl, but his real name was Tod Becraft.

Ruhl and Haynes were good friends who met wrestling when they were nine. After Ruhl’s father died, his mother married Haynes. Ruhl died in 2021.

Kim Becraft Finlay posted an endearing message about her mother on Facebook: “You are now flying with the Angels.

The grapplers hit it big on Peacock. WrestleMania Xl, which took place April 6-7 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, is now Peacock’s most-streamed entertainment event ever with 1.3 billion live minutes across both nights.

Based on average minute audience, WrestleMania Xl on April 6 saw a 26% increase versus last year’s day one performance. The April 7 installment registered a 30% increase vs. last year’s day two performance.

Saturday and Sunday combined to mark Peacock’s second-highest usage weekend of all-time, trailing only the weekend of the exclusive NFL Wild Card game.

WrestleMania Xl highlights included Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Sunday, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns defeating Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins on Saturday.

It's Wrestlemania season this month, and players can get their hands on new Locker Codes to use in the MyFaction mode of WWE 2K24 in April 2024. While you primarily need to complete matches to unlock new superstars, Locker Codes are another great way to find rare wrestlers. Locker Codes are only available for a certain amount of time, so it's vital that you check back to see which ones are live each month.

Throughout the WWE2K24 calendar, new cards will be released via Locker Codes, often coinciding with real-life WWE2K24 events. For April 2024, two new Locker Codes are available for you to enter, including one directly tied to Wrestlemania. It is best to enter these as soon as possible, in case they expire on short notice. This will allow you to add to the already huge roster in WWE 2K24.

Related WWE 2k24: Every Unlockable Secret Wrestler...

The long-awaited moment happened on Night 2 of WrestleMania Xl as Cody Rhodes reigned supreme against the Bloodline to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Rhodes managed to win the title under circumstances that were against him. The American Nightmare finally finished his story that started with WrestleMania 39.

Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns, becoming the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion

The integral piece that was pivotal to Rhides’ big win was his alliance with Seth Rollins who in the past was a member of the Shield along with Roman Reigns. Their years-long feud led to Rollins siding with Rhodes leading up to WrestleMania Xl. After Rhodes’ win, fans now believe that Rollins was the architect behind it.

Seth Rollins May Have Been the Secret Sauce to Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania Victory Before feuding, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins were once part of The Shield

Cody Rhodes’ rivalry with the Bloodline was the...

Game studio Visual Concepts’ latest take on the Wrestlemania spectacle is nothing short of awesome and iconic fighters. Among the many playable characters fans can choose from, an updated version of Dwayne Johnson has made his way into WWE 2K24 and looks strikingly similar to his real-life variant.

The superstar can be found and downloaded in the game’s community creation section. The wrestler’s movements in-game have also been accurately represented, shining a spotlight on one of the most charismatic personalities in the world of wrestling.

Get Ready to ‘Rock’ One of the Coolest Characters in Wrestlemania The iconic star has gotten a newer look, and he’s ready to be part of your roster.

WWE 2K24 has a strong roster of wrestlers who have been important to the history of Wrestlemania, and the Season Pass even includes interesting additions like Post Malone. However, one of the bosses in...

Good news, everyone: The Futurama gang will be back on the delivery route this summer.

The 10-episode Season 12 will arrive Monday, July 29 on Hulu; new episodes stream weekly. This comes after the animated comedy was renewed for Seasons 13 and 14 back in November.

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The upcoming installment finds the occasionally heroic crew embarking on “mind-bending adventures involving birthday party games to the death,...

Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock has been wreaking havoc against Cody Rhodes for the past few days. Ever since he interrupted Rhodes’ dream of beating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania Xl, the Rock has taken over the bloodline and turned heel. Through his menacing appearances on WWE and threats on social media, he has successfully created an image of a bloodthirsty antagonistic figure raising the stakes for his WrestleMania match with Rhodes.

The Rock and Roman Reigns are making things worse for Cody Rhodes

The Rock recently beat the daylights out of Rhodes backstage near in parking lot, punching and whipping him till he bled. The backstage incident became viral and now Johnson’s young fans are truly affected by antagonistic turn. One fan has declared that she’s not watching Moana ever again, clearly traumatized by what she has seen.

Young Fan Vowes To Never Watch Moana Again After The...

The Masked Singer Season 11 Judges’ Net Worth (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fox TV’s The Masked Singer is a unique reality singing show where celebs compete against one another, but there is a fun twist. While performing, they wear fancy costumes and face masks to conceal their identities. The singing reality series is back with its Season 11, and the first episode premiered earlier this month. There had been a change in the judges’ panel this year as fan favorite Nicole Scherzinger did not return alongside Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, and Robin Thicke. Rita Ora has taken her place.

The fans were initially upset and worried about Nicole’s exit from the show. But it was later reported that Nicole was busy with the revival of Andrew Llyod Webber’s Sunset Boulevard in London’s West End. It began in September, which coincided with the reality show’s filming. As a result,...

With one of the most illustrious careers in WWE history, John Cena is arguably one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, if not the greatest. Regarded as one of the biggest names in all of WWE, Cena’s legacy is unparalleled, having matched Ric Flair’s record with 16 World Championship victories.

From defeating Jbl for his first ever WWE Championship back at WrestleMania 21 in 2005, to facing off against The Rock at WrestleMania, his career is adorned with iconic moments and matches that cement his status as a future Hall of Famer. With that said, he has committed quite a few botches in his long and illustrious career as well.

John Cena Has Made Quite A Few Botches In His Career

Few wrestling stars in the history of the sport command the spotlight quite like John Cena, who epitomized WWE for an extensive period. He orchestrated numerous headline-worthy storylines, going...

One of the highly awaited professional wrestling events; WrestleMania Xl will take place on April 6th and 7th 2024 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. WrestleMania 40 is going to be the first WrestleMania event to be held under the Tko banner and with WWE, not under the McMahon family. Triple H has confirmed that the main event of WrestleMania Xl is indeed going to be Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns.

Cody Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 in 2022 and announced that he desires to ‘finish the story’ by winning the WWE Championship. At the same event, Roman Reigns became the undisputed WWE Universal Champion and managed to retain the title and win the WWE Championship. Now, ahead of the highly anticipated match between Rhodes and Reigns, WWE veteran Nic Nemeth (Dolph Ziggler) shared his thoughts on the same.

Cody Rhodes

Nic Nemeth mocks Cody Rhodes’ ‘story’ ahead of WrestleMania Xl...

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. are now into their fifth wild and frightful decade of adventure. Over the years, Scooby-Doo has embarked on some truly bizarre team-ups with characters from the DC Universe, creating some of the most unexpected and entertaining crossovers in animation history.

This isn’t an odd thing – as the likes of Batman: The Animated Series also used to get cameos of its characters in various shows. Similarly, the gang also used to appear in various setups in live action, whether it be the DC Universe, the Star Wars Universe, or even a crossover with real-life superstars, such as WWE athletes, and Hollywood actors.

The Scooby-Doo Gang 1. John Cena – Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery

Barely scratching the surface of their appeal, they proved their wide-ranging appeal when in 2014 they released, Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery, a movie in which the team is flung into a wild-rumpus adventure with WWE superstar John Cena.

Ever since its debut in 1969, Scooby-Doo has become one of the most treasured cartoons ever. From its unique narrative to iconic storylines, the cartoon show has spanned several episodes, series, movies, toys, games, and many more, with its characters and mythos a permanent part of popular culture.

The Scooby-Doo Gang

Even though there are several cartoons and animated series that enjoy similar popularity, what makes the adventures of Scooby-Doo and his friends is the countless crossovers they have had. From The Dark Knight to the Justice League and even Jensen Ackles’s Supernatural, the characters have had many memorable crossovers. But perhaps the best one was when they collaborated with WWE starring John Cena for an epic WrestleMania mystery.

When John Cena Saved The Scooby-Doo Gang! A still from Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery

Scooby-Doo characters have had many epic adventures together, from being trapped in a computer game to traveling to a zombie island.

We’re finally near the finish line WWE 2K24‘s release, and critics have given the game a golden stamp of approval. With a Metascore of 84 on Metacritic, fans are rushing to get their hands on the highly anticipated wrestling game that introduces a bucketload of new features, mechanics, roster additions, and more.

Among the raving reviews, however, there’s a bit of disappointment expressed at the game; particularly, its soundtrack.

Some Fans Want Post Malone Out of WWE 2K24

For some players, the WWE 2K24 soundtrack is a hard miss

This year, in late February, it was revealed that renowned American singer, rapper, and songwriter Post Malone would be the executive producer of the game’s soundtrack. Despite the number of awards and recognitions under the artist’s belt, not everyone was happy with the decision.

With the game out for early access to a few, the reviews for his work are in.

Professional wrestling has seen the rise and fall of many over the years, but very few have actually managed to leave a mark or become the face of the sport. Roman Reigns has managed to achieve both within a short span of time. The American professional has reached the pinnacle of success, and he is still going strong. As a professional, he now reigns at the top as one of the highest-paid wrestlers around at present.

The wrestler’s real name is Joseph Leati Anoa’i, but he took on the mantle of Roman Reigns because he became a bit of a villain as he was making his way up the ladder in the world of wrestling. After going pro in 2010, Reigns has carved out a niche for himself in the wrestling ring.

Reigns’ rise to the top has not been easy in any way, and his journey is inspirational,...

The WWE has sparked an enormous amount of interest throughout the years, with kids in their makeshift or homemade wrestling outfits roleplaying as their favorites and reenacting certain moves. The sport was able to inspire the youth and encourage them to chase their wildest dreams of becoming one of them. In the world of gaming, they certainly have left quite an impression, especially with this year’s entry: WWE 2K24 where a plethora of legendary and present wrestlers gets to share the ring and duke it out.

Sports games are a commodity at this point in the gaming space, some versions may launch perfectly while others can be a little shotty, and give or take a few months they will certainly lose value. Those who grew up fantasizing about the ultimate experience may get to fulfill their childhood dreams with the return of famous wrestlers. Fans and supporters will still...

Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!

Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Cody Rhodes The following is courtesy of wwe.com:

With WrestleMania Xl fast approaching, Cody Rhodes is still severely undermanned in his quest to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. The American Nightmare took on Drew McIntyre, but after an incredible back-and-forth featuring a pedigree and an incredible Cody Cutter, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa arrived and cost Rhodes the win, much to the delight of The Scottish Warrior. After the match, while Rhodes tended his wounds in the backstage area, World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins once again offered his services, leading to a discussion between the two Superstars.

My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2: Last Chance Battle Royal – Winner: Raquel Rodriguez The following is courtesy of wwe.

1999 was one of the best years in video game history. Granted, 1999 wasn’t as historically great of a year for video games as it was for movies, but the end of the ’90s saw gaming’s best developers scramble to bring us into the future and honor the past. The result was a mind-blowing collection of titles that feels especially shocking to look back at when you consider how much the industry has slowed down in terms of major yearly releases since then.

What were the best games of 1999, though? The answer to that question will obviously (hopefully obviously) vary wildly from person to person. At the very least, though, it’s a fun conversation to have. Perhaps more importantly, it’s fascinating to look back on (and revisit) those games and take another look at them through a modern lens.

Before we get into that, though, here are a...

The WWE 2K24 roster is getting a fan-favorite character added in the form of Bray Wyatt’s The Fiend. Windham Lawrence Rotunda, known by his ring name, Bray Wyatt, sadly passed away on the 24th of August last year, aged just 36, after suffering a heart attack. By the time of his passing, he had already become a fan-favorite wrestler and a common name in WWE.

Wyatt introduced his new, horror-themed character in the ring titled The Fiend back in 2019, and fans can now look forward to playing as the demonic character in the upcoming 2K Games’ title, WWE 2K24, releasing next month.

The Fiend Is the Latest Addition to the WWE 2K24 Roster The Fiend is added to the WWE 2K24 roster, confirmed through a post on X.

WWE 2K24 releases on March 8th, and fans will hope the game releases without any hiccups despite all the controversy outside the ring.

The logo of Netflix appears on a smartphone. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)

Executives at Netflix say the company will move forward with plans to eliminate a low-cost, commercial-free tier of service as it pushes more customers to take on a comparable-priced plan with advertising.

During its Q4 2023 earnings call this week, officials at Netflix said it will stop offering the commercial-free plan, called Netflix Basic, to streamers in the United Kingdom and Canada later this spring.

Netflix stopped offering Netflix Basic to new customers in the United States, the U.K. and Canada last summer, while allowing existing customers to continue paying for the plan. The retirement of Netflix Basic completely will mean customers who continued to pay for the plan will be pushed toward Netflix with Ads instead. The cost of Netflix with Ads is a few dollars less than Netflix Basic.

Netflix will continue offering two other plans,...

Joe Jusko's vintage comic book-style posters for the 1991 and 1992 Royal Rumbles captured the spirit and chaos of pro wrestling. Jusko's artwork emphasized the kinetic energy and fantastical elements of the WWE wrestlers, who were intentionally reminiscent of superheroes. The 1992 poster featured even more fantastic and eccentric elements, with iconic wrestlers like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair looking like they could be in a brawl with the Avengers or Justice League.

In the early 1990s, WWE commissioned comic book and fantasy artist Joe Jusko to create two of its most iconic posters ever, for one of its biggest Pay-Per-View Events of the year: the Royal Rumble. Now considered the official start to the Road to Wrestlemania, it is Rumble season once more, making it the perfect time to look back at Jusko's vintage comic book-style posters for the 1991 and 1992 Rumbles.

Joe Jusko has had a prolific career as an artist...

After over 30 years and 1500 episodes, it was announced today that WWE's flagship program, "Raw," (or "Monday Night Raw") is exiting the linear television landscape and becoming a streaming exclusive for Netflix. The streaming juggernaut will become the exclusive new home for "Raw" starting in January 2025 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, among other territories. Over time, more regions will be added as part of the deal. Eventually, the other WWE weekly programs like "SmackDown" and "Nxt" will also join the Netflix family once their existing deals with USA Network and The CW expire, as will additional programming like documentaries, original series, and other future projects.

Considering WWE has its own production studio, it would be unsurprising if Netflix became the new exclusive distributor of WWE Studios, although this has yet to be confirmed. But what is potentially the biggest get outside of "Raw" is...

Netflix and the WWE are about to make one helluva tag team.

In 2025, WWE’s weekly flagship program “Monday Night Raw” is leaving its longtime USA Network home for the greener pastures of Netflix — yes, we are referring there to the color of money.

Hey, the same move worked out for “Suits.”

“Monday Night Raw,” USA Network’s most-watched show, is heading to Netflix in a 10-year deal that will pay WWE parent company Tko more than $5 billion; top-rope stuff from today’s company filings. Netflix carries options to either extend the deal for another 10 years, or to opt out after the first five.

Curiously, in the Tuesday news announcement, Tko and Netflix both referred to the program simply as “Raw.” A person with knowledge of the plans told IndieWire that the show’s night of the week is subject to change in the move. It is possible Netflix would...

WWE 2K24 set to release with early access for Deluxe and 40 Years of Wrestlemania editions. Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley are featured as cover superstars for WWE 2K24, with legends on the 40 Years of Wrestlemania edition. New game modes and match types are introduced in WWE 2K24, including the 2K Showcase of the Immortals and Special Guest Referee, Ambulance, Casket, and Gauntlet matches.

As 2024 kicks off with a variety of new game announcements, the newest game in the yearly WWE 2K series, WWE 2K24, has also been revealed, along with a set release date, three cover superstars, and several modes that will be present in the game. Launching with three different editions, the most recent iteration of the WWE 2K series promises to let players relive the extensive history of the WWE and will include a variety of famous wrestlers, old and new, to play as and against.

Monday Night Raw is headed to Netflix.

The WWE and Netflix have struck a deal that will see the WWE’s flagship show leave USA Network and move to the streaming giant in January 2025.

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Additionally, Netflix will become the exclusive home for all WWE programming (including SmackDown, Nxt, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble) outside the U.

After insisting publicly for years that it was not dead-set on pursuing sports rights, Netflix has made a landmark deal for one of linear TV’s staples, WWE’s Monday Night Raw.

Starting in January 2025, Netflix will now be the exclusive home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, UK and Latin America. Additional territories from Netflix’s footprint of more than 190 are to be added over time. USA Network had aired the Raw franchise and launched it in January 1993.

The deal is for 10 years and more than $5 billion, a person familiar with the terms told Deadline.

Along with the main Raw program, Netflix will become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S., including other weekly shows SmackDown and Nxt. It will also stream the company’s roster of live events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble and also make WWE documentaries, original series and...

In a major streaming deal, WWE Monday Night Raw will leave USA Network for Netflix beginning in January 2025, with the streaming giant also set to become the home of WWE content outside of the U.S.

The deal, which a source pegs at 10 years and is valued at about $5 billion, marks a significant expansion into live events for Netflix, which will now stream Raw live every Monday night in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, 52 weeks per year, with other territories to be added over time.

Netflix will also be the exclusive home of WWE content outside of the U.S., including its live shows and premium events like Wrestlemania, as well as documentaries and original series.

Thus far, Netflix has only held occasional live events, like a Chris Rock stand-up comedy special or the ill-fated Love Is Blind reunion special.

That being said, Netflix has also...

The top figure skaters in the world are headed to Beijing this week! That’s where the 2023 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Finals will be held, beginning Thursday, Dec. 7 at 4:55 a.m. Et on Peacock. The streamer will offer every skater in every discipline at the event, and Olympic medalists like Madison Chock and Evan Bates, Japan’s Shoma Uno, and more of the top skaters from around the globe. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch 2023 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Finals When: Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 4:55 Am Est Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About 2023 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Finals

2023 World Championship bronze medalist Ilia Malinin and 2023 U.S. champion Isabeau Levit are some of the biggest names competing for the United States in the 2023 Grand Prix of Figure Skating finals, but they won’t be alone.

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for Rick and Morty season 1, episode 1.

Rick and Morty season 7 replaces Justin Roiland with relatively unknown actors for continuity over novelty. Ian Cardoni's portrayal of Rick in episode 1 is an uncanny impression of Roiland's version, with less slurred speech than in the show's earlier seasons. Harry Belden's portrayal of Morty is close to the original incarnation, but the character doesn't get much screen time in the premiere.

After a long wait for Rick and Morty season 7, the premiere finally revealed the animated series' two new lead voice actors, and their names aren’t as recognizable as viewers might have expected. In January 2023, Rick and Morty star Justin Roiland was charged with domestic battery, and Adult Swim cut ties with the actor. Roiland’s other show, Solar Opposites, replaced him with Dan Stevens, a relatively high-profile star who appeared in 2017’s live-action Beauty and the Beast remake,...

Co-creator Justin Roiland has been replaced as the voice of Rick and Morty in season 7 following allegations of misconduct. The new actors, Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden, have been revealed as the voices of Rick and Morty. The season 7 premiere finally unveiled the show's new lead performers after keeping their identities secret.

At long last, Justin Roiland's replacements for the title characters of Rick & Morty season 7 have been revealed. As co-creator of the hit Adult Swim comedy series, Roiland voiced both Rick and Morty since the show premiered in 2013. However, following allegations of domestic abuse and sexual assault, Roiland was let go from Rick & Morty this year, and it was confirmed his characters would be recast. The new actors have been kept tightly under wraps up until the season 7 premiere on Sunday, October 15.

Now, Rick & Morty season 7 has made its debut on Adult Swim, and it has revealed the new lead performers.

Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones are the faces of Maverick Entertainment’s latest movie “The Comeback,” which is set to air on Peacock Friday, Aug. 25. The family comedy follows Jeff and Tisa Murray moving back to their hometown of Atlanta after Tisa lands her dream job. However, the move is a bigger deal for Jeff than he lets on, as the family is greeted with family issues, past lovers, and drama. “The Comeback” also stars Cedrick Cooper, Cj Sykes, and Judi Johnson. You can watch The Comeback with a subscription to Peacock.

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After a limited theatrical run, the Focus Features investigative documentary “Every Body” will make its streaming premiere on Peacock this Friday, Aug. 18. Told through exclusive archival footage, talking-head interviews, and more, the investigative documentary shines a light on the growing global movement for understanding and equality for the intersex community, showing the life cycle of historic medical trauma for the marginalized group to the thriving leaders that are pushing the movement forward today. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.

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“Every Body,” the latest documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Julie Cohen (“Rbg”), follows the lives of intersex people through the stories of three individuals who have moved from traumatic childhoods to thriving adulthoods after each decided to set aside harmful medical...

CBS reality favorites are coming for a piece of that sweet Challenge coin.

Another $500,000 is up for grabs when CBS premieres Season 2 of The Challenge: USA (Thursday, Aug. 10 at 10/9c), and this time, veterans from the MTV flagship are joining the fight. Wes Bergmann, Johnny Bananas, Jonna Mannion Stephens, Tori Deal and more will take on strategic masterminds and brawny new competitors from Big Brother, Survivor and The Amazing Race, in hope of cementing their status as some of the greatest challengers to ever play the game. (View the full cast list here.)

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WWE reported mixed quarterly results for the second quarter of 2023 Wednesday with net income of $52 million, or 67 cents per share, on revenue of $410.3 million. Analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research were expecting earnings of 93 cents per share on revenue of $398.5 million.

Revenue in the sports entertainment company’s media division grew 32% year over year to $320.3 million, including $80.1 million in network revenue, $154.8 million in core content rights fees, $18.9 million in advertising and sponsorship revenue and $66.5 million in “other” media revenue.

The live events segment’s total revenue increased 51% year over year to $62 million. There were 53 total ticketed live events in the current quarter, consisting of 43 events in North America and 10 events in international markets. Average attendance at the company’s North American events was approximately 9,900. WrestleMania 39, which aired in April, broke viewership and sales records for the event, with gate revenue exceeding $21.6 million, sponsorship revenue exceeding $20 million and merchandise sales up by 20% from the previous year.

The relationship between Disney and Comcast is… complex, to say the least. The House of Mouse is currently expected to buy the 33% stake of Hulu that Comcast currently owns, but a very public discourse regarding the valuation of that stake has caused some eyebrow-raising over the past year in media circles.

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Still, companies spar over valuations all the time, and it’s unlikely that the business relationship between the two companies is frayed to the breaking point. In fact, some industry analysts believe that Comcast and Disney might decide to partner again, as Disney is seeking allies to help it launch a streaming version of ESPN and its sibling channels that won’t require a cable or satellite subscription.

Speaking during Comcast’s second-quarter earnings report, the company’s president Mike Cavanagh said that he felt it was “highly improbable” that Comcast would partner with Disney on ESPN.

There’s no doubt about it, customers are feeling frustrated with their streaming subscriptions nowadays. New data from Aluma Insights confirms as much, showing that 35% of subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) subscribers now think their monthly streaming expenses are too high. Only 5% of those surveyed indicated they’d be willing to spend more on SVOD services.

It’s yet more data that shows the streaming market is fully mature in the United States. Most customers have hit their ceilings in terms of how many streaming services they can pay for in a month, and an increasing number feel that costs have risen too high.

Aluma’s data is backed up by another survey from DailyStoke, an online publication that covers gaming and sports betting. Forty-six percent of respondents to its survey said they don’t think streaming services offer enough to account for their rising prices.

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Major League Wrestling and WWE are heading towards a big-money match in court thanks to a California judge’s recent ruling.

According to Sportico, United States District Judge from San Jose, California Edward Davila has ruled that a complaint filed by Major League Wrestling (Mlw) adequately revealed legitimate antitrust concerns over WWE’s handling of media rights and its status as a professional wrestling organization on television. Now, the case will head to discovery, which could potentially reveal insider information about the WWE’s economics and its handling of media rights.

According to Sportico, Mlw accuses WWE of owning 92% of all revenue generated by professional wrestling promotions from the sale of media rights and abusing its leverage as the biggest brand in the business to keep rival companies off the platforms that its shows appear on.

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To mark the release of WrestleMania 39 available on DVD & Blu-Ray from 29th May, we have 2 Blu-Rays to give away!

It’s “WrestleMania goes Hollywood” as the pop-culture phenomenon lands in the SoFi Stadium, California for one of the most star-studded, spectacular WrestleManias of all time! Across two epic nights, Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns puts the gold on the line against Cody Rhodes, while The Usos defend their Undisputed Tag Team Championships against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn – the thrilling conclusion to the Bloodline saga! Elsewhere, YouTube sensation Logan Paul battles Seth Rollins, Dominik faces Rey Mysterio in a father-son showdown, Charlotte Flair defends her women’s title against Rhea Ripley, Edge steps inside Hell in a Cell one more time, and John Cena returns to challenge Austin Theory! Plus, lots more action and WWE Superstars!

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Streamers, start your engines! Sports Business Journal's John Ourand is reporting that NASCAR is ready to make a partial jump to streaming, and is looking for a partner to stream a package of its races once its current broadcasting deal with Fox and NBC expires after the 2024 season.

The auto-racing league’s search has just begun, according to Ourand, as its exclusive negotiating window with Fox and NBC ended on Monday, May 1. It has not yet decided how to structure a digital rights package and wants to hear suggestions from potential bidders like Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Google/YouTube before making any final decisions.

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As of now, however, it is unlikely that the Daytona 500, the NASCAR playoffs, or other major events will be included in a streaming package. It’s more likely that NASCAR will attempt to carve out a group of races...