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They should just bring back the network....it was just easier.
 
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It sucks as consumers, BUT, I would understand why they would do a PPV model even with Peacock or hell even the Network. There is so much shit on there already that honestly, the monthly payment already covers that. I wouldn't be that happy about it, but well I get it.
 

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Think I’m the only person happier with it being on Peacock, because without it being on Peacock, I couldn’t have Peacock :lol because I would have to take that 9.99 and use it on the Network instead. Way it is now it’s basically two services in one
 

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I just don’t like the navigation on Peacock lol but yeah with Peacock you get WWE and a bunch of other movies and shows.
 

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I just don’t like the navigation on Peacock lol but yeah with Peacock you get WWE and a bunch of other movies and shows.
Yeah I do wish that was better for sure. I won’t even argue with that point haha.
 

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Think I’m the only person happier with it being on Peacock, because without it being on Peacock, I couldn’t have Peacock :lol because I would have to take that 9.99 and use it on the Network instead. Way it is now it’s basically two services in one
Oh, for sure I see that point. And I welcome it as I am one of those douches that has every fucking subscription plan on the planet. Hell I'm waiting for the day we get Discovery/HBO/AeW/ROH all on one plan so I can save some cash.
 
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Vince McMahon

Asked about Vince McMahon's involvement in creative, Khan said the executive chairman was "not that involved." He said McMahon has embraced Paul Levesque as head of creative and that they have their own dynamic, "and from my point of view, things have been terrific for the last few months since Vince's return."
I won't ever be not afraid about how much influence Vince has and a line like "they have their own dynamic" just sounds so suspicious... especially with how that last sentence sounds like he means it "has been terrific" only because Vince came back.
 
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Oh, for sure I see that point. And I welcome it as I am one of those douches that has every fucking subscription plan on the planet. Hell I'm waiting for the day we get Discovery/HBO/AeW/ROH all on one plan so I can save some cash.
Legit the day it got announced as moving there I was so happy as I was wanting Peacock, but I’m like I don’t wanna get rid of anything I had at the time. So when I’m like “oh word I can get rid of the Network and it be the same price of the Network?”
 

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I won't ever be not afraid about how much influence Vince has and a line like "they have their own dynamic" just sounds so suspicious... especially with how that last sentence sounds like he means it "has been terrific" only because Vince came back.

He also said in January that Vince would only be there for the sale and have no bearing on creative so interesting change of tune lol
 
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If they go back to monthly PPVs I'm canceling Peacock so fast bc I only have half a season of the office left
 
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He also said in January that Vince would only be there for the sale and have no bearing on creative so interesting change of tune lol
Yea... it's odd and sus :hmm:
 

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Yea... it's odd and sus :hmm:

In a way, but also what every single person here said lol some were worried and some were cheering for it but no one believed he wasn't gonna start giving input :lol
 
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I mean I don’t really see Vince’s fingerprints on on the shows yet. Keeping my eye out though.
 

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Vince being back is the new "There been talks of Undertaker/Sting". :notimpressed
 
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Nick Khan's media rounds ahead of this weekend's WrestleMania 39 continued Thursday as the WWE CEO discussed whether his former co-CEO Stephanie McMahon could return one day.

Talking on CNBC's Closing Time, Khan was asked about why McMahon left and whether she could be in the company's future plans.

Khan pointed out that she was taking a leave of absence when he and Vince McMahon called her to request her return to the company to take over both as co-CEO with Khan and interim Chairwoman of the Board as Vince McMahon stepped down due to the scandal of last summer.

Khan said she did "phenomenal work across the board" but he believes she went back to do whatever she was thinking about doing during the aforementioned leave of absence, saying, "she seems to be in a great place."

Could she return either before or after a sale?

"It's a question for her. We would always love to have her as part of WWE. The time would need to be right for her and I'm not sure if she's there yet," he said.

Other Notes:
  • He couldn't comment on who is involved in the bidding to buy the company, but said there is "quite the robust response."
  • When asked if the asking price was $9 billion, he couldn't confirm.
  • He again reiterated that Vince McMahon made it clear to him and the marketplace that he doesn't need to be part of WWE post-sale. He said he isn't sure McMahon wants to be involved if a sale happens.
  • Regarding gambling, Khan said the conversations they were having were intended to be private and "unfortunately, it got out there." He said they are looking at the future and see the prospects as similar to other predetermined events where gambling is allowed in some states which includes the Grammys and the Oscars. He said they "remain optimistic on the whole proposition."