WWE is experiencing substantial growth and transformation, particularly with NXT’s upcoming move to the CW Network later this year. The show will begin its new chapter with its first two episodes airing on the network from various locations. On top of that, it appears NXT stars might make appearances on other CW Network programs.
NXT, which has been broadcast on the USA Network for many years, will transition to the CW Network starting in October. The show will continue to air on Tuesdays after its move.
Shawn Michaels announced this week that WWE NXT will celebrate its new CW Network home by going on the road. The debut episode will take place on October 1st at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Following that, NXT will head to St. Louis for a show on October 8th. CM Punk is scheduled to appear in Chicago, while Randy Orton will be featured in St. Louis.
PWInsider has reported that CW is ‘all in’ on promoting NXT and has even explored the possibility of NXT talents appearing on other CW shows in the future. CW’s lineup includes programs such as All American, Mysteries Decoded, The Big Bakeover, and various other series.
It was already reported that WWE aims to elevate the prestige of NXT significantly with its move to broadcast television. The goal is for NXT to attract younger audiences, who may then continue to engage with WWE’s other programming. Therefore, we will have to wait and see how NXT will develop after making its way to the CW Network, as anything could happen.
How do you think NXT’s move to the CW Network will impact its overall viewership and the brand’s future within WWE? Do you believe appearances by NXT stars on other CW programs will help attract a broader audience to WWE? Share your thoughts in the comments below!