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CW to Air 20 WWE NXT Events, Starting Bash

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The CW network and WWE signed a deal to air 20 NXT Premium Live Events on TV, with the Great American Bash airing this summer as the first event.
The deal gives the shows a broadcast home on The CW after they were streamed on Peacock and YouTube.
CW president Brad Schwartz and WWE senior vice president Shawn Michaels said partnership energizes Tuesday nights and raises the profile of superstars.

History

Historical Context

After the WWF signed a landmark 1993 deal with USA Network to launch Monday Night Raw, wrestling gained nationwide TV exposure. In January 2024, WWE announced The CW will broadcast NXT Premium Live Events, shifting them from streaming back to linear TV and echoing the 1990s expansion that cemented wrestling’s mainstream foothold.

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Story summary

The CW network and WWE signed a deal to air 20 NXT Premium Live Events on TV, with the Great American Bash airing this summer as the first event.
The deal gives the shows a broadcast home on The CW after they were streamed on Peacock and YouTube.
CW president Brad Schwartz and WWE senior vice president Shawn Michaels said partnership energizes Tuesday nights and raises the profile of superstars.

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