Big Update: Did WWE and NBC Universal Agree to a Deal Over the WWE Television Rights?

February 18, 2014

WWE television rights According to Variety.com, WWE and NBC Universal did not reach a deal this past Friday over WWE's television rights, therefore WWE is now free to negotiate with other networks as the exclusive negotiating period for NBCU expired at the end of the day this past Friday.

WWE issued the following statement to Variety regarding NBCU negotiations:

"WWE's exclusive negotiating period with NBCU for our flagship television programs Raw and Smackdown has now expired.

While we were unable to reach an agreement with NBCU during this period, we have certainly appreciated our long and productive partnership. With year-round, live programming that is highly coveted by programmers, distributors and advertisers, we are extremely excited about our future. We look forward to engaging with potential partners who recognize the value of having the #1 show on cable and live content delivered 52 weeks a year."

The report goes on to note that Raw and Smackdown will continue to air on NBCU channels until September 30th, and NBCU has the right to match any deal offered from any other network before WWE can accept another offer.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.