WWE ® DRAFT SET FOR FOX AND USA NETWORK ON OCTOBER 11 AND 14

WWE ® DRAFT SET FOR FOX AND USA NETWORK ON OCTOBER 11 AND 14

STAMFORD, Conn. – September 15, 2019 – The destiny of WWE’s Superstars will be determined during a two-night draft taking place live on Friday Night SmackDown^® on October 11 at 8 pm ET on the FOX broadcast network and Monday Night Raw^® on October 14 at 8 pm ET on USA Network.
On both nights of the draft, Superstars from Raw and SmackDown will appear along with personalities from FOX and NBCUniversal programming who will announce select picks from each brand. The draft will determine the Superstars that compete for Raw and SmackDown, which feature distinct casts, unique storylines and dedicated writing teams.

Friday Night SmackDown on October 11 will emanate from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas while Monday Night Raw on October 14 will take place at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Raw and SmackDown are the #1 and #2 longest-running weekly episodic television shows in U.S. primetime history. The programs have aired more original episodes than The Simpsons, Gunsmoke, Lassie and Monday Night Football.

Raw will continue airing on USA Network while SmackDown moves to FOX beginning Friday, October 4.

About FOX Sports
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports arm of the FOX Network as well as FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform, Caffeine, jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

About USA Network
USA Network, the #1 cable entertainment network for a record 13 years and counting, is home to the most compelling television properties in the industry. Serving a broad, passionate fanbase, USA’s diverse slate includes popular award-winning dramas, unfiltered family comedies, buzzy unscripted, weekly live WWE programming, and a portfolio of sought-after acquired series and movies. USA is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 800 million homes worldwide in 24 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

WWE Hall of Famers and Legends to descend upon Raw Reunion tonight on USA Network!

WWE Hall of Famers and Legends to descend upon Raw Reunion tonight on USA Network!

Tonight at 8/7c on USA Network, the curtain will rise on the largest reunion in Monday Night Raw history – a special episode fittingly dubbed Raw Reunion. 

Raw Reunion will see the returns of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair as well as D-Generation X’s Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Road Dogg and X-Pac.

The WWE Universe can look forward to appearances by “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley, Diesel, Razor Ramon, Alicia Fox, Alundra Blayze, Booker T, Eric Bischoff, Candice Michelle, Christian, D-Von Dudley, Eve Torres, Gerald Brisco, Sgt. Slaughter, The Godfather, Jillian Hall, “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Jonathan Coachman, Kaitlyn, Kelly Kelly, Lilian Garcia, Mark Henry, Melina, Pat Patterson, Rikishi, Ron Simmons, Santino Marella, The Boogeyman, The Hurricane and more.

Also, in a very special ‘Moment of Bliss’, Alexa Bliss will be joined by WWE Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch. 

Click here to watch a preview of tonight’s Raw Reunion: https://www.wwe.com/videos/hulkamania-runs-wild-at-raw-reunion-%E2%80%93-next-monday

SNL’S MICHAEL CHE AND COLIN JOST TO APPEAR ON RAW TONIGHT ON USA NETWORK

SNL’S MICHAEL CHE AND COLIN JOST TO APPEAR ON RAW TONIGHT ON USA NETWORK

The popular duo of Michael Che and Colin Jost from SNL’s “Weekend Update” will be special guests on Monday Night Raw tonight at 8/7C on USA Network.

With neither Che or Jost afraid to tell it like it is, what will the two popular personalities have in store for Raw?

Monday Night Raw is the longest-running, weekly episodic program in U.S. primetime TV history and is the most-watched, regularly scheduled program on cable, airing live every Monday night on USA Network.

USA Programming Week of 2/25/19

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25

 

ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ‘TEMPTATION ISLAND’ – 2/26

 

ALL-NEW EPISODE ‘SUITS’ – 2/27

                                                                       

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW (LIVE) – 8/7c

Emanating live for three hours from the State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, MONDAY NIGHT RAW® features WWE Superstars John Cena, Seth Rollins, Ronda Rousey, Finn Balor, Dolph Ziggler and more.

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

TEMPTATION ISLAND “MIXED MESSAGES” –10/9c

The couples have an opportunity to communicate with their significant others.

 

WWE SMACKDOWN (LIVE) – 8/7c 

Live for two hours at 8/7c from Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, SMACKDOWN LIVE® features WWE Superstars AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, Asuka, Randy Orton and more.

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27

SUITS “HARVEY”– 10/9c

When Hardman comes looking for retribution, the firm rallies to Harvey's defense.

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY – 1:15p/12:15pc

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

LAW & ORDER: SVU “BATTLE OF THE ADA MARATHON” – 12:00pm-11:00pm

The Assistant District Attorneys assigned to the SVU squad have dealt with their fair share of violence and drama too, which is why the SVU has had a hard time hanging on to one! Regardless of which ADA is your favorite – and if you’re a longtime fan, you definitely have a favorite – you can’t argue with that fact that, warts and all, they’ve each put their life on the line for the job!

USA Programming Week of 2/18/19

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18

 

ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ‘TEMPTATION ISLAND’ – 2/19

 

ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ‘SUITS’ – 2/20

 

     

 

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW (LIVE) – 8/7c

Emanating live for three hours from the Cajundome, Lafayette, Louisiana, MONDAY NIGHT RAW® features WWE Superstars John Cena, Seth Rollins, Ronda Rousey, Finn Balor, Dolph Ziggler and more.

 

LAW & ORDER: SVU “PRESIDENT’S DAY MARATHON” – 6:00am - 8:00pm

George Washington’s birthday present is a day off for you. Isn’t that thoughtful? Why not spend your day off binge watching some SVU!

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

TEMPTATION ISLAND “HEAD IN THE SAND” –10/9c

Couples reflect on their relationships and realize coming to the island might have been a mistake.

 

WWE SMACKDOWN (LIVE) – 8/7c 

Live for two hours at 8/7c from Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, SMACKDOWN LIVE® features WWE Superstars AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, Asuka, Randy Orton and more.

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20

SUITS “STALKING HORSE”– 10/9c

Donna's relationship complicates a deal for Harvey and Alex. Samantha helps Louis get justice.

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

NCIS “STAYING ALIVE MARATHON” – 9:00am -12:00am

Most workplace injuries don’t involve kidnapping or assassination attempts, but when your place of work is the NCIS field office, you have to be equipped to handle more than just your everyday water cooler gossip – you have to keep yourself alive!  Day in and day out, the dedicated NCIS agents face treacherous and potentially deadly workplace conditions; their only goals being to protect their fellow officers and to stay alive while they’re doing it!

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

LAW & ORDER: SVU “ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY MARATHON” –10:00am -11:00pm

Let's talk about nepotism. The cast of SVU hooks up their family with guest roles like no other and they also love casting family! Tune-in to see sisters, Kate & Rooney Mara +  father and son, John & Jason Ritter. Fun fact: John Ritter's episode was also Peter Hermann's first episode, it's where he met his future wife (Mariska!) back in November 2001. To break the ice Hargitay tried making a joke, but "he didn't think I was funny," she said. Mariska's dad Mickey also guest stars, as does Ice-T's wife Coco Austin, Kelli Giddish's baby boy, and Dean Winter's brother Scott. One big happy family, indeed!

USA Programming Week of 2/11/19

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11

 

ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ‘TEMPTATION ISLAND’ – 2/12

 

ALL-NEW EPISODE OF ‘SUITS’ – 2/13

 

   

 

 

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW (LIVE) – 8/7c

Emanating live for three hours from the Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, MONDAY NIGHT RAW® features WWE Superstars John Cena, Seth Rollins, Ronda Rousey, Finn Balor, Dolph Ziggler and more.

 

LAW & ORDER: SVU “FROM A TO ZIVA MARATHON” – 9:00am -7:00pm

Ziva David is one mighty woman, so we decided to give her a marathon as big as her personality.  She is fluent in a least 7 languages, knows how to fool a polygraph, but is a terrible driver!   Don’t let her beauty fool you, she’s a ninja powerhouse. Make sure to tune-in, because Ziva is Awesome to Zealous and everything in between!

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

TEMPTATION ISLAND “RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN” – 10/9c

After a couple of dates, couples consider whether the grass might be greener on the other side. 

 

WWE SMACKDOWN (LIVE) – 8/7c 

Live for two hours at 8/7c from Huntington Center, Toledo, Ohio, SMACKDOWN LIVE® features WWE Superstars AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, Asuka, Randy Orton and more.

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

SUITS “PEAS IN A POD”– 10/9c

Harvey’s forced to choose a side when Samantha and Scottie go toe-to-toe. Louis represents Lipschitz.

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

NCIS “IN THE NAME OF LOVE” – 2:00pm -10:00pm

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

LAW & ORDER: SVU “HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND, ICE-T” –10:00am -10:00pm

Happy Birthday Weekend, Ice-T! We hope no one gives you a bagel or coffee for your birthday! Legends say that when Ice-T asked series producer Dick Wolf how the part of Fin Tutuola was supposed to be performed, Wolf told him to simply do what Ice-T would do if he were a cop.  Lucky for us, Ice-T as a cop is a pretty awesome thing…from his classic one-liners, to his banter with partner John Munch, we can never get enough.