How Fox Nabbed the Rights to WWE's 'SmackDown Live' | THR News

The Hollywood Reporter 2018-05-30

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"[They're] embarrassed by your product,” Rupert Murdoch said of USA Network’s handling of the pro wrestling promotion before offering $1.025 billion over five years for 'Smackdown' while NBC will pay $265 million to retain Monday showcase 'Raw.'
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