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The WWE on Netflix era is apparently off to a fantastic start, and this multi-billion dollar media rights deal is expected to expand beyond streaming Monday Night Raw in the very near future.
WWE President Nick Khan took part in the TKO 2024 earnings call on Wednesday and took time to tout what's been a successful partnership with the streaming giant thus far.
"All we've seen from Netflix is an appetite for more WWE. They've been phenomenal to deal with. They've promoted us in a way we hoped we would be promoted, even more so than we had hoped. The appetite by Netflix to have additional ancillary programming, we announced a few weeks ago, we're doing a WWE behind the scenes show with Netflix, which will come out later this year. Assume there is more cooking in the pipeline."
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— Netflix (@netflix) February 25, 2025
It's unclear when any ancillary programs would debut, but Netflix appears to fully be in the wrestling business.
The 10-year media rights deal with WWE creates a world of cross promotional opportunities as well. One of those first big occasions will come later this year when Happy Gilmore 2 debuts on Netflix.
Former Women's World Champion Becky Lynch and occasional WWE Superstar Bad Bunny have supporting roles in the Adam Sandler led sequel to his 1996 cult classic.
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Patriots have Drake Maye concern after comments by Steelers LB T.J. Watt
The New England Patriots offense had an ugly performance in their 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt keyed on what opposing defenses should look to do against the Patriots. Per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Watt said after the game that the Steelers had a plan for how to get the Patriots to cough up the football. “Mike (Tomlin) had a big presentation on it earlier in the week,” Watt said, of the Steelers’ Patriots prep. “I think 38 (Rhamondre Stevenson) had eight or nine fumbles last year (he had seven), which is a very high amount. Four (Antonio Gibson) had a couple fumbles. And we knew 10 (Drake Maye) had a bunch of fumbles as well (he had nine), when he was in the pocket. "It was something we highlighted each and every day. There was a constant reminder throughout the week. We just needed to deliver and I’m glad we did.” Why T.J. Watt's comments are concerning for Patriots Tomlin's presentation worked. The Patriots turned the ball over five times, four of which were lost fumbles. Stevenson lost two fumbles. Maye lost one fumble and had an interception. The issue with Stevenson isn't as big a deal for the Patriots as Maye. Rookie TreVeyon Stevenson will eventually become the lead back in New England. But Watt's diagnosis for Maye is concerning. Part of Maye's successful development in the league will mean he can play efficient football in the pocket. Not only is his passing game a liability there, but opposing defenses know he lacks awareness in the pocket and is susceptible to fumbling. Look for defenses to take advantage of that information until the Patriots can stop committing those turnovers.
Carlos Correa's Statement Gives Daunting Outlook for Astros' New Reality
The Houston Astros were feeling confident rolling into their important series against the Seattle Mariners this past weekend. With the division race likely coming down to that three-game set, the Astros felt good about where they were considering they had just swept their in-state rival Texas Rangers and were welcoming the Mariners into a ballpark that has served as a house of horrors for them. But the result did not match their confidence, as Seattle completely took it to Houston in a fashion that resulted in a sweep, with the Mariners not trailing for a single inning in this series to outscore the Astros by a score of 17-7. "Not the ideal situation," manager Joe Espada said after the finale, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required). "Not what we were wanting or expecting out of this series." Astros Now Face Not Winning the AL West for First Time Since 2020 Houston trails Seattle by three games in the standings. And with six contests remaining in the regular season -- barring a major collapse -- the Astros won't finish in first place in the division for the first time since the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign and for the first time in a full season since 2016. That will only add fuel to the fire for those who say the American League dynasty Houston has had for the better part of the last decade is now officially over, with their AL record streak of seven consecutive ALCS appearances coming to an end last year in the Wild Card round. And one simple statement made by Carlos Correa gives some credence to that, especially when it comes to the outlook of this franchise's future in the coming years. "I think we did try our best," he said. "They were just better." While that might not seem like a lot, the Astros have not had to utter those words very often when it comes to their standing in the division. They've been the bullies for a long time, always finding a way to overcome adversity and quiet their rivals when it was needed the most. But that didn't happen over the weekend. And it didn't happen against the Detroit Tigers in last year's Wild Card round. That's not to say Houston can't get back to the dominant level they were at from 2017-2022 when they won two World Series championships out of four trips, but it's clear they are no longer at that peak right now. The Astros have to finish out the season strong if they are going to compete in the playoffs this year, because the sweep by the Mariners also moved them outside of the final Wild Card spot due to the Cleveland Guardians owning a tiebreaker over them. More Astros News
Rangers forward in a fight for his future amid new competition
The New York Rangers are preparing to start a transitional season, following the arrival of new head coach Mike Sullivan and some important adjustments to the squad. Among the players facing a decisive season is Brennan Othmann, a left winger who was selected in the first round of the 2021 NHL draft. Othmann, 22, is entering his third and final year of his contract with the Rangers, but his expiring deal is not the only reason why he will have to prove himself this season. The Canadian has had difficulties meeting the high expectations around him and although he may no longer have time to establish himself as a top-six forward, this is the best time to establish himself in a lower role. Othmann's clock is ticking as competition for roster spot grows Last season, he only recorded two assists in 22 games with the Rangers, but tallied 12 goals and eight assists in 27 games with the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack. In any case, now Othmann is facing heavier competition within the squad. Both Gabe Perreault and Carey Terrance have left good impressions during preseason camps, and with both having multiple years left on their contracts, the possibility that Othmann's days on the team are numbered increases. That said, the New York team needs depth, especially in the bottom-six, and Othmann must react and respond. He has the necessary grit and physicality, and if he manages to establish himself there, he could become a solid player within the bottom lineups.
Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube praises young defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs started their main camp on Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Head coach Craig Berube took the opportunity to praise a 19-year-old player. According to Berube, the young defenseman Ben Danford had an "impressive" performance against the Senators, which could be a good omen for his role with Toronto next season. The coach made it clear that Danford's game was not spectacular either, but he was quite solid and did not make mistakes, something that is already reason to highlight, considering the player's youth and that it is an NHL-level game. "Ben Danford played a good, solid hockey game," Berube said, via the team's official YouTube channel. "It is not a flashy game by any means. But it is just about the first pass, defending well, and playing a hard game. He was pretty much mistake-free. It was impressive." Leafs' Ben Danford feels pro-ready, yet he might have to wait In case he does not secure a spot on the Leafs' roster, by rule, Danford could not play in the AHL, so he would have to return to the OHL. Logically, this situation is frustrating for the young defenseman, as he himself stated to The Athletic that he feels ready to play at a professional level. "If it ever did happen this year and if I put myself in a good spot this training camp and showed that I could play good minutes at the AHL level, that’d be something that would help me out," Danford said. For now, we will be able to continue seeing Danford play with the Leafs, at least in the preseason, while waiting to find out if he can earn a spot on the main roster. Toronto's next game will be against Ottawa this Tuesday.
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