RAW leaving SpikeTV, back to USA?

**Boondock Saint** · 03-11-2005, 12:16 AM

From Wrestlezone...

Spike TV announced today in a press release that they have closed negotiations with WWE about renewing a deal.

We are now under the assumption that RAW, Heat, Velocity and Experience will be moving to the USA network in September of this year.

"After several months of negotiations, we have decided to end our discussions about extending our relationship with WWE beyond September 2005," wrote Spike TV in a press release. "Moving forward, Spike TV will expand its investments in original programming and new acquisitions for its core audience."

USA appears to be the only major cable option for Raw, as TNT, TBS and FX have all confirmed no negotiations.

As we noted the other day here on the site, Linda and Shane McMahon were spotted at NBC Universal offices in Rockefeller Center several days ago. We have been told that a deal is done and locked with the USA network. Everything has apparently been worked out and an announcement should be expected soon.

More details as we get them.
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So......yeah

03-11-2005, 12:16 AM	#1
Boondock Saint Posts: 8,795	RAW leaving SpikeTV, back to USA? From Wrestlezone... Spike TV announced today in a press release that they have closed negotiations with WWE about renewing a deal. We are now under the assumption that RAW, Heat, Velocity and Experience will be moving to the USA network in September of this year. "After several months of negotiations, we have decided to end our discussions about extending our relationship with WWE beyond September 2005," wrote Spike TV in a press release. "Moving forward, Spike TV will expand its investments in original programming and new acquisitions for its core audience." USA appears to be the only major cable option for Raw, as TNT, TBS and FX have all confirmed no negotiations. As we noted the other day here on the site, Linda and Shane McMahon were spotted at NBC Universal offices in Rockefeller Center several days ago. We have been told that a deal is done and locked with the USA network. Everything has apparently been worked out and an announcement should be expected soon. More details as we get them. ------------------------------- So......yeah And shepherds we shall be, for thee my lord for thee. Power hath decended forth from thy hand so our feet may swiftly carry out thy command. And we shall flow a river forth to thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.