USA Network ‘Disappointed’ Following Recent NXT Releases

USA Network ‘Disappointed’ Following Recent NXT Releases

A new report has revealed the reaction of USA Network representatives to WWE releasing a large number of NXT talents, ahead of a brand revamp.

Last week, WWE cut over a dozen NXT performers. As per Andrew Zarian of The Mat Men podcast, high-ranked USA Network reps are disappointed with the new direction of NXT.

Revealing that the network is unsure about the upcoming changes to the Gold Brand, Zarian tweeted:

“Hearing a lot of chatter from USA Network higher-ranked reps regarding the releases from NXT. “Personally I’m disappointed with how this is going” The perception from many is that these upcoming changes will be negative.

“Perception means everything especially when you are working with partners who are not pro wrestling fans and don’t have deep knowledge of the talent. In reality are the changes coming to NXT a bad thing? Time till tell.”

It has also been reported that WWE plans to completely repackage NXT, reformatting the look and style of the show. WWE reportedly wants NXT to return to being solely a developmental brand, focusing on “bigger, younger guys“.

Asher Hale, one of the wrestlers let go last week, has commented on his WWE departure, noting that a shift is happening within the company.

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3 years ago by Sanchez Taylor

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