Interesting note on OVW/Netflix that could have implications for other companies
Added 2022-07-05 21:30:23 +0000 UTCOVW shocked many in the wrestling world, when it was revealed that they landed a deal with a major streaming service for a reality series.
Quickly after reporting the news, Fightful was able to confirm that Netflix was the streaming service discussed. Since the story ran, we've learned that this has been in the works for months, and features producers involved with Last Chance U. In addition, we've heard that filming started at the May 27 OVW show in Georgetown, Kentucky.
A particularly interesting part of the deal, is we've heard that Netflix retains right of first refusal on the ability to gain OVW's television rights. This is particularly notable because Netflix has reportedly looked into live streaming content, and if true and successful, could be a player in the rights fees negotiations surrounding WWE and AEW in the coming years.
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They are not. But they get some Impact talent for shows from time to time. Moose was there last weekend I believe.
2022-07-06 22:03:52 +0000 UTCThey’ve been rumored in the NFL waters too. Wonder if they could be testing how other live streaming would work prior to jumping into it.
Trevor D.
2022-07-06 20:56:45 +0000 UTCI’m not positive but I know Moose and Mickie James were on OVW TV a few months ago .. it was a pretty cool segment
ARose Lab
2022-07-06 01:40:46 +0000 UTCIs OVW still an Impact Wrestling affiliate?
Matthew Robertson
2022-07-06 00:35:25 +0000 UTC
