Full Podcast Summary/Notes (Timestamped)
Opening Segment: WWE Media Rights Discussion (00:00 - 15:00)
00:00-02:00: Show introduction and format explanation - focus on pro wrestling business rather than weekly show recaps02:00-08:00: Discussion of WWE's new media landscape with Netflix and ESPN deals08:00-15:00: Concerns about WWE's social media promotion potentially undermining TV partnershipsChris McCumber Interview Setup (15:00 - 18:00)
15:00-18:00: Introduction of guest Chris McCumber, former USA Network executive who worked directly with WWE and Vince McMahonMain Interview: Media Rights and Network Relationships (18:00 - 65:00)
18:00-25:00: How networks balance different content priorities between weekly programming vs. special events25:00-35:00: The importance of regular engagement between networks and content providers35:00-45:00: Creative control vs. business interests in wrestling programming45:00-55:00: Discussion of content oversaturation in the wrestling market55:00-65:00: Stories from McCumber's time working with WWE during their USA Network primeClosing Segments (65:00 - 82:00)
65:00-75:00: Analysis of WWE's global reach and Netflix's worldwide presence75:00-80:00: Brief discussion of MLB playoffs and Yankees performance80:00-82:00: Show wrap-up and promotion of on-demand content Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.