WWE Netflix Deal Secrets: Former USA Network Executive Reveals How Media Rights Really Work | Coach and Bro Show Live 10/9/2025

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 recaps 02:00-08:00: Discussion of WWE's new media landscape with Netflix and ESPN deals 08:00-15:00: Concerns about WWE's social media promotion potentially undermining TV partnerships Chris 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 McMahon Main 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 events 25:00-35:00: The importance of regular engagement between networks and content providers 35:00-45:00: Creative control vs. business interests in wrestling programming 45:00-55:00: Discussion of content oversaturation in the wrestling market 55:00-65:00: Stories from McCumber's time working with WWE during their USA Network prime Closing Segments (65:00 - 82:00) 65:00-75:00: Analysis of WWE's global reach and Netflix's worldwide presence 75:00-80:00: Brief discussion of MLB playoffs and Yankees performance 80:00-82:00: 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.

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