While not yet a done deal, it is being reported that NXT is likely to begin airing on FS1. According to the most recent update from the Wrestling Observer, plans are for NXT to occupy a 2-hour timeslot on the channel. There is no scheduled start date, however, or an idea as to how this would impact NXT airing on the WWE Network.
“While not announced, the NXT on FS 1 is tentatively set for 8-10 p.m. on Wednesday nights,” wrote Dave Meltzer. He would continue to say it’s not clear if the show will continue to be held in Full Sail University or not.
NXT To Air Live?
The plan also appears to be for NXT to run live as opposed to taped shows.
“The working idea is for a live two hour show with the feeling that a taped show will not work to head-off AEW,” Meltzer continued.
Triple H Addresses NXT To FS1 Reports
Triple H was asked about the possibility of NXT ending up on FS1 at some point during yesterday’s NXT TakeOver: Toronto II conference call. He noted that the landscape is ever-changing and avoided saying much else.
“The reason I talk cryptically about NXT is because there’s a lot of exciting thoughts out there,” he said.
Triple H also addressed this possibility during a conference call this April.
“Is (going to FOX/FS1) an opportunity? Absolutely. You see that with today when I was on FS1 and we announced the (studio show). It’ll be a recap show where they analyze different shows: Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. They’ll discuss all those shows. A cross between UFC Tonight and Talking Dead. They really want NXT to be a big piece of that, which shows you the interest level.”
