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Peacock Scrubs Controversial Carlito Line From WWE Raw Episode

A controversial comment by Carlito made during the October 21, 2024, edition of WWE Raw has been removed from Peacock’s upload of the show. The comment, made during a segment with Adam Pearce saw Carlito say “I gotta learn Chinese” after IYO SKY and Kairi Sane left the room.

Many took issue with the line, believing it played on harmful stereotypes about Asian people, as SKY and Sane are both Japanese, not Chinese. On Peacock, the segment has been edited and now Pearce simply asks Carlito what he wants, without the comment from the Judgment Day member.

The line was not scripted, with those who heard it within WWE’s production said to have been in disbelief over what was said. This line and backlash came about during a time when Triple H’s creative direction had come under great scrutiny by fans. The WWE CCO was criticized for his  his answer on the lack of representation of black talent on WWE Premium Live Events.

Peacock Removing Content

This isn’t the first time Peacock has edited WWE content that it feels may not reflect its values. Other examples of WWE content you won’t find on Peacock include:

  • DX’s parody of the Nation of Domination, which included the use of blackface.
  • Vince McMahon’s use of the N-word in a segment with John Cena and Booker T.
  • Roddy Piper painting half his body black for his feud with African-American wrestler Bad News Brown.
  • Mickie James licking her hand after grabbing Trish Stratus’ crotch at WrestleMania 22.

Now, Carlito’s controversial line has been cut from Peacock, years after a ‘fan’ told SKY during a WWE NXT match to ‘Go Back to China.’ Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE.

WWE Money in the Bank 2024 Live Stream: How to watch

WWE Money in the Bank is regarded as one of the ‘Big Five’ PLE events behind WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble, Survivor Series and SummerSlam, but how can you watch 2024 card via live stream?

When it comes to WWE Premium Live Events, there are a couple of different ways that you can access the live streaming content, which we’ll be covering here for fans in the US and Europe.

WWE Money in the Bank 2024 Event Details

Date and Time

WWE Money in the Bank 2024 will take place on Saturday, July 6 2024. The event is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET in the United States and 1 a.m. UK time/BST (Sunday).

How to Watch WWE Money in the Bank 2024

United States

In the United States, WWE Money in the Bank 2024 can be streamed live on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service.

What is Peacock?

Peacock is a streaming platform created by NBCUniversal. It features a wide range of content, including exclusive access to NBCUniversal movies and shows such as new Universal films like “Night Swim” and classic sitcoms like “The Office.”

Peacock also offers original series including “Poker Face,” “Twisted Metal,” and “Ted,” live sports like Sunday Night Football and WWE events, as well as daily news broadcasts from NBC News and MSNBC.

Peacock Plans and Pricing

There are two main subscription plans for Peacock. The Premium plan costs $6 per month and is ad-supported, with an annual plan available for $60.

This plan includes access to Peacock’s entire content library, next-day streaming of NBC shows, select live sports, and WWE events.

The Premium Plus plan, priced at $12 per month or $120 annually, is ad-free and includes all the features of the Premium plan, plus live access to your local NBC station and download support for offline viewing.

It’s worth noting that prices will increase on July 18, 2024, to $8 per month for Premium and $14 per month for Premium Plus, so it is worth getting in on the cheaper option while you can.

Where to Sign Up and Watch

You can sign up for Peacock through the Peacock website.

The streaming app is available on various platforms including iOS and Android devices, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Xbox One, PlayStation, Chromecast, Xfinity, and Flex devices.

Content Library

If you think that signing up for just WWE might not be worth it, then Peacock offers over 80,000 hours of on-demand TV and movies, including classic shows like “The Office,” “Law & Order,” and “Parks and Recreation.”

New episodes of NBC and Bravo shows are available the day after they air, offering another reason to pay the monthly charge (that comes in a lot cheaper than old school cable bills).

The service also features new Universal movies after their theatrical run and licensed content from other studios like Warner Bros. and Sony.

Peacock Originals, such as “Bel-Air,” “Bupkis,” and “Based on a True Story,” are also available. Additionally, Peacock provides live sports coverage, including NFL games, Premier League matches, and Major League Baseball.

WWE MITB Streaming for International Viewers

For fans outside the United States, the WWE Network is the go-to platform to watch WWE Money in the Bank 2024. The network offers live streaming of the event, ensuring that fans around the globe don’t miss a moment of the action.

WWE Network Signup

To sign up for the WWE Network, follow these steps:

First, visit www.wwe.com/wwenetwork and click on the “SUBSCRIBE NOW” button. You’ll need to create an account by entering your email address and a password, then clicking “CREATE ACCOUNT.”

Next, provide your first and last name, then click “NEXT.” Enter your billing address and click “NEXT” again. You’ll then select your preferred payment method, which may include credit/debit card or PayPal, depending on your location.

For credit/debit card users, enter your billing information. If using PayPal, a new window will open for PayPal authentication; sign in and follow the on-screen instructions to authorize payment.

Once you’ve completed the payment process, your subscription will be activated, and you can start enjoying WWE Network content. For existing users or former subscribers, you can upgrade or reactivate your account by signing in at https://network.wwe.com/account and selecting the appropriate option.

Peacock Price Hike Set Before WWE SummerSlam

This Summer, it will be a little more expensive to be a WWE fan. NBC Universal’s streaming platform Peacock is set to increase its subscribers’ prices. The price hike is expected to start on July 18, ahead of one of WWE’s biggest premium live events of the year, WWE SummerSlam, on August 3. 

Variety’s Todd Spangler has reported that Peacock plans to increase its monthly plans by $2. Peacock Premium (with ads) will increase from $5.99 to $7.99, while Peacock Premium Plus will move from $11.99 to $13.99. The timing of the decision comes not only ahead of WWE SummerSlam but also the 2024 Summer Olympics starting July 26. 

The report states that “The new prices will be effective starting July 18 for new Peacock customers and for existing subscribers with their next billing date on or after Aug. 17.” 

In addition to the monthly fee surge, the yearly plans will increase by $20. Peacock Premium’s annual price jumps to $79.99, and the Premium Plus yearly subscription will be $139.99 for new members after July 18. For subscribers who are currently subscribed to a yearly plan, the increase will not go into effect until it’s time to renew. 

The report notes that Peacock had 34 million subscribers in the United States, with a net gain of 3 million added members in the first quarter of this year. While it’s fewer than competitors like Netflix or Disney+, the NBC Universal streaming service is up 55% year-over-year. 

It’s unclear if the new subscription price will decrease the number of Peacock members. However, WWE fans may stick around for WWE SummerSlam, which occurs two weeks later. 

More On WWE SummerSlam 

WWE’s ‘The Biggest Party of the Summer’ will be held at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets for WWE SummerSlam will go on sale to the public on May 9. The company is currently accepting requests from fans to receive exclusive pre-sale information on its website

Although no matches have been announced yet, Ohio native Logan Paul is expected to be featured at the premium live event. He is currently the WWE United States Champion and has been promoted on the WWE Summerslam poster. 

Paul has already called for some big appearances, like NBA megastar LeBron James being in attendance. While it’s unclear if it will come to fruition,  wrestling fans may want to keep Peacock to avoid missing what WWE has planned for SummerSlam. 

Reelz Channel To Stream On Peacock, Except for MLW Programming

The Reelz Channel will have a great opportunity to reach a bigger audience on Peacock. However, Major League Wrestling will lose out.

MLW has tried to find a bigger audience to compete with wrestling promotions like WWE and All Elite Wrestling. MLW alleged and sued WWE last year with claims that WWE stopped them from reaching a deal with Tubi and interfered with their relationship with Vice TV. On Feb. 13, the judge on the MLW v. WWE antitrust lawsuit case dismissed MLW’s complaint against WWE, which allowed them to amend their complaint. The ruling was because the judge believed MLW lacked sufficient facts to prove their case.

During their lawsuit with WWE, MLW reached a deal with Reelz. On Tuesday, MLW does their weekly episode of MLW Underground at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT on the Reelz Channel. The deal would benefit MLW, as they could have TV exposure and grow their fanbase. On Feb. 28, Reelz made a deal with Peacock, who has a streaming deal with WWE. This has resulted in MLW losing out on another opportunity.

MLW New Logo

Reelz Deal with Peacock, Leaves MLW Out

NBC’s Universal streaming service Peacock signed an exclusive streaming rights deal with WWE on Jan. 25, 2021. The agreement has worked out successfully for NBCU as they get monthly live events from WWE and the library, which has helped gain subscribers. However, it also means that a competitive wrestling company like MLW couldn’t also air on Peacock.

The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Werpin shared details about Reelz’s deal with Peacock and why MLW will not be involved.

“…While it will include the channel’s live linear feed, it will not stream Tuesdays in the 10 p.m. hour, as Reelz airs Major League Wrestling in that hour. Peacock has a streaming deal with the WWE, which has exclusivity in the category on Peacock,” wrote Werpin.

The Reelz Channel will still be available for different cable providers like Direct TV and Verizon Fios, so MLW will still have a chance to gain an audience. However, airing on Peacock would’ve benefitted them greatly.

PROGRESS Announce Doghouse Rules Match for Chapter 115 on Peacock

PROGRESS Wrestling have announced a big Tag Team Championship match for their upcoming Chapter 115 event on Peacock and WWE Network. Chapter 115: For The Hearts That Never Played In Tune will be available to stream on Saturday 17th July from 5pm BST.

The PROGRESS Tag Team Champions Kid Lykos and Kid Lykos II (Lykos Gym) will be defending the titles against the Big Money Gun Dogs (Gene Munny and Big Guns Joe). The Champions lost to the Gun Dogs in a non-title match at the last Chapter show when Gene Munny ‘locked’ both of the Champions inside of a travel bag for dogs (yes, really).

PROGRESS Tag Team Titles on The Line

The title will now be on the line in a Doghouse rules match. It’s not confirmed exactly what this is and what the rules for the match will be, however an influence for the match is reportedly the Kennel from Hell match between Big Boss Man and Al Snow from Unforgiven 1999.

If you’ve never seen the Kennel from Hell match, it’s a terrible, terrible gimmick bout that just did not work due to the live dogs used inside the kennel being scared infront of a live wrestling crowd.

This match however looks promising, with the ‘comedy’ tag team of Gene Munny and Big Guns Joe proving that they can go in the ring with Lykos Gym at the last Chapter and the Champions heading into a match where they’re likely to have the disadvantage.

PROGRESS Release Hype Video For World Championship Match

PROGRESS Chapter 113: Warp Into Monster Disco Hell will be streaming on Peacock, WWE Network and demandPROGRESS as of Saturday June 19. The PROGRESS World Championship will be on the line during the show, with Champion Cara Noir defending against ELIJAH.

A number of fans have questioned why ELIJAH has been given the title shot; names such as Spike Trivet have had more wins since the return of PROGRESS on Peacock and the Network earlier this year.

PROGRESS Chapter 113

ELIJAH’s manager and former PROGRESS commentator Charles Crowley released a video today hyping the upcoming bout. Crowley slammed the fans for looking past the dangerous ELIJAH, quoting some who say that Cara won’t lose the title until “there’s fans back live.”

The other matches currently confirmed for the show are:

  • Dean Allmark vs Chuck Mambo
  • Gisele Shaw vs Alexxis Falcon
  • Big Money Gun Dogs vs Greedy Souls
  • PROGRESS Tag Team Champions Lykos Gym and Warren Banks vs NorthWest Strong (Chris Ridgeway, Luke Jacobs and Ethan Allen)

You can check out the hype video below: