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[06/16/09 - 07:15 AM] Trump Buys Raw(R) "This was an offer I couldn't refuse," said WWE(R) Chairman Vince McMahon. |
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TRUMP BUYS RAW�
First Show Commercial Free
STAMFORD, CONN., June 16, 2009 � World Wrestling Entertainment� announced the sale of its ratings juggernaut, Monday Night RAW �, on USA Network to Donald Trump. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Commenting on the deal WWE� Chairman Vince McMahon stated, "This was an offer I couldn't refuse."
"The Monday Night RAW franchise has been one of the top cable franchises since its launch 17 years ago," said Donald Trump. "I'm going to do things on the show that have never been done or seen before. As my first act as owner, I am doing something unprecedented. I am giving back to the people who have been loyal all these years. For the first time in more than 838 episodes of RAW, next week's show will be live and commercial free."
Mr. Trump will be making his first live appearance as the new owner of the RAW franchise this Monday. The episode will run commercial-free on USA Network at 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT.
"Donald Trump is one of the most entertaining personalities with one of the sharpest business minds of our time. He's always had the midas touch, which will only add to the level of excitement for the loyal fans of WWE Monday Night Raw," said Chris McCumber EVP Marketing, Digital and Brand Strategy for USA Network.
Log on to wwe.com for the latest news on the Trump purchase.
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[04/09/26 - 09:01 AM] "The Ultimate Fighter" Returns with Coaches Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping on Sunday, June 14 Exclusively on Paramount+ The series will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America and Australia on Sunday, June 14, the same day as UFC Freedom 250, with new episodes premiering every Tuesday for the remainder of the 12-episode season.
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[04/09/26 - 09:01 AM] Video: Key Art & Trailer Debut - Hulu's "Vanderpump Villa" Season Three Season three premieres on April 16 with all 10 episodes on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ in select international markets.
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[04/09/26 - 09:00 AM] HBO Renews Most-Watched Comedy "Rooster," Starring Steve Carell, for a Second Season New episodes of the 10-episode season, from Warner Bros. Television, debut Sundays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT leading up to the season finale on May 10.
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[04/09/26 - 08:46 AM] ESPN to Present 2026 WNBA Draft on Monday, April 13 Ryan Ruocco returns as host for ESPN's presentation, joined by analysts Rebecca Lobo and Andraya Carter and reporter Holly Rowe.
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[04/09/26 - 07:31 AM] Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance to Guest Star in "Wednesday" Season 3 Production on the third season of Netflix's #1 most viewed series is currently underway near Dublin, Ireland.
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[04/09/26 - 07:01 AM] Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for "My Brother the Minotaur," Premiering April 24 The epic tale of folklore, mystery and mythic adventure features the voices of rising stars Ely Solan, Billy Jenkins, Luciana Akpobaro and Billie Boullet, alongside Michael Sheen, Brian Cox, Paul Kaye and T'Nia Miller.
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[04/09/26 - 06:59 AM] ESPN Heats Up Q1 with Record Prime Time, Decade Best Viewership Large audiences for the NFL Divisional Round game, the College Football Playoff National Championship, women's and men's college basketball, NHL games and more were among the factors contributing to ESPN's strong first quarter viewership.
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[04/09/26 - 06:01 AM] Video: "Legends" - Official Trailer - Netflix To win the war on drugs, a group of everyday customs officers, untrained in espionage, were sent undercover into some of Britain's most dangerous gangs. Inspired by an incredible true story.
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[04/09/26 - 05:47 AM] Women Lead Nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson received the most nominations.
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[04/09/26 - 12:01 AM] Video: "The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek" - Official Trailer - Netflix After a woman goes missing, the Copenhagen police hunt a stalker who taunts victims with a chilling children's rhyme. Based on the novel "Hide and Seek."
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[04/08/26 - 05:01 PM] Video: "If Wishes Could Kill" - Official Trailer - Netflix A mysterious app promises wishes - then starts a countdown to death. As a group of teens becomes entangled, they must break the deadly chain to survive.
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[04/08/26 - 04:00 PM] ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Two Matchups Added for Final Day of Regular Season on April 12 On Sunday, April 12, the Boston Celtics, led by four-time All NBA First Team selection Jayson Tatum and NBA All Star starter Jaylen Brown, host the Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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[04/08/26 - 02:31 PM] Sarah Silverman, Andrew Rannells, Keyla Monterroso Mejia Among Nine Joining Netflix's "Nobody Wants This" Season 3 Steven Weber, Avan Jogia, Poorna Jagannathan, Stephanie Koenig, Sadie Sandler and series creator Erin Foster round out the guest cast.
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[04/08/26 - 12:56 PM] ESPN Delivers Stellar 2025-26 Women's College Basketball Campaign The national title bout between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 1 UCLA scored 9.9 million viewers, the third most-viewed women's college basketball championship game on ESPN networks and up 15% from last year's title matchup.
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[04/08/26 - 12:19 PM] Sue Bird to Join NBC Sports as WNBA Studio Analyst in May 2026 In addition to her studio appearances, Sue will host a series of feature stories throughout the season, with portions airing on television and extended versions available digitally, including on Peacock.
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