World Wrestling Entertainment has made perhaps its
biggest move in the country of Mexico to date. WWE's desire to compete with even
the local promotions in Japan and Mexico has now reached a whole new
level.
Here is the official press release, which will have
wide ranging ramifications on the future of Mexican professional wrestling. Much
like the legacies of ECW, WCW, World Class, and the AWA, Vince McMahon may be in
control of the past as well as the future as Lucha Libre is no doubt now under
attack.
WWE® And Televisa Team Up in Mexico
September 9,
2008
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, September 9, 2008 – At a press
conference in Mexico City today, World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) and
Televisa announced a new agreement which will see WWE RAW available on
Galavision Canal 9 in Mexico.
Beginning Sunday, October 5, WWE RAW will be
broadcast on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to the more than 21 million TV
households who watch Galavision Canal 9.
One of WWE’s most successful programs, RAW is
broadcast in over 130 countries in 23 languages. Millions tune-in every week to
view a star-studded roster of WWE’s globally renowned Superstars, including John
Cena®, Mexico’s own Rey Mysterio®, Shawn Michaels®, Batista®, CM Punk™, Randy
Orton®, and Chris Jericho®. RAW is consistently one of the highest rated shows
on cable in the United States showcasing all of the action, excitement, drama
and great athleticism that have made WWE one of the most popular and successful
properties in the world.
“WWE delivers ratings success to our network partners
around the world and we intend to continue to build the same level of success
with Televisa in Mexico,” says Shane McMahon, WWE Executive Vice President,
Global Media. “WWE is very excited to be bringing RAW to Mexican viewers who
have a rich lucha libre heritage and who consistently show great enthusiasm for
the WWE brand and its Superstars.”
“Televisa Deportes, leader in sports-related
information and content, keeps its constant commitment to finding new
tendencies, shows and ideas to fulfill the demand of its audience,” stated
Alberto Sosa, Sports Director for Televisa. “Televisa Deportes and WWE RAW are
joining efforts starting in October to broadcast RAW, which has had great
success in TV markets all around the world including the United States, Canada,
United Kingdom, China, Spain and Chile, among others. We foresee similar success
in audience impact for Televisa Deportes.”
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