WWE Backstage explained

Genre:Professional wrestling
Language:English
Num Seasons:2[1]
Num Episodes:37
Camera:Multicamera setup
Runtime:60 minutes
Company:WWE
Network:Fox Sports 1

WWE Backstage was a professional wrestling studio show that was broadcast live every Tuesday night at 11:00 PM EST on FS1.[2] [3] The show was hosted by Renee Young and Booker T.[4]

The show premiered on November 5, 2019 with special preview episodes airing on October 15, 2019 and October 25, 2019.[5] On March 13, 2020, filming of the show was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] Because of that, the show still aired where Renee and Booker, along with the contributors and guests, discussed the entire issues of WWE from their own homes. The show also aired special episodes, where Renee, alongside the contributors and guests, re-watch their own favorite matches from the WWE Network archives called Watch With, which aired exclusively on YouTube. On June 22, 2020, FS1 announced that the show will not be a weekly show anymore and production of the show was suspended.[7] On January 21, 2021, WWE announced a special episode on January 30 about the upcoming Royal Rumble event.[8]

Premise

WWE Backstage was hosted by Renee Young and Booker T, who discuss the biggest news and stories in the WWE[9] along with input from other contributors and analysts.

Segments

WWE Backstage featured many recurring segments and bits that are popular to its fans including:

On-air personnel

The on-air personnel featured on WWE Backstage includes:[10]

Hosts

Frequent contributors

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WWE Backstage. https://web.archive.org/web/20200627035543/https://www.fox.com/wwe-backstage/. Fox Broadcasting Company. July 12, 2020. June 27, 2020. dead.
  2. Web site: WWE Finally Announces Title, Premiere Date and Hosts for FS1 Studio Show. The Wrap. Maglio. Tony. November 26, 2019. September 30, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190930200758/https://www.thewrap.com/wwe-backstage-fs1-renee-young-booker-t/amp/. live.
  3. Web site: CM PUNK'S STATUS FOR WWE BACKSTAGE THIS WEEK. Ringside News. Upton. Felix. November 26, 2019. May 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517213036/https://www.ringsidenews.com/2019/11/25/cm-punks-status-for-wwe-backstage-this-week/. live.
  4. Web site: FOX Sports announces November premiere for WWE Backstage on FS1. WWE. November 22, 2019. December 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191231171029/https://www.wwe.com/amp/article/fox-sports-announces-wwe-backstage-on-fs1. live.
  5. Web site: WWE Backstage. Fox. November 22, 2019. June 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200627035543/https://www.fox.com/wwe-backstage/. dead.
  6. Web site: WWE Backstage Filming Suspended Due To The Coronavirus. 2020-03-13. Wrestling Inc.. en. 2020-03-13. 2020-03-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200313194320/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/03/wwe-backstage-filming-suspended-due-to-the-coronavirus-667777/. live.
  7. Web site: FS1 SUSPENDS WEEKLY PRODUCTION OF WWE BACKSTAGE. Wrestling Observer Newsletter. June 24, 2020. August 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210821031906/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/fs1-suspends-weekly-production-wwe-backstage-313906. live.
  8. Web site: WWE Backstage returns with Royal Rumble Special next Saturday. WWE. January 30, 2021. January 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129013537/https://www.wwe.com/article/wwe-backstage-announcement-jan-2021. live.
  9. Web site: FOX Sports Announces WWE BACKSTAGE on FS1. Fox Sports. November 22, 2019. December 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191222085814/https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/latest-news/2019/09/26/fox-sports-announces-wwe-backstage-fs1. live.
  10. Web site: CM Punk Joins WWE BACKSTAGE on FS1. Fox Sports. November 22, 2019. April 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200404103922/https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/latest-news/2019/11/12/cm-punk-joins-wwe-backstage-fs1. live.