Wrestling with History - Ep 18 - Apter and Resnick on WWE Network Move to NBC, Royal Rumble 2021, and More

Wrestling with History covers different years in the history of pro wrestling with a behind the scenes look at the action. Former WWE and AWA Broadcaster Ken Resnick joins forces with Legendary Pro Wrestling Journalist Bill Apter and former Philadelphia Radio Personality Bruce Wirt for a trip down memory lane. This week: 00: Bill Apter and Ken Resnick discuss the WWE Network moving to NBC Universal's Peacock Network in the US. Apter talks about a potential long-term strategic deal with NBC. :20 Ken Resnick on the WWE not having enough household names to make the 2021 Royal Rumble a success. Talk about NBC potentially influencing WWE to get more star power. :37 Listener feedback from the show on the first Wrestlemania. Discussion of the card. :55 The Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Ranking system VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices