One big thing: WWE Performance Center getting a major makeover
WWE’s Performance Center is undergoing significant renovations, according to WWE Hall of Famer Booker T. This comes as “NXT” prepares for its network TV debut on the CW in October.
Key details:
• The Performance Center will be closed for three weeks for renovations
• Booker T claims the facility has been “totally torn down”
• The renovations are expected to result in a completely different look
What Booker T said:
“I heard that they have just totally tore it down. I heard a construction crew came in and totally just took everything out. So when we get back in there, it’s supposed to look totally– boom! Off the chain.”
Why it matters:
The Performance Center overhaul signifies WWE’s commitment to enhancing “NXT’s” production value as it moves to network television. This renovation could lead to:
• Improved training facilities for WWE’s developmental talent
• Enhanced production capabilities for “NXT” broadcasts
• A more polished look for the brand as it reaches a wider audience on the CW
Background:
• WWE opened the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida in 2013
• It replaced Florida Championship Wrestling as WWE’s developmental system
• The facility played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting WrestleMania 36
The bigger picture:
These changes come amid a series of new TV deals for WWE in 2024:
• “WWE Raw” moving to Netflix
• “WWE SmackDown” moving to USA Network
• “NXT” debuting on the CW on October 1
As WWE prepares for these major shifts in its broadcasting landscape, the Performance Center renovation underscores the company’s focus on elevating its content across all brands.
What do you think about the Performance Center’s upcoming changes? How do you think this will impact “NXT’s” presentation on the CW? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
