DUBAI: World Wrestling Entertainment and MBC Group have signed a new partnership deal that makes streaming service Shahid the home of WWE in the Middle East and North Africa region. Natasha Hemingway, Shahid’s chief commercial and marketing officer, said: “It’s no secret that WWE is massively popular in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the MENA region. In addition the TV show “NXT” will be available a day after its initial US broadcast. From March 26, Shahid will air “SmackDown” live on Saturdays at 4 a.m. KSA time in Arabic, with a one-hour version broadcast with Arabic subtitles on MBC Action at 9 p.m. the same day. Beginning on March 29, Shahid will show “Raw” live on Tuesdays at 4 a.m. KSA time in Arabic, followed by a one-hour edition with Arabic subtitles on MBC Action at 9 p.m.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 12, 2022 09:45 UTC