Vince McMahon; Chairman, World Wrestling Entertainment.(USA Network: 25 Years)(Brief Article)

TelevisionWeek, June, 2005

The WWE and USA Networks have a relationship that goes back as far as the network itself. In the early 1990s, our primary show on USA was a studio program with Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain'' Heenan, featuring interviews with superstars of the wrestling world interspersed with taped matches.

We wanted to liven up the show, maybe try something new, so I invited Dave Kenin, who was USA's president at the time, to come to our headquarters in Stamford, Conn., to discuss ideas. As we talked, it suddenly became apparent what we should do. I suggested that we do a new show, live, in prime time, and I outlined my thoughts in some detail. I could tell some in the room were surprised at this suggestion, but Dave listened, shook my hand and said, "Let's do it.''...

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