Bad News For Anyone Looking Forward To WWE's PG Era Ending...
Backstage latest on WWE potentially switching from TV-PG to TV-14.
WWE no longer plans on switching from its divisive TV-PG television rating to TV-14, reports PWInsider's Mike Johnson.
It is stated that while there was once smoke to the fire that WWE was on the verge of dropping PG, plans have changed - and Raw and SmackDown will be sticking with their existing classifications on USA Network and FOX.
Reports that WWE was on the verge of ditching its longstanding PG rating emerged on 14 July, when Andrew Zarian reported an internal memo to that effect had been circulated within USA Network. It was later stated that this memo had been sent out prematurely. Later, Zarian stated that while ditching PG remained a consideration, it was no longer on the cards for the previously-reported date of 18 July.
News on WWE's potential ratings change had pretty much dried up since then. Those who'd hoped the company's recent regime shake-up would expedite the process will now be disappointed, with WWE set to stick with TV-PG 14 years after Raw first made the switch from TV-14.
This ensures the topic will remain a big debate amongst wrestling fans, particularly those who blame TV-PG for a perceived downturn in programming quality.