WWE Backstage

WWE Backstage is a professional wrestling studio show that was broadcast live every Tuesday night at 11:00 PM EST on FS1.[3][4] The show is hosted by Renee Paquette and Booker T.[5]

WWE Backstage
GenreProfessional wrestling
Presented by
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2[1]
No. of episodes37[2]
Production
Camera setupMulticamera setup
Running time60 minutes
Production companyWWE
Release
Original networkFox Sports 1
Original releaseNovember 5, 2019 (2019-11-05) –
present (present)
External links
Website

The show premiered on November 5, 2019 with special preview episodes airing on October 15, 2019 and October 25, 2019.[6] On March 13, 2020, filming of the show was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] Because of that, the show still aired where Renee and Booker, along with the contributors and guests, discussed the entire issues of WWE from their own homes. The show is also launched the special episodes, where Renee, alongside the contributors and guests, re-watch their own favorite matches from the WWE Network archives called Watch With, which aired exclusively on YouTube. On June 22, 2020, FS1 announced that the show will not be a weekly show anymore and production of the show was suspended.[8] On January 21, 2021, WWE announced a special episode on January 30 about the upcoming Royal Rumble event.[9]

Premise

WWE Backstage is hosted by Renee Paquette and Booker T, who discuss the biggest news and stories in the WWE[10] along with input from other contributors and analysts.

Segments

WWE Backstage features many recurring segments and bits that are popular to its fans including:

  • Promo School
  • Social Media SmackDown
  • Wrestling With Your Feelings with Rachel Bonnetta

On-air personnel

The on-air personnel featured on WWE Backstage includes:[11]

Hosts

Frequent contributors

References
  1. "WWE Backstage". Fox Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  2. "WWE Backstage Episodes". IMDb. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  3. Maglio, Tony. "WWE Finally Announces Title, Premiere Date and Hosts for FS1 Studio Show". The Wrap. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  4. Upton, Felix. "CM PUNK'S STATUS FOR WWE BACKSTAGE THIS WEEK". Ringside News. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  5. "FOX Sports announces November premiere for WWE Backstage on FS1". WWE. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  6. "WWE Backstage". Fox. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  7. "WWE Backstage Filming Suspended Due To The Coronavirus". Wrestling Inc. 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
  8. "FS1 SUSPENDS WEEKLY PRODUCTION OF WWE BACKSTAGE". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  9. "WWE Backstage returns with Royal Rumble Special next Saturday". WWE. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  10. "FOX Sports Announces WWE BACKSTAGE on FS1". Fox Sports. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  11. "CM Punk Joins WWE BACKSTAGE on FS1". Fox Sports. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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