NBC is to shut down the NBC Sports Network by the end of 2021, according to SportsBusinessDaily.com.

The shutdown of the network would mean NHL and NASCAR being moved to the USA Network, which "could lead to pre-emptions of NXT a lot, especially during the playoffs" and even WWE Raw, according to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer.

If this move leads to NXT changing nights, the models people have regarding time frame of AEW beating Raw IF THINGS GO AS THEY DID THE LAST 12 MONTHS moves up. USA had tried to protect its investment but this changes that game because of the real world.

, Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 22, 2021