Fox Sports 1 Shutting Down Studio Shows, Including WWE Backstage, Due To Coronavirus
There will not be a new episode of WWE Backstage next Tuesday, Mar. 17 due to the coronavirus.
Fox Sports announced they are shutting down studio shows through at least Friday, Mar. 20.
From Fox Sports:
Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to suspend production of our live FS1 daily studio shows through at least Friday, March 20.
Our top priority is the health and safety of our employees. We will continue to monitor the situation and adjust accordingly.
The announcement includes WWE Backstage, which airs on Fox Sports 1 every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET.
This includes #WWEBackstage. We will be sure to update the @WWE Universe as soon as we know more https://t.co/1SubBK1KMe
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) March 13, 2020
CM Punk was scheduled to return to WWE Backstage next Tuesday with Rhea Ripley tabbed as the special guest.
Fightful will continue to update fans on cancelations of wrestling shows and events as they are known.