''WWE Backstage'' was a

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studio show that was broadcast live every Tuesday night at 11:00 PM EST on FS1. The show was hosted by

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and

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. The show premiered on November 5, 2019 with special preview episodes airing on October 15, 2019 and October 25, 2019. On March 13, 2020, filming of the show was halted due to the

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. 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 also aired special episodes, where Renee, alongside the contributors and guests, re-watch their own favorite matches from the

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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. On January 21, 2021, WWE announced a special episode on January 30 about the upcoming

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event.

Premise

''WWE Backstage'' was hosted by

and

, who discuss the biggest news and stories in the

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along with input from other contributors and analysts.

Segments

''WWE Backstage'' featured many recurring segments and bits that are popular to its fans including: *Promo School *The Satin Sheet *Social Media SmackDown *Wrestling With Your Feelings with Rachel Bonnetta *The Main Event

On-air personnel

The on-air personnel featured on ''WWE Backstage'' includes:

Hosts

Frequent contributors

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* Paige *

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Mark Henry Mark Jerrold Henry (born June 12, 1971) is an American former powerlifter, Olympic weightlifter, strongman, and retired professional wrestler currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract. Henry is a two-time Olympian (1992 and 19 ...

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References

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