SOON TO RELAUNCH G4 PARTNERS WITH WWE FOR VIDEO GAME COMPETITION SERIES

Soon to relaunch gaming network G4 is teaming up with WWE for a new video gaming competition, set to premiere this fall. 

The program will be hosted by WWE Superstar Xavier Woods AKA Austin Creed, G4’s first-announced on-air talent, and will pit some of the biggest content creators in gaming against each other, playing some of the most popular video games to settle scores…with scores.   

“Getting a shot to be a G4 cast member is incredible and humbling in itself, and I couldn’t be more excited for the chance to have my own show,” said Xavier Woods.  “Not only will I host but I’ll also have a pivotal role to play as the top personalities in gaming try to settle their beef.”

The announcement comes as G4 begins its Epic April celebration, a tradition started during its first run on-air in which the network unveils an absurd amount of talent and programming announcements, runs big giveaways, and pulls off more-than-a-few-calls-from-HR-inducing stunts. 

Another major G4 announcement will take place during WWE’s UUDD WrestleMania Gaming Event premiering Saturday April 10th at 11am ET on the UpUpDownDown YouTube Channel.

WWE will serve as an Executive Producer for the program. As part of the joint partnership, G4 and WWE will take the program to market together.

Los Angeles-based G4 originally launched as a video games and gaming culture channel way back in April 2002, but ceased operations at the end of 2014. Now the channel is set to be resurrected by Spectacor Gaming, which owns and operates a growing portfolio of gaming and esports assets – including Overwatch League’s Philadelphia Fusion and T1 Entertainment & Sports.

AYO.NEWS says:

The world has changed a lot since 2002, that’s for sure, but it’s fantastic to see G4 set for a comeback and packing in the big names already. G4 seems certain to get a boost from nostalgic 30 and 40 somethings, but the question is, will it manage to resonate with the Gen-Zs? We’re looking forward to seeing what the G4 team can do.