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WWE Partners With NetfliX For "KILL TONY" Special Stream Following Event

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The World Wrestling Entertainment has announced that its comedy special featuring comedian and former wrestler Tony Hinchcliffe is set to stream exclusively in the United States on Netflix. This second co-promoted show, titled 'Kill Tony,' will be available two days after WrestleMania 42 concludes as part of WWE's broader media strategy for distributing content beyond traditional television broadcasts.

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    WWE and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe have announced 'Kill Tony WrestleMania,' set to premiere on Netflix alongside WWE Raw.
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    The comedy special will take place live at the Dolby Live in Las Vegas during Wrestlemania Week, with a streaming debut two days later. The show features amateur stand-up comedians performing for an audience of 10-25 people before Hinchcliffe's main set begins around midnight local time on April 3rd.
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    This marks WWE and Netflix expanding their partnership beyond 'WrestleMania: A Special Spectacular' to include a dedicated comedy special featuring Tony Hinchcliffe.
2016-04-3 'Kill Tony:' live show begins at midnight local time, with amateur comedians performing before the main set starts around this hour. The event takes place in Las Vegas as part of Wrestlemania Week.
2016-04-3 'Kill Tony:' live show ends at 5:09 AM local time, concluding the comedy special portion before other events continue. The event was held in Las Vegas during Wrestlemania Week.
2016-04-3 'Kill Tony:' live show begins at midnight on April 3rd as part of the main schedule for that night, preceding other events. The event took place in Las Vegas during Wrestlemania Week.
WWE Confirms Kill Tony Comedy Special For WrestleMania 42 Weekend
KILL TONY: WrestleMania Special Set To Stream On Netflix

WWE has partnered with comedy host Tony Hinchcliffe to premiere a new *Kill Tony* live event at Park MGM in Las Vegas on April 20, airing alongside WWE RAW during the weekend of WrestleMania 42's week-long celebration. This marks Wwe's second attempt at such an annual special following last year's un-aired "Roast," which will feature a unique format combining rapid-fire stand-up sets with Hinchcliffe and guest panel feedback from wrestlers, comedians, and celebrities.

It’s Official: WWE Announces New Netflix Show
WWE & Netflix Join Forces For KILL TONY: WrestleMania

WWE has partnered with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe to produce *Kill TONY: WrestleMania*, a comedy special that will film at Park MGM on Saturday and premiere exclusively on Netflix alongside Raw after WrestleMania 42 starting Monday, April 18. The event features rapid-fire stand-up sets from aspiring comics followed by feedback panels with WWE Superstars, Legends, established comedians, surprise celebrity guests, Hinchcliffe, and an all-star panel of judges.

WWE And Tony Hinchcliffe Partner With Netflix To Air KILL TONY: WrestleMania

WWE has partnered with comedian Tony Hinchcliffe to release "KILL TONY: WrestleMania," a comedy special premiering exclusively on Netflix as an April 20 double event alongside Raw after the annual show. The closed-door filming took place at Park MGM in Las Vegas during Week of Wrestlemania, featuring rapid-fire stand-up sets followed by feedback from Hinchcliffe and guest comedians before streaming internationally starting Saturday evening (April 18).