WWE.com has just released an article recapping WWE’s For Your Consideration event last night in Los Angeles.
It is noted by Emmys.com that the attendees are members of the Television Academy National Active, the academy that decides who is up for an Emmy award.
The official website for the Emmy’s listed the following description for the event:
ABOUT THE EVENT
WWE invites Television Academy National Active members and a guest to a panel discussion
WWE
7:00 PM Panel discussion
Panelists include:*
- Paul “Triple H” Levesque
- Stephanie McMahon
- Shawn Michaels
- Roman Reigns
- Ronda Rousey
- The Bella Twins
- … and more
*subject to change
Reception to follow.
So it appears after years of framing themselves as an action soap opera, they’re finally making a play for an Emmy award. You can find more information about the event below, more can be read about it HERE:
WWE held its first For Your Consideration event for the Television Academy on Wednesday night. WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon, WWE EVP of Talent, Live Events & Creative Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Ronda Rousey, The Bella Twins, Roman Reigns and more WWE Superstars mingled with 600 attendees from the TV Academy and television industry executives after a red carpet event at the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in the Los Angeles area.