Comcast scrubs WWE programs of racist content after move to Peacock
Comcast and the WWE are editing some shows to remove racist and problematic content.
Peacock is a streaming television services operated by Comcast subsidiary NBC Universal. It offers three subscriptions: A free, advertisement-supported tier with limited programming; a premium, advertisement-supported tier with an expanded library of movies and shows for $5 a month; and an ultra-premium, commercial-free tier for $10 a month.
Comcast and the WWE are editing some shows to remove racist and problematic content.
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