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New streaming app to ‘Max’ programming from HBO, Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled a streaming service Wednesday combining iconic HBO programming such as “The Sopranos” with a mix of unscripted TV series in a push to reap more subscribers from what so far has been a muddled media merger.

The $16-per-month service, called Max, will be released May 23 in the US and automatically replaces the company’s existing HBO Max service in what is being promised as a seamless transition. Max will gradually become available in the rest of the world, with Latin America next up on the slate.

The existing Discovery Plus app featuring reality and unscripted series

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More Details On Bray Wyatt’s Recent Absence From WWE Programming, MSG Live Event

Much has been made about what’s going on with Bray Wyatt. Rumors started swirling about his status in WWE after he didn’t appear for a live event in New York City’s famous Madison Square Garden this past Sunday night despite being advertised. Braun Strowman replaced Wyatt to take on LA Knight in a Lights Out Street Fight.

Fightful initially reported that Wyatt is dealing with a “physical issue,” and a return timetable hasn’t been determined. It was mentioned that props for Wyatt and the Uncle Howdy character haven’t been sent to the “SmackDown” shows over the past two weeks.