World Wrestling Entertainment reportedly released several wrestlers shortly after its announced $1.4 billion new television deal with NBCUniversal.

TKO Group Holdings, the media conglomerate launched as part of WWE’s merger with the parent company of the UFC, reportedly agreed to a five-year domestic media rights partnership with NBCUniversal, with its television program, SmackDown, set to return to USA Network. 

The deal, which does not include WWE’s RAW or NXT programs that currently air on USA Network, is reported to pay an average of $287 million per year, an estimated 40% increase from the five-year, $205 million deal with FOX for SmackDown.

Shortly after the reported deal, the releases of several notable in-ring competitors was announced.

Former world champion Dolph Ziggler and former Intercontinental champion Shelton Benjamin were among several of those released, along with Emma, Rick Boogs, Aliyah, Elias, Riddick Moss and Top Dolla of the group ‘Hit Row.’

Just when you thought the Chiefs were going to march into MetLife Stadium and cruise to a victory, the Jets threw a vicious counterpunch to make for an interesting “Sunday Night Football” game.

Embattled New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson played the best game of his NFL career on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium, but he lamented the snap that got away.

Wilson fumbled a shotgun snap at midfield with 7:24 remaining in the fourth quarter — the Jets’ final play in their 23-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Afterward, Wilson spoke briefly to the entire team in the locker room, taking responsibility for the defeat.

“To be driving right there and to drop a snap — I cannot do that,” Wilson told reporters. “I lost us that game, and I can’t do that.”

Several teammates consoled Wilson, whose faux pas occurred at a critical time — facing a three-point deficit late — against the defending Super Bowl champions. Still, his overall performance was a breakthrough that might have saved his job.

Frankford Candy is teaming up with Kellogg’s to bring two new king-size Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Candy Bars to the candy aisle this spring.

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Candy Bars debut in two varieties, Strawberry-Flavored, and Marshmallow-Flavored.

The Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Marshmallow-Flavored Candy Bar combines Rice Krispies cereal with creamy marshmallow candy in a sweet nod to family-favorite Rice Krispies Treats.

Meanwhile, the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Strawberry-Flavored Candy Bar pairs Rice Krispies with strawberry flavors in a creamy white candy.

The single-serve, 2.75-ounce candy bars are available for a suggested price of $2.49 each at Walmart, Five Below and Big Lots stores nationwide, as well as online at FrankfordCandy.com and Amazon.