TNN's name was changed from The Nashville Network to The National Network late in the 2000 season. After the 2001 season, a special PBR event, the Bud Light World Challenge (which would be a precursor to the PBR's World Cup, and eventually Global Cup) was broadcast on NBC.
The Nashville Network changed its name to The National Network in 2000. Following the 2001 season, a special PBR event called the Bud Light World Challenge aired on NBC. This event would later become part of the PBR's World Cup and Global Cup.