Summary
WWE and ESPN have a new partnership that starts in September. This deal might lead to more WWE events being broadcast by ESPN. The partnership aims to change how WWE shows are distributed to reach more fans.
Key Facts
- WWE and ESPN have agreed to a new deal worth $1.6 billion over five years.
- The partnership starts in September with the first event, Wrestlepalooza, airing on ESPN’s new streaming platform.
- ESPN is considering expanding the number of WWE premium live events (PLEs) they broadcast.
- Currently, there is an empty slot in December that only has a "Saturday Night's Main Event" scheduled for Peacock.
- ESPN executives Matt Kenny and J.T. Lasker expressed openness to discussions about adding more WWE events.
- The deal is part of TKO Group Holdings' plan to make WWE more popular among sports fans, similar to the UFC.
- Recent changes to WWE's event schedule include more international events and two-night WrestleManias and SummerSlams.
