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BREAKING: WWE Ends Peacock Run, Entrusts All Premium Live Events to ESPN in Landmark $1.6B Deal Starting 2026

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In a seismic shift, ESPN and WWE have formally confirmed that all WWE Premium Live Events (PLEs)—including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, Money in the Bank and more—will stream exclusively on ESPN platforms in the United States beginning in 2026  . The agreement spans five years and is reportedly valued at approximately $1.6 billion, … Read more

Global Grappling Meets Gridiron: WWE SmackDown and Big 12 Form Groundbreaking Alliance Starting with International Kickoff in Dublin

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In a power play that blends two worlds of adrenaline, athleticism, and atmosphere, WWE and the Big 12 Conference are rewriting the rulebook on sports entertainment synergy. In a stunning expansion of their multi-faceted partnership, WWE’s flagship program Friday Night SmackDown will now emanate from Big 12 football markets throughout the 2025 season, aligning with … Read more