ESPN exec reveals WWE plans

On the one hand, WWE is now one of the network’s top properties via a reported five-year, $325 million deal to air the company’s Premium Live Events. On the other, while WWE touts itself as “sports ...
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ESPN head says they previously tried to get WWE Raw, SmackDown & archive rights

The desire to have live WWE programming on ESPN has been a goal for quite some time, according to ESPN president of content ...

What is the new ESPN DTC service? Plans, costs, key facts

ESPN is proud to offer an exciting new array of streaming and app features to sports fans. Learn more about ...
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Documentary chronicles early days of Bristol-based ESPN. 'We were two tin cans and a string'

"Intentional Optimism" explains how Rasmussen came up with the concept for ESPN - short for Entertainment and Sports ...

How could ESPN streaming impact Disney financials?

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS)’s direct-to-consumer ESPN streaming launch could offset linear TV declines and contribute to ...
Fightful

ESPN President Says He Tried To Get WWE Programming In Past Years, Has Always Had An Appreciation For WWE Content

WWE and ESPN kicked off their new partnership on September 20 with Wrestlepalooza, the first of many premium live events set to air on ESPN. Speaking to Richard Deitsch on the Sports Media podcast, ...
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Disney+ to add live ESPN linear channels in South Africa from 2 October

Disney+ today announced that, from 2 October 2025, the ESPN Africa linear channels will be available to South African ...
Yahoo

ESPN Open to Replicating NFL Network Deal With Other Sports Leagues

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro hailed the sports network’s recent move to acquire NFL Network as a “unique deal at a unique moment in time” during an investor conference hosted by Bank of America on ...