More details regarding WWE’s new partnership with streaming service Netflix
As previously noted, WWE RAW will be moving to Netflix in January of 2025 and it was reported by sportsbusinessjournal.com that the deal is believed to be for $5 billion dollars over ten years. In an SEC filing, it was revealed that Netflix has the option to extend the deal for an additional ten years or opt out after five years…
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On January 23, 2024, the Company announced a partnership between WWE and Netflix. Beginning in January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive new home of Raw in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America, among other territories, with additional countries and regions to be added over time. Likewise, as part of the agreement, Netflix will also become the home for all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S., as available, inclusive of Raw and WWE’s other weekly shows – SmackDown and NXT – as well as the company’s Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble. WWE’s documentaries, original series and forthcoming projects will also be available on Netflix internationally beginning in 2025.
The agreement has an initial 10-year term for an aggregate rights fee in excess of $5 billion with an option for Netflix (x) to extend for an additional 10 years and (y) to opt out after the initial five years.