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TKO’s Shapiro Says WWE Is Pursuing a Non-Exclusive Library Deal as Peacock Term Nears 2026 End

Reports indicate a YouTube rollout for most of the archive alongside a continued Peacock slot for Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Overview

  • WWE COO Mark Shapiro said they are working on a non-exclusive agreement for library content and expects an announcement in Q1 2026.
  • Peacock’s license for WWE’s archive ends in 2026, with reports differing on whether that is at the start or end of the year.
  • Fightful Select reports most of the video library is expected to be released gradually on WWE’s YouTube and Vault channels.
  • Outlets report WWE has not commented on the plans, and insiders say the archive alone is unlikely to command a large standalone rights fee.
  • WWE continues broader rights deals that include ESPN for premium live events and Netflix for Raw, and Fightful notes the future of NXT PLEs on Peacock remains uncertain.