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.