Overview

• ESPN becomes the exclusive U.S. home for WWE premium live events starting Sept. 20, with Crown Jewel on Oct. 11 and Survivor Series on Nov. 29 also set for the platform this year.
• Wrestlepalooza streams live at 7 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and features John Cena headlining alongside Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre.
• PLE access will be available to subscribers of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service on the unlimited plan, with select events also simulcast on ESPN’s linear channels.
• ESPN’s new app launches Aug. 21 at $29.99 per month, and the Aug. 31 Clash in Paris show is reported to remain on Peacock.
• Industry reporting attributes the accelerated shift to WWE meeting its Peacock event quota, while specifics on MVPD authentication and the future location of WWE’s archive remain unclear.