1) The Backstage Reaction To WWE’s New Deal With Peacock
On Fightful Select (subscribe here), Sean Ross Sapp provided some of the backstage reaction to WWE’s big move to Peacock. For those who missed it, Peacock now has exclusive rights to the WWE Network in the United States for the next 5 years.
Here is what Sapp wrote about the backstage reaction in WWE:
‘One wrestler we spoke with actually hadn’t heard of the news before it broke and said the company profit would be massive, and the first impressions were the additional eyes on the product. Another top name in the company took a more pessimistic approach and said they didn’t care where they were distributed unless it affects their pay. Still, no negativity emerged from that conversation as they confirmed it was a big move for WWE.’
My Take:
- This is definitely a story that took me by surprise. The rumor is that the 5-year deal between WWE and Peacock is for more than $1 billion, which is great news for the company. I am interested to see what happens moving forward.
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