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WWE Strikes $1.6B Deal with ESPN

A $1.6 billion deal between ESPN and World Wrestling Entertainment was announced on Wednesday August 6. According to the arrangement, WWE will produce a variety of premium events from ESPN, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank. The new exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming service will begin operating in 2026. The service…

UFC’s Parent Company Endeavor to Merge with WWE and Promote Vince McMahon to Executive Chair

@Vince McMahon WWE and its parent company, Endeavor Group Holdings have signed an agreement to form a new, publicly listed company that will merge the sports entertainment powerhouse with UFC. Endeavor will hold a 51 percent controlling interest in the new company, with existing WWE shareholders owning a 49 percent interest, according to The Hollywood…