WWE heads to ESPN: Sports network lands $1.6 billion deal for streaming major events

[CycloneRulzzz]

When Peacock deal ends PLE's formerly called PPV's are going to espn. Would of thought they would go to netflix.

WWE heads to ESPN: Sports network lands $1.6 billion deal for streaming major events

The five-year deal is valued at over $1.6 billion, according to a report.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[CycloneDaddy]

 

[Clonehomer]

Did ESPN have a wealthy relative die recently? They’re putting a lot on the books for expenses. Even if the NFL was an equity stake, that still cuts into their bottom line.

The carriage fees are going to have to go up by a big amount to justify these acquisitions.

 

[EnkAMania]

Did ESPN have a wealthy relative die recently? They’re putting a lot on the books for expenses. Even if the NFL was an equity stake, that still cuts into their bottom line.

The carriage fees are going to have to go up by a big amount to justify these acquisitions.

ESPN DTC’s unlimited plan will cost $29.99/month that gives fans access to all of ESPN’s linear networks — ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes — in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX. All told, the lineup encompasses 47,000 live events each year, on-demand replays, studio shows, original programming and more. Bundling options for the ESPN unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu include a special offer at launch for $29.99/month for the first 12 months.

Sports fans can also opt to subscribe to ESPN+, priced at $11.99/month, which includes over 32,000 live events annually but does not include access to the linear nets.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Did ESPN have a wealthy relative die recently? They’re putting a lot on the books for expenses. Even if the NFL was an equity stake, that still cuts into their bottom line.

The carriage fees are going to have to go up by a big amount to justify these acquisitions.

They'll continue to fire the few good people they still have.

 

[zarnold56]

Did ESPN have a wealthy relative die recently? They’re putting a lot on the books for expenses. Even if the NFL was an equity stake, that still cuts into their bottom line.

The carriage fees are going to have to go up by a big amount to justify these acquisitions.

These are all major bets on their stand alone streaming service coming this fall. Get as much content on the service to get subs with the price increases to happen later. Tho it is kinda pricey at the start.

 

[EnkAMania]

They'll continue to fire the few good people they still have.

If they mess up Redzone, I may have to bite the bullet and get Sunday Ticket.

 

[Gonzo]

Still one of my favorite SNL skits of all time...

 

[SolterraCyclone]

These are all major bets on their stand alone streaming service coming this fall. Get as much content on the service to get subs with the price increases to happen later. Tho it is kinda pricey at the start.

Right. This isn’t a cable play. It’s a play for content the targeted audiences will subscribe for.

NFL RedZone and WWE, via DirectTV and PPV performance, have shown their audiences will purchase add-ons/subscriptions for the product.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Still one of my favorite SNL skits of all time...

There was another one but it's been scrubbed from net. That was way funnier.