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So, a few questions about WWE's future.

Posted by the wrong element (aka JFields) Apr 3 '23, 08:36

When do their current tv deals expire? Will they stay on the same networks or move? Will Endeavor try and force a package deal that includes Raw and some UFC programming? Is this the end of WWE on Peacock? If so do they move to another streaming service, bring back WWE network, have a combined UFC/WWE service or none of those? Do they return to the old ppv model of charging $60+ for every ppv (probably more like $100+ now)? If they return to that model how will it change fans viewing habits? If you currently watch most/all ppvs due to having Peacock, how many would you watch if you had to pay $60? $100?

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The plan hinges on returning to PPVs rather than airing the events on Peacock. Tony Khan was saying this last week before there was a deal. - David Apr 3, 09:11
Just like AEW, I would be willing to pay more than $10 for exactly 0 PPVs per year. -- nm - Ender Apr 3, 08:49
Also, this means (AEW speculation) - the wrong element Apr 3, 08:44 8
- I think all that stuff is speculative for now. Over time, AEW will gain more top wrestlers since Endeavor is well known for slaver pay. -- nm - David Apr 3, 09:14 2
  - will be interesting to see if the two groups of fighters combine and try to union it up -- nm - Beaker Apr 3, 09:17 1
    - I think the odds are better that ST unionizes. -- nm - The Allfather Apr 3, 09:33
- I don't know why it matters. They weren't given their dues in AEW either so if both sides are ignoring you; go to where the money is (WWE) - Will Hunting Apr 3, 08:54 4
  - It matters because Vince is back in charge. - the wrong element Apr 3, 09:39
  - They held three different world championships at once. It's impossible to get more dues than that. -- nm - David Apr 3, 09:13 2
    - They were farmed out to other organizations because their employer had nothing for them to do. - Will Hunting Apr 3, 09:47 1
      - That's not even a little bit what happened. Watch the product, dude.\ -- nm - David Apr 3, 09:53
TV contracts expire in 2024 iirc so they're in play now. - Will Hunting Apr 3, 08:41 1
- agreed on the UFC old stuff; seems like an asset gathering dust rather than churning money -- nm - Beaker Apr 3, 08:42
WWE tv deals are up this year so who knows what they will do. I did read that there is talk of making the Premium Live events on Peacock... - Remlik Apr 3, 08:40

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