WWE is making some significant moves in the streaming space. It wasn't long ago that the wrestling giant moved its flagship show, "Monday Night Raw," to Netflix, leaving the USA Network (although not entirely;

ESPN and WWE reached a five-year, $1.6 billion agreement that includes exclusive rights to air the wrestling company’s premier live events (PLE) beginning in 2026, according to the Wall Street Journal,

This deal not only doubles WWE’s previous $900 million, five-year agreement with Peacock, it’s a bold bet by ESPN on the enduring power of wrestling fandom. ESPN’s standalone streaming service, launching August 21 price set at $29.