WWE PLE’s headed to ESPN starting in 2026

[Rev]

Rushing the switch before 2026.

This is about to be a disaster.

You gotta update the thread title. @puppetmaster

Why a disaster? ESPN isn't producing the events (thankfully) and if you already have ESPN through most cable providers you'll already have access to the events (except Comcast Xfinity, YouTube TV, Dish, Cox, Sling for now).

So you're just clicking on a different app to watch, really.

If anything, it might be cool to maybe see more WWE talent on ESPN shows. Hopefully it's not just HHH loving the sight and sound of himself on the shows.

 

[Rev]

Yea, but they worked out an agreement for future programming:

 

[Shadow]

Why a disaster? ESPN isn't producing the events (thankfully) and if you already have ESPN through most cable providers you'll already have access to the events (except Comcast Xfinity, YouTube TV, Dish, Cox, Sling for now).

So you're just clicking on a different app to watch, really.

If anything, it might be cool to maybe see more WWE talent on ESPN shows. Hopefully it's not just HHH loving the sight and sound of himself on the shows.

I think the move upset more people than it excited, and I doubt the amount of fans signing up will reach their target, but I've been wrong before.

We'll see.

or "let it play out."

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Why a disaster? ESPN isn't producing the events (thankfully) and if you already have ESPN through most cable providers you'll already have access to the events (except Comcast Xfinity, YouTube TV, Dish, Cox, Sling for now).

So you're just clicking on a different app to watch, really.

If anything, it might be cool to maybe see more WWE talent on ESPN shows. Hopefully it's not just HHH loving the sight and sound of himself on the shows.

Well currently half of all cable subscribers don't get it yet

 

[MenacingMonk]

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I think the move upset more people than it excited, and I doubt the amount of fans signing up will reach their target, but I've been wrong before.

We'll see.

or "let it play out."

The general consensus of the IWC is negative. It’s usually a mix, but not this time. The MAGA company been feeling themselves too much this year, so no shock they’re rushing this.

 

[Rayzah]

Why a disaster? ESPN isn't producing the events (thankfully) and if you already have ESPN through most cable providers you'll already have access to the events (except Comcast Xfinity, YouTube TV, Dish, Cox, Sling for now).

So you're just clicking on a different app to watch, really.

If anything, it might be cool to maybe see more WWE talent on ESPN shows. Hopefully it's not just HHH loving the sight and sound of himself on the shows.

ESPN app sucks and I’m sure they will somehow have more ads and a lot of us don’t have cable so it’s a separate service we have to pay for. Also espn sucks and I pay for sling and I get everything I need and I don’t want to pay for espn.

 

[get my pool]

 

[TheNatureBoy]

Well currently half of all cable subscribers don't get it yet

So if I have ESPN through YouTube TV, I don't get the PLEs yet?

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

So if I have ESPN through YouTube TV, I don't get the PLEs yet?

No. YouTube TV doesn't have a deal with the ESPN app yet. Someone incorrectly reported that they were in that group. They are not as of today.

 

[TheNatureBoy]

No. YouTube TV doesn't have a deal with the ESPN app yet. Someone incorrectly reported that they were in that group. They are not as of today.

Welp, no way am I paying extra to watch WWE PLEs.

 

[Rell84shots]

TKO is so money hungry that they couldn't let Peacock get one more Survivor Series. Don't expect that ESPN streaming free of charge to last long, because ESPN is one of the most easily pirated cable channels. By summer of 2026 they're going to have all PLEs only available on the streaming service.

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Welp, no way am I paying extra to watch WWE PLEs.

Yeah....They will probably get a deal together with most cable companies eventually but for now the option is buy ESPN app or try to use a VPN and that's it

 

[DaylitoJames]

What happened to starting next year? They are so annoying....

I wonder if they are starting it now so they can iron out all of the kinks with the smaller ppvs so come Royal Rumble and especially WrestleMania there won't be any hiccups? It sucks either way

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

Does anyone know if ESPN will finally start showing shyt in a higher res than 720p? That shyt's an eye sore

 

[AStrangeName]

Does anyone know if ESPN will finally start showing shyt in a higher res than 720p? That shyt's an eye sore

Anything that's under Disney is still aired in 720p, while every other network outside of Fox and MyNetworkTV are airing in 1080i with a select few airing in 1080p.