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Mickey Mouse to the WWE? Disney extends its empire into the world of sport
Disney continues to expand its sports empire through ESPN, which it acquired in 1996 for $19 billion. Since then, the company ...
Disney Paying $1.6 Billion for WWE Rights
The media company’s ESPN unit will stream WrestleMania and other major offerings for five years.
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Disney Dropping $1.6 Billion on This Shocking New Sports Deal
Disney Dropping $1.6 Billion on This Shocking New Sports Deal originally appeared on Parade. Well, Mickey’s officially gone ...
Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new steaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE
ESPN has announced its new streaming service will launch Aug. 21. This move comes as streaming surpasses cable and broadcast ...
WWE agree $1.6 billion Disney deal to stream PPV events on ESPN after $5bn Netflix move
WWE and ESPN are about to enter a brand-new era. A reported billion-dollar deal has given the Walt Disney Company subsidiary ...
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Big Update On Karrion Kross’ WWE Contract Status
Could Karrion Kross be staying in WWE? Recent reports indicated that the WWE contracts of Karrion Kross and Scarlett were set ...
ESPN Adds WWE Events and More NFL Content, as Streaming Service Sets August 21 Launch
And at the same time, the company announced a major deal with the WWE, bringing its premium live events, including ...
WWE’S $1.6 Billion Deal With ESPN Wows Some Wall Streeters, But Shares In Ari Emanuel-Run Parent TKO Dip
The WWE's $1.6 billion deal with ESPN for premium live events is wowing some Wall Streeters but the stock of parent TKO Group ...
New $30/Month Streaming Service Could Be a 'Sports Fan's Dream,' Disney CEO Iger Says—Here's What You'll Get
The streaming landscape will get a new competitor later this month, as ESPN parent The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday confirmed a launch date of Aug. 21 for the sports giant's flagship streaming ...