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Netflix readies for WWE Money in the Bank 2025 PLE

WWE’s Premium Live Event (PLE), Money in the Bank, will stream on Netflix on June 7th – broadcast for the first time ever live on Netflix for UK & Ireland viewers, starting at 11:30pm. Money in the Bank, which this year is set to emanate from the Intuit Dome in California, centres around Ladder Matches […]

June 4, 2025

PSSI increases investments in Appear

PSSI Global Services, a player in broadcast transmission solutions, has made another investment in video delivery technology, purchasing a large complement of advanced transmission hardware from Appear, a specialist in media processing and delivery technology. This strategic acquisition includes multiple X20 chassis, HDR HEVC encoder and decoder cards, and multiple hardware-accelerated SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) […]

June 3, 2025

Top 5 unconventional TV shows that ended up becoming betting markets

Television has a long-standing history of audience participation, stretching back to the days of dial-in votes and fan-led polls. Yet few could have predicted the extent to which viewer speculation would transition into formalised betting. While traditional sports have always enjoyed a close relationship with betting markets, a number of unconventional television programmes have become […]

May 20, 2025

TKO Q1 revenue up 4%; raises guidance

TKO Group Holdings, the US media conglomerate and owner of sports organisations UFC and WWE, as well as media company IMG, has announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31st 2025. Revenue increased 4 per cent, or $46.4 million (€41.2m), to $1.26 billion. The increase primarily reflected an increase of $74.8 million at […]

May 9, 2025

Why has Netflix made a strategic shift into live sports and events?

Netflix was once the undisputed king of streaming, but in recent years, it has faced stiff competition from rivals like Prime Video and HBO Max. The legendary trailblazer continues to stay one step ahead of the competition, though, thanks to its willingness to adapt and innovate. One of the latest major shifts in Netflix’s model […]

May 7, 2025

WWE confirms John Cena for Dublin, Lyon and Paris dates

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, has announced that tickets for the upcoming UK, Ireland and France tour on the road to Clash in Paris this August will go on sale on May 16th at 10am local time. Presale for the Road to Clash in Paris Tour will begin May 14th at 10am local time. […]

May 6, 2025

WWE returning to Australia with Crown Jewel: Perth; plus Raw and Smackdown

WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, in partnership with the Western Australian Government through Tourism Western Australia, has announced that Crown Jewel: Perth will headline a WWE weekend takeover in Perth this October. Crown Jewel: Perth will take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, on October 11th. The venue will also host Friday […]

May 2, 2025

TNA Wrestling signs LatAm distribution deal with Claro Sports

Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the multi-platform media company, has announced a partnership between TNA Wrestling and Claro Sports, the Latin American broadcaster. The non-exclusive distribution agreement delivers a lineup of TNA programming – including the weekly TNA IMPACT! series, monthly Pay-Per-View events, and exclusive TNA+ Presents specials – to wrestling fans across 17 territories. The […]

April 29, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Netflix orders WWE: Unreal reality series

WWE and Netflix have announced that WWE: Unreal, a new reality series, is coming to the streaming platform this summer. For the first time ever, the series will allow fans to step into the WWE writer’s room and outside the ring with some of the biggest WWE Superstars, where the drama is often just as […]

April 22, 2025By Nik Roseveare

WWE acquires Mexico’s AAA

WWE, part of TKO Group, has acquired Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA – in partnership with Mexico-based sports and entertainment holding company, Fillip. The announcement was made by legendary WWE commentator Michael Cole in Las Vegas during the WrestleMania 41 Saturday Countdown show – with WWE Chief Content Officer Paul ‘HHH’ Levesque, Fillip’s Chairman Alberto Fasja, AAA’s […]

April 21, 2025By Nik Roseveare