In a major shake-up for wrestling fans, WWE streaming platform changes have removed content from Peacock as of December 31, leaving viewers in the United States unsure where to find their favorite matches and events. With Netflix now the global home for live WWE programming outside the United States and no firm agreement yet about where the full WWE library will be available, the company is re-evaluating its digital strategy.
WWE Content Pulled from Peacock, Uncertainty for US Fans
The longstanding partnership between WWE and Peacock has ended, marking a turning point for how wrestling fans in the United States access archived content. While RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and Premium Live Events found a new global streaming spot on Netflix in 2025, Peacock’s hold was limited to American viewers—until the recent expiration of their deal. Since the start of the new year, WWE content has begun disappearing from Peacock, and the video library currently lacks a permanent streaming home in the US.
According to Fightful Select, WWE has not yet arrived at a new deal to archive its extensive match and show history. The company is believed to be weighing several strategies, one of which involves slowly rolling out some content on its high-performing YouTube channel. WWE reportedly enjoys a favorable relationship with Google, but there are no immediate plans to make the full vault available on YouTube en masse.
Exploring the Future of WWE’s Streaming Library
With no new exclusive streaming pact in place, WWE remains a non-exclusive content provider as it navigates this transitional period. Executives are still assessing the best platform for the full archive, as YouTube—while an important part of WWE’s online presence—is not yet intended as the sole solution for legacy content. If an agreement is reached with a new streaming host, fans could see a broader digital release, restoring access to decades of wrestling action.
For now, select programming remains available to American audiences. Saturday Night’s Main Event and NXT Premium Live Events can still be found on Peacock. International fans in regions such as Australia, Japan, and India access WWE broadcasts through services like Binge, Abema, and SonyLIV, respectively, illustrating the global reach WWE has achieved through multiple streaming partners.
ESPN’s Growing Partnership with WWE
Looking ahead, ESPN is emerging as a critical player in WWE’s broadcast future, especially with plans to showcase select premium live events. In an appearance on ESPN Get Up, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, expressed enthusiasm for the new alliance, noting that ESPN will become the stage for wrestling’s biggest shows beginning in 2026. The two companies already collaborated on events, including Wrestlepalooza, suggesting the groundwork is being laid for a deeper integration.
“From my point of view, nobody does large-scale massive events like ESPN… Super Bowl, all of it, right? It’s what you do, and it’s what we like to think we do better than anybody else on the planet. So, this is the perfect marriage… when we get together, things like WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, are going to be bigger than ever. They’re going to be more of a spectacle than they’ve ever been before. We’re going to light the world on fire,” Triple H said.
This partnership is expected to boost the scale and visibility of major WWE events including SummerSlam, WrestleMania, and Royal Rumble. ESPN’s expertise with headline sports, from the Super Bowl to its array of live events, positions it as a natural fit for wrestling spectacles on a global stage. Notably, reports indicate that ESPN views its new relationship with WWE as a significant upgrade from earlier arrangements, underlining the value placed on sports entertainment’s expanding influence.
What’s Next for WWE Streaming?
The WWE streaming platform changes represent a transitional moment, particularly for fans accustomed to easy access via Peacock. While live RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and PLEs are consolidated on Netflix internationally, American viewers await word on where WWE’s extensive archive will ultimately land. As negotiations continue and partnerships with platforms like Google’s YouTube and ESPN evolve, the wrestling community faces a period of adjustment.
For now, the significance of these changes cannot be understated. WWE’s strategy going forward will shape how millions of fans worldwide engage with historic and future matches, while partnerships with ESPN and others promise new levels of scale and spectacle for upcoming events. As the company experiments with different platforms and options, the anticipation among fans for a comprehensive solution only grows.
