WWE Signs $1.6 Billion Deal with ESPN

In a landmark media rights deal announced Wednesday, Walt Disney’s ESPN will become the exclusive U.S. broadcaster for all of WWE’s premium live events — including marquee shows such as WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and Survivor Series — beginning in 2026, according to CNBC.

The five-year agreement is reportedly worth about $1.6 billion, or appr…