WWE has joined forces with Getty Images, setting a new deal under which Getty has been designated as the sole international photo licensing partner for WWE. The following is the official statement regarding this agreement:
Positioned New York, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Getty Images, a well-renowned international visual content creator and marketplace, along with WWE that is a part of TKO Group Holdings, disclosed their new collaboration in the field of photography, naming Getty Images as the Exclusive Global Photographic Licensing Partner of WWE.
Under this alliance, Getty Images will be the single authority to disseminate and license WWE‑proprietary imagery for both editorial and commercial uses via gettyimages.com. This will embrace coverage from programs like Monday Night Raw, NXT, Friday Night SmackDown, as well as Premium Live Events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Money in the Bank, and more.
In addition to this, previously unreleased WWE-owned photographs and archival records from as far back as 1980 will be open for licensing globally.
“We eagerly await our collaboration with WWE as we deliver high-grade coverage of WWE’s programs and events to their fans and viewers globally via our top-class distribution platform,” stated Michael Heiman, Getty Images Vice President of Global Sport. “For 30 years, Getty Images has seized the essence of sports and entertainment, helping brands, leagues, and partners emerge with a story that stands out. WWE perfectly marries sport and entertainment, and it gives us immense pleasure to give our global customers easy access to premium WWE imagery in a single location.”
“WWE is dedicated to delivering high-quality visual content every week of the year and Getty Images is the ideal ally to guarantee swift, targeted distribution to our ardent fans worldwide,” expressed Julie Sbuttoni, WWE Executive Vice President of Creative Services & Photography.
Getty Images, over the years, has collaborated with numerous significant sports leagues and administrative bodies globally. To date, Getty Images serves as the official photographer or photo partner for over 125 of the world’s leading sport governing bodies, leagues, and clubs, which includes mega leagues such as FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, National Women’s Soccer League, NBA, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, the PGA Tour, UFC, NASCAR, National Collegiate Athletic Association, PGA of America, College Football Playoff and Formula 1, covering more than 50,000 sports events annually.
Note: If you have any news tips or podcast summaries that can be shared, kindly reach me at [email protected]. Full credit will be provided to you.