Mark Shapiro recently spoke at the UBS Global Media & Communication Conference and provided an update on the negotiations for RAW’s media rights.
The TKO President also commented on the possibilities for the WWE Network when the company’s deal with NBC Universal expires.
As we previously reported here on eWn, WWE SmackDown will be moving to the USA Network next October while WWE NXT will be moving to The CW Network. As of now, the media rights for RAW have not been finalized. Negotiations have been taking place in Los Angeles, CA over the past few weeks.
You can check out some highlights from the UBS Global Media & Communication Conference below:
On the status of RAW’s media rights: “We’re in conversations on RAW. Our deal with USA is not up until October of next year. We have time. We have time to be flexible, we have time to be creative. We have time to develop different solution models depending on what the player may be. We could go before the NBA if the price is right or after the NBA is somebody is left at the alter. Our job is to maximize the rights value of RAW.”
On the rights to WWE Network on Peacock: “WWE Network, the deal with NBC is up in March 2026. We could take it to market all by itself or we could package it with UFC since it’s similar content.”
You can keep up with all your wrestling news right here on eWrestlingNews.com. Or, you can follow us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
Mark Shapiro, the President of TKO, recently provided an update on the negotiations for RAW’s media rights at the UBS Global Media & Communication Conference. He also discussed the possibilities for the WWE Network when the company’s deal with NBC Universal expires.
As previously reported, WWE SmackDown will be moving to the USA Network next October, while WWE NXT will be moving to The CW Network. However, the media rights for RAW have not been finalized yet. Negotiations have been taking place in Los Angeles over the past few weeks.
Shapiro mentioned that they are currently in conversations about RAW’s media rights and that their deal with USA is not up until October of next year. This gives them time to be flexible and creative in finding the best solution for the show. They are open to different options, such as going before or after the NBA if the price is right or if there are any opportunities available. Their main goal is to maximize the rights value of RAW.
Regarding the rights to the WWE Network on Peacock, Shapiro stated that their deal with NBC is up in March 2026. They have the option to take it to the market on its own or package it with UFC since they both offer similar content.
In conclusion, negotiations for RAW’s media rights are still ongoing, and WWE is exploring various options to ensure they maximize the value of the show. The future of the WWE Network on Peacock is also being considered, with the possibility of packaging it with other content. Fans can stay updated on all wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow them on Twitter and Facebook.