CNBC’s Alex Sherman breaks down ESPN-WWE PLE deal | Pollock & Thurston — Wrestlenomics

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN.

On the show:

The value of the deal for ESPN for its direct-to-consumer service
Carriers that are offering the service to cable subscribers, and others that are not
WWE splitting its rights across platforms and impact on the fan
The status of the UFC rights negotiations
The prospects of ESPN’s streaming service and the future of cable

Plus: John & Brandon review this past Wednesday’s TKO Q2 earnings report and call with analysts, the major talking points, and what was the value of its deal on Peacock?

VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4_r1DzqpCY

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Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

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