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Mickey Mouse to the WWE? Disney extends its empire into the world of sport

Disney continues to expand its sports empire through ESPN, which it acquired in 1996 for $19 billion. Since then, the company ...

WWE agree $1.6 billion Disney deal to stream PPV events on ESPN after $5bn Netflix move

WWE and ESPN are about to enter a brand-new era. A reported billion-dollar deal has given the Walt Disney Company subsidiary ...

Disney Paying $1.6 Billion for WWE Rights

The media company’s ESPN unit will stream WrestleMania and other major offerings for five years.

Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new steaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE

ESPN has announced its new streaming service will launch Aug. 21. This move comes as streaming surpasses cable and broadcast ...
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Disney Dropping $1.6 Billion on This Shocking New Sports Deal

Disney Dropping $1.6 Billion on This Shocking New Sports Deal originally appeared on Parade. Well, Mickey’s officially gone ...
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Big Update On Karrion Kross’ WWE Contract Status

Could Karrion Kross be staying in WWE? Recent reports indicated that the WWE contracts of Karrion Kross and Scarlett were set ...

ESPN Adds WWE Events and More NFL Content, as Streaming Service Sets August 21 Launch

And at the same time, the company announced a major deal with the WWE, bringing its premium live events, including ...

New $30/Month Streaming Service Could Be a 'Sports Fan's Dream,' Disney CEO Iger Says—Here's What You'll Get

The streaming landscape will get a new competitor later this month, as ESPN parent The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday confirmed a launch date of Aug. 21 for the sports giant's flagship streaming ...