NBC Sports Exec Praises WWE’s Role in Peacock’s Success

NBC Sports President Rick Cordella expressed gratitude to WWE and execs Nick Khan, Paul Levesque (Triple H), and Stephanie McMahon for their five-year partnership with Peacock, which began in 2021.

Clash in Paris

Commentator Michael Cole gave a public shoutout, thanking Peacock for streaming WWE’s biggest live events.

Cordella’s message was spotlighted during WWE’s premium live event, Clash in Paris.

WWE U.S. Streaming Moves to ESPN

WWE is transitioning its premium live events (PLEs) to ESPN in the United States.

The first PLE to air exclusively on ESPN will be Wrestlepalooza.

Five-Year Run Marked by Innovation

  • The collaboration brought WWE’s vast library and new events exclusively to streaming, boosting Peacock’s sports presence.
  • Cordella acknowledged WWE’s early support, “taking a chance on Peacock as we launched.”

Partnership Not Over Yet

Fans can expect more must-see Saturday night wrestling on Peacock.

NBC and WWE will stay partners for select tentpole shows.

Michael Reichlin
Michael Reichlin has been following pro wrestling since 1989. He's been covering wrestling news since 1998 and has attended countless wrestling events across the United States.

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