WWE and Netflix have taken a major step in reshaping the wrestling streaming landscape in the United States by announcing an expanded partnership that makes Netflix the official home of WWE’s content library. This marks a significant shift following the end of WWE’s long-running streaming arrangement with Peacock.
What Content Is Moving to Netflix?
Starting immediately, Netflix will host WWE’s extensive back catalog—including:
Premium Live Events (PLEs) that aired before September 2025, such as:
WrestleMania
Royal Rumble
SummerSlam
Survivor Series
Other classic pay-per-view events spanning decades of WWE history.
Award-winning WWE documentaries and original programming.
Past episodes of weekly shows like Monday Night Raw, which has been airing weekly on Netflix since its January 2025 launch.
This shift brings decades of WWE’s historic content under one streaming roof, giving American fans on-demand access to iconic matches, historic moments, and deep archival footage.
Why the Change Happened
WWE’s multi-year streaming deal with Peacock ended at the end of 2025, and WWE chose not to renew that arrangement for its full archive. Peacock originally became WWE’s U.S. streaming home in 2021 after the closure of WWE Network. With that contract expiring, WWE opened the door for Netflix to expand its existing relationship.
Netflix first began hosting WWE content in January 2025—notably Monday Night Raw, which has consistently ranked among the platform’s Global English Top 10 shows since its debut there.
How This Fits With WWE’s Current Streaming Deals
It’s important to understand that Netflix’s new library rights apply to archival content. This does not necessarily mean that all WWE live events will stream on Netflix as they air:
Current and future live Premium Live Events (PLEs)—including new WrestleMania and other shows after September 2025—are streamed through ESPN’s platforms in the U.S. as part of a separate deal.
Some content tied to Peacock or NBCUniversal—such as limited Saturday Night’s Main Event specials or SmackDown episodes—may remain available through existing contracts outside of Netflix’s expanded library rights.
Fan Reactions and Concerns
The transition has brought mixed reactions among fans online:
Many are excited to have decades of classic WWE events in one place for easy binge-watching.
Others point out that not all archival footage (such as certain non-WWE promotions now owned by WWE, like WCW or ECW) has yet been made available, and some of this content may remain scattered across platforms.
What’s Coming Next
The timing of this news aligns with the upcoming Season 2 premiere of WWE: Unreal—an original Netflix documentary series that goes behind the scenes with WWE stars and creatives. The new season is set to debut on January 20, 2026, adding fresh high-profile content to the platform’s WWE offerings
