As per claims from recent reports, online media platform giant Amazon was the front runner in the race of airing WWE contents, especially the monthly pay-per-view events. It could have been exciting news for the fans who are well acquainted with the streaming platform. But it may not be happening as early as possible as a reliable source has provided negative updates on the matter.
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There is reportedly no truth to the rumors of Amazon being interested in purchasing WWE content rights or the PPV shows let alone the WWE Network as a whole or the WWE company as a whole.
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According to the statements of Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, these speculations are baseless at this point and the monthly special shows will continue to get telecasted on the WWE Network platform which is exclusively available for worldwide fans based on the subscriptions.
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Earlier this past week, WWE announced during their Q4 & Full-Year 2019 earnings report that they were evaluating “strategic alternatives” for the WWE Network. WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon later noted during the investors call that WWE is considering selling the rights of their major pay-per-view events to another streaming platform. The “major players” were are said to be “clamoring” for WWE contents and there’s “no more better time” to exercise the selling of those rights, according to McMahon.
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Following this, WWE – Amazon partnership rumors began as CNBC published an article with analyst Lauren Martin of the Needham investment firm, who attended the call. Needham believed that Amazon could buy the streaming rights to WWE content, and eventually buy the whole company that helps them to survive in the streaming wars.
“We believe that such a licensing deal would put Amazon in the best spot to purchase all of WWE, whenever the family is ready to exit,” Martin said. “Vince McMahon is currently 74 years old, going on 50.”
But as per Meltzer, Amazon is not interested in WWE because they are looking for cheaper content. They already have a deal with the NFL and not looking forward to adding another program containing loyal fanbase. DAZN, ESPN+ and NBC’s Peacock service, which launches later are said to be those streaming platforms who are still in talks with the WWE over claiming rights.
