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All WWE content will potentially be removed from the popular streaming platform Hulu if both parties don't reach a new deal.
World Wrestling Entertainment has been working with Hulu since 2012. Current Co-CEO Nick Khan previously stated that the two companies' agreements regarding RAW's next-day streaming rights were reportedly set to expire in the back half of 2022.
The promotion currently has several of their shows on Hulu listed as 'expiring' without any clear indication of the future of these shows. There is speculation that these could be moved to Peacock, which has been home to the WWE Network in the US since March 2021.
The current lineup of World Wrestling Entertainment shows on Hulu includes RAW, SmackDown, NXT, Main Event, NXT Level Up, Total Divas, Total Bellas and many more.
As per reports by PWInsider, all the currently available WWE content on Hulu will be removed from the streaming platform by September 25 if both parties aren't able to strike a new deal.
WWE Co-CEO Nick on the future of streaming RAW and SmackDown
As per Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, during Co-CEO Nick Khan's promotion's Q2 earnings call earlier this year, he seemingly noted that the future of RAW and SmackDown could end up on a streaming service. He also noted that Netflix could be involved in their programming. Here's what Bradon said in his tweet:
"The market is even more crowded for live. Nick talks about deep-pocketed tech players joining the market. Nick believes Netflix will become more interested live when they introduce their ad tier. Big increase for F1. NFL Sunday Ticket is expected to go to streaming player."
Check out Bradon Thurston's tweet below:
Nick Khan hasn't given an official statement regarding a streaming platform purchasing the rights to RAW and SmackDown. The current situation regarding World Wrestling Entertainment and Hulu's partnership could set up a bidding war involving some of the biggest players in streaming.
Do you think the two companies will renew their existing deal? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
