WWE signs exclusive 10-year broadcast deal with Rogers

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WWE have signed a ten-year broadcast and multimedia agreement with Rogers communications, making Rogers the exclusive distributor of WWE's flagship pro wrestling programming in Canada through 2024.

The deal includes the right to distribute WWE Network as a premium linear channel and extends WWE's current programming on Sportsnet 360. A preview will commence on August 12.Rogers will air all WWE's pay-per-view events throughout Canada and will sponsor an application to the CRTC to bring the popular WWE Network to the country as well. The preview of WWE Network content, including live WWE pay-per-view events, original series, live in-ring action, reality shows and a video-on-demand library, will be available on a subscription basis on Rogers Channel 512. Rogers will offer this WWE Network content preview subscription to all cable, satellite and IPTV providers across Canada.Highlights from the new deal also include national rights for Raw, SmackDown and Main Event on Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet NOW and Rogers Anyplace TV."This landmark deal is a win-win for WWE fans in Canada," said Scott Moore, president of NHL and Sportsnet for Rogers. "The premium WWE content offers our customers more of the programming they want, on any platform of their choosing. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with WWE, and deliver exclusive content to its passionate fan base in Canada for the next decade."