WWE media rights deal sparks ESPN interest and UFC merger rumors.
With WWE's media rights deal set to expire in 2024, ESPN could potentially be a contender to land the wrestling promotion. The network has had a longstanding relationship with WWE, promoting and publishing works for them on ESPN.com and television programs. Additionally, WWE's recent sale to Endeavor Media, which also owns UFC, could make ESPN a more likely home for the wrestling company. While WWE may end up with multiple partners, ESPN could be a potential landing spot for the network's first real foray into wrestling since the AWA days.