A major shift could be coming for WWE premium live events, as reports suggest the company may move from Peacock to ESPN platforms much earlier than the originally announced 2026 date. Bryan Alvarez revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that fans could see the switch happen as soon as next month, with the rumored September 20th show, featuring John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar, possibly airing on ESPN.
The original five-year, $1.6 billion deal between WWE and ESPN was not scheduled to begin until 2026, but contractual obligations with Peacock may already be met due to WWE adding extra shows such as the second night of SummerSlam and Evolution. If that’s the case, it would clear the path for WWE to begin its lucrative partnership with ESPN earlier than expected.
Source: Wrestling Observer Radio