WWE’s Interest In Disney Predates ESPN Deal
Details about a potential WWE-Disney collab.
Following TKO President Mark Shapiro’s comments about a potential partnership between WWE and Disney, WrestleVotes on Fightful Select inquired about WWE’s interest in working with Disney.
“WWE’s interest in working with Disney predates its ESPN deal, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned.
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has been discussed as a potential home for WWE events, festivals, and larger fan experiences.
More details, including speculation on programming appearing on Disney+, are available now for subscribers.”
WWE’s interest in working with Disney predates its ESPN deal, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned.
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has been discussed as a potential home for WWE events, festivals, and larger fan experiences.
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— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) September 10, 2026
Below is Shapiro’s direct quote:
“Remember, WWE is a different audience than the UFC, and when it comes to going after families, that’s our audience, and I think advertisers are starting to see that. Frankly, I’m excited for 2027 because we’re working with The Walt Disney Company on some special events around Disney and WWE and bringing those two audiences together since, of course, what do they have in common? Family.”
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