WWEs $1.625 billion ESPN deal has fans doing the math and not in a good way. Starting in 2026, Premium Live Events like WrestleMania and Royal Rumble will stream exclusively on ESPNs new $29.99/month platform. Thats nearly triple the current Peacock price, and many longtime fans arent thrilled.
But it turns out even WWEs top stars were blindsided by the move. In a new SportsCenter interview, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed that the company kept the deal so tightly under wraps, not even he knew what was going on.
Despite being the face of the company, Cody was left in the dark until right before the announcement. Still, once it was official, he made it clear hes all-in on the ESPN move.
Cody also spoke on the internal vibe among talent. While fans are upset about the price hike, the locker room sees the deal as part of WWEs ongoing surge.
So while the price jump to $29.99 may sting, WWE is treating this deal as the next chapter in its global takeover. And if Cody Rhodes didnt even know it was coming, fans might want to brace for more curveballs ahead.
Are you willing to pay $29.99 a month to follow WWEs biggest shows on ESPN? Or does this price tag go too far? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
