Is WWE Royal Rumble free to watch if I have a Netflix subscription or do I have to buy pay-per-view?
Is WWE Royal Rumble free to watch if I have a Netflix subscription or do I have to buy pay-per-view?
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WWE's annual Royal Rumble showpiece is set to be the first major PLE from the company broadcast live on Netflix. The world's leading streaming service struck a deal to be the new home of WWE’s pay-per-view offerings as the future of sports entertainment bears fruit.
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Last month it was announced that WWE Network would step down as the main provider after ten years. "On January 1, 2025, WWE Network will no longer be available in some locations worldwide. After January 1, Netflix will be the new exclusive home of WWE in these countries," WWE says.
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"Netflix will bring WWE's electrifying content all to one place in some international markets, including weekly shows, Monday Night RAW, SmackDown and NXT, PLUS Premium Live Events (PLEs) such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam. The weekly flagship programme introduced by Netflix has already shown RAW, with the package reportedly worth a staggering $5billion.
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Traditionally, wrestling fans would've had to be a network subscriber, with those in the UK able to receive viewings of each event on TNT Sports through a one-time fee. Yes, if you already have a subscription, the 38th annual Rumble will be available to watch for Netflix subscribers at no additional cost - for UK users only.
However, in the States, WWE still has a contract with streaming service Peacock until 2026 - which is where the Rumble will be shown. Netflix currently offers a variety of plans for users, which include two standard packages - one with adverts - and a premium one.
