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Multichoice confirmed SuperSport won't lose WWE amid their billion-dollar Netflix deal.
Regardless of Netflix's whopping $5 billion deal to acquire the broadcasting rights for WWE shows and specials in various international markets, including the US, Canada, and Latin America, MultiChoice Group has reassured its subscribers in sub-Saharan Africa that they won't miss out on the action.
Multichoice reportedly confirm WWE will continue to air on SuperSport
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In a statement as per TechCentral, MultiChoice confirmed that its subsidiary, SuperSport, will continue to bring World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events, such as Raw, Smackdown, NXT, Wrestlemania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble, to the screens of wrestling enthusiasts in the region.
“WWE events, including Raw, Smackdown, NXT, Wrestlemania, SummerSlam and Royal Rumble, will continue being available on … SuperSport,” MultiChoice reportedly said.
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13:37 - 26.01.2024
Netflix secures Exclusive Rights for WWE's Raw in $5BILLION deal
WWE Raw is coming to Netflix from 2025!
SuperSport has been the local broadcast home for WWE in sub-Saharan Africa since 2017, following a negotiation between MultiChoice and WWE.
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This agreement expanded the range of wrestling content available to viewers through the SuperSport platform.
Prior to 2017, Sub-saharan audiences could catch WWE Raw, Smackdown, and NXT on the free-to-air channel e.tv.
The continuity of WWE on SuperSport underscores MultiChoice's commitment to providing diverse and popular content to its subscribers, cementing its position as a leading entertainment provider in the region.
The recent Netflix acquisition of WWE rights in certain international markets reflects a growing trend in the entertainment industry— the shift from traditional broadcasting to streaming platforms.
Additionally, this shift from cable or satellite TV to streaming platforms is not unique to Netflix.
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15:30 - 26.10.2023
David Beckham has gained over 1 MILLION Instagram followers since release of Netflix docuseries
The Inter Miami co-owner's Netflix documentary 'Beckham' has generated widespread buzz on social media as his following continues to boost.
MultiChoice itself has embraced this trend, with its subsidiary Showmax recently adding a standalone English Premier League package to its offerings.
The move reflects the growing importance of streaming services in delivering not only movies and TV shows but also live sports events to a global audience.
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15:50 - 20.03.2024
WWE Revealed: The Top 20 Richest Wrestlers in the world in 2024
Pulse Sports reveals the Top 10 richest professionals in the Wrestling industry as per net worth in 2024.
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09:07 - 10.01.2024
Oba Femi: Nigerian WWE superstar defeats Dragon Lee to become NEW NXT North American Champion
Oba Femi triumphed after cashing in his title shot on Tuesday night.
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07:21 - 21.09.2023
Cristiano Ronaldo's fans mock Lionel Messi over WWE exclusion
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fans trolled Lionel Messi on social media for not being approached as a guest for the WWE event.
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