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The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson, Plus UFC 300’s Missing Main Event and the Rock’s Turn With Ariel Helwani

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Distribution of TV Rights for Wrestling and Boxing Events

The speakers discuss the distribution of TV rights for wrestling and boxing events, including the recent sale of Smackdown to USA and the potential of bringing pay per view rights to Netflix. They mention the importance of ESPN acquiring the rights to TKO's events and the implications of the peacock deal for WWE. The chapter explores the business models of WWE and UFC, debating the advantages of subscription-based platforms and discussing potential revenue and pricing models for pay per view events.

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