CNBC’s Alex Sherman breaks down ESPN-WWE PLE deal | Pollock & Thurston

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston present a bonus show as they welcome Alex Sherman of CNBC to break down the WWE deal with ESPN.

On the show:

• The value of the deal for ESPN for its direct-to-consumer service
• Carriers that are offering the service to cable subscribers, and others that are not 
• WWE splitting its rights across platforms and impact on the fan
• The status of the UFC rights negotiations 
• The prospects of ESPN’s streaming service and the future of cable

Plus: John & Brandon review this past Wednesday’s TKO Q2 earnings report and call with analysts, the major talking points, and what was the value of its deal on Peacock?

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Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben Tramer

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