The Town with Matthew Belloni

A WWE Business Smackdown With Nick Khan

Apr 3, 2024

WWE president Nick Khan discusses the $5 billion Netflix deal, post-Vince McMahon creative vision, The Rock's return, future sports media, NBA rights deal, and more. Insights on strategic partnerships, negotiations, WWE's international growth, sports rights deals, and entertainment industry collaborations. Speculation on potential MotoGP documentary series and celebrity motorcycle maintenance.

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Episode guests

Nick Khan

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WWE's $5 billion deal with Netflix for 'Raw' signifies major investment in live sports content and potential for international expansion.

The Rock's return to WWE boosts ratings and highlights the significance of celebrity appearances for brand visibility and success in the future.

Deep dives

WWE and TKO Corporate History and Dealings

WWE, home of WrestleMania, experienced significant changes and corporate deals, including the sale to Endeavour for $9.3 billion and merging with UFC. The $5 billion contract with Netflix marked a transformative move for WWE's global growth despite Vince McMahon stepping down amid serious allegations.

Importance of Offering Live Content for Subscriber Growth

01:56

Strategic considerations for Disney involving sports events and broadcasting packages

02:07

NBA Negotiation Focus on Disney and Streaming Services

03:36

Introduction

3min

Inside WWE: Netflix Deal and WrestleMania Preview

7min

Strategic Partnership and Detail-Oriented Negotiations with a Major Platform

2min

Strategic Partnerships and Creative Evolution in WWE

14min

Navigating Sports Rights Deals in the Evolving Broadcasting Landscape

10min

Future Goals and Collaborations in the Entertainment Industry

2min

The potential of a MotoGP documentary series by Liberty Media

3min

Discussion on a Celebrity's Motorcycles and Maintenance

3min

Matt is joined by WWE president Nick Khan to discuss the WWE’s $5 billion deal with Netflix, making the streaming giant the exclusive new home to WWE’s 'Raw' starting in January 2025. Nick talks about how the deal came together, the creative vision in a post–Vince McMahon world, the Rock’s return to the ring, what this deal means for the future of sports media, where he expects the brand to be in three to five years, the looming NBA rights deal, and much more.

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Nick Khan

Producer: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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The Town with Matthew Belloni

A WWE Business Smackdown With Nick Khan

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

WWE and TKO Corporate History and Dealings

Netflix's Deal with WWE and International Growth

Impact of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson on WWE and TKO

Media Strategy and Future Outlook for WWE and Streaming

Importance of Offering Live Content for Subscriber Growth

Strategic considerations for Disney involving sports events and broadcasting packages

NBA Negotiation Focus on Disney and Streaming Services

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts