Disney, WWE Ink Expanded Partnership
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Walt Disney Co. and WWE are expanding their partnership by hosting two major events at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex in Walt Disney World next month.
- On December 14, The John Cena Classic will feature stars from Raw, Smackdown, and NXT competing for a championship belt, with the event streaming on Netflix.
- On December 15, WWE will hold an Avengers: Doomsday-themed edition of Worlds Collide, featuring wrestlers from WWE, NXT, and AAA.
- Two-day combo tickets will be available, along with a WWE World immersive fan event in collaboration with Fanatics, and co-branded Avengers: Doomsday and WWE merchandise will be sold at various retail locations.
- This partnership extends beyond ESPN broadcasts into live experiences and retail, leveraging Disney’s expertise with major sporting events at the Wide World of Sports complex.
