Foxtel extends partnership with WWE

Foxtel and WWE will extend their partnership into its 19th year with a new agreement to broadcast  wrestling content Live in Australia.

FOX8 will continue to air Raw live at 10.00am on Tuesdays and SmackDown live at 10.00am on Wednesdays both now with primetime replays, while FOX Sports will air one-hour versions of Raw and SmackDown each week.

Pay-per-view channel Main Event also screens events including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and Royal Rumble. Weekly highlight shows Afterburn and Bottom Line will also be available On Demand on Foxtel Now.

“We are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with one of the biggest brands in entertainment, and increase our WWE offering across both our linear channels and On Demand,” said Stephen Baldwin, Director of Foxtel Networks and On Demand. “WWE has such a passionate fan base in Australia, and Foxtel is pleased to be able to continue bringing this popular content to our customers.”

“Foxtel is a long-time, valued partner who shares our vision and passion for engaging and entertaining our fans,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE Co-President. “This agreement allows us to continue showcasing our unique blend of action-packed, family friendly entertainment across Australia.”