'New home of WWE'? Wrestling still available on DStv despite 2025 Netflix deal announcement

30 Jan

Thinus Ferreira

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The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters.

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WWE isn't taking a slamdunk to Netflix in Africa anytime soon and will remain on DStv with MultiChoice's licensing deal for this wrestling content that hasn't lapsed yet.

Last week, Netflix and the owners of WWE in America announced a new R94 billion deal whereby its wrestling – including all WWE shows and specials will move from Comcast to Netflix from January 2025 in the United States and globally.

Comcast has a stake of 30% through its NBCUniversal in MultiChoice's relaunched Showmax streaming service.

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