WWE put out a statement saying that they have terminated their TV broadcast partnership and shut down WWE Network in Russia amidst the war in Ukraine.
WWE Terminates Broadcast Partnership and Shuts Down WWE Network in Russia
03/03/2022
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE released the following statement today:
“WWE has terminated its partnership with Russian broadcaster Match and shut down WWE Network in Russia effective immediately.
The move eliminates access in Russia to any WWE programming, including the company’s weekly Raw, SmackDown and NXT shows, its on-demand library, and all of its premium live events, including WrestleMania 38.”
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