World Wrestling Entertainment

WWE is heading into a period of possible roster upheaval as several high-profile contracts across WWE and AEW expire between October and February. Notable expirations include AEW’s The Acclaimed on Oct. 1 and WWE’s Dragon Lee, while AEW’s Dralistico and at least four other Latin stars are also due to become free agents. Ongoing talent movement between WWE and AEW has shifted main-event dynamics and could prompt WWE to revamp its tag division or pursue reunited acts like the brothers billed as Hermanos Lee. » Mais em forbes.com

WWE will hold Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, with a 7:30 p.m. ET countdown on YouTube and an 8 p.m. ET main broadcast on Peacock in the U.S. The two-hour card is topped by Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and includes Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi and a six-woman tag featuring Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley. Rapper Quavo is booked to perform, and a five-minute challenge pits Lil Yachty against Baron Corbin with a conditional United States Championship rematch for Trick Williams if Yachty lasts five minutes. » Mais em forbes.com

ESPN strongly rejected a report claiming it plans not to renew its five-year, $1.6 billion agreement to air WWE Premium Live Events, saying the claim is "completely false" and was published without contacting the network. The partnership remains in place with four years left on the contract, though sources and commentators have questioned ESPN's satisfaction with viewership and signups. Recent cross-promotion successes, including WWE's Danhausen during the Knicks' finals run, boosted viewership and merchandise sales for both brands and the NBA. » Mais em forbes.com