Future Home Of WWE Library In Question With New Media Deals

WWE has a lot of things going at once, and they also have a ton of history. Those archives used to live on the WWE Network, but now they’re on Peacock. That may change soon enough.

Sean Ross Sapp reported on Fightful Select that WWE’s deal with Peacock for the company’s library ends at the close of 2026. This raises some big questions about where the footage will go after that.

The report said that they asked WWE in an official capacity multiple times about the status of the library but did not receive a response. However, several sources within the company shared what they expect.

Sources reportedly told the outlet that the content will likely be rolled out on YouTube and the Vault channels owned by WWE. WWE’s presence on YouTube is viewed as a factor in a possible deal with Google.

That being said, sources reportedly do not expect WWE to upload the full library. WWE has been satisfied with the performance of its Vault channels and the financial return they produce, and the channels are viewed internally as a method to build audiences. No source indicated a change to Vault beyond the possibility of more content being added.

WWE Network split NXT, documentaries, and premium live events into individual rights fees that generated revenue for WWE. The library was packaged with PLEs and Saturday Night’s Main Event in the Peacock deal, and that part of the agreement expires soon. Needless to say, this could be confusing for fans who want to dive into the archives.

People within WWE reportedly said the library was not the main draw that many fans assumed. It was a strong part of the initial Peacock agreement, but on its own was not seen as something that would bring in a high rights fee. Another source reportedly said WWE will consider any offer for the library that makes sense but will continue with the YouTube approach if no such offer materializes.

We will have to see what happens to WWE’s archives in the future. Some fans may not be watching old footage on a daily basis, but it is also very nice to know where those matches can be found.

What’s your take on WWE’s latest deal and where their archives may go next? Do you think that they need to go back to the WWE Network for $9.99 a month? Let us know what you think in the comments section!