WWE & Foxtel Extend Programming Pact

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WWE and Foxtel have extended their partnership into its 18th year with a new agreement to broadcast WWE programming live in Australia.

The deal covers WWE’s flagship shows Raw and SmackDown, as well as WWE pay-per-views, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam. Foxtel channel FOX8 airs Raw live at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and SmackDown live at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Fans can order all WWE specials live on Foxtel pay-per-view channel Main Event, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series and Royal Rumble. All programs will be available on demand.

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

“We are thrilled to extend our long-standing partnership with one of the biggest brands in entertainment,” said Stephen Baldwin, Foxtel’s director of channels. “WWE has such a passionate fan base in Australia, and Foxtel is pleased to bring this popular content to our customers.”