Report: WWE could be part of new Netflix podcast initiative
As Netflix attempts to break into the podcasting space, WWE could end up playing a role in the new initiative.
Netflix reached deals this week with Barstool Sports and iHeartMedia to bring some of the world’s leading podcasts to Netflix. While audio of those shows will still be available for free elsewhere, the video versions will now be exclusively under the Netflix paywall.
Front Office Sports reports that Fanatics has had discussions with Netflix regarding WWE being part of this initiative. WWE and Fanatics already partner together for a podcast network that includes “Six Feet Under” with The Undertaker & Michelle McCool, “What Do You Wanna Talk About?” with Cody Rhodes, and “What’s Your Story?” with Stephanie McMahon. YouTube currently hosts video of those podcasts.
“And Netflix may not be finished with this broader push. Sources told FOS that Fanatics has pitched WWE studio programming to the streaming service,” Front Office Sports wrote. “Fanatics and WWE have already collaborated on several shows, including ones hosted by The Undertaker, Stephanie McMahon, Cody Rhodes, and Logan Paul.
“It was not immediately known if Fanatics pitched its existing shows and/or new ones to Netflix, but sources have told FOS that Fanatics and WWE plan to expand their partnership with more content offerings in the future, and have recently vetted talent for new programming. Netflix airs WWE Raw on Monday nights, and Fanatics also handles WWE’s merchandising and collectibles businesses.
“Spokespeople for Fanatics, WWE, and Netflix declined to comment.”
We’re approaching the one-year anniversary of WWE and Netflix beginning their partnership. In January 2025, Netflix became the broadcast home of WWE Raw in the United States. An even wider array of WWE programming is available on Netflix internationally.
It was recently announced that season two of the docuseries WWE Unreal will premiere on Netflix on January 20, 2026.
Netflix has also signed a video podcast deal with Spotify that was announced back in October.
Joseph Currier is the lead editor of F4WOnline.com, directing daily news coverage and writing articles on professional wrestling. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, obtaining a journalism degree in 2016. Joseph joined F4W during his time at UMass and has now been writing about the industry for nearly a decade.
In addition to his work with F4W, Joseph has previously contributed to Sports Illustrated's wrestling coverage. He lives in Massachusetts and is a diehard fan of the Boston sports teams and Liverpool Football Club.