Netflix has started dipping into live sports. The streaming giant has aired exhibition events in golf and tennis over the past four months. It is also slated to air the July 20 fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Netflix will also start carrying World Wrestling Entertainment’s flagship show beginning next year.
FILE - Jake Paul speaks during a news conference Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles. Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium, Netflix announced Thursday, March 7, 2024.FILE - The Netflix logo is shown in this photo from the company’s website, in New York, Feb. 2, 2023.
The Netflix Cup brought together famous figures from “Drive to Survive” and “Full Swing,” and the Netflix Slam for “Point Break.” Even though “Point Break” is ending after two seasons, Netflix is producing a documentary series about Alcaraz that will air next year. “Everything that they’re doing has compelling storylines. It doesn’t matter what genre we’re talking about within sports and entertainment,” Garson said. “The way that they’re going about it is also putting a very high production value into what is being distributed across Netflix.”
The WWE deal gives Netflix the rights to carry Raw in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and Latin America, with additional countries to be added as contracts expire. The bigger component, though, is that Netflix becomes the carrier of all WWE shows and specials outside the U.S. and the company’s premium live events, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam.
Like many who follow boxing and combat sports, Jim Lampley is waiting to see whether the Paul-Tyson bout means more events on Netflix or if it’s just a one-off event.
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