Streaming archive disappears as WWE explores new distribution options
Summary
– WWE’s on-demand library has been removed from Peacock as of December 31, 2025
– No extension was reached for the streaming rights to WWE’s full archive
– WWE is expected to shift content gradually to YouTube and seek new partners
WWE’s extensive video-on-demand library has officially been removed from Peacock following the expiration of key parts of the company’s streaming agreement. The change took effect on December 31, 2025, marking the end of the WWE Network era on the platform.
According to reports, WWE and NBCUniversal did not reach a new deal to keep the archive available. As a result, classic pay-per-views, weekly shows, and historical footage from multiple eras are no longer available in a single centralized location.
The move did not catch industry insiders off guard, but it still disappointed fans who relied on Peacock to revisit content spanning decades. Material from WCW, ECW, and territory-era wrestling is now unavailable while WWE evaluates its next steps.
WWE is expected to lean more heavily on YouTube in the interim. The company is believed to have a favorable relationship with Google and plans to slowly release content through its official channels rather than making the full archive immediately available.
Sources indicate there are no current plans to upload the entire library at once unless WWE finalizes an agreement with another platform. WWE is reportedly exploring non-exclusive hosting options, leaving the long-term future of the archive unresolved.
Some WWE programming will remain on Peacock under separate agreements. Saturday Night’s Main Event and NXT Premium Live Events are expected to continue airing, ensuring WWE maintains a limited presence on the service.
With the archive removed, fans are left waiting to see where WWE’s video history will land next. The next chapter for the company’s legacy content remains uncertain.
