Peacock’s tenure as the streaming home for WWE Network content has officially come to an end, leaving passionate wrestling fans without access to the extensive archives for now. Starting December 31, 2025, WWE’s on-demand video library will begin to be removed from Peacock following the conclusion of key parts of the five-year agreement between WWE and NBCUniversal’s streaming service. Fightful Select reports that no new deal has been made to extend access to WWE’s extensive collection of classic shows, pay-per-views, and footage from the Territory era, meaning these iconic moments currently lack a centralized streaming platform.
Although insiders anticipated this timeline, it still came as a major shock to fans eager to revisit legendary moments from eras like the Attitude Era, ECW, and WCW. According to Fightful, WWE plans to rely heavily on social media platforms such as YouTube to fill the gap moving forward. The platform is expected to gradually receive more content, backed by a likely profitable agreement with Google, given YouTube’s status as one of WWE’s highest-performing channels.
That said, fans hoping for the entire archive to be quickly made available online should not hold their breath. Sources revealed to Fightful that unless WWE secures a deal with another streaming service, there’s no plan for a widespread public release of all content. Instead, WWE is exploring options for “non-exclusive hosts,” but a Netflix-like comprehensive release is unlikely anytime soon.
Peacock will still maintain a limited WWE presence, airing events like Saturday Night Main Event and NXT Premium Live broadcasts under separate contracts. However, fans won’t have access to the deep-dive content and legendary classics that made the full library so vital. From rare Mid-South matches to historic WrestleMania events, fans are left wondering where and when they will be able to watch these treasures again. What is certain is that the central hub for WWE’s video history has vanished, and the sport’s next streaming chapter remains uncertain.
Are you upset that WWE content has vanished from Peacock? Where would you like to see the WWE library go next—YouTube, Netflix, ESPN, or another platform? Share your thoughts and let us know which matches and moments you miss the most.
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Fan Take: This development is significant for WWE fans because it disrupts easy access to wrestling’s rich history, which is crucial for both nostalgia and new fans learning about the sport’s legacy. How WWE handles this transition could shape fan engagement and the preservation of wrestling’s cultural impact in the digital age.
