WWE has terminated its partnership with Russian broadcaster Match, and shut down the WWE Network in Russia effective immediately.
WWE announced their response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine today.
“The move eliminates access in Russia to any WWE programming, including the company’s weekly Raw, SmackDown and NXT shows, its on-demand library, and all of its premium live events, including WrestleMania 38,” it was noted in the press release issued to us.
WWE joins numerous companies and sports organizations that have parted ways with their Russian partners due to the invasion of Ukraine.
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