Does WWE’s ESPN Deal Affect Its Netflix Contract? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Media rights are a huge deal in the world of sports, and they’re constantly shifting. Every year it feels like another league or franchise inks a massive contract with a new broadcaster, leaving fans scrambling to figure out where to watch their favorite events.

Within hours of the initial announcement and fan pushback, WWE executives clarified to journalists that ESPN’s streaming service will be free for anyone who currently gets ESPN through a traditional cable package.

WWE's biggest shows -- known as premium live events -- will be exclusively available in the U.S. on ESPN's soon-to-debut streaming app.