ESPN Refutes Claims About WWE Deal Renewal

ESPN has officially denied recent rumors suggesting that it will not renew its deal with WWE when it expires in 2030. This statement comes from Ben Cafardo, who oversees WWE premium live events at ESPN, following reports that indicated a troubled relationship between the two entities.

The deal, valued at over $1 billion, was announced in August 2025, with WWE moving its premium live events to ESPN Unlimited ahead of schedule. Despite claims from SEScoops about ESPN's decision not to renew the contract, Cafardo stated that there is no truth to these assertions and criticized the outlet for not verifying their information.

In response, BJ Bethel, the journalist behind the SEScoops report, maintained his stance, citing issues related to ESPN's culture and market conditions. He acknowledged his previous communications with Cafardo but insisted on the validity of his claims regarding the strained relationship between ESPN and WWE.