As previously reported, WWE premium live events will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix in Germany and Austria starting April 1st. This move is part of WWE's strategy to expand its international distribution. The first major event under this new arrangement will be WrestleMania 42, scheduled for April 18 and 19 in Las Vegas.
According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, all WWE premium live events will be available live and on demand to Netflix subscribers in both countries. Weekly television programs such as RAW and SmackDown will continue to air through their existing broadcast partners in those markets.
The report also noted that the addition of Germany and Austria will enhance WWE’s global streaming reach through Netflix. With this expansion, the potential audience increases to approximately 228 million households worldwide, up from about 179 million before the changes.
Additionally, this transition marks the end of the WWE Network service in Germany and Austria. The platform will shut down locally on April 1st as existing distribution agreements expire. From that point forward, premium live events that were previously available through the network will move entirely to Netflix for viewers in those regions.
German-language commentary will continue as part of the coverage, with Calvin Knie and Tim Haber assigned to provide commentary for the events streamed on Netflix. The service will host both live broadcasts and replays of WWE premium live events for subscribers. While this shift affects premium live events, WWE’s weekly programming structure in the region will remain unchanged for now.
