WWE Expanding Its Partnership In South Korea

The international brand continues to thrive. Today on its corporate website, WWE announced that they have come to terms on a new deal that will allow for its programming to continue to be broadcast in South Korea.

WWE is partnering with IB Sports to broadcast its various programs in Korean, including Raw, Smackdown and for the first time, NXT on a weekly basis.

From the report:

“We are glad to expand our long-term partnership with WWE and to continue offering the world’s best in sports entertainment programming,” said Jung Hwan Kim, IB Sports CEO. “IB SPORTS is excited to introduce NXT to fans across South Korea and looks forward to launching on January 7.”

“IB SPORTS is a valued partner that shares our vision and passion for engaging and entertaining our fans,” said Jay Li, WWE Vice President & General Manager, North Asia. “We are pleased to expand our partnership with the addition of NXT and look forward to continuing to provide WWE’s unique blend of action-packed, family-friendly entertainment throughout the country.”

Editor’s Opinion:

It’s always great to see more people being able to watch this wonderful product!

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