WWE has been changing its streaming platforms lately; The latest development comes via a partnership with X, formerly known as Twitter. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the duo signed a two-year deal for the new weekly series called WWE Speed. The show will be exclusive to X and features matches of less than five minutes duration.
WWE Speed includes matches under 5 minutes
Well-known wrestlers from the WWE franchise are preparing to join WWE Speed. The plan is for the series to be shot with a studio audience and to air new episodes every week starting this spring. WWE Speed becomes the latest sports show on X. The platform released exclusive content in partnership with Fox during the last FIFA World Cup. It’s working with NBC Universal to air episodes during the Paris Olympics this year.
When it comes to the world of WWE, X isn’t the only company getting in on the action. The news comes after Netflix recently acquired WWE’s flagship show Monday Night Raw for a reported $5 billion over 10 years. The deal includes weekly shows in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and more, as well as the broadcast of WWE shows NXT and SmackDown in countries outside the United States. International audiences also have access to documentaries, new shows and more original series starting next year.