WWE joins hands with SiriusXM to launch new radio channel
WWE has announced a new deal with broadcasting firm SiriusXM, who will collaborate with the WWE to launch the WWE Radio which will become the official audio home of the WWE. WWE Radio will replace SiriusXM channel 156 as the destination for WWE and will provide ive play-by-play audio coverage from all WWE events including the WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and Survivor Series. The channel will also have select audio simulcasts of WWE’s weekly flagship television programming.
Alex Varga, Executive Vice President, WWE, commented,
“The WWE Universe is always looking for new ways to engage with WWE, and our partnership with SiriusXM will deliver exclusive access, original programming and live event coverage that brings fans closer to the action wherever they are.”
Jared Fox, SVP, Sports Programming, Content Marketing & Partnerships for SiriusXM, said,
“We are thrilled to team up with WWE to launch the most comprehensive wrestling audio platform in the industry. By bringing together SiriusXM’s live pro wrestling programming with WWE’s world-class events, we are delivering an unmatched, 24/7 home for the WWE Universe, giving fans a way to tune in to every match and stay connected with every storyline, from anywhere they want to listen.”
Booker T., former WWE star, added,
“We’re excited to bring the WWE Universe closer to all of the in-ring action at WWE’s biggest events on SiriusXM, beginning with wall-to-wall coverage of SummerSlam in Minnesota.”