Atresmedia throws down WWE deal in Spain
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Joseph O'Halloran
| 31 March 2019

Spanish pay-TV firm Atresmedia has announced a local content agreement to air flagship programming from leading sports entertainment provider WWE.

Beginning 6 April 6, Every week Atresmedia channel Mega will air a two-hour version of Raw at 13:00 on Saturdays and SmackDown at 13:00 on Sundays, both with Castilian Spanish commentary. In addition, This Week in WWE and Total Divas, seasons 1-4, will be available for viewing on the ATRESplayer on-demand platform.

“We are truly pleased to continue our successful association with WWE,” remarked Luis León Luri, head of themed channel programming for Atresmedia Televisión. With this expanded line-up of content and programs, we confirm our commitment to being the best home in Spain for one of the biggest entertainment brands in the world.”

Added Stefan Kastenmüller, WWE SVP and group general manager EMEA: “Atresmedia shares our vision and passion for engaging and entertaining our fans, and we are proud to have a best-in-class TV partner in Spain. This agreement enables us to expand our reach in Spain and continue to deliver action-packed, family-friendly entertainment to our fans.”