Disney and WWE Reportedly in Talks for Family-Friendly Partnership

WWE and Disney are reportedly in talks for a partnership that could bring WWE events to Disney's Florida venues, including ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. According to a backstage report from WrestleVotes on Fightful Select, the goal of the potential partnership is to attract a family audience, which would bring in more advertisers and boost revenue.

The possibilities being floated include WWE talent featured in Disney+ shows as soon as next year, WWE themed events at Disney's Florida locations, and WWE experiences on Disney Cruise Line. TKO President Mark Shapiro has spoken publicly about the idea behind a potential partnership, saying it would aim to attract a family audience.

The report also mentions that this is not a new idea, but rather something that has been discussed for quite some time, even before WWE's current broadcast deal with ESPN. WWE has been on an aggressive growth path in 2026, and deals like this appear to be a core part of their strategy to keep that momentum going.