WWE and SuperSport, Africa's premier sport channels provider, have announced a new multi-year agreement to broadcast WWE programming live for the first time in more than 50 countries in sub- Saharan Africa.
Starting August 28, DStv customers will have access to the world's biggest wrestling entertainment when SuperSport airs WWE's flagship shows Raw and SmackDown as well as WWE specials, including WrestleMania and SummerSlam.
"WWE is a global phenomenon, so securing the broadcast rights for
SuperSport is a terrific coup," said Chief Executive of SuperSport, Gideon Khobane.
"SuperSport is a best-in-class partner who shares our vision and
passion for engaging with and entertaining our fans," said Ed Wells,
WWE Executive Vice President, International.
DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact customers will enjoy their wrestling drama live while DStv Family and Access will also enjoy same-day rebroadcast of the events which will be available on SuperSport channels S7, S9 and SS10.
Viewers can look forward to Raw on Tuesdays and SmackDown on
Wednesdays offering both live telecasts and same-day re-airs, as well
as all WWE specials live, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam,
Survivor Series and Royal Rumble.
