If you are one who loves to watch the inimitable stuntmen from WWE Raw and SmackDown in action, then DStv has you covered.
The pay television recently announced that its premier sport channel, SuperSport, has entered into a new multi-year agreement to broadcast WWE programming live for the first time in more than 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
“WWE is a global phenomenon, so securing the broadcast rights for SuperSport is a terrific coup,” said chief executive of SuperSport, Gideon Khobane. “The athletes involved are larger than life figures who command huge followings. At long last our DStv viewers will get to share in this entertainment spectacle in high definition. I look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with WWE.”
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.
“SuperSport is a best-in-class partner who shares our vision and passion for engaging with and entertaining our fans,” said WWE International executive vice president, Ed Wells. “Televising WWE programming live in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time is an important milestone for us, and we look forward to working with SuperSport to cultivate new fans in the region.”
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.
“We’re delighted to bring our DStv and GOtv customers yet another sport that’s going to keep them glued to their TV and mobile screens. This addition to our sports offering will certainly bring more value for our customers and ensure that SuperSport remains their go-to world of champions and home to the world’s biggest sports. This is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that our platforms deliver only the best entertainment to our customers,” said MultiChoice Zimbabwe Chief Executive officer, Lovemore Mangwende.
