Backstage Note on WWE & Disney’s Expanded Partnership

As previously reported, WWE and The Walt Disney Company, parent company of ESPN, announced an expanded partnership earlier this week, which includes a two-day takeover of the Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, with the John Cena Classic and an Avengers: Doomsday-themed edition of Worlds Collide from December 14-15.

According to an update from Fightful Select, ESPN sources who spoke to the outlet are happy about the announcement of the expanded partnership.

Besides the special John Cena Classic edition of Monday Night Raw and Worlds Collide, there will be a two-day WWE World, from WWE and Fanatics, at the Wide World of Sports Complex, featuring fan experiences, exclusive retail activations, and merchandise. Additionally, the Avengers: Doomsday edition of Worlds Collide will feature the top Superstars of WWE, NXT, and AAA.

More details on WWE’s takeover of Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex will be announced soon.