Details on why WWE expanded PLE card (Patreon)

WrestleVotes on Fightful Select learned that the six-match card for WWE Night of Champions came at the request of ESPN.Per sources, ESPN approached WWE about adding another match or two to the lineup as a way to strengthen the paid standalone portion of the broadcast that streamed on ESPN+, which is separate from the first hour that airs for free on traditional ESPN.We're told that the first hour of PLEs being free is expected to remain in place at least through the fall of 2026.

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