WWE Betting Picks

For decades, WWE has been the dominant name in professional wrestling, and that position remains intact in 2026. The company combines weekly television through Raw, SmackDown and NXT with a calendar of major Premium Live Events staged in arenas and stadiums around the world.

WWE’s ability to create mainstream stars remains one of its greatest strengths. Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and CM Punk have been among the central figures in recent years, while the company continues to develop a new generation of performers capable of moving into main-event positions.

International expansion has become increasingly important as well. WWE’s 2026 calendar has included events outside its traditional US heartland, while its majority ownership of Mexico’s AAA promotion has added another intriguing element. WWE/AAA Worlds Collide takes place in Chicago on September 26, before the schedule moves towards Money in the Bank, Crown Jewel and Survivor Series: WarGames.

The result is a WWE product that is increasingly designed for a global rather than purely North American audience.

Perhaps the most important change to WWE’s business in recent years has been its move into streaming. Netflix became the home of Monday Night Raw in 2025 under a landmark long-term agreement, taking one of wrestling’s most recognisable weekly programmes away from conventional television distribution.

In the United States, Raw streams live on Netflix every Monday. Internationally, the relationship goes considerably further in many territories, with Netflix carrying additional WWE programming and major Premium Live Events depending on the market. WWE itself currently states that its PLEs stream on ESPN in the United States and Netflix internationally.

For WWE, the significance extends beyond simply changing broadcaster. Netflix provides access to an enormous international subscriber base and places professional wrestling alongside mainstream films, television series and live sporting events on one of the world's most recognisable entertainment platforms.

It also removes some of the traditional barriers between wrestling and potential new viewers. Fans no longer necessarily need a specialist sports package to discover WWE; in many countries, the product sits inside a streaming service they may already use every day. That could prove enormously important to the next phase of WWE's international growth.

All Elite Wrestling has changed the professional wrestling landscape considerably since launching in 2019. WWE remains the industry leader, but AEW has created a genuine second major destination for established stars and emerging wrestlers.

Its roster has become one of the company's greatest selling points. Will Ospreay is the reigning AEW World Champion, while names including Jon Moxley, Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page, Kazuchika Okada, Mercedes Moné, Darby Allin and Adam Copeland give the promotion considerable depth.

AEW has also continued to think internationally. All In returned to Wembley Stadium in August 2026, while Grand Slam: France takes place in Paris in October. Looking further ahead, the promotion has already announced major 2027 events in Liverpool and London.

The challenge for AEW is maintaining its identity while continuing to grow. Its reputation has been built partly on providing an alternative to WWE: greater emphasis on in-ring wrestling, partnerships with other promotions and the freedom to present different styles. Keeping those qualities while appealing to a broader audience will be central to AEW's future.

Streaming has also become an important part of AEW's international distribution. DAZN has provided AEW programming across a range of international territories, helping wrestling fans outside the United States gain access to Dynamite and other AEW content. Availability varies by country, so viewers need to check the service offered in their particular market.

DAZN is also an important platform for AEW pay-per-view. Upcoming major events are being distributed through DAZN in more than 180 countries, including the United States and Canada, alongside other platforms. WrestleDream and Full Gear are also scheduled to be available through DAZN.

The arrangement is particularly interesting given DAZN's wider involvement in combat sports. Boxing has long been central to the service, and the addition of major professional wrestling events means fight fans can increasingly find boxing, MMA and wrestling through the same streaming ecosystem. For AEW, that provides another route to viewers who might not encounter the promotion through traditional television.

There is plenty of major professional wrestling still scheduled before the end of the year. Among the standout events currently announced are:

WWE's remaining PLE schedule is confirmed through December, while AEW currently lists All Out, WrestleDream and Full Gear among its forthcoming pay-per-view events.