MLW made a big leap yesterday evening as the company revealed that a deal has been done with Fubo Sports Network.
According to Deadline Hollywood, the New York-based promotion has signed a distribution agreement with the free-to-consumer network. Fubo is available on over 75 million devices and it can be streamed on several television platforms, including it’s fuboTV subscription service and its website as well.
“At a time when sports are in high demand we’re thrilled to add Major League Wrestling to our lineup on fubo Sports Network,” said Ben Grad, head of content strategy and acquisition for fuboTV. “MLW features some of the best quality fighting out there, and consumers will be able to watch it all for free on fubo Sports Network.”
Major League Wrestling offers a line-up of sports programming created by CEO Court Bauer. Spotlights of top athletes in combat sports include World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu, the Von Erichs, Alex Hammerstone, Myron Reed, “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, LA Park and personalities Salina de la Renta and Alicia Atout.
“We are proud to partner with fubo, given their emerging position in sports and broadcasting,” said Bauer. “We are excited about our future with fubo as we further the reach and popularity of the league with this partnership.”