In an update on WWE potentially hosting a big live event in India, Nick Khan spoke as part of the Q$ 2022 and Full Year Earnings Call, stating that once the merger of Sony India and Zee goes through, WWE plan to host a large-scale event in the country.

“In terms of India, allow me to tell you from our perspective what is going on there, and what will go on there. We are waiting for the Zee/Sony India merger to be approved by the regulatory authorities, the hope is in April.

Keep in mind what you already know, COVID stunted our growth opportunities in India, and a number of places, but in India specifically, where I would say it was almost impossible to travel in and out of, we couldn’t do local events there, so as soon as we have a sense of when the regulatory approval happens on Zee and Sony India, look for a big live event in India.

The best way to grow viewership, and I think we’re seeing it proven with our UK shows, with the upcoming Montreal show, and in other markets, is to have live events there, it’s a much easier sale for our partners with their partners, it’s a mucb easier sale for us with potential partners, when they’ve been to the show and they see the power of it, it’s just a smoother path, so as soon as that transaction is approved, look for us to be there in short order and to start continuing to build that empire in India.”