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WWE MADE HEADLINES around the world by severing its ties with Russia following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. This included ending its relationship with Russian broadcaster Match—which aired Raw, Smackdown, and NXT—and shutting down the WWE Network, which continues to make premium live events and archived programs available outside the United States. Barring changes, this will prevent Wrestle-Mania 38 from airing in Russia.
WWE was among the first sports entities to terminate operations within the world’s largest country, following similar moves by
