WWE's new $1.6 billion, 10-year deal with ESPN, exceeding some expectations, has yet to significantly impact TKO Group Holdings' stock price, which dropped nearly 3%. While analyst Lance Vitanza lauded the deal, others noted the average annual value fell short of predictions at $325 million instead of $340 million. The agreement includes WWE's content library and is expected to bolster ESPN's streaming services. The deal's announcement coincided with Disney's quarterly earnings report, which also included new NFL rights.

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