Hulu Shuts Down: Former WWE Streaming Hub Closes Officially
Hulu’s closure marks the end of an era for WWE fans who relied on the streaming platform for next-day WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and other programming. After more than two decades, Disney is integrating Hulu’s content, including its wrestling library, into Disney+ by 2026.
For many wrestling enthusiasts, Hulu was a go-to platform for catching up on WWE action, offering next-day viewing of popular shows like Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. It also housed reality programs such as Total Divas and Miz & Mrs., catering to fans who couldn’t watch live. This accessible on-demand model bridged the gap between traditional cable television and the digital age of wrestling fandom.
However, due to shifts in contracts and the streaming landscape, WWE programming left Hulu in 2024. Flagship shows like SmackDown moved to Peacock, Raw is heading to Netflix, and NXT found a new home on The CW. While certain WWE originals and documentaries will stay within the Disney ecosystem, the familiar Hulu experience for wrestling fans has come to an end.
As Hulu bids farewell, WWE’s streaming history takes a new direction. The closure of Hulu as a standalone app signifies more than just corporate restructuring—it marks the conclusion of a chapter that provided fans with thrilling action, late-night entertainment, and headline-worthy moments at their fingertips. As the digital distribution of wrestling content evolves, both fans and publishers will remember Hulu as a foundational streaming platform for WWE that has now reached its final chapter.
