Jeff Jarrett discusses TKO-Netflix deal and Sheamus' WWE departure
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Jeff Jarrett, AEW star and TNA co-founder, addressed TKO Group Holding's deal with Netflix and Sheamus’ recent departure from WWE during an interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show". Jarrett analyzed WWE's financial performance post-merger with UFC, emphasizing the challenge of explaining talent retention to Wall Street investors. He expressed curiosity about WWE's future sustainability and financial structure as creative decisions become more subjective under corporate oversight. Jarrett questioned how WWE will retain top talent who have significant drawing power despite being inactive.
- •Jeff Jarrett speaks about TKO's Netflix partnership.
- •Sheamus has departed WWE amid deal restructurings.
- •Jarrett questions WWE's future talent management strategies.
- •He highlights the financial complexities post-UFC merger.
- •WWE's stock performance is seen as strong under TKO leadership.
- 8:00 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Jeff Jarrett Talks TKO-Netflix Deal, Sheamus Departing WWE
"AEW star and TNA co-founder Jeff Jarrett spoke about TKO Group Holding's current deal with Netflix, as well as the recent departure of Sheamus from the company.
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