Full Breakdown
SiriusXM and WWE Launch “WWE Radio” on Channel 156
7/24/2026, 2:31:57 PM
Launch Details and Core Offering
On July 23, 2026 SiriusXM announced a partnership with WWE to debut a dedicated 24/7 audio channel, WWE Radio, which will replace the former Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 on July 27. The channel occupies SiriusXM 156 and will deliver live play-by-play audio of WWE’s Premium Live Events—including WrestleMania®, SummerSlam®, Royal Rumble® and Survivor Series®—as well as simulcasts of weekly flagship television shows. Lead play-by-play announcer Vic Joseph will be joined by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T for the inaugural SummerSlam coverage on August 1 and August 2 from the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Programming Lineup
WWE Radio blends SiriusXM’s existing wrestling shows with new WWE-produced podcasts. Daily daytime programming features “Busted Open” (hosts Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry and Nic Nemeth), “Notsam Wrestling Live” (Sam Roberts), “Cheap Heat Live” (Peter Rosenberg), “The Hart Beat” (Natalya) and “Off the Ropes” (Raj Dhesi, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer). Night-time “Busted Open After Dark” airs five nights a week. Exclusive podcasts produced with Fanatics air at 4 p.m. (Cody Rhodes), “Six Feet Under” (The Undertaker), “What’s Your Story?” (Steph McMahon) and “WWE Now, Raw Recap” (Sam Roberts and Megan Morant).
Official Statements
“The WWE Universe is always looking for new ways to engage with WWE, and our partnership with SiriusXM will deliver exclusive access, original programming and live event coverage that brings fans closer to the action wherever they are,” — Alex Varga, Executive Vice President, WWE
“We are thrilled to team up with WWE to launch the most comprehensive wrestling audio platform in the industry,” — Jared Fox
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T expressed enthusiasm for the new audio home, noting that the partnership brings “wall-to-wall coverage of SummerSlam” to listeners.
Reach and Audience
SiriusXM reports a combined monthly audience of approximately 255 million listeners across its platforms. WWE’s own distribution reaches more than 1 billion households worldwide in over 20 languages, underscoring the potential scale of the joint venture.
Upcoming SummerSlam Coverage
The channel’s first live event broadcast will occur on-site in Minnesota during SummerSlam weekend, with Vic Joseph and Booker T providing commentary for both Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. Additional hosts—including Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, Sam Roberts and Peter Rosenberg—will produce pre-event shows from the convention center, offering interviews, storyline analysis and fan interaction ahead of the matches.
