WWE fans have collected home videos since the company’s early days. VHS box sets were on the top of so many Christmas wishlist for years, and DVDs replaced them. Now in the streaming era of 2023, WWE has pulled the plug on physical releases.
WWE recently made a big decision to end the era of home video releases, signaling a departure from the traditional format of physical DVD and Blu-ray collections.
WWE’s Final DVD Release
According to PW Insider, the final DVD release under this format was Survivor Series 2023, which became available on December 26th. We can only imagine that the DVD release will fly off the shelves due to its importance.
Why WWE is Dropping DVD Releases
This shift aligns with the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, where there has been a noticeable decline in the demand for physical media. WWE previously relayed their intention to stop the allocation of “time and resources” to home video production. It is noteworthy that this decision extends not only to the UK market, but has a global scope.
The Wrestling DVD Network also reported that this move is not limited to a specific region. It is a worldwide decision that effectively brings the curtain down on WWE Home Video as the year draws to a close.
Haus of Wrestling corroborated this development with a source in WWE, who affirmed, “The home video business has long been in decline, and it will no longer be a place where the company dedicates time and resources.”
The withdrawal from the home video category was already announced by WWE Home Video UK, indicating a non-renewal of licensing deals in the upcoming year. Collectors all over will now have complete collections on their mind, because there is a definite end to this line.