SiriusXM and WWE have announced a partnership to launch WWE Radio on channel 156, establishing a 24/7 dedicated audio destination for professional wrestling programming starting July 27, 2026. According to official announcements from both companies, the new channel will broadcast live audio of major Premium Live Events, daily talk shows, and select weekly television simulcasts to listeners nationwide.
WWE Radio Launch and SummerSlam Weekend Coverage in Minneapolis
The 24/7 channel debuts just days before SummerSlam, anchoring its launch with extensive on-site coverage from the Minneapolis Convention Center. According to SiriusXM, lead play-by-play announcer Vic Joseph and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will call the action live from the venue for the two-night SummerSlam event on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026. Daily programs leading up to the weekend will feature hosts Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, Tommy Dreamer, Sam Roberts, and Peter Rosenberg analyzing upcoming storylines and interviewing talent on-site.
Programming Lineup and Fan Call-In Shows
WWE Radio will integrate SiriusXM’s established wrestling catalog with new content. According to program schedules released by SiriusXM, the daily lineup features “Busted Open” hosted by Dave LaGreca, Bully Ray, Mark Henry, and Nic Nemeth from 9 a.m. to noon ET. Additional daily programming includes Sam Roberts hosting “Notsam Wrestling Live,” Peter Rosenberg hosting “Cheap Heat Live,” Natalya hosting “The Hart Beat,” and “Off the Ropes” featuring Raj Dhesi, Mark Henry, and Tommy Dreamer. The nighttime block will continue to air “Busted Open After Dark” five nights a week to accommodate fan call-ins.
Exclusive Podcasts and Executive Perspectives
In addition to live events and daily talk formats, WWE Radio will air popular podcasts produced in partnership with Fanatics every day at 4 p.m. ET. According to the programming announcement, this slate includes Cody Rhodes hosting “What Do You Want to Talk About?”, The Undertaker hosting “Six Feet Under,” Steph McMahon hosting “What’s Your Story?”, and Sam Roberts alongside Megan Morant hosting “WWE Now, Raw Recap.”
“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,” said Alex Varga, Executive Vice President at WWE.
Jared Fox, Senior Vice President of Sports Programming, Content Marketing, and Partnerships for SiriusXM, noted that the collaboration creates the most comprehensive wrestling audio platform in the industry by combining live pro wrestling programming with 24/7 analysis.