The illegal streaming website Streameast, a prominent destination for wrestling and sports fans seeking unauthorized access to live events, has been shut down in a major global anti-piracy action. The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a coalition led by the Motion Picture Association, announced the shutdown today in collaboration with Egyptian authorities, effectively dismantling what it called the “largest illicit live sports streaming operation in the world”.
A Coordinated Global Operation
The shutdown was the result of a year-long investigation that culminated in a raid on Streameast’s offices in Egypt. According to the ACE announcement, Egyptian law enforcement arrested two men on suspicion of copyright infringement and seized equipment used to operate the site’s 80 associated domains. Authorities also seized approximately $123,000 from Visa cards and nearly $200,000 from cryptocurrency wallets, in addition to uncovering a shell company in the UAE used to funnel ad revenue.
ACE reported that in the past year, the network had accumulated more than 1.6 billion visits, with an average of over 136 million monthly visits, primarily from users in the United States, Canada, and the U.K.. Charles Rivkin, chairman of ACE, called the action a “resounding victory”. As a result of the seizure, all former Streameast domains will now redirect to ACE’s “Watch Legally” page.
What the Shutdown Means for Wrestling Fans
While the network offered streams of all major sports, it was a primary destination for a segment of the professional wrestling community. The site provided free, unauthorized access to weekly shows and Premium Live Events from WWE and pay-per-view events from AEW, which are otherwise protected by broadcast rights and subscription services. The shutdown removes a significant source of pirated wrestling content and reinforces the industry’s push for fans to use legitimate services.
How to Watch Pro Wrestling Legally
With a major illegal streaming option now offline, here is the current information on how fans can legally watch content from the top professional wrestling promotions:
WWE
- Weekly Shows: In the U.S., Monday Night Raw airs live exclusively on Netflix as of January 2025. Friday Night SmackDown airs live on the USA Network, and NXT airs live on The CW Network. Internationally, Raw, SmackDown, and NXT air live on Netflix in many countries.
- Premium Live Events (PLEs): Starting with Wrestlepalooza on September 20, 2025, all main roster PLEs will stream exclusively on ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service in the U.S. For most other countries, PLEs are available on the WWE Network.
All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
- Weekly Shows: AEW: Dynamite airs live on TBS, and AEW: Collision airs live on TNT. In the U.S., these shows also stream live on HBO Max and on services that carry Turner networks, such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. For international audiences, weekly shows are available on TrillerTV (FITE).
- Pay-Per-View Events (PPVs): Major events like All In and Double or Nothing are available for purchase in the U.S. and internationally through TrillerTV (FITE), YouTube, Prime Video, and PPV.com, as well as via traditional cable and satellite providers in North America.
TNA Wrestling
- Weekly Show: TNA’s flagship show, Impact!, airs on AXS TV in the United States. It is also available for streaming on the TNA+ app and for “TNA Ultimate Insiders” on YouTube.
- Pay-Per-View Events (PPVs): TNA’s major events are available for purchase on TrillerTV and through traditional PPV providers. The TNA+ app also offers access to live monthly specials and pay-per-views, depending on the subscription tier.
