WWE Network is a subscription-based video streaming service owned by WWE, using the infrastructure of Major League Baseball Advanced Media. The concept was originally announced in 2011. On January 8, 2014, WWE announced the network would launch on February 24 in the United States. The company stated on July 31 that the service was expected to go live in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Middle East, Spain, Turkey, Nordics, and the North Africa, among other countries starting on August 17. It was unexpectedly made available in the UK and Ireland a week earlier than planned, on January 13, 2015, after a delay from the previous November.The WWE Network consists of both a 24-hour linear streaming channel and on-demand programming from WWE’s library.
Programming
Original programming
Wrestling events
All WWE pay-per-view events broadcast live. WWE Network exclusive events broadcast live. WWE NXT – Airs weekly on Wednesdays, including periodic special live episodes. WWE Superstars – Airs weekly on Fridays. Pre-shows for Raw and SmackDown and all WWE pay-per-views. WWE Talking Smack – A weekly post-show for SmackDown hosted by Renee Young and Daniel Bryan. WWE Main Event – Weekly added episodes with three weeks of delay (original broadcast continues to air on Hulu Plus). WWE Cruiserweight Classic – Thirty-two of the industry’s greatest cruiserweights battle it out to see who is the best in the world.
Documentaries
WWE Original Specials – Documentaries on WWE personnel and events exclusive to the WWE Network. WWE Beyond the Ring – Documentary portions of previously-released WWE DVDs featuring various performers, organizations, and storylines. WWE 24 – A show that goes behind the scenes of WWE events and Superstars. Breaking Ground – A special look at the WWE Performance Center and what it takes to become a WWE Superstar. WWE Vintage – A show that showcases action from the extensive WWE video library, usually centered with a theme about a particular wrestler, major event (including WrestleMania), division, etc.
Current shows
The Edge and Christian Show That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness – A comedy series and variety show starring Edge and Christian. First Look – A first look at upcoming WWE Home Video releases. Legends with JBL – An interview show hosted by John “Bradshaw” Layfield featuring WWE Legends. Stone Cold Podcast – Interview series hosted by Stone Cold Steve Austin. This Week in WWE – A weekly 30-minute recap of the past week’s WWE action, hosted by Scott Stanford. Ride Along – A show following WWE personalities as they drive from city to city. Live! with Chris Jericho – Interview series hosted by Chris Jericho. WWE Breaking News – Breaking news from WWE. Unfiltered with Renee Young – Interview show hosted by Renee Young. Topics discussed include WWE Superstars’ wrestling careers and stories, music, and movies. WWE Culture Shock – Corey Graves reveals a variety of unique venues, customs, music, food, and people as WWE’s tour travels around the world. Superstar Ink – Corey Graves asks WWE superstars about the meaning behind their tattoos. Also aired on YouTube. Table For 3 – Three WWE personalities share stories over dinner. Swerved – A hidden camera prank show featuring WWE performers. Camp WWE – A TV-MA animated short-form comedy series with Seth Green. Holy Foley! – A reality TV show starring Mick Foley and his family.
Upcoming shows
WWE Storytime – An animated series featuring WWE Superstars telling stories from the past.
Former shows
As Seen On YouTube – The best of WWE’s YouTube content. Jerry Springer Too Hot for TV – Jerry Springer hosts this look back at some of WWE’s most outrageous and embarrassing moments. WWE Legends’ House – A reality television series featuring several WWE legends. The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW – A television series about the Monday Night Wars. WWE Slam City – An animated series featuring current WWE talent, based on the Mattel toy line of the same name. The WWE List – A fast paced, interactive series that tallies tweets from the WWE Universe to compile the most unusual lists ever in WWE History. WWE WrestleMania Rewind – The first show named to be part of the network; a retrospective look at WrestleMania’s memorable moments. WWE Countdown – A top-10 countdown show based on interactive fan polls. WWE Quick Hits – A monthly show with extra short clips from various DVDs & WWE Network shows. WWE Rivalries – A show documenting rivalries in Wrestling. WWE Music Power 10 – A monthly Top 10 WWE Music countdown show. Tough Talk – A post-show to Tough Enough hosted by Byron Saxton.