WWE Network…

The WWE Network is coming, and I’m damn excited about this! First, I’m going to post the FAQ on the network from WWE.com and then give my perspectives on this information…

From WWE.com:

1. What is WWE Network?

WWE Network is a 24/7 streaming service with both scheduled programming and an on-demand library. WWE Network will include all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events including WrestleMania 30, groundbreaking original series, reality shows and documentaries, and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library featuring all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views and classic matches uncut and uncensored as well as replays of Raw and SmackDown episodes. Additional programming, including a live daily studio show coming this summer, and video-on-demand content will be added regularly.

2. How much will a subscription to WWE Network cost?

A monthly subscription to WWE Network is $9.99 per month (plus tax where applicable) with a 6-month commitment.

3. How do I purchase WWE Network?

To subscribe to WWE Network, go to WWE.com beginning Monday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

4. When can I buy WWE Network?

Monday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

5. When will WWE Network be available?

Live programming on WWE Network will begin on Monday, February 24 at 11:06 pm ET with a live post-show immediately following Monday Night Raw.  Video-on-demand programming will be available immediately at 9:00 a.m. ET.

6. What devices will WWE Network be available on?

WWE Network will be available on desktops and laptops via WWE.com. On February 24, WWE Network will also be available through the WWE App on: Amazon’s Kindle Fire devices; Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy; iOS devices such as Apple iPad and iPhone; Roku streaming devices; Sony PlayStation® 3 and Sony PlayStation® 4; and Xbox 360. Availability on additional devices, including Xbox One and select Smart TVs, will follow this summer.  For more information, go to wwe.com/devices.

7. If I already have the WWE App, do I need to update it to watch WWE Network?

The WWE App will automatically update on iOS and Android-powered mobile devices to play WWE Network. To watch on connected devices such as Roku streaming devices, Sony PlayStation® 3 and Sony PlayStation® 4 and Xbox 360, you must download the new WWE App, which will be available on Monday, February 24.

8. How can I pay for WWE Network?

WWE Network can be paid for with a credit card (e.g. American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa) or through a Pay Pal account.

9. How and when will I be billed for WWE Network?

You will automatically be billed $9.99 every month (plus tax where applicable). The charge will show up on your bill as “WWE Network Subscription.”

10. What content will I find on WWE Network?

WWE Network is a 24/7 streaming service with both scheduled programming and an on-demand library.  WWE Network will include all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events including WrestleMania 30, groundbreaking original series, reality shows and documentaries, and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library featuring all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views and classic matches uncut and uncensored as well as replays of Raw and SmackDown episodes.  Additional programming, including a live daily studio show coming this summer, and video-on-demand content will be added regularly.

11. Will WrestleMania be available as a part of this subscription?

Yes, WrestleMania is included with your subscription.

12. Will encores of Raw, SmackDown and Main Event be on WWE Network?

Yes, encores of these programs will be available on WWE Network.

13. Will Pay-Per-View events still be available outside WWE Network?

Yes, WWE will continue to offer individual pay-per-view events to TV providers.  Please call your local cable or satellite provider for availability.

14. Will classic WWE content be available on WWE Network?

Yes, your WWE Network subscription will include access to the most comprehensive video-on-demand library featuring all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views and classic matches uncut and uncensored as well as replays of Raw and SmackDown episodes.  Additional content will be added regularly

15.  Will “WWE Superstars” and NXT air on WWE Network?

Yes, premiere episodes of Superstars and NXT will air on WWE Network.

16. Will Raw, SmackDown and Main Event move to WWE Network?

No, Raw, SmackDown and Main Event will continue to air on their current networks – USA, Syfy and ION television, respectively.

17. Will shows on WWE Network be available in HD?

Yes, all programming on the WWE Network will be available in HD.

18. Will shows on WWE Network be available in Spanish?

Live pay-per-views will be available in Spanish.  All other programming will be presented in English.

19. Will shows be closed captioned?

Yes.

20. Will WWE Network also be available through my cable or satellite provider?

No, WWE Network is delivered directly to fans through over-the-top digital distribution on the following devices: desktops and laptops via WWE.com; through the WWE App on: Amazon’s Kindle Fire devices; Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy; iOS devices such as Apple iPad and iPhone; Roku streaming devices; Sony PlayStation® 3 and Sony PlayStation® 4; and Xbox 360. Availability on additional devices, including Xbox One and select Smart TVs, will follow this summer

21. Will all of the programming that premieres on WWE Network also be available via on demand?  

Yes, all programming that premieres on the network will become immediately available in the video-on-demand library.

22. How quickly will content that premieres on WWE Network be made available on demand?

Content that premieres on WWE Network will be available on demand immediately after it airs.

23. Does WWE Network programming contain advertisements?

Most WWE programming on WWE Network will be commercial-free, however, there will be limited promotional content in select programs.

24. Is the entire WWE library available through on demand?

WWE Network will launch with more than 1,500 hours of on-demand content, including all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views.  New, on-demand content will be added regularly.

25. Will WWE Network be available internationally?

Beginning Monday, February 24, WWE Network will only be available in the United States. WWE Network is scheduled to launch in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Nordics by the end of 2014/early 2015.

26. Will all content on WWE Network be PG?

WWE Network will contain a range of programming suitable for various audiences.  Content rated TV-14 or TV-MA will be preceded by appropriate advisory messages recommending viewer discretion.  Parental controls will be available for on-demand content.

27. Can I set up parental controls on the WWE Network?

Yes, parents will have the ability to block content that is rated TV-14 and TV-MA for on-demand content only.  Viewer discretion is advised for live 24/7 streaming programming.

 

28. Who can I call or email today if I have questions?

Customer Service support will be available beginning Monday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Additionally, searchable Frequently Asked Questions and live chat service will be offered starting February 24.

…ok, I’m back. Wow! So first off, ALL pay per views are included on the Network with a monthly subscription of $9.99! So no more $65 WrestleMania pay per views at home, AND I can stream the network over my Xbox 360 to my TV, so that alone is a HUGE savings! Not only that, but they’ll also have a ton of other content available at launch as well: ALL previous WWE, WCW & ECW pay per views! Plus they’ll have new content from day one with episodes of the documentary-style look back at the Monday Night Wars that they used to show on Classics On Demand, WWE Countdown — a best-of list type show, and Legends House — a reality-type show starring WWE Hall of Famers living together in a house much like MTV’s The Real World.

Add to all of that, the fact that immediately following the airing of these new shows that it becomes available to watch On Demand. Plus, if you want to watch WrestleMania, but don’t get home until 10 minutes after the start of the event, you can start it from the beginning and catch up when they run a Santino Marella or Great Khali match since I’m sure their ads will disable the fast forward feature just like Hulu Plus or Youtube do.

They’re also saying that they’ll be airing episodes of NXT on the Network, which I’ve watched a few of & while the wrestlers are a bit rough around the edges, you’d be able to get an early look at upcoming superstars & divas before they debut on the main roster.

Plus, they’ll eventually be airing the rest of their ridiculously ginormous library of footage from old house shows, Hall of Fame spotlight shows, Legends of Wrestling roundtable discussion shows and old episodes of the different territory shows like World Class, AWA, Smoky Mountain Wrestling, Midsouth Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling (just to name a few) just as they did on Classics on Demand.

All that content is on it’s way out to eager viewers and at a very attractive price of $9.99 per month. So even for those old time wrestling fans who liked say JCP’s version of the NWA shows, you can sign up & watch those all you want AND get the current pay per views all for the same price. So even if you’re not into the current product, there is LOTS of stuff they will be airing on this Network to keep you happy.

The other great point here is that while all the Pay Per Views will be streamed on the network, they will also still be available through the traditional ways of ordering PPV. So if I don’t feel like staying home to watch the show and am feeling like heading out to my local Buffalo Wild Wings with my friends to watch the show…provided that BWW still orders all the shows, I’ll still have the option to do that. And with the show being added to the On Demand section immediately following the PPV, if I happen to not make it to BWW in time for the start of the show, I won’t miss that opening match now…I can just pull it up and watch it when I get home, sort of like the old days when you would order the show and get an immediate replay once it concluded.

If you haven’t picked up on this yet, I’m pretty psyched for this Network to take off. You’d better believe that at 9 am on February 24th, I will be picking up this great service! Anyone who calls themselves a wrestling fan in any capacity should go out of their way to not only order this but make sure they have some type of comfortable way to watch it, whether it’s on your Xbox, PS3, laptop, tablet, etc…this is going to be big & I’m getting in on the ground floor!

That’s my story & I’m sticking to it!