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WWE Network Discussion
Tweet Topic Started: Jan 8 2014, 10:54:15 PM (26,345 Views)
TruthTellers	Jan 9 2014, 04:15:08 PM Post #21
Barry Horowitz Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	So, with this news, how is WWE justifying the decision financially to essentially offer ppv's for $10 when they normally sell for $50 or $60? Is WWE losing that much money to free streams? Is WWE going to be getting paid directly through advertisers, thereby cutting out the USA/SyFy middleman, that's so appealing to this offer?
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Deleted User	Jan 9 2014, 04:51:22 PM Post #22
Deleted User	This way will bring more revenue in the long run. Most people will either stream a PPV, or just not bother watching at all. By making it cheaper, you're guaranteed to pull in more viewers. Want proof? I'm sold on the idea, much like others in this forum. With that said, nothing says they can't revert back to older prices in the future. But as of right now, this was good move on WWE's part to garner in more money.
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Pure	Jan 9 2014, 04:54:39 PM Post #23
Brock Lesnar Posts: 5,091 Group: Superstars Member #15 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	I'll wait and see the reception before getting it, I think. But as of right now, seems very consumer friendly and worth the price to me.



JML	Jan 9 2014, 05:22:44 PM Post #24
Posts: 7,779 Group: Superstars Member #1 Joined: Sep 5 2013 Union WWEv	TruthTellers Jan 9 2014, 04:15:08 PM So, with this news, how is WWE justifying the decision financially to essentially offer ppv's for $10 when they normally sell for $50 or $60? Is WWE losing that much money to free streams? I think the answer to that bolded question is yes. It's so fucking easy to find a fairly reliable ppv stream now that it seems like a waste of money for a lot of people to spend $50 on a PPV. Another thing you have to consider is that cable companies get a pretty big cut of PPV sales so WWE may actually only be seeing $20-30 per PPV buy even though you pay $50 or whatever. With WWE Network I assume WWE will be getting most if not all of the money. I think since they're offering so much old stuff too that it could bring some old fans back who otherwise wouldn't be interested in buying PPVs at all.



Pure	Jan 9 2014, 06:26:56 PM Post #25
Brock Lesnar Posts: 5,091 Group: Superstars Member #15 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	Fans of professional wrestling around the world are saying bittersweet farewells to their friends, family and coworkers following the announced launch of the WWE Network, an affordable 24/7 streaming video service devoted to wrestling. It is estimated that the WWE Network, which was unveiled at a glitzy Las Vegas press conference this week, will drive at least 50 million fans worldwide into a self-imposed seclusion from which they may never return. While the majority of wrestling fans already live a hermit-like existence in their parents’ basements, subsisting on Cheetos and Slim Jims, the launch of the WWE Network will finally destroy any chance of healthy lifestyles, relationships or contributions to the workforce. The network, which will feature a variety of new and vintage wrestling programming and monthly pay-per-views for only $10 per month, is expected to ruin countless relationships when it debuts in late-February. Wrestling fans have just over one month to say all their farewells before descending into a collective around-the-clock bender of wrestling overdose. “Goodbye everyone,” tweeted one fan, @WWEfreak82. “I don’t know if you’ll see me again. But don’t mourn; I’ll be in a better place.”



TruthTellers	Jan 9 2014, 07:26:48 PM Post #26
Barry Horowitz Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	Pure Jan 9 2014, 06:26:56 PM While the majority of wrestling fans already live a hermit-like existence in their parents’ basements, subsisting on Cheetos and Slim Jims... Forgot to add Fruity Pebbles and Mountain Dew to that list.
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The_Dude	Jan 9 2014, 07:32:30 PM Post #27
Rob Van Dam Posts: 2,698 Group: Superstars Member #7 Joined: Sep 6 2013 Union WWEv	Yeah, I'm in.



TruthTellers	Jan 9 2014, 07:34:52 PM Post #28
Barry Horowitz Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	If I can figure out a way to pay for it via cash, absolutely.
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MarqueeMark	Jan 9 2014, 07:48:19 PM Post #29
I'm 7" long n u cant teach dat Posts: 497 Group: Members Member #55 Joined: Nov 4 2013	$10 a month 4 every future and past WWE paper view and every WCW and ECW paper view? That's music for the WWE people yo. Ive been telling u people good times are right around the corner. You just gotta believe that there ain't no stopping the funky bunch known as the WWE Universe. There's always a solution to the crisis and its called having a good time. Now have a good time you funky bunch of bitches. Peace.
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Deleted User	Jan 9 2014, 11:06:15 PM Post #30
Deleted User	Yeah, the more I think about this, the more I see it being a HUGE success. Yes, you have to commit to a six month contract, but think of it this way, you'll get Wrestlemania XXX, Extreme Rules 2014, WWE Payback 2014, Money in the Bank 2014, Summerslam 2014, and Night of Champions 2014 for LESS than the price you'd pay on Wrestlemania XXX alone. Sure, some might not care about the other PPV's, but you get them, so why not watch them? I have to mimic the shock value that this actually came out of the WWE. It seems too smart for them in all honesty. I just wish it would release a day earlier, so I could watch the Elimination Chamber PPV live, instead of the following morning.
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JML	Jan 9 2014, 11:19:06 PM Post #31
Posts: 7,779 Group: Superstars Member #1 Joined: Sep 5 2013 Union WWEv	Yeah it's pretty clear to me that they're purposely launching it right after EC so that Wrestlemania will be the first PPV people get to watch with WWE Network. I agree that it's weird how WWE is pushing such a modern service since for a while now I've thought of them as a company that's behind the times a bit



Deleted User	Jan 9 2014, 11:28:33 PM Post #32
Deleted User	JML Jan 9 2014, 11:19:06 PM Yeah it's pretty clear to me that they're purposely launching it right after EC so that Wrestlemania will be the first PPV people get to watch with WWE Network. I agree that it's weird how WWE is pushing such a modern service since for a while now I've thought of them as a company that's behind the times a bit Yeah, exactly. I'm a little worried though about them deciding to star half-assing things when it comes to PPVs, just because people are now getting them mega cheap. Granted, the PPVs have been pretty bad for the last few years as it has been, but still, they could find a way to do worse. It was also announced by Triple H at the NXT tapings tonight, that the NXT on the 27th (I want to say, don't quote me on that) of February will be LIVE. That should be rather interesting to see how they manage that. Make a two hour show (just for that night), and put a bunch of WWE stars on it, or keep it at an hour, and make it just the NXT Wrestlers. I'm hoping they show off the NXT stars in all honesty, because they have some talent down there (like Paige, who should be on the main roster already).
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TruthTellers	Jan 10 2014, 05:27:35 PM Post #33
Barry Horowitz Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	Who the hell said no?
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Deleted User	Jan 10 2014, 05:28:13 PM Post #34
Deleted User	I'm sure they have their reasons.
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Tommy44Vercetti	Jan 11 2014, 12:01:01 AM Post #35
IT'S ME, AUSTIN!!! Posts: 678 Group: Members Member #37 Joined: Sep 11 2013 Union WOTU	Spideynerd Jan 9 2014, 11:28:33 PM It was also announced by Triple H at the NXT tapings tonight, that the NXT on the 27th (I want to say, don't quote me on that) of February will be LIVE. That should be rather interesting to see how they manage that. Make a two hour show (just for that night), and put a bunch of WWE stars on it, or keep it at an hour, and make it just the NXT Wrestlers. I'm hoping they show off the NXT stars in all honesty, because they have some talent down there (like Paige, who should be on the main roster already). WON/F4Online says yes: Quote: We are still working on getting full details of the 2/27 NXT special, but it will be airing live in prime time from Full Sail University and is expected to go head-to-head with Impact that night. The two main events are Bo Dallas va. Adrian Neville for the NXT title in a ladder match, and a two out of three fall match with Sami Zayn vs. Antonio Cesaro. A prior two of three fall match with the two was probably NXT's best match of 2013. PS: If you hate the WWE Network and have DirecTV, you may consider yourselves fucked. Quote: In WWE's release sent out earlier today, it noted that they would continue to offer PPVs via traditional televised means, but said that it is possible companies may not continue to carry them. The contracts that inDemand and DirecTV have with wrestling companies, boxing companies and UFC are that the PPVs can't be put on the Internet for a lower price than is being charged by the cable companies, so they aren't undercut. Obviously, putting PPV's as part of the new WWE network package would significantly undercut the price, and if they allowed WWE, a third place competitor in the pay-per-view market to violate that longstanding agreement, they would be powerless against the big two, the major boxing events and UFC. DirecTV released a statement today to the Los Angeles Times which stated: "Clearly, we need to quickly re-evaluate the economics and viability of their business with us, as it now appaers the WWE feels they do not need their PPV distributors." DirecTV claimed in the release that the WWE has been in a steady decline on PPV (actually the first half of this year was far stronger than in past years, but the last few months have been down). They noted the network "will only accelerate this trend." Vince McMahon claimed it would be foolish for cable companies to no longer carry WWE events, saying it is "found money for them."
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JML	Jan 11 2014, 12:05:14 AM Post #36
Posts: 7,779 Group: Superstars Member #1 Joined: Sep 5 2013 Union WWEv	I have no earthly idea why someone would want to continue ordering PPVs the traditional way instead of going the WWE network route. If people want to watch on their TV and don't have a gaming console/Roku/etc, buying one of those things will be well worth the initial investment because it would save a lot of money in the long run anyway.



Pure	Jan 11 2014, 12:22:20 AM Post #37
Brock Lesnar Posts: 5,091 Group: Superstars Member #15 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	If some of these PPVs weren't so expensive it wouldn't be so bad. 50 bucks for Battleground is some pitiful shit.



Deleted User	Jan 11 2014, 12:26:30 AM Post #38
Deleted User	Tommy44Vercetti Jan 11 2014, 12:01:01 AM Spideynerd Jan 9 2014, 11:28:33 PM It was also announced by Triple H at the NXT tapings tonight, that the NXT on the 27th (I want to say, don't quote me on that) of February will be LIVE. That should be rather interesting to see how they manage that. Make a two hour show (just for that night), and put a bunch of WWE stars on it, or keep it at an hour, and make it just the NXT Wrestlers. I'm hoping they show off the NXT stars in all honesty, because they have some talent down there (like Paige, who should be on the main roster already). WON/F4Online says yes: Quote: We are still working on getting full details of the 2/27 NXT special, but it will be airing live in prime time from Full Sail University and is expected to go head-to-head with Impact that night. The two main events are Bo Dallas va. Adrian Neville for the NXT title in a ladder match, and a two out of three fall match with Sami Zayn vs. Antonio Cesaro. A prior two of three fall match with the two was probably NXT's best match of 2013. Yeah, I'm aware of that. I read the results and read the two main events, and knew we'd be getting an NXT show, and just that. Cesaro being involved is only because his match with El Generico (Sami Zayn) was a match that was praised big time. Of course they'd try to mimic that. I'm also fairly certain we'll see the title change hands that night as well, it's just too obvious (not complaining though, Bo Dallas should never have the title). I just hope Paige is back from her injury, or at least appears in some fashion. As for the PPV issue, it doesn't really surprise me. I think the DirectTV person made a huge error by saying, "The decline will only continue to show" or whatever. Clearly they do not realize how the WWE Network works. People will be forced into a Six month contract, meaning, as long as they don't have work, or something better to do, since they have it, they'll likely watch it. Some people only buy the "big 3/4" PPVs, and some only buy Wrestlemania. Some people might feel they are better off investing the money in just Wrestlemania, and not buying the Network, but others will realize just how great of a deal the WWE is giving its fans, and they'll sign up. My point is, more people will buy the WWE Network than the amount of people who currently buy PPVs on a consistent basis. The Network is affordable, so the people who watch the streams because they can't afford to buy the PPV, will likely invest in the Network, and actually get to watch a PPV for once, without fear of it cutting out before the match they actually wanted to watch. You can even start late, if you were working while the PPV started, instead of being forced to just miss what you missed. Mad props to Vince and everyone behind the WWE Network, they are going to make some good money this year, as long as the Network doesn't start acting glitchy or anything like that. It has been proven that even if the PPVs suck, people will still watch them, and if they are getting them, plus a library of other stuff that they actually WILL enjoy, all for $10 a month... Yeah, even the haters can get on board with it. Long story short, the 'E doesn't need DirectTV anymore, Vince should just say, "Your loss", and move on. I guess he did kind of say that though...
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TruthTellers	Jan 11 2014, 03:42:33 AM Post #39
Barry Horowitz Posts: 0 Group: Members Member #16 Joined: Sep 7 2013 Union WWEv	Yeah, but DirecTV isn't thinking clearly as there are likely fans that don't have access to broadband internet (i.e. the cornfield dwellers of which I was once a part of.) While they likely don't have much money, they'd still put out for the big ppv's like Mania and SummerSlam. It's lost money if DirecTV does end up dropping WWE ppv's because there will still be a customer base and DirecTV will basically be throwing away hunderds of thousands of dollars yearly.
	I have fought some guys that weren't actually there and I beat them so bad they disappeared. -Roddy Piper


Tommy44Vercetti	Jan 11 2014, 12:37:56 PM Post #40
IT'S ME, AUSTIN!!! Posts: 678 Group: Members Member #37 Joined: Sep 11 2013 Union WOTU	TruthTellers Jan 11 2014, 03:42:33 AM Yeah, but DirecTV isn't thinking clearly as there are likely fans that don't have access to broadband internet (i.e. the cornfield dwellers of which I was once a part of.) While they likely don't have much money, they'd still put out for the big ppv's like Mania and SummerSlam. It's lost money if DirecTV does end up dropping WWE ppv's because there will still be a customer base and DirecTV will basically be throwing away hunderds of thousands of dollars yearly. They can try to make it up by heavily promoting UFC, losing the WWE would be a huge blow to them. I just don't see how can anyone justify $40-$50 (sometimes $60) for a PPV.
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