WWE Network Going Away

[cheerupemokid]

The WWE is closing down the WWE network and moving everything to the Peacock streaming service: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/20...e-wwe-network/

[JUSA]

A niche show with a small audience like WWE should consider themselves lucky to be a (tiny) part of the peacock network.

There are only just so many self-loathing masochists who love chitty women's wrestling dominating every show, historic all-time worst announcing, awful scripted cringe promos, laughably idiotic storylines and the complete lack of actual stars.

[BallGameFan]

So they are making a smart business decision? Got it! Will look forward to subscribing to the Peacock!!

[Jkm94]

Vince McMahon signs third billion deal after Fox and NBC/USA deals.

What a businessman.

lol

[BallGameFan]

Vince McMahon signs third billion deal after Fox and NBC/USA deals.

What a businessman.

lol

Kennedy sure knows how to make the money!! Very smart businessman.

[anonymous]

Inb4 Khan family buys NBC/Universal

[cheerupemokid]

So they are making a smart business decision? Got it! Will look forward to subscribing to the Peacock!!

Yes, there isn’t nearly enough interest in the WWE to sustain its own network.

[kneeonbelly]

Yes, there isn’t nearly enough interest in the WWE to sustain its own network.

wwe went to chit when it wanted to be reality tv instead of wrestling

[BallGameFan]

Yes, there isn’t nearly enough interest in the WWE to sustain its own network.

Lol. You crack me up. Thanks for my daily entertainment.

[havoc00]

Vince is a sociopath, he probably uses his mental manipulation on these execs and points to the stock and other mark contracts the other companies paid

It's obvious that he doesn't show them the product itself.

Also


WWE is cheap content. They produce 6 hours of live TV plus all their online content. For networks that's a win.

[eod8989]

I was going to cancel my subscription anyways

COVID really ****ed WWE

[SmithMachineGuy]

I like WWE , but I don't really want to give NBC any of my hard earned money. NBC sucks. I don't want to support their woke Saved by The Bell tranny edition, soy boy late night comedians, and fake news.

[LurkoLantern]

Has this sub turned into Reddit now? It's all "hot takes" and "drive-by comments", indicating that no one actually read the article or is aware of the actual news.


1) WWE Network will continue to operate in every other country. Peacock is the exclusive stream for WWE content only in the United States for a five-year period.
2) Vince was making AT MOST $135mil a year in monthly fees from usa subscribers. The peacock deal translates to guaranteed AT LEAST $200mil a year for his company.
3) Peacock is probably having trouble building up a subscriber base, as the majority of its content is reruns of shows that no longer air. They probably came to Vince with this idea.
4) And of course, this helps stem the atrophy of viewers during the covid era, as now we're getting the same content (plus nbc crap) for $4.99 a month instead of $9.99


This was one of those unique situations in which EVERYONE wins. WWE, NBC and the customers. Vinnny Mac just carnied a way to make an extra ~$100mil a year during the pandemic.

[BallGameFan]

Has this sub turned into Reddit now? It's all "hot takes" and "drive-by comments", indicating that no one actually read the article or is aware of the actual news.


1) WWE Network will continue to operate in every other country. Peacock is the exclusive stream for WWE content only in the United States for a five-year period.
2) Vince was making AT MOST $135mil a year in monthly fees from usa subscribers. The peacock deal translates to guaranteed AT LEAST $200mil a year for his company.
3) Peacock is probably having trouble building up a subscriber base, as the majority of its content is reruns of shows that no longer air. They probably came to Vince with this idea.
4) And of course, this helps stem the atrophy of viewers during the covid era, as now we're getting the same content (plus nbc crap) for $4.99 a month instead of $9.99


This was one of those unique situations in which EVERYONE wins. WWE, NBC and the customers. Vinnny Mac just carnied a way to make an extra ~$100mil a year during the pandemic.

Its the aew cucks trying to rip on wwe. There is no logic with them. Lol.

[anonymous]

Has this sub turned into Reddit now? It's all "hot takes" and "drive-by comments", indicating that no one actually read the article or is aware of the actual news.


1) WWE Network will continue to operate in every other country. Peacock is the exclusive stream for WWE content only in the United States for a five-year period.
2) Vince was making AT MOST $135mil a year in monthly fees from usa subscribers. The peacock deal translates to guaranteed AT LEAST $200mil a year for his company.
3) Peacock is probably having trouble building up a subscriber base, as the majority of its content is reruns of shows that no longer air. They probably came to Vince with this idea.
4) And of course, this helps stem the atrophy of viewers during the covid era, as now we're getting the same content (plus nbc crap) for $4.99 a month instead of $9.99


This was one of those unique situations in which EVERYONE wins. WWE, NBC and the customers. Vinnny Mac just carnied a way to make an extra ~$100mil a year during the pandemic.

these money grabs will ultimately be what kills wwe.
vince no longer has incentive to build up his library. he lost incentive to put out a quality television product years ago. he's old and he's gonna reap the benefits to the grave but i think his kids and triple h are gonna have some major issues in 10-15 years....if the company isnt sold by then. i can totally see vince selling in the next 5 years.


edit- i'll go so far as to say this.
in 10 years- MJF, Darby Allin and Jungle boy will be bigger mainstream stars than anyone in wwe.

[cheerupemokid]

Has this sub turned into Reddit now? It's all "hot takes" and "drive-by comments", indicating that no one actually read the article or is aware of the actual news.


1) WWE Network will continue to operate in every other country. Peacock is the exclusive stream for WWE content only in the United States for a five-year period.
2) Vince was making AT MOST $135mil a year in monthly fees from usa subscribers. The peacock deal translates to guaranteed AT LEAST $200mil a year for his company.
3) Peacock is probably having trouble building up a subscriber base, as the majority of its content is reruns of shows that no longer air. They probably came to Vince with this idea.
4) And of course, this helps stem the atrophy of viewers during the covid era, as now we're getting the same content (plus nbc crap) for $4.99 a month instead of $9.99


This was one of those unique situations in which EVERYONE wins. WWE, NBC and the customers. Vinnny Mac just carnied a way to make an extra ~$100mil a year during the pandemic.

The WWE network isn’t available in every country and the other countries it is available in don’t constitute a huge subscriber base for them. It’s going away in the US and most of the people here are from the US which is why I titled it this way.

And this will do nothing to stem the declining viewership since the product being terrible is causing that, not the price point of the WWE network.

This is a phenomenal business deal for the WWE but doesn’t deal with the core issue with WWE which is that they’re putting out a WCW circa 2000 level product. It also gives them no incentive to actually do better since they get paid the same regardless of how bad it is.

[anonymous]

The WWE network isn’t available in every country and the other countries it is available in don’t constitute a huge subscriber base for them. It’s going away in the US and most of the people here are from the US which is why I titled it this way.

And this will do nothing to stem the declining viewership since the product being terrible is causing that, not the price point of the WWE network.

This is a phenomenal business deal for the WWE but doesn’t deal with the core issue with WWE which is that they’re putting out a WCW circa 2000 level product. It also gives them no incentive to actually do better since they get paid the same regardless of how bad it is.

this is what i was trying to say but this guy is smarter than me. on spread brother.

[wings_unhinged]

wwe went to chit when it wanted to be reality tv instead of wrestling

I just want a sequel to the Foley show where Noelle stares at the camera wearing a slingshot bikini for 45 mins.

[Evil_D]

There are only just so many self-loathing masochists who love chitty women's wrestling dominating every show, historic all-time worst announcing, awful scripted cringe promos, laughably idiotic storylines and the complete lack of actual stars.

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There isn't much at all impressive about womens wrestling.
And why are they all so short?
You'd think they'd give more taller women a chance, like how being tall can work to your advantage in mens wrestling (or at least it used to.)

[mikelucas123]

Peacock streaming is only available in states, i believe ?

[Angellescott]

Yes they are not available in other parts of world. but, who cares I watch on Youtube

[MilkforBrains]

Wonder if UFC fight pass will die too?

[Deathstroke]

Wonder if UFC fight pass will die too?

According to my source inside the ufc they are preparing to do away with fight pass.

[Deathstroke]

The WWE network isn’t available in every country and the other countries it is available in don’t constitute a huge subscriber base for them. It’s going away in the US and most of the people here are from the US which is why I titled it this way.

And this will do nothing to stem the declining viewership since the product being terrible is causing that, not the price point of the WWE network.

This is a phenomenal business deal for the WWE but doesn’t deal with the core issue with WWE which is that they’re putting out a WCW circa 2000 level product. It also gives them no incentive to actually do better since they get paid the same regardless of how bad it is.

Strong most of this . Fortunately the booking will improve if triple h gets 100% creative control of raw and smackdown live.

Kevin Nash, Oklahoma, Vince Russo, Eric bischoff, Hogan (although he had less pull when Russo took over we all saw).

None of them can attain triples brilliance, and creativity or be the hardest working man in the business.

I think triple h can be the next dusty Rhodes.

I think if he got into politics too he could be a great president. I’m serious.

[Deathstroke]

Book America please Paul. Run the nation as you would a pro wrestling business.

[BallGameFan]

Just saw if you buy a full year of the Peacock premium it's only 99.99... which adds up to 2 free months.. that will be the way to go. Will be able to enjoy all the WWE programming for an entire year!! Can't wait to watch 2 days of WM!!!!

[kusok]

A niche show with a small audience like WWE should consider themselves lucky to be a (tiny) part of the peacock network.

There are only just so many self-loathing masochists who love chitty women's wrestling dominating every show, historic all-time worst announcing, awful scripted cringe promos, laughably idiotic storylines and the complete lack of actual stars.

You’re being way too kind to WWE.

Srs.

I would have much stronger words to describe their current management and everything.

[JUSA]

You’re being way too kind to WWE.

Srs.

I would have much stronger words to describe their current management and everything.

If I have a weakness, and that is a BIG if, but if I do -- it is unquestionably that I am far too kind.