WWE Network launches February 24, 2014
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STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE Network, the first-ever
24/7 streaming network, will launch live in the U.S.
on Monday, February 24, featuring all 12 WWE live
pay-per-view events – including WrestleMania –
valued at more than $600 per year for $9.99 per
month with a 6-month commitment. WWE Network
will also include groundbreaking original
programming, reality shows, documentaries, classic
matches and more than 1,500 hours of video on
demand at launch.
Fans can subscribe to WWE Network beginning at
9:00 a.m. ET on Monday, February 24, at WWE.com,
and for a limited time will be offered a free one week
trial. WWE Network, the first 24/7 network delivered
directly to fans through over-the-top digital
distribution, will be available on desktops and
laptops via WWE.com. 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.
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“Today is a historic day for WWE as we transform and
reimagine how we deliver our premium live content
and 24/7 programming directly to our fans around
the world,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer. “WWE Network will provide
transformative growth for our company and
unprecedented value for our fans.”
WWE Network will also offer fans a revolutionary
second screen experience for all original
programming and live events via the WWE App,
similar to the interactive fan experience currently
available for flagship TV programs Raw and
SmackDown.
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WWE collaborated with MLB Advanced Media
(MLBAM) to build a powerful solution for delivering
24/7 WWE content to fans. MLBAM will provide its
industry-leading technology services, including video
streaming infrastructure, application development
and operational support for reliable cross-platform
distribution.
MLBAM has been at the forefront of streaming
technology for more than a decade, powering its own
live video subscription product since 2002. Last year,
MLBAM managed live video content for more than
25,000 events, covering 80,000 hours of broadcast
programming, across its sports and entertainment
partners.
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announcement
“We applaud WWE for this bold, timely and strategic
move to fully optimize the power and potential of live
entertainment,” said Bob Bowman, President and
CEO, MLBAM. “We are proud to work with WWE to
help provide its millions of loyal fans with
unencumbered access to distinctive and engaging
live content across the devices they use most.”
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.
Programming Highlights
WWE Network will officially launch with the live
Monday Night Raw Post-Show on Monday, February
24, at 11:06 p.m. ET, and fans will instantly have
access to the most comprehensive WWE video-on-
demand library upon signing up. In addition to live
Raw and SmackDown pre- and post-shows every
week, new programming including a live studio show
and additional on-demand content will be added in
the future.
At launch, WWE Network will include:
All 12 Live Pay-Per-View Events
All 12 current WWE pay-per-view events – including
WrestleMania – will be available to subscribers live,
as well as on demand.
Live pay-per-view 30 minute pre- and post-shows.
Original Programming
Every Monday and Friday night, WWE Network will
air 30 minute pre- and post-shows for WWE’s
weekly cable programs Monday Night Raw and
Friday Night SmackDown.
The Monday Night War — A series exploring the
shocking real-life stories that fueled the mid-'90s
rivalry between WWE and WCW. Battling for ratings
dominance, WWE’s Vince McMahon and WCW’s Ted
Turner engaged in a masterful game of one-
upmanship, and in the process, elevated WWE
Monday Night Raw and WCW Monday Nitro to all new
levels of pop-culture relevance.
WrestleMania Rewind — A comprehensive look
back at the most groundbreaking matches and
dramatic moments in WrestleMania history,
including never-before-seen footage and in-depth
interviews.
WWE Countdown — A one-hour, groundbreaking,
interactive, countdown series that puts the power
squarely in viewers’ hands by giving the audience
the chance to discuss and rank WWE’s most
spectacular Superstars, unexpected moments, best
catch phrases and more through digital polling and
social media interaction.
Coming in April: WWE
Legends House — WWE’s
greatest Legends reunite for a
new title – only this time,
they’re competing outside of
the ring. Imagine a beautiful
house in the suburbs –
perfectly furnished, with gorgeous landscaping, a
lovely pool and quiet, respectable neighbors. WWE
Superstars from the past including "Rowdy" Roddy
Piper, Tony Atlas and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will turn
the neighborhood upside down as the house staff
tries their best to keep these Legends on time, on
speaking terms, and out of trouble in this new reality
show.
WWE NXT — WWE Superstars and Divas of
tomorrow face off every week on WWE NXT, a one-
hour weekly show that features the brightest and
best of WWE’s rising stars. WWE NXT showcases the
Superstars and Divas from WWE’s Performance
Center as well as appearances from WWE Superstars
and Legends in an intimate setting. WWE NXT
broadcasts from the state-of-the-art Full Sail LIVE
venue on the Full Sail University campus in Orlando,
Florida.
WWE Superstars — A one-hour weekly show
highlighting the best of WWE Superstars and Divas
in heart-pounding matches. Features highlights from
all WWE programming, as well as a special glimpse
at everything going on in the WWE Universe.
Video On Demand
WWE Network will offer all WWE, WCW and ECW
pay-per-views as well as classic matches uncut and
uncensored, encores of Raw, SmackDown and WWE
Main Event totaling more than 1,500 hours of video
on demand at launch.
All episodes of original programming on WWE
Network will be available on demand immediately
after they premiere, allowing viewers to watch on
their schedule.
More WWE Network information
- Visit WWE.com/wwenetwork
- Get a sneak peek of what's on WWE
Network
- Frequently asked questions
- Get WWE Network on these devices
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