Tag: WWE Network

Problems Between Steve Austin & Vince McMahon

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin did not travel to Santa Clara for WrestleMania 31 festivities. PWInsider Elite reports that Austin was scheduled  to fly into San Jose on the same flight with The Undertaker but Austin did not go. WWE even had an employee waiting to pick Austin up at the airport. WWE still thought he might show up because there was a room with his name on it backstage at Levi’s Stadium until mid-week.

There appears to be issues between Austin and Vince McMahon. One person close to the situation said they never seen Vince as angry about anything else. The rift between Austin and Vince reportedly has to do with Austin’s podcast on the WWE Network and Vince not liking some aspects of it. This is likely why  WWE Network is now carrying Chris Jericho’s podcast instead.

WWE also wanted Austin for the upcoming season of Tough Enough but he reportedly turned it down for an unknown reason. Some expect Austin to address his issues with WWE shortly.

Source: PWInsider Elite via WrestlingINC.com

Sting Addressed The WWE Universe After RAW

Sting addressed the WWE Universe after RAW exclusively on WWE Network. Sting said because of all the fans he felt right at home at WrestleMania. He said even though he came up short he was glad to finally say that he was there. Sting said he doesn’t know what the future holds. Fans chanted “Undertaker.” Sting said whatever opportunity WWE throws his way he will grab it but if WWE doesn’t throw him any opportunities then it is to bad and a crying shame as far as he is concern.

Bo Dallas interrupted and said he was a Sting fan when he was a kid and Sting even painted his face. Bo then went on to say that Sting loss his entire legacy at WrestleMania and all he has to do is BOLIEVE! Sting grab Bo and hit him with a Scorpion Death Drop.

WWE Network Exclusive After RAW Interview With Orton & Sting

In this WWE Network Exclusive Interview with Randy Orton and Sting following RAW last night, Sting had a message for Triple H. Sting said he has waited 14 years to be in a WWE ring and it feels great. Sting said he is going to take down Triple H at WrestleMania.

WWE Network Free February For New Subscribers

WWE issued the following statement on WWE.com:

STAMFORD, Conn. – Due to the tremendous response from fans to the free November promotion, WWE will again offer a free month of WWE Network to new subscribers during February  in advance of it’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 32 on Sunday, March 29. During the month of February, subscribers will have access to all of WWE Network programming, including a live podcast hosted by “Stone Cold” Steve Austin this Monday, February 2 featuring Triple H, and the all-new, live pay-per-view event WWE Fast Lane on Sunday, February 22.

“Last November, we offered a free month of WWE Network to new subscribers with great success, helping us reach the one million milestone,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer. “We are excited  to extend the same opportunity in February to those who have not yet subscribed, so they can experience all that WWE Network offers right before WrestleMania.”

On Tuesday, WWE announced that WWE Network had surpassed one million subscribers just 11 months after launch, making it the fastest-growing digital subscription service.

Like other digital subscription services, such as Netflix and Hulu Plus, fans are able to sign up for WWE Network online by going to WWE.com and can watch WWE Network on their TVs through connected devices such as Sony Playstation 3, Sony Playstation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku streaming devices as well as Smart Tvs, including Sony and Samsung. The U.S. English language version of WWE Network is available direct to consumers in more than 170 countries and territories, and recently launched in the UK and Ireland.

WWE Network’s one-of-a-kind programming includes all 12 WWE pay-per-view events LIVE at no additional charge, plus groundbreaking original series, reality shows, documentaries, classic matches, exclusive coverage of special events and more than 2,000 titles in its video-on-demand library.

 

WWE Network Reaches 1 Million Subscribers

F4WOnline reports that Monday was a huge day for WWE despite the #CancelWWENetwork trending after the Royal Rumble pay-per-view Sunday. WWE Network has reached 1 million subscribers.

Apparently far more users signed up for the WWE Network on Sunday and Monday than those who cancelled their subscriptions.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Alternative News Outlet InfoWars Reports On WWE Fans Upset Over Royal Rumble

The alternative news outlet which focuses on what many consider to be “conspiracy theory” views on current events has reported on the fallout following the Royal Rumble. Paul Joseph Watson, a writer for Infowars.com posted the below video. Infowars was founded by popular and controversial radio host Alex Jones.

In the video Watson mocks the outrage saying that people can get upset about sports and entertainment while not getting outraged about current events and politics.

Thousands Unsubscribe From WWE Network

As noted before, fans were angry about the Royal Rumble and crashed the WWE Network cancellation page after the pay-per-view. Over 274,000 people unsubscribed from the WWE Network.

WWE Network Cancellation Page Crashed By Fans After Royal Rumble

Fans were very upset when Daniel Bryan was eliminated from the Royal Rumble match. The cancellation for the WWE Network crashed after upset fans went to cancel their subscriptions after Roman Reigns won the Royal Rumble match.

No word yet on how many people have cancelled their subscriptions. It was trending on social media, #cancelWWENetwork was the number one trend on Twitter and still is one of the top trends on Twitter at the time of this post. It was also trending on Facebook as well.

WWE Network Not Airing Main Event Next Week

WWE Network will not be airing Main Event next Tuesday night and Santino Marella’s Royal Rumble Lottery Special will air instead.

As to why WWE Network will not be airing Main Event – is because of WWE’s existing deal with the Sky network. WWE Network will be launching in the UK and Ireland on Monday. WWE Network are unable to broadcast Main Event into those countries due to the Sky deal. WWE Network is unable to block certain content based on location.

Update: WWE Network launched early in the UK and Ireland and is available now.

PWInsider reports that there’s no estimate yet on when Main Event will return to the WWE Network.

Update: The current time frame for Main Event’s return to the WWE Network is late summer or early fall as geoblocking could be put into place by then so Main Event could be blocked in the UK.

WWE will continue to tape Main Event each week due to international commitments. It will also still be available on Hulu in the United States.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

 

Vince McMahon Critical Of WWE Locker Room During Steve Austin Podcast

Above is video of Vince McMahon talking with Steve Austin during the podcast that followed last night’s RAW on the WWE Network. Vince was critical of the talent in the current WWE locker room.