WWE NETWORK OFFICIAL 2012!

[Dizzy]

I'm guessing the mornings will be full of classic AWA, WWWF and NWA programming, the afternoons will be filled with kid-friendly programming while the late nights will feature Attitude Era programming. Like that, they have a bit of programming for everybody.

The primetime schedule is the wildcard here. I bet they will make a few Made for TV movies with WWE wrestlers. I bet they will also have Superstars on the network and hopefully a third brand too.

Due to Tough Enough not being picked up yet, they might even move that to the WWE Network too.

They could also add their legends' roundtables and also some documentary programming.

I'm guessing they can also do Saturday Night Main Event specials and other similar special events to boost their ratings.

The big question here is how are they going to compete with THEIR OWN programming on other networks? With Raw and Smackdown airing on USA and SyFy, what is WWE going to air Mondays and Fridays in those timeslots? Very curious to see how USA and SyFy react to WWE basically competing with themselves.

The promo said "Raw, SmackDown and all you're favorite WWE programming on one network"

My guess is Special TV events like "Saturday Night's Main Event" or "WWE All-Stars" will air on USA or Syfy. Similar to how the NBA has it's own channel with different content including games and highlights but the main primetime games air on TNT, ESPN and ABC. WWE could go with that format.

Either way, It's a direct shot at UFC because it's the exact same concept their using.

 

[ITALIAN NYC]

I have 2 questions about this.

First of all ..

1. Why would people wanna watch this when they can just go to justin tv , or watch most of the matches they wanna see on youtube?

2. Cable companies have to actually pick up the channel. If EVERY company doesnt pick up WWE tv , they risk people missing raw or smackdown , if they end up on the channel. Id say thats a risk .. right?

 

[trashboy]

I just hope we don't have to pay for it.. i hope it just becomes a regular channel on our cable.. that's the reason i don't and have never wanted to get the on demand stuff, if i wanna see something i can just go to youtube and see most of it for free..

i also hope they don't chop it up, hopefully it shows full complete episodes of Nitro, Thunder, Raw, whatever else they have on there.. .. of course, Chris Benoit's stuff will probably be cut out, so that whole part of the 4 Horsemen is gonna suck

and not to mention all the crappy dubs of themes, which was and is a huge part of a wrestlers entrance.. i can't stand the dvds when i hear a theme they never came out to

I wouldn't mind it so bad if they would, for example, dub Bret Hart's WCW themes with his WWF / WWE theme.. instead of that crappy production song they used .. sorry about the rant about themes, but i'm passionate about that stuff.. anyway, yeah, i hope this channel is cool

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

I LOVE IT. I think they should show old shows, kinda like how we see syndicated stuff on other networks. Original programming galore (think Confidential). Maybe some reality shows where we follow the wrestlers around. All sorts of shit they can do. I'm excited.

 

[trashboy]

I LOVE IT. I think they should show old shows, kinda like how we see syndicated stuff on other networks. Original programming galore (think Confidential). Maybe some reality shows where we follow the wrestlers around. All sorts of shit they can do. I'm excited.

uh, NO.. god i hope WWE doesn't ruin this channel by throwing in some reality shows.. we have enough of that crap on tv as it is.. it's nothing i want to see.. just give us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week of Nitro, Raw, Smackdown, Thunder.. and all the other organizations they have thrown in the mix.. that's all i want.. I'd love to watch WCW and WWF from the late 80s to early 90s

and hopefully, they do it in chronological order.. I'd hate one hour seeing, Cactus Jack in WCW and then the next episode of Nitro, you see Sean O'Haire.. play them in order, from start to finish..

 

[TWJC: The Beginning]

uh, NO.. god i hope WWE doesn't ruin this channel by throwing in some reality shows.. we have enough of that crap on tv as it is.. it's nothing i want to see.. just give us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week of Nitro, Raw, Smackdown, Thunder.. and all the other organizations they have thrown in the mix.. that's all i want.. I'd love to watch WCW and WWF from the late 80s to early 90s

and hopefully, they do it in chronological order.. I'd hate one hour seeing, Cactus Jack in WCW and then the next episode of Nitro, you see Sean O'Haire.. play them in order, from start to finish..

You think by "reality" show I mean Jersey Shore, Real Housewives of New York, etc. I don't, I mean more like the MLB reality shows where they followed the Phillies Pen or this year following the Giants. Just a glimpse into the wrestler's lives.

I think it'd be cool if they had like "Monday Night Nitro" on every Wednesday at 8 from the beginning. A special timeslot for every show ever starting from the beginning.

 

[HBK_EDGE]

You think by "reality" show I mean Jersey Shore, Real Housewives of New York, etc. I don't, I mean more like the MLB reality shows where they followed the Phillies Pen or this year following the Giants. Just a glimpse into the wrestler's lives.

I think it'd be cool if they had like "Monday Night Nitro" on every Wednesday at 8 from the beginning. A special timeslot for every show ever starting from the beginning.

I like where you are going with this I'd like to see some all access stuff similar to what ESPN just did with OU football and Alabama football last year and have done with several basketball programs for the ESPNU network. For example, maybe they could of followed the Miz as he went to wherever he went to promote the new WWE video game and what not.

Also, I'd like to see some biographical pieces done on major WWE superstars. Kind of like how YES Network does Yankeeography or whatever they call it. Another great idea would be around WWE Hall of Fame time have some specials with the all time great moments for each inductee. I know they will probably be plugging and playing a lot of old Wrestlemanias then but still.

I would love the idea of the WCW/NWA Saturday Nights coming on at 6:00 every Saturday night. Remember how that was such a big deal on the Rise and Fall of WCW DVD. There is so much they can do it is pretty exciting to see where they are going to go with it. With this and Longhorn Network I may not ever watch anything else.

Lastly I hope it is 24/7 WWE stuff and no please no paid programming.

 

[robbo316]

I really (really) hope Sky picks this up in UK, the UK is a very lucrative market for WWE, they have a LOT of fans over here who would watch a WWE Network. Then again, a few years ago we had The Wrestling Channel and that failed eventually.

The problem with TWC was their obscure shows, for a lot of people in the UK. I miss TWC, in fact, I missed it when it became the Fight Network, because so much changed, and I think that is what ruined it. They changed from being wrestling orientated, and became totally focused on MMA, with about 1 show a day on wrestling, and the rest being old MMA fights like PRIDE, it wouldn't of been so bad if it was UFC. But I agree with you that I would love to get this on Sky, I think thats the other thing as well, the WWE is incredibly popular in the UK, so I think a classics channel would do really well.

 

[The Future Rises]

Finally. I think it's gonna be a very enjoyable channel. I can't wait.

Here's what I would want :
-WWE Superstars
-WWE NXT
-Classic WWE shows and PPVs(sometimes depends on the upcoming PPV)
-Z! True Long Island Story(make Ryder limit it a little and not talk about WWE "burying" him)
-Exclusive stuff like interviews and segments.
-Dark Matches.
-Talk Shows for up and coming guys like Wade Barrett, Dolph Ziggler, and Alex Riley to help get them over.
-I also want to see a roundtable like segment just like they used to do with Bobby Heenan, Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes, and Vince McMahon back then. They can do it with Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, Jim Ross, Johnny Ace, Vickie Guerrero, Stephanie McMahon and Booker T. They can have wrestlers and legends as guests every now and then.

 

[mral82]

I'm glad for it but it better be just another channel addition and not a Pay Service like HBO, Showtime, Skinamax, Starz, The Movie Channel, Spice, or Playboy Channel. The Cartoons they can air are Hulk Hogan's Rock 'N' Wrestling and get the rights to air the Super Mario Supershow w/ Capt. Lou Albano. They should air old episodes of WCW Thunder on Wed or Thurs. Will we get classics like Tuesday Night Titans and Clash Of the Champions plus old skool WCCW, WCW, ECW. So right now I'm givin them a half of a thumb til we see it next year.

 

[mr_dna]

I could be a great Step show i think your probaly have

NXT
Superstars
Random Classic PPV
Random Classic Matchs
Moments in Wrestling History
Zack Ryders Show
Pre PPV show like heat used to be
Past & Present Superstar Interviews


Just a few thing i rekon we might see. I cant see either Raw Or Smackdown moveing to it.

As an idea for the New PPV side of it even know im from the UK i do hear alot of people moaning about the $40/$50 PPV prices so maybe if WWE charge a monthly FEE and include the PPV. Say $15/$20 Month ??

 

[Los666]

Hate to burst anybodys bubble, but any additional programming will not be "wrestling" related. Vince is still determined to crack the entertainment business so I'm expecting stuff like "Top Rope Theatre" to be on show at some point in 2012. Anyone want to reminise about how bad Top Rope Theatre was when it was on WWE.com?

 

[The Future Rises]

Hate to burst anybodys bubble, but any additional programming will not be "wrestling" or related. Vince is still determined to crack the entertainment business so I'm expecting stuff like "Top Rope Theatre" to be on show at some point in 2012. Anyone want to reminise about how bad Top Rope Theatre was when it was on WWE.com?

Hey man.. You never know. In WWE.com it's described as an "all squared circle experience". Plus the words "wrestling" and "wrestler" are being tossed around every Monday night on Raw. so I'm not buying this "we're not using the word wrestling anymore" thing it doesn't even look like it's happening right now. Maybe Vince considered it but didn't go with it after he realized how dumb it would be and all the dirt sheet wrestling sites took the consideration too seriously.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

I waaanntt

NXT and Superstars. My goodness, please, oh please. Its only fucking logical they would be, since WWE.Com // WWE Network....I mean, right? What sense would it make for original programming to not air there, if not live?

Recap shows, so, hopefully, if Jesus loves me, the recaps will be cut down on the live shows.

and obviously all of the classics stuff they already have on. Not sure how they would slot it all out, but it should be simple enough. Also, they could show WWE movies on it as well, the shitty ones they put out in theatres I mean. Also, the documentary portions of the DVDs, obviously something like a year after they are released, some such.

and yea, it will in all likelyhood be a premium subscription channel, but fuck it, id be more than happy to pay for it.

 

[SinCityBlitz]

I have 2 questions about this.

First of all ..

1. Why would people wanna watch this when they can just go to justin tv , or watch most of the matches they wanna see on youtube?

2. Cable companies have to actually pick up the channel. If EVERY company doesnt pick up WWE tv , they risk people missing raw or smackdown , if they end up on the channel. Id say thats a risk .. right?

1. I have a 67 inch HDTV sitting in my living room. I would rather watch WWE on that than my 24 inch monitor.

2. I don't see WWE pulling their shows off of USA and SyFy. They still make money off of those. I can't see USA letting them get away again. I could see Smackdown leaving SyFy though.


I would LOVE if this happens and DTV picks it up. With my DVR I can just pick and choose what I want to watch and when. Older ECW and WCW stuff would be gold. I can skip all the reality crap.

 

[King Patrick Star]

I am extremely excited about this news. The only way for this news to be better than what it is would be for the debut to take place on January 1st, 2012 with a WWE SuperShow. I would like to see the following shows on the W.

Monday – Raw
Tuesday – Smackdown
Wednesday – ECW
Thursday – NXT, Tough Enough
Friday - Superstars
Saturday – Saturday Night’s Main Event
Sunday – WWE Pay Per View

On Mondays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Red Brand. I’d like to see Bottom Line at 7 PM, and Heat at 8 PM as a recap show with extra matches from the prior week on Raw. Then of course, Raw live at 9 PM. Throughout the rest of the day, show episodes from the past. Show past episodes of Nitro.

On Tuesdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Blue Brand. I’d like to see After Burn at 7 PM, and Velocity at 8 PM as a recap show with extra matches from the prior week on Smackdown. Then of course, Smackdown live at 9 PM. Throughout the rest of the day, show episodes from the past. Show past episodes of Thunder.

On Wednesdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Purple / Black brand. I’d like to see the return of ECW, live at 9 PM, for 2 hours. Throughout the rest of the day, show episodes from the past. Show past episodes of ECW Hardcore TV and ECW on TNN.

On Thursdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Future. I’d like to see NXT, Tough Enough, hell, I’d even have a Divas Search TV show air on this day. Show FCW.

On Fridays, I’d like it to be open to the rest of the WWE. I’d like to see Superstars on Fridays, but instead of an hour long show, I’d make it two hours. Everything else for the day would be just that, random.

On Saturdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to WWE Specials. I’d like to see the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event, live for 2 hours, at 9 PM. The rest of the day can show past specials aired on free television. bios, round tables, documentaries, etc.

On Sundays, I’d like it to be dedicated to Pay Per Views. Every Sunday, just show all PPVs all day from the past. Then on the day of a Pay Per View, I’d show it on WWE Network for free. For example, if WWE TV were running right now, I’d show the September PPVs from the past on Sundays then cap it off with Night Of Champions 2011.

Now we all know this is unlikely to happen, but when I think of WWE TV, I think of WWE. Not just a TV station that shows cut up WWE DVDs edited due to content and time constraints. I want WWfreakinE. What are the chances of TNA Impact moving to WWE TV??

 

[thegreekhero]

I've been anticipating this for a LONG time. I mean, a channel with wrestling 24/7? That's a basic wrestling fan's dream. Although, I'm worried that there might be a fee. Nonetheless, this is what I think will go on the network:

-NXT & Superstars: They were moved to WWE.com because of low ratings on cable, so I think it would be reasonable if the E put these two shows on the network. I don't think anybody gives a damn about NXT anymore, but I for one love watching Superstars.
-Classic matches & PPV's: I know there is ClassicsOnDemand, but I feel like the network will be a replacement or an addition to C.O.D.
-Documentaries/Interviews: Very likely. In my vision, they might even start a WWE Talk Show... now that would be interesting.
-Attitude Era Shenanigans: Yes, for all those AE fans out there, they will put TV14 moments for you to relive. I feel like they'll put that stuff in at night, right after the time that the kiddies go to bed.

 

[Dizzy]

I am extremely excited about this news. The only way for this news to be better than what it is would be for the debut to take place on January 1st, 2012 with a WWE SuperShow. I would like to see the following shows on the W.

Monday – Raw
Tuesday – Smackdown
Wednesday – ECW
Thursday – NXT, Tough Enough
Friday - Superstars
Saturday – Saturday Night’s Main Event
Sunday – WWE Pay Per View

On Mondays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Red Brand. I’d like to see Bottom Line at 7 PM, and Heat at 8 PM as a recap show with extra matches from the prior week on Raw. Then of course, Raw live at 9 PM. Throughout the rest of the day, show episodes from the past. Show past episodes of Nitro.

On Tuesdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Blue Brand. I’d like to see After Burn at 7 PM, and Velocity at 8 PM as a recap show with extra matches from the prior week on Smackdown. Then of course, Smackdown live at 9 PM. Throughout the rest of the day, show episodes from the past. Show past episodes of Thunder.

On Wednesdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Purple / Black brand. I’d like to see the return of ECW, live at 9 PM, for 2 hours. Throughout the rest of the day, show episodes from the past. Show past episodes of ECW Hardcore TV and ECW on TNN.

On Thursdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to the Future. I’d like to see NXT, Tough Enough, hell, I’d even have a Divas Search TV show air on this day. Show FCW.

On Fridays, I’d like it to be open to the rest of the WWE. I’d like to see Superstars on Fridays, but instead of an hour long show, I’d make it two hours. Everything else for the day would be just that, random.

On Saturdays, I’d like it to be dedicated to WWE Specials. I’d like to see the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event, live for 2 hours, at 9 PM. The rest of the day can show past specials aired on free television. bios, round tables, documentaries, etc.

On Sundays, I’d like it to be dedicated to Pay Per Views. Every Sunday, just show all PPVs all day from the past. Then on the day of a Pay Per View, I’d show it on WWE Network for free. For example, if WWE TV were running right now, I’d show the September PPVs from the past on Sundays then cap it off with Night Of Champions 2011.

Now we all know this is unlikely to happen, but when I think of WWE TV, I think of WWE. Not just a TV station that shows cut up WWE DVDs edited due to content and time constraints.

I agree with everyone besides ECW. ECW is dead, let it stay dead. I think they do need to have a sports style concept of recaps/highlights. RAW recaps, SmackDown recaps like ESPN.

I want WWfreakinE. What are the chances of TNA Impact moving to WWE TV??

What are the chances of Obama being a woman?

This is great for wrestling either way. UFC moving away from Spike TV. WWE getting it's own network, Spike TV making TNA Entertainment their focal point, ROH getting on TV....somewhat.

It could be the start of a nice boom period.

 

[RicoLen]

So the clock is counting on when WZF creates a WWE Network sub-forum. After the launch next year all the content is going to be everywhere without a WWE TV forum to keep it all in one place.

Anyways.

I would hope that the current season of Raw & Smackdown both get play on the WWE Channel. If they have to do it a day later or in the same timeslot a week late, then so be it but they should both get play on both USA/SYFY and WWE.

I'm hoping to see weekly shows from FCW & OVW, as well as Raw & Smackdown & Superstars.

I kind of expect to see Raw & Smackdown continue sharing their A-list superstars from here on out, and Superstars or perhaps some new show becoming the new B-list original programming show.

Obviously you're going to see shows in regular timeslots, a ton of new shows like Zack Ryder's youtube show only taken to the next level. Even more movies, and a movie of the week for sure, starting with movies already made by WWE Studios as well as movies like No Holds Barred & The Scorpion King.

What I'm wondering is if WWE will end up hosting UFC? I suppose perhaps not only because one would assume Spike would get more viewership than that of WWE.

The best thing of all will be them showing AWA WCW & ECW in syndication in addition to Prime Time Wrestling, OVW & FCW and past seasons of Raw & Smackdown. I would assume those shows would have a daily timeslot rather than a weekly timeslot like the current season of Raw, Smackdown, NXT, Tough Enough, OVW, & FCW.

 

[ECW Sandman]

You know I was just thinking since WWE Network is coming in 2012 Maybe in 4 months in January ? maybe I think they should bring a show back from the past just like Superstars and the show I am talking about since someone said a talk show how about TNT Tuesday Night Titans seeing as WWE is doing films and some wrestler are guests on TV shows they can talk about there time on the move or there time doing the guest spot on a TV show.

 

[RicoLen]

You know a new show I'd like to see on the WWE channel would be Superstar Biographies. Basically a ripoff of A&E Biographies only on just wrestlers. Talk about how they got into the business, their career highlights and best feuds, important moments outside wrestling, etc.

 

[Tharper16]

What would be cool if they showed a wwe dvd on Saturday or a old Pay per View on sunday that would make a weekend really cool like if the hell in a cell ppv is coming up then they should show the hell in a cell dvd on saturday that would be awesome

 

[Smartie]

My ideas for the network :

A) I think a weekly live event aka house shows recap is a great idea. Pick the best matches of each week's house shows and also put stuff like Cena singing to the crowd or promos in it. Fans will like it, it will be awesome for people to see that divas and undercards can wrestle, and it also will be a great way to promote live events.


B) A sitcom, starring WWE talents. If they do it right, it can do wonders for them. I would love to watch a weekly comedy show involving R-truth and Santino.


C) Bodybuilding and work-out programs. : Almost every WWE superstaar has a ripped , lean muscular body, and we know they hit the gym 4-5 times a week. Isn't it great to have a program in which trainers are Cena, HHH, and for example Ziggler and they share the ways they remain in perfect shape for several years?


D) A worked-shoot talk show hosted by CM Punk or JR, and by appearances from superstars and legends of the past. It may sound funny but invite superstars of the past and have them talk about the funny stuff that happened when they were in WWE. It's a good tribute to the hardcore fans. And it's a good way to remind people that most of them don't die early.


E) Cartoons! A cartoon with Cena as the first character is gonna be a hit among kids. you know it.


F) Interactive shows when fans can communicate with superstars, especially the undercards. Game shows, or things like Zack Ryder show.

 

[ECW Sandman]

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My ideas for the network :

A) I think a weekly live event aka house shows recap is a great idea. Pick the best matches of each week's house shows and also put stuff like Cena singing to the crowd or promos in it. Fans will like it, it will be awesome for people to see that divas and undercards can wrestle, and it also will be a great way to promote live events.


B) A sitcom, starring WWE talents. If they do it right, it can do wonders for them. I would love to watch a weekly comedy show involving R-truth and Santino.


C) Bodybuilding and work-out programs. : Almost every WWE superstaar has a ripped , lean muscular body, and we know they hit the gym 4-5 times a week. Isn't it great to have a program in which trainers are Cena, HHH, and for example Ziggler and they share the ways they remain in perfect shape for several years?


D) A worked-shoot talk show hosted by CM Punk or JR, and by appearances from superstars and legends of the past. It may sound funny but invite superstars of the past and have them talk about the funny stuff that happened when they were in WWE. It's a good tribute to the hardcore fans. And it's a good way to remind people that most of them don't die early.


E) Cartoons! A cartoon with Cena as the first character is gonna be a hit among kids. you know it.


F) Interactive shows when fans can communicate with superstars, especially the undercards. Game shows, or things like Zack Ryder show





I Like some of the things that your pointing out A, and D The weekly recap for house shows would be a cool Idea it would be almost like WWF Presents Wrestling from MSG back in the 80's I Love It, and I really Love D A talk show they can bring back and revamp TNT Tuesday Night Titans although I was young at the time watching back now on WWE Classics On Demand I loved the concept of having wrestlers come out and like what I put in my post the revamp version would talk about WWE Movies and Feuds and a little bit of highlights when the guest is on and they talk about what happen and have like what it had back in the 80's a Vince McMahon type of host and a Lord Alfred Hayes sidekick me personally the two people I would have for the revamped version as hosts, co- hosts Jim Ross and Jerry '' The King '' Lawler Lord Alfred Hayes was a wrestler just like The King JR just like Vince never wrestled, To me it would be an awesome ( no pun intended ) to have a revamped TNT Tuesday Night Titans on WWE Network.

 

[Poop Master Flex]

I hope it pans out but I'm seriously wondering how they are going to fill all that time.

Lets talk about what they have now

RAW (2 hours)
NXT (1 hour)
Superstars (1 hour)
Smackdown (2 hours)
Tough enough (1 hour) seasonal not year round.

That's at BEST 7 hours a week of original programming.

Now they have a sick video library which can fill in some time here and there. Maybe show Superstars, Wrestling Challenge and Maple Leaf Wrestling on Saturday Mornings, TNT on Tuesday nights and hell even WCW Nitro before RAW every week, and you can even dip into WCCW, NWA and AWA classic weekly programming but that only takes you so far. They can't make a TV Network showing wrestling from 20 years ago 24/7, if they do that people will eventually get bored and stop watching (you can't watch repeats forever).

They will definitely need to make some original programming and have some real fun with it, if they don't they will certainly fail.

For example:

1) Fantasy Matchups - a show dedicated to fantasy matchups fans want to see but never will (like Kurt Angle vs. Bret Hart). Maybe make a 3D rendition of a match or even use wrestling figures and do it stop motion. Do a half hour a week and dedicate each episode to a different match, do a rundown of each wrestler, their history and do a quick 10 minute match showing it.

2) JR's wrestling showdown - like stump the schwab, where fans do a trivia like show and try to show off their knowledge against good ol JR and see if they know more than he does (like #2 but different).

3) FCW Wrestling - show FCW and their developmental wrestlers each week. I know they have a show but in select markets, get these young guys exposed on TV more.

4) A day with a wrestler - pick a new wrestler each week and shadow them throughout their day. Show their training regimens and anything else they do on a typical day leading up to a show. Show what these guys are like outside the ring

Obviously I'm not in the television business but its something that needs to be done. They will have to come up with new shows, some different ideas (even shows that have NOTHING to do with wrestling) or else the WWE network will fold faster than the XFL.