WWE issued a new survey asking WWE Network Subscribers about what types of programming and features they would be interested in watching as part of a premium price on a tier network. Here is what they sent out:
New Reality Shows: Reality shows featuring life on the road for WWE Superstars, an insider’s view of WWE Superstars’ intense training and workout regimens, WWE Superstar “Cribs”, WWE-style “Apprentice” to win a job at WWE, or WWE Legends’ House Season 2 – Attitude Era
Tournaments: New in-ring tournaments such as a Pro Am style tournament (WWE vs. NXT), a Lucha tournament, a tag team tournament, or King / Queen of the Ring tournaments Other Promotions: Historic and new programming from ICW, PROGRESS, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, or other regional Indie promotions
WWE “Director’s Cut”: Shows that put a new twist on classic content such as WWE Legends narrating historic pay-per- views or current WWE Superstars providing their perspective and analysis of classic matches and events
Audio Channel: A section of WWE Network for “listening only” that provides audio play- by-play of pay-per- views, music playlists, “sports radio” style call-in shows and podcasts
House Shows: For the first time ever, get a live, ringside view of select WWE house shows TV-14 In-Ring Show: A “new” weekly version of ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) or other “edgy” new promotion rated TV-14
Original Scripted Comedies: Comedies such as WWE Superstar Roasts, Southpaw
Regional Wrestling, or WWE’s version of “The Office”
Ring of Honor: Historic and new programming from Ring of Honor
Original Scripted Dramas: Wrestling-themed series inspired by wrestling’s colorful and rich history such as WWE’s version of Game of Thrones
Special Live Events: Special one-time live events from unique locations around the world featuring an unexpected main event
TNA: Historic and new programming from TNA / Impact / Global Force Wrestling
Local Tournaments: Tournaments that take place in your home country featuring local talent similar to the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament which took place in England this year
Download To Go: Ability to download content and watch “offline”
Personalization: Ability to create custom playlists and change the look and feel of your WWE Network interface with options that represent your favorite WWE Era and Superstars
Alternate Audio: Choose your favorite pay-per- view commentator team – for instance, you can hear “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Jerry Lawler call a live pay-per- view
Ratings / Comment System: Ability to “rate” shows or matches (e.g. 0 – 5 stars), add comments, or mark “favorite” moments
Social Viewing: Set up a “movie theater mode” to watch virtually with friends or participate in a live event on Facebook where you can chat with other fans
Social Sharing: Ability to share playlists, clips, or favorites on social media (Facebook, YouTube, etc.)
Alternate Viewing Options: The ability to watch WWE in-ring shows using alternate camera choices (e.g. gorilla cam, drone cam, Go-Pro camera), 360 views or select higher or lower resolution options
Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality: The ability to watch current or historic WWE content in a way that makes it seem as if you are actually sitting ringside and experiencing an event, such as WrestleMania, live and in person, using special computer generated effects and equipment like a headset
Loyalty Program: Get rewards such as t-shirts, collectibles and ticket upgrades using loyalty points earned from the length of time you have been a WWE Network premium subscriber or your time spent viewing
Early Access to Live Event Tickets: Exclusive early access to live event tickets before going on sale to the public
Free Shipping: Free shipping on WWEshop.com orders
Preferred Pricing: Special offers for WWE VIP events and products including Meet & Greet discount packages and special offers on products from WWE sponsors
Get Breaking News First: Be the first to receive WWE breaking news, before it’s posted on social media, WWE.comor shared with other outlets
Sweepstakes Entries: Automatic sweepstakes entry to win WWE event tickets, VIP meet-ups, merchandise, or unique WWE experiences such as a chance to appear on a Network show fan Voting: Special opportunities to vote on match participants, Hall of Fame inductees, Slammys winner, or other WWE events
Early Access to New Merchandise: Exclusive early access to new WWE merchandise on WWEShop.com, such as T-shirts and hats, before it goes on sale to the public
Monthly “inside WWE Headquarters” Conference Call: Ability to listen in to a conference call with WWE executives such as Triple H or Stephanie McMahon
