funny thing is I already had the US network, its like the principle of the matter
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I think it was kind of inevitable, Mcmahon and Murdoch trying to hash out some sort of agreement was never going to end well.
I get a weird feeling that WWE were trying to call a bluff, or vice versa and at the last minute someone has said something.
What sort of bluff?
@Big-Red just found this...
WWE was expected to launch the WWE Network today for fans in the UK. Within the hour of the launch, WWE announced via social media that the launch has been delayed until further notice.
WZ has spoke with sources inside WWE who have informed us the delay was caused by a legal matter with Sky Sports.
For those unfamiliar, Sky Sports is the carrier of WWE pay-per-view content in The UK. A 2015 contract had already been negotiated upon for the distribution and payment of the WWE PPV’s. It seems Sky Sports has been disputing WWE over the legalities of the Network and its interference on their agreed upon deal. This has been the cause of the numerous delays for the information and launching in the UK stemming back to the original 10/1 launch date.
What is not yet clear is the probable communication breakdown with WWE announcing a launch to happen today, and then at the last minute having to delay it, again, appearing to be caused by Sky Sports.
A source in WWE told us the company could buyout the deal with Sky Sports but it would be a costly hit and potentially not worth it financially considering the Network hasn’t had as much financial success anywhere in the world as originally hoped.
Specifically, the new deal between WWE and BSkyB mandates all WWE PPV events will air on Sky Sports Box Office. Up until this year, 4 pay-per-views would air on Sky Sports at no extra charge for people who have the channel, while the remaining shows were on Sky Box Office at £14.95 per event.
We’re hoping to bring you more information as soon as we get it.
WWE was expected to launch the WWE Network today for fans in the UK. Within the hour of the launch, WWE announced via social media that the launch has been delayed until further notice.
WZ has spoke with sources inside WWE who have informed us the delay was caused by a legal matter with Sky Sports.
For those unfamiliar, Sky Sports is the carrier of WWE pay-per-view content in The UK. A 2015 contract had already been negotiated upon for the distribution and payment of the WWE PPV’s. It seems Sky Sports has been disputing WWE over the legalities of the Network and its interference on their agreed upon deal. This has been the cause of the numerous delays for the information and launching in the UK stemming back to the original 10/1 launch date.
What is not yet clear is the probable communication breakdown with WWE announcing a launch to happen today, and then at the last minute having to delay it, again, appearing to be caused by Sky Sports.
A source in WWE told us the company could buyout the deal with Sky Sports but it would be a costly hit and potentially not worth it financially considering the Network hasn’t had as much financial success anywhere in the world as originally hoped.
Specifically, the new deal between WWE and BSkyB mandates all WWE PPV events will air on Sky Sports Box Office. Up until this year, 4 pay-per-views would air on Sky Sports at no extra charge for people who have the channel, while the remaining shows were on Sky Box Office at £14.95 per event.
We’re hoping to bring you more information as soon as we get it.
Sky telling wwe they'd pull out or something.
Look who's decided to show his face.
Cut a heel promo on Sky, Vince.
Cut a heel promo on Sky, Vince.
woah woah woah, spoiler it dude, some of us are watching in the morning
Stay out then ffs. No spoilers once its aired.
I only came in because we were having a discussion, rude!
Ignoring spoiler rules sets me off
Right, i'm out now. i'll be back tomorrow, enjoy the show.Ignoring spoiler rules sets me off
Please don't let Orton turn face!
Ooohhh this is exciting! Finally some spice in RAW! I'm loving it.
Regarding the Network in the UK - why don't they just let Sky show the live PPVs and leave the network to show its back catalog?
Waste of £2, as it's a web based using the Hola app is enough.
Why do people keep talking about Sky?
It's nothing to do with them. Why would Sky leave it so late?
It's nothing to do with them. Why would Sky leave it so late?
Because the main appeal of it is for the PPVs. That's WWE's entire selling point.
Watch Vinnie Mac not realise Ireland is a separate country and forget to get it certified here too.
Does the hola app work? Do you experience any drop outs or anything?
An ex flatmate used it for the app without any issues. I assume it still works, but haven't been watching wrastlin' for a while now. It works fine for me on other streaming services though.
hmm, for me the back catalog is the main appeal.
Raw was quality. I'm all for a different approach with Orton but not sure how I feel about crazy loose cannon tweener Orton considering that's exactly what Ambrose is.
So that's the seeds for Orton vs. HHH at Mania then... which I'm not against. If they're also going to go Batista vs. Brock, I wonder where that leaves Cena? up against Rollins maybe? or even Rusev? There's also Ambrose and possibly Bryan to work in somehow...
Batista/Lesnar will absolutely bomb and if they've even considered it they're crazy. Still expect it'll be Reigns against him unless Bryan somehow makes a recovery which looks highly unlikely right now (unless he makes one of the surprise returns at the Rumble, which would be pretty immense).
that'll be two triple threats in a row then.The problem with Batista last year was Bryan, this year, there isn't a Bryan equivalent... and Batista will come hot of the heels of the biggest film of the year, so I can see them going for the face push once again.
Totally forgot about Reigns... which isn't a good sign....
Totally forgot about Reigns... which isn't a good sign....
That'll have negligible impact. He's not good enough to main event the biggest show of the year and the fans won't take it.
Who says Batista will even come back?
I think he's easily good enough. His pedigree from his career so far shows that. Like AN said people pissed on Batista because they knew his return meant Bryan didn't win the Rumble like they we're hoping for and his return confirmed that which then made then cry that Bryan was getting buried.
Now that that's no longer a factor and since nobody wants to see lesnar cena or lesnar reigns just yet then lesnar Batista is the only other decent matchup bar lesnar orton, and we don't know how/when orton Rollins is going to finish yet.
Now that that's no longer a factor and since nobody wants to see lesnar cena or lesnar reigns just yet then lesnar Batista is the only other decent matchup bar lesnar orton, and we don't know how/when orton Rollins is going to finish yet.
Apparently Batista is fully booked with movie stuff for the foreseeable future. Also, he is extremely pissed off with how he was booked last time (his interview on Jericho's podcast was quite interesting when he talked about this)
I'm gonna have to disagree. He's been gone too long, it would be like us bringing Scholes back again and expecting him to still be amazing.
I can definitely see where you're coming from, but I don't think it would be that big a deal. Two big guys in the ring doesn't usually lead to a fast paced intense and technical match that would require staying on top of your game in my opinion. He's still in great shape and his conditioning can be worked on between now and then. The match will build itself around stare downs and the odd brawl and he'd only be required to work on his bumps, moves and conditioning in the meantime.
Also, I'd much rather see someone who can flippy shit than two big guys going at it.
That's not the issue though, the issue is that nine times out of ten the crowd will shot on that match. IF, and personally I don't think for one moment they will, they actually went with this I'd expect they'd try to build it almost MMA fight style. Another issue is that nobody wins coming out of it. Batista beats Lesnar? So the guy who beat the streak gives the rub to a guy that's a part timer and doesn't need it? Lesnar beats Batista? That accomplishes what exactly? Having two part timers at the biggest show of the year going at it for the title?
It just makes no real sense and even if Batista comes off of the movie stuff hot as hell, this match isn't going to suddenly be some massive dream for people that will sell the show big time. People might be against Reigns but whether you love him or hate him, it's clear he's got a big future in the company and for me Reigns/Lesnar would actually be a better match. Bryan/Lesnar is the dream but the harsh reality is that unless they're really pulling the wool over our eyes and having Bryan return at the Rumble as a surprise, he's not going to be healthy in time.
I don't think they will though. The only reason they did in the first place is because they knew that Batista returning for the Rumble meant that Bryan wasn't going to win it like they dreamed of. I don't think the crowd would have shit on Batista at all if it wasn't for the fact that he was returning to win the Rumble after a long time out when everybody wanted it to be Bryan. The crowd shit on Mysterio too. The crowd shit on anything and everything that had the slightest hint of holding Bryan back at that moment in time.
Lesnar could beat Batista, cement his status as the badass who can take all comers before losing later on to the up and comer. If it's Reigns as it's rumoured to be then this is perfect as he needs a little bit more time it seems especially as his injury has killed his progression with him being off TV.
Orton's gone for a movie, I think. Not sure if he's booked for Survivor Series too.Again for SS, the big push will be Authority vs Cena. The other rivalries will lead to the same.
Authority vs Cena
Bray vs Ambrose
Rollins vs Orton
Henry vs Big Show
Rusev vs Ryback
which kinda makes me think the real deal would be HHH vs Cena. The clash of the captains. I'm leaning towards this more and more.
I think Reigns' injury may have done him a favour with the crowd response, he was getting stale and he'll be a lot fresher now than when he got the injury. Hopefully he can push on and work on his in ring capabilities a bit before he actually returns.
When is he due back?
When is he due back?
WWE network would pick up if the product got hot again. The problem is, Authoritys main talkers are Steph and HHH. Whilst Corporation back in the day, whilst it had Shane and Vince talking, also had Rock and HHH talking when they were part of it. Rollins hardly talks when hes in the ring with them, just stands as a background player.
Also too many part-timers. Talk of Rock, Batista, Brock, maybe Undertaker returns, maybe we will find a role for Sting, theres talk of Austin back one day. Might have HHH have a match again. Thats an awful lot of part-timers on their biggest show who will then hardly be used in the following shows which are more important in terms of long term and interest for fans.
Also too many part-timers. Talk of Rock, Batista, Brock, maybe Undertaker returns, maybe we will find a role for Sting, theres talk of Austin back one day. Might have HHH have a match again. Thats an awful lot of part-timers on their biggest show who will then hardly be used in the following shows which are more important in terms of long term and interest for fans.
Main event for Mania is HHH v the Rock as I got sourced from my buddy who used be part of the WWE.