Jimbob Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The latest financial report has stated that we will be getting the US version and not tied to Sky in November. I guess we only have a few days to wait. If that's the case, then that's good. But even if Sky don't get the Network (probably find they are throwing money at the WWE, whom probably need it), i can see them impacting what the Network in the UK will be like e.g no live PPV's as Sky Sports have them. And if it's exactly the same, i'll keep the US Network as it's £3 cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowserBasher Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 News being released that we are getting the full version of the network from November 3rd. Best of all we get the free month too that is happening for new subscribers. And on top of all of that we get it for $9.99. That's dollars not pounds. So will be getting it for around £6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Actually, that's a very good deal. And one that i would consider swapping from the US to the UK version for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murr Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Now that I like the sound of. I'm going to be very swayed by that if they do add the PPV's to the Network. EDIT - So.. just checked on the WWE site, and people are indeed posting in the comments that they've received emails about the Network launching on the 3rd. Including the PPV's... They've listed the platforms that it'll be available on, but no mention of PS4 in UK.... This concerns me. That's the final piece of the puzzle for me to pull the trigger on this Monday night. Edited October 31, 2014 by Murr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Now that I like the sound of. I'm going to be very swayed by that if they do add the PPV's to the Network. EDIT - So.. just checked on the WWE site, and people are indeed posting in the comments that they've received emails about the Network launching on the 3rd. Including the PPV's... They've listed the platforms that it'll be available on, but no mention of PS4 in UK.... This concerns me. That's the final piece of the puzzle for me to pull the trigger on this Monday night. Reading it myself, i'm assuming it's coming for PS4 because it says "including". I would be assuming there it's every platform, including the named ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Does any one know if you can for so many months in advance? Or is it only a month by month thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 They used to have 6 month commitments in place, 6 months at $9.99. Recently, they had $12.99 month by month deals until now. Which it's now $9.99 a month rolling contracts. I don't think you can buy more than 1 month at a time anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 WWE Network will be available in the UK from 8pm tonight and we're getting the free month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Does anyone know how easy it is to cancel? Netflix its easy as pie, is it similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Does anyone know how easy it is to cancel? Netflix its easy as pie, is it similar? It seems now that the 6 month contract is gone its as simple as logging onto WWE.com, going to your account and then clicking cancel. Just seemed to be a lot of people complaining beforehand that they didnt realise it was a 6 month contract or that they were being charged despite choosing the free trial option. Lol, never mind: The launch of WWE Network in the U.K. has been delayed until further notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsly Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 ugh yeah just saw that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 What a fucking mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) What a bunch of morons. It's down to 2, maybe 3 things i believe 1 - Sky (or another broadcaster) has put a big, last minute offer for exclusive rights to the Network that not even the WWE could resist 2 - Server Issues, they couldn't handle the sign-ups they've had already or 3 - They are planning on cancelling the Network quietly. On a slightly funny side, i saw this on Twitter. Edited November 3, 2014 by Jimbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 It was reported that the WWE Network UK launch was delayed at the last minute due to negotiation issues with Sky. Sky has denied this on social media today. They are telling customers that it was WWE's decision to delay the launch and that the WWE Network is an independent service that they won't be providing. F4Wonline.com reports that WWE sources close to the situation insist that it was the ongoing talks with Sky that delayed the launch. http://nodq.com/wwe/417129816.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Knew it, Sky are cheeky buggers to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happenstance Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The WWE Network In The UK To Reportedly Be A Channel On Sky TV The WWE Network was scheduled to launch in the UK earlier this week, but fans were left disappointed when the launch was delayed. There was a lot of talk regarding why the delay happened, and all of it was related to negotiations with Sky TV. Sky TV is the home of WWE programming in the UK, and still runs the PPVs there. A Sky Sports customer service representative informed one of their readers that WWE Network will be launched as a Sky TV channel. The representative stated the following… “Yes, we will launch it as a channel with Sky TV. Currently we don’t have any details but it will be going to be soon… And you will be notified by adv, email or call.” This will be similar to the Canadian model, in that it will be a channel, but there is no other information available at this time. The Canadian version, through Rogers Cable, airs the schedule of streaming content and offers limited OnDemand content. http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/the-wwe-network-in-the-uk-to-reportedly-be-a-channel-on-sky-tv-details-inside-here ....and there goes my interest in the WWE Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowserBasher Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I no longer am believing anything until I hear some word from either WWE or Sky (or whoever runs the channel). We've been messed about way too much and no one seems to know what is actually happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 If this is true, who really owns the WWE. The McMahon's or the Murdocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pratty Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I don't think it's so much a case Of McMahon being a Murdoch puppet, simply WWE had a deal with Sky which probably gave them exclusive rights to broadcast WWE content, the network is probably a bit of a legal grey area. Sky likely argued the network it breached their deal and threatened legal action. Even if WWE could sucessfully argue that the network doesn't breach their agreement with Sky, it would still sour their relationship as the network undercuts Sky Box Office selling PPVs. The independant network was always going to take money out of Sky's pocket, I believe WWE have burned several bridges with PPV partners in the US already (they literally tell the viewer you're a fool to by PPVs outside of the network), I don't see why WWE thought Sky would be any different. To be fair to Sky they're well within their rights to call WWE on this, although it should have been forseen and sorted out one way or the other ages ago. I don't know how WWE didn't see this issue coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsly Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Apparently this is what they have done to the ring aprons for the current UK tour: covering up any mention of the WWE Network. lol. Edited November 8, 2014 by Helmsly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murr Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I went to the WWE show in Cardiff on Thursday night, was friggin awesome. Better than in May as this time we booked a hotel and stayed the night meaning I could get hammered drunk before the show, So we were a lot more rowdy and such in the crowd. amazing seats - And Paige actually retweeted one of my pics I tweeted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Not bad seats at all @Murr So, Sky are adamant they had nothing to do with the Network delay Sky TV has sent out emails to several fans stating that the WWE Network will not be its own channel on Sky in the U.K., and that the Network will be an online service. They also made sure to note that they signed a deal with WWE this year to broadcast their 12 pay-per-view events from January 2015 through 2019 "exclusively in the UK and Ireland." What i interpreted that as is Sky have made a 5 year deal for the PPV's and the Network probably won't have them, least not Live anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 So Survivor Series has just happened, and this happened. It happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmario Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 So Survivor Series has just happened, and this happened. It happened. Footage of that thing above happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanee Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I mother fucking marked out like it was the 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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