Things that the WWE should include and avoid in the Network

Make Or Break

Just hours away from the Elimination Chamber, the WWE Universe is all set to witness history being made as the company sets their foot on the pedal to launch the WWE Network.

For starters who still have no idea as to what the whole hype is about, the WWE Networks in a 24/7 streaming service which boasts both scheduled programs and an on-demand library. The service will also include all the 12 WWE pay-per-view throughout the year for just $9.99 per month when a single PPV costs almost $60 outside the Network.

It will also provide original WWE Reality Shows, classic from WCW and ECW and uncensored content from the rich archives of WWE.

An average fan would’ve already started drooling by now reading this because it’s just that groundbreaking.

Arguably the biggest announcement after the Attitude Era, the Network however still remains as a gamble since it’s practically impossible to predict how the whole innovative move would affect the current product. It’s a break or make situation for the WWE as they need to make all the right moves if they are to survive for the long term after his. So let’s take a look at what all things that needs to be included and avoided from the Network.

Include: Paul Heyman’s Baby – The ECW

Satisfying the Extreme Needs

One might argue that we are going to get all the ECW matches on demand at the Network, but the fact is the deceased company deserves better.

ECW folded when it was on one of its high points and a major portion of the WWE Universe still has the extreme taste embedded into their blood. So giving the fans a weekly show that will take them back to the extreme days would be a great idea.

Since the current fans around 18-30 age barrier has no other option to see some violent wrestling in PG Era, this is sure to click at the Network.

A re-launch with the original episodes is going to satisfy the hardcore needs of the WWE Universe giving the creative writers more option to turn their current product a bit more family friendly.

Avoid: DVDs and the Documentaries

A valuable source of revenue

The WWE will see a big dip in their pay-per-view rates once the Network launches because of the luxurious offer it brings. Fans would be more attracted to pay a mere $126 per year rather than $720 for the pay-per-view which will bring down the revenue of WWE in some way possible.

Carriers would soon pull the plug on their contracts leaving WWE stuck with their Network.

Since the PPV revenue will diminish at one point or other, the one place that WWE can’t slip is the DVD section. They have been producing some classic documentaries throughout the year and giving out them free on the WWE Network would be suicidal.

Though the matches from the DVD’s will be available on demand the Network subscribers wouldn’t get the production brilliance and documentaries of the WWE which the company could use to their merit.