WWE Network Thread

Itssoeasy

Ageyev wrote: »

Yep. They turned off the geoblocking a few hours before it was due to launch and then blocked it again about 30-45mins before the launch time.

Yeah so those of us who have it will just have to do the same this time.

Agent Coulson

If the WWE really want to stop it they can do it very easily by blocking all payments made from non US credit cards.

Itssoeasy

brianregan09 wrote: »

I doubt it'll be as simple as turning off the geo blocking ? Surely they have that angle covered

I think it will be as that's the only thing stopping us from accessing it. It comes up wwe blackout when I've tried to access it with the us unblock and that will have to be changed before the 19th so.

Itssoeasy

Agent Coulson wrote: »

If the WWE really want to stop it they can do it very easily by blocking all payments made from non US credit cards.

PayPal ?

Agent Coulson

Itssoeasy wrote: »

PayPal ?

Just as simple US paypal accounts only.

Even if you set up a US Paypal account you will only be able to top it up with a US card.

brianregan09

So basiclly if i sign up now ....and then use us unblock , I'll be able to use it without UsUnblock from the 19th just seems too easy lol

Lord TSC

Is the presumption that we will or won't get PPVs?

I've no problem sticking with the US account and Unblock, given the two still work out cheaper than actually getting a PPV each month. But it would strike me as odd that Sky are switching everything to PPV right before the Network comes out, so wouldn't be at all shocked if we get a PPV-less version.

brianregan09

Vince himself said in the video everything starting with the royal rumble

The Ayatolla

When WWE did the "knee jerk" launch, I was able to access the network with my US sub in Ireland with no VPN.

I also emailed WWE about it and asked when the Network launched in the UK, could I use my US sub when "travelling to the UK" and they said I could.

Lord TSC

brianregan09 wrote: »

Vince himself said in the video everything starting with the royal rumble

Huh.

I wonder then if the price increase might be that Sky will be getting a little something extra as well then, to compensate the fact they basically are about to get **** on, but WWE want that exposure still....

martyos121

So the general consensus here is that most of us are sticking with our US subs and turning the VPN off? Seems too good to be true, WWE are no fools when it comes to taking money from people.

rovert

The Ayatolla wrote: »

When WWE did the "knee jerk" launch, I was able to access the network with my US sub in Ireland with no VPN.

I also emailed WWE about it and asked when the Network launched in the UK, could I use my US sub when "travelling to the UK" and they said I could.

I genuinely think WWE is focused on pumping up the number of subscribers as much as possible for Wall Street rather than revenue from the service in the near term. Just look at the free month deal they did in December.

The Ayatolla

martyos121 wrote: »

So the general consensus here is that most of us are sticking with our US subs and turning the VPN off? Seems too good to be true, WWE are no fools when it comes to taking money from people.

Stick with what you have. My sub doesn't renew until Feb 5th anyway so plenty time to test it out

The Ayatolla

rovert wrote: »

I genuinely think WWE is focused on pumping up the number of subscribers as much as possible for Wall Street rather than revenue from the service in the near term. Just look at the free month deal they did in December.

They're also obviously not worried about blocking usage.

Heck I've been sharing my login with 3 friends the last 6 months. And we've all watched PPVS simultaneously. Not saying it'll last forever but I'll take what I can get.

cena

So well all new ppv be on the network? well we get a free months trail

Ageyev

martyos121 wrote: »

So the general consensus here is that most of us are sticking with our US subs and turning the VPN off? Seems too good to be true, WWE are no fools when it comes to taking money from people.

Not sure sure about that as they have botched the Network launch (they pissed off US the cable companies and got dropped from some of them).

I do think however that Rovert's point about duking the stats is on point. They need subscriber numbers and the discount vs. Sky Box Office monopoloy will send people to the network.

http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/the-official-press-release-on-the-wwe-network-launching-in-the-uk-stephanie-comments

UPDATE: Stephanie McMahon spoke with The Sun about the launch, saying, “I think the beauty of the WWE Network is that there really is something for everyone…We have the most passionate fans in the world. The Network, as well as all of our programming is designed to give them a creative experience worthy of that passion.”

She added: “There are no differences with the exception of the price point – it is £9.99 in the UK and €12.99 in Ireland. We’re ready to press that button on January 19, just in time for the Royal Rumble.”

As to the company’s relationship with Sky, she said, “It is important to note we continue our very strong relationship with BSkyB and we are proud to be their partner. But the WWE Network is exclusively owned by WWE so it is important for subscribers to know they can only sign up via WWE.com.”

J. Marston

I'll be picking and choosing the months I get it depending on the PPV's so will the Wrestlemania month cost extra?

DM_7

Lord TSC wrote: »

Huh.

I wonder then if the price increase might be that Sky will be getting a little something extra as well then, to compensate the fact they basically are about to get **** on, but WWE want that exposure still....

The price point announced in the UK would suit sky. Alt of people like us would only pay to watch a big show like mania and had other ways of seeing the remaining shows anyway.

People will still buy the major shows from Sky if they are not that interested in a regular sub to the network. A lot of parents for example would but a PPV as a treat but wouldn't want a regular subscription and if they are not into wrestling wouldn't be aware of the Network.

hufpc8w3adnk65

J. Marston wrote: »

I'll be picking and choosing the months I get it depending on the PPV's so will the Wrestlemania month cost extra?

Thinking the same.. Might go month too month and pay with my O2 card

rovert

I am sure we all have limited budgets some way or another. Also you have things like UPC going up €7 or whatever, Water charges etc. Don't feel like you are obligated to subscribe to WWE as it is some religion or something. Ultimately it is up to WWE to keep you interested. You more than give them to benefit of the doubt watching Raw every week given how uneven the product can be 52 weeks out of the year. It is a business not a charity. Subscription services rely on people "forgetting" to cancel.

leggo

rovert wrote: »

Subscription services rely on people "forgetting" to cancel.

^^^

This. They shot themselves in the foot so much at the launch with the 6-month commitment. It just made people look for loopholes and think of how they'd want to get out of that commitment, whereas if they'd have gone cancel anytime from the get-go more people would've just kept the sub without thinking about it until each PPV comes around and they think, "Oh yeah, I can just watch that now. Handy!"

Lord TSC

Yeah, my Netflix account has ticked over for a few months now, barely used, but I can't be bothered to cancel it in case something comes on I want to see

brianregan09

Ok so with the impending launch i resubbed Haven't been on in ages can i get some recommendations ?

brianregan09

brianregan09 wrote: »

Ok so with the impending launch i resubbed Haven't been on in ages can i get some recommendations ?

Any NXT ppv is a good shout, along with the documentaries , Paul heyman , punks, foleys and bret shawn sit down all very good, I am also enjoying the rivalries section! Fully loaded 2000 is a great ppv also

The Ayatolla

Over the Edge 98?

Moneymaker

Vengeance 2005, Unforgiven 2006, Great American Bash 1989 and 1996, Starcade 1988, Spring Stampede and Slamboree 1994

brianregan09

Getting alot of errors when going to play certain videos

Itssoeasy

Sirsok wrote: »

Any NXT ppv is a good shout, along with the documentaries , Paul heyman , punks, foleys and bret shawn sit down all very good, I am also enjoying the rivalries section! Fully loaded 2000 is a great ppv also

Paul heyman ? Is this the newest one ? Or is something else ?

Itssoeasy

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Paul heyman ? Is this the newest one ? Or is something else ?

The newest one, very good stuff