WWE Mixed Match Challenge (Facebook Watch) Thread

PTH2009

https://www.facebook.com/WWEMixedMatchChallenge/

Airs 16th Jan 2018 on Facebook Watch

single elimination mixed tag matches between Raw and SD superstars

Lord TSC

This sounds like it could be really fun


12-episode series
Tuesday nights beginning Jan.16 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. airing on Facebook Watch exclusively in the U.S.
Single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament to win $100,000 to support the charity of their choice
20-minute episodes
Fans will be able to directly influence and interact with the in-ring action, follow the rivalries and storylines in between events, and connect with one another as the drama unfolds

Participants: Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch, Alicia Fox, Bobby Roode, Asuka, Carmella, Bayley, Charlotte Flair, Braun Strowman, Jimmy Uso, Enzo Amore, Lana, Finn Bálor, Naomi, Goldust, Natalya, Nia Jax, Rusev, Sasha Banks, Sami Zayn, The Miz, Shinsuke Nakamura, a member of the New Day TBD by fan vote, and a male member of Raw TBD by fan vote.


I'd guess this could be Enzo and Nia Jax winning to do their story. But there could be some other fun teams too; Asuka and Strowman would be hilarious together :P

Lord TSC

https://www.facebook.com/WWEMixedMatchChallenge/videos/145877539525662/

First team announced. Brawn Strowman and Alexa Bliss.

EDIT: And a second

https://www.facebook.com/WWEMixedMatchChallenge/videos/145883532858396/

Bobby Roode and Charlotte also announced.

Agent Coulson

Strowman and Bliss is a great pick just for the visual alone I'd say she would just come to up his hip.

supremenovice

Balor and Bayley have great chemistry and definitely like eachother away from the ring, so it's an obvious pairing that the crowd will get into. Which is why it won't happen!

J. Marston

Becky and Balor! Irish duo to win it.

Pentecost

Finn and Sasha teaming up for this.

J. Marston

Rusev and Lana confirmed.

Lord TSC

J. Marston wrote: »

Rusev and Lana confirmed.

And they even announced it on Rusev Day!

Lord TSC

Jimmy USO and Naomi paired up.

Also, Anita Ajax and Apollo (who was added to replace Enzo).

Pentecost

Anita Ajax is a much better name for her

Lord TSC

Jesus, my iPad's autocorrect seems to be getting worse...

sky88

No idea if its true but seen on twitter that this will be us exclusively so that would be dissapointing if true

Loughc

sky88 wrote: »

No idea if its true but seen on twitter that this will be us exclusively so that would be dissapointing if true

It’s true. Facebook Watch is currently only available for the US.

Hopefully WWE will be able to air it on the network outside of the US even on a week delay.

Lithium93_

The Miz & Asuka the latest pairing revealed for the Mixed Match Challenge.

Lord TSC

That's a fun team.

Furious-Red

I can see Miz receiving a Asuka lock after they get eliminated

CastorTroy

I'm hoping we get to see some ineteractions with these teams. Though will they be on the main shows or exclusive to facebook as well? Lie will we have Asuka as a guest on MizTV on Raw?
I'd say it's a possibility if they need to promote it

Lord TSC

Alicia Fox and Goldust also announced.

Lithium93_

Shinsuke paired with Natalya.

sky88

Becky and sami announced

connemara man

What's with the partnerships? And having faces and heels team up? It's so random

sky88

connemara man wrote: »

What's with the partnerships? And having faces and heels team up? It's so random

Its one of the things im liking.

Im guessing there doing aa storyline were the gms are putting together best teams to win

sky88

This was really good both trying to turn each other

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/950853821902733312

paulie21

Carmella and Big E latest team announced

Agent Coulson

Furious-Red wrote: »

I can see Miz receiving a Asuka lock after they get eliminated

And selling it like a legend.

CastorTroy

So who are the favourites so far? I'm thinking Alexa/Braun vs Flair/Roode in the final.

If they don;t do a bit where Flair and Roode accidentally put on each other's robes, I'll be disappointed. Or even one puts on the wrong robe

DM_7

Sami with RKO hoody. Step up or down from the Sports Direct Lonsdale jacket he used to have?

sky88

https://twitter.com/MirrorSport/status/951515338105073664

Not sure how reliable since when has the mirror had coverage of wrestling but would be great news

Pentecost

The Mirror covers wrestling quite a lot these days if their Twitter is any indication.

Lord TSC

OMG! We're getting Balor vs Nakamura!

The brackets

ERG89

Zayn Lynch is like a made up name as a homage to David Lynch

CastorTroy

Becky out first round.

1 match a week? and how are they being recorded I wonder.

Furious-Red

CastorTroy wrote: »

Becky out first round.

1 match a week? and how are they being recorded I wonder.

Same with Nakamura

Loughc

CastorTroy wrote: »

Becky out first round.

1 match a week? and how are they being recorded I wonder.

It’s only a 20 minute show. Facebook live videos need to be short and snappy to keep the followers interested.

Furious-Red

Loughc wrote: »

It’s only a 20 minute show. Facebook live videos need to be short and snappy to keep the followers interested.

Wonder will they do them from a house show?

CastorTroy

Maybe it streams live after Smackdown? Though that would mean delaying 205 Live

I think first 3 matches will be won by Raw and the last 3 by Smackdown.

Loughc

Furious-Red wrote: »

Wonder will they do them from a house show?

Meant to be recorded live after Smackdown and they’re moving 205 live.

CastorTroy

Just see now on the facebook page

Catch WWE Mixed Match Challenge this Tuesday LIVE at 10 ET/7 PT

jaykhunter

sky88 wrote: »

Not sure how reliable since when has the mirror had coverage of wrestling but would be great news

@MirrorSport wrote:

"air on WWE Network in UK"

I am happy it'll get a Network release, but WWE region-locking content?! I don't like the sound of that. Unless they have a TV deal in place, that's wildly cu**y thing to do; there's no licensing issue... The article says "10pm Eastern, 3am UK Jan 19" so maybe they're just trying to seem more UK-centric...

sky88

jaykhunter wrote: »

I am happy it'll get a Network release, but WWE region-locking content?! I don't like the sound of that. Unless they have a TV deal in place, that's wildly cu**y thing to do; there's no licensing issue... The article says "10pm Eastern, 3am UK Jan 19" so maybe they're just trying to seem more UK-centric...

i think its more to do with facebook watch not being available here yet

Lord TSC

This pretty much confirms Bliss/Strowman are winning...a list of the charities being represented.

Mixed Match Challenge Charities/Teams

Americares helps save lives and improve health for people affected by poverty or disaster.
Represented by: Elias & Bayley

Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides the resources needed to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Represented by: Jimmy Uso & Naomi

Connor’s Cure raises awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research, in partnership with The V Foundation and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Represented by: Braun Strowman & Alexa Bliss

Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation initiative, inspires and connects girls globally through its leadership program that positions girls to be changemakers in their communities.
Represented by: Bobby Roode & Charlotte Flair

Global Citizen encourages the collective actions of people around the world with the goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030.
Represented by: Rusev & Lana

Hire Heroes USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
Represented by: Alicia Fox & Goldust

KaBOOM! is dedicated to making sure all kids get the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play.
Represented by: Big E & Carmella

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Represented by: Shinsuke Nakamura & Natalya

Rescue Dogs Rock is an animal rescue organization whose goal is to provide homeless, neglected or abused dogs the medical care they need and the loving home they deserve.
Represented by: The Miz & Asuka

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first and works toward the day when no children suffer from preventable causes. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States.
Represented by: Sami Zayn & Becky Lynch

Special Olympics is a global inclusion movement using sport, health, education and leadership programs every day around the world to empower people with intellectual disabilities.
Represented by: Finn Bálor & Sasha Banks

Susan G. Komen’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Represented by: Apollo Crews & Nia Jax

J. Marston

At least it's not Susan G. Komen.

So tired of Bliss' dominance though.

PTH2009

first match took place last night with Finn Balor/Sasha Banks vs Shinsuke/Natalya

cant find it on facebook

Jerichoholic

Balor and Nak were good, made me desperately want to see them 1 on 1. The other two were awful as usual. You're missing nothing.

Furious-Red

Who won?

Agent Coulson

Winners.

Finn & Sasha

sky88

Havent had a chance to watch yet how was beth on commentary?

CastorTroy

Enjoyed this week's. Was fun to watch. Probably the most personality we've seen from Braun and different than the monster character.

Furious-Red

Let me guess Braun and Bliss won

J. Marston

Asuka's reaction to Miz speaking Japanese is great...

https://streamable.com/su40p