WWE Discussion thread- Raw/SD/PPV

[packman80]

Originally Posted by cdub6238

I don't know any details...but i don't remember him under contract in AEW...You might be confusing it with his run in TNA

There have been reports of "issues" between Callis and Scarlett, but no idea the details

Must have been TNA then as I really don't know anything of Kross career before WWE. But seems Callis has had issues with women before lot of people say. If any of it is true and Callis did have issues with Scarlett I can't see Kross and his wife wanting to go to a company he is at. If Kross would leave the WWE it seems TNA or Japan would be the likely places for him to go.

If Kross could career with how over he is with the WWE crowd perhaps going to TNA would be best with Joe Hendry counting down the weeks until he's heading to the WWE.

[JustinVerlander07]

PLE's going to ESPN from Peacock in 2026...$30 a month or $300 a year....

That sucks.

[packman80]

Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

PLE's going to ESPN from Peacock in 2026...$30 a month or $300 a year....

That sucks.

Though the $30 a month will be access to the entire ESPN streaming service

[Dacubs2]

Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

PLE's going to ESPN from Peacock in 2026...$30 a month or $300 a year....

That sucks.

That's when I will let my peacock subscription go bye bye

[scfa1975]

Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

PLE's going to ESPN from Peacock in 2026...$30 a month or $300 a year....

That sucks.

I just saw that as well. That blows. You need three streaming services to watch 3 different shows. Then a different service to watch the PLE's? Yeah no thanks.

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/esp...ts-1236479492/

[Jaypers]

I already have a Disney+/Hulu bundle account. Assuming ESPN's new DTC platform will be added to this and it's not going to cost me as much as $30 more per month to maintain, then I'm in. And I'll be cancelling my Peacock subscription once that deal is up. I rarely watch anything else on it, anyway.

[TXRunner]

Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

PLE's going to ESPN from Peacock in 2026...$30 a month or $300 a year....

That sucks.

Trying to figure out that if you already have the ESPN +, Disney +, Hulu bundle, is this just included in it or do you have to add it in. Not trying to pay for another add in above the Peacock pricing. And yes, Peacock subscription will be canceled after the change.

[Jaypers]

Another thing to consider is, as ESPN is owned by Disney, are the crowds going to be censored when they use four-letter words?

I'm guessing Michael Cole won't be saying "holy ****" anymore.

[scfa1975]

what I am reading is that the new ESPN streaming will be a standalone service at $29.99 p/month. You will be able to still access some ESPN related programming through the Disney+ bundle but not the same or additional content you get in the new ESPN+ App which includes the PLE's.

I give up with all this streaming garbage. I am ready to just drop everything

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by scfa1975

what I am reading is that the new ESPN streaming will be a standalone service at $29.99 p/month. You will be able to still access some ESPN related programming through the Disney+ bundle but not the same or additional content you get in the new ESPN+ App which includes the PLE's.

I give up with all this streaming garbage. I am ready to just drop everything

As pretty much said by others...i don't see how this is a good business model for WWE or ESPN...

Unless there are some sort of specialized "ESPN app" NFL/NCAAF/NBA games...what else would this be for?

Nobody is going to pay for a special app for "exclusive" sports interviews or podcast type shows or any of that junk...much less more behind the scenes/reality type crap from WWE...

I get it, WWE is a business all about making $$$, but they've went backwards

Hell the WWE network was only $19.99...and Peacock for most were $10/month or under...

Now it's gonna be $30?? Pfft

[Jaypers]

Originally Posted by scfa1975

what I am reading is that the new ESPN streaming will be a standalone service at $29.99 p/month. You will be able to still access some ESPN related programming through the Disney+ bundle but not the same or additional content you get in the new ESPN+ App which includes the PLE's.

If this is in fact the case, I'm out.

[no10pin]

I'm assuming this is also wrapped into their purchase of the NFL Network and Redzone?

[tnvolfan16]

Originally Posted by scfa1975

what I am reading is that the new ESPN streaming will be a standalone service at $29.99 p/month. You will be able to still access some ESPN related programming through the Disney+ bundle but not the same or additional content you get in the new ESPN+ App which includes the PLE's.

I give up with all this streaming garbage. I am ready to just drop everything

i may be wrong, but my understanding is that ESPN+ will get a new name and will have everything except live ESPN channels, including WWE events. If you subscribe to cable already, you will get everything included in your cable price. If you do not have cable, for $29.99 you will get everything ESPN offers. ESPN currently accounts for about $10 of a cable bill, and that figures in that it is cheaper when everyone pays for it, whether you watch it or not. i once read an article where they guessed that ESPN, if bought a-la-carte would probably cost between $25 and $30 per month, so these numbers are not far off

[scotthenrichs]

How I'm reading it, ESPN+ will go away. ESPN $29.99 is only for the people that don't get a big huge channel offering already (aka cable, Hulu Live, YouTubeTV, etc.). And if you already have ESPN through a big huge channel offering (cable, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, etc.) you will get everything this $29.99 service offers, including all the WWE PPV's.

IF this is the case, then this sounds fine by me. As someone who has YouTube TV already, IF I'd have to pay $29.99 more for WWE PPV's, then HHH can go to hell.

[Mandy1320]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

Another thing to consider is, as ESPN is owned by Disney, are the crowds going to be censored when they use four-letter words?

I'm guessing Michael Cole won't be saying "holy ****" anymore.

Not if you are able to verify your age by submitting a photo ID or participate in a face scan..

[Mandy1320]

Originally Posted by scotthenrichs

How I'm reading it, ESPN+ will go away. ESPN $29.99 is only for the people that don't get a big huge channel offering already (aka cable, Hulu Live, YouTubeTV, etc.). And if you already have ESPN through a big huge channel offering (cable, Hulu Live, YouTube TV, etc.) you will get everything this $29.99 service offers, including all the WWE PPV's.

IF this is the case, then this sounds fine by me. As someone who has YouTube TV already, IF I'd have to pay $29.99 more for WWE PPV's, then HHH can go to hell.

So they are showing PLEs live on ESPN (or ESPN2) cable?

[scotthenrichs]

Originally Posted by Mandy1320

So they are showing PLEs live on ESPN (or ESPN2) cable?

Not sure if it'll be that, or if they show them on the new ESPN app and you'll just have to log in with your cable credentials.

[TXRunner]

Originally Posted by scotthenrichs

IF this is the case, then this sounds fine by me. As someone who has YouTube TV already, IF I'd have to pay $29.99 more for WWE PPV's, then HHH can go to hell.

Same here. YouTube TV and their dang price increases, on top of having to add a $30 service for PLE's. Not going to happen.

[Mandy1320]

So, 2026 will look like:

-Raw on Netflix ($8/month)
-SmackDown on cable or Peacock ($11/month)
-PLE on ESPN app ($30/month)
-NXT on CW (cable or free the next day on the CW app in case you didn't know)

$50/month at the absolute cheapest for everything is pretty steep, honestly. But, I guess that's just business.

[RedLabelRecords]

I’ll be in my mid forties. I’m not paying $30 for wrestling shows.

[TXRunner]

Originally Posted by Mandy1320

So, 2026 will look like:

-Raw on Netflix ($8/month)
-SmackDown on cable or Peacock ($11/month)
-PLE on ESPN app ($30/month)
-NXT on CW (cable or free the next day on the CW app in case you didn't know)

$50/month at the absolute cheapest for everything is pretty steep, honestly. But, I guess that's just business.

Pretty soon it will be back to my youth days, only time I saw WWF was on SNME on NBC because our tv antenna could pick up the local NBC station. Headed that way again. LOL

[cdub6238]

It appears Kross and Scarlett HAVE been offered a new contract

[JustinVerlander07]

Originally Posted by Mandy1320

So, 2026 will look like:

-Raw on Netflix ($8/month)
-SmackDown on cable or Peacock ($11/month)
-PLE on ESPN app ($30/month)
-NXT on CW (cable or free the next day on the CW app in case you didn't know)

$50/month at the absolute cheapest for everything is pretty steep, honestly. But, I guess that's just business.

Apparently there are certain streaming services you won't have to pay for the ESPN App. I have Fubo and that is one that will not have to pay additional (until they of course raise prices)

[TXRunner]

Got around to watching NXT last night. I know she has cult following, but Paxley can go. Her and Sol were entertaining. Two very athletic woman. I know that Sol had a botch or two during the match, but when you try to do so many gymnastics type moves, bound to happen. I really liked that match and hope that Paxley gets some more opportunities in big matches. I almost thought they were going to give her the title last night to give her a little bump and also to further The Culling storyline.

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by TXRunner

Got around to watching NXT last night. I know she has cult following, but Paxley can go. Her and Sol were entertaining. Two very athletic woman. I know that Sol had a botch or two during the match, but when you try to do so many gymnastics type moves, bound to happen. I really liked that match and hope that Paxley gets some more opportunities in big matches. I almost thought they were going to give her the title last night to give her a little bump and also to further The Culling storyline.

Never saw the hype behind Sol Ruca...

She's definitely athletic, no doubt...but much like Grayson Waller...the finisher requires soooo much help from the opponent it makes them look bad, unless she's changed it