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- WWE is now touting 1,000 hours of content for the WWE Network when it launches. At their announcement back in January, they promised 1,500 hours of footage at launch. The 400 pay-per-views alone will come close to 1,000 hours. As noted, more content will be added frequently but it looks like they're launching with just 1,000 hours of content.

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- More DISH Network customers are reporting that they have called customer service about the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view and were told that they cannot order it. One customer was offered the next UFC pay-per-view and others have been told they can order TNA Lockdown.

WrestlingCorner.de berichtete bereits vor wenigen Wochen, dass noch nicht bekannt ist, ob der WWE Elimination Chamber 2014 Pay-Per-View direkt zum Start des WWE Network abrufbar sein wird. Bekanntlich findet der WWE Elimination Chamber 2014 Pay-Per-View nur einen Tag vor dem Start des WWE Network statt, was dazu führen könnte, dass sich viele US-amerikanische Wrestlingfans den Pay-Per-View im Voraus erst gar nicht bei ihren Pay-Per-View Anbietern bestellen und ihn anschließend direkt mit nur einem Tag Verzögerung via Abo auf dem WWE Network zu einem deutlich günstigeren Preis anschauen werden.

Nun berichtet James Caldwell von PWTorch, dass ihm seitens der WWE mitgeteilt worden ist, dass der WWE Elimination Chamber 2014 Pay-Per-View nicht zum Start vom WWE Network verfügbar ist, sondern erst exakt 30 Tage später auf dem WWE Network abrufbar sein wird, um das oben genannte Szenario zu vermeiden.

(Quelle: PWTorch)

Die WWE hat heute in einer offiziellen Pressemitteilung das Programm Line-Up vom WWE Network veröffentlicht:

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WWE NETWORK ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING LINEUP

STAMFORD, Conn., February 19, 2014 – WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, has unveiled its programming lineup, which is highlighted by WrestleMania® 30 on Sunday, April 6 at 7 pm ET live from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

In addition, for the first time ever, the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will air live in its entirety on Saturday, April 5 at 9 pm ET on WWE Network. This year’s current inductees include The Ultimate Warrior, Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Lita. A one-hour special will also air on USA Network on Monday, April 7, immediately following Monday Night Raw®.

WWE Network will officially launch on Monday, February 24 at 9 am ET and fans will instantly have access to live programming and the most comprehensive WWE video-on-demand library upon signing up exclusively at WWE.com.

WWE Network will be available through the WWE App on TV via connected devices including Roku streaming devices, Sony PlayStation® 3, Sony PlayStation® 4 and Xbox 360. WWE Network will also be available through the WWE App on iOS devices, including Apple iPad and iPhone, Amazon’s Kindle Fire devices and Android devices, as well as on desktops and laptops via WWE.com.

The programming line-up on WWE Network includes:

WrestleMania 30

WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 30, will air live on Sunday, April 6 at 7 pm ET from New Orleans. More than 70,000 fans from all 50 states and more than 30 countries are expected to converge on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with millions more watching around the world. Current WWE Superstars will be joined by a host of WWE Legends for a celebration 30 years in the making.

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

For the first time ever, the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will air live in its entirety on WWE Network on Saturday, April 5 at 9 pm ET from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. This year’s current inductees include The Ultimate Warrior, Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Lita.

Live Monday Night Raw Pre-Show and WWE Raw Backstage Pass

A live, 30-minute RawPre-Show will air each week and premieres on Monday, February 24 at 7:30 pm ET.

WWE Raw Backstage Pass will air live each week immediately following Monday Night Raw, providing analysis of the night’s action and exclusive backstage interviews. The premiere will air on Monday, February 24 at 11:05 pm ET.

Friday Night SmackDown® Pre-Show and WWE SmackDown Backstage Pass

A 30-minute pre-show for SmackDown will air each week and premieres on Friday, February 28 at 7:30 pm ET.

WWE SmackDown Backstage Pass will air each week immediately following SmackDown, providing analysis of the night’s action and exclusive backstage interviews. The premiere will air on Friday, February 28 at 10 pm ET.

WrestleMania® Rewind

WrestleMania® Rewind will provide fans with a comprehensive look back at the most groundbreaking matches and dramatic moments in WrestleMania history. The series premieres on Tuesday, February 25 at 9 pm ET with a sneak peek on Monday, February 24 at 9 am ET.

WWE Countdown™

A one-hour, groundbreaking, interactive, countdown series that will put the power squarely in viewers’ hands by giving the audience the chance to discuss and rank WWE’s most spectacular Superstars, unexpected moments, best catch phrases and more through digital polling and social media interaction. The series premieres on Tuesday, February 25 at 10 pm ET with a sneak peek on Monday, February 24 at 10 am ET.

WWE Legends’ House™

WWE’s greatest Legends reunite for a new title – only this time, they’re competing outside of the ring. Imagine a beautiful house in the suburbs – perfectly furnished, with gorgeous landscaping, a lovely pool and quiet, respectable neighbors. WWE Superstars from the past including Rowdy Roddy Piper, Tony Atlas and Hacksaw Jim Duggan will turn the neighborhood upside down as the house staff tries their best to keep these Legends on time, on speaking terms, and out of trouble in this new reality show. The series premieres on Thursday, April 10 at 8 pm ET.

This is NXT®

A one-hour special that will take viewers inside the action-packed world of tomorrow’s WWE’s Superstars as they aspire to become the future of WWE. Featuring behind-the-scenes moments and in-ring action from WWE’s Performance Center, fans will get up close and personal with the next generation of Superstars. The series premieres on Monday, February 24 at 11 am ET.

NXT ArRival™

WWE Network’s first live in-ring event will air on Thursday, February 27 at 8 pm ET. The live special will showcase the brightest and best of WWE’s rising stars from WWE’s Performance Center, as well as appearances by WWE Superstars John Cena®, Sheamus®, The New Age Outlaws and WWE Legends Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.

Thirty minutes prior to the event, the NXT ArRival Pre-Show will air at 7:30 pm ET and include exclusive interviews and appearances by NXT Superstars, WWE Superstars and Legends.

WWE NXT®

Each Thursday at 9 pm ET, WWE Superstars and Divas of tomorrow face off on WWE NXT, a one-hour, weekly show that features the brightest and best of WWE’s rising stars. WWE NXT showcases the Superstars and Divas from WWE’s Performance Center as well as appearances from WWE Superstars and Legends in an intimate setting. WWE NXT broadcasts from the state-of-the-art Full Sail LIVE venue on the Full Sail University campus in Orlando, Florida. The series premieres on Thursday, March 6 at 9 pm ET.

WWE Superstars®

A one-hour, weekly show highlighting the best of WWE Superstars and Divas in heart-pounding matches. The show will also feature highlights from all WWE programming, as well as a special glimpse at everything going on in the WWE Universe. The series premieres on Thursday, February 27 at 10 pm ET.

Beyond the Ring™

An all-access pass to the fast-paced action of WWE’s home video library. With classic matches and groundbreaking biographies of WWE Legends, fans will have all the action from WCW®, AWA®, ECW® and WWE right at their fingertips. The series premieres on Saturday, March 1 at 8 pm ET.

Best of Raw

Every Wednesday at 9 pm ET, Best of Raw will feature the most memorable episodes from the longest-running weekly episodic show in television history. Each week, see some of the most incredible matches and controversial moments featured over the years on Monday Night Raw. The series premieres at a special date and time on Thursday, February 27 at 4:30 pm ET.

Best of SmackDown

For more than a decade, Friday Night SmackDown has brought amazing action and memorable moments to the WWE Universe. On Saturdays at 1 pm ET, WWE Network will showcase the most exciting episodes of SmackDown. The series premieres on Saturday, March 1 at 1 pm ET.

Expansive Video-On-Demand Library

In addition to live and original programming, fans will have access to the most comprehensive WWE video-on-demand library the instant they subscribe. WWE Network will offer all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views as well as encores of Raw and SmackDown® totaling more than 1,500 hours of video on demand at launch.

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(Quelle: WWE)

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- WWE issued the following statement this evening in regards to DISH Network and the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view:

"WWE is pleased that the majority of our cable and satellite Pay-Per-View distributors are giving our fans an option to purchase traditional Pay-Per-Views as we prepare to launch WWE Network on Monday, February 24. Unfortunately, DISH will not be doing so. We hope DISH will reconsider for this Sunday's Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View event and especially for WrestleMania 30."

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- As noted earlier, WWE confirmed in a statement today that DISH Network will not be carrying the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. DISH has released a statement to Zap2It and says they will continue to consider the value of WWE pay-per-view on an event-by-event basis:

"WWE has chosen to launch a 24/7 online network, without its TV partners, that includes all of its pay-per-view events. As WWE enters the increasingly fragmented media world by themselves, DISH will continue to consider the value of WWE pay-per-view on an event by event basis. DISH continues to provide a variety of WWE programming, including 'WWE Raw' on USA, 'WWE Smackdown' on Syfy, 'WWE Main Event' on Ion and 'WWE Total Divas" on E!. At this time, WWE pay-per-view events are not available on DISH."

DISH also posted the following on their Facebook page:

"DISH will not offer the ‘WWE Elimination Chamber’ PPV on 2/23. WWE is not willing to adjust their PPV costs to satellite and cable companies, which is unfair to their customers. We need to re-focus our efforts to support partners that better serve DISH customers. Other satellite and cable companies, including DIRECTV, have also expressed they may no longer provide WWE PPV events in the future."

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WWE's website has revealed another question for the WWE Countdown show on the Network. This one asks fans about the greatest tag team of all time. The options are:

* Edge and Christian
* The New Age Outlaws
* The Rockers
* The Legion of Doom
* The British Bulldogs
* The Dudley Boyz
* Demolition
* The Rock 'n' Sock Connection
* The Fabulous Freebirds
* The Hardy Boyz

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DISH Network stands to lose just around $460,000 for not carrying WWE's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

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Replays of RAW and SmackDown will not be available on the WWE Network. The Network FAQ states that only "the best of RAW and SmackDown from 2012 and 2013" will be available.

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While WWE's footage featuring the late Chris Benoit is featured in its original form on the WWE Network, an advisory is shown prior to some content showcasing the late wrestler, as well as non-PG content.

It reads, "The following program is presented in its original form. It may contain some content that does not reflect WWE's corporate views and may not be suitable for all viewers. WWE characters are fictitious and do not reflect the personal lives of the actors portraying them. Viewer discretion is advised."

"You can block access to this program and others like it using the Parental Control feature in your WWE Network account settings."

According to some users, an advisory warning was not issued prior to WrestleMania 20 and the 2004 Backlash, which featured Benoit in main event title matches. Furthermore, the Backlash poster shown on the menu screen features an image of Cactus Jack and Randy Orton fighting rather than the original Benoit-themed artwork.

The WWE Network offers a search function that allows users to instantly find shows featuring content with a specific talent, however, a search for Benoit shows no results.

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Mit ein paar Tricks kann man das WWE Network auch von Deutschland aus abonnieren. Zumindest ist meine Twitter-Timeline voll von den Nachrichten über eine "erfolgreiche Anmeldung". Proxy, amerikanischer iTunes-Account / Apple-ID usw. dürften da hilfreich sein.

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For everyone in Holland, UK, Germany or other countries:
If you want the WWE Network, register an account at UsGoBuy, that will give you a adress in the USA.
Use that adress to register your WWE Network account.

Download Hotspot Shield to set up your VPN so it looks like that you're in USA.

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- WWE has released an updated statement in regards to the WWE Network troubles today:

"Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), WWE’s technology partner, was overwhelmed and their systems have been unable to process most orders since 9 a.m. ET due to demand for WWE Network. MLBAM has been working aggressively to resolve this issue. Your order will be processed as soon as possible."

The longest we've heard of people having trouble signing up is around 4 hours.

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- WWE has updated their WWE Network FAQ and note that new RAW and SmackDown episodes will be available on demand 30 days after they air on USA Network and SyFy. They wrote:

"Current episodes of RAW and SmackDown will be available on-demand 30 days after their original air date on USA and Syfy."

The FAQ also now notes that a live daily studio show will launch this summer.

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- WWE Network is on Apple TV. If you sign up through iTunes, you have to pay the full $59.99 right away. You can still register on WWE's website for the $9.99 and login that way.

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- The following pay-per-views are currently missing from the WWE Network. The 2014 Royal Rumble will likely be added soon.

WWE
* No Holds Barred: The Match/The Movie (1989)
* Insurrextion (2000)
* Royal Rumble (2011)
* Royal Rumble (2014)

WCW
* The Great American Bash (1991)
* Japan Supershow (1991)
* Japan Supershow (1992)
* Japan Supershow (1993)
* When World's Collide (1994)
* Collision In Korea (1995)
* Millenium Final (2000, German only)

ECW
* Massacre On 34th Street

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- WWE posted this video looking at 5 things to rediscover on the WWE Network:

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- Below are 5 things to discover when NXT airs on the WWE Network:

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