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Free Content Coming To WWE Network
WWE Network’s next update is set to launch next week, and is expected to include a free version of the service.
According to PWInsider, a free version of the WWE Network is currently wrapping up beta testing, and is set to launch next week.
WWE Co-President George Barrios spoke with The Verge in September, and outlined updated subscription plans the company plans to roll out. The plans will include a free, regular, and premium version of the service, and will offer offline downloads.
Based on initial plans outlined over the summer, the free version will include content already offered for free, as well as timed previews of paid WWE Network content.
The following plans were outlined.
- Free: This will offer the same free-to-watch videos you’d normally find on WWE.com. Barrios said WWE might also offer timed previews of paid WWE Network content.
- Regular: The standard WWE Network experience, combining free content with subscription benefits like live pay-per-views, on-demand streaming, and original programming.
- Premium: “We think there’s also an opportunity to super-serve our most passionate Network subscribers with a premium tier that’ll bring together more content for them, more features for them, and also integrating some of our other non-video services like our commerce — potentially integrating something like free shipping, bringing together our digital ticketing efforts in there. It becomes the one place to experience everything WWE.” Barrios didn’t disclose how much WWE might charge for the premium tier.
WWE currently offers exclusive content on Youtube, and social media channels, as well as kickoff shows prior to pay-per-view events.
Details surrounding the launch of the premium version and offline downloads has yet to be revealed.