Over the past year, there have been rumors floating around that WWE was thinking about implementing a tiered version of the WWE Network. Each tier would be at a different price point and would provide a different amount of value.
We have an update for you on the upcoming plans for the WWE Network.
The free version of the WWE Network is being rolled out this week. Here is what Mike Johnson of PWInsider wrote:
The first tier of the updated WWE Network, which is expected to be free for all users, is slated to launch within the next week.
They are are currently finishing up beta testing and will move forward with its release as soon as possible.
They have been working on this for a long time now, as mentioned on recent WWE Investor Conference Calls.
Here is a breakdown of the different tiers from a report via The Verge a few months ago:
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.
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