E#37 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 With the WWE Network struggling to garner many subscribers, it has been a substantial.talking point on all of WWE’s programming. Some fans had complained about the network being “shoved down their throats.” Additionally, there were even rumblings that WWE officials were upset with how Michael Cole and other commentators plugged the WWE Network. Whether it be for better or worse, the way WWE advertises the WWE Network changed on the Aug. 4 showing of “Monday Night Raw.” It started off in the opening segment of “Raw,” in which Triple H made.light of the whole situation by jokingly promoting the network as much as he could. Each time, he would put emphasis on its low price of “$9.99.” Fans even ate up Triple H’s words, sometimes finishing his sentences with “$9.99.” Throughout the rest of the night, the ongoing “$9.99? joke would not end between the commentary team and various WWE stars. It did do its job, as social media blew up. There were points in time where “WWE Network” was trending, in addition to various representations of the $9.99 WWE Network price. A recent report by.PWInsider.claims that WWE will continue to push the WWE Network in this manner. Over the next few weeks, on “Monday Night Raw,” WWE will likely continue to make the $9.99 price figure its main focus point. The company reportedly felt that it was close to making “$9.99? a popular buzzword during “Monday Night Raw” on Aug. 4. Source: http://www.wrestlingrumors.net/wwe-continue-pushing-9-99-wwe-network-price-monday-night-raw/26546/ This almost sounds too retarted to be true, But knowing WWE's track record it will be exactly what they'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 As and as annoying it might seem now....it worked for the App. So this will probably be a success too. (Although that will mainly come from the network being published in 170 different countries around the world for $9.99) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPC Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 It's just cheap advertising like how DX used to mention stuff being available on WWEshopzone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX. Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'm alright with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fandango 3:16 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I know bashing WWE is somewhat passé, but honestly I don't think they know how to sell the network to people. This month WWE are releasing a feature documentary about Paul Heyman on DVD. Everyone's stoked, everyone's seen the teasers, read the reviews and people want to see it. As a DVD it will probably sell handsomely. Question is why is it a DVD when WWE's main source of content distribution is now their online streaming subscription service they're desperately trying to sell to people? Why not put the Heyman documentary exclusively on the network. That's not rhetorical either it's genuinely wierd that they haven't done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Sy™ Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Good luck getting more subscribers with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted... Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 So I get to make more lame jokes? Yays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StopTheClocks Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 They can continue plugging it all they want, I won't be getting it until they put ALOT more retro/older stuff on there, I have very little interest in the current WWE product. Besides I'm in the UK so we'll probably end up with the watered-down premium TV channel version that Canada is getting, if it does end up like that then I won't be getting it regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willows Way Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 So damn stupid that 9.99 shit wasn't even funny the first time. But if it gets WWE what they want for the Network I can always mute the tv so whatevs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarGreymon77 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 It's like Geico. If somebody hasn't seen your 50 million commercials before, they're not going to see it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyNeighborhoodPanda Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 The drinking games continue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King RyderFan Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I know bashing WWE is somewhat passé, but honestly I don't think they know how to sell the network to people. This month WWE are releasing a feature documentary about Paul Heyman on DVD. Everyone's stoked, everyone's seen the teasers, read the reviews and people want to see it. As a DVD it will probably sell handsomely. Question is why is it a DVD when WWE's main source of content distribution is now their online streaming subscription service they're desperately trying to sell to people? Why not put the Heyman documentary exclusively on the network. That's not rhetorical either it's genuinely wierd that they haven't done this. Because some people, like me, still buy DVDs. I'm sure it'll be on the network as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted... Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 For every time the WWE says, "9.99", we should be allowed to post one naked woman in the, "Prettiest Women" thread. And a naked dude in the "Attractive Men" thread, if you're into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fandango 3:16 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I know bashing WWE is somewhat passé, but honestly I don't think they know how to sell the network to people. This month WWE are releasing a feature documentary about Paul Heyman on DVD. Everyone's stoked, everyone's seen the teasers, read the reviews and people want to see it. As a DVD it will probably sell handsomely. Question is why is it a DVD when WWE's main source of content distribution is now their online streaming subscription service they're desperately trying to sell to people? Why not put the Heyman documentary exclusively on the network. That's not rhetorical either it's genuinely wierd that they haven't done this. Because some people, like me, still buy DVDs. I'm sure it'll be on the network as well.That's not the point I made. In fact I said the DVD will probably sell well. But if the WWE is prioritising WWE Network subscribers more than anything else, which they are, then it would make sense to put all their premium content exclusively on the network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Dreadful Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I know bashing WWE is somewhat passé, but honestly I don't think they know how to sell the network to people. This month WWE are releasing a feature documentary about Paul Heyman on DVD. Everyone's stoked, everyone's seen the teasers, read the reviews and people want to see it. As a DVD it will probably sell handsomely. Question is why is it a DVD when WWE's main source of content distribution is now their online streaming subscription service they're desperately trying to sell to people? Why not put the Heyman documentary exclusively on the network. That's not rhetorical either it's genuinely wierd that they haven't done this. Because some people, like me, still buy DVDs. I'm sure it'll be on the network as well. me to. as a matter of fact i just got my Survivor Series 1987-1991 dvd set yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Maniac Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 That $9.99 thing pissed me off so much. I didn't even finish watching RAW yet as I had to stop due to, well, you know. If that's how every RAW and SD! will be from now on, I'm done with the current product. I actually do want to get WWE Network but it's not available here. Apparently it comes to Canada on the 12th though. But yeah, this $9.99 thing needs to either stop or toned down a lot. The fact their tactic apparently worked makes me believe that won't happen, which seriously sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted... Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 "9.99" will become to the WWE, what the Helix Fossil is to Twitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brahma Bull Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Would make a good drinking game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmVD Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I know bashing WWE is somewhat passé, but honestly I don't think they know how to sell the network to people. This month WWE are releasing a feature documentary about Paul Heyman on DVD. Everyone's stoked, everyone's seen the teasers, read the reviews and people want to see it. As a DVD it will probably sell handsomely. Question is why is it a DVD when WWE's main source of content distribution is now their online streaming subscription service they're desperately trying to sell to people? Why not put the Heyman documentary exclusively on the network. That's not rhetorical either it's genuinely wierd that they haven't done this. Because some people, like me, still buy DVDs. I'm sure it'll be on the network as well. Yeah. Maybe putting it on the Network before the DVD, but exclusively? Hell no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 It was funny for me the first time, but it will get annoying since they'll keep plugging it on RAW. Only Triple H should be allowed to plug it tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King RyderFan Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 It was funny for me the first time, but it will get annoying since they'll keep plugging it on RAW. Only Triple H should be allowed to plug it tbhMy thoughts exactly. HHH doing it was funny. Anyone else was cringey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamthyst Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 They're overdoing it now, it's making me less and less inclined to buy the WWE Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazzle. Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Eh, doesn't bother me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Sy™ Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Would make a good drinking game. We'd all be dead before the first hour is even over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproilerBlotch Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Would make a good drinking game. On Raw they said it 41 times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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