Do You Have The WWE Network?

[The Legend]

I'd be a lot more likely to purchase the network right now if they also broadcast all RAWs and Smackdowns live. I don't have cable, so that'd be a big factor for me.

Problem is there's no way their agreements with NBC Universal (or whoever the next partner may be) would ever allow that. It'd be cutting the broadcast partner out at the knees.

[SortaCreative]

I'd be a lot more likely to purchase the network right now if they also broadcast all RAWs and Smackdowns live. I don't have cable, so that'd be a big factor for me.

Problem is there's no way their agreements with NBC Universal (or whoever the next partner may be) would ever allow that. It'd be cutting the broadcast partner out at the knees.

They also have a deal with Hulu over there don't they?

Once that ends we might be able to see replays showing up quicker on the Network.

[The Legend]

I'd be a lot more likely to purchase the network right now if they also broadcast all RAWs and Smackdowns live. I don't have cable, so that'd be a big factor for me.

Problem is there's no way their agreements with NBC Universal (or whoever the next partner may be) would ever allow that. It'd be cutting the broadcast partner out at the knees.

They also have a deal with Hulu over there don't they?

Once that ends we might be able to see replays showing up quicker on the Network.

I think it's mostly the TV affiliate. I don't think they would want a person to be able to watch it a week later or something, because that hurts the TV model's business. They are fighting like hell to minimize the impact of a la carte services like Netflix, WWE Network and all the other ones to keep as many people as possible subscribed to cable.

[SortaCreative]

I'd be a lot more likely to purchase the network right now if they also broadcast all RAWs and Smackdowns live. I don't have cable, so that'd be a big factor for me.

Problem is there's no way their agreements with NBC Universal (or whoever the next partner may be) would ever allow that. It'd be cutting the broadcast partner out at the knees.

They also have a deal with Hulu over there don't they?

Once that ends we might be able to see replays showing up quicker on the Network.

I think it's mostly the TV affiliate. I don't think they would want a person to be able to watch it a week later or something, because that hurts the TV model's business. They are fighting like hell to minimize the impact of a la carte services like Netflix, WWE Network and all the other ones to keep as many people as possible subscribed to cable.

Aye. It's only a matter of time until that relationship shifts though. Maybe not with the WWE Network alone but with the on demand services, we'll eventually get to a point where those will be the first point of entertainment.

Really News (in decline now) and live sporting events keep traditional television alive.

[The Legend]

^^^ Yeah, but I really don't see that as a good thing. I mean we are getting to a point where we are becoming so streamlined and efficient as a society that we are cutting jobs left and right just to make things cheaper and more efficient. It's best for everyone if we can find a balance where both can co-exist. And I'm not just talking about the television industry.