5 Worst Things About WWE Network

5 Worst Things About WWE Network

By Nicholas A. Marsico

October 11, 2014

5 Worst Things About WWE Network

WWE Network — By most accounts, the WWE Network has been great, especially for users in the United States. However, both in the US and abroad, there are still problems and factors that can be improved upon.

By most accounts, the WWE Network has been great, especially for users in the United States. However, both in the US and abroad, there are still problems and factors that can be improved upon.

5. One Month Behind on RAW & SmackDown

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5. One Month Behind on RAW & SmackDown

WWE Network — This is a nitpicky one for sure, since WWE has TV contracts for these shows and it would undermine Universal and other international providers, but having to wait a full month to catch a replay of RAW or SmackDown can occasionally be disappointing. The shows should definitely not be available live, but why not delay them by a week? Maybe put RAW up on Sundays and SmackDown on Thursdays (Wednesdays after the move)? That would be convenient.

This is a nitpicky one for sure, since WWE has TV contracts for these shows and it would undermine Universal and other international providers, but having to wait a full month to catch a replay of RAW or SmackDown can occasionally be disappointing. The shows should definitely not be available live, but why not delay them by a week? Maybe put RAW up on Sundays and SmackDown on Thursdays (Wednesdays after the move)? That would be convenient.

4. Not Compatible With Chromebook

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4. Not Compatible With Chromebook

lucha dragons — While not a huge penetrating issue at the moment, this does affect some subscribers (myself included). When they fixed the functionality with one of the XBox consoles, it effectively ruined the ability for Chromebook users to gain access to the Network. Yes, XBox is more prevalent, but what's stopping them from making it work on every medium possible? This has been a complaint since a month into the launch and it has still not been addressed.

While not a huge penetrating issue at the moment, this does affect some subscribers (myself included). When they fixed the functionality with one of the XBox consoles, it effectively ruined the ability for Chromebook users to gain access to the Network. Yes, XBox is more prevalent, but what's stopping them from making it work on every medium possible? This has been a complaint since a month into the launch and it has still not been addressed.

3. No Pause For Live Content On The Android App

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3. No Pause For Live Content On The Android App

9.99 WWE Network — One incredibly annoying oversight that makes it more difficult for people who use the WWE App on a phone or tablet to watch the Network is that there is no built-in ability to pause live content. All of the VOD content can be paused without issue, but whatever is airing on the live stream, be it a PPV, NXT special or any other show, there is only an option to stop. If you are interrupted during the WWE Title match, you have to wait for the VOD.

One incredibly annoying oversight that makes it more difficult for people who use the WWE App on a phone or tablet to watch the Network is that there is no built-in ability to pause live content. All of the VOD content can be paused without issue, but whatever is airing on the live stream, be it a PPV, NXT special or any other show, there is only an option to stop. If you are interrupted during the WWE Title match, you have to wait for the VOD.

2. Not Over-The-Top For Canadian Viewers

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2. Not Over-The-Top For Canadian Viewers

wwe network vault — With reports of the video on demand not being up to par and the inability to order the network without having a specific cable subscription, it is very frustrating for Canadian fans who have waited patiently for the innovative concept to have to make a larger-than-needed expense every month. It's worse for fans who don't have access to the TV provider in their area of the country. They are, as the saying goes, SOL.

With reports of the video on demand not being up to par and the inability to order the network without having a specific cable subscription, it is very frustrating for Canadian fans who have waited patiently for the innovative concept to have to make a larger-than-needed expense every month. It's worse for fans who don't have access to the TV provider in their area of the country. They are, as the saying goes, SOL.

1. Ruining PPV Payoffs For The Wrestlers

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1. Ruining PPV Payoffs For The Wrestlers

wrestlemania xxx — With reports coming in about the payoffs for WrestleMania being better than the wrestlers expected, it seemed the different revenue structure for PPVs wasn't going to have too much of a negative effect on the lower level guys. As it turns out, though, it is not only taking longer for the money to come in, but the payoffs are definitely very disappointing. The most money is said to be made by working house shows, but losing PPV money hurts.

With reports coming in about the payoffs for WrestleMania being better than the wrestlers expected, it seemed the different revenue structure for PPVs wasn't going to have too much of a negative effect on the lower level guys. As it turns out, though, it is not only taking longer for the money to come in, but the payoffs are definitely very disappointing. The most money is said to be made by working house shows, but losing PPV money hurts.

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