WWE Network: Someone finally gets it!

[tbone7467]

Im hoping they adapt a subscription model like Hulu. I like being able to manage my subscriptions thru iTunes its a one stop shop and I don't have to worry about multiple bills.

 

[phrehdd]

WWE Network - "Its good for business."

 

[dickdaney]

I haven't watched WWE since I dropped cable last summer. This may get me watching it again. Now if only I can get Formula 1 and English Premier League soccer on streaming, I'd be set.

 

[Smallville]

Fantastic news mostly because I'm a wrestling fan, but it could be great for cable cutters all over if it's a successful venture. I've dreamed of the day when I could order channels a la carte instead of being forced into an overpriced bundle for a single channel. Hopefully, it can also do away with the nonsense that if I want to stream a show or channel, I must already have a cable account. What is the point of that for the cable cutters? I'll gladly pay a few bucks a month for the channel or show!

 

[accountforit]

Not really been a fan of WWE since my mid teens but this is a real game changer and I think in two years time we will only subscribe to networks in this way.

If that's the case, it better be like .25 a channel; not $9.99.

 

[lewisd25]

There are just over 12 hours until WWE Network launches. Hopefully an ATV app is imminent.

 

[jlusk99]

Looks like there will be NO AppleTV app at launch...ughhh. It is such a pain in the ass to go through Airplay, the quality is not as good. Why is AppleTV SO SLOW with everything???

And to bring up an old issue, why is HBO Go STILL not available through AppleTV with Charter Cable? Charter lets you use it through Roku and any other Apple device. What is so evil about the Apple TV?

 

[bozzykid]

Why is AppleTV SO SLOW with everything???

Because there is no App Store. You can't just create a channel for Apple TV. Apple gets to decide what channels can be added. You can't ever expect it to be at the forefront of tv apps if they continue with this model for much longer.

 

[jlusk99]

I understand there's no App store, but is it really that involved for Apple to create an app for AppleTV? I really don't know, but it seems like it would be pretty simple.

 

[jlusk99]

Well I stand corrected...

Apparently there IS an AppleTV app for WWE already. I'm not home from work so haven't tested it yet, but word is it's available.

Pleasantly surprised for a change. (although it did take me 5 1/2 hours from launch to be able to successfully create a WWE network account)

 

[lewisd25]

I've been watching the live feed on my Apple TV for the last couple of hours. Great picture quality. I would say it's as good as Watch ESPN. I'm really impressed with the picture quality of past PPVs. I watched some of Wrestlemania 3, and it looked amazing.

 

[VideoBeagle]

Well I stand corrected...

Apparently there IS an AppleTV app for WWE already. I'm not home from work so haven't tested it yet, but word is it's available.

Pleasantly surprised for a change. (although it did take me 5 1/2 hours from launch to be able to successfully create a WWE network account)

Yep. Just looked on the apple tv home screen and it's right there next to where they put that redbull thing. 3rd row down on mine.

 

[Toaster Boy]

So, I purchased a subscription via iTunes on the AppleTV. Anyone know how to login not on iPad or iPhone? My iTunes ID and password isn't cutting it.

 

[lewisd25]

So, I purchased a subscription via iTunes on the AppleTV. Anyone know how to login not on iPad or iPhone? My iTunes ID and password isn't cutting it.

Go into the app settings and link the device to a wwe.com account.

 

[Toaster Boy]

Go into the app settings and link the device to a wwe.com account.

Thanks so much. The settings page was the one page that wasn't working when I signed up yesterday. I appreciate it.

 

[MrXiro]

Well I stand corrected...

Apparently there IS an AppleTV app for WWE already. I'm not home from work so haven't tested it yet, but word is it's available.

Pleasantly surprised for a change. (although it did take me 5 1/2 hours from launch to be able to successfully create a WWE network account)

I couldn't create one until Raw ended!

Overall I like the service but I'm still pretty irritated that Raw and Smackdown won't be on the App until 30 days later. I am enjoying the live feed though.