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slik 12-13-2017 12:49 PM

WWE announces new tv series to air on Facebook ONLY
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWE</a> presents the Mixed Match Challenge tournament, airing LIVE exclusively on Facebook Watch! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWEMMC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWEMMC</a> <a href="https://t.co/eHsyDsoUhm">https://t.co/eHsyDsoUhm</a> <a href="https://t.co/gdPEueEB8C">pic.twitter.com/gdPEueEB8C</a></p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE/status/940944268759326721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Facebook and WWE today announced a new in-ring series, Mixed Match Challenge, that will stream live in the U.S. exclusively on Facebook on Tuesday nights beginning Jan.16 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. The 12-episode series will air on Facebook Watch and feature WWE Superstars from both the Raw and SmackDown LIVE rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament to win $100,000 to support the charity of their choice.


Each 20-minute episode will reflect a progressive approach to production, with elements optimized for mobile consumption, experimentation and social interaction, including the ability for the WWE Universe to engage with Superstars during the show. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to select matchups, match stipulations and more, on Facebook.


“As we continue to expand our strategic partnership with Facebook, this new series, Mixed Match Challenge, jointly reflects our innovative approach to content distribution and fan engagement,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer. “This show will deliver the action and excitement our passionate fan base is accustomed to while offering new production elements and social experiences that only Facebook can provide.”


Mixed Match Challenge is a Raw vs. SmackDown LIVE tournament where male and female Superstars team up to determine which combination of strength, skill, athleticism and experience reigns supreme. Fans will have the opportunity to vote on Facebook for the final competitor from the Raw roster, as well as which tag team member of The New Day will be added to the SmackDown LIVE roster. Teams will be announced beginning Thursday, Jan. 4.


SmackDown LIVE:
Becky Lynch, Bobby Roode, Carmella, Charlotte Flair,Jimmy Uso, Lana, Naomi, Natalya, Rusev, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Fan Vote (A member of The New Day)


Monday Night Raw:
Alexa Bliss, Alicia Fox, Asuka, Bayley, Braun Strowman, Enzo Amore, Finn Balor, Goldust, Nia Jax, Sasha Banks, The Miz, Fan Vote (RAW Superstar)


Facebook Watch is a new platform for shows on Facebook where brands can build and engage with a community of fans. Facebook Watch is available on desktop, mobile and connected TV apps. Fans can follow Mixed Match Challenge to add episodes to their personal Watchlists.

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 12:59 PM

...is Asuka's first losing effort going to be on this fucking show?

Simple Fan 12-13-2017 01:02 PM

Braun doesn't seem like a fit for something like this but I guess it's competition.

Shisen Kopf 12-13-2017 01:05 PM

This is stupid

slik 12-13-2017 01:08 PM

Tag team of Asuka/Braun will probably win and then donate the 100k to Conor's Cure

Droford 12-13-2017 01:09 PM

Rip 205 live

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5058536)
Rip 205 live

How do you figure?

Droford 12-13-2017 01:10 PM

At least no more "Survivor Series is the one night a year superstars from Raw and SD compete against each other"

Shisen Kopf 12-13-2017 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droford (Post 5058536)
Rip 205 live

Wanna bet?

Droford 12-13-2017 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Anybody Thrilla (Post 5058538)
How do you figure?

This is on Tuesday at 10 which is 205 lives spot on the network

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 01:14 PM

That is an awkward time slot, but I don't think 205 Live is in danger because of it.

Droford 12-13-2017 01:16 PM

Well either 205 live won't be live or this won't be live..

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 01:19 PM

So fucking what?

slik 12-13-2017 01:23 PM

I wouldn't miss 205 if it went away...barely watch it as is and it's pretty boring most of the time when I do see it.

#BROKEN Hasney 12-13-2017 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Anybody Thrilla (Post 5058546)
That is an awkward time slot, but I don't think 205 Live is in danger because of it.

I can't believe I'll ever say these words, but Droford has a point.

If is is live, then it will take the place after Smackdown airs, which is what 205 Live does now. So where does 205 Live go?

Shisen Kopf 12-13-2017 01:27 PM

They need more battle royals not this crap. How the hell do you tape a show on Facebook?

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5058551)
I wouldn't miss 205 if it went away...barely watch it as is and it's pretty boring most of the time when I do see it.

They have some fire ass matches on there. I really don't see this MMC being any better.

slik 12-13-2017 01:30 PM

@Shisen Maybe they will develop a YouTube ONLY series for battle royals each week but you have to wear themed gear each week

Week 1: Surfer gear ONLY

slik 12-13-2017 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Anybody Thrilla (Post 5058557)
They have some fire ass matches on there. I really don't see this MMC being any better.

My guess is 205 airs after this - so they aren't competing w/ themselves on the Network - And/Or they tape it before SD airs.

#BROKEN Hasney 12-13-2017 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5058559)
My guess is 205 airs after this - so they aren't competing w/ themselves on the Network - And/Or they tape it before SD airs.

Yeah, it's only 20 minutes long, so they might just do 205 after that... Then the dark match for the love crowd after that.

Those poor Smackdown crowds. No wonder not many people show up

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 02:03 PM

If Raw is 3 hours to be at live, might as well be that long for Smackdown too.

#BROKEN Hasney 12-13-2017 02:06 PM

They still tape Main Event before Raw apparently. Wow.

There's an extra hour.

Cool King 12-13-2017 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5058513)
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The 12-episode series will air on Facebook Watch and feature WWE Superstars from both the Raw and SmackDown LIVE rosters competing in a single-elimination mixed tag-team tournament to win $100,000 to support Connor's Cure.

I fixed it for you.

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 02:51 PM

Let's not forget Susan G. Komen or the Ultimate Warrior thing.

slik 12-13-2017 02:57 PM

Really hope Michael Cole is not on commentary or Byron Saxton...feel like both would 'turn off' people from watching

Lock Jaw 12-13-2017 03:13 PM

Should do a mixed commentary and have Renee Young there

Cool King 12-13-2017 03:21 PM

Or bring back Lita so she can relive those Heat days.

Anybody Thrilla 12-13-2017 03:22 PM

I think Coach is free now too.

Cool King 12-13-2017 03:28 PM

Well, it's just got to happen now then.

Coach & Lita for the commentary team.

Emperor Smeat 12-13-2017 03:48 PM

Sounds like a way better version of the NXT seasonal era.

slik 12-13-2017 04:34 PM

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slik 12-13-2017 04:35 PM

https://www.cnet.com/news/wwes-new-s...acebook-watch/

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"We believe WWE is being significantly underpaid in its current Raw/SmackDown deal," media analyst Brendan Ross wrote in a BITG report back in June, according to Decider. USA is estimated to pay WWE $140 million per year for 260 hours of television, while Ross estimated a deal with Facebook, or competitors like Twitter and Amazon, could be worth around $400 million.


Emperor Smeat 12-13-2017 06:03 PM

:lol:

If anything WWE got more than they should have because of how bad the tv deal has been for USA Network in regards to ad fees until recently and them covering all the costs to make Smackdown a live show.

Lock Jaw 12-13-2017 06:09 PM

I hope Rusev and Lana team up and Rusev yells at Lana to CRUSH

Lock Jaw 12-13-2017 06:15 PM

My Smackdown parings:

Becky Lynch and Shinsuke Nakamura
Carmella and Bobby Roode
Charlotte Flair and Big E
Lana and Rusev
Jimmy Uso and Naomi
Natalya and Sami Zayn


My RAW pairings:

Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman
Alicia Fox and Goldust
Asuka and Samoa Joe
Bayley and The Miz
Nia Jax and Enzo Amore
Sasha Banks and Finn Balor

Lock Jaw 12-13-2017 06:21 PM

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KIRA 12-13-2017 06:46 PM

So in lieu of my fantasy to see Miz get kicked in the face by Nakamura I will gladly substitue Asuka to be the one to Kick Miz's fucking face off

Frank Drebin 12-13-2017 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #BROKEN Hasney (Post 5058582)
They still tape Main Event before Raw apparently. Wow.

There's an extra hour.

I memba going to the last raw before mania and they had dark matches and NxT (you know, when it wasn't it's own brand and it sucked) before hand, then did matches for Smackdown after since it was mania week and SD wasn't going to be taped on tues. Then after all that, like over 4.5 hours, they had an 8 man tag main event dark match.

Frank Drebin 12-13-2017 06:58 PM

I have no idea what the hell this thing is or what the purpose of it will be, but some of the best shows WWE has put on in this modern era has been when no one knows wtf is going on and creative freedom can be a larger part of the show. So I'm all for...uh....this thing.

DAMN iNATOR 12-13-2017 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shisen Kopf (Post 5058555)
They need more battle royals not this crap. How the hell do you tape a show on Facebook?

VHS...DUH!


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