#FreeFreeFree
October 30 2014 - 7:35AM
Business Wire
Much like other subscription businesses including Netflix and
Hulu Plus, WWE® (NYSE: WWE) will be offering:
- November For Free: New
subscribers will receive WWE Network free of charge for the entire
month of November – including Survivor Series on Sunday, November
23.
- New Simplified Price Plan: WWE
Network will be available for $9.99 per month with no commitment
and the ability to cancel at any time.
“We are excited to offer new WWE Network subscribers the month
of November free to experience all of our live programming, explore
thousands of hours of video-on-demand content, and watch Survivor
Series, one of our most popular events,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE
Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer. “Our research combined with
best practices in digital subscription businesses affirms our
belief that a simple, single price plan will help us continue to
grow WWE Network’s subscriber base.”
WWE Network is a one-of-a-kind experience for fans that has been
met with critical acclaim.
- Grantland’s Bill Simmons said WWE
Network is “something truly significant” and “I feel like I’m
stealing money from Vince McMahon, actually. Wait, I’m stealing
money from Vince McMahon.”
- Yahoo! Sports said, “All signs point to
WWE having a championship product on their hands.”
- USA Today said, “It’s a no-brainer for
even casual viewers from a consumer standpoint.”
WWE Network features 24/7 scheduled programming, all 12
pay-per-view events LIVE and the most comprehensive video-on-demand
library with more than 2,600 hours of content, including every WWE,
WCW and ECW pay-per-view, all for $9.99 per month with no
commitment and the ability to cancel any time. WWE Network
programming includes groundbreaking original programming, reality
shows, documentaries, classic matches, exclusive coverage of
special events and more. The U.S. English language version of WWE
Network is available on an over-the-top basis in more than 170
countries and territories.
Like other digital subscription services, such as Netflix and
Hulu Plus, fans are able to subscribe online by going to WWE.com
and clicking on the WWE Network button on the top right corner of
the navigation bar.
For a complete listing of WWE Network availability by country
and device, please click here.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated
media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and
deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE
is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television
programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms.
WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 35
languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium
network that includes all 12 live pay-per-views, scheduled
programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently
available in more than 170 countries. The company is headquartered
in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London,
Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and
Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at
wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global
activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
Trademarks: All WWE programming,
talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves,
trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE
and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights
are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements: This
press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These
risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating
to entering into, maintaining and renewing key agreements,
including television and pay-per-view programming and our new
network distribution agreements; risks relating to the launch and
maintenance of our new network; the need for continually developing
creative and entertaining programming; the continued importance of
key performers and the services of Vincent McMahon; the conditions
of the markets in which we compete and acceptance of the Company's
brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties
relating to regulatory matters; risks resulting from the highly
competitive and fragmented nature of our markets; uncertainties
associated with international markets; the importance of protecting
our intellectual property and complying with the intellectual
property rights of others; the risk of accidents or injuries during
our physically demanding events; risks associated with producing
and travelling to and from our large live events, both domestically
and internationally; risks relating to our film business; risks
relating to new businesses and strategic investments; risks
relating to our computer systems and online operations; risks
relating to general economic conditions and our exposure to bad
debt risk; risks relating to litigation; risks relating to market
expectations for our financial performance; risks relating to our
revolving credit facility specifically and capital markets more
generally; risks relating to the large number of shares of common
stock controlled by members of the McMahon family and the
possibility of the sale of their stock by the McMahons or the
perception of the possibility of such sales; the relatively small
public float of our stock; and other risks and factors set forth
from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from
those currently expected or anticipated. In addition, our dividend
is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things,
our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic
plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results
and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of
dividends, general economic and competitive conditions and such
other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant.
WWEMedia:Annie
Kruger, 203-352-8613Annie.Kruger@wwecorp.comorInvestors:Michael Weitz,
203-352-8642Michael.Weitz@wwecorp.com
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