WWEN Hits 1 Million Subscribers

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

Amidst the [HASHTAG]#CancelWWENetwork[/HASHTAG] craze the Network has hit the milestone of having 1 million members of the WWE Universe sign up for the service. The milestone was hit a little over 11 months after the service launched on February 24th, of 2014.

Getting to 1 million since the end of October represents a 37% growth in subscribers since the third quarter. Around 24% of that came from new members in the U.S.

It’s unclear whether the 1 million mark was reached before the “Royal Rumble,” which was available in 170 countries and territories.

Either way, it’s a significant milestone for a company that is betting big on going direct to its fanbase with its PPVs and vast library of shows — something a number of other content owners are now doing, including the NFL, CBS and HBO.

WWE will report its fourth quarter and full 2014 results on Feb. 12. The WWE Network launched on Feb. 24, 2014.

“We’re thrilled that we’ve surpassed the 1 million subscriber milestone less than a year after launching WWE Network and in advance of ‘WrestleMania,’ our biggest event of the year on March 29,” said WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. “We remain focused on delivering an outstanding value proposition for our fans by adding new content and new features in the coming year.”

WWE said that 90% of its subscribers access the network at least once a week, with 99% doing so at least once per month.

The over-the-top channel is accessible through on Sony’s PlayStation 3 and PS4, Microsoft’s Xbox One and Xbox 360 videogame consoles, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku devices, Sony and Samsung smart TVs.

http://variety.com/2015/digital/news/wwe-network-reaches-1-million-subscriber-milestone-1201416286/

 

[Bort]

That number is terribly inflated. It includes the free sub month of November and the UK free trials, and does not include any post rumble un-subscribers.

 

[CM Punk]

Only took them 11 months. lol
Could have gotten more if they had a legit version in Canada, like an extra good 100,000 - 500,000.

 

[ShaRpY HaRdY]

That number is terribly inflated. It includes the free sub month of November and the UK free trials, and does not include any post rumble un-subscribers.

While that's partially true, they haven't confirmed if it includes the last two days of the fallout from Rumble or doesn't.. and it doesn't matter what it includes the number still appeases the shareholders more than what they had been doing since October.

 

[Roadster]

Only took them 11 months. lol
Could have gotten more if they had a legit version in Canada, like an extra good 100,000 - 500,000.

The 11 months is actually a record for a digital subscription service.

 

[Jacob Fox]

I think the announcement was very conveniently made immediately after the whole cancel the network deal. I mean technically they shouldn't outright lie since this is information that can influence stock prices. Technically it wouldn't be security fraud, but it might piss some investors off.

I think a combination of Candy Colored Clown's point and Sharpy Sandow's point explains it well. It was definitely smart of Vince to announce it when he did.

Gotta say I like CM Punk's statement the best. A legit version in Canada would raise their permanent suscriber base and I think Canadian wrestling fans deserve one.

 

[Koko B.]

Oh but it's available in Canada, "and if you're not a Rogers subscriber, call your local cable provider ...." :mad2:

 

[Koko B.]

On a number of times I have looked into the hack to access the US feed.

 

[Danielson]

1,000,000 subs seems low still with the amount with access.

Didn't a mania seat 100,000? So, 1/10th of the subs you can put in one HUGE.

Let's say the number is legit

it'd be about 10,000,000 each month generated

120,000,000 a year generated from the network