Will
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Post by Will on Dec 13, 2017 9:26:21 GMT -5
http://instagram.com/p/BcpRygYAP7A Unlikely Raw vs. SmackDown pairings will battle it out in the Mixed Match Challenge tournament, airing LIVE exclusively on Facebook Watch every Tuesday, starting Jan. 16 at 10 ET/7 PT. 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.” “As a leader in entertainment innovation, WWE is an ideal partner to demonstrate how the live sports viewing experience can be reimagined on Facebook Watch,” said Dan Reed, Facebook Head of Global Sports Partnerships. “Mixed Match Challenge is a new competition produced specifically to take advantage of the reach, interaction and ongoing engagement enabled by our platform. Fans will be able to directly influence and interact with the in-ring action, follow the rivalries and storylines in between events, and connect with one another as the drama unfolds. We're excited for the WWE community to come together on our platform to watch some of the biggest Raw and SmackDown Live Superstars and engage with WWE like never before.” “Mixed Match Challenge demonstrates WWE’s flexibility in creating and producing compelling content across platforms in a media landscape that is evolving each day,” said Jayar Donlan, WWE Executive Vice President, Digital & Social Content. “The social interaction leading up to and during each show will connect WWE Superstars with our massive fan base on Facebook in more ways than ever before.” Mixed Match Challenge Participants 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. Monday Night Raw SmackDown LIVE Alexa Bliss Becky Lynch Alicia Fox Bobby Roode Asuka Carmella Bayley Charlotte Flair Braun Strowman Jimmy Uso Enzo Amore Lana Finn Bálor Naomi Goldust Natalya Nia Jax Rusev Sasha Banks Sami Zayn The Miz Shinsuke Nakamura Final Fan Vote Final Fan Vote (A member of The New Day) The unique storylines for Mixed Match Challenge will continue between episodes across WWE’s Facebook Pages with short-form videos and social content. WWE will also promote the series across its extensive digital and social footprint, including a new Facebook Watch show Page dedicated to Mixed Match Challenge. A promotional sizzle reel for the show can be found here. WWE is a powerhouse on social media with more than 825 million followers globally. WWE has nearly 500 million likes across all Facebook Pages, and WWE’s main Facebook Page has more than 38 million likes. WWE Superstar John Cena is the No. 1 most-followed active U.S. athlete on Facebook with more than 45 million likes. 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. |
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Post by ahunter8056 on Dec 13, 2017 9:57:07 GMT -5
I like the concept...but why put it on Facebook? Why not put it on YouTube? I would watch this if it was on YouTube or the WWE Network, but I have zero interest in keeping up to date via Facebook.
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Post by marino13 on Dec 13, 2017 9:59:57 GMT -5
I don't have Facebook. I'm old and the internet scares me.
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havoc7179
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What is this?
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Post by havoc7179 on Dec 13, 2017 10:02:06 GMT -5
These are the pairings I'd like to see, with explanation
SDL
Bobby Roode and Charlotte - Just because of the robes. Plus Roode has drawn comparisons to members of the horsemen and Ric Flair.
Rusev and Lana - Because they're married.
Sami and Natalya - They're playing annoying heels.
Jimmy and Naomi - They're married, right? Or dating.
Just leaves Becky and Shinksuke and Carmella. Depending on who the last male SDL competitor is, I may change, but I'd like to see Captain B with Shinsuke Nakamura. Carmella can team with Xavie or whomever from the New Day gets in.
As for Raw
Braun and Alexa - Beauty and Beast pairing
Honorable Mention: Alexa and Goldust - Only if Alexa paints like Goldust.
Nia Jax and Enzo - Because we know these pairings aren't "voted" on despite the claims. So the forced pairing of Enzo and Nia makes sense.
Goldust and Alicia Fox - Both are nutty so why not?
Balor and Bayley - Both are Over. Yet both are handled horribly. Plus didn't they have a thing at NXT events?
Asuka - Whomever is voted in
Miz and Banks - Characters in theory are sort of the same. If they ever let Banks be the Boss she'd be the female version of Miz so to speak.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Dec 13, 2017 10:26:09 GMT -5
Yeeeeeah I'm not going to watch this on Facebook.
If it was on WWE Network, maybe. I pay 9.99 a month for WWE Network, put it on there. The picture quality would be way better than this Facebook streaming crap.
I don't like Facebook anyway.
This is probably just another failed WWE Social Media campaign. Anybody remember when we were told to TOUT every Monday? That died fast.
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torriefan4life
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Post by torriefan4life on Dec 13, 2017 10:27:35 GMT -5
Why can't this be on YouTube or the Network? I have 0 interest in watching this on Facebook.
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Post by Angel Beast on Dec 13, 2017 10:53:49 GMT -5
Yeeeeeah I'm not going to watch this on Facebook. If it was on WWE Network, maybe. I pay 9.99 a month for WWE Network, put it on there. The picture quality would be way better than this Facebook streaming crap. I don't like Facebook anyway. This is probably just another failed WWE Social Media campaign. Anybody remember when we were told to TOUT every Monday? That died fast.  |
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Mayor McCheese
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Post by Mayor McCheese on Dec 13, 2017 10:54:33 GMT -5
So you have a network for original content and you decide to air it on Facebook? WWE makes no sense... I don't have Facebook so I won't be tuning in.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Dec 13, 2017 11:16:14 GMT -5
So you have a network for original content and you decide to air it on Facebook? WWE makes no sense... I don't have Facebook so I won't be tuning in. Same here. And lately I’ve been thinking about canceling my network too because I rarely watch it |
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Post by adecw on Dec 13, 2017 11:17:59 GMT -5
er no from me as mentioned I pay for the network put it on there plus theres too much too keep up with already on a weekly basis
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 11:19:48 GMT -5
This looks....
Weak.
What's the point of having your own network if you refuse to put new things on there that doesn't involve what kind of feet tattoos Fandango has?
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Post by The Natural Eddy Valintino on Dec 13, 2017 11:42:00 GMT -5
Eh, not a fan of the concept. BTW I have heard that WWE were negotiating with Facebook and Youtube for content. If this were on the Network, id still more likely skip this.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 11:48:33 GMT -5
 The only way I'd consider watching. |
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Post by ARUN on Dec 13, 2017 12:04:29 GMT -5
Interesting concept. But I'm not crazy about having it on Facebook. Hopefully it will come on the network as well.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 12:07:19 GMT -5
Fakebook is terrible.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Dec 13, 2017 12:13:37 GMT -5
So while this airs on FB on Tuesday's at 10, does 205 Live still air on the WWE Network at 10 as well??
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Post by jayrod2009 on Dec 13, 2017 12:22:03 GMT -5
Thats it, I am now fully convinced Sam Roberts is working behind the scenes.
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Will
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Post by Will on Dec 13, 2017 12:25:02 GMT -5
I read this on another site and died
"Asuka: "私は競争が欲しい、または私は救急車でここにすべての母親を家に送ります。 それはあなたが欲しいものですか？"
Braun: "She says, she wants competition. Or else.""
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Will
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Post by Will on Dec 13, 2017 12:27:10 GMT -5
So while this airs on FB on Tuesday's at 10, does 205 Live still air on the WWE Network at 10 as well?? They are moving it to 10:30 as they did when the MYC aired |
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Post by theMOESIAH on Dec 13, 2017 13:01:48 GMT -5
What's the point of having the brand extension anymore? They might as well end it and release 1/3 of the roster.
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