Sometimes, there is WWE Network news that either doesn’t warrant a post of its own, or there simply isn’t time to get to it due to more pressing matters at the time. This can be a release date of a show, something removed from the service, or something else minor. The WWE Network News and Tidbits posts are here to catch multiple little bits of news and inform the readers. If you have any recent news or information we didn’t cover below, feel free to let us know in the comments section!
Weekend Content
It will actually be a busy weekend for WWE Network & Peacock programming. The 2023 Royal Rumble is set to air on Saturday with a plethora of associated shows set to take place alongside it including The Bump, The Ultimate Show, and This is Awesome. Additionally, a wXw show will air.
Below is all the content promoted to arrive this weekend:
Friday, Jan. 27
NXT Level Up – 10 p.m. ET
WWE This is Awesome 201: Most Awesome Royal Rumble MomentsSaturday, Jan. 28
WWE Main Event (1/12/23)
The SmackDown LowDown** – 12 p.m. ET
wXw We Love Wrestling #39
Ultimate Royal Rumble 3 – 10 a.m. ET
La Previa: Royal Rumble 2023
WWE’s The Bump** – 3 p.m. ET
WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Kickoff** – 7 p.m. ET
WWE Royal Rumble 2023 – 8 p.m. ETSunday, Jan. 29
Friday Night SmackDown (12/30/22)
Armbars & Sidebars
Our friends over at Armbars & Sidebars on YouTube has a new interview up featuring NWA star Big Strong Mims. The talented performer sat down with A&S for over an hour and a half to discuss a number of subjects including:
- His early fandom.
- Wrestlers he looks up to & Triple H.
- Breaking into the business & training with Crimson.
- Competing on the first-ever NWA Powerrr!
- Locker room heat & injuries.
- & much more!
You can check out the full interview soon, along with highlights by clicking here. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe. Make sure to let them know we sent you. Below is a clip from the full interview:
WWE NXT Level Up Preview
NXT: Level Up is airing Friday on WWE Network and Peacock. The newest WWE Network and Peacock program will be featuring three matches Friday. This includes Lola Vice’s debut match, Oro Mensah vs. Scrypts, and more.
Below is the preview for this episode:
An exciting episode of NXT Level Up will feature Oro Mensah battling SCRYPTS in a fast-paced main event, Dante Chen taking on newcomer Kale Dixon, and Lola Vice making her debut against Dani Palmer.
For Mensah and SCRYPTS, animosity has increased in recent weeks, especially after the mysterious @nxt_anonymous account caught SCRYPTS leaving his calling card in Mensah’s locker.
Now, the stage is set for an electric main event, as Mensah seeks his third straight win on WWE’s newest brand, while SCRYPTS hopes to remain undefeated since exploding onto the NXT 2.0 scene with a win over Guru Raaj in November.
A crowd favorite on NXT Level Up, Chen is aiming to bounce back from a tough loss to Dijak when he takes on the debuting Dixon.
Dixon is a former college baseball standout with an imposing presence, and he has the opportunity to make an unforgettable first impression if he can knock off the seasoned veteran.
Speaking of promising competitors primed to debut, Vice, an accomplished MMA fighter and NXT’s first Cuban-American Superstar, is set for a tough test in her first match when she battles Palmer.
A relative newcomer herself, Palmer is searching for her first career victory, despite impressive showings against the likes of Sol Ruca and Thea Hail.
Don’t miss an amazing edition of NXT Level Up, streaming Friday at 10/9 C on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else!
Archived Content & Cards
A brand new episode of the WWE The Bump aired on the WWE Network this past week. This go around, the in-studio guests were Sheamus, Ridge Holland, & Butch. NXT’s Roxanne Perez and SmackDown’s Raquel Rodriguez were also guests.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of NXT to the WWE Network – although due to contractual obligations some are unable to access it until a week later. This week, the January 23rd, 2023 edition of NXT was added to the archives, and it featured a WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles match, Tiffany Stratton in action, and more.
Below is the card for the latest NXT uploaded to the archives:
- Indi Hartwell vs. Tiffany Stratton.
- Andre Chase vs. JD McDonagh.
- Fallon Henley & Kiana James vs. Tatum Paxley & Ivy Nile.
- The Creed Brothers vs. Drew Gulak & Hank Walker.
- Elektra Lopez vs. Wendy Choo.
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles: Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Alba Fyre & Sol Ruca.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of SmackDown from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This go around, the December 23rd, 2022 edition of SmackDown was added to the archives and it featured a tag team title match, a special tag team main event, and more.
Below is the card for the latest SmackDown uploaded to the archives:
- Unified Tag Team Titles: The Usos vs. Hit Row.
- Women’s Gauntlet Match.
- Rey Mysterio vs. Angel.
- Miracle On 31st Street Fight: Imperium vs. Braun Strowman & Ricochet.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of RAW from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This week, the December 26th, 2022 edition of RAW was added to the archives, and it featured a special recap edition of the show, highlighting 2022.
Below is the card for the latest RAW uploaded to the archives:
- No matches took place.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of Main Event from over two weeks prior as per their contract with television networks. This time, the January 5th episode of WWE Main Event featured Nikki Cross vs. Dana Brooke, plus Shelton Benjamin celebrating 20 years since debuting in WWE.
Below is the card for the latest Main Event uploaded to the archives:
- Nikki Cross vs. Dana Brooke.
- Rip Fowler vs. Shelton Benjamin.
Miscellaneous Notes
There has been a lot of news regarding the WWE Network posted lately, so here are some reminders to make sure you’re all caught up:
- Journey back in time with Brock each week for an edition of Throwback Thursday!
- Join Steve Coulson and Jordi for quick results of WWE Network first run events.
- For those unaware, we have a static page dedicated to upcoming WWE Network events, including known or promoted match listings. You can reach this page any time by clicking “Upcoming Events” or by bookmarking this link.
- We now have a new static page dedicated to WWE Hidden Gems! To see a full chronological list of WWE Network gems, click here or select “Hidden Gems” near the top of the site. Be sure to bookmark the page so you can use it as a resource whenever needed.
News on weekend content, a preview, and more! Did we miss anything? And what do you think of each of these stories? Be sure to let us know in the comments section down below. As always, stick to WWE Network News for the latest WWE Network news, reviews, exclusives, and more!
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Today In Wrestling History Via WWE Network (03/20/2023): Triple H Makes A Major Announcement About The NXT Title In 2019
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