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
WWE Network & Peacock fans are being offered an incredibly tiny amount of programming this weekend. No new original nor indie show will be available. Instead, the only two new programs will be NXT Level Up & The SmackDown LowDown. Additionally, recent episodes of Main Event & SmackDown will air.
Below is all the content promoted to arrive this weekend:
Friday, Mar. 10
NXT Level Up – 10 p.m. ETSaturday, Mar. 11
WWE Main Event (2/23/23)
The SmackDown LowDown** – 12 p.m. ETSunday, Mar. 12
Friday Night SmackDown (2/10/23)
Armbars & Sidebars
Our friends over at Armbars & Sidebars on YouTube has a new interview up featuring Captain Johnny Yuma. The former PWG star & current NWA talent sat down with A&S for over two hours to discuss a number of subjects including:
- Initially HATING pro wrestling.
- His eventual fandom & influences.
- Training with Rick Bassman’s UPW.
- His first-ever match and surfing gimmick.
- The struggles of the SoCal Wrestling scene.
- Forming the RockNES Monsters.
- Joining PWG.
- And more!
You can check out the full interview, along with highlights by clicking here. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe. Make sure to let them know we sent you. Below is the direct video to the full interview:
WWE King and Queen of the Ring
The King of the Ring is back as a standalone Premium Live Event for the first time in two decades. This time, the female superstars will also be represented. The big show will be called WWE King and Queen Of The Ring and will take place live from Saudi Arabia in May.
Below is WWE’s announcement:
The General Entertainment Authority, in cooperation with WWE, has announced that WWE King and Queen Of The Ring will be held at the Jeddah Superdome, the world’s largest pillarless Superdome, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
WWE King and Queen Of The Ring is happening in Jeddah, alongside a host of additional exciting events happening in Jeddah throughout the year.
This marks the first King Of The Ring Premium Live Event to be held since 2015 and the first crowning of a Queen since the inaugural Queen’s Crown Tournament which took place at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh in 2021.
More details on WWE King and Queen Of The Ring will be announced in the coming weeks.
WWE Backlash
Another major event is coming to WWE Network & Peacock in May. Following the news of King & Queen of the Ring set to air from Saudi Arabia, Backlash will return in May from Puerto Rico. Recording artist Bad Bunny is set to be the host of the big event.
Below is WWE’s announcement:
STAMFORD, Conn., March 8, 2023 – WWE today announced that the two-time GRAMMY award-winning and global recording artist Bad Bunny will host Backlash on Saturday, May 6, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Backlash marks the first WWE premium live event to take place in Puerto Rico since January 2005.
“In 2005 when I was a kid, I wasn’t able to attend New Year’s Revolution at el Coliseo,” said Bad Bunny. “Finally, 18 years later WWE returns to the island with a massive event and this time I won’t miss it.”
“We’re excited to bring Backlash to San Juan as the demand for WWE premium live events outside of the continental United States continues to grow,” said WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. “Bad Bunny is one of the world’s most-popular entertainers and nowhere is that more evident than in his native Puerto Rico.”
To learn more about registering for general ticket presale opportunities, please click here. Additionally, official Backlash Priority Passes will soon be available through exclusive partner On Location. For more information, please click here or call 855-346-7388.
Additional details on Backlash will be announced in the coming weeks.
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 Von Wagner vs. Odyssey Jones, Jakara Jackson vs. Indi Hartwell, and more.
Below is the preview for this episode:
Jakara Jackson is truly beginning to make waves on NXT Level Up. This Friday, she will face her biggest test to date when she steps into the ring with the explosive Indi Hartwell. Although the up-and-coming Jakara has an undeniable ambition to climb the ladder in NXT, her opponent is a former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion who refuses to be a rung that’s stepped on.
In a matchup between two very unique offenses, Quincy Elloitt will make his long-awaited return to NXT Level Up against the always dubious Scrypts.
Brace yourself for a clash of the titans between two of the largest competitors in NXT. Von Wagner is fixed on picking up a victory and reverse his recent misfortunes. Can he make a splash against the powerhouse who is the self-proclaimed “Future Favorite”?
Don’t miss NXT Level Up, this Friday at 10 ET/7 PT on Peacock in the U.S. and 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 SmackDown’s Liv Morgan and WWE Hall of Famer Lita. Trish Stratus also called into the show and Megan Morant served as a guest host.
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 March 7th, 2023 edition of NXT was added to the archives, and it featured the NXT Roadblock special, headlined by a major NXT Women’s Title match. It also featured Shawn Michaels and a shocking return.
Below is the card for the latest NXT uploaded to the archives:
- Jailhouse Street Fight: Dijak vs. Tony D’Angelo.
- Indus Sher vs. Bron Breakker & The Creed Brothers.
- Gigi Dolin vs. Jacy Jayne.
- Joe Gacy vs. Andre Chase.
- NXT Women’s Championship: Roxanne Perez vs. Meiko Satomura.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of SmackDown from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This go around, the February 3rd, 2023 edition of SmackDown was added to the archives and it featured the fallout from the 2023 Royal Rumble and a major segment with Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn.
Below is the card for the latest SmackDown uploaded to the archives:
- Imperium vs. Braun Strowman & Ricochet.
- SmackDown Women’s Championship: Sonya Deville vs. Charlotte Flair.
- The Brawling Brutes vs. The Viking Raiders.
- Natalya vs. Zelina Vega vs. Shotzi vs. Shayna Baszler.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of RAW from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This week, the February 6th, 2023 edition of RAW was added to the archives, and it featured a returning legend, a steel cage match, and more.
Below is the card for the latest RAW uploaded to the archives:
- Damian Priest vs. Angelo Dawkins.
- Dexter Lumis vs. Baron Corbin.
- Carmella vs. Mia Yim vs. Candice LeRae vs. Piper Niven.
- The Hurt Business vs. The Alpha Academy.
- Asuka vs. Chelsea Green.
- Montez Ford vs. Elias.
- Steel Cage Match: Becky Lynch vs. Bayley.
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 February 16th episode of WWE Main Event featured
Below is the card for the latest Main Event uploaded to the archives:
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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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