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 be a slow weekend for WWE Network and Peacock content. No new indie shows are coming to the archives. Thankfully, there will be new programming in the form of a new episode of The Best Of WWE, NXT Level Up will stream, and The SmackDown LowDown will air.
Below is all the content promoted to arrive this weekend:
Friday, Jan. 6
NXT Level Up – 10 p.m. ET
Best of WWE: 30 Years of RawSaturday, Jan. 7
WWE Main Events (12/22/22)
The SmackDown LowDownSunday, Jan. 8
Friday Night SmackDown (12/9/22)
Armbars & Sidebars
Our friends over at Armbars & Sidebars on YouTube has a new interview featuring the NWA’s Big Strong Mims. The National Wrestling Alliance star sat down with A&S for over 90 minutes to discuss a number of subjects including:
- His early fandom.
- Training with Crimson.
- NWA Powerrr.
- Jim Cornette.
- Wrestling in the pandemic.
- Heat.
- & More!
You can check out the full interview in the future with highlights already available 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:
Money in the Bank 2023
WWE Money in the Bank will be back in 2023 and fans in the United Kingdom couldn’t be happier. It was announced today by Daily Mail Sport and later WWE.com that the yearly event will be coming to London, England on Saturday, July 1st, 2023. This is the first time one of WWE’s “big five” shows have taken place outside of North America since SummerSlam 1992.
Below is WWE’s official announcement on Money in the Bank 2023:
STAMFORD, Conn., January 5, 2023 – As first reported by Daily Mail Sport, WWE today announced that The O2 in London will host Money In The Bank on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Money In The Bank marks the first WWE Premium Live Event to be held in London in over two decades.
Money In The Bank will feature WWE’s biggest Superstars and will also bring the Money In The Bank ladder matches to the UK for the first time in history, with each winner receiving a briefcase containing a contract for a championship match at a time and place of their choosing anytime within the next year.
“The O2 is one of the world’s premiere venues and the perfect home for Money In The Bank. We are excited to bring one of our ‘Big 5’ events to the UK and look forward to welcoming the WWE Universe to London on July 1,” said Dan Ventrelle, EVP, Talent at WWE.
“We are honored to be hosting the first ever Money In The Bank event taking place in the UK here at The O2,” said Christian D’Acuña, Senior Programming Director at The O2. “We’re looking forward to welcoming back WWE fans to The O2 this summer for an unforgettable night with some of WWE’s biggest Superstars.”
The announcement follows the huge success of Cardiff’s Clash At The Castle in September 2022, the first major WWE stadium show to be held in the UK since 1992. Clash At The Castle broke numerous records at the time including becoming the most-watched international premium live event in WWE history, with the largest European gate ever and the best-selling merchandise for a non-WrestleMania event.
In addition, Official WWE Money In The Bank Priority Passes are available now through exclusive partner On Location at this link or by calling +1 855-346-7388 giving fans the opportunity to purchase ticket packages before they go on sale to the general public. The Money In The Bank Priority Pass offers fans the chance to be ringside for every exhilarating moment, including premium seating, all-inclusive pre-show hospitality with WWE Superstar appearances, ringside photo opportunities, an autographed poster, fastlane merchandise, exclusive merchandise, two nights of deluxe accommodations, and much more.
Additional information on Money In The Bank will be announced in the coming weeks. To learn more about registering for general ticket presale opportunities please visit: https://www.wwe.com/mitb2023-presale-registration.
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 two tag team matches plus Xyon Quinn vs. Ledger Tanks.
Below is the preview for this episode:
An amazing episode of NXT Level Up will feature Edris Enofé and Malik Blade tangling with Myles Borne and Tavion Heights in a thrilling main event, Sol Ruca and Dani Palmer battling Elektra Lopez and Amari Miller, and Tank Ledger matching wits and fists with Xyon Quinn.
One of the most exciting young tandems in WWE, Enofé and Blade have taken the WWE Universe by storm ever since pairing up for their first tag team match last January.
They’re approaching the one-year anniversary of their partnership, and they’ll look to celebrate in style when they’re opposed by Borne and Heights. Borne is looking to snap a recent losing streak, while Heights is competing in just his second match after falling to Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo in his debut.
Ruca has captured the attention of the WWE Universe thanks in large part to her devastating and innovative finishing move, the Soul Snatcher, which sees her soar into a backflip from the middle rope and drops her opponents with a cutter all in one motion.
Ruca will share the spotlight with Palmer, who is looking for her first career win, against the intriguing pairing of Lopez and Miller. Miller has been mired in a bit of a losing streak, while Lopez has repeatedly flashed a mean streak and a win-at-all-costs spell.
The powerhouse Ledger is also hoping to score his first singles win against no-nonsense striker Quinn. Quinn has experienced his ups and downs, but he recently earned a win against Ledger when they collided on Level Up several weeks ago, setting the stage for the rematch.
Don’t miss an awesome 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 guest was supposed to be LA Knight but he instead called in via video. SmackDown stars Charlotte Flair and Drew McIntyre were also on the episode.
Every week, the 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 2nd, 2023 edition of NXT was added to the archives, and it featured The Grayson Waller Effect, Kofi Kingston vs. Joe Gacy, and more.
Below is the card for the latest NXT uploaded to the archives:
- Carmelo Hayes vs. Apollo Crews.
- Axiom vs. Tricks Williams.
- Dijak vs. Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo.
- Extreme Resolution Match: Alba Fire vs. Isla Dawn.
- Oro Mensah vs. Javier Bernal.
- Drew Gulak vs. André Chase.
- Kofi Kingston vs. Joe Gacy.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of SmackDown from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This went around, the December 2nd, 2022 edition of SmackDown was added to the archives and it featured the finals of the SmackDown World Cup Tournament, the return of Tegan Nox, and more.
Below is the card for the latest SmackDown uploaded to the archives:
- Sami Zayn vs. Sheamus.
- Emma vs. Shayna Baszler.
- Gunter vs. Kofi Kingston.
- SmackDown World Cup: Ricochet vs. Sheamus.
Every week, WWE Network adds an episode of RAW from one month ago as per their contract with television networks. This week, the December 5th, 2022 edition of RAW was added to the archives, and it featured the JBL Poker Invitational, Dolph Ziggler’s return, and more.
Below is the card for the latest RAW uploaded to the archives:
- Unified WWE Tag Team Championship: The Usos vs. Riddle & Owens.
- Bayley vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Asuka.
- United States Championship: Austin Theory vs. Mustafa Ali.
- The O.C. vs. Baron Corbin and Alpha Academy.
- Akira Tozawa vs. Dominic Mysterio.
- Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross.
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 December 24th episode of WWE Main Event featured more NXT stars battling superstars on Monday Night RAW with Edris Enofe & Malik Blade battling Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali. Indie star Kylie Rae, aka Briana Ray, battled Dana Brooke in the opening bout.
Below is the card for the latest Main Event uploaded to the archives:
- Brian Ray vs. Dana Brooke.
- Cedric Alexander & Mustafa Ali vs. Edris Enofe & Malik Blade.
Miscellaneous Notes
There has been a lot of news regarding the WWE Network posted recently, 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 Thursdays!
- 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 at 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!